Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party I

Department: Programming/Rwanda/CARO

Reports To: Chief of Party I, Rwanda

Country/Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Salary Grade: 10

 About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

CRS Rwanda Program background:

Catholic Relief Services has been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in nutrition, WASH, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding. The Country Program has around 45 staff and implements its projects through local and international partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures. The FY20 program value is approximately $8 million

Job Summary:

Pending a successful bid for the award, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) will work as part of a team and provide oversight of the technical quality and implementation of a five-year USAID WASH program. He/she will be responsible for leading implementation of a high-quality WASH project which is aiming to improve access to, and utilization of, safe drinking water and sanitation services in ten districts in Rwanda.

The DCoP I is expected to lead a team to 1) strengthen decentralized WASH governance, including improving District WASH Boards performance and increasing public funding for the WASH sector, 2) Improve Rural Drinking Water Services, including improving the capacity of district WASH services regulator, provision of reliable water services, and increasing funds for operations and maintenance, and 3) improve rural sanitation services through increasing user’s willingness to pay for sanitation services and products and availability of sanitation services and products. He/she will design and implement needs-driven and evidence-based activities, adhering to CRS program quality standards and employing best practices from CRS programming. His/her management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming. As a senior leader, he/she will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a key aspect of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the WASH program. Serve as a point of contact on the area of responsibility to the donor as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders, when needed.

• Manage key function of the project to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and operations leads. Contribute to ensuring the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Contribute to the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans.
• Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with donor grants, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting to the donor.
• Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations in regard to area of responsibility. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.

• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies.
• Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and recommend training and technical assistance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, WASH, environmental or civil engineering, public health, business administration, governance, or relevant field;
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant management and technical experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing donor funds. Knowledge and experience in budget management.

Required Languages – Strong oral and written skills in both English and French/Kinyarwanda

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in a WASH.
• Excellent English writing skills.
• Prior experience as a Deputy Chief of Party or comparable senior leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects.
• Experience engaging partners (international and local organizations, private sector, government, etc.) and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

 Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

 Supervisory Responsibilities: program staff.

 Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Chief of Party, Country Representative, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.

External: Donors, partner INGOs, and local NGOs, Caritas, and peer agencies.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

 Please note that this position is contingent upon award of the funding opportunity and the USAID’s approval of a DCoP candidacy.

 CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 How to apply

Electronic applications-Only a motivation letter and a current detailed CV should be addressed to the CRS Country Representative exclusively at RW_HR@crs.org not later than Monday, November 2, 2020, at 5:00pm.

Please, include below statement in your motivation letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics”

Include also your full names and title “Deputy Chief of Party I” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali. October 27, 2020

Jude-Marie Banatte

 Country Representative

CRS/Rwanda Program 

Job Title: Program Manager II – MEAL

Department: Programming/Rwanda/CARO

Reports To: Chief of Party I, Rwanda

Country/Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Salary Grade: 10

  About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

CRS Rwanda Program background:

Catholic Relief Services has been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in nutrition, WASH, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding. The Country Program has around 45 staff and implements its projects through local and international partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures. The FY20 program value is approximately $8 million

Job Summary:

Pending a successful bid for the award, the Program Manager II – MEAL will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system of a multi-year program in WASH. He/she will ensure that the MEL plan adheres to CRS’ MEAL Policies and Procedures and donor requirements.

The Program Manager II – MEAL will be responsible for designing and implementing the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan of the WASH project, which is aiming to improve access to, and utilization of, safe drinking water and sanitation services in ten districts in Rwanda. S/he will coordinate timely data collection, including linking with existing M&E from other GOR stakeholders, collation and analysis activities in the field, supervise Data Quality Assurance (DQA) processes, and lead MEAL capacity building activities for the WASH project and partners. His/her technical skills and knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and continuously work towards improving the impact of WASH programming

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of all new and existing MEAL activities throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out of the multi-sectoral program are in line with CRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.  Oversee and manage MEAL implementation of a complex multi-sectoral program.
• Build capacity of MEAL staff and partners to address their job requirements
• Lead the development of program learning with Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party to identify opportunities for learning, research, and publications and implementation of MEAL policy.
• Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
• Provide technical lead for quality MEAL design, including tools and methods, appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements of a project
• Provide technical lead for analysis of MEAL data, qualitative and quantitative
• Ensure quality of data and data management practices
• Integrate data analysis, reflection, and interpretation and use with ongoing project activities
• Ensure compliance with donor and agency MEAL requirements
• Communicate agency approach to MEAL and key findings, as appropriate, among CP colleagues and partners
• Cultivate relationships with community members and stakeholders
• Plan and budget appropriately for quality MEAL activities
• Ensure quality management practices of MEAL activities

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation, or Statistics required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 3-5 years working in the area of MEAL,
• Experience in managing MEAL for moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.

Required Languages – Strong oral and written skills in both English and French/Kinyarwanda

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

 Preferred Qualifications

• Good experience in MEAL management, including MEL Plan design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
• Familiarity with Collaborate, Learn, and Adapt (CLA) approaches
• Experience engaging with partner organizations
• MEAL skills and experience required.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

 Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

 Supervisory Responsibilities: Project MEAL staff

 Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Country Representative, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.

External: Partner MEAL staff

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

 Please note that this position is contingent upon award of the funding opportunity and the USAID’s approval of a Program Manager II – MEAL candidacy.

 CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 How to apply

Electronic applications-Only a motivation letter and a current detailed CV should be addressed to the CRS Country Representative exclusively at RW_HR@crs.org not later than Monday, November 2, 2020 at 5:00pm.

Please, include below statement in your motivation letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics”

Include also your full names and title “Program Manager II – MEAL” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Kigali. October 27, 2020

Jude-Marie Banatte

Country Representative

CRS/Rwanda Program 

Job Title: Private Sector Development and Finance Advisor (WASH)

Department: Programming/Rwanda/CARO

Reports To: Chief of Party I, Rwanda

Country/Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Salary Grade: 9

 About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

CRS Rwanda Program background:

Catholic Relief Services has been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in nutrition, WASH, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding. The Country Program has around 45 staff and implements its projects through local and international partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures. The FY20 program value is approximately $8 million

Job Summary:

Pending a successful bid for the award, the Private Sector Development and Finance Advisor (WASH) will work as part of a team and provide oversight of the technical quality and implementation of a five-year USAID WASH program. He/she will be responsible for private sector development and WASH financing aspects in this project. The project aims to improve access to, and utilization of, safe drinking water and sanitation services in ten districts in Rwanda. The project will 1) strengthen decentralized WASH governance, including improving District WASH Boards performance and increasing public funding for the WASH sector, 2) Improve Rural Drinking Water Services, including improving the capacity of district WASH services regulator, provision of reliable water services, and increasing funds for operations and maintenance, and 3) improve rural sanitation services through increasing user’s willingness to pay for sanitation services and products and availability of sanitation services and products.

The Private Sector Development and Finance Advisor (WASH) will provide technical expertise on private sector development issues, including analysis of the evolution of the WASH private sector, the opportunities for entrepreneurs, and the role of regulation and standardization. S/he will represent the project on public-private sector issues at technical, policy, and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donors. He/she will assist with innovative financing strategies to increase District-level infrastructure financing and enhance the ability of private sector WASH entrepreneurs to access financing. His /Her management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming

 Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement needs-driven and evidence-based activities, adhering to CRS program quality standards and employing best practices from CRS programming
• Manage a key aspect of the development, implementation and consolidation of the WASH program. Serve as a point of contact for private sector development and financing to the donor as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders, when needed.

• Manage key functions of the project to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Contribute to ensuring the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
• Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations in regard to private sector development. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.

• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and recommend training and technical assistance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, International Development, International Relations, WASH, environmental or civil engineering, public health, business administration, governance, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the private sector or providing technical assistance to improve private sector performance and financing.

Required Languages – Strong oral and written skills in both English and French/Kinyarwanda

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented, and results-oriented.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in WASH financing and/or private sector development.
• Excellent English writing skills.
• Prior experience in the private sector or in financing.
• Demonstrated experience of successful private sector partnership development/financing, preferably in WASH
• Experience engaging partners (international and local organizations, private sector, government, etc.) and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

 Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

 Supervisory Responsibilities: program staff.

 Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, MEAL Coordinator, Country Representative, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.

External: Donors, partner INGOs and local NGOs, Caritas, and peer agencies.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

 Please note that this position is contingent upon award of the funding opportunity and the USAID’s approval of a Private Sector Development and Finance Advisor (WASH) candidacy.

 CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to apply

Electronic applications-Only a motivation letter and a current detailed CV should be addressed to the CRS Country Representative exclusively at RW_HR@crs.org not later than Monday, November 2, 2020, at 5:00 pm.

Please, include below statement in your motivation letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics”

Include also your full names and title “Private Sector Development and Finance Advisor” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 Kigali. October 27, 2020

 Jude-Marie Banatte

 Country Representative

CRS/Rwanda Program 

Job Description: Senior Product Designer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

 COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Youth Development Labs (YLabs)  designs innovative solutions that address the complex and nuanced challenges young people face today. We work with governments and local partner organizations to create, scale, and evaluate solutions designed with and for young people. Our team brings a unique mix of human-centered design, adolescent medicine, implementation science, and impact evaluation to all our projects.

Founded in 2014, our organization has worked in fifteen countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, HIV/AIDS, and youth employment. We have offices in Berkeley, California, and Kigali, Rwanda.

SUMMARY

YLabs is seeking a Senior Product Designer to support CyberRwanda, a youth-facing digital platform that combines an edutainment webcomic, with sexual and reproductive health and economic empowerment information and online ordering of contraceptives and other pharmaceutical products. This hands-on role will support a small and nimble team with the implementation phases of a multi-year, flagship design project in using digital education to improve the health and livelihoods of urban adolescents in Rwanda.

The Senior Product Designer will take initiative in shaping the future of the program based on the needs of users, stakeholders, and our partners. He/she will be working with a team to conduct and synthesize late-stage user research (qualitative and quantitative), and advocate product changes based on user research insights.

The ideal person will be excited to work with a dynamic cross-functional team of designers and healthcare professionals flexing their creative problem-solving muscles. He/she is interested in both the “big picture” of the work and getting their hands dirty, advocating for users, synthesizing user research into meaningful insights, creating clear, compelling communication materials, and prototype services and products at different levels of fidelity. A quick thinking, curious, and empathetic designer who has experience in service and product design will thrive in this role.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Design: Design UX deliverables that are grounded in users’ needs e.g. convey concepts through wireframes, flows, mockups and prototypes; and communicate coordinate with product manager and developers.
• Service Design: Design offerings through the many service touchpoints required to get an offering into the end-user’s hands. This includes user-facing communications, internal workflows, technology, and product interactions, scripts, and inter-personal communications. Translating complicated service flows and complex sets of insights into clear, concise artifacts.
• Communication: Translate and communicate complex ideas across departments and stakeholders as well as the ability to simplify those complex ideas into succinct data points.
• Capacity building: Utilise and involve junior designers in the design process, building their design capacity, and fluency with CyberRwanda product and service.
• Feedback: Collecting strategic feedback and metrics from your designs and creating improvements on the platform based on data.
• Strategic Alignment: Approach and map out ideas or problems with holistic systems thinking providing perspective on various components and how they affect each other. Work closely with the Product manager to align project goals and reporting.

YOU HAVE

• Experience and confidence in all stages of a design project including user research and testing, prototyping, service design blueprints, and developing user-centered deliverables. A firm understanding of UI design is highly desirable.
• Experience with data synthesis (ie. Google Analytics) and using data to inform and bolster your designs.
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills with both developers, content developers, and designers.
• Experience in hiring, collaborating with, and managing freelance designers and/or other vendors.
• Proven experience crafting innovative design solutions within complex service systems is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in human-centered design methodologies and practice.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in design strategy, UX, service design, or design research is required.

DESIRABLE

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Service Design, User Experience Design, or related design discipline preferred.
• Experience working in Rwanda and/or East Africa broadly; proficient Kinyarwanda is a plus.
• Eligibility to work in Rwanda is a plus.

 LOCATION

Under normal circumstances, this role would be based out of the YLabs Rwanda Kigali office. Given the current circumstances due to COVID-19, it is possible to conduct this role remotely within GMT+0 to GMT+4. There is an expectation that this role will be based in Kigali once normal office life resumes.

BENEFITS

Salary range: RWF16,150,000 to RWF38,000,000 gross, commensurate with experience.

 HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and portfolio (link or PDF) to talent@ylabsglobal.org with the email subject line “Senior Product Designer – Rwanda”.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

POSITIONS:  Information Systems and Network Security Manager

1.  Background:

Broadband Systems Corporation, Ltd (“BSC Ltd”) is a licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) that has been incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company is engaged in the business of providing advanced Information Communication Technology (“ICT”) services based on broadband connectivity.

2.   Objective of the Assignment

The objective is to recruit a person for the position of Information Systems and Network Security Manager in order to achieve organization goals by defining, integrating, and upgrading comprehensive Security system architecture; managing projects, and Network security.

3.  Scope of Work

3.1  Description

The Information Systems and Network Security Manager is responsible for understanding and responding to threats to the security of all information, networks, and computer systems, whether on premise or cloud. The individual taking the role will monitor a variety of services and tools (including the Managed Security Service, the firewalls, third party sensor/detector/rating services, internal account activity tools, and threat information services) in order to predict, detect, and diagnose threat activity, and direct or participate in control, eradication, and restoration activities in collaboration with other team in technical department.

3.2  Responsibilities

Information Systems and Network Security Manager would be responsible for the following:

• Monitor information systems, computers, and networks to detect, respond, and remediate Network security threats and vulnerabilities
• Analyze, design, and facilitate capabilities, solutions, or preventative/remediation controls to protect proprietary/confidential data and systems in accordance with industry standards and regulatory/compliance requirements
• Synthesize solution design, architectural patterns, policy and regulatory frameworks, privacy considerations, and risks in the creation of holistic solutions that span technologies and capabilities
• Support the front-line defense of networks, protecting information from unauthorized access and violations. Analyze and assess potential security risks, develop plans to deal with such incidents by putting measures in place such as firewall, IPS, SIEM and encryption, monitoring and auditing systems for abnormal activity, and executing corrective actions. Prepare technical reports.
• Carry out tests on a system to expose weaknesses in security. Essentially, do everything a hacker would do, but do it on behalf of the institution that owns the network. This means will try to access information without usernames and passwords, and will try to break through whatever security applications are in place. Report findings and then suggest what upgrades/solutions to be implemented.
• Recover deleted files; analyze and interpret data linked to crime; analyzes computer logs and uncover links between events, groups, and individuals through pursuit of data trails.
• Work across LINUX, Windows platforms, and technologies to design holistic security designs that treat identified risks and enable strategic and/or tactical business or IT solutions
• Research/investigate emerging business application security topics, threats, capabilities, and solution options to create/update policy and governance, technology strategies, solution architecture, and vulnerability assessments
• Participate in and/or lead vendor product reviews, evaluations, demonstrations, proofs of concept, and implementations
• Apply systems analysis techniques, including consultations with users to determine security specifications
• Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Prepare reports and action plans in the event that a security breach does occur
• Organize and conduct tests and “ethical hacks” of the existing security architecture
• Ability to use technical expertise and analytical skills to collaborate with an internal and third-party to ensure new hardware or solutions for the organization’s network meets business and security standards
• Implement security test measurements for network vulnerability with penetration testing teams
• Implement information security framework for the organization’s systems, networks and data center

3.3  Competencies

• Analysis: Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Communication: Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Exercising Judgment and Decision Making: Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Technical and Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Building Effective Relationships: Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Client Focus: Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships
• Ability to frame an architecture strategy and gain buy-in from both business and IT executives
• Demonstrated ability to describe non-functional requirements and translate into architecture constraints

4.  Qualifications & Experience

4.1. Educational Qualification: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Information Systems Management

4.2. Work Experience:  

• Minimum Eight (8) years of experience working daily with network or host-based threat detection technologies.
• Must be pro-active and a self-starter as this position requires a lot of independent work.
• Knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including Ethernet, VLANs, TCP/IP, and routing.
• Experience with security technologies including: Vulnerability Scanning, Firewalls & Log Analysis, Host-based detection tools, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), Antivirus, Network Packet Analyzers, malware analysis, and forensics tools.
• Experience in analyzing audit logs, router logs, firewall logs, IDS logs, and TCP/IP headers.

4.3. Certification: 

At least 2 certifications among the following: CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, Sec+.

5.  Reporting Arrangements

The Information Systems and Network Security will assist and report to the Senior Network Operations Manager, under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief Technical Officer.

6.    Reporting requirements/deliverable:  

The Information Systems and Network Security Manager will need the following reporting requirements/deliverables, but not limited to:

• Weekly reports
• Monthly work plan and progress report;
• Yearly report
• Any other Report, as required.

Interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit their letters of application accompanied with their Curriculum Vitae, copy of Degree(s) (note that the certified documents will be required during interview) to BSC Ltd.’s Headquarter, located in Remera, Kisment; Airport Road KN5RD at the reception desk (Ground Floor), in a sealed envelope addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Broadband Systems Corporation, Ltd (BSC Ltd).

The deadline for submission of applications is scheduled on 02^nd November 2020

 Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

 Done at Kigali, on 23/10/2020

 Mr. Christian Muhirwa

Chief Executive Officer

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1. Farm Manager at Mulindi Factory Company Limited: Deadline :04-11-2020

2. Human Resources Manager at Mulindi Factory Company Limited: Deadline: 04-11-2020

FARM MANAGER

STRUCTURE:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Department: Plantation

Position Reports To Field Manager

Position Responsible For: Agronomists

Overall Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Field Manager, the farm manager is responsible for effective planning, control, and monitoring of tea plantation activities in order to achieve desired green leaf quality and maximum productivity at minimum cost. The role is also responsible for the liaison with farmers and factory management.

Objectives:

• Quality service to farmers and other stakeholders
• Securing an adequate number of pluckers and their management to achieve the right productivity level and quality of green leaf
• Improved yield/production per unit area/bush
• Consistent supply of acceptable quality of green leaf to the processing unit through proper management of entire GL logistic
• Timely delivery of plucked green leaf to the factory
• Effective mobilization and utilization of resources

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the business targets aligned to the KPIs – Volume, cost, and quality
• Increase yield per unit of a hectare in assigned tea plantations at minimum cost.
• Deliver green leaf of acceptable quality
• Ensure effective crop husbandry in the farm in order to maximize yield per unit area/bush
• Liaise with research institutions on experiments and trials of crops in the farm
• Ensure control and monitoring of green leaf logistics processes are running smoothly
• Ensure compliance with the relevant statutory, legal, and other requirements as may be required.
• Maintain accurate records, preparing, and presenting reports as required
• Ensure the effective and efficient utilization of farm inputs
• Prepare seedlings (tea and trees)/planting materials for the farm in a timely manner
• Inspect the access roads within the farm and ensuring timely repairs are carried out.
• Recruit, instruct, and supervise farmworkers
• Train and develop agronomists and other plantation workers on tea harvesting and other agronomic practices
• Supervise, appraise staff and identify their development and training needs on a regular basis and coordinating the trainings while ensuring achievement of set targets.
• Communicate all company policies and procedures to the field (farmers and staff) and manage any arising industrial relations.
• Participate in farmers’ monthly and quarterly review meetings
• Prepare budgets and control farm costs
• Support implementation of certification programs e.g. Rainforest alliance, Food safety, etc
• Ensure health and safety for all employees at all times.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, or an equivalent Agricultural Science related field.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in managing field services, 2 of which should be in farm management.
• Smallholder experience shall be an added advantage
• Strong practical understanding of new planting, tea agronomy, and production logistics
• Ability to work in rural settings and communicate effectively across cultural divides.
• Ability to develop, retain, and manage an effective team.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be computer literate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with good proficiency in spoken and written Kinyarwanda and English

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) by using the” Apply for this job” button below not later than 4th November 2020

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

STRUCTURE:

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Department: Human Resources

Position Reports To Factory Manager

Position Responsible For: HR Support Staff

Overall Responsibilities:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of Human Resources at the Factory. This includes end to end recruitment, performance management, payroll, and benefits administration, training and development, HR policy development, health and safety, HR staff file management, onboarding and offboarding of staff, staff welfare, staff engagement, and retention, labor relations as well serve as the liaison between management and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations Planning: Enhance the organization’s human resources by conducting manpower planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization within the factory so as to ensure the availability of human resources to support stipulated objectives in a cost-effective manner.

• End to End Recruitment which includes establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; guiding managers on candidate selection; drafting and issuing of employment contracts, conducting and analyzing exit interviews, and recommending changes.
• Training and Development: Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation (onboarding) and conducting training needs analysis for purposes of designing training and development programs to support the factory’s overall objectives.
• Reward Management: Manage a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
• Performance Management: Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee performance /work results; assist managers with the development of effective KPIs and train them to coach employees.
• Employee Relations, Welfare and Engagement: Advice management on employee relations, welfare, and engagement matters and ensure any arising matters including grievances or disciplinary issues are resolved quickly and amicably so as to maintain good employee relations. Serve as the liaison between management and employees on employee-related issues. Schedule management conferences or town halls with employees as may be required.
• Payroll and Benefits Administration Management: Supervise the payroll processing system and records to ensure computed employee take-home pay is correctly done, process, and submit payroll returns. Attend to staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records. Receives and coordinates requests for leave and other absences. Implement employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; direct the processing of benefit claims; obtain and evaluate benefit contract bids; award benefit contracts; and design and conduct educational programs on benefit programs.
• HR Policies and Procedures: Develop, update, implement and enforce human resource policies, procedures, and programs as may be required and advice management on their application whilst ensuring full statutory/legal compliance of applicable laws related to labor and employment and health and safety. Represent the factory in HR-related hearings and investigations.
• HR File Management: Maintain and retain historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system and keeping past and current records such as recruitment, turnover, performance appraisals, and leave.
• Cultivates professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Key Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree preferably in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related discipline. Any other degree must be accompanied by an alternative HR qualification and relevant HR work experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive work experience in responsible human resource roles out of which 3 should have been in a supervisory role.
• At least 3 years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations.
• Experience within the agricultural sector will be an added advantage.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws in Rwanda and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Good written and oral proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda with practical computer skills and competence in MS Office.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) by Clicking here ” Click here to Apply ” button below not later than 4th November 2020

University of Rwanda

The University of Rwanda is a public institution of higher learning committed to support the development of the country through the generation and advancement of knowledge and innovation among other core activities. The University of Rwanda signed an agreement with the University of Birmingham on the funding of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), UK to establish Global Surgery Research Hub Rwanda under the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), School of Medicine and Pharmacy in the Department of Surgery. The role of the Hub is to develop and conduct different surgical clinical trials. Thus, the Hub takes responsibility for the management of the Spoke hospitals; provides administrative services for the country network; provides training for Spokes and maintains regular communication with the University of Birmingham.

In this framework, the University of Rwanda through its Single Project Implementation Unit (UR-SPIU) is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies:

Position: Data Manager
Number: 02 Positions
Closing date: November 04,2020

Click here for details & to apply

JOB OPPORTUNITY.

Mission

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

Method

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

Motivation

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

Chief Business Officer

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

Job Title:  Chief Business Officer

Grade Level:  Executive

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

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

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

JOB SUMMARY.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

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

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

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

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

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

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

Culture

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

Staff Management

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

Business Growth

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

Credit Quality

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

Regulatory Alignment

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

Policy, Procedure, and Risk Management

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

Product Design

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

Delivery Network

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

Agent Banking

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

Implementation and Integration of Technology

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

Stakeholder and Partner Relationships

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

 How to apply

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

Thank you.

Urwego Bank PLC

Management

Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

1. Program Partner at Mastercaerd :Closing date: October 27,2020)

2. Program Lead, MSME Finance at Mastercard Foundation : Closing date: October 27,2020)

3. Program Lead, Digital Economy at Mastercard Foundation: Closing date: October 27,2020)

4. Head of Health & Safety at Mastercard Foundation: Closing date: October 30,2020

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

If you have passion for the youth and are ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Partner will be the member of the Foundation country team and works collaboratively with team members to support the implementation of programs and their interlinkages. This individual will be expected to interact effectively with partner organizations to advance the current work of the Foundation.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Work closely with cross functional team members (Finance, Impact and other functions) to deliver end to end Program Management oversite.
• Lead program management throughout the program life cycle.
• Define the program governance (controls).
• Plan the overall program and monitoring the progress.
• Manage the program’s budget.
• Manage risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
• Manage stakeholders’ communication.
• Manage the main program documentation thru the life cycle of the program.
• Monitor for synthesize and share knowledge and learnings.
• Overall, provide clear, concise, and insightful written analyses and recommendations regards the progress of the program deliverables for Foundation senior staff consideration.
• Represent the Foundation and collaborate with key internal and external audiences as per Foundation guidelines.

WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in the Development and Programs space.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate progress and learnings from projects to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Demonstrates experience in providing technical and other support to project managers and implementers for effective program delivery.
• Excellent project management skills for multi-stakeholder projects including; monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
• Excellent presentation and listening skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and build consensus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
• Committed to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is October 27, 2020.

 The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references, background checks, and proof of education are essential conditions of employment.

For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/ Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn

Click here for details & to apply

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION – MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMEs)

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a critical role in employment and job creation in Sub-Saharan Africa. To address youth unemployment, the demand for labour will need to increase and it will need to increase within firms. In its new strategy, the Foundation has committed to efforts that improve the quality and quantity of jobs in African countries and working with MSMEs is vital to this mission. Constraints facing the growth of MSMEs fall under the following categories: investment climate, access to infrastructure, access to markets, access to finance, and training and skills. The Foundation will pursue systemic approaches to diagnose and work on several interventions that range from the firm to the bank to the policy level to address these constraints within target countries.

The MSME team supports the development of country strategies, provides technical support in the development of country-led programs, helps colleagues build a shared understanding of key issues and opportunities related to growing MSME employment in Africa, and contributes to the Foundation’s learning agenda.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Country Head, the Program Lead, MSME Finance will work collaboratively with MSME colleagues and other Foundation staff, such as Program country team members and Impact team colleagues. The Program Lead, MSME Finance will be responsible for a portfolio of access to finance and entrepreneurship support partnerships supporting micro, small and medium enterprises across all relevant economic sectors and focused on the Foundation’s Young Africa Works priorities and commitment to enable dignified and fulfilling work for young women and young people in general. She/he will provide expertise and interact effectively with senior levels of partner organizations and ecosystem stakeholders to advance the development and delivery of the Foundation’s country strategy.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Lead the origination and design of entrepreneurship ecosystem support interventions (access to finance, BDS, market, etc.) that contribute to the co-creation and growth of MSMEs across all relevant economic sectors and value chains.
• Engage with mandated institutions, private sector/industry stakeholders and young people to co-create opportunities linking/ enabling young people access to dignified and fulfilling work.
• Identify challenges and opportunities facing MSMEs that can be unlocked through education, labour and financial systems to drive job growth.
• Provide expertise on MSMEs to support Foundation colleagues’ design and management of programs to scale country-level inclusive education, financial and labour systems in Africa.
• Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in the Financial Inclusion field, the MSME sector and entrepreneurship growth in Africa.
• Manage current and future programs as appropriate; including programs in the rural and agricultural finance initiative and distill learnings for Foundation staff.
• Lead and supervise small teams of colleagues and/or junior experts by providing coaching and support necessary for success and growth.
• Communicate progress and learnings from projects to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Work closely with program and country teams to leverage synergies across programs and geographies.
• Build relationships with partner organizations, communities of practice, and global stakeholders.
• Represent the Foundation and collaborate with key internal and external audiences.
• Participate in governance activities related to programs, such as investment committees, advisory committees or other stakeholders to provide oversight or elevate and leverage learnings.
• Identify and overcome barriers to team effectiveness by sharing knowledge and learnings while offering insights and possible solutions to issues and/or program challenges.
• Contribute insights to the Foundation’s thought leadership on youth employment in Africa.

WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Development Economics and/or Financial Inclusion.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in financing and non-financial support to MSMEs or new enterprises is highly preferred. This should include commercial experience and project management in enterprise business development, investing in and/or financing MSMEs in developing countries.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership and management experience including managing staff and coaching, mentoring and providing feedback.
• Strong understanding of MSME segments (from early stage startups to growth-stage SMEs) in Africa and the systemic challenges constraining their growth. Understanding of the role MSMEs can play in economic transformation and job creation.
• Experience with MFIs, banks or investment companies operational in Africa to finance SMEs.
• Experience living and working in Africa; knowledge of African social, economic and political contexts would be an asset.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the role of financial inclusion in economic growth and development in Africa. Understands systemic challenges to financial inclusion and best practices for addressing them.
• Strong budgeting skills with the ability to manage a large portfolio of assets.
• Strong ability to communicate progress and learnings from projects to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Astute ability to provide expert technical advice to program managers and implementers.
• Experience with global grant making, especially in designing market systems development programs. This experience may come from working in another funding organization, corporation or an NGO.
• Command of quantitative and qualitative business analytics.
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proficiency in English, written and oral is required. Ability to speak a local language is highly preferred.
• Is willing to travel up to 40% of the time.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• You possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• You possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.

Deadline for Applications is October 27, 2020.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references, background checks, and proof of education are essential conditions of employment.

For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/ Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn

Click here for details & to apply

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

If you are an experienced digital technology expert ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Lead, Digital Economy will report to the Country Head. The Program Lead, Digital Economy will be responsible for a portfolio of Digitally focused and Digitally enabled partnerships focused on the Foundation’s Young Africa Works priorities and commitment to enable dignified and fulfilling work for young women and young people in general. She/he will provide expertise and interact effectively with senior levels of partner organizations and ecosystem stakeholders to advance the development and delivery of the Foundation’s country.

The job holder will work collaboratively with other Foundation staff, such as Program Country team members who are developing country strategies and other program team members in other technical areas (e.g. education finance, Youth , MSME, etc.) whilst contributing digital technology expertise on design and management of programs.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Lead the origination and co-design of Digitally focused and Digitally enabled partnerships across all relevant economic sectors and value chains to scale country-level inclusive education, financial and labor systems in Rwanda.
• Engage with mandated institutions, private sector/industry stakeholders and young people to co-create opportunities linking/ enabling young people access to dignified and fulfilling work.
• Diagnose and contribute expertise on digital enabling environment and policy to inform country strategy design, partnership development, and monitoring processes.
• Work closely with various teams to leverage synergies across programs and across geographies.
• Extract, capture and communicate details to elaborate progress and learnings from programs to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Represent the Foundation’s interest in programing governance activities, such as investment committees, advisory committees or other stakeholders to provide oversight or elevate and leverage learnings.
• Working closely with implementation partners and beneficiaries to contribute towards systematic learning and reflection processes to enable for continuous adaptive management of the program.
• Support and/or manage programs as appropriate, distilling learnings for use by country team as well as wider Foundation staff.
• Assist in expanding the country team’s capacity relating to digital skills development and digital policy, by sharing learning, facilitating training and providing on the job support.
• Support the design and delivery of appropriate mechanisms to monitor effectiveness and impact of skills development interventions through work with colleagues focusing on impact, monitoring and insights.
• Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in the Digital economy space relevant to the Young Africa Works strategy/goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, key stakeholders and communities.

WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in education, business, or a technology-related field.
• Ten (10) plus years of experience working with the private and non-profit sectors, particularly in a role relating to digital technology and skills development in Africa.
• Experience in a commercial function in at least one relevant digital technology industry focused on low income customers – e.g. product management, strategy, design.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and sectors with potential for emerging markets – software solutions, app or platform providers, venture capital, incubators, digital financial services providers, e-government, data analytics, etc.
• Experience successfully procuring and managing consultants and technology vendors and suppliers to achieve goals.
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
• Command of quantitative and qualitative business analytics.
• Experience working with the non-profit or public sectors, particularly in a role relating to digital technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of African social, economic and political contexts.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English required.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of digital inclusion policy is an asset.
• You possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• You possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.

Deadline for Applications is October 27, 2020.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references, background checks, and proof of education are essential conditions of employment.

For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/ Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION 

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION 

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

If you have passion for the youth and are ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head of Security, Facilities & Travel, the Head of Health & Safety is based at the Rwanda Country Office and is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety programs across the Foundation.  This includes monitoring hazards and developing appropriate risk-based safety plans and procedures, conducting safety training for employees, creating a strong health and safety culture within the Foundation and developing appropriate emergency management plans for Foundation offices.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Health and Safety Management:

• Conduct hazard assessments to identify areas of potential risk.
• Formulate safety plans and procedures to prevent and mitigate safety incidents.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits.
• Develop a safety incident reporting procedure.
• Respond to safety complaints raised by employees or other stakeholders. These should be investigated, recorded and plans developed to miminize risk.
• Develop emergency response procedures for each Foundation office and event.
• Develop and maintain a network of safety contacts across the region to include government, commercial and non-profit organizations.
• Support the Head SF&T to conduct emergency and crisis management training.
• Act as the Health & Safety Representative for the Foundation Crisis Management Team.
• Develop and deliver safety-related training for Foundation employees including Health & Safety inductions and emergency response drills.

Compliance Monitoring:

• Ensure all Foundation safety plans and procedures are compliant with the relevant legislation in each country.
• Monitor and ensure employees comply with Foundation safety policy and procedures.
• Maintain a database of internal safety-related incidents.
• Analyze incident data and ensure lessons learned are captured.
• Recommend changes to safety plans and procedures.
• Submit a Weekly Security Report to the Head SF&T.

The responsibilities and duties are reflective of the nature of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

WHO YOU ARE

• A relevant bachelor’s or post-graduate degree.
• A professional health and safety management certification e.g. NEBOSH International General Safety Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager.
• Sound knowledge of data analysis and hazard assessments.
• Ability to produce safety plans, procedures and reports.
• Strong communication skills in English; written and spoken; ability to communicate in French is an asset.
• Valid National Drivers’ License with an impeccable driving record.
• Proven journey and fleet management experience is an asset.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is October 30, 2020 

Mastercard Foundation (the “Foundation”) values and respects your privacy. By submitting an application for this opportunity, you hereby agree to the Foundation’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy (available at https://mastercardfdn.org/privacy/). Please note that the Foundation may share your personal information with third party agencies that support the Foundation’s recruitment activities, and such third-party agencies may contact you directly regarding this opportunity. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Foundation’s Privacy Officer at the address indicated in its Privacy Policy. 

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.  

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.  

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