Vacancy title:
Community Development Facilitator (CDF)

Jobs at:
Plan International Rwanda

Deadline of this Job:
19th September 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 12th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization (non-profit) that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.

JOB DETAILS:

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization (non-profit) that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International has been operating in Rwanda since 2007. And over the past ten years, we have had an extensive portfolio that covers a variety of interventions (Right to protection, Right to Youth Economic Security, Right to access quality and inclusive education and Right to Early Childhood Care and Development) in both development and humanitarian contexts. We are actively present in 3 districts of Gatsibo, Nyaruguru and Bugesera and six refugee camps. In all our interventions, we pursue our deep-seated change to achieve our ambition, which is “Together, we take action so that 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive. We are a strong global civil society actor that resonates with all those who want to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. We are also scaling up our reach to more parts of the country given the growing partnerships and grants portfolio. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the below position:

Community Development Facilitator (CDF)

Purpose:
The Community development Facilitator will provide technical guidance and facilitation in implementation, monitoring and reporting of Gender-responsive schools and Our City related projects activities.

Dimensions of Role:
The post holder will report to the Program Area Manager with dotted line supervision of the Project Coordinator. He/she has no people under his/her supervision and has no direct management of the departmental budget.

Location:
• Based in Bugesera District.

Key End Results and typical Responsibilities
“What” is done and “why”, but not “actions” or “how”; include indicators for success
Typical Responsibilities

• Key End Results of Position: Supporting project implementation
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Gender-responsive and Our City projects.
  
• Document quarterly progress and/or challenges about the project in an appropriate format (e.g. articles, success stories, case studies).
  
• Assist the Project Coordinator in preparing required monthly, quarterly reports and annual projects reports.
  
• Establish partnerships with others local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), government bodies and families and youth in schools to increase their participation in the projects.
  
• Assist the Project Coordinator in building the capacity of stakeholders involved in the project in gender and in result based management.
  
• Promote and abide by internal policies and procedures including but not limited to Child Plan Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
  
• Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned area of operation.
  
• Facilitate effective participation of children, families, communities, and stakeholders in program activities.
  
• Overseeing the implementation of community projects and ensure timeline of completion through frequent supervision of projects.
  
• Facilitating the formation of community interest groups to enhance local developments.
  
• Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, and community-based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels.
  
• Promote integration of building relations and program processes at field level.
  
• Facilitate production of quality building relations products to meet set deadlines
  

Dealing with Problems:
Application of knowledge required for the role, complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them.

• Communication largely with internal staff, also with some external contacts/target audiences to support operational work.
  
• Problem-solving activities related to a defined area, such as a limited geographical area or limited programme sectional area using professional or technical knowledge
  
• Makes complex technical information accessible and usable by non-specialist within a defined area;
  
• Some negotiation and representation with local authorities
  
• Develop a shared analysis of local issues, contacts, and key players
  
• Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, and community-based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels.
  
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at ward and village levels.
  Communications and Working Relationships:
  Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
  
• Will be working closely with children (students clubs), teachers, head teachers and local leaders including district and sector education officers

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives
Knowledge

• Degree in Public health &| Gender Relations studies
  
• Minimum of 4 years extensive experience in development work at the grassroots level.
  
• Experience in Community resilience and environment protection will be an added advantage.
  
• Computer literacy in Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating the financial education training.
  
• Must hold a valid motorcycle license Skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and diversity into long-term Community Resilience & emergency response programmes
  
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines in changing situations
  
• Good understanding of the sustainable Income generating activities approach and related issues.
  

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of community and social issues
  
• Understanding of how public sector bodies work
  
• Political, social and negotiating skills
  
• Strong administrative skills
  
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Creative thinking and problem-solving ability
  
• Capacity to interact with community members and effectively on gender and environmental related subjects
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills
  
• Good listening skills and motivational skills
  
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
  
• Proficient in computer skills
  
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, report writing, communication and presentation skills.
  
• Demonstrates the high degree of transparency and integrity
  
• Good team player.
  

Behaviors

• Caring: desire to help people
  
• Compassion and the ability to empathize with people's life experiences
  
• Non-judgemental and positive attitude
  
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Flexible, creative and problem solving oriented.
  
• Communicates clearly and effectively on gender and environmental related issues.
  
• Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities.
  Physical Environment and Demands:
  Maybe “typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc.
  
• Frequent travels within the country and especially in village setting areas
  
• The women are encouraged to apply for this post.

Level of contact with children
High contact: Frequent interaction with children
Behaviors (Plan International’s Values in Practice)

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
  
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
  
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
  
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
  
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people.
  

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
  
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
  
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
  
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
  

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
  
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
  

We are inclusive and empowering

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities. Engages and works well.