Communication and Monitoring Officer at Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace of the Catholic Church: (Deadline 5 January 2024)

Communication and Monitoring Officer at Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace of the Catholic Church: (Deadline 5 January 2024)

Job Opportunity at the Justice and Peace Commission

Catholic Diocese of Butare 

Background 

As the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace of the Catholic Church in Rwanda founded in 1988, we are part of the Civil Society. Together with the members of society, men, women, girls and boys of the Diocese of Butare, we actively seek peace and integral justice through non-violent means.

We are an enthusiastic and committed team that believes in the cause of its mission.

We know that peace and justice are interdependent, which is why we expose injustices, prevent and transform conflicts.

As a Commission we are covering the four districts of Gisagara, Huye, Nyanza and Nyaruguru.

We have the vision of a society unified in diversity. A society led by holistic development resulting from the respect of Human Rights, the non-violent transformation of conflicts, inner healing and reconciliation initiatives – all in the image of the love of God and our neighbor.

In order to support in the fulfillment of our mission, the Justice and Peace Commission Butare is seeking to recruit a competent professional for the position of the “Communication and Monitoring Officer”.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The open position is composed of three major areas of work, namely in the field of communication, monitoring and finances.

Monitoring (50%)

In the field of monitoring, the person ensures the proper preparation and implementation of the Commission’s interventions, particularly in the area of inner healing, reconciliation and capacity building as well as their documentation, monitoring and evaluation. The person hence ensures a high level of quality of the Commission’s work and constant learning.

The person shall be particularly in charge of:

1. Regularly monitoring the planned activities at the diocesan and parish level, particularly in the area of inner healing, reconciliation and capacity building;
2. Organizing and executing trainings, meetings and dialogues as well as other activities in order to support the work of the established Parish Justice and Peace Commission Committees;
3. Exploring the activity reports of the Justice and Peace Parish Commissions on parish level and ensuring the appropriate follow – up
4. Regularly monitoring the implementation of set action plans;
5. Producing periodic reports as well as special reports linked to specific events, such as trainings and workshops.

Communication (30%)

In the field of communication, the person visualizes and communicates the activities and especially the impact of the Justice and Peace Commission’s work in a creative way and hence attracts new partnerships and cooperation on local, national, regional and international level.

The person shall be particularly in charge of:

1. Implementing the already developed communication and visibility strategy as well as its corporate design through various activities;
2. Writing, editing, and distributing the Justice and Peace Commission’s communication, including publications, website content, reports, posts on social channels, and other visibility material that communicates the organization’s identity and interventions in close collaboration with the entire team;
3. Constantly developing innovative products to increase the visibility of the Commission

Financial Support (20%)

In the field of finances, the person will ensure financial planning of activities that are to be realized in the scope of his/her work as well as the collection of all bills and necessary documents in order to prepare the financial reports related to the activities. This will be done in cooperation with the person in charge of finance at the Commission level (accountant).

The person shall be particularly in charge of:

1. Financial planning of expenses related to activities in the scope of his/her work;
2. Regularly preparing financial reports in close collaboration with the accountant the scope of his/her work;
3. Drafting of contracts and agreements as well as collecting of different quotations based on the partner’s finance policy

Professional Requirements

Training & Experience

• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Development Studies, Peace Studies, Impact Monitoring, Social Work, Psychology, or any other related field;
• Experience in the field of non-violent conflict transformation, (trauma)healing and reconciliation.

Skills & Capabilities

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in analyzing, planning, monitoring and evaluating activities with a focus on their impact;
• Theoretical and practical experience in the preparation and execution of innovative trainings, workshops and meetings with different target groups;
• Creative and conflict-sensitive communication with the ability to develop quality reports and publications for various target groups with a creative use of visual aids;
• Practical knowledge in working with Microsoft Office, online tools (GoogleDrive, Kobotoolbox, etc.) and social medias;
• Fluency in speaking and writing French, English and Kinyarwanda;
• Basic experience in the management of project funds, including budget development, budget monitoring and accounting;
• Ability to effectively manage several tasks at the same time and to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Be enthusiastic about working in an extremely dynamic environment by showing a high level of creativity and reliability;
• Good sense of negotiation and ability to create fruitful working relationships, both internally and externally;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Holder of a Driver’s License, Category B is a plus.

Requested Documents & Submission 

Requested Documents

• An Application Letter addressed to the Father President of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Butare Catholic Diocese;
• A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three Referees;
• Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;
• Photocopy of Identity Card;
• Two passport size photographs.

Submission 

• Applications should reach the Justice and Peace Commission not later than 5^th January 2024.
• Applications are only received via email address: cdjpbutare@yahoo.fr and ndashimye@outlook.com
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted not later than 9^th January 2024. The interviews of the shortlisted candidates will take place on 12^th January 2024.

Done at Butare, 15^th December 2023 

Father RUTAISIRE Josbert

President of Justice and Peace Commission

Butare Catholic Diocese