Disability Inclusion Project Manager

Job Description:

% Time

Major Activities

50% Effective case management (caseworker management, and implementation of disability related child protection activity

• Manage caseworkers, identifying, supporting, referring, and following up on services to improve well-being and functionality for children with disabilities.
• Lead the delivery of technical expertise and support for the Disability Inclusion project.
• Willingness to understand and use the digital disability case management system to ensure all children receive the services they need.
• Provide substantive input into the development and implementation of WVR disability inclusive programming, Project Models, and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks that ensure improved child well-being outcomes in disability inclusion.
• Suggest appropriate partners/service providers to the Director to build strategic integration and alignment of disability into WVR and GoR operations.
• Lead, assess the specific needs of children with disabilities, or organize screening clinics with appropriate experts.
• Collaborate with partners, service providers, organizations of persons with disabilities, and children and families with different disabilities.
• Develop inclusive child protection programs.
• Organize team meetings to assess case management, their progress, and challenges.  
• Set and evaluate project staff performance objectives and coach caseworkers who need support.

10% Networking and Advocacy

• Network with other institutions and agencies focused on disability, children’s rights in Rwanda, representing WVR.
• Enhance WVR's knowledge of other disability inclusion actors, their strategies, and share potential partners with the Director.
• Train staff and community members in disability inclusion and child protection.
• Advocate for child rights and disability inclusion at all levels and make child protection services accessible to children with disabilities.
• Raise awareness and promote acceptance of individuals with disabilities in communities.
• Engage with key national and field staff on matters of disability and well-being. Occasionally, with local communities including children and youth, both to communicate WVR’s disability strategy and to deeply understand local issues and perspectives.
• Engage with and influence national networks and government policies related to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI).
• Ensure that the National Advocacy Agenda on Disabilities are prioritized and achieved
• Represent WVR to appropriate national and/or international technical, coordination, and advocacy coalitions on issues related to disability and Child Protection.
•  Contribute to WV external influence by participating in relevant networks (sectors working groups, NCPD, REB, NESA, NCDA, JADF, Disability Coordination Forum, Social Cluster Meetings, Sector Backward and Forward-Looking Reviews, etc.)

30%

Monitoring, reporting, research, learning, and documentation.

• Track program progress and make adjustments based on performance data, including late follow-ups.
• Provide budget input to the Director based on needs identified via the disability case management system.  
• Promote accessible services and infrastructure using social- ecological model 
• Follow the monitoring, evaluation framework, use data to improve program progress, and make changes to reach project outcomes.
• Facilitate iterative learning processes and adaptations based on case data to foster improvement in project strategies
• Facilitate efficient and timely implementation of planned activities with more focus on Community Engagement, Child Participation, Child Protection, advocacy, and Spiritual Nurture of Children.
• Report child sponsorship-related high-risk incidents that may significantly threaten the life of the child
• Provide monitoring data to the Director related to partnership agreements with implementing partners
• Support caseworkers to identify challenges, improve practice, and learn from mistakes quickly while also documenting   success stories

10% Effective collaboration with partners

Language Proficiency: Excellent oral and written skills in English and strong writing abilities.

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply; all necessary accommodations will be provided.

List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

• Empower individuals with disabilities through leadership, project planning, and advocacy training.
• Recommend partnerships with disability-focused organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, and government agencies to the Director.
• Integrate partners at various levels of participation, empowerment, and capacity, groups of communities to address issues affecting child well-being.
• Facilitate community participation in the implementation of disability interventions to foster agency, empowerment, and transformational development 
• Strengthen relationships with communities and stakeholders to foster disability inclusion.
• Support awareness campaigns and community sensitization on disability issues.
• Collaborate on a training plan to address identified gaps for staff and community partners
• Provide GESI and disability awareness and technical assistance for accessibility improvements.
• Promote inclusive education through teacher/parents training.
• Mentor and coach community groups (volunteers, committees, and stakeholders, parents with children with disabilities) on disability inclusion according to the capacity strengthening plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• List education, knowledge & skills, licenses preferred, and all experiences required to perform this position in a fully competent manner.
• Minimum education, training, and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
• List academic requirements (if applicable), technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.
• Education: Minimum requirement, degree in an area such as social work, special education, rehabilitation, inclusive development, clinical psychology, or related. A master's degree or an advanced qualification is desired.
• Experience: 3 years of relevant professional experience in disability inclusion, either meeting:
  • The educational needs of children with disabilities, particularly those who are blind, deaf, or have difficulty communicating OR
  • The rehabilitation and assistive device needs of children with disabilities, including occupational therapy.
• Knowledge: Relevant program management experience in a complex INGO, In-depth knowledge of disability inclusion principles, child rights, and relevant policies and regulations is essential. Familiarity with international standards like the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is required.  Broad knowledge and understanding of social justice issues with demonstrated experience in Children’s rights advocacy.
• Skills: Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Technical skills in program design, monitoring, and evaluation related to disability inclusion are also important.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and project management is necessary, as is the willingness to learn and use the digital disability case management system
• Understanding of Rwanda Context: Familiarity with the local cultural and social context, as well as the specific needs and challenges of children with disabilities in Rwanda.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff in a cross-cultural environment.
• Confident and organized self-starter who can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• An energetic, self-starting approach to projects that involve significant responsibility and fixed deadlines.
• Strong understanding of and ability to work effectively with the international humanitarian community, preferably with experience working with/in coalitions of other INGOs and other agencies. 
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only