Job description

Provide legal advice and coordinate the legal activities of RICA;

• Prepare and review legal instruments, including contract agreements and internal regulations to provide legal interpretations and advice on the instruments and regulations;

• Liaise the institution on justice and legal matters with other institutions

• Conduct legal research on RICA mandates

• Conduct pretrial preparations for defending RICA in legal suits;

• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc.;

• Review material meant for publication and advise on legal implications;

• Participate in contracts negotiations

• Participate in the settlement of labour disputes;

• Represent RICA in legal proceedings in absence of the Legal Specialist

• Monitor and report on institution’s contracts management and other legal obligations

Job profile

Bachelor’s degree in Law Key Technical skills and Knowledge required :

• High analytical and problem solving skills; • Legal research and analysis in complex areas of law;

• Knowledge of Substantive Law and Legal Procedures;

• Decision making skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation skills;

• Excellent communication skills ;

• Very effective organization skills;

• Team working skills;

• Computer skills;

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French

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Job description

Follow
– up all payments made on RICA services and imposed fines

• Generate reports for the revenues generated from services and fines imposed on clients

• Improve, maintain and implement income recovery and reconciliation procedures

• Demonstrate commitment to customer care and confidentiality

• Any other relevant duties equal with the post as determined by the supervisor.

Job profile

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or Economics Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of cost analysis techniques;

• Knowledge to analysis complex financial information & Produce reports;

• Deep understanding of financial accounts;

• Planning and organisational skills;

• Communication skills; • Strong IT skills, particularly in Financial software (SMART IFMIS);

• Judgment & Decision Making Skills;

• High Analytical Skills;

• Interpersonal skills;

• Time management Skills;

• Complex Problem solving;

• Flexibility Skills; Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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Job description

Monitor the execution of RICA strategic and action plans • Elaborate and share a reporting template and follow
– up the planned activities

• Collect and analyze reports on implementation progress of activities from different units

• Collaborate with Finance unit in following up the RICA budget execution and provide necessary advice;

• Monitor and evaluate projects implemented by RICA

• Ensure the filing of activities reports, archives and consolidate a database of achievements

• Consolidate accurate periodical reports of activities from department and units

• Undertake other responsibilities determined by hierarchical supervisors

Job profile

Bachelor’s degree in economics, project management, management, development studies, business administration. Key technical skills and knowledge required:

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, systems and tools

• Knowledge to conduct monitoring exercises

• Excellent report writing skills

• Skills in preparation of project briefs

• Computer skills

• Organizational skills

• Communication skills

• High analytical and complex problem solving skills

• Teamwork skills

• Time management skills

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage

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Job description

• Lead the formulation of guidelines, technical regulations and procedures related to Registration & Licensing

• Advise on recommendations to be made for the improvement of the activities of Registration &Licensing;

• Advise and assist the management in handling and responding to inquiries and notifications related to Registration & Licensing

• Participate in public awareness activities on Registration & Licensing

• Lead the activities of risks assessment in registration and licensing

• Report and communicate the identified risks and advise the top management on appropriate measures meant to mitigate risks

• Undertake other responsibilities determined by hierarchical supervisors

Job profile

Master’s degree in Crop sciences, Plant breeding, Plant protection, Horticulture, animal sciences, veterinary sciences, food science or Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with 3 years of relevant working experience. Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

• Knowledge in agriculture and livestock systems of Rwanda

• Knowledge in relevant standards and laws related to agriculture and livestock inspection;

• Proven ability to perform registration in enforcement activities;

• Experience in agriculture or livestock inspection is desirable

• Research skills • Communication, reporting and writing skills

• Interpersonal and team working skills • Excellent organizational skills;

• Ability to organize, schedule and utilize time well;

• Ability to coordinate, organize and anticipate details for special programs and events;

• Ability to coordinate and handle multiple priorities, to juggle multiple/ conflicting priorities and set priorities;

• Ability to manage multiple projects and to work under pressure;

• Ability to work as a team coordinator and ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision;

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

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Job description

• Install and configure server operating systems

• Create user domain and set up user accounts, permissions and passwords

• Evaluate, test, and deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the server infrastructure.

• Administrate and maintain computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

• Perform a wide range of system administration duties on MIS database, application, and other servers including install, debug, maintain, upgrade, and general support.

• Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.

• Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.

• Maintain logs related to servers’ as well as maintenance and repair records.

• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

• Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel in order to facilitate purchases.

Job profile

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Management System, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or A1 in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Management System, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with a certifications in A+,N+ is required, certifications in CCNA,MCSE,MCSD,MCTs, (NET),LAMP,/WAMP Framework or MCITP are an added advantage Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

• Ability to research and analyze technology problems, issues, and program requirements.

• Knowledge in data analysis technique, information security and networking

• Knowledge in various operating system installations and configurations

• Good command of oral language skills and writing ability, interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with others under pressure and solve problems.

• Analytical/technical mindset

• Ability to work with confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.

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Job description

Develop, coordinate and update RICA quality management system (ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17020)

• Identify processes needed for the QMS implementation and maintenance

• Coordinate development of all RICA documents

• Prepare and coordinate execution of quality audit programs for RICA

• Monitor the implementation of preventive and corrective actions in RICA

• Initiate and coordinate processes related to RICA certification and accreditation

• Review, analyse and report on Quality Assurance standards and processes

• Report on analyses and recommends changes to policies, regulations, procedures and training on quality management

• Plan management review meetings and monitor the implementation of the resolutions

• Ensure effective implementation of complaints and appeals handling procedure

• Manage the use of documentations of RICA

Job profile

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Biology, life sciences with 3 years of relevant working experience or Masters of sciences in Engineering, Chemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Biology, life sciences. Key technical skills and knowledge required:

• High analytical skills;

• Factual approach to decision making

• Knowledge of inspection approaches and procedures

• Organizational and leadership skills

• Quality assurance skills

• Time management skills

• Decision making skills

• Excellent communication skills.

• Computer skills.

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French.

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Job description

key responsibilities are: Review research materials and reports; Participate in teaching the research paper class and modules; Be the secretary of Experts Committees of research projects; Participate in research activities; Organize presentation and dissemination of researches completed; Undertake additional duties as appropriate

Job profile

Bachelor’s degree in law

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Women in Rwandan Energy (WIRE) Apprenticeship Opportunities in the Energy Sector

The Women in Rwandan Energy (WIRE) Initiative is a two-year activity funded by the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative and implemented by the USAID-funded Power Africa East Africa Energy Program. The goal of WIRE is to promote women’s and girls’ participation and inclusion across the energy sector in Rwanda, including by expanding the pool of women workers.

Application form for EAEP apprenticeship opportunities

The East African Energy Program (EAEP) apprenticeship Program is a capacity building activity aimed at equipping young female graduates with energy skills and experience to enable them to launch careers in Rwanda’s energy sector. The EAEP Apprenticeship Program places talented recent female graduates or graduating students from engineering or other sought-after technical energy skills, in paid apprenticeships in energy sector institutions and private energy companies in Rwanda.

 Benefits to participants
This three-month paid Apprenticeship Program offers University and TVET graduates with engineering/ energy-related qualifications and no prior work experience in the energy sector the opportunity to gain skills, first-hand experience, applied methodologies, and techniques while working at one of Rwanda’s energy sector organizations. This may include working on the implementation of energy generation, transmission, and distribution projects, including maintenance and related energy planning and logistics. This on-the-job training in critical energy skills and mentoring is designed to increase employability and lead to permanent employment in the energy sector. The first group of apprentices begun in July 2020 with subsequent groups in 3-month intervals through July 2021.

In addition to the on-the-job experience, participants will receive a stipend and may also take advantage of training in workforce readiness skills that EAEP will provide. This includes report writing, assertive communication, presentation skills, CV writing, time management, teamwork, and business communication. They will augment technical skills gained on the job and help apprentices succeed in gaining employment in the sector.

Energy apprentice requirements:

• Must be a female Rwandan
• Must be a recent graduate (2017-2019) with a Bachelor or in the final year of a Bachelor or a Master’s degree program in energy or related fields (e.g. electrical engineering, electricity and telecommunications, renewable energy, mechanical engineering, electronics, civil engineering, computer sciences, energy economics, planning & logistics).
• IPRC graduates (Advanced Diploma or A1 holder) or in the final year in energy or related fields mentioned above
• Basic understanding of the energy sector in Rwanda
• Demonstrated IT proficiency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Kinyarwanda & English/French)
• Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and willingness to work in rural settings throughout Rwanda

How to apply

To participate in this apprenticeship opportunity, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfill the above requirements by completing the application form.

Candidates must also submit copies of academic degrees, attach their CV, and include a motivation cover letter specifying the job skills and experience they need to be employed in the energy sector at

aiyakaremye@powerafrica-eaep.org  no later than November 25, 2020. 

Applications that are incomplete or arrive after the closing of business on November 25^th, 2020 will not be considered.

Position Title: Capacity Development and Quality Assurance Officer

Office Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Supervisor Name:                                                    Supervisor Title: Capacity Development Manager

New or Replacement: New Position                     Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Expected Project End Date: 9/30/2022

Date of Submission: 11/20/2020

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Department

Program Delivery (PDEL) – Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions and take ownership of their future. The Program Delivery Team, contributes to realizing this purpose by: Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the organization’s ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

Position Overview

ACHIEVE is a five-year, USAID-funded global cooperative agreement with the dual objectives of attaining and sustaining HIV epidemic control among at-risk and hard to reach pregnant and breastfeeding (PBF) women, infants, children, and youth, as well as to mitigate the impact of HIV/ AIDS and prevent HIV transmission among these populations; and supporting the transition of prime funding and implementation to capable local partners in order to meet the PEPFAR goal of 70% of funding to local partners.

The aim of ACHIEVE Rwanda is to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in selected high burden districts in Rwanda. The strategic objectives support GOR strategies and priorities for HIV mitigation and prevention, with an emphasis on minimizing negative impacts of HIV on OVC and AGYW; addressing social, behavioral, and structural drivers of HIV, and improving access to comprehensive SRH and violence response services to prevent new infections.  The project supports OVC services in two districts and DREAMS activities in two districts.  The project also provides capacity development to two local implementing partners to coordinate and support OVC and DREAMS service delivery programming and for USAID and PEPFAR project implementation.

Position Purpose

Pact seeks a Capacity Development and Quality Assurance Officer for the ACHIEVE Rwanda Project. The Capacity Development and Quality Assurance Officer will report to the Capacity Development Manager and will contribute in the coordination of capacity development and quality assurance project activities. The CD and QA Officer will focus efforts on supporting partners implementing USAID PEPFAR OVC and DREAMS activities in Rwanda. The position will strongly contribute and support the collaboration with the project’s Technical; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL); and Grants Management teams to ensure that CD approaches and activities are integrated across all areas of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the design of the strategy development, implementation, and monitoring of all CD activities for organizational system strengthening and performance.
• Actively contribute in all CD activities, provide technical support, collaborate with the ACHIEVE Rwanda Team to implement CD approaches and strategies based on evidence and in line with state-of-the-art, globally-recognized best practices.
• Support the CD Manager to conduct the capacity and performance assessments (using the Non-US Organization Pre-Award Survey, Integrated Technical and Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool, and Organizational Performance Index) of local implementing partners.
• Support local partners to develop individual capacity action plans tailored to their organizational and technical capacity needs.
• Contribute in the development of capacity development materials and processes for specific areas/topics identified as needed for capacity development of local partners and other project stakeholders, including training, mentoring, and coaching of partners, peer learning, and other methodologies
• Work with CD Manager and other technical staff to provide mentoring, coaching, and technical assistance to local partners for the implementation of their Capacity Action Plans.
• Work with the ACHIEVE Grants Management team on the integration of CD approaches, targets, and reporting into subawards management processes for local partners.
• Support the CD Manager in the management of the mapping and coordination of all project training initiatives, including curriculum development, where needed, and track the project training.
• Support the CD data entry, data use, and learning to improve Local Partners’ program performance,
• In collaboration with the CD Manager and MEL Team, regularly collect, analyze, and report on capacity development data in Pact’s Capacity Solutions Platform.
• Regularly travel to the four districts to provide capacity strengthening support and mentorship to implementing partners to ensure adoption of performance improvement and quality assurance for the service delivery.
• Contribute to project work plans development to integrate the CD priorities, quarterly and annual reports, and other reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence.
• Participate in elaboration of regular reports documenting processes, outputs, and outcomes of capacity development work.
• Collaborate with the MEL team to track and report on the capacity development achievements and indicator results by generating and consolidating the required statistics/data.
• Work with the MEL team and Communication & Outreach Officer to document CD best practices and integrated them into project learning agenda
• Any other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, development studies, or related field
• 3 years of experience in capacity development, including experience in community mobilization and civil society development
• Experience in building organizational capacity in HIV/AIDS, community health, child welfare, and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, service delivery, quality improvement, or policy development.
• Excellent grasp of participatory CD methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and training skills in a variety of health and organizational development topics.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governments and civil society partners.
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical expertise in capacity development,
• Experience implementing USAID and/or PEPFAR-funded health programming
• Nationals only.

 Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

How to apply

All interested applicants should send the motivation letter and CV through the following e-mail address:

pactrwanda@pactworld.org not later than November 20^th, 2020 at
5h00 pm Rwanda time, mentioning the position title as the subject of the e-mail.

Customer Services Call Centre Assistant

ARC Power provides Affordable, Reliable and Clean solar electricity to communities in Rwanda. We design, develop and install off-grid AC power generation and distribution systems (ARCs) that become the hub of the community and empower families and small businesses to thrive.

Job Category: Electricity provision

Job Subcategory: Customer Services

Job Description

The Customer Service Call Centre Assistant  is responsible for:

The Customer Service Call Centre Assistant works as part of a team of other CSCCA’s to provide 24/7/365 call operations for ARC Power’s customers. This will include:

1. Monitoring customer service lines for customer complaints and customer top up requests.
2. Administering the Customer Issue Log to ensure timely response to customer issues.
3. Liaising with internal support teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues affecting customers.
4. Logging of Customer Upgrade Requests and notifying these to the technical teams.

The Customer Service Team’s main role is to ensure ARC Power has happy customers continuously using our power.  This is facilitated through regular customer interaction and support and by providing timely responses to their requests. The CSCCA role is crucial in achieving this.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience  

1. Excellent spoken and written English.
2. Excellent spoken and written Kinyarwandan.
3. High level of competency in Microsoft Office.
4. Displays good organisational and time management skills.
5. Ability and willingness to work independently and on a shift basis.

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience  

1. Previous experience working in a customer facing call centre.
2. Application deadline – 12 November 2020 (available for interview 13 November 2020)
3. Grade: T4 (salary expectation RWF 150, 000 – RWF 325, 000)

Type of Position: Full time commitment of 4 consecutive shifts out of every eight days, working 12 hours on then 12 hours off alternating between day and night shifts from 7-7.

Location: The position is based in Nyamata, Rwanda. It is expected that the CSCCA will be always based in the office while on shift, including on nights, weekends and public holidays.

Starting monthly salary: RWF 250,000 (gross)

Start date: 16 November 2020

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

1. Training in multiple online programmes including bespoke databases, google suite, and GIS programmes.
2. Experience working for an International Company.
3. Possible potential for career growth as the company grows.

How to apply

Survey Assistant

ARC Power provides Affordable, Reliable, and Clean solar electricity to communities in Rwanda. We design, develop, and install off-grid AC power generation and distribution systems (ARCs) that become the hub of the community and empower families and small businesses to thrive.

Job Category

Electricity provision

Job Subcategory

Survey

Job Description

The Survey Assistant  is responsible for:

The SA supports the SL who is responsible for leading the Survey Team and, setting up the processes and standards of the Survey section. This will include:

1. Carry out survey duties such as; identifying clusters, introducing ARC Power to local authorities, making sure they understand ARC Power’s role in their community, and developing the relationship with authorities at the local level.

2. The SA supports the SL in the process of pinning and tier assessing the approved clusters using QGIS tools, makes sure that data is accurate, and assists in writing a detailed report at the end of the day.

3. The SA supports the SL in the process of handing over data to other teams i.e Customer Services Team (CST). This activity takes place once approved by the SL, the purpose is to achieve the successful handover of Survey data from the Survey Team .

The Survey Team’s main role is to make sure  ARC Power works in the best suited communities that will deliver the best outcome both for the company and customers.

Core Survey Assistant responsibilities include:

1. Developing and maintaining the Survey  section:

2. Developing, improving and maintaining Survey Team standards.
3. Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, templates, processes and risk assessments.
4. Developing analysis and research processes to continually improve and optimise the survey process.
5. Resolving issues and identifying risks.
6. Maintaining a good partnership with local authorities.

The SA is expected to work in partnership with the SL and be trained in all aspects of the Survey Team work with the aim of developing the SA into a SL as the company expands.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience  

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Excellent spoken and written Kinyarwandan.
• Ability to drive.
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office.
• High level of competency in map reading and interpreting.
• Displays good organizational and time management skills.

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience  

• Previous experience working in the field.
• Previous experience working with GIS tools or similar.

Application deadline – 12 November 2020 (available for interview 13 November 2020)

Grade: T4 (salary expectation RWF 150, 000 – RWF 325, 000)

Type of Position: Part-time position, working 3 days per week, with a probationary period of 6 months.

Location: The position is based in Nyamata, Rwanda with travel to rural areas, including being based in other Districts as and when required.

Starting monthly salary: RWF 192,000 (gross)

Start date: 17 November 2020

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

• Training in QGIS and related mapping tools.
• Experience working for an International Company.
• Potential for career growth as the company grows.

How to apply

Please submit a motivation letter and CV to

hr@arcpower.co

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.

Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

1. Background

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI)/ Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program-Coordination Unit (NELSAP-CU) is an inter-governmental organization initiated and led by the Nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection and management of the common Nile Basin water resources.

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI)/ Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP-CU) now seeks to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the position of a Driver for NELSAP-CU, Kigali.

2. Basic Function:

Ensuring the safety of the vehicle and passengers and maintaining the vehicle assigned to him/her in sound condition. The appointment is for a period of one year with possibility of renewal subject to performance of the driver, the need for the services and availability of funding.

3. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•       Driving and ensuring the safety of the vehicle assigned, the staff and visitors of NELSAP- CU or other constituent projects;

•       Cleaning/washing the vehicle assigned to him/her and ensuring that it is always in good and clean condition;

•       Routine checking on the condition of the vehicle and its tools and immediate reporting any noted anomalies or defects thereof to the immediate supervisor;

•       Monitor the vehicle licenses and insurance policies and to report to the NELSAP CU immediate supervisor and arrange for their renewal before expiry;

•       Monitor the vehicle mileage to ensure that it is serviced on time;

•       To promptly record the vehicle log book and submit the log book to the immediate supervisor for countersignature;

•       Filling the mileage and vehicle maintenance sheets as well as the fuel refill sheets and to promptly report any divergence from the normal vehicle utilization that may cause its damage;

•       Provide transport services to staffs and other eligible persons as instructed by the supervisor;

•     Make regular field trips in the region and any other place as deemed necessary

•       To deliver mails, documents or other messages to their relevant destinations as instructed by the NELSAP supervisor;

•       Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

 4. Qualifications and Experience:

• Holder of a Secondary Level certificate or its equivalent
• At least a 5 years clean and valid driving permit
• High level interpersonal relations
• Hard working person with ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours.

5. Reporting

The driver will report to NELSAP Administrative/Public relations Assistant

6. Duty Station. The driver will be stationed at the NELSAP –CU Office located in Kigali.

7. Employment Terms.

The appointment will be on one (1) year contract renewable based on satisfactory performance, need for service and availability of funds. It with start with initial 6 months as probation period. The one year renewable contract will have a term limit up to a maximum of 10 years.  However, performance evaluation will be done every year and any unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination of contract.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae and academic documents including the date of birth by Friday 13^th November 2020 before 17:00hours Rwanda time, addressed to the NELSAP Regional Coordinator, through email:

nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org  with copy to nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org.  The e-mail application subject title should clearly indicate “Driver Position”.

All applications must be delivered via e-mail to the addresses mentioned above. Only candidates who meet the requirements and are short-listed for the interview will be contacted.

Rwanda Farmers Coffee Company Ltd (RFCC)

 Job Vacancy Announcement

About Rwanda Farmers Coffee Company:

Rwanda Farmers Coffee Company Ltd (RFCC) is a large-scale coffee roasting and packaging facility in Kigali, Rwanda. It produces excellent roasted coffee from the highest quality green beans. RFCC started selling its roasted coffee under the brand of “Gorilla’s Coffee” into local, regional and Global markets. With state-of-the-art roasting machinery, it can produce 3,000kg of roasted coffee per day or more when additional shifts are added leading to 10% capacity of green coffee National production. Rwanda Farmers Coffee Company Ltd became operational in October 2014 and is roasting, grinding, and packing 100% Arabica Bourbon (specialty grade as defined by SCAA).

RFCC would like to fill the following vacant position:

1. SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

Department: Commercial Department

Job Purpose

The responsibilities include Overseeing the overall sales and distribution strategy for the company from planning, execution and periodic review and delivery of the sales budget. In additional, he/she is responsible for coordinating all the Distribution channels for both Local and export markets. Tracking and analysing the performance of advertising campaigns, managing the marketing budget and ensuring that all marketing material is in line with our brand identity. The job holder will use market research and analysis to direct marketing strategy and planning.

Nature and Scope

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Sales & Marketing Manager will be responsible for ensuring the organisation has sound Distribution, Sales and marketing processes, and strategies in place to support the business as it grows. Will ensure coverage of both markets Local & export and proper running of day to day departmental operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop product marketing strategies including pricing, advertising, and product launching.
• Researches and analyses market trends, demographics, pricing schedules, competitor products, and other relevant information to form marketing strategies.
• Participates in recruitment, training, and development of sales & marketing staff members.
• Setting up the Field Management infrastructure – outlet selection by channels, channel management plans
• Understanding the Brand POP (Point of purchases) Vision by channels and develop channel/outlet based implementation plans.
• Understanding the Channel Plans and develop implementation plans.
• Implementation of Pop Vision and Channel plans – develop key metrics to monitor implementation and final desired output.
• Performance review – against action standards. Network and take actions where inputs are required from the DSR’s width and depth of availability, assortment and shelving
• Understanding competitive context and activity and give market feed-back to the Customer Marketing group.
• Assessment of infrastructure requirement size, business potential, capital and infrastructure requirement.
• Manage KD (Key Distributor) profitability and ROI.
• Selection of distributors – assessment of capability, skill/experience, attitude, etc
• Setting up KD’s in the cluster/territory, including the commercial processes
• Preparing the infrastructure blue –print for a distributor
• Outlet mapping, channel segmentation, beat planning permanent journey plan (PJP).
• Establishing KD operations: sales planning, fixing, and monitoring of sales targets and key performance metrics and channel plans
• Ensure Distributor’s secondary sales targets are met.
• Ensure Products availability and visibility in the market.
• Key client’s management including complaint handling.
• Ensure effective route to market for the export market and export process.
• Retention of key talents.
• Ensure clients retention.
• Ensure effective coverage (ECO) targets are met.
• Any other duties that the MD may direct you to do.

Key Performance indicators (KPIs)

• Sales revenue
• Cost saving initiatives.
• Coverage extension.
• Products availability and visibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agri-business, marketing, and other related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing.
• Experience in market analysis;
• Familiar with product marketing tactics (e.g. integrated marketing campaigns);
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Creativity;
• Analytical mind and strong quantitative skills;
• People management skills;
• Budgeting skills;
• Strong client relationships;
• Negotiation skills;
• Familiar with distribution channels.

• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an added value.

Location: Kigali-Rwanda

Contract conditions: Permanent upon completion of 3 months’ probation period

Remuneration package: Competitive depending on experience

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications (i.e. copies of their degree certificates, application letter addressed to the Managing Director, detailed curriculum vitae, Copy of National Identity Card, and any other relevant certificates) to E-mail: gerard.k@gorillascoffee.com with a copy to info@gorillascoffee.com not later than Monday the 23^rd November 2020.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 09^th November 2020

Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

1. Project Manager – Cargo Terminal 

2. Construction Manager – Buildings : Closing date: November 18,2020

3. Senior MEP Manager : Closing date: November 18,2020

4. Senior Special System Manager : Closing date: December 04,2020

5. Construction Manager – Civils : Closing date: November 18,2020)

6. Senior Project Manager – Roads/Infrastructure  : Closing date: November 18,2020)

The opportunity

Project: New build airport project on a greenfield site in excess of 2,500 hectares. The project consists of 110,000 sqm terminal to cater for 7 million passengers per year and includes cargo, catering, retail facilities, associated baggage systems and all infrastructure including roads and car parks. Additional buildings include police station, fire station, presidential suite and Duty Free.

To oversee all elements of the project to enable the project to be delivered to the agreed budget, time and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the head in the delivery of project management requirements for the projects.
• Drafting, reviewing or recommending any project management related documents as required.
• Providing support with the planning and implementation of project.
• Facilitating the definition of project scope and goals.
• Developing full scale project plans.
• Liaising, coordinating, directing and monitoring the activities of project staff, PM/CM, design consultants, contractors and etc.
• Liaising with various internal teams and external stakeholders to effectively manage projects.
• Attending/chairing at relevant meetings/workshops as required.

About you

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Rewards and recognition

With Mace, you will deepen your knowledge and skills, work with inspiring colleagues, influential clients and get to see the world.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package that includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, 1 volunteer day a year and other location-specific allowances.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

About us

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas, Central Asia, India, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first – going home safe and well, Client focus – deliver on our promise, Create opportunity – for our people to excel, Integrity – always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.”

Click here for details & to apply

The opportunity

Project: New build airport project on a greenfield site in excess of 2,500 hectares. The project consists of 110,000 sqm terminal to cater for 7 million passengers per year and includes cargo, catering, retail facilities, associated baggage systems and all infrastructure including roads and car parks. Additional buildings include police station, fire station, presidential suite and Duty Free.

To oversee all elements of the project to enable the project to be delivered to the agreed budget, time and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the construction delivery of the entire packages of this project.
• Giving direct onsite leadership and management of contractors.
• Providing onsite leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Developing a high performing team that strives for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners.
• Managing, through and alongside the consultants, all aspects of HSQE.
• Providing status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership.
• Managing project scope and changes.
• Solving problems, managing temporary works, logistics and site-wide coordination.
• Delivering appropriate and effective executive level communication.

About you

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Rewards and recognition

With Mace, you will deepen your knowledge and skills, work with inspiring colleagues, influential clients and get to see the world.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package that includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, 1 volunteer day a year and other location-specific allowances.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

About us

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas, Central Asia, India, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first – going home safe and well, Client focus – deliver on our promise, Create opportunity – for our people to excel, Integrity – always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.”

Click here for derails & to apply

The opportunity

Project: New build airport project on a greenfield site in excess of 2,500 hectares. The project consists of 110,000 sqm terminal to cater for 7 million passengers per year and includes cargo, catering, retail facilities, associated baggage systems and all infrastructure including roads and car parks. Additional buildings include police station, fire station, presidential suite and Duty Free.

To report to the project director, responsible for the management of all consultants and MEP contractors involved, through design and delivery on site to commissioning and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing overall status of the MEP works reporting on the progress of all MEP aspects of the project to the project director, design and commercial team.
• Overseeing that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project.
• Scheduling of design reviews at all gateways and control points.
• Organising and managing technical review team resource and input.
• Developing and monitoring the clients brief, leading the fast track high end design delivery scope and execution of the scheme.
• Developing a high performing team that strives for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables.

About you

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Rewards and recognition

With Mace, you will deepen your knowledge and skills, work with inspiring colleagues, influential clients and get to see the world.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package that includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, 1 volunteer day a year and other location-specific allowances.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

About us

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas, Central Asia, India, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first – going home safe and well, Client focus – deliver on our promise, Create opportunity – for our people to excel, Integrity – always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.”

Click here for details & to apply

The opportunity

Project: New build airport project on a greenfield site in excess of 2,500 hectares. The project consists of 110,000 sqm terminal to cater for 7 million passengers per year and includes cargo, catering, retail facilities, associated baggage systems and all infrastructure including roads and car parks. Additional buildings include police station, fire station, presidential suite and Duty Free.

Performing comprehensive design review function to ensure quality design and best practices are implemented. To manage a team of engineers and inspectors to ensure proper quality control and that the work performed complies with all requirements of the contract documents, drawings and specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Instigating quality assurance and control procedures. Reviewing mock-ups, method statements and shop drawings.
• Inspecting permanent works executed by the contractor on site and detailing any deficiencies / non-conformance and necessary corrective actions.
• Attending factory acceptance tests and provide the review reports.
• Ensuring contractors’ performance of remedial works raised on the non-compliance register.
• Attending to contractor’s RFI, technical and design queries and coordinate responses
• Conducting daily site walk-through and inspection to identify anomalies and/or construction defects
• Developing site planning, logistics and procedures for the execution of the works.
• Developing and instigating work schedules identifying the critical path including the expediting of scheduled critical materials and equipment for their timely delivery to site.
• Liaising, coordinating and monitor the activities of PM/CM, design, consultants, contractors, suppliers, direct labour and materials, etc.
• Reviewing contractors’ payment applications and participate in the timely preparation of monthly payment requisition.
• Coordinating design changes onsite and ensure that design is followed through.
• Managing, testing and commissioning project close out including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of the work, contract vendor closeout and handover to airport operational readiness (AOR) team for airport operation.

About you

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Rewards and recognition

With Mace, you will deepen your knowledge and skills, work with inspiring colleagues, influential clients and get to see the world.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package that includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, 1 volunteer day a year and other location-specific allowances.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

About us

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas, Central Asia, India, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first – going home safe and well, Client focus – deliver on our promise, Create opportunity – for our people to excel, Integrity – always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.”

Click here for details &  to apply

The opportunity

Project: New build airport project on a greenfield site in excess of 2,500 hectares. The project consists of 110,000 sqm terminal to cater for 7 million passengers per year and includes cargo, catering, retail facilities, associated baggage systems and all infrastructure including roads and car parks. Additional buildings include police station, fire station, presidential suite and Duty Free.

To assist the project director in controlling and managing elements of the project to enable the project to be delivered to the agreed budget, time and quality standards required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting in the development of project strategic programmes and monitor progress against.
• Helping on the overall on site safety management including recording issues on the SHE online.
• Supporting all on site quality control, coordination of benchmarks and liaison with the construction supervisors.
• Managing the site coordination including chairing the daily/weekly meetings with the contractor.
• Assisting in the day to day liaison with the neighbouring building owners and other relevant authorities.
• Reviewing the contractor method statements/risk assessments.
• Agreeing in short terms programmes with the contractor and ensuring full understanding of all the contractors’ scopes.
• Working with the project director to assess the contractors’ monthly applications for payment.
• Attending off site inspections as directed by the project director.
• Agreeing in final quality inspections with the construction supervisors.
• Providing input information to the electronic document management system and to other project control systems.
• Supporting the commercial manager/quantity surveyor with project information.
• Managing the project functions and report to the project director on all commercial aspects of the project.

About you

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Rewards and recognition

With Mace, you will deepen your knowledge and skills, work with inspiring colleagues, influential clients and get to see the world.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package that includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, 1 volunteer day a year and other location-specific allowances.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

About us

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas, Central Asia, India, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first – going home safe and well, Client focus – deliver on our promise, Create opportunity – for our people to excel, Integrity – always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.”

Click here for details & to apply

Project: New build airport project on a greenfield site in excess of 2,500 hectares. The project consists of 110,000 sqm terminal to cater for 7 million passengers per year and includes cargo, catering, retail facilities, associated baggage systems and all infrastructure including roads and car parks. Additional buildings include police station, fire station, presidential suite and Duty Free.

To oversee all elements of the project to enable the project to be delivered to the agreed budget, time and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing project teams to safely deliver, on time, to stated quality, at minimum cost and to client satisfaction.
• Establishing key relationships with the client and other key stakeholders.
• Developing the clients brief, delivery strategy and leading the design management, procurement and execution of the scheme.
• Acting as the link between the client and other key stakeholders, working on projects within the education sector.
• Assisting with project goals, objectives, project management guidelines, project standards, project scope, risk identification and mitigation, quality management, project budget, reporting and documentation.
• Coaching, mentoring, motivating and supervising project and programme team.
• Reviewing and monitoring progress against milestones.
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project.

About you

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. Proven experience working on roads and infrastructure projects. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Rewards and recognition

With Mace, you will deepen your knowledge and skills, work with inspiring colleagues, influential clients and get to see the world.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package that includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, 1 volunteer day a year and other location-specific allowances.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

About us

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas, Central Asia, India, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first – going home safe and well, Client focus – deliver on our promise, Create opportunity – for our people to excel, Integrity – always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.”

Click here for details & to apply