IRCT Project Manager Great Lakes , Rwanda

The IRCT is a health-based umbrella organisation that supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of torture worldwide.

Our members currently comprise 144 independent organisations in 73 countries. Our work is governed by these member organisations. Today, we are the largest membership-based civil society organisation to work in the field of torture rehabilitation and prevention.

PROJECT MANAGER GREAT LAKES Capacity building and knowledge sharing for the holistic rehabilitation of torture victims in Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo

Background The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) is currently recruiting a Project Manager for its EU-funded project that aims to develop the capacity of Non State torture rehabilitation and prevention services in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, through regional peer supervision and constructive Non-State - State engagement. This post is part of the Membership Team of the IRCT Secretariat and will be based in Kigali after an initial induction period in Copenhagen.

The position As Project Manager your key role will be to ensure the delivery, overall coordination and follow up of the project’s activities as well as the redaction of annual reports to the Delegation of the European Union in Kigali. You will organize workshops and trainings on rehabilitation services as well as organisational development, and assist partners and associate partners in their advocacy and fundraising efforts towards international organisations. As part of IRCT’s international secretariat, you will report periodically to IRCT’s regional coordinator for sub-Saharan Africa and work closely with relevant IRCT departments on communications, advocacy and fundraising. The Project Manager will liaise when appropriate with IRCT’s liaison offices in Brussels and Geneva. He/she will travel frequently to partners and associate partners in Kigali, Bujumbura, Uvira, Bukavi and Goma as well as to rural areas of Burundi, Rwanda and DR Congo. You will ensure that the knowledge and experience in the region within the field of torture rehabilitation is captured, and as a strong communicator you will ensure it is shared.

Key responsibilities • Coordinate project activities with partners and associate partners • Report to the IRCT secretariat as well as to the EU • Representation and external relations in the region
Knowledge and experience • At least 10 years work experience with international development, humanitarian response and/or human rights issues in the region • Knowledge of the region (political and security situation, human rights policy) and key challenges in addressing the issue of preventing torture and rehabilitating torture survivors • Capacity building experience • Experience in coordinating major projects and budgets of significant amounts • Experience in EU project management • Cross cultural team worker • Experience in communications and advocacy • Knowledge of project planning and of log frame analysis and/or other project planning and monitoring tools • Experience in working for non-governmental organisations

Personal skills and communication • Thrives in an international and diverse environment • Fluency in both written and spoken English and French • Ability to travel to remote areas • Able to work remotely and independently with an understanding of working in a multi-sited environment • Open and winning personal style and excellent interpersonal skills • Strong planning and prioritizing skills and able to multi-task • Ability to think strategically and consider all relevant operational issues • Interest in the organisation’s area of work
Other prerequisites Relevant University degree in human rights, international relations, development, health, law, or social sciences.

Remuneration The post of Project Manager will be offered a competitive salary in keeping with the nature of this post.

How to apply:

How to apply
Send a cover letter of application and CV (format available at www.irct.org) by e-mail to hu-res@irct.org Please ensure that in your cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) you set out clearly how your experience relates to the key responsibilities, knowledge and personal skills required for the post.

Please name the documents “Project Manager GL your name cover letter” and “Project Manager GL your name CV”. Only candidates fulfilling these formal requirements will be considered.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 3rd January 2013 2012 8 AM (Copenhagen time). Job interviews are expected to take place early February 2013.

Further information: Please consult our website www.irct.org where you will find a French version of the job ad, a detailed job description and CV format or call Leanne MacMillan, Head of Membership Team, at +45 36 93 87 04.