PRISON FELLOWSHIP RWANDA (PFR) believes in Rwandans’ commitment and dedication to restore destroyed social cohesion and to contribute in healing the wounds caused by the divisive past which resulted in the 1994 genocide against Tutsi. It is in this regard that PFR works in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and other partners to foster interventions that support psychological healing, peace building, unity and reconciliation, justice, and economic development as well as relieving people in emergencies.

Website: https://pfi.org/global-impact/where-we-work/francophone-africa/rwanda/

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROJECT CORDINATOR IN PRISON FELLOWSHIP RWANDA

Project/Program: From Correctional Facilities to the Communities Project: Empowering the Social Rehabilitation & Reintegration Process of Current and Former Released Inmates in Rwanda

Position: Project Coordinator (1)

Duty Station: Kigali (with frequent travel to correctional facilities nationwide)

Technical field: MHPSS and Socio-therapy approach

Report to: Head of Programs

Period: 24 Months

BACKGROUND

Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that works with the Government of Rwanda and both local and international partners to foster peacebuilding, unity, reconciliation, mental health and psychosocial support, access to justice, crime prevention, human rights promotion, and socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable people in Rwanda in the wake of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and its aftermath.

PFR envisions a society where unity, peace, and justice prevail and has a mission to contribute to the social transformation of vulnerable communities through interventions in peacebuilding, livelihoods, justice, psychosocial, and spiritual resilience.

The Episcopal Commission for Justice & Peace (CEJP Rwanda) is the technical arm of the Rwandan Catholic Bishops’ Conference responsible for issues related to peace, justice, social cohesion, and reconciliation. CEJP Rwanda is committed to promoting justice, building peace, and fostering sustainable development in light of faith and the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church. CEJP Rwanda envisions a transformed society whose systems, structures, attitudes, and behaviors respect and promote human dignity, equality, sustainable peace, and development.

Under the partnership with Hoffnung Trager Global Impact/German, Prison Fellowship Rwanda, in partnership with CEJP Rwanda, will implement the project “From Correctional Facilities to Communities”. The main purpose of the project is to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) through a socio-therapy approach to inmates and to facilitate connections between inmates (including those convicted for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and common law cases) and their families, as well as preparing them to embrace a new life after their release.

To support this Project, Prison Fellowship Rwanda is hiring a Project Coordinator to oversee project management, implementation, coordination, reporting, capacity-building, and strategic advisory on the project.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

  • Develop and maintain detailed work plans aligned with project outputs and indicators.
  • Coordinate activities across correctional facilities and communities.
  • Liaise with correctional facility officials, socio-therapists, and community mediators.

Implementation Oversight

  • Ensure smooth execution of mental health and psychosocial support activities;
  • Oversee reconciliation dialogues, family visits, and reintegration ceremonies;
  • Supervise vocational training pilot and starter kit distribution;
  • Facilitate baseline and endline evaluations and stakeholder workshops.

Monitoring & Reporting

  • Track progress against indicators and prepare monthly, quarterly, and final reports
  • Ensure proper documentation of activities and lessons learned
  • Support M&E team in data collection and analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain strong relationships with correctional facilities, community leaders, and partners
  • Organize coordination meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment

Financial & Administrative Oversight

  • Monitor activity budgets and ensure cost-effective implementation
  • Approve field expenses and ensure compliance with financial procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, public health, or other related field from a recognized University. 
  • Additional certifications or training in mental health, community-based socio-therapy, psychosocial support, trauma-informed care, or related areas are highly desirable.
  • Minimum experience of at least 3-5 years of professional experience in MHPSS programming, and or community-based healing programs.
  •  Proven experience in project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
  •  Strong knowledge of and experience with a range of MHPSS interventions, including individual and group counselling, community-based support, and capacity building.
  • Ability to conduct mental health assessments and diagnose psychological conditions.
  • Strong skills in monitoring and evaluating program outcomes and impact.
  • Ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team.
  •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in relevant local languages is highly desirable.
  • Strong commitment to ethical principles and confidentiality in mental health practice.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations.

What PFR Offers

  • Competitive salary and benefits aligned with experience and qualifications.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to the empowerment of communities through MHPSS and peacebuilding interventions.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, including capacity-building training and exposure to local and international peacebuilding practices.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your motivation letter, CV, Degree, ID/passport and other certificates, two recommendation letters from your previous employer plus a church recommendation to: recruitment@pfrwanda.org

and mention the title of the position “Project Coordinator” in the subject line of the email.

The application should be addressed to the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda, and the document should be in one PDF format.

Apply before 15th December 2025 at 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, visit: www.pfrwanda.org

“Prison Fellowship Rwanda has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility”.

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