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15 Dec 2022

Clinical Psychologist at Network of Women Working

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Job Description


The Network of Women Working for Rural Development (Women’s Network) is a national non-governmental organization of public interest, created in 1986 and governed by Law No. 04/2012 of 17/02/2012 on the organization and functioning of organizations national non-governmental organizations.

The Women’s Network since December 2022 in partnership with AMIE Canada, has been running the  “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Rwanda (SDSR-Rwanda)” Project.

The project aims to achieve the following ultimate outcome: increased enjoyment of human rights related to health by the most marginalized and vulnerable rights holders, in particular women, adolescent girls and children. It will intervene at the level of: i) capacity building (training) in SDSR for community workers and care providers and administrators identified within health establishments, ii) sensitization of diverse groups of women, adolescents .es as well as awareness raising for the benefit of the general public; (iii) improved SRHR service delivery to target groups. The project will be based in Gasabo District.

It is within this framework that the Women’s Network would like to recruit the following personnel for the execution of this project .

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Clinical Psychologist

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Position Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Welcome clients and offer care and services: consultation, preparation of beneficiaries for preventive care, in particular family planning/contraceptives and curative care for gynecological diseases, STIs, including HIV testing, and provide appropriate support to beneficiaries, in particular victims of unsafe abortion, victims of GBV and sexual violence,…
  2. Organize awareness campaigns and promote education on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights;
  3. Facilitate meetings, training workshops and events on SRHR;
  4. Counseling groups as well as couples and individuals before, during and after HIV/AIDS screening;
  5. Ensure the collection of data relating to the care and services provided by the SDSR project. 
  6. Provide daily support within the project team for prevention, stress management and develop the spirit of mutual aid between staff;
  7. Prepare reports on cases treated and/or referred in the area of ​​counselling, psychiatric and psychosocial care and make recommendations to the appropriate people for follow-up;
  8. Prepare activity reports and produce a contribution to the periodic reports of the project. 
  9. Strengthen the visibility and credibility of the project;
  10. Facilitate the implementation of the National Policy for Family Planning and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Rwanda;
  11. Contribute to the development of awareness tools for the SDSR project
  12. Assume daily work management protocols and respect the internal rules of the Women’s Network as well as the fundamental values ​​of an effective person in the service,
  13. Produce activity reports, organize surveys on the SDSR project and make analyzes and interpretations relating thereto;
  14. Contribute to the identification and development of success stories related to the expected results of the project; 
  15. Coordinate the process of collecting and compiling data and highlighting progress against indicators and ensuring the updating of the SDSR project database;
  16. Contribute in the publication and documentation of lessons learned, good practices and achievements of the SDSR project;
  17. Contribute to the supervision of the multidisciplinary team of the SDSR project, represent the organization when needed and replace the project coordinator in her absence; 
  18. Facilitate the administrative and logistical procedures of the activities in coordination with the administrative team of the project
  19. Contribute to the effective management of the budget allocated to the project;
  20. Manage, supervise and mentor project consultants and service providers;
  21. Contribute to community awareness activities including the celebration of international SRHR days
  22. Collaborate with other public and private institutions working in the field of SDSR (including local authorities, civil society and others), to defend the interests of target groups identified by the project;
  23. Perform other tasks assigned to him by his supervisor in relation to his skills.

Job requirements

  1. Possession of a university degree (minimum A0) in clinical psychology and mental health;
  2. 5 years of professional experience in the field of SRHR and services related to sexual violence, gender-based violence, is a great asset;
  3. Experience working with adolescents at the community level is a strong asset;
  4. Experience in supporting victims based on gender and sexual violence;
  5. Experience in promoting gender equality and empowerment of women;
  6. Confidentiality, responsibility and autonomy;
  7. Strategic thinking;
  8. Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills, teamwork and capacity for judgment and decision-making;
  9. Having a spirit of initiative and creativity in the animation of meetings, training workshops and youth events is an asset;
  10. Computer proficiency (Microsoft package);
  11. Fluency in Kinyarwanda, French and/or English (written and oral) is required.

In general, the SDSR project values ​​the interpersonal and communication skills and abilities of its staff, in particular:

  • Respect for diversity;
  • Integrity ;
  • Professionalism;
  • Evidence of open-mindedness;
  • Excellent organizational and leadership qualities
  • Able to work independently and under pressure;




Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates should send their application including a cover letter, a detailed CV naming at least three referees and notified copies of academic and professional certificates.



The application is sent in a single PDF copy to the Legal Representative of the Network of Women Working for Rural Development via the following e-mail:  [email protected]

 Please mention the job title in the subject line.



The deadline for submitting applications is December 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams. Women and girls are encouraged to apply.



Done in Kigali, on 12/12/2022

Xavierine UWIMANA

Legal Representative

of the Network of Working Women



for Rural Development







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