ARTCF,Field Officers Jobs in Rwanda

JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT
BACKGROUND
OF ARTCF
ARTCF
was established in 1988 and got its legal status as a non-profit making
organization (NGO) in April 1991. This was renewed again in September 2005.
ARTCF goal is to empower women by raising their awareness and increasing their
ability to graduate from socio-economical problems and be financially and
socially independent. The organization also aims to improve life standards of
workers, with Work, Faith and Justice as their guiding values.  The
mission of the Association is to improve livelihood conditions of

people
through poverty reduction related interventions, with a special focus on women.
ARTCF also organizes professional trainings and provides material and financial
assistance for poor Rwandan women to get out of socio-economic and cultural
marginalization.

ARTCF
in partnership with CARE International Rwanda will implement the  second
phase of GEWEP (Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Project),  a
four year project funded by NORAD through CARE Norway to be implemented in
Nyaruguru, Nyamagabe, Huye, Gisagara, Nyanza, Ruhango, Kamonyi and Muhanga
Districts of the Southern Province. The GEWEP II main goal is: Women aged 18
and above in the Southern Province are economically and socially empowered to
exercise their rights
.
ARTCF
will be responsible for implementing activities focused on building the
financial literacy of members of VSL groups, and particularly improving women’s
financial linkage and enterprise development skills to manage successful income
generating activities. ARTCF will also support the literacy component of GEWEP
II, to advance women’s literacy and numeracy skills for improving their
economic and social empowerment. Throughout the project, CARE Rwanda will focus
on improving ARTCF’s ability to coordinate and manage the delivery of these
components, including improving monitoring and evaluation capacities.
It
is in this regard that ARTCF is looking for suitable candidates to fill the
following positions:
4
Field Officers
JOB
TITLE: FIELD OFFICERS (4)
1.
Field Officer to carry out activities in Huye and Nyamagabe districts and be
based in Huye
1.
Filed Officer to carry out activities in Gisagara and Nyaruguru and be based in
one of the two districts
1.
Filed Officer to carry out activities in Muhanga and Kamonyi and be based in
Muhanga
1.
Filed Officer to carry out activities in Nyanza and Ruhango and be based in one
of the two districts.
  • Under
    the supervision of Field Coordinator, the field officers will
    undertake the following specific tasks;
  • Participate
    in the training team that prepares, facilitates/delivers and conducts
    training for “Voluntary and Savings and loan Group (VSLG) members
  • Provide
    on-going welfare and support to Village Agents (VAs) and ensure proper
    training delivery by VAs to VSLG members
  • Participate
    in working sessions organized by CARE International Staff
  • Work
    with the local community leaders and other community stakeholders to
    identify and address issues affecting Village Agents on placement
  • Monitor
    the safety, security and welfare of Village Agents at all times, report
    and share updates from Village Agent monitoring visits on a regular basis
  • Collect
    and collate/compile monthly, quarterly or any reports and data required
    information relating to the project and submit this to the Field
    Coordinator on time
  • Build
    and maintain positive working relations with local development
  • Represent
    organization in local level community forums, meetings and events as
    appropriate from time to time
  • Attend
    project development, planning, review and any meetings that are scheduled
    with staff from time to time
  • Prepare
    work plans/work schedules for all your planned activities and ensure these
    are submitted to the Field Coordinator for approval as per agreed general
    work plan
  • Visit
    Village Agents on placement at regular intervals to provide adequate
    support, and submit reports and updates on your observations
  • Collect
    and compile M&E data & submit monthly reports to the Field
    Coordinator
  • Maintain
    records of all sessions/events and minutes of meetings held and 
    share them  with the Field Coordinator
  • Participate
    in the review of data collected from the field and in any planned
    assessments and reviews for the project
  • Ensure
    training and reference materials (modules) for sessions are available at
    all times
  • Lead
    in managing and resolving day to day challenges or issues affecting
    targeted people
DESIRED
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • At
    least hold a bachelor degree or Diploma (A1) in Economics, Accounting,
    Social sciences, Rural development, management or any other related
    fields.
  • At
    least 5 years of  experience ( for the holders of Diploma A1) and 3
    years of experience for the holders of bachelor degree in
      community mobilization,
  • Strong
    facilitation skills
  • Understanding
    of voluntary Saving and Loan based approach;
  • Good
    report writing skills
  • Knowledge
    and familiarity with data collection tools and techniques
  • Experience
    of budgeting and handling finances to deliver project activities
  • Experience
    working with vulnerable people
  • Preparedness
    to live and work in a rural setting,
  • Strong
    problem solving skills appropriate for vulnerable people
  • Fluency
    in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added
    advantage
  • Computer
    literacy; (word, excel, power point, web and outlook)
  • Ability
    to motivate and support vulnerable people
  • Ability
    to plan/schedule work activities independently, with minimum supervision
  • Having
    a driving license category A is compulsory.
EXPRESSION
OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION
Interested
candidates should send their application enclosed with a cover letter,
Curriculum Vitae, Academic documents, and other certificates. The application
should be addressed to the Chairperson of ARTCF and delivered to ARTCF offices
by close of business day July, 18th 2016. ARTCF head office is located at
Kigali City, Remera-Kisimenti, KG 218 St 18. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted for written and interview. Online applications will not be considered.
For
any anther information, please contact us on 0788858468
Done
at Kigali, 13rd July 2016
MUKASIBO
Angeline
ARTCF
Chairperson
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