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Ingorane zikomeje kugariza isi kubera icyorezo CORONAVIRUS (kuwa kane 30/01/2020)

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Nyuma yuko icyorezo CORONAVIRUS gikomeje kwambukiranya imipaka kuburyo buteye ubwoba, abatuye isi bakomeje kugerwaho n’ingaruka zitandukanye nkuko tubikesha ibinyamakuru mpuzamahanga bitandukanye.




Ubutariyani

Uretse abakomeje guhitanwa ndetse nokwandura iki cyago, ubu abagera ku 6 000 bahejejwe mubwato bangirwa kwinjira mugihugu cy’ubutariyani mugihe hari abashinwa babili barimo gukorerwa ibizamini bakekwaho iyi ndwara mugihugu cy’ubutariyani.

Uburusiya

Nkuko byatangajwe n’urubuga tass.com ku wagatatu taliki ya 29 Mutarama 2020, igihugu cy’Uburusiya cyafunze umwe mumipaka ugihuza n’Ubushinwa murwego rwogukumira iki cyorezo.




Irifungwa ry’umupaka rikaba ryatangajwe na Mikhail Mishustin, Ministiri w’intebe w’uburusiya nkuko byatangajwe  n’ikinyamakuru  Russian news outlet TASS.

Ubushinwa

Ikipe y’abagore  y’umupira w’amaguru  yashyizwe mukato ahitwa Brisbane muri Austrariya, aho yasabwe kudasohoka  muri hoteli yayo kugeza nibura Kuwa 5 Gashyantare nkuko byatangajwe n’inzego z’ubuzima muri ako gace.

Iki cyorezo kandi kikaba cyatumye imikino itandukanye yari iteganyijwe mumugi wa Beiging muri uyu mwaka yimurirwa mumwaka utaha.

Leta zunze ubumwe za Amerika

Leta zunze ubumwe za Amerika zamaze gukura abaturage bazo bagera 195 mumugi wa Wuhan, bakaba bagejejwe muri California ku wa gatatu w’iki cyumweru.




Tubibutseko abagera kuri 213 bamaze guhitanwa n’icyo cyorezo mugihe abagera ku 9 7000 bamaze kucyandura mugihugu cy’ubushinwa mugihe Ibihugu bitandukanye nabyo nyuma ya Amerika birimo Ubuyapani,  Korea yepfo, ubufaransa n’ibindi bikomeje guhungisha abaturage babyo.




Amagambo ateye agahinda Vanessa Bryant umugore wa Kobe Bryant amaze gutangaza kurupfu rw’umugabowe

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Vanessa Bryant, umugore wa nyakwigendera Kobe Bryant  yashoboye kugira icyo atangaza bwambere kuri uyu wagatatu, iminsi 3 nyuma yokubura umugabo we n’umwana we w’umukobwa  Gianna “Gigi” Bryant warufite imyaka 13 mumpanuka ya kajugujugu yaguyemo n’abandi bantu 7.




Abicishije kurukuta rwe rwa Instagram, yashimiye cyane abakomeje kumufata mumugongo  nokumwihangaisha muri aya magambo.

<< Turabashimiye kunkomezi zanyu, mubyukuri twari tuzikeneye.Twahungabanijwe bikomeye n’urupfu rutunguranye rwa Kobe, umugabo wanjye nakundaga akaba na papa w’abana bacu, ndetse n’umukobwa wacu kandi mwiza Gianna, umuvandimwe wa Natalia, Bianka na Capri >>




Yakomeje agira ati << ubu ntitwabona amagambo ahagije yo gusobanura umubabaro dufite, gusa nziko yaba Kobe ndetse na Gigi bari baziko tubakunda . Byari umugisha ukomeye kubagira mubuzima bwacu. Twifuzaga guhorana nabo >>




Uyu mugore akaba avugako kubura umugabowe ndetse n’umukobwa wabo Gigi, bibaye kubura umugisha hakiri kare.

Ubu butumwa bukaba bwagaragaye nyuma y’amasaha make uyu mugore amaze kwemerako urukuta rwe rugaragarira abantu bose ndetse agahita anakoresha ifoto ya Kobe na Gigi kuri profile ye.




Tubibutse ko bibaye ubwambere Bryant agize icyo atangaza kumugaragaro kurupfu rw’umugabo we n’umukobwa we. Uyu muryango kandi ukaba ufite abandi bana 3 aribo Natalia w’imyaka 17, Bianka imyaka 3, na Capri w’amezi 7.




Uyumugore yarongeye ati << Sinzi uko ubuzima bwacu buzamera nyuma y’uyu munsi, kandi simbona n’ishusho yabwo badahari. Gusa tuzakomeza tugerageze kuko Kobe na Gigi bazakomeza batumurikire tubone inzira >>

 




Foremen/forewomen x16 at Rulindo District:Deadline:04/Feb/2020

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Job Description




– To guide masons and manpower’s by giving them technical expertise by respecting standards drawings done by MINEDUC;

– Report on weekly basis and anytime needed the progress of works on site at district level and copy to executive secretary of the sector where you are working from;

– To monitor if the construction works respect norms and standards set by MINEDUC;

– To take care of all materials, tools and equipment done to perform all duties and prepare utilization report of materials from District level and Sector level;

– To fill on daily basis, the works done, and materials used on site book;

– To have ethical values and secret at work during and after expiration of contract;

– To report on daily basis using text message on District School Construction Engineer and/or MINEDUC School Construction Field Officer;

– The Employee undertakes to perform the service with the highest standards of professional and ethical competence.

– To ensure project activities comply with site – specific ESMP, Environmental and Social Standards applied to this project and any other safeguard requirement;

– To facilitate the functioning of grievance redress mechanism at site level.

Job Profile




– Hold at least A2 or A1 in buildings construction, or any other related field with at least two years of relevant working experience;

– Relevant experience in Schools Infrastructure especially construction using home grown solutions to ensure the quality of works done using minimum resources available should be an added advantage;

– High expertise in preparing construction activity plans, reporting and capacity to make prioritization from a pull of needs based on data available on ground;

– To have a minimum knowledge on environmental and Social safeguards related to schools’ construction;

– Experience of World Bank IPF safeguarding requirements is an added advantage




– Have good reporting skills;

– Have very good communication skills (written and oral) in English and Kinyarwanda. Good knowledge of French will be an added asset;

– Have planning and organization skills and good ability in working productively in a team environment of diverse backgrounds;

– Other skills: (i) Quantitative and analytic skills, (ii)working knowledge in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD will be an added advantage, Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), (ii) Ability to manage priorities and be detail
– orientated within a dynamic, fast
– paced environment, (iv) Work in a team environment to determine and/or review ideas to find solutions to problems, (v) Ability to work independently with limited or no supervision while maintaining a high level of efficiency and still upholding a team mentality.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 




Commercial Director at COPEDU PLC: Deadline:Monday on February 10, 2020.

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  1. INTRODUCTION




COPEDU PLC is a micro finance institution created in 2012 with the legal form of a limited liability company, which resulted from the transformation of the Duterimbere Savings and Credit Cooperative (COOPEDU), COPEDU PLC was approved by the National Bank in 2014 to carry out financial savings and credit activities.

  1. MISSION




The mission of COPEDU PLC, “its raison d’être”, is to Offer Inclusive Financial Services for Socio-Economic Development of its Clientele.

The target clientele of COPEDU PLC is made up of small or medium-sized businesses, without distinction. Mainly targeted are women who produce, process or operate in the service and trade sectors. Specific products are developed to meet their needs and employees are also part of the clientele sought.

  1. VISION

The vision of COPEDU PLC is to be a bank of reference for women in Africa. The strategic plan and its execution should be aligned with this vision by allowing COPEDU PLC to achieve its precise objectives.

COPEDU PLC occupies an enviable place in the microfinance sector. It is ranked among the most successful microfinance institutions in Rwanda.

To achieve this vision, COPEDU PLC wishes to recruit a qualified Commercial Director with sufficient knowledge:

  1. TASK DESCRIPTIONS




Under the supervision of the Managing Director, the Commercial Director defines a commercial policy with a view to increasing the company’s sales and increasing turnover. He must coordinate the sales team to apply this policy and achieve the objectives set:

  • Develop products and services that meet customer needs;
  • Develop communication actions for various audiences in line with the general strategy of COPEDU PLC;
  • Design and develop the commercial policy of COPEDU PLC;
  • Coordinate the monitoring of credits and clients of COPEDU PLC;
  • Coordinate the marketing team by overseeing the product development, launch and communication processes;
  • Identify potentially favorable areas;
  • Ensure customer satisfaction;
  • Analyze the behavior of the financial market in relation to external competition;
  • Develop a strategy for all COPEDU PLC products, developing details of each product and marketing plans, constantly adapting them to market developments;
  • Analyze the market, determine targets and choose advertising axes;
  • Able to work with the media;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Mobilize deposits with customers;
  • Carry out a large search campaign for important partners and customers;
  • Perform all other tasks entrusted to him by his superiors.
  1. PROFILE




  • Be between 30 and 45 years old,
  • A0 in Marketing, management, economics with at least 5 years of experience in the commercial or marketing field
  1. REQUIRED QUALITIES
  • Have a taste for marketing and resource mobilization;
  • Ability to negotiate;
  • To be perfectly at ease in Kinyarwanda, French and / or in English, both written and spoken;
  • Have a creative and sporty spirit;
  • Master the computer.

How to Apply

The application file including a letter of employment request accompanied by the detailed Curriculum Vitae, the copy of a notarized diploma, a passport photo as well as three names of the reference persons must be deposited at the headquarters of COPEDU PLC, no later than  Monday on February 10, 2020.

Done in Kigali on January 28, 2020.

GASHUMBA UWERA Liliane

President of the Board of Directors

 




Head of the Legal Department and Company Secretary at COPEDU PLC:Deadline:Monday on February 10, 2020.

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  1. INTRODUCTION




COPEDU PLC is a micro finance institution created in 2012 with the legal form of a limited liability company, which resulted from the transformation of the Duterimbere Savings and Credit Cooperative (COOPEDU), COPEDU PLC was approved by the National Bank in 2014 to carry out financial savings and credit activities.

  1. MISSION




The mission of COPEDU PLC, “its raison d’être”, is to Offer Inclusive Financial Services for Socio-Economic Development of its Clientele.

The target clientele of COPEDU PLC is made up of small or medium-sized businesses, without distinction. Mainly targeted are women who produce, process or operate in the service and trade sectors. Specific products are developed to meet their needs and employees are also part of the clientele sought.

  1. VISION




The vision of COPEDU PLC is to be a bank of reference for women in Africa. The strategic plan and its execution should be aligned with this vision by allowing COPEDU PLC to achieve its precise objectives.

COPEDU PLC occupies an enviable place in the microfinance sector. It is ranked among the most successful microfinance institutions in Rwanda.

To achieve this vision, COPEDU PLC wishes to recruit a Head of the Legal Department and Secretary of the Company who is qualified and has sufficient knowledge.

  1. TASK DESCRIPTIONS




Under the supervision of the Director General and the Board of Directors, the Head of the Legal Department and Company Secretary coordinates the activities of the Legal Department with the following objectives:

  • Prepare and evaluate the Department’s performance indicators;
  • Provide legal advice to the company’s management team;
  • Monitor the management of litigation files;
  • Participate in the development of regulatory texts governing the Company;
  • Participate in the design of internal regulations within the framework of shareholding;
  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing the company;
  • Give opinions to the Board of Directors on their attributions and powers;
  • Ensure the reporting of the meetings of the Board of Directors and the Management Committee;
  • Inform the Board of Directors of all applicable laws or those having an impact on shareholders’ meetings and meetings of members of the Board of Directors, the reports of these meetings and the transmission to the competent bodies of all company documents required by law, as well as all the consequences of non-compliance with these laws;
  • Ensure that the minutes of the shareholders’ meetings or of the meetings of the members of the Board of Directors are well written and that all the registers provided for by the bylaws are well kept;
  • Ensure that the company’s annual financial statements and all other required documents have been sent to the Registrar General and the BNR in accordance with the law;
  • Ensure that a copy of the company’s annual financial statements and the annual activity report have been sent in accordance with the law;
  • Maintain the shareholders’ register;
  • Develop all contracts;
  • Review all written contracts and memoranda of understanding and ensure that the interests of the Company are protected to avoid any form of loss;
  • Collaborate with the Finance Department for the application of tax laws;
  • Collaborate with the Human Resources and Administration Department in the implementation of laws and regulations governing the personnel of the company;
  • Collaborate with the Credit Department in the phase of loan disbursement and management of credit disputes;
  • Deal with all legal issues that affect the company;
  • Produce periodic reports;
  • Perform all other tasks entrusted to him by his superiors.
  1. PROFILE




  • Be between 30 and 45 years old,
  • A0 in Law, have at least 5 years of experience in the field
  1. REQUIRED QUALITIES




  • Organization, methodical, good presentation;
  • Initiative and adaptability;
  • Have the quality of leadership;
  • Have a spirit of rigor;
  • Have good writing skills;
  • Have good analytical and synthesis skills;
  • Be of exemplary honesty and integrity;
  • Master the computer tool;
  • Speak and write perfectly Kinyarwanda, English and / or French.

How to Apply

The application file including a letter of employment request accompanied by the detailed Curriculum Vitae, the copy of a notarized diploma, a passport photo as well as three names of the reference persons must be deposited at the headquarters of COPEDU PLC, no later than  Monday on February 10, 2020.

Done in Kigali on January 28, 2020.

GASHUMBA UWERA Liliane

President of the Board of Directors




Head of Department of ICT and Networking Banking at COPEDU PLC:Deadline:Monday on February 10, 2020.

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  1. INTRODUCTION




COPEDU PLC is a micro finance institution created in 2012 with the legal form of a limited liability company, which resulted from the transformation of the Duterimbere Savings and Credit Cooperative (COOPEDU), COPEDU PLC was approved by the National Bank in 2014 to carry out financial savings and credit activities.

  1. MISSION




The mission of COPEDU PLC, “its raison d’être”, is to Offer Inclusive Financial Services for Socio-Economic Development of its Clientele.

The target clientele of COPEDU PLC is made up of small or medium-sized businesses, without distinction. Mainly targeted are women who produce, process or operate in the service and trade sectors. Specific products are developed to meet their needs and employees are also part of the clientele sought.

  1. VISION




The vision of COPEDU PLC is to be a bank of reference for women in Africa. The strategic plan and its execution should be aligned with this vision by allowing COPEDU PLC to achieve its precise objectives.

COPEDU PLC occupies an enviable place in the microfinance sector. It is ranked among the most successful microfinance institutions in Rwanda. To achieve this vision, COPEDU PLC wishes to recruit a qualified Head of the ICT and Networking Banking Department.

  1. TASK DESCRIPTIONS




Under the supervision of the Director General and the Board of Directors, Head of the Department of ICT and Networking Banking coordinates the activities of the IT Department with the following objectives:

  • Create a concrete plan for the development and deployment of ICT within the organization, lead and motivate the IT team to achieve the proposed visions.
  • Coordinate the services attached to the department;
  • Fix and assess the performance of the department;
  • Administer the IT system and supervise the users;
  • Ensure the operation of the software and the computer network;
  • Maintain the system and ensure data backup;
  • Promote new products as a marketing tool;
  • Promote the internal and external security system of the IT system;
  • Supervise the operations of periodic closings of the system;
  • Facilitate collaboration between the institution and IT partners;
  • Propose, implement and apply the IT system policy and procedure;
  • Diagnose and repair hardware and software failures;
  • Monitor the internal and external audit of the system and assess their results and the implementation of recommendations
  • Produce periodic reports;
  • Perform all other tasks entrusted to him by his superiors.
  1. PROFILE




  • Be between 30 and 45 years old,
  • Have an A0 diploma in IT, have at least 5 years of experience in the IT field.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  1. REQUIRED QUALITIES




  • Have a good knowledge of ORACLE or MS SQL database, Telecom network, and MICROSOFT environments.
  • Mastery of JavaScript technology
  • Knowledge of Web Technologies HTML5, CSS, Canvas, Responsive design
  • Design and analysis capabilities
  • Sense of “beautiful” and ergonomics
  • English: technical, read and written
  1. OPTIONAL SKILLS
  • Server-side JavaScript development experience
  • Knowledge of concepts and certain object languages
  • SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLServer…)
  • Software architecture
  • Be autonomous, creative, rigorous, communicating and attentive to new technologies to develop our web and mobile platform
  • Good interpersonal and listening skills
  • Analysis and synthesis skills
  • Rigorous and Organized
  • Negotiation skills
  • Sense of team management
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Creative spirit
  • Ability to adapt, organize and lead
  • Fluency in English and French




How to Apply

The application file including a job application letter accompanied by the detailed Curriculum Vitae, the copy of a notarized diploma, a passport photo as well as 3 names of the reference persons must be deposited at the headquarters of COPEDU PLC, no later than Monday on February 10, 2020.

Done in Kigali on January 28, 2020.

GASHUMBA UWERA Liliane

President of the Board of Directors




22 Additional candidates in new nets research project – University of Rwanda: Deadline:30th January 2020, at 5:00pm.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO RECRUIT ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES IN NEW
NETS RESEARCH PROJECT




The University of Rwanda (UR) in collaboration with Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and PATH is conducting an observational analysis to evaluate evidence generated during piloted new net distributions in Rwanda. Findings will help to introduce and support high-impact health interventions with the ultimate goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths within a generation. The Program is focused on ensuring that all population most in need have equitable access to quality health care services to save lives. New Nets Project initiative to catalyze the market of next generation of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs), Rwanda will be piloting the deployment of Interceptor G2 LLINs in select districts where enhanced surveillance activities will be used to support observational impact analyses. In these districts, epidemiological, entomological, and anthropological data will be collected with the overarching goal of evaluating the public health impact of deploying next generation LLINs in terms of cost-effectiveness and other relevant outcomes.

The project will include different components including epidemiology and anthropology components.

1.EPIDEMIOLOGY COMPONENT




Activities for this component will include a cross sectional survey conducted in selected households in Karongi, Nyamagabe and Ruhango districts. In total three rounds of cross-sectional surveys will be conducted and recruited nurses will serve as field data collectors. Each round will last approximately three successive weeks and there will be one round per year (2020, 2021 and 2022).

POSITION: Research Nurse (13 Posts)




STUDY SITES: Karongi, Nyamagabe and Ruhango Districts

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work under close supervision of the study coordinator and supported by national laboratory as well as MOPDD technical staff members to fulfill the following:

  • Liaise with the local community health worker to identify the selected household within targeted villages.
  • Prepare study instruments before a working day, review and handover
    filled questionnaires to the team leader at the end of every working day.
  • Guided by the study protocol and standard operational procedures, conduct the screening for participants eligibility, obtain informed consent and lead data collection interviews.
  • Provide malaria rapid testing, treatment and referral as needed. Ensure correct waste disposal after malaria testing procedures.
  • Collect information related to bed-net use characteristics, attrition and repair,
  • Ensure the confidentiality of data collected and privacy of participants.
  • Conduct data entry after completion of field data collection.
  • Fulfill any other study task assigned by the immediate supervisor. Qualifications:
  • Willingness and availability to start immediately,
  • Be Rwandan by nationality,
  • Diploma (Al) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with training skills in IMCI
  • Prior experience in research will be desirable such as HFS, DHS, MIS etc, Candidates justifying their research experience by a certificate of completion will be given priority.
  • Having a valid license to practice issued by the National Nurses and Midwives Council is required.
  • Experience in a pediatric department in a multidisciplinary team will be
  • Ability to work under the study leadership and build a good relationship between different stakeholders
  • Ready to work and be based in any of the 3 districts during the period of study implementation.
  • Have a professionally irreproachable conduct and treat with dignity all study participants and partners.

2.ANTHROPOLOGY COMPONENT




2.1. Team leader under the New Nets Project (1)

The Team Leader to be recruited will be part of the Anthropological study component and will be responsible for overseeing a team of district research assistants; conducting structured and participant observations; key informant interviews and organize and participate in focus group discussions. They will also participate in transcription of interviews and discussions. Team leaders will provide a daily and weekly plan and reports of activities. The Team leaders will collaborate with Field Coordinators and directly report to the Project coordinator.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Participate in study induction meetings organized at community level
  • Participate in identification of households in which structured observations and interviews will be held at each village level
  • Coordinate the team of Research Assistants with regard to daily research activities
  • Being available and willing to spend time living in respective communities observing and learning about their knowledge, attitudes and practices (structured observations) related to malaria prevention and control
  • Organize and conduct household in-depth interviews using study tools (and informed by the outcomes of structured observations)
  • Participate in the organization and conduct of focus group discussions with a particular emphasis on themes that will emerge from in-depth interviews
  • Do a verbatim transcription of interviews and discussions
  • Elaborate a weekly plan and report of activities for the team in his/her respective district
  • Be involved in brainstorming meetings on data synthesis, analysis and reporting
  • Participate in regular study meetings with research assistants, project coordinators and the Senior Researcher to discuss challenges encountered in the work the team leader is expected to do and possible solutions.
  • Work with local partners and communities to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and learning among the team and partners of the program.

Required qualification and skills

  • A Bachelor’s degree in General Nursing, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Public Health, Psychology. A master’s degree is an advantage;
  • Previous work experience with research, preferably studies using qualitative methods (structured and participant observations, in-depth semi structured interviews, focus group discussions). Candidates presenting a certificate of completion to justify their experience in qualitative research will be given advantage.
  • Previous experience with verbatim transcription and translation;
  • Familiar with state of art computer programs for data capture and storage;
  • Experience in doing summary of qualitative research data findings;
  • Both strong Kinyarwanda and English language proficiency;
  • Ability to manage heavy workloads and to meet deadlines;
  • Be an independent team player; excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Prior experience as a team leader in similar research projects
  • Being available throughout study periods

Terms of employment

 This is part-time position lasting four non-consecutive months per year over three years. Team Leaders will be based in one of the three study districts (Karongi, Ruhango and Nyamagabe). Team Leaders are expected to start in March 2020.

2.2. Research Assistants under the New Nets Project (6)

The Research Assistants to be recruited will be part of the Anthropological study component and will be responsible for conducting structured and participant observations, key informant interviews and organize and participate in focus group discussions. They will also participate in transcription of interviews and discussions. The research assistants will work closely with the Team Leader regarding their daily activities, collaborate with Field Coordinators and directly report to the Project coordinator.

Main duties and responsibilities




  • Be involved in a training on qualitative data collection prior the start of activities
  • Participate in study induction meetings organized at community level
  • Participate in identification of households in which structured observations and interviews will be held at each village level
  • Being available and willing to spend time living in respective communities observing and learning about their knowledge, attitudes and practices (structured observations) related to malaria prevention and control
  • Organize and conduct household in-depth interviews using study tools (and informed by the outcomes of structured observations)
  • Participate in the organization and conduct of focus group discussions with a particular emphasis on themes that will emerge from in-depth interviews
  • Do a verbatim transcription of interviews and discussions
  • Be involved in brainstorming meetings on data synthesis, analysis and reporting
  • Participate in regular study meetings with team leaders, project coordinators and the Senior Anthropological Researcher to discuss challenges encountered in the work the Research Assistant is expected to do and possible solutions.

Required qualification and skills




  • At least a Diploma in General Nursing, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Demography, Public Health, Psychology;
  • Previous work experience with research, preferably studies using qualitative methods (structured and participant observations, in-depth semi structured interviews, focus group discussions). Candidates presenting a certificate of completion to justify their experience in qualitative research will be given advantage.
  • Previous experience with verbatim transcription and translation;
  • Familiar with state of art computer programs for data capture and storage;
  • Experience in doing summaries of qualitative research data findings;
  • Both strong Kinyarwanda and English language proficiency;
  • Ability to manage heavy workloads and to meet deadlines
  • Be an independent team player; excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Being available throughout study periods. Terms of employment

This is a part-time position lasting four non-consecutive months per year over three years. Research assistants will be based in one of the three study districts (Karongi, Ruhango and Nyamagabe). Research assistants are expected to start in March 2020.

2.3. Transcriptionist and Translator (2)

The Transcriptionist and translator to be recruited will be part of the Anthropological study component and will be responsible for transcription and translation from Kinyarwanda into English for the interviews and group discussions that will be conducted as part of the study. The Transcriptionist and Translator will directly report to the Project coordinator.

Main duties and responsibilities




  • Do a verbatim transcription of interviews and discussions and translate them into English.
  • Be involved in brainstorming meetings on data synthesis, analysis and reporting as may be needed.

Required qualification and skills

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health;
  • Previous experience with research studies using qualitative methods (in-depth semi structured interviews and focus group discussions); Candidates providing prior work certificate in similar duties will be given
  • A strong experience with verbatim transcription and translation;
  • Familiar with state of art computer programs for data capture and storage;
  • Experience in doing summary of qualitative research data findings;
  • Both strong Kinyarwanda and_ English language proficiency;
  • Ability to manage heavy work.oads and to meet deadlines;

Terms of employment

This is a part-time position and given the nature of responsibilities, the successful candidate will commit to availability when intermittently needed throughout the duration of study (2020-2022).


Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send their applications electronically to

infospiu@ur.ac.rw and with a copy to urspiucoor@gmail.com with a copy to: Project coordinators at jsinayobye@path.org and jsingirankabo@path.org

The application should contain (1) Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying, (2) Curriculum vitae, (3) Supporting documents providing educational background and professional experience and (4) three references. All application documents should be in one single PDF document, and the email submitting the applications should clearly mention the position applied for in the subject matter of the email.




The deadline for submission of application files is fixed on 30th January 2020, at 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed with written and oral tests.

N.B. Successful candidates on the Research nurse position will immediately start the assignment.

For more details,please download https://ur.ac.rw/IMG/pdf/advert_new_nets_project.pdf

 




13 Data collectots at University of Rwanda : Deadline:February 04,2020

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR DATA COLLECTORS TO WORK ON RESEARCH
PROJECT ENTITLED: 
PREDICTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF HEART FAILURE IN RWANDA USING HYBRID MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHM




Background




The University of Rwanda is striving to become a research-lead University towards a worldwide research corp. To achieve this target, the faculty members are encouraged to initiate, plan and implement research projects that would contribute to knowledge in general and impact Rwandan socio-economic transformation;

Since the establishment of UR in 2013 up to now, the University has implemented several research projects in the areas of Health, Education, Environmental Management, engineering, economics and others.

In November 2019, the University of Rwanda has signed an agreement with the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) supporting a PhD student project entitled Prediction and classification of heart failure in Rwanda using hybrid machine learning algorithm“. It aims to develop a machine learning hybrid model to be used to predict and classify HF in Rwanda, therefore save the lives of hundreds of Rwandans and reduce a dependence and high costs of care for patients with HF.

It is against this background that the University of Rwanda inform the General Public that is recruiting data collectors in line with the above-mentioned research project. The table below shows the areas of interest in this regard.




Area and requirements




 

Other requirements




Applicants should have, in addition to the above requirements, the following requirements:

– Have a maximum of 35 years old at the time of application,

– Not have any other engagement for the period of all 30 days of data collection. At the time of appointment/contract, candidates will be required to sign on a full availability form.

Application procedures




Interested and qualified candidates should apply electronically by sending a PDF format of following documents to infospiu@gmail.com and urspiucoor@gmail.com with a copy to academicdocument1@gmail.com

  1. A detailed CV
  2. A copy of academic degree or a To whom it may concern (not exceeding 6months)
  3. A copy of ID or passport

The deadline for submission of application is fixed on Tuesday 4th February 2020 at 5:00Pm Rwandan Time.

For any technical support please call (+250) 788696737 or (+250) 783136766. Only Shortlisted candidate will be invited for a written and oral exam.

For more details,please download https://ur.ac.rw/IMG/pdf/advert_data_collectors.pdf




3 Job opportunities at Nyamagabe District : ( Deadline : 31 January 2020 )

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1. Local Revenue Collection & Inspection Officer AT NYAMAGABE DISTRICT : ( Deadline : 31 January 2020 )




Job Description




– Keep and regularly update the Sector database of taxpayers at the Sector level and their situation in regard to tax clearance;

– Organize regular mobilization campaigns meant to educate taxpayers on tax laws and regulations;

– Conduct regular fiscal inspection at the Sector level and enforce tax recovery and compliance measures.

Job Profile




A0 in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, Economics

Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

– Extensive knowledge in Local revenue Collection and Inspection

– Good knowledge of government policy
– making processes;

– Analytical, problem
– solving and critical thinking skills.

– Organizational Skills;

– Communication Skills;

– High analytical Skills;

– Complex Problem Solving;

CLICK HERE TO APPLY




2. 2 JOB POSITIONS AT NYAMAGABE DISTRICT : Executive Secretary of Sector : ( Deadline : 31 January 2020 )




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 Government Functionality;

– Good knowledge of government policy
– making processes;

– Analytical, problem
– solving and critical thinking skills.

– Multitasking skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and keep up with project scope changes.

– Able to work well with both internal and external clients.

– Leadership skills;

– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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Job opportunity at NewTimes: Finance Manager:Deadline:February 10, 2020 at 5pm

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Responsible for the financial health of a company. Producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Guiding the management in making sound business decisions in the long and short term.

Job Duties / Key Responsibilities:




  • Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the department.
  • Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
  • Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company.
  • Research and analyze financial reports and market trends.
  • Provide insightful information and expectations to the management to aid in long-term and short-term decision making.
  • Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
  • Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
  • Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
  • Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
  • Overseeing the flow of cash and financial instruments.
  • Planning and directing the activities of workers in the department.
  • Preparing reports as required by law, regulations or company policies
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures
  • Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to the management while recommending further courses of action.
  • Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
  • Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
  • Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.
  • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
  • Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
  • Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
  • Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
  • Cultivating and maintaining relations with the company’s stakeholders and partners. eg Banks, clients etc.

Skills:




  • Proven experience as a Financial Manager
  • Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
  • Proficient user of finance software
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
  • A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
  • Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
  • Problem-solving skills and initiative
  • Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others
  • Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
  • The capacity to make quick but rational decisions

Qualifications:




  • Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.

How to apply:

Please send your applications; CV, Cover letter, qualification documents (MBA,CPA or CFA) & an ID to hr@newtimesrwanda.com before February 10, 2020 at 5pm.




Inzozi 12 zirotwa nabenshi n’ibisobanuro byazo

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Bakunzi bacu, nubwo  hari inzonzi zitandukanye twabahereye ibisobanuro munkuru zacu zabanje, muri iyinkuru, twifashishije abahanga muby’inzozi  barimo Lauri Loewenberg, Ian Wallace , Russell Grant na  Lauren Lawrence , twabateguriye ibisobanuro by’inzozi zigera kuri 12 zikunda guhurirwaho n’abantu benshi  mugihe basinziriye .




1. Kurota uhanuka.

Izi nzozi zikunda kuboneka  kubantu bafite cyangwa benda guhura n’ibibazo bikomeye mukazi bakora cyangwa se mumibanire yabo n’abandi.

2. Kurota ukuka iryinyo/Amenyo

Amenyo ni ikimenyetso cy’icyizere n’imbaraga. Kurota ukuka amenyo rero bisobanuye ko watangiye kwitakariza ikizere ndetse ukaba urimo gutinya gukora ibintu bimwe nabimwe kuko ukekako utabifitiye ubushobozi.




3. Kurota wambaye ubusa muruhame.

Izi nzozi zerekana intege nkeya . Zikaba zikunda korotwa n’abantu bemeye cyangwa bifuza kuzamurwa muntera cyangwa kubona akazi gashya kazatuma babonwa na rubanda rwinshi.

4. Kurota ukora ibizamini

Izi nzozi zikunda kurotwa n’abantu bahora bifuza gukora neza akazi kabo, zikaba zibibutsa guhora biteguye no kutirara (alerte). Icyakora hari nabavugako izinzozi zigaragaza ko umuntu afite stress iterwa n’akazi.




5. Kurota upfa

Abahanga munzozi bavugako izi nzozi zidasobanura gusa gupfa bisanzwe  ahubwo ko zerekana ko hari ibintu ugomba gushyiraho iherezo cyangwa guhindura nk’akazi, inshuti, akahise k’umuntu n’ibindi,  ahubwo agatangira ibintu bishya.

6. Kurota uhura n’icyamamare

Izi nzozi zirotwa n’umuntu ufite inyota yokumenya nokuvumbura ibintu bishyashya, zikakumenyeshako ufite impano zimwe n’izicyamamare warose!




7. Kurota uhigwa/ Bakwirukankana

Nubwo wumva utewe ubwoba noguhigwa, nyamara abahanga bavugako izinzozi arinziza! Bazifata nkikimenyetso cyo kuguha akanyabugabo koguhangana n’ibibazo waba ugiye guhura nabyo. Izi zikaba zirotwa cyane n’abagore kurenza abagabo.

8. Kurota uca inyuma uwo mwashakanye.

Izinzozi ntizivuze gucana inyuma bisanzwe, ahubwo zikubwirako uwomwashakanye ashyize umutima cyane kubindi bintu bitari wowe. Gusa bakomeza bavugako kutizerana bishobora kongera izi nzozi mubakundana/mubabana




9. Kurota wakerewe kubyuka

Izi nzozi ni ikimenyetso cyuko wananiwe cyane cyangwase ibintu byakubanye byinshi mumutwe bikakurenga. Zikaba rero zitanga gasopo (warning) zo kudatanga amasezerano utazabasha kuzuza.

10. Kurota uguruka

Izi ni inzozi nziza zikumenyeshako urimo kugenda wibohora ibintu byajyaga bikugira imbata cyangwa watinyaga gukora.




11. Kurota watwaye inda/watwise

Izi nzozi zerekanako nyirazo afite ibibazo, cyangwa se afite ibitekerezo bishya n’imishinga mishya yifuza gushyira mubikorwa.

12. Kurota uta umuhanda (utwaye imodoka)

Izi ni inzozi ziguhwitura ko ibintu wafashe nk’akamenyero bishobora kuzaguteza ikibazo muminsi izaza mugihe utabihaye agaciro.

Izindi wasoma:

1. Ibisobanuro bitangaje by`inzozi zogucana inyuma 

2.Wigeze urota wakoze ubukwe?




Imyanya myinshi y’akazi mukigo RCI (Rwanda Cooperation Initiative): Communication Manager,Legal Advisor,IT Expert , Accountant,Business Development Expert and and Training&Study Visits officers :Deadline: Tuesday, 04th February 2020.

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Over the past 24years, the Government of Rwanda (GoR) has developed and implemented several initiatives commonly known as Home Grown Solutions (HGS), which have been key in addressing some of Rwanda’s major post genocide challenges. These initiatives are informed by Rwanda’s local, historical and cultural values and have been central in addressing social, political and economic challenges.




In that regard, Rwanda built and acquired knowledge, expertise and good practices in these areas. As a result, for the past several years, there is an increasing interest and demand from different countries & international organizations share knowledge from Rwanda’s experience and many African countries are also keen to share their own experience with Rwanda, in return exchange from her social-economic development model.

Rwanda Cooperation Initiative was created as a “Single Window Access” for HGS and Best practices to insure effective management, prompt response of foreign requests, and institute a cost recovery mechanism.

In the process of fully being operational and implement its strategy, RCI is looking for skilled and competent candidates to fill the positions stated in the table below.

Application guidelines:




Interested candidates should send a CV, a cover letter, a copy of degree(s) and certificate(s) and a copy of ID card or a copy of a valid Rwandan Passport. Application letter for any of these positions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Cooperation Initiative.

The file is to be submitted at RCI Head office (MINAFFET Building, 5th floor) or by email at info@rci.rw not later than Tuesday, 04th February 2020.

URUJENI ROSINE

Ag CEO-RCI

For reference Job Description reference:

RCI_Job_description.pdf

 




Project Accountant (INT6277) at Oxfam:Deadline: 31st January 2020

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.




Oxfam in Rwanda was physically established in the 1980s, although prior to that in the 1960s, Oxfam was engaged in delivering humanitarian response, water and sanitation, conflict management and sustainable livelihoods by funding project work of partner organizations in the country. Oxfam overall vision is a just Rwanda without poverty.

 

Oxfam in Rwanda developed a Five-Year Strategic Plan (2015-2020) based on comprehensive analysis of the Rwandan context and the power constellations that identify some of the critical barriers to inclusive development in the country and opportunities for change. Therefore, the strategy is centered on interventions that are in line with its mission – to ensure that poor women, men and youth enjoy equal rights and benefit from fair and inclusive development. Oxfam invest where it can add value as the country implements the National Strategy for Transformation and now moving from Vision 2020 to Vision 2050. Oxfam Country Strategy is implemented under four key program pillars, namely: – Sustainable Livelihood, Participatory Governance, Gender Justice and Humanitarian Preparedness and Resilience Strengthening.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Rwandans national for the following position

Project Accountant




 

Location          : Based in Kigali – but required from time to time to support Implementing Partners in Oxfam’s operating areas

Salary              :  Competitive

Duration          : One year (renewable)

Availability      : Immediately

Level               : National D1

 

The post holder will be responsible of implementation and monitoring of the financial aspects of the assigned specific project, the management of the financial risks and opportunities, and to provide for the appraisal and analysis of the necessary financial aspects of the proposals and reports for donors. The job holder will be reporting to Project Manager to Business support lead as Matrix Manager.

 

key Responsibilities

  • Prepares the financial management reports based on donor and Oxfam standards, including detailed analysis and submits them to line managers for approval.
  • Monitors periodically the approvals, spending and performance of projects and revises the financial planning where necessary.
  • Checks and appraises the financial reports and audits of partner organisations, communicates on the findings with relevant decision makers within the program as well as partners themselves, and where necessary makes proposals for follow-up.
  • Responsible for preparation of all projects’ books of accounts, monthly transactions, bank payments, reconciliations and receipts.
  • Processes supplier and other payments related to the project’s implementation within the agreed terms and follows up with the logistics team to ensure payment is done according to the rules and procedures of EU and Oxfam GB.
  • Analyses financial data related to the project to support decision making and cost effectiveness reviews in the Rwanda programme.
  • Prepares project monthly BVAs for programme monitoring and action.
  • Informs the Business Support Manager of any major discrepancies or problems and assists in resolving relevant issues/problems.
  • Monitors and manages expenditure and budgets for the EU funded projects; provides support to budget holders in using OPAL and CRIMSON systems effectively.
  • Ensures proper use and maintenance of computerised financial systems (including the accounts package designed for Oxfam GB purposes, (Peoplesoft),
  • Occasionally liaises with external and internal auditors, including follow up of auditors’ queries and recommendations.
  • Participates in general management processes including project activity planning, budgeting, fundraising for scaling up the project and reviews.
  • Provides adequate partner management support through linking with project team in assessments and monitoring of partner grants utilization.
  • Builds capacity of implementing partners especially in areas of finance and compliance with donor requirements

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and professional Finance/ accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA,
  • Minimum of 3- 5 years working experience in the field of Finance/Accounts, preferably with EU and other institutional donors.
  • Experience of working with multiple partners, financed by external donors.
  • Proven experience of operating computerized accounting systems and coding systems. Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet design and use,
  • Good understanding of audit methodologies,
  • Experience in accounting systems, strong working knowledge of Rwandese and International financial and accounting principles and relevant regulations on tax, VAT etc,
  • Manages resources and deadlines with minimum supervision.
  • Proven, extensive experience in financial statement preparation and reporting.
  • High level of numeracy, accuracy and analytical skills
  • Planning, initiative and attention to detail,
  • Coaches junior and peer staff.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Responsible, flexible and adaptable.
  • Significant experience working in the Rwandan context with existing contacts/networks and relationships with key stakeholders to draw upon
  • Strong organizational network experience, with experience working in a learning environment, and an ability to identify clear lessons and important issues that can be shared with others to constantly improve performance,
  • An ability to identify opportunities and to develop innovative strategy designs.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to deliver results,
  • Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse organisation,
  • Ability to travel frequently and at short notice, including to remote locations.
  • Excellent spoken and written English and French; Working knowledge of Kinyarwanda.

 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 




The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications including recent curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details (phone and email address) of their most recent line manager as part of their referees and motivation letter

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 




Communication Officer at Oxfam: Deadline:31st January 2020

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Oxfam in Rwanda was physically established in the 1980s, although prior to that in the 1960s, Oxfam was engaged in delivering humanitarian response, water and sanitation, conflict management and sustainable livelihoods by funding project work of partner organizations in the country. Oxfam overall vision is a just Rwanda without poverty.

Oxfam in Rwanda developed a Five-Year Strategic Plan (2015-2020) based on comprehensive analysis of the Rwandan context and the power constellations that identify some of the critical barriers to inclusive development in the country and opportunities for change. Therefore, the strategy is centred on interventions that are in line with its mission – to ensure that poor women, men and youth enjoy equal rights and benefit from fair and inclusive development. Oxfam invest where it can add value as the country implements the National Strategy for Transformation and now moving from Vision 2020 to Vision 2050. Oxfam Country Strategy is implemented under four key program pillars, namely: – Sustainable Livelihood, Participatory Governance, Gender Justice and Humanitarian Preparedness and Resilience Strengthening.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Rwandans national for the following position:

Communication Officer

Location          : Based in Kigali – but required from time to time to support Implementing Partners in all Oxfam’s operating areas,

Salary              : Competitive

Duration          : One year (renewable based on performance)

Availability      : Immediately

Level               : National D1




The key role will be encompassing the project’s advocacy, policy, campaigns, research and communication functions. The Communication Officer manages external relations and public perception in addition to supporting dissemination of Oxfam’s project related policy positions, facilitating networking and ensuring that the organization has the necessary information to engage in influencing activities.

The post holder will be supporting the implementation of the communication and visibility plan of the proposed program ensuring project’s objectives, achievements, activities are communicated to a variety of relevant audiences. The role also includes documenting and disseminating project learning, support preparation of project annual reports, and the management of all aspects of the project.

The Communication Officer will lead in the articulation of unique communication strategies during projects implementation; also includes but not limited to management of the project media relations, and finally facilitate the timely dissemination of content into media networks.

The Communication Officer will also engage local partners’ organisations, Oxfam’s regional and affiliates’ teams in advancing of project communication work.

key Responsibilities




  • Develop the Oxfam project media and communication policy, strategies and action plans for the country and specific media and communication products, based on the European Commission and Oxfam international media strategy, Oxfam Country Strategy and knowledge of relevant local and international developments and in consultation with other Oxfam affiliates and assist in identifying new innovative media and information angles.
  • Guide the project strategic review, development of, and designing and delivering strategies for Oxfam in Rwanda thematic areas of communication work (internal and external) that will increase the impact and influence of program objectives and support other corporate objectives in campaigning and fundraising.
  • Regularly assess the media environment in the country and advise project management of opportunities and threats that may exist.
  • Identify, develop and maintain excellent relationships with key media players, journalists and broadcasters in Rwanda and (as required by the project) regionally and internationally, support wider campaigns work and identify ways of influencing key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to achieving quality, efficiency and impact of the project information, media and communication efforts in the country, taking into consideration Oxfam brand guidelines.
  • Facilitate the ability of Oxfam partners/counterparts to work effectively with the media, by organizing capacity building and information sharing sessions.
  • Review and verify facts in policy, and communication documents produced by Oxfam project team, supporting the team with innovative ways of presenting communication products like reports.
  • Provide regular information, briefings and reports on country level activities, including the support of visits to the program by donors and other stakeholders.
  • Take the lead on production of daily situation and media reports to inform relevant Oxfam structures of all relevant aspects of project work in the country as well as briefings on the current context within which the Oxfam project is working.
  • Produce and share a range of project communication products in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences (websites, social media, intranet, internal and external newsletters, mailings, etc),
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate regularly a calendar of events for the project, ensuring that project managers are planning for such events including media and communication requirements.
  • Coordinate the gathering of case studies and take photos for visibility and other purposes as required by the Donor, Affiliates and Oxfam International, etc.
  • Promote the work of the Oxfam project in Rwanda and optimise the role of the mainstream and social media in promoting project’s values, objectives and brand in Rwanda.
  • Make a strategic contribution to the development of digital communications platforms to ensure we increase the project impact and influence in policy and practice.
  • Provide insight and advice on opportunities to increase the project reach and impact of Oxfam’s content, including through horizon scanning of digital developments and potential partnerships.
  • Liaise with and support Project team to develop the online presence and connect with their audiences through publications and digital platforms.
  • Identify opportunities for internal collaboration to develop content which meets strategic Objectives of the project.
  • Collection, analysis and communication of project website statistics including users, referrals, downloads and altimetric on a monthly, annual and ad hoc basis and recommendations to increase reach through evidence-based decision making.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE




  • Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Digital Design and Technology, Mass Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities or relevant field.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in public relations, Development communications or advocacy at national or international scale.
  • Experience in handling web-based management systems and office software packages.
  • Ability to develop a media and communications strategy and a strong portfolio of previous media and communications work.
  • Demonstrable conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think strategically, innovatively and practically to improve quality of communications.
  • Excellent understanding of the Rwandan context, in terms of its political, economic, cultural and social trends, the key development and humanitarian issues in the region, as well as an established network within the Rwandan and regional media industry.
  • Politically astute, with influencing and persuasive skills to gain respect and build and maintain strong, credible relationships, with internal and external stakeholders at different levels
  • Substantial experience of development in NGOs or other civil society organisations, with an understanding of development communication and working with partners and the ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation for project management, donor requirements and communication purposes nationally and internationally.
  • Responsible, flexible and adaptable, with the ability and willingness to adjust to changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through, with travel, when required, to remote location.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a culturally diverse organisation and willingness to engage with peer-to-peer learning to improve personal and team performance.
  • Results driven, with excellent editorial skills and attention to details, enabling efficient resource management and working to deadlines with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kinyarwanda.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications including recent curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details (phone and email address) of their most recent line manager as part of their referees and motivation letter.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Documents

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 




Icyorezo Coronavirus nshya gikomeje kwambukiranya imipaka (Ibigezweho 26/01/2020)

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Iyi virus izwi nka NEW CORONAVIRUS ifite inkomoko mugihugu cy’ubushinwa ikaba imaze gushyira mukaga ubuzima bw’abarenga 1000 ndetse no guhitana abagera kuri 56 nkuko byatangajwe n’abayobozi b’iki gihugu, ubu ikomeje kwambukiranya imipaka y’ibihugu bya Aziya ndetse n’ibindi bice by’isi.




Nkuko bitangazwa n’urubuga CNN  kugera kuri iki cyumweru taliki ya 26/01/2020 iki cyorezo kimaze kugaragara nomubindi bihugu bishya nk’ubufaransa, Canada, leta zunze ubumwe z’America aho abarwayi bagaragaye muri leta za California, Washington na  Illinois.

Mugihugu cy’ubu Yapani naho hemejwe umurwayi wa 4 nkuko byemejwe na Minisitiri w’ubuzima, umurimo n’imibereho myiza muri iki gihugu.




Kumugabane w’Afurika, umunyeshuli womugihugu cya Cote d’Ivoire nawe yaketsweho iki cyorezo ubwo yagaragazaga bimwe mubimenyetso byo guhumeka nabi nyuma yokuva mugihugu cy’ubushinwa mumugi wa Beiging, icyakora akaba agikurikiranirwa hafi ngo bamenye neza niba ariyo koko nkuko bitangazwa na Minisitiri w’ubuzima muri iki gihugu.

Nubwo ntamurwayi uraboneka mugihugu cy’ubwongereza, umunyamabanga wa Leta yatangaje ko igihugu cye Kirimo gukora ibishoboka byose ngo gifashe abaturage bomumugi wa  Wuhan  ahayogojwe n’iki cyorezo. Gusa ngo nabo bakomeje gufata ingamba zogukumira iki cyorezo ngo kitinjira mubwongereza doreko bamaze gupima abarenga 30.

Ibindi bihugu birimo bivugwamo iyi virus ni Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Korea y’epfo, Taiwan, Macau ndetse na  Philippines.

Tubibutseko iki cyorezo gifite ibimenyetso by’ingenzi bikurikira:

1. Ibicurane

2. Inkorora

3. Kubabara mumuhogo (anjine)

4. Umuriro rimwe na rimwe, icyakora umuntu akaba ashobora no kuyanduza abandi mbere yuko ibimenyetso bimubonekaho.




Ku frws y’u Rwanda hagati ya 1 500 000 kugeza kuri 3 000 000, umukobwa yasubizwa ubusugi!

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Nkuko twabibonye munkuru zacu zabanje, abantu benshi baziko ubusugi bugaragazwa n’agahu  (membrane) kazwi nka IMENI/ hymen ubundi gakingiriza umwinjiro w’igitsinagore nyamara byinshi mubivugwa kuri iyi ngingo usanga ntashingiro bifite nkuko tubikesha impuguke z’abaganga b’abagore.

Muri iyi nkuru, twabegeranirije ibinyoma 5 byafashwe nk’ukuri nyamara ntagisobanuro gifatika gihari:




1. Kuvugako imeni ari nk’urugi rw’igitsinagore rufunguka gusa mugihe cy’imibonano mpuzabitsina yambere, sibyo kuko ubusanzwe aka gace gasanzwe gafite umwenge unyuramo amaraso mugihe cy’imihango y’umukobwa.




2. Imeni ikurwaho gusa n’imibonano mpuza bitsina. Ibi nabyo sibyo kuko nkuko tubikesha izo nzobere, hari imeni zimeze nka erasitike kuburyo mugihe cy’imibonano mpuzabitsina zidacika ahubwo zigakweduka. Ibi bituma hari abashobora kuva amaraso abandi ntibayave igihe cy’imibonano mpuzabitsina yambere.

Ikindi gitangaje nuko imeni ishobora nogukurwaho n’ibintu bisanzwe byaburi munsi nko kwikinisha, imyitozo ngororamubiri imwe n’imwe, ibikoresho bimwe by’isuku n’ibindi.

Ntibinatangaje ko umukobwa ashobora gutwita kandi imeni ikiri mumwanya wayo!




3. Kwa muganga bashobora gupima ubusugi.Ibi nabyo sibyo kuko nta kizamini cyihariye gipima ubusugi n’ubwo hari ibihugu bisaba icyemezo cy’ubusugi mbere ya marriage! Umuryango mpuzamahanga wita kubuzima  OMS nawo ukaba wamaganira kure iki gikorwa.

4. Ububabare mugihe cy’imibonano mpuzabitsina isobanura gucika kwa imeni! Ibi nabyo si ukuri kuko hari impamvu nyinshi zishobora gutera ubu bubabare zirimo ububobere budahagije n’ibindi.

5. Iyo imeni icitse ntishobora gusubirana. Ibi sibyo kuko abaganga bashobora kuyisana mubuvuzi bwitwa hyménoplastie, iki gikorwa kikaba gishobora gutwara frws y’amanyarwanda arihagati ya 1 500 00 na 3 000 000 Ndetse uwakorewe ubu buvuzi akaba ashobora kongera gukora imibonano mpuzabitsina nyuma y’ibyumweru 2.




Yaba yarategetse umukobwa we guhora yipimisha ubusugi

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Uwo ni umuraperi w’icyamamare  Clifford Joseph Harris Jr uzwi Ku izina rya T.I wifuzako umukobwa we w’imyaka 18 atatakaza ubusugi bwe. Iyi akaba ariyompamvu ngo yaba yarafashe icyemezo cyo guhora amujyana kumuganga w’abagore kugirango amusuzumire ubusugi bw’uwo mukobwa.




Uyumubyeyi akaba yaratangaje ko adahwema kuganiriza imfuraye ibijyanye n’ubuzima bw’imyororokere aho yagize ati << Ntabwo tuganira ibijyanye n’ubuzima bw’imyororokere gusa, ahubwo buri mwaka njya kumusuzumisha ngondebeko akiri isugi>> nkuko byasohotse muri porogaramu yitwa Ladies Like Us, kandi ngo akaba ariwe umwijyanira kwa muganga kuva umukobwawe akigira imyaka 6!




Kutishimira iki gikorwa kwabenshi mubakoresha interineti byatumye umwanditsi akaba n’inzobere mubuvuzi bw’abagore, abicishishije kuri Tweeter ye avugako gusuzumisha ubusugi  ntacyo bimaze kandiko kuba imeni (hymen) itakigaragara kumukobwa bitavuzeko yakoze imibonano mpuzabitsina.




Ibi akaba arinabyo umuganga ujya asuzuma uyu mukobwa yagerageje gusobanurira uyu mubyeyi ariko akanga kubyemera agira ati << Muganga nyumva, umukobwa wanjye nta farashi yurira, ntagare agendaho, kandi ntana sporo nimwe akora.Rero mukorere ibizamini kandi uhite umpa ibisubizo!>> Ibi byose ngo bikaba bitishimirwa n’uyu mukobwa uzwi kumazina ya  Deyjah Harris.




Icyakora nanone uyu mubyeyi ngo akaba yaravuzeko baba baramwongereye ndetse bakanakabya kubijyanye nibyo yatangaje kubuzima bw’imyororokere bw’umukobwa we nkuko byatangajwe n’ikinyamakuru BBC.com mu Ugushyingo 2019!




2 Job Positions at GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO: Deadline: 31 May 2024

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2 Job Positions at GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO: (Deadline 31 May 2024)

2 Job Positions at GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO: (Deadline 31 May 2024)

GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO JOB ADVERTISEMENT

GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO is a cooperative that provides financial services such as credits and savings to its members. It was established and approved by RCA on 17 May 2010.

It is licensed as deposit taking microfinance by Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) since 17 November 2011.

GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO wishes to encourage all candidates qualified, capable, and interested to apply for the below vacant positions:

  1. LOAN OFFICER


Loan officer duties and responsibilities:

  1. Provide information to the members concerning the different types of loans offered, the terms and interest rates and the documentation needed to be considered for a loan;
  2. Loan officer receives and analyzes loan applications. Interview loan applicants, obtain all of the necessary documentation to make the loan decision;
  3. Appraisal of the applied for and the applicant’s capacity to pay and technically advise the Staff/Credit Committee to take the final decision depending on the approval limits.
  4. Visits the guarantees and projects to be financed;
  5. Make loan decisions in a timely fashion to meet member needs;
  6. Provide financial counseling to members on how to use wisely the loan;
  7. Make follow up of the payments of the borrowers and participates in the recovery of NPLs.
  8. Grant and assess loans in according to credit policy and procedures and in compliance with local law(s) and regulations in place;
  9. Refer all borrower requests for loan extensions, refinances, or any changes to original loan terms to the SACCO manager;
  10. Take, maintain and keep the minutes of loan office meetings;
  11. Maintain all loan documents and ensure that all loan files are kept according to the procedure;
  12. Make suggestions to the Manager, Credit committee and/or BoD concerning changes to the lending policy and/or procedures;
  13. Regularly evaluate the SACCO’s lending performance;
  14. Make counter offers to borrowers that are creditworthy but cannot qualify for the loan they requested;
  15. Assist management in drafting written procedures that clearly state how each step of the lending process is performed;
  16. Prepare the loan portfolio report including loan aging schedule, loan provisioning etc.;
  17. Properly secure the collateral used to qualify for the loan.


Required  professional, academic qualifications and key technical skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Management or any other related field
  • Computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working skills
  • Integrity
  • Decision making skills
  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English, and/or French. Knowledge of all three is an added advantage.
  • Having experience and professional certificate is an added advantage

The selected candidate will be subject to the regulatory approval.


  1. ACCOUNTANT

Accountant duties and responsibilities

  1. The Accountant is responsible for all accounting operations from the collection of accounting data, recording, keeping the supporting documents and preparation of financial statements;
  2. Ensure that the accounting books are adequately filled;
  3. Keep chronologically in safe place all supporting documents to justify the operations done;
  4. Ensure the control of all cash and cash transactions in and out of the SACCO and oversee the operations of the cashiers before they are counterchecked by the Manager;
  5. Report to the Manager on at least a monthly basis on the performance of accounting operations and the financial statements of the SACCO;
  6. Ensure the preparation of the SACCO final accounts;
  7. Prepare annual SACCO budget;
  8. Deputizes the manager and supervising all SACCO activities when the SACCO Manager is not present;
  9. Keep custody of cheque books and is responsible to the Senior Manager for drawing of all cheques;
  10. Receive, verify banks cheques from or to stakeholders;
  11. The Accountant is responsible for Tax administration;
  12. Ensuring that accounts and reconciliation are done on a monthly basis and adherence to specific deadlines;
  13. Producing accurate financial reports;
  14. Management of staff payrolls;
  15. Maintains adequate liquidity reserve in accordance with laws and regulations;
  16. Collect cash from the commercial banks;
  17. Distributes cash to tellers as necessary; supervise tellers to ensure they are working according to instructions; receive and reconcile daily tellers cash reports and carry out cash control on a daily basis and report to the Manager;
  18. Keep and manage the debtors and creditors records;
  19. Giving guidance in all financial and accounting matters;
  20. Prepare, Check and Verify payments made by the SACCO depending on the level and procedures in place;
  21. The Accountant is responsible for all transactions made on members ‘accounts;
  22. Ensure that all cash transactions involving the SACCO expenditure are properly authorized and in line with the approved budget or General Assembly resolutions or Board of Directors;
  23. Supervise cash office transactions and the strong room operations;
  24. Carry out any other duties connected with cash transactions as instructed by the senior manager;
  25. Report in writing immediately to the Senior Manager irregularities observed such as:
  26. Forgery
  27. Theft
  • Misappropriation
  1. Staff misconduct
  2. Misbehavior discovered and take appropriate measures without delay
  3. Coordinate, manage and supervise all activities of the staff under his/her supervision;
  4. Any other lawful duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time;


Required  professional, academic qualifications and key technical skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Management or any other related field
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards
  • Commitment to continuous leaning
  • Decision making skills
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
  • Accountability
  • Performance management skills
  • Having experience and professional certificate is an added advantage.

The selected candidate will be subject to the regulatory approval.


Job application procedure for LOAN OFFICER and ACCOUNTANT

Interested candidates should send their application documents including application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, names of three referees as well as their emails and phone numbers.

All applications are to be addressed to the Chairman of Board of Directors of GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO.

Deadline for application: Friday, 31st May 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the examen.











Amabanga 5 yo kwibohora itabi

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Kunywa itabi ni kimwe mubikorwa birusha ibindi kugira abantu imbata ndetse bikanabagora kuba bakwibohora ubu bucakara, ahanini biturutse  kukinyabutabire cyitwa nikotine kiboneka mu itabi!

Muri iyinkuru, twaguteguriye inzira 5 wanyuramo ukibohora ingoyi y’itabi!




1. Kora urutonde rw’impamvu ushaka kureka itabi ndetse n’inzitizi ubona kuri buri mpamvu (nkokuba ryaguha ibitotsi, kuba ryakurinda irungu,….) hanyuma utangire ushake ibisubizo bya buri nzitizi.




2. Hera kumunsi umwe  umwe (gahoro gahoro). Ibi bizafasha ubwonko bwawe gutangira kugabanya umwanya bwamaraga butekereza itabi. Mugihe utekereje kunywa itabi, shaka ikindi wikorera nka sporo, cyangwa indi mikino bizagufasha kwikuramo akamenyero k’itabi.




3. Genda wegeranya amafaranga wajyaga ugura itabi buri munsi hanyuma uzayakoreshe ikintu gifite akamaro nko kuyafashisha umuntu ubabaye, kuyaguramo ikintu ukunda niyo cyaba gitoya, bizagufasha kurushaho kwigomwa itabi ngo ugere kubirenzeho.




4. Gabanya ingano ya kafeyine (caffeine) wajyaga ufata igihe cyose utangiye urugendo rwo kureka itabi kuko iki kinyabutabire cyongera ubushake bwo kunywa itabi. Simbuza ikawa ubundi bwoko bw’icyayi bizagufasha.




5. Irinde ikintu cyose cyatuma uhura n’itabi. Nubwo iyintabwe isaba imbaraga, ugomba kurwanya ikintu cyose gitiza umurindi ubucakara bw’itabi.

Irinde inshuti (ikigare) z’abanywi b’itabi ahubwo ushake inshuti nshyashya zizagufasha kugera kuntego yawe




124 job positions at Bugeseta District: Deadline:28 /01 /2020 at 5 :00 pm

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Job vacancies ( Multiple positions) – Bugesera District




Bugesera District wishes to recruit the civil servants on the following vacant positions




All interested applicants should submit their applications from 22/01/2020 at 8 :00 am to 28 /01 /2020 at 5 :00 pm along with the following documents to Bugesera District Central Secretariat not later than 28th January 2020 at 5 :00 p.m :




  • Filled application form of PSC which can be found on the website(www.psc.gov.rw)
  • Photocopy of Degree/Diploma not notified
  • Photocopy of ID
  • Examination date(s) will be communicated together with the shortlisted candidates soon after the submission deadline.

N.B : Candidates with degrees that were attained from other countries are requested to attach their equivalence which is attained from High Education Council.

For more details,please download http://www.bugesera.gov.rw/fileadmin/_migrated/content_uploads/Abemerewe_n_abatemerewe_ikizamini_ku_bureze_mu_karere_ka_ugesera/Letter_Recrutement_Staffs_Education.pdf

 




Imyanya muri Croix rouge y’Urwanda: Deadline: 29 January 2020 5 PM

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Job vacancies – Rwanda Red Cross







Project Research Assistant at University of Rwanda: February 07,2020

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BACKGROUND




The University of Rwanda is a public institution of Higher learning committed to
support the development of the country through the generation and advancement of knowledge and innovation among other core activities. In that regard, the University through its Single Project Implementation Unit (UR-SPIU) is implementing a five-year research grant (under the acronym of “CHOICE project”) aiming at improving health literacy among teenagers through development and testing of learning resources for informed personal health choices and participation in dialogues about health in East African countries (Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda). The project is funded by research council of Norway under a consortium led by Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

To fulfill optimal functioning, UR-SPIU calls for qualified and motivated candidates to apply on the following position for a one-year renewable contract.




Project Research Assistant (1 position




Duties and responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to perform the following activities in conjunction with research team:

 Assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator of Research in the administration and logistics of research activities.

 Play a role in the planning and conduct of assigned research tasks individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables.

 Co-design and review study tools (questionnaire, interviews guides, etc.);

 Participate in field interventions (pretest, fieldwork supervision, data collection, data entry and management, etc)

 Assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator of Research in the administration and logistics of research activities.

 Participate in field interventions (pretest, fieldwork supervision, data collection, data entry and management, etc);

 Support in coordination of team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and deliverables

 Support in scheduling and collaboration with stakeholders working with University of Rwanda on the project.

 Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research project.

 Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the core research team.

Qualification and required skills




 Bachelor’s Degree in Health related field.

 Experience of data collection and or participation in research activities is a must

 Computer literacy with very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point etc) and other statistical software such STATA.

 Excellent communication (both oral and written) in both English and Kinyarwanda is a must;

 Teamwork and promptness in performing assigned tasks.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:




Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the link https://forms.gle/jQZaowA8K2Lw4rEp9 and attach all required
documents. You must login to your Google account for you to access the
application link above. Documents required are:

1. Application letter in English addressed to UR-SPIU Coordinator
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of academic degree and academic transcript
4. A copy of proof of previous relevant experience (if any)
5. A copy of ID or passport

Application deadline: February 07,2020

For more details,please download https://ur.ac.rw/IMG/pdf/research_assistant_choice_project_under_spiupdf




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