INTRODUCTORY
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Rwanda
Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is an organization engaged in promoting gender
equality and positive forms of masculinity in Rwanda. For effective
implementation of its development programs in this area, it uses various mass
mobilization and education strategies including intensive community trainings
and counseling. RWAMREC would therefore like to recruit experts I gender
and MenEngage who will work as two (2) project officers based in Kigali for
managing projects, one (1) project coordinator and one (1) community trainer
for its newly opened community resource center in Bugesera District; and one
(1) project coordinator for its Boys4Change project in Nyaruguru in order to
increase its outreach capacity.
Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is an organization engaged in promoting gender
equality and positive forms of masculinity in Rwanda. For effective
implementation of its development programs in this area, it uses various mass
mobilization and education strategies including intensive community trainings
and counseling. RWAMREC would therefore like to recruit experts I gender
and MenEngage who will work as two (2) project officers based in Kigali for
managing projects, one (1) project coordinator and one (1) community trainer
for its newly opened community resource center in Bugesera District; and one
(1) project coordinator for its Boys4Change project in Nyaruguru in order to
increase its outreach capacity.
For
the Community resource centre, one person will work at RWAMREC Head Office as
the project officer in charge of the project management; another person will
work as the community master trainer and coordinator of the project’s
activities within the Bugesera Centre, whereas the third person will work as
community trainer and counselor within the Centre.
the Community resource centre, one person will work at RWAMREC Head Office as
the project officer in charge of the project management; another person will
work as the community master trainer and coordinator of the project’s
activities within the Bugesera Centre, whereas the third person will work as
community trainer and counselor within the Centre.
As
for the Boys4Change project in Nyaruguru district, one person will work as a
coordinator of the project based in Nyauruguru, and will be part of the
existing RWAMREC Team in this district.
for the Boys4Change project in Nyaruguru district, one person will work as a
coordinator of the project based in Nyauruguru, and will be part of the
existing RWAMREC Team in this district.
RWAMREC
is also looking for a very competent Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will
be based in Kigali at RWAMREC head office, and will be in charge of carrying
out M&E for all its development programs/projects.
is also looking for a very competent Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will
be based in Kigali at RWAMREC head office, and will be in charge of carrying
out M&E for all its development programs/projects.
A. M&E OFFICER
The
monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be a full time staff of RWAMREC. Under
the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary, the M&E Officer will be
responsible of the following:
monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be a full time staff of RWAMREC. Under
the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary, the M&E Officer will be
responsible of the following:
- Establish/update and
operationalize RWAMREC’s systems for monitoring and evaluation,
information management, and reporting and documentation in line with
its transition to a Programme-Based Approach; - Put in place a M&E plan
based on the RWAMREC M&E matrix, and regularly update both the Matrix
and Plans. - Develop and coordinate the use
of tools for M&E, reporting and documentation, and build the capacity
of relevant staff on utilization of those tools, - Regularly monitor and document
progress of RWAMREC projects/program implementation, together with the
respective project officer, and advise the ES accordingly, - Ensure timely, rights-based and
quality data collection and analysis, as well as their accuracy and
reliability for project management, reporting, communication and advocacy
purposes, - Work with the IT Officer to
ensure proper data storage and information management - Support RWAMREC’s research and
documentation on gender equality, masculinity and gender-based violence in
Rwanda - Conduct meta- data analysis of
RWAMREC’s project and research data in order to document and report
progress against the vision, mission and objectives at organizational
level, - Produce monthly updates,
quarterly and annual reports and submit them to the ES with
action-oriented recommendations for appropriate follow up, - Liaise and/or collaborate with
the ES for the effective publication and/or sharing of reports and
documentation with donors, partners and other stakeholders on request of
ES, - Execute all other tasks in
his/her domain as directed by the ES.
Corporate
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Establish good and considerate
working relationships with all Staff and partners
organizations/institutions. - Contribute to the general work
of RWAMREC as a whole as may be directed by the Executive Secretary.
Requirements:
A
master’s in gender and development or other social disciplines. A Bachelor’s
degree with relevant experience of at least 3 years in project management is
also acceptable as the equivalent to the master’s degree. The person must
demonstrate skills in engaging in program-based approach and results-based
management technical competencies. Fluency in English is a must.
master’s in gender and development or other social disciplines. A Bachelor’s
degree with relevant experience of at least 3 years in project management is
also acceptable as the equivalent to the master’s degree. The person must
demonstrate skills in engaging in program-based approach and results-based
management technical competencies. Fluency in English is a must.
B. PROJECT OFFICER AT RWAMREC
(2):
The
Project Officer will be a full time employee at RWAMREC office in Kigali. Under
direct supervision of the projects coordinator and the Executive Secretary, the
project officer has the overall responsibility of ensuring effective
implementation and attainment of the project outcomes and impact of project
activities under his/her responsibilities and reports to the Coordinator accordingly.
Project Officer will be a full time employee at RWAMREC office in Kigali. Under
direct supervision of the projects coordinator and the Executive Secretary, the
project officer has the overall responsibility of ensuring effective
implementation and attainment of the project outcomes and impact of project
activities under his/her responsibilities and reports to the Coordinator accordingly.
Key
tasks:
tasks:
- Implements projects activities
at national level, - Reviews and designs appropriate
tools and strategies to engage men and boys in ending SGBV and promoting
gender equitable norms through the project activities, - Designs and delivers varied and
innovative education and training materials, - Manages activities including,
educations sessions/training workshops, providing referral services,
supports and provides psycho-social support to survivors of SGB, carries
out community mobilization campaigns, and any other related work in line
with the project management. - Assesses the capacity needs of
RWAMREC staff involved in the project in terms of male engagement
strategies and assesses the quality of the services provided and provides
backstopping support accordingly, - Takes lead in planning and
preparation of community trainings, - Takes a lead in carrying out
regular monitoring and evaluation in order to collect useful data for
further programming and reporting, - Compiles the district partner
profiles in engaging men in different development domains, and
builds their capacity accordingly, - Monitors and evaluates
influence/ impact of training materials and courses, and use such data to
update materials and approaches, - Works closely with the national
coordinators and other district staff on project development,
implementation and reporting, - Works within an agreed work
plans to meet timely project requirements and priorities.
Job requirements:
Have
a bachelor’s degree in social studies or equivalent. A masters’ degree in
relevant studies is an advantage. Prior experience of 3 years in gender
promotion, MenEngage approaches and project management is a requirement.
Knowledge, skills and experience in community/mobilization or training work and
in gender mainstreaming is a condition (RWAMREC gives priority to candidates
who were trained by RWAMREC on MenEngage approaches). Fluency in English is a
requirement.
a bachelor’s degree in social studies or equivalent. A masters’ degree in
relevant studies is an advantage. Prior experience of 3 years in gender
promotion, MenEngage approaches and project management is a requirement.
Knowledge, skills and experience in community/mobilization or training work and
in gender mainstreaming is a condition (RWAMREC gives priority to candidates
who were trained by RWAMREC on MenEngage approaches). Fluency in English is a
requirement.
C. Field coordinators (2):
The
Field Coordinator will be a full time worker based in district. He/she will be
responsible for the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the project
activities at district level under direct supervision of the project officer
and the coordinator at RWAMREC head office in Kigali. The coordinator will also
ensure the delivery of all project outputs and outcomes on the ground as
described in the project documents in collaboration with other stakeholders at
district level.
Field Coordinator will be a full time worker based in district. He/she will be
responsible for the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the project
activities at district level under direct supervision of the project officer
and the coordinator at RWAMREC head office in Kigali. The coordinator will also
ensure the delivery of all project outputs and outcomes on the ground as
described in the project documents in collaboration with other stakeholders at
district level.
Key
tasks:
tasks:
- Insures effective field
coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the resource centre activities
on the ground, - Carries out and coordinates
community training/mobilization activities, and collaborates closely with
community mobilization and trainers/volunteers, - Takes lead in development of
the project action plans in accordance with the project monitoring and
evaluation matrix (logframe), - Liaises with the projects
coordinator officers and coordinators at RWAMREC to implement work plans
of the project activities in the district, - Takes lead in developing and
applying training modules and other capacity building materials for
empowerment of district partners and stakeholders in the project, - Organizes and play a key
supervisory role in various trainings workshops and other activities at
district level, - In collaboration with the field
officer in charge of community mobilization and counseling, the
coordinator develops education materials and avails them at the centre for
education and sharing purposes, - Takes lead in developing
M&E matrices and monitoring schedules for the resource centre action
plans, - Conducts regular follow up of
progress in project implementation processes, especially ensure proper
follow up and attainment of the project outputs and outcomes as expected, - Ensures transmission of
appropriate M&E reports to the RWAMREC officials as required, - Promotes good working
relationships and networking with local government institutions/
organizations and community groups for advocacy purposes, - Advises the projects
officer/coordinator at RWAMREC on advocacy strategies for mass
mobilization and decision making on implementation of the resource centre
project, - Provide project technical and
managerial skills to other project staff under his/her responsibility, - Produce periodical reports
(monthly, quarterly and annual) and corresponding quarterly action plans
and submit them to the projects coordinator at RWAMREC, - Perform any other duties as may
be required by the supervisor in the areas of the resource centre project
management,
Job
requirements:
requirements:
Suitable
candidate needs to have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and related
fields with relevant experience of at least 3 years. Extensive project
coordination skills and experience in gender and MenEngage fields at community
level is a condition. Possession of training skills in gender and MenEngage is
a must. Fluency in English is a condition.
candidate needs to have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and related
fields with relevant experience of at least 3 years. Extensive project
coordination skills and experience in gender and MenEngage fields at community
level is a condition. Possession of training skills in gender and MenEngage is
a must. Fluency in English is a condition.
D. Field
Officer in charge of community mobilization and counseling in Bugesera district
(1):
Officer in charge of community mobilization and counseling in Bugesera district
(1):
The
Field Officer will be a full time worker based in the Youth Friendly Centre of
Bugesera district. He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation
of the resource centre training and conseling activities at district level
under direct supervision and collaboration of the resource centre coordinator.
The person will specifically be responsible for:
Field Officer will be a full time worker based in the Youth Friendly Centre of
Bugesera district. He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation
of the resource centre training and conseling activities at district level
under direct supervision and collaboration of the resource centre coordinator.
The person will specifically be responsible for:
- Providing counseling services
to GBV survivors, - Engaging in community
mobilization in line with the project targets and outcomes, - Keeping records of counseling
services provided, and ensure ethical practices as required by the nature
of work, - Developing education materials
to be availed within the centre for education purposes, - Supporting the resource centre
in recruiting resource centre , community partners - Preparing and conduct training
in which target community groups are trained and equipped with the skills
and knowledge on gender equality and prevention of gender based violence, - Assisting in the development of
the group education materials and schedules, - Training and sensitizing health
workers to the sexual and reproductive health needs of young men and
women, and the importance of engaging fathers in maternal health, - Speaking at local public
gatherings to sensitize attendees on positive gender norms and behaviors. - Documenting stories, best
practices from these groups. - Supporting the development of a
counseling program. - Assisting in general
implementation of the project activities and perform any duties required
by the District resource centre coordinator. - Any other duty that meets the
position’s conditions and qualifications at organizational level.
Job
requirements:
requirements:
Bachelor’s
degree in social studies with relevant work experience. Training experience in
gender equality and MenEngage approach at community level is a requirement.
Skills and experience in counseling of sexual and GBV survivors is advantage.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda is a must. Capabilities of using/working English or
French is an advantage.
degree in social studies with relevant work experience. Training experience in
gender equality and MenEngage approach at community level is a requirement.
Skills and experience in counseling of sexual and GBV survivors is advantage.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda is a must. Capabilities of using/working English or
French is an advantage.
Interested
candidates are requested to submit their applications composed of the following
documents: 1) a letter of application, 2) an updated Curriculum vitae/resume (that has only relevant information in relation
to the position one intends to compete for), 3) photocopies of the
highest degrees held by the candidate, especially, relevant certificates in
relation to trainings attended, 4) three reference persons including the last
employer’s representative. Only full and electronic applications are accepted.
Applications are sent to RWAMREC through e-mail: info@rwamrec.org
candidates are requested to submit their applications composed of the following
documents: 1) a letter of application, 2) an updated Curriculum vitae/resume (that has only relevant information in relation
to the position one intends to compete for), 3) photocopies of the
highest degrees held by the candidate, especially, relevant certificates in
relation to trainings attended, 4) three reference persons including the last
employer’s representative. Only full and electronic applications are accepted.
Applications are sent to RWAMREC through e-mail: info@rwamrec.org
The
deadline for submission of application is February 12th, 2014 at
13:00 PM. Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for tests and interviews.
deadline for submission of application is February 12th, 2014 at
13:00 PM. Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for tests and interviews.
Done at
Kigali, on February 3rd, 2014.
Kigali, on February 3rd, 2014.
For RWAMREC
Fidele
Rutayisire – Chairman of RWAMREC
Rutayisire – Chairman of RWAMREC
