1. Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) SPECIALIST
ABOUT FH
FH Association (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian, Relief and Development organization with a vision “All forms of Poverty ended worldwide” and a mission; “Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty”. FH Rwanda operates in Kamonyi, Ruhango, Muhanga, Gatsibo and Nyagatare districts and is looking forward to expanding its interventions in Ngororero district. Our Head Office is located at Umuyenzi Plazza, 2nd Floor, Kisimenti – Remera.
We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan National for the “Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist” position to support our Program interventions. The position holder shall be based in Kigali Office with frequent travels to the field.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist will provide effective capacities and technical guidance in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation for the ECD component in FH programs that include: the strategic planning, increasing funding portfolio through proposal development, networking and fundraising. He/She has the responsibility to provide technical support, quality improvement, represent FH in ECD national level technical working groups and in resource mobilization for this sector.
MAIN KEY RESULTS
Program development and technical support (40%)
Resource Mobilization (30%)
External Relations (30%)
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Postgraduate degree in children and mother Nutrition, Early Childhood Development, Education, Development studies or related fields
- At least 8 years working experience in early childhood development, nutrition, participatory approaches, community mobilization for development, project management or similar position.
- Working experience in a similar role and experience in working with bilateral organizations or INGOs would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising through donor networking, development of concept notes and proposals;
OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Vibrant Personal Relationship with Christ
- Knowledge and experience working with other cultures
- Good skills in proposal development and reporting
- Knowledge in Early child education, nutrition as well as on human right based approach to development
- Technical knowledge in nutrition, education, social protection, gender issues and environment
- Experience with working with local governments, donors and local communities;
- Diplomacy, tactical and negotiating skills;
- Proven experience in managing donor relationships including private donors
- Ability to represent FH in high-level meetings with donors, local Churches and local government.
- Have analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, Access, e-mail, internet
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than 11th June 2021 using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs/
Note:
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted
- If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
- The filling of this position is subject to Contingency Fund
FH Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Done at Kigali on 27th May 2021
Attachment:Job advert – ECD Specialist
2. Sponsorship Relations Officer
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
SPONSORSHIP RELATIONS OFFICER
ABOUT FH
FH Association (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian, Relief and Development organization with a vision “All forms of Poverty ended worldwide” and a mission; “Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty”. FH Rwanda operates in Kamonyi, Ruhango, Muhanga, Gatsibo and Nyagatare districts and is looking forward to expanding its interventions in Ngororero district. Our Head Office is located at Umuyenzi Plazza, 2nd Floor, Kisimenti – Remera.
We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan National for the “Sponsorship Relations Officer” position to support our sponsorship activities in Bwira Sector, Ngororero district.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Sponsorship Relations Officer will ensure that correspondence and relations between sponsors and sponsored children is of high quality and is done in a timely manner. He/She manages a team of between 5-8 Sponsorship Relations Facilitators.
MAIN KEY RESULTS
Establishment of Sponsorship Relations (60%)
- Collaborate with Cluster Coordinators and Sponsorship Relations Facilitators in fulfillment of Sponsorship Relations requirements.
- Ensure that letters are written and get to sponsors/children on time.
- Record and file hard and soft correspondence items appropriately
- Train/educate other Sponsorship staff including Sponsorship Relations Facilitators eventually parents and children about intercultural communication.
- Support the Sponsorship Relations Coordinator in compiling and reviewing Sponsorship Relations documents and uploading them in World Link as required.
Provide support in registration of new children and networking (40%)
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- Provide support in registration of new children to be sponsored in collaboration with the Sponsorship Relations Team and the Sponsorship Relations Facilitators.
- Update children’s profiles in World Link.
- Facilitate in communication/translation for visitors and/or sponsors.
- Develop and maintain good working relationship between staff, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Liaise with Sponsorship Relations Facilitators to provide the needed support for sponsored children in need of medical care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Secretariat, Community Development, Social Sciences or related studies
- 3 years of experience in community Development, Social Work, Project Management or a similar position with an international NGO.
- Valid driving license Class A is a MUST
OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Vibrant Personal Relationship with Christ
- Must have a demonstrated Christian commitment to serving the vulnerable and be in full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and FH Vision, Mission and Values.
- Demonstrable experience in working with online data management systems and knowledge of World Link application.
- Proven supervisory experience
- Have ability to work with the community especially with children
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to effectively work with cross-cultural teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
- Excellent Reporting and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite
- Attention to details and high level of accuracy
- Ability and willingness to work independently with a high degree of motivation and be result oriented
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than 11th June 2021 using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs/
Note:
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted
- If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
- The filling of this position is subject to Contingency Fund
FH Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Done at Kigali on 27th May 2021