Job Description
.Ensure the successful implementation of TMM Program by managing day to day operational and technical aspects of the program in -accordance with the Strategy for National Child Care Reform, recommending and supporting initiatives to strengthen families to take care of children as well as technical and managerial supervision of dedicated program staff
.Coordinate institutional capacity building initiatives for the NCDA and other primary child care and protection players, including a focus on capacity development of the child protection workforce from community to national level
.Facilitate ongoing documentation and knowledge management, preparation of program briefs on family- based care options that work in the best interests of children in Rwandan context and prepare and submit relevant program reports to management, the Executive Board and donors, in line with established program reporting requirements
.Organize coordination meetings with program key partners including Government, non- government and Districts structures, ensuring cascading of coordination to sub- national levels.
• Provide regular and ongoing technical guidance to the family and community re- integration of de- institutionalized children, including children with disabilities and support to community structures and workforce, community members and families on care and protection practices that promote safeguarding and wellbeing of children;
• Formulate consistent rights and results based effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of the TMM program and oversee compliant resource allocation and utilization in a risk informed and government/donor systems compliant manner;
• Foster a multi- disciplinary approach, developing and maintaining where needed, strategic and operational partnership with health, education, local government, Police and civil society to ensure that multi – sectoral work maximizes the impact of frontline service delivery and lays the foundation for the development of an Integrated child protection case management system;
• Regular interface and coordination with UNICEF, Districts, and other relevant program stakeholders to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability;
• With delegated authority, represent and advocate for NCDA in social cluster and other interagency forums to assert NCDA’s role as the lead government agency in terms of innovation and quality of implementation in child care and protection.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management
10 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
10 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Mater’s Degree in Psychology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Sociology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
10 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Social Work
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Social Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
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At least 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity/senior supervisory role, as well as practical experience of coordinating work with several organizations
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Background/experience in child care and government Institutions pertaining to child protection in Rwanda is a strong asset
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Experience in working with Local Government, (I)NGOs or Development Partners is required.
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In depth knowledge of child care, protection and welfare system in Rwanda and de- institutionalization processes in particular
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Excellent writing skills, presentation skills, strong strategic and analytical skills, computer skills, negotiations skills, interactive and interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to work with Government Officials at national and district levels as well as with international and national development partners.
