VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda is currently seeking to recruit for the following position:
Position Title: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Program Technical Team Leader
Number of position: 1
Job location: Muhanga District
Period: One-year renewable based on performance
JOB PURPOSE:
The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of OVC and DREAMS activities at district level. She/ he is responsible for submitting monthly and quarterly data and narrative reports and assist the technical team at coordination office to develop annual action plans and performance framework.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Responsibilities
- Assist the Technical Team Leader to develop annual action plans and in the implementation of OVC and DREAMS interventions;
- Collaborate with program Officers to generate quality reports with clear data sources;
- Provide technical support to program officers under his/her supervision;
- Review monthly requests for funds from field staff to be submitted to coordination office for approval;
- Ensure that field advance accountabilities submitted to the coordination office are correct and supported by adequate documentation;
- Plan weekly and monthly activities to be implemented at district and sector level;
- Keep checkbooks and receipts of the regional office;
- Supervise the work of interns and volunteers working in district coordination office;
- Ensure proper use of project assets under their responsibility;
- Ensure that payments made related to OVC /DREAMS are in accordance with finance and administrative procedures;
- Ensure that vehicle logbooks and timesheets are maintained;
- Maintain inventory of equipment and assets under their responsibility;
- Submit monthly data report and quarterly narrative reports to the Technical Team Leader;
- Represent FXB in meetings, seminars, and forums with local authorities and community leaders in the district;
- Participate in grant proposal writing and development of new projects;
- Monitor project progress and participate in mid-term and final project evaluation;
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the management
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences, or related field;
- 5 years of experience in similar positions;
- Experience in USAID funded programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda
- Computer literacy to a high standard in Microsoft Office
Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director at info@fxbrwanda.org. The applications include motivation letter, CVs, and well completed FXB application form (found here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/68hw76cw49ch06q/Job_Application_Form_-__FXB.pdf ). The applicants should be willing to work from any districts between Nyanza, Muhanga, and Rwamagana. The applications will be accepted not later than Friday, March 25th, 2021 at 5:00 pm (local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
