Claiming
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Rwanda
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
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 poverty – 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:
- Technical
Advisor, Claiming Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Rwanda
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 C2
:
National C2
Background
Oxfam
in Rwanda secured this year a 4.5-year long funding from the Scottish
Government to support the implement the project titled ‘Claiming Sexual and
Reproductive Health Rights in Rwanda’. The project aims that women from
targeted districts of Rwanda enjoy equal rights and live free from
discrimination and violence. The project’s impact on reducing incidence of
Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and improving access to of Sexual and
Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) will contribute to achievement of Global
Development Goals. It supports national development priorities in Rwanda and
builds on existing strengths and significant progress made by the Government of
Rwanda in service provision, policy and law to eradicate SGBV and promote SRHR.
in Rwanda secured this year a 4.5-year long funding from the Scottish
Government to support the implement the project titled ‘Claiming Sexual and
Reproductive Health Rights in Rwanda’. The project aims that women from
targeted districts of Rwanda enjoy equal rights and live free from
discrimination and violence. The project’s impact on reducing incidence of
Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and improving access to of Sexual and
Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) will contribute to achievement of Global
Development Goals. It supports national development priorities in Rwanda and
builds on existing strengths and significant progress made by the Government of
Rwanda in service provision, policy and law to eradicate SGBV and promote SRHR.
One
of the main component of the project includes providing support to Isange One
Stop Centers (IOSC) in three districts of project location (Rubavu, Nyabihu,
Huye, Kamonyi, Muhanga and Ruhango).
of the main component of the project includes providing support to Isange One
Stop Centers (IOSC) in three districts of project location (Rubavu, Nyabihu,
Huye, Kamonyi, Muhanga and Ruhango).
Purpose
of the position
of the position
Oxfamis
seeking for a Technical Advisor to support the implementation of the IOSCs’
strategies for effective delivery of high quality services to SGBV victims.
seeking for a Technical Advisor to support the implementation of the IOSCs’
strategies for effective delivery of high quality services to SGBV victims.
Key
responsibilities
responsibilities
- Leading
efforts, in conjunction with project technical teams in Oxfam, Young Women
Christian Association (YWCA) and Rwanda Interfaith Council for Health
(RICH), to provide guidance and technical support to field programs (both
on-site and remote assistance) that will result in development and
implementation of high-quality SGBV program’s that make a measurable
impact. - Support
and build the capacity of IOSCs’ health workers so they can continue to
provide compassionate, appropriate care to victims of SGBV and assist to
evaluate the efficiency interventions addressing SGBV and gender
inequities using the best available evidence. - Improve
program monitoring and evaluation by collaborating with MIGEPROF, Ministry
of Health (MOH), Rwanda National Police (RNP) and district hospitals to
identify and address gaps in data collection; develop tools and systems to
ensure that program monitoring and reporting captures data necessary to
assess negative impacts of gender inequality on service delivery.
- Provide
tools to support integration of Oxfam’s global approach to SGBV, focused
on local partnerships and community engagement, into all programs, as well
as monitor international best practices in SGBV, represent Oxfam at
relevant fora, and serve as a thought leader within and outside of Oxfam
on innovative community-based approaches aimed at increasing protection
and economic empowerment of SGBV victims, and primary prevention of
violence against women and girls (VAWG). - Monitor
the Scottish Funded project’s outcome related to supporting IOSCs through
regular field trips, report reviews, monitoring and evaluation activities,
managing discussions with IOSCs management team, ensure smooth
relationship with local authorities and other key stakeholders, and use of
project management tools to ensure that activities adhere to best
practices and guidelines. - In
collaboration with project implementing partners and Oxfam, draft global
and/or multi-country concept notes and proposals.
- Synthesize
and document project’s experiences with SGBV and IOSCs operations to feed
into Oxfam’s management reports, as well as donors reports. - Update
and inform relevant audiences about levels of results/achievements and
knowledge products, while also identifying innovative ways to communicate
and disseminate newly created tools and resources to staff, implementing
partners and other relevant project stakeholders.
Required
Competences:
Competences:
The
position requires a competent and experienced person with the following
attributes:
position requires a competent and experienced person with the following
attributes:
- Master’s
degree in relevant field i.e. Gender development studies, International
Development, Social Work, Public Health. - Minimum
five years of experience in delivering similar health, women’s rights,
SRHR, gender equality, women empowerment, including working in contexts of
addressing VAWG and SGBV issues. - Demonstrated
strong analytical and writing skills and expertise in providing
compassionate care to SGBV victims in community settings. - Ability
to start and grow engagement with government institutions, especially
MIGEPROF, MOH, RNP and district hospitals. - Ability
to contribute to the development of programme policy and quality policy
brief papers to enhance the impact of SRHR services and women’s rights
work. - Demonstrate
experience with project management (the entire project cycle from concept
to closure/exit) and capacity to monitor implementation of project
activities. - Demonstrate
experiencein campaigning, advocacy and influencing work, ideally with
experience in women’s rights issues, including ending SGBV and VAWG. - Good
communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to
remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities. - Initiative,
sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff
members from different national and cultural backgrounds. - English,
French and Kinyarwanda proficiency strongly preferred. - Ability
to travel extensively in rural areas required.
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.