World Relief 12+ Program Manager Job Vacancy in Rwanda

12+ Program
Manager at World Relief, Rwanda – DEADLINE: 11/07/2014

Our Clieint World Relief is an International Non
Government Organization whose mission is to empower the local church to serve
the most vulnerable. They are looking to recruit a self motivated individual
for the above role.

Position: 12+ Program
Manager
Job Objective

The 12+ Program manager is responsible for empowering
girls between 10-12years of age by delivering a number of evidence-based,
cost-effective direct interventions to build girls’ health, social and economic
assets that are imperative to reach adulthood safely, including delaying first
birth, to a reasonable age, increasing their knowledge of and access to vital
services and building the capacity of the local communities, and service
sectors to ‘see’,

support and reach this critical population of girls between
in 10 Districts of Rwanda where WRR is implementing this program

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the 12+ Work plan tailored to address
specific 12+ program components such as safe spaces, mentorship, and
delivery of the 12+ curriculum and experiential learning (eg health and
financial literacy training supplemented by learning journeys, and health
challenges)

Ensure the accessibility and conducive learning
environment in the available safe spaces where girls will meet weekly.

Support and supervise 10 District
supervisors in the districts where WRR is implementing this program

Work with the district and sector selection
committee’s to recruit and train mentors and develop professional
competency goals

Ensure that mentors organize weekly sessions with
Girls, covering the 12+ program curriculum.

Manage mentors to ensure that learning journeys
take place which include; SACCO’s, health centers, banks, community
markets, schools and Hospital visits by the girls participating in the
program.

Facilitate the development of incubator savings
linked to the financial literacy component and possibly formally connect
it to the national banking system.

Sensitive and build collaborative relationships
with district administration and communities

Working with local leaders and communities,
recruit 14,000 girls to participate in the program in year 2

Collaborate closely with local leaders and other
organizations working in the districts to support the evolution of a
permanent network of girl platforms and support for young female cadres
delivering health social and economic content.

Provide regular and timely reports (narrative and
financial) to the MOH (SPIU and MCH units) covering the activities of the
approved action plan.

Follow all legal framework and procedures related
to the management of Government funds and resources.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree preferably
in Public health, Social Science, Gender studies or other related field.

Able to model exemplary moral and social
behaviors acceptable in the Rwandan culture through own actions.

Strong capacity building and facilitation skills.

Ability to support those they lead in the midst
of adverse circumstances.

Conscientious, well organized, attentive to
detail, and able to handle multiple complex tasks at once.

Ability to work with minimal supervision,
self-starter, proactive, and a good communicator.

Ability to maintain performance expectations in
conditions with limited resources.

Strong reporting skills in both program level
reporting and financial reporting.

Excellent speaking and writing skills in English
and Kinyarwanda. French is beneficial but not required.

Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets,
and electronic communications.

Required Experience

Minimum experience of 7 years delivering
interventions for adolescent girls with a local or international NGO. At
least two of those years should be in program management positions.