YouthHubAfrica is Hiring: Field Officer- Rwanda.

Role: Field Officer

Location: Full-time staff position– Rwanda.

The Field Officer’s primary function is to oversee the implementation, and monitoring of all YouthHubAfrica’s Programs and activities in Rwanda, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation is strengthened. This will include helping to shape and direct the organisation’s work in all YouthHubAfrica’s thematic areas in  Rwanda, as well as engaging with stakeholders to achieve set objectives.

The ideal candidate will provide leadership across the full range of projects in planning, implementation, and documentation. He/she will identify and resolve diverse issues as they arise, often requiring interpretation of existing procedures and processes and independently determining the appropriate application.

Responsibilities.

Primary duties and responsibilities will be:

1. Program Planning

• • Will report directly to the Program Officer while Working closely with the Executive Director, Program Manager, and other team members to understand program goals and meet expectations.
  • Support YouthHubAfrica programs to supervise and manage all activities in Rwanda and other adjoining Project sites.
  • Support team in preparing proposals and concept notes.
  • Take the lead in preparing reports as assigned. 
  • Coordinating on-ground activities, which include training and capacity building, outreaches, and media efforts.
  • Contribute to information-sharing and data management systems.
  • Compile monthly and quarterly reports on time and with accurate data.
  • Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibilities as and when needed.

2. Stakeholders management

• • Work with team on stakeholders mapping.
  • Work with existing stakeholders, and identify other critical stakeholders in areas of thematic importance.
  • Mobilise and organise advocacies at the community level.
  • Identify and work with Influencers on YouthHubAfrica thematic area and related policies, as well as youth participation in governance and sustainable development.

3. Coordination

• • Actively participate in relevant working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives.
  • Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of the organisation’s Code of Conduct.
  • Take notes of regular team meetings for the program office use. Work with other Program Assistants to coordinate work activities, meet deadlines, and provide support where needed.

4. Human Resources/Knowledge Management

• • Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of inclusion.
  • Develop and maintain an efficient filing system for the team, including assistance in processing calls for proposals as required and maintaining a tracking system of responses to proposals.

5. Financial Management

• • Develop work plans in line with financial pipelines.
  • Work with Finance and Logistics to plan and procure supplies within program budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with donor regulations.

Eligibility

• • Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, International Development, Public Administration, or other relevant fields of study.
  • Two years of experience in program design and implementation in a similar role will be an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in Kinyarwanda, French, and English languages is a must.
  • Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilisation projects and stakeholder engagement.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the environment and people, including culture.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible to a changing environment, and make decisions independently.
  • High level of computer literacy.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team.

Functional Skill Set

• • Excellent (Proposal, Report, Concept note) writing.
  • Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda.
  • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships.
  • Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise within a multi-tasking environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Application process

Interested candidates should send an updated CV (No longer than three pages) and a cover letter to apply@youthhubafrica.org with “Field Officer- Rwanda” as the subject.

DEADLINE: Ongoing.