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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Sub – Grant Specialist (PRM)
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Sub–Grant Specialist (PRM)Specialist, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and reports to the Livelihood and Self Reliance Project Manager
Purpose of the position:
The Sub-Grant specialist will ensure the maintenance and administration of a robust and effective grants management system that is compliant to World Vision Rwanda grants systems and guidelines and meets donor requirements. The Sub-Grant Specialist will provide day-to-day oversight of sub-grant management including sub-grant (Partners) follow-up, accountability and capacity building. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring both general and technical compliance of the project implementation in accordance with the donor requirements by enforcing compliance with the Coalition partner’s procurement, administration and financial accounting practices in the production of the relevant financial information. Key areas of accountability will also include the maintenance of an effective and efficient central grant-filling system in accordance with the World Vision Rwanda grant checklist.
% of time
Activity
20%
Review the pre-award due diligence assessment of current and potential partners and analyze organizational capacity to manage sub-grant funding and project implementation for Rwanda-based subgrantees and work with project staff in the assessment of local partners.
15%
Work closely with the grants finance manager and project manager to ensure all sub-grant agreement templates and letters of commitment are up-to-date with respect to WVI policies and donor requirements.
10%
Review all sub-award reports on a monthly basis and certify data annually to ensure the accuracy of data for accounting and audit purposes.
15%
Conduct regular site visits to track sub-recipient progress, measure performance, and ensure accountability in accordance with established sub-recipient monitoring plan and document appropriately, as well as budget performance monitoring.
15%
Facilitate internal and external auditors and provide relevant information related to sub-recipients as far as Sub-grant is concerned and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
10%
Review and communicate annual sub-grant work plans and budgets for consistency with overall program goals and objectives, aligning with donor technical and spending requirements, feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
15%
Work with project staff on sub-grant closeout, documentation, distribution of inventory, retention of intellectual property, audit, etc. to ensure proper project closeout.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in subgrant/accounting profession within a busy organization or projects.
- Proven knowledge of grants management
- Experience in working with sub-grants
- Proven experience in project budget management
- Good oral and written communication skills
Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Skills and ability to organize and conduct trainings
Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
- Accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, etc.
- Three years’ experience working with NGO on similar role
- Good command of Microsoft spreadsheets preferably Microsoft Excel, Vision and Sun system software
- Gateway to Grants certification
- Experience of bilateral or multilateral-funded projects
- Sub-grant management experience
- Attention to details
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to:
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 7 September 2024; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Communication Specialist
(PRM)
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Communications Specialist, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and reports to the Livelihood and Self-Reliance Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The Communications Specialist will coordinate the communications activities of the Kora Wigire PAC program. The specialist will maintain a functional collaboration with the World Vision communication team, Kora Wigire PAC program core leadership, and technical staff for integration purposes. The role will also include direct engagement with the WVR Communications teams, staff of the project consortium organizations, and Local Implementing Partners’ teams to align activities, plans, and strategies. S/he will produce content from program work through literature review and field experiences, reports, and personal/technical assessments/surveys to enhance the visibility of the World Vision and Kora Wigire PAC program’s work to all relevant audiences.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
% of time
Activity
50%
Planning, coordination, and implementation
- Generate a communications plan for Kora Wigire PAC program
- Spear-head the drafting, reviewing, editing, and planning for a wide range of communications products
- Coordinate communication activities including the collection of data & content gathering from the field to produce stories and documentaries
- Provide technical assistance on communications for the project
- Produce communications products including leaflets, brochures, presentations, press releases, banners, and reviews for production communications products created by others within the project.
- Coordinate the dissemination of communications products from the project
- Contribute to speech writing and talking points for key officials for important events
30%
Collaboration, Adaptation, and Learning
- Ensure overall visibility of Kora Wigire PAC program’s activities and Impact through various communication channels including but not limited to mass media, social media, print and online communication materials
- Enhance brand presence and awareness of Kora Wigire PAC programs.
- Contribute to event planning as a key team player including liaising with project stakeholders including ‘Soma Rwanda’ members on key platform events, and other national events involving the project
- Liaise with the SBCC and Community Engagement Specialists and World Vision’s communications team to link up with the press and offer advice on press outreach, in the framework of the Kora Wigire PAC program.
20%
Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and reporting
- Media monitoring and evaluation including conducting social media analytics to assess the reached audiences and collect feedback.
- Oversee effective documentation of all the information related to the project successes, innovations, and promising practices and disseminate through appropriate mechanisms.
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual reports of Kora Wigire PAC program
- Review mandatory government reports to ensure quality and accuracy in a timely manner
- Conduct regular media reviews and share with the leadership, the publications and broadcasts from the media
KNOWLEDGEE /QUALIFICATION FOR THE ROLE
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- University Degree (Bachelors) in development communication, mass communication, business communications, journalism, media, communication research, public relations, policy advocacy, or other related fields.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in development communication, mass communication, business communications, journalism, media, communication research, public relations, and policy advocacy.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, public information, advocacy, and outreach activities at the country and/or international level.
- Good knowledge of organizational procedures and operational environment is an advantage.
- Should be computer literate in content creation applications including InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and photoshop
- Should be able to use video and photo cameras in capturing images at different events
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to:
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 7 September 2024; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
RESILIENCE AND LIVELIHOOD TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Resilience and Livelihood Technical Program Manager.
Joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and reports to the Strategy & Program Quality Director.
Purpose of the position:
Provide technical leadership and guide the strategy in Resilience & Livelihood programs supporting the design, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, planning and partnership processes in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and innovation in line with WV’s standards and guidelines and ensure alignment with the Government policies and strategies.
Major Activities
Resource Acquisition:
Work with the Resource Development Unit to identify grants opportunities for Resilience and Livelihood and support the preparation of winnable concept papers and proposals for their acquisition in line with LEAP and NO Livelihood strategy.
- Lead the process of identification, assessment and design of new Resilience and Livelihood projects and programs, including the development PNS and grant proposals, log-frames, monitoring and evaluation plans and budgets in line with the LEAP framework.
- Document and disseminate success story to market the successful grants and PNS for more funding.
Project Implementation:
Support project implementation teams in the Livelihood sector through providing targeted training, tools and resources on a regular basis to facilitate the timely and quality delivery of programs.
National strategy and Technical Program development:
- Lead the development of the Resilience and Livelihood component of the National Strategy
- Operationalize the National Strategy by leading the development of the R&L Technical Approach
- Oversee and lead quality implementation of grants and PNS projects including planning, technical support to field implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and knowledge management.
- Develop the Resilience and Livelihood Technical Program including narrative, theory of change, log frame, etc.
- Lead the development of Resilience and Livelihood technical projects
- Programs and projects implementation and capacity building:
- Assure overall responsibility of the R&L Technical Program management including TP budgeting, implementation and reporting
- Provide matrix and technical supervision of the Resilience and Livelihood sector leads, Grants and PNS project Managers
- Conduct technical capacity assessment for frontline staff (Sector lead, Grants and PNS coordinators/ managers) to identify staff learning needs; develop and execute learning and development plan to ensure timely and quality delivery of the R&L Technical Program
- Guide the implementation of the Resilience and Livelihood technical program implementation through development of implementation paths of key Resilience and Livelihood Project Models.
- Provide leadership in branding and profiling Resilience & Livelihood programs
Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation:
Lead and support the Resilience and Livelihood sector programs planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes, with development of tools that can facilitate effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and quality of project deliveries.
- Support the baseline, mid-term, final evaluation and reporting of grants projects.
- Set, own and manage the R&L Technical Program management in Horizon.
Technical input:
Provides high quality technical assistance and endorse Livelihood programs technical matters, including providing support to the process of procurement, supply and delivery of all equipment and materials, staffing, and all other necessary inputs to successful project outcomes, working with relevant WV departments.
Staff supervision:
Support Resilience and Livelihood Technical Programme sector leads in annual project planning and ensuring that interventions are addressing resilience and Livelihood needs, towards improving the wellbeing of children.
Mainstreaming:
Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR R&L programs, in particular the integration of child protection, environment, disability and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes, in particular the Livelihood outcome, in all Resilience & Livelihood programs.
Information Management:
Support keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all programme documents, resources, lessons learnt and good practices, and facilitate their circulation and use within the NO, across the partnership and with partners.
Innovation:
Lead the introduction and pilot of new, innovative practices, methodologies, project models or concepts in WVR Resilience and Livelihood programs.
Building Partnerships:
Pursue and develop meaningful and formal partnerships with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, research institutes and other community stakeholders that will complement the WVR Livelihood program.
Minimum education, training, and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
- Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Food Security, Agro-forestry, Agro-economics or related discipline.
- 7 years of experience in managing livelihoods program/project
- Excellent project management skills and a good understanding of the project life cycle- PMD Pro1
- Experience with development project management tools such as logframes, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets.
- Experience in supervision skills, including training, mentoring, and supporting staff
- Proficient in proposal writing and resource mobilization
- Business-oriented mindset
- Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliable and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Networking and influencing skills
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and Microsoft Outlook proficiency.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
- Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals.
- Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards.
- Working experience in community development
- Experience in Local value chain programs
- Strong experience in participation in Sector working groups
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go:
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 3rd September 2024; no late applications will be accepted. World Vision is committed to adult and child safeguarding and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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