District Graduation Officer – Nyamagabe District - Rwanda

About BRAC International and the Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

Our Core Values:

·            Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

·            Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

·            Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.

·            Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

The Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative is a global unit within BRAC International that was founded in 2016 to build off the success of BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation program in Bangladesh. Graduation is an evidence-based, scalable intervention proven to break the poverty trap for the long term. So far, BRAC’s flagship Graduation program has impacted over 2 million Bangladeshi households—totalling over 9 million people. To help eradicate extreme poverty, BRAC UPGI is working to scale globally by integrating Graduation into existing government programs and help 21 million more people lift themselves from extreme poverty by 2026. At present UPGI has interventions with governments in South Africa, Rwanda, India, Indonesia, Ethiopia , the Philippines, and Nigeria.

About the Position:

In partnership with Nyamagabe District, BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI) seeks to hire a Graduation Officer to support the implementation of the National Strategy for Sustainable Graduation out of poverty.

The Graduation Officer will play a critical role in supporting the establishment and successful implementation of Nyamagabe District ‘Gira Wigire’ Program. This program brings together government and non-government stakeholders to provide a holistic and sequenced approach to lifting households out of extreme poverty. The Graduation Officer will be embedded in the district office and will work closely with the Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) Officer, Sector Development Officers and Cell Socio-Economic Development Officers (SEDO) and Para-Social Workers (PSWs). and other relevant actors for the effective delivery of the program. 

The Graduation Officer will support coordination, implementation, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation of the graduation program, ensuring alignment with national strategies and district-specific Joint Action and Implementation Plans (JAIPs). The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative poverty reduction initiative that emphasizes collaboration, evidence generation, and sustainable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Program Implementation Support and Coordination 

·         Support the design and rollout of the Nyamagabe district-level graduation program in alignment with the National Strategy for Sustainable Graduation (NSSG).

·         Support in the development and execution the Joint Action and Implementation Plan (JAIP), including the development and operationalization of stakeholder coordination frameworks.

·         Coordinate with sector and cell-level officers and Para-Social Workers to ensure effective household enrollment, coaching, and delivery of sequenced program components to sustainably graduate out of poverty 

·         Facilitate alignment of government and partner interventions to minimize duplication and maximize resource efficiency.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

·         Support the use of district-level M&E tools to track participant enrollment, PSW activities, livelihood outcomes, and stakeholder contributions.

·         Regularly collect and analyze data to identify implementation gaps, inform decision-making, and improve program quality.

·         Contribute to documentation of implementation processes, lessons learned, and best practices throughout all program phases.

·         Organize and participate in learning events, field visits, and district forums to share the progress and insights from the program implementation. 

·         Support the operationalization and use of the Graduation Management Information System (MIS) at district level.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

·         Facilitate regular coordination meetings with local government officials, district stakeholders, and graduation committees to monitor progress and address implementation challenges.

·         Ensure effective communication of program goals, activities, and impact to internal and external stakeholders.

·         Support the development of monthly and quarterly reports, policy briefs, and presentations based on district data and experiences.

4. Capacity Building and Technical Support

·         Plan and deliver capacity development activities for PSWs, relevant extension workers, and local graduation committees

·         Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to PSWs on household coaching, asset management, and livelihood development to ensure the program quality

·         Help strengthen local capacity for long-term program sustainability, including government ownership and joint monitoring.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.

·         Minimum 3 years of experience in program implementation, social protection, rural development, or related areas.

·         Experience working with local government structures, NGOs, or donor-funded projects in Rwanda.

·         Strong knowledge of poverty reduction strategies, livelihoods, and community development approaches.

·         Familiarity with Rwanda’s social protection framework and Graduation model is an added advantage.

·         Ability to collect and interpret program data and write clear, evidence-based reports.

·         Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and working knowledge of English and/or French. 

·         A valid Motorcycle driver’s license (A Category)  

Desirable Attributes:

·         Strong organizational and time management skills.

·         Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively in cross-sectoral teams.

·         Self-motivated and results-oriented.

·         Demonstrated commitment to social development and empowerment of vulnerable households.

Safeguarding and Compliance 

• Adhere to BRAC’s safeguarding policies and practices, ensuring the safety and well-being of all program participants and staff.
• Support the implementation of safeguarding standards, and report any incidents in a timely and responsible manner.

How to Apply:

District Graduation Officer – Nyamagabe District

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.