NUDOR Project Manager for Dialogue in the Dark (DiD) Centre Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

1. Background

The National Union of the Disability Organizations
of Rwanda (NUDOR) is a permanent organization that was established as a civil
society organization since September 2010 by 8 National organizations of
Persons with Disabilities. NUDOR aims to ensure that People with disabilities
are benefiting from capacity building for self engagement, especially
participation in poverty alleviation through facilitation of self
and formal employment and general improvement of their standards of life.

In partnership with Christian Blind Mission (CBM)
and Dialogue Social Enterprise (DSE), the National Union of Disabilities’
Organisations of Rwanda (NUDOR) is planning to establish a Dialogue in the Dark
(DiD) centre in Kigali, Rwanda. For this specific purpose, NUDOR is recruiting
a suitable and qualified person to support the establishment and running such
first centre in Rwanda.

The Project Manager will play the key role in
establishing the first Dialogue in the Dark (DiD) centre in Kigali, Rwanda.
His/her job requires leading, lobbying, networking, partnering, planning,
coordinating, administering, supervising and facilitating the entire set-up
and operation of DiD in Rwanda. He/she works closely with the
National Union of Disabilities’’ Organizations of Rwanda (NUDOR) Executive
Secretary whose responsibilities involves reporting to Christian Blind Mission
(CBM) and inform the Dialogue Social Enterprise (DSE).

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to NUDOR –Executive Secretary,
the Project Manager shall accomplish the following roles and responsibilities:

Play a key role in Establishing, promoting,
and maintaining relationships with potential partners, governmental
bodies, investors, share-holders, clients and other institutions
Raise funds with local and international
institutions, companies and development organisations
Political lobbying for people with
disabilities in general and DiD Rwanda in particular
Plan and coordinate a DiD kick-off event in
Kigali
Facilitate recruitment of visually impaired
guides/trainers
Establish (a data-base for) a mentorship
program of blind DiD guides and corporation.
Participate in Management, review and plan
budgetary and financial matters
Establish best practices in DiD operations-,
human resource-, and financial-management, as well as promote
sustainability and good corporate governance
Ensure timely and quality documentation and
reporting of the different projects interventions as per the
requirements of the donors
Engage for development of Project Concept
Notes and the subsequent development of proposals and budgets related to,
in line with NUDOR strategic and operational plans, donors’ guidelines and
relevant Concern strategies.
Build the capacity of NUDOR membership
organizations around dialogue in the dark and social enterprise
Prepare project reports in line with reporting
required in Grant Agreement Document;
Participate in elaboration of periodically
revision the NUDOR program’s budgets.
To develop monitoring systems which provide
timely, accurate, disaggregated information on impact and involve all
stakeholders in their development and use.
Ensure that lessons learned are documented,
shared (within and outside of NUDOR), and encourage wider application of
such learning where appropriate.
Develop and sustain positive working
relationship with key stakeholders in disability area in order to
influence disability policies and practices and Collaborate with
membership organization and different key stakeholders
to maximize impact whilst supporting/developing
and building networks and platforms that support NUDOR’s mission.
Undertake any other activities required for
the fulfillment of the objectives of the NUDOR.
Managing risks and issues and taking
corrective measurements
Leading the project to its successful
completion
Track, evaluate and liaise with the DiD
franchisor (DSE)
Maintain and promote established
partnerships/sponsorships
Strengthen the business by initiating new
businesses or products of DiD
Promote inclusion, diversity and social
entrepreneurship within Rwanda

3. Skills for the Roles and responsibilities

3.1. Experience of project and projects
management requirements

Knowledge and handling of project and program
management methodology and techniques
Understanding of the wider objectives of the
program
Ability to work positively with the range of
individuals involved in the program
Strong leadership and management skills
Good knowledge of budgeting and resource
allocation procedures
Ability to find innovative ways to resolve
problems
Long experience of effective program
management. Having been a strong member of program management team(s)
Solid proficiency in program and project
management methodologies
Strong knowledge and experience in the use of
the various tools
Ability to put theory in practice
Clarity during chaos
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

3.2. Requirements:

The Project Manager must fulfill the following
requirements:

Master’s Degree in Management, Project
Management, Social/Development Studies or related field
Excellent project management skills with a
focus on drive and execution
Excellent analytical, communication and
presentation skills with the ability to present to executive
clients/partners
Relevant experiences in Program or Project
Management in well recognized Organization. (At least 3 years experience
in a similar or related position preferably in an NGO/ CSO)
Knowledge of a social change movement,
preferably knowledge of the disability movement in Rwanda or elsewhere.
Organizational and business
background and Proven leadership experience
Knowledge of and being well connected in
Rwanda’s disability movement and development scene and Knowledge of
and connection to educational sector as a plus
Fund-raising background and Sales and
marketing background as a plus
Financial Management background as a plus
Fluent English Kinyarwanda and French as an
added advantage.
Ability to work independently and under
pressure
Computer skills with expertise in Power point,
Word, and Excel

4. Commitment

Personal commitment to the rights of PWDs to
be included in society
Understands NUDOR’s aims and commits to
achieving its aims.
Conscientious, reliable and flexible in
approach to work.
Mission-driven and self-starter
Excellent social skills and an empathic nature
Capacity to work under pressure and in
difficult conditions
Able to take decisions and carry out
responsibilities
Self-confident and assertive
Reliable and punctual
Organized
Visionary

How To Apply

All interested candidates are invited to send their
motivation letter, CV and other supporting documents (hard copies) to NUDOR
office located in Kimihurura /Kigali with attention to: NUDOR Executive
Secretary.

Deadline for applications is on Friday, 21th
March 2014 at 12:00 PM

Female and persons with disability candidates with
the above profile are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted for interview.

Kigali, 15/03/2014

Executive Secretary

NSENGIYUMVA Jean Damascene