Technical Advisor at Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC)
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Job Description
Terms of Reference
Technical Advisor – Bandebereho Program (Seconded to RBC)
Duty Station: Kigali (50% at RWAMREC office, 50% at RBC/MCCH Division)
Start Date: June 1, 2025
Duration: 1-year renewable based on performance and availability of funding
Reporting to: Director of Programs at RWAMREC and Director of Community Health Programs Unit and Maternal Child and Community Health (MCCH) Division Manager at RBC
Background of Bandebereho Program
The Bandebereho (“role model” in Kinyarwanda) intervention is a gender-transformative program implemented by RWAMREC that engages men and couples in promoting male involvement in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), caregiving, violence prevention and healthy couple’s relations. It is designed for parents of children under 5 years and expectant parents to reflect on gender norms, enhance healthy couple relationships, and encourage positive masculinities.
Purpose of the Position
The Technical Advisor – Bandebereho Program will serve as technical staff for RWAMREC and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to strengthen the collaboration and partnership for joint planning, coordination of the scale-up of the Bandebereho program activities and enhance national-level advocacy and visibility efforts. The TA will also facilitate the coordination of the Bandebereho Advisory Committee activities chaired by RBC and co-chaired by RWAMREC.
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- Serve as the technical staff (TA) between RWAMREC and RBC, ensuring smooth collaboration and regular communication.
- Represent the Bandebereho program in key technical and policy meetings with MOH, RBC, MCCH, Districts, Hospitals, and partners.
- Coordinate and provide secretariat support to the Bandebereho Advisory Committee.
- Organize and implement advocacy initiatives to increase Bandebereho visibility and influence at national level.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to advocate for integration of Bandebereho into national policies and community health strategies.
- Support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts for Bandebereho in partnership with RWAMREC leadership and donors.
- Coordinate the scale-up process of Bandebereho in collaboration with RBC and other stakeholders.
- Organize and conduct capacity-building workshops, trainings, and meetings with MOH, RBC, MCCH, Districts, and partners.
- Provide monthly and quarterly updates and reports to both RWAMREC and RBC supervisors.
- Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of best practices, success stories, and learning from the Bandebereho program.
- Support other RWAMREC programs as needed.
- Provide Technical Support to MCCH Programs as needed.
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Application Process
Interested candidates should send their motivation letter, CV, and a notarized copy of their degree to info@rwamrec.org no later than19th May 2025 at 5:00 PM (Rwanda time).