VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda is currently seeking to recruit for the following position:

Position Title: Program Coordinator

Reports to: Program Technical Team Leader

Number of position: 1

Job location: Muhanga District

Period: One-year renewable based on performance

 JOB PURPOSE:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of OVC and DREAMS activities at district level. She/ he is responsible for submitting monthly and quarterly data and narrative reports and assist the technical team at coordination office to develop annual action plans and performance framework.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 Major Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Team Leader to develop annual action plans and in the implementation of OVC and DREAMS interventions;
• Collaborate with program Officers to generate quality reports with clear data sources;
• Provide technical support to program officers under his/her supervision;
• Review monthly requests for funds from field staff to be submitted to coordination office for approval;
• Ensure that field advance accountabilities submitted to the coordination office are correct and supported by adequate documentation;
• Plan weekly and monthly activities to be implemented at district and sector level;
• Keep checkbooks and receipts of the regional office;
• Supervise the work of interns and volunteers working in district coordination office;
• Ensure proper use of project assets under their responsibility;
• Ensure that payments made related to OVC /DREAMS are in accordance with finance and administrative procedures;
• Ensure that vehicle logbooks and timesheets are maintained;
• Maintain inventory of equipment and assets under their responsibility;
• Submit monthly data report and quarterly narrative reports to the Technical Team Leader;
• Represent FXB in meetings, seminars, and forums with local authorities and community leaders in the district;
• Participate in grant proposal writing and development of new projects;
• Monitor project progress and participate in mid-term and final project evaluation;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the management

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences, or related field;
• 5 years of experience in similar positions;
• Experience in USAID funded programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda
• Computer literacy to a high standard in Microsoft Office