Strive Foundation 10 Various Jobs Vacancies in Kigali, Rwanda

Strive Foundation Rwanda (SFR) is a local
non-governmental organization established in 2003 in accordance with the law
governing non-profit making organization n 20/2000. Our Head offices are
located in Kisementi Village, Rukiri I Cell Remera Sector, Gasabo District,
directly opposite Rukiri II Cell Offices. At the local level, SFR has branch
offices in 13 districts around the country. These include Nyamasheke, Rusizi, Ngororero,
Karongi, Rutsiro, Rubavu and Nyabihu (Western province); Burera and Musanze
(Northern Province); Huye, Gisagara and Kamonyi (Southern Province) and Gasabo
Districts (Kigali town).

1. Develop new initiatives to support the
   strategic direction of the organization;
2. Oversee planning and delivery of all programs,
   projects and related activities in accordance with’ the mission and goals
   of the organization;
3. Contribute to the development and
   implementation of long-term goals and objectives to achieve the mission of
   the organization;
4. Consolidate/ prepare periodical operational
   plans, budgets and reports of all programs and projects;
5. Work with and where necessary improve
   evaluation framework and tools of programs to ensure interventions’
   effectiveness
6. Oversee business development / fundraising and
   organizational development activities including project proposal
   development to ensure continuity and sustainability of programs;
7. Facilitate and guide strategic planning
   documents development including M&E tools;
8. Ensure effective and timely implementation of
   Interventions to achieve desired results;
9. Ensure that program activities operate within
   the policies and procedures of the organization
10. Ensure that program activities comply with all
    relevant legislation and professional standards
11. Develop forms and records to document program
    activities
12. Oversee the collection and maintenance of
    records on the clients of the program far statistical purposes according
    to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization.

1.  The successful candidate will lead
   programs, work collaboratively with a high-performance management team.
   Specific requirements include:
2. A masters degree with 4 years of relevant
   experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience In economics,
   public policy, project planning and management, social sciences, or other
   related fields
3. Strong experience In proposal writing and
   business development skills
4. Strong experience with reporting systems of
   different donors
5. Demonstrated success in developing and
   evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing
   Innovative programs;
6. Proficient in using technology as a management
   reporting tool and experience working with information technology staff to
   develop and implement program evaluation systems;
7. Strong project management skills managing complex,
   multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program
   growth;
8. Flexible, self motivating, able to manage
   multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player and team leader skills;
9. Excellent verbal and written communication
   skills with exceptional attention to details;
10. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
    and a commitment to meet SFR mission and vision

1. Support the strengthenine0Process management
   and coordination skills of district level government counterparts through
   identifying capacity gaps/training needs and defining a capacity
   development program and linking it with central level;
2. Support the development and regular updating
   of multi-sector District Plans to Eliminate Malnutrition and their
   operational budgets at district level – ensuring integration of project
   supported activities; •
3. Identify and facilitate linkages with other
   nutrition initiatives/projects and processes within the district to avoid
   duplication of activities and ensure the value-addition of
   project-supported activities;
4. Support process management and facilitation of
   existing multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms – for nutrition at
   various levels within the district, including preparation of meetings,
   documentations/notes, and other support as requested;
5. Support the district and participating UN
   agencies in preparing project operational plans -including facilitating
   review and planning sessions on a regular basis;
6. Support the participating UN organizations in
   the preparation and mobilization of project activities and consultations
   in close collaboration with the District;
7. Support development of joint metrics and
   identifying/developing a common M&E system to measure progress in
   close collaboration with district stakeholders – including the
   establishment of a multi-sector indicators dashboard to measure nutrition
   inter-sectoral approach;
8. Document project experiences and processes –
   highlighting good practices and lessons learnt, including case studies,
   and facilitating learning exchanges;
9. Facilitate/support monitoring and supervision
   missions organized by the district or participating UN agencies;
10. Ensure the timely preparation and submission
    of project reports (narrative and financial) in close collaboration with
    the District;

1. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
   Nutrition, Public health, economics, development, public policy or
   administration, management, public health, nutrition, agriculture, or
   related field
2. At least 3 years of professional experience in
   the pubic nutrition and/or public health, field at national/sub-national
   level including working with governments, donors and civil society
3. Prior experience with research, nutrition
   programming and community development work
4. Previous experience in, facilitating
   multi-sectorial initiatives at national or sub national level is an added
   advantage
5. Proficiency in Kinyarwanda
6. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of
   French is an asset.
7. Good technical background on nutrition, food
   security, VSL and public health programs .
8. Good knowledge of government structures and
   counterparts and familiar with nutrition and food security situation in
   the country
9. Good familiarity with the use of MS word,
   Excel, database management and Power point applications

1. The Field Officer will be primarily
   responsible for the overall implementation of all Nutrition activities at
   the field. He/she will be the focal person for community-based care and
   support services for Nutrition project beneficiaries, responsible for ensuring
   replication of the Home Based ECO activities and the integration of VSL
   activities.
2. S/he will ensure existing partnerships are
   strengthened with the ultimate objective for the project to withdraw from
   service delivery and hand over to local service providers and partners.
3. S/he will collaborate and support all project
   partners in the sector ensuring synergies between the different project
   components. S/he is responsible for sound technical, material and for
   M&E and reporting on project activities in his/her area.
4. Overall Implementation of all project
   activities in the sector of responsibility: ensure quarterly action plans
   are developed based on proposal & budget; monitor implementation
   against plans;
5. Responsible for project M&E In his/her
   sector and ensures M &E tools designed by program coordination team
   are In place and effectively used:
6. Strengthens culture of M&E within program
   partners.
7. Documents lessons learnt and challenges,
   writes quarterly progress reports, final narrative reports and all other
   reports as requested by supervisors;
8. Develop, strengthen and maintain partnerships
   and good working relations with project partners: Mother leaders, Parents
   committees, CHWs, CB0s, FB0s.
9. Ongoing monitoring of achievements of project
   objectives, and quality of services provided to Project clients;
10. Participate in preparation of procurement and
    cash forecasts based on planned activities and project budget. 11. Ensures
    sound, transparent and rational management of material and financial
    resources.

1. Rwandan nationality ;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, public health,
   rural development or any other relevant field;
3. At least 2 years of working experience in
   community health and development;
4. At least 2 years of experience in capacity
   building of local organizations;
5. Fluency in Kinyarwanda, French and/or English;
   
6. Experience In community mobilization;
7. Computer literate in at least Word and Excel;
8. Excellent training and facilitation skills
   required;
9. Flexible, dynamic and team player;
10. Motorcycle license category A is a must.
11. Engaged and Committed individual willing to
    abide by the Organization’s CORE values.