VACANCY
NILE EQUATORIAL LAKES SUBSIDIARY ACTION PROGRAM
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (NATIONAL POSITION)
NILE EQUATORIAL LAKES SUBSIDIARY ACTION PROGRAM
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (NATIONAL POSITION)
A.
Background
Background
A
continued implementation of any development program like NELSAP requires a
multidisciplinary team to spearhead on–g
continued implementation of any development program like NELSAP requires a
multidisciplinary team to spearhead on–g
oing and future interventions. With
that in mind, NELSAP–CU wishes to recruit the Social Development Officer
to support its functions.
B.
Purpose
Purpose
To
ensure effective program/project design and implementation in three areas: (i)
strategic social analysis, participation advice, and program planning, for the
preparation of NELSAP projects; (ii) confidence building to build trust and
joint collaboration across borders; and (iii) stakeholders’ involvement to
create greater inclusion, program visibility to key stakeholders and
accountability within each country with regard to NELSAP programs and projects.
ensure effective program/project design and implementation in three areas: (i)
strategic social analysis, participation advice, and program planning, for the
preparation of NELSAP projects; (ii) confidence building to build trust and
joint collaboration across borders; and (iii) stakeholders’ involvement to
create greater inclusion, program visibility to key stakeholders and
accountability within each country with regard to NELSAP programs and projects.
The
position will undertake technical analyses of social, gender and participatory
development; lead and participate in operational missions, the aspects social
development, gender mainstreaming and stakeholders engagement and partnerships
in particular; provides technical advice to clients, governments and NBI/NELSAP
projects’ teams on the inclusion of key social development aspects, effectively
addressing issues of vulnerability, poverty, gender equity, and other social
dimensions
position will undertake technical analyses of social, gender and participatory
development; lead and participate in operational missions, the aspects social
development, gender mainstreaming and stakeholders engagement and partnerships
in particular; provides technical advice to clients, governments and NBI/NELSAP
projects’ teams on the inclusion of key social development aspects, effectively
addressing issues of vulnerability, poverty, gender equity, and other social
dimensions
C.
Accountability and Reporting
Accountability and Reporting
The
Social Development Officer will report and be accountable to the Senior
Economist/M&E Specialist.
Social Development Officer will report and be accountable to the Senior
Economist/M&E Specialist.
D.
Minimum Academic Qualification
Minimum Academic Qualification
- A
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Development Studies, Social anthropology,
Community Development, Political Science or related studies; and - Possession
of a Master’s degree in Sociology or Social Development, Development Studies
and related studies. Post experience of 2 years will be an added
advantage.
E.
Minimum Work Experience Required
Minimum Work Experience Required
- 5
years working experience of which 2 years are relevant experience at
expert level in social development/community/social expertise or related
discipline; - Demonstrated
experience conducting social impacts studies (Environmental Social Impact
Assessment–ESIA) and social and stakeholders’ engagement & networking
and implementation of RAP; - Expertise
in the development and use of participatory approaches at all levels
(regional, national and community), preferably in complex projects with
tangible positive impact on project implementation. Experience with social
marketing or behavior change will be an asset; - At
least five (5) years of work experience in participatory approaches with a
range of stakeholders with demonstrated practical experience in social
analysis, planning and management of a range of social dimensions (Poverty
and Vulnerability, Gender, HIV/AIDS, Indigenous Peoples, Conflict, and
Migration); - Experience
working within international and donor organization contexts and
especially familiarity with the applicable policies, procedures and
practices of major bilateral and multilateral development agencies is an
advantage; and - Willing
to travel extensively within the NEL Regional and beyond as per work
demands.
F.
Duty Station and Employment Terms
Duty Station and Employment Terms
The
duty station will be at the NELSAP–CU Offices in Kigali, Rwanda, with extensive
travels in the Nile Equatorial Lakes Region. The employment is for a one year
contract that may be renewed based on satisfactory performance, availability of
funds and need for services.
duty station will be at the NELSAP–CU Offices in Kigali, Rwanda, with extensive
travels in the Nile Equatorial Lakes Region. The employment is for a one year
contract that may be renewed based on satisfactory performance, availability of
funds and need for services.
G.
How to Apply
How to Apply
The
position is open to the Rwanda Nationals only. Interested applicants are
invited to submit an online application by attaching a Cover letter, Curriculum
Vitae and all academic certificates and transcripts addressed to The NELSAP
Regional Coordinator on: to nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org by 11th
September 2017. The subject matter of the email should read: Social
Development Officer and Candidate’s Name.
position is open to the Rwanda Nationals only. Interested applicants are
invited to submit an online application by attaching a Cover letter, Curriculum
Vitae and all academic certificates and transcripts addressed to The NELSAP
Regional Coordinator on: to nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org by 11th
September 2017. The subject matter of the email should read: Social
Development Officer and Candidate’s Name.
Only
applicants who meet requirements will be considered for interview. Please note
that applications received after the closing date shall not be considered. The
NBI is an equal opportunities employer whereby female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply. For full terms of reference of the position, please visit:
http://nelsap.nilebasin.org .
applicants who meet requirements will be considered for interview. Please note
that applications received after the closing date shall not be considered. The
NBI is an equal opportunities employer whereby female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply. For full terms of reference of the position, please visit:
http://nelsap.nilebasin.org .
