Community Development Officer – NFC Rwanda
The New Forests Company is a rapidly growing, multi-national, UK owned,
pan African Forestry Company. See more at www.newforests.net.
pan African Forestry Company. See more at www.newforests.net.
The ideal candidate should be ambitious, dedicated and have a high capacity
for work. We wish to attract candidates who are results oriented,
accountable, have high levels of integrity, are passionate about their work,
have superior flexible leadership and possess strong people management
skills. Candidates who wish to apply must be willing to relocate to
Nyungwe Buffer Zone Plantation on a permanent basis.
Community Development
Officer – NFC Rwanda
Purpose of the position: The purpose of this role is to be the custodian
of the Corporate Social Responsibility programme in Rwanda and effectively
support the operation of The New Forests Company through progressive
initiatives with great impact, which mitigate risk to the company and improve
the socio-economic conditions of our neighboring communities. The CDO reports
directly to the Corporate Social Responsibility Programme Manager (CSR PM) with
a dotted line to the General Manager.
of the Corporate Social Responsibility programme in Rwanda and effectively
support the operation of The New Forests Company through progressive
initiatives with great impact, which mitigate risk to the company and improve
the socio-economic conditions of our neighboring communities. The CDO reports
directly to the Corporate Social Responsibility Programme Manager (CSR PM) with
a dotted line to the General Manager.
Skills and competencies required:
- Proven
track record in community development, establishing trust, managing
projects, forging and nurturing relationships - Strong
resource development skills—proposal writing, budget creation / management
and donor reporting - Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda—French
will be an added advantage. Proven ability to produce strong narrative
reports, manage budgets and deliver project plans - Ability
to negotiate with rural communities. Proven ability to understand and
translate the needs and concerns of the community and the company clearly
for all stakeholders
Requirements:
- Undergraduate
degree required in social sciences, development studies, Economics,
Management, and any other related field; Post Graduate degree will be an
advantage. - Minimum
of 5 years working experience in a similar environment dealing with
communities, social development, negotiations and government—working with
communities around Nyungwe BZ is an advantage. - Experience
in applying monitoring and evaluation systems. - Ability
to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid driving licence of Cat. A
Remuneration and Benefits: will dependent on qualifications,
experience, and skills of candidate
experience, and skills of candidate
Desired Start Date: 1st July 2014
How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to hrm.rwanda@newforests.net with the
vacancy title clearly captured in the email subject line, not later than 16th
June 2014 at 17h00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
interviews
vacancy title clearly captured in the email subject line, not later than 16th
June 2014 at 17h00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
interviews
The New Forests Company is an equal opportunity employer.
