HICD/R
COMPRAC Program Manager Job Vacancy in Rwanda
COMPRAC Program Manager Job Vacancy in Rwanda
Position
Description
Description
I.
Job Title: Community of Practice Program Manager
Job Title: Community of Practice Program Manager
III.
Job Classification: Full Time Professio
Job Classification: Full Time Professio
IV.
Reporting: Chief of Party (COP)
Reporting: Chief of Party (COP)
V.
Estimated Duration of the Position: April 2017
Estimated Duration of the Position: April 2017
Background
HICD/R
is a USAID-funded project designed to strengthen institutional and human
capacity in targeted government of Rwanda (GOR) institutions, as well as in
targeted civil society organizations (CSOs), that work closely with, or support
the objectives of, USAID/Rwanda. The principal goal of the project is to
increase overall performance of targeted GOR and civil society institutions in
a manner that supports USAID’s and Rwanda’s shared development priorities and
fosters the long-term social, economic, and environmental sustainability of the
country. Applying USAID’s human and institutional capacity development (HICD)
methodology, the project will provide technical assistance, material support,
and knowledge and skills transfer services to build the capacity of targeted
organizations and reinforce ongoing reforms and development activities being
carried out by the GOR and civil society.
is a USAID-funded project designed to strengthen institutional and human
capacity in targeted government of Rwanda (GOR) institutions, as well as in
targeted civil society organizations (CSOs), that work closely with, or support
the objectives of, USAID/Rwanda. The principal goal of the project is to
increase overall performance of targeted GOR and civil society institutions in
a manner that supports USAID’s and Rwanda’s shared development priorities and
fosters the long-term social, economic, and environmental sustainability of the
country. Applying USAID’s human and institutional capacity development (HICD)
methodology, the project will provide technical assistance, material support,
and knowledge and skills transfer services to build the capacity of targeted
organizations and reinforce ongoing reforms and development activities being
carried out by the GOR and civil society.
HICD/R
also manages a Community of Practice (COMPRAC) of professionals in the public,
private, and civil society sectors, as well as independent consultants focused
on performance improvement. The recent creation of a Rwanda chapter of the
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) is meant to support
and provide these professionals with a forum through which they can discuss
best practices, exchange ideas and employment opportunities, and receive
ongoing continuing education and support. Working in partnership with the
Rwanda Society for Performance Improvement (RSPI), the Rwanda Management
Institute (RMI), and the National Capacity Building Secretariat (NCBS), HICD/R
provides coaching and professional development support to COMPRAC members.
also manages a Community of Practice (COMPRAC) of professionals in the public,
private, and civil society sectors, as well as independent consultants focused
on performance improvement. The recent creation of a Rwanda chapter of the
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) is meant to support
and provide these professionals with a forum through which they can discuss
best practices, exchange ideas and employment opportunities, and receive
ongoing continuing education and support. Working in partnership with the
Rwanda Society for Performance Improvement (RSPI), the Rwanda Management
Institute (RMI), and the National Capacity Building Secretariat (NCBS), HICD/R
provides coaching and professional development support to COMPRAC members.
Position
Description
Description
The
COMPRAC Program Manager will provide technical and managerial oversight of all
HICD/R COMPRAC activities. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the
incumbent will lead the development, implementation and close down of COMPRAC
and HICD/R funded RSPI activities, oversee COMPRAC communications, provide
guidance on sustainability strategies, work with RSPI to increase membership
particularly in academia and service industry, and facilitate/guide
collaboration with U.S. sister chapter. Additionally, the COMPRAC Program
Manager may be asked to oversee a potential internship program.
COMPRAC Program Manager will provide technical and managerial oversight of all
HICD/R COMPRAC activities. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the
incumbent will lead the development, implementation and close down of COMPRAC
and HICD/R funded RSPI activities, oversee COMPRAC communications, provide
guidance on sustainability strategies, work with RSPI to increase membership
particularly in academia and service industry, and facilitate/guide
collaboration with U.S. sister chapter. Additionally, the COMPRAC Program
Manager may be asked to oversee a potential internship program.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Serve
as the primary liaison between HICD/R and COMPRAC/RSPI members, and
develop strong working relationships with representatives of RSPI, RMI,
academic institutions and NCBS. Meet with each of these partner
representatives a minimum of once per month to discuss challenges and plan
program activities. - Proactively
plan and lead/facilitate a minimum of one HICD and/or performance
improvement related events per month for RSPI/COMPRAC members; these may
include speaker series, panel discussions, group exercises, or other
activities as approved by the DCOP or COP. - Assist
the RSPI to complete the official registration process, and ensure the
chapter remains in compliance with all policies and regulations of the
organization. - Write
scopes of work for trainers and consultants - Continually
monitor progress of COMPRAC interventions against indicators as defined in
the work and monitoring/evaluation plans, and reports any potential
obstacles to project management. - Contribute
to project reports and activity design, including biweekly, quarterly, and
annual reports, as well as the annual work plan and monitoring/evaluation
plan - Report
on notable project successes for use in success stories and other project
publicity. - Communicate
issues, successes, and problems immediately to the COP - Perform
other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Advanced
degree in business, communications, or relevant subject - Two+
years of professional experience managing programs or projects - Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda - Business-level
communication skills, written and verbal - Competent
computer skills – Microsoft Office - Strong
training and facilitation skills - Strong
report writing skills - Event
management skills
To
apply:
Please email your CV and cover letter with the position title specified in the
subject line no later than Wednesday, September 7th 2016 at 5:00 pm to
@hicdr_projectdai.com. Cover letters should be no longer than one page,
Times New Roman font, and size 12. CVs should be no longer than three pages,
New Roman font, size 12. Only shortlisted candidates will
becontacted. Candidates should demonstrate they have understood the
specifications by respecting them.
apply:
Please email your CV and cover letter with the position title specified in the
subject line no later than Wednesday, September 7th 2016 at 5:00 pm to
@hicdr_projectdai.com. Cover letters should be no longer than one page,
Times New Roman font, and size 12. CVs should be no longer than three pages,
New Roman font, size 12. Only shortlisted candidates will
becontacted. Candidates should demonstrate they have understood the
specifications by respecting them.
