Resilience and Livelihoods Technical Program Manager

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1 Resilience and Livelihoods Technical Program Manager Location: [Africa] [Rwanda] Town/City: Kacyiru Sud Category: Food Security & Livelihood Job Type: Fixed term, Full-time JOB OPPORTUNITY RESILIENCE & LIVELIHOODS TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER World Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda. World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Resilience & Livelihoods Technical Program Manager. The position will be based in Kigali and reporting to the Integrated Programs Director. Purpose of the position: To provide technical leadership and guide the National Office Strategy in Resilience & Livelihood programme supporting the design, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, planning and partnership processes in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and innovation in line with WVs standards and guidelines and ensure alignment with the Government policies and strategies. Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life

2 that is an example to others. The major responsibilities include: Resource Acquisition:Contribute in the process of identification, assessment and design of new Livelihoods projects, including participation in developing grant proposals, log frames, monitoring and evaluation plans and budgets in line with the LEAP framework. Building Capacity:Support project implementation teams in Livelihoods sector through providing targeted training, tools and resources on a regular basis to facilitate timely and quality delivery of programmes. Monitoring, Evaluation & Planning:Support Livelihoods sector programs monitoring, evaluation, planning and reporting processes, with development of tools that can facilitate effective implementation and quality of project deliveries. Technical input:review, provide input and endorse livelihoods programs technical matters, including providing support to the process of procurement, supply and delivery of all equipment and materials, staffing, and all other necessary inputs to successful project outcomes, working with relevant WV departments. Mainstreaming:Contribute the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR Livelihoods programmes, in particular the integration of child protection, disability and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes, in particular the livelihoods outcome, in all Livelihoods programs. Information Management:Support keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all programme documents, resources, lessons and good practices, and facilitate their circulation and use within the NO, across the partnership and with partners. Innovation:Facilitate the introduction of new, innovative practices, methodologies or concepts in WVR Livelihoods programmes.

3 Building Partnerships:Pursue and develop meaningful and formal partnerships with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, research institutes and other community stakeholders that will compliment WVR Livelihoods program. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification required: University degree in Agriculture, Food Security, Agroforestry or related discipline. Experience:3 years in managing livelihood program/project management, preferably in a senior position in international NGO Preferred:Masters degree in International Development, Agriculture, Food Security or related discipline or additional credentials or certificates in specific sector-related topics such as rural agriculture, economics, climate change, resource planning and agriculture production. Working experience in community development Technical Skills & Abilities: Fluency in English. Excellent project management skills and good understanding of the project life cycle Excellent understanding of best practice Food Security/Livelihood approaches in community development Experience with development project management tools such as log frames, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets.

4 Excellent supervision skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes Strong negotiation skills. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds. Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals. Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards. Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context. Working Environment / Conditions: Domestic Travel: 30% Regular internal travel to project areas is required. International Travel: 10% Periodic international travel will be required On call: 10% In emergency and disaster situations, the position will be required to be oncall. Salary: The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:

5 Powered by TCPDF ( How to apply: Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to If this is your first time applying onlinevia the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process All applicants must apply using our online application system,cvs received via or standard post will NOT be considered. In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on applications will be accepted through this ) The closing date for submission of applications is 24thAugust 2015;no late applications will be accepted As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks