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Job Position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for USAID IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity at DUHAMIC-ADRI | Kigali: (Deadline: 15-04-2024)

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DUHaranira AMajyambere y’ICyaro (DUHAMIC-ADRI) is a local non-profit organization based in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, Kicukiro District, Niboye Sector. From October 2022,DUHAMIC-ADRI is implementing a five-year PEPFAR/USAID funded Project named USAID IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity in all sectors of Nyarugenge and Muhanga Districts aiming at preventing new HIV infections and reducing vulnerability among Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and their households and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) ) in high HIV burden Districts in Rwanda. The IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity is implemented by a team of staff that provides technical, analytical, management, interpersonal skills and experience at different levels to ensure well rounded OVC-DREAMS. It is in this background that DUHAMIC-ADRI would like to recruit one (01) qualified Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for USAID IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity.

Job Location: DUHAMIC-ADRI Headquarters located in Kicukiro/Kigali with potential travels in Nyarugenge and Muhanga Districts.

Report to: Chief of Party (COP) for IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity.

Type of contract: One year renewable based on performance.

 

Main responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

The DCOP for IGIRE-JYAMBERE will be responsible for :

  • Providing technical leadership of the project in collaboration with the COP;
  • Managing a team of senior and field staff and ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project ;
  • Coordination of work planning, implementation and management of IGIRE-JYAMBERE activities within pre-set timeframe and meeting expected results and planned indicators;
  • Ensure accountability regarding the project progress and performance;
  • Ensure good partnership and collaboration with Nyarugenge and Muhanga district;
  • Make sure the monthly and quarterly reports as well as other required reports are timely submitted by the DREAMS and OVC Technical Coordinators;
  • Review monthly and quarterly reports of IGIRE-JYAMBERE and submit the final well-prepared reports to the COP;
  • Organize planning and forecasting sessions on time, evaluations and monitoring activities;
  • Conducting performance evaluation of project staff under his supervision;
  • Ensure capacity building of IGIRE-JYAMBERE program team to reach excellent performance.

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities

  • DUHAMIC-ADRI is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within DUHAMIC-ADRI Safeguarding Policy and related framework.
  • DUHAMIC-ADRI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of any person or child by any of our staff, or partners. DUHAMIC-ADRI reserves the right to seek information/investigation from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer;
  • We participate in the investigation of Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
  • At any time, DUHAMIC-ADRI has the rights to check whether your organization complies with the safeguarding and protection procedures and take an appropriate action.”
  • By submitting the application, the job applicants confirm that they have no objection to DUHAMIC-ADRI requesting the information specified above. 

By applying to this position, I understand and acknowledge that DUHAMIC-ADRI treat all people with dignity and respect and takes a zero tolerance on harassment, harm, sexual- (all forms of abuse), exploitation, child labor, and human trafficking and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others and case should be reported. DUHAMIC-ADRI didn’t tolerate any form of corruption.

 

Interested candidates shall fulfill the following qualifications conditions, and skills:

  • A Master’s degree in any field or experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in management, public health, development studies, social/behavioral sciences, or in a closely related field is required;
  • At least seven years of progressively increasing technical leadership/senior management responsibilities, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff, preferably with a program of an equivalent size and scope is highly desired;
  • Experience in interacting with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials is desired;
  • Experience managing and coordinating complex multi-sectoral development programs, preferably in Rwanda is desired;
  • Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing is highly desirable.
  • Experience of managing a team and demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with reputable institutions, including Government of Rwanda, implementing partners, and local NGOs
  • Familiarity with the HIV Prevention/risk reduction in particular and health system in Rwandan context,
  • Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures, including PEPFAR/USAID guidelines, and tools for monitoring and evaluation,
  • Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Email and database skills are an added advantage;
  • Characterized by Integrity, Professionalism and Transparency,
  • Be available and ready to start immediately once the recruitment process is concluded,

This position is open to any Rwandan candidate fulfilling the required conditions, qualifications and skills without any discrimination. Female candidates and persons with disability fulfilling required conditions, qualifications and skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates will send their applications which include a motivational letter, detailed CV with at least 3 reference persons, copies of degree(s) and ID, and relevant certificates if any to the following email address: recruitment@duhamic.org.rw not later than April, 15th ,2024 at 5:00pm. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written and oral exams.

Done at Kigali, April,2nd , 2024

BENINEZA Innocent

Executive Secretary

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