VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
OPPORTUNITIES IN PLAN INTERNATIONAL, RWANDA
Founded
over 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest
children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing
countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and
lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan is independent, with no
religious, political or governmental affiliations.
over 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest
children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing
countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and
lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan is independent, with no
religious, political or governmental affiliations.
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 recently entered into partnership with UNHCR as
partner implementing 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 recently entered into partnership with UNHCR as
partner implementing Sexual & Gender Based Violence Responses and Child
protection in all Refugees Camps across the country.
Plan
has a strict child protection policy and guidelines that all staff must follow
at all times. All staff are expected to help ensure all Plan associates know,
understand and follow these and take an active role in the protection of all
children from abuse and exploitation.
has a strict child protection policy and guidelines that all staff must follow
at all times. All staff are expected to help ensure all Plan associates know,
understand and follow these and take an active role in the protection of all
children from abuse and exploitation.
To
facilitate the implementation of its activities, Plan International Rwanda is
inviting applicants from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals to fill the
following vacant position:
facilitate the implementation of its activities, Plan International Rwanda is
inviting applicants from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals to fill the
following vacant position:
Position: Gender Advisor
Level:
D2
Grade
D2
Grade
Type
of appointment: Full
time contract
of appointment: Full
time contract
Duty
Station: Kigali, Country Office
Station: Kigali, Country Office
Deadline
for applications: 14th
June 2016
for applications: 14th
June 2016
Job
summary
summary
The
Gender Advisor will provide effective capacities and technical guidance in the
design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender programs and
“Because I am A Girl (BIAAG)” Campaign.
Gender Advisor will provide effective capacities and technical guidance in the
design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender programs and
“Because I am A Girl (BIAAG)” Campaign.
This
will include provision of technical support and build capacity of staff and
partners to mainstream gender and inclusion across the organization and in programs
and to design, implement and monitor and evaluate programs related to gender
equality and inclusion
will include provision of technical support and build capacity of staff and
partners to mainstream gender and inclusion across the organization and in programs
and to design, implement and monitor and evaluate programs related to gender
equality and inclusion
Typical
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
“What”
is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success
is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success
Design
Plan International Rwanda Gender Program.
Plan International Rwanda Gender Program.
- Providing
and operational sing the realization of Plan Gender strategic
direction and technical support in the development of effective
Gender strategies/actions in Plan - Ensuring
that the Gender Program is aligned to Plan’s Domains and Principles - Supporting
the designing and localization of gender sensitive packages and delivery
systems at the community level - Ensuring
that the development of the program is done in collaboration with PUs and communities - Ensuring
community involvement in the conceptualization, development, management,
monitoring and evaluation of Plan Gender Programs - Participating
in community needs assessments - Ensuring
that monitoring and evaluation of the program is done on a regular
basis and in collaboration with the Pus - Ability
to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender
development programmes and project, mobilize resources,
Implementation
of the BIAAG Campaign
of the BIAAG Campaign
- Advocacy
and promotion of Plan’s mandate and mission on girls rights - Effective
management of the country BIAAG-related programs and ensure they
contribute to achieving country, regional and global BIAAG movement
results - Manage
the programmatic aspects at the CO level of Plan’s Because I Am a Girl
campaign, working closely with the Program Quality Team and communication
team through the BIAAG task force; - Develop
practical approaches and tools to for PUs and CO staff to use in
implementing, monitoring and reporting on country BIAAG related programs
and provides quarterly updates to PUs, CO, RESA or any other on the
progress/outcomes of these programs; - Develop
strategic programmatic partnerships on BIAAG with key stakeholders in the
country
Networking
and Resource Development
and Resource Development
- Establishing
in-house networks to enhance integration of Gender with other domains - Establishing
Partnerships with NGOs and government entities to increase local
resource mobilization and long term sustainability - Documenting
achievements and best practices in Gender programming for internal and
external circulation - Developing
and strengthening collaborative relationships at national, provincial and
district levels in Gender - Keeping
track of the development and continued review of Gender policies - Participating
in workshops, conferences at both local and international forums
Establish
and implement standards of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency for the
Gender Program
and implement standards of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency for the
Gender Program
- Build
the capacity of Plan’s International Rwanda program staff and partners to
design, implement and monitor gender transformative programs based on
Plan’s CCCD standards - Ensure
that the CCCD standard on Gender Equality and Tackling exclusion are
utilized by plan staff in designing, implementing and monitoring programs
and proejcts. - Provide
guidance on the use of performance indicators and evaluations to reflect
progress towards equality outcomes and impacts throughout the life of the
program - Assist
in the design of gender analysis to assess gaps between men and women in
Plan zones of interventions and provide recomemendations for the way
forward; - Ensuring
that accountability standards of effectiveness and efficiency are
established and monitored - Ensuring
that Budgets are spent according to the Program operational Plans - Assisting
in the development and management of Gender related grants - Ensuring
that evaluations of projects are done regularly to improve program
Planning
Knowledge,
Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Educational
Qualification and Experience
Qualification and Experience
- A
Postgraduate/Master’s degree in Gender Studies or other related field - At
least 5 years’ experience and skills in networking with local and
international NGOs and agencies, ministries and partners - 3-5
years’ experience at management level
- Experience
in related field will be an added advantage.
Skills
Specific to the Post
Specific to the Post
- Excellent
knowledge of human right based approach to development - 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
- Humanitarian
context exposure and skills - Capacity
building and coaching skills - Proposal
review skills - Planning
and organizing skills
- Strong
team building and motivational skills - Ability
to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. - Strong
negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills. - Conflict
resolution - Advisory
skills on technical and performance management matters. - Good
computer skills (MS Office)
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) Your most recent performance appraisal
- Deadline
for applications is Tuesday 14th June 2016 @ 5pm.
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.
