Deadline of this Job: 22 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Community Development Facilitator
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation 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 it’s 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 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.
Role PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit organization 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. To implement its change journey, Plan International Rwanda has been operating in three Program units which includes Gatsibo, Bugesera and Nyaruguru, hence in need of a Community Development Facilitator to support in one of its PU.
The Community Development Facilitator will effectively facilitate the Child-Centred Community Development and build meaningful relationships among the multiple stakeholders in the community development process. He/she will ensure the maintenance and strengthening of linkages, networks and collaborations between Plan International and the community interests, groups, local governments and other NGOs within their area.
He/she will be required to communicate in a style that inspires confidence and professionalism and builds credibility with line management. Be flexible and committed to strong team working skills and external relations.
Management scope, reporting lines, key relationships
Direct reports- The post holder will report to the Program Unit Manager
Key Relationships
Internal
• Program Unit Manager, Sponsorship team
• PU MERL Coordinator
• Child Rights Program Manager
• Communications and Advocacy Manager
• Business Development Manager.
External
• Children,
• Families,
• Community volunteers,
• CBOs,
• FBOs,
• School leaders,
• Local leaders and District level officers.
Level of contact with children
• High level: Frequent interaction with children
Physical Environment
• The position is typically field work
Accountabilities and main work activities
Key responsibilities
Key sponsorship related
• Organize sponsored children, their families and communities to effectively participate in the planning, management and monitoring of projects through meetings and training.
• Ensure that Sponsored Children, their families and communities benefit from programme interventions.
• Effectively facilitate Sponsored Families and their community towards the successful management of their projects as outlined in the Country Strategy in line with Plan Domain and Program Principles.
• Review with the Sponsorship Communications Coordinator and update the Sponsored Children (SCs) files
• Train community volunteers, Sponsored Children and Families in Sponsorship requirements and train PU Staff in sponsorship requirement
Key Project related (Supporting Project implementation)
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project
• 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 project reports
• Establish partnerships with others local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), government bodies and families and youth to increase their participation in the project
• 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: Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Code of Conduct
• Monitor and report on all activities implemented by Project ‘s partners
Empowerment and sustainability
• Ensure the Sponsorship Community Volunteers (CVs), children, their families and community members are properly trained to take care of 100% sponsorship activities
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of and conduct fresh training in areas identified with gaps
• Actively participate in local RM as a Member of Resource Mobilization Team (develop concept notes, proposals)
Community mobilization and facilitation
• 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
• Facilitate the integration of programs and influencing activities in the field.
Coordination and Networking
• Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community- based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at community levels
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at community levels
• Produce Quality Sponsorship Communications in line with Program and influencing
• Ensure communication production is participatory and reflects children’ voices
• Ensure that sponsorship items (of high quality are positive, engaging and real, with no backlogs)
• Participate in the generation of Annual Plan, annual Report and SPAR
• Ensure that all sponsorship products and services meet quality standards, are accurate, timely and complete as specified in the Sponsorship Manual and To Do List.
Building relationship activities
• Promotes integration of building relations and program processes at field level
• Facilitates production of quality Sponsorship Communications to meet set deadlines
• Use of 3 months To Do List.
Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Promote child rights- based programming at field level
• Report all incidents and concerns on child abuse
• Ensure all partners and other relevant stakeholders, including children and communities are trained and have access to the child protection policy
Management of partnerships
Ensure that:
• Effectively portray a positive image of Plan International Rwanda
• Build good working relationships with CVs.
• Visiting uncooperative SCs and educating them about Plan policies and procedures.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in their day-to-day work.
• Ensure that Plan Rwanda contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International's purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
• Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
• Take responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
• Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.
BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
• Managing information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills.
• Understand relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
• Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
• Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
• Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Administration Sciences, Education, Agriculture
• Minimum of 2 years extensive experience in development work at grassroots level.
• Experience in emergence/relief programs will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in Excel and Word.
• Must hold a valid motorcycle license.
Skills Specific to the Post
• Communication skills
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work extra hours
• Willingness to live and work within the rural community
• Demonstrated training skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
• Ability to ride a motorcycle
Languages required:
• Fluency in local language, English and French is essential
• 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 organisation 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 maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
Deadline of this Job: 20 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Senior Technical Advisor – Pmis/Irims
Overall Responsibilities:
The goal of the global five-year USAID Medicines, Technologies and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program is to help low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their pharmaceutical systems to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable essential medicines and pharmaceutical services. MTaPS, implemented by Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and partners, will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH) directorate clinical & public health, RBC the Division of Maternal Child and Community Health (MCCH), and Rwanda Biomedical Center/HIV and STI division, Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (FDA) including other relevant implementing agencies to strengthen pharmaceutical systems including pharmaceutical sector governance, regulatory systems, pharmaceutical management information systems, and improve patient-centered pharmaceutical services
The Senior Technical Advisor – MIS provides technical assistance to the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (FDA) to implement the Integrated Information Management System (IRIMS), the support may include other relevant entities to build capacity and strengthen pharmaceutical regulatory information systems, processes and management systems including monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation and effective coordination with relevant entities.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
• A master’s degree in any of following domains is required:
• Computer Science
• Computer Software Engineering
• Software Programming and Development, and
• In addition, a degree in health information systems, health management, business management or public health with other relevant disciplines. Hands on experience in public health programs will be an added advantage are all added advantages.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• At least 10+ years of working experience in developing and implementing software applications
• Professional program certification in Java is strongly desired
• Experience working on and implementing large-scale software projects
• Professional experience using cybersecurity and open-source technology
• Experience developing software utilizing various coding languages including Java, C++, PHP and more
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills are essential
• Experience developing secure software systems based upon industry specifications
• Experience in pharmaceuticals and or health technologies management, regulatory systems strengthening related projects, pharmacovigilance, preferably with international donors and organizations such as USAID, Global Fund, UN agencies-WHO and World Bank, is an added advantage
Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience in medical products regulatory and health information systems management
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing electronic tools and information systems
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Strong knowledge and understanding of medical products registration and health information systems in Rwanda
• In-depth understanding of design, planning and functionalities of e-health related tools and integration issues between tools desired
• Knowledge of the software development life-cycle and project management paradigms
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications
• Creativity is always a plus
• Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering.
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects.
• Analyze code for weaknesses and errors, and present detailed plans to improve them
• Experience developing customized code for multiple projects simultaneously
• Personal Skillsets
• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly
• An analytical mind
• The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
• Commercial and business awareness
• English fluency required including speaking, writing, and reading; additional proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda language .Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data
• Significant experience in providing technical assistance on management information systems and implementing information manual and electronic tools to strengthen health/pharmaceutical systems desired.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.
• Experience and ability working with senior government officials.
• Experience with USAID and other donor agencies is desirable.
COMPETENCIES
• Functional competencies: Highly motivated, resourceful, results driven and persistent. Ability to think strategically, gather and analyse information in order to make appropriate decisions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Core MSH competencies: adaptability, communication, problem solving, creativity and innovation, timeliness of work, quality of work and team relationships, resource utilization
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Sound judgment, self-motivated, strong initiative.
Travel requirements:
• Ability to travel in-country to support technical activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to the US as needed but depending on the COVID-19 pandemic.