Young Women’s Christian
Association (YWCA – Rwanda) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization
that works at the grassroots level. It’s a volunteer membership organisation
for women. It was established in Rwanda in February 1995, following the
genocide and in the response to the rising concern for the many widows and
children left in its wake. YWCA Rwanda was legally recognised by the Rwandan
Government in September 2005 as Non-Governmental organisation which operates in
11 Districts of Rwanda. The Vision of YWCA is “A world where all women live
free from poverty and where they and their rights are respected”. Based on the
core values of EMPOWERMENT, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, and PARTNERSHIP;
the following mission helps to achieve the vision: “To develop the leadership
and collective power of women and girls in Rwanda to achieve high quality
education, health and socio-economic conditions for themselves, their families,
and their communities.” – More information can be provided on www.ywcaofrwanda.org
Association (YWCA – Rwanda) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization
that works at the grassroots level. It’s a volunteer membership organisation
for women. It was established in Rwanda in February 1995, following the
genocide and in the response to the rising concern for the many widows and
children left in its wake. YWCA Rwanda was legally recognised by the Rwandan
Government in September 2005 as Non-Governmental organisation which operates in
11 Districts of Rwanda. The Vision of YWCA is “A world where all women live
free from poverty and where they and their rights are respected”. Based on the
core values of EMPOWERMENT, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, and PARTNERSHIP;
the following mission helps to achieve the vision: “To develop the leadership
and collective power of women and girls in Rwanda to achieve high quality
education, health and socio-economic conditions for themselves, their families,
and their communities.” – More information can be provided on www.ywcaofrwanda.org
YWCA Rwanda has recently entered into a new
partnership with CHF to deliver the USAID funded Higa Ubeho Programme in
Kayonza and Ngoma Districts. The program aims to support some of Rwanda’s most
vulnerable households by –increasing their access to health and social services
and providing economic, nutritional and educational support. Key to the
programme will be developing Savings and Lending Schemes, Farmer Field Schools
and Nutritional advice through Positive Deviance Hearth Groups.
partnership with CHF to deliver the USAID funded Higa Ubeho Programme in
Kayonza and Ngoma Districts. The program aims to support some of Rwanda’s most
vulnerable households by –increasing their access to health and social services
and providing economic, nutritional and educational support. Key to the
programme will be developing Savings and Lending Schemes, Farmer Field Schools
and Nutritional advice through Positive Deviance Hearth Groups.
It’s in this regard YWCA Rwanda is issuing a
call for job vacancy recruitment to the following posts (This recruitment
programme is still subject to final grant approval):
call for job vacancy recruitment to the following posts (This recruitment
programme is still subject to final grant approval):
- YWCA
Rwanda – CHF/USAID Higa Ubeho – Nutrition and Food Security Officer ( 2
posts)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• To develop
Positive Deviance Health Groups (FARN) in the USAID Higa Ubeho programme areas
of Kayonza and Ngoma and train the leaders of these groups in nutrition
education, food transformation and hygiene.
• To deliver the capacity building and training of field officers and
volunteers in matters of health, nutrition and hygiene.
• To work with field officers, team and programme beneficiaries to promote
healthy living, food security and nutritional training
• To coordinate all activities aimed at behaviour change in matters of health
and nutrition through education fairs, hygiene practices, cooking demonstrations
and the promotion of primary health care in accordance with the Positive
Deviance approach.
• To promote Tippy-taps and the improvement of hygienic conditions in Abahizi
households.
• To organize regular meeting with group leaders and Community Health Workers.
• To develop strong proactive relationships with partners to promote improved
nutrition and health.
• To coordinate Community Health Workers to implement Community Based
nutrition activities for Children Under 5
• To be responsible for the collection of health and nutrition information and
data from cooperatives and PD/H groups monitor and follow up PD/H groups to
ensure the successful implementation of nutrition and hygiene activities.
• To prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• To collaborate with local authorities responsible for health and local
religious leaders on the promotion of health, nutrition and food security and
liaise and work with other partners and NGOs involved in health and nutrition
or work with OVCs and PLHIV in the area of intervention.
Qualifications and experience:
• University
Degree in nutrition or public health
• 2 years of experience in nutrition, community health and food security is an
added value.(not required)
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with highly vulnerable
groups.
• Familiar with Positive Deviance or FARN methodology.
• Familiar with adult education methodology.
• Familiar with participatory and community development methods.
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• An excellent capacity to analyze, treat data and share information.
• Very organized, able to facilitate meetings and training sessions.
Degree in nutrition or public health
• 2 years of experience in nutrition, community health and food security is an
added value.(not required)
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with highly vulnerable
groups.
• Familiar with Positive Deviance or FARN methodology.
• Familiar with adult education methodology.
• Familiar with participatory and community development methods.
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• An excellent capacity to analyze, treat data and share information.
• Very organized, able to facilitate meetings and training sessions.
Interested applicants should
submit the following:
(1) A letter of interest, describing specific qualifications for the position;
(2) A current CV, detailing experience, education, and current and previous responsibilities;
(3) Academic proofs;
submit the following:
(1) A letter of interest, describing specific qualifications for the position;
(2) A current CV, detailing experience, education, and current and previous responsibilities;
(3) Academic proofs;
By July 23rd,
2013 at 5.00 p.m. Kigali Time to YWCA Rwanda Head Office in Kicukiro District –
Opposite Kicukiro Technical College – P.O. Box 48 Kigali and to:
ywcarwa@yahoo.fr and copy to rukundje@yahoo.fr
N.B. only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written
test
test
Signed by: KALIGIRWA Ernestine
YWCA Rwanda Legal Representative
Date of issue: July 17th, 2013
