Plan
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Rwanda
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OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit
organization that advances childre
International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit
organization that advances childre
n’s rights and equality for girls.
We
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most
affected.
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most
affected.
Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive
for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and
all vulnerable children.
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive
for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and
all vulnerable children.
We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
We
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan
International has been working in Rwanda since 2007 with a major focus on four
country programs: Right to Access Quality and Inclusive Education, Right
to Early Childhood Care and Development through United Communities, Right to
Youth Economic Security through Active Citizenship and Right to Protection.
Plan currently operates in Gatsibo, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Bugesera and Nyaruguru.
Plan International Rwanda has entered into partnership with UNHCR and other
partners to implement Sexual & Gender Based Violence Responses and Child
protection in all Refugees Camps across the country.
International has been working in Rwanda since 2007 with a major focus on four
country programs: Right to Access Quality and Inclusive Education, Right
to Early Childhood Care and Development through United Communities, Right to
Youth Economic Security through Active Citizenship and Right to Protection.
Plan currently operates in Gatsibo, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Bugesera and Nyaruguru.
Plan International Rwanda has entered into partnership with UNHCR and other
partners to implement Sexual & Gender Based Violence Responses and Child
protection in all Refugees Camps across the country.
“Plan
International, Rwanda is deeply committed to realizing children’s rights as
enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and
National Integrated Child Rights Policy– including their rights to protection
and freedom from abuse and exploitation. We therefore have an unequivocal child
protection policy and zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and
exploitation. All who work for us, represent us and visit with us, are expected
to abide by our child protection policy and related procedures during their
engagement with us. Help us maintain a child safe environment”.
International, Rwanda is deeply committed to realizing children’s rights as
enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and
National Integrated Child Rights Policy– including their rights to protection
and freedom from abuse and exploitation. We therefore have an unequivocal child
protection policy and zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and
exploitation. All who work for us, represent us and visit with us, are expected
to abide by our child protection policy and related procedures during their
engagement with us. Help us maintain a child safe environment”.
To
facilitate the implementation of its activities, Plan International Rwanda is
inviting applicants from suitably qualified locally based Internationals and/or
Rwandan nationals with international experience to fill the following vacant
position:
facilitate the implementation of its activities, Plan International Rwanda is
inviting applicants from suitably qualified locally based Internationals and/or
Rwandan nationals with international experience to fill the following vacant
position:
Position: Child Rights Program
Manager
Manager
Grade: Level D2
Type
of appointment: Full
time contract
of appointment: Full
time contract
Duty
Station: Kigali
Country Office
Station: Kigali
Country Office
Deadline
for applications: 16th September 2016
for applications: 16th September 2016
Job
summary
summary
Plan
vision is in which all children realise their potential in a world that respect
people rights and dignity. Thus, the Child Rights Program Manager will support
the mainstreaming of children/youth rights into programming including design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects/activities as well as
during strategic planning.
vision is in which all children realise their potential in a world that respect
people rights and dignity. Thus, the Child Rights Program Manager will support
the mainstreaming of children/youth rights into programming including design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects/activities as well as
during strategic planning.
The
post holder reports directly to the Program Support Manager (PSM) and support
all programmes within Plan Rwanda as well as other Programmes Managers, Project
Coordinators and field staff. S/he ensures that all programmes/projects are
rights-based Child Centred Community Development. S/he supports the development
of child rights related grants proposals and budgets in collaboration with the
PSM, the Grant Managers, other technical staff, with a budget in constant
increase-current more than US$ 8 million. In addition, s/he assists the field
officers in matters related to chid rights through the Program and Project
Coordinators.
post holder reports directly to the Program Support Manager (PSM) and support
all programmes within Plan Rwanda as well as other Programmes Managers, Project
Coordinators and field staff. S/he ensures that all programmes/projects are
rights-based Child Centred Community Development. S/he supports the development
of child rights related grants proposals and budgets in collaboration with the
PSM, the Grant Managers, other technical staff, with a budget in constant
increase-current more than US$ 8 million. In addition, s/he assists the field
officers in matters related to chid rights through the Program and Project
Coordinators.
The
incumbent is a member of various thematic networks and participate to the
development of various reports including media reports at country, regional and
global levels.
incumbent is a member of various thematic networks and participate to the
development of various reports including media reports at country, regional and
global levels.
Typical
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
- Assist
the Program Support Manager in designing, implementing, monitoring and
evaluation of child rights and advocacy related matters to insure that CCCD
is embedded in programs - With
the support of PSM and the Resource mobilization Manager, design innovated
projects and scale up them to increase local and external program income
as well as to reach more vulnerable children/youth - Collect,
in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, diverse data
and evidence to raise advocacy issues - Oversee
Child Rights and Advocacy budgets and expenditures to ensure their
alignment with the required standards and norms - Ascertain
that Human Right Based Approach and Child Centered Community Development
(CCCD) are included in projects management, ensuring their mainstreaming
in programming - Contribute
to the setting up in Plan Rwanda of required documentation, policies,
procedures of Child rights including protection and CCCD to facilitate
their references by staff and visitors - Conduct
training to staff, partner including communities and children/youth, and
duty bearers in child rights and advocacy Page 1 of 4 - Facilitate
the implementation of awareness raising campaigns to mitigate negative
behavior of communities and stakeholders towards child rights promotion to
contribute to the implementation of the CRC - Produce
briefings, reports and other Child rights and advocacy related
data/information to show program progress and impact - In
collaboration with the PSM, liaise with other development organizations as
well as the government to build partnership/alliances and come up with
innovative and comprehensive interventions promoting the rights of
children and advocacy - Implement
international, regional, national and local initiatives related to child
rights and advocacy to influence policies and strategies within the
country and improve Plan visibility. - Indicators
for success: - Effective
learning system in place - Quality
child rights and advocacy strategies in strategic documents - Plan
is well represented in major child rights and advocacy forums,
networks/platforms at national and community levels - Accurate
alignment with Plan’s child rights, advocacy strategies and program
framework - Growth
with quality (geographic and funds) - Child
rights and advocacy related interventions are well documented, shared and
supported by research and/or evaluations/studies
- Effective
support to Program Units
Dealing
with Problems:
with Problems:
The
position involves a much degree of complexity:
position involves a much degree of complexity:
S/he
takes decisions such as the type and appropriate capacity building needed for
different groups and also filter information to share at different level. Even
though the incumbent duties are checked by his/her supervisor, an error of
judgment in developing strategy or incorrect analysis of a specific situation
could jeopardize Plan reputation within the country. In addition, there is
consistent pressure of work from different levels of the organization and
within communities.
takes decisions such as the type and appropriate capacity building needed for
different groups and also filter information to share at different level. Even
though the incumbent duties are checked by his/her supervisor, an error of
judgment in developing strategy or incorrect analysis of a specific situation
could jeopardize Plan reputation within the country. In addition, there is
consistent pressure of work from different levels of the organization and
within communities.
Therefore,
the post holder will demonstrate the ability to problem solving, thinking
strategically while introducing new initiatives or strategy, and in
communication and facilitation to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes
unpredictable operating environment.
the post holder will demonstrate the ability to problem solving, thinking
strategically while introducing new initiatives or strategy, and in
communication and facilitation to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes
unpredictable operating environment.
The
post holder supports other Program Managers, Project/program Coordinators at PU
in defining advocacy issues and in implementing child rights projects to ensure
high quality and impact of interventions. This will encompass strengthening
accountability, planning, management, adherence to policies and procedures, and
promoting a culture for delivery of results, both short and long term.
post holder supports other Program Managers, Project/program Coordinators at PU
in defining advocacy issues and in implementing child rights projects to ensure
high quality and impact of interventions. This will encompass strengthening
accountability, planning, management, adherence to policies and procedures, and
promoting a culture for delivery of results, both short and long term.
But
s/he does not have financial approval authorization.
s/he does not have financial approval authorization.
Communications
and Working Relationships:
and Working Relationships:
Working
contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level
(high, medium, low) of the contact
contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level
(high, medium, low) of the contact
Internal
to Plan Rwanda (supervision, sharing; management of program; coaching)
to Plan Rwanda (supervision, sharing; management of program; coaching)
- Work
closely with Program Support Manager in term of programming and
coordination of child rights and advocacy interventions – High - Work
closely with other Country Management team members, other Programme
managers, program coordinators, and the Monitoring and Evaluation in
designing comprehensive projects; and implementing campaigns – Medium - Work
with the communication person for media and publication on child right
related matters – Medium - Work
with Program Unit Managers in supporting the implementation of projects –
Medium - Work
with the resource mobilization staff in mobilizing diverse resources –
Medium - Support
capacity building of frontline staff through Project/Program Coordinators-
Medium - External
(sharing; learning; best practices; contribution to
initiative/research…) - Liaise
with external stakeholders within the country and Plan regional and
national offices on child rights and advocacy matters – Medium
Knowledge,
Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills
specific to the post
specific to the post
•
Good budgetary and financial skills
Good budgetary and financial skills
•
Good analytical skills
Good analytical skills
•
Development and use of training tools
Development and use of training tools
•
Good negotiation skills
Good negotiation skills
•
Ability to work under pressure and do multi tasks
Ability to work under pressure and do multi tasks
•
Excellent Communication verbal and writing skills
Excellent Communication verbal and writing skills
•
Good skills in proposals development and projects reporting
Good skills in proposals development and projects reporting
•
Computer knowledge- Microsoft word, excel, outlook
Computer knowledge- Microsoft word, excel, outlook
Behavior
•
Good team player
Good team player
•
Highly effective networking and inter-personal skills,
Highly effective networking and inter-personal skills,
•
Timely and effective delivery
Timely and effective delivery
•
Gain, develop and retain credibility about performance
Gain, develop and retain credibility about performance
•
Commitment to child right and gender equality
Commitment to child right and gender equality
Experience
•
Master degree in social sciences, human rights, or related fields.
Master degree in social sciences, human rights, or related fields.
•
At least 3 to 5 years practical experience working with NGOs in human/children
rights, protection, or related programs at management level.
At least 3 to 5 years practical experience working with NGOs in human/children
rights, protection, or related programs at management level.
Knowledge
/Competencies
/Competencies
•
Good knowledge in human right based approach to development and CRC
Good knowledge in human right based approach to development and CRC
•
Demonstrate experience in developing strategies and designing program
interventions, including monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrate experience in developing strategies and designing program
interventions, including monitoring and evaluation
•
Demonstrate ability to assess best practice, document and disseminate lessons
learned
Demonstrate ability to assess best practice, document and disseminate lessons
learned
•
Ability to network at high-levels
Ability to network at high-levels
Values:
Respect, integrity, diversity, commitment to excellence, adaptability, able to
perform under stress, innovation, building relationships, communicating
effectively, facilitating change, developing teams, initiating action,
strategic decision making, planning and organizing, leading through
organizational vision and mission and a personal commitment to children/youth’s
rights issues
Respect, integrity, diversity, commitment to excellence, adaptability, able to
perform under stress, innovation, building relationships, communicating
effectively, facilitating change, developing teams, initiating action,
strategic decision making, planning and organizing, leading through
organizational vision and mission and a personal commitment to children/youth’s
rights issues
Physical
Environment and Demands:
Environment and Demands:
Frequent
travels within the country and especially to program areas & Camps and
outside the country
travels within the country and especially to program areas & Camps and
outside the country
Level
of Contact with Children:
of Contact with Children:
High
level:
Frequent interaction with children in and outside schools
level:
Frequent interaction with children in and outside schools
How
to Apply
to Apply
- Please
hand deliver your applications at the Front Desk of Plan International
Rwanda Country Office in Kagugu, Plot number 821. Full Job descriptions
are available upon request at Plan Reception during working hours.
Your
application should include:-
application should include:-
- A
covering letter (ii) A comprehensive CV (iii) Academy
Certificates (iv) Details of 3 referees, one of whom should be your
current employer (v) Copy of Valid Work Permit for International locally
based candidates
- Deadline
for applications is Friday 16th September 2016 @ 2pm.
Please
note that applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or
are received after the closing date will be rejected. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women candidates are particularly encouraged
to apply for this position. All application materials will not be returned.
note that applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or
are received after the closing date will be rejected. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women candidates are particularly encouraged
to apply for this position. All application materials will not be returned.
PLAN
IS COMMITTED TO AN ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM ANY KIND OF CHILD ABUSE.
IS COMMITTED TO AN ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM ANY KIND OF CHILD ABUSE.
