Gender and Technical Analyst at FXB Rwanda: (Deadline 15 March 2024)

Gender and Technical Analyst at FXB Rwanda: (Deadline 15 March 2024)

JOB DESCRIPTION: GENDER AND TECHNICAL ANALYST

FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda in partnership with Boston College of the United States is implementing a research program on children and adversity in Rwanda.  FXB Rwanda is a leading implementing partner of a research initiative, Strong Families locally known as “Sugira Muryango.” Which focuses on home-visiting to promote early childhood development (ECD) for families living in extreme poverty in Rwanda. Since 2019, FXB Rwanda in partnership with Boston College School of Social Work collected a lot of data related to gender and lesson learnt which need to be more analyzed and adapted to the existing SM materials as we design next phase of the program. By joining a dynamic team of FXB staff, we hope that the position will offer unique career development opportunities for the successful candidate.

FXB Rwanda is recruiting one (1) competent and dynamic Rwandan national to fill the position of Gender and Technical analyst

Position title: Gender and Technical Analyst

Reports to:  Program Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Job location: FXB Rwanda Sugira Muryango coordination office in Kigali, Rwanda.

Period:  1-year renewable based on the performance and availability of funds.

1. JOB PURPOSE

Sugira Muryango is a Family Strengthening Intervention (FSI) research initiative implemented by FXB Rwanda in partnership with Boston College/ Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA) designed for vulnerable families. It is family-based model that uses home visiting and active coaching to promote positive parent-child interactions, prevent violence in the home and increase father engagement. The project has completed a Cluster Randomized Trial followed with an expansion phase which tested implementation and effectiveness outcomes while utilizing Inshuti Z’Umuryango as interventionists. The program plans to now test a scalable continuous enrollment model in Ngoma, Nyanza and Rubavu districts as we adapt the Sugira Muryango Curriculum and training materials which will be used while embedding the program into IZU-led supervision structures.

Under the direct supervision of Program Manager, Gender and Technical analyst will be responsible to support all aspects of gender transformative approach including materials adaptation as well as the analysis of gender related data to understand gender norms and barriers affecting the workforce and families receiving the Sugira Muryango Program. She/he will be the key personnel to lead the process empowering the staff and the workforce with gender transformative approaches and knowledge.

The incumbent is charged with the following essential functions:

Gender and social inclusion mainstreaming

• Lead the design and implementation of the program’s gender and social inclusion strategy across the program’s objectives, including in research and data collection in line with the national gender and social inclusion strategy;
• Develop an action plan to address the gender gaps to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed in the Sugira Muryango intervention;
• Provide technical advice on mainstreaming the economic empowerment of women within the Sugira Muryango Program;
• Adaptation of the gender training materials for SM staff, IZU and IZU coordinators, Local leaders and stakeholders;
• Adaptation of the gender continuous training materials;
• Develop the father champions group discussion guide materials;
• Adaptation of the routine gender indicators to be collected;
• Strengthen findings of in-depth gender analysis and apply learning to adapt the overall program;
• Support updating the curriculum and dissemination materials to thread stronger gender-sensitive messaging throughout;
• Document and champion learning in gender and social inclusion across three districts where the Sugira Muryango Program is delivered;
• Assume a supportive role to community leaders ensuring important data points are captured and relevant indicators incorporated including gender related outcomes, father engagement indicators, and general program impact and quality;
• Provide advice and strategic input in drafting policy briefs, project concept notes, and other substantive technical inputs on issues related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Data management, Reporting and Program Monitoring

• Working with Program Manager and other program staff during the work plan development, provide supportive supervision to district, and sector staff to ensure quality implementation of the program.
• Create or update data collection tools for clear, accurate reporting to ensure evidence-based documentation process are implemented with focus on gender and inclusion.
• Support the Program Research Advisor to develop a data dictionary that standardizes data across sites.
• Develop and implement procedures for data quality checks and data cleaning in the digital dashboard with a focus on gender data and social inclusion.
• Ensure that all processes for data entry and query resolution meet Good Clinical Practice requirements for the entry and reporting of clinical data.
• Work closely with other program staff to develop quality weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as per donors’ requirements.
• Work closely with the program data team to analyses and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data using STATA and MAXQDA software.
• Design and execute gender data statistical analysis leveraging research study databases in conjunction with other study staff.
• Provide technical support to district team leaders in the identification, analysis, documentation and dissemination of lesson learnt, best practices and success stories from the program.
• Conduct site visits, review and consolidate narrative field visit reports prepared by district team leader staff during their field visits.
• Supervise program monitoring & evaluation related activities to make sure that all activities are in line with professional ethics and standards
• Perform any other duties as assigned by her/his supervisor

Qualification and skills desired:

The FXB Rwanda seeks an experienced and highly-motivated Gender and Technical Analysist with relevant field and functional experience. Competitive candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Development Studies or related field required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience working on research projects with focus on gender and social inclusion issues within community and civil society development programs, preferably in evidence-based research programs and with an international or local NGO.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including mixed-methods, family-based prevention, and implementation science.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make a sound judgment.
• Excellent coordination and collaboration skills.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports in English
• Knowledge of gender and social inclusion issues in Rwanda including social, political, and cultural gender norms and challenges. Knowledge of the status of vulnerable and marginalized populations within Rwanda and their engagement in social and cultural norms.
• Understanding of the application of technology both for data collection as well as quality improvement related to metrics of father engagement, responsive caregiving, family functioning, risk of harm and related referrals to formal and non-formal resources and other features of fidelity monitoring and quality improvement efforts in global mental health and child development.
• Data analysis skills using SPSS, STATA or R studio.
• Proficient in data gathering platforms such as Redcap, Survey CTO or others
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as work effectively with civil society organizations, donors, project staff, and other beneficiaries.

Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director at [email protected].  Please reference the Position and Project Name in the e-mail subject line. The applications include motivation letter, CVs, and well completed FXB application form (found here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/68hw76cw49ch06q/Job_Application_Form_-__FXB.pdf . The applications will be accepted not later than Friday March 15^th , 2024 at 5:00pm (local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.