Project Officer (Let the Children Come Project) at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 26 September 2021)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Project Officer (Let the Children Come Project)
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Project Officer (Let the Children Come Project). The position will be based at Head Office – Kigali reporting to the Faith and Development Specialist.
Purpose of the position:
The Project Officer is expected to facilitate the successful implementation of the “Let the Children Come” Project. S/he will also ensure, monitoring and reporting is done for project activities regularly while working closely with targeted children, parents /caregivers, and faith leaders to ensure their full participation and are benefitting from the project interventions. The project will run for 2years with a possibility of extension.
The major responsibilities include:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
% of time
Activity
End Results
50%
Planning and Implementation
Facilitate the LCC project planning and implementation in the targeted districts/clusters;
Facilitate partnerships with churches in project spiritual nurture programs promoting children’s participation in Sunday schools, Bible clubs, and national and community level events.
Facilitate partnerships with Faith Based Organizations and key stakeholders towards the development and access of spiritual nurture materials
Facilitate LCC project training programs for parents/caregivers and faith leaders
Work collaboratively with Faith Based Organizations/Churches to establish Children’s discipleship programs and policies at the national and community levels.
Integrate project activities with other WV sectors especially the Resilience and Livelihoods Technical Programme Spiritual Nurture Interventions.
Facilitate the development of clear formal agreements with Faith Based Organizations and other key project stakeholders
Targeted children, parents/caregivers, and faith leaders benefit from the project
Children participate in LCC Project Christian Discipleship programs
Increased accessibility of Spiritual Nurture Materials and Children’s discipleship curriculum by project beneficiaries (Children, parents/caregivers/faith leaders)
Parents/caregivers and faith leaders trained in Celebrating Families and Children’s discipleship
Disseminated policies and programs promoting Children’s Discipleship programs nationwide
Good collaboration is promoted with Churches at the national and community levels.
The LCC project is fully aligned to World Vision’s Strategy and Technical Programmes.
Formal agreements established with Partner Organizations to achieve Project outcomes.
45%
Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and reporting
Collaborate with the LCC Project manager and DME manager to ensure monitoring tools are developed and are in are in place to track the implementation of activities.
Ensure that the LCC project indicators are uploaded into and reported in Horizon and the reporting of project indicators is aligned.
Ensure documentation and consolidation of all LCC Project information, learning, including practices, success stories, plans, budgets, and reports.
Ensure the planning for project baselines and evaluations
Conduct field monitoring visits to ensure evidence of reported activities and outputs at the field and beneficiary level; And ensure lessons from project implementation ( Celebrating Families, and Christian Discipleship programmes ) are systematically documented and shared with the Project manager and DME manager
Prepare monthly and quarterly activity reports and submit them to the supervisor
M&E Tools available for tracking LCC Project interventions
LCC Project is reported in Horizon and project indicators reporting is done adequately.
LCC project and impact data, success stories, plans, and reports are documented and consolidated at national level
Project baselines and evaluations conducted
Lessons learned are shared for learning and replication of impact.
NO annual reports featuring LCC project impact and contribution to Child Well Being
5%
Resource Acquisition
Contribute to the development and update of SNC fact sheets, capacity statements, and talking points for donor engagement
Work with GAM team in developing Children’s Spiritual Nurture related concept papers/proposals writing.
Proposal documents use of SNC factsheets and demonstrating WV’s faith and calling as a strategic driver in CWB
GAM Team supported with SNC related information
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
Required Professional Experience
2 years’ experience facilitating Children’s Christian Discipleship Programs
Experience in designing and developing spiritual nurture/Christian formation materials.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills which inspire confidence with local community stakeholders (partners, parents/caregivers)
Cross-culturally sensitive and aware, has a flexible worldview, and is able to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and to rise above denominational differences.
Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Community Development, or other Development related fields.
Excellent Computer Skills
Fluency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills).
Effective written and verbal communication in Kinyarwanda
Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
Mature, committed Christian with emotional and spiritual maturity
Good Monitoring and Evaluation knowledge and skills is an added advantage
A demonstrated knowledge in Children’s Christian Discipleship approaches
Experience in positive parenting programs/ approaches
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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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 26th September 2021;no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
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