Willows International (WI)
Job Title: District Project Officer
Location: Rwamagana District
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Type of position: fulltime
Application Deadline: 15th June 2026
Introduction
Since its establishment in 1997, Willows International (WI) has developed and perfected a client management system, the Willows International Services Enhancement (WISE), designed to enhance the performance of community level health care providers. This system ensures that women receive customized, timely information, services, and referrals for health care Willows International has specifically focused on applying its client management system for the betterment of women’s reproductive choices and services.
In Rwanda, beginning May 2021, WI has partnered with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) / Ministry of Health (MoH) to launch a project to support the optimization of the government community health workers’ program for enhanced family planning and sexual reproductive health outcomes. Willows support to RBC/MoH aims at strengthening existing systems for client management and follow-up and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of CHWs in two selected districts of Rusizi in the western province and Ngoma in the eastern province. WI support has led to the improvement of key RH indicators in both the districts of Ngoma and Rusizi including the substantial increase of the m-CPR, rising from 57% (December 2024) to 72% (December 2025) representing a 15 percentage-point increase, or a 26% relative increase over the 2024 baseline. Additionally, 63% of new contraceptive users adopted long-acting and permanent methods (LAPMs).
These achievements demonstrate significant impact of WISE interventions and certainly constitute a solid case for national wide implementation of WISE to improve RH outcomes of the Rwandan communities. It is in this regard that Willows International is extending its support of the implementation of WISE in Rwamagana District to primarily enhance the work CHWs in improving the community members’ RH outcomes. The following objectives will guide the project implementation in Rwamagana District:
Project Objectives
The implementation of the WISE system in Rwamagana District will be guided by the following objectives:
Objective 1: Strengthen the capacity and performance of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to effectively and efficiently deliver Family Planning (FP) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services.
Objective 2: Improve Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) outcomes among WISE-supported Assistant Nurses (ANs) and Polyvalent CHWs within their catchment areas by 2027.
Objective 3: Support the integration of the WISE system into existing Ministry of Health (MoH) digital health platforms.
Objective 4: Improve the performance of underperforming CHWs in Rwamagana District, enabling them to achieve Good or Average performance ratings by December 2027.
Objective 5: Strengthen supportive supervision and monitoring systems to provide CHWs with continuous mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback, ensuring sustained service quality and improved health outcomes.
To support these efforts, Willows International (WI) seeks to recruit a District Project Officer based in Rwamagana District.
Position Summary
The Project Officer (PO) will provide technical, programmatic, and operational support to strengthen Family Planning (FP), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). S/He will be based in Rwamagana District and will work closely with the District Health Management Team (DHMT) to ensure successful implementation of the Willows Rwanda Project and achievement of project objectives.
Candidates residing in Rwamagana District are strongly encouraged to apply, as relocation support will not be provided
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Project Implementation and Coordination
Coordinate implementation of project activities in Rwamagana District in accordance with approved work plans, budgets, donor requirements, and Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines.
Collaborate with district health officials, health facilities, CHW supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities.
- Technical Support and Capacity Building
Support adaptation and dissemination of community-level FP/SRHR training materials, job aids, guidelines, reporting tools, and other technical resources.
Strengthen the capacity of health workers and CHWs to provide quality FP/SRHR services and referrals.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting
Conduct routine data quality assessments and support data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting processes.
Monitor project performance indicators and recommend corrective actions to address implementation challenges.
Document project achievements, lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to support continuous learning and future scale-up efforts.
Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc narrative reports.
- Supportive Supervision and Quality Improvement
Organize and participate in joint supportive supervision visits with district health officials and CHW supervisors.
Facilitate regular performance review meetings with CHW supervisors and district stakeholders to assess progress and address identified gaps.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Management
Maintain strong working relationships with government institutions, district authorities, health facilities, community structures, and project partners.
Represent Willows International Rwanda in relevant district-level technical meetings and coordination forums as delegated.
- Financial and Administrative Support
Support activity planning, budgeting, processing, and resource utilization in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Ensure accurate documentation and timely submission of activity reports, attendance sheets, payment requests, and supporting documents.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences, Community Health, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience implementing community health programs.
- Demonstrated experience in Family Planning (FP), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), or related public health programs.
- Proven experience in project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
- Familiarity working with Community Health Workers (CHWs), district health systems, and Ministry of Health structures.
- Ability to facilitate training, mentorship, supportive supervision, and capacity-building initiatives.
Technical Competencies
- Understanding of project management principles, results-based management, and performance monitoring.
- Ability to analyze program data and use findings to improve project implementation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Skills and Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- High level of initiative, creativity, professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
- Strong commitment to client rights, safeguarding, genderequity, and community-centered programming.
Language Requirements
Fluency in spoken and written Kinyarwanda and English is required.
Working knowledge of French is an added advantage.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates who are immediately available should submit the following documents:
Application letter (cover letter)
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic certificates and professional qualifications
Applications should be sent to pmutijima@willowsintl.org and copied to dmutamba@willowsintl.org and ekayitare@willowsintl.org
Please indicate "Project Officer – Rwamagana District"in the subject line of your email.
Application Deadline: 15th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Failure to submit all required documents may result in disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.