School Feeding Coordination Specialist at Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC): (Deadline 28 July 2025)

– Mainstreaming school feeding within the Ministry of Local Government and its affiliated agencies: -Lead mobilization and advocacy efforts within MINALOC to support the implementation of the National Comprehensive School Feeding Policy, School Feeding Financing Strategy including, Dusangire Lunch, the operationalization of the School Feeding Operational Guidelines and the scale up of school feeding to all pre-primary, primary and secondary students. -Engage in the revision and development of any school health and nutrition- related policies and strategies and advocate for the integration of school feeding, health and nutrition in all local sectoral policies. -Ensure inclusion of school feeding activities and outputs into MINALOC plans through regular advocacy and sharing of plans and achievements. -Support and advise MINALOC management on integrating school feeding into national social protection policy and strategy and other relevant policies under revision and development. Lead multi sector coordination to support the implementation of National School Feeding programme: -Facilitate coordination between MINALOC and other stakeholders (MINEDUC, MINAGRI, MINICOM, NCDA and Development Partners) to enhance districts and school capacity for a nutrition-sensitive school feeding program that supports local agriculture. -Monitor multisectoral coordination efforts, including steering committees, technical working groups, as per government-approved terms of reference. -Lead annual consultation meeting to discuss and address gaps and challenges identified at local level and national level -In collaboration with MINEDUC and other stakeholders., Monitor and support the implementation of School feeding strategy. Financial management and Reporting: -Work with MINALOC ’s finance department in all matters related to reporting and utilization of the funds received from WFP. -Ensure timely, clear and detailed financial reporting to WFP according to template and guidance from WFP. -Provide financial management and oversight of funds transferred by WFP to MINALOC, according to Government of Rwanda financial regulations and laws. -Provide quarterly financial and operational (narrative) reports for all activities funded within this ToRs. Quarterly reports should be submitted to WFP by the 15th day of the month following the completion of the quarter. -Provide work plans and progress against log-frame indicators on a quarterly basis in line with the agreed scope of work. -Ensure that all activities undertaken are clearly documented including sharing mission reports with WFP within five days of completion of each mission. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should have either a Master’s degree in fields such as Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education Planning, Development Studies, Economics, or Public Policy with at least 5 years of experience in managing government or donor-funded education-related projects or programs. Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields must have 10 years of relevant experience. Required Competencies and key technical skills – Strong analytical, research, and reporting skills – Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation abilities – Expertise in handling complex policy and strategic issues – Deep knowledge of Rwanda’s education sector – Proven leadership, management, and strategic thinking – Key values: integrity, creativity, inclusiveness, accountability, communication, teamwork, and client focus – Commitment to continuous learning and innovation – Proficient in resource, time, and risk management, with problem-solving and decision-making skills – Results-oriented and digitally literate – Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda, and/or French; all three languages preferred.