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
was established in Rwanda in the 1960s. Its reputation and expertise in Rwanda
puts it in a strong position to take forward a strategy that contributes to its
overall vision – a just Rwanda without povert
was established in Rwanda in the 1960s. Its reputation and expertise in Rwanda
puts it in a strong position to take forward a strategy that contributes to its
overall vision – a just Rwanda without povert
y – and to stage interventions in
line with its mission – to ensure that poor men, women and youth enjoy equal
rights and benefit from fair and inclusive development.
Oxfam’s
Country Strategy (OCS) launched in 2015 for implementation until 2020,
identifies four key pillar programmes to attain the set objectives:
Humanitarian response and preparedness, Sustainable Livelihood, Participatory Governance
and Gender Justice.
Country Strategy (OCS) launched in 2015 for implementation until 2020,
identifies four key pillar programmes to attain the set objectives:
Humanitarian response and preparedness, Sustainable Livelihood, Participatory Governance
and Gender Justice.
We
are currently recruiting for experienced Rwandan national for the position of:
are currently recruiting for experienced Rwandan national for the position of:
Assistant
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Location
:
Based in Kigali – with travels countrywide
:
Based in Kigali – with travels countrywide
Salary
:
Competitive
:
Competitive
Duration
:
One year renewable
:
One year renewable
Availability :
Immediately
Immediately
Level
:
National D2
:
National D2
Job
purpose:To
support the programme team and the Thematic Managers in implementing of
programmatic activities under One program approach with specific remit in
Strengthening Claiming Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights(CSRHR), Project
Direct and Pineapple Value Chain Development Project (PVP).
purpose:To
support the programme team and the Thematic Managers in implementing of
programmatic activities under One program approach with specific remit in
Strengthening Claiming Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights(CSRHR), Project
Direct and Pineapple Value Chain Development Project (PVP).
Key
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide
support in day to day implementation of projects; - Participate
in meetings, training sessions, conferences and public promotion of
projects; - Develop
implementation plans and support in the preparation of budgets and related
delivery reports. - Draft
terms of reference for national and international consultants or expert
institutions as per programmes implementation plans; collection and
drafting of relevant contract documentation; - Support
Oxfam teams in the organization of key advocacy/awareness raising events
surrounding international days;
- Ability
to perform broad range of tasks and activities aimed at ensuring effective
implementation of programmes; - to
establish, build and maintain effective working relationships with
programme staff and stakeholders;
- Ability
to perform a variety of standards and work processes that are fully
documented, researched and reported - Ability
to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify
and resolve operational problems also able to provide input to different
processes. - Ability
to perform work of confidential nature - Good
knowledge of financial rules and regulations
Required
skills and experience
skills and experience
- University
degree (Bachelors) in social studies, management, political studies or
similar is considered as advantage.
- A
minimum of 3 years of relevant programme experience. - Experience
in supporting complex projects/processes that include extensive
communication, coordination and facilitation; - Experience
with preparing summaries and reports as well as organizing events and
trainings; - Demonstrated
ability to work in a team; - Experience
in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel,
etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet packages; - Prior
experience with International NGOs will be considered an advantage. - English,
French and Kinyarwanda is required.
Skills
and competence:
and competence:
- A
minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Economics,
Business management 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; - 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:
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit their applications including recent
curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details (phone and email address) of your
most recent line manager as part of your referees
and qualified candidates should submit their applications including recent
curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details (phone and email address) of your
most recent line manager as part of your referees
and
motivation letter to: kigalijobs@oxfam.org.uk.
The closing date for this vacancy is 12thDecember 2017
motivation letter to: kigalijobs@oxfam.org.uk.
The closing date for this vacancy is 12thDecember 2017
N.B:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.