Plan International (Plan), founded in 1937, is an
international child- centered development organization with no religious or
political affiliations. It is represented in over 68 countries worldwide with
programs in over 45 undeveloped countries. Its International Headquarters is in
the United Kingdom.
international child- centered development organization with no religious or
political affiliations. It is represented in over 68 countries worldwide with
programs in over 45 undeveloped countries. Its International Headquarters is in
the United Kingdom.
Plan’s Vision is of a world where all children can
realize their full potential in societies, which respect people’s rights and
dignity.
realize their full potential in societies, which respect people’s rights and
dignity.
Plan has been working in Rwanda since 2007 and now
has . operations in the Eastern Province districts of Gatsibo and Bugesera. The
support office is in Rwamagana while the country office is in Nyarutarama –
Kigali. Plan Rwanda has recently expanded its activities in the district of
Nyaruguru, South province.
has . operations in the Eastern Province districts of Gatsibo and Bugesera. The
support office is in Rwamagana while the country office is in Nyarutarama –
Kigali. Plan Rwanda has recently expanded its activities in the district of
Nyaruguru, South province.
Using Child Centered Community Development Approach
with a focus on rights-based work, the current programs focus on Girls
Education, ECCD, Youth Empowerment, Advocacy and Child Rights
with a focus on rights-based work, the current programs focus on Girls
Education, ECCD, Youth Empowerment, Advocacy and Child Rights
To facilitate the implementation of its activities,
Plan Rwanda is inviting applications from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals
to fill the following vacant positions:
Plan Rwanda is inviting applications from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals
to fill the following vacant positions:
1. TITLE : Teacher Self Learning Academy Project
Coordinator
Coordinator
LEVEL: Grade D1
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term renewable
DURATION: 24 months
DEPARTMENT: Program
DUTY STATION: Plan Rwanda
Nyaruguru Office
Nyaruguru Office
DATE OF ISSUE: 30/04/2013
DATE OF CLOSURE: 14/05/2013
About the role
Plan Rwanda has secured funding from DFID to
support Innovation for Education in Rwanda under the partnership between
UK Government and Government of Rwanda. In this regard, Plan will implement a
project we have called “Teacher Self-Learning Academy” in Nyaruguru
and Bugesera districts, specifically targeting Primary five and six teachers of
Science and English Language. .. It is an opportunity to test new ideas to
improve the quality of education in Rwanda. Plan Rwanda is meant to demonstrate
innovative, effective and equitable ways of improving children’s learning
outcomes.
support Innovation for Education in Rwanda under the partnership between
UK Government and Government of Rwanda. In this regard, Plan will implement a
project we have called “Teacher Self-Learning Academy” in Nyaruguru
and Bugesera districts, specifically targeting Primary five and six teachers of
Science and English Language. .. It is an opportunity to test new ideas to
improve the quality of education in Rwanda. Plan Rwanda is meant to demonstrate
innovative, effective and equitable ways of improving children’s learning
outcomes.
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the
Coordination and supervision of all activities related to “Teacher Self
Learning Academy” project to ensure that the project’s objectivities and
results are achieved in a timely and according to the agreed standards in the
project framework and in the related grant agreement document. The incumbent
work is also guide by the Programme Guide, Plan’s Global Child Protection
Policy, Plan’s Global Gender Equality Protocol as well as related national
policies and strategies.
Coordination and supervision of all activities related to “Teacher Self
Learning Academy” project to ensure that the project’s objectivities and
results are achieved in a timely and according to the agreed standards in the
project framework and in the related grant agreement document. The incumbent
work is also guide by the Programme Guide, Plan’s Global Child Protection
Policy, Plan’s Global Gender Equality Protocol as well as related national
policies and strategies.
Main Responsibilities
Coordinate the overall management of the project which
include but not limited to:
include but not limited to:
- Elaborate and supervise the preparation of the
budgets - Ensures that project administrative processes
are carried out in conformity with the agreed standards and policies, to
ensure alignment to the project objective - Facilitate information sharing and coordinate
activities among project stakeholders/teachers; - Prepare project reports including Project
Outline in line with agreed budgets and activities in the Grant Agreement
Document; - Responsible for the field verification of
project budget expenditures to ensure that project funds are spent as
planned - Coordinate Project visits and prepare visits
reports including meetings reports - Promote and abide by internal policies and
procedures including but not limited to: Child Plan Protection Policy and
Code of Conduct - Participate in the preparation of the project
annual budget and monitor the budget by use of corporate monitoring tool
(PPM) - Ensure that fixed assets are adequately
maintained, inventoried and are only for the project official business. - Manage in collaboration with the M&E,
monitoring and evaluation of the project and track changes over time - Supervises performance report of the project
frontline/CDFs staff
Minimum qualifications and experience
- Postgraduate degree/ first degree in Education
or related fields - Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
in community development or similar position. - Working experience in an Education Field and
experience in working with bilateral organizations or INGOs would be an
added advantage. - Excellent reporting skills and competencies in
computer literacy (M-Excel, MS-Word, & Power Point) - Good facilitation, communication,
interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation; - Good capacity of strategic thinking,
networking and making sound judgment and recommendations; - Ability to organize own work independently and
willingness to work beyond normal working hours - Strong team building and motivational skills
- Communication skills (fluent in English and
Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an asset) - Proficient in computer skills
2. TITLE: Early Childhood Care and Development
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
LEVEL : Grade D1
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT : Fixed-term renewable
DURATION: 3 years
DEPARTMENT : Program
DUTY STATION: Plan Rwanda
Bugesera Program Unit
Bugesera Program Unit
DATE OF ISSUE: 30/04/2013
DATE OF CLOSURE: 14/05/2013
About the role
The ECCD Project Coordinator will be responsible
for the Coordination and supervision of all activities related to “Early
Childhood Care and Development” project to ensure that the project’s objectives and results are achieved in a timely and according to the agreed
standards in the project framework and in the related grant agreement document.
The incumbent work is also guide by the Programme Guide, Plan’s Global Child Protection
Policy, Plan’s Global Gender Equality Protocol as well as related national
policies and strategies
for the Coordination and supervision of all activities related to “Early
Childhood Care and Development” project to ensure that the project’s objectives and results are achieved in a timely and according to the agreed
standards in the project framework and in the related grant agreement document.
The incumbent work is also guide by the Programme Guide, Plan’s Global Child Protection
Policy, Plan’s Global Gender Equality Protocol as well as related national
policies and strategies
Main Responsibilities
Coordinate the overall management of the project
which include but not limited to:
which include but not limited to:
- Lead Sensitization campaigns through parenting
education on child care, development, protection and health promotion - Support the dissemination of user-friendly
ECCD policies among targeted communities - Coordinate the selection and training of
caregivers in early teaching methodologies - Train parents/monitors on better child rearing
practices (nutrition, family planning, social and emotional care for
children including children with special needs) - Train ECCD committee members in management of
the ECCD centres - Support communities in building 15 ECCD
centres in Bugesera District - Link the ECCD centres with the local health
centres through referrals, awareness raising and trainings to community
health workers on parenting and regular health screening to children that
attend the ECCD centres - Conduct advocacy with the Government and
Donor community to increase the budget allocation to ECCD in Rwanda. - Elaborate and supervise the preparation of the
budgets - Ensures that project administrative processes
are carried out in conformity with the agreed standards and policies, to
ensure alignment to the project objective - Facilitate information sharing and coordinate
activities among project stakeholders/partners; - Prepare project reports including Project
Outline in-line with agreed budgets arid activities in the Grant Agreement
Document; - Responsible for the field verification of
project budget expenditures to ensure that project funds are spent as
planned - Coordinate Project-visits and prepare visits
reports including, meetings reports - Promote and abide by internal policies and
procedures including but not limited to: Child Plan Protection Policy and
Code of Conduct - Participate in the preparation of the project
annual budget and monitor the budget by use of corporate monitoring tool
(PPM) - Ensure that fixed assets are adequately
maintained, inventoried and are only for the project official business. - Manage in collaboration with the M&E,
monitoring and evaluation of the project and track changes over time
Supervises performance report of the project frontline staff
Minimum qualifications and experience
- Postgraduate degree / first degree in social,
development studies, Education or related fields - Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
in community development or similar position. - Working experience in a Education Field and
experience in working with bilateral organizations or INGOs would be an
added advantage. - Excellent reporting skills and competencies in
computer literacy (M. Excel, MS Word, & Power Point) - Good facilitation, communication,
interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation; - Good capacity of strategic thinking,
networking and making sound judgment and recommendations; - Ability to organize own work independently and
willingness to work beyond normal working hours - Strong team building and motivational skills
- Communication skills (fluent in English and
Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an asset) - Proficient in computer skills
How to Apply
Please submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover
letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the
qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring
to the role to:- applications@plan-international.org or hand deliver at the
Front Desk of Plan Rwanda Country Office in Nyarutarama, Plot number 5719 or
courier at PO BOX 6211 Kigali – Rwanda. The closing date for applications is 145
May 2013 at 4pm.
letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the
qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring
to the role to:- applications@plan-international.org or hand deliver at the
Front Desk of Plan Rwanda Country Office in Nyarutarama, Plot number 5719 or
courier at PO BOX 6211 Kigali – Rwanda. The closing date for applications is 145
May 2013 at 4pm.
References will be taken and background and anti
terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection
Policy.
terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection
Policy.
Detailed Job Descriptions are available at the
Front Desk of. Plan Rwanda Country Office at Nyarutarama.
Front Desk of. Plan Rwanda Country Office at Nyarutarama.
Thank you
Bebey Ugirase
People and Culture Manager
Plan Rwanda
Email – ugirase.bebey@plan-international.org
Web: www.plan-international.org
Please note that applications which do not meet the
specified minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will be
rejected. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All
application materials will not be returned.
specified minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will be
rejected. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All
application materials will not be returned.
