Livelihoods Programme Manager Job in Rwanda

Concern Worldwide Rwanda (CWR) seeks to recruit an experienced Livelihoods Programme Manager. This position is based in Huye- Southern Province

JOB PURPOSE: Overall responsibility for successful implementation and management of the Livelihoods Programme Manager in Huye, Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe Districts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall management of the Livelihoods Programme
• Lead the design, proposal, Iogframe and results framework development of the Livelihoods Programme in collaboration with POs and partners
• Ensure programme quality is maintained and programme objectives are met
• Plan and coordinate the participatory community based targeting of vulnerable households, selection and validation process
• Manage the administrative aspect of the monthly cash transfer process
• Ensure programme approaches promote accountability, participation and empowerment of communities and programme beneficiary households
• Ensure that HIV and AIDS is adequately mainstreamed within the programme.
• To provide technical support and guidance on relevant programme implementation issues in the field to programme Officers and partners in the target districts or locations
• Work with Programme Officers and partners to develop M&E plans and assist in the application of relevant monitoring tools
• Regularly monitor and review progress against programme objectives and re-align activities accordingly.
• Organize and facilitate regular planning and participatory program reviews, baselines, mid-term and end-line surveys
• Ensure on-going documentation of best practices to feed into Livelihoods programme planning, monitoring and reporting
• Managing staff and programme budget
• Ensure that partners' capacity gaps are identified and capacity building plans are in place
• Plan and coordinate partner and staff capacity needs and trainings on development of productive assets, entrepreneurship, savings and credit
• Writing progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) indicating outcome and impact

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         Bachelor Degree (A0) in Social Sciences or related discipline

·         Minimum 3 years of working experience with Livelihoods programmes preferably in a similar position

·         Excellent oral and written English communication skills

·         Experience in programme development, monitoring and report writing

·         Experience in financial and staff management

·         Experience in using participatory approaches and tools

·         Strong Facilitation and negotiation skills

·         Demonstrable understanding of global, regional and country specific Livelihoods programme issues

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and able to address problems independently
• Experience of working in partnership with government and other NGOs
• Aware of the EDPRS, on-going decentralization process, and VUP 2020

REMUNERATION
A competitive salary and benefits reflective of experience & skills wit be offered to the successful candidate.
Note to Applicants
Please complete the application form available in each Concern office or request the form via e-mail address Rwanda@hrconcern.net  and send before or by 5:00 pm onThursday 30^thJanuary 2014. Applications will be received in a sealed envelope, which shall be stamped and deposited in the application box. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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