Saving for Transformation Specialist at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 20 November 2024)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
SAVING FOR TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Saving for Transformation Specialist and join an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and reports to the Economic Development Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The role of the Saving for Transformation Specialist is to provide technical leadership and support to the THRIVE 2030 Project efforts in the establishment and scale-up, monitoring, evaluation, and/or strengthening of Savings for Transformation (S4T) groups within WVR operation areas for more impactful and sustainable transformational development. The S4T Specialist will be responsible for technically supporting the Area Program, Clusters, and Implementing Partners to sensitize the community to enhance the formation, training, and reporting of the S4T portfolio. With the strategic guidance and support from the THRIVE 2030, Regional Integration Manager, ICT, and Dream Start Labs partner, ensure all existing S4T groups are digitized, the new groups start digital and the data is 100% backed up. In addition, where mature WVR S4T groups already exist, ensure Empowered World View (EWV)training is done 100% with strategic guidance from the Local Value Chain Development and EWV Integration Managers. When S4T groups are ready for microfinance linkages, in alignment with minimum standards, facilitate the Finance Accelerating Savings Transformation (FAST) Group linkages with Vision Fund Rwanda. He/she will ensure S4T quality standards are adhered to according to WVR and donor requirements.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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% Time |
Major Activities |
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40% |
Support high quality role out of S4Ts Implementation in THRIVE 2030 Project
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40% |
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting
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20% |
Ensure Visibility and Networking in regards to financial inclusion
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Minimum education, training, and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Microfinance and Saving Groups,Sociology, Gender, Community Development,
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda & English.
- At least 5 years or more of relevant work experience in financial inclusion especially working with Saving Group models
- Demonstrated experience in financial linkage.
- Strong experience in networking, community mobilization, and facilitation.
- Report writing experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of Saving Groups projects.
- Commitment to implementing WV’s vision and mission at all levels and in all aspects of the project.
- Relevant teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills,
- Experience in working with different partners.
- Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Preferred – Knowledge of life skills development for youth.
- A good understanding of the Rwanda multi-sectoral approach to graduating people out of poverty.
- Sound knowledge of the Rwanda Resilience and Livelihood programming context
- Strong project management skills
- Strong capacity building skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Belief in World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
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All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know at [email protected] (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 20th November 2024; no late applications will be accepted. World Vision is committed to adult and child safeguarding and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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