4 Job Positions at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

4 Job Positions at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

Advocacy and Policy Analyst at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position : Advocacy and Policy Analyst

Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of PFTH is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic, political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its   member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing a five years ( 2023-2027) project named the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE)”. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province, Nyamagabe & Huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy and market actors to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

To contribute to the above said goal, PFTH is expected to ensure that:

• The agricultural Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs) policy and social norms environment is responsive, inclusive, and informed;
• Women and youth have greater social capital and agency in engaging in agriculture ;
• Women and youth MSEs influence decision-making related to the agricultural value chain and public authorities are responsive and accountable to the needs and rights of women and youth-led MSEs.

Duty station:   The Advocacy and policy analyst will be based at the PFTH Head Quarters with frequent travel to the above said 10 districts.

PFTH is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Policy Analyst And Advocacy Specialist to lead the project advocacy initiative . Under the direct supervision of the project coordinator, the  Policy Analyst And Advocacy Specialist will undertake the following specific tasks:

1. Coordinating and Facilitating the advocacy Process

To develop suitable advocacy strategies and ensure that there are changes in policy, plans and actions  that will contribute to sustainable improvements of  the working environment of Project beneficiaries through engagement of policy makers and stakeholders to create enabling policy and legal frameworks.

Main tasks :

• Along with PFTH management, develop and implement PFTH advocacy strategy that is informed by PFTH members and project’s work on the ground;
• Monitor and take appropriate action on new and ongoing developments of policies, Laws, and program in line with priority and advocacy goals. This involves developing a clear understanding of the principal decision-making processes in Rwanda that are relevant to Pro- Femmes advocacy work;
• Organize outreach events and engage with different stakeholders at grass root and national level, to build strong relationships with citizens/grassroots structures and government to inform PFTH Advocacy strategy;
• Analyze current and emerging policy to propose policy alternatives in accordance with PFTH advocacy goals;
• Organize and create opportunities/events (such as seminars, meetings) to enable PFTH and partners contribute to public and policy debate on key advocacy issues;
• Update PFTH policy advocacy work, contribute to PFTH policy development, publications, planning and strategy, and liaise with PFTH members working on policy, Advocacy, research and others;
• Collaborate with Rwanda civil society platform, networks and other CSOs and contribute to PFTH advocacy agenda;
• Liaise with PFTH members and support in capacity strengthening especially on advocacy and policy analysis;
• In collaboration with the Advocacy and Communication coordinator at PFTH engage with media, develop communications materials and provide opportunities for the public to learn more about PFTH work. 

Sub Tasks:

• Keeping updated with standards of professionalism and PFTH’s expectations concerning personal behaviour and values, and acting accordingly;
• Participating in other events (e.g. national events) and networking opportunities.
• Perform any duty assigned by the supervision;

1.2. DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR COORDINATOR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Social sciences or any other related field;
• Holders of master’s degree in relevant field are preferable for the prospective candidate;
• At least four (3) years progressive experience in managing projects related to agriculture value chain, advocacy, gender based violence and gender mainstreaming;
• Strong understanding of the agricultural value chain ;
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience and knowledge of national and regional issues relevant to agriculture and trade
• Experience in Networking, building coalitions, lobbying and advocacy especially for gender related issues;

• Understanding of Human rights based approach;
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
• Computer literate (high proficiency in word, Excel and Power point).
• Excellent communicator orally and in writing;
• Innovative, self –driven and team player;
• Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE’s office located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District. Deadline for submission is fixed   20^th January 2023 at 3 pm . PFTH is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

N.B

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test;
• Online applications will not be considered.

Kigali, 9 January 2023.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/TweseHamwe

 

 

Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist

Pro-Femmes /Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992, and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic-political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of a sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice, and human rights.

PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing a five years ( 2023-2027) project named the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE)”. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts across Rwanda namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province Nyamagabe & Huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy and market actors to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

To contribute to the above said goal, PFTH is expected to ensure that:

• The agricultural MSE policy and social norms environment is gender responsive, inclusive and transformative;
• Women and youth have greater social capital and agency in engaging in agriculture;
• Women and youth MSEs influence decision-making related to the agricultural value chain and public authorities are responsive and accountable to the needs and rights of women and youth-led MSEs.

PFTH is therefore  recruiting a self-motivated, competent and qualified Gender and Inclusion Specialist.

Duty station:   The  Gender and Inclusion Specialist will be based at PFTH Head Quarters in Kigali, with frequent travel to the above said 10 districts

Reporting: To the Project Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities

The main responsibility of Gender and Inclusion Specialist will be to respond to gender and inclusion specific needs of Women and Youth within the SERVE project interventions areas. S/he will be in charge of improving stakeholders ability, opportunity, and dignity, through inclusive markets (e.g. employment, credit,), inclusive services (access to health, education, agriculture extension facilities, climate resilient mechanisms), and spaces (e.g. social accountability modes, political, physical) .

  Specific tasks:

• Provide assistance in advancing gender equality and women empowerment by ensuring full integration of gender and inclusion aspects in implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning;
• Support the development of tools, systems, processes, and approaches that improve women’s and youth economic empowerment within agriculture;
• Support partners to understand the role of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment;
• Lead the design and implementation of the program’s gender and social inclusion strategy across the program’s objectives, including in research and data collection in line with the national gender and social inclusion strategy, PFTH gender policy, and donor requirements;
• Represent work being done in gender-transformation and women’s economic empowerment under SERVE in relevant fora;
• Develop the capacity of staff of partners, and stakeholders to understand the benefits of gender and social inclusion and implement actions that would ensure gender transformation and inclusion across SERVE Project;
• Update curriculum, training, and dissemination of materials to thread stronger gender-sensitive and social inclusion messaging throughout;
• Document and champion learning in gender and social inclusion across the project
• Work closely with other program staff to develop quality weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as per donors’ requirements;
• S/he will contribute to gender policy research and advocacy through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organizations and other strategic partners;
• Promote the use of gender – disaggregated data, and develop gender sensitive indicators.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelors’ degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Psychology, Law, Social sciences, or related fields with a proven experience of a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in gender, social inclusion, Women empowerment, gender and agriculture projects or master’s degree with 3 years’ experience in the above fields.

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make a sound judgment;
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda with the ability to write reports;
• Experience in mentoring, training, and facilitating workshops
• Knowledge of gender and social inclusion issues in Rwanda including social, political, and cultural gender norms and challenges. Knowledge of the status of vulnerable and marginalized populations within Rwanda and their engagement in social, political, and cultural spaces.
• Strong understanding of the agricultural value chain and women and youth participation;
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience and knowledge of national and regional issues relevant to agriculture and trade;
• Experience in Networking, building coalitions, lobbying and advocacy especially for gender related issues;
• Understanding of Human rights-based approach;
• Good understanding of policy and advocacy process in Rwanda
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
• Computer literate (high proficiency in word, Excel and Power point).
• Excellent communicator orally and in writing;
• Innovative, self –driven and team player;
• Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE’s office located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District. Deadline for submission is fixed   20 January 2023 at 3 pm. PFTH is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

  N.B

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test;
• Online applications will not be considered.

Kigali, 9 January 2023.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe

 

 

Field Officer at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT,

Position :  Field Officers

1. Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of PFTH is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic, political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its   member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing a five years ( 2023-2027) project named the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE)”. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province Nyamagabe & huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy and market actors to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

To contribute to the above said goal, PFTH is expected to ensure that:

• The agricultural Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs) policy and social norms environment is responsive, inclusive, and informed;
• Women and youth have greater social capital and agency in engaging in agriculture ;
• Women and youth MSEs influence decision-making related to the agricultural value chain and public authorities are responsive and accountable to the needs and rights of women and youth-led MSEs.

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE is looking for suitable four suitable candidates to fill position of FIELD OFFICER in the districts of Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province Nyamagabe & huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province.

Duty station:   Each Field officer will implement the project activities in two districts, the duty station shall be chosen later based on strategic location and availability of basic infrastructures.

2. Job purpose statement:

PFTH is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the 3 position of Field Officer to implement the project activities at field level. Under direct supervision of the project Coordinator, the Field officers will be responsible for particular tasks related to the selection of project participants, implementation of field activities, monitoring, production of project’s reports/data, communication with stakeholders involved in the project in accordance with the existing project objectives. The major role of the Field Officers will be to establish strong coordination and linkages amongst all the major stakeholders in the field to ensure that program activities are implemented successfully.

3. Key responsibilities

Contribute to program strategy development & implementation

To contribute towards the development of program strategies and tactical interventions and project plans, ensuring the commitment of all stakeholders and steady accomplishment of project’s objectives:

Sub tasks:

• Ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach is undertaken among project partners at field-level /in implementing project interventions and achieving desired outcomes;
• Assist the project coordinator to  organize  various workshops, trainings and planning;
• Assist the project coordinator in ensuring beneficiaries receive relevant skills training and knowledge development required for effective and efficient project implementation.

Project Implementation, M&E, learning and reporting

• Ensure effective, quality and timely implementation of project activities in their area of responsibility in alignment with the project work plan and budget;
• Execute Field work plans and schedules;

• Organize field supporting & monitoring visits to ensure quality service delivered to project participants;
• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and other plans as required, with assistance/inputs of other project staff and ensure timely submission to the project Coordinator;
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports to the project coordinator on time. Take assertive corrective action in case of problems or serious shortfalls in timelines, standards or compliance; escalating to the supervisor in case of difficulty;
• Ensure that the implementation of work plan is consistent with the envisaged outputs and objectives of the project document;
• Maintain project assets used in good condition and against safety standards.

Representing PFTH and participate in networks (relationship development)

To represent PFTH to stakeholders & relevant networks; at all times behaving according to high standards of professionalism and enhancing PFTH’s visibility at local level.

Sub tasks:

• Attend JADFs meetings and other important meetings in respective districts;
• Facilitate the process of advocacy issues identification with social movement networks at district and grassroots levels;
• Ensure that PFTH adequately engages with the local leadership structures, and that project information and all advocacy issues are communicated as necessary;
• Maintain close coordination/linkages with targeted local authorities, partners, community structures, relevant stakeholders within the project area and keep them fully informed of the project activities.

• Additional general responsibilities

• Be proactive in ensuring that PFTH’s core values, code of conduct, and principles of gender equity are upheld throughout area of responsibility and provide leadership to others;
• Take responsibility for ensuring personal safety and security; giving due care and consideration to the impact of personal decisions on the safety and security of others;
• Take responsibility for personal performance, be accountable for own actions and decisions and be answerable for resulting consequences;
• Frequently brief and consult with the supervisor to mitigate any risks associated with the project implementation;
• Carry out other duties as requested by the supervisor.

4. Important relationships

Internal

• Collaboration with other project staff is required;
• Liaise with other colleagues with similar position/responsibilities in other PFTH’s projects in order to stay aware of latest developments in her/his area of work;
• Maintain strong links with other colleagues in general services/operations departments, in project area and elsewhere.

External:

• Maintaining strong links with project partners;
• Coordinate with other stakeholders at local levels, in particular members of JADF;
• Representation in local or provincial forums as appropriate: TWGs and JADFs.

5. Desired competencies and qualification for the Field Officer

Educational qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, agriculture,  Gender Studies, Community Development, Social Sciences or other related fields.

Experience required

• At least 3 years’ progressive experience in field supervision and projects management specifically in Gender Equality and women empowerment related programs;
• Demonstrated experience working with civil society organizations, multi-donor agencies and or developmental partners;
• Good knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with different stakeholders in gender equality and women’s empowerment, social movements/networks, donors and government counterparts.

Technical skills:

• Having a basic understanding of project management cycle;
• Fluent communication (verbal & written) skills in English/French as well as Kinyarwanda required;
• Having a successful record of working with local authorities and community groups in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Strong report writing skills;
• Able to think creatively and to innovate;
• Able to share learnings, experience and best practices;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word is absolutely essential;
• Good planning, organizing and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated self-awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Having driving licence category A is an added value.

Competencies:

• Ability to inspire and develop Others;
• Demonstrated capacity to facilitate change and focus on impact;
• Demonstrate integrity by modeling the PFTH values and ethical standards;
• Ability to perform specialized tasks related to Results-Based Management;
• Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women empowerment;
• Ability to contribute to team building and learning environment.

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE’s office located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District. Deadline for submission is fixed   20^th January 2023 at 3pm. PFTH is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

  N.B

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.
• Online applications will not be considered

Done on 9 January 2023.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe

 

 

Project Coordinator at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Project Coordinator

Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of PFTH is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic, political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its   member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing a five years ( 2023-2027) project named the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE)”. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province Nyamagabe & huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy and market actors  to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

To contribute to the above said goal, PFTH is expected to ensure that:

• The agricultural Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs) policy and social norms environment is responsive, inclusive, and informed;
• Women and youth have greater social capital and agency in engaging in agriculture ;
• Women and youth MSEs influence decision-making related to the agricultural value chain and public authorities are responsive and accountable to the needs and rights of women and youth-led MSEs.

Duty station:   The project coordinator will be based at the PFTH Head Quarters in Kigali with frequent travel to the above said 10 districts.

PFTH is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to coordinate the overall project implementation. Under the direct supervision of Program Manager, the Project Coordinator will undertake the following specific tasks:

1. Coordinating and Facilitating the Project Planning Process

To develop plans and strategies that will contribute to sustainable improvements of  the working environment of Project beneficiaries through engagement of policy makers and stakeholders to create enabling policy and legal frameworks.

Main  Tasks:

• Ensuring that detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and budgets are developed  to deliver against all aspects of the project;
• Overseeing the fund request process, ensuring that the relevant documents are prepared and roles and responsibilities of PFTH and partners are clarified;
• Ensuring the overall coordination of the project staff, project activities and partners;
• Planning and forecasting grant expenditure, project activities, procurement and partnership to ensure compliance;
• Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project progress to PFTH, Care international and to other project stakeholders;
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports in relation to the project activities and other reports as reasonably requested by her/ his supervisor.

2. Coordinate Project implementation

Sub-Tasks:

• Ensuring that all project components are implemented according to the project plans,   to meet all goals and objectives; taking assertive corrective action in case of missed deliverables;
• Coordinating the project team in all districts  to carry out the activities planned  and if delays,  a catch plan is established and any constraint is timely communicated to her/ his supervisor;
• Ensure budget is utilized against the plan.

3. Advocacy and policy influencing

• Understand the context of policy influencing in Rwanda and what the project wants to achieve in particular and Pro-Femmes’ advocacy agenda in general;
• Coordinate with colleagues at Pro-Femmes to determine advocacy needs and set forth the plan to be implemented under the project  and Pro-Femmes;
• Lead the process of information gathering, analysis of those information and develop advocacy messages to be presented to key decision makers;
• Lead the development and implementation of the advocacy strategies, and advocacy campaigns related to the project advocacy agenda and produce related reports;
• Participate in mentoring and coaching of Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe staff and other stakeholders on advocacy and policy influencing;
• Develop policy briefs, policy proposals and campaign materials for local, national advocacy;
• Identify key moments for advocacy and policy influencing and drive the work related to the development of advocacy messages and policy briefs;
• Develop the project advocacy and policy influencing monthly, quarterly and annual plan in consultation with Care International  team and other CSOs;
• Collaborate with key national CSOs and key stakeholders and engage them in the all efforts related to advocacy, results measurement and monitoring of the national, regional and international policy commitments related to improving social economic welfare;
• Facilitate local, national spaces for dialogue for women and youth to exchange on the implementation of the above-mentioned commitments and issues that need to be advocated for.

   4.Quality, Learning & Knowledge Management

Lead reflection on documentation and communication of project experiences and achievements and promote effective monitoring of program activities and a learning environment.

Sub tasks:

• Contributing towards the development of effective impact measurement, knowledge management and internal accountability systems for the project;
• Coordinating regular data and information collection and analysis for all project activities, according to the agreed systems with partners;
• Organize regular information gathering and sharing opportunities;
• Ensure success stories suitable for publicity purposes are properly documented and disseminated;
• Represent PFTH in Care International  meetings and other relevant meetings related to the project;
• Collaborate with a project team at  Care International  and provide update to PFTH management team;
• Collaborate with key partners including CSOs on the field and at national level;
• Perform any other tasks as shall be advised by the supervisors at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE;
• Design project proposals for submission to potential donors.

1.2. DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR COORDINATOR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Social sciences or any other related field;
• Holders of master’s degree in relevant field are preferable for the prospective candidate;
• At least four (4) years progressive experience in managing projects related to agriculture value chain, advocacy, gender based violence and gender mainstreaming;
• Strong understanding of the agricultural value chain ;
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience and knowledge of national and regional issues relevant to agriculture and trade;

• Experience in Networking, building coalitions, lobbying and advocacy especially for gender related issues;

• Understanding of Human rights based approach;
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda;
• Computer literate (high proficiency in word, Excel and Power point);
• Excellent communicator orally and in writing;
• Innovative, self –driven and team player;
• Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE’s office located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District. Deadline for submission is fixed 20th January 2023 at 3pm. PFTH is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are encouraged to apply.

  N.B

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.
• Online applications will not be considered

Kigali, 9 January 2023.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe