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• Propose a local strategy for the project implementation, according
  to the specific context and oversee its implementation once validated;
• Be responsible for the recruitment of the candidate sociotherapists
  in the camp;
• Coordinate the recruitment of sociotherapy participants;
• Organize the first sociotherapy group sessions in conjunction with
  the Project Coordinator;
• Monitor sociotherapy group sessions on a weekly basis;
• Keenly monitor the personal and professional stability of the
  sociotherapists and ensure that an adequate working environment is
  maintained and they have access to psychological support systems;
• Keep track of all the sociotherapy groups that take place in the
  camp;
• Follow the financial and administrative guidelines which were
  developed by the Finance Manager and the Accountant to accurately manage
  the financial recourses in reference to financial policies of CBS;
• Be the direct contact person and representative of CBS Rwanda at the
  camp level;
• Keep the Project Coordinator, the Program Manager and the Executive
  Director of CBS Rwanda informed at all times on the progress and
  challenges of the operational strategies;
• Work closely with the researchers and facilitate them in their
  research activities;
• Ensure that key operational information circulates properly within
  CBS;
• Be an active participant in the camp meetings and other relevant
  local gatherings;
• Ensure that the sociotherapy sessions are taking place in line with
  the sociotherapy method and the manual of operations;
• Ensure that regular sociotherapy reports are qualitatively and
  quantitatively provided as required by CBS Rwanda policies;
• Review the reports of sociotherapists and give observations aiming
  at the improvement of the quality of implementation;
• Develop a list used to pay facilitation fees of sociotherapists,
  based on weekly reports developed by them;
• Initiate and support sociotherapy groups’ initiatives to maintain
  the participants’ social and economic cohesion and welfare;
• Advise sociotherapists in psychosocial problem management through
  sociotherapy sessions;
• Doing any other task requested by line managers for the success of
  the project
• Perform any other duties assign by the supervisor.

• The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Community Service Monitoring
  Officer job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s Degree  in a relevant field (e.g. Social
  Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology,
  Nursing, Public Health, Anthropology, or Conflict/Peace Studies etc.);
• Three years of experience in the field of project implementation,
  preferably in the field of psychosocial interventions;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in psychosocial support
  interventions;
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization and attitude for
  field work at grass-roots level;
• Previous experience in a representative position and with networking
  with local authorities;
• Show commitment to the goals and principles of the community-based
  sociotherapy program and an ability to ensure the mandate underpins our
  support to participants in the program;
• Strong skills in organization and coordination are essential,
  including the management of finances;
• Mastering Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point;
• An honest, reliable and very accurate person, who is able to work
  under pressure;
• Very strong motivation and social skills and excellent communication
  skills both verbal and in writing;
• Ability to listen, flexible and a strong problem solver;
• Fluent English, both verbal and written and fluency in Kinyarwanda
  and Swahili would be an added advantage
• Having a Master’s Degree in a relevant domain is considered an
  asset;
• Experience in supervising complex and challenging interventions in
  fragile communities;
• Experience with coordinating a team at the grass-roots level;
• Having basic knowledge of Randomized Control Trial and/or
  Participatory Action Research method;
• Experience with working in refugee settings;
• Swahili and French language skills

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