YUMN Ltd,Community Development Officer Jobs in Rwanda

Job Advertisement

The Management of YUMN Ltd would like
to recruit a qualified candidate to the following positions:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

I. MAIN FUNCTION

Providing a range of social
initiatives, action plans and/or policies relevant to specific program areas
for people w

ho live, work and study in the vicinity of the Project.

This position will include planning,
developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a range of
community/social initiatives, as determined by company management. These
initiatives will be applied by using community development strategies (e.g.
asset based community development) and working collaboratively with key
agencies and develop sustainable partnerships.

II. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

To
develop community development strategies (e.g. asset based community
development –

A,B,C,D…) to implement community initiatives.

To
manage and coordinate community events and activities.
To
work in partnership with the local community to support neighbourhood and
family networks,

to
facilitate local participation and access to facilities and services

To
encourage local creativity, vibrancy and diversity.
To
work with community services, municipality
councils and staff to achieve community

development outcomes.

To
develop and maintain effective communication and foster partnerships with
a variety of non-

government organisations providing services in Rwanda and Gisagara district.

To
develop and maintain effective communication links with residents of
Kabumbwe cell.
setting
organisational sustainability targets, and developing plans to meet those
targets and

oversee
their delivery.

Work
within the framework of the management plan to identify community leaders
who seek

involvement in developing neighbourhood/community projects.

Maintain
a grievance monitoring system in order to collect feedback and concerns
from

neighbouring communities

Facilitate
the administration and progress of any relevant working
parties/committees.
Prepare
relevant reports for Council.
Manage
allocated budgets associated with the establishment and management of
programs.
Investigate
and secure external funding through grants and/or sponsorship where
possible.
Generate
a sense of ownership and empowerment by the community to develop local
initiatives to

benefit the local community.

Provide
leadership as the Project Manager.

III. HOURS OF WORK

A
basic Monday – Friday work week: starting hour as assigned by
Plant Manager.

The responsibilities of the job will
require greater than 40 hours per week to accomplish with some night-time and
weekend duty as required by the circumstances of the job.

IV. QUALIFICATION (EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE)

Relevant
tertiary qualifications in the social sciences/humanities/arts.
Significant
experience working with community groups, local governments, non-profit

organization and non-governmental organisations.

Demonstrated
project management and event experience, including budget management and
the

management of casual staff and volunteers.

Good
interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
skills.
Good
verbal and written communication skills.
English
and Kinyarwanda fluent

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position
must submit the following for consideration of the application:

i) Application and motivation
letters addressed to the Managing Director of YUMN Ltd

ii) A detailed summarized CV ( maximum
3 pages ),

iii) A scanned copy of the degree or
relevant certificates

iv) A scanned copy of
Identification card or Passport

Submit application by email to the
following addresses :

a.ozyayla@themis-advisory.com

m.mandaba@ themis-advisory.com

jan.sandberg@hqpower-rwanda.com

gaspard.n@ hqpower-rwanda.com

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