Project Coordinator at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

Project Coordinator at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 20 January 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Project Coordinator

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.

Duty station:   The project coordinator will be based at the PFTH Head Quarters in Kigali with frequent travel to the above said 10 districts.

PFTH is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to coordinate the overall project implementation. Under the direct supervision of Program Manager, the Project Coordinator will undertake the following specific tasks:

1. Coordinating and Facilitating the Project Planning Process

To develop plans and strategies that will contribute to sustainable improvements of  the working environment of Project beneficiaries through engagement of policy makers and stakeholders to create enabling policy and legal frameworks.

Main  Tasks:

• Ensuring that detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and budgets are developed  to deliver against all aspects of the project;
• Overseeing the fund request process, ensuring that the relevant documents are prepared and roles and responsibilities of PFTH and partners are clarified;
• Ensuring the overall coordination of the project staff, project activities and partners;
• Planning and forecasting grant expenditure, project activities, procurement and partnership to ensure compliance;
• Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project progress to PFTH, Care international 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.

2. Coordinate Project implementation

Sub-Tasks:

• Ensuring that all project components are implemented according to the project plans,   to meet all goals and objectives; taking assertive corrective action in case of missed deliverables;
• Coordinating the project team in all districts  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.

3. 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 those 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/ Twese Hamwe staff and other stakeholders on advocacy and policy influencing;
• Develop 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 Care International  team and other CSOs;
• Collaborate with key national CSOs and key stakeholders and engage them in the all efforts related to advocacy, results measurement and monitoring of the national, regional and international policy commitments related to improving social economic welfare;
• Facilitate local, national spaces for dialogue for women and youth to exchange on the implementation of the above-mentioned commitments and issues that need to be advocated for.

   4.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.

Sub tasks:

• 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 partners;
• Organize regular information gathering and sharing opportunities;
• Ensure success stories suitable for publicity purposes are properly documented and disseminated;
• Represent PFTH in Care International  meetings and other relevant meetings related to the project;
• Collaborate with a project team at  Care International  and provide update to PFTH management team;
• Collaborate with key partners including CSOs on the field and at national level;
• Perform any other tasks as shall be advised by the supervisors at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE;
• Design project proposals for submission to potential donors.

1.2. DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR COORDINATOR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Social sciences or any other related field;
• Holders of master’s degree in relevant field are preferable for the prospective candidate;
• At least four (4) years progressive experience in managing projects related to agriculture value chain, advocacy, gender based violence and gender mainstreaming;
• Strong understanding of the agricultural value chain ;
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience and knowledge of national and regional issues relevant to agriculture and trade;

• Experience in Networking, building coalitions, lobbying and advocacy especially for gender related issues;

• Understanding of Human rights based approach;
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda;
• Computer literate (high proficiency in word, Excel and Power point);
• 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 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 20th 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

Kigali, 9 January 2023.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe