Job: Program Coordinator at FXB Rwanda. Deadline 26 August 2021

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda is currently seeking to recruit for the following position for its program implemented in Nyanza, Muhanga and Rwamagana District.

Position title: Program Coordinator

Reports to: Program Technical Team Leader

Period: One year renewable based on performance

 JOB PURPOSE:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of OVC and DREAMS activities at district level. She/ he is responsible for submitting monthly and quarterly data and narrative reports and assist the technical team at coordination office to develop annual action plans and performance framework.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 Major Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Team Leader to develop annual action plans and in the implementation of OVC and DREAMS interventions;
• Collaborate with program Officers to generate quality reports with clear data sources;
• Provide technical support to program officers under his/her supervision;
• Review monthly requests for funds from field staff to be submitted to coordination office for approval;
• Ensure that field advance accountabilities submitted to the coordination office are correct and supported by adequate documentation;
• Plan weekly and monthly activities to be implemented at district and sector level;
• Keep checkbooks and receipts of the regional office;
• Supervise the work of interns and volunteers working in district coordination office;
• Ensure proper use of project assets under their responsibility;
• Ensure that payments made related to OVC /DREAMS are in accordance with finance and administrative procedures;
• Ensure that vehicle logbooks and timesheets are maintained;
• Maintain inventory of equipment and assets under their responsibility;
• Submit monthly data report and quarterly narrative reports to the Technical Team Leader;
• Represent FXB in meetings, seminars and forums with local authorities and community leaders in the district;
• Participate in grant proposal writing and development of new projects;
• Monitor project progress and participate in mid-term and final project evaluation;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the management

DESIRED COMPETENCES

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences or related field;
• 5 years of experience in similar positions;
• Experience in USAID funded programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda
• Computer literacy to a high standard in Microsoft Office

 Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director at info@fxbrwanda.org.  The applications include motivation letter, CVs, and well completed FXB application form (found here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/68hw76cw49ch06q/Job_Application_Form_-__FXB.pdf ). The applicants should be willing to work from any districts between Nyanza, Muhanga and Rwamagana. The applications will be accepted not later than Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 13:00pm (local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.