Vacancy title:
COUNSELOR

Jobs at:
PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH)

Deadline of this Job:
5:00 pm, Friday, 11th May 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is an umbrella of Civil Society women organizations working to promote peace, gender equality, women empowerment and development.
Currently, PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE has 53 member organizations. PRO-FEMMES/ TWESE HAMWE is implementing a Project on fighting against Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in all Districts of RWANDA. The project is funded by the GLOBAL FUND through Ministry of Health (MoH), RBC/SPIU.

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a position for a Counselor.
The Counselor will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Provide professional and confidential services to SGBV victims
• Supervise and provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to SGBV victims & PLHIV
•  Work in collaboration with the project coordinator to ensure ongoing needs of SGBV victims & PLHIV are being met.
• Develop and review appropriate tools and strategies to engage communities in ending SGBV and promoting gender equality through the project activities.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Design other project proposals for submission to potential donors;
• Perform other tasks as shall be requested by PFTH.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least hold a bachelor’s degree in clinical Psychology, social sciences, Public Health, Education, or any other related fields.
• At least three years (3) progressive experience in psychosocial/counseling specifically related to gender based violence issues;
• Broad knowledge of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times
• Experience with organizing, facilitating or conducting the community activities: training, community discussions, surveys, group activities, etc.
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Working experience with SGBV survivors & PLHIV
• Understanding of Human rights based approach;
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added advantage;
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing;
•  Innovative, self-driven and team player;
• Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts.

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic documents and other certificates. The application should be addressed to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copies to Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe offices located in Gahanga- Kicukiro District, next to Gahanga Sector offices, by 5:00 pm, Friday, 11th May 2018.
Note:
o Female candidates are encouraged to apply
o All candidates should be above 30 years old
o Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test