Cluster Manager at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 23 January 2022)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Cluster Manager
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Cluster Manager. The positions will be based at Tunga Cluster –Rutsiro District, reporting to the Senior Operations Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The Cluster Manager provides leadership and management to the Area Programs within the cluster by ensuring that all project plans are developed and implemented timely, that they strictly adhere to the approved models and achieve set targets on well-being of the most vulnerable children. The jobholder will ensure empowerment approach is prioritized while continuously mobilizing additional resources and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
The major responsibilities include:
% Time
Major Activities
End Results Expected
25 %
Leadership and Management of Cluster
Provide effective leadership to cluster team in promoting WV Vision, Mission, Core Values and key National Office (NO) standards among staff and partners
Promote a empowered world view among communities in order to attain mind set change from dependency syndrome
Foster the development of a culture of teamwork and accountability
Ensure implementation of partnership performance standards, principles and initiatives within the Programme
Promote integration of projects and operations from all funding streams
World Vision, Mission, Vision and Core values are understood and demonstrated at work place
Joint planning with partners and implementation of project models are in place and meet standards
Integration of grants/PNS in place and aligned to national TPs and strategy
Staff, partners and communities empowered for self-reliance and indipedancence
20 %
Quality Assurance and Accountability
Take charge of quality assurance processes in the cluster ensuring that sponsorship and design, monitoring and evaluation (DME) standards are adhered to
Ensure internal controls, policies and prodedures are adhered to for compliance
Manage cluster assets efficiently and effectively
Ensure quality and timely reporting
Ensure that tools are in place and in use to systematically track and report data on child wellbeing targets
Project plans, reports and monthly tracking done timely with quality
Program/project designs meet WV standards and aligned to WVR strategy
All audit recommendations are addressed at 100% on time
Monitoring tools are developed to track project implementation
10 %
Knowledge Management and Innovation
Facilitate documentation and sharing of innovation and best practices with NO & Support Office (SO)
Ensure cluster prepares success stories for use in marketing and sharing with donors
Innovatively contextualize development models in the local context
Innovations and success stories shared for learning and resource mobilization purpose
Approved models and approaches implemented in the cluster
10 %
Networking
Actively participate in the Joint action development forum (JADF) at sector and district levels and ensure that WV Rwanda is well represented.
Collaborate and network with other NGOs, government departments, church and community leaders, ensuring participation of all stakeholders in program development, monitoring and evaluation
Identify and build capacity of CBOs and sub-grantee in project management
World Vision is represented in all partners meetings at District level
All implementing partners identified gaps are addressed on time
10 %
Resource Mobilization
Mobilize additional resources for the APs in the cluster through regular proposal writing and raising local resources
Build and strengthen relationships with local donors and government in prepositioning for local resource mobilization
At least 10% of funds raised locally from the District and other partners in every FY
At least 2 fundraising proposals are submitted in every FY
Donors visits are well coordinated in the cluster
10 %
Child and Adult Safeguarding
Promote child participation in programme activities such as in planning and monitoring making sure their contribution is respected
Ensure child and adult safeguarding policy and structures are observed to promote child well-being and prevent child and adult abuse
Empower local leaders to protect children from abuses
Child and adult safeguarding standards are respected and abuses reported timely
Child protection committees are functional in clusters
10 %
Human Resources Management and Development
Identify training needs of staff and ensure development plans are developed and implemented
Manage staff performance effectively
Staff capacity gaps identified and addressed
Staff PFP are conducted timely with quality
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
A bachelor’s degree in development studies, agricultural & natural sciences, economics, and social sciences or in a related discipline
A master’s degree in a development related discipline is preferred
Required Professional Experience
Minimum five years’ experience in Programme/project management and proven track record in managing successful projects
Deeper understanding of a Programme Cycle
Strong understanding of community empowerment models
Strong development facilitation and community organization skills
Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 23 January 2022; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
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