1. Operational and budgetary coordination of projects
• Ensure the implementation of each project by drawing up an implementation plan for activities, an appropriate schedule, and a provisional budget.
• Ensure the coordination and overall monitoring of activities, as well as their projected and actual budgets.
• Conduct periodic budget reviews (monthly, semi-annually, and annually) and follow up with partners to ensure the timely submission of narrative and financial reports
• Update and monitor the budget matrices for each project in conjunction with the Country Representative and PLAY's finance department.
• Support the program assistant in prioritizing activities and missions

2. Project monitoring, evaluation, and capitalization
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate all projects implemented, ensuring effective and efficient budget management to ensure program accountability
• Proactively identify problems and report them in order to adjust implementation plans and schedules.
• Supervise the drafting of narrative and financial reports to donors in accordance with their requirements and PLAY International's internal process
• Support external evaluations or audits over time

3. Strategic programming for the Rwanda office, seeking and monitoring co-financing
• Monitor and identify funding or program opportunities in Rwanda and the East African Region
• Oversee the drafting of applications for (co-)funding or responses to calls for projects/expressions of interest
• Develop new programs in line with the priorities and strategic choices of the office and headquarters
• Support the definition of advocacy strategies in relation to each project

4. Cross-functional support to the Rwanda office
• Contribute to the positive image and credibility of the organization for its influence in Rwanda
• Participate in the drafting of external communication content and validate messages
• Represent the organization in national bodies (ministerial working groups, national platforms or coordination bodies) or local bodies (JAF General Assembly in the districts of intervention, etc.)
• Ensure constructive relationships with partners, government institutions, and public or private donors.

Experience, Training, and Knowledge
- Master's degree in international development/humanitarian action/or education
- Required expertise in development project management and cycle.
- At least 15 years of experience in project coordination or monitoring and evaluation in international NGOs.
- Proven knowledge of the education, gender, and/or sport and development sectors
- Proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability procedures and tools for development projects

Know-how
- Strong relationship management skills and ability to work effectively with local stakeholders.
- Representation skills.
- Strong writing skills, ability to synthesize information
- Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and emergencies
- Ability to manage a heavy workload
- Proficiency in Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills
- Independent and proactive, results-oriented and team-oriented
- Attention to detail, precision, and ability to meet deadlines when performing assigned tasks
- Critical thinking and ability to solve problems creatively, with good judgment
- Good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.

1.75 days of leave per month