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(X2) Security Operations Centre (SOC) Assistant at UNDP: Deadline: 27/10/2020

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Job Purpose and Organizational Context

UN in Rwanda employs approximately 800 personnel countrywide in 7 Duty Stations. As a mandatory Security Risk Management (SRM) measure in Rwanda the United Nations operate a UN Security Communications System for voice and data communications, consisting of wireless (4G, VHF, HF, Satellite), the land line telecommunication (telephone, IP) the electronic Travel Advisory Application (eTA-App) with its international messaging function and agency Rwanda specific messaging systems. The SMT has agreed that the SOC will function as the communication mechanism for all UN Agencies in Rwanda.

The accountability for operation and maintenance of the common Security Communications System (SCS) lies with the UNDSS Security Advisor (Security Policy Manual). The infrastructure is funded by the Locally Cost Shared Security Budget (LCSSB). It consists of

  • A 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) (5 Assistants) in Kigali,
  • VHF repeaters outside the capital city, covering the entire country linked to the SOC
  • Tracking and messaging services/applications

Radio Rooms and/or VHF repeaters, operated by personnel of Agencies, Funds and Programmes for their individual operational purposes will be linked to the common SCS and follow the same Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Duties and Responsibilities
II. Duties and Responsibilities

In this section list the primary responsibilities of the position (Typically five).  As needed add additional context below the responsibilities.  Tip: Focus on what the job entails not how to do the job.

Summary of key functions: One SOC Assistant is to be on duty and present in the SOC always. Any short absence during the day may be covered by the SOC Technician. The SOC Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  1. Maintaining contact with all stations regarding missions;
  2. Monitoring all communications systems/networks and responding when required. Check the SOC email continuously;
  3. Ensuring that all missions to/from the field are logged and are in the mission tracking sheet. All ‘closed’ mission tracking records are saved.
  4. Ensuring all messages received/sent either by phone (landline/sat phone/cellphone) or radio are logged before being dispatched and after receipt;
  5. Ensuring that Security Adviser is informed of any loss of contact with a mission or any other communication failure;
  6. Notifying the Security Adviser of any incident/accident reported via any means;
  7. Advising SOC Technician   immediately on faults in the telecommunication networks and undertake all necessary action to provide a prompt reestablishment of service;
  8. Providing necessary assistance to all UN personnel as requested;
  9. Maintaining strict confidentiality of all information sent and received through all communications means.
  10. Maintaining the radio log archive;
  11. Ensuring that a complete handover/takeover is carried out and remaining on duty until properly relieved. (The outgoing SOC Assistant must brief the incoming SOC Assistant of all events, especially the status of missions in progress, pending cases and actions to be taken. Note any deficiencies or unserviceable equipment in the occurrence and handover notes);
  12. Ensuring all radio communications users comply with standard radio procedures, call signs, and that radio discipline is strictly maintained;
  13. Receiving, processing, recording and passing all security related information to the appropriate locations/authorities;
  14. Maintaining email communications.
  15. Communicating with all other applicable UN networks, ensuring radio communications for operational and security purposes are in place;
  16. Conducting radio checks as required and reporting to the Security Adviser / Local Security Assistant;
  17. Establishing and maintaining contact with wardens once warden system is activated and supporting staff accounting;
  18. Monitoring major international and local news, TV channels and sharing news summaries with the management team.
  19. Provide communications support during emergencies/security incidents such as MEDEVAC and MCI
  20. Provide security alerts through the SMS and eTA systems
  21. Assist in the Management of UN ground passes (“UN-ID”), staff counts and lists of personnel;
  22. Other tasks related to Security Communications as instructed by the UNDSS Security Advisor;

 
Competencies

III. Competencies and Selection Criteria

Core

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments.

Technological Awareness:Keep abreast of available technology and shows willingness to learn new technology.

ommunication: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity.

Creativity:Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas

Technical/Functional

Emergency Response and Coordination:Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks

Knowledge Management: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work

Relationship Management:Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work

 
Required Skills and Experience
IV. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

  • Secondary Education, Certificate in Radio operating field is desirable and University Degree in related field is an asset

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years, UN, NGO or Government (Military, Police or Emergency services) experience; experience in the operation and maintenance of radio- and IT equipment is an asset;
  • Good general geographic knowledge of the country;
  • Excellent inter-personal and oral communication skills;
  • Excellent computer literacy and skills (MS office, internet browsers, smart phone apps – IOS & Android),
  • Experience in the use of GPS applications such as Google Maps, Google Earth and use of GPS devises would be an asset.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competency and integrity

Language Requirements:

 

  • Proficiency in written and oral English.  Knowledge of local (Kinyarwanda) language is essential.

Other:

Describe any additional qualifications:

  • Non-Smoking environment
  • Willingness to work night shifts and overtime as required by security operations;
  • Willingness to travel within the country as required by security operations;

 

 

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Communications, IT, Innovation and Knowledge Management Officer at UNDP(Rwanda Nationals Only):Deadline: 27/10/2020

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I. Organizational Context

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

UN Women Rwanda has been working with the Government, UN Partners, Civil Society, the Private Sector, Development Partners and other key partners to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the country through its programmes.




Description of responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the National Programme Officer and overall guidance from the Head of Office, the Communications, IT, Innovation and Knowledge Management officer will be responsible for providing communications, IT and knowledge management support to the Country Office, by implementing the communications strategies to drive and support advocacy efforts to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as increase UN Women’s visibility with partners, the media and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions and key results expected

Summary of Key Functions:

  • Support Implementation of the Communications and Advocacy Strategy,
  • Contribute to the formulation and implementation of an innovation strategy for the country office
  • Documentation, Knowledge Management and Sharing,
  • Strengthen internal communications,
  • Liaison with the United Nations Communications Group (UNCG) and the UN Women Regional and Headquarters Communications Team to feed national initiatives into corporate communications initiatives and vice versa,
  • Provide web management services and administrative support regarding ICT issues,

The Communications, IT, Innovation and Knowledge Management Officer will be expected to:

  1. Contribute to the implementation of the Communications and Advocacy Strategy
  • Support development of communications plans and strategies, production of communications materials and organization of events and activities;
  • Enhance the Country Office and its Programmes’ visibility among national and international audiences through the production and dissemination of high quality and high impact human-interest stories;
  • Support the implementation of UN Women’s corporate campaigns such as HeForShe, Generational Equality and Global Media Compact;
  • Administer and manage UN Women Rwanda’s social media platforms and update the Country Office page on the UN Women Africa and One UN websites;
  • Support engagement and management of media relations, including updating and maintaining the database of community, national and regional media contacts, bloggers and influencers;
  • Ensure high visibility of UN Women in key national and international events/campaigns; and
  • Participate in the UNCG meetings and contribute to the efforts of Communicating as One and mainstreaming gender in the ONE UN Rwanda communications.
  1. Documentation, Knowledge Management and Sharing
  • Support implementation of the Country Office Knowledge Management Strategy (this is the role of the NPO)
  • Produce and disseminate communication materials for the Country Office including office brochure and thematic programme fact sheets;
  • Develop and disseminate Country Office quarterly newsletter to relevant partners, as well as contribute to the UN Rwanda and Un Women Regional Newsletter;
  • Conduct comprehensive media monitoring of UN Women’s work in the media and share stories on gender equality and women’s empowerment with programme staff to inform programming and partnerships;
  • Coordinate and provide videography and photography documentation of all UN Women initiatives/activities and manage the country office Flickr account;
  • Develop and maintain the country office repository system that contains all publications by the Country Office and IPs.
  • Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in ICT.
  1. Provide IT and web management support Identify opportunities and ways of converting business processes into web-based systems to address the issues of efficiency (office management system, knowledge management systems);
  • Provide advice to the procurement of new ICT equipment for the office, provide technical specifications and information on best options in both local and international markets, review quotations and bids;
  • Maintain inventory and stock of supplies and spare parts in cooperation with the Procurement Unit;
  • Provide ICT support to key events, as required.
  1. Programme support
  • Provide communications advice and support to programme staff and partners as required, including with media relations, documentation and reporting of success stories and events, quality control of branding and documentation, and generally to improve communications capacity;
  • Contribute to the innovation portfolio of the Country Office;
  • Technically lead the development and management of the BuyFromWomen Digital Platform;
  • Provide any other knowledge management and communications support as needed.
Competencies

 




III. Competencies

Core Values / Guiding Principles

  • Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
  • Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies

  • Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity
  • Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative
  • Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
  • Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
  • Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
  • Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
  • Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge

Functional Competencies:

  • Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of the Programme unit including logistical support;
  • Ability to provide input to business process re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new data management systems;
  • Creates, edits and presents information in clear and presentable formats, using appropriate IT functionality;
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities;
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
  • Ability to establish, build and sustain effective relationships with Implementing Partners,
  • Ability to manage data, documents, correspondences and reports information and workflow;
Required Skills and Experience

 

VI. Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Knowledge Management, Information management systems or related field

Experience

  • At least 2 years of professional experience in the communications field;
  • Strong technological awareness and solid experience using a range of standard IT software;
  • Demonstrated experience in the capture, development, communication and effective use of information;
  • Computer literacy, electronic networks, and software used for communication purposes (i.e. Websites, electronics bulletin, etc.);
  • Good experience with new media and generating web content;

Language Requirements

  • Fluency in English is required
  • Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset;

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Community Liaison Officer at British High Commission (BHC):Deadline :23-10-2020

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View Vacancy – Community Liaison Officer A2 (02/20 KG)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category  

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory  

Community Liaison

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

The main purpose of the job:

The CLO works closely with the Corporate Services team and assists UK-based staff and families prior to, during, and after arrival with adjusting to life in Kigali.

Roles and responsibilities:

Although the individual works closely with Corporate Services they are the independent voice and advocate for staff and families and may advise Post management on morale issues and if necessary advocate for change – e.g. in relation to Post housing or recreational facilities. The CLO serves all UK-based officers and families across the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Partners Across Government (PAGs) at Post. All staff at Post should benefit from the support of the CLO including single officers and those with families.  The role requires someone who is proactive, approachable, and friendly. The individual should have strong communication skills, including strong listening skills. They should also be willing to be adaptable and flexible to deal with changing circumstances and a diverse range of needs. Given the nature of the role empathy and discretion are particularly important.




Key roles and responsibilities are as follows:

  • To give advice to new staff and families regarding living in the post; e.g. what to prepare and bring, education/local schools, car purchases, medical facilities, etc.
  • Prior to new staff and families’ arrival (for those going straight to their accommodation), to ensure readiness, and that a basic set of supplies including float (and food supplies if requested) are available. Also, extend this service to departing staff.
  • To help staff and families with their familiarisation/tour/recce (where applicable) of local shops, schools, clubs, etc and introduce them to applicable local communities. Continuously maintain necessary support throughout their posting.
  • To assist families with any problems or queries of welfare or administrative nature confidentially.
  • To produce a newsletter as required, a Post Welcome Pack, and assist with updating Post Report and Fact Sheet. Ensure timely delivery of these as required.
  • To respond to all queries and administrative requests from DSFA and HR e.g. completing the Annual Spouse and Partner Employment Report, HR School Information Sheet, and distributing information (Carousel magazine) from DSFA.
  • If applicable, manage float store – preparing floats outward and receiving inward.
  • Complete the twice-yearly ECA Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) survey and assist with the ECA Hardship Survey as required.
  • Liaise with the FCO Healthline (Healix) as necessary regarding healthcare facilities at post, and with the Regional Medical Advisor to produce a Good Health Guide

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • very organized,
  • very flexible;
  • good knowledge of Kigali

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience  

Experience in a similar role, eg. Social Secretary, etc.

Required competencies  

Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline   Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year

23 October 2020

Grade  

A2 (L)

Type of Position  

Part-Time

Working hours per week  

9

Region  

Africa

Country/Territory  

Rwanda

Location (City)  

Kigali

Type of Post  

British High Commission

Starting monthly salary ()

RWF 194,018 Monthly Gross (Pro-rata)

Start Date   Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year

1 December 2020

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

Access to L&D opportunities as all FCDO staff is entitled to.

Working patterns:

The role is for 9 hours per week with the option for some home/remote working, and to flex when hours are undertaken during the working week.

Leave

All staff of the British High Commission is entitled to 25 days paid leave per year on commencement of employment. The leave year is 1 January to 31 December. Friday afternoons, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays observed by the British High Commission do not count as annual leave.

Staff employed on a part-time basis or on a fixed-term contract of fewer than 12 months duration are entitled to a pro-rata leave entitlement. Similarly, staff joining the British High Commission partway into the leave year qualify for a pro-rata entitlement.

Additional information  

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Rwanda.
  • 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.
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  • Obtain the relevant permit
  1. Pay fees for the permit
  2. Make arrangements to relocate
  3. Meet the costs to relocation

Please log in to your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.




Full Stack Application Developer at HIMAI Project African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS):Deadline: 02-11-2020

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We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances, and breakthrough discoveries!

 The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centers of excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences, research, and public engagement in STEM. Its mission is to enable Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific, educational, and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centers in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, and Rwanda.




Each AIMS Centre provides expertly tailored academic and non-academic programs, training around 50 African students each year and preparing them for leadership in the domains of academia, government, and industry.  The AIMS academic program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.

If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this opportunity as the…

 Full Stack Application Developer – HIMAI Project

 In this role and reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, AIMS Global Network, you will be an integral part of the development team building our healthcare research application. You will work closely with the AIMS Global Network IT Manager to deliver the completed application on schedule. You will design the backend and frontend architecture of the application. You will design and build intuitive UX/UI. You will build the backend services APIs, and web application. You will build a USSD application. You will build a cross-platform application with Flutter or React Native. You will hunt and fix bugs.

This is a one-year renewable fixed term contract opportunity based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Do you have what we need?

  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related discipline,
  • At least three years of work experience,
  • Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role (unfortunately, this one is not ideal for the first-job sort of person),
  • Proven experience with USSD application development,
  • Solid experience with front-end frameworks, preferably Vue.js,
  • Advanced experience with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript,
  • Proven experience with Django [preferably] or other backend frameworks such as Laravel, Ruby on Rails, Sails.js, etc,
  • Proven experience building cross-platform applications with Flutter [preferably] or React Native,
  • Experience with web and server-side/API development, preferably REST,
  • Relational databases experience, preferably Postgres,
  • Cloud services experience, preferably AWS,
  • Solid experience with version control systems, particularly Git,
  • Experience with large data sets and heavy web traffic environments,
  • Solid experience with unit testing,
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills,
  • A curious, eager to learn & innovative mind,
  • The ability & willingness to work autonomously/independently,
  • Strong organizational and project management skills,
  • Attention to detail,
  • Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

  • Fork (as private) and complete the code challenges in this Github gist.  You must include the URL to the (private) Github gist with your solutions to the code challenges in the application form.
  • Complete the application form at this link.
  • Upload your letter of motivation, including salary expectations, and a detailed CV in English, merged as one PDF file, via the application form.
  • Include a link to your portfolio in the application form.
  • Applications will be accepted until November 2, 2020.

 Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.

AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer. Visit www.nexteinstein.org to learn more about AIMS.

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afety & Security Officer at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA):Deadline: 14-11-2020

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Safety & Security Officer

 The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA will engage in curricular and co‐curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students will develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA will experience the six Enterprises including Beef Cattle and Small Ruminants, Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable, and Tree Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization. The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, OneHealth Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum. All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Safety & Security Officer to manage the safety & security of campus assets and personnel. The Safety & Security Officer will work within the Facilities Department to contribute to the smooth running of the Campus facilities, reporting to the Safety & Security Manager.




RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise, train and manage 24-hour building security guards and security supervisors (or manage sub-contracted security team personnel) to patrol and protect campus facilities.
  • Partner with the Safety & Security Manager in leading and executing all safety and security protocols of the RICA campus and surrounding spaces related to campus life.
  • Assist in overseeing key access, CCTV operations, and any other access control systems, including monitoring and reviewing cameras, tracking, and evaluating incident reports.
  • Conduct interior and exterior building patrols and on-the-spot post inspections to ensure staff is adhering to policy and standards and all building access is maintained and secured at all times.
  • Create administrative documentation including reports, disciplinary notes, logging entries, and build department budget and strategic plans regarding security & safety.
  • Under the supervision of the Safety & Security Manager, collaborate with Rwanda National Police (or other government authority) related to security breaches/incidents.
  • Report on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) incidents and work to ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures onsite. This includes working with the contractor’s HSE coordinator on-site during construction to ensure the smooth operation of the campus alongside the construction of new assets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 5 years of hands-on experience in security management.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to speak effectively to large groups or members of the organization
  • Effective written communication and interpersonal skills to write reports and correspond in a professional manner, read and comprehend safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Excellent integrity and honesty.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Excel, Word).
  • Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, on-call status, and holidays as necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in managing security for a university campus.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Fill the information required, upload, and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.

Application Link

BambooHR

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Website

https://www.rica.rw/

 Approved By:

Richard B. Ferguson

Vice Chancellor, Academics, Extension, and Research

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Director Transport Policy & Planning, for the Secretariat of Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority at Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA): Deadline :19-10-2020

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RECRUITMENT OF DIRECTOR TRANSPORT POLICY & PLANNING

The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) seeks to recruit a Director of Transport Policy & Planning for the Secretariat of Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority.

The Director Transport Policy & Planning under the supervision of the Executive Secretary is responsible for initiating the formulation, development, and implementation of transport policies, programs, and projects relating to transit transport within the Northern Corridor Member States.

JOB DESCRIPTION INCLUDING JOB PROFILE

Job   Title: Director Transport Policy & Planning, for the Secretariat of Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority

Department: Transport    Policy & Planning

Grade:  P5

Reports   to: Executive   Secretary

1.0      Overall Job Purpose

Responsible to the Executive Secretary for initiating the formulation, development, and implementation of transport policies, programs, and projects relating to transit transport within the Northern Corridor Member States.

2.0      Core duties and Responsibilities

2.1      Serve as the Chief Advisor on matters relating to transport economic trends.

2.2      Continuously study the comparative costs of transport along the different corridors and examine the efficiency of the transport system in order to minimize transport costs.

2.3      Make periodic reports on the Transport  Observatory and   Northern  Corridor Dash Board regarding the NC performance and Port Charter compliance by all parties.

2.4      Undertake field surveys to collect data and address data gaps for the   Transport Observatory.

2.5      Identify  and  study  the  non-physical  barriers  impeding the easy  movement of transport and recommend   measures   for dealing with them

2.6      Assess the macro-economic trends of the Member States in the Northern  Corridor and their implications on transport infrastructure in terms of rail and road capacity needed and advises member states on suitable strategies for enhancing their regional competitiveness in service provisions.

2.7       Design, develop, and compile a database on traffic systems along the Northern Corridor.

2.8       Undertake     and Supervise   ad hoc surveys   along with the   Northern Corridor  Transport Systems;

2.9       Coordinate with transport       Associations, stakeholders, and other regional institutions involved in transport policy formulation.

2.10     Assist in the harmonization of transport policies, regulations, and licensing procedures for   NCTTCA member states.

2.11      Prepare working documents and actively participate in the successful organization of the Technical Committee of Transport    Policy & Planning, related workshops and NCTTCA Policy Organs Meetings.

2.12    Undertake any other related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.

3.0      Minimum Qualifications & Experience

3.1    A Master’s Degree in Transport Economics, or equivalent in related  discipline from a recognized University;

3.2    A combined  national  and/or international experience in transport  planning and/or management of at least 10 years;

3.3   Must be computer literate with the latest packages.

4.0     Key Skills & Competencies

4.1    Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;

4.2      High degree of independent, mature judgment and initiative;

4.3      Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data;

4.4     Ability to work harmoniously with people of different nationalities  and cultural backgrounds;

4.5      High integrity ability to exercise discretion;

4.6      Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and results-oriented.

4.7      Ability to excel in a fast-paced, multifaceted team environment.

4.8      High professional integrity and ethical conduct

4.9      Leadership   skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

4.10    Strong presentation skills

5.0      Language Proficiency

5.1      English and French proficiency, working knowledge of either language is desirable.

6.0      Eligibility Criteria

6.1      Minimum age of 30 and maximum age of 50 years at the time of recruitment.

6.2      Appointment terms are 4-year fixed-term contract renewable twice only

6.3    Only nationals of Rwanda are eligible.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates must submit an application letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Infrastructure, accompanied by updated curriculum vitae, copy of national identity card, copies of degrees, professional certificates, and relevant documents to prove working experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

Scanned application documents must be submitted in a single file by email to recruitment@mininfra.gov.rw  not later than 19/10/2020  by 5 pm Kigali Time.

Patricie UWASE

Permanent Secretary

CC:

– Hon. Minister of Infrastructure

KIGALI

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(X3) Promoter at World Relief Rwanda (WRR): Deadline: 20-10-2020

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

To facilitate the implementation of its activities in Karongi District, World Relief Rwanda (WRR) wishes to recruit a qualified and well-experienced candidate to fill the position of Promoter. The job description and requirements for this position are as follows:

 Job description 




Position title:

Promoter

Position location:

Karongi District, Mutuntu, Rugabano, and Gashari Sectors

Department/Division:

Church Empowerment

Job title of supervisor:

Coordinator of Karongi Church Empowerment Zone

Length of opportunity:

Open-ended contract

Hours per week:

Full time – 40 Hrs.

Number of positions open:

3 (one per sector)

 General functions/Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for providing full support on church integral mission and church development, basing on the objectives of Church Empowerment.

Job responsibilities and activities:

 Support the Directorate of Church Empowerment

  1. Make a plan and reports of the activities to be done in his respective area.
  2. Ensure the most vulnerable participation in church activities design, implementation, and monitoring.
  3. Supervision of the implementation of planned activities on behalf of World Relief Rwanda and the church in the area.
  4. Support the volunteers and local church leaders in the development of work plans, reporting, and monitoring.
  5. Develop a system of monitoring and evaluation of the Church Empowerment in the area with the promotion of periodic reviews, and of highlight the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned.
  6. Work with local church leaders to establish a church event in the community.
  7. Participate in identifying, mobilizing, and training volunteers, who will work with the local church leaders, and train the others.
  8. Work with CEZ Coordinator and the others to develop applicable materials that help to reach to the CEZ objectives.
  9. Participating in the coordination meeting of stakeholders in the area and share information of the church activities.
  10. Develop the capacity of the local church leaders and volunteers to advocate for the most vulnerable for the protection and promotion of human rights.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • A diploma or A1 in Social work, Education, Community Health and other related field or A2 in Education, Human sciences, social sciences with three years of experience in community works
  • Compatible with organizational mission and values
  • Strong understanding of the Church mission
  • Demonstrate experience of working with NGOs and local government
  • Good experience to use a computer: Word and Excel
  • Good written and spoken English and local language ( Kinyarwanda)
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Must be proactive with good problem-solving skills
  • Capable to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the local church leaders and others
  • Ready to travel most of the time in hard field conditions
  • Living in the working sector is a requirement

Experience required:

  • He/she has at least three years of working knowledge
  • Experience working in a community with a local church and local government
  • Experience in writing report
  • Experience in training skills

 Physical demands:

  • Trips to the field and stays in the area of work

 How to apply:

  • Please submit your motivation letter written to the Country Director of World Relief Rwanda indicating the sector you would like to work in, a copy of your notified certificates, comprehensive curriculum vitae with three (3) names of referees, and a church recommendation letter from your Pastor or Priest, no later than October 20th, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. Applications will be either submitted at WRR Office located in Karongi District, Twumba Sector or WRR Office located in Kigali.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

 Mukashema Jacqueline,

Director of Administration and Finance




Rodrygo Goes yatangaje ko nubwo yakuze bamwitirira Neymar atifuza kuba nkawe, ahubwo ashaka kubaka amateka ye bwite!

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Rodrygo Goes umusore w’imyaka 18 ukomoka mu gihugu cya Brazil ni imwe mu mpano zishimishije muri iki gihe kandi zirimo kuzamuka neza bitangaje. Uyu musore ukiri muto yaje gutangaza amagambo akomeye ubwo yavugaga ko yifuza kubaka amateka ye akareka kwitirirwa Neymar.

Rodrygo yahoze akinira ikipe y’abakiri bato ya Real Madrid ariko kubera ibitego yari amaze gutsindamo Zidane ntiyazuyaje kumushyira muri Real Madrid y’abakuru ku myaka 18 gusa y’amavuko. IKindi nuko uyu musore muto amaze guhamagarwa inshuro zigera kuri eshatu muri ekipe ye y’igihugu.

Rodrygo Yatangarije TV ya CBF ati:

“Kuva natangira umwuga wanjye muri Santos, banyitaga amazina akomeye nka  Neymar mushya ndetse na  Robinho mushya gusa buri gihe nagiraga umutwaro  ukomeye nifuza kurinda ayo mazina akomeye banyitiriraga.

Gusa igihe kirageze ngo njyewe Rodrygo nubake amateka yanjye ndetse nzamure ishema ry’igihugu cyanjye mumazina yanjye.”

Rodrygo yakinnye imikino 80 mu ikipe ya mbere ya Santos mbere yo kubona amafaranga menshi yerekeza muri Real Madrid mu mpeshyi ya 2018 ubwo bamushyiraga imbere agera kuri miliyoni 40 z’amayero.

Akigera muri Espagne ntiyatinze kwigarurira imitima y’abafana ba Real kuko yahise atsinda Hat-Trick ubwo batsindaga Galatasaray ibitego 6-0 mu mikino ya Champions League.

Twandikire muri Comment ku kibazo, icyifuzo cyangwa se inyunganizi waba ufite ku makuru tukugejejeho hejuru, yasangize inshuti n’abavandimwe.




Kubera icyorezo cya COVID-19, Cristiano Ronaldo ntazagaragara kumukino uzahuza Portugal na Suwede (Sweden).

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Ishyirahamwe ry’umupira w’amaguru muri Porutugali ryemeje ko Cristiano Ronaldo yipimishije COVID-19, bityo akaba atazaboneka ku mukino wa Portugal UEFA Nations League na Suwede ku wa gatatu.

Uyu mugabo w’imyaka 35 y’amavuko ubu ari mu bwigunge ndetse no mukato nubwo nta bimenyetso bikomeye afite. Abakinnyi basigaye muri Porutugali bo bameze neza, bityo ntakibazo bazagira mbere yumukino wa Suwede.

Usibye Portugal iri hafi gukina, Cristiano ashobora no kuzasiba imikino ya Juventus ndetse n’indi mikino izagaruka muri iyi weekend. Ku wa gatandatu, Bianconeri izahura na Crotone kure y’iwabo muri Serie A mbere yo kujya muri Ukraine gukina na Dynamo Kyiv mu mukino ubanza wo mu matsinda ya Champions League.

Biteganyijwe ko uyu mugabo Cristiano agomba kugaruka mugihe cyo kwakira Barcelona muri Champions League ku ya 28 Ukwakira .

Ku mugoroba wo kuri uyu wa mbere, Ronaldo yasangiye ifoto n’ikipe ya Porutugali ubwo basangiraga maze ayishyira ku mbuga nkoranyambaga ikurikiwe n’amagambo y’ibyishimo.

Yanditse ati: “Ubumwe kumeza no mu kibuga”

Ntabwo aribwo bwonyine coronavirus itera ubwoba Ronaldo, kuko  na mbere habaye icyorezo muri Juventus muri bamwe mubatoza.

Twandikire muri Comment ku kibazo, icyifuzo cyangwa se inyunganizi waba ufite ku makuru tukugejejeho hejuru, yasangize inshuti n’abavandimwe.




 

 

Neymar na Ronaldo nibo bakurikira Pele mugutsindira ibitego byinshi ikipe y’igihugu ya Brazil.

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Kuri uyu wa kabiri, nibwo Neymar yanganyije na Ronaldo ibitego  byatsinzwe muri ekipe y’igihugu ya Brezil hamwe na penaliti yatsinze mu gice cya mbere ubwo bakinaga na Peru.

Uyu mukinnyi wa Paris Saint-Germain yatsinze penariti ku munota wa 28 muri iyi mikino y’amajonjora y’igikombe cy’isi kizabera muri Quatar.

Neymar w’imyaka 28, yerekeje ku bitego 62 mu mikino 103 yakiniye Burezili, anganya na Ronaldo ukomeye ku mwanya wa kabiri ku rutonde rw’ibitego byatsinzwe mu gihugu.

Ronaldo yatsinze ibitego 62 mumikino 98 yakiniye Bresil.

Gusa Pele watsinze inshuro 77, niwe ufite ibitego byinshi kurusha Neymar na Ronaldo.

Twandikire muri Comment ku kibazo, icyifuzo cyangwa se inyunganizi waba ufite ku makuru tukugejejeho hejuru, yasangize inshuti n’abavandimwe.




Audio Editor at Chemonics Soma Umenye LLC:Deadline :26-10-2020

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Title: Audio Editor  

 Project: USAID Soma Umenye 

 Project Summary

Soma Umenye is a five-year USAID-funded activity that aims to improve reading outcomes in Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children in public and government-aided schools in Rwanda. Covering all 30 districts of Rwanda and working in close collaboration with the Rwanda Education Boad (REB) and the Rwandan Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), Soma Umenye will contribute to Rwanda’s Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) and the Government of Rwanda’s national development priority of ensuring that Rwandan primary-grade students acquire the fundamental competency of literacy so that they can succeed in future schooling and, later, in the modern workplace. Soma Umenye aims to achieve the following two goals.

  • To improve reading outcomes in Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children (unique direct beneficiaries) in public and government-aided schools in Rwanda by the end of P3; and
  • To ensure that at least 70 percent of P1-P3 students are able to read grade-level text with fluency and comprehension.
  • To achieve the above goals, it requires close collaboration with all education stakeholders under the technical leadership of MINEDUC and REB.




Remote Learning Overview

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Government of Rwanda closed schools as of 16th March 2020. the Government of Rwanda developed a Response Plan with a theme: Keeping the Doors Open for Learning, which is guiding learning opportunities during this period until schools re-open. In this perspective, USAID Soma Umenye developed a number of activities to support remote learning for early grade Kinyarwanda during school closures. The remote learning has two main components:  Radio program and audio/visual literacy materials.

USAID Soma Umenye has been supporting REB to design and record a series of short, radio lessons based on the P1-3 Kinyarwanda Curriculum. This is in an effort to support early grade learners in Kinyarwanda to retain the lessons received so far in Term 1 and to continue to gain new skills. Since its inception, the radio program has been extended to cover the full P1-P3 Kinyarwanda subject curriculum and will also aim to include a series of radio lessons to support the use of decodable readers in the home.

Purpose of Assignment 

The Audio Editor will support USAID Soma Umenye in the production of scripted radio lessons for REB’s remote learning program. The Audio Editor may also be needed to support the production of a pre-recorded radio program focused on how parents can support their children to engage in remote learning activities.




Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Produce 20-30-minute radio lessons for P1, P2, and P3 Kinyarwanda – with a target of 10 episodes per week.
  • Use approved audio identity content (intro/outro, and music tracks) in production.
  • Before using any new source music, seek approval to ensure all copyright compliance.
  • Submit produced draft lessons directly and only to Soma Umenye for quality assurance and feedback process (mp3 shared over WeTransfer or WhatsApp)
  • Integrate all feedback until a final version is validated by REB (QA and feedback process to be managed by USAID Soma Umenye).
  • Respond to deadlines set and communicate promptly on challenges faced.

 Deliverables: 

  • First draft of radio lessons for internal QA.
  • Second draft of radio lessons for REB QA.
  • Final fully produced and validated Kinyarwanda radio lessons, submitted in mp3 format via WeTransfer to Soma Umenye.

 Work Modalities

The Audio Editor will be provided with the scripts, audio clips, and all musical content for the production of the radio programs.

The Audio Editor will use their own materials for editing the radio programs, including laptops and software. The Editor should be prepared to receive content to edit (sounds/audio) delivered over a variety of remote channels (email, WhatsApp, WeTransfer, etc.).

The produced radio programs shall become the product of USAID Soma Umenye and may be distributed to several radio stations, as well as posted on other channels as necessary, and as judged relevant by USAID and MINEDUC/REB.

The Audio Editor will work in close collaboration with USAID Soma Umenye’s communications team in all stages of production. Radio programs must be completed on time, each week. The Audio Editor cannot delegate work to any other individual or entity.

Payment will be based on a submitted and approved timesheet as well as completed approved deliverables.

Level of Effort (LoE): up to 40 hours per week

The LoE for this assignment is up to 40 hours per week, beginning from 1 November 2020 until 31 January 2021, focused on the delivery of the remote learning Kinyarwanda radio lessons. This LoE will be completed through remote working arrangements and requires regular communication with the Soma Umenye Communications team, under the Deputy Director of CLA, Communications, and Learning. The length of the LoE may be extended based on need.

Note that, a workweek is defined as no more than 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Timesheets will be submitted to the Supervisor by close of business on the 25th of each month.




Job Qualifications

  • At least a diploma in Journalism or mass communication or related fields.
  • At least two years of experience within pre-recorded radio production.
  • Mastering the use of audio editing professional software, preferably Adobe Audition.
  • Experience in radio shows production targeting children will be an added advantage.
  • Kinyarwanda native speaker with a working knowledge of English.
  • A good level of cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and respecting deadlines.
  • Ability to receive and implement feedback.
  • Free from all other professional responsibilities and commitments during the duration of this assignment.

Location of Assignment

Kigali, Remote working.

 Supervision

The Audio Editor will report directly to the Deputy Director of CLA, Communications, and Learning or her designee.

 Expected Salary: Commensurate with salary history and experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com

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Chief Business Officer at Urwego Bank PLC: Deadline: 30-10-2020

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JOB OPPORTUNITY.

Mission

To provide a ladder of opportunity to underserved communities in Rwanda, as we proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Method

We share the hope of Christ as we provide financial services and biblically-based training that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.

Motivation

The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God.

Chief Business Officer

Urwego Bank wishes to recruit 1 qualified, competent and proactive Chief Business Officer at the Head Office who will Promote and fulfill the mission of Urwego Bank, through the provision of the strategic direction the entire business channels and network of the bank. The chief business officer will also oversee a large network of employees across the country ensuring that they remain fully engage and productive.




Job Title:  Chief Business Officer

Grade Level:  Executive

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Directly Supervises: Business Managers; Retail Banking and Business Guarantee Manager; Customer Engagement and Product Manager.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

JOB SUMMARY.

The Chief Business Officer oversees Urwego’s entire branch retail and sales network, retail support and guarantees, customer service and engagement as well as agent banking business of the bank. The overall deliverables and well-designed services that meet real needs in a remarkably caring and efficient fashion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and fulfill Urwego Bank’s 3Ms as listed above while working within a Christ-centered environment that is mission-driven, community-oriented, and results-driven.

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

1.    Ensure a personal, healthy spiritual balance within the family, work, and church life through the adoption of biblical personal and spiritual disciplines; and

2.    Conduct daily work, make decisions, and help Urwego Bank make decisions in a way that witnesses to the presence, power, and love of Jesus and the reality of his Kingdom on earth.

3.    Contribute to a healthy corporate culture that integrates faith and work through spiritual thought leadership and inspiration via staff devotions, retreats, and relevant meetings;

4.    As appropriate disciple team members, growing the maturity of their faith and integration of the spiritual, social, material, and personal elements of their life;

5.    Ensure that Christian witness is incorporated into our product and service design

Essential duties and accountability: The Chief Business Officer will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer with the following responsibilities:




Culture

  1. Establish a culture of extraordinary service, starting with personal example through serving direct reports and radiating outwards to branches and clients;

Strategy

  1. Contribute to the development of a market-relevant strategy that helps Urwego remain true to its mission, recognize its distinctive advantages, and positions the bank to remain impactful and profitable well into the future;
  2. Develop and execute a business plan that achieves Urwego’s short-term and long-term objectives and key results

Staff Management

  1. Create healthy, trusting management relationships with direct reports and help them do likewise with teams that they oversee;
  2. Establish accountability and high performance among team members;
  3. Demonstrate effective delegation;
  4. Train and build the capacity of team members so that they thrive in their areas of responsibility;

Business Growth

  1. Develop the overall sales targets and plans for business growth;
  2. Carry out business development initiatives targeting new customers and new sales opportunities; and
  3. Supervise and guide business, division, and branch managers to ensure all growth and quality targets are met at all branches;
  4. Ensure products and services are clearly understood and promoted by staff, relevant and satisfactory to the client’s growing needs;
  5. Create sales promotions, marketing activities, and client celebrations that will deepen client engagement;

Credit Quality

  1. Work with the sales team to ensure quality loans are put forward for approval;
  2. Ensure product design is practical for the service delivery team to implement and appropriately risk-mitigated; and
  3. Act as a member of the Product Credit Committee and the Management Credit

Regulatory Alignment

  1. Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance for the bank and its various service delivery channels and ensure procedures, structure, and design are in accordance with the relevant directives

Policy, Procedure, and Risk Management

  1. Maintain up-to-date policy and procedure manuals for the critical processes associated with service delivery; and
  2. Work with the risk department to ensure the effective and timely mitigation of the many risks associated with financial service delivery through our network;
  3. Ensure high-level compliance with policies and procedures as a department with minimized and quickly closed audit findings;

Product Design

  1. Serve as the lead representative of service delivery to the product design team responsible for the creation and refinement of all key products;
  2. Maintain knowledge of industry trends and find solutions to client, staff, and business needs;

Delivery Network

  1. Maintain a cost-optimized delivery network reaching the target markets and geographies of Urwego;
  2. Ensure physical branches provide relational, relevant, high-quality, and convenient service that affirms the dignity of our clients;
  3. Develop innovative solutions that expand Urwego’s reach and push transactions outside the branch offices to agents, nano branches, and relationship centers;
  4. Shorten the turnaround time for loans without compromising loan quality;
  5. Minimize cash handling outside of branches; and
  6. Utilize quality data analytics to answer real questions and drive business decision making;

Agent Banking

  1. Strategically develop agent network offerings that build on Urwego’s core competencies and that partner with other services to go beyond our current business frontier focus;
  2. Ensure convenience and quality service to customers utilizing our digital channels; and
  3. Carefully select agent banking partners that allow the bank to cost-effectively meet client needs

Implementation and Integration of Technology

  1. Ensure technology is effectively utilized by service delivery staff to deliver excellent, efficient services to Urwego clients and enables management to make informed decisions;
  2. Provide feedback to the technology design team specifying appropriate technological interventions that make the work of the service delivery team more effective;
  3. Ensure strong implementation and change management of technological innovations relevant to the field; and
  4. Lead the service delivery team in building the capacity of field staff to support and knowledgeably use key field-data applications and reporting systems

Stakeholder and Partner Relationships

  1. Serve as a key representative of the bank to stakeholders and partners; and
  2. Establish relationships and contracts with vendors and service providers to assist as appropriate with the execution of specific projects and services needed;

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and vision of Urwego Bank Plc;
  2. Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or equivalent qualification in a related field;
  3. With 8 or more years of experience in microfinance, international banking, or the financial services sector;
  4. With 5 years of management/leadership experience;
  5. Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills;
  6. Demonstrated capacity to motivate, develop and lead others in a diverse and geographically distributed context;
  7. Demonstrated capacity to manage sales and performance targets;
  8. Passion for motivating and developing staff to reach their full potential;
  9. Experience leading front office and back-office operations of a retail bank;
  10. Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands/multiple deadlines;
  11. Experience managing and contributing to large scale IT projects and demonstration competence in project management disciplines;
  12. Excellent written, verbal, and computer-based communication and presentation skills;
  13. Excellent cross-cultural listening, communication, and leadership skills;
  14. Experience in credit management preferred;
  15. Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills; and
  16. Full professional proficiency in spoken/written English; spoken/written Kinyarwanda and/or French is advantageous;

 How to apply

  1. Interested and eligible applicants should submit the following documents to UrwegoHR@urwegobank.com not later than 30th October 2020 5 pm.
  2. Applications should be addressed to the HR Department
  3. Motivation letter explaining your suitability for the position,
  4. Curriculum vitae with 2 referee names,
  5. Degree Certificate, Copy of ID, and additional certificates if any.
  6. Recommendation from your Church with a validity of not less than 6 Months
  7. Personal Statement of Faith.

Thank you.

Urwego Bank PLC

Management




Two (2) Job positions available at Good Neighbors International: Deadline: 23/10/2020

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Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

 

1. Project Manager : Deadline: Friday 23-10-2020

2. Civil Engineer : Deadline: 23-10-2020

 

Project Manager at Good Neighbors International-Rwanda: Deadline: Friday 23-10-2020

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

BACKGROUND

Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in General Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world.  GNI in Rwanda has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, agriculture & livelihood, humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy) since 1994. We would like to recruit different staff with the following positions:




1. Position: Project Manager

To be based at Huye

Task and responsibilities:

  • To lead and coordinate all initiatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) Sustainable Market Alliance and Assets Creation for Resilient Communities and Gender Transformation (SMART) project in the Huye and Karongi area;
  • To organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization
  • To develop a budget and operating plan for the project;
  • To manage and coordinate all project activities and to report to the Programs Manager, HO directly;
  • To manage project budget and oversee all budget expenditures in collaboration with the Finance Department in the field and HO;
  • To implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure projects goals are  achieved;
  • To liaise and close coordination with WFP, government agencies such as Districts, RAB, and Ministry of Agriculture (MINAGRI) for information sharing ;
  • To conduct meetings with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions;
  • To directly supervise and build the capacity of all project staff;
  •  To check diverse programs in order to improve community people’s levels of understanding and participation for concepts of community development ;
  • To conduct regular field visits for effective M&E;
  • To execute and submit regular reports including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports to Programs Manager, HO, and/or Country Director;
  • To confirm weekly, monthly and annual project related staff reports;
  • To participate in finding new potential project areas and support the team in need assessment activities;
  • To perform additional jobs assigned by the Country Director and/or Programs Manager, HO;

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  •  A minimum of a Master degree or Bachelor’s Degree  (A0) with relevant experience in Agribusiness, Agronomy, Rural Development, and agriculture economics or other related fields ;
  • At least 5 years of Agriculture or rural development project management (working experience in NGOs and UN Agencies will be an advantage) ;
  • Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, power point) and report writing skills;
  • Excellent English communication (spoken and written) ;
  • Ability to lead a team and supervise other staff as well as organize work, meet deadlines, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail;
  • Self-driven with the ability to work with minimum supervision;
  • Honest and transparent ;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • He/she should be ready to travel to the field to the agriculture farms and cooperatives    in the rural areas;

The interested candidates must submit directly their application letter addressed to Country Director; recent and detailed curriculum vitae written in English; relevant certificates; Diploma required; a photocopy of the National Identity Card at Good Neighbors International, Head Office (Kigali); located at Kimihurura, opposite to Lemigo Hotel (FAIRVIEW building_3rd floor, right wing) by October 23rd, 2020 before 5pm.




Civil Engineer at Good Neighbors International-Rwanda: Deadline: 23-10-2020

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 BACKGROUND

Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in General Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world.  GNI in Rwanda has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, agriculture & livelihood, humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy) since 1994. We would like to recruit different staff with the following positions:




2. Position: Civil Engineer (1)

To be based at Karongi

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects;
  • Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools;
  • Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications;
  • Forecast design and construction time frames;
  • Authorizing technical drawings and engineering plans;
  • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards;
  • Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at the project site;
  • Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction;
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility;
  • Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions;
  • Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel;
  • Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel;
  • Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects;
  • Liaise with any consultants, contractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the general workforce involved in the project;
  • Liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;

Qualifications and experience required

  • The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, rural engineering, and/or related fields with at least 3 years of professional experience in agriculture development and rural engineering or relevant fields;
  • Ability to work in a remote area;
  •  Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda;
  •  Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, power point, Extensive AutoCAD experience, GIS and HydroCAD modeling will be an added value) and report writing skills a must;
  •  Honest and transparent;
  •   Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  •   He/she should be ready to travel to the field to the agriculture farms and cooperatives    in the rural areas;

The interested candidates must submit directly their application letter addressed to Country Director; recent and detailed curriculum vitae written in English; relevant certificates; Diploma required; a photocopy of the National Identity Card at Good Neighbors International, Head Office (Kigali); located at Kimihurura, opposite to Lemigo Hotel (FAIRVIEW building_3rd floor, right wing) by October 23rd, 2020 before 5pm.




(X6) LEGAL TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER at SUPREME COURT: Deadline:19/Oct/2020

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Job description

CORE MISSION: The translators/Interpreters will be responsible for translating case Law reports and other relevant legal documents from Kinyarwanda to English / French ensuring: 1. Complete content accuracy: This entails accurate translation of content, facts and figures, footnotes and endnotes and all relevant legal terminology and no omissions from the source documents.

2. Grammar and style: Translated documents must be written in excellent English/French language, expression and grammar.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

1. The translators/Interpreters must proofread and edit a minimum of eight (8) Law reports per month and ensure that there are no Typographical errors, complete content accuracy and correct grammar and style as mentioned above.

2. The translators/Interpreters shall put much emphasis on the selected Law reports to ensure utmost suitability for publication both in hard copies and online for public use

. 3. The translators/Interpreters simultaneous shall do Legal Interpretations in court room or conferences from English to Kinyarwanda or French to Kinyarwanda and vice versa whenever it is deemed necessary by courts.




Job profile

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree in Law from a reputable institution with high skills in English and Kinyarwanda Languages at higher/professional levels. A minimum of 2 years proven experience in translation.

• Bachelors’ Degree in law with minimum of 4 years proven experience in translation of Legal documents from Kinyarwanda to English and French for law firms and / research institutions or other users of Legal documents. EXPERIENCE:

• A demonstrated experience in drafting of case law reports and other legal documents.

• A demonstrated experience in simultaneous Legal Interpretations in court room or conferences from English to Kinyarwanda or French to Kinyarwanda and vice versa

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Arsene Wenger wahoze atoza Arsenal arasaba ko igikombe cy’isi cyajya gikinwa nibura buri myaka ibiri.

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Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger  ni u umutoza ukomoka mu gihugu cy’ubufaransa akaba kuri ubu afite imyaka 70 y’amavuko. Uyu mukambwe  yasabye ko Igikombe cy’isi na Shampiyona y’Uburayi byazajya biba buri myaka ibiri aho kuba mu myaka ine  nk’uko byari  bisanzwe.

Uwahoze ari umutoza w’icyamamare muri Arsenal kuva mu mwaka wa 1996-2018 ubu  ni umuyobozi mukuru wa FIFA ushinzwe iterambere ry’umupira w’amaguru ku isi aho akurikirana kandi akanayobora iterambere ry’umukino w’abagabo n’abagore ku isi.

Wenger yatangaje iki cyifuzo cye muri iki kiruhuko mpuzamahanga cy’amashampiona atandukanye aho yabwiye ikinyamakuru kitwa  Bild ati:

“Igikombe kimwe cy’isi na Shampiyona imwe y’i Burayi buri mwaka birashoboka ko byaba byiza ku isi ya none, turi mumuvuduko udasanzwe kandi ubucuruzi bwateye imbere niyo mpamvu n’umupira w’amaguru udakwiriye gusigara inyuma.”

Wenger yongeyeho  ati: “Tugomba kwikuramo ibintu bidasobanutse kandi birashoboka cyane ko twakongera ibyishimo  kuri  buri wese.”

Icyo twabibutsa n’uko aya ari amagambo Wenger yavuze kugiti cye ntabwo byabaye ihame rya FIFA cyangwa se ngo byitirirwe umwanya mwiza w’icyubahiro arimo.

Twabibutsa kandi ko, kuri ubu, FIFA imaze guteganya ibikombe bitatu byisi bikurikira: 2022 (Qatar), 2026 (Mexico, Amerika na Kanada) na 2030 (aho bizabera). Imwe mu mpinduka nyamukuru nuko icyiciro cya nyuma cyamarushanwa kizagaragaramo 48 bahatana, aho kuba 32 nkuko biherutse kuba. Byongeye kandi, aho kuba amakipe ane muri buri tsinda, hazaba amatsinda 16 yibihugu.

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Messi na Suarez nibo bamaze kwinjiza ibitego byinshi mu majonjora y’igikombe cy’isi cyo muri Amerika yepfo!

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Lionel Messi na Luis Suarez ni abatsinze ibitego byinshi mu marushanwa yo gushaka itike yo kuzakina igikombe cy’isi dore ko buri umwe muri bo amaze kwinjiza ibitego bigera kuri 22. Aba bakinnyi nibo  bonyine bashobora guhangana dore ko bahoze bakinana muri Barcelona, bakurikirwa na Edinson Cavani, uza ku mwanya wa gatatu n’ibitego 16, na Jefferson Farfan wo muri Peru watsinze inshuro 15.

Umukino utegerejwe cyane kuri aba bagabo bombi ni uwo Arijantine izahura na Uruguay mu rwego rwo gushaka itike yo kujya mu gikombe cy’isi 2026 gishobora kuba irushanwa rikomeye rya nyuma aho Suarez na Messi bazitabira ku rwego mpuzamahanga.

Ku wa gatanu ushize, rutahizamu wa Atletico Madrid Louis yabwiye ikinyamakuru ESPN ’90 minutos’ ko yizera ko amajonjora azaba mugikombe cy’isi cya 2026 ashobora kuba ari yo ya nyuma mu mwuga we.

Hagati aho, nta kimenyetso cyerekana ko ibyo bizamera kimwe na capitaine wa Barcelona. Ariko, Messi azaba yujuje imyaka 36 mugihe hazaba hakinwa imikino yo gushaka itike yo kuzakina igikombe cy’isi  kizabera muri Amerika.

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Perezida wa La Liga Javier Tebas yatangaje ko Lionel Messi ameze nk’imashini ikora amafaranga muri Espagne!

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Javier Tebas arashima  cyane kandi yorohewe nuko Lionel Messi atabashije kuva muri Barcelona nk’uko byari biteganyijwe ko ashobora kwerekeza muri Man City cyangwa se Inter.

Uyu mukinnyi ukomoka muri Arijantine yari yagerageje uko ashoboye ngo asohoke muri Camp Nou, aho yagombaga kwerekeza muma ekipe yamuhaga ibyo yifuzaga nka Inter ndetse na  Manchester City.

Ariko kapiteni wa Barcelona ntabwo yashoboye kubona inzira ahanini bitewe na se umubyara ari nawe mujyanama we mubijyanye n’isoko, ibyo bikaba ari inkuru nziza kubanya Catalone ubwabo ariko no kubirango bya LaLiga Santander ni akamaro kuko shampiyona ya Espagne yakomeje kwinjiza cyane kubera uyu rutahizamu.

Tebas yagize ati: “Nkunda kureba Messi akina muri Espagne, kuri njye mufata nk’imashini ikora amafaranga kuko kubera we La Liga iza muri shampiyona za mbere zikomeye kw’isi kandi zinjiza menshi.

“Tumaze imyaka myinshi twitegura gusohoka kwa Messi na Cristiano Ronaldo kugira ngo bitazana ihungabana ry’ubukungu. Neymar yagiye i Paris Saint-Germain kandi shampiyona y’Ubufaransa ntabwo yakuze ku rwego mpuzamahanga. Cristiano yagiye muri Turin [ kwinjira muri Juventus] na Serie A na bo ntibigeze bazamuka ngo badusumbe muburyo bw’ubukungu, ibyo byose turabikesha kuba Messi yaragumye muri Espagne. ”

Messi bishoboka ko yava muri Barcelona mu mpera za shampiyona ya 2020/21.

Messi yakinnye imikino 734 yambaye ishati ya Barcelona, ​​umukino we wa mbere wabaye mu mwaka wa  2005, kandi muri icyo gihe yagiye atsinda ibitego 635 anatanga ubufasha (Assists) bugera kuri 279.

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Cleaner at Pact Rwanda: Deadline:26-10-2020

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Position Details

Position Title: Cleaner                      

Supervisor Title: Human Resource and Administration Officer

New or Replacement: New Position                       

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Expected Project End Date: 9/30/2022

Date of Submission: 10/12/2020                            

Office Location: Kigali, Rwanda

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 has 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.

Job Summary

The Cleaner is responsible for the cleanliness of the PACT’s office. S/he ensures also that the coffee/tea break is properly and timely prepared for staff and visitors.




Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the daily cleaning of the office
  • Prepare tea and coffee breaks on a daily basis
  • Establishes needs for requisition for Tea and coffee ingredients when necessary
  • Establishes needs for requisition for bathroom materials.
  • Ensure office windows and doors are closed prior to leaving
  • Report any need for office maintenance
  • Participates in the preparation of staff events as far as snacks and beverage are concerned
  • Ensure vehicle loading and unloading for office supplies as needed
  • Ensure office wastes regular collection
  • Supports finance for courier distribution at the bank as requested
  • Ensure the reception/front desk back up as needed

Key Working Relationships:

  • Internal: PACT Team, Operations, Finance, and Programming staff
  • External:  PACT visitors

Basic Requirements

  • Post Primary school certificate
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar position
  • Basic knowledge of English/French
  • Proven knowledge of basic diet and kitchen management
  • Good communication
  • Basic computer literacy is an advantage: able to send emails and elementary knowledge of Microsoft Word.

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, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

How to apply

  • All applications with a motivation letter and CV shall be sent through the following email address: pactrwanda@pactworld.org not later than October 26, 2020, mentioning the position title as a subject to email.




Imyanya 2 y’akazi muri Alight: Deadline:20/10/2020

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Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

 

1. IT Assistant at Alight: Deadline: 20-10-2020

2. Program Design, Quality, and Learning Advisor (Re-advertised) at Alight: Deadline: 20-10-2020

IT Assistant at Alight: Deadline: 20-10-2020

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – IT ASSISTANT  

ALIGHT (formerly American Refugee Committee) works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people, and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security, and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full-time staff, community mobilizers, and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV, and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven, and committed individual to join its team as an IT Assistant, on a short term contract, to be located in Gashora Site.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The IT Assistant will support ALIGHT Rwanda’s and Gashora program information technology and systems, performing and applying appropriate processes, procedures, and policies.




KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Responsible for hardware and software applications and maintenance, including keeping copies of all instruction manuals and accompanying documents, organizing and overseeing resource center with all CD ROMS, etc;
  • Maintain an up-to-date inventory record of all computers, printers, and other computer accessories indicating location, condition, maintenance schedules, and upgrade needs as necessary;
  • Undertake basic monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance (system diagnostics, and system optimization) on network and server systems to ensure consistent delivery of IT services to staff providing daily weekly reports on the status;
  • Offer improvements to office arrangement, protection issues, and networking enhancements;
  • Maintain all IT equipment and technology, including perform standard repairs, configuration, and storage, in accordance with data security and access controls to ensure availability and reliability of the IT equipment;
  • Provide regular on-site training to orient ALIGHT staff in Computer/Printer/Internet/email usage, including routine maintenance of computer and printers;
  • Re correct specifications of computer spare parts, accessories, and equipment are identified before procurement proceeds, are delivered by suppliers;
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or other Senior Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum A1 Certificate in Information and Communication Technology;
  • Continuous education and specialized training in IT and computing;
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT operations;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English language; fluency in Kinyarwanda required.
  • Highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but also works independently;
  • Ability and willingness to live and work full-time in rural, low-resource, and isolated areas of Rwanda.




APPLICATION GUIDELINES:  Interested and qualified candidates should submit a 1-page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, and must include most recent or current employer/supervisor, and work certificate/s from previous employers.  The documents should all be submitted as one file – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org  with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is October 20th, 2020 at 16:00hrs. However due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and a decision may be taken before the indicated deadline once a suitable candidate is available.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.  American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.




Program Design, Quality, and Learning Advisor (Re-advertised) at Alight: Deadline: 20-10-2020

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – Program Design, Quality, and Learning Advisor. (Re-advertised)

ALIGHT (formerly American Refugee Committee) works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people, and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security, and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full-time staff, community mobilizers, and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV, and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven, and committed individual to join its team as the Program Design, Quality and Learning Advisor (PDQL), to be located in Kigali, main country office.




PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Program Design, Quality & Learning (PDQL) Advisor has primary responsibility for establishing and managing the monitoring and evaluation system responsive to Alight Rwanda Programme reporting and learning requirements. The PDQL Advisor will lead the development, implementation of the Alight Rwanda MEAL system, including developing and operationalizing indicators, setting targets, monitoring Alight Rwanda implementation progress, and ensuring timely data collection and reporting.

In conjunction with ALIGHT Rwanda senior program leadership, s/he ensures program effectiveness and efficiency, M&E system and processes to improve evidence-based programming, performance reporting, contributing to Country business development.

The incumbent will ensure that practices, lessons, and methodologies from design and implementation are documented, and that documented lessons are used to inform future programs.

S/he will ensure learning is institutionalized for program improvements. The position holder will ensure that all project activities are supported to ensure quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness. It will be important for the position holder to capture lessons learned and communicate this information in various capacities to improve on-going and future programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Technical design and learning

Provide specialist technical advice to facilitate the design, inception, and ongoing learning from Alight Rwanda programmes.

In collaboration with Thematic Advisers, facilitate staff and stakeholder engagement in the designs of new programmes and this will require the incumbent to:-

  • Support communication and resource mobilization efforts for programme initiatives;
  • Develop new guidance tools for workshops, learning events, and programming guide/policies to iteratively absorb the programming design approach into all potential opportunities across Alight Rwanda;
  • Participate in programme designing process and ensure MEAL components are appropriately planned for and adequately budgeted in the programme design;
  • Ensure the project has SMART objectives & indicators, MEAL plan and are inconsistency to each other;
  • Ensure evaluations are undertaken as per the organization threshold and maintain up-to-date evaluation trackers to monitor delivery and action planning;
  • Lead/participate in the project baseline, evaluations, researches, and assessment activities.

 Fundraising

  • Effectively manage the “Funding with Intent” funding mechanism, to support the incubation and scale-up of innovative activities, integrated programming and capacity development initiatives, and catalyze further resource mobilization for programming initiatives;
  • Lead the design of the funding with intent funding windows, with an in initial focus on COVID response;
  • Programs’ Development and Quality Assurance;
  • Manage stakeholder engagement in funding with intent including technically supporting new program development, drafting required log frame or change models, M&E plans and systems, indicator tracking table, etc.

 MEAL system development

  • Develop dynamic MEAL system for the project in collaboration with the project team;
  • Ensure that project staff understand the steps and tools of the MEAL system and its consistent use;
  • Ensure the project is using Quality Standards as part of their day to day implementation and quality monitoring practices;
  • Support on the design and roll-out of standardized monitoring tools and methodologies as required by the project team;
  • Ensure that regular monitoring reports are received and communicated effectively to relevant bodies;
  • Ensure periodic plans and reports are as per the standard quality, template, time frame and communicated accordingly;
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure that MEAL becomes an integral element of project implementation leading to enhanced quality, accountability management and impact.

Technical Support and Capacity Building

  • Undertake continuous staff capacity assessment and develop capacity building plans;
  • Provide training and capacity building for field-level staff as required;
  • Ensure relevant staff received proper orientations, inductions, training to help them deliver their MEAL responsibilities;
  • Any other tasks requested by supervisor and country program leadership;




MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, economics, project planning, and management. A Master’s degree would be desirable.
  • At least three years of relevant progressive experience, and two years of NGO experience in a MEAL role in development contexts.
  • Direct experience of rolling out and managing MEAL systems and of working on all aspects of MEAL;
  • Demonstrated commitment to building staff capacity, skills in training and capacity building;
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing and analyzing data using Excel, SPSS, STATA, Epi-info and comfort with regular Microsoft Application packages;
  • Conversant with ODK or any other mobile data collection platforms;
  • Knowledge/experience in designing, leading, and developing high-quality reports from quantitative/qualitative studies, surveys or assessments;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced computing knowledge, application;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English language; fluency in Kinyarwanda required.

 KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

  • Highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but also works independently;
  • Strong intercultural skills and high tolerance to uncertainty required;
  • Diplomatic skills and strong ability to manage staff, to resolve conflicts, and build relations with diverse stakeholders;
  • Capacity for effective planning and management, including risks and concern areas;
  • Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver results within tight deadlines;
  • Ability and willingness to live and work full-time in rural, low resource and isolated areas of Rwanda;

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:  Interested and qualified candidates should submit a 1page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most recent or current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is October 20th, 2020 at 16:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.  American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.




Imyanya 2 y’akazi muri World Vision : Deadline: 27/10/2020

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Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

 

1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at World Vision International Rwanda: Deadline: 27-10-2020

2. Finance and Administration Manager at World Vision International Rwanda :Deadline: 27-10-2020

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at World Vision International Rwanda: Deadline: 27-10-2020

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING MANAGER

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 28 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 1.5 million people.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly-qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the role of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager. This critical position will be based in Kigali, reporting to the Chief of Party (CoP).

Purpose of the position:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager has overall responsibility for providing coordination and leadership for monitoring, evaluation and learning of the grant, including both formative (pre-intervention) and summative research (post-intervention). Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager would also be responsible for the evaluation that will sum up the grant’s accomplishments in accurate and objective way. Please note that this position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

The major responsibilities include:

% Time Major Activities End Results Expected
40% Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting

  • Develop the overall framework for grant M&E in accordance to the design document and donor requirements
  • Prepare M&E plan and budget
  • Participate in development of the annual work plan, ensuring alignment with technical strategy
  • Identify the requirement for collecting baseline data, prepare terms-of-reference for and arrange the conduct of a baseline survey, as required.
  • Clarify and/or facilitate process for monitoring and evaluations of sub-grantees
  • Oversee and execute M&E activities with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learnt; and monitor the follow up on evaluation recommendations
  • Guide staff and executing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission. This includes quarterly progress reports, annual project reports, inception reports, and ad-hoc technical reports.
  • Prepare consolidation progress reports for grant management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in the project implementation, and providing specific recommendations
  • Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed
  • Identify the need and draw up the ToRs for specific studies; Recruit, guide and supervise consultants or organizations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating grant effects and impacts

 

  

  • Effective M&E framework is in place
  • M&E plan and budget are available on time

 

  • M&E is aligned to grant objectives
  • Baseline research report is available
  • Sub grantees demonstrate required M&E capacity and produce quality M&E reports
  • Strong M&E processes are applied
  • M&E reports are available and include lessons learnt
  • Evaluation recommendations are implemented
  • Well documented and targeted consultancy outcomes, if consultants are hired to support M&E
30% Project/Program Learning

  • Establish a learning culture within the organization and among implementing partners to document learnings and best practices for ongoing and future programing.
  • Ensure timely dissemination and feedback of available data to appropriate users
  • Ensure effective scale up and depth in programming based on evidence
  • Support CoP, DCoP/Partners to document their successes and best practices into appropriate knowledge assets
  • Ensure information sharing, consultation and participation and feedback collection are integral part of the Project
  • Ensure all M&E related data, reports, and records are clearly organized archived in a central location for future reference.
  • Identify the core information needs of grant management, partners and funding agencies
  • Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications of future action. If necessary create such discussion forums to fill any gaps.
  • Organize (and provide) refresher training in M&E for grants staff, implementing partners, local organizations and primary stakeholders with view of strengthening local M&E capacity
  • Design and implement a system to identify, analyze, document and disseminate lessons learned
  • Network with external and WV internal partners to promote learning and achieve M&E excellence
 Lessons learnt and best practices documented and disseminated for the project learning and decision making

 

 
30% People management, capacity building and risk mitigation

  • Ensure all M&E staff supervised by this position are guided, mentored and their capacities built in order to deliver high quality products
  • Ensure M&E Officers are assisted in strengthening their understanding of M&E concepts & competencies and are equipped with knowledge, tools and resources to support M&E functions at project level
  • Ensure partner capacity is built to comply and produce high quality M&E products in-line with WV Rwanda and donor standards & requirements.
  • Ensure management of day-to-day M&E tasks are completed with appropriate resources, proper planning and to the highest standard required.
  • Support other tasks as required by the CoP
  

  • M&E staff capacity needs assessment conducted and addressed.
  • M&E staff performance effectively managed.
  • Project risks are mitigated
  • A high performance culture and accountability maintained within the team to enhance effectiveness

 

 

 

 

 




Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

  • Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Information Systems, or Development related field
  • Familiarity with USAID’s Collaborating, Learning and Adaption (CLA) approach
  • Seven (7) years relevant experience, with at least five (5) years USAID grant experience
  • Report writing, research, monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Experience in People management
  • Ability to design and manage assessments, baselines, and evaluations
  • Excellent analytical, planning, organizing and management skills
  • Must be able to work with multiple deadlines and high demands
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
  • Proven experience in conducting research studies, baseline and impact evaluation surveys, preferably within multi-sector approaches
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Information Systems, or Development related field is preferred
  • Work experience in an international relief and development organization is preferred
  • Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred
  • Proficient project management skills is preferred
  • Strong capacity building skills using different methodologies
  • Proven competence in Statistical package including but not limited to SPSS, STATA, ODK, etc.
  • Knowledge of various technologies that can leverage programming, such as GIS, Mobile solutions in research, etc.
  • Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 27 October 2020; no late applications will be accepted.

World Vision is committed to adult and child safeguarding and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.




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