Region Lead (Katakaza – Project)

% of time

Activity

End Results

20%

Planning and Financial Management:

Facilitate community engagements develop project plans (DIPs and budgets)

to

• Community engagements done and priority needs identified and form the basis of the plans.
• Plans have clear and realistic indicators, targets and budgets.

70%

Project Execution

Facilitate effective implementation of the KATAZA Project through saving groups(VSLAs) onboarding in GWIZA App.

• Project implemented according to plans (Activities, Targets and cash flow/budget).
• Capacity building of Village Agents done in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Support VAs in VSLAs mobilization in joining GWIZA
• Assist VA in Digitalizing saving groups into the Gwiza System;
• Train groups on saving, borrowing, and other services using the Gwiza System.
• Comply with Company policies for accurate and truthful data entry.
• Address basic technical issues arising from the use of the Gwiza System App.
• Internal and external reports done within agreed deadlines using MVEND ltd and donor formats with the Project Manager.

10%

Partnering & Reporting

Facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including local government, community leaders, community-based organizations, and others to enhance cooperation and coordination.

• Potential partners are identified in collaboration with MVEND Ltd leadership
• Working relationship with stakeholders is healthy
• District and other partners’ reports done on time through the zone
• Develop and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the PM

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• Should have at least 2 years experiences working in agriculture, livestock, Tourism and saving groups; Program start-up experience an advantage.

Required

Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, livelihood sciences, Management, Social sciences or related field; Livelihood background in Development Facilitation

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Must demonstrate experience in capacity building, project design and budget management
• Strong understanding of project programmatic direction Experience in working with saving groups and coordinating with the community and other stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Analytical and written skills, and proper computer skills
• Fluency in English
• Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions
• Must be willing to spend long hours in the field
• Must be between 18-35 years old
• Motorcycle riding skill and having Driving license Cat A is a must.

Travel and/or

Work

Environment

Requirement

Domestic

Travel: 100% Regular internal travel to project areas is required

Physical

Requirements

N/A

Language

Requirements

Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (spoken

and written)