FIELD OFFICER AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 7 January 2022)

FIELD OFFICER AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 7 January 2022)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at 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 sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

To achieve her mission of promoting socio-economic status of women, funded by Trade Mark East Africa will implement “Building Capacity of Cross Border Traders on Rusizi II Border” project for 2 years. The project aims at strengthening capacity of cross border traders at Rusizi II, to increase their income, improve trade environment and support them to trade formally. With reference to the above; PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a position for a FIELD OFFICER who will be working from Rusizi District.

Under the direct supervision of Project Coordinator and Programs Manager, the Field Officer will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Ensure the overall coordination of the project activities at field  level;
• Ensure program planning and implementation of project activities at field level;
• Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project progress to the Project Coordinator and PFTH management;
• Support women cross border traders to get all necessary  information on trade requirements, guidelines,  working  environment and support women by linking them to responsible institutions  in case of gender based violence ;
• Contribute to the project reporting and represent PFTH in different meetings and other events within the project coverage area;
• Collaborate with key partners of the project at border and district level;
• Perform other tasks as shall be advised by the supervisors at Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe.

Desired competencies and qualifications for Field Officer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management, Finance or Accounting.
• At least 3 years progressive experience in project management specifically  related to trade, and gender;
• Broad knowledge of gender equality;
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience in networking and advocacy especially on gender  related issues;
• Understanding of human rights based approach;
• Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of Kiswahili  is an added advantage;
• Excellent communicator orally and in writing;
• Innovative self-driven and team player;
• Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts;
• Computer literate;

HOW TO APPLY

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 a single PDF document to PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE’s e-mail [email protected] and copy to: [email protected]  not later than 07^th January 2022 at 5:00 PM.

PFTH is an equal opportunity employer.  Given the nature of the work, only 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:

• The subject of the e-mail should be mentioned “Application for the position of the Field Officer on TMEA Rusizi II Project”
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test. 

Done at Kigali, on27^th December 2021

Emma Marie BUGINGO

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe