JOB ADVERTISEMENT:
CARE International is seeking to recruit a “Technical Advisor – Safer Programs”.
Introduction
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International aims to be a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.
Overview of the Role
Job Purpose Statement
CARE’s Safer Programs Pilot aims to ensure community members are safeguarded from any intentional or unintentional safeguarding risks that arise from how programs are designed and delivered. The pilot program is working with 5 projects across 5 countries to design, test and review safer program standards and indicators. The Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWEPIII) program in Rwanda has been selected as one of the 5 projects taking part in the program. The Technical Advisor – Safer Programs will be responsible for leading, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the inclusion and integration of CAREs Safer Program Standards into this program.
The Technical Advisor- Safer Programs is responsible for the development of strategy, interventions and tools as required for ensuring best practice in implementing safeguarding into the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWEPIII)program. S/he is responsible for developing quality control tools/mechanisms that are used to evaluate the effective implementation of the Safer Program Strategy and build capacity of staff and to protect vulnerable women and girls from harm and abuse. The position holder represents CARE in external safeguarding/protection networks in Rwanda and the region. The position holder liaises with the Senior Safeguarding Advisor to develop and pilot innovative approaches in Safer Programs, facilitate training, and evaluate and recommend scale up strategies.
Requirements for the Role
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. Social Work, Gender studies, Development Management or Social Science)
- Project Management Certification (PIMM)
- Master’s degree in development management or social Science
Experience required:
- 8 years’ experience in designing, coordinating, and managing projects in gender equality projects.
- 2 years’ experience in safeguarding/ PSHEA or protection.
- Competent in facilitating training and awareness raising with staff and communities.
- Experience working directly with vulnerable groups
- Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation and evaluation; including participatory approaches.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with implementing partners, donors and government counterparts.
Technical skills
- Demonstrated management capacities, as evidenced by strong planning, coordination, and teamwork skills leading to the consistent achievement of significant results
- Ability to establish a learning culture and to facilitate knowledge sharing
- Demonstrated proposal writing and report writing skills
- Ability to engage, motivate and drive high performing teams through influencing and adult learning techniques
- Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills in English; fluency in spoken Kinyarwanda.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 5th April 2023 via the apply button below.
CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, diversity and Inclusion. CARE’s focus as an organization is to empower women and girls as we strongly believe that they are most affected by poverty. In line with our values, we highly encourage women to apply for this position.
Applications should be submitted not later than April 5th, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
*Disclaimer: CARE International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment.
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