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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 a four (4) year, $5 million dollarDepartment 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) between the ages of 5 and 17 years, increase access to education and promote economic opportunities for Rwandan households most vulnerable to the worst forms of child labor. While the program will focus on reducing child labor in the tea sector, it will take an area-based approach that also addresses child labor in other sectors in 11 tea-producing districts.
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:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership position responsible for developing livelihood interventions and the technical aspects related to the Applicant’s proposed strategy, including skills training, micro-lending, micro-savings, employment generation, alternative/additional income generation, youth employment and social protection.
- Experience in projects promoting livelihood interventions, as applicable.
- Experience working successfully with government agencies and private organizations engaged in promoting improved livelihoods for households and the provision of social protection services.
- Understanding of child labor issues, including youth employment and OSH.
- Experience working with employers' organizations, trade unions or other civil society organizations.
- Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field;
- Experience in Rwanda and/or East Africa and knowledge of child labor issues in the production of tea a plus; and
- Fluency in English is required, and working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda is preferred.
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Livelihoods Expert, (Child Labor) Rwanda (DOL)
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