BACKGROUND
The
Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American
volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development
needs. The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American
volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development
needs. The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
- To
help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained
men and women;
- To
help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples
served; - To
help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of
Americans.
The
Peace Corps currently operates in 65 countries, with over 7,000 American
volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Peace Corps currently operates in 65 countries, with over 7,000 American
volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Peace
Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years
before closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace
Corps Volunteers are currently working in two sectors (Education and
Health). We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player
and self-starter with moral integrity to fill this vacancy.
Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years
before closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace
Corps Volunteers are currently working in two sectors (Education and
Health). We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player
and self-starter with moral integrity to fill this vacancy.
BASIC
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
The
Grants Coordinator (GC) is responsible for the day-to-day administration of
grants projects at post. The Coordinator serves as the primary small grants
program contact at post for Volunteers, other post staff, and Peace
Corps/headquarters grants program support staff. The GC is responsible for
understanding program requirements and guidance and for ensuring that the
post’s policies, procedures, and approved grants are consistent with such
guidance. He/she provides support to PC/Rwanda programming and training
efforts, through coordination of the small grants programs (SPA and PCPP). This
includes: working directly with relevant PC/Rwanda staff to plan and propose
grant funding levels, coordination of funding proposal review and approvals,
monitoring fund balances and providing timely reports to staff and Peace Corps
Volunteers (PCVs); facilitating relevant sessions for In-Service Training (IST)
and provincial-level trainings, including sessions on “Activity Design and
Management”, “Secondary Projects and small grants Funding Opportunities”, etc.;
providing support to PCVs and their partner organizations in the field through
timely communication of information and feedback regarding small project
planning, design, implementation, management, monitoring/evaluation and
reporting.
Grants Coordinator (GC) is responsible for the day-to-day administration of
grants projects at post. The Coordinator serves as the primary small grants
program contact at post for Volunteers, other post staff, and Peace
Corps/headquarters grants program support staff. The GC is responsible for
understanding program requirements and guidance and for ensuring that the
post’s policies, procedures, and approved grants are consistent with such
guidance. He/she provides support to PC/Rwanda programming and training
efforts, through coordination of the small grants programs (SPA and PCPP). This
includes: working directly with relevant PC/Rwanda staff to plan and propose
grant funding levels, coordination of funding proposal review and approvals,
monitoring fund balances and providing timely reports to staff and Peace Corps
Volunteers (PCVs); facilitating relevant sessions for In-Service Training (IST)
and provincial-level trainings, including sessions on “Activity Design and
Management”, “Secondary Projects and small grants Funding Opportunities”, etc.;
providing support to PCVs and their partner organizations in the field through
timely communication of information and feedback regarding small project
planning, design, implementation, management, monitoring/evaluation and
reporting.
Under
the Supervision of the Director of Programing and Training (DPT), the GC is
also responsible for Program management and oversight, seeking and allocating
funds, working with funding partners/donors, financial management of grant
funds; orienting and training Volunteers, project design , project review and
approval, project implementation, project tracking and monitoring, reporting
and closeout, Program learning and evaluation
the Supervision of the Director of Programing and Training (DPT), the GC is
also responsible for Program management and oversight, seeking and allocating
funds, working with funding partners/donors, financial management of grant
funds; orienting and training Volunteers, project design , project review and
approval, project implementation, project tracking and monitoring, reporting
and closeout, Program learning and evaluation
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
Proficiency in office management and administration. Excellent communication
skills; excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
Detailed knowledge of community entry, mobilization, and assessment strategies.
Knowledge of national/district/local structures and outreach principles and
techniques.
Proficiency in office management and administration. Excellent communication
skills; excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
Detailed knowledge of community entry, mobilization, and assessment strategies.
Knowledge of national/district/local structures and outreach principles and
techniques.
Education:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in economics, Project Management, Development
studies, Finance or Social Sciences is required.
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in economics, Project Management, Development
studies, Finance or Social Sciences is required.
Prior
Work Experience: Three or more years of experience in the grants
management, funding proposal writing and reporting. Familiarity and/or
work experience with community development in general, and ideally, within a
Rwandan context. Experience in the application of instructional skills and
techniques in community entry mobilization.
Work Experience: Three or more years of experience in the grants
management, funding proposal writing and reporting. Familiarity and/or
work experience with community development in general, and ideally, within a
Rwandan context. Experience in the application of instructional skills and
techniques in community entry mobilization.
Language
Proficiency:
Proficiency:
Strong
English (written and spoken)
English (written and spoken)
Fluent
Kinyarwanda (written and spoken)
Kinyarwanda (written and spoken)
Abilities
and Skills: Good interpersonal skills/relationships with colleagues,
PCVs, supervisors and funding partners. Ability to give technical advice in
support of PCV activities; plan and organize; communicate effectively in
writing and speaking.
and Skills: Good interpersonal skills/relationships with colleagues,
PCVs, supervisors and funding partners. Ability to give technical advice in
support of PCV activities; plan and organize; communicate effectively in
writing and speaking.
Experience
in implementing cross-cultural community development projects
in implementing cross-cultural community development projects
Applications:
Please submit via email a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact
information of three references that are knowledgeable of your professional
qualifications and work experience to: recruitment@rw.peacecorps.gov
by October 12, 2018.
Please submit via email a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact
information of three references that are knowledgeable of your professional
qualifications and work experience to: recruitment@rw.peacecorps.gov
by October 12, 2018.
The
title of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email
message. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
title of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email
message. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
The
Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency
Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency
