ABOUT US:
Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a non-government organization whose goal is to change masculinity norms of men and boys to positively support promoting gender equality in Rwanda and beyond. RWAMREC envisions ‘a peaceful society where women and men share roles/responsibilities in raising families and governing society through equality and respect.’ Its mission is to promote gender equality by transforming masculinities and femininities through awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building and service delivery.
JOB DESCRIPTION: FIELD COORDINATOR TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Field Coordinator will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities for the Partnership to Support Value Chains in Agriculture, Tourism, and Hospitality MSMEs under the ‘Kataza’ program at the district level. The program is funded by the Mastercard Foundation through the Rwanda Development Bank. Reporting directly to the Kataza Project Manager, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of program activities in alignment with RWAMREC’s and donor requirements, guidelines, and best practices.
The primary focus of this role will be on transforming gender norms and engaging men to support women in achieving financial inclusion within the target communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination of Program Activities
Lead the coordination of all program activities at the district level, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Collaborate closely with program stakeholders, including MSMEs, community leaders, government agencies, and other implementing partners, to facilitate smooth implementation of activities.
Facilitation of Training Sessions
Coordinate the Journey of Transformation training sessions for the program’s target groups, including participants from Agriculture, Tourism, and Hospitality MSMEs.
Facilitate gender-transformative sessions aimed at challenging traditional gender norms and promoting women’s financial inclusion, actively engaging men in the process.
Organize and conduct awareness-raising sessions on gender and male engagement in women’s financial inclusion.
Data Management and Documentation
Oversee data collection efforts within the district, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data.
Consolidate and document program-related data, reports, and success stories in accordance with RWAMREC and donor requirements.
Maintain organized records and databases to track program progress and outcomes.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Support monitoring and evaluation efforts by regularly assessing the impact of program activities at the district level.
Identify challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned to inform program adjustments and improvements.
Capacity Building and Support
Provide technical support and capacity-building to program participants, community leaders, and local partners on gender-transformative approaches and financial inclusion strategies.
Foster a supportive environment for learning and collaboration among stakeholders involved in program implementation.
Reporting and Communication
Prepare regular progress reports, narrative updates, and other documentation as required by RWAMREC and the donor.
Communicate effectively with the Program Manager and other relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment with program objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, gender studies or a related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in coordinating and implementing development programs, with a focus on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and/or financial inclusion.
Strong understanding of gender-transformative approaches and proven experience in
engaging men as allies in promoting gender equality.
Excellent facilitation and training skills, with the ability to conduct interactive and
participatory sessions.
Proficiency in data management and documentation, and experience in doing monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including MSMEs,
community members, government officials, and donor representatives.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; knowledge of French is an advantage.
Strong commitment to RWAMREC’s mission and values, with a passion for promoting
gender equality and social change.
Young people are highly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, detailing their qualifications and relevant experience.
Resume.
Copy of ID
Names and contact of three professional references.
Please send your application to info@rwamrec.org and include “Field Coordinator Application” in the subject line of your email.
Start date: 13th January 2025
We offer a one-year renewable contract
Approved by
Fidèle RUTAYISIRE
Executive Director, RWAMREC
Below the FIELD COORDINATOR TERMS OF REFERENCE:
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