TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR RECRUITMENT OF 3 PROJECT FIELD OFFICERS

1. About Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe 

Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992 and currently represents 52 member organizations within the country. The mission of Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic-political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations.

Project Background

PFTH in partnership with RWARRI, Cordaid and Inkomoko funded by World Food Program (WFP) is implementing Refugee Socio-Economic Graduation & Livelihood Opportunities In Rwanda Project. The project aims to enhance the self-reliance and economic resilience of 2,500 refugee and host community households (including 500 young women) across 3 refugee camps (Mahama, Nyabiheke and Mugombwa) in Rwanda through private sector engagement, skills development, and value chain strengthening, achieving measurable improvements in income generation, employment opportunities, and nutrition outcomes by December 2028.To contribute to the achievement of the above-mentioned goal, PFTH is therefore recruiting self-motivated, competent and qualified Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist and 3 Field Officers . 

A. Position title: Project Field Officer 
Duty station: One of the three sites (Mahama/ Kirehe district, Nyabiheke/ Gatsibo district and Mugombwa/ Gisagara district) Refugee Camps

Reports to: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist (GESI) and collaborate with other Field Officers from other Consortium members

1. The general role of the Field Officers 

The Project Field Officers will ensure the successful integration of gender-transformative, nutrition-sensitive, and inclusive programming approaches—including JOT, SASA!, and GALS across project activities in their assigned location. Working closely with technical teams, the Project Field officer will mainstream Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) and social cohesion priorities. Ultimately, they will guarantee that young women and vulnerable participants benefit equitably from all livelihoods, nutrition, and graduation pathways.

2. Key responsibilities

• Oversee the effective execution of PFTH interventions at field;
• Coordinate the roll-out of JOT, SASA! and GALS+ across VSLAs and livelihood groups, in close collaboration with Rwanda Rural Rehabilitation Initiative (RWARRI), CORDAID and INKOMOKO field teams;
• Empower community activists, gender champions, and VSLA facilitators through targeted training on gender equality, GBV prevention, and positive masculinity;
• Ensure all training frameworks—including VSLA, BDS, TVET, and agriculture—fully incorporate gender, nutrition, and social norms change components;
• Supervise community mobilizers, ensuring high-quality, victim -centered facilitation and safe spaces for women and girls;
• Support consortium members to mainstream gender in their specific interventions;
• Ensure safe and confidential referral of GBV cases in line with agreed pathways and protocols.

3. Required qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Psychology or related field;

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in gender equality, GBV prevention/response or women’s economic empowerment;
• Prior experience with JOT, SASA! GALS+ or similar gender-transformative approaches is a strong asset;
• Experience working in humanitarian or refugee-hosting settings is desirable;
• Experience in gender and nutrition program is an added advantage.

 4. Key competencies

• Strong technical expertise on gender, GBV and social norms change;
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and capacity-building skills;
• Ability to manage sensitive information and promote victim -cantered approaches;
• Strong coordination and advocacy skills with multiple stakeholders;
• Commitment to women’s rights, intersectional gender equality and social cohesion;
• Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda.

5. Application process

Interested candidates should submit their application including: 

• Cover letter ; 
• Curriculum Vitae ; 
• Academic documents ;
• Relevant certificates. 

Applications must be delivered in hard copy to the Chairperson of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe at the PFTH office by 3:00 PM on 17/07/2026. 

PFTH is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We appreciate all applicants for their interest.

Note:

1. ONLY Female candidates are allowed to apply.

2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test. 

Done at Kigali on 08th July 2026

Emma Marie BUGINGO

Executive Director

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe