Vacancy
National
Advisor to the Rights-Based Program
Advisor to the Rights-Based Program
(One
Mainstreaming Team on Do No Harm)
Mainstreaming Team on Do No Harm)
The
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a
federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable
development with worldwide operations.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a
federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable
development with worldwide operations.
GIZ
has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the
Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction
and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ
Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance,
Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and Rights-based Program.
has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the
Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction
and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ
Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance,
Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and Rights-based Program.
GIZ
Rwanda is searching a candidate for the position of National Advisor to
the Rights-Based Program (RBP)/One Mainstreaming Team on Do No Harm. This is
a limited term position.
Rwanda is searching a candidate for the position of National Advisor to
the Rights-Based Program (RBP)/One Mainstreaming Team on Do No Harm. This is
a limited term position.
The
National Advisor, under supervision of the Head of Program is responsible:
National Advisor, under supervision of the Head of Program is responsible:
1.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Providing
technical advice and support to GIZ programs and offices for the
implementation of the Do No Harm approach, relevant context analysis and
the internal Safeguards Gender management system - Developing
the capacity of colleagues to identify, implement and monitor relevant and
innovative measures regarding Do No Harm and peace and security - Supporting
the implementation of program assessments such as context analysis, safeguards
screening and in-depth assessments - Supporting
the implementation of regular Do No Harm Checks in programs/project and
(where applicable) offices and partner organizations - Contributing
to quality control of and reporting on Do No Harm and other related
requirements - Contributing
to knowledge management and learning on the Do No Harm approach, the
implementation of the Safeguards Gender management system, as well as the
four cross-cutting topics of One Mainstreaming (gender equality, inclusion
of people with disabilities, HIV and population dynamics) - Maintaining
contact and exchanging with important stakeholders under guidance of the
Head of Program and the coordinator of the One Mainstreaming Team
2.
Tasks
1. Professional advisory services
Tasks
1. Professional advisory services
The
National Advisor
National Advisor
- Advising
the programs/projects and offices on implementing the Do No Harm approach
and GIZ internal requirements related to “Safeguard”, especially conflict-
and context-sensitive programming - Supporting
the Heads of Programs, as well as program staff, with implementing the Do
No Harm approach, by: - screening
and analyzing the program goals, objectives and activities against the
backdrop of peace and security and Do No Harm - providing
advice for the risk categorization and the design and/or implementation of
activities to prevent and/or mitigate risks - Facilitating
trainings, workshops and/or learning sessions for staff and partner
organizations. - Supporting
the One Mainstreaming Coordinator in contributing to program appraisals,
design and evaluations with a focus on Do No Harm and “Safeguards”
(especially conflict- and context sensitive programming) - Staying
in regular contact with Focal Persons on relevant activities, processes,
and capacity development needs, and feeds this back to the Head of the
Rights-based Program and the One Mainstreaming team - Supporting
the organization of staff events
3.
Networking and cooperation
Networking and cooperation
The
National Advisor
National Advisor
- Developing
and maintaining positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders
working in the area (inside and outside GIZ) - Developing
and maintaining positive working relationships with relevant GIZ
programmes/initiatives
4.
Knowledge management
Knowledge management
The
National Advisor
National Advisor
- Preparing
and/or contributes to reports, articles and other documentation on the One
Mainstreaming approach and Do No Harm in GIZ Rwanda - Supporting
the Country Office and programs to distil and capture good practices and
lessons learnt with regard to Do No Harm - Keeping
abreast of and shares information on relevant policies, strategies and
priorities - Analysing
media and research reports with a view on relevance for the One
Mainstreaming interventions
5.
Management and coordination tasks
Management and coordination tasks
The
National Advisor
National Advisor
- Supports
the One Mainstreaming Coordinator with - organizing
team meetings, operational planning and mid-term review meetings - monitoring
the implementation of the annual One Mainstreaming Action Plan, and
relevant objectives in the GIZ Rwanda Country Planning - meeting
reporting requests and requirements from GIZ Rwanda and GIZ in general
Required
qualifications, competences and experience
qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
- Master
Degree e.g. MSc in an area that is related to the position’s objectives,
i.e. Conflict Studies, Governance and Capacity Development, with a focus
on a relevant field or Bachelor degree with extensive experience in
comparable positions - Proven
knowledge of the Do No Harm Approach and methods for Capacity Development - Proven
experience in compiling, editing and writing reports and communication
materials - Proven
experience in conducting analyses and assessments of development projects - Experience
in conceptualising and conducting trainings
Professional
experience
experience
- At
least 4 years’ professional experience in international development - with
at least 2 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
Other
knowledge, additional competences
knowledge, additional competences
- Fluent
written and oral knowledge of English; French and Kinyarwanda - Willingness
to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed –corresponding
measures are agreed with management
Interested
candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV,
certificates and references) until latest 27th October 2017 at
4:00 PM, at the front desk of GIZ Office or by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. The email attachment (max.
size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject
candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV,
certificates and references) until latest 27th October 2017 at
4:00 PM, at the front desk of GIZ Office or by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. The email attachment (max.
size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject
Women
and people with disabilities are encouraged to submit applications.
and people with disabilities are encouraged to submit applications.
GIZ
Office Rwanda
Office Rwanda
KN
41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu
41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu
P.O.
Box 59, Kigali,
Box 59, Kigali,
Rwanda
