Advocacy and Policy Analyst

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PositionAdvocacy and Policy Analyst

Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 52 member organizations within the country. The mission of PFTH 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 through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing a five years (2023-2027) project named the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE) ”. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province, Nyamagabe & Huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy and market actors to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

To contribute to the above said goal, PFTH is expected to ensure that:

• The agricultural Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs) policy and social norms environment is responsive, inclusive, and informed;

• Women and youth have greater social capital and agency in engaging in agriculture;

• Women and youth MSEs influence decision-making related to the agricultural value chain and public authorities are responsive and accountable to the needs and rights of women and youth-led MSEs.

Duty stationThe Advocacy and policy analyst will be based at the PFTH Head Quarters with frequent travel to the above said 10 districts.

PFTH is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Advocacy Policy Analyst to lead the project advocacy initiative. Under the direct supervision of the project coordinator, the Advocacy Policy Analyst will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Coordinating and facilitating the advocacy Process

To develop suitable advocacy strategies and ensure that there are changes in policy, plans and actions that will contribute to sustainable improvements of the working environment of Project beneficiaries through engagement of policy makers and stakeholders to create enabling policy and legal frameworks.

Main tasks:

• Along with PFTH management, develop and implement PFTH advocacy strategy that is informed by PFTH members and project’s work on the ground;

• Monitor and take appropriate action on new and ongoing developments of policies, Laws, and program in line with priority and advocacy goals. This involves developing a clear understanding of the principal decision-making processes in Rwanda that are relevant to Pro- Femmes advocacy work;

• Organize outreach events and engage with different stakeholders at grass root and national level, to build strong relationships with citizens/grassroots structures and government to inform PFTH Advocacy strategy;