1. Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Specialist (1)
ABOUT FH
FH Association 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”.
We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan National for the “Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Specialist” position for our Rwanda Country Program to be based at Head Office in Kisimenti, Remera, Kigali with frequent travel to the field.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The FSL Specialist is a senior-level position and part of the Senior Leadership Team for FH Rwanda. The position will provide leadership and quality improvement to our Food Security and Livelihoods Strategy, play a leading role in increasing our funding portfolio through proposal development, networking and negotiating. The FSL Specialist will represent FH in National and International level technical forums.
MAIN KEY RESULTS
Key Result #1 – Program development and technical support (40%)
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative food security, nutrition-sensitive and livelihoods interventions addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society;
- Lead in the development of contextual analyses of economic policy, food security, nutrition and livelihoods issues affecting the country and particularly the target groups;
- Facilitate the development of a detailed food security and livelihoods strategy that aligns with the Country Transformation Plan and Vision 2030;
- Participate in budget processes and periodic budget reviews for food security and livelihoods related activities;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and donor reports as per agreed formats;
- Provide necessary and timely technical assistance to food security and livelihoods staff in the areas of agricultural/livestock productivity, input systems, value chains, access to finance and market development-related activities;
- Design and coordinate market assessments, feasibility studies, baseline and end of project evaluations;
- Ensure that Project Officers produce accurate and timely reports against planned activities;
- Organize regular team meetings, making sure they are participatory and end up with agreed action points aimed at continuous improvement of FH’s FSL programs.
Key Result #2 – Resource Development (30%)
- Support the Program Manager in identifying needs, providing necessary information for resource development and securing donor funding in accordance with budget targets and maintaining a diversity of future funding options for the office;
- Support FH Rwanda’s resource development efforts through needs assessments and designing of project concepts and proposals, including log frames, budgets and supporting documentation;
- Lead in the development of country fundraising strategy for food security and livelihood sector;
- Support the Program Manager in resolving diverse and occasionally complex problems related to funding and donor relationship management.
Key Result #3 – External Relations (30%)
- Strengthen linkages and foster working relations with civil society organizations, government representatives, private sector and community-based organizations in this sector;
- Coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in food security and livelihoods development and marketing;
- Select intervention sites, expansion areas and (new) program partners based in consultation with the Program Manager;
- Represent FH in technical working groups and donor meetings at a national level;
- Initiate and manage existing partnerships.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Agribusiness or related with over 8 years of work experience in food security, agribusiness and/or livelihoods programming. Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda is mandatory. Proficiency in French will be an added advantage
OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Knowledge and experience working with other cultures
- A broad grasp of socio-economic policy issues with respect to food security and livelihood development in Rwanda
- Technical knowledge in food security, livestock and other livelihoods, social protection, gender issues, and environment
- Experience with working with local governments, donors and local communities
- Proven experience in managing donor relationships including private donors
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong training and mentoring skills
- Have analytical and problem-solving skills
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 10th February 2020 using the following link :
Click here for full job description and to apply
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Those who had earlier applied for this should are requested not to re-apply
- If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
2.Multi-Sector Facilitator” (2 positions)
We are seeking to hire qualified, dedicated and experienced “Multi-Sector Facilitator” (2 positions) to work at the cell level in Mwendo Cluster/Sector in Ruhango District.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key result #1-Implementation of program activities.
- Facilitate community training and compilation of Community Transformation plan and its periodical updates.
- Assist target communities/populations to optimize their use of knowledge & resources available to them in order to improve the well-being of their children.
- Organizes the formation of Groups (Cascade, savings, etc.) in the community and their training using FH approved training modules
- Monitors and reports on whether the trained Groups, leaders and community members are accomplishing action plans and whether this is translating into meeting the needs of their children.
- Walks with the groups, leaders and community members, encourage them and supports everyone with ideas to respond well in their roles.
Key result #2- Documentation and program reports
- Obtain information from Sponsorship Relations Facilitators about child-sponsorship activities to keep updated on the sponsorship status and any arising issues
- Works closely with the Sponsorship Relations Facilitators to plan and share a joint implementation plan
- Establishes and maintains project and activity documents including keeping records of all activities being implemented
- Compile timely monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports as required.
- Supports his/her supervisor in supervision ongoing constructions within their area of jurisdiction
- Assist in generating stories required from the field to facilitate the process of fundraising campaigns.
Key result #3- Program support duties
- Mobilize the churches, leaders, and families towards understanding and supporting FH/R objectives and philosophy
- Maintain relationships within all FH/R Sectors in the field with a view of enhancing FH/R to fulfill the strategy.
- Recommend areas in which FH/R can use its expertise in knowledge development to assist target communities to develop their capacity
- Supervise, train and mentor any interns and volunteers placed under this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Excellent interpersonal relationship
- Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
- Highly motivated, self-starter able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions
- Motorbike rider with a valid license
- Should understand child development
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma Holder in social work/community development/project management or equivalent with 3 years’ experience working in an NGO set up.
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 10th February 2020 using the following link :
Click here for full job description and to apply
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Those who had earlier applied for this should are requested not to re-apply
- If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
3. Sponsorship Relations Facilitator” (1position)
We are seeking to hire qualified, dedicated and experienced “Sponsorship Relations Facilitator” (1position) for our Rwanda Country Program to be based in, Mwendo Sector/Cluster in Ruhango District
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sponsorship Relations Facilitator will report to the Sponsorship Relations Officer and will be responsible for the following areas:
- Participate in the identification, selection, registration, and verification of beneficiaries in the targeted communities as per set guidelines.
- Ensure that letters are written, translated and get to sponsors/children on time.
- Take children photos as required
- Write at least one (1) success/impact stories per month and include photos showing the change in the lives of the people living in the community.
- Engage and sensitize target communities with respect to program activities and organize parents and/or children meetings according to the relevant topics.
- Equip parents in order to meet the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of their children.
- Build the capacity of the volunteers and partner with community groups to deliver outcomes effectively to enhance the well-being of children and ensure volunteer efforts are coordinated to promote integration and synergy to prevent duplications.
- Visit the home of registered children two (2) times a year and complete a child well-being report using the template provided.
- Represent FH Rwanda in community meetings and other forums as requested by the supervisor.
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- Monitor the day-to-day program activities in the assigned cell in accordance with the designated monitoring systems and maintain accurate records of the same.
- Participate in data collection and entry for any assessments, surveys, and evaluations.
- REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:
- 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.
- Diploma in Education or related topics plus at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in an NGO setting.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in community relations and mobilization using participatory methodologies
- Ability and willingness to learn and work with a high degree of motivation and adaptability
- Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to train using adult methodologies
- Ability to write good reports and good oral and writing skills
- Knowledge of related programs, particularly education, agriculture, nutrition, and hygiene are also an advantage.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Education or related fields plus at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in an NGO setting.
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 10th February 2020
Click here for full job description and to apply
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Those who had earlier applied for this should are requested not to re-apply
- If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
4. Finance & Admin Officer ” (1position)
We are seeking to hire qualified, dedicated and experienced “Finance & Admin Officer ” (1position) for our Rwanda Country Program to be based in, Mwendo Sector/Cluster in Ruhango District
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this position. The incumbent may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those spelled out below to address needs and changes in the organization.
Key Result #1 – Accounting, financial and internal controls
- Ensure that all transactions relating to a particular day are recorded in the Journals in a timely manner.
- She/he is responsible for filing all financial records and ensuring that files are labeled in accordance with the FH filing policy.
- Support the cluster coordinators in the review of the monthly report and budget C adjustments
- Support Cluster coordinators and field staff in the development of new project budgets
- Train field staff on basic financial documentation and processes including training then on coding
- Ensure all documentation like beneficiaries list, activity reports, GRN are properly filled and attached to the payment.
- Work with drivers to ensure that the vehicle log sheet/book at the cluster level is filled and sent on time to head office.
Key Result #2 – Program advances and Payments at the cluster level
- Manages the Program advances settlement and report to the FM in case the staff has failed to settle his/her advance in two weeks.
- Verifies the Program advance report and ensures that all the relevant documents are provided and proper coding is done
- He/she must also ensure that the nature of expenses matches the program’s advance request.
- Responsible for petty cash management including supporting in small procurement at the cluster level
- Ensure the control and security of cash resources.
Key result # 3: Handling administrative and logistical duties at cluster level
- Arrange accommodation and travel for visitors, sponsors or donors visiting the cluster offices as needed.
- Assist the HR and Admin Department with leave management and ensure that the office and office equipment are clean at all times
- Put a system of register incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain reference number system.
- Develop and maintain an accurate filing system, monitor the use of office supplies and equipment.
- Assist the HR and Admin Department in coordinating Staff Learning and Development efforts at the cluster level
- Work with the Logistics Officer based in Kigali and ensure that the office equipment at the cluster office is maintained (copier machine, printers, etc.) and an updated asset and inventory list is updated
- Supervise drivers, security guards, and office hosts at the cluster office
- With support from Logistics officer, oversee vehicle and motorbike movement plans, fueling and maintenances of vehicle and motorbikes based at the cluster level
QUALIFICATIONS
- Christian commitment to serving the poor
- Proven Experience & application knowledge of Sun Systems V5.3.1.3 Sun systems, or other financial accounting systems
- Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls.
- Ability and willingness to learn and work with a high degree of motivation and adaptability
- Organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Must have accuracy and reliability
- Must have good oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Finance/Accounting, or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from a recognized and certified institution or University plus Professional Accounting Qualifications, or Advanced Diploma (A1) in Secretariat, Administration and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position with an International NGO.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
The position holder must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
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 10th February 2020
