Job Opportunities at Rwanda Women's Network (RWN)

Rwanda Women's Network (RWN) is hiring. The organization is looking for people to join a new three year project called "Empowered Civil Society: Enhancing Capacity and Transparency for Gender Equality in Rwanda," funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

If you've been looking for a role in the gender equality or civil society space, this could be worth your attention. RWN has 4 open positions in total: 3 Field Coordinators and 1 Finance Officer.

Here's what you need to know.

Available Positions

• Field Coordinator  3 positions Duty station: Field-based, in assigned districts
• Finance Officer  1 position Duty station: RWN Head Office, Kigali

Field Coordinator: What You Need

RWN is looking for people who already understand how community-level work happens in Rwanda. To be considered, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Community Development, or something related
• At least 3 years of relevant field experience
• Experience working with CSOs, community structures, and local government authorities
• Experience monitoring and reporting on donor-funded projects (this counts as a plus, not a must)
• A solid grasp of gender equality, women's empowerment, and civil society issues in the Rwandan context
• Strong communication, facilitation, and community mobilization skills
• Good reporting skills in both Kinyarwanda and English. French is a bonus.
• Willingness to travel frequently within your assigned district

Field Coordinator: What the Job Actually Involves

Day to day, a Field Coordinator at RWN will:

• Monitor the activities of partner CSOs assigned to them
• Offer technical support, mentoring, and guidance
• Track how project implementation compares against the workplan
• Support MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning) activities, including data collection and validation
• Coordinate with district and sector authorities
• Facilitate district coalition meetings
• Represent RWN at district-level meetings
• Support community mobilization and engagement
• Help run trainings, mentoring sessions, dialogue circles, and feedback sessions
• Prepare field visit, activity, and monitoring reports
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and challenges from the field
• Make sure the work stays compliant with RWN policies and Sida requirements

Finance Officer: The Role

Based at RWN's Head Office in Kigali, the Finance Officer will handle the financial side of the project. Responsibilities include:

• Keeping accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Processing payments, advances, and reimbursements
• Reconciling bank statements, cash accounts, and project ledgers
• Verifying expenditures and supporting documents from partner CSOs
• Supporting CSOs with their own financial management and reporting
• Tracking sub-grant disbursements
• Conducting financial monitoring visits
• Supporting budgeting and budget-versus-actual analysis
• Assisting with quarterly and annual financial reports
• Supporting audits and helping respond to audit queries
• Helping identify and manage financial risks
• Coordinating with procurement and admin teams on financial matters

A note on eligibility here: the specific qualifications, experience, and competencies required for the Finance Officer role weren't included in the information shared with us, so we can't list them accurately. If you're interested in this position, it's worth reaching out directly to RWN or checking their official channels for the full requirements before you apply.

How to Apply

For Field Coordinator applicants, you'll need to prepare:

• A cover letter
• A detailed CV
• Three professional references
• Copies of your relevant certificates
• Send your application by email, and make sure to use "Field Coordinator/SIDA" as your subject line.

For the Finance Officer position, the required application documents weren't specified in the available information, so it's best to confirm directly with RWN what they expect from applicants.

Application method

• Apply: rwawnet@rwanda1.rw
• Copy: orchidee.impundu@rwandawomennetwork.org
  

Deadline

Applications close on 11 September 2026. Don't wait until the last day, especially if you still need to gather references or certificates.

This role sits at the intersection of civil society work and gender equality in Rwanda, backed by a multi-year Sida-funded project. If you meet the criteria and the work speaks to you, it's worth putting together your application before the deadline.

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