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Job Position of Capacity Development Specialist at Pro-femmes/twese Hamwe (Pfth): (Deadline 29 January 2024)

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women’s status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992, representing 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic political, and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

To achieve her mission of promoting the social economic status of women and girls, in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda PFTH is implementing the 5 years project titled “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWEP III)”. The project focuses mainly on capacity building of civil society organizations members of PF/TH to address the issue of gender equality and women’s empowerment through advocacy and networking.

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Capacity Development Specialist

Duty station: Kigali

Type of the contract: One-year renewable based on staff performance.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Capacity Development Specialist will lead capacity development assessments, develop and adapt existing tools, and oversee the resulting organizational and technical support; including but not limited to the provision of technical assistance, mentoring and coaching, and peer learning.

Under the supervision of the Advocacy and Communication Coordinator and Program Manager, the Field supervisor will undertake the following major responsibilities:

  • Support the design of the strategies and technical issues concerning capacity development and institutional strengthening;
  • Support the design of the Institutional Development Capacity Building Plan;
  • Support the design of strategies to promote knowledge development to facilitate policy formulation;
  • Facilitate participatory processes aimed at the collective identification of capacity development needs at human, organizational and institutional levels within the umbrella.
  • Mobilize resources for the capacity development agenda, either through the Project funding, or in collaboration with PFTH partners involved in institutional capacity development.
  • Providing expert advice and guidance to PFTH on all training and capacity building related matters
  • Develop a comprehensive capacity building plan and other capacity development related issues for the secretariat and member organizations;
  • Conduct training needs assessment;
  • Assisting in the design, planning and implementation of other capacity building activities if required, such as study tours, peer visits, and participation in workshops and conferences;
  • Work in a group to develop training curriculum, manuals, modules and relevant guidelines, develop training and learning materials;
  • Support to build up partnership with advanced training institutes and other capacity development institutions;
  • Provide Technical Assistance to local women’s networks, local officials and stakeholders through capacity building knowledge;
  • Prepare training plan and budget;
  • Support the design of the training and capacity development activities for the umbrella’s member organizations, PFTH secretariat other engaged partners;
  • Prepare the documents to support the necessary training and capacity development activities;
  • Assist in the organization of the workshops, seminars and courses planned for the staff and member organizations;
  • Support preparation of the Terms of Reference for the recruitment of needed additional capacity to support implementation of the capacity development plan;
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners, stakeholders and clients to advocate and promote organizational and program issues
  • Identify, codify and disseminate best practices and lessons learned to build capacity and knowledge;
  • Organize and implement training activities and events for the operations/ projects staff;
  • Conduct capacity need assessment assignment and develop strategies to fill the identified gaps;
  • Provide on the job training and coaching for improving CSOs performance;
  • Plan, manage and conduct training programs, and organize conferences;
  • Develop capacity building plan for PFTH secretariat and member organizations and ensure its effective implementation;
  • Support in Coordination of member organizations through their respective thematic working groups;
  • Document and report on the Project’s achievements and lessons learned on capacity development plans;
  • Carry out any duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

REQUIRED COMPETENCES

  • Demonstrate integrity by modelling the PFTH values and ethical standards;
  • Ability to perform specialized tasks related to Results-Based Management, including support the design, planning and implementation of program, managing data, reporting, etc.
  • Ability to build productive partnerships with various stakeholders;
  • Ability in transmitting knowledge and building capacities;
  • Ability to develop, manage and evaluate a learning curriculum that raises awareness, builds confidence, strengthens innovation capabilities around a certain method, tool or technique; or helps develop an innovation mindset.
  • Ability to assess the pre and post level impact of the trainings
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are essential;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required to prepare accurate and complete reports and other documents.
  • Ability to promote knowledge management and learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment with strict deadlines.
  • Excellent knowledge of capacity building theory and the application of methodology, good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master degree preferably in the field of Management, Political Science, social sciences, law, or other related field or a Bachelor’s or equivalent in the specified fields with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project or programs management, administration or related area is required. Experience in planning, managing and conducting training programs, organizing conferences and monitoring/analyzing information and data is desirable;
  • Demonstrated experience in developing training manual, modules, and training materials for the development organizations;
  • Proven experience of conducting ToT, training needs assessment along with facilitations skills and ability to independently prepare training report;
  • Experience in e-learning projects is desirable. Experience working in international, local or civil society organizations, particularly with regard to the capacity development aspects is desirable;
  • Experience with project management would be considered an asset;
  • Experience of working for institutional capacity development would be given priority;
  • Solid experience in the management of people and systems in civil society organizations;
  • Sound computer and IT skills;
  • Demonstrated experience working with civil society organizations, multi-donor agencies and or developmental partners.
  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and French with good verbal and written skills.
  • Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE’s office not later than 29th January 2024 at 4:00 pm. PFTH is an equal opportunity employer and Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

N.B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test.

Done on 17th January 2024

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/TweseHamwe