Livelihoods (Child Labor) Expert, Anticipated Child Labor , Rwanda

Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.

Global Communities is seeking a Livelihoods Expert (Child Labor) for an anticipated Department of Labor program in Rwanda (Africa). This program will focus on supporting Rwanda’s efforts to significantly reduce child labor in the production of Tea. The project will work with local entities and build on existing efforts to reduce the worst forms of child labor, including programs to protect orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), increase access to education and promote economic opportunities for Rwandan households most vulnerable to the worst forms of child labor. The Livelihoods Expert is responsible for developing strategies that address identified obstacles to sustainable agricultural livelihoods among Rwandan households to reduce child labor in the production of tea ; developing and implementing strategies to link beneficiaries to existing livelihoods services or programs ; and strategies for actively promoting and securing the commitment and ownership of government and other local stakeholders for proposed livelihoods services in order to enhance the likelihood that effective services or models will continue beyond the life of the project. Qualifications: • A minimum of 5 years of international development project experience in a leadership position responsible for developing agricultural livelihoods interventions including strategy development, skills training, micro-lending, micro-savings, employment generation and youth employment; • Significant experience in projects promoting livelihoods interventions to reduce the incidence of forced child labor; • Understanding of child labor issues, including youth employment; • Experience working successfully with government agencies, private organizations and other stakeholders engaged in promoting improved livelihoods for households and the provision of social protection services; • Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field; • Experience in Rwanda and/or East Africa; knowledge of child labor issues in the production of tea a plus; and • Fluency in written and spoken English required; knowledge of local languages preferred but not required.

How to apply:

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply and should submit their updated resumes and cover letters through the Global Communities’ website at: http://chfinternational.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327427