National Commission For Children Various Jobs Vacancies in Rwanda

NATIONAL
COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN

Vacancy
announcement

The
National Commission for Children is seeking to recruit 23 ( social workers and
psychologists) experienced candidate who will be based at Nyarugenge(2 staffs),
Gasabo(2 staffs), Kicukiro(2 staffs), Bugesera(2 staffs), Gatsibo(2 staffs),
Muhanga(2 staffs), Nyanza(2 staffs), Huye(1 staff), Rusizi(2 staffs), Karongi(2
staffs), and Rubavu(4 staffs) Districts to help in implementation policy with
focus on integrated child Right.

Duration
of the Contract: 3 months
contract with a possibility of extension for 3 years

Terms of
reference of the technical staff to be based in each Institution

Psychologists
(12 posts)

Roles and
responsibilities

Overseeing the design and
development of child care packages through assessment of psychological
needs of the children in the institution/orphanage,
Conduct in-depth child
assessment in all psychosocial wellbeing domain using appropriate tools
and techniques,
Set up and manage
psychological care plans for children in institution/orphanage (individual
and group sessions, relevant psychosocial and developmental support),
Provide relevant
recommendation to stakeholders including families to be able to satisfy
the children´s identified needs
In collaboration with social
workers, organize preparation sessions for both children and families
(individual and/or group) aiming at moving children from
institution/orphanage
Analyze each individual case
and provide relevant advice and guidance for its management and placement
decision to ensure the psychosocial wellbeing of the child;
In collaboration firth
Social Worker, contribute in initial assessment of families
In collaboration with Social
Worker, contribute to the elaboration and implementation of family and
community intervention plans according to the children´s needs,
Conduct relevant follow up
of children placed in families to make sure the psychosocial wellbeing of
the child is respected,
Guide and support families
in post placement child behaviors and in interactions with family and
community members
In Collaboration with Social
Worker, support training and capacity building of child care staff
(altemative and prevention services, institutions) and families
(biological, foster families)
Document every achieved
activity and report to the direct line manager
Work in collaboration with
institution managers, local authorities, social workers and Community
based workers

Competencies:

Appropriate technical
education and practical background in child psychology
Understanding of the Rwandan
Mental Health System
Good understanding of Child
Rights Laws in Rwanda
Ability to write clearly,
concisely and to analyze interventions and share learning
Ability to think
strategically
Ability to work effectively
in a team and in complex environments
Demonstrate empathy,
authenticity and objectivity in personal working relationship
Ability to build trust and
relationships with stakeholders
Written and verbal
communication skills, including written reports in English and/or French
and Kinyarwanda (imperative).
Basic computer skills (Word,
Excel and PowerPoint)

Education
and experience

Bachelor degree in
psychology, Clinical psychology is preferable
At least 2 years experience
or advanced degree in related field
Direct operational clinical
psychology work experience
Experience working with
vulnerable children, families and communities
Experience working with
Child Care Institutions is an asset

Social
worker

Roles and
responsibilities

Conduct family tracing
Together with psychologist,
contribute to child and family assessment, case management and placement
decisions,
Together with psychologist
prepare families and children for reintegration;
Elaborate and implement
family and community intervention plans according to the children´s needs
in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
In collaboration with
psychologist, support training and capacity building of child care staff
(alternative and prevention services, institutions) and families
(biological, foster families)
Conduct follow up,
monitoring and support for children removed from institutions and placed
in family-based care or independent living
Monitor and evaluate the
quality of care delivered to children removed from institutions and report
to the line manager
Provide ongoing
supervision/follow up, capacity building and training for childcare
professionals, Community based Social Workers, children & families
with particular emphasis on ensuring that alternative service providers
deliver high quality support services to children and families
Document every achieved
activity and report to the direct line manager
Work in collaboration with
institution managers, local authorities and Community based Social Workers

Competencies

Understanding of service
provision by Child focused organizations in Rwanda
Some knowledge of Child
Rights law in Rwanda
Ability to write and document
clearly
Ability to mobilize a range
of field partners; community volunteers, local leaders, community members
and parents
Ability to build trust and
relationships with stakeholders
Ability to work effectively
in a team and in complex environments
Written and verbal
communication skills, including written reports in English and/or French
and Kinyarwanda (imperative).
Knowledge of
De-Institutionalization and alternative models for service delivery for
child care is an asset
Basic computer skills (Word,
Excel and PowerPoint)

Education
and experience

Bachelor degree in social
work, preferably
At least 2 years experience
or advanced degree in related field
Direct operational social
work experience (Social work with individuals, families, groups and
communities)
Experience working with
vulnerable children, families and communities

How to
apply:

The
interested candidates are invited to fill an application form found on the
website of The Public Service Commission or pick a hard copy of this form at
our reception and accompany it with a non-certified copy of his/her degree(s)
and a copy of Identity card. These documents should be submitted to the
reception of NCC not later than November 21st 2012.

Zaina
NYIRAMATAMA

Executive
Secretary of National Commission for Children