Vacancy Announcement

Women, Peace & Security Advisor for “Integrating local perspectives in the implementation of the WPS agenda in the Great Lakes Region (iWPS)” project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

Summary of the Project

In the context of Germany’s feminist development policy, GIZ was commissioned to implement a new regional project to promote women’s rights for peace and security in the Great Lakes region. The aim of the project is to improve conditions for a more systemic implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda at the local, national and regional levels in the Great Lakes Region. The project will focus on three key areas: (i) funding of cross-border civil society initiatives related to implementation of the WPS agenda; (ii) advisory services and networking support to civil society in the region; (iii) advisory services on WPS monitoring, reporting, and accountability at regional and national levels (build capacity for data collection, monitoring, and reporting for WPS RAPs and NAPs). The project will partner with the International Conference in the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and other key stakeholders from civil society, ICGLR Members States and regional organizations. Starting on 01 January 2024, the project will have a duration of three years (2024-2026) and a total budget of 6.500.000 EUR.

GIZ is recruiting candidates for the position of Women, Peace & Security Advisor for “Integrating local perspectives in the implementation of the WPS agenda in the Great Lakes Region (iWPS)” project

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)

Position: one (1)

Start date: 01.03.2024

The Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

A. Responsibilities

The Advisor coordinates Output 1 of the project and provides general oversight to the planning and implementation of grassroots initiatives by women’s organizations in the region, whilst specifically providing technical assistance to those initiatives implemented in Rwanda. In addition, the Advisor will support the Project Manager in the overall planning, monitoring and reporting of the project.

B. Tasks

The Advisor performs the following tasks:

Coordinates and supervises the selection process of 12 grassroots initiatives funded by the project in the Region, in close consultation with GIZ Advisors in Burundi, DRC and Uganda
Coordinates and supervises the development and implementation of the selected grassroots initiatives in close consultation with civil society partners and GIZ Advisors in Burundi, DRC and Uganda
Provides technical support to the selected civil society partners institution(s) in Rwanda to implement projects: development of project plans and activities, planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting tools, particularly those based on results and impact
Carries out monitoring visits to partners’ activities in Rwanda and supports partners in evaluating their activities;
Monitors overall progress of the grassroots initiatives, provides reminders of narrative and financial reporting deadlines, analyses reports and documents concerning the progress of partners’ activities, identifies challenges, best practice and lessons learned, and recommends different management options where appropriate
Supports the formulation of terms of reference and the selection and supervision of third parties for the implementation of project activities, including the evaluation of services provided.
Leads and coordinates on overall M&E, reporting and communication activities related to the implementation of the grassroots initiatives/activities implemented under Output 1 of the project
Manages the design, preparation (logistics) and implementation of workshops and training activities to strengthen the technical and administrative capacities of the selected grassroots organizations for the development and implementation of local WPS initiatives/ on strategic planning and negotiation skills for participation in strategic dialogues
Another duties/additional task

Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.
C. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

University degree in the field of gender studies, development studies, international relations or related field
At least 10 years of experience working on women, peace and security projects in the context of the Great Lakes Region
Demonstrated knowledge of the women, peace and security agenda and its implementation in Africa
Experience working with civil society organizations: building organizational capacities and overseeing grants/project implementation
Good experience of working with planning, monitoring and evaluation systems
Knowledge of organisations and players in the women, peace and security field in the Great Lakes Region, and Rwanda in particular.
Other knowledge and additional competences

Fluency in French and English (C1 level) and Kinyarwanda
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Power point), and relevant internet and email software
Excellent management, communication and organisational skills
High cultural sensitivity, partner and target group-oriented and team player
Flexibility to travel inside Rwanda and the region