JOB
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
Project
Coordinator
Coordinator
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 17 Districts of Rwanda.
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 17 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Project Coordinator. The position will be
based in various locations in Rutsiro District and reporting to the Food
Assistance Program Manager.
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Project Coordinator. The position will be
based in various locations in Rutsiro District and reporting to the Food
Assistance Program Manager.
Purpose
of the position:
of the position:
The
Project Coordinator will be responsible to ensure smooth operation of the
Mukura Zero Hunger Project. He/she will be responsible to all field aspect for
the Project in providing advice and support in planning, designing,
implementing, training /guiding, monitoring and evaluation of project/
agricultural interventions. He/she will play an active role in coordination,
technical assistance and advocacy with the local government, local communities,
partners and other stakeholders.
Project Coordinator will be responsible to ensure smooth operation of the
Mukura Zero Hunger Project. He/she will be responsible to all field aspect for
the Project in providing advice and support in planning, designing,
implementing, training /guiding, monitoring and evaluation of project/
agricultural interventions. He/she will play an active role in coordination,
technical assistance and advocacy with the local government, local communities,
partners and other stakeholders.
Furthermore,
he/she will ensure the project is implemented as per project design, log frame,
plan of action and standard World Vision Cash for Work (CfW) Manual. Ensuring
staffs have a full understanding of technical issues related to cash for work
and able to implement them in the program.
he/she will ensure the project is implemented as per project design, log frame,
plan of action and standard World Vision Cash for Work (CfW) Manual. Ensuring
staffs have a full understanding of technical issues related to cash for work
and able to implement them in the program.
Communicate
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
is an example to others.
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
is an example to others.
The
major responsibilities include:
major responsibilities include:
- Provide
technical backstopping in coordinating all CfW components including area
selection, community capacity & participation and coordination - Develop
and facilitate the District Plans for Mass Campaigns and Facilitate the
Development of Public Private Partnership in implementation of
agricultural activities - Facilitate
formation and strengthening (group management, financial literacy, basic
market skills, value chain innovation and NRM ) of Commercial Producer
Groups (CPGs) and Commercial Villages (CVs) and Promote peer to peer
learning among Agricultural value chain actors for bulk agricultural production
and marketing and broker commercial business relationship among actors - Develop
and ensure uniform payment procedures, including documentation, approval
and actual payment are maintained in the program area - Review
designs of cash for work interventions, cost estimates and labor and
time-line requirements for Cash for Work activities, determining various
requirements. - Develop,
build capacity and ensure field technical teams adhere to the minimum
standards of Cash for Work in program area - Develop
Cash for Work programmatic guidelines and build capacity of field teams in
addressing complaints and local/political interference - Ensure
cash for Work staffs receive comprehensive orientation and on-job capacity
enhancement training Complete any required technical review as and when
required to ensure quality and accountability, ensure all team members
involved in the project are of high level of project understanding and
abide to the partnership accountability protocol. - Identify
smallholder farmers training needs and facilitate farmers trainings on
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and facilitate study tours - In
partnership with VFR , facilitate access to agro input by smallholder
farmers and identify the inputs necessary to implement the program, with
the support of the Field Supervisor - Facilitate
selection of Model Farmers, installation of demo farms for Core Value
Chains, Develop and use innovative approaches in promoting rural rooted
agricultural technologies, Provide inputs into overall strategic planning,
donor proposal development and conduct research and studies related to
agricultural value chain development and Produce case studies of market
based approaches and agricultural interventions that clearly demonstrate
social transformation and sustainable development - Effectively
document all information related to project successes and best practices
thus sharing it in agriculture magazines or newspapers, create a bank of
pictures, videos, aired radio programs and most significant change stories
on the project in the selected ADP, and document and report initial market
assessment findings.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
Education
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (Crop Production, Agricultural
Engineering or Animal Science),Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics.
Experience
- At
least 5 years of experience in development organizations, of which
substantial proven experience has been in project,with strong experience
of Value Chain Development and market led agriculture, agri-business - Experience
working in partnerships with local/national NGOs. - Experience
in advocacy at the level of communities, NGOs, line departments and donor
agencies. - Experience
in implementing program interventions based on rights perspective
Other
Competencies/Attributes
Competencies/Attributes
- Good
analytical skills backed by experience that spans areas such as field /
action research, and field experience in program management. - An
in-depth understanding of development issues pertaining to children. - Preferred
–Knowledge of life skills development for youth. - Fluency
in Kinyarwanda & English. - Networking,
community mobilization and facilitation. - Report
writing experience. - Commitment
to implementing WV’s vision and mission at all levels and in all aspects
of the project. - Relevant
teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills. - Mature
Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
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this is your first time applying onlinevia the World Vision
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your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
this is your first time applying onlinevia the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system,CVs received via
email will NOT be considered.
applicants must apply using our online application system,CVs received via
email will NOT be considered.
In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda recruitment@wvi.org(no applications
will be accepted through this email)
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda recruitment@wvi.org(no applications
will be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 24th July 2017; no late
applications will be accepted.
closing date for submission of applications is 24th July 2017; no late
applications will be accepted.
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.