Project Facilitator – Kayonza District at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 19 November 2023)
Facilitator, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Kayonza District, Rwanda, and report to the TREPAProject Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The project Facilitator will work under the direct supervision of the project manager and will be based at the field level. He/she will be full-time overseeing the implementation of the research study from enrolment of pregnant women through babies’ infancy. The facilitator will ensure that food-based nutrition supplements are procured, prepared centrally, and distributed to village-based distribution points while ensuring safe and hygienic practices. The project Facilitator will be engaged in regular reporting of the project progress to the project manager and will liaise with the overall research team frequently. The project facilitator is also expected to participate in regular research team meetings. S/He will spend 100% of her/his time on this project.
Responsible for TREPA project planning and implementation in the districts
Coordinate community mobilization and sensitization on TREPA, Agro-forestry and Environment Conservation,
Plan, coordinate, and monitor field-level training of selected project stakeholders and beneficiaries,
Conduct regular field visits, according to a calendar to be agreed with the Project Manager, to monitor progress of extension agents’ activities, using and adapting appropriate monitoring tools and guidelines agreed upon with the PM;
Develop TREPA-related income-generating activities with selected CBOs implementing Forest Landscape Restoration. Assist, support and monitor the establishment of Voluntary Saving and Loan Groups (S4T) and other beneficiary groups in the operational area,
Participate in Implementation, monitoring of development projects in collaboration with other partners in the operational area
Participate in Proposal Writing for Development projects and other Special projects
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports and plans to the TREPA Project Manager and Cluster Manager,
Participate in community and other partners meetings,
Proper use and management of equipment and devices. Provide regular documentation of field activities,
25%
Capacity building
Coordinate all trainings and capacity building activities to farmers, farmer cooperatives and all partners in the district.
Capacity building in tree planting and sustainable management
25%
Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and reporting
Coordinate all data collection activities
Ensure effective documentation of all the information related to the project successes, innovations and promising practices and disseminate through appropriate mechanisms.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports based on agreed formats
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 100% of the time.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
Must have a valid motorcycle driving permit A and able to ride –motorbike
Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
Master’s/Post graduate degree in the following fields is an added advantage: Forestry, Agro-forestry, Community forestry, Agriculture, or any other field related to environment
A good understanding of the agriculture sector, agro-forestry, natural resources management; cooperative management, and entrepreneurship;
Familiar with recent rural development models such as FFS, VSLA, Value chain development,
Proven skills in community mobilization and reporting;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Knowledge of Sustainable Community Development, Microenterprise development and Nutrition is an added advantage.
Must be willing to spend long hours in the field.
Must possess demonstrable experience in networking and building relationships across different strata of society.
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written) and Kinyarwanda is a requirement.
Must be a mature Christian, with people skills and committed to socio-economic and psycho–spiritual development.
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In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 19 November 2023; no late applications will be accepted.
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