Description
2 Job Positions of Project Coordinator at SOS Children's
Villages Rwanda: (Deadline 09-07-2026)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Project Coordinator
Vacant positions: Two (02)
Type of contract: Fixed - term
Working location: Nyamagabe, Huye and Musanze
Districts
Supervisor: Project Managers
Deadline: 09th July 2026
Context of the Position
SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent member
association affiliated with the SOS Federation. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda
leverages existing community resources to strengthen quality childcare and
protection through a holistic continuum of care tailored to orphans, vulnerable
children, and their families. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda actively advocates
for the promotion of childcare and child protection. In Rwanda, SOS Children’s
Villages operates in four programme areas based in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza and
Nyamagabe Districts.
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To further fulfil its mission and support the implementation
of the Tegura Ejo (EduCare) Project, SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda seeks to
recruit two (02) competent and results-oriented Project Coordinators to
coordinate project implementation in Nyamagabe, Musanze and Huye Districts.
The Tegura Ejo Project is an integrated initiative that aims
to improve children's educational outcomes and overall well-being through a
child-centred approach that combines Family Strengthening, Remedial Learning,
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Adolescent Sexual and
Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR). Working closely with government
institutions, schools, health facilities and community structures, the project
seeks to strengthen local systems that sustainably support vulnerable children
and their families.
MISSION OF THE POSITION
JOB PURPOSE
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall
coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Tegura
Ejo (EduCare) Project to ensure that all project activities are delivered
efficiently, on schedule, within budget and in compliance with SOS Children’s
Villages Rwanda policies, donor requirements and the approved project
framework.
The incumbent will provide day-to-day technical and
operational coordination of project interventions across the three project
pillars, ensuring effective collaboration with government institutions,
implementing partners, schools, health facilities and community structures to
achieve the project's intended outcomes.
Main responsibilities
The Project Coordinator shall be responsible for the
following duties:
- Coordinate
the planning, implementation, supervision and monitoring of all project
activities across Nyamagabe, Huye and/or Musanze Districts.
- Coordinate
implementation of activities under the Family Strengthening, Remedial
Learning, MHPSS and ASRHR components to ensure integrated service
delivery.
- Ensure
that project implementation remains aligned with approved work plans,
budgets, donor agreements and project targets.
- Prepare
activity budgets, budget revisions and expenditure forecasts in
collaboration with the Project Accountant and monitor budget utilization.
- and
ensure efficient and accountable use of project resources.
- Prepare
high-quality quarterly, annual and donor narrative reports within agreed
timelines.
- Work
closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team to monitor
project indicators, analyse progress and support adaptive project
management.
- Coordinate
baseline studies, reviews, evaluations and learning activities, including
the work of external consultants where applicable.
- Ensure
timely collection, verification and reporting of project data in
accordance with organisational and donor requirements.
- Strengthen
collaboration with the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), National
Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), Ministry of Education
(MINEDUC), Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), Ministry of Local Government
(MINALOC), National Child Development Agency (NCDA), district authorities
and other key stakeholders.
- Maintain
effective working relationships with schools, School Management Committees
(SMCs), School General Assembly Committees (SGACs), health facilities,
Inshuti z'Umuryango and other community structures.
- Represent
SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda in Joint Action Development Forum (JADF),
Technical Working Groups (TWGs), district coordination meetings and other
relevant stakeholder forums.
- Coordinate
capacity-building activities for teacher mentors, caregivers, Inshuti
z’Umuryango (IZUs), social welfare actors, community volunteers and
project partners.
- Ensure
that safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion and
accountability to affected populations are integrated throughout project
implementation.
- Monitor
project risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Document
best practices, innovations and lessons learned to promote continuous
learning and program improvement.
- Supervise
and provide technical guidance to field staff to ensure quality
implementation and effective performance.
- Promote
collaboration and synergy with other SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda
programs and projects.
- Perform
any other duties assigned by the Project Manager.
Key performance areas
- Timely
implementation of approved project work plans and activities.
- Achievement
of project outputs, outcomes and performance indicators.
- High-quality
donor and organizational reports submitted within agreed timelines.
- Effective
coordination of integrated Family Strengthening, Remedial Learning, MHPSS
and ASRHR interventions.
- Efficient
utilisation and management of project resources.
- Strong
collaboration with government institutions, schools, health facilities and
community structures.
- Compliance
with SOS Children's Villages Rwanda policies, donor regulations and
safeguarding standards.
- Effective
supervision and support of project staff.
- Quality
monitoring, documentation and utilisation of project data for
decision-making.
- Increased
visibility, learning and sustainability of project interventions.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in education, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work,
Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Business
Administration or another relevant field.
- A
master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- At
least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience coordinating
donor-funded development projects.
- Demonstrated
experience implementing integrated programs in education, child
protection, family strengthening, community development, health or related
sectors.
- Experience
working with government institutions and development partners.
- Having
a driving permit Category A will be an added advantage.
Required competencies
- Good
understanding of project cycle management and Results-Based Management
(RBM).
- Understanding
of Rwanda's education, child protection, social protection and health
systems.
- Ability
to develop, monitor and report on project indicators.
- Strong
financial planning and budget monitoring skills.
- Excellent
report writing and documentation skills.
- Strong
stakeholder engagement, networking and partnership-building skills.
- Ability
to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and work under minimum supervision.
- Good
facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Excellent
computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent
written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda are required. Knowledge of
French is an added advantage.
- Commitment
to child safeguarding, diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a detailed Curriculum
Vitae, application letter, copies of academiccertificates and
degrees, and a copy of the Rwandan National Identity Card tosos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and
properly fill the application form found via the following LINK by not later than 09th July 2026 at 5:00
PM.
Please indicate "Project Coordinator – Tegura
Ejo (EduCare) Project" in the subject line of your email.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
SOS Children's Villages Rwanda/International holds strict
child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual
harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and in all places where the
organisation's activities are implemented. In addition to technical competence,
recruitment, selection and hiring decisions give due emphasis to assessing
candidates' alignment with organisational values and are subject to comprehensive
background checks, police clearance and reference verification processes.
Done in Kigali on 02nd July 2026
Jean Bosco KWIZERA
National Director
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