Community Development Facilitator 106 views0 applications

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Dimensions of the Role

The post holder will report to the Program Area Manager. He/she has no people under his/her supervision.

The Community Development Facilitator will effectively facilitate the Child-Centred Community Development and building meaningful relationships among the multiple stakeholders in the community development process. He/she will ensure the maintenance and strengthening of linkages, networks and collaborations between Plan International and the community interests, groups, local governments and other NGOs within their area.

Accountabilities

Key responsibilities

Key sponsorship related

• Organize sponsored children, their families and communities to effectively participate in the planning, management and monitoring of projects through meetings and trainings.
• Ensure that sponsored children, their families and communities benefit from programme interventions.
• Effectively facilitate Sponsored Families and their community towards the successful management of their projects as outlined in the Country Strategy in line with Plan Domains and Program Principles.
• Review with the Sponsorship Communications Coordinator and update the Sponsored Children (SCs) files
• Train community volunteers, Sponsored Children and Families in Sponsorship requirements and train PA Staff in sponsorship requirement

Empowerment and sustainability

• Ensure the Sponsorship Community Volunteers (CVs), children, their families and community members are properly trained to take care of 100% of sponsorship activities
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of  and conduct fresh training in areas identified with gaps
• Actively participate in local RM as a Member of Resource Mobilization Team (develop concept notes, proposals)

   Community mobilization and facilitation

• Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned area of operation
• Facilitate effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders  in program activities
• Facilitate the integration of program and CCCD  activities in the field

 Coordination and Networking

• Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at ward and village levels
• Production of Quality Sponsorship Communication in line with CCCD
• Ensure communication production is participatory and reflects the children’ voice
• Ensure that sponsorship items (of high quality are positive, engaging and real, with no backlogs,
• Participate in the generation of Annual Report and Annual Plan
• Ensure that all sponsorship products and services meet quality standards, are accurate, timely and complete as specified in the Sponsorship Manual and To Do List.

Building relationship activities

• Promote integration of building relations and program processes at field level
• Facilitate production of quality Sponsorship Communications to meet set deadlines
• Use of 3 months To Do List.

Child Protection

• Promote child rights based programming at field level
• Report all incidents and concerns on child abuse
• Ensure all partners and other relevant stakeholders, including children and communities are trained and  have access to the child protection policy

Management of partnerships

Ensure that:

• Effectively portray a positive image of Plan International Rwanda
• Build good working relationships with CVs.
• Visiting uncooperative SCs and educating them about Plan policies and procedures.

Key relationships

Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low).

 

Internal

The post holder will be required to extend regular contacts / relations with the PAM, Sponsorship team, PA M&E, Child Rights Manager, Communications and Advocacy Manager and Business Development Manager.

External

The post holder will be required to build strong relations with stakeholders such as children, families, community volunteers, CBOs, FBOs, school leaders, local leaders and District level officers.

He/she will be required to communicate in a style that inspires confidence and professionalism and builds credibility with line management. Be flexible and committed to strong team working skill and external relations.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

• Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Administration Sciences, Education, Agriculture
• Minimum of 2 years extensive experience in development work at grassroots level.
• Experience in emergence/relief programs will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in Excel and Word.
• Must hold a valid motorcycle license.

Skills Specific to the Post

• Communication skills
• Good organizational and interpersonal skill
• Willingness to work extra hours
• Willingness to live and work with the rural community
• Demonstrated training skills
•  Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
• Ability to ride a motorcycle

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

• Based at Gatsibo Program Area (Gatsibo/Bugesera).

Level of contact with children

• High level: Frequent interaction with children.