Field Officer at Pact Rwanda: (Deadline 4 October 2023)

Employee Name: TBD

Position Title: Field Officer

Practice Area: Mines  

Division: : Illuminating Small-Scale Mining in Rwanda Project

Work Location: Kigali

Reports to: Team Leader

Position Type:

Full-time  ☒     Part-time  ☐     Hours per week:   40

Position Category:

Local  ☒   Expat  ☐   TCN  ☐   Other  ☐  (Please specify:       )

Classification:

Title:

Professional: P2

Associate 2

Hired on a full-time basis for the duration of the project, the Field Officer will be responsible for daily engagement with mines and communities, ongoing data collection for the pilot undertaking the same survey each month, and technical support with the installed equipment. They will also support the organization of workshops, data collection, reporting, and video collection.

Living within easy reach of the partner mines and communities, the Field Office will conduct regular (weekly and monthly) site visits to support ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and data collection. They will be the real-time link between the program team, service providers, and partner mines and direct technical and backstopping support to mines and communities. They also will support the organization and delivery of all of the sensitization, marketing, and training activities, and end of pilot program workshop.

Location and travel

Based in Rwanda, with weekly and monthly visits to partner mines and communities.

Local travel allowance (motorbike taxi) will be provided with prior agreement.

At the start, review all project documentation and work with team to update activity workplan as needed.

Liaise with partner mines and communities daily to engage and support them in undertaking project related activities.

Weekly and monthly site visits and surveys in partner mines and communities by Field Officer to collect data for: cost benefit analysis, business modelling, results framework

Be the real-time link between the ISMR program team, service providers, and partner mines and communities.

Support implementation of all project activities from pilot project start to close out directly with mines and communities as needed: secure and maintain MOUs and partnerships, training and workshops, lighting and energy equipment installation, M&E data collection, project reporting.

Internal project reporting (written and verbal, joining team meetings as required)

Contribute to team building activities.

Core Competency

Observable Behavior that Demonstrates the Competency

Respect

Maintains a respectful workplace by always modeling a respectful and inclusive behavior. Reports complaints of harassment, discrimination, and hostile work environment.

Integrity

Earns others’ trust and respect by doing the right thing and by being honest, professional, and accountable in all interactions. Upholds commitments while treating everyone appropriately.

Inclusion

Creates an open, cooperative, and productive environment by including diverse people and viewpoints and building interpersonal relationships. Listens actively, considers others’ concerns, and effectively adjusts own behavior as needed.

Job Competency

Observable Behavior that Demonstrates the Competency

Value Based:

Upholds Pact’s values in all aspects of work.

Strategic:

Supports supervisor in strategic objectives.

Decision-Making:

Takes decisions for assigned work under close supervision. Avoids poor decisions that would have a major impact on the program.

Technical:

Supports day-to-day operations of a program/function. Understands and follows organization policies and procedures. Leads tasks requiring complex coordination as assigned by the supervisor.

New Business:

Contributes to new business development as assigned by the supervisor, primarily in areas related to specific program and/or focus area. May serve as organizational capacity writer.

External Representation:

May communicate with donors and other members of the NGO community under close supervision from the supervisor. Communication focuses primarily on program-specific/administrative issues. May participate in conferences/seminars. May occasionally represent the organization at meetings.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other local education and experience:

Additional Qualifications:

1.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (business administration, economics, international development, education, mining, energy, or similar).

2.

A Demonstrated experience in lighting and energy projects.

3.

Demonstrated experience of working on community development projects, directly engaging with rural communities.

4.

Strong communications skills, including stakeholder engagement through presentations, meetings, and updates to internal and external project stakeholders.

5.

English and Kinyarwanda fluency, written and verbal, is required.

6.

Strong Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.

Experience and/or knowledge of mining sector.

2.

Additional relevant qualifications and/or certifications.

3.

 Experience and ability to work as a team.

P2

Respect

• Maintains a respectful workplace by modeling respectful behavior and speaking up when disrespectful or inappropriate behavior occurs.
• Gives credit to and praises coworkers and others when warranted.
• Reports all complaints of harassment, discrimination, or a hostile work environment.
• Ensures no one is marginalized, excluded, or left out.
• Is aware of body language, tone of voice, and demeanor and expression in all interactions at work.

Integrity

• Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality.
• Tells the truth and is honest in all interactions.
• Keeps promises and commitments made to others.
• Does the right thing, even when it is difficult.
• Does not yield to pressure to show bias or manipulate others.
• Avoids situations and actions considered inappropriate or that present a conflict of interest.
• Takes responsibility for own work.

Inclusion

• Understands and includes diverse people and viewpoints.
• Maintains productive work relationships while considering multiple perspectives.
• Listens actively, considers people’s concerns, and helpfully and effectively adjusts own behavior.
• Works collegially with others; cooperates in building interpersonal relationships.
• Creates an open and cooperative environment by exhibiting a clear motivation to engage with others, thereby avoiding unintentional exclusion.