World Vision International (Rwanda) is a Christian, Child focused, Humanitarian, Development, Relief and Advocacy Non-governmental Organization implementing projects/programmes in over 14 districts of Rwanda. World Vision is seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced national to fill the following position:

POSITION: HEALING, PEACE BUILDING 
                       & RECONCILIATION (HPR)  
                        PROJECT  COORDINATOR

JOB LOCATION: GICUMBI

REPORTS TO: NORTH REGION    
                            COORDINATOR.    

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To coordinate the implementation of an AUSAID funded HPR grant project in the respective  operational areas and ensure healing, peace building and reconciliation desired impact is realised. Manage  project resources according to WV Rwanda and AUSAID accountability procedures and guidelines.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop annual implementation plans for the    project and make sure that the plans are effectively implemented.
2. Supervise the implementation of project activities and ensure they are in line with annual project plans.
3. Prepare project reports and submit them timely to relevant stakeholders according to agreed formats and standards.
4. Prepare project budgets and ensure  budget utilisation is in line with AUSAID grant financial policies and cooperative agreements.
5.Monitor and review annual budget and financial reports and submit them to the WVAUS program officer.
6.Contribute to the process of reviewing healing, peace building and reconciliation programming strategy.
7.Develop the baseline survey TOR and monitor the baseline exercise of the project to ensure quality and reliability of the information collected.

8. Facilitate the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system for the project to collect and manage information on the project progress and impact.   
9. Oversee  financial controls and ensure procedures  meet donor and WVR accountability and stewardship standards.
   10. Ensure the  strategy of integrating healing, peace  
         building and reconciliation in community     
         development work is implemented.
   11. Facilitate healing, peace building and reconciliation workshops
   12. Build productive relationships and partnerships    
        with the relevant government institutions and     
        NGOs working in the area of peace building, 
         healing and reconciliation.
    13. Represent World Vision at meetings organised by  
          ministry partners, churches and government
14. Provide supervision and manage performance of
      subordinate staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS
REQUIRED
The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required.
• A University Degree in social sciences, psychology or education.
• At least 3 years experience working in healing, peace building and reconciliation initiatives/projects.
• Excellent understanding of Peace building and reconciliation issues in Rwanda.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to communicate well in English. Knowledge of French is an added advantage
• Computer literacy in Micro soft word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Committed to growing as a Christian
• Experience in providing psychosocial and spiritual support to communities/people

• Willingness to learn and facilitate team building
• Rwandan by nationality.

Core Capabilities
World Vision International has 13 core capabilities that are core to our work. However, the following 4 core capabilities are critical for the performance of this job:
• Understanding the humanitarian industry.
• Communicating information effectively.
• Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly.
•  Influencing individuals and groups.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply to the Human Resources Director, World Vision Rwanda, through any of the following offices:
       
Kacyiru sud, B.P. 1419 Kigali, Tel. 511772 or 585329
Ruhengeri Office, Tel. 546006, 546414
Byumba Office, 564237 or 564532
Nyamata Office, Tel. 561216
Nyamagabe Office, Tel. 535073 or 535187

Applications including updated curriculum vitae with 2 referees (one from Pastor/Priest and the other from the previous employer) and certified Academic transcripts should reach World Vision Rwanda offices on or  before 24th November, 2008 at 5:00 pm.

People & Culture Director,
World Vision Rwanda