VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP) is a non-profit making umbrella organization that was created in 2004 with the objective to set up a platform for information sharing, consultation, and advocacy among CSOs and their partners. RCSP is composed of 11 national umbrella organizations with more than 1500 members. The mission of RCSP is to act as a framework of exchange, strengthening solidarity and the capacity of its members, to be the people’s voice, and defend the public interests and interests of its members at national, regional, and international levels. RCSP wishes to recruit a highly experienced and motivated candidate to fill the following vacant Post:
Post Title: Programmes Manager
Duration of contract: Fulltime
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: Immediately
Duties:
Post Title: Programs Manager
Job Purpose
Interpreting the vision and Mission of the Platform and guide the development of comprehensive and integrated RCSP Plans, programs and evaluate their implementation.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Conduct analysis and ensure RCSP’s strategies and goals are aligned with the national, regional, and international context.
Communicate findings of strategy projects to the rest of RCSP and secure stakeholder involvement
Support the design of the implementation of reforms and strategies and provide oversight where necessary
Provide input into policies, laws, and GoR decision forums to improve their impact on the National Development Agenda
Identifies priorities, prepares strategies and plans for achieving goals and objectives and recommends them for approval;
Formulates action programs to implement strategies and plans;
Supervises the execution of projects and other activities financed under RCSP in accordance with agreed plans and standards;
Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving the project outputs
Responsible for Donor Contract Management (DCM) of organizational grants and ensure compliance with donor requirements and timely submission of reports
Ensures that funds are spent properly in accordance with approved plans and ensure that expenditures are appropriate and appropriately recorded;
Increase the impact of RCSP’s efforts to improve the Platform’s competitiveness and attractiveness as an apex body of CSOs for development and growth in the country
Provide timely and accurate performance reports to Executive Secretary containing performance indicators, budget plans forecasts and work developments.
Develop project performance monitoring plan and ensure adherence to plan during projects implementation.
Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that effectively track projects deliverables and progress.
Create evaluation frameworks including specific methodologies to conduct project evaluations.
Coordinate, monitor and assess the quality of grants acquisition, reporting & making sure that donor requirements are met during the project implementation phase and ensure sustainability.
Conduct or oversee baseline, mid-line, and end-line projects surveys and gather data into a reportable format.
Represent the organization in sector-level development meetings and other networking forums and use this to aggressively develop funding partnerships
Assist the Executive Secretary with the preparation of high-quality quarterly and annual reports that highlight project achievements and milestones of RCSP and Members
Timely preparation of monthly M&E reports
Facilitate documentation and reporting of assessments, program data, lessons learned, and best practices for internal and external sharing;
Develop quality assurance and quality enhancement strategies of the RCSP
Write project proposals, develop and keep updated projects baselines
Prepare implementation plans with a funding plan for all projects under RCSP
Propose financial structuring and financing options for RCSP Projects to be financially viable.
Work closely and advise Project Coordinators in charge of RCSP Projects and Programme implementation
Perform any other official duties assigned by his/her supervisor
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
A master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, or another very relevant field.
Experience in providing direct policy advice to senior officials is desirable
Experience in conducting public-private dialogue is desirable
At least 7 years experience of working with CSOs or International NGOs is required.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of large internationally funded programs.
Good working knowledge of statistics, evaluation methods, and ability to obtain, analyze, interpret data, and present findings in written and oral form.
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection/survey design, implementation, and analysis
Good interpersonal, excellent reporting skills ( written & spoken English)
Must be proficient in both written and spoken English, and working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda languages is an added advantage.
Should have excellent computer skills on MS Excel, SPSS, Epi-info, and SAS
Proven skills in the process and group facilitation, training, and capacity building
Presentation and facilitation skills are desirable
How to Apply
Your application should include the following:
A cover letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of RCSP (i), a comprehensive CV including details of 3 persons of reference (ii) academic certificates ( diploma &Transcript) (iii) any other related recommendations or training certificates. Application documents should be submitted no later than 21st February 2022 at 5 pm. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
Applicants are kindly requested to send their application documents to rwandacspapplications@gmail.com
Please note that applications that do not meet the specified minimum requirements will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Done in Kigali, 7th February 2022
Angelique Kabeza
Executive Secretary
Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP)
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