Vacancy: Project Coordinator – Grant Management

Trócaire Rwanda

4 March 2020

 Office: Trócaire Rwanda

Reporting to: Business Development and Compliance Manager

Relationships: Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Management Technical Advisor and Programme Manager.

What are we looking for? A highly motivated Project Coordinator; a self-starter who is proactive and able to manage all aspects of a large-scale donor-funded project

Date Advertised: 4 March 2020

Due date of receiving applications: 20 March 2020

Contract type: National fixed term contract

Contract Duration and Start date: Starting in June 2020 with a contract duration of 2 years with a possibility for extension and with a probation period of 3 months

Location of position: Based in Kigali, with 70% travel to the targeted Districts (Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts) plus other potential areas as required and/or identified for learning.

NB: Please note that this role is dependent on donor approval which is expected in March 2020

 Background of Trócaire

Trócaire was established in 1973 as the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland and is inspired by the Catholic Social Teaching, with an overarching commitment to social justice. Trócaire is registered to operate in Rwanda and has a long history in Rwanda having opened an office in Kigali in 1994.  Today Trócaire works in 7 of the 30 districts with 17 local partner organizations.

Since 1994, the country programme has registered success in conflict transformation, deepening citizen participation and accountable governance, value-chain and microfinance development.    From 2016-2020 in line with the Country Strategic Plan, Trócaire in Rwanda is delivering an integrated programme focusing on 3 main programme pillars – Resource Rights which builds on our previous Livelihoods work, Women’s Empowerment and preparing and responding to emergencies.

Scope and responsibilities of the role

A Project Coordinator role has arisen in Trócaire Rwanda to lead the implementation of a 4-year project under the Resource Rights and Natural Resource Management programme Pillar.

Trócaire Rwanda, through its Resources Rights work, will support rural, poor communities living around the Nyungwe National Park in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts, to become empowered to assess, plan and sustainably manage their land and common natural resources leading to more environmentally and economically sustainable and resilient communities. The project will do this through a unique partnership approach in which livelihood, biodiversity and agroecology expertise is being combined with knowledge of- and acceptance by- the communities where the project will work.

Trócaire Rwanda will implement the project through 3 partners.  Trócaire in Rwanda has been working alongside local partner organizations since July 1994 throughout the country. The local partner organizations identified for this project, are highly experienced local civil society organizations with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the domain of biodiversity conservation, community-based mapping and action planning, beekeeping, income generation, small business creation and saving and lending. In addition, the local partner organizations have an operational presence in the targeted communities and have strong working relations with the targeted communities and local authorities.

The role of Project Coordinator– Grant Management is part of the Country Programme Team and is contingent upon donor approval.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive salary and benefits.

This post will lead to the implementation of the 4-year project to ensure that rural, poor communities living around the Nyungwe National Park are empowered to assess, plan and sustainably manage their land and common natural resources leading to more environmentally and economically sustainable and resilient communities.  Apart from day to day activity coordination, the role will be responsible for the implementation of donor-specific requirements and regulations and will provide technical and organizational support to the project’s local implementing partners.

Expected skills, competencies, and qualifications:

• Strong Project Management skills;
• Excellent written, oral and presentational communications skills;
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda;
• Ability to manage heavy workloads, to perform in pace and to meet deadlines.
• Motivated to learn new skills
• Quick learner
• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, environment protection, agriculture, international development, program management, business administration, or any other related field.
• Project management experience and a strong understanding of project cycle and tools to be used in ensuring strong project management, monitoring, and quality insurance
• Affiliation and/or experience in the delivery of natural resource management and working with local communities (3 years minimum)
• Experience of working in partnership organizations is a pre;
• Experience in biodiversity management and income strengthening approaches;
• Experience of working together with Civil Society Organisations, Local NGO’s and/or cooperatives

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the post highlighting the particular personal attributes which make them ideally suited for the role.

Please note:

• Incomplete applications or handwritten applications will not be considered
• Please do not add any certificates, diplomas or other documents at this stage

Commitment to Safeguarding

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behavior and responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organizational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Submission of applications

A detailed job description for this role is available on the Trócaire global website. Applications in English should be submitted through the Trócaire global website:

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We encourage experienced and interested female candidates, as well as people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responses will only be provided to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from Trócaire by end of April 2020, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 20 March 2020.

Country Director

Trocaire - Rwanda Office