JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position : Advocacy and Policy Analyst

Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of PFTH is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic, political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its   member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing a five years ( 2023-2027) project named the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE)”. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province, Nyamagabe & Huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy and market actors to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

To contribute to the above said goal, PFTH is expected to ensure that:

• The agricultural Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs) policy and social norms environment is responsive, inclusive, and informed;
• Women and youth have greater social capital and agency in engaging in agriculture ;
• Women and youth MSEs influence decision-making related to the agricultural value chain and public authorities are responsive and accountable to the needs and rights of women and youth-led MSEs.

Duty station:   The Advocacy and policy analyst will be based at the PFTH Head Quarters with frequent travel to the above said 10 districts.

PFTH is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Policy Analyst And Advocacy Specialist to lead the project advocacy initiative . Under the direct supervision of the project coordinator, the  Policy Analyst And Advocacy Specialist will undertake the following specific tasks:

1. Coordinating and Facilitating the advocacy Process

To develop suitable advocacy strategies and ensure that there are changes in policy, plans and actions  that will contribute to sustainable improvements of  the working environment of Project beneficiaries through engagement of policy makers and stakeholders to create enabling policy and legal frameworks.

Main tasks :

• Along with PFTH management, develop and implement PFTH advocacy strategy that is informed by PFTH members and project’s work on the ground;
• Monitor and take appropriate action on new and ongoing developments of policies, Laws, and program in line with priority and advocacy goals. This involves developing a clear understanding of the principal decision-making processes in Rwanda that are relevant to Pro- Femmes advocacy work;
• Organize outreach events and engage with different stakeholders at grass root and national level, to build strong relationships with citizens/grassroots structures and government to inform PFTH Advocacy strategy;
• Analyze current and emerging policy to propose policy alternatives in accordance with PFTH advocacy goals;
• Organize and create opportunities/events (such as seminars, meetings) to enable PFTH and partners contribute to public and policy debate on key advocacy issues;
• Update PFTH policy advocacy work, contribute to PFTH policy development, publications, planning and strategy, and liaise with PFTH members working on policy, Advocacy, research and others;
• Collaborate with Rwanda civil society platform, networks and other CSOs and contribute to PFTH advocacy agenda;
• Liaise with PFTH members and support in capacity strengthening especially on advocacy and policy analysis;
• In collaboration with the Advocacy and Communication coordinator at PFTH engage with media, develop communications materials and provide opportunities for the public to learn more about PFTH work. 

Sub Tasks:

• Keeping updated with standards of professionalism and PFTH’s expectations concerning personal behaviour and values, and acting accordingly;
• Participating in other events (e.g. national events) and networking opportunities.
• Perform any duty assigned by the supervision;

1.2. DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR COORDINATOR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Social sciences or any other related field;
• Holders of master’s degree in relevant field are preferable for the prospective candidate;
• At least four (3) years progressive experience in managing projects related to agriculture value chain, advocacy, gender based violence and gender mainstreaming;
• Strong understanding of the agricultural value chain ;
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience and knowledge of national and regional issues relevant to agriculture and trade
• Experience in Networking, building coalitions, lobbying and advocacy especially for gender related issues;

• Understanding of Human rights based approach;
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
• Computer literate (high proficiency in word, Excel and Power point).
• Excellent communicator orally and in writing;
• Innovative, self –driven and team player;
• Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts.

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE’s office located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District. Deadline for submission is fixed   20^th January 2023 at 3 pm . PFTH is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

N.B

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test;
• Online applications will not be considered.

Kigali, 9 January 2023.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/TweseHamwe