Young Women’s Christian
Association (YWCA – Rwanda) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization
that works at the grassroots level. It’s a volunteer membership organisation
for women. It was established in Rwanda in February 1995, following the
genocide and in the response to the rising concern for the many widows and
children left in its wake. YWCA Rwanda was legally recognised by the Rwandan
Government in September 2005 as Non-Governmental organisation which operates in
11 Districts of Rwanda. The Vision of YWCA is “A world where all women live
free from poverty and where they and their rights are respected”. Based on the
core values of EMPOWERMENT, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, and PARTNERSHIP;
the following mission helps to achieve the vision: “To develop the leadership
and collective power of women and girls in Rwanda to achieve high quality
education, health and socio-economic conditions for themselves, their families,
and their communities.” – More information can be provided on www.ywcaofrwanda.org
Association (YWCA – Rwanda) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization
that works at the grassroots level. It’s a volunteer membership organisation
for women. It was established in Rwanda in February 1995, following the
genocide and in the response to the rising concern for the many widows and
children left in its wake. YWCA Rwanda was legally recognised by the Rwandan
Government in September 2005 as Non-Governmental organisation which operates in
11 Districts of Rwanda. The Vision of YWCA is “A world where all women live
free from poverty and where they and their rights are respected”. Based on the
core values of EMPOWERMENT, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, and PARTNERSHIP;
the following mission helps to achieve the vision: “To develop the leadership
and collective power of women and girls in Rwanda to achieve high quality
education, health and socio-economic conditions for themselves, their families,
and their communities.” – More information can be provided on www.ywcaofrwanda.org
YWCA Rwanda has recently entered into a new
partnership with CHF to deliver the USAID funded Higa Ubeho Programme in
Kayonza and Ngoma Districts. The program aims to support some of Rwanda’s most
vulnerable households by –increasing their access to health and social services
and providing economic, nutritional and educational support. Key to the
programme will be developing Savings and Lending Schemes, Farmer Field Schools
and Nutritional advice through Positive Deviance health Groups.
partnership with CHF to deliver the USAID funded Higa Ubeho Programme in
Kayonza and Ngoma Districts. The program aims to support some of Rwanda’s most
vulnerable households by –increasing their access to health and social services
and providing economic, nutritional and educational support. Key to the
programme will be developing Savings and Lending Schemes, Farmer Field Schools
and Nutritional advice through Positive Deviance health Groups.
It’s in this regard YWCA Rwanda is issuing a
call for job vacancy recruitment to the following posts (This recruitment
programme is still subject to final grant approval):
call for job vacancy recruitment to the following posts (This recruitment
programme is still subject to final grant approval):
- YWCA
Rwanda – CHF/USAID Higa Ubeho – Economic Strengthening Officer ( 3 posts)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To develop
Internal and Savings Groups and Farmer Field Schools with targeted
beneficiaries in the USAID Higa Ubeho programme areas of KAYONZA and Ngoma - To conduct
local need assessments and identity beneficiaries for membership in ISLGs - To
sensitize and promote a savings culture among community members to promote
ISLGs - To provide
training and support to ISLGs on their efficient and effective
implementation - To provide
business training, advice and support to promote the development of
sustainable businesses emerging from the ISLGs - To
facilitate linkages and relationship between the beneficiaries and
financial institutions (MFIs) and Umurenge Sacco - To develop
adult and junior Farmer Field Schools; To organize the training of Farmer Field
School leaders on the Farmer Field School approach and on bio-intensive
agriculture techniques including: water and soil conservation,
composting, preparation of the soil, control of pests and disease etc. - To support
groups to increase and enhance their food security through demonstration
activities, linkages to input distributors and through the sharing and
learning of good practice; To share
new technologies on fortified seed varieties and other seeds of high
nutritional value among beneficiaries and follow multiplication activities
of fortified seeds and other seeds of high nutritional value. - To work
closely with district and sector agronomists, leaders of groups
(cooperatives, associations, field schools) in the identification of crops
adapted to the region, having great nutritional or economic value for
production in identified markets; To collaborate with the staff responsible
for nutritional education to improve food security at the household level - To be
responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the programme
activities and impact
Qualifications and Experience
- University
Degree (A0) in Economics, Agriculture, Social sciences and related fields - Be highly
motivated, keen to learn and have a real interest in field work - Be familiar
with adult learning methodologies. - Be familiar
with field experimentation. - Must be
willing to be based / work in the field on a regular basis. - Has
knowledge and familiarity dealing with information tools, writing reports
and creating tables. - Be fluent
in English, and Kinyarwanda, French is an added value
Interested applicants should
submit the following (hard and Soft copies):
submit the following (hard and Soft copies):
(1) A letter of interest, describing specific qualifications for
the position;
(2) A current CV, detailing experience, education, and current and previous responsibilities;
(3) Academic proofs;
the position;
(2) A current CV, detailing experience, education, and current and previous responsibilities;
(3) Academic proofs;
By July 23rd,
2013 at 5.00 p.m. Kigali Time to YWCA Rwanda Head Office in Kicukiro District –
Opposite Kicukiro Technical College – P.O. Box 48 Kigali and to:
ywcarwa@yahoo.fr and copy to rukundje@yahoo.fr
N.B. only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written
test
test
Signed by: KALIGIRWA Ernestine
YWCA Rwanda Legal Representative
Date of issue: July 17th, 2013
