Resilience & Livelihood Coordinator at World Vision International Rwanda

RESILIENCE & LIVELIHOOD COORDINATOR-TUNGA CLUSTER

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 Resilience & Livelihood Coordinator 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 Rutsiro District, Rwanda, and reports to the Program Manager.

Purpose of the position: 

To plan, implement, and monitor Resilience and Livelihood Technical Projects in the Cluster for the attainment of the well-being of the most vulnerable children. The job holder is responsible for working with local partners who are involved in livelihood and Resilience activities for a broader and deeper impact in covered communities.

Activity

Program Implementation

• Responsible for Resilience & Livelihoods project planning and implementation in the cluster area by preparing cluster designs in line with the Livelihood Technical Program and National Office Strategy
• Liaise with the Resilience & Livelihoods TP Manager for quality implementation of Food Security and Livelihood projects
• Mobilization of key partners and conducting trainings to build capacities on Resilience & Livelihoods core project models and approaches
• Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the District level
• Ensure that Registered Children and their households are participating and benefiting from Resilience & Livelihoods program interventions.
• Facilitate food security and nutrition integration at area programme level

Financial Management

• Clear and timely budgets for all projects under the cluster 
• Spending according to the plan and budget such that the monthly cashflow is not significantly over or under-spent
• Providing variance explanations and taking action on time to ensure that budgets are being used as planned  

DME

• Provide technical leadership for quality assessments and development of Area Programme Detailed Implementation Plans
• Support the DME team in the development of the Resilience & Livelihoods programs monitoring system, development and/or adaptation of tools, and adoption of the tools
• Ensure effective documentation of all the information related to Resilience & Livelihoods program successes, innovations, and promising practices and disseminate through appropriate mechanisms.
• Contribute to the writing of child well-being outcome monitoring reports
• Produce timely, accurate, compliant, and quality reports for WV and mandatory government reports

Resource mobilization and Networking

• Contribute to the production, and review of concept papers and proposals for funding agencies
• Establish and maintain partnerships with key Resilience and Livelihood related departments at the sector and district level
• Ensure effective management of implementing partners in the livelihood program

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or any other related field.
• 5 years of experience in Community Development with a major focus on Resilience & Livelihoods with an international NGO (or similar organization); or government ‘s government-related projects.  
• Driving License Category, A with the ability to ride a motorcycle

List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

• A good understanding of the Rwanda multi-sectoral approach to eliminate malnutrition.  Sound knowledge of the Rwanda Resilience and Livelihood programming context
• Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Rwanda
• Strong project management skills
• Strong capacity-building skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Belief in World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values

License, registration, or certification required to perform this position: 

• Driving License Category, A with the ability to ride a motorcycle
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English and Kinyarwanda

Work Environment:

Include travel & work environment details.

Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.

• The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 30 % of the time.  
• The position requires the ability to work on the field using a motorcycle for up to 60% of travel;
• The position requires to work closely with local partners and local government  

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

The closing date for submission of applications is 20^th 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.