Faith and Development Manager at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 25 September 2023)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Faith and Development Manager
“Local Applicants Only”
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Faith and Development Manager, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and reports to the Integrated Programs Director.
Purpose of the position:
The job holder will manage the work of the Faith and Development unit to ensure the National Office achieves the strategic objectives in the spiritual nurture of children (SNC), integration of faith and community development, staff formation and spiritual nurture, partnerships with faith (FBOs/CBOs) and peacebuilding actors. He/she will provide technical support and advise the national office senior leadership on faith and development towards holistic child wellbeing of the most vulnerable children.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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% Time |
Major Activities |
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40% |
Management of Faith and Development mainstreaming and implementation
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20% |
Building Partnerships:
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10 % |
People Management
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10% |
Resource Acquisition:
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10% |
Monitoring and Reporting:
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5% |
Christian Formation:
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5% |
Information Management:
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100% |
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Development, or other Development related fields.
- 5 years of relevant experience (Psychosocial work, peace building and reconciliation, Christian Commitments/ Spiritual Formation).
- Ability to design and develop spiritual nurture materials.
- People management skills, with ability to lead, inspire, train, and mentor team members, and to achieve the highest possible results through staff.
- A good understanding of the Faith and Peacebuilding context in Rwanda.
- Committed Christian with emotional and spiritual maturity
- Excellent understanding of WV Celebrating Families, Empowered Worldview Approach and Peace Building core project models (PDW, IPACS, DNH/LCP, ECaP, etc).
- Excellent communication and networking skills, which inspire confidence with partners and churches.
- Ability and passion to pursue transformation of staff, partners and communities that exemplifies a non-discriminatory understanding.
- Fluency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills).
- Excellent computer skills.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and to rise above denominational differences.
- Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Preferably master’s degree in related fields
- A demonstrated knowledge in Theology (or one of the sub specialties: mission, ministry, counseling and pastoral care, discipleship, leadership formation etc
- Good knowledge and capacity to train in Spiritual Nurture of Children
- Project management and proposal writing skills
Language Requirements: Proficiency in written and spoken English
Work Environment/Travel: The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to:
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
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 September 25, 2023; 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.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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