CHF International is seeking a senior level Team Leader for Capacity building (CB) Unit in Rwanda to
oversee the capacity building of local Rwandan Partners organizations (RPOs) to implement activities under the USAID/Higa Ubeho program.
The goal of USAID/Higa Ubeho is to help vulnerable populations reduce the risk of HIV and other health threats through increased use of health and social support services. In addition, the program provides technical assistance to Rwandan Partner Organizations (RPOs) to lead the delivery of services to vulnerable households. The Team Leader will thus coordinate, mentor and support the CB Team, and RPOs to implement a wide range of innovative approaches to improve resiliency with among vulnerable families.
Responsibilities:
The CB Team Leader is responsible for coordinating and supporting the Capacity building team and local partners to design, implement, and monitor household economic strengthening (HES) interventions for vulnerable households.
The Capacity Building Team Leader will specifically be responsible for the following;
• Coordinate and implement CHF Rwanda’s graduation plan for RPOs.
• Coordinate the development and update of assessment tools for RPOs.
• Coordinate all RPOs assessments and provide ongoing mentoring and coaching with RPOs as needed
• Design, coordinate, implement, and monitor tailor-made organizational and financial capacity building activities for each partner organization.
• Coordinate with other technical teams in providing capacity building to RPOs and other stakeholders
• Lead the CB team to build the capacity of partner organizations to manage funds and programs according to USG rules/regulations;
• Assist in the development /update of capacity building strategy
• Coordinate the selection, design, implementation and documentation of progress of staff development activities aimed at improving program/institutional and staff capacity
• Participate in the budgeting process, ensuring that all capacity building needs are anticipated and budgeted for
• Develop and maintain a strong partnership with RPOs staff in all levels.
• Assist in the development of all program reports.
• Represent CHF International in technical meetings and other forums as requested.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 4-6 years professional experience, preferably with USAID-funded programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in institutional Capacity building.
• Ability to mentor and support
• Proven capacity to effectively manage a diverse team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in Rwanda and/or eastern Africa region preferred. Experience working with international and local NGO.
• Good documentation and report writing skills as well as good mentoring and capacity building experience required.
Education:
• University degree in education, community health and development, international development, or related field; Masters Degree preferred.
Language:
• Fluency in English.
• French and/or Kinyarwanda fluency required.
Applicants should apply in English and include a cover letter and detailed CV documenting work history and current responsibilities. Please do not send copies of educational certificates at this time. Send electronic submissions to info@rw.chfinternational.org and use subject: CHF/ Capacity Building Team Leader. Only the selected candidates will be contacted.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Thursday APRIL 19th 2012