Senior Business Advisor

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: SENIO01572

Posting Details

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Job Details

Description

TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to information, capital, and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity ratings agency.

Program Description

The Rwanda Ikawa Nziza Cyane (INC) project seeks to equip coffee washing stations (CWS), exporters, and government agencies with new tools, strategies, and policies to drive greater efficiencies and unlock new market opportunities in specialty coffee. Funded by the European Union in conjunction with Rwanda’s MINECOFIN, the Rwanda INC project will run for 4 years. Some of the primary project components include
(1) digital tools for CWS business management and farm extension monitoring;

(2) new mechanisms for
input financing and distribution (e.g., fertilizer, lime, new varieties); and

(3) a strengthened coffee value chain through industry briefs, strategies, and proposed quality standards for uptake by government and
exporters.

Job Summary:
TechnoServe seeks a Senior Business Advisor to support the successful implementation of Rwanda INC’s ambitious impact agenda. The Senior Business Advisor will provide technical and managerial support needed to ensure excellence in program design and delivery with partners throughout the value chain.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

•  Lead strategy and implementation of efforts to support development of an updated national strategy on coffee inputs, managing a Fellow (pro bono consultant) who will carry out related market analyses to inform the recommended strategy and models.
•  Develop and deploy improved input sales and distribution models to enhance farmer access lime, fertilizer, and high-yielding cultivars. Co-design and manage the small grants fund for coffee washing station reward schemes.
• Lead interventions to facilitate increased agricultural lending to Rwanda’s coffee sector, including managing a Fellow (pro bono consultant) who will carry out a case study on collateral requirements.
•  Work with local exporters to improve knowledge and systems around managing risks associated with price fluctuations and coffee financing.
• Provide support and leadership as needed on all elements of the Rwanda INC program, including digital tools for CWS management and extension monitoring.
• Support development, buy-in, and roll-out of minimum quality and sustainability standards for Rwandan coffee. Work with CWS, exporters, training partners, and relevant regulatory bodies to enable a system of audits.
•  Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the coffee value chain – farmers, CWS managers, exporters, government agencies, financial institutions, other NGOs, and allies throughout the
• sector.

Basic Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field – Business, Agriculture, Economics with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
•  Strong coffee and agricultural expertise especially in regard to the development of coffee
• production systems.

 Solid private sector strategy and management experience, including in several of the following key skills areas – coffee yield improvements, training, ICT for development.

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Business strategy
• Financial & Resource management
• Program management
• People management
•  Coffee industry knowledge (esp. CWS familiarity)
•  Familiarity w/ ICT a plus

Required Languages

•  Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is required.

Travel

• Ability to travel to remote rural locations.
• 100% Domestic

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
• High integrity and honesty
• Flexible and able to maintain effective relationships and networks – including Donor/Partnership Management
• Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn
• Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts
• Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations, both verbally and in written communication
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented
• Effective time management and planning
• Strong business acumen – including Analysis, Research, and Report writing

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

We recognize that maximizing inclusive economic growth requires the full and unencumbered participation of women. This requires us to not only systematically integrate gender in our project participation but also within all levels of our staffing. For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

Digital Specialist

Job Category: Programs

Requisition Number: DIGIT01575

Posting Details

Posted: November 24, 2020

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Rwanda Main Office
Kigali, RWA

Job Details

Description

TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to information, capital, and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity ratings agency.

Program Description:
The Rwanda Ikawa Nziza Cyane (INC) project seeks to equip coffee washing stations (CWS), exporters, and government agencies with new tools, strategies, and policies to drive greater efficiencies and unlock new market opportunities in specialty coffee. Funded by the European Union in conjunction with Rwanda’s MINECOFIN, the Rwanda INC project will run for 4 years. Some of the primary project components include (1) digital tools for CWS business management and farm extension monitoring; (2) new mechanisms for input financing and distribution (e.g., fertilizer, lime, new varieties); and (3) new market research, quality
standards, and policy recommendations to strengthen Rwanda’s positioning as a preferred origin for specialty coffee.

Job Summary:
TechnoServe seeks a Digital Specialist to support the successful implementation of Rwanda INC’s ambitious impact agenda. The Digital Specialist will support the selection, integration, and implementation of tools and technologies used in the Rwanda INC program. These platforms perform a range of functions, from providing extension services to farmers, to creating the ability for working capital lenders in Rwanda to better monitor coffee washing station working capital loans, to providing washing station managers themselves the tools needed to improve the operational efficiencies and quality of the coffee they produce – all with the ultimate goal of contributing to lift smallholder farmers out of poverty.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Manage the, selection, adaptation, testing, pilot, and evaluation of all ICT tools and platforms used in the Rwanda INC program, including but not limited to:
• Tablet and phone-based digital tools used to deliver agronomic extension services
• Virtual Business Advisor digital solution to the Rwandan coffee context (e.g., dashboard for coffee washing station managers)
• Loan portfolio management tools for financial institutions, exporters, and coffee washing stations.
• Evaluate technologies already in use by different stakeholders in the coffee value chain (e.g., exporters, government agencies, lenders) to identify challenges and solutions for greater alignment.
• Create “heat maps” and dashboards from these digital tools to be shared with key stakeholders for the purpose of strengthening the Rwandan coffee sector.
• Identify opportunities to pilot both new and existing technologies for the Rwanda INC program to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the program implementation model.
• Develop internal knowledge materials; support internal knowledge sharing activities and the development of TechnoServe innovations frameworks and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business Administration, computer programming, or other relevant fields.
• At least five years relevant IT project management and delivery experience including systems
  support, implementation, operations, maintenance, and support activities within a relevant field (e.g. Access to finance, Microfinance, Farmer outreach, mobile payments).
• Experience developing digital strategies and business cases for technology investment.
• Comfort with data analysis and visualization (e.g., via dashboards).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Database management; back-end integration of mobile platforms and/or software development
  experience
• ICT program management (especially ICT4D)
• Proven communication skills (presentation and writing skills)
• Coffee industry knowledge (esp. coffee washing station familiarity)

Required Languages – Fluency English

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong market orientation, entrepreneurial, and innovative thinker.
• Proven ability to work independently, delivering high-quality end products.
• Ability to structure and manage complex tasks
• High integrity and honesty
• Flexible and able to maintain effective relationships and networks
• Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn
• Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts
• Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations, both verbally and in written communication including Analysis, Research and Report Writing
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills, including internal client focus
• Results oriented
• Effective time management and planning
  Strong business acumen

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

We recognize that maximizing the inclusive economic growth requires the full and unencumbered participation of women. This requires us to not only systematically integrate gender in our project participation but also within all levels of our staffing. For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

Business Advisor Operations and Sustainability

Job Category: Programs

Requisition Number: BUSIN01562

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Kigali, RWA

Job Details

Description

TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to information, capital, and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity ratings agency.

Program Description

The Rwanda Ikawa Nziza Cyane (INC) project seeks to equip coffee washing stations (CWS), exporters, and government agencies with new tools, strategies, and policies to drive greater efficiencies and unlock new market opportunities in specialty coffee.  Funded by the European Union in conjunction with Rwanda’s MINECOFIN, the Rwanda INC project will run for 4 years beginning in November, 2020. Some of the primary project components include (1) digital tools for CWS business management and farm extension monitoring; (2) new mechanisms for input financing and distribution (e.g., fertilizer, lime, new varieties); and (3) a strengthened coffee value chain through industry briefs, strategies, and proposed quality standards for uptake by government and exporters.

Job Summary:

TechnoServe seeks a Business Advisor Operations and Sustainability to support the successful implementation of Rwanda INC’s ambitious impact agenda.  This role will provide technical and advisory support to extension agents, CWS managers, exporters, and allies throughout the value chain to create value for farmers and coffee businesses, alike.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Engage farmers, CWS managers, and cooperative leadership in identifying challenges associated with farm inputs – particularly fertilizer, lime, and improved cultivars.
• Co-design and support the roll-out of new input sales, financing, and distribution models.
• Work with financial institutions to help address challenges facing farmer credit for inputs.
• Work with coffee nursery partners to support production and commercialization of improved varieties.
• Lead needs assessments at CWS to determine environmental compliance gaps.
• Work with a wetlands engineering partner to design and lead the construction of vetiver grass wetlands at coffee washing stations to improve compliance with environmental standards.
• Support roll-out of digital tools for CWS seeking (1) enhanced extension services monitoring and management; and (2) improved business analytics for management and reporting.
• Support development, buy-in, and roll-out of minimum quality and sustainability standards for Rwandan coffee. Work with CWS, exporters, training partners, and relevant regulatory bodies to enable a system of audits.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field with strong business acumen.
• Minimum of 3 years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, ideally in training capacity.
• Experience in the coffee sector with expertise in coffee washing station operations.
• Strong project management and financial analysis skills.
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Technical skills required to do this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with coffee value chain actors (especially coffee washing stations)
• Comfortable translating data analysis into business insights
• Familiarity with ICT tools a plus
• Familiarity with plant nutritional needs
• Familiarity with environmental impacts of CWS and mitigation efforts
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations that require minimal supervision.
• Strong networking skills

Required Languages

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English

Travel

• Ability to travel to remote rural locations.
• 100% Domestic

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

• High integrity and honesty
• Flexible and able to maintain effective relationships and networks
• Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn
• Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts
• Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations, both verbally and in written communication
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Results oriented
• Effective time management and planning
• Strong business acumen

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

We recognize that maximizing the inclusive economic growth requires the full and unencumbered participation of women. This requires us to not only systematically integrate gender in our project participation, but also within all levels of our staffing. For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

Click here for details & to apply

Business Advisor Digital Farm and CWS Support

Job Category: Programs

Requisition Number: BUSIN01564

Posting Details

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Job Details

Description

TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to information, capital, and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity ratings agency.

Program Description

The Rwanda Ikawa Nziza Cyane (INC) project seeks to equip coffee washing stations (CWS), exporters, and government agencies with new tools, strategies, and policies to drive greater efficiencies and unlock new market opportunities in specialty coffee.  Funded by the European Union in conjunction with Rwanda’s MINECOFIN, the Rwanda INC project will run for 4 years beginning in November, 2020. Some of the primary project components include (1) digital tools for CWS business management and farm extension monitoring; (2) new mechanisms for input financing and distribution (e.g., fertilizer, lime, new varieties); and (3) a strengthened coffee value chain through industry briefs, strategies, and proposed quality standards for uptake by government and exporters.

Job Summary:

TechnoServe seeks two (2) Business Advisors: Digital Farm and CWS Support to support the successful implementation of Rwanda INC’s ambitious impact agenda.  This role will provide technical and advisory support to extension agents, CWS managers, exporters, and allies throughout the value chain to create value for farmers and coffee businesses, alike.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Engage CWS and cooperative leadership in identifying challenges associated with farm records, farmer extension services, CWS operations, business planning and strategy, and general management.
• Work with the TechnoServe Digital Specialist to identify and assess relevant tools and technologies delivering value to farmers, cooperative leadership, CWS managers, exporters, and government agencies.
• Co-design and support the roll out of relevant digital tools to enable (1) enhanced extension services monitoring and management; and (2) improved business analytics for management and reporting.
• Lead training sessions for all interested players (e.g., exporters, CWS, youth sustainability interns) for a menu of digital tools.
• Manage subsequent follow-up, trouble-shooting support, and ongoing enhancements of the digital offerings.
• Support development, buy-in, and roll-out of minimum quality and sustainability standards for Rwandan coffee. Work with CWS, exporters, training partners, and relevant regulatory bodies to enable a system of audits.
• Support the development and roll-out of new input sales and distribution models.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, business, or a related field.
• At least three years’ professional experience in one or more of the following areas: agriculture, small and medium enterprise development, project management, community development
• Strong project management and financial analysis skills.
• Experience providing technical training and support in a related field.
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Technical skills required to do this job.
• Strong planning abilities; prior experience working to tight and strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with coffee value chain actors (especially coffee washing stations)
• Comfortable translating data analysis into business insights
• Familiarity with ICT tools
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations that require minimal supervision.
• Strong networking skills

Required Languages

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English preferred

Travel

• Ability to travel to remote rural locations.
• 100% Domestic

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

• High integrity and honesty
• Flexible and able to maintain effective relationships and networks
• Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn
• Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts
• Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations, both verbally and in written communication
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Results oriented
• Effective time management and planning
• Strong business acumen

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

We recognize that maximizing the inclusive economic growth requires the full and unencumbered participation of women. This requires us to not only systematically integrate gender in our project participation, but also within all levels of our staffing. For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: MEOFF01563

Posting Details

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Job Details

Description

TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to information, capital, and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity rating agency.

Program Description

The Rwanda Ikawa Nziza Cyane (INC) project seeks to equip coffee washing stations (CWS), exporters, and government agencies with new tools, strategies, and policies to drive greater efficiencies and unlock new market opportunities in specialty coffee.  Funded by the European Union in conjunction with Rwanda’s MINECOFIN, the Rwanda INC project will run for 4 years beginning in November, 2020. Some of the primary project components include (1) digital tools for CWS business management and farm extension monitoring; (2) new mechanisms for input financing and distribution (e.g., fertilizer, lime, new varieties); and (3) a strengthened coffee value chain through industry briefs, strategies, and proposed quality standards for uptake by government and exporters.

 Job Summary:

TechnoServe seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to manage all aspects of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). The M&E Officer shall implement strategies designed to assure the quality of data collection, collation, entry, analysis, and reporting through consistent application of the existing monitoring and evaluation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other guidelines.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring and evaluation program performance in accordance with the logical framework and reporting requirements.
• Receive, review, analyze, validate, enter/code, and store various program data streams as submitted by field operations staff. Prepare and collate these into relevant formats for preparing reports and feedback for decision support.
• Share analyses and trends with program team members to help synchronize program decision-making processes with M&E results.
• Ensure M&E information is shared and flows transparently within the program team and to other organizational levels as appropriate.
• Work closely with the Program Manager and Regional MEL Advisor to help ensure that program work plans are on target to meet deliverables in a timely and effective manner.
• Contribute to TechnoServe’s understanding of the effectiveness of technical training packages.

 Basic Qualifications:

• Qualifications at degree level in business management, economics, statistics, development studies, or other relevant area of study.
• At least 3 years of experience with M&E methods and approaches, including designing, planning, and implementing M&E systems, analyzing and reporting using a logical framework and other strategic planning approaches.
• Proven ability to work with various M&E methods and approaches.
• Experience working with agricultural programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are a must.
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations.
• Ability to manipulate data using quantitative software such as SPSS and STATA preferred.

Required Languages

• Fluency in both Kinyarwanda and English is required.

Travel

• Undertake visits to the field as necessary to enforce and validate data collection techniques and to identify where adaptations might be needed so as to ensure continuous quality of program data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong planning skills and ability to work independently within agreed workplans and timelines and generate solutions to changing situations.
• Good communication skills that allow regular interface with a diverse team both in the field and in back room operations.
• Willingness to spend time working and travelling in project sites located in rural areas.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

We recognize that maximizing the inclusive economic growth requires the full and unencumbered participation of women. This requires us to not only systematically integrate gender in our project participation, but also within all levels of our staffing. For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

Click here for details & to apply

Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1. (X3)Psychologists: Deadline: 05-12-2020

2. Peace Building and Community Engagement Officer : Deadline: Saturday 06/12/2020

3. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist :Deadline: Saturday 05-12-2020

4. Project Coordinator : Deadline: 05-12-2020

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 Project Title: Reinforcing community capacity for social cohesion through societal trauma healing in Bugesera District.

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (1)

Duty Station: Kigali – Rwanda

I.    Background

 Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the government of Rwanda and its relevant agencies, local and international organisations as well as UN agencies to foster interventions that support psycho-social healing, peace building and reconciliation, restorative justice, crime prevention, human rights promotion and legal aid, intervening in emergencies as well as nurturing socio-economic empowerment in Rwanda in the wake of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi and its aftermath. Prison Fellowship Rwanda was founded on 01/07/1995, affiliated to the Prison Fellowship International in 1997. It was officially registered and recognized by the ministerial order no 037/17, of 23/10/2002, by the Ministry of Justice as a non- profit organization, published in the official gazette of the Republic of Rwanda in 2002.

Rwanda has identified mental health and trauma healing as areas of priority. A 2018 Mental Health Survey revealed high prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly among survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. In addition, the country’s National Unity and Reconciliation Policy recognises “serious levels of trauma” as a major effect of the genocide that still weighs heavily on society today. It identifies the healing of psychological wounds as a guiding principle on which unity and reconciliation are established. High levels of trauma, anxiety and depression make it more difficult for people to trust and forgive each other. Trauma affects the ability to open up, receive and trust others, and it is a major cause of inter-community suspicions, especially between groups of genocide survivors and former genocide prisoners. This has limited people’s ability to cooperate in shared, mutually beneficial economic activities. Based on that observation, Rwanda’s 4th Health Sector Strategic Plan emphasises the need for holistic innovative programmes that simultaneously promote mental health service provision, advance social cohesion and support sustainable livelihoods.

With funds from European Union (EU), Prison Fellowship Rwanda will implement in partnership with Interpeace, a programme focusing on the linkages between psychosocial wellbeing, reconciliation and socio-economic development with a goal of reinforcing social cohesion and sustainable peace through scaling up community-based healing initiatives. The Programme is in line with, and will further inform, the Government’s policy of establishing community mental health services to improve the uptake among traumatised individuals of Government-funded mental health support.

In addition, the programme is tailored to the context of Rwanda and is based on a core partnership and the shared expertise of the Rwanda National Unity and Reconciliation Commission, Prison Fellowship Rwanda and Interpeace; in close collaboration with other key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice and Rwanda Correctional Services.

Currently Prison Fellowship Rwanda is looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate of high moral character and professional integrity to fulfil the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to track implementation and outputs systematically, and measure the effectiveness of the programme.

II.    Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Research and Planning, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Carry out the design and roll-out of monitoring tools that can be used to track progress and capture data across all programme activities;
• Collect lessons learned, success stories, positive impacts, achievements, and case studies to be shared internally and externally;
• Guide internal reflections on programme progress, review programme strategy and refine programme implementation;
• Carry out regular internal and external evaluations, so as to give early warning on programme performance;
• Support in the preparation of internal and external consolidated reports by ensuring quality, including concise narratives and relevant tables and/or charts and graphs that capture progress against indicators;
• Measuring achievements against targets and measuring the impact of programme activities on beneficiaries through agreed indicators;
• Organize and facilitate training workshops on the monitoring and evaluation systems, data collection and outcome harvesting;
• Provide donors/partners/general public with accurate and user-friendly information in an accurate and timely manner;
• Ensure the integration of the gender dimension and the perspectives of the different segments of the population in the development of different indicators;
• Participate in routine programme pertaining to system improvement, reporting, presentation preparations, and planning;

• Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communication strategy based on our target audience;
• Perform any other activities related to the development of the programme assigned by the management.

III.    Essential skills and qualifications

• A Master or Bachelor degree in relevant field (Statistics, Demography, Public Health, Project Management, Social sciences or other related field);
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of research, both quantitative and qualitative;
• Previous experience with statistical software;
• Previous evaluation experience preferred;
• Demonstrated experience in team management and planning;
• Experience in working closely with governmental/local authorities and other (inter)national NGO’s;
• Good ability to write clear and well-argued reports on programme outcomes and impact;
• Demonstrated experience in needs or capacity gap analysis, data collection, data cleaning, analysis, and reporting
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Capacity to initiate new ideas and put them into action;
• An honest, reliable and very accurate person;
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing;
• Fluent English and Kinyarwanda both verbal and written;
• Working knowledge of French.

IV.    Terms of employment

 This is a full-time position for the duration of 16 months with possible extension. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be based in Kigali and the position involves regular field-visits to areas where the programme will be implemented.

V.    How to apply

To apply for this position please send your motivation letter, CV, Degree and other certificates and at least three recommendation letters to: recruitment.pfrwanda@gmail.com and mention the title of the position in the subject line of the email. The application deadline is the 05^th of December 2020. The applications can be addressed to the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda.

For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, consult: www.pfrwanda.com

Done at Kigali on 10^th /11/2020

Bishop Deogratias GASHAGAZA

Executive Director

Prison Fellowship Rwanda

www.pfrwanda.com

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 Project Title: Reinforcing community capacity for social cohesion through societal trauma healing in Bugesera District.

Position: Psychologists (3)

Duty Station: Bugesera District

I.    Background

 Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the government of Rwanda and its relevant agencies, local and international organisations as well as UN agencies to foster interventions that support psycho-social healing, peace building and reconciliation, restorative justice, crime prevention, human rights promotion and legal aid, intervening in emergencies as well as nurturing socio-economic empowerment in Rwanda in the wake of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi and its aftermath. Prison Fellowship Rwanda was founded on 01/07/1995, affiliated to the Prison Fellowship International in 1997. It was officially registered and recognized by the ministerial order no 037/17, of 23/10/2002, by the Ministry of Justice as a non–profit organization, published in the official gazette of the Republic of Rwanda in 2002.

Rwanda has identified mental health and trauma healing as areas of priority. A 2018 Mental Health Survey revealed a high prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly among survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. In addition, the country’s National Unity and Reconciliation Policy recognises “serious levels of trauma” as a major effect of the genocide that still weighs heavily on society today. It identifies the healing of psychological wounds as a guiding principle on which unity and reconciliation are established. High levels of trauma, anxiety and depression make it more difficult for people to trust and forgive each other. Trauma affects the ability to open up, receive and trust others, and it is a major cause of inter-community suspicions, especially between groups of genocide survivors and former genocide prisoners. This has limited people’s ability to cooperate in shared, mutually beneficial economic activities. Based on that observation, Rwanda’s 4th Health Sector Strategic Plan emphasises the need for holistic innovative programmes that simultaneously promote mental health service provision, advance social cohesion and support sustainable livelihoods.

With funds from European Union (EU), Prison Fellowship Rwanda will implement in partnership with Interpeace, a programme focusing on the linkages between psychosocial wellbeing, reconciliation and socio-economic development with a goal of reinforcing social cohesion and sustainable peace through scaling up community-based healing initiatives. The Programme is in line with, and will further inform, the Government’s policy of establishing community mental health services to improve the uptake among traumatised individuals of Government-funded mental health support.

In addition, the programme is tailored to the context of Rwanda and is based on a core partnership and the shared expertise of the Rwanda National Unity and Reconciliation Commission, Prison Fellowship Rwanda and Interpeace; in close collaboration with other key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice and Rwanda Correctional Services.

Currently Prison Fellowship Rwanda is looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate of high moral character and professional integrity to fulfill the position of psychologist to design and deliver training, professional counselling and supervision sessions on a variety of issues and topics connected to mental health and wellness for programme participants.

II.    Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the District Manager, the psychologist will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Assess, diagnose, and provide appropriate therapy to programme participants with the highest professional standards of care and refer cases to different health facilities for further treatment;
• Ensure that the group sessions are taking place in line with the training manual of operations;
• Monitor group sessions on a regular basis;
• Be responsible for the recruitment of community facilitators;
• Coordinate the recruitment of the programme participants;
• Monitor the personal and professional stability of the facilitators and ensure regular trainings and psychological supervision;
• Ensure that narrative field reports are timely provided as required by organization policies and are of high standards;
• Review the reports of facilitators and give observations aiming at the improvement of the quality of implementation;
• Work closely with the researchers and M&E to monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme;
• Conduct any other task requested by line managers in relation to a success of the programme.

III.    Essential skills and qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in a relevant field (Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or Conflict/Peace Studies or other related field);
• At least 5 years of experience of working in the field with direct engagement with vulnerable people;
• Experience with project implementation, preferably in the field of psychosocial interventions, reconciliation and psychosocial support interventions;
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization and attitude for fieldwork at grass-roots level;
• Broad knowledge of care work issues, rural development issues, gendered power relations, and household economics;
• Ability to listen, to be diplomatic, flexible and a strong problem solver;
• Fluent Kinyarwanda and English, both verbal and written;
• Demonstrated experience in team management and planning;
• Experience in working closely with governmental/local authorities and other (inter)national NGO’s;
• Good ability to write clear and well-argued reports on programme outcomes and impact;
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Capacity to initiate new ideas and put them into action;
• An honest, reliable and very accurate person;
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills;
• Working knowledge of French.

IV.    Terms of employment

 This is a full-time position for the duration of 16 months with possible extension. The Psychologist will be based in Bugesera and the position involves regular field-visits to areas where the programme will be implemented.

V.    How to apply

To apply for this position please send your motivation letter, CV, Degree and other certificates and at least three recommendation letters to: recruitment.pfrwanda@gmail.com and mention the title of the position in the subject line of the email. The application deadline is the 05^th of December 2020. The applications can be addressed to the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda.

For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, consult: www.pfrwanda.com

Done at Kigali on 10^th /11/2020

Bishop Deogratias GASHAGAZA

Executive Director

Prison Fellowship Rwanda

www.pfrwanda.com

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 Project Title: Reinforcing community capacity for social cohesion through societal trauma healing in Bugesera District.

Position: Project Coordinator (1)

Duty Station: Kigali – Rwanda

I.    Background

 Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the government of Rwanda and its relevant agencies, local and international organisations as well as UN agencies to foster interventions that support psycho-social healing, peacebuilding and reconciliation, restorative justice, crime prevention, human rights promotion and legal aid, intervening in emergencies as well as nurturing socio-economic empowerment in Rwanda in the wake of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi and its aftermath. Prison Fellowship Rwanda was founded on 01/07/1995, affiliated to the Prison Fellowship International in 1997. It was officially registered and recognized by the ministerial order no 037/17, of 23/10/2002, by the Ministry of Justice as a non- profit organization, published in the official gazette of the Republic of Rwanda in 2002.

Rwanda has identified mental health and trauma healing as areas of priority. A 2018 Mental Health Survey revealed high prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly among survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. In addition, the country’s National Unity and Reconciliation Policy recognises “serious levels of trauma” as a major effect of the genocide that still weighs heavily on society today. It identifies the healing of psychological wounds as a guiding principle on which unity and reconciliation are established. High levels of trauma, anxiety and depression make it more difficult for people to trust and forgive each other. Trauma affects the ability to open up, receive and trust others, and it is a major cause of inter-community suspicions, especially between groups of genocide survivors and former genocide prisoners. This has limited people’s ability to cooperate in shared, mutually beneficial economic activities. Based on that observation, Rwanda’s 4th Health Sector Strategic Plan emphasises the need for holistic innovative programmes that simultaneously promote mental health service provision, advance social cohesion and support sustainable livelihoods.

With funds from European Union (EU), Prison Fellowship Rwanda will implement in partnership with Interpeace, a programme focusing on the linkages between psychosocial wellbeing, reconciliation and socio-economic development with a goal of reinforcing social cohesion and sustainable peace through scaling up community-based healing initiatives. The Programme is in line with, and will further inform, the Government’s policy of establishing community mental health services to improve the uptake among traumatised individuals of Government-funded mental health support.

In addition, the programme is tailored to the context of Rwanda and is based on a core partnership and the shared expertise of the Rwanda National Unity and Reconciliation Commission, Prison Fellowship Rwanda and Interpeace; in close collaboration with other key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice and Rwanda Correctional Services.

Currently Prison Fellowship Rwanda is looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate of high moral character and professional integrity to fulfill the position of project coordinator to manage the overall programme implementation.

II.    Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Programs, the project coordinator will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Ensuring that all programme components are implemented according to the programme plans, in order to meet all goals and objectives;
• Be responsible to support the day-to-day management of the programme to ensure its effective, efficient and cost-sensitive management;
• Monitor programme plans and ensure the overall coordination of the programme activities and coordinate the work of the field staff;
• Be responsible for the elaboration of progress, monthly, quarterly, annual and other types of reports;
• Develop and encourage new and innovative solutions that will contribute to sustainable improvements of the well-being of the programme beneficiaries;
• Contributing towards development of protocols and IEC materials;
• Represent the organization in different meetings and other relevant events related to the programme;
• Ensure strong collaboration with programme partners and other implementing stakeholders on the field;
• Ensure communication is strengthened in close coordination with Communication Specialist and Field staff;
• Perform any other task assigned by the management in relation to a success of the programme.

III.    Essential skills and qualifications

• A Master or Bachelor degree in relevant field (Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology, Public Health, Project Management or Conflict/Peace Studies or other related field);
• At least 5 years of experience of working in the field with direct engagement with vulnerable people. Demonstrated expertise in the field of mental health, peace building, livelihood or related areas as well as project administration and coordination, including monitoring, control and reporting, resource management, preferably within a non-profit organization;
• Demonstrated experience in team management and planning;
• Experience in working closely with governmental/local authorities and other (inter)national NGO’s;
• Experience in budgeting and a strong understanding of administrative and logistics systems;
• Good ability to write clear and well-argued reports on programme outcomes and impact;
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, to delegate tasks/responsibilities and to constantly reassess priorities;
• Capacity to initiate new ideas and put them into action;
• An honest, reliable and very accurate person;
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing;
• Fluent English and Kinyarwanda both verbal and written;
• Working knowledge of French.

IV.    Terms of employment

 This is a full-time position for the duration of 16 months with possible extension. The Programme Coordinator will be based in Kigali and the position involves regular field-visits to areas where the programme will be implemented.

V.    How to apply

To apply for this position please send your motivation letter, CV, Degree and other certificates and at least three recommendation letters to: recruitment.pfrwanda@gmail.com and mention the title of the position in the subject line of the email. The application deadline is the 05^th of December 2020. The applications can be addressed to the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda.

For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, consult: www.pfrwanda.com

Done at Kigali on 10^th /11/2020

Bishop Deogratias GASHAGAZA

Executive Director

Prison Fellowship Rwanda

www.pfrwanda.com

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 7,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, our farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Logistics Central Data officer will be in charge of the data entry of all logistics transactions in SAP for Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia country logistics programs. You will review the data entry KPIs, make people accountable, and suggest new processes to improve the performance of Logistics Data Entry globally. You will also be a flexible resource and support other countries’ logistics data entry during their high seasons. You will help to follow-up regular processes, such as monthly warehouse checklists or internal audits. Finally, you will conduct spot analysis for the logistics teams in the countries You will work with to help them improve their performance.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

• Warehouse Receipt data entry in SAP including receiving, transfers, repackaging, and warehouse counts
• Weekly Roster TMS data upload into SAP during distribution seasons
• Manage SAP Master Data, coordinate new items and objects creations
• Route optimization with Logix during distribution seasons
• Support month-end inventory reconciliation
• Maintain receipts after data entry
• Ensure a regular review of the Warehouse Checklist results, Internal Control KPIs, Reconciliation KPIs, and other Power BI KPIs to make people accountable
• Support the logistics country teams with data analysis. Examples could be: old stocks, expiration dates; warehouse capacity and inventory transfers; receive QC monitoring; repackaging, recertification, and disposals; on-time-delivery; transport costs

Primary Goals

• Ensure receipt data entry in SAP to ensure real-time inventory data monthly reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of SAP inventory data
• Maintain routines to make the logistics teams
• Support the country logistics teams in their operational tasks by providing the right information and the right data

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

• Experience in data entry
• Very good skills in data management and data analysis
• Timebound
• Language requirements:
• Written and spoken fluency in English
• Written and spoken proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French

Education and Experience

• Diploma holder
• 1-year experience in data entry in a reputable organization
• Experience working with SAP

Commitment/Hours

• This position is a 1-year employment opportunity from December 2020 – December 2021
• 8:00 am -5:00 pm Weekdays
• You will from time to time be asked to work additional hours to accommodate a higher volume of data entry tasks

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance paid time off

Sponsor International Candidates

No; Must have existing rights to work in Rwanda

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to apply

Vacancy Announcement

Civil Engineer for The Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities project Special Initiative Refugee (SI Refugee)

 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 Information and Communications Technology.

The Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities project (Special Initiative Refugee) is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project aims to improve the economic inclusion of residents of Mahama, Mugombwa and Kigeme Refugee Camps and neighbouring communities. The project facilitates interventions in the following fields of action: (1) improvement of framework conditions at national and local level, (2) business start-ups and expansions particularly in the refugee camps and surrounding areas, (3) professional development for young refugees and the youth from neighbouring communities and (4) psychosocial support for those in need.

To oversee the construction of two markets funded by the project and implemented by Nyamagabe district and Gisagara district, we are looking to recruit a Civil Engineer to support the SI Refugee team. The position will be based in Huye, while the construction sites will be in Mugombwa (Gisagara) and Kigeme (Nyamagabe).

Location: Huye.

Fixed Term: one year (01.02.2021 – 31.01.2022)

1.    Responsibilities

 The Civil Engineer is responsible for:

• Supporting the District teams in preparing the design, cost estimations, tendering, implementation and monitoring of the construction projects of Nyamagabe and Gisagara market construction projects on behalf of SI Refugee
• Establishing and ensuring smooth coordination between the project, the Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) and the respective district authorities
• Supervising the construction process to ensure compliance with Government of Rwanda and GIZ standards
• Being the focal point from SI Refugee project for the market construction projects ensuring that construction activities are in line with project objectives
• Providing technical advice to the District teams on the design of a sustainable management model and innovative concepts for integrating livelihoods initiatives around the construction projects
• Renders other services and tasks as may be assigned by the head of Construction Unit in GIZ head quarters
• Keeping an overview on the two construction measures by developing a tracking system for the two construction projects
• Keeping record of all construction measures and uploading all essential documents to GIZ’s Document Management System (DMS) on a regular basis

2.    Tasks

 The Civil Engineer performs the following tasks:

• Check the submitted design of all projects and finalize required planning documents
• Support the tendering processes with both districts of Nyamagabe and Gisagara for construction companies and supervision companies
• Management of all office and site activities related to the construction projects on behalf of SI Refugee
• Monitoring and supervising of projects and report to the project manager ensuring quality, time and costs of construction
• Perform structural analysis calculations, develop/maintain standard specification sheets, assess civil and structural design and cost surveys when applicable
• Technical coordination with all disciplines related to the construction projects optimizing the design and implementation of livelihood promotion activities
• Participation of cost saving approaches to the overall project
• Preparing periodic progress reports and ensure timely implementation of activities
• Any other duties and tasks at the request of the project manager

3.    Required qualifications, competences and experience

• University degree in civil engineering or architecture

Qualifications and professional experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience working on construction sites as project engineer/supervisor
• Site management experience under challenging conditions.
• Experience with structural calculations and design for civil engineering
• Experience with integrating livelihood initiatives around construction

 Other knowledge, additional competences

• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative under pressure and considerable time constraints
• Able to work under little supervision but at the same time being a real team player
• Quick learner; affinity to numbers as well as good understanding why details matter
• Persistent and focused on the tasks, but at the same time creative and open mindedCompetent with MS Outlook, Power point, Word and Excel and any other software that may be relevant for overseeing the construction projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of English, orally and written; ability to express oneself in clear sentences with relevant context; being able to write English with rigour and precision in 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 2020 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.

Vacancy Announcement

Data Management, Communication and PR Officer for The Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities project

Special Initiative Refugee (SI Refugee)

 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 Information and Communications Technology.

The Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities project (Special Initiative Refugee) is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project aims to improve the economic inclusion of residents of Mahama, Mugombwa and Kigeme Refugee Camps and neighbouring communities. The project facilitates interventions in the following fields of action: (1) improvement of framework conditions at the national and local level, (2) business start-ups and expansions particularly in the refugee camps and surrounding areas, (3) professional development for young refugees and the youth from neighbouring communities and (4) psychosocial support for those in need.

In order to fulfil the increasing data management and protection needs, as well as ensuring external communication and public relations (PR) to communicate the project’s activities and achievements and to comply with the Rwandan and GIZ data protection rules and regulations as well as GIZ’s communication and PR rules and regulation, we are looking to recruit a Data Management, Communication and PR Officer to support the SI Refugee team. The position will be based in Kigali.

Location: Kigali.

Fixed Term: (01.02.2021 – 31.05.2023)

1.    Responsibilities

 The Data Management, Communication and PR Officer is responsible for:

• Ensuring that the project complies with the Rwandan and GIZ data protection regulation in close coordination with GIZ head office Digital Transformation Officer.
• Establish and ensure correct and smooth processes regarding data protection and management in the project
• In charge that all necessary data protection forms are filled properly and on time to confirm compliance
• Ensuring proper documentation of all processes and storing of data for Monitoring and Evaluation purposes in close coordination with the project’s Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
• In charge of developing internal and external communication and PR activities of the project in close coordination with project manager and GIZ Rwanda Country Director.
• Ensuring that project communication and PR initiatives comply with GIZ regulations in close coordination with GIZ Communication Officer at country office

2.    Tasks

 The Data Management, Communication and PR Officer performs the following tasks:

• Establish and communicate the correct and complying process of implementing the data protection regulations in the project and for partners
• Filling all necessary documentation for each activity to ensure compliance with the data protection regulation
• Contact person for the project team on all data protection related questions and data management
• Support in developing the project’s communication concept
• Developing digital and printed communication materials
• Supporting the organization of events, awareness raising campaigns, visits and stakeholder meetings
• Any other duties and tasks at the request of the project manager

3.    Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication or any related field; Master’s degree is an asset
• At least 2 years’ professional experience, ideally with first experience in data management, monitoring and evaluation, communication and PR and/or with an international organization/international NGO

 Other knowledge, additional competences

• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Able to work under little supervision but at the same time being a real team player
• Quick learner; affinity to numbers as well as good understanding why details matter
• Persistent and focused on the tasks, but at the same time creative and open minded
• Very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office); good knowledge of Excel and Power Point essential, experience using MS Access is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of English, orally and written; ability to express oneself in clear sentences with relevant context; being able to write English with rigour and precision in grammar and spelling is an absolute must
• Excellent knowledge of 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 10^th December 2020 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.