ABOUT AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA
The Youth Association for Human rights Promotion
and Development (AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA) is a local non-profit making organization
with a vision “A peaceful society where there is youth participation for social
justice and decent living conditions for all” and a mission “to empower youth
for Human rights respect and advocate for social-economic betterment.” The
organisation’s philosophy statement is described internally as the Vision,
Mission and Values.
and Development (AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA) is a local non-profit making organization
with a vision “A peaceful society where there is youth participation for social
justice and decent living conditions for all” and a mission “to empower youth
for Human rights respect and advocate for social-economic betterment.” The
organisation’s philosophy statement is described internally as the Vision,
Mission and Values.
POSITION SUMMARY
AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA is seeking to recruit a
qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Human
rights and access to Justice Program coordinator. This is a senior level
position responsible for all programming development. The program coordinator
is based at AJPRODHO Head Office and reports to the Executive Secretary. He/she
will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA and is
expected to be an active contributor to the overall management of the
organisation.
qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Human
rights and access to Justice Program coordinator. This is a senior level
position responsible for all programming development. The program coordinator
is based at AJPRODHO Head Office and reports to the Executive Secretary. He/she
will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA and is
expected to be an active contributor to the overall management of the
organisation.
SPECIFIC TASKS
1. Program design and fundraising
- Design program/project proposals for
submission to potential donors - Make necessary follow up donors to ensure that
submitted project proposals get funded. - Search for potential donors to fund program
activities.
2. Coordination and supervision
- Ensure the overall coordination of all
projects and activities within the program. - Supervise all projects coordinators and/field
officers implementing within the program.
3. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Produce monthly, quarterly, semester and
annual reports in relation to program activities. - Ensure systematic and regular monitoring and
evaluation of all projects and activities within the program. This shall
include specifically timely and quality reporting to donors.
4. Networking, advocacy and administrative duties:
- Attend directorate and management meetings.
- Attend or advise the Executive secretary who
should attend external meetings, workshops, and working groups relevant to
the program. - Supervise internees, volunteers, associates,
and researchers attached to the program. - Ensure timely disbursement of funds for the
project activities in collaboration with the project coordinators and the
finance department. Specifically, the PC shall be entitled for the
approval of all fund requests made for activities within the program and
ensure timely and efficient reporting for fund utilization. - Ensure advocacy and networking within the
framework of the program outcomes. The PC shall be undertaking all
assignments deemed necessary by the Executive Secretary.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES
- At least hold a bachelor degree in law from an
accredited University, - A master’s degree in human rights law or a
master’s degree in arts specializing in human rights from an accredited
University shall be preferable. - Proven experience in program design,
fundraising, implementation and reporting. - Proven experience in advocacy and networking.
- Knowledgeable about Rwanda’s National laws,
policies and government structures. - Strong planning and facilitation skills.
- Broad knowledge on gender equality and human
right based principles and approaches. - Excellent organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills - Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English or French
(knowledge of the 3 languages is an asset). - Full computer literacy.
- Ready to start the job immediately.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates fulfilling the requirements
should send only a hard copy of the application including: A motivation letter
addressed to the President of the administration council detailing how their
experiences fulfill the requirements, a CV including at least three references,
and a copy of a degree. Applications shall be deposited at AJPRODHO head office
located at Kacyiru, Street No KG 688 not later than 12/2/2014 at 2:00 P.M.
should send only a hard copy of the application including: A motivation letter
addressed to the President of the administration council detailing how their
experiences fulfill the requirements, a CV including at least three references,
and a copy of a degree. Applications shall be deposited at AJPRODHO head office
located at Kacyiru, Street No KG 688 not later than 12/2/2014 at 2:00 P.M.
NOTE: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the test.
AJPRODH-JIJUKKIRW is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the test.
AJPRODH-JIJUKKIRW is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply
Kigali, 31st January 2014
GAKWANDI Godfrey
President of the Administration Council.
President of the Administration Council.
