JOB OPPORTUNITY

PARTNERING AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT 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 Partnering and Capacity Development Specialist, joining 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 report to the Strategy & Program Quality Director.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Partnering and Capacity Development Specialist is responsible for leading, and coordinating, the effective organization process along the whole partnering cycle starting from scoping & building, managing & maintaining, reviewing & revising, and sustaining the outcome; and make sure its contribution in achieving national strategy and direction especially to ensure the wellbeing of children.

Take the lead in conducting needs assessments to identify capacity gaps in partner organizations, particularly in the areas of financial management, project implementation, financial reporting, and documentation. Leading the Activity’s strategy for strengthening the capacity of local partners and leading the development and realization of local organizations’ program quality delivery and sustainability strategies. The Specialist will lead a team that drives and monitors the implementation of capacity development activities by mentoring technical teams, ensuring adherence to targets, timelines, budget management and achievement of objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Activity

Strategy Development & Planning

• Develop partnering strategy including mapping out strategic partners and how to engage them effectively.
• Conduct and update landscape of potential partners, seeking opportunities for partnering and provide necessary input/advice to the organisation.

Accountability & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee and analyse partnering process in WV Rwanda and provide necessary input/advice in the light of effectiveness, efficiency and risk consideration.
• Ensure alignment between organisation partnering process with the national strategy and direction.
• Develop productive relationships with World Vision International and Partnership resources.
• Ensure compliance and effective utilisation of the tools, models, guidelines developed to facilitate effective relationship building, strengthening and management.

Capacity Development

• Complete capacity and performance assessments (Integrated Technical and Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool, and Organizational Performance Index) of local partners.
• Support the development of Capacity Action Plans for local partners.
• Improve organisation capacity in partnering at national and field levels through any kind of capacity building such as training, seminar, etc.
• Improve organization system to support effective partnering process, such as guidance, application, database, etc.
• Facilitate and provide technical backstopping and guidance to staff at national and field level.

Networking & Coordination:

• Initiate network with any potential internal and external partners and connecting them to relevant department for follow up.
• Maintain effective relationship with partners.
• Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team with other staff in respective units and departments.
• Submit monthly/ periodical accomplishment report.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong background in Partnership
• Technical expertise in capacity development,
• Experience in networking with stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development or another related field

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, or other related field.
• Excellent project management skills and a good understanding of the project life cycle
• High interpersonal skills.
• Experience in developing sound proposals and concept notes.
• Experience in building collaborative relationships, government relations, and advocacy.

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Partnering-and-Capacity-Development-Specialist_JR37382 If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

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 wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 14^th November 2024; 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 the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.