Imyanya 5 y’akazi Muri GIZ Rwanda Ku bantu bize (Electromechanical engineering, communication systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Systems Engineering,agriculture, international development, economics, business administration,Etc,….) (Deadline: 3rd December to 10th December 2021 at 4:00 PM)

1.Administrative Specialist

Vacancy Announcement

Administrative Specialist

for

Regional project “Support to the “International Conference on the Great Lakes Region”

 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

 In the framework of a multilateral commitment towards the promotion of peace and security in Africa, GIZ – German Development Cooperation – supports the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in implementing its Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region.

Location: Kigali (sometimes travels inside and outside of the Great Lakes Region)

Fixed-term: Fixed position until December 2022 (with option for extension afterwards)

Position: one (1)

A. Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration, the Administrative Specialist has the following functions and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative services for the programme
• Meet the administrative needs of the project office independently, with a minimum of intervention
• Ensure that financial and administrative regulations are complied with in all processes
• Consult on and monitor local and regional procurement processes in line with GIZ rules and regulations
• Provide support to the project’s technical team regarding project implementation, including liaising with relevant stakeholders on administrative and financial topics

B. Tasks

Besides other duties within the context of the program assigned to the expert, s/he will fulfill the following tasks in close coordination with her/his superior:

1. Coordination

• Ensures that information regarding administrative issues is exchanged between project/programme staff, partners, and other institutions
• Works closely and on a regularly basis with GIZ country offices and contractors on administrative, financial, and logistical aspects

2. Administration and Logistics

• Organises administrative and logistical aspects of project activities (meetings, workshops, etc.)
• Monitors the availability of accessories and stocks and carries out procurement in accordance with guidelines (establishment of LPOs for the project)
• Is responsible for filing documents in reference files or in DMS in line with GIZ’s filing rules
• Is responsible for the project’s inventory across all the project’s locations
• Ensures, documents, and monitors proper use of project’s consumables
• Ensures security requirements of respective GIZ Country Offices are in place
• Is responsible for the follow-up on office space maintenance

3. Finance and Accounting

• Helps prepare activity budget planning
• Helps monitor expenses of activities in accordance with the planned budget
• Manages and monitors the project liquidity
• Is responsible for financial management, such as cash withdrawals, keeping the cashbook, bank accounts, preparing and entering vouchers
• Checks travel expense statements of staff and partners for approval by the superior
• Helps ensuring a correct project accounting
• Checks local invoices according to the contractual agreements
• Follows up on the payment of local invoices
• Interacts with service providers regarding their services and invoices
• Establishes project internal invoices (private calls and km)
• Monitors the project’s open receivables among various countries

4. Procurement 

• Coordinates with the GIZ office on the mode of service delivery
• Gives advice to technical project staff on the mode of service delivery
• Assists in the establishment of documents for local procurements and tenders
• Follows up with the GIZ office on the establishment of requested contracts
• Monitors on financial and contractual aspects of local contracts

C. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

1. Qualifications

• Bachelors’ in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Logistics or related area

2. Competences

• Planning and organizing – ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan;
• Self-Management – Excellent ability to deliver results independently, on time, and according to the highest quality standards;
• Project management and administration – good analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems;
• Accuracy – Diligent and accurate work especially in tasks related to finance and logistics;
• Communication – good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports, studies, and other communications in French and English;
• Technology awareness – fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software (MSOffice) and other applications;
• Teamwork – good interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Travel – willingness to travel within the African Great Lakes Region, if needed over weekends.

3. Experience

• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in the area of administration, finance, logistics and procurement
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, Skype, etc.);
• Open-minded, respectful and confident personality in combination with very good communication skills;
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and bookkeeping systems
• Ability to work in a multicultural team;
• Languages: For the post advertised, fluent oral and written French and English is required. Knowledge of other languages (Arabic, German, Kirundi, Portuguese, or Swahili) is a plus.
• University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Business Management, Logistics or related areas is a plus

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until 10^th December 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please, let us know if you have any particular requirement should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.                                           

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,Rwanda

 GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!

2.Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Internal Vacancy Announcement

Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

for

The Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and the promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy, and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). 

Creating sufficient opportunities for employment and income generation remains a major challenge on Africa’s as well as Rwanda’s path to sustainable development. The Government of Rwanda has set itself the ambitious target of creating 214,000 jobs annually until 2024. In the face of the country’s growing population and young demographic, this creation of jobs is essential for the population’s future and economic security.

Guided by the principle that targeted investments create jobs, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) launched the Special Initiative (SI) on Training and Job Creation. Under the brand Invest for Jobs, the Special Initiative seeks to promote investments by European and African companies in selected countries across the continent, including Rwanda. It also seeks to improve working conditions, increase opportunities for professional development or vocational training and preserve jobs that have been put at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Location: Kigali

Fixed-term: one (1) year

Position: one (1) position

A. Responsibilities

 The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Expert is responsible for:

Reporting to the senior monitoring and evaluation (M&E) expert, the overall responsibility of the junior M&E advisor is to provide ongoing support to the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure deep insight and data quality for the Special Initiative on training and job creation both pro-actively and in response to regular and ad-hoc requests. The junior M&E advisor will require solid technical proficiency, communication skills, and data analysis experience, and the ability to work within a team. The junior M&E advisor is a young professional who is looking to advance their career in monitoring and evaluation. Proficiency in English and data analysis skills are required.

B.Tasks

The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Expert performs the following tasks:

1. Development and Implementation of the M&E System

• Participate in developing and implementing the SI M&E calendar to generate regular information related to the progress of the project implementation
• Provide required assistance in coordination of data collection activities as needed
• Assist in the development of data collection tools.

2. Data Management

• Assist in tracking the project’s indicator results in close coordination with the SI project’s implementing team
• Support data collection, verification, and compilation as stipulated in the M&E calendar
• Assist in reviewing and compiling monitoring reports, project progress reports, etc.
• Update and maintain the SI project database.

3. M&E Development Support

• Support the M&E team in providing technical support to staff members for all M&E related activities
• Assist the M&E team to build the capacities of the implementing partners for enhancing skills and knowledge for proper quality data collection and reporting.
• Contribute to designing Terms of Reference, training materials, and knowledge products related to the program’s M&E System.

4. Quality Assurance

• Assist in conducting data quality checks for baseline, tracer, and end-line studies
• Support the M&E team to ensure that reports from partners/consultants are complete and meet the GIZ ’s standards and quality requirements.

5. Reporting and Documentation

• Assist in quarterly, special, and annual reporting
• Prepare the SI quarterly strategy workshops
• Supply of numbers, data, and facts for communication purposes.

6. Collaboration in cross-sectional tasks and, as required, support in the processing of other technical topics

C. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

 1. Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of IT, Statistics, Economics, Project management or development studies or related fields.

2. Professional experience

• At least one year of experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation or project management, preferably in an international development context
• Experience in report writing, and application and designing of tools for data collection, analysis, and production of reports
• Good interpersonal, communications, and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of managing databases;
• Very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g., MS Office); good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint essential
• Excellent knowledge of English, orally and written; ability to express oneself in clear sentences; being able to write precise English texts with correct grammar and spelling is an absolute must
• Excellent knowledge of Kinyarwanda.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until 10^th December 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please, let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

 

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!

3.AI Skills and Ecosystem Advisor

Internal Vacancy Announcement

Project Coordinator for Coffee Innovation Fund in Rwanda

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy, and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

 As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. GIZ promotes complex reforms and change processes.

The programme for sustainable agricultural supply chains and standards works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The aim of the program is to improve the conditions for sustainability in global agricultural supply chains. It promotes the development of sustainable growing regions, transparency in global supply chains, and the further development of sustainability standards. Together with other GIZ projects the programme is implementing the Coffee Innovation Fund to pilot innovative ideas to increase farmer incomes and create market access. The Fund is about to begin its third round, focusing on East African countries. The goal of the fund is to pilot innovative approaches in the coffee sector/supply chain in-country. GIZ is supporting by providing materials and services.

Location: Kigali

Fixed term: 31.03.2023

Position: one (1)

A. Responsibilities

• Responsible for the project implementation under the guidance of the head of project in Germany and under the supervision of the hosting programme in Rwanda
• Implementation of the activities of the Coffee Innovation Fund in Rwanda and monitoring of all activities in accordance with best practices in the professional field and in development cooperation.
• Ensuring that the activities are closely coordinated with other GIZ programmes in Rwanda, Germany, and worldwide
• Identifying synergies with other development partners in the coffee sector and agricultural innovation in Rwanda
• Contribute actively to reports (regular and ad-hoc), PR materials, requests from GIZ HQ, and other related tasks to reporting and communication.Responsible for the implementation of the Strategic Alliance (STA) with Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) – “Decent livelihoods for tea workers and farmers” (develoPPP for jobs)
• Coordinating the Macadamia Project – Growing and processing macadamia nuts to enhance employment and to increase income in Rwanda” with Glaskiste / fairfood (develoPPP for jobs)

B.Tasks

1.Coffee Innovation Fund

Work with partner companies to develop project concept notes and budgets as well as monitor project progress

• Take actively part in meetings, workshops etc. on own initiative and on demand
• Conduct procurement of services and materials in accordance with GIZ requirements and in close coordination with the GIZ contract and finance staff
• Document the project in cooperation with the partner companies (factsheets, articles, etc.)
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of project results
• Cooperate closely with the other Coffee Innovation Fund country teams as well as GIZ headquarter
• Take actively part in meetings, workshops etc. on own initiative and on demand
• Be actively involved in transversal tasks/cross cutting issues (gender, conflict sensitivity, etc.)
• Contribute actively to any mainstreaming tasks of the Country Office team in Rwanda
• Support and execution of any other tasks assigned to by the management in HQ and the hosting programme in Rwanda

 2. Strategic Alliance with Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP develoPPP)

•  Local coordination of the cooperation with ETP and private partners
• Implement independently tasks assigned to GIZ (trainings, etc.) in the framework of the cooperation agreement with ETP
•  Monitor general advancement of the DPPs and the contributions of the private partners (as far as this is possible)
•  Review progress reports
• Advise the develoPPP Project Manager in regards to the Rwandan context
•  Liaise with the private partners and facilitate the exchange with relevant public institutions (in particular NAEB)

3. Macadamia Project – Growing and processing macadamia nuts to enhance employment and to increase income in Rwanda” with Glaskiste / fairfood (develoPPP for jobs)

• Work with partners on the implementation of activities and reporting
• Support the steering of the project by attending regular meetings of the steering committee as a mediator if required
•  Ensure compliance to GIZ administrative procedures
• Support the project by checking purchase contracts with gorilla nuts and with farmers
•  Liaise with the private partners and facilitate the exchange with relevant public institutions Assist monitoring and evaluation of the project

C. Required qualifications

 Qualifications and Professional experience

• Master’s degree in agriculture, international development, economics, business administration, or related field;
• At least five years professional experience in project management preferably in agricultural value chains, development cooperation, or sustainability, preferably with experience in the private sector or an international organisation;
• Good understanding of sustainability challenges in agriculture and global supply chains;
• Proven track record in understanding the role of innovations in the agricultural sector
• Knowledge of coffee or other agricultural commodities and markets is considered a strong asset;
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience in networking with private sector and associations;
• Experience in organizing events and exchange formats;
• Professionalism: Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results with accountability;

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative, in project management but also at the conceptional level
• Able to work under little supervision but at the same time being a real team player
• Persistent and focused on the tasks, but at the same time creative and open minded
• Excellent communication skills; experienced in communication on different levels and with different target groups
• Very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Excellent knowledge of English, orally and written; being able to prepare documents with perfect grammar, professional style, and without spelling mistakes; fluent in Kinyarwanda
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed

 Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until 3^rd December 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please, let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

 

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,Rwanda

 GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!

5.Transfer Lab Technician

Internal Vacancy Announcement

Transfer Lab Technician for Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development Programme

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy, and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

The project “Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development”(DSSD) will advise Rwandan institutions on the implementation of the Smart Rwanda Master Plan (2016-2020) and its priority projects.

The project aims at promoting the development of digital solutions in collaboration with sector ministries, local and international private companies, research institutions, and civil society. The development of those solutions will be supported and managed by the Center for Digital Transformation (DigiCenter) as a project unit of DSSD.

The DigiCenter will be a hybrid model aimed at developing impact driven digital solutions, playing the role of test bed and launch pad for German and European Companies, developing the local eco-system capacities, and replicating and scaling-up digital solutions at regional and continental level. In parallel, the institutional and capacity development of MINICT (Ministry of ICT & Innovation), RISA (Rwanda Information Society Authority), and other partners will be supported through intensive capacity building, organizational development, business process optimization, and expert advice.

GIZ Rwanda is searching a suitable candidate for the position of Lab Technician for Transfer lab at the DigiCenter. The transfer lab space was created in partnership with the DSSD and local partners with the goal to enhance the methodological capacity of local partners and innovators to plan, design and facilitate different innovation formats in order to foster technological innovations that meet both social and individual needs as well as production of electronic devices in Rwanda.

Location: Kigali

Fixed term: one (1) year contract renewable

Position: one (1)

A. Responsibilities

The Transfer Lab Technician is responsible for:

• Managing the Emerging Tech Transfer Labs of the DigiCenter, jointly with other partners (NIRDA, RISA, MINICT, and private sector)
• Planning and coordinating laboratory activities for innovation projects
• Recording and triggering innovative ideas among Lab users,
• Supervising all lab activities and assurance of compliance with standards.
• Leading the maintenance and upgrade of the Lab equipment and systems.
• Managing all DigiCenter infrastructure, including the monitors, servers, and printer
• Undergo on-the-job training for manufacturing/making

The Transfer Lab advisor performs the following tasks:

B. Tasks 

• Explore and support the local technology community to innovate for various applications around the following emerging technologies (Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0, Artificial intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Block chain)
• Assist with and supervise various research/ innovation projects
• Implements new Lab programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures
• Develop and implement a continuous training Program for lab users
• Develop and maintain lab user guides, experimental protocols and work instructions.
• Develop and implement lab policy, procedures, and processes
• Organize workshops, demonstrations, and promotional material that demonstrate the emerging technology capabilities related to the transfer lab and the local ecosystem.
• Troubleshoots hardware/software issues and maintains lab equipment and other

DigiCenter facilities. 

• Maintain inventory control of Center facilities, laboratory equipment, and tools
• Collaborate with DSSD staff & startups to develop documentation, videos, or support materials.
• Assist startups, innovators to properly use the lab equipment, tools, and other items available in the space; ensure safety and compliance with rules and policies.
• Provide one-on-one and group trainings, demos, and tours of the space and equipment.
• Train startups on product design and development from ideation to proud development
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

C. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience
1. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Electromechanical engineering, communication systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, or other related to Emerging technologies research, with a focus on IoT, AI, AR&VR, block Chain etc.

2. Professional experience

• At least 5 years professional experience in a comparable position
• Excellent knowledge of the emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, AR&VR, Automation, Blockchain, etc.
• Expertise in Parametric Design and Digital Fabrication tools (Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper 3D, Solidworks, Coding, Electronics, Arduino, Laser Cutter, Milling Machine, 3D printers, 3D scanner, CNC big and small for Circuit boards, saw machines, linear DC power supply, Heat Press Machine, vinyl cutting plotter machine, etc.
• Hands-on expertise in mechatronics and embedded system
• Use of innovative technologies to support the achievement of sustainable development goals
• Hands-on prototyping experience with Hardware, electronics, and computer systems.
• One or more years of experience working in a Makerspace, Fablab or lab environment
• Experience with graphic design, 3D modeling, or video editing
• Previous experience in managing young innovators & interacting with a team;
• Autonomous, able to take on responsibilities and coordinate a team efficiently;

3. Other knowledge, additional competences

• Very good presentation and networking skills
• Proactive in the development and implementation of ideas and proposals
• Good knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda. French would be an asset

 Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until  29^th November 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please, let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,Rwanda

GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!