Programs Coordinator at FAWE Rwanda Chapter: (Deadline 21 March 2023)

Programs Coordinator at FAWE Rwanda Chapter: (Deadline 21 March 2023)

Programs Coordinator at FAWE Rwanda Chapter: (Deadline 21 March 2023)

FORUM FOR AFRICAN WOMEN EDUCATIONALISTS

(FAWE RWANDA CHAPTER)

“Supporting girls and women to acquire education for development”

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) FOR RECRUITING PROGRAMS COORDINATOR FOR FAWE RWANDA CHAPTER

1.Background

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a membership-based Pan-African Non-Governmental Organization that operates through 34 National Chapters in 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to promote girls’ and women’s education. FAWE’s vision, mission and goal focus on quality education for girls and women socio economic empowerment.  FAWE Rwanda is one of 33 national chapters. FAWE Rwanda Chapter was started in 1997 and since its inception, FAWE Rwanda has grown to become a reputable partner and focal point on female education in Rwanda.

FAWE Rwanda Chapter would like to recruit a Programs Coordinator for a period of 9 months renewable upon the performance. The details for the position are shown below:

Position:   Programs Coordinator

Reports to:  National Coordinator

Direct reports: (5) Programs officers

Job Purpose: The core purpose of “Programs Coordinator” (PC) is to support National Coordinator in designing programs, funds mobilization, day-to-day supervision of programs implementation, and reporting of programs activities.

  1. Duties, responsibilities and performance areas

The duties, responsibilities and performance areas are as follows:

Programs design Weight: 20%

  • Coordinate the compilation of data and information necessary for the formulation of FAWE strategic Plan and annual action plans.
  • Initiate programs and design log frame thereof: programs objectives, assumptions, SMART goals, target results, outputs, outcomes, performance indicators, programs activities, staffing requirements, programs inputs &budgets, monitoring & evaluation, risks & mitigation thereof etc.
  • Design effective programs monitoring & evaluation system: procedures, frequency, etc; and ensure effective implementation thereof.

Funds mobilization Weight: 40%

  • Draft programs funding proposals.
  • Support NC in funding negotiations with potential funding partners.

Programs implementation Weight: 20%

  • Undertake regular assessment of risks which may impair implantation of programs, and in consultation with National Coordinator suggest appropriate mitigation measures thereof.
  • Day-to-day supervision of programs activities.
  • Provide technical guidance to programs staff.
  • Coordinate the activities of the different programs staff.
  • Ensure quality of programs delivery. Job Title Head of Prog
  • Ensure that all programs’ activities operate within and in compliance with FAWE policies and procedures, and comply with funding partner regulations.
  • Support National Coordinator in evaluating performance of programs staff.

Programs reporting Weight: 20% 

  • Ensure regular reporting of programs activities: (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually – as applicable).
  • Ensuring full compliance with funding partners’ reporting requirements, and funding agreement provisions.
  1. Person specifications Academic & professional qualifications
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines awarded by an accredited university: Social Sciences (sociology, social work, psychology), Project Management, Development studies, Development Economics and related fields experience.
  1. Essential experience 
  • At least 7 (seven) years working experience managing multiple and concurrent donor funded programs; most of which with senior managerial responsibilities such as strategy formulation, program design, staff supervision, program budget management.
  • Proven experience in raising funds through various ways including writing fundable projects (please provide evidence for this)
  • Proven experience in Non-Governmental Organizations or public sector donor-funded development programs.
  1. Essential knowledge
  • Awareness of the universal Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); in

particular the call for “ending poverty”, “gender equality”, and “quality education”.

  • In-depth understanding of development concepts, methodologies and techniques including demonstrated understanding of gender issues in development, alleviation of poverty through skills development and empowerment.
  • Excellent understanding of project management cycle and project appraisal methodologies.
  • Sound understanding of development partnerships, financial resources mobilization, donor strategies, governmental and international relations.
  • Strong knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and quality assurance methodologies.
  1. Essential skills 
  • Team leadership
  • Analytical analysis
  • Strategic thinking
  • Negotiation, conflict management and networking skills.
  • Effective time management
  • Effective communication skills (oral, written), proficient in English language and effective report writing.
  • Proficiency in MS Office packages (MS word, Excel, Power-point).
  • Public speaking (effective presentation skills)
  • Multitasking
  1. Personality 
  • Sociable, diplomatic, mature, decisive
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision (self-mover)
  • Ability to work under strict deadlines and remain on track.
  • Ethical
  1. Remuneration package and benefits 
  • Remuneration package: Gross Salary for a period of 9 months renewable upon the performance 29,495,124 FRW.
  • Benefits: Medical insurance provided to the staff in accordance with the policy of FAWE Rwanda included in the Gross salary.
  1. Job application procedures

Application letter addressed to FAWE Rwanda National Coordinator and Education certificates (combined in pdf);

Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience including three referees (combined in pdf).

Highly qualified candidates should send their cover letter; well detailed CV and copies of degrees and certificates to [email protected] not later than 21st March 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, 02nd March 2023

Antonia Mutoro

FAWE Rwanda

National Coordinator





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