The IRCT is a health-based umbrella organisation
that supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of
torture worldwide.
that supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of
torture worldwide.
Our members currently comprise 144 independent
organisations in 73 countries. Our work is governed by these member
organisations. Today, we are the largest membership-based civil society organisation
to work in the field of torture rehabilitation and prevention.
organisations in 73 countries. Our work is governed by these member
organisations. Today, we are the largest membership-based civil society organisation
to work in the field of torture rehabilitation and prevention.
PROJECT MANAGER GREAT LAKES
Capacity building and knowledge sharing for the
holistic rehabilitation of torture victims in Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo
holistic rehabilitation of torture victims in Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo
Background
The International Rehabilitation Council for
Torture Victims (IRCT) is currently recruiting a Project Manager for its
EU-funded project that aims to develop the capacity of Non State torture
rehabilitation and prevention services in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of
Congo and Rwanda, through regional peer supervision and constructive Non-State
– State engagement. This post is part of the Membership Team of the IRCT
Secretariat and will be based in Kigali after an initial induction period in
Copenhagen.
Torture Victims (IRCT) is currently recruiting a Project Manager for its
EU-funded project that aims to develop the capacity of Non State torture
rehabilitation and prevention services in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of
Congo and Rwanda, through regional peer supervision and constructive Non-State
– State engagement. This post is part of the Membership Team of the IRCT
Secretariat and will be based in Kigali after an initial induction period in
Copenhagen.
The position
As Project Manager your key role will be to ensure
the delivery, overall coordination and follow up of the project’s activities as
well as the redaction of annual reports to the Delegation of the European Union
in Kigali. You will organize workshops and trainings on rehabilitation services
as well as organisational development, and assist partners and associate
partners in their advocacy and fundraising efforts towards international
organisations. As part of IRCT’s international secretariat, you will report
periodically to IRCT’s regional coordinator for sub-Saharan Africa and work
closely with relevant IRCT departments on communications, advocacy and
fundraising. The Project Manager will liaise when appropriate with IRCT’s
liaison offices in Brussels and Geneva. He/she will travel frequently to
partners and associate partners in Kigali, Bujumbura, Uvira, Bukavi and Goma as
well as to rural areas of Burundi, Rwanda and DR Congo. You will ensure that
the knowledge and experience in the region within the field of torture rehabilitation
is captured, and as a strong communicator you will ensure it is shared.
the delivery, overall coordination and follow up of the project’s activities as
well as the redaction of annual reports to the Delegation of the European Union
in Kigali. You will organize workshops and trainings on rehabilitation services
as well as organisational development, and assist partners and associate
partners in their advocacy and fundraising efforts towards international
organisations. As part of IRCT’s international secretariat, you will report
periodically to IRCT’s regional coordinator for sub-Saharan Africa and work
closely with relevant IRCT departments on communications, advocacy and
fundraising. The Project Manager will liaise when appropriate with IRCT’s
liaison offices in Brussels and Geneva. He/she will travel frequently to
partners and associate partners in Kigali, Bujumbura, Uvira, Bukavi and Goma as
well as to rural areas of Burundi, Rwanda and DR Congo. You will ensure that
the knowledge and experience in the region within the field of torture rehabilitation
is captured, and as a strong communicator you will ensure it is shared.
Key responsibilities
Coordinate
project activities with partners and associate partners
project activities with partners and associate partners
Report to
the IRCT secretariat as well as to the EU
the IRCT secretariat as well as to the EU
Representation
and external relations in the region
and external relations in the region
Knowledge and experience
At least
10 years work experience with international development, humanitarian response
and/or human rights issues in the region
10 years work experience with international development, humanitarian response
and/or human rights issues in the region
Knowledge
of the region (political and security situation, human rights policy) and key
challenges in addressing the issue of preventing torture and rehabilitating
torture survivors
of the region (political and security situation, human rights policy) and key
challenges in addressing the issue of preventing torture and rehabilitating
torture survivors
Capacity
building experience
building experience
Experience
in coordinating major projects and budgets of significant amounts
in coordinating major projects and budgets of significant amounts
Experience
in EU project management
in EU project management
Cross
cultural team worker
cultural team worker
Experience
in communications and advocacy
in communications and advocacy
Knowledge
of project planning and of log frame analysis and/or other project planning and
monitoring tools
of project planning and of log frame analysis and/or other project planning and
monitoring tools
Experience
in working for non-governmental organisations
in working for non-governmental organisations
Personal skills and communication
Thrives in
an international and diverse environment
an international and diverse environment
Fluency in
both written and spoken English and French
both written and spoken English and French
Ability to
travel to remote areas
travel to remote areas
Able to
work remotely and independently with an understanding of working in a
multi-sited environment
work remotely and independently with an understanding of working in a
multi-sited environment
Open and
winning personal style and excellent interpersonal skills
winning personal style and excellent interpersonal skills
Strong
planning and prioritizing skills and able to multi-task
planning and prioritizing skills and able to multi-task
Ability to
think strategically and consider all relevant operational issues
think strategically and consider all relevant operational issues
Interest
in the organisation’s area of work
in the organisation’s area of work
Other prerequisites
Relevant University degree in human rights,
international relations, development, health, law, or social sciences.
international relations, development, health, law, or social sciences.
Remuneration The post of Project Manager will be
offered a competitive salary in keeping with the nature of this post.
offered a competitive salary in keeping with the nature of this post.
How to apply
Send a cover letter of application and CV (format
available at www.irct.org)
by e-mail to hu-res@irct.org
Please ensure that in your cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) you set out
clearly how your experience relates to the key responsibilities, knowledge and
personal skills required for the post.
available at www.irct.org)
by e-mail to hu-res@irct.org
Please ensure that in your cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) you set out
clearly how your experience relates to the key responsibilities, knowledge and
personal skills required for the post.
Please name the documents “Project Manager GL
your name cover letter” and “Project Manager GL your name CV”.
Only candidates fulfilling these formal requirements will be considered.
your name cover letter” and “Project Manager GL your name CV”.
Only candidates fulfilling these formal requirements will be considered.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 3rd January
2013 2012 8 AM (Copenhagen time). Job interviews are expected to take place
early February 2013.
2013 2012 8 AM (Copenhagen time). Job interviews are expected to take place
early February 2013.
Further information: Please consult our website www.irct.org
where you will find a French version of the job ad, a detailed job description
and CV format or call Leanne MacMillan, Head of Membership Team, at +45 36 93
87 04.
where you will find a French version of the job ad, a detailed job description
and CV format or call Leanne MacMillan, Head of Membership Team, at +45 36 93
87 04.
