Organizational Development Manager - CARE International

CARE International in Rwanda is seeking to recruit an Organizational Development Manager to be based in Kigali (subject to donor approval). Depending on the finalization of the program, the final description of the position might change.

The Organization

CARE is an international nongovernmental organization leading in humanitarian work and fighting global poverty. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International aims to be a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.

The Program

CARE is anticipating a donor-funded program in Rwanda focusing on strengthening good governance, human rights, and social cohesion, using multiple approaches including civil society capacity building, grant making to initiatives promoting public and social accountability, and advocacy and policy influencing to enhance GoR goal for inclusive development and growth.

Job Purpose Statement

The Organizational Development Manager will be a senior member of the program team. The primary responsibility of the position is to provide high quality technical expertise on the organizational development of local civil society organizations (CSOs), for them to become strong, independent and well-respected parts of Rwandan civil society.

Duties and responsibilities

• Although the detailed job description may change as the program is being finalized, key duties and responsibilities are anticipated to include:
• Design and ensure quality implementation of an innovativeand participatory CSO capacity building program, including but not limited to:
• Lead the set-up and effective functioning of a 'CSO training and clearing house' that will independently and beyond the program's lifespan provide training to Rwandan CSOs based on their needs.
• Lead the development and rollout of a CSO index and its tools, which will help CSOs identify their strengths and weaknesses on organizational and programming aspects, and that contributes to a strong and competitive civil society.
• Design and facilitate needs-based and context specific trainings with the objective of strengthening CSOs in terms of internal governance, financial and accountability systems, program quality control and fundraising, using innovative and participatory capacity development approaches.
• Provide hands-on TA and on-the-job mentoring to CSOs.
• Provide support to networks and umbrellas of CSOs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national civil society and government stakeholders.
• Stay informed about the latest relevant global developments related to organizational development.
• Contribute to the realization of CARE's partnership vision as a 'convener & facilitator' of CSOs in Rwanda, including inputting best practices and experiences from the program into CARE's wider programs in Rwanda.
• Support the Chief or Party in the program's strategic planning, gathering and analysis of M&E data and report writing.
• Ensure open communication with the program team, both in Rwanda and in the UK.
• Represent CARE Rwanda and the program team in national, regional, and global governance and CSO fora, influencing debate both externally and within the project/CARE's program

Minimum requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field (social sciences, development studies, or any other relevant field);
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as technical resource person on civil society strengthening
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in and with civil society;
• Demonstrated experience as a trainer and facilitator;
• Demonstrated strength in building and managing relationships with civil society and government partners;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan context and culture, including the government structure and civil society, preferable working experience in Rwanda;
• Fluency in English is required, preferable knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda.

Expected Project Start Date: May-June 2015

Project Duration: 4 years

Project Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Type of Post: Full-time

Funding: Anticipated

All interested candidates are invited to send their application and motivation letter by email to recruitment.rw@co.care.org, attn Human Resources Manager - with the subject: Organizational Development Manager. The deadline for applications is 4 December at 5 pm.

Female candidates with the above profile are strongly encouraged to apply.

Within a period of 10 days from the deadline, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali, November 19th 2014

Human Resources Department