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: Rwamagana 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 the district level. She/ he is responsible for submitting monthly and quarterly data and narrative reports and assist the technical team at the coordination office to develop annual action plans and performance frameworks.
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 the 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 the district and sector level;
- Keep checkbooks and receipts of the regional office;
- Supervise the work of interns and volunteers working in the 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
- Driving License Category A and B is an added advantage
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 a 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, October 19th, 2020 at 5:00pm (local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
