TERMS OF REFERENCE
DISTRICT COORDINATOR
Application Deadline: 19th May 2025, 5:00 PM (Rwanda Time)
ABOUT RWAMREC
Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming harmful masculinities and promoting gender equality in Rwanda and beyond. RWAMREC envisions a peaceful society where women and men share responsibilities in family life and governance through equality and mutual respect. Our mission is to promote gender equality through awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building, and service delivery.
In partnership with KNH, RWAMREC is implementing the Self-Help Group Approach (SHGA) in Karongi District. This rights-based approach views poverty as a denial of rights and emphasizes economic, social, and political empowerment through the creation of People’s Institutions. These institutions foster trust and cooperation, enabling communities to achieve their own development goals. RWAMREC supports this work through community-based training.
To facilitate this initiative, RWAMREC is hiring a District Coordinator to oversee management, implementation, coordination, and reporting.
Reporting to: Director of Programs at RWAMREC
Start Date: 1st June 2025
Contract Duration: One year, renewable based on performance and availability of funding
Duty Station: Karongi
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate all program activities at the district level, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including community leaders, government agencies, and partners to ensure smooth implementation.
- Ensure project compliance with donor requirements and RWAMREC’s strategic objectives and policies.
- Facilitate community-based trainings and awareness sessions on rights-based and self-help approaches.
- Oversee data collection, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
- Document program progress, success stories, and maintain organized project records.
- Support monitoring and evaluation by identifying challenges, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.
- Provide capacity building and technical support to beneficiaries, community leaders, and local partners.
- Prepare narrative and financial progress reports for RWAMREC and donors.
- Maintain effective communication with the Director of Programs and stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Good understanding of development issues in Rwanda.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience implementing community development projects with a group-based or impact-oriented focus.
- Ability to work effectively with community volunteers.
- Strong facilitation and training skills, using participatory and interactive methods.
- Experience in data management, documentation, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including community members, government, and donors.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; knowledge of French is an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and RWAMREC’s mission and values.
- Gender inclusivity and belief in the contribution of women in development.
- Proven experience in:
- working with rights-based approaches;
- working with children and a strong commitment to children’s rights;
- facilitating participatory processes, such as PRA, in communities; and
- facilitating budgeting and budget control.
- Passion for uplifting the poor and the vulnerable members of society.
- Openness to learn new approaches and willingness to learn and unlearn.
- Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- A good team player, self-driven, capable of meeting deadlines and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to interact effectively with local communities.
- Driving license, category A
- HOW TO APPLY
- Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- 1. Cover letter addressed to the Executive Director
- 2. Updated CV highlighting qualifications and relevant experience
- 3. Copy of academic certificates
- 4. Contact details for three professional references
- Send applications to: info@rwamrec.org with the subject line: “Application for District Coordinator Position”. Applications submitted late or not signed will not be considered.
