JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Position: Program Manager

Reports to: RPA Executive Secretary

Location: Kigali

Background: RPA is a non-profit organization registered in accordance with the law n° 20/2000 of 26/07/2000 of the Government of Rwanda concerning non-profit making organizations.
The Rwanda Paediatric Association (RPA) mandate is to adhere to the following:

• To participate actively in the promotion of the newborn, child and adolescent health care in Rwanda;
• To create the real information possibilities, continuing training and exchange of experience of paediatricians and other employed practitioners in the various regions of the country;
• To ensure continuous professional development in the paediatric field is organized effectively for all professionals;
• To participate in the elaboration of the contents of different programs of public and community health that promote newborn and child health;
• To participate in the development of the contents and effectiveness of neonatal and pediatric care protocols and guidelines;
• To promote the creation and development of working conditions of paediatricians as well as their professional, social and cultural self-fulfillment;
• To develop collaboration and solidarity links with other national and international Organizations pursuing similar aims;
• To participate in the mobilization   of social assistance in favor of children;
• Promote research in paediatrics.

Job description:

• Program planning and management
• Implement and manage a comprehensive activity plan covering the time frame of the RPA programs.
• Ensure the quality and sustainability of the RPA programs outputs.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against programs objectives.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports).
• Support RPA as requested and directed in the development of new proposals.
• Support the RPA Programs through analysis and strengthening programs activities.
• Support RPA developing new relationships with other associations and NGOs within the country and outside the country.
• Implementation Monitoring and Reporting on time
• Staff and logistics management
• Representation and Communication
• Perform other duties as directed by the RPA Board.
• Available immediately after selection

Contract Details

The duration of this position is 6 months but may be extended subject to availability of funding and performance.

Required Qualifications Degree in Medicine or Child health care management and public health or its equivalent preferred.

Essential Skills required:

• Minimum 3 years working experience in related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage strategic and day-to-day aspects of a large, complex program, including planning and delivery oversight, personnel support and facilitation, logistics and finance oversight, and M&E
• Demonstrated ability to priorities clearly and to ensure timely and quality delivery of program activities; ability to oversee multiple tasks
• Proven experience in managing teams
• Experience using computers- for a variety of tasks. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good interpersonal skills; clear communicator
• Demonstrated capacity in advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills
• Good negotiation skills; fluency in spoken and written French and English; competence in Kinyarwanda desirable

Deadline for submission is 13^th December 2022 at 5:00 pm.