Project officer at Rwanda inspectorate and competition authority (RICA) Under Contract: Deadline: Sep 25, 2024

1) Participate in preparation and monitoring of the Project annual operating budgets and its execution; 2) Prepare annual expenditure plan that is consistent with the approved budget and ensures that MTEF principles and Grant Agreement are adhered to; 3) Prepare payment orders and ensure regular control of financial transactions of the project expenditures is processed by budget line and in accordance with mandatory deadlines; 4) Prepare monthly and quarterly cash flow plan and budget execution reports in the format provided by MINECOFIN and the Donor/AGRA; 5) Prepare periodic fund request and submit to the Donor/AGRA; 6) Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyse trends affecting budget needs 7) Coordinate field operations of private seed inspectors and compile their reports 8) Lead and coordinate project site visits to ensure data quality including complete, timely, reliable, and accurate data collection and reporting 9) Ensure that monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports are submitted and meet established reporting deadlines; 10) Provide support in preparation and facilitation of trainings, workshops and meetings under the projects plans; 11) Ensure that project resources and equipment are being utilised efficiently and effectively 12) Ensure the existence of strong Internal Controls in fund allocation, budgetary commitments, authorizations and payments; 13) Receive and custody of invoices from various suppliers as well as any other payment supporting document. 14) Resolving accounting discrepancies and provides advices on financial management issues; 15) Collaborate with procurement officer to ensure effective contact management of services providers and suppliers. 16) Oversee the proper management of archives and documentation of the Project. 17) Administer and oversee the payroll management processes and compliances related to payroll management 18) Oversee tax declaration, social security funds contributions and medical insurance related to project interventions. 19) Advise and administer the change Management processes related to the project 2023 RW 005. 20) To curry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor/ Project Manager