3 Job Positions at Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR):
(Deadline 15 December 2025)
Project Coordinator at Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR):
(Deadline 15 December 2025)
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROJECT CORDINATOR IN PRISON
FELLOWSHIP RWANDA
Project/Program: From Correctional Facilities to
the Communities Project: Empowering the Social Rehabilitation &
Reintegration Process of Current and Former Released Inmates in Rwanda
Position: Project Coordinator (1)
Duty Station: Kigali (with frequent travel to
correctional facilities nationwide)
Technical field: MHPSS and Socio-therapy
approach
Report to: Head of Programs
Period: 24 Months
BACKGROUND
Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization
that works with the Government of Rwanda and both local and international
partners to foster peacebuilding, unity, reconciliation, mental health and
psychosocial support, access to justice, crime prevention, human rights
promotion, and socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable people in Rwanda in the
wake of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and its aftermath.
PFR envisions a society where unity, peace, and justice
prevail and has a mission to contribute to the social transformation of
vulnerable communities through interventions in peacebuilding, livelihoods,
justice, psychosocial, and spiritual resilience.
The Episcopal Commission for Justice & Peace (CEJP
Rwanda) is the technical arm of the Rwandan Catholic Bishops’ Conference
responsible for issues related to peace, justice, social cohesion, and
reconciliation. CEJP Rwanda is committed to promoting justice, building peace,
and fostering sustainable development in light of faith and the Social Teaching
of the Catholic Church. CEJP Rwanda envisions a transformed society whose
systems, structures, attitudes, and behaviors respect and promote human dignity,
equality, sustainable peace, and development.
Under the partnership with Hoffnung Trager Global
Impact/German, Prison Fellowship Rwanda, in partnership with CEJP Rwanda, will
implement the project “From Correctional Facilities to Communities”. The main
purpose of the project is to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
(MHPSS) through a socio-therapy approach to inmates and to facilitate
connections between inmates (including those convicted for the 1994 Genocide
against the Tutsi and common law cases) and their families, as well as preparing
them to embrace a new life after their release.
To support this Project, Prison Fellowship Rwanda is hiring
a Project Coordinator to oversee project management, implementation,
coordination, reporting, capacity-building, and strategic advisory on the
project.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
- Develop
and maintain detailed work plans aligned with project outputs and
indicators.
- Coordinate
activities across correctional facilities and communities.
- Liaise
with correctional facility officials, socio-therapists, and community
mediators.
Implementation Oversight
- Ensure
smooth execution of mental health and psychosocial support activities;
- Oversee
reconciliation dialogues, family visits, and reintegration ceremonies;
- Supervise
vocational training pilot and starter kit distribution;
- Facilitate
baseline and endline evaluations and stakeholder workshops.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track
progress against indicators and prepare monthly, quarterly, and final
reports
- Ensure
proper documentation of activities and lessons learned
- Support
M&E team in data collection and analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain
strong relationships with correctional facilities, community leaders, and
partners
- Organize
coordination meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Monitor
activity budgets and ensure cost-effective implementation
- Approve
field expenses and ensure compliance with financial procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor
degree in psychology, social work, public health, or other related field
from a recognized University.
- Additional
certifications or training in mental health, community-based
socio-therapy, psychosocial support, trauma-informed care, or related
areas are highly desirable.
- Minimum
experience of at least 3-5 years of professional experience in MHPSS
programming, and or community-based healing programs.
- Proven
experience in project management, including planning, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
- Strong
knowledge of and experience with a range of MHPSS interventions, including
individual and group counselling, community-based support, and capacity
building.
- Ability
to conduct mental health assessments and diagnose psychological
conditions.
- Strong
skills in monitoring and evaluating program outcomes and impact.
- Ability
to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including local
communities, government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations.
- Proven
leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and
support a diverse team.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in
relevant local languages is highly desirable.
- Strong
commitment to ethical principles and confidentiality in mental health
practice.
- Excellent
problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in
challenging situations.
What PFR Offers
- Competitive
salary and benefits aligned with experience and qualifications.
- A
dynamic and supportive work environment
- Opportunity
to work with a dedicated team committed to the empowerment of communities
through MHPSS and peacebuilding interventions.
- Opportunities
for professional growth and development, including capacity-building
training and exposure to local and international peacebuilding practices.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your motivation
letter, CV, Degree, ID/passport and other certificates, two recommendation
letters from your previous employer plus a church recommendation to: recruitment@pfrwanda.org
and mention the title of the position “Project Coordinator”
in the subject line of the email.
The application should be addressed to the Executive
Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda, and the document should be in one
PDF format.
Apply before 15th December 2025 at 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, visit: www.pfrwanda.org
“Prison Fellowship Rwanda has a zero tolerance to Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation
and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility”.
2 Job Positions of Project Field Officer at Prison
Fellowship Rwanda (PFR): (Deadline 15 December 2025)
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROJECT FIELD OFFICER IN PRISON
FELLOWSHIP RWANDA
Project/Program: From Correctional Facilities to
the Communities Project: Empowering the Social Rehabilitation &
Reintegration Process of Current and Former Released Inmates in Rwanda
Position: Project Field Officer (2)
Duty Station: Coordinating activities in some of
the following Correctional Facilities: Nyamagabe, Rusizi, Huye, Muhanga,
Musanze, Gicumbi, Ngoma, Bugesera.
Technical field: MHPSS and Socio-therapy
approach
Report to: Project Coordinator
Period: 24 Months
Background
Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization
that works with the Government of Rwanda and both local and international
partners to foster peacebuilding, unity, reconciliation, mental health and
psychosocial support, access to justice, crime prevention, human rights
promotion, and socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable people in Rwanda in the
wake of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and its aftermath.
PFR envisions a society where unity, peace, and justice
prevail and has a mission to contribute to the social transformation of
vulnerable communities through interventions in peacebuilding, livelihoods,
justice, psychosocial, and spiritual resilience.
The Episcopal Commission for Justice & Peace (CEJP
Rwanda) is the technical arm of the Rwandan Catholic Bishops’ Conference
responsible for issues related to peace, justice, social cohesion, and
reconciliation. CEJP Rwanda is committed to promoting justice, building peace,
and fostering sustainable development in light of faith and the Social Teaching
of the Catholic Church. CEJP Rwanda envisions a transformed society whose
systems, structures, attitudes, and behaviors respect and promote human dignity,
equality, sustainable peace, and development.
Under the partnership with Hoffnung Trager Global
Impact/German, Prison Fellowship Rwanda, in partnership with CEJP Rwanda, will
implement the project “From Correctional Facilities to Communities. The main
purpose of the project is to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
(MHPSS) through a socio-therapy approach to inmates and to facilitate
connections between inmates (including those convicted for the 1994 Genocide
against the Tutsi and common law cases) and their families, as well as preparing
them to embrace a new life after their release.
To support this project, Prison Fellowship Rwanda is hiring
Project Field Officers to execute field-level activities, including supporting
project implementation, monitoring progress, facilitating community engagement,
and ensuring timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Activity Implementation
- Coordinate
with correctional facility authorities, local leaders, and community
structures to ensure smooth implementation.
- Mobilize
participants for sociotherapy sessions and maintain active engagement
throughout the process.
- Facilitate
group therapy sessions and healing spaces in correctional facilities.
- Support
socio-therapists during clinical supervision and awareness campaigns.
- Organize
family visits and reconciliation dialogues in collaboration with
Correction facility officials.
Assist in planning and executing reintegration ceremonies
and vocational training sessions.
Community Engagement
- Mobilize
families, 1994 genocide against Tutsi survivors, and community members for
dialogues and Community events.
- Act
as liaison between inmates, families, and community stakeholders.
Monitoring & Data Collection
- Collect
attendance records, feedback, and other data for project indicators.
- Report
on progress, challenges, and success stories to the Project Coordinator.
- Regular
monitoring of socio-therapy groups.
- To
monitor and evaluate community-healing spaces using standardized
assessment tools.
Logistical Support
- Ensure
proper use of project resources and compliance with organizational
policies
- Assist
in organizing meetings, trainings, and community dialogues related to the
project
- Arrange
venues, materials, and refreshments for dialogues and ceremonies.
- Ensure
proper distribution of starter kits and financial support to
beneficiaries.
Required Qualifications and Competences
- Bachelor’s
degree in psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or
a related field from a recognized university.
- A
Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
- Minimum
of 3 years of professional experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial
Support (MHPSS) or a related field.
- Demonstrated
experience working with vulnerable groups, including inmates and
marginalized communities.
Evidence of continuous professional growth through
relevant courses such as Psychological Assessment, Psychological First Aid,
Clinical Supervision, etc.
- Strong
ability to conduct psychological assessments using standardized tools.
- Competence
in organizing and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.
- Proven
capacity to deliver psychosocial support services using a community-based
approach.
- Ability
to organize and conduct trainings and community awareness campaigns on
mental health and psychosocial issues.
- Ability
to write clear, comprehensive activity reports.
- Strong
planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, including the ability
to simplify complex tasks and move projects forward effectively.
- Ability
to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and maintain professional
relationships with stakeholders.
What PFR Offers
- Competitive
salary and benefits aligned with experience and qualifications.
- A
dynamic and supportive work environment
- Opportunity
to work with a dedicated team committed to the empowerment of communities
through MHPSS and peacebuilding interventions.
- Opportunities
for professional growth and development, including capacity-building
training and exposure to local and international peacebuilding practices.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your motivation
letter, CV, Degree, ID/passport and other certificates, recommendation letter
from your previous employer plus a church recommendation to: recruitment@pfrwanda.org
and mention the title of the position “Project Field
officer” in the subject line of the email.
The application should be addressed to the Executive
Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda, and the document should be in one
PDF format.
Apply before 15th December 2025 at 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, visit: www.pfrwanda.org
“Prison Fellowship Rwanda has a zero tolerance to Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation
and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility”.
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