VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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(Job Ref: SOS CV RWANDA ………………..)

Position Title: Project Coordinator – Quality Care / BMZ Project

Vacant positions: 1 person

Type of contract: One-year renewable based on appraisal performance

Working location: Kigali/ National Office

Supervisor: Deputy National Director & Programs Director

Nationality: Rwandese

Deadline: 14 July 2020

Context of the position:

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent, non-governmental social development & child-focused organization. The Organization supports vulnerable children and young people in four locations of Kigali, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyamagabe. SOS Rwanda applies a one program approach in its education, family strengthening, health, and community development programs, that support a holistic approach in the interest of the child. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda, therefore, seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator for the New Project that will be funded by BMZ.

Job summary:

The Project Coordinator – Quality Care / BMZ Project will be responsible for the overall coordination, supervision, and reporting of all activities related to the project “Integrated Community Based Approach for Quality Care and Protection of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Rwanda” to ensure that the project’s objectivities and results are achieved in a timely manner and according to the agreed standards in the project framework and in the related grant agreement document. The position holder will, therefore, be responsible for the following tasks:

Management of donor Partnership Agreement
Responsible for proper management of project grants
Responsible for budgeting / budget revision / liquidity plan tasks
Monitor budgets and speed up spending to avoid unnecessary underspending or overspending
Process requests for budget reallocation if need be and inquire donor approvals
Liaise with the Grant Accountant and ensure regular posting of support documents in the system
Compile donor reports and process reviews by the Deputy National Director & Programs Director and IPD Manager before submission to the donor
Ensure timely submission of donor reports (Financial, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Reports)
Oversee planning, monitoring, and implementation of all project activities
Master project activities and ensure timely implementation & completion of activities
Ensure good collaboration with project stakeholders including government institutions, Ministry of Gender and Family Planning (MIGEPROF), National Commission for Children (NCC), local authorities, community structures (e.g. Inshuti Z’ Umuryango), schools, etc
Represent SOS CV Rwanda in government forums (e.g JADF) and Child Protection Technical Working Groups
Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the recruitment of external consultants
Ensure proper collaboration with external consultants who support in Baseline, End line Evaluation
Monitor the work of external consultants and liaise with Programs Director if there are any issues
Supervise the work of Project Team (e.g Field Officers and the Driver) and conduct Performance Appraisal
Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor to build synergy with other SOS Team Members
Key Performance Indicators

Effective management of partnership agreement with HGFD/BMZ
Compliance to donor grant requirements (e.g. reports, spending)
Effective management of project budget
Effective planning and monitoring of activities
Timely completion of project activities
Timely achievement of project targets and outcomes
Quality of donor reports (outcome-based reporting, timely submission)
Good relationships and transparent communication with the Donor
Good relationships and collaboration with project stakeholders
Effective collaboration with external consultants (e.g. Baseline & End line evaluation)
Technical Qualifications and personal skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences (e.g social work, sociology, education, rural development, psychology, etc). Having a Master ‘s Degree will be an added value
At least 6 successive years working with International NGOs and managing projects funded by international donors
At least 6 years’ experience managing donor funded projects and donor reporting
At least 4-year proven experience in leadership and people management
Prior experience managing children-focussed interventions will be an added value
Ability to build networks, work independently, self-organised, innovative, fulfil commitments and meet deadline.
Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Good communication in French will be added value. Excellent written and verbal communication in English is a requirement.
A team Leader, result-oriented and flexible to deliver with tight deadlines
Ability to develop guidelines and tools, and oversee their implementation
Good understanding of international child right frameworks, child safeguarding, child, mental health and psychosocial support
Strong skills in project cycle management (planning, monitoring, and reporting)
Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Please note: This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities, and work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion of the direct superior.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please mention in the subject of your email the name of the position you are applying for and send us your detailed application in a zipped folder including signed application letter, CV, 3 traceable professional referees and copies of education qualification.

All documents should be written in English and directly submitted to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] not later than July 14^th, 2020  at 5:00 pm Kigali time.

Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done in Kigali on June 30^th, 2020.

 Liberal SEBURIKOKO

 National Director