Job Description
– Answerable to the Operations Division Manager; Coordinate interventions for successful social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants, including tailored considerations for women, disabled, elderly and child ex-combatants,
– Lead in design of Social and Economic reintegration programs, their review and update of priorities,
– Undertake a thorough situation analysis of the social, psychological and health constraints that hinder ex-combatants from smoothly reintegrating into civilian life;
– Spearhead formulation of initiatives to ensure full participation of ex-combatants in mainstream NST1 programs,
– She/he shall have the overall coordination in the elaboration of mechanisms for tracking, and strategies for resolving issues related to:
i. Reintegration of female ex-combatants;
ii. Family and community perceptions of ex-combatants;
iii. Family and community conflicts.
iv. Shelter issues.
v. Health issues of ex-combatants.
vi. Formal education.
vii. Vocational training
viii. Employment support
– She/he shall identify ways to address social reconciliation issues and foster linkages with broader reconciliation initiatives;
– Working with the Medical Rehabilitation Unit, She/he shall foster beneficiary linkages with mainstream support programs related to disability, HIV/AIDS, NCDs, pandemics, etc She/he shall be the lead advisor on creative solutions for any social reintegration matters raised with the RDRC;
– She/he shall work in partnership with other stakeholders, including local communities, NGOs, Government Ministries/Agencies, donors, and cooperatives of ex -combatants;
– She/he shall undertake regular assessments and report on status of social reintegration of ex – combatants;
– She/he shall provide leadership in coordination of advising ex – combatants on the appropriate strategies and available economic opportunities for their economic reintegration;
– She/he shall undertake regular assessments and report on the status of economic reintegration of ex – combatants;
– She/he shall help to determine appropriate economic reintegration activities for ex -combatants based on particular circumstances;
– She/he shall provide guidance to the Provincial Reintegration Officers (PROs) in their proactive and creative orientationton ex -combatants in the districts, on the preparation and management of Income Generating Activities (IGAs);
– She/he shall guide on strategies and plans for support to Cooperatives in which Ex – Combatants (XCs) are members and organize the necessary improvement in their performances such ascapacity building.
– Follow up on Vocational Skills Training and Apprenticeship for XCs.
– She/he shall guide on strategies and follow up on Community Based Reintegration (CBR) Projects.
– Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
Experience: 3
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Master’s in Economics
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 1
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Master’s in Development Economics
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Sociology
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Social Work
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Economics
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Administration
Experience: 3
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Masters Degree in Social Administration
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Creativity and initiative skills
