Programs Manager at AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA: (Deadline 28 April 2023)

Programs Manager at AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA: (Deadline 28 April 2023)

Job Title:                           Programs Manager 

Reports to:                        Executive Secretary

Location:                           Kigali-Rwanda

Supervisory Duties:           Manage Projects/Program Officers

Employer: Association de la Jeunesse pour la Promotion des Droits de l’Homme et le Développement (AJPRODHO–JIJUKIRWA)

Association de la Jeunesse pour la Promotion des Droits de l’Homme et le Développement (AJPRODHO–JIJUKIRWA) is a local Non-Governmental Organization founded in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi by students attending the National University of Rwanda to ensure that the youth become the spearhead of national reconstruction after their devastating role in the 1994 Genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi a result of manipulation by selfish leaders.

Since its founding, AJPRODHO has transitioned from a small student association to a Non-Governmental organization working to improve the rights of disadvantaged youth, women and children in Rwanda through Human Rights Promotion and Protection with 25 years of experience. AJPRODHO JIJUKIRWA seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Programs Manager joining an established and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Strategic Planning and Development, Program Quality and Accountability, Program Financial Management, Team management, Fundraising and Resources Mobilization
• Coordination of all programme activities and initiatives related to Projects and programs
• Assist the Executive Secretary in developing strategic partnerships and strengthening linkage with donors, government institutions and civil society in relation to organization mandate
• Overseeing and providing support for all projects implementation plans (work plans, budgets, result frameworks, logical frameworks, etc)
• Facilitate and coordinate monitoring of pro-poor policies and service delivery activities at district and National levels
• Participate in strategic meetings, workshops, seminars particularly related to the program and organizational development;
• Support the program team to conduct quarterly data quality audits at field offices and provide the required technical assistance to address the identified issues to ensure that the activity continues to use or be informed by data of high quality.
• As a member of the Business Development Technical Team, participate in the organization’s business development for the organization by initiating and leading development of project proposals to support overall organizational development and sustainability.
• Collaborate with the MEAL Manager to develop/refine quality benchmarks for the different programmatic interventions and train staff on how to monitor their attainment using the approved activity’s observation tools and technologies.
• Lead and evaluate projects managers/ Coordinators
• In collaboration with the Executive Secretary asses capacity building needs and implement capacity building plan for the organization staff
• Perform any other tasks in line with duty

Qualifications & Requirements 

• At least Bachelor’s degree in law, Human Rights, Public Administration, Development Studies, Project Management or related field;
• Progressive experience working in the area of access to justice; 3 to 5 years’ professional work experience in project design and management, project coordination, monitoring and evaluation and reporting;
• Proven technical expertise in Program Management, Human Rights and Access to Justice;
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and partners including legal aid organizations, government departments, civil society organizations and donors;
• An understanding of the legal, social, cultural and political context of Rwanda;
• Knowledge in report writing and change stories/lessons capturing
• Knowledge in planning and coordinating project activities
• Experience working with NGOs in Senior Management Positions;
• Proficiency in the use of computer and IT tools
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management skills, budgeting and report writing.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Fluent English or French, with a strong working knowledge of English and able to write reports in English.

Job application procedure

Interested candidates fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria should send a motivational letter, curriculum vitae with 3 references, a copy of degrees, and other relevant certificates to [email protected]. The deadline is 28^th April 2023 at 5PM. No late applications will be accepted.

Done at Kigali on 22^rd April 2023

President of Administrative Council

AJPRODHO JIJUKIRWA