5 Positions at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

1. Community Mobilization and Extension Officer at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

DESCRIPTION

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

 

FUNCTION

 

The Community Mobilization & Livestock Extension Officer for the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Livestock Markets Project (PRISM) will be responsible for daily implementation of the project activities at the District level, ensuring continuous coordination, consolidation and smooth implementation of programs and operations while supporting the delivery of extension services to project participants and beneficiaries.

 

PRISM is an ambitious five-year Signature project with the overall objective of reducing poverty by empowering poor rural men, women, and youth to participate in the transformation of the Rwanda livestock sector and to enhance their resilience. The program development objective is to improve food and nutritional security and the incomes of poor rural households through the better performance of the value chains.

 

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS

Drives results, accountability, manage complex environments, excellent and effective communication, resourcefulness, manage conflict, team player.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLE

A.Farmers’ organization, capacity building, and project reporting (35%)

With guidance from the Social Capital and the Livestock Specialist, facilitate self-help groups formation across the district;

Participate and facilitate the identification, selection and training of CFs, CAVEs;

Under the guidance of the Social Capital and Training Manager, supervise the work of CFs and CAVEs

Provide support and coaching to CFs and CAVEs throughout the five steps of implementing the VBHCD model.

Prepare and deliver training on improved Animal Management

Organize and conduct farmer study tours where necessary

Carryout the mobilization of farmers into groups and cooperatives;

Train groups and cooperatives on leadership and governance and establishment of governance and management structures;

Provide monthly progress reports backed up by evidence (proper record keeping).

B. Facilitate the provision of project services and coordinate placement of physical inputs (35%)

Participate in the selection, evaluation, and confirmation of project beneficiaries in collaboration with the local authorities

Participate in livestock selection, identification, transportation, and distribution.

Assist in ensuring quality animals are selected for placement throughout the project lifetime;

Make regular visits to the beneficiary location and advise on animal shelter

Keep records of beneficiaries (hard and soft) (OG and PoG) to provide evidence of complete work throughout project lifetime as needed;

Ensure timely delivery of livestock and other physical inputs throughout the project lifetime.

C. Provision of veterinary, extension and advisory services to project beneficiaries. (25%)

Create synergies with local public and private Animal Husbandry and extension service providers to maintain disease free stock of animals distributed throughout the project lifetime;

Provide breeding and animal health services to the beneficiaries and report the number of offspring born annually throughout the project lifetime;

Conduct regular household’s visits to advise farmers on needed improvements as far as Improved Animal Management is concerned;

Provide daily support to sensitize beneficiaries on sustainable management of natural resources.

Mobilize farmers on risk management including livestock insurance.

Promote climate-resilient best practices and investments at the farmer level.

D. Any Other Assigned Function (5%)

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

 

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Rural development or related fields plus a minimum of at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in the Livestock Sector in Rwanda.

Possession of a valid Rwandan A category driver’s license. Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (fluency in other languages is a plus).

 

Preferred Requirements:

Minimum of at least five (5) years of relevant working experience.

 

Most Critical Proficiencies:

Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and innovate within the industry.

Demonstrate experience in conducting business, investments analyses and capital budgeting.

Demonstrate project report writing and donor reporting experience.

Demonstrate experience in project management including donor project budgets management.

Good understanding of annual work planning and budgeting across complex programs.

Experience in developing private-public partnerships especially at the national district level;

Experience in community group formation and strengthening.

Maintain knowledge and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger, and the environment.

Excellent organizational skills.

Experience in working with various commodities and value-chains.

Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with culturally diverse groups of people.

Innovative, analytical, and solutions-oriented.

Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development that reaches women, youth, and the underprivileged.

Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred), and the Internet.

Knowledge of and experience with developing private/public partnerships at the district and business level.

Demonstrated proficiency in English and other local languages, both oral and written.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Proven leadership and collaborative skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with beneficiaries.

Regularly conduct a stakeholder analysis to strengthen partnerships and leveraging of resources

Constant face-to-face, telephone, and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public to scale up country program visibility and publicity.

May require constant out trips to beneficiaries;

Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting strict deadlines.

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

MS Office: Word, Excel, PPT, and Microsoft Project.

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2. Driver at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

DESCRIPTION

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

 

FUNCTION

The Driver for the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Livestock Markets (PRISM) Project, under the supervision of the Administration Officer, is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations & field logistics for project activities by providing reliable and courteous service to Heifer International Country Office & Project staff, and stakeholders; deliver people and equipment on instructions. The driver, in conjunction with administrative staff, will be responsible for ensuring that all required permits and insurance are kept current by alerting the appropriate staff members in time for renewals; adhere to HIR policies and procedures when using project vehicles

 

PRISM is an ambitious five-year Signature project with the overall objective of reducing poverty by empowering poor rural men, women, and youth to participate in the transformation of the Rwanda livestock sector and to enhance their resilience. The program development objective is to improve food and nutritional security and the incomes of poor rural households through the better performance of the value chains.

 

Essential Character Traits:

Respectful, accountable, good communicator, teachable, flexible, helpful, creative and team oriented.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

A. Manage and maintain allocated project vehicle (35%)

Daily, track and record vehicle mileage and fuel consumption.

Prepare and submit vehicle-monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations,fuel and mileage at the end of each month.

Record official and personal trips as needed.

Comply with Heifer Policies and procedures regarding vehicle use.

Ensure that motor vehicles have valid insurance well displayed always.

B. Vehicle Security and Maintenance (30%)

Conduct inspections of vehicles before departing for duties.

Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and tidy.

Ensure the vehicle is closed and secured after working hours.

Ensure that all the necessary tools and documents are kept in vehicles. These include; valid driving license, First Aid kit, insurances, reserve tires, control technique papers, taxes, jack, jack handle, wheel spanner, and fire extinguishers.

Ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.

Ensure the vehicle is serviced at the right mileage reading as provided in the manual.

Report any major repairs required on office vehicles.

C. Be ultimately responsible for the safety of the vehicles and passengers (20%)

Observe the road and Country traffic laws and regulations.

Ensure punctuality and safe transportation of staff, visitors and partners, within the Country, per the Standard Operating Procedures

D. Support Project’s Logistics (10%)

Support the logistics of events on field by counter verifying and returning the required administrative materials, attendance/participation lists;

Actively assist the smooth running of field meetings, seminar, conference and training;

Pick and deliver office shipments/parcels/correspondences

D. May perform other job-related duties (5%)

Support in other clerical duties as shall be directed by the supervisor.

 

Minimum Requirements

Genuine Motor Vehicle Driving Permit delivered in Rwanda.

Criminal Record Certificate.

Vocational mechanic training plus five (10) years’ relevant experience in a structured organization setting.

Possession of a valid Rwandan Vehicle driver’s license.

 

Preferred Requirements

Secondary education with an O level certificate plus five (5) years’ relevant experience in a structured organization setting; NGO experience is an added value.

 

Most Critical Proficiencies

Basic to intermediate knowledge of vehicle mechanics.

Strong communication skills both in English and Kinyarwanda.

Good knowledge of roads and routes.

Strong adherence to the motor vehicle usage policy, as well as local and national traffic laws, always.

Basic to intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)

Knowledge of simple clerical work.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Extremely clean, organized and ready to maintain the assigned vehicle in excellent mechanical condition.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals diplomatically and tactfully.

Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure situations.

Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Must be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Ability to follow directions and independently complete assigned tasks (written or verbal).

Ability to work a varied schedule to include early mornings, weekends and some evenings.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms) floor to waist as required.

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

 

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3. Livestock Specialist at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

DESCRIPTION

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

 

FUNCTION

 

The Project Livestock Specialist for the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Livestock Markets (PRISM) Project will be responsible for the coordination of matters related to livestock development, animal wellbeing and extension service delivery. S/he will lead and coordinate the planning and implementation of activities aimed to enhance adoption of improved animal management, productivity practices and standards to ensure animal health, animal husbandry and product quality assurance are achieved.

 

S/he will provide technical guidance to field teams throughout the implementation, ensure good collaboration with communities and local authorities; make sure that District Coordinators and beneficiaries have knowledge and skills to humanely maximize animals’ productivity and reduce the cost of production to the lowest level possible while working in close collaboration and coordination with the Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of the project. S/he will also be responsible for consolidating field data and evidence to support any impact achieved.

 

PRISM is an ambitious five-year Signature project with the overall objective of reducing poverty by empowering poor rural men, women and youth to participate in the transformation of the Rwanda livestock sector and to enhance their resilience. The programmed development objective is to improve food and nutritional security and the incomes of poor rural households through the better performance of the value chains.

 

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:

Drives results, accountability, manage complex environments, excellent and effective communication, resourcefulness, manage conflict, team player.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

A. COORDINATE ALL LIVESTOCK RELATED ACTIVITIES OF PRISM AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE TO THE PROJECT TEAM ON LIVESTOCK-RELATED MATTERS (30%)

In collaboration with the Project Manager, lead and facilitate the planning, implementation and reporting on project activities for animal production and animal health in the project area;

Coordinate the placement of small livestock in the target communities, Update databases of project beneficiaries in a well and neatly complete training attendance sheets.

Prepare and submit relevant, measurable and time-bound project information to the project manager on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually basis;

Ensure quality animals are selected for placement throughout the project lifetime;

Ensure timely delivery of livestock and other physical inputs throughout the project’s lifetime.

Coordinate, supervise and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of field veterinary service delivery and disease control;

Develop a monthly plan for all items needed for establishing and strengthening farmers Self Help Groups (SHGs);

Review and approve annual, monthly quarterly, semester technical reports from the field technicians.

B. SUPPORT AND PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCER HUBS AS WELL AS VETERINARY AND EXTENSION SERVICES DELIVERY (20%)

Support the recruitment process of Community Argo Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs), Mentoring Teams (MT) and Project Management Committees (PMCs).

Coordinate supply of quality veterinary services, equipment, vaccines, medicines, through the hubs as appropriate

Facilitate the engagement of the private sector in the provision of Veterinary and Extension Services.

Develop plans for integration of technology in the delivery of extension services

C. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT NECESSARY CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FARMERS & PARTNERS TO ENSURE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION PRACTICES AND STANDARDS AT PROJECT LEVEL (30%).

Collaborate with a technical partner(s) both internally and externally to design training curriculum and develop training materials on animal health, husbandry, and animal-related issues.

Participate in the development of technical training material and coaching program on animal production;

Prepare and design training curriculum and develop training materials on animal health, husbandry and animal-related issues.

Provide follow-up and backstopping to trained farmers, partners and Heifer staff Mobilize CAVEs and technical experts as appropriate for improving livestock management practices.

Coaching, guiding and training of CAVEs, farmers and partners in animal management

D. REPRESENTATION AND STAKEHOLDER’S MANAGEMENT (15%)

Participate in planned project related meetings/events including the IFAD’s Implementation Support Missions as needed;

Represent the organization in planned District Meetings including but not limited to the “Joint Action District Forum-JADF”;

Ensure relationships with project partners at the district level are regularly nurtured and report any issue of interest for Heifer work to the manager as soon as it arises;

Ensure cluster monthly work plans & reports are shared with the district Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) & Project Partner representative as needed;

Participate in all regular and any relevant meetings/events that may come up.

Ensure cluster work plans and reports are shared with the district (RGB online System) semi-annually

E. Any Other Assigned Function (5%)

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

 

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent plus five (5) years of relevant working experience is required. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

 

Preferred Requirements

Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine with at least two (2) years of experience working with development programs in the small livestock value chains.

Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of French could be an added advantage.

 

Most Critical Proficiencies

Knowledge of and experience in working with livestock programs

Knowledge of and experience with or within community organizations

Fluent in national language/s and English, spoken as well as written

Good leadership qualities

Good communication skills

Have an interest in animals/agriculture/community development

Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail

Skills with Microsoft Office package, internet browser, and other appropriate technology.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Serving as the Lead technical staff for Project Livestock management activities

Mentoring Project staff and Community Agro-Vet Entrepreneurs in small livestock development with relevance to the Project scope

Coordinating Livestock management training activities and prepare success stories.

Working in close collaboration with the Project staff, CFs, relevant authorities and SHGs to ensure successful POGs (small livestock, construction materials, knowledge, etc.).

Providing technical assistance to the Project Manager in the planning and implementation of Project activities crucial to the success of the project.

Preparing and presenting program reports and presentations in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.

Proven team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.

Regularly conduct a stakeholder analysis to strengthen partnerships and leveraging of resources

Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public to scale up country program visibility and publicity.

May require constant sitting; working at a computer, focusing for extended periods of time and performing office work in the field and/or in remote conditions.

Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting strict deadlines.

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

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4. Project Manager at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

DESCRIPTION

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

 

FUNCTION

 

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the project which includes: efficient management of project resources; review and approve project plans and budgets and monitoring expenditures; supervision of field operations; procurement; supervision of monitoring and evaluation; and ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required. S/he will also be responsible for the successful launch and implementation of a six-year project “the Partnerships for Resilient and Inclusive Small livestock Markets-PRISM” that is co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International (HPI). The Project Manager will work closely with the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB), Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Heifer country program teams, and the IFAD country team as occasion demands to facilitate the implementation of the project.

 

Throughout the implementation, the Project Manager will maintain active engagement with the Local Governments in the fifteen (15) target Districts and coordinate engagement with other stakeholders both at the local and central levels as occasion demands to facilitate the implementation of the PRISM project. S/he will ensure full compliance with the donor contract and regulations and will oversee the project reporting process to Heifer International, IFAD and to the Government of Rwanda as per the requirements of the project (Monthly, quarterly, annual reports; evaluation report and end of project report). S/he will oversee performance management of all project staff working exclusively in his/her project and will ensure timely reporting on the progress of the project and its financial status.

 

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS

Respect, accountability, Good stewardship, Credibility, excellence, analytical ability, Teachable, interpersonal skills and proactive, problem-solving, Humility, Flexibility, Enthusiasm, Dependability, Creativity, and Team player

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

A. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS (50%).

Provide overall leadership and management of the Project including technical, administrative, operational, and logistical direction of the project.

Provide guidance and support to project teams through periodic planning and reviews as well as implementation.

Collaborate with the Programs team and relevant departments (MEL and Finance) to ensure timely submission and review and dissemination of project information and reports.

Lead the Annual Planning & Review Process and ensure quality implementation of approved Annual Work Plans and Budgets

Review and approve (Technical and financial) monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports as per project reporting requirements;

On a quarterly basis, ensure that the performance-coaching logs are maintained and updated for all project staff;

Coach and ensure that all staff carries out their assignments to achieve individual and project targets, including timely completion of staff performance review.

B. Reporting and Compliance (20%).

 

Ensure compliance with donor requirements and Heifer’s internal policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, timely reporting on technical and financial progress reports, periodic project reviews, and documentation of learnings and sharing.

Hold project Teams to the highest standards of accountability.

Ensure that all project staff meet their performance targets including but not limited to timely submission of the monthly, quarterly, semester, and annual reports, work plans and etc;

On a quarterly basis, ensure that the project success stories and lessons learned are documented and disseminated;

C. Partnership and Engagement (25%)

Establish plans for multi-stakeholders engagement and learnings, including the creation of appropriate fora for key stakeholders and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Develop strategies of capturing and processing sharing knowledge from the project to CPO management for review and approval;

Participate in quarterly, semi-annual and annual planning meetings with stakeholders;

Develop and review the project exit strategy in the first 12 months of the project.

D. May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%)

Any other job-related tasks assigned by the line manager or Country Director

 

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences (Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, Rural Development or related fields) plus a minimum of seven (7) years project management experience in the Agriculture Sector of which, at least 3 years implementing related projects in East Africa.

 

Preferred Requirements

Master’s degree in the fields of Project Management, Agricultural sciences (Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production), and Rural Development or other related fields, plus five (5) years working experience in the Sector of which, at least 2 years implementing related projects in Rwanda.

Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and innovate within the industry.

Demonstrate experience in conducting business, investments analyses and capital budgeting and sufficient evidence on how the results were used to develop potentially viable business ideas and subsequently tangible businesses.

Demonstrate project report writing and donor reporting experience.

Demonstrate experience in project management including donor project budgets management.

Most Critical Proficiencies

Experience managing large projects funded by major bilateral and multilateral donors.

Good understanding of the different agricultural commodity value chains in general and small livestock value chain in particular.

Experience working with producer organizations comprising of youth, women and men smallholder farmers.

Strong leadership, teamwork, mentoring and coaching skills.

Proven interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven track record in generating innovative solutions in work situations; utilizing different and novel ways to deal with work problems and address opportunities.

Knowledge of income and expense budget preparation and monitoring.

Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.

Exceptional writing skills.

Experience in farming, crops and livestock is also needed.

MS-Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Microsoft Project.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.

Willingness to travel as per position demand.

Ability to work independently ability to work with a flexible schedule.

Ability to perform income and expense budget preparation and monitoring.

Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures, beliefs, and Gender Equality.

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5. Social Capital Development and Training Manager at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

DESCRIPTION

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

 

FUNCTION

 

The Social Capital Development and Training Manager will be responsible for the successful integration of Social Capital, and all full implementation of the Values-Based Holistic Development Model into the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Livestock Markets Project (PRISM) by incorporating essentials of Social capital including group formation and training in Heifer’s 12 cornerstones for just and sustainable development, personal leadership, Project Self Review and Planning (PSRP) and gender justice.

 

S/He shall build the capacity of PRISM staff, Self Help Groups, cooperatives, and Partners by providing leadership and overall support to ensure quality, consistency and effective training and follow up. The Social Capital Development and Training Manager will report to the Project Manager, and work in liaison with the Livestock Extension Coordinator and the District Mobilization Officers.

 

PRISM is an ambitious five-year Signature project with the overall objective of reducing poverty by empowering poor rural men, women and youth to participate in the transformation of the Rwanda livestock sector and to enhance their resilience. The programme development objective is to improve food and nutritional security and the incomes of poor rural households through better performance of the value chains.

 

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:

Drives results, accountable, manages complex environments, excellent and effective communication, resourcefulness, manage conflict, team player.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

Social Capital Development (40%)

Provide leadership in the implementation, incorporation, and strengthening of Heifer’s Values-Based Holistic Community Development (VBHCD) activities and events, including Social Capital approaches in Groups, Cooperatives, and hubs;

Serve as the focal point person for Social Capital by preparing the annual plan, budget , track and assess the implementation of the Social Capital development plan for the Project;

Keep informed on issues of socio-economic development, agriculture, environment, and livestock programs and policies by Visiting project locations/Project Partners/Self Help Groups for follow-ups and to check the effectiveness of Heifer’s existing Social Capital programs and contents and then customize the content, delivery, and materials for more effectiveness;

Provide leadership throughout the process of identification and recruitment of Community Facilitators (CFs), Community Agro Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs), Mentoring Teams (MT), and Project Management Committees (PMCs).

Training (30%)

In conjunction with the project team, supporting and organizing delivery of various training/workshops such as Heifer Cornerstones, PSRP, Gender and Justice, group management and personal leadership development for Heifer staff, projects’ participants, Informal Savings and Loans, Community and partner staff training;

Translate and contextualize the Social Capital Minimum Requirement for PRISM Project;

Identification, design, implement and follow-up of training and backstop the program staff as well as project partner staff and community facilitators to be highly efficient, effective, and consistent trainers to produce social transformation and TOC domain impacts in the field;

Developing, reviewing, and updating training modules/manuals, and related training materials. Facilitate projects implementers to set up various training modules and train them in their use; provide follow-up services to these training programs.

Monitoring and Reporting (20%)

Collaborate with the MEL Manager to develop and implement tools to monitor the “Graduation Pathway”

Develop guidelines and tools for Collection and Reporting of non-donor local resources mobilized by the Project,

With support from the Project Manager, generate and disseminate data relating to VBHCD outcomes at the project level.

Ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into planning and implementation of PRISM Project

Any Other Assigned Function (10%)

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

 

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in community development, Rural Development, social science, adult education, or related field required, plus five (5) years of relevant experience. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements. However, demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of adult learning methodology is a requirement.

Preferred Requirements

Five years experience working with rural communities would be an added advantage.

Fluent in local language (Kinyarwanda both spoken and written) and in English (Fluency in French would be an asset)

 

Most Critical Proficiencies

Knowledge and experience in conducting trainings and skills of moderation

Knowledge of different training topics such as social capital, gender, documentation, etc.

Knowledge of and experience with or within community organizations

Fluent in English or French and local language (Kinyarwanda), both spoken and written

Interest in animal, agriculture and community development

Understand the importance of traditional customs of the various groups and be familiar with their lifestyles

Basic understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and the environment

Experience in participatory training methodology, preferably with an NGO/INGO

Outstanding communication skills; good at writing and making speeches

Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and the Internet.

Knowledge of and experience with developing private/public partnerships at the national and business level.

Demonstrated proficiency in English and other local languages, both oral and written.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision

Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner

Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule

Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both locally and internationally

Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation

Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity

Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting and work at a computer for extended hours.

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Do any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by his/her supervisor.

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