Oxfam’s
vision is a just world without poverty. We are a confederation of 17 Oxfam
affiliates working in over 90 countries, all working as one Oxfam on goals that
support our shared vision. We want a world where people are valued and treated
equally, enjoy their rights as full citizens, and can influence decisions
affecting their lives.
vision is a just world without poverty. We are a confederation of 17 Oxfam
affiliates working in over 90 countries, all working as one Oxfam on goals that
support our shared vision. We want a world where people are valued and treated
equally, enjoy their rights as full citizens, and can influence decisions
affecting their lives.
Oxfam
Rwanda programme has developed its Country Strategy 2015 – 2020. Oxfam in
Rwanda has identified interventions which align with its mission – to ensure
that poor women, men and youth enjoy equal rights and benefit from fair and
inclusive development-. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the Rwandan
context, Oxfam delivers a combination of programme interventions and advocacy
and influencing activities to drive outcomes. Oxfam intervenes in three main
sectors in Rwanda namely: Participatory Governance, Sustainable Livelihoods and
Gender Justice.
Rwanda programme has developed its Country Strategy 2015 – 2020. Oxfam in
Rwanda has identified interventions which align with its mission – to ensure
that poor women, men and youth enjoy equal rights and benefit from fair and
inclusive development-. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the Rwandan
context, Oxfam delivers a combination of programme interventions and advocacy
and influencing activities to drive outcomes. Oxfam intervenes in three main
sectors in Rwanda namely: Participatory Governance, Sustainable Livelihoods and
Gender Justice.
The
objective of Oxfam’s Sustainable Livelihoods programme is that sustainable and
resilient livelihoods are created to increase employment and income, especially
for women and youth. Oxfam has experience in market-based livelihoods, working
at a number of levels along the value chains, including with producers,
cooperatives and SMEs – providing access to finance, technologies and market
linkages with the private sector.
objective of Oxfam’s Sustainable Livelihoods programme is that sustainable and
resilient livelihoods are created to increase employment and income, especially
for women and youth. Oxfam has experience in market-based livelihoods, working
at a number of levels along the value chains, including with producers,
cooperatives and SMEs – providing access to finance, technologies and market
linkages with the private sector.
We
seek to hire an experienced Rwandan national for the following position:
seek to hire an experienced Rwandan national for the following position:
Programme
Assistant (Contract Type: 6 months Fixed-Term).
Assistant (Contract Type: 6 months Fixed-Term).
Location: Kigali – Rwanda
Salary: Competitive
Duration: 6 Months
Availability: Immediately
Level: National E1
Job
purpose:
To provide support to programme officers and programme lead for implementation
of projects within Sustainable livelihood programme.
purpose:
To provide support to programme officers and programme lead for implementation
of projects within Sustainable livelihood programme.
Reporting
lines:
Sustainable Livelihood Lead
lines:
Sustainable Livelihood Lead
Key
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Providing
support to program officers by representing Oxfam to various events; - Provide
support in conducting monitoring of implementing partners’ field work; - As
a program assistant, she/he will be supporting the mNutrition project in
phasing out to ensure procedures for proper closing of the project are
used; - Support
the programme to provide technical assistance and follow-up to existing
enterprises in the programme’s portfolio; - Support
the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities
of the programme (Assist in Quarterly reviews and organising
planning meetings); - Closely
work with acting EDP programme officer to monitor enterprises with
loans management; - Assist
in Sustainable livelihood programme Planning and Reporting for Oxfam
Annual Registration at the Rwanda Immigration services; - Assist
Implementing partners in Planning and data quality assessment; - Supports
the collection of success stories and documentation for
lessons learned of projects within Sustainable livelihood programme; - Support
acting EDP Programme Officer to implement the EDP work plan
2016/2017
Skills
and competence:
and competence:
- A
minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Agri-Business, Economics, Social development
or related field from a recognised university;
- One
to two years of work experience, with at least one year experience working
with development institutions or International NGOs would be an added
advantage; - Ability
to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform
effectively as a member of a team; - Having
administrative skills and being able to prioritize work and meet tight
deadlines; - Minimum
exposure and understanding of concepts related to the role of private
sector in Agriculture, enterprise development processes, poverty
eradication, and value chains promotion. - Capacity
to work in the Rwandan context while understanding the different
dimensions of its diversity and cultural sensitivities; - An
ability and willingness to work towards deadlines, in a inclusive manner; - Demonstrable
capability to communicate (writing and speaking) effectively in English
and Kinyarwanda; - Computer
literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must; - Have
minimum knowledge of dynamics in dealing with Gender and girls’ promotion
related issues in within the Rwandan context; - Willing
to travel in rural areas and up-country sites of Rwanda on an average of
60% of the time.
How
to apply:
to apply:
This
opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong
commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. Interested candidates should send an
application in English by email attaching a motivation letter with expected
range of salary package and CV, with contact details (phone and email address)
of your most recent line manager as part of your referees.
opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong
commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. Interested candidates should send an
application in English by email attaching a motivation letter with expected
range of salary package and CV, with contact details (phone and email address)
of your most recent line manager as part of your referees.
Use
this following email address to send your application: kigalijobs@oxfam.org.uk
this following email address to send your application: kigalijobs@oxfam.org.uk
The
closing date for this vacancy is Friday, 9th June 2016.
closing date for this vacancy is Friday, 9th June 2016.
N.B:
We recruit as we receive the applications.
We recruit as we receive the applications.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please
note that we are an equal opportunities organisation and we strongly
encourage
applications from qualified female and disabled candidates. We are committed to
ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
note that we are an equal opportunities organisation and we strongly
encourage
applications from qualified female and disabled candidates. We are committed to
ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
