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.

Job description

– Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all activities executed by the Sector as set forth by the law;
– Implement all decisions taken by the Sector Council and directives made by District authorities or higher authorities of the country;
– Supervise activities related to civil registration and officiate marriages;
– Monitor the implementation of master plan at the Sector level and deliver building rehabilitation authorizations in grouped agglomerations and settlements;
– Monitor and evaluate the administration of Cells and serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee.

Job profile

A0 / A1 in Social Sciencies, Arts, Sciencies with 3 years of working experience Or Master’s Degree in Social Sciencies, Arts, Sciences with 1 year of working experience Key Technical Skills and Knowledge Required
– Leadership skills
– Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Central and Local

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Malaika School, located at KG 136, Umudugudu Inyange, Kimironko, Kigali is looking for qualified primary teachers for French and English.

Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor degree in Education

Experience:  Two to three progressive years in teaching upper primary level is required. Experience in international program experience will add value.

Language: Fluent in English and/or French both in writing and speaking is required.

Skills:  Practical computer skills of Microsoft office package (word, excel. PowerPoint, excel).

Abilities:  Excellent interpersonal skills:  good team player, motivated, good in innovation and creativity, and positive attitude).

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their application letter, CV, copies of certificates and employment certifications from the former employers  to creche.malaika@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

The deadline to submit the application date is August 29, 2020, at 5 pm.

The Principal

Job Description –Team Leadership

This is a summary of the key duties and responsibilities related to the position below and includes the skills, experience, and educational background required by the employee, as well as the competencies and behaviors that are expected at this level.

Please take your time to read through it, sign the acknowledgment and hand it back to Human Resources.

1. 1. POSITION Details

• Position Manager, Leisure Sales
• Department Sales & Marketing
• Reports to Director of Sales & Marketing
• Subordinates Sales & Marketing Coordinator

2. Job Details & Requirements

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Manages key leisure trade, corporate, and group accounts in Rwanda and Africa. Duties include, but are not limited to, achieving revenue, driving share, developing and controlling trade partner marketing activities, product training, negotiating pagination with product managers, and developing plans designed to drive the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maximizes revenue opportunities and drives share from assigned markets and local Rwanda accounts.
• Manages assigned Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and locally-based Tour Operators and travel agency accounts.
• Takes the lead in delivering programs to drive sales and share shift from trade leisure accounts.
• Takes the lead in prospecting and converting group and event leads to build Group segment, preparing and presenting effective proposals.
• Identifies and drives potential local or corporate accounts for FIT and Group business.
• Initiates tactical promotions and initiatives for approval by Manager, Sales & Marketing to drive sales to OONH & OOGN.
• Manages agreements with key trade accounts, implementing measurement and activity against agreed targets for OONH & OOGN.
• Develops and delivers programs to ensure product knowledge for all contact points including product managers, contracting managers, reservations agents, and counter staff.
• Implement incentives and drive reward programs to increase sales for OONH & OOGN.
• Manages and develops opportunities from airlines located in the geographic territory of responsibility.
• Monitors forward booking trends and domestic forecasts and recommend appropriate promotional activities and rate strategies to ensure forward shortfalls are minimized.
• Maintains a regular call plan on identified Key Accounts in geographic territories of responsibility.
• Conducts market research by geographical and business segments to determine rate and strategies by account and identifies new markets and business opportunities.
• Maintains high profile industry relationships with tourism bodies, convention bureaus, associations, and travel industry.
• Plans and undertakes sales trips and client familiarization as required.
• Works closely with property operational teams to ensure alignment and delivery of agreed sales and marketing activities. Attends and conducts site inspections
• Delivers all required reporting in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager, Sales & Marketing Rwanda

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in acknowledged resorts and hotels
• Minimum 2 years experience in acknowledged resorts and hotels as Sales Executive
• Diploma / Degree in Hospitality Management or Sales & Marketing.
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Speaks English Fluently
• Passionate, well organized, Professional, a Great Communicator, Team Player, Celebrates Success, Goal-Oriented

3. CORE Values & Competencies

Blow Away The Customer

• I care and work towards exceeding the expectations of my customers
• I am proactive and deliver unique and everlasting memories for our customers

Develop Passionate and Committed People

• I am committed to being thoughtful towards our colleagues
• I am passionate about my role

Continuously Strive for Perfections (good enough never is)

• I constantly seek new ways and ideas to improve what I do
• I am inspired to make a difference

Achieve Sustainable Bottom Line Performance

• I am honest and fair
• I take responsibility and contribute towards the financial performance of where I work

4 FUNCTIONAL competencies

Grooming

• I present a professional image according to established standards

Communication

• I adapt my communication to the audience and the message to be delivered
• I am able to develop effective written communications

Functional Skills & Knowledge

• I understand the full scope of my duties and demonstrate initiative
• I take responsibility for my actions

Planning & Organizing

• I set realistic goals both for myself and my colleagues in line with company strategies
• I am capable of handling multiple priorities effectively

Team Management & Development (Influencing & Working with Others)

• I devote time in training and coaching each colleague
• I conduct regular performance management discussions for my colleagues and monitor their progress

Where Colleagues do not have anyone to supervise,
then the competency will be replaced by with the following 2 behaviors:

• I am able to influence others when required to speak and present ideas
• I am able to work with other colleagues and departments effectively

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• I have the ability to involve all the appropriate people to resolve problems in the business.
• I proactively facilitate prompt and appropriate decision making

Innovation & Creativity

• I regularly seek new opportunities for change
• I assist in resolving resistance to change

Happy to join us!

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Burera District Pharmacy wisheses to recruit an account Ao in accounting or Finance.

Requirements:

1. Being Rwandan citizen

2. Ao in accounting or Finance

3. Fluent in English &French is an advantage

Deadline: 25 August 2020

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Ubuyobozi bwa Farumasi y’akarere ka Gisagara, burashaka guha akazi abakozi babili (2) bazagengwa n’amasezerano ashobora kuzajya yongerwa. Abo bakozi bazaba bashinzwe ububiko bw’imiti bagomba kuba bujuje ibi bikurikira:

1. Kuba uri umunyarwanda

2.kuba ufite impamya bushobozi ya A2 mugiforomo cyangwa irenzeho ariko wemera guhembwa umushaharawa A2. Kubize hanze bakazana Equivalence.

3. Kuba azi gukoresha mudasobwa

Kanda hano usome itangazo ryose unadepoze.

POSITION: Programs Manager, Inkomoko Micro Business Solutions Department

LOCATION: Kimihurura, Kigali, with frequent travel across Rwanda

REPORTS TO: Regional Refugee Director

ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development is a full-service business development firm focused on growing small to medium enterprises. Our services help our clients develop and improve their capacity. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko identifies entrepreneurs in Rwanda and provides them with business education, mentorship, and strategy consulting, so that they can grow their businesses and create jobs for others.

THE JOB OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Programs Manager assists in managing the Livelihood program and other programs in the Micro- Business Solutions Department and to maintain a positive relationship with key stakeholders, clients, donors, and staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (70% time)

• Support the Regional Refugee Director in managing the Refugee program and other projects in Rwanda to ensure high service delivery of Inkomoko programs
•  Provide strategic direction and leadership to the department operations and programming
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Micro Business Solutions Department; 
•  Manage the schedule and delivery of services to achieve company-wide KPIs, raising concerns and creating solutions to overcome barriers to delivery and improve efficiency
• Coordinate, review, and make recommendations regarding department personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, discipline, investigations, personnel actions, and workers’ compensation.
• Work closely with the SME Growth on shared resource planning and M&E Departments to plan and implement the evaluation at client in-take, program completion, and at various milestones
• Coordinate with AEC Rwanda Trustee on financing for refugees and host communities

PARTNERSHIPS & EXTERNAL RELATIONS (15% time)

• Maintain and grow Inkomoko’s bi-lateral relationships with program partners, including MINEMA, UNHCR, Districts and other government and funder partners as relevant.
• Attend and participate in the Districts and Partners meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Livelihood Program.
• Coordinate with a consortium of refugee livelihoods program partners
• Provide regular communication to partners to ensure smooth program delivery
• Support external communications efforts, working with communications experts to provide case studies and data to support public relations on social media, blogs, and other forums

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION (15% time)

• Provide general leadership to the teams reporting into this role.
• Participate in the development and administration of Micro Business department goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Work with the Regional Refugee Director to plan and manage the staffing and budget resources 
• Interpret, apply, and ensure departmental compliance with applicable donors, local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain appropriate accounting for expenses, working within a budget, and comply with Inkomoko administrative policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• The Programs Manager should have great attitude and must have previously taken on leadership and project management responsibilities, have excellent report writing and organizational skills.
•  Bachelors in Business Administration, Project Management or any other relevant skill. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
•  Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in program management of complex projects at a Senior level. Experience working with Rwandan Micro & SMEs entrepreneurs, refugee, and host support
•  Understanding of business concepts (finance, Operations, HR, marketing, Business ideation, cash flow management, human-centered design & Business Model Canvas)
•  Experience to select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff, remote management, including coordinating their work. 
•  Fluent in English & Kinyarwanda, both verbally and in writing
•  Well-developed networking skills, excellent presentation and communication skills 
•  Ability to work on a tight deadline and independently 

What you will get:

• Colleagues who are passionate and confident that entrepreneurs will transform the continent 
•  Opportunity to work with a talented and committed team of professionals
•  The flexible, collaborative work environment
•  Challenging work, and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills
•  Ability to make an impact and contribute to economic growth in Rwanda
•  A competitive salary, health insurance, generous policies. 

HOW TO APPLY

Should you wish to apply for this position; please submit your salary expectations, cover letter and CV (pdf these and any other relevant documents in one document before uploading) to the application portal.

In the space labeled “Answers to the Questions in the Application Description”, in less than 250 words, please explain the following;

–  any experience you have performing successful project management and working with entrepreneurs or MSMEs

–  the 3 major challenges entrepreneurs face in Rwanda and how would you would assist entrepreneurs in addressing these challenges

Deadline of application: 31st August 2020

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AEC seeks to reflect the communities we serve and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  All qualifying people are strongly encouraged to apply.

NB: We do not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks.

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Background

1. Organizational Context

The Great Lakes region has historically suffered from cyclical violence that finds its roots in poverty and political conflict. “Intensifying hostility among states in the Great Lakes threatens a return to the regional wars that tore that region apart in previous decades” – the International Crisis Group warned in January 2020, calling for greater and more robust UN engagement in support of Peacebuilding in the region. It is against this background that FAO, UNDP and WFP in both DRC and Rwanda have developed the project “Creating peace dividends for women and youth through increased cross-border trade and strengthened food security Cross Border” in collaboration with national counterparts in both countries and with the support from the Peace Building Fund.

The project “Creating peace dividends for women and youth through increased cross-border trade and strengthened food security Cross Border” focuses on one of Africa’s most critical trading posts linking Western and Eastern Central Africa and  the Goma – Rubavu border between DRC and Rwanda, a historical hot-spot of conflict but also key source of resilience in the Great Lakes region.  The project contributes to peacebuilding and social cohesion in the DRC-Rwanda border areas around Goma and Rubavu by deepening economic integration through increased cross-border trade, fostering mutual understanding and dialogue between border communities and strengthening food security, livelihood and income opportunities, particularly for women and youth.

The project is built on the assumption that if essential impediments to local cross-border trade of agricultural products are reduced, if the capacities of young entrepreneurs in cross-border trade development are enhanced and if capacities for agricultural production are strengthened and expanded on both sides of the border, with a focus on the capacities and opportunities of women and young people then, conditions for cross-border trade will improve and cross-border community interaction will foster mutual understanding and trust by providing opportunities for dialogue among social groups around common and mutual economic interests and the increased availability of income and livelihood opportunities will reduce incentives to engage in violence as a means of improving economic circumstances, thus strengthening Peacebuilding.

To achieve this, the project focuses on resolving underlying issues and grievances linked to unequal agricultural production and trade competition on the two sides of the border. Any promotion of agricultural production and cross-border trade needs to be sensitive to the perceived and real concerns over competition between the two border communities.  The project also aims at addressing key impediments to cross-border trade by reducing barriers to access to income-generating activities and food supplies for communities on both sides of the border. Harassment and the prevalence of bribes and unofficial payments at the border are among the most serious hindrances to access to markets by small-scale traders.

Economic inclusion of women and youth is at the center of this project. The proposed strengthening of cross-border trade is a key means of economic integration of vulnerable groups, especially women and youth. The focus on supporting small scale traders, primarily young and female, is a way to empower women and youth at the local level, which has been shown to strengthen the resilience of communities and help mitigate risks of conflict.

Furthermore, there is significant untapped potential to increase profitability, and thus further consolidate livelihoods, by improving the value-chain of agricultural production. This could have an expanded peacebuilding impact by reducing the gap in growth rate of horticulture production and trade between the DRC and Rwanda sides of the border, and by providing opportunities for collaboration around common economic interests between small-holder farmers and traders on both sides of the border

Under the overall guidance and supervision of of  the Team leader of the Transformational Governance Unit based in Kigali, the National Project Coordinator is to work with WFP, FAO and UNDP project teams, government counterparts (including the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, the gender Monitoring Office, the Rwanda Bar Association, the Rwanda national Police, the Ministry of Youth, UN partners (including Resident Coordinator’s Office), the Private Sector Federation, trade cooperatives and Civil Society Organizations.

The project Coordinator will coordinate the activities under the Outcome and two outputs of the projects and ensure timely and quality delivery of the Peacebuilding Fund project in Rwanda by participating UN agencies and Implementing partners. The National Project Coordinator will promote a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the project and will work in close collaboration with WFP, FAO and UNDP project focal points and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Implementing partners for resolving complex programme management issues.

In addition, the National Project Coordinator will also collaborate on a regular basis with the Project Manager based in Goma, for quality and timely implementation of project outputs but also ensure synergy between the activities implemented in DRC and Rwanda within the framework of this project.

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