The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation has been permanently present in Rwanda since 1990. Having its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is given its mandate by the Geneva Conventions to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the below position based in Kigali under an open-ended contract.
Exciting Employment Opportunity with the ICRC in Rwanda
Position: RFL Programme Responsible
Duty Station: ICRC in Kigali, Rwanda
Reports to: Regional Deputy Protection Coordinator in charge of RFL Missing
Purpose
Under the supervision of the RFL (Restoring Family Links) Delegate, the RFL Program Responsible is in charge of coordinating and supervising the implementation of RFL activities in Rwanda in line with the priorities, objectives, and strategies set by the Regional Delegation.
Main Responsibilities
- Supervises and coordinates RLF activities ensuring their coherence and consistency with the set objectives of the regional Delegation in terms of RFL and overall Protection
- Plans, organizes supervises, and accompanies the work of ICRC staff involved
- RFL activities, including through regular field visits. 15%
- Supervises the management of information relating to RFL activities in close cooperation with the Protection Data Administrator(s)
- Supports the implementation of the RFL activities by the RRCS
- Follows up the financial management of the RFL Programme
- Is the direct supervisor of the 4 RFL staff
Minimum Required Knowledge & Experience
- University Degree or relevant professional experience
- 6 years professional experience overall
- 3-4 years’ ICRC experience in the field RFL or similar experience with other international organizations.
- Proven experience in leading and managing protection activities or projects
- Excellent English and French writing and speaking skills, fluent in Kinyarwanda
- Skilled in the following competencies: PLF policies, guidelines, Case Management, Accountability to affected populations, Coaching and Mentoring, Teamwork and Collaboration, Leadership, Analytical thinking, Report writing, Capacity Building/Partnership.
- Desired competencies: Humanitarian search methods, Usage of Data in Protection, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder, Management, Representing the ICRC
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) via the ” Apply for this job” button not later than Monday 25th October 2021.
