About the Role
The District Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of program activities at the district level, ensuring that all activities are aligned with project objectives, timelines, and donor requirements. The role involves coordination with a variety of stakeholders, community-based training, data collection, documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement to enhance the program's impact.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate Program Activities: Manage and oversee all program activities at the district level, ensuring they align with the project’s objectives and timelines.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including community leaders, government agencies, and partners, to facilitate smooth and effective program implementation.
Ensure Compliance: Ensure that the program complies with donor requirements, as well as RWAMREC’s strategic objectives and policies.
Facilitate Training and Awareness Sessions: Lead and facilitate community-based training and awareness sessions on rights-based and self-help approaches, promoting the program’s principles within local communities.
Data Management: Oversee the collection of data, ensuring it is accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Maintain proper documentation of program progress and success stories.
Monitoring and Evaluation Support: Support monitoring and evaluation activities by identifying challenges, lessons learned, and areas for improvement. Contribute to the evaluation of program outcomes and impacts.
Capacity Building: Provide capacity-building and technical support to program beneficiaries, community leaders, and local partners to enhance their skills and ensure successful program implementation.
Reporting: Prepare both narrative and financial progress reports for RWAMREC and donors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
Communication: Maintain effective and consistent communication with the Director of Programs and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful program delivery.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
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 organizational 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.
Facilitating budgeting and budget control.
Additional Attributes
Passion for uplifting the poor and vulnerable members of society.
Openness to learning new approaches and a 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.
About the NGO
The Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a non-governmental organization committed to transforming harmful masculinities and promoting gender equality in Rwanda and beyond. The organization envisions a peaceful society where women and men share responsibilities in family life and governance, guided by the principles of equality and mutual respect.
Its mission is rooted in advancing gender equality through a combination of awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building, and service delivery. These efforts aim to challenge patriarchal norms and create lasting social change that benefits individuals, families, and communities.
In collaboration with KNH, RWAMREC is implementing the Self-Help Group Approach (SHGA) in Karongi District. This rights-based approach recognizes poverty as a denial of fundamental human rights and seeks to address it by promoting economic, social, and political empowerment. At the core of SHGA is the creation of People’s Institutions—community structures that foster trust and cooperation, enabling local populations to define and achieve their own development goals. RWAMREC supports this work through community-based training that strengthens local capacity and ownership.
To support the successful delivery of this initiative, RWAMREC is recruiting a District Coordinator. The role will involve overseeing the management, implementation, coordination, and reporting of SHGA activities in Karongi District. The District Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the program’s smooth operation and its alignment with both RWAMREC’s mission and the broader goals of the partnership with KNH.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter addressed to the Executive Director
- Updated CV highlighting qualifications and relevant experience
- Copy of academic certificates
- Contact details for three professional references
Send applications to:
info@rwamrec.org
Subject line: “Application for District Coordinator Position” by the 19th of May, 2025.
RWAMREC is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or ethnicity. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.