Recruitment notice

Position title:  Resource management and mobilization advisor

TYPE:  National mandate

Duration:  4 months 

The Center for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 1958, with its head office located in Montreal. Since its creation, CECI’s mission has been to fight poverty, exclusion and inequalities. To this end, CECI aims to improve the economic and social well-being of the poorest and most marginalized people in Africa, Asia and the Americas, through the support of volunteers. CECI particularly aims to strengthen the place and leadership of women and young women as agents of change for sustainable and inclusive development. By sharing their skills and expertise, and working in close collaboration with local partners,

In Rwanda, CECI supports the strengthening of the economic power of vulnerable women: farmers and pastoralists, entrepreneurs, women heads of household and young single mothers, women and young women living in refugee camps or cross-border trade. Although considerable progress has been made in gender equality in Rwanda, especially at the political level, the situation of women in their households is less glowing. CECI volunteers work in collaboration with civil society organizations to improve economic opportunities for women. In collaboration with local women’s rights organizations, volunteers also support the creation of an environment conducive to gender equality.

Partner:  Young Women Christian Association (YWCA)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the identification of new opportunities for the development of project proposals
• Support in the development of monitoring and learning tools for the various projects;

• Contribute to the preparation / development of project proposals related to the strengthening of the economic capacities of vulnerable young girls and women, women’s rights, equality & inclusion and also women’s resilience to climate change
• Work with the existing team on various fundraising initiatives through the writing of project proposals, concept notes and expression of interest and other documents

• Take gender equality into account in all activities, with particular emphasis on the participation and representation of women and young women, in all activities;
• Take into account the issues of the environment and adaptation to climate change in all activities;
• Ensure, at all times, to respect the guides, manuals, directives or instructions of the organization in terms of safety and protection;
• Take the necessary means to help ensure their own safety, in particular by establishing an individual risk mitigation plan in their place of employment;
• Write the reports required by the partner organization and by the CECI program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Obtain a university degree in a relevant field (project management, communication, development studies, etc.)
• A minimum of three years of experience in the design and development of project proposals for funding, concept notes and expression of interest and other related documents in the areas of women’s economic empowerment, promotion of equality and equity gender, the fight against sexual violence, respect for women’s rights, the environment and resilience to climate change
• Experience working with community-based girls and women’s capacity building programs is an added advantage
• Computer skills (Ms. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Excellent writing skills in English and French.
• Be able to telework, independently, while participating in virtual meetings. 
• Adaptability, flexibility, excellent teamwork skills and sensitivity to cultural realities. In addition, being able to demonstrate strong skills in terms of flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity in this period of uncertainty.

BENEFITS AND SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS:

• Support and supervision throughout the assignment.
• Health insurance or reimbursement of a fixed amount per month for obtaining health insurance.
• A monthly allowance.
• An incredible opportunity to improve your professional skills!

All interested candidates who meet the requirements must send to  [email protected]  no later than November 01, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.,  their application files including the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) specifying the work carried out relating to what is requested in the ToRs
• the names, e-mail and telephones of 3 reference persons
• Diploma and other additional certificates if applicable
• Copy of identity document.

CECI is an employer that respects fairness. Applications from women are strongly encouraged .