4 JOB POSITIONS AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH) : ( Deadline : 11 July 2019 )

4 JOB POSITIONS AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH) : ( Deadline : 11 July 2019 )

 

 

4 JOB POSITIONS AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH) : ( Deadline : 11 July 2019 )

 

 

 

3 JOB POSITIONS AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH) : Field Officers : ( Deadline : 11 July 2019 )

 

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992, and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country. The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe 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.

 

To achieve her mission promoting the social economic status of women, in partnership with TradeMark East Africa is implementing the Greater Inclusion of Women in Trade (GIWT) project. The projects aims at improving the social economic empowerment of women in cross border trade through 4 components of capacity building, improved trade environment, enhanced market linkages and advocacy for better implementation of legal and policy frameworks on cross border trade and regional integration.

 

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for 3 suitable candidates to fill positions of FIELD OFFICERS at 3 selected borders. The Field Officers will work as consultants for a one year period renewable upon satisfaction of both parties. Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and Program Manager, the Field Officer will undertake the following specific tasks:

 

Ensure the overall coordination of the project activities at the field level;
Ensure program planning and implementation of project activities at the field level;
Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project progress to the Project Coordinator and PFTH management;
Support women cross border traders to get all necessary information on trade requirements, guidelines, working environment, and support women by linking them to responsible institutions in case of gender-based violence ;
Contribute to the project reporting and represent PFTH in different meetings and other events within the project coverage area;
Collaborate with key partners of the project at the border and district level;
Perform other tasks as shall be advised by the supervisors at Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe.

 

 

 

 

 

DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT OFFICER

 

At least hold a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, rural development, political science, management, public administration, education, law or any other related fields.
Holders of master’s degree in gender or any other related field are preferable for the prospective candidate
At least 3 years of progressive experience in project management specifically related to trade, and gender
Broad knowledge of gender equality
Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda
Experience in networking and advocacy especially on gender-related issues
Understanding of human rights based approach
Fluent in English, French, and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
Excellent communicator orally and in writing
Innovative self-driven and team player
Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts
Computer literate

 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION

 

Interested candidates should send 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 by 4:00 pm 11th July 2019. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

 

N.B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test.

KIGALI, 1st July 2019.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director

 

Pro-Femmes/TweseHamwe

 

 

 

 

 

JOB AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH) : Project Coordinator : ( Deadline : 11 July 2019 )

 

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992, and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country. The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe 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 TradeMark East Africa is implementing the Greater Inclusion of Women in Trade (GIWT) project. The project aims at improving the social economic empowerment of women in cross border trade through 4 components of capacity building, improved trade environment, enhanced market linkages and advocacy for better implementation of legal and policy frameworks on cross border trade and regional integration.

 

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a position for a Project Coordinator. Under the supervision of Program Manager, the Project Coordinator will undertake the following specific tasks;

Coordinating and Facilitating the Project Planning Process

To develop plans and strategies that will contribute to sustainable improvements in the wellbeing of Project beneficiaries: Including but not limited to:

 

 

Sub Tasks:

 

Ensuring that detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and budgets are developed in order to deliver against all aspects of the project
Overseeing the fund request process, ensuring that the relevant documents are prepared and the roles and responsibilities of PFTH are clarified
Ensuring the overall coordination of the project staff & project activities
Planning and forecasting grant expenditure, project activities, procurement and staffing to ensure compliance with the project contract and budget and to prevent overspending or under spending
Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project progress to PFTH, Trade Mark East Africa and to other project stakeholders.
Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports in relation to the project activities and other reports as reasonably requested by her/ his supervisor
Coordinate Project implementation

 

 

 

Sub Tasks:

 

 

Ensuring that all project components are implemented according to the project plans, in order to meet all goals and objectives; taking assertive corrective action in case of missed deliverables;
Ensuring monitoring is conducted in order to measure progress against the baseline survey, needs assessment and analyze the success of interventions to date and all surveys planned in the project are conducted
Coordinating the project team to carry out the activities planned and if delays a catch plan is established and any constraint is timely communicated to her/his supervisor
Ensure budget is utilized against the plan, any change is timely communicated to TMEA for seeking approval after internal consultation and all requests are made on time
Advocacy and policy influencing

 

Understand the context of policy influencing in Rwanda and what the project wants to achieve in particular and Pro-Femmes’ advocacy agenda in general
Coordinate with colleagues at Pro-Femmes to determine advocacy needs and set forth the plan to be implemented under the project and Pro-Femmes;
Lead the process of information gathering, analysis of that information and develop advocacy messages to be presented to key decision makers;
Lead the development and implementation of the advocacy strategies, and advocacy campaigns related to the project advocacy agenda and produce related reports;
Participate in mentoring and coaching of Pro-Femmes staff and other CSOs on advocacy and policy influencing;
Lead the design, implementation, and management of advocacy campaigns/ interventions related to both the project and Pro-Femmes;
Identify existing local, national and regional networks and alliances with regional advocacy/coalition organizations and guide them on how to actively engage in national advocacy and policy influencing agenda;
Develop and validate policy briefs, policy proposals and campaign materials for local, national advocacy;
Identify key moments for advocacy and policy influencing and drive the work related to the development of advocacy messages and policy briefs;
Develop the project advocacy and policy influencing monthly, quarterly and annual plan in consultation with TMEA team and other CSOs;
Collaborate with key national CSOs and key stakeholders and engage them in the all efforts related to advocacy, results in measurement and monitoring of the national, regional and international policy commitments related to improving cross border trade;
Facilitate local, national spaces for dialogue for women and girls to exchange on the implementation of the above-mentioned commitments and issues that need to be advocated for
Quality, Learning & Knowledge Management

Lead reflection on documentation and communication of project experiences and achievements and promote effective monitoring of program activities and a learning environment.

 

 

Subtasks:

 

Contributing towards the development of effective impact measurement, knowledge management and internal accountability systems for the project
Coordinating regular data and information collection and analysis for all project activities, according to the agreed systems with TMEA
Organize regular information gathering and sharing opportunities
Conduct field visits
Ensure success stories suitable for publicity purposes are properly recorded and disseminated;
Represent PFTH in TMEA meetings and other relevant meetings related to the project;
Collaborate with a project team at TMEA and provide an update to PFTH management team;
Collaborate with key partners including CSOs on the field and at a national level that is relevant to the project implementation
Design project proposals for submission to potential donors;
Perform other tasks as shall be advised by the supervisors at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE.

 

 

1.2. DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR COORDINATOR

 

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, Management, Social sciences or any other related field;
Holders of master’s degree in a relevant field are preferable for the prospective candidate;
At least four (4) years progressive experience in managing projects related to trade and gender mainstreaming;
Strong understanding of the East African Community and regional Integration in general ;
Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
Experience and knowledge of national and regional issues relevant to trade;
Experience in Networking, building coalitions, lobbying and advocacy especially for gender-related issues;
Understanding of Human rights-based approach;
Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added advantage;
Computer literate (high proficiency in word, Excel and Powerpoint).
Excellent communicator orally and in writing;
Innovative, self –driven and team player;
Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts.

 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION

 

Interested candidates should send 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 by 4:00 pm 11th July 2019

 

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

 

N.B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test.

 

KIGALI, 1st July 2019.

 

Emma Marie Bugingo

 

Executive Director

 

Pro-Femmes/TweseHamwe

 

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