Civic Participation Specialist
Strengthening Civic Participation Program
Kigali, Rwanda

Position Summary
Pact seeks a Civic Participation Specialistt  for  a three-year, USAID Strengthening Civic Participation project based in Kigali, Rwanda. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. The Civic Participation Expert will work closely with the Chief of Party and program partners to obtain successful pariticipation of civil society in government decision-making processes and public performance monitoring. The Civic Participation Expert will also work closely with the Government of Rwanda to improve dialogue and interaction between the government and its citizens.

Core Values: Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to
• increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• The Civic Participation Expert must demonstrate dynamic leadership, and flexibility, adaptability and collaboration under challenging conditions. Specific responsibilities may include:
• Plan, oversee and deliver project deliverables that increase the quality of public dialog and public participation in policy making and implementation;
• Design and implement capacity building programs for local government officials to implement effective mechanisms for seeking and incorporating public input;
• Assist government to disseminate its new civil service code of conduct
• Build capacity among CSOs to: more effectively carry out their organizational objectives; better understand public decision making processes;  and engage government.
• Perform other duties as assigned;
• Perform all work safely and maintain a safe working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in civil society capacity building programs  in Rwanda, the Great Lakes Region, or similar settings in Africa;
• Contract experience desirable;
• Bilingual English & French spoken fluency, plus reading and writing proficiency is required.;
• Kinyarwanda proficiency a plus;

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5-10 years progressive experience in activities related to civic participation, capacity building, civil society, and/or decentralization in Rwanda, the Great Lakes Region, or similar setting;
• Previous experience in Rwanda or the Great Lakes Region is required;
• Advanced degree in relevant field is required, cultural or applied anthropology preferred.
• Only finalist candidates will be contacted.