Rwanda
Women’s Network – Community Gender Based Violence Prevention Project
Women’s Network – Community Gender Based Violence Prevention Project
Rwanda
Women’s Network is a Non-Governmental Organization that came into existence in
1997 dedicated to promoting and strengthening strategies that empower Rwandan
women.
Women’s Network is a Non-Governmental Organization that came into existence in
1997 dedicated to promoting and strengthening strategies that empower Rwandan
women.
RWN’s
mission is to work towards the improvement of the socio-economic welfare of
women in Rwanda through enhancing their efforts to
mission is to work towards the improvement of the socio-economic welfare of
women in Rwanda through enhancing their efforts to
meet their basic needs and
this is done through five core programs i.e. health Care and Support,
education and knowledge sharing; socio-economic empowerment; GBV Prevention and
Response and governance and leadership.
Rwanda
Women’s Network (RWN) with the support of Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion
(MIGEPROF) and in collaboration with CARE Rwanda and RWAMREC has engaged in a
partnership to implement the “Community Gender Based Violence Prevention
Project” for 10 months (May 2017 – February 2018). The program goal is “Rwandan
communities free themselves from GBV through social change and an enabling
environment”.
Women’s Network (RWN) with the support of Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion
(MIGEPROF) and in collaboration with CARE Rwanda and RWAMREC has engaged in a
partnership to implement the “Community Gender Based Violence Prevention
Project” for 10 months (May 2017 – February 2018). The program goal is “Rwandan
communities free themselves from GBV through social change and an enabling
environment”.
The
project will work at two levels namely at the grass roots (village level) where
couples training will happen with RWAMREC leading the implementation of this
work. RWN on the other hand will lead the work at the sector & district
levels where activities will be aiming at creating a conducive environment for
GBV prevention by engaging Opinion Leaders and creation of Women’s Spaces. The
two levels will work complementarily.
project will work at two levels namely at the grass roots (village level) where
couples training will happen with RWAMREC leading the implementation of this
work. RWN on the other hand will lead the work at the sector & district
levels where activities will be aiming at creating a conducive environment for
GBV prevention by engaging Opinion Leaders and creation of Women’s Spaces. The
two levels will work complementarily.
Geographically,
the project will cover Districts of the Eastern Province i.e. Nyagatare,
Gatsibo, Kirehe and Ngoma in 8 Sectors.
the project will cover Districts of the Eastern Province i.e. Nyagatare,
Gatsibo, Kirehe and Ngoma in 8 Sectors.
In
line with the above RWN is seeking to recruit the following staff for the
coordination and implementation of the project.
line with the above RWN is seeking to recruit the following staff for the
coordination and implementation of the project.
POSITION
TITLE:
Field
Supervisor
TITLE:
Field
Supervisor
REPORTS
TO:
Program
Officer
TO:
Program
Officer
NUMBER
OF POSITIONS:
2
OF POSITIONS:
2
LOCATION:
Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Ngoma, Kirehe
Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Ngoma, Kirehe
POSITION
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
The
Field Supervisor will have the responsibility to coordinate and manage the
implementation and monitoring activities of the project in the said District
above as well as being a link to the District authorities and other
stakeholders within and outside the District.
Field Supervisor will have the responsibility to coordinate and manage the
implementation and monitoring activities of the project in the said District
above as well as being a link to the District authorities and other
stakeholders within and outside the District.
Responsibilities
and tasks
and tasks
- Under
the direct supervision of the Program Officer coordinate the
implementation of project activities in all operational Districts
assigned. - Take
leadership role ensuring joint planning and coordination with the Field
Officers. - Coordinate
the capacity building activities for Women Space Facilitators, project
beneficiaries and other target groups particularly local authorities. - Participate
and contribute in project reflection sessions and produce related reports
as required. - With
support from the Program Officer, document and disseminate the project
implementation progress, best practices and lessons learned. - Timely
production and submission of reports as will be agreed upon with the line
manager. - Liaise
and maintain dialogue with relevant governmental institutions and other
partners to ensure the needed collaboration, synergy and sharing of
experiences and communication with impact. - Provide
technical support to the Field Officers and WSFs through training,
supportive supervision, coaching and evaluation of their performance. - Establish
and maintain close, collaborative relationship with the Field Officer and
WSFs maintaining a high level of respect and sensitivity and strong links
with other members of the program team and partners in the project area. - Represent
RWN in relevant forums in the Districts where the project operates (such
as JADF meetings, etc) and other forums as it may be assigned to her/him
by the line manager. - Ensure
effective and efficient utilization of project resources including budget.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Rwandan
Nationality; - Minimum
of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Rural Development, Public Health
and other related fields - Minimum
3 years work experience with NGOs in GBV related interventions; - Minimum
of three (3) years’ experience as a trainer in the area mentioned above; - Bachelor
Degree (A0) in social studies or equivalent with 3 years’
experience in Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Sciences,
Development studies, Project management, or any other related fields; - Strong
leadership, participatory/capacity-building and training skills; - Excellent
organizational/logistic, communication and interpersonal skills; - Fluent
in Kinyarwanda, English or French; - Computer
literacy in word processing (Microsoft Word) and spreadsheets (Excel); - Valid
driving license category A (motorcycle)
All
interested candidates are invited to submit their application including C.V,
cover letter and copies of academic qualifications to Rwanda Women’s Network
located in Kinyinya sector, Gacuriro cell, Urugarama village, Plot 673 (next to
SOS technical school), Street #: KG 428, Avenue KG 773; for the attention of
The Director of Rwanda Women Network: or send by Email to: rwawnet@rwanda1.com . Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for exams.
interested candidates are invited to submit their application including C.V,
cover letter and copies of academic qualifications to Rwanda Women’s Network
located in Kinyinya sector, Gacuriro cell, Urugarama village, Plot 673 (next to
SOS technical school), Street #: KG 428, Avenue KG 773; for the attention of
The Director of Rwanda Women Network: or send by Email to: rwawnet@rwanda1.com . Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for exams.
Deadline
for applications is 05th APRIL, 2017 at 5.00 pm.
for applications is 05th APRIL, 2017 at 5.00 pm.
