Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

1. Local Software Architect (Contractual): Deadline:25/Aug/2020 (X3)

2.Software Tester/Developer (Contractual):Deadline 25/Aug/2020  (X1)

Job description

• Collaborating with software developers to determine functional and non
– functional requirements for new software development and enhancement requirements

• Constantly review the code to ensure the quality of the design by avoiding complexity, advocating clarity in a team of developers. This requires hands
– on development work in terms of developing software, contributing to coding or evaluating coding standards.

• Using tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired product • Developing high
– level software specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility

• Create architectural approaches for software design and implementation to guide the development team.

• Provide a framework for the development of a software or system that will result in high quality IT solutions.

• Define and implement all aspects of software development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards

• Communicate successfully all concepts and guidelines to development team

• Oversee progress of development team to ensure consistency with initial design

• Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers and engineers • Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.

• Approve final product before launch

• Keep innovating in terms of technologies and workflows

Job profile

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Management System with 7 years working experience in the field of software development and at least 3 years working experience as Software architect/lead developer on a large software system. The candidate must submit document/s proving his/her 3 years’ experience as a software architect/lead developer on a large software system. (The proof may include but not limited to: Work certificate/s, cover and last page of the contract signed, appointment letter…).

PROCESS TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS
1. Scan your National ID together with documents proving your experience as software developer/tester;
2. Upload the documents in the place of ID;
3. Scan your degree and upload it on the place of Degree;
4. Apply for the post KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
– Deep understanding of Public Procurement Laws and regulations,
– Experience as Software Architect/Lead Developer,
– Experience in software development and coding in various languages especially Java Spring MVC and others (C#, .NET, etc.),
– Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture,
– Experience in SQL Tuning for Database Performance (SQL execution plan, etc.),
– Knowledge of automated unit testing,
– Experience in enterprise level system integration,
– Excellent knowledge of UML and other modelling methods, Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design, Understanding of software quality assurance principles
– Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
– Deep knowledge in software development and coding in various languages
– Knowledge of SQL Tuning for Database Performance
– Knowledge of unit testing
– Proven experience in enterprise level system integration
– Excellent knowledge of modelling methods in software design
– Understanding of software quality assurance principles
– Understanding Management of risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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Job description

Carry out enhancements and maintenance of the e
– Procurement System application, e
– Procurement Application management & administration

• Ensure high availability of the e
– Procurement system in compliance with System accessibility and availability monitoring, Security management, System Configuration management

• Oversee software needs within e
– Procurement Project

• Manage & implement e
– Procurement interfaces with other stakeholders’ systems

• Troubleshooting issues within the system when required and produce reports that guide the resolution.

• Design, documentation and development of system functionalities

• Develop unit and system testing cases and scripts, test and reports test results (modules regression, stress and performance testing)

• Communicate regularly with technical and operational staff to ensure system availability and performance;

• Work closely with E
– Procurement Operation Team, network, database programmers and developers on a daily basis to ensure availability of the system and business continuity.

• Work with help desk support staff to carry out system support administration

• Understand of e
– Procurement System source code

• Continuous integration with other systems, source code version control management and log analysis management

• Monitor and analyze of application operation status and recommend improvements

• Carry out a set of hands
– on training to trainers on the contents of operating the system

• Ensure compliance with various software policies

• Monitoring and evaluation of the progress of e
– Procurement implementation activities including ensuring that weekly reports are prepared and submitted by the individual units upon which they are reviewed and consolidated to report on the status on entire project activities

• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Job profile

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Management System with 5 years working experience in the field of software development and at least 2 years working as Software developer/tester on a large software system. The candidate must submit document/s proving his/her 2 years’ experience as a software developer/ tester on a large software system. (The proof may include but not limited to:

Work certificate/s, cover and last page of the contract signed, appointment letter…). PROCESS TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS

1. Scan your National ID together with documents proving your experience as software developer/tester

2. Upload the documents in the place of ID 3. Scan your degree and upload it on the place of Degree 4. Apply for the post KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
– Deep understanding of public procurement laws and procedures in Rwanda
– Experience with Development, testing and deployment of a large applications
– Experience in developing, deploying and maintaining highly scalable databases and software using Oracle and Java Sprint MVC
– Understanding, Continuous Integration (CI with Jenkins or similar), Source Code Management and Control (SVN, Git)
– Experience to developing manual and automated unit and system testing cases and scripts, test and reports test results (modules regression, stress and performance testing
– Extensive practical knowledge & experience of programming languages
– Having a good grasp of software engineering, data structures and algorithms;
– In
– depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. Oracle)
– Dynamic and proactive individual with the ability to produce technical work plans and monitor performance against them
– Experience using system monitoring tools and automated testing frameworks
– Familiarity with various software operating systems
– A technical mindset with great attention to details with control over synchronization of the software with the system architecture
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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1. Commercial Executive (Logistics, Trade Compliance) at Apex Biotech Ltd

Apex Biotech Ltd. (APEX), is the pioneering pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in Rwanda. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism, and financial strength.

We are currently seeking professionals who are searching for a challenging and rewarding roles for the following opportunities.

Commercial Executive (Logistics, Trade Compliance)

Job Responsibilities

• Execute, monitor, and manage L/C related work which includes- corresponding with vendors, opening L/C and its amendment, monitoring shipment, document requirement formalities, and customs clearing.
• Ensure all commercial activities (e.g. issuance of L/C, PI, L/C amendment, correction of L/C terms and conditions according to Rwanda bank rules & regulations, shipment conditions, negotiation with buyers & sellers, payment realization, etc.
• Maintain proper liaison with concerned agencies, trade bodies, banks, shipping lines, C&F agents, transport agents, insurance companies, VAT department, production department, etc.
• Follow up for raw materials and ensure proper selection of HS code for easy clearance from customs and avoid additional cost.
• Prepare and maintain periodic Export-Import Statement, Tax & Shipping related documents.
• Check and maintain all logistics documents required at different levels (e.g. Commercial invoice, Packing List, Delivery Slips/Truck Receipt, Technical Literature, Country of Origin (COO), ISO, GMP, and other certificates)
• Collect quotations from freight forwarders and prepare a comparative statement for importable & exportable items.
• Maintain continuous communication with all concerned parties regarding L/C, order status, shipment status, vessel position & customs work process & planning delivery schedules.
• Capable of handling VAT, import duties, licensing related documents and issues
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with transporters, forwarders, customs, and regulatory officials.

Educational Requirements

Masters (preferable) or Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in commercial, logistics & supply chain.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in transportation, logistics, and/or supply chain management

Additional Requirements

• The applicant should have experience in the following areas: Finance & Bank Operation, Import & Export Procedures, Local Trading, Commercial Import/Export through L/C, Supply Chain
• Familiarity with activities related to RRA, RDB, MINICOM, MINECOFIN, RFDA.
• Understand the regulatory requirements working with Legal / Compliance / Industry and internal stakeholders
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Good analytical, reporting & decision-making skills, good knowledge of computer.
• Fluent in English, Kinyarwanda, French (optional)

Employment Status

Full-time

Job Location

Apex Biotech Ltd. Corporate Office, Kigali City

Salary

Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits

Attractive remuneration, job security, health coverage, and other benefits as per company policy.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application (motivation letter, detailed CV, certificates, and references) before August 19th, 2020, by e-mail to jobs@apexbiotech.net for immediate and confidential consideration. Please quote the job title in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apex Biotech Ltd.

Plot D15, Phase II, Kigali Special Economic Zone

Kigali, Rwanda

2. Staff Accountant at Apex Biotech Ltd

Apex Biotech Ltd. (APEX), is the pioneering pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in Rwanda. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism, and financial strength.

We are currently seeking professionals who are searching for a challenging and rewarding roles for the following opportunities.

Staff Accountant
We are seeking a Staff Accountant who is responsible for the daily accounting operations and financial reporting operations of the company. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining accurate company financial records, handling cash disbursements, processing payroll, coordinating annual audit, and maintaining tax and debt compliance.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Planning, designing, implementing and maintaining an accounting system that functions to meet operations and reporting needs.
Monitor and manage banking and cash management functions, amortization schedules, keep track of both the amortized and unamortized balances, fixed assets.
Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
Quarterly balance sheet and P&L Analysis
Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, G/L.
Maintain proper recording of all payments, receipts, purchase orders, payroll allocations, time and attendance reporting as well as other accounting transactions.
Develop and monitor policies and procedures within GAAP and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow and reduced operating costs.
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, RRA, and all legal and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Strong knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Financial Reporting experience including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, G/L functions, financial statements, call reports, and annual reports, and the month/year-end process.

Demonstrate excellent analytical, consultative, communication, judgment skills, and a high level of accuracy with the ability to pay attention to details, ability to maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work proficiently within deadlines and thrive on working in a fast-paced environment; experience managing multiple priorities within a high-energy, collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, MS Office, and ERP accounting system experience.
Skill in written communication with banks and required regulatory bodies.
Fluent in English, Kinyarwanda, French (optional)

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with emphasis in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
Preferred: CPA or equivalent designation (or ability to obtain post-hire)
3+ years of full-cycle, G/L accounting, and payroll experience, preferably in manufacturing, financial management, or related industry. Knowledge of all financial legislations.
Employment Status

Full-time

Job Location

Apex Biotech Ltd. Corporate Office, Kigali City

Salary

Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits

Attractive remuneration, job security, health coverage, and other benefits as per company policy.

How to apply

Note: Interested candidates should submit their application before August 19th, 2020, by e-mail to jobs@apexbiotech.net

Apex Biotech Ltd.

Plot D15, Phase II, Kigali Special Economic Zone

Kigali, Rwanda

Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

1. Finance and Operations Coordinator: Deadline: 31-08-2020

2. Country Program Manager – Health Financing: Deadline :07-09-2020

• Help us end avoidable blindness
• Bring your skills and experience in Health Financing to make a positive impact
• Full – time position based in Rwanda

The Fred Hollows Foundation, an international NGO founded in 1992 has been a driving force in the development and implementation of blindness prevention programs in some of the poorest and most isolated regions in the world. Currently operating in over 25 countries, The Foundation is working to end avoidable blindness.

​​​​Our Program in Rwanda.

Before The Foundation began work in the Western Province of Rwanda in 2004, the only eye health service available in the region was a mobile service. It was limited in its capacity and could not meet demand. Since then, The Foundation has developed a sustained commitment to improving eye care in Rwanda.

Since July 2019, our programs have focused on working in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to strengthen and improve the quality of eye care services in Rwanda.  To do this our program is focused on working in partnership with the MOH to support the implementation of a Performance Based Financing (PBF) model for eye care services throughout Rwanda.

The purpose of our program is to:

1. Strengthen the capacity of the local health care system, and
2. Increase access to quality cataract screening and surgeries through government health facilities

About the Position
The Country Program Manager-Health Financing will be accountable for implementing programs, ensuring compliance obligations are met and managing the Rwanda Country team in alignment with The Foundation’s strategic framework and values. Providing ‘hands on’ program management and technical support to current and future projects and work with the program teams to deliver specific key pillars of the health systems that contribute to achievement of universal health coverage, one of the government’s priority areas.

Specific responsibilities include (not limited to) 

• Provide direct management and technical direction to one or several components of the Health Financing projects in the Africa region.
• Serves as the primary spokesperson and representative for the organization in Rwanda and Burundi, and actively advocates for the organization, its beliefs, and its programmatic efforts.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the country team.
• Design and implement one or more of the project’s technical aspects.
• Manage and monitor technical aspects of the program, and advise the Country Program teams on technical, budgetary, and management aspects of implementation.
• Provide research, analysis, and consultation on project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with key partners (government, NGO, private sector, and donor partners); and Serve as subject matter expert.
• Ensure the effective management of the Country’s resources (financial, technical and operational) in order to achieve the Foundations strategic objectives.

About You! To be successful in this role, we are seeking someone with the following experience and skills.

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a government or donor-supported project environment in Africa.
• Minimum of master’s degree in or the equivalent in relevant field.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas of managing health financing related projects: results-based financing, or contract-based financing.
• Excellent partnership development and collaboration skills, including with ministries of health, private sector stakeholders, and other donors at both senior and technical levels.
• Experience in developing and/or implementing result-based financing models in Africa.
• Project management experience dealing with various elements of a projects that involve various team members across the world.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to produce high quality work in a timely manner.
• English language fluency and excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience with a mix of practical technical skills necessary for strengthening health systems at the national, and community levels.
• Excellent knowledge of national/county/community-level issues impacting health systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and good judgment.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.

Something extra to get our attention! 

• Ability to provide technical support to Country teams and partners on lobbying/advocacy for integration of eye health into health financing initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and expanding networks to strengthen public health financing for eye health.
• Ability to effectively represent The Foundation at relevant high-level working/technical forums at regional and global levels.
• Familiarity with the public sector’s mechanisms and policy/regulatory environment related to health financing in Africa.
• Experience implementing programs and projects under grants management processes and donor partners.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements – We will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.
• Structured career development plans – Our performance and development framework enable you to work closely with your manager to plan, manage, and review your performance throughout the year.
• Leadership Development – We are committed to developing both our current and future leaders and offer a range of internal programs that have been designed to help you enhance your leadership skills

How to apply and who to contact

Applications can be made by clicking apply, completing the online application form and attaching an up to date resume and letter of application.

To learn more about this position and life at The Fred Hollows Foundation please visit our Careers page

Alternatively, If you would like to chat further with one of our Talent Acquisition Team member please email us at employment@hollows.org

Applications Close: Monday 7th September, 2020.

Click here  for details & apply

This position is open to Rwanda nationals and international candidates based in Rwanda. To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Rwanda with the ability to travel freely throughout the Region.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work.  Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

1. Fintech Hub Resource Mobilisation, Partnerships +M&E : Deadline 31-08-2020

2. Fintech Hub Project Coordinator: Deadline: 31-08-2020

Vacancy – Fintech Hub Resource Mobilisation, Partnerships +M&E

August 2020

General Context

The Rwanda ICT Chamber is an arm of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) Rwanda. Established in 2011, the Rwanda ICT Chamber is the leading partner for organizations to share experience, network, and meet key players in the Rwandan ICT sector. At ICT Chamber, we help our members to work with the right associations, companies, and individuals and ensure that they get the needed skills, opportunities, and tools to grow.

The mission is to make Rwanda the leading ICT-Driven society. The vision is to be the leader in influencing the transformation of the economy and the culture through ICT.

About the Position

The ICT Chamber is looking for a Manager in charge of Resource Mobilization, Partnership, and M&E for the first phase of Fintech Hub that aims at creating opportunities for fintech companies to accelerate their solutions from prototype to viable and investment-ready projects.

FinTech Hub is Rwanda’s dedicated accelerator that supports selected Rwandan fintech startups to scale by addressing their needs for skills, partnerships, access to capital and markets, and navigating the regulatory environment. FinTech Hub is an initiative of UNCDF in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the ICT Chamber. For more information, you can visit https://fintechub.rw/

During this first phase, the following key activities will be implemented:

⮚ Technical & business skills development

⮚ Market & capital access support

⮚ Promoting ICT literacy and Awareness

⮚ Policy and regulatory support advocacy

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead in identifying funding opportunities, listing them, and sharing the information with the project coordinator.
• Develop funding proposals. This involves writing project and budget plan proposals and coordinating with the different sub-committees of Fintech Hub with the aim of sometimes jointly submitting the proposals.
• Assist in developing a funding pipeline and resource mobilization work plan and execute it. This involves designing and writing materials for communications with different prospective donors and agencies.
• Assist in mobilizing non-financial resources from private sector entities, individuals, and corporate agencies.
• Coordinate agreements’ processing in connection with funding opportunities.
• Ensure effective and timely follow-up in terms of submission of reports to donors and grant renewal proposals.
• Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines.
• Networking, updating, and liaising with key in-country and international donors.
• Building strong relationships with fundraising staff in Funding Affiliates and liaise with them on all fundraising-related communications.
• Coordinate and oversee efforts to secure co-financing for all institutional and high-value grants.
• Undertake monitoring and evaluation of the hub activities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communication, Business Administration, and other related fields with research skills.
• At least 2-5 years’ experience working in resource mobilization involving entrepreneurs, start-ups, incubators.
• Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Experience in developing successful proposals to the EU, USAID, and the UN as well as other institutional donors, including but not limited to JICA, and GIZ.
• Experience in developing successful proposals to private donors – trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals, and/or corporates.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multicultural environment, often at a distance.
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work with minimal supervision.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to set and achieve clear objectives and deadlines to meet deliverables.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility, intellectually curious, and open. You are comfortable with ambiguity, receptive to new ideas, and willing to change when presented with the best options.
• Confident and comfortable challenging expert opinion.
• Demonstrates a high degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial. This individual can formulate and develop new or creative approaches to problems and inspire others on the team to do so.
• You take pleasure in excellence and impact more than credit or status.

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply?

If you are interested, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via Click here to apply

General Context

The Rwanda ICT Chamber is an arm of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) Rwanda. Established in 2011, the Rwanda ICT Chamber is the leading partner for organizations to share experience, network, and meet key players in the Rwandan ICT sector. At ICT Chamber, we help our members to work with the right associations, companies, and individuals and ensure that they get the needed skills, opportunities, and tools to grow. The mission is to make Rwanda the leading ICT-Driven society. The vision is to be the leader in influencing the transformation of the economy and the culture through ICT.

About the Position

The ICT Chamber is looking for a Project Coordinator to lead the first phase of Fintech Hub that aims at creating opportunities for fintech companies to accelerate their solutions from prototype to viable and investment-ready projects.
FinTech Hub is Rwanda’s dedicated accelerator that supports selected Rwandan fintech startups to scale by addressing their needs for skills, partnerships, access to capital and markets, and navigating the regulatory environment. FinTech Hub is an initiative of UNCDF in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the ICT Chamber. For more information, you can visit https://fintechub.rw/.

During this first phase, the following key activities will be implemented:

⮚ Technical & business skills development
⮚ Market & capital access support
⮚ Promoting ICT literacy and Awareness
⮚ Policy and regulatory support advocacy
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Close follow up of diagnostic assessment to understand the needs of participating startups
• Working with other individuals or consultant firms to ensure that the hub completes the key identified activities.
• Design & manage incubation and acceleration program activities.
• Manage the day- to- day interaction with the incubatees.
•  Ensure tight management of milestones and progress of startup companies.
•  Guide & support startups’ fundraising activities.
• Develop, execute, and own an operational and engagement strategy for the entire community, including donors, startups, investors, corporates, mentors, advisors, and domain experts.
• Provide continued strategic guidance to entrepreneurs in business modeling, sales, and marketing, financing, fundraising, overall strategy, operations, etc.
• Be the switchboard for entrepreneurs to access relevant resources and connections.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields of Business Administration, Projects management, or other related fields.
• At least 2-5 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, startups, incubators, or incubation consultancy.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build, and maintain strong working relationships with startups, entrepreneurs, mentors, research institutions, industry experts, associations, state & central government, and investors.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills in a multicultural setting. Ability to handle multiple tasks, reprioritizing tasks where necessary.
•  Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to set and achieve clear objectives and deadlines to meet deliverables.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates a high degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial. This individual can formulate and develop new or creative approaches to problems and inspire others on the team to do so.

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply?

If you are interested, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via email via ” Click here to Apply  not later than August 31st,2020

Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

1. Pedagogical Coordinator:Deadline: August 31, 2020 (X1)

2. Communications Officer : Deadline:August 31, 2020 (X1)

3. Pedagogical Advisor : Deadline: August 31,2020 (X16)

4. Continuous Professional Development Coordinator: Deadline:30/08/2020 (X2)

5. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer : Deadline: August 2020 (X1)

6. Monitoring and Evaluation Manager : Deadline:August 31,2020 (X1)

TERMS OF REFERENCEMPEDAGOGICAL COORDINATOR

 OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to the provision of quality education.

IEE programmes range from teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies, and systems reform.

CONTEXT

IEE collaborates with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to complement pre- and in-service teacher development efforts implemented by Rwanda Education Board.

Particularly, IEE supports capacity development in the context of the national School-based Mentorship Programme (SBMP), for improved teaching and learning.

The latest addition to programming for in-service teacher development is Learning through Play (LtP), which is an evidence-based pedagogical approach to facilitating effective teaching and learning. LtP is aimed at introducing thoughtful usage of play in Rwandan schools to facilitate teaching and learning, for the benefit of improved learning outcomes for school children.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Pedagogical Coordinator will be responsible for providing technical oversight to all activities in the Pre-and in-service teacher development for quality results for children programme related to pre-service teacher development, particularly Teacher Training College (TTC)-based technical support. She/ He will coordinate educational activities by TTC-based Pedagogical Advisors in provision of capacity support for Tutors and student teachers, in the context of the TTC competence-based curriculum. The Pedagogical Coordinator will coordinate Pedagogical Advisors to ensure that teaching and learning at all TTCs is aligned to the TTC curriculum framework, ensuring that graduating teachers are prepared to implement the basic education competence-based curriculum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key accountabilities

• Serve as programme lead for project design, evaluation, and dissemination, and dissemination of results.
• Organizing programme activities in accordance with the mission and goals of IEE and UNICEF in the context of the Pre-and in-service teacher development for quality results for children programme.
• Participate in yearly performance assessments of Pedagogical Advisors, goal setting, and support professional development on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure and direct the development of regular and timely programmatic updates at IEE in-house CPDs to ensure cross-pollination of ideas, knowledge-building, and resource sharing. This includes helping to develop a knowledge management system and supporting processes.
• Facilitate small and large group meetings and trainings, internally and externally.
• Direct continuous learning for programme staff.
• Interact with programme implementation teams to maintain consistent understanding of programme status and deliverables and identify variances and errors, while analyzing programme risks and charting solutions to address them.
• Developing an implementation and evaluation plan to assess programme strengths and lead improvement.
• Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure programme goals are achieved.
• Ensure programmatic excellence through development and implementation of innovative performance and outcomes measures.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of programme statuses throughout their life cycles.
• Responsible for overall day-to-day programme management, initiating and coordinating all programme activities for effective delivery of projects.
• Synthesizing programme information to guide effective implementation and producing highly focused programme implementation update reports taking into consideration, contextual, policy and logistics related to programme implementation.
• Leading on programme communications. Collaborate with the Communications Officer and Country Directorate to generate project information both for media sharing and for reporting.
• Draft programme information sheets and reports.
• Collaborate with other Programme Managers as required.
• Undertake any other programme management and coordination-related activities as may be requested by IEE Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

Essential:

• A master’s degree in Education is required.
• The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience working in Education.
• Proven Experience working in TTC is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in programme management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in programme leadership, producing policy papers or equivalent with a proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise reports.
• Strong programme management experience including planning, initiating and delivering new initiatives within agreed time scales.
• Experience designing and implementing teacher training programming and materials.
• Experience with instructional material design and development.
• Demonstrated research and development skills in education, especially in the field of pedagogy.
• Highly conversant in pedagogical innovations for teacher training and curriculum, in the context of Rwandan education policy.
• Proven team building and interpersonal skills within a multicultural context.
• Proven ability to negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in securing involvement of internal and external stakeholders, planning and facilitating consultation exercises, interviews or fact-finding meetings which result in all relevant information being collected within a limited timeframe.
• Demonstrable teaching experience, contributing to quality learning.
• Demonstrable experience in programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the Education NGO sector.
• Rwandan nationality.

Work-Based Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Able to analyze and evaluate complex information, including statistics.
• Able to analyze and respond to external developments and identify issues speedily and effectively.
• Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.  Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility and engender trust with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• A broad understanding of school-based mentorship, Training of Trainers, and capacity building is an advantage.
• Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging, and existing evidence-based practices and models.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

Method of Application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com on or before the closing date of August 31, 2020.

Please place “Pedagogical Coordinator” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds the commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Method of Application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, and 4 samples of their written work, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com  on or before the closing date of August 31, 2020.

Please place “Communications Officer” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

TERMS OF REFERENCE PEDAGOGICAL ADVISOR

OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education.

IEE programmes range from teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

CONTEXT

IEE collaborates with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to complement pre- and in-service teacher development efforts implemented by Rwanda Education Board.

Particularly, IEE supports capacity development in the context of the national School-based Mentorship Programme (SBMP), for improved teaching and learning.

A latest addition to programming for in-service teacher development is Learning through Play (LtP), which is an evidence-based pedagogical approach to facilitating effective teaching and learning. LtP is aimed at introducing thoughtful usage of play in Rwandan schools to facilitate teaching and learning, for the benefit of improved learning outcomes for school children.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

In the context of the Pre-and in-service teacher development for quality results for children programme, the Pedagogical Advisor will be based at a Teacher Training College (TTC), responsible for providing day-to-day capacity support for Tutors and student teachers, in the context of the TTC competence-based curriculum. The Pedagogical Advisor will avail technical educational support to all learning activity at TTCs, to guarantee that teaching and learning at the TTC is aligned to the TTC curriculum framework, ensuring that graduating teachers are prepared to implement the basic education competence-based curriculum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key accountabilities

• Facilitate Tutor’s and student teachers’ understanding of the TTC competency-based curriculum and support teaching and learning activities in contribution to the achievement of intended learning outcomes.
• Facilitate student teachers’ understanding of the main components of education professionalism: Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and Professional ethics, values, and behaviors in support of quality learner-centered teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with Tutors to establish a culture of Continuous Professional Development for student teachers, in preparation for engagement in in-service teacher development activity and life-long learning.
• Provide technical support to student teachers as they engage in teaching practice, to ensure they gain professionalism: professional knowledge, professional practice and professional ethics, values and behaviors.
• Support TTC Tutors in their teaching work, to ensure that teacher trainee:
  • Attain skills for effective teaching using learner-centered pedagogical approaches.
  • Know subject content for their respective areas of specialization and appropriate ways to teach it using learner-centred pedagogical approaches.
  • Plan and teach effectively using learner-centred pedagogical approaches and set high expectations for their teaching and learner achievement.
  • Engage in TTC-level assessment for evidence of attainment of learning outcomes.
  • Study in an inclusive, learner-centred learning environment so as to replicate this in their long-term practice.
  • Engage in TTC-based, play-based professional development in preparation for engagement in in-service teacher development activity and life-long learning.
• Support instructional materials design and development and usage by TTC Tutors and student teachers.
• Maintain excellent, collaborative relations with TTC communities to ensure effective programme implementation.
• Collaborate with the Pedagogical Coordinator and other CPD Advisors to benchmark effective practices for programme implementation towards the consolidated achievement of results.
• Support regular programme reporting efforts through regular provision of evidence-based programme reports.
• Ensure coordination with technical colleagues from other program components for the widened perspective in programme implementation.
• Collaborate with IEE communications staff on information-sharing related to TTC-based teaching and learning programme activities.
• Demonstrate sufficient cognitive flexibility, professional curiosity and initiative, and interpersonal sensitivity so that s/he is effective as a member and builder of CPD teams.
• Act as an agent of change, knowledgeable about personality and power dynamics, community issues continually identifying the best ways to move forward.
• Collaborate closely with team members to execute IEE’s Pre-and in-service teacher development for quality results for children programme, through CPD.
• Undertake any other professional roles additional to effective implementation of TTC-based technical support.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

Essential:

• An upper second-class bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
• A master’s degree in Education is an added advantage
• A Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in the education sector, mentorship especially in the area of the competency-based curriculum.
• Proven Experience working in TTC is an added advantage.
• Experience designing and implementing teacher training programming and materials.
• Experience with instructional material design and development.
• Demonstrated research and development skills in education, especially in the field of pedagogy.
• Highly conversant in pedagogical innovations for teacher training and curriculum, in the context of Rwandan education policy.
• Proven team building and interpersonal skills within a multicultural context.
• Proven experience working with multiple education stakeholders, especially teacher trainers/ Tutors.
• Proven ability to negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
• Demonstrable teaching experience, contributing to quality learning.
• Demonstrable experience in programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the Education NGO sector.
• Rwandan nationality.

Work-Based Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility, and engender trust with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• A broad understanding teacher development and capacity building is an advantage.
• Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging, and existing evidence-based practices and models.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

Method of application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com on or before the closing date of August 31, 2020.

Please place “Pedagogical Advisor” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds the commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities

TERMS OF REFERENCE

CONTEXT

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as programme lead for project design, evaluation, and dissemination, and dissemination of results.
• Organizing programme activities in accordance with the mission and goals of IEE and UNICEF in the context of the Pre-and in-service teacher development for quality results for children programme.
• Participate in yearly performance assessments of CPD Advisors, goal setting, and support professional development on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure and direct the development of regular and timely programmatic updates at IEE in-house CPDs to ensure cross-pollination of ideas, knowledge-building, and resource sharing. This includes helping to develop a knowledge management system and supporting processes.
• Facilitate small and large group meetings and training, internally and externally.
• Direct continuous learning for programme staff.
• Interact with programme implementation teams to maintain consistent understanding of programme status and deliverables and identify variances and errors, while analyzing programme risks and charting solutions to address them.
• Developing an implementation and evaluation plan to assess programme strengths and lead improvement.
• Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure programme goals are achieved.
• Ensure programmatic excellence through development and implementation of innovative performance and outcomes measures.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of programme statuses throughout their life cycles.
• Responsible for overall day-to-day programme management, initiating and coordinating all programme activities for effective delivery of projects.
• Synthesizing programme information to guide effective implementation and producing highly focused programme implementation update reports taking into consideration, contextual, policy and logistics related to programme implementation.
• Leading on programme communications. Collaborate with the Communications Officer and Country Directorate to generate project information both for media sharing and for reporting.
• Draft programme information sheets and reports.
• Collaborate with other Programme Managers as required.
• Undertake any other programme management and coordination-related activities as may be requested by IEE Management.

• A master’s degree in Education is required.
• The candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience working in Education.
• Proven experience in program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in programme leadership, producing policy papers or equivalent with a proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise reports.
• Strong programme management experience including planning, initiating and delivering new initiatives within agreed time scales.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in securing involvement of internal and external stakeholders, planning and facilitating consultation exercises, interviews or fact-finding meetings which result in all relevant information being collected within a limited timeframe.
• Demonstrable teaching experience, contributing to quality learning.
• Demonstrable experience in programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.

• Rwandan nationality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Able to analyze and evaluate complex information, including statistics.
• Able to analyze and respond to external developments and identify issues speedily and effectively.
• Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.  Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with ability to engage, inspire, build credibility and engender trust with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• A broad understanding of school-based mentorship, Training of Trainers and capacity building is an advantage.
• Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging and existing evidence-base practices and models.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com on or before the closing date of August 31, 2020.

Please place “CPD Coordinator” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds the commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender, or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

TERMS OF REFERENCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education.

IEE programmes range from teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Among other roles, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. He/ he will be responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of Projects. He/she will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by Projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of key accountabilities

• Contribution to the development and implementation of results-based monitoring, evaluation, and reporting system with detailed guidelines for its implementation.
• Supporting outcome/impact and evaluation studies on programmes
• Supporting Planning, Management, Reporting, and data analysis together with developing and implementing comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Strategy for Projects.
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation.

Key accountabilities include:

• Contribution to the development and implementation of results-based monitoring, evaluation, and reporting system with detailed guidelines for its implementation.

• Support development and implementation of an effective result-based M&E system including tools and techniques in collaboration with Programme teams and ensure that M&E systems and procedures are well-integrated with programme requirements, and funder systems and procedures.

• Generate convincing evidence of project impact for policymakers, donors, government officials, and other stakeholders.

• Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the programme output.

• Suggest strategies to the Programme Management team for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programmes by identifying bottlenecks in completing activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks

• Prepare quality monitoring and evaluation reports highlighting programme progress and share with programme staff with recommendations for further improvement.

• Supporting outcome/impact and evaluation studies on programmes.

• Support the M&E Manager on the Monitoring and Evaluation component, to identify delivery issues of the component and ensure effective coordination of the component activities for quality and consistency.

• Participate in the identification of research and M&E priorities and including these in annual plans.

• Support, organize, facilitate different research/evaluation (performance evaluation, baseline, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, etc.) using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Support development of Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring consulting firms following procedure and coordinate researches and studies.

• Ensure quality of study reports prepared by consulting firms by providing technical inputs and ensuring compliance of studies with respective ToR and share the findings with different stakeholders.

• Supporting Planning, Management, Reporting, and data analysis together with developing and implementing comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Strategy for Projects

• Support preparation of annual and multiyear plans and budgets for M&E and coordinate in preparing overall programme activity monitoring.

• Prepare Key Result Reports, Annual Result Reports, Quarterly & Annual Progress, and M&E reports for programme donors following their respective guidelines.

• Participate in Annual Project Reviews and Planning workshops organized by IEE and assist Programme Managers in preparing materials for workshops.

• Organize and facilitate M&E trainings and workshops including preparation of concept notes and development of training materials, training schedules, etc;

• Support the development of capacities of project staff and partners to conduct M&E activities using project monitoring frameworks.

• Analyze case related/thematic data along with capacity and awareness-raising data in coordination with different components of projects.
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation.
• Identification and documentation of success stories, achievements, lessons learned and document recommendations to be integrated into broader IEE knowledge management efforts.
• Compile and disseminate information extracted from all available information management systems to Project Management and other stakeholders as needed.
• Identify and formulate lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader knowledge management, planning and strategies.
• Collaboration and coordination with M&E Officer and Programme Managers on monitoring and evaluation issues.
• Organization and conducting results-oriented trainings in relevant Programme areas.

Other key responsibilities:

• Design and implement projects’ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plans.
• Establish robust data collection, management, and reporting systems for programmes.
• Ensure project progress against targets is regularly tracked and evaluate project success in achieving objectives and goals.
• Regularly report results and data to IEE Management and donors through narrative reports.
• Ensure data quality through data quality assessments, data cleaning, verification, and validation.
• Oversee all data collection efforts, including evaluation, surveys, assessments, and all qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Plan and coordinate regular field monitoring visits.
• Any other responsibilities as requested by IEE Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competencies

• Good knowledge of programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques, and practices.
• Familiarity with impact assessment an advantage
• Good moderation, facilitation, and training skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration, and evaluation of projects.Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to build on relevant knowledge within and outside IEE as well as actively share her/his experience and expertise with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to work independently with minimum or no supervision.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in diversified environments.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong administrative skills and results-oriented approach to work
• Ability to think quickly and improvise when necessary.
• Creative self-starter with an ability to work independently and also as an integral part of a team to deliver results.
• Focuses on results and responds positively to feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Shares knowledge and experiences with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside IEE.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan, and applies newly acquired skills.
• Ability to effectively support in strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting.
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
• Ability to plan and organize work accordingly.
• Ability to work with no or minimum supervision.
• Strong computer skills with a knowledge of many desktop applications that will be useful for the position, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint e-mail, and data analysis software packages like SPSS, Stata, and R.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s in statistics, M&E, social sciences, project management, public policy, international development, economics, or related field..

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of Government, NGO or international development projects.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages
• Experience in designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys.
• Experience in developing and refining data collection tools.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Experience in managing and providing training to partners and target beneficiaries.
• Ability to facilitate and serve as a project liaison for externally-managed evaluations.

Other desirable skills and competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Able to analyze and evaluate complex information, including statistics.
• Able to analyze and respond to external developments and identify issues speedily and effectively.
• Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.  Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility, and engender trust with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging and existing evidence-based practices and models
• Proven experience in programme management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in project leadership, producing policy papers or equivalent with a proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise reports.
• Strong project management experience including planning, initiating, and delivering new initiatives within agreed time scales.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in securing involvement of internal and external stakeholders, planning and facilitating consultation exercises, interviews, or fact-finding meetings which result in all relevant information being collected within a limited timeframe.
• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
• Good IT skills including proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.
• Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

Method of Application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com  on or before the closing date of August 31, 2020.

Please place “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds the commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender, or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

TERMS OF REFERENCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER

OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education.

IEE programmes range from teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Among other roles, the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Country Director- Programmes in collaboration with the Project Coordinator for assessing project activities, outputs and outcomes against agreed targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of key accountabilities

• Development and implementation of results-based monitoring, evaluation, and reporting system with detailed guidelines for its implementation.

• Leadership role in conducting outcome/impact and evaluation studies on programmes.

• Planning, Management, Reporting, and data analysis together with developing and implementing comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Strategy for Projects.

• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation.

Key accountabilities include:

• Development and implementation of results-based monitoring, evaluation, and reporting system with detailed guidelines for its implementation.

• Develop and implement an effective result-based M&E system including tools and techniques in collaboration with Programme teams and ensure that M&E systems and procedures are well-integrated with programme requirements, and funder systems and procedures.

• Generate convincing evidence of project impact for policymakers, donors, government officials, and other stakeholders.

• Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the programme output.

• Suggest strategies to the Programme Management team for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programmes by identifying bottlenecks in completing activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.

• Prepare quality monitoring and evaluation reports highlighting programme progress and share with programme staff with recommendations for further improvement.

• Leadership role in conducting outcome/impact and evaluation studies on programmes.

• Work as a focal person for the Monitoring and Evaluation component, identify delivery issues of the component and ensure effective coordination of the component activities for quality and consistency.

• Lead the Monitoring and Evaluation component and be responsible for generating outputs and results specified for this Component as well as for whole programmes.

• Identification of research and M&E priorities and including these in annual plans.

• Coordinate, organize, facilitate different research/evaluation (performance evaluation, baseline, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, etc.) using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Develop Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring consulting firms following procedure and coordinate researches and studies.

• Ensure quality of study reports prepared by consulting firms by providing technical inputs and ensuring compliance of studies with respective ToR, and share the findings with different stakeholders

• Planning, Management, Reporting and data analysis together with developing and implementing comprehensive M&E Strategy for Projects.

• Prepare annual and multiyear plans and budgets for M&E and coordinate in preparing overall programme activity monitoring.

• Prepare Key Result Reports, Annual Result Reports, Quarterly & Annual Progress, and M&E reports for programme donors following their respective guidelines.

• Participate in Annual Project Reviews and Planning workshops organized by IEE and assist Programme Managers in preparing materials for workshops.

• Organize and facilitate M&E training and workshops including preparation of concept notes and development of training materials, training schedules, etc;

• Develop capacities of project staff and partners to conduct M&E activities using project monitoring frameworks.

• Analyze case related/thematic data along with capacity and awareness-raising data in coordination with different components of projects.
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation.
• Identification and documentation of success stories, achievements, lessons learned and document recommendations to be integrated into broader IEE knowledge management efforts
• Compile and disseminate information extracted from all available information management systems to Project Management and other stakeholders as needed.
• Identify and formulate lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader knowledge management, planning and strategies.
• Collaboration and coordination with M&E Officer and Programme Managers on monitoring and evaluation issues.
• Organization and conducting results-oriented trainings in relevant Programme areas.

Other key responsibilities:

• Design and implement projects’ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plans.
• Establish robust data collection, management, and reporting systems for programmes.
• Ensure project progress against targets is regularly tracked and evaluate project success in achieving objectives and goals.
• Regularly report results and data to IEE Management and donors through narrative reports.
• Ensure data quality through data quality assessments, data cleaning, verification, and validation.
• Oversee all data collection efforts, including evaluation, surveys, assessments, and all qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Plan and coordinate regular field monitoring visits.
• Any other responsibilities as requested by IEE Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competencies

Management and Leadership

• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong administrative skills and results-oriented approach to work
• Ability to think quickly and improvise when necessary.
• Creative self-starter with an ability to work independently and also as an integral part of a team to deliver results.
• Focuses on results and responds positively to feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experiences with colleagues and stakeholders
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside IEE.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to effectively support in strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting.
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
• Ability to plan and organize work accordingly.
• Ability to work with no or minimum supervision.
• Strong computer skills with a knowledge of many desktop applications that will be useful for the position, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint e-mail, and data analysis software packages like SPSS, Stata, and R.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

Education:

Master’s degree in statistics, M&E, social sciences, project management, public policy, international development, economics, or related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of overall experience and 3 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, program management, designing and conducting program evaluation (Baseline, mid-term, final, etc) using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Understanding of how to measure the success of projects working in the Education sector
• Experience in planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience in data management and analysis
• Previous experience in working with NGOs, Government agencies, donors and other development partners will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience in preparing Key Result Reports and Annual Result Reports following donor guidelines would be considered as an asset.
• Track record in M&E leadership is a plus.

Other desirable skills and competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Able to analyze and evaluate complex information, including statistics.
• Able to analyze and respond to external developments and identify issues speedily and effectively.
• Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.  Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility, and engender trust with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging, and existing evidence-based practices and models.
• Proven experience in programme management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team
• Demonstrable skills and experience in project leadership, producing policy papers or equivalent with a proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise reports.
• Strong project management experience including planning, initiating and delivering new initiatives within agreed time scales.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in securing involvement of internal and external stakeholders, planning and facilitating consultation exercises, interviews or fact-finding meetings which result in all relevant information being collected within a limited timeframe.
• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
• Good IT skills including proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.
• Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

Method of application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com  on or before the closing date of August 31, 2020.

Please place “Monitoring and Evaluation Manager” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

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Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

1.Finance and Administration Manager: Deadline:18/08/2020

2. Security & Fleet Manager: Closing Date : 29th August, 2020

3. Sales Representative : Deadline: 2020-08-18 

Job Profile

Position title:                    Finance and Administration Manager

Reports to:                        Director

Supervises:                       Finance and Administration Officer – Rwanda, Finance and Administration Officer – Uganda, Finance and Administration Officer – DRC

Duty Station:                    Kigali, Rwanda

Grade:                               B1

To develop and maintain sound finance and administration systems to ensure complete compliance to the Organization and donor-specific policy and procedure as well as country-specific labour and tax laws.

Lead the Programme in all aspects of financial management and administration policy and procedure; put in place viable mechanisms of internal control to ensure compliance; review and send approved financial reports to coalition offices and donors; and ensure legal and efficient operations of the Organization in all countries of operation. Work as part of the Senior Management Team to ensure adequate financing of the programme strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• • Support the Director in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan and Financial Sustainability Plan.
  • Coordinate the preparation of annual operational / project budgets and forecasts by the office and strategic area, in accordance with the annual planning cycle and in close collaboration with key staff.
  • Periodically identify, monitor and report on finance risks and ensures mitigation measures are working well.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of all project proposals to be submitted for funding.
  • Ensure monthly, grant, and year-end financial closing.
  • Implement and ensure anti-fraud and corruption measures within the organisation;
  • Effectively monitor and manage internal control mechanisms and ensure compliance is upheld.
  • Monitor and manage compliance to donor-specific terms and conditions as well as internal finance and administration policy and procedures and country-specific tax and labour laws in all countries where the organisation operates.
  • Conduct routine projection and analysis of financial situation and advise the Director to ensure adequate funds for the operations and strategy implementation.
  • Maintain the financial software system and input operational and activity budget lines and budget figures, creating and disseminating budget codes to the staff.
  • Ensure support and information is available to all staff so that they are able to perform their administrative duties.
  • Ensure adequate cash flow for approved activities at all offices to ensure timely implementation.
  • Coordinates transfers of funds to field offices;
  • Maintain a comprehensive list of receivables and ensure timely submission of invoices and confirmation of receipt of funds.
  • Reviews, administers, and controls approved suppliers, consultancy contracts/ agreements and sub-grants prepared by Finance and Administration Officers.
  • Manage payables and ensure timely follow-up and payment; and
  • Routinely evaluate and identify weaknesses in the finance and administration system including internal controls, and work constructively with the finance and administration team to constantly strengthen the system.
  • Oversee the financial management of the organisation and its projects, ensuring timely and accurate financial budgeting, monitoring and reporting in compliance with legislation, donor regulations and accounting principles, and best practice.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports for project and operations for review and approval by the Director.
  • Prepare and file monthly management accounts with a balance sheet and P&L (split by restricted and unrestricted) inclusive of management commentary on the accounts;
  • On a quarterly, and as-needed basis, report to the coalition offices and donors, and maintain complete files on all grants and records of financial and technical reports;
  • Prepare annual financial statement, and ensure compliance of declarations to tax authorities as required;
  • Provide timely and accurate financial information, analysis and advice to the management, project managers, donors, and key stakeholders as and when required; and
  • Manage external and internal audits,, and ensure that they are promptly and properly organised, and sufficient and timely follow-up of audit recommendations and report progress to the Director and Coalition Audit Committee.
  • Lead in the development and implementation of appropriate financial policies, procedures and guidelines for the organisation.
  • Ensure that the offices apply the required financial policies and procedures as set out in the appropriate manuals, and, where appropriate, coordinates the preparation of local versions of these procedures;

• Ensure that the offices operate in strict application of laws and regulations in force, and that policies and procedures are adapted, where necessary, to reflect these laws and regulations;
• Ensure all account reconciliations, including bank account reconciliations, are done, reviewed and approved on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis;
• Ensures donors regulations are understood and complied with;
• Ensures that all the offices and staff are equipped with the appropriate approved systems – particularly accounting, spreadsheet, and word processing software – and that these are updated in a coordinated and timely manner; and
• Ensures an efficient finance and operations structure is in place and adequate segregation of duties.
• Oversees the organisation procurement, ensuring compliance and donor requirements.
• Ensure financial and HR records are maintained to meet in-country and donor requirements.
• Support the internal management as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Ensure that all staff are employed legally and with valid work permits, when necessary
• Ensure initiation and continuation of benefits offered to  the staff as per employment contracts, including life and accident insurance, pension as applicable, and health insurance; retaining the forms and policies on file and routinely conducting a cost-benefit analysis on the policies provided by the organisation to staff.
• Ensure adherence to Human Resources requirements such as preparation of performance objectives and annual appraisals.
• Ensure that the Directorate and field offices have appropriate financial and administrative structures in place, with qualified staff.
• Supervises finance and administration staff and ensures that they have clearly-defined objectives, indicators of achievement, and quarterly/annual work plans.
• Supervise and support the functions of the Finance and Administration Officers within the organisation, providing training as needed to improve operations; and
• Perform any other duties as required.

  Key Requirements      

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Commerce or any other relevant accounting degree;
• ACCA, CIMA, CIS or Certified Public Accountant;
• At least 10 years’ experience in Finance and administration, 4 years of which should be in a Senior Management position with references, preferably in a major regional/international organisation/NGO;
• Demonstrated skills in developing, managing, and evaluating financial and administrative plans and policies;
• Experience working with government institutions and donors and an understanding of grant management requirements and compliance;
• A thorough knowledge of, and dexterity with, accounting software; and
• Experience working with international organizations involved in environmental and/or community issues would be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Extensive management reporting experience, including budgeting and forecasting;
• Very high level of numeracy and analytical skills, including variance and costing analysis;
• Strong communication and writing skills in English;
• Additional competency in French and/or Swahili, preferred;
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• Demonstrated supervisory skills; ability to lead, motivate and supervise a remote team;
• Demonstrated experience with financial management systems and auditing;
• Experience with human resource management, preferred;
• Proven time management skills and ability to meet deadlines;
• Willingness to work as part of a multi-cultural team; and
• Adhere to the organisation values: Respect for diversity, Team work, Integrity, Initiative, and Dedication.

Working Relationships

Internal – While reporting to the Director, the Finance and Administration Manager will work closely with the Programme Manager, Advocacy and Communication Manager, and other members, as part of the Senior Management Team.

External – The Finance and Administration Manager will routinely interact with the Board through the Coalition Audit Committee, as well as coalition offices in Uganda and DRC for the administration of the Programme as well as donors and partners, representing the organisation’s values at all times.

Travel

To perform the duties of this position, the Finance and Administration Manager will from time to time be required to travel throughout Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, or other locations. Travel is estimated at approximately 20% of working days. In these cases, the perdiem policy will be applied.

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Job Profile

Our Client is a Courier and Logistics company looking for a sales representative to achieve/exceed revenue goals for a territory by using appropriate sales techniques and processes to close, retain and grow profitable business that directly supports the Company’s mission and business plan. To focus on achieving the required Customer Experience by developing and maintaining professional relationships that inspires trust and loyalty in the business.

Job Size

• The weighting of new and incremental business goals can vary by territory and year on year.
• Alignments are typically within a country.

Key Responsibilities

• • Business and Technical Knowledge; Develop and maintain a depth/breadth of knowledge of the business (products and service capabilities, technology, strategies etc), together with relevant knowledge of industry and market environment factors (competitor, economic trends, trade customs etc).
  • Proactively use knowledge to improve overall results and services provided.
  • Implement and execute all Sales directives and provide regular updates and feedback on tactical execution through appropriate channels in order to achieve/exceed short-term goals and overall Sales targets.
  • Ensure dedicated account planning /customer approach including customer contact/follow up/event planning/pricing issues/strategic + tactical planning & escalate issues where/when needed
  •  Plan and organize time and territory in the most effective way to achieve/exceed short-term goals and overall productivity targets.
  •  Focus on the need to close business (face to face calls, cold calls, selling hours etc.) whilst maintaining the account and developing incremental business; Includes appropriate research of information relating to Customers and their business and timely completion of administration etc.

• • Develop and maintain effective professional relationships that facilitate co-operation and trust; Includes a network of contacts within the Customer’s business, sales and key support groups (ops, customs, and finance);Aligns with them to initiate and secure actions needed to adapt processes, resolve issues and/or progress opportunities for account development.
  • Share knowledge with relevant individuals/teams.
  • Meet/exceed targets for new business through “progressive” sales visits with key customer contacts within named accounts & named prospects.
  • Lead consultations by positioning the most appropriate solution to meet the needs of both customer & the businesses; Includes identification/action on opportunities to cross sell services across the country and globally.
  • Manage the negotiation process to secure the best terms for the company (required profit & yield margins).
  • Close the business
  •  Develop understanding of each prospective Customers’ business and requirements, whilst establishing effective relationships that reflect the Customer Experience strategy.

•  Use effective sales processes and techniques to negotiate and close profitable new business that is aligned with the company sales goals, whilst providing the most effective solution for the Customer’s business.
• Use structured techniques to identify and develop revenue growth opportunities that also add value to the Customer’s business. Advise on appropriate products and services from the full portfolio.
• Ongoing focus on ensuring that each Customer’s requirements and issues are correctly identified and addressed.
•  Implement changes relating to target pricing, rate reviews and pricing programs; includes optimizing productivity through territory planning.
• Support divisional performance tracking and strategic planning by completing accurate and on-time standardized and ad-hoc reports of Sales K.P.I.’s (top customers, prospects, sales activities, commitments etc.).
• Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks including creating and maintaining accurate and timely customer details within defined systems and responding to correspondence and enquiries.
• Monitor the way customer’s trade to ensure plans are achieved in line with business expectations by implementing accurate, realistic & transparent pricing proposals that incorporate all costs and charges to be billed to the customer and required profit and yield margins; Secure financial approvals.
•  Work with the customer to develop an accurate business plan.

Key Requirements

• Fluent in written and spoken English for all countries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills with experience of building professional relationship and networks of contacts
• Good negotiation skills with experience of using an effective process and key techniques
• Experience of business to business sales (Experience of field sales in the express / transportation industry)
• Experience of following a structured sales cycle/processes to secure and close profitable business
• Good planning and organizing skills including time / territory management skills
• Adaptable, able to deal with changing priorities & function effectively & still achieve the goals
• Good p.c. skills/competent in the use of office software
• Good administrative skills
• Good evaluation skills
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Self-driven
• Degree in Marketing,Sales or any other relevant skills

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Position Details

Position Title: OVC/DREAMS Program Manager   Office Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Supervisor Name: TBD                                                   Supervisor Title: ACHIEVE Rwanda Technical Director

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

Expected Project End Date: 9/30/2022

Date of Submission: 8/18/2020

Closing Date: 8/30/2020

JOB DESCRIPTION (Please complete all Sections)

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance, and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance, and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Project Overview

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

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

Position Purpose

The OVC/DREAMS Program Manager will be supervised by the Technical Director and will work in partnership with the ACHIEVE Rwanda Technical Team and the project’s subpartners and consortium partners, Government of Rwanda (GoR) counterparts, Monitoring and Evaluation team, and other relevant stakeholders at the community level.  The OVC/DREAMS Program Manager is responsible for coordinating OVC and DREAMS program activities among subgrantees and with national and district GoR counterparts. The OVC/DREAMS Program Manager will also provide technical assistance to sub-grantees to implement abuse response, child protection, and violence against children prevention interventions at the community level.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Assist with the development of strategies as well as the implementation of interventions to improve the quality and responsiveness of child protection programming and service delivery with a specific focus on identifying survivors of abuse, providing post abuse care services, and delivering violence against children prevention and response interventions at household and community levels.
• Provide technical assistance to sub-partners in the areas of abuse response and prevention, referral procedures and implementation of OVC case management and DREAMS services.
• Provide technical support to implementing partners on the implementation of PEPFAR approved evidence-based curricula for primary prevention of violence, provision of quality post abuse response services.
• Support the Technical Director to provide technical, operational, and administrative support to project staff and subgrantees at the district level in line with the ACHIEVE Rwanda Workplan and technical approach to ensure full integration of technical components into technical activities.

Project Management

• Coordinates with the Finance and Grants team to monitor subgrantee spending at the district level against the project budget and work plan.
• In collaboration with technical advisors, provide technical guidance to ensure high quality integrated technical programing.
• Coordinates the development of subgrantee scopes of work, workplans, and budgets in alignment with the project work plan.
• Contributes to the preparation and timely completion of reports (quarterly, semi-annual, annual).
• Supports Pact Grants & Contracts team to ensure budgetary controls of grantees and provides technical assistance to recipients, as required by the project.
• Work with Data and M&E Officers to ensure that appropriate data is obtained to produce high quality timely reports.

• Coordinate partner meetings to review project activities and results, facilitate peer learning and capacity development, and contribute to project activity planning.
• Assist with grant-making process including pre-award activities like RFA, approvals, selection memos, negotiation memos
• Assist with closeout activities including final financial and programmatic reports.
• Maintain hard copy filing and electronic filing for the shared network drive for grants and programs including sub-grantee files.
• Record meeting minutes, share with the team and file soft copies of minutes on a shared network drive.
• Develop and maintain grantee site visit schedule and filing of site visit and programmatic reports.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Assist partners in setting realistic targets for all required and customized indicators.
• Assist the MEL team by coordinating their field-based assessment and technical assistance, mentoring, and coaching to support partners in the following:
• Development of MER, DQM, and data back up plans
• Development of data collection, collation, analysis and reporting tools
• Maintenance and updating of beneficiary databases and source documents
• Designing surveys and evaluations
• Target setting and reporting
• As needed, conduct routine data quality assessments with the MEL team.
• Coordinate the MEL team’s support to partners in setting up reporting and tracking systems to enable them to report high-quality data in an efficient and timely manner.

General

• Perform functions with a view to safeguarding and developing the best interests of Pact
• Ensure that documents are saved on shared drive
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of program reports and grantee files
• Perform other reasonable duties and assigned

 Basic Requirements

• MPH/MPA/MBA or masters in relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience or a BA/BS with 8 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience as a senior manager of USAID-funded programs including those involving OVC and/or DREAMS activities
• Eight years prior experience in managing OVC and/or DREAMS programs funded by PEPFAR
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID Mission, Government of Rwanda, implementing partners, and local NGOs
• Proven skills in building organizational capacity in OVC, DREAMS, and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, service delivery, quality improvement, or policy development.
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English, Kinyrwanda, and French

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success implementing programming at the community level
• Expertise in and sensitivity to the socio-cultural barriers facing intended beneficiaries for this program
• Local candidates preferred

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

How to apply

• All applications with a motivation letter and CV shall be sent through the following email address: pactrwanda@pactworld.org not later than August 30, 2020 mentioning the position title as a subject to email.