Job Opportunity at the Justice and Peace

Commission
Catholic Diocese of Butare
Background

As the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace of the Catholic Church in
Rwanda founded in 1988, we are part of the Civil Society. Together with the
members of society, men, women, girls and boys of the Diocese of Butare, we
actively seek peace and integral justice through non-violent means.
We are an enthusiastic and committed team that believes in the cause of its mission.
We know that peace and justice are interdependent, which is why we expose
injustices, prevent and transform conflicts.
As a Commission we are covering the four districts of Gisagara, Huye, Nyanza and
Nyaruguru.
We have the vision of a society unified in diversity. A society led by holistic
development resulting from the respect of Human Rights, the non-violent
transformation of conflicts, inner healing and reconciliation initiatives - all in the
image of the love of God and our neighbor.

In order to support in the fulfillment of our mission, the Justice and Peace
Commission Butare is seeking to recruit a competent professional for the position of
the “Communication and Monitoring Officer”.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The open position is composed of three major areas of work, namely in the field of
communication, monitoring and finances.

Monitoring (50%)
In the field of monitoring, the person ensures the proper preparation and
implementation of the Commission’s interventions, particularly in the area of inner
healing, reconciliation and capacity building as well as their documentation,
monitoring and evaluation. The person hence ensures a high level of quality of the
Commission’s work and constant learning.
The person shall be particularly in charge of:
 a) Regularly monitoring the planned activities at the diocesan and parish level,
particularly in the area of inner healing, reconciliation and capacity building;
b) Organizing and executing trainings, meetings and dialogues as well as other
activities in order to support the work of the established Parish Justice and
Peace Commission Committees;
c) Exploring the activity reports of the Justice and Peace Parish Commissions on
parish level and ensuring the appropriate follow – up
d) Regularly monitoring the implementation of set action plans;
e) Producing periodic reports as well as special reports linked to specific events,
such as trainings and workshops.

Communication (30%)
In the field of communication, the person visualizes and communicates the activities
and especially the impact of the Justice and Peace Commission’s work in a creative
way and hence attracts new partnerships and cooperation on local, national, regional
and international level.
The person shall be particularly in charge of:
a) Implementing the already developed communication and visibility strategy as
well as its corporate design through various activities;
b) Writing, editing, and distributing the Justice and Peace Commission’s
communication, including publications, website content, reports, posts on
social channels, and other visibility material that communicates the
organization’s identity and interventions in close collaboration with the entire
team;
c) Constantly developing innovative products to increase the visibility of the
Commission

Financial Support (20%)

In the field of finances, the person will ensure financial planning of activities that are
to be realized in the scope of his/her work as well as the collection of all bills and
necessary documents in order to prepare the financial reports related to the
activities. This will be done in cooperation with the person in charge of finance at the
Commission level (accountant).
The person shall be particularly in charge of:
a) Financial planning of expenses related to activities in the scope of his/her
work;
b) Regularly preparing financial reports in close collaboration with the accountant
the scope of his/her work;
c) Drafting of contracts and agreements as well as collecting of different
quotations based on the partner’s finance policy
Professional Requirements
Training & Experience

• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher level degree) in the field of

Development Studies, Peace Studies, Impact Monitoring, Social Work,
Psychology, or any other related field;
• Experience in the field of non-violent conflict transformation, (trauma)healing
and reconciliation.

Skills & Capabilities

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in analyzing, planning, monitoring and

evaluating activities with a focus on their impact;
• Theoretical and practical experience in the preparation and execution of
innovative trainings, workshops and meetings with different target groups;
• Creative and conflict-sensitive communication with the ability to develop
quality reports and publications for various target groups with a creative use of
visual aids;
• Practical knowledge in working with Microsoft Office, online tools
(GoogleDrive, Kobotoolbox, etc.) and social medias;
• Fluency in speaking and writing French, English and Kinyarwanda;
• Basic experience in the management of project funds, including budget
development, budget monitoring and accounting;
• Ability to effectively manage several tasks at the same time and to work
independently with minimal supervision;
• Be enthusiastic about working in an extremely dynamic environment by
showing a high level of creativity and reliability;
• Good sense of negotiation and ability to create fruitful working relationships,
both internally and externally;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Holder of a Driver’s License, Category B is a plus.

Requested Documents & Submission

Requested Documents

• An Application Letter addressed to the Father President of the Justice and

Peace Commission of the Butare Catholic Diocese;
• A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three Referees;
• Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;
• Photocopy of Identity Card;
• Two passport size photographs.

Submission
 • Applications should reach the Justice and Peace Commission not later
than 5th January 2024.
• Applications are only received via email address: cdjpbutare@yahoo.fr and
ruth.ndashimye@outlook.com
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted not later than 9th January 2024.
The interviews of the shortlisted candidates will take place on 12 th January
2024 at the premises of the CDJP Butare.

Done at Butare, 15th December 2023

Father RUTAISIRE Josbert

President of Justice and Peace Commission
Butare Catholic Diocese