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Collections Agent at Ampersand Solar : Closing date: November 29,2020

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About Ampersand

We bring cheaper, better motorcycles to the 5 million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. Our bikes also happen to be electric. Our goal is to kick off the world’s first mass-market shift from petrol to electric power in an entire vehicle fleet while improving rather than reducing vehicle performance. We’re starting this process in Kigali, where 30,000 motorcycle taxis outnumber all other vehicles on the road combined.

?By using a battery swap model, we make it cheaper to buy and operate an electric motorcycle than a petrol motorbike. Going electric will already double a driver’s income now, and leapfrog Africa towards a zero carbon future




Job Title: Collections AgentDepartment: FinanceReports to: CFOJob Purpose: The Collection Agent will carry out the company’s Loan Management System’s data entry processes and be responsible for managing their assigned portfolio of Rent to Own (RTO) contract loans within the system. Our customers are commercial motor-taxi drivers operating on slim margins and generally take home little money after a long and hard day of work. The Collection Agent will act as a liaison between Ampersand and customers to collect debts and resolve outstanding balances in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. Their responsibilities include developing payment plans, communicating with debtors in order to begin and manage the recovery process, and negotiating debt payments. They may also be required to negotiate payment settlements on recoverable debt.As a young and fast-moving company, we need someone who is both comfortable meeting challenges head-on today and creating new systems and processes for the future, building up the AmperFam to be the best team on the planet.

Ampersand is committed to gender equality in the workplace. They have so far more than doubled their female representation in their workforce over the past 10 months, and continuing this growth remains a key goal for the company.

With this in mind, Ampersand strongly encourages female applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain records of Repayments and Collection efforts on RTO contracts in the company’s Loan Management System.
  • Identify late payment issues and follow up proactively with customers on late payments.
  • Developing and implementing debt collection strategies and plans for delinquent accounts with Accounting, Operations and the CFO.
  • Adhering to Ampersand’s policies, procedures and Code of Conduct throughout the debt collection process.
  • Contacting and communicating with debtors by telephone, SMS and in-person to enact and negotiate debt recovery.
  • Manage approved exceptions to late payment fees and repayment schedules in the company’s Loan Management System.
  • Preventing repeated payment delinquency by negotiating manageable debt payments.
  • Initiating procedures with Operations to recover bikes from delinquent debtors.
  • Keeping hard copy and electronic records of all communications, payment plans agreed to, and amounts paid.
  • Other projects and assignments as needed and requested by the CFO.

Desired Characteristics:

  • A strong work ethic, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges.
  • Sound interpersonal skills; ability to relate with customers and team members at all levels of the company
  • Humility / Flexibility. This is a start-up company with a fast-paced environment. Job duties may evolve quickly.
  • Strong academic record: minimum High School Certificate + 2 years of Tertiary Education (Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma) or two years of relevant work experience.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate with customers; Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to collaborate on debt collection efforts with other departments.
  • Strong problem solving, analytical and time management skills
  • Proficient in MS Excel, and good MS Office skills in general (e.g., Word and Powerpoint)
  • Professional fluency in Kinyarwanda, and English. Swahili would also be preferred.
  • Familiarity with accounting for Loans and Repayment schedules will be advantageous.
  • Previous debt collection experience and using Loan Management and/or accounting
  • Experience with Loan Management systems will be advantageous.
  • Women especially encouraged to apply.

Candidate Attributes:

  • You have meticulous attention to detail.
  • You are self-motivated and a quick learner.
  • You have a strong sense of integrity and fairness.
  • You enjoy having a focus on the customer and care deeply about the impact we make on their lives.
  • You are looking for an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and strong execution.
  • You value diversity and community in the workplace.

Click here for details & to apply




 

 

Mechanical engineer at Ampersand Solar: Closing date: November 29,2020

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About Ampersand

We bring cheaper, better motorcycles to the 5 million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. Our bikes also happen to be electric. Our goal is to kick off the world’s first mass-market shift from petrol to electric power in an entire vehicle fleet while improving rather than reducing vehicle performance. We’re starting this process in Kigali, where 30,000 motorcycle taxis outnumber all other vehicles on the road combined.




?By using a battery swap model, we make it cheaper to buy and operate an electric motorcycle than a petrol motorbike. Going electric will already double a driver’s income now, and leapfrog Africa towards a zero carbon future

Job description

Recruitment for this position is part of a very special project called the Off-Grid Talent Initiative, run by Shortlist in partnership with UKAID and the Carbon Trust. If you are hired for the position, not only will you join your new company but you will also become a part of the OGTI Clean Energy Leaders’ Community. This includes mentorship, peer network support, online training and other exclusive resources, as well as follow up over the length of your contract. Apply today, begin a career in the renewable energy industry with your new company, and become a part of the OGTI Clean Energy Leaders.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Purpose: Ampersand is seeking a mechanical engineer with experience designing and delivering solutions to tough technical challenges. A Mechanical Engineer at Ampersand will work with a team of engineers and designers to design and implement innovative solutions to optimize Ampersand’s batteries, vehicles, and swap infrastructure.

Ampersand is committed to gender equality in the workplace. They have so far more than doubled their female representation in their workforce over the past 10 months, and continuing this growth remains a key goal for the company.

With this in mind, Ampersand strongly encourages female applicants to apply.




Job Responsibilities:

An Ampersand Mechanical Engineer will hold the following responsibilities:

Product design and engineering analysis:

  • Participating in all aspects of mechanical design and development of vehicle subsystems and charge station infrastructure. This includes brainstorming and low-resolution prototyping, CAD design, fabrication, testing and analyzing mechanical systems.
  • Fabrication of prototypes using power tools and welding equipment.
  • Interacting with and learning from our customers, the moto-taxi drivers, and championing their needs.
  • Engineering analysis of vehicle and battery systems including performance and efficiency analysis, FEA, lifecycle analysis, etc.
  • Participating in the development of processes and procedures related to mechanical systems, such as manufacturing procedures, charge station procedures, maintenance procedures, etc.
  • Regularly reporting to the supervisor.
  • Working as a team and assisting others whenever needed, and communicating clearly and often.

Desired Characteristics:

  • We are looking for a mechanical engineer with demonstrated industry experience. Candidates who possess the following are encouraged to apply.
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering field.
  • 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with CAD and fluent in creating technical drawings. FEA, MATLAB, advanced Excel are a bonus.
  • A team player who is comfortable collaborating across functions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
  • This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda. Experience of living abroad is desirable, and experience with cross-cultural teams is preferred.
  • Near-native English-speaking abilities, with strong verbal communication.

Candidate Attributes:

  • You’re interested in clean energy and environmental impact (even without experience in it yet) You are a hands-on, proactive problem solver
  • You’re comfortable thinking outside of the box
  • You are excited to be a part of a dynamic team
  • You enjoy having a focus on the customer and care deeply about the impact we make on their lives
  • You are looking for an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and strong execution
  • You value diversity and community in the workplace

Local Financial Officer at The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute : Deadline: 06-12-2020

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F U N C T I O N A L    D E S C R I P T I O N

Functional title: Local Financial Officer

 Organizational overview

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is an associated entity of the University of Basel in Switzerland working in global health, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Swiss TPH combines research, services, education, and training with the aim of improving health and wellbeing of populations through a better understanding of disease and health systems. Swiss TPH has over 700 employees contributing to its mission worldwide.




The Swiss Centre for International Health, a department of Swiss TPH, is represented in Rwanda through its Kigali regional office to oversee Swiss TPH research and project implementation in the Great Lakes region. Recently, the regional office has expanded its portfolio. To fill accounting needs, the Kigali regional office is looking for a Local Financial Officer to support the office financial requirements in coordination with the senior accounting staff in Basel, Switzerland. The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will be locally contracted.

Position overview

The local Finance Officer is expected to support the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), Kigali regional office in all activities related to on-going projects by ensuring proper implementation of financial and accounting procedures as detailed in the office manual. The Finance Officer must have a strong accounting background and a detailed understanding of financial procedures and cash management within an NGO setting.




Responsibilities

  • Conduct the local financial management for the on-going projects managed by the Swiss TPH regional office in Kigali in conjunction with the head office in Basel
  • Assist Swiss TPH management in ensuring proper financial oversight of programs and adherence to donor financial management requirements
  • Undertake all actions related to tenders, acquisitions, contracts, and payments as directed by the Regional Office Coordinator, Senior Basel based project leaders, and the Program Manager
  • Track the distribution of funds in direct relation to budget allocations
  • Monitor local cash accounts and request funds as needed from Basel
  • Account for office expenses
  • Prepare monthly local financial statements for review by senior accounting staff in Basel
  • Any other financial duties assigned by the project leaders and regional coordinator in collaboration with the administrative assistant.

Required skills and experience

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or other related relevant discipline, CPA preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience working with international NGOs working in a multi-cultural setting
  • 3 or more years of direct finance and accounting experience including knowledge of cash management, financial reporting, and budgeting.
  • Knowledge of procurement practices and bid proposals in compliance with local requirements
  • Working experience in coordinating with overseas offices including monthly financial reporting requirements
  • Ability to multi-task across multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French (examples of written products required)

Professional competencies

  • Demonstrated integrity, competence, and commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of Swiss TPH
  • Acceptance and sensitivity to cultural, gender, religious, and ethnic diversity
  • Commitment to results-based management and reporting
  • Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills
  • Computer proficiency (word, excel, power point, financial reporting software.).

Travel: The position requires occasional visits to regional field offices. It is anticipated that travel will be less then 10% of the time.

Employment period:  January 1 – 31 December 2021

 Remuneration: This is a local hire position. Swiss TPH offers a competitive salary based on a predetermined pay scale as well as comprehensive health care coverage through the Rwanda Health Insurance scheme.

Equal Opportunity

Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the workplace and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Rwanda.

Mode of Application

All candidates who meet the above job requirements should send their application letters together with their detailed curriculum vitae (CV) showing contact details including email, telephone/cell phone numbers, and copies of academic and professional certificates to the address below. This is a rolling application process. Candidates will be reviewed when completed applications are received.

 All applications must include a CV, cover letter (1 page maximum), and three references. Applications should be emailed to:

Edith Uwimanzi

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

Kigali, Gasabo, KG 501 ST 9

Email: stph.recrutment@gmail.com

The subject line should read: Local Finance Officer

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.




Climate Change Policy Manager at British High Commission (BHC) : Deadline: 20-11-2020

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View Vacancy – Climate Change Policy Manager C4 (03/20 KG)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, 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 (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory

Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

To coordinate British High Commission Kigali work to combat climate change and protect the environment, in particular, diplomatic action to deliver on UK objectives as host of COP26. There will be two key platforms for this delivery:

1) The 2020 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali; and

2) The 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in November 2021, which the UK is hosting in Glasgow.

Roles and responsibilities 




  • To coordinate regular bilateral engagement with the Rwandan government on climate and environmental issues. This will include creating strong relationships with officials across the Government of Rwanda on climate and environmental issues including mitigation, adaptation, nature, plastics, and renewable energy among others.
  • Relevant Government of Rwanda ministries includes the Ministry of Environment, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • To understand UK COP26 objectives including negotiations, mitigation commitments, and the 5 priority campaigns, and to spot opportunities to engage with partners in Rwanda to achieve these objectives.
  • To work with colleagues to ensure coherence between UK COP26 priorities and CHOGM Environment priorities.
  • To develop, maintain, and implement the British High Commission’s COP26 strategy for Rwanda. This will involve working with BHC colleagues working on economic, political, prosperity, development, and communications issues.
  • To coordinate with colleagues based in the UK on engagement with Rwanda, advising on local sensitivities and priorities.
  • To lead on drafting and coordinating briefing for meetings and visits that UK ministers and senior officials will have with Rwandan counterparts.
  • To shape climate messaging for external communications to best demonstrate UK objectives and efforts in this area, alongside BHC communications colleagues.
  • To plan and implement engagement with non-Government actors. This will include building relationships with working-level contacts in Kigali City Authority as well as relevant businesses, NGOs, and civil society.
  • To monitor progress and impact of UK engagement with Rwanda and continue to work together on shared climate goals after CHOGM and COP26 while Rwanda remain Commonwealth chair.




Essential qualifications, skills, and experience  

  • Strong interest in climate change and environmental issues.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Climate, and Environment Science, etc.
  • Understanding of international climate change policy – UNFCCC and COP.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience of managing diverse and senior level relationships.
  • Excellent task management, especially the ability to manage multiple pieces of work at once.
  • Excellent written English.
  • Ability to work at pace.
  • Self-starter. Will be managed remotely so will need to be able to work independently.
  • Excellent IT skills.

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience  

  • Experience working for an organization in a relevant field, for example, working for/with the national or regional government, international organizations, or agencies, preferably in climate change or environment.
  • Experience of working closely with the Government of Rwanda.
  • Knowledge of financial / budget management principles or previous financial management experience.
  • Knowledge or experience of project management and relevant skills.

Required competencies  

Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline   Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year 20 November 2020

Grade: C4 (L)

Type of Position:  Fixed Term

Duration of Post:18 months

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Rwanda

Location (City): Kigali

Type of Post: British High Commission

Starting monthly salary ()  RWF 1,638,675

Start Date   Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year 11 January 2021

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

  • Compulsory online training courses include Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Compulsory training on UK government climate change policy and COP26.
  • The British High Commission Kigali has an active L&D Committee and offers a wide range of in-house training and funding for external training on policy and programme work

 Working patterns:

Under normal conditions: Able to offer one day a week of home working and flexible hours to work around broader life commitments.

Under COVID restrictions: Expectation to spend 3 or 4 days a week working from home.

 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
  • The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  EO=B3
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

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Gender Integration Specialist at IntraHealth : Deadline: 15-11-2020

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INGOBYI ACTIVITY

GOLDEN PLAZA, 3rd Floor

KG 546 Street 1

P.O.Box 6639-Kigali

Tel.: + (250) 738795924

Kacyiru, Kigali 

www.intrahealth.org

Opportunity – Gender Integration Specialist

Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we have built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.  Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.




The USAID Ingobyi Activity is a five-year cooperative agreement to improve the quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing neonatal, child, and maternal mortality in Rwanda. The Ingobyi Activity builds upon the tremendous gains Rwanda has made in the health sector as well as previous USAID investments in the health sector to provide a healthier, more productive future for all Rwandans. Ingobyi works to improve the availability, quality, and utilization of RMNCH and malaria services with resilience and sustainability.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Gender Integration Specialist provides technical expertise and strategic program development and management assistance for cross-cutting gender initiatives under the USAID Ingobyi Activity in Rwanda. This will include, but not be limited to, the prevention of and response to sexual and gender-based violence (GBV).  S/he will work collaboratively with the project team to incorporate gender considerations into the program design, implementation, and M&E and learning plans, following USAID and national standard guidelines, to improve the quality and use of health services. S/he will develop and integrate gender interventions and tools into project activities, implementing them across all technical areas of the program including MNCH and Malaria, and will advocate for the widespread adoption of gender-related best practices.  The Gender Integration Specialist will report to the Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director. Consults routinely with HQ-based Senior Team Leader for Gender Equality and Health.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS




  • Oversee the analysis and integration of gender considerations into project work plans and collaborative learning and adapting (CLA) activities across Maternal Health, Neonatal and Child Health, and Malaria (MNCH/M) technical areas.
  • Design, conduct and analyze the results of a gender assessment of various aspects of the program, including providers, clients, network partners, in areas such as access to MNCH/M services, training needs and opportunities, and reporting.
  • Develop a set of recommendations based on the results of the gender analysis that explores ways to address the health needs of both males and females.
  • Identify gender indicators and analyze data to document improvements in gender integration across all project interventions.
  • Review and/or adapt provider clinical training curricula and materials to ensure integration of gender analysis recommendations, and to ensure female participation on an equal level with males.
  • Review and adapt training materials related to GBV, and guide or provide GBV training and follow up for master trainers.
  • Review and/or adapt supportive supervision and other quality assurance tools and job aids to ensure that gender considerations are incorporated.
  • Ensure that gender-related project activities have clear, measurable indicators that are included in the project monitoring and evaluation plan.
  • Identify and manage project needs for external STTA on gender from IntraHealth International headquarters, or learning opportunities with other programs locally and in the region.
  • Contribute to regular reporting and documentation of best practices in gender integration for the project.




EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, or related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience working in the field/s of RMNCH/M with a specific focus on gender-related issues.
  • Significant knowledge of the Rwandan health context at all levels, including gender equality issues related to health services.
  • Experience providing technical advice and capacity building in programs targeting women and youth.
  • Experience interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to inform effective programming.
  • Experience as a trainer with a strong track record of implementing training and mentoring strategies and programs.
  • Experience working with international organizations and donors in the health sector.
  • Experience with gender and youth analysis and integration.
  • Capacity to design and manage results-oriented programs and to bring conceptual innovations in the technical support provided as an expert.
  • Establish S/hed capacity to work as a team with various technical, clinical, and administrative personnel.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes, and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources, and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better, or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions, or initiatives within assigned roles that result in improvement of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results, and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research, and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth’s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

Summary of Benefits

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment that supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and consultancies.

Learn more about IntraHealth Careers @ http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers  

Learn more about “Who We Are” @ http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1  

Click here for details & to apply   Before November 15, 2020




Imyanya y`akazi muri The Pharo Foundation : Deadline 30-11-2020

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  1. Finance and Administration Manager – Rwanda

Company Overview

The Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a privately funded entrepreneurial organisation that runs philanthropic programmes as well as for-profit social ventures. The Vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The Mission is to achieve the Vision by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa, with a strong focus on job creation.

Established in 2011 as the UK based non-profit, the Foundation has since made a strategic shift to directly design and implement its own programmes to ensure greater engagement with communities, better results and increased accountability. The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in East Africa, with a focus on Ethiopia and Somaliland and is now looking to expand into Rwanda. The key strategic pillars for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are education, health, water and agriculture. At the end of 2019, the Foundation also started its Social Ventures franchise to prioritise sectors where the Foundation believes a real impact can be made by establishing self- sustaining businesses, which focus on job and economic value creation.




Headquartered in London, the Foundation has an operational head office in Nairobi, Kenya with country offices in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Assosa) and Somaliland (Hargeisa) with further expansion plans in East Africa.

Position Summary

The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) is a senior leadership role within the Foundation. The position will be based in Kigali Rwanda, with regular travel to programme regions within the country once these are established. Reporting to the Country Representative Rwanda, this well-remunerated role will give the right candidate an excellent mix of challenges, motivation and fulfilment.

Working closely with the CFO (Nairobi) and Finance Manager (London), the FAM will be responsible for providing the highest in-country direction, oversight and management of all finance and administrative aspects in the programme office.

The role presents a wonderful opportunity for a genuinely driven, curious and passionate individual who desires to affect real change. A confident individual who takes a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking approach to their work. Who respects and understands local cultures and values and yet embraces and can work within international work ethics and standards.

Role: Finance & Administration Manager (Rwanda).

Reporting to: Country Representative (Rwanda) and Chief Finance Officer (Nairobi).

Functional Relationships: Head of Education (Rwanda), Head of Human Resources (Rwanda), Finance Manager (London), Head of Human Resources (Nairobi), Director of Education (Nairobi), Heads of Programmes, CEO-Social Ventures, (Nairobi) and Office Manager (Rwanda)

Key Duties and Responsibilities




1. General

  • Manage and take overall responsibility for core financial, administrative, logistical and IT functions of the programme.
  • Provide leadership and direct line management to the programme team.
  • Assist the Country Representative (CR) to ensure that there is a robust internal control environment; policies and procedures that safeguard the assets of the Foundation, and that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Foundation.
  • While respecting their autonomy and independence, effectively engage with, support and monitor partner agencies, who will have the primary role of implementing the programmes.
  • Represent the Foundation in external forums where appropriate and when agreed by the CR.
  • Comply with other relevant financial policies and procedures as they are developed internally and those specific to Rwanda.
  • Any other duties as agreed with the CR.

2. Finance

  •  Prepare programme and country financial reports in accordance with the Foundation’s reporting requirements for submission to the London and Nairobi offices.
  • Prepare and regularly update administration and programme budgets and other financial reports and analysis as required by the CR and the London and Nairobi offices.
  •  Assist the CR to manage the administration and the programme budgets.
  •  Submit monthly and other regular and one-off reports to the London and Nairobi offices in agreed formats and by agreed deadlines.
  •  Oversee the development and regular updating of financial systems and procedures within the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual.
  •  Manage cash flow ensuring sufficient funds are available in the bank for the smooth operation of the programmes.
  • Coordinate the development of budgets for new proposals in close liaison with the CR and London Office.
  • Assist Programme Managers and the rest of the programme team in the preparation and interpretation of the programme accounts and other internal reports.
  •  Review and bring to the attention of the CR/CFO any financial systems matters, which are unclear and require clarification or major decisions.
  •  Organise and manage annual audits in liaison with the London and Nairobi offices.
  •  Keep abreast of developments in the regulatory and legal environment related to finance, taxation and other relevant matters and bring any major developments to the attention of the CR that could affect the Foundation’s operation in Rwanda.

3. Administration

  •  Ensure that the programmes receive efficient, effective and timely administrative and logistical support.
  •  Regularly update the office procedures manual and ensure that the provisions have been implemented fully.
  •  Ensure that best practice has been followed in the procurement of all materials and services.
  •  Protect and safeguard the Foundation’s assets through proper safety, insurance, security and other procedures.
  •  Maintain comprehensive asset registers for the Foundation and for each programme.




Qualification Requirements

  • The ideal person should possess BSc degree and a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA); a postgraduate degree an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in a similar modern and busy working environment, at least three of which were as a Finance Manager or Chief Accountant for a medium to large international organisation.
  • Experience of using computerised accounting software.
  •  Attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.
  •  Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally.
  •  Excellent spoken and written English.
  •  A self-starter, capable of working independently.
  •  Capable of a rapid and quality turnaround of a high workload and multiple tasks.
  •  Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
  •  Capable of managing the delicate balance between getting programmes implemented through partners while respecting their autonomy and independence.
  •  Commitment to the capacity building of local institutions based on mutual respect and a collaborative approach.
  • Passion for Africa and good familiarity with the continent.
  • Ability and willingness to travel often to programme regions.

Behavioural Competencies

  •  Strong and charismatic individual with solid pedigree and experience of setting up centres of excellence within a finance function.
  • Superb management skills: able to manage and motivate a wide variety of employees from diverse backgrounds in a professional and compelling manner.
  •  Respect and understand the local culture and values and yet embraces and can work within international work ethics and standards.
  •  Problem solving and creative thinking skills: the ability to get results in unstructured environments, solid record of accomplishment for growing businesses and implementing best practice policies and processes.
  •  Self-assured, internally motivated and passionate individual with outstanding communication skills driven to succeed and make a difference.
  •  Must possess high levels of integrity, resilience, accountability, commitment and determination.
  •  Ability to plan ahead and anticipate any financial roadblocks or issues and therefore plan the actions to help avoid the setbacks or face them confidently.

Application Procedure
The deadline for application is the 30th November 2020.

Please send the information listed below, as a single PDF file, to the following email address: recruiting.rw@pharofoundation.org
1. A detailed CV and Cover Letter
2. A 1,000-word essay on:

  • What financial leadership experience have you gained that indicates that you are the most qualified candidate for the role?
  • A statement briefly summarising how you will go about setting up the administration and financial management functions of a brand new office in Rwanda (max. 500 words).

3. A one-page list of five references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact short-listed candidates.




2.Human Resources Manager- Rwanda

Company Overview

The Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a privately funded entrepreneurial organisation that runs philanthropic programmes as well as for-profit Social Ventures. The Vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The Mission is to achieve the Vision by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa, with a strong focus on job creation.

Established in 2011 as a UK based non-profit, the Foundation has since made a strategic shift to directly design and implement its own programmes to ensure greater engagement with communities, better results, and increased accountability. The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in East Africa, with a focus on Ethiopia and Somaliland. The key themes for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are education, health, water, and agriculture. At the end of 2019, the Foundation started its Social Ventures franchise to prioritise sectors where the Foundation believes a real impact can be made by establishing self- sustaining businesses, which focus on job creation.
Headquartered in London, the Foundation has an operational Head Office in Nairobi, Kenya with country offices in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Asossa) and Somaliland (Hargeisa) with further expansion plans in East Africa.

Position Summary

The Foundation’s ambition is to grow as a significant employer in East Africa. The HR Manager will be at the forefront of implementing the human resources strategy in collaboration with the Head of Human Resources in Kenya. This well-remunerated role will give the right candidate an excellent mix of challenge, motivation and fulfilment

The role holder should be passionate about bringing impactful change using their HR experience and have a ‘hands on’ approach to working in an International organisation. The role holder will truly be inspired by the opportunity to build HR processes from the ground up and is motivated to help build a world class Human Resources function in Rwanda.

The role presents a wonderful opportunity for a genuinely driven, curious and passionate individual who desires to affect real change. A confident individual who takes a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking approach to their work and who respects and understands local cultures and values and yet embraces and can work within international work ethics and standards.

Role: Human Resources Manager (Rwanda)

Reporting to: Country Representative (Rwanda), Head of HR (Kenya)

Functional Relationships: Heads of Programmes, Head of Education (Rwanda), Finance Manager (Rwanda) and Office Manager (Rwanda).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Management

  •  Drive HR change initiatives that will help infuse the Vision, Mission and Values of the Foundation and create the culture that derives from these principles.
  • Working closely with the Head of HR (Kenya), the HR Manager will – develop and implement an employee centred approach that will enable the Foundation to attract, retain and create a strong brand that will position the Foundation as an employer of choice in Rwanda.
  • Implement consistent HR processes and create mechanisms and internal checks to ensure that they are aligned and fully understood by employees.
  • Execute engagement strategies to ensure employees are passionate, invested and motivated by their work and in the Foundation.

2. Recruitment

  •  Collaborate with line managers in the development of staffing and recruitment plans, ensuring that each team is staffed appropriately according to the need and budget, in an efficient and timely manner.
  •  Work closely with the Head of HR to develop a competitive recruitment strategy to attract and retain the best talent, both local and diaspora in Rwanda; incorporating diversity in all new hires.
  •  Create a recruitment dashboard that demonstrates how the Foundation is performing against its hiring goals and ensure that the management team is kept regularly informed about departmental recruitment plans.

3. Learning and Development

  • Identify the training needs of employees and ensure processes are in place to support and encourage appropriate personal and professional development of staff within the context of the Foundation’s objectives.
  • Collaborate with line managers in establishing the skill gaps within the relevant departments and facilitate training needs analysis and the execution of mitigation initiatives.
  • Oversee the delivery of training programmes with other HR colleagues across the Foundation.
  •  Ensure that training records are documented appropriately and stored.

4. Performance Management

  •  In collaboration with line managers, review, develop and implement efficient performance management processes.
  •  Ensure all employees have regular performance appraisals and work with line managers making sure that the outcome of these processes are robust and well documented as per the Foundation’s policies.
  •  Implement a performance driven culture that rewards exceptional performance.
  •  In collaboration with the Head of HR, communicate the positive benefits of performance management to employees, as well as provide consistent, data-driven updates to management.

5. Talent management

  •  Working with line managers, implement best practice talent policies to promote the engagement and empowerment of individuals and teams to create a positive and effective work environment.
  •  Build talent pipelines and create career development programmes such as coaching and mentorship, which would be implemented across the Foundation.
  •  Develop retention strategies and all other aspects required to promote employee satisfaction, team harmony and ensure exceptional overall performance.

6. Compensation Management

  • Ensure a competitive market-related compensation and benefits framework is maintained; developing specific programmes to attract and retain high performing talent.
  •  Working with the Head of HR, ensure periodic market salary reviews and analysis are conducted, and make appropriate recommendations for annual reviews.
  •  Develop, review and implement employee wellness programmes in consultation with the Head of HR and the management team.




Qualification Requirements

  • Possess a HR related Bachelors’ degree with a postgraduate HR qualification and/or membership of a professional HR association- CIPD, CHRA, SHRM.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years professional experience; four (4) of these must have been in senior management roles.
  • Prior experience in working with multinational organisations or subsidiaries is a distinct advantage but as a minimum, each candidate must be able to demonstrate strong HR leadership in fast-growing organisations.
  • An excellent communicator in written and spoken English. Fluency in French will be an added advantage.
  • Deep understanding of Rwanda labour laws, standards and legal requirements.
  • Good understanding of HR data metrics and the ability to present these to the senior management to aid in decision-making.

Behavioural Competencies

  •  Strong and charismatic HR professional with a solid pedigree and experience of setting up centres of excellence within a HR function.
  •  Superb management skills: able to manage and motivate a wide variety of employees from diverse backgrounds in a professional and compelling manner.
  • Respects and understands the local culture and values yet embraces and can work within international work ethics and standards.
  • Problem-solving and creative thinking skills
  • Ability to get results in unstructured environments.
  • Solid record of accomplishment for growing businesses and implementing best practice policies and processes.
  •  Self-assured, internally motivated and passionate individual with outstanding communication skills driven to succeed and make a difference.
  •  Must possess high levels of integrity, resilience, accountability, commitment and determination.

Application Procedure
Deadline of application: 30th November 2020.
Please send the information listed below, as a single PDF file, to the following email address:
recruiting.rw@pharofoundation.org.Please indicate Application for Human Resources Manager- Rwanda in the subject line.

Rwanda in the subject line.
1. A detailed CV and Covering Letter,
2. A 1,000-word essay that includes the following:

  • What HR experience have you gained that indicates you are the most qualified candidate for the role?
  • What challenges do you foresee/anticipate in building best in class human resources centres of excellence (talent management, learning & development, and compensation)? What steps will you take to successfully resolve these?

3. A one-page list of five references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted due to the expected high volume of applicants.




Finance & Administration officer at Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA):Deadline: 24 Nov 2020

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JOB VACANCY  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS                                 24th November 2020

DUTY STATION                                                                 Kigali, Rwanda

LENGTH OF CONTRACT                                                Open ended

START DATE                                                                      January 2021

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE                                                3rd November 2020

POST TITLE:       Finance & Administration officer

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is an international NGO, founded in Norway as the labour movement’s humanitarian solidarity organisation. NPA’s goal is centered on human worth and equal rights for all and strives globally to promote the values of solidarity, unity, equality, human rights and democracy.

Norwegian People’s Aid in Rwanda supports civil society organisations and citizens to participate in and impact the formulation and implementation of national and local policymaking, planning and governance.  While strengthening their own internal management systems including financial, monitoring systems and their advocacy and research capacities, NPA civil society partners support citizens to raise and express their opinions and interests with decision-makers, to seek accountability and to advocate that local government planning and decision making is influenced by those citizen concerns. The same partners also support citizens access to justice and reporting of corruption.  Civil society partners work at the national level too to use research, media engagement and advocacy to influence debates and generate dialogue between citizens, CSOs and decision-makers.




 Vacancy

NPA is currently seeking a Finance and Administration officer. The finance and administration will be 80% working with Finance unit and 20% with the administration.  The finance and administration officer works with finance and programme team to support NPA and partners to ensure compliance to NPA policies and procedures as well as donor finance procedures, regulations and guidelines. The finance officer will do periodic monitoring and review of partners reports and submit to Finance Manager for final review.

Summary of the Position:

 70% of Time on Partnership support

  • Organise monitoring visits to partners prior to any disbursement and produce a recommendation to NPA’s management
  • With the partners, focal persons organise a joint monitoring visit
  • Serve as a liaison person with whom partners can contact to ask advice on financial and administrative matters and inquire any information related to compliance with the contract
  • Meet with the partners to discuss the main findings of visits/reports and explain how to rectify any weaknesses identified.
  • Organise a meeting with partners to discuss audit findings and plan for the next audit
  • To assist the NPA Management in ensuring that views and management concerns expressed by partners are investigated and acted upon to improve overall performance and accountability of NPA and partner organizations.
  • In collaboration with the FM and the programme, team conduct a financial assessment to know the level of changes in partners’ management system.
  • Identify capacity building gaps and recommend training
  • Documents internal control weaknesses and compliance and recommend appropriate ways to address these weaknesses
  • Contribute to NPA organised review and evaluation as needed
  • Review partners reports and/or generate consolidated financial reports for use by the Finance Manager for compliance with grant and donor requirements
  • Analyse partners spending trends and provide feedback and analysis to the Programme Manager and Finance Manager

20% of Time on Accounting/Finance

  • Assist the finance department in processing payments in accordance with NPA policies and procedures (specifically all payments that require cheques such as travel advances, advances for urgent payments etc…).
  • Assist the finance department in the balance accounts to clean up and reconciliation.
  • Support NPA programme audits and provides the required information for successful completion
  • Participate in donors reporting and partners audit-related work;

10% of Time on Administration

  • Assist Administration unit in the management of Petty cash. Under this role, you will be the cash box custodian.

This is a summary of the position.  More details are available in the full job description

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance
  • At least 5 years’ experience and demonstrated success working in finance at similar positions in an international NGO or similar
  •  Previous experience in financial monitoring and compliance
  • Experience in managing co-operation and partnership with CSOs
  • Experience in financial management and reporting.

Personal Competencies:

  •  Strong financial skills, with the ability to inspire and build the competence of staff
  •   Excellent interpersonal skills as a team player
  •   Advanced presentation, facilitation and communication skills
  •  Strong analytical skills
  •  Adequate computer skills.
  •  Strong health   




How to apply

Interested persons should submit an application letter detailing why they are interested in the position and an updated CV including contact telephone number, education qualifications and contact details of two professional references to:

The Country Director

Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA) Rwanda

Tel: +250 252 580530

By email to

nparwanda@npaid.org or to P.O. Box 2966, Rwanda Kigali

NB:
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted





Finance Manager at Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA):Deadline: 5 pm, 20/11/2020

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JOB VACANCY

POST TITLE                                                                   Finance  Manager

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS                                   5 pm, 20/11/2020

DUTY STATION                                                                Kigali, Rwanda

LENGTH OF CONTRACT                                                Open ended

START DATE                                                                      As soon as possible

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE                                                   06/11/2020

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is an international NGO, founded in Norway as the labour movement’s humanitarian solidarity organisation. NPA’s goal is centered on human worth and equal rights for all and strives globally to promote the values of solidarity, unity, equality, human rights and democracy.

Norwegian People’s Aid in Rwanda supports civil society organisations and citizens to participate in and contribute to the formulation and implementation of national and local policymaking, planning and governance.




 Vacancy

NPA Rwanda is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Finance Manager. The Finance Manager is a member of the senior management team, working in collaboration with the Country Director, Programme Manager and the Administration/HR Manager, and leading the finance team.

The Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Position include:

  • Acting as a focal point in the senior management team and the wider Country Programme on all finance related queries while ensuring close cooperation with budget holders and support to the programme.
  • Management of a team of 3 finance professionals.
  • In conjunction with external auditors, leading on the delivery of an annual institutional audit in addition to supporting the auditors to conduct annual audits of all partners.
  • Leading on the provision of all financial reporting to the Rwandan authorities and Donors.
  • Ensuring close financial monitoring of all NPA Partners while taking appropriate action to address capacity development needs when necessary.
  • Building capacity within the finance team, programme and among Partners in all aspects of financial management.
  • Scrutinising Partner budgets while ensuring all Partner expenditure is always consistent with NPA financial policies and achieves value for money.
  • Developing Donor budgets,
  • Overseeing the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, payroll, fixed assets register etc while ensuring NPA continues to be in compliance with local taxation requirements.
  •  Identify and assess risks facing the programme and develop mitigation strategies along with the Country Director.

Required qualifications:

  • Relevant higher education in Finance or accounting.
  • Excellent leadership skills with a documented track record of achieving excellent results.
  • At least 7 years’ experience as a successful Finance Manager, preferably with another INGO or similar.
  • Experience managing multiple grants with a total turnover of more than US$ 5 million.
  • Experience working with and building the financial capacity of Civil Society Partners.
  • Experience in fundraising and maintaining good donor relations.
  • At least 5 years experience managing small to medium-sized teams.

Personal Competencies:

  • Strong managerial and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and build the competence of staff and achieve results through others.
  •  Excellent interpersonal skills as a team player and leader
  •  Ability to work under pressure and flexibly to manage changing priorities
  • High-level English language proficiency, both written and oral.
  • Good IT skills and previous experience with accounting software, preferably Agresso or similar.
  •   A willingness and ability to regularly travel domestically (and sometimes internationally) in support of NPA objectives.

 

How to apply

Interested persons should submit a 1 page covering application letter briefly describing how they meet the required qualifications and personal competences and an updated CV to:

The Country Director

Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA) Rwanda

Tel: +250 252 580530

By email to

nparwanda@npaid.org or to P.O. Box 2966, Rwanda Kigali

This is local recruitment and the chosen candidate will be contracted by NPA Rwanda.

Female candidates are in particular encouraged to apply

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.




Imyanya y’akazi kurwego rwa A2 mukarere ka Nyamasheke: Deadline: 13/11/2020

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FAOU Winter Internship 2021 Online Internship Opportunity (Deadline: 14 November 2020)

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Applications are open to apply For Fatima Al-Fihri Open University Online Internship 2021. No Specific CGPA is required. No program fees. You just need to submit an online application form. Applicants from any Academic field can apply for this International Internship In Morroco. This is a Fully funded Internship for international students. FAOU Winter Internship is for International applicants.

Fatima Al-Fihri Open University is an international non-profit educational institution. Fatima AL-Fihri Open University an online university with various academic programs, accessible from everywhere and to everyone without pre-conditions or entrance exams. It’s a University that gives you higher education for free.

Internship in morocco for international students can be done in Communication Officer,  Partnership Officer,  Marketing Officer,  Social Media Editor, Social Media Officer,  Pedagogical Affairs Officer, IT Officer, Platform Officer,  Photo Designer, and Editor,  Video Designer and Editor,  Newsletter Manager.

FAOU Winter Internship Details

  • Virtual Location: Morocco
  • Host Institute: Fatima Al-Fihri Open University
  • Mode of Global Internship: Online
  • Type of Award: Fully Funded
  • Time: Between 6 to 8 hours a week
  • Deadline: 14 November 2020

FAOU (Fatima Al-Fihri Open University), is a non-profit international online institute registered in Estonia as a European Digital Company. The university was established in 2016, and since then we have developed courses in various specialties.

It’s a university which gives you higher education for free and with convenient self-paced study options worldwide regardless of age, country, educational or cultural background.

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Internship Fields

Fatima Al-Fihri Open University Winter Internship 2020 has the following fields of internship in Morocco.

  • Communication Officer
  • Partnership Officer
  •  Marketing Officer
  • Social Media Editor
  •  Social Media Officer
  • Pedagogical Affairs Officer
  • IT Officer
  • Platform Officer
  • Photo Designer and Editor
  • Video Designer and Editor
  • Newsletter Manager

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Financial Coverage

FAOU Winter Internship is giving the following benefits

  • There are No Registration fees.
  • Flexible work timing (Between 6 to 8 hours a week).
  • Remotely Training will be given to selected candidates
  • You will get an international work environment
  • Certificate of internship For All internees.

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Eligibility Criteria 

  • Students can speak & write in the English language.
  • Basic understanding of computer and internet
  • Access to the internet at least twice a week.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

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How to Apply For FAOU Winter Internship

Applicants need to fill the online application form. Link to apply. For more info or questions please contact us at contact@alfihri.org

Procurement officer at VSO International:14 Nov 2020

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Type of role

Location Rwanda
Salary To Be Advised
Contract type Permanent
Full Time 35 hours per week
Application Closing Date
Interview date To be advised
Start date As soon as possible





VSO is the world’s leading development organization that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.

Role overview

Responsibilities:

• Collecting individual programs procurement plans and consolidating the plans into one grand plan that results into cost effective, economical, and efficient plan.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual procurement cash forecast for finance department use in cash-flow planning.
• Participating in and contributing to programs operational planning in order to understand procurement needs and support the procurement planning for the organization.
• Coordinating the feedback and communication to all bidders to ensure an effective and transparent system that communicates positive and or constructive feedback to the bidders in a timely manner.
• Providing Evaluation documentation to the appropriate managers, procurement committee members, technical staff that demonstrates a transparent and effective / efficient procurement process.
• Liaising and work with the procurement committee to review and update the criteria selection for supplier selection.
• Developing and maintain an annual vendor list and ensuring that each selected / identified vendor has an operating contract and that this contract is managed for successful performance.
• As a member of the procurement committee ensure that all documentation required for analysis and or review is prepared and presented to the committee for comprehensive decision making.
• Process specific purchase orders and establish contracts with suppliers, ensure all related information is available in the local database or filing system.
• Negotiate purchase conditions and purchase all specific goods and services as specified in the requests.
• Consulting with all stakeholders in order to fully understand their requirements, advising them as appropriate.
• Follow-up the procurement process until goods are delivered by the supplier.
• Analyze requests of purchasing and services, including consultant, before starting the procurement process and make sure information are accurate.
• Liaising and working with the finance department review supplier bills so that they are reconciled against LPO’s initiating payment if the bill is accurate and negotiating with suppliers if not.
• Preparing a Procurement Status Report (PSR)/ Dashboard as and when it is needed.
• Following Procurement standard operating procedures( SOP’)s at all times and gather required number of bids from approved suppliers for each purchase.
• Monitoring supplier performance, working with suppliers on issues management and changes as required.
• Keeping users informed, by producing the procurement status report, concerning the status of procurement requests and anticipated delivery times, especially in the case of delays or problems.




Skills, qualifications and experience

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria (must have to be able to carry out the role successfully)

Knowledge/qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A professional qualification in procurement and supply chain management is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in procurement, logistics, office/business administration in private or government sectors.

Experience

Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Experience of proactively building and managing positive working relationships.
• Experience of managing budgets and reporting progress.

Skills/Abilities:

Broad skills across the Procurement function/process.
• Project management skills.
• Understanding of SLAs and KPIs
• Well-developed planning and organization skills.
• Confident and clear oral and written communication skills for proactively informing, advising, and training staff
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to manage difficult situations and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Must have track record of integrity.
• Must have experience of working effectively and comfortably in a cross-cultural environment and with multi- and interdisciplinary teams in a large.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.

Click here to apply

 

The Heinrich Boll Stiftung Scholarship 2021, Germany (Deadline: 1 March 2021)

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Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2021

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to graduates, and doctoral students from outside Germany. An application for a scholarship for an undergraduate degree is not possible.

The application deadline is March 1st andSeptember 1st. Please note: We only accept online applications. The application portal will be opened about 6 weeks before the application deadline.

International applicants have to prove their proficiency in German. Good or very good knowledge of the German language is required (at least B2 Level or DSH2).

Application process

Online Applications only

1. Gather information on the application process and the requested documents
2. Register for the online application portal
3. Provide the requested information in the Online Application Portal
4. After uploading all of your documents, submit your application before the end of the application deadline.

Application for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

  • Download the full information HERE.
  • Download the Application form HERE.
  • Download Expert Report form HERE.

Application for PhD Students

  • Download the full information HERE.
  • Download the Application form HERE.
  • Download Expert Report form HERE.
  • Source / More information for application click here: Official Website

Call for scholarships – International Training Program (ITP): International Module in Spatial Development Planning (IMSDP), Belgium (Deadline: 20 November 2020)

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Deadline for applications: November 20, 2020

The IMSDP programme is an intensive three months teaching and research programme for post-graduate students and researchers in urban studies and planning. It is offered by the KU Leuven Departments of Architecture and Earth and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the research units P&D, OSA and Geography and Tourism and over twenty academic partners.

Although the Corona virus is making the future rather unclear, intent is to organise the IMSDP as before, though probably in a format mixing live and online interactions. We hope to have students in Leuven as much as possible, but quite possibly there will also be online teaching and -tutoring sessions.

The program will be organized from March 1st until May 21st 2021.

VLIR-UOS supports the program with 12 scholarships for participants from the global South (please consult the eligible country list).

Eligibility

  •  Post‐graduate students (Ph.D. and II level Master) and other academic fellows (Post‐Doctoral and Research fellows). A limited number of scholarships could be allocated to outstanding students currently registered as master students and/or with a bachelor degree of 5 years.
  •  Practitioners (professionals and civil servants) who wish to improve their research capabilities.

Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 575 (Paper Based – PBT)/ TOEFL 233 (Computer Based – CBT)/TOEFL 90 (Internet Based – iBT) or sufficient proof of language proficiency is required.

Application Process

The IMSDP is open to:

A. Candidates registered at Universities that are partners of the ESDP network.

     B. KU Leuven students.

     C. VLIR-UOS supported participants.

     D. Other candidates.

Candidates in ESDP Partner Universities should first get in touch and be cleared by their university contact person. After that, they should contact: Pieter.vandenbroeck@kuleuven.be and carine.assaf@kuleuven.be.

Candidates eligible for VLIR-UOS support, see: http://esdp-network.net/vlir-uos-scholarships

When applying, all candidates should include the following attachments:

  1. A short motivation letter.
  2. An abstract of their research (1 page).
  3. CV.
  4. A reference letter.
  5. Proof of English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 575 (paper based – PBT)/TOEFL 233 (computer based – CBT)/ TOEFL 90 (iBT).Applications are to be submitted to: Pieter.vandenbroeck@kuleuven.be and carine.assaf@kuleuven.be.After selection, candidates will receive instructions for official registration.Source / More information for applications:
    VLIR UOS Official Website
    KU Leuven Official Website

Foundation pathways scholarships for International Students, University of Birmingham, UK (Deadline: 15 November 2020)

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Deadline for applications: November 15, 2020

At the University of Birmingham we are dedicated to building a more diverse and international community of students. To help us welcome a greater number of students from around the world we offer a number of scholarships each year.

This scholarship is worth up to £5,000 and comes in the form of a tuition fee discount and will be assessed on academic merit based on grades achieved and on a personal statement written to support the application. This scholarship is open to all students currently holding an offer to study an international foundation pathway at Birmingham to start in January 2021.

Scholarship information

All scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction and are only applicable to full-time foundation programs at the University. Scholarships will be issued up to a maximum of £5,000.

This scholarship is open to all students currently holding an offer to study at Birmingham. If you are not already holding an offer for one of our foundation pathways, your application will not be considered. You will need to have accepted your offer to study at Birmingham by the closing date of the scholarship scheme. 

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must meet the conditions below:

  • Candidates must currently hold an offer to study one of our foundation pathways starting in January 2021
  • Candidates should have accepted their foundation offer from the University and have submitted a scholarship application by 5pm (BST) on Sunday 15 November 2020. Please note, deadline has been extended.
  • Candidates should not be in receipt of any other internal or external scholarship, funding or sponsorship.
  • Candidates must meet the academic conditions of their offer to the programme.
  • Candidates must start their studies at the University in January 2021.
  • Candidates must be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee payment, and should be able to fund the remaining costs of their studies at Birmingham from other sourcesApplicants will be shortlisted and selected on the basis of academic merit and their supporting statement.

    How can I apply?

    To apply, applicants need to email the BIA Regional Manager with the following information;

    • Foundation pathway scholarship, Applicant ID, and full name in the email subject
    • A maximum 300 word personal statement, supporting the application for scholarship. This statement should discuss your academic credentials and suitability for the award
    • Please ensure your latest transcripts have been uploaded to your applicant portal
    • Any application that does not include a valid ID will not be considered

    Please send the scholarship application to David Rice, BIA Regional Manager, at d.rice@bham.ac.uk

    When is the deadline for applications?

    The deadline for applications to the scholarship is 5pm (BST) on Sunday 15 November 2020 (please note, deadline has been extended). You must have accepted your conditional or unconditional offer by this date.

    When will the scholarship be awarded?

    The scholarship will be awarded in full upon enrolment in January 2021. Successful scholarship applicants will be notified of their award prior to commencement of their course. All scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction.

    Successful scholarship applicants will be notified of their award in November. If you have not received a reply to your scholarship application by the end of November, then unfortunately you have not been successful on securing this scholarship.

    Source / More information for application Click Here: Official Website.

Presidential Undergraduate Scholarships 2021, Condordia University, Montreal, Canada (Deadline: 2 Feb 2021)

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Deadline for applications: February 1, 2021

Every year Concordia University welcomes exceptional international students from all over the world to study, research and innovate at our thriving institution.

The Concordia Presidential Scholarship is a newly established full flight award designed to support international undergraduate students who have shown academic excellence, community leadership and motivation to better the global community. This scholarship will cover tuition and fees, books and living costs based on Concordia’s residency rate.

Each year, this prestigious award will be granted to up to 2 incoming students from any faculty.

IMPORTANT: You must apply for admissions prior to applying for this scholarship.

Scholarship Details

This scholarship will cover tuition and fees, books and living costs based on Concordia’s residency rate. It is normally renewable up to four years assuming the students meet all renewal requirements.

Eligibility

  • First time attending university.
  • Studying full-time in an undergraduate degree program.*
  • International student, paying full international student rate.
  • Starting studies at Concordia University in Fall 2021.* As defined by Concordia University’s Undergraduate CalendarSee all Undergraduate Programs available at Concordia University HERE.

    How to Apply

    If eligible, applicants must complete the application package and upload it to their MyConcordia student portal (https://www.concordia.ca/students/financial-support/scholarships-awards/upload-process-for-concordia-application-based-awards.html). The package must be a single PDF file comprised of the following:

    • The Student Application Form
    • A current curriculum vitae that outlines all their work, volunteer experience, accolades, cultural, and other accomplishments.
    • A Personal Statement – expressing their community leadership and commitment to bettering the global community, and explaining how receiving this scholarship will help in the pursuit of their studies and the fulfillment of their personal and academic aspirations.
    • File name: LastName_FirstName_StudentID#(Example: Doe_John_12345678)Applicants must also be nominated by an individual who can attest to their achievements and their character. This nominator must complete a nominator’s package and send it via email to fundingyoureducation@concordia.ca. The nominator’s package must include the following:
      • The Nomination Form
      • A confidential 1000-word limit personal statement that outlines why they believe the applicant is the best candidate for the Concordia Presidential Scholarship.
      • Email subject line: Presidential Scholarship Nomination StudentLastName_Student ID (Example: Presidential Scholarship Nomination Doe_12345678)
      • File name: StudentLastName_StudentFirstName_StudentID#_Nominator (Example:  Doe_John_12345678_Nominator)

      Due Date

      For the academic year 2021-2022, all application packages must be uploaded to your MyConcordia student portal (applicant) or submitted via email to fundingyoureducation@concordia.ca (nominator) no later than Monday, February 1, 2021 at 23:59 EST.

      Selection Process

      Applicants and nominators will each receive email confirmations upon receipt of their individual application packages by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. All applications will be reviewed by Concordia’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee. Once a decision has been made, applicants will be notified by email.

    • Source / More information: Official Website.

Jönköping University – Swedish Institute Master Scholarships 2021, Sweden (Deadline: 15 January 2021)

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Deadline for applications: January 15, 2021 at University, February 18, 2021 at Swedish Institute

Jönköping University offers scholarships on behalf of the Swedish government. The scholarships, intended for students who pay tuition fees, will cover a percentage of the fee. The scholarship application is open until 15 April. The scholarships offer students financial support during their study period.

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute (SI) is a public agency that promotes interest and trust in Sweden around the world. SI works in the fields of culture, education, science and business to strengthen international relations and development.

In 2021 SI wil. grant about 350 scholarships for master’s degree studies in Sweden.  Students with a nationality from the following countries may apply: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russian Federation, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Benefits

The scholarships is coordinated by the Swedish Institute and will cover both living costs and tuition fees.

Application Process

If you are interested to apply to the SI scholarship please follow the steps:

-Apply to a JU Master programme at JU through central application “Universityadmissions” through is link by the deadline 15 January 2021.

You can find information about our Master programs here.

-Between 8 to 18 February 2021 apply to the Swedish Institute scholarship through this link.

-If admitted to the JU Master programme and granted by the SI Scholarship, the Swedish Institute will inform about the granted applicants by 28 April 2021.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to include all the requested documents in your applications and respect the deadlines. Uncomplete applications and late applications will not be considered.

Read More and Apply

Source / More information: Official Website.

University Twente Scholarship (UTS) for International Students in Netherlands, 2021

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The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente. The students receive between € 3,000 and € 22,000 for one year.

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Master’s programme at the University of Twente.

  • Become one of the most promising UT students.
  • Exclusive opportunity to take part in an intake for one of the three honours programmes: Research honours, Design honours, or Change leaders.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE

  • € 3,000 – € 22,000 for one year (approximately 50 scholarships available). If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below.
  • Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living when studying at the University of Twente (excluding tuition fees).

Please note: This scholarship is meant as a compensation for study related costs. It is up to the scholarship student to decide how to spend the money. No costs (e.g. tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf

TWO-YEAR STUDY PROGRAMME

In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second year when students meet the process requirements for the UTS.

You must have obtained:

  • An average grade of 7 (out of 10) at the end of the third quartile of the first year
  • At least 50% of European Credits at the end of the third quartile of the first year

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

An additional scholarship can be awarded to UTS recipients (only for programmes starting in September 2020):

You need to apply for a University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) in order to be eligible for a Kipaji Scholarship.

This scholarship has additional requirements. Please make sure you check the information of the Kipaji Scholarship programme.Master’s programmesCountries eligible for this scholarship

APPLICATION DEADLINE

  • 1 May 2021

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    In order to be eligible for a the University of Twente Scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below

    • Application for an UT scholarship is a procedure separate from the application for course entry at the University of Twente. Regardless of funding, you will need to gain an admission letter first.
    • You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying UT Master programmes starting in the academic year 2021/2022 (September). Please note: After completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results.
    • You must have a studentnumber.
    • You have not graduated from a UT (under)graduate programme;
    • You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);
    • You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills
    • You are not eligible for a Dutch study loan;
    • The University Twente Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students. Typically this means that you belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your class

    The UTS is not available for Dutch and/or current UT students.

    The UTS is not available for Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC).

    The UTS is not available for the pre-Master programme. UTS pre-Master students can also not apply for the UTS when they wish to continue with a Master programme

    APPLICATION DEADLINES & DETAILS

    Application deadline – round 1:

    • Application form opens per 15 October 2020, 09.00 CET
    • Application forms closes per 1 February 2021, 16.00 CET (for programmes starting September 2021)

    Application deadline – round 2:

    • Application form opens per 1 February 2021, 16.00 CET
    • Application form closes per 1 May 2021, 16.00 CET (for programmes starting September 2021)

    If you applied in round 1, and your application was rejected, an application in round 2 is not considered. You can only be awarded with one UT scholarship.

    HOW TO APPLY

    START YOUR APPLICATION

    You have to apply for a Master’s programme first. Once you applied for a Master’s programme and received a (conditional) admission letter, you can apply for the scholarship with your student number. UTS is not available for Dutch and/or current UT students. The UTS is not available for Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC). The UTS is not available for the pre-Master programme.

    Apply Now – Official website

Country Manager at African Management Institute: Closing date: November 29,2020

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AMI is now looking for a senior ambitious and entrepreneurial Country Manager to implement two large scale entrepreneurship development projects and build new relationships in Rwanda.

The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in a dynamic, international team focused obsessively on results. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a passion for entrepreneurship and/or workplace learning to play a part in Africa’s transformation.




The Country Manager will be an entrepreneurial leader responsible for AMI’s presence in Rwanda.

There are five core components of the role:

Leadership

  • Represent AMI at a senior level in Rwanda. Be the face of AMI in the region
  • Lead the Kigali-based team serving the region, including day-to-day management
  • Ensure overall success of AMI’s office and operations in Rwanda
  • Operate as the budget owner for Rwanda. Make financial planning and oversee revenue recognition and delivery in line with the budget

Management of existing projects

  • Partnerships: Oversee relationship management of existing partners/clients in Rwanda
  • Sourcing: Manage participant sourcing, selection and entry into existing programmes
  • Strategy: conduct regular reviews of overall programme progress and consider strategic changes to the programmes to ensure delivery on the outcomes
  • Learning design: work with AMI’s learning team to adjust and translate the programme content where needed.
  • Project planning &implementation: develop and update detailed project plans, including resource allocation. Oversee all timelines and ensure completion and high standards. Work with AMI’s programme implementation team to oversee the implementation of the learning programme, including logistics and facilitator management.
  • M&E: work with AMI’s Impact team to ensure top quality quantitative (impact & financial) and qualitative reporting on Rwanda-based projects

Operations

  • Finance: monitor book-keeping, payments, invoicing, payroll and all financial management for AMI Rwanda, with support from AMI finance department
  • General: oversee general office management, including rental and utility agreements as well as procurement

HR

Identify staff requirements and lead hiring. Maintain and improve HR systems, policies and processes, including contracts, compensation and benefits. Lead Rwanda-based team from a culture perspective, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation and employee satisfaction

Identify staff requirements and lead hiring. Maintain and improve HR systems, policies and processes, including contracts, compensation and benefits. Lead Rwanda-based team from a culture perspective, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation and employee satisfaction

New business development

  • Marketing: oversee local marketing of AMI brand in Rwanda
  • New opportunities: actively look for new opportunities with a focus on youth and start-up programmes, positioning AMI as the “go-to” for business development support in the Rwandan ecosystem

Skills and Competencies

  • Entrepreneurial energy – you should have started or contributed to the start-up of an organisation, or launched a new market, product or project within an existing organisation
  • Ability to build out excellent local networks in Rwanda at a senior level in development circles and/or government (critical) and business (preferred)
  • Ability to cultivate strong relationships with external clients at a senior level
  • Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, and gravitas with senior stakeholders
  • High levels of personal energy and drive, excellent judgement and ability to work independently to build a market
  • Creative thinker with a “get things done” mindset, who can quickly adapt to new ideas and pivot based on the situation on the ground

Experience

  • Direct experience of launching something new – a business, project, product or market
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and local and international staff as well as private sector
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience with a strong academic background
  • Experience working outside the home country and/or in an international organisation (preferred, not essential)

. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so kindly submit your application as soon as possible, explaining why you would be suitable for this role.

Click here to apply




 

Various Job opportunities at KCB Bank Rwanda: Deadline:November 10,2020

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KCB Bank Rwanda is hiring for the following positions

 1.Accounting BDS Officer 
2.Legal BDS Officer
3.Marketing BDS Officer  

Visit https://bit.ly/34S9tCe For job details and application process,

Closing date: November 10,2020




ISSS Need-Based Scholarships for International Undergraduates 2021, University of Minnesota, USA (Deadline: 1 Feb 2021)

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Deadline for applications: February 1, 2021

Applications open now.

Various scholarships  are available for new international students based on criteria such as financial need, academic merit, and educational goals. Students are required to complete an <a

href=”https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1H7lo9gVX5viFhP” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>online application and several short essays for consideration. Applications for need-based scholarships must be completed no later than February 1, 2021. To be eligible for consideration for the need-based scholarships, students must complete their application for admission by the regular deadline (January 1 for freshman applicants; transfer admission deadlines vary) and be admitted to the University of Minnesota by April 1.

Eligibility Criteria:

Meeting these criteria does not guarantee that you will receive a scholarship. Students are eligible to receive ISSS need-based scholarships under the following conditions only:

  • You must be admitted to and enrolled full-time in a degree program as an international student at the U of MN at the time of award disbursement
  • You must be in legal F-1 student visa status at the time of award disbursement
  • While a student, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward completion of your degree, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above, and maintain consecutive term enrollmentBecause we do not offer full scholarships, candidates will only be eligible to receive an award if they demonstrate financial need within the expected range of available scholarship funding ($1,000-$5,000). In awarding the need-based scholarships, the selection committee is guided by the following statement: The University values diversity, broadly defined, to include diversity of experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and talents. Enrolling a diverse community of scholars interested in learning with and from each other fosters discussion and discovery inside and outside of the classroom.Recipients of awards are notified via email by April 1 of the year they plan to enter the University.These ISSS scholarships are for new students only. If you are already enrolled at the University of Minnesota, please visit the International Student and Scholar Services website for financial resources.Source /
  • More information for Application Click Here: Official Website.

Cambodian Student Internship with U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and USAID Cambodia (Deadline: 25 November 2020)

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Are you a college student looking to get real-world experience that can land you a job after graduation? Then get ready to apply for an internship this winter at the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Cambodia and USAID Cambodia!

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is offering a Student Internship Program (Winter Cycle) to Cambodian students from January to May 2021.

ĎThe Mission promotes Diversity and Inclusion practices when recruiting and selecting candidates that not only meet the work criteria but might expand on similar and different personal and professional backgrounds to include but not limited to; abilities, nationalities, age, sexual orientation, genders, regions, and cultures.

For details and how to apply: http://ow.ly/Az4350CbZwO
Closing date: November 25, 2020

UvA Merit International Bachelor Scholarships, Economics and Business 2021-2022, Netherlands (Deadline: 15 January 2021)

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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)

We aim to attract the world’s brightest students to our international classrooms. Therefore, outstanding students from outside the EU can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. The value of the scholarship is 6,000 Euro per year (a total of 18,000 Euro). A limited number of scholarships are available each year for non-EU students.

Please ensure that you have checked the criteria for this scholarship and apply for the BSc programme simultaneously via Studielink, the online application form, and the scholarship application form.

The deadline for the scholarship is 15 January.

General Criteria Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

  • In order to be considered for the AMS, you need to meet the following general criteria:
    • You hold a non-EU nationality.
    • You have excellent academic results.
    • You are not entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan (“Studiefinanciering”).
    • You do not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS.
    • You have submitted a complete application to one of the Economics and Business’ programmes of UvA – Economics and Business, including an English test score.
    • You are able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable).Selection criteriaEligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field, as evidenced by:
    • An excellent GPA
    • Motivation letter (not more than 300 words) to tell us why you deserve this scholarship including eventual financial needs.
    • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)*:
      • TOEFL IBT: overall score of 100 (minimum score of 22 in each component);
      • IELTS (Academic test): overall score of 7.0 (minimum score of 6.0 in each component);
      •  Cambridge Assessment English: Certificate in Advanced English: 190 points overall and in each skill or Certificate of Proficiency in English: 190 points overall and in each skill.*You are exempted from taking the English test if you have a secondary school diploma from a school located in and accredited by the respective authorities in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, or the

        Application Process

        1. Apply for the BSc programme via Studielink and the online application form (Embark)
        2. Apply for the scholarship by submitting the scholarship application form
          1. Proof of excellence
          2. GPA/transcript
          3. Motivation letter explaining why you deserve this scholarship (300 words)
          4. English proficiency testPayment of the scholarship
            Please note that the scholarship works on a reimbursement basis and is not a tuition fee waiver. You will therefore have to arrange the payment of your tuition fee yourself. The scholarship will be paid out in 12 equal installments
      • .Source / More information For Application Click Here: Official Website.

International Selection of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) France – Bachelor and Master levels (Deadline: 29 December 2020)

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The Ecole normale supérieure aims at varying its students’ profiles and incorporates students to be enrolled in the 3rd year of bachelor in Math and in Computing science (licence 3) or 1st year of master (master 1), coming from all over the world and from all disciplines. The competitive examination of the International selection is intended to young graduates in Arts & Humanities as well as Sciences, who justify at least of one year undergraduate studies in a foreign university and distinguish themselves with outstanding results.

The examination takes place in 2 steps: a selection based upon application, then oral and written exams (Arts&Humanities) or oral exams only (Sciences) for shortlisted candidates.

ENS opens 10 positions in Sciences and 10 positions in Arts & Humanities

Joining ENS through the competitive examination of the International selection gives access to training of excellence, through contact with exceptional researchers, in a privileged training and research environment. Integrated to the community of the normaliens, international students continue their studies at ENS and at the university at the same time, while benefiting from a 1000 euros/month grant for 3 years and from a room on one of the ENS campuses. At the end of their studies, these students have graduated with a master degree in their speciality and with the diploma of École normale supérieure.

Eligibility criteria

  • Candidates must be under 26 when they apply (must not have reached their 26th birthday)
  • Candidates apply only once to the International Selection
  • Candidates must not have lived in France more than 10 months during the academic year of the selection (September 1st – August 31st) nor the previous year.
  • Candidates must justify at least one year of undergraduate studies awarded by a foreign university (outside France) during the calendar year preceding the start of applications.
  • Candidates justify at least two years of undergraduate studies in a foreign university (outside France), on the 1st of September following admissionOn rare occasions, the Director of ENS may authorise applications from candidates whose academic background is non-standard.

    International selection in Sciences

    Deadline for Applications: December 9, 2020

    Students from the International selection are driven by curiosity, open-mindedness and a taste for research and innovation. Benefiting from good material and financial conditions (they are accommodated and receive a grant), they can dedicate themselves to their studies within a prestigious institution, while discovering Paris and living a good life.

    They benefit from advanced training in their major scientific discipline and also from a multidisciplinary training, which allows them to improve their knowledge in other disciplines in Sciences and Humanities. The pursued training is customised thanks to a mentoring system. From the outset, the training is research-oriented, with lessons in their major disciplines given by the best researchers and with internship periods in laboratories.

    The training begins with a welcome event (1 day) and 3 weeks of conferences and debates in Sciences and Humanities, department visits, intensive French lessons, cultural visits of Paris as well as activities and entertainments organised by the various student associations of ENS.

    Read more about the ENS graduate degree in Sciences

    Academic disciplines offered through International selection in Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Computing science, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive sciences

     

    Application

    List of documents to be submitted on the dedicated platform:

    • Detailed application form: HERE
    • Passport-1st page only (for non-European candidates) or ID card (for European candidates)
    • High school diploma
    • University transcript
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Motivation letter (1 to 3 pages long : Times New Roman, 12 pt and 1.5 line spacing) – written either in French or in English

    All these documents must be deposited, merged as a unique Pdf, on a platform whose link will be sent once you have filled your initial application form on http://www.ens.fr/une-formation-d-exception/admission-concours/concours-selection-internationale-0

    This unique pdf  must be named “Family Name-Given Name.pdf”

    • 2 to 4 letters of recommendation sent by Email by your referees; Sample to downmoad HEREIf incomplete, your application will not be taken into consideration.

      Schedule

      Between October 15 and December 11 Apply before December 9: application portal All documents must be submitted on the application portal befoer December 11. Once validated the initial application form (link above), the candidate receives an Email in order to create an account where to submit the complete application dossier.

      International selection in Arts & Humanities

      Deadline for Applications: December 29, 2020

      During their 3 years of study, students from the International selection discover Paris in exceptional conditions. Above all, they benefit from the intellectual freedom and multidisciplinarity characterising training at the ENS. Beyond the outstanding academic results expected from the candidates, ENS looks for young students driven by curiosity, open-mindedness and a taste for research. ENS is rich of the diversity of its students’ profiles, experiences and origins, and is concerned with enhancing the aptitudes of each one. For studying Arts& Humanities, we recommend you to be fluent in French.

      The training begins with a welcome event (1 day) and 3 weeks of conferences and debates in Sciences and Humanities, department visits, intensive French lessons, cultural visits of Paris as well as activities and entertainments organised by the various student associations of ENS.

      Read more about the ENS graduate degree in Arts & Humanities

      Academic disciplines offered through International selection in Arts&Humanities: Anthropology, Archeology, Classical studies (Greek, Latin), Cinema, Theater studies, History of Art, Musicology, Cognitive sciences, Economics, Political studies, Geography, History, History and Philosophy of Law, History and Philosophy of Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology.

      Application

      List of documents to be submitted on the dedicated platform:

      • Detailed application form: HERE
      • Passport-1st page only (for non-European candidates) or ID card (for European candidates)
      • High school diploma
      • University transcript
      • Curriculum vitae
      • Motivation letter (1 to 3 pages long font: Times New Roman, 12 pt and 1.5 line spacing) – written in French; Candidates in Economics, Linguistics or Cognitive studies must submit their motivation letter both in French and in English
      • Research project of 3 pages maximum (10 000 characters including spaces).  This is not a cover letter but a research project: it should address a well-defined topic and deal with a core issue, then develop a set of arguments and provide for a few hypotheses. The material the research project relies on (e.g. fieldwork, corpus, database, archives, etc.) has to be precisely described. The research project refers to an existing scientific literature while selecting a small range of relevant and informed references.This project includes a bibliography (list of 10 books, including articles or literary works you have read and which turned out to be important in your intellectual career). It comes in addition to the study project. – written in French; Candidates in Economics, Linguistics or Cognitive studies can submit their  project either in French or in EnglishAll these documents must be deposited, merged as a unique Pdf, on a platform whose link will be sent once you have filled your initial application form on http://www.ens.fr/une-formation-d-exception/admission-concours/concours-selection-internationale-0This unique pdf  must be named “Family Name-Given Name.pdf”
        • 2 to 4 letters of recommendation sent by Email by your referees; Sample to download HERE

        If incomplete, your application will not be taken into consideration.

        Schedule

        Between October 15 and December 30, 2020 Apply before December 29: application portal All documents must be submitted on the application portal before December 30. Once validated the initial application form (link above), the candidate receives an Email in order to create an account where to submit the complete application dossier.

         

      • Source / More information for Application Click here: Official Website.

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UNDP Job: Cambodian Young Graduate – Research and Administration (Deadline: 11 November 2020)

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Deadline: November 11, 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

The Cambodian Young Graduate will work under “Integrated National Financing Framework to Catalyze Blended Finance for Transformative CSDG Achievement” and “Unlocking Cambodian Women’s Potential through Fiscal Space Creation” programmes and report to the National Economist and work closely with Socio-economic team in collaboration with other teams as required.

The Cambodian Young Graduate will undertake the following tasks:

Assist with contract management of external consultants and research teams;
Assist with building evidence and data sources, including statistical and other analyses;
Support the team in conducting policy-based research on economic topics and preparing papers/ reports;
Assist with identifying and developing new project ideas to support policy unit, including drafting project proposal and project documents;
Provide finance and admin support to the team;
Other activities, such as helping organize missions, dissemination of policies/ research, attending meetings, assisting with quality assurance (reviewing work, proofing etc)

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in economics or other social science, with a development specialism preferred;
Recent graduate with less than two years of experiences;
Analytical/ statistical research skills, specialism in economic analysis preferred;
Knowledge of – or proven interest in economic and development sector work;
Good command of spoken and written Khmer and English;
Commitment to UN values, and ability to work in multinational/ cultural environment.
Disclaimer
Important applicant information

All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Scam warning

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: Official website

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