Field Officer at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

Field Officer at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT,

Position :  Field Officers

1. Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of PFTH is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic, political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its   member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing a five years ( 2023-2027) project named the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE)”. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province Nyamagabe & huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy and market actors to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

To contribute to the above said goal, PFTH is expected to ensure that:

• The agricultural Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs) policy and social norms environment is responsive, inclusive, and informed;
• Women and youth have greater social capital and agency in engaging in agriculture ;
• Women and youth MSEs influence decision-making related to the agricultural value chain and public authorities are responsive and accountable to the needs and rights of women and youth-led MSEs.

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE is looking for suitable four suitable candidates to fill position of FIELD OFFICER in the districts of Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province Nyamagabe & huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province.

Duty station:   Each Field officer will implement the project activities in two districts, the duty station shall be chosen later based on strategic location and availability of basic infrastructures.

2. Job purpose statement:

PFTH is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the 3 position of Field Officer to implement the project activities at field level. Under direct supervision of the project Coordinator, the Field officers will be responsible for particular tasks related to the selection of project participants, implementation of field activities, monitoring, production of project’s reports/data, communication with stakeholders involved in the project in accordance with the existing project objectives. The major role of the Field Officers will be to establish strong coordination and linkages amongst all the major stakeholders in the field to ensure that program activities are implemented successfully.

3. Key responsibilities

Contribute to program strategy development & implementation

To contribute towards the development of program strategies and tactical interventions and project plans, ensuring the commitment of all stakeholders and steady accomplishment of project’s objectives:

Sub tasks:

• Ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach is undertaken among project partners at field-level /in implementing project interventions and achieving desired outcomes;
• Assist the project coordinator to  organize  various workshops, trainings and planning;
• Assist the project coordinator in ensuring beneficiaries receive relevant skills training and knowledge development required for effective and efficient project implementation.

Project Implementation, M&E, learning and reporting

• Ensure effective, quality and timely implementation of project activities in their area of responsibility in alignment with the project work plan and budget;
• Execute Field work plans and schedules;

• Organize field supporting & monitoring visits to ensure quality service delivered to project participants;
• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and other plans as required, with assistance/inputs of other project staff and ensure timely submission to the project Coordinator;
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports to the project coordinator on time. Take assertive corrective action in case of problems or serious shortfalls in timelines, standards or compliance; escalating to the supervisor in case of difficulty;
• Ensure that the implementation of work plan is consistent with the envisaged outputs and objectives of the project document;
• Maintain project assets used in good condition and against safety standards.

Representing PFTH and participate in networks (relationship development)

To represent PFTH to stakeholders & relevant networks; at all times behaving according to high standards of professionalism and enhancing PFTH’s visibility at local level.

Sub tasks:

• Attend JADFs meetings and other important meetings in respective districts;
• Facilitate the process of advocacy issues identification with social movement networks at district and grassroots levels;
• Ensure that PFTH adequately engages with the local leadership structures, and that project information and all advocacy issues are communicated as necessary;
• Maintain close coordination/linkages with targeted local authorities, partners, community structures, relevant stakeholders within the project area and keep them fully informed of the project activities.

• Additional general responsibilities

• Be proactive in ensuring that PFTH’s core values, code of conduct, and principles of gender equity are upheld throughout area of responsibility and provide leadership to others;
• Take responsibility for ensuring personal safety and security; giving due care and consideration to the impact of personal decisions on the safety and security of others;
• Take responsibility for personal performance, be accountable for own actions and decisions and be answerable for resulting consequences;
• Frequently brief and consult with the supervisor to mitigate any risks associated with the project implementation;
• Carry out other duties as requested by the supervisor.

4. Important relationships

Internal

• Collaboration with other project staff is required;
• Liaise with other colleagues with similar position/responsibilities in other PFTH’s projects in order to stay aware of latest developments in her/his area of work;
• Maintain strong links with other colleagues in general services/operations departments, in project area and elsewhere.

External:

• Maintaining strong links with project partners;
• Coordinate with other stakeholders at local levels, in particular members of JADF;
• Representation in local or provincial forums as appropriate: TWGs and JADFs.

5. Desired competencies and qualification for the Field Officer

Educational qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, agriculture,  Gender Studies, Community Development, Social Sciences or other related fields.

Experience required

• At least 3 years’ progressive experience in field supervision and projects management specifically in Gender Equality and women empowerment related programs;
• Demonstrated experience working with civil society organizations, multi-donor agencies and or developmental partners;
• Good knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with different stakeholders in gender equality and women’s empowerment, social movements/networks, donors and government counterparts.

Technical skills:

• Having a basic understanding of project management cycle;
• Fluent communication (verbal & written) skills in English/French as well as Kinyarwanda required;
• Having a successful record of working with local authorities and community groups in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Strong report writing skills;
• Able to think creatively and to innovate;
• Able to share learnings, experience and best practices;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word is absolutely essential;
• Good planning, organizing and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated self-awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Having driving licence category A is an added value.

Competencies:

• Ability to inspire and develop Others;
• Demonstrated capacity to facilitate change and focus on impact;
• Demonstrate integrity by modeling the PFTH values and ethical standards;
• Ability to perform specialized tasks related to Results-Based Management;
• Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women empowerment;
• Ability to contribute to team building and learning environment.

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE’s office located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District. Deadline for submission is fixed   20^th January 2023 at 3pm. PFTH is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

  N.B

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.
• Online applications will not be considered

Done on 9 January 2023.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe