Job Readvertisement: Senior Programme Manager (under contract)
Organization NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN
Level 00.I
Reports To Director of Adoption and protection child Rights
No. of Positions 1
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Deadline 28/Jun/2019
Job Description
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Ensure the successful implementation of TMM Programme by managing day to day operational and technical aspects of the programme in accordance with the Strategy for National Child Care Reform, recommending and supporting initiatives to strengthen families to take care of children as well as technical and managerial supervision of dedicated programme staff;
• Coordinate institutional capacity building initiatives for the NCC and other primary child care and protection players, including a focus on capacity development of the child protection workforce from community to national level.;
• Facilitate ongoing documentation and knowledge management, preparation of programme briefs on family- based care options that work in the best interests of children in Rwandan context and prepare and submit relevant programme reports to management, the Executive Board and donors, in line with established programme reporting requirements
• Organize coordination meetings with programme key partners including Government, non- government and Districts structures, ensuring cascading of coordination to sub- national levels.
• Provide regular and ongoing technical guidance to the family and community re- integration of de- institutionalized children, including children with disabilities and support to community structures and workforce, community members and families on care and protection practices that promote safeguarding and wellbeing of children;
• Formulate consistent rights and results based effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of the TMM programme and oversee compliant resource allocation and utilization in a risk informed and government/donor systems compliant manner;
• Foster a multi- disciplinary approach, developing and maintaining where needed, strategic and operational partnership with health, education, local government, Police and civil society to ensure that multi – sectoral work maximizes the impact of frontline service delivery and lays the foundation for the development of an Integrated child protection case management system;
• Regular interface and coordination with UNICEF Districts, and other relevant programme stakeholders to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability;
• With delegated authority, represent and advocate for NCC in social cluster and other interagency forums to assert NCC’s role as the lead government agency in terms of innovation and quality of implementation in child care and protection.
Job Profile
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES
Education
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, pyschology and Social Work), Development Studies or Project Management. A good first degree in the above fields supported by over 10 years’ experience may be considered.
Work Experience
• 5 years of relevant professional work experience in child protection, preferably at senior or managerial level; experience in social protection, child care and child policy is an asset. Experience in project/programme management in the areas of social affairs and development in general;
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity/senior supervisory role, as well as practical experience of coordinating work with several organizations;
• Background/experience in child care and government Institutions pertaining to child protection in Rwanda is a strong asset;
• Sound understanding and past working experience of community principles and practices;
• Experience in working with Local Government, (I)NGOs or Development Partners is required.
Skills and Abilities:
• In depth knowledge of child care, protection and welfare system in Rwanda and de- institutionalization processes in particular;
• Excellent writing skills, presentation skills, strong strategic and analytical skills, computer skills, negotiations skills, interactive and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to work with Government Officials at national and district levels as well as with international and national development partners.
Languages
Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. Fluency in French is an added advantage.