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Imyanya 10 y’akazi muri Banki nkuru y’igihugu (BNR) kubantu bize: Economy; Business/Public administration; accounting; Finance;Human Resources management; Social Sciences;Banking; Law; ICT; Electronics &Telecommunication;Electrical engineering n’ibindi bijyanye:Deadline:March 13, 2020 before 17:00hrs

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1. Economist (3 Positions)

2. Senior inspector,Microfinance inspection




3. Inspector, Insurance and pension supervision

4. Officer, Learning and development




5. Officer, Payroll & Employee welfare

6. Officer, Control room operator &guard monitor




7. Officer, Operational control

8. Accountant, Accounts receivables

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JOB VACANCIES_ANNOUNCEMENT

Deadline for Application is March 13, 2020 before 17:00hrs




Imyanya y’akazi mumiryango mpuzamahanga itandukanye: Deadline:6;12 na 13/03/2020

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1. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director  (Deadline:March 13, 2020at 5:30pm.)

Program Description – Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze

The primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to sustainably increase smallholder farmers’ income, improve nutritional status of Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing climate.




Position Description




CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified Rwandan candidates for the role of M&E Director. Reporting to the Chief of Party, the M&E Director will lead all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities. The M&E Director is a senior member of the program technical team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing all daily work and routine data collection related to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities of the project, as well as overseeing the impact assessments and ongoing learning activities. The M&E Director will lead the MEL Unit, which will develop and manage efficient systems that monitor progress and impact and capture, analyze, and share evidence-based results and lessons learned. S/he will ensure both the M&E system and results reporting meet the requirements of the Contract and USAID Feed the Future. The M&E Director is based in Kigali.

Duties and Responsibilities:




  • Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the various MEL components of the program and ensure the completion of all M&E activities;
  • Oversee MEL Manager, Learning Advisor, Environmental Advisor, Communications Officer, and District M&E Officers;
  • Develop and implement the MEL strategy (i.e. MEL Plan) outlining M&E systems for data collection, targeting and tracking custom and USAID/Feed the Future indicators, knowledge management, impact assessments, learning activities and reporting in compliance with the requirements provided in the Activity contract, USAID regulations and CNFA standards;
  • Work closely with the other technical units to establish and manage a GIS referencing, cloud-based MEL System and ensure data requirements are integrated into project management processes;
  • Manage the Hinga Weze module of the CNFA MEL Platform, including ensuring regular upload of Hinga Weze performance data;
  • Plan and conduct routine assessments that track, analyze, and synthesize project data useful for program learning and adaptive management;
  • Through regular review of monitoring data, organize and lead periodic learning days and annual learning summits to enable managers to identify successes and make decisions about adapting activities and approaches to achieve results;
  • Collaborate closely with other technical units to analyze M&E findings, determine any needed adjustments, and identify and disseminate key learning messages/findings to internal and external audiences, including the Government of Rwanda and wider development community;
  • Engage with senior technical staff on program impact data collection and research opportunities;
  • Provide support for internal and external evaluations and data quality assessments;
  • Utilize critical inputs, feedback, and assessments from external evaluation partners to inform changes in program approaches and scale-up when necessary;
  • Collaborate with the Finance, Operations, and Compliance Unit to develop a system to track and report cost-related data for each program element to reinforce financial and budgetary strategies and allocations during planning periods;
  • Ensure compliance with all USAID, CNFA, and, where applicable, host country government reporting requirements;
  • Complete other duties as necessary and assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications:




  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, or related area of study (specialized training in M&E is required).
  • Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience (some of which took place in Sub-Saharan Africa) in monitoring and evaluation of development projects (experience working on USAID-funded program(s) is highly desirable);
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically;
  • Experience designing and overseeing M&E data collection and reporting for agriculture/food security projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement, operationalize, and manage information collection and analysis systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and manage information databases using appropriate software applications.
  • Familiarity with gender issues in monitoring and evaluation; understanding of the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) would be a plus.
  • Working experience in training, coaching and mentoring teams in monitoring-related techniques and methods is desirable.
  • Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines;
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills in English required, including the ability to write clear and concise reports.

All interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their applications with cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and certificates sent in PDF or Word Document to hingaweze@cnfarwanda.org with subject: ‘Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director ‘.

Application submission deadline is March 13, 2020at 5:30pmOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.




We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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2. Programme Specialist NOC for Rwanda Nationals only: Deadline: 12 March 2020

  • Job ID: 29126Practice Area – Job Family: ManagementVacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 11/03/2020Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

    Education & Work Experience: I-Master’s Level Degree – 5 year(s) experience

    Languages: English

    French

    Grade: NOC

    Vacancy Type: FTA Local

    Posting Type: External

    Bureau: Africa

    Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

    Programme Specialist NOC for Rwanda Nationals only

    Background

    1. Organizational Context




    UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

    Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Country Representative and direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Programme Specialist provides technical expertise and exercises overall responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing UN Women Rwanda Country Office interventions on preventing violence against women and other contingent areas from women’s economic empowerment and normative framework which have a direct link with Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG). The Programme Specialist – EVAWG will work in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women Regional office East and Southern Africa and HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under EVAWG portfolio.

    UN Women Rwanda Country Office Strategic Note 2019-2023 focuses on two main strategic priorities: Women’s leadership and political participation in governance systems as well as Women’s empowerment through increased income security, decent work and economic autonomy. EVAWG cuts across both priority areas according to the Theory Of Change governing Country Programme. In that Context the Programme Specialist for EVAWG might at some points dive into other thematic areas for mainstream purposes to ensure that Violence Against Women and Girls in both private and public spaces is eradicated through all its drivers.

    Duties and Responsibilities




    11. Functions

    • Design and develop programme strategies in the area of EVAWG
    • Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
    • Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to EVAWG
    • Provide technical inputs to inter-agency coordination on EVAWG
    • Provide technical support to the Representative and the entire Senior Management Team on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
    • Manage the implementation of the EVAWG programme
    • Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
    • Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
    • Ensure the timely submission of financial and narrative reports from the implementing partnesr;
    • Provide guidance to staff and partners on Human Rights Based and Results Based Management;
    • Work with implementing partners to plan and convene Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed.
    • Lead technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners
    • Provide technical advice, tools and guidance to partners.
    • Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the EVAWG programme and address any technical bottlenecks;
    • Work with partners to identify capacity gaps and provide/commission technical assistance, mentoring, training as needed.
    • Ensure timely and quality monitoring and reporting on the programme
    • Provide guidance and tools to ensure effective programme monitoring
    • Organize regular field visits to monitor and report on programme implementation;
    • Write quality quarterly reports and donor reports
    • Provide substantive inputs to corporate and donor reporting in UN Women Rwanda as well as One UN reports as requested
    • Manage the human and financial resources of the EVAWG programme
    • Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
    • Supervise, mentor and coach Programme Analysts, Associates and interns working directly under EVAWG portfolio and conduct their performance assessments;
    • Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.
    • Build partnerships and provide support in developing resource mobilization strategies
    • Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies for the Portfolio;
    • Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
    • Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation.
    • Lead programme advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts
    • Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to EVAWG;
    • Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to EVAWG as necessary;
    • Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation;
      • Identify best practices and lessons learned;
      • Develop and implement a knowledge management strategy for the programme

      Competencies

      111. Key Performance Indicators

      • Timely and quality programme design and inputs to Strategic Note and Annual Work Plans.
      • Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and workplans, and in line with all UN Women operational rules and regulations, including security.
      • Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
      • Relations with partners and stakeholders.
      • Quality reports and timely submission.
      • Regular communication with other agencies and partners.
      • Quality of advocacy and communication initiatives

      Required Skills and Experience

      1V. Competencies

      Core Values:

      • Respect for Diversity.
      • Integrity.
      • Professionalism

      Core Competencies:

      • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues.
      • Accountability.
      • Creative Problem Solving.
      • Effective Communication.
      • Inclusive Collaboration.
      • Stakeholder Engagement.
      • Leading by Example

      Functional Competencies

      • Strong programme management (formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) skills.
      • Strong knowledge of Results Based Management.
      • Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making.
      • Strong knowledge of EVAWG Thematic area.
      • Strong analytical skills.
      • Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies.
      • Strong leadership skills

      Disclaimer

      V. Recruitment Qualifications:




      Education and certification:

      • Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, economics or a related field is required
      • A project/ programme management certification would be an added advantage

      Experience:

      • At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
      • Technical experience in gender mainstreaming and analysis and in EVAWG thematic area in particular;
      • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
      • Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
      • Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.

      Language Requirements:

      • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required;
      • Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset;
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3. Programme Associate (Nutrition) in WFP: Deadline:12 March 2020

ABOUT WFP




The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

In Rwanda, WFP works in partnership with the Government and other stakeholders to support national priorities for achieving food and nutrition security. This is done through direct implementation of integrated programmes targeting the most vulnerable people and strengthening national capacity to design, implement and manage programmes for achieving zero hunger. Under its Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), WFP’s support revolves around four strategic outcomes (SOs) as follows:

  • The Strategic Outcome 1 (SO1) is designed to ensure that refugees and returnees in Rwanda have access to adequate and nutritious food at all times.
  • SO2 aims to ensure that vulnerable populations in food insecure communities and area have improved access to adequate and nutritious foods all year.
  • SO3 focuses on ensuring that children under 5 years, adolescents and pregnant and lactating women in Rwanda have improved access to nutritious foods and services to meet their nutritional needs all year.
  • SO4 targets smallholder farmers especially women and aims to provide opportunities for increased marketable surplus and access to agricultural market through efficient supply chains by 2030.

JOB PURPOSE</strong

WFP Rwanda is currently seeking a Programme Associate (Nutrition) to provide effective specialised support and technical analyses to nutrition policy and programme activities that effectively meet nutritional needs of vulnerable people. The Programme Associate (Nutrition) will be expected to provide nutrition-related support to all four SOs.

ABOUT THE JOB

JOB TITLE : Programme Associate (Nutrition)

JOB GRADE: Service Contract- Level 6

REPORTING TO: Head of Nutrition

DURATION: 12 Months renewable

LOCATION: Kigali

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) and the overall supervision of the Head of Nutrition, the Programme Associate (Nutrition) will be expected to perform the following duties:

  • Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various nutrition-related policies, strategies, programmes, projects and activities, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider nutrition policies and guidelines.
  • Provide project management support to nutrition-related programmes, projects and activities, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes and projects that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
  • Support the preparation of presentations, reports and data analysis on nutrition programmes and policies ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
  • Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners including government on nutrition policies, programmes, strategies, action plans, protocols, guidelines, manuals etc.
  • Provide support for operational partnerships, including inter-agency collaboration, to ensure a strong multi-sectoral response to nutrition and actively participate in relevant platforms such as the One UN Network, Technical Working Group, UN Network for SUN, etc. when the need arises.
  • Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
  • Coordinate and communicate with partners and WFP field staff for timely and accurate reporting of nutrition activities including data entry into the corporate M&E platforms to ensure efficient delivery and management of food assistance.
  • Coordinate the organisation of meetings including steering committee meetings, and workshops with partners, and maintain up to date database of partners.
  • Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
  • Perform any other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or any other related field

Language

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Experience

  • Minimum of three years’ experience working in nutrition and/or public health related activities.
  • Experience in nutrition project management and engagement in policy discussions.
  • Experience and exposure to working with nutrition and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience in conducting nutrition analysis and report writing.
  • Experience in contributing to the development of nutrition-related policies, strategies, guidelines/protocols, manuals.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.
  • Good computer knowledge and skills and good knowledge on statistical software for nutrition analysis.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and under strict deadlines.
  • Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of colleagues and partners.
  • Proactive, takes initiative, courteous, tactful, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to handle additional tasks.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

  • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
  • Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
  • Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
  • Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

  • Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
  • Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
  • Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
  • Create an ‘I will’/’We will’ spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

  • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
  • Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
  • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
  • Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

  • Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
  • Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
  • Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
  • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfil the needs of internal and external partners.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for receiving applications is 12 March 2020

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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4. Senior Education Technical specialist – ( 200001GA ) (Closing Date: Mar 6, 2020)




TITLE: Senior Education Technical Specialist TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) LOCATION: Kigali with field visit GRADE: 2 CONTRACT LENGTH: CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: The Senior Education technical Specialist is an important member of the PDQ team. Under the general direction and guidance of the Programme Development and Quality Director, the Senior Education and Child Development Specialist will ensure that all early childhood development (ECD) and basic education interventions are of a high technical quality and attract significant donor funding which contribute to Save the Children’s strategic objectives; that monitoring processes are in place, and that programme quality and relevance is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place to reflect changing contexts. The Senior Education technical Specialist is expected to strengthen the capacity of the existing ECD and basic education team, conduct training and provide technical advice and support to project staff, with frequent visits to the field to support high quality programme implementation and ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved. The position technically supports the ECD and education program in both development and humanitarian contexts. The Senior Education and Child Development Specialist is also expected to provide technical advice and support to ECD and basic education implementing partners. Current thematic priorities include:

  • In ECD: Emergent literacy and maths for children aged 4-6 and parenting education for children aged 0-3
  • In Basic Education: Ensuring that children, including the most marginalized, have the skills, support and materials they need to achieve literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Literacy sector: Supporting the development of a rich literacy environment though continued support for the development of the Kinyarwanda language book sector. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Programme Development and Quality Director Staff reporting to this post: Book Development and Use Specialist Technical support and supervision: ECD and Basic Education Program Managers, Senior Education MEAL Specialis. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : General management
  • Demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme.
  • Contribute to a conducive and productive work environment.
  • Contribute to the wider country programme agenda.
  • Participate actively in PDQ meetings, planning and review activities
  • Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.
  • Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
  • Comply with and promote Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, staff safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. Programme Quality
  • Overall responsible to ensure the programme quality of Save the Children’s ECD and basic education programming;
  • Provide, or obtain from members/external sources, appropriate high level technical support on methods and practices to be rolled out within basic education and child development programming;
  • Lead the continuous assessment of ECD and basic education needs and ensure that these are appropriately reflected in sector strategy and program;
  • Work collaboratively with other sectors on ways to integrate child development and education with other programs, in order to maximize impact for children and families
  • Conduct regular visits (up to 30% of time) to the education and child development programs;
  • With the ECD and Education Program Managers and the MEAL team, collaborate on the development of tools to monitor and improve the quality of education and child development work. Where necessary provide technical training for staff and partners as required (assessment tools, programme quality tools, case management, etc.);
  • Lead the process of lessons learning to ensure high quality programming, with support from the MEAL Specialist, coordinating the collection of documentation across all the programme areas;
  • Improve/strengthen the coordination of Save the Children’s work with the relevant ministries on education and child development;
  • With the Program Managers and Awards Manager, ensure reports to donors are of the highest quality, that there is alignment between the narrative and financial, and that they are submitted in a timely fashion;
  • Ensure recognized international best practices and Save the Children policies are applied in the work with children;
  • Ensure program products and learning are maintained within the Save the Children country program.
  • Provide technical support to the ongoing humanitarian program. Programme development
  • Update the education and child development strategy, including the advocacy component, ensuring consistency with the Rwanda Country Office Strategic Plan, Common Approaches, Global Initiatives, and with Save the Children’s theory of change;
  • Ensure that the education and child development advocacy plan is implemented in timely manner and in line with the general Country Office advocacy strategy;
  • Support country strategic planning and annual reporting processes;
  • Lead programme development for ECD and basic education in close coordination with the Program Managers and field managers, awards, finance and operations staff;
  • Grow Save the Children’s ECD and basic education portfolio sustainably and strategically, consistent with the Country Strategy;
  • Ensure updated and accurate needs information for use in program development;
  • Lead on technical visioning of new programs and proposals;
  • Identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals for donors
  • Work with colleagues from other sectors to coordinate on and integrate programing to ensure children’s needs are met. External Relations
  • Maintain strategic links with key duty bearers and stakeholders such as governmental bodies, UN agencies, INGOs and other local NGOs and community organizations, identify opportunities and ensure Save the Children’s participation in key activities at the national and local level;
    • Represent and advocate for Save the Children in all ECD and Basic Education working groups and other interagency fora to ensure Save the Children is seen as the lead international agency in terms of innovation and quality of implementation in basic education and early childhood development;
    • Help to clearly articulate the ECD and basic education advocacy messages for the Rwanda Country Office;
    • Work with the Communication Manager and Education Program Manager to develop the communication plan, package communication messages and ensure that the program visibility is compliant with Save the Children standards. Monitoring and Evaluation
    • In collaboration with the Education Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist: Oversee knowledge sharing across the ECD and basic education teams, and in coordination with other sectors, and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programmes;
    • Review reports, lessons learned and extract for internal and external use;
    • Develop programme quality assurance tools, such as needs assessment tools, programme level indicators, quality checklists for use in spot checks, complaints and response mechanisms, internal review and programme evaluation work plans, and others;
    • Work with the MEAL team to ensure clear plans in place for monitoring and evaluating project activities in relation to the objectives and that lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on;
    • Ensure that projects are monitored regularly, and that data is collected on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis;
    • Regularly visit project sites to ensure that teams are appropriately supported. Capacity building, team work
    • Work with program implementation department to ensure adequate capacity building and technical support to the field;
    • Support the recruitment, training and promotion of ECD and education staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff. BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability:
    • holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
    • holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition:
    • sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same




  • widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
  • future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration:
  • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
  • values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
  • approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity:
  • develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
  • willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity:
  • honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity QUALIFICATIONS
  • A child development or education professional with a Master’s degree in education, child development or relevant field; EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential:
  • At least 5 years professional experience in education and/or ECD, including experience working at a senior management or technical level in child development or education for NGOs;
  • Excellent understanding of the ECD and education sector, particularly issues related to literacy, holistic child development, pedagogy, teacher training, curriculum development, child protection and child rights either in development and humanitarian context;
  • Clear understanding of the intersection of ECD and education with other thematic areas
  • Proven representation skills;
  • Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches;
  • Experience writing donor funding proposals;
  • Ability to compile narrative sections and thematic budgets for proposals; ability to edit/write narrative reports, with reference to financial reporting;
  • Highly developed oral and written communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching; Desireable:
  • Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets;
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner;
  • Fluency in English, verbal and written, required;
  • Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy. Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.




Location: Kigali

Employee Status: Permanent

Closing Date: Mar 6, 202

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Imyanya 4 y’akazi muri Vision Found Rwanda: Deadline:05;6;10 na 12/03/2020

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1.Programme Funding Manager (Deadline:06-Mar-20)




PURPOSE OF POSITION:




The VisionFund International (VFI) Programme Funding Manager will develop and manage funding opportunities in select 4 Countries in either Central, East or West Africa primarily, through grants from Bilateral, Corporates, Multilateral, Philanthropists and Partnerships through World Vision National Offices and /or other NGO’s and partners aligned to VFI’s Strategic focus in the network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in keeping with strategy and funding priorities.

This position will be responsible of ensuring donor and partnership retention through effective and efficient compliance and management of third party grant and major donor acquisitions. Reporting to the Senior Programme Funding Manager for Africa; the role may support some French speaking Countries; therefore a candidate displaying proficiency in both English and French would be an added advantage. The role will manage grant and donor funding opportunity pipeline and provide fundraising technical support, capacity building, project monitoring, and donor impact reporting to the Country MFI’s. This role will additionally focus on building, maintaining and strengthening relationships with relevant and

key stakeholders such as World Vision Support and National offices and other identified Organisations. The role will lead proposal writing, grant implementation for donor compliance, and maintaining close relationships with MFI project staff in accordance with the Organisations norms and acceptable practices.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:




Funding Acquisition:

  • Research and assess funding institutions and develop opportunity pipeline aligned with MFI strategic funding priorities.
  • Manage all components of the Request For Proposals (RFP) and ensure application alignment with MFI funding priorities; vet with senior leadership and obtain approval.
  • Set up and support proposal development teams; create project work plan and ensure proposals and supporting documents are prepared to technical specifications and submitted on time.
  • Provide technical support and capacity building to field staff, Support Office staff and other members of the Fundraising team on proposal development, monitoring, reporting, and project management.
  • Support Senior Programme Funding Manager for Africa in identifying and achieving annual funding targets.
  • Within strategy, develop and manage key regional funder relationships with new and existing funders and World Vision Offices to achieve long-lasting global fundraising support.

Project Monitoring, and Management:

  • Monitor project compliance and implementation to ensure projects are delivered to specifications.
  • Support MFIs and ensure project impact reports are of high quality and submitted on time.
  • Build capacity of MFIs for managing projects.
  • Ensure contracts are reviewed and risks managed and funds flow effectively to MFIs.

Relationship Development and Networking:

  • Network with major regional funders to establish collaborative relationships, learn of opportunities, and enhance VFI’s ability to gain donor funding and enhance VFI’s reputation in the marketplace.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key World Vision support and national office funding staff ensuring that the microfinance project model is understood and fundraising opportunities are maximised.
  • Attend sector seminars, training, communities of practice and forums where industry staff and/or funders meet with the objective of leveraging funding and partnerships for the VFI network.
  • Maintain knowledge of microfinance industry and trends including focus of targeted donors.

Impact & Project Management Initiatives:

  • Ensure outcomes of projects are high-quality and high-impact through ongoing monitoring and the execution of mid-term and final evaluations, operations research, etc.
  • Review field reports and findings/recommendations to determine and replicate best practices and apply lessons learned.
  • Contribute to the Fundraising team in developing innovative and emerging fundraising systems, processes and tools.
  • Contribute to streamlining Funding policies in the MFI’s.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:




  • University degree in either International development, International Relations, International Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
  • 5-8 years experience in Bilateral, Corporate, Mulitilateral, Philanthropy Fundraising/Business development /Grant making in a Corporate or Non-Governmental Organisation.
  • High Proficiency (oral and written) in English language.
  • Ability to write and speak both English and French is an added advantage.
  • This role requires 5-8 years in Grants, major donor fundraising and corporate management setting dealing with senior management. Experience in microfinance or financial institutions, humanitarian, international development. Able to work in complex corporate culture and financial systems and ensure procedures internally and with third parties are well documented, monitored and executed. Creative and helpful at problem solving for both VFI and MFI’s. Able to work well with granting agencies, Support Offices, MFIs, and other VFI groups.
  • Candidate must have the permit/authority to work in the Country of residence in the case of foreign nationals requesting to be recruited in the placement Country.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Excellent management, communication, and relationship-building skills; must lead through influence and establish effective working relationships within MFIs in the region, external partners, Agencies and Leaders in the Microenterprise development field.
  • International Management/Relations experience is an important asset, particularly in emerging/developing countries.
  • Knowledge of the microfinance sector and rural micro-financing is key.
  • Demonstrated good judgment and cultural sensitivity.
  • Creates processes with greater efficiency in mind, eliminating bureaucracy wherever possible.
  • Able to travel to remote areas where MFI’s work and internationally.
  • Effective coach, able to train people in VisionFund policies and procedures formally and informally.
  • Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and projects; ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • Team players characteristics and flexibility on working hours to connect with people within wide time-zone differences is required.
  • Experience working with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) with rural operational programs in Sub-Sahara Africa.
  • Hands on experience in project management, Business development, fundraising and/or Resource Acquisition for either NGO’s, businesses and Strong situational analytical skills will be desirable. Experience taking part of project designs, baseline and end line evaluations.

Work Environment/Travel:

  • The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% or more of the time.

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2. Chief Finance Office CFO,Rwanda (Deadline: 05-Mar-20)




PURPOSE OF POSITION:




Lead the MFI Finance department, building an organization that honors Christian values by positively impacting the lives of many families and children through the delivery of appropriate financial services and training with a particular focus on the rural areas of Rwanda.
Manages the Institution’s treasury to ensure profitable operations and compliance with existing regulations.
Creates a self-sustaining business with strong foundations (people, process, systems) that is capable of growing while managing risks.
Work closely with WV to obtain funding from the partnership and donors to grow the operations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Member of Leadership Team:

Advisor to the CEO and Senior Management Team on all matters relating to finance including treasury, accounting, and administration.
Submit timely financial returns to the Board, senior management, regulators and other stakeholders.
Prepare business and financial reports for Board of Directors.
Leads the Development of an overall Business Plan for VisionFund Rwanda that includes, among other things, the Branch Targets and Projections:

Continuous monitoring of the financial performance of the organization with emphasis in analyzing the latter’s performance as against its operational and business plans.
Provides support to the Head Office and Branches in preparation of the finanance business plan and preparation and monitoring of the annual operating plans and budgets.
Ensures that branch plans are incorporated into an overall business plan and finance projections model.
Establishes and maintains all Policies relating to Financial Management, Financial Controls and Risk:

Establishes, reviews, and updates financial policies and procedures that are relevant and cost effective to the organization.
Maintains the finance management manuals, including treasury, accounting and administration manuals. and ensures that all changes related to policies and procedures would be incorporated in the manual.
Acts as a member of the procurement committee or its equivalent and furnishes the committee with the necessary information for them to make ‘sound’ viable decisions.
Performs functions specified by the Board, procurement committee and Asset Management in relation to establishing broad guidelines for the institution’s tolerance for risk and expectations from investment.
Introduces measures to enhance the credibility and objectivity of financial statements and reports prepared with reference to the affairs of VisionFund Rwanda.
Manages Liquidity and the appropriate Levels of Assets and Liabilities:

Measures and controls the institution’s funding requirements.
Manage access to funds: Makes periodic assessment of liabilities and liability holders, explore borrowing arrangements.
Ensures that there is adequate control of cash and other assets (budgetary management and control) according to laid down policies and the Central Bank regulations.
Develops contingency plans for VisionFund Rwanda to withstand liquidity crises, and updates the contingency plans, as the need arises.
Recommends policies or changes on policies on liquidity and funds management, and ensures timeliness, applicability, and practicality of these policies.
Supervises the Accounting System and Process:

Provides technical oversight to the branch accountants in formulating and implementing the branch accounting system.
Ensures that VisionFund Rwanda maintains adequate and accurate records including balance sheet and periodic statements of income and expense.
General oversight to ensure payroll is accurate, prompt, complete and reliable.
Provides the finance department staff with the necessary training and other support to enable them to fulfill their duties accordingly.
Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the work of the finance staff and provides input to the annual staff appraisal exercise.
Ensures Compliance to Regulators, Audits and VFI:

Ensures absolute compliance to regulations on liquidity, capital, adequacy, and provisioning as well as to reporting requirements set by the Central Bank and other regulators.
Attends to inquiries, on-site or off-site, from the Central Bank, other regulators, and external auditors, and provides due assistance to the regulators and external auditors during inspection.
Supervises the effective Financial Provision of Administrative Services:

Liaises with tax authorities/consultants whenever necessary.
Maintains insurance portfolio and ensures that all claims are settled without undue losses to the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:




Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
ACCA or CIMA a must.
MBA is Required.
Must have at least ten years of working experience in senior management in a combination of the following: micro-enterprise lending organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business,
agricultural economics/development, or economic and business development institution.
Must have a clear understanding of micro finance industry and technology.
Must have worked experience in regulatory environment and better with institution that intermediate savings.
Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team.
Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward.
Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values.
Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach.
Very good communication and marketing skills.
Very good knowledge in economic and financial topics.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Attend and lead daily devotions.

Working Environment/Travel:

Office environment: typical office based and frequent travel to fields (40% traveling and 60% office based).
10% international travel is desired.
On call: Yes, in the after normal working hours.
Must get a work Permit if not a local staff from within the Country.

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3. Reputation Communications Director (Deadline:10-Mar-20)




PURPOSE OF POSITION:




Reporting to the Senior Director, Public Engagement, the Reputation Communications Director is a senior role proactively and reactively directing the development of reputation protection and building activities. They will lead two teams with distinct areas of communitions skills and responsibilities.

This director is responsible for maintaining World Vision’s reputation during crises and faced with risks. They will lead the risk communications team that handles emerging incidents and reputational crises in the partnership and ensures there are strong policies, procedures and protocols for these responses offices across the partnership and globally. This Director will work directly with global media and other influential external partners and stakeholders to shape their understanding of and trust in WV.

They will also direct a creative and technical digital properties team that develops and control all of the digital channels of World Vision Internationsl (WVI) (WVI.org, fb, Instagram, twitter etc.).

The postholder will fully understand the relationship between trust drivers, the impact of crises, and the increase in positive reputation and will use this knowledge to significantly build trust in the organisation in order to grow influence, impact and income.

This role will work closely with the Senior Director, Public Engagement and the Senior Director, Communications and others in the global marketing and communications core team to identify and promote opportunities for building trust and reputation in line with the global partnership strategy. Able to act on their own, the postholder will work closely in partnership with others, including members of the Executive Leadership Team, Regional Leaders and Support Office (SO) and regional executives, Evidence & Learning, Global Resource Development (GRD), External Engagement & Advocacy and Faith & Development, providing advice and guidance to ensure reputation is managed and maintained through change and operational actions.

Working closely with the Brand Director, this postholder will ensure all reputation building activities are on brand and build and support the partnership and Global Communications strategies.

The position will be responsible for directing a team of communications experts in crisis management and digital communications, ensuring partnership capacity is in place for strong responsive comms for global issues and crises, developing evidence based communications that convey who we are, our core values, demonstrate our Christian Identity and build our reputation with powerholders, supports and the humanitarian sector and maintaining best in class digital properties for WVI.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:




Set the strategic directions and lead a team of communications experts in crisis management and digital communications, ensuring partnership capacity is in place for strong responsive comms for global issues and crises, developing evidence based communications that convey who we are, our core values, demonstrate our Christian Identity and build our reputation with powerholders, supports and the humanitarian sector and maintaining best in class digital properties for WVI.
Provide leadership to Risk Advisors team to ensure global capacity for incident responses and ensure policies, protocols and training are consistently reflecting best practice. Advise and guide senior leadership in the partnership on Tier 1 and 2 responses to issues that threaten to harm the WV brand and reputation, and deal directly with global media and other partners during these incidents.
Strategically lead the digital properties team in developing and maintaining best-in-class digital channels for WVI, including WVI.org and all affiliated National Office, campaign and functional websites and microsites, fb, twitter, Instagram and youtube channels and any emerging digital channels.
Engage with executives in WVI and across the partnership to create and ensure alignment and that executives are champions of the digital strategy.
Work closely with the Senior Director, Public Engagement and the Senior Director, Communications and others in the global marketing and communications core team to identify and promote opportunities for building trust and reputation in line with the global partnership strategy. Work closely in partnership with others, including members of the Executive Leadership Team, Regional Leaders and SO and regional executives, Evidence & Learning, GRD, External Engagement &
Advocacy and Faith & Development, providing advice and guidance to ensure reputation is managed and maintained through change and operational actions.
Identify, develop and champion reputation building activities that take account of trust drivers and build positive organisational reputation and ensure these are used in WVI channels, and in offices across the partnership. Use organisational and communications strategies as a springboard to develop and maintain improvements to global reputation and engage the voices of leaders in the org as well as children, communities and partners.
Work closely with the Brand Director to ensure all reputation building activities are on brand and build and support the partnership and Global Communications strategies.
Lead the development of corporate materials that will grow trust in the organization eg, World Vision Guide, Global Annual Reviews in line with the organizational brand and strategy.
Play an active senior role and provide strategic crisis management and branding approach in the Operations Management Team and lead digital comms networks for the partnership. In this strategic approach and the active role in the digital comms networks is considering the relationship between trust drivers, the impact of crises, and the increase in positive reputation and will use this knowledge to significantly build trust in the organisation in order to grow influence, impact and income.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Post Graduate degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
10+ years working in a communications role, preferably within World Vision.
10+ Experience with successful crisis management.
Experience developing high-level communications strategies based on insights and research, and gaining senior stakeholders’ ownership and buy-in for the strategies.
Thorough understanding of World Vision’s ministry and issues including children, poverty, relief, sustainable development, donor engagement and food aid.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to win the confidence of a broad range of different stakeholders.
Thorough understanding of media, its likely interests, demands and expectations.
Thorough understanding of crisis and issues management.
Good understanding of private, public and institutional donors, as well as other partners, and their expectations and needs for information during a crisis.
Experience of working in cross-cultural environments, sensitivity to multicultural social, religious and gender issues.
Strong analytical skills, able to clearly assess and evaluate issues and alternative strategies.
A self-starter, able to identify the key issues and mobilise senior stakeholder support.
Excellent writing skills.
Familiarity with general legal concepts such as confidentiality, liability, contractual obligations etc.
Experience working with lawyers for legal advice and counsel.
Understand transparency and accountability trends and issues in the humanitarian sector.
Understanding of internal communications and of ways in which staff can help build and maintain reputation.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Understanding of what builds and detracts from trust and reputation.
Multi-lingual ability an advantage.
Crisis communications experience.

Work Environment/Travel:

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

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4.The People, Culture and Administration Manager (Deadline: 12/03/2020)




PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The People, Culture and Administration Manager is responsible for all aspects of the human resource function within the VisionFund Rwanda Office. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position is responsible primarily for staffing, recruiting, retention, performance management, employee relations, compensation, compliance, individual development and succession planning. The incumbent ensures that HR initiatives are aligned with VFM’s mission, values and long-term business strategy, and that they support the evolving HR needs of the business. The overall objective of the position is to support the development and retention of a high-performance work force and a learning culture. The position holder is also responsible for overseeing administration functions such as procurement, fleet management, logistics etc.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:




Formulation, implementation and review of P&C policies and Procedures:

  • Maintain the People and Culture policy, researching, recommending changes additions, deletions as appropriate in light with changing organization needs and legal requirements.
  • Develop, communicate and implement standard operating procedures to promote efficiency and consistency in handling day to day People & Culture needs by Line Managers and staff.
  • Advising leadership and staff on the interpretation and application of specific policies and procedures to individual employee situation.
  • Contributes in senior management strategic planning, with responsibility for People & Culture policies and procedures and administration.
  • Prepare monthly management report pertaining to People & Culture and administration issues.

Effective resourcing of staff:

  • Develop processes and tools to efficiently and effectively meet VisionFund staffing needs on a timely basis i.e. assessment, recruitment, candidate screening, selection, hiring and orientation.
  • Work with hiring managers in planning and coordinating hiring and termination processes.
  • Develop and Lead hire orientation program.
  • Timely renewal of employee contracts.
  • Lead the senior management in succession planning.

Effective management of Employee Relations function:

  • Support VisionFund with disciplinary processes conducted, ensuring compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and procedures.
  • Competent representation of the Company in all disputes referred to the Labor court.
  • Ensure accurate and timely employee communication and communication structures.

Compensation:

  • Work closely with CEO in developing and administering pay and benefit programs which attract, retain and motivate staff and are externally competitive.
  • Periodically research and recommend cost of living adjustments.
  • Coordinate with finance to ensure timely process of payroll Maintain and administer employee insurance, pension, accident cover and ensure timely renewal of vendor contract.
  • To ensure that staff welfare is provided as anchorage for employee motivation.
  • To ensure that Health insurance policy for all employees.

Procurement:

  • Analyze the purchase request from the user departments and determine the appropriate method of procurement.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to the procurement committee.
  • Procurement to be in line with the procurement policy.

Effective management of training, development succession, talent and performance management:

  • Administer the monthly, quarterly and annual performance evaluation process as required by the policy.
  • Recommend employees recognition activities to honor individual milestones and achievements.
  • In consultation with the senior management, develops performance indicators and standards in promoting staff to higher post.
  • Coordinating staff training requirements.
  • Create an induction program for new staff orientation including content and schedule.
  • Implement strategies and activities that instill a performance management culture in the organization.
  • Reviews and upgrades the performance appraisal instrument, at least yearly to determine effectiveness and applicability; Conducts consultations with department heads to determine performance indicators and benchmarks per position.

Security Management:

  • Handle all security alerts to both staff members and visitors.
  • Facilitate training on security to the staff members.

Administration:

  • Fleet management.
  • Property management.
  • Stores management.
  • Life insurance management and timely payment of the pension to insurance company.

And any other duties that may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor’s and preferably advanced degree in Human Resource Management, organization development, organizational psychology or similar.
  • 5 years’ experience in human resource management in progressively responsible roles, with sound cross-functional experience.
  • Managing people Professionally.
  • Leading People.
  • Managing Conflict.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Delivering Objectives.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Basic financial skills.
  • 5 years’ experience in human resource management in progressively responsible roles, with sound cross-functional experience.
  • English & Kinyarwanda.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Expertise in national labor law, employment legislation & employment practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communications, customer service, consulting, coaching and organizational skills, with a track record of driving change and innovation.
  • Strong problem solver with strong business skills and strategic acumen, analytical skills, and excellent team-building skills.
  • Both strategic and tactical: able to lead in a ‘role up your sleeves’ manner that is perceived to be people-centric and effective.
  • Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant, able to promote and support diversity in the workplace, and able to gain the trust and respect of peers.
  • Willingness to travel to branch offices.
  • Experience in reporting to the Board using Microsoft applications such as word and power point.

Work Environment/Travel:

  • The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

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Imisatsi ishaje y’abagore b’abashinwa,imwe munzira y’indwara ya coronavirus muri Afurika!

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Igice kinini cy’abagore n’abakobwa 90%) bomugihugu cya Nigeria  ndetse na Afurika muri rusange bamenyereye gukoresha imisatsi twakwita yimikorano (itari iyabo karemano) ndetse n’ibijyanye nayo mukwita kubwiza bwabo.




Arikose nubwo abo bagore bishimira gukoresha iyi misatsi baba bazi neza aho ikomoka?

Nkuko tubikesha ubushakashatsi buhora bukorwa n’abantu batandukanye, ubwoko bwinshi bw’imisatsi ikoreshwa  n’aba bagore, ituruka  mugihugu cy’ubuhinde ndetse n’ubushinwa. Ibi bihugu akaba aribyo byohereza imisatsi myinshi kuri uyu mugabane wacu ndetse nokwisi muri rusange.




Nkuko bitangazwa n’ikigo cy’isi cy’ubucuruzi (World Trade Organization), ubushinwa bwohereza 75% by’imisatsi ikenerwa ku isi hose guhera mumyaka 8 ishize.

Mugihugu cy’ubushinwa, abagore bakata imisatsi yabo bakayigurisha amafaranga bakaba barabigize umushinga0 mubice by’icyaro. Ibi bikaba bitandukanye n’ abagore bomugihugu cy’ubuhinde aho bo bakata imisatsi yabo bakayitambaho ibitambo kumana zabo kubushake bwabo hanyuma ikaza kugurishwa.




Uretse kandi  kuba iyi misatsi yaba igurishwa kuri uyu mugabane wa Africa, binavugwako itari mike ijyanwa nokumugabane w’Amerika yepfo by’umwihariko mugihugu cya Brazil ndetse  Peru kuko usanga inahendutse kurenza indi yaba ituruka ahandi.




Icyiyongereye kuri irigurishwa ry’imisatsi, nuko abenshi bakomeje kwibaza niba ubu bucuruzi budashobora kugira uruhare mu ikwirakwizwa ry’icyorezo coronavirus gikomeje kuyogoza isi cyane cyane biciye mungendo zokujya gushaka iyo misatsi muri biriya bihugu!




 

Amabanga akomeye ahishurwa n’uburyo uryama

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Burya ntakintu nakimwe umubiri wacu ukora udafite impamvu! Munkuru zacu zabanje, twarebeye hamwe uko wamenya imico n’imiterere y’umuntu ugendeye kumiterere y’ibice bimwe nabimwe by’umubiri we.

Twifashishije ubusesenguzi bw’inzobere mu mitekerereze ya muntu, muri iyi nkuri twaguteguriye amabanga 6 atangaje yihishe inyuma y’imiryamire yaburi muntu nkuko byerekanwa n’ifoto ikurikira:




 




  1. Niba utajya ubasha gusinzira udahinnye amavi, bivuzeko wifitemo gutuza ndetse n’ubunyangamugayo. Ntabwo ari ibintu byinshi bibasha kugutesha umutwe ndetse ntuterwa ubwoba n’ahazaza hawe. Wifitemo ubushobizi bwokuba wakwishima nubwo haba hari ibyagombaga kukubabaza.




2. Niba ukunda gusinzira wihinnye nk’umwana ukiri munda y’umubyeyi we, bigaragazako uri umuntu uhora akeneye kurindwa, gutegwa amatwi ndetse nokoroherezwa mubuzima bwa burimunsi. Abantu basinzira batya, bakunda kuba bafite impano zo gushushanya, kubyina ndetse nokwandika ibinyamakuru, ibitabo…




3. Umuntu wisanga burigihe asinzira aruko yubitse inda agatandukanya n’amaguruye bidakabije, bivuzeko wifitemo ubushobozi bwo kuyobora abandi. Unezezwa nogutegura ibintu byose mbere wirindako watungurwa n’icyaricyo cyose kandi ugaharanira kugera Kuntego.




4. Niba uri umuntu ukunda gusinzira burigihe ukisanga ugaramye n’amaguru atandukanye bidakabije, byerekanako ukunda Ubuzima ndetse uhora wigengesereye mbese witwararika muribyose ndetse ugahora wifuza cyane kugendana n’abantu bafite indangagaciro zubaka. Ukunda kuvugisha Ukuri utitaye kungaruka byakuzanira.




5. Niba usinzira urambije (urambuye amaguru) neza ndetse n’amaboko wayirambuyeho nkumusirikari witeguye; bivuzeko uri umuntu uzi kandi wifuza kugera kuntego . Ukunda kuvugira aho udaciye ibintu hejuru.




6. Umuntu ukunda gusinzira arambuye akaguru kamwe akandi gahinnye, bivuzeko uri umunyamahirwe  ariko akenshi ayomahirwe akugeraho bigutunguye anyuze mubintu uhora ugerageza gukora. Ntabwo bijya bikorohera gufata icyemezo cyangwase  guhitamo.




Tubibutseko ububuryo twavuze haruguru ataribwo bwonyine umuntu ashobora gusinziramo  icyakoze nibwo bwingenzi.

Indinkuru bijyanye

Reba ku minwa y’umugore/umukobwa umenye imiterere ye!




Imyanya 32 y’akazi muri WASAC kubantu bafute A2; A1;A0 na Masters muri :Water Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Science;Chemistry, biotechnology, Biology, Environmental Engineering,Laboratory;Welding, Mechanic, Electro mechanic; Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Economics / public administration n’ibindi: Deadline: 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

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1. Water Engineer/ Network & Maintenance (1)

Direct Supervisor: Head of Branch

Key Responsibilities




  • Observe and control the meter installations and the customer connections of new customers
  • Ensure balance of water supplied ad water demand in the Branch
  • Contribute to the NRW reduction in the Branch by managing efficiently water supply from the plant to the end users.
  • Ensure quality of materials used in the water distribution and new connections
  • Ensure water supply to customers is efficiently executed by Branch
  • Reduce time for intervention in case of faulty in water distribution of water leakage
  • Support the recovery staff in disconnection of clients who failed to pay water invoices
  • Quick restore of water to clients disconnected after payment
  • Closely monitor disconnected customers, frequently investigate on non-responsive disconnected customers

Qualification and required experience




  • Master’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Sciences.
  • Having experience of 3 years of professional experience for the Master’s degree or a 5 years of professional experience for Bachelor’s Degree in the above field.
  • Basic knowledge in computer (word, excel) for reporting purpose
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
  • How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

    • Only selected candidates will be contacted




2.Works Extension operators (4)

Direct Supervisor: Water Distribution Officer

Key Responsibilities




  • Controls and ensure the quality and accuracy of water materials (water meters, fittings and accessories, pipes, etc.) used in water projects by making necessary checks and verification
  • Ensure quick technical intervention in case of customer/clients complaints
  • Execute operations in the network to ensure water distribution is done efficiently
  • Respect of standards in water network maintenance and repair as well as for new water projects
  • Report on time and any problem which may affect water distribution and intervene quickly

Qualification and required experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or A2 Diploma in Water Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Hydraulic Engineering, Construction or other related field.
  • Having experience of 3 years of professional experience for Degree or a 5 years of professional experience for A2 Diploma in the above field.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

    • Only selected candidates will be contacted




3. DESIGN AND STUDIES ENGINEERS (2) 
Direct Supervisor: Head of Design Zoning and Mapping Unit.
Key Responsibilities




  • Carry out field surveys to collect geo-spatial data using handheld global positioning system units (GPS);
  • Perform GIS data quality Control, Including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy, identifying and correcting errors or emissions in the data;
  • Gather, analyse and integrate spatial data and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS;
  • Perform data reconciliation and validation on large GIS datasets from multiple sources in compliance with GIS standards and specification,
  • Manipulate and interpret raster datasets such as digital elevation models, ortho­photographs and use the information to produce maps.
  • Edit and maintain geospatial data, complete analysis using standard methods and tools and produce cartographic mapping products (layouts, views, maps, graphs, mapping figures and reports);
  • Maintain expertise in existing and emerging GIS -related software and technologies and evaluate their applications.
  • Producing Bill of Quantity of any new Water project

Qualification and required experience




  • Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or related field
  • At least five (5) years of experience working with GIS/GPS or any other related field .
  • Proficiency in GIS and mapping software packages such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Google earth etc.;
  • Working knowledge of engineering design software packages such as AutoCAD, Covadis; Water CAD and Sewer CAD or Mike urban
  • Experience with Global Positioning System Instruments (GPS, DGPS);
  • The ability to convey GIS/spatial information to non-GIS/technical people;
  • Ability to work in a team and under minimum supervision,
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
  • Be bilingual with a strong command in either of the languages (English or French).
  • Experience using GIS in the water sector is a plus.

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

    • Only selected candidates will be contacted




4. Sanitation Central Laboratory Engineer (1) 

Report to: Head of Sanitation Central laboratory

Key Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of advanced and standard wastewater quality testing procedures which involve the use and operation of advanced and basic analytical instruments in addition to chemistry methodologies;

  • Performs field work assignments that are pertinent to wastewater quality monitoring programs;
  • Assimilates, writes and submits written analytical reports as per work assignments;
  • Participates in the training and cross training of Sanitation Services and Wastewater Quality Analysts;
  • Troubleshoots and examines deviations in laboratory data.
  • Reviews and recommends changes to test procedures for quality assurance;
  • Participates in the preparation of chemical reagents and maintains laboratory supply inventory.
  • Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals;
  • Examines credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements;
  • Investigates complaints concerning violations of public health laws or substandard products or service;
  • Collaborates with other personnel in investigations and in establishment of public health programs or testing procedures;
  • Prepares reports and documents of investigation data, activities, findings, and recommendations for corrective measures;
  • Organizes and conducts training programs in environmental and sanitary practices;
  • Perform other duties which may be assigned to him or her by his or her supervisor.

Qualification and required experience




  • Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, biotechnology, Biology, Environmental Engineering,
    An environmental science or related field
  • Four (4)     years      of working          experience     in            laboratory           management,
    Water testing and analysis or any other related field

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted




5.Water Central Laboratory Engineer (2) 

 

Report to: Head of Water Central laboratory

Key Responsibilities:




  • Performs a variety of advanced and standard water quality testing procedures which involve the use and operation of advanced and basic analytical instruments in addition to chemistry methodologies;
  • Performs field work assignments that are pertinent to water quality monitoring programs;
  • Assimilates, writes and submits written analytical reports as per work assignments;
  • Participates in the training and cross training of Laboratory Services Water Quality Analysts;
  • Assist in the optimization process of the chemicals use within water treatment plants;
  • Keeps and maintains all records pert .aining to respective work assignments;
  • Troubleshoots and examines deviations in laboratory data.
  • Reviews and recommends changes to test procedures for quality assurance;
  • Participates in the preparation of chemical reagents and maintains laboratory supply inventory.
  • Perform other duties which may be assigned to him or her by his or her supervisor.

Qualification and experience required




  • Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Environmental engineering, Environmental science or related field
  • Four (4)years of working experience in laboratory management,  Water testing and analysis or any other related field
  • Knowledge of language (English or French) and computer skills

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

    • Only selected candidates will be contacted




6.WATER PURIFIERS (6)

 

Direct Supervisor: Head of Water Treatment Plant

Key Responsibilities




  • Supervise the whole treatment process (raw water – treated water).
  • Assure a good water production in sufficient quantity and quality
  • Ensures that the quality of treated water supplied from the treatment plants, complies with both national and international standards
  • Supervise and report daily continuous laboratory results
  • Control the replenishment of the water reservoirs according to the quantity of treated water
  • Prepare and implement water losses reduction strategy to improve performance of water production
  • Ensure and maintain the good status of all water Infrastructures
  • Report the daily water Production operations
  • Assure the supervision of all electric, mechanical and hydraulic works and equipment at the plant, the catchment area, to the sources and in all pumping stations
  • Assign the tasks to the mechanics, to the electricians and to the plumbers of the plant
  • Ascertain the good state of the water equipment at the plant, the water pumping stations and of the reservoirs of treated water,
  • Propose to the Plant Manager the material and spare parts to order, as well as of the possible modifications of equipment for the improvement of works
  • Apply the standardization of the security measures.

Qualification and experience required




  • Diploma (A1) or A2 level in Laboratory, chemistry, biotechnology or other related field.
  • Two (2) years of working experience for Diploma (A1) or four (4) years of working experience for A2 level in the laboratory management, Water testing and
  • computer skills and experience in are desirable

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

    • Only selected candidates will be contacted




7. WATER TREATMENT PLANT ENGINEER (SCIENTIST) (6)

Direct Supervisor: Head of Water Treatment Plant

Key Responsibilities




  • Assure the supervision of Water Treatment process
  • Assign the tasks to the laboratory technicians, “purifiers and Purifier’s Helpers”.
  • Program the withdrawals of water samples for the control of the quality of the distributed water in the water network a Follow the physical chemistry and bacteriological quality of the distributed water daily
  • Propose to the Plant Manager the reagents for analysis and material of laboratory to purchase
  • Prepare and implement water losses reduction strategy to improve performance of water production
  • Report to the Head of Water Treatment Plant and/or the Chief of Maintenance all failures and poor working states of machines and equipment for water treatment
  • Control the replenishment of the water reservoirs according to the quantity of treated water
  • Decide the stop of treatment if the raw water becomes awfully turbid in a joint agreement with Head of WTP
  • Report to the Head of WTP of all stopovers of water treatment, of pumping and all anomaly that would hinder the good working order of water production
  • Make the daily report of operations
  • Apply the standardization of the security measures.

Qualification and required experience




  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, in Water Management, Environment, or any related field with 3 years of professional experience
  • Knowledge of computer skills for reporting purpose and experience in laboratory management, Water testing and analysis are desirable

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

    • Only selected candidates will be contacted




7. WATER MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP OPERATOR (2)

 

Direct Supervisor: General Maintenance Engineers




Key Responsibilities

  • Assume the responsibility of all plumbing works and electromechanical at the plant as well as in the pumping stations
  • Make the laying and the modification of the water pipes at the plant as well as in related the pumping stations
  • Assume the responsibility of the working order of all motor-pump groups, boosters, power generators as well as all other electric and hydraulic facilities
  • Keep up regular maintenance of machines equipment and the work shop.
  • Manage the tooling at hand and make the weekly inventory
  • Keep up good working order of all gate valves on the raw water main as well as in all related pumping stations
  • Assure the good working order of the anti-hammer reservoirs and all pressure gauge equipment
  • Assure the tidy cleanliness of the waterworks of treatment chain, of catchment area, of the water sources as well as those of the pumping stations.
  • Propose to the Head of General maintenance the lists of the material to buy
  • Start the motor-pump groups.
  • Report all anomalies of the motor-pump groups to the General maintenance Engineer or directly to the Head of General Maintenance for quick interventions
  • Conduct any other assigned activity related to WASAC Ltd business

Qualification and experience required




  • Diploma (A1) or A2 level in Welding, Mechanic, Electro mechanic, or any other related field
  • The candidates should have professional experience of 3 years in the above field;

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted
8. Leak Detection and pressure management Engineer (1)

Direct Supervisor: Head of Leak Detection and Pressure Management




Key Responsibilities




  • Supervise pressure activities, monitoring and reporting to concerned staffs.
  • Chair regular meetings to report services delivery progress against plan.
  • Conduct Pressure measurement in distribution network, thus providing a basis for reducing the amount of non-revenue water ratio.
  • Coordinate all activities related to pressure management;
  • Analysis of the technical reports of operations regarding the water distribution and pressure of branches and to propose solutions for improvement;
  • Analyze budget and technical report, interpret and evaluate staff’s reports.
  • Prepare bills of quantities regarding pipeline modifications, Pressure regulator Valves and related hydraulic equipment to ensure pressure management.
  • Monitoring of new implemented projects in WASAC Ltd to ensure Non-Revenue Water reduction through pressure management.
  • Plot, analyze and monitoring on daily basis leakage reported in GIS system
  • Regular Reporting of all activities related to Non-Revenue Water carried out in WASAC’S Branches and District Metered Areas.
  • Perform any other relevant assigned task.

Qualification and required experience




  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or equivalent field of study.
  • Having at least 3 years’ experience on similar position
  • Experience with engineering application (Arc GIS, Auto Card) is a must
  • Ability to work in team and under minimum supervision any time (Day or night time), Have strong management and negotiation skills
  • Be bilingual with strong communication in either (English or French)

How to apply




The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted
9. Leak Detection and pressure management operator (1) 

 

Direct Supervisor: Head of Leak Detection and Pressure Management




Key Responsibilities

  • Use leak detection equipment such as pipe locator to find out invisible leakages. or underground pipeline.
  • Use Ultrasonic Flow Meter to measure Bulk water meter accuracy
  • Conduct Water network survey and leak detection activities any time (day or night time).
  • Investigate the status of customer’s meter
  • Regular monitoring and reporting of water network situation
  • Direct report to the staff in charge of leak detection.

Qualification and required experience

  • Diploma (A1) or A2 Level in Water Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or equivalent field of study with three 3 year experience in the above field.
  • Computer literacy and familiar with standard office computer applications.
  • Be bilingual with either (English or French)
  • To be able to use Leak Detection Equipment

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted
10. HEAD OF SEWER OPERATIONS UNIT (1)

 

Direct Supervisor: Director of Urban Water and Sewerage Services.




Key Responsibilities




  • Supervise and coordinate the works of employees under the Sewer Operations Unit to ensure an effective and optimized sewerage operations services for improved
  • Investigate complex sewer operations problems to determine reasons and makes recommendations for addressing the problems identified.
  • Provide technical expertise to the staff regarding sewer operations activities.
  • Raise public relations for smooth dissemination of information to customers regarding mechanisms of sewerage system and schedule of sewer operations activities.
  • Consider customer complaints and timely take actions according to customer complaints and make a planned survey to prevent any inconvenience to the human and environmental
  • Provide technical expertise to all sewerage and wastewater treatment projects development and implementation to ensure appropriate performance during their
  • Propose to the supervisor the required materials/equipment/spare parts required in regards with sewer and wastewater treatment plant operations activities.
  • Active collaboration with other stakeholders who are involved in the projects related to sewerage systems and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure proper sewer inspections.

Qualification and required experience




  • A Master of Science Degree (MSc) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree (AO in Water and Environmental Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Master of Water Science (MSc in Water) or any other related field .
  • For Master’s Degree should have at least professional experience of 2 years and for those with Bachelor’s Degree should have at least professional experience of 4 years in the above field.
  • Background experience in sanitation engineering field works related to waste (solid or liquid waste) treatment works.
  • Practical skills with proven authorisations in operation of sewerage systems or related sanitation facilities. Maintenance experience is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge skills in policy analysis (water and sanitation related policies) is preferable for the purpose of better planning, development, monitoring and management of sanitation facilities.

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

    • Only selected candidates will be contacted.




11.Sewer maintenance Engineer (1)
 

Direct Supervisor: Head of Sewerage Operations Services

Key Responsibilities




  • Assist the head of sewerage operations services ensuring an effective and optimized sewerage operations services while reporting on daily basis.
  • Execute and monitor the performance efficiency of all mechanical facilities installed in the sewerage system wastewater and/or faecal sludge treatment operations.
  • Ensure that allocated mechanical equipment of the designated sewerage facilities performs to expected capacity.
  • Ensure that the detected sewer leakages/shortages identified in the mechanical facilities of the sewerage system facilities are quickly repaired (day or night-time).
  • Propose any innovations in optimization of mechanical facilities aiming to energy saving.
  • Planning, coordination/monitoring of the activities of sewer maintenance services
  • Supervision of installation works for the mechanical equipment in the sewerage system facilities mainly in sewer networks and wastewater and/or faecal sludge treatment plants.

Qualification and required experience;




  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering or any related field.
  • The candidate should have at least 3 years of professional experience in the above field .
  • Skills in maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plants or any other related waste treatment plant are highly desired for better maintenance services in operationalization of wastewater and/or Faecal sludge treatment plants.
  • Experience in installation of high voltage equipment and their working mechanisms is highly recommended.

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted




11. Sewer Operation Engineer (1) 

Direct Supervisor: Head of Sewerage Operations Services

Key Responsibilities

Direct Supervisor: Head of Sewerage Operations Services

Key Responsibilities




  • To assist the head of sewerage operations services ensuring an effective and optimized wastewater and faecal sludge treatment services.
  • To execute and monitor the treatment efficiency of all wastewater and/or faecal sludge treatment operations.
  • Day-to-Day, Regular and Complete wastewater quality control with consistent data
    recording and reporting for better evaluation and improvement of treatment efficiency.
  • To ensure that allocated wastewater and/or faecal sludge treatment plants performs to expected capacity.
  • To ensure that effluent quality complies legal effluent quality standards and perform other necessary monitoring and surveillance of wastewater and faecal sludge treatment
  • To recommend any cost-effective improvements in wastewater treatment processes aiming to optimize the quality of effluent and reduction or make good use of the final
  • To maintain open communications and support work colleagues to ensure overall strong

Qualification and required experience;




  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, or in Environmental Sciences, or any other related field with 3 years of professional experience, Diploma Al in the above-mentioned field or any related field with 4 years’ experience.
  • Skills in operations, monitoring and management of laboratory works for better operations and maintenance of liquid waste treatment plants is highly desired.
  • Experience in testing and analysis of wastewater/sewage samples.

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted
12. Head water treatment plant (2)

 

Direct Supervisor: Water Production Manager Key Responsibilities

  1. Supervise all activities of the water treatment plant.
  2. Control and protect the water treatment plant, pumping station, water catchment area, water storages facilities and other hydraulic infrastructures.
  3. Prepare and submit water production reports (daily & monthly, annually) to the relevant authorities.
  4. Assure a good water production in sufficient quantity and quality of treated water
  5. Collaborate with the relevant parties, ensure that the quality of treated water supplied from the treatment plant, complies with both national and international standards.
  6. Treat the whole administrative correspondence.
  7. Set up communication channels between water treatment plant, Branch Manager, distribution unit and urban water and sanitation director and improving information
  8. Elaborate the periodic operating reports of the plant.
  9. Program the needs in material of the plant.
  10. Prepare and implement water losses reduction strategy to improve performance of water production.
  11. Prepare and make follow-up of the annual budget request for the water production operation and maintenance of all water treatment plant.
  12. Develop plans and implement goals and objectives for the water production, monitoring and evaluation of performance of all the staff.
  13. Responsible for the good team spirit for all staff ensure that the conditions of work for the employees, comply with both local and international standards especially in relation to their health.

Qualification and required experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree(A0)/Master’s Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Economics or public administration, Science Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Water and Environmental Engineering ,Sanitary Engineering.
  • For Master’s Degree should have at least professional experience of 2 years and for those with Bachelor’s Degree should have at least professional experience of 4 years in the above field.
  • Skills in operations, monitoring and management of laboratory works for better operations and maintenance of liquid waste treatment plants is highly desired.
  • Experience in leadership is highly desired

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted
13. SEWER MAINTENANCE SERVICES OPERATOR (1)

 

Direct Supervisor: Sewer Maintenance Officer

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring effective and optimized execution of sewer maintenance works at the field.
  • Installation of the new equipment in the sewerage system facilities mainly in sewer networks and wastewater and/or faecal sludge treatment plants.
  • Supervise the manpower works at the field and make request of the materials and/or equipment required in daily maintenance works at the field.
  • Execute mechanical works survey for sewer leakage detection and ensure quick repairs of the sewer networks (day or night-time).
  • Day-to-Day reporting of all activities done at the field and elaborate daily reports of the mechanical issues arisen in the sewerage system.
  • Regular report for update maps of sewer network in case of any mechanical modification works done at the field.

Qualification and required experience

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, or in Environmental Sciences, or any other related field with 3 years of professional experience, Diploma Al in the above-mentioned field or any related field with 4 years’ experience.
  • Experience in maintenance of electro-mechanical facilities and equipment’s for proper operation and maintenance of sewerage system facilities is necessary.

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer;

  • Application letter;
  • Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
  • A copy of Degree;
  • Every candidate should submit Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
  • Copy of Identity card;

The application documents should reach at WASAC Ltd Head Office Central secretariat not later than 06/ 03/2020 at 05:00pm.

  • Only selected candidates will be contacted

 




ECD Officer for Advancing School Readiness – (200001E2) at Save the Children-Rwanda: Closing Date: Mar 2, 2020

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 About the Role:

The ECD Officer for Advancing School Readiness (Phase 2) will support activities that aim to strengthen and increase ALL children’s school readiness. This position aims at ensuring that all children including those with special education needs, and boys and girls have equal access to ECD services. The key purpose of this role is to increase the support and involvement of the education workforce at local level in inclusive ECD practices. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.




Qualifications and Experience

  • University degree (preferred) in education, development/social studies or related disciplines
  • At least three (3) years of relevant experience in working with local communities, local NGOs/CBOs and local governments
  • Knowledge of the local education system as well as local government system
  • Experience in facilitating trainings of trainers
  • Proven experience of working in child focused programming, especially with a major focus on literacy development
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills including strong communication (written and spoken) in Kinyarwanda and in English
  • Excellent planning, management and coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
  • Good attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good computer skills

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Technical assistance to assess and monitor implementation of risk screening tools and self tests for HIV among hard to reach adolescents and young people in the UNICEF supported HIV projects in Rwanda:Deadline:Tue Mar 10 2020

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Job Number: 530170 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Rwanda
Work Type : Consultancy




To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…




  1. Education:   An individual with any of the following a postgraduate degree in epidemilogy, biostatistics, public health, social and allied sciences
  2. Relevant work experience: a minimum of five years experience in the public health sector, preferably in the HIV programme delivery
  3. Competencies:  The individual must have ability and deep understanding of the HIV programmes in the public health sector, with demonstrable experience in quantitative and qualitative operational research methods. An understanding of the Rwandan public health system, with its different levels of health care service delivery, especially at the community, is an added advantage.
  4. Languages needed: English. Working knowledge of the languages spoken in Rwanda (French and Kinyarwanda) is an added advantage.

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Programme Policy Officer Cash Based Transfers (SC8) (117081) at United Nations World Food Programme (WFP: Deadline: 5 March 2020)

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is open in Rwanda Country Office and the job holder will report to the Head of Programme Policy Unit. The job holder will operate with a high degree of independence, manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full and will be involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Technically support and  coordinate Country Office (CO) Units and Field Offices (FOs) in the design, implementation and monitoring of Cash Based Transfers (CBT);
    •Build CBT capacities of CO Units and FOs by enhancing CBT related knowledge, i.e., tools, methodologies, strategies;
    •Ensure data is managed and updated with accuracy and timely manner;
    •Plan the monthly cash transfers to ensure that the disbursements are made on time;
    •Plan and coordinate the registration of eligible beneficiaries in collaboration with partners;
    •Liaise with relevant CO Units to facilitate the internal processing of cash transfers to beneficiaries;
  • Promote best practices and harmonization of CBT implementation strategies within CO, ensuring decision taken are based on evidences;
    •Carry out field missions to review CBT implementation and provide feedback and analysis to management for their informed decisions;
    •Actively participate in the monitoring and evaluation of CBT in collaboration with Strategic Outcome (SO) teams, M&E and VAM team, Gender and Protection, FOs and others;
    •Conduct a periodical review on CBT related Standard Operation Procedures, guidelines, and others;
    •Participate in the management of CBT allocated funds, i.e., resource management discussions, cash reconciliation working group;
    •Provide timely and quality input related to CBT, i.e., narrative, update, costing and budget, and analysis, for update, briefs, fact sheet, proposals, and reports;
    •Promote and ensure coordination with stakeholders including organizing both internal and external CBT working group meetings on a regular basis and documenting the minutes of the meetings;
    •Support and contribute to CBT related studies, assessments, and missions, from preparation to final reporting;
    •Participate in and represent WFP at various fora including technical and field level coordination working groups as relevant;
    •Perform other tasks as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.

Experience: 

At least three years of relevant professional experience in development. Experience in data analysis and management.

Languages:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Kinyarwanda.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Displays ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools.
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.
Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.
Emergency Programming Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.

 

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Skills:

Technical Skills including operations, budget planning, performance review, project planning, task management and documentation. Knowledge of Cash Based Transfers. Courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint. Ability to adhere to timelines. Ability to deliver consistently high-quality results with speed despite stress and pressure. Spirit of initiative and capacity to work independently as well as being part of a team of people from different national and/or cultural background.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

  • Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
    • Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.
    • Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • This job is open to Rwandan Nationals only and selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical/ written test, and a panel interview.
  • To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings.
  • In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV and cover letter, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.

Deadline for application: 5 March 2020

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WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

TALENTED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY:
We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.

Umwanya w`ubushoferi mukarere ka BURERA: Deadline:03/Mar/2020

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Job Description




– Drive staff or guests of the District to and during field missions and ensure a timely delivery/collection of mail, cargo, pouch and other items upon authorization of the competent supervisor;
– Meet officials or guests of the District at the Airport or any other agreed meeting point;
– Maintain regular vehicle insurance and logbook, and ensure that the maintenance and servicing of assigned vehicle are timely done and reported to supervisors;
– Maintain on a regular basis the assigned vehicle and carry out day
– to
– day check of its general state, ensure its cleanliness, perform minor repairs, arrange for other related repairs and supervise the assigned vehicle while in the garage;
– Organize vehicle inspection/technical control by competent institutions and ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.




Job Profile




Driving License Category B, C or D Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Time keeping and organization skills
– Polite with good manners

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Accountant at RWANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (Re-advertisement): Deadline:04/Mar/2020

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Job Description




Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports. . Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. . Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. . Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants. . Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. . Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents. . Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control. . Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients. .Resolve accounting discrepancies. . Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems. . Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems. . Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits .Execute monthly bank reconciliation .To Prepare and present financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards. .To Review and improve Financial Recording and Monitoring processes to ensure efficient and effective; .To Facilitate External Auditors in the course of their mission .To Maintain a financial reporting calendar and ensure timely preparation of all financial reports; . Any other duties assinesd by the superior in line with the job

Job Profile




Accounting Professional Qualification recognised by IFAC (ACCA, CPA) or A0 in Finance, Accounting or Management with specialization in Finance/Accounting Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required: . Knowledge of cost analysis techniques;
– Knowledge to analyse complex financial information & Produce reports
– Deep understanding of financial accounts;
– Planning and organisational skills;
– Communication skills;
– Strong IT skills, particularly in Financia software (SMART IFMIS);
– Judgment & Decision Making Skills;
– High Analytical Skills
– Interpersonal skills;
– Time management Skills
– Complex Problem solving;
– Flexibility Skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and French
– Teamworking skills

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Imyanya 3 y’akazi Muri Prime Energy Ltd kubantu bize: civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, 28th February 2020.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Site Manager (2)




Location:

Nyamagabe / Rwanda

Application Deadline:

28th February 2020

Type of Contract:

Individual Consultant (IC)

Languages Required:

English

Office:

Fully on-site

Duration of Individual Contract:

3 years

 

Background and Project Information




Prime Energy Ltd. is a company established in Rwanda with main activity hydropower development and energy production. Current Prime Energy owns and operates 4 plants and 5th Greenfield projects whereby the development phase is almost completed and we want to start construction works in quarter 1 of 2020.

The site Manager will be responsible for the construction supervision of the Rukarara VI Hydropower plant. Rukarara VI Hydropower plant will have an installed capacity of 9.76 MW and it is a run-of-river locate in Nyamagabe District.

Scope of the Assignment

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Site Engineer will have mainly the followings activities:




  • Provides a high level of coordination and organizational support to Project Manager;
  • Manages the logistics of and coordinating content development for meetings, conferences, trainings, and other project-related events;
  • Assists in coordination and monitoring of project activities and budgets;
  • Keep the project management schedule and act if the schedule has changes/modifications;
  • Civil works daily supervision;
  • Supervise the implementation of safety measures during construction, installation, and commissioning of the project component;
  • Advise on works quality and any issues observed on-site;
  • Prepare daily reports and Monthly to be reviewed by Project Manager;
  • Perform all task given by the Project Manager and related to the Project;

 Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; civil, mechanical or electrical engineering. It will be an advantage if the candidate will have an additional certificate in the Hydropower project.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, prior experience in hydropower project is preferred;
  • Minimum of 1 projects completed in Hydropower;
  • Being able to stay on-site full-time and travel when required in relation to the project;
  • Excellent computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook,
  • Knowledge of design software (GIS and AutoCAD) is an added value;

 Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:

  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Copy of academic degree;

Applications should be emailed to fraterne@primeenergyltd.com  to reach us not later than 28th February 2020.




2. Project Manager




 

TERMS OF REFERENCE




Location:

Nyamagabe / Rwanda

Application Deadline:

28th February 2020

Type of Contract:

Individual Consultant (IC)

Languages Required:

English

Office:

Fully on-site

Duration of Individual Contract:

3 years

 

Background and Project Information




Prime Energy Ltd. is a company established in Rwanda with main activity hydropower development and energy production. Current Prime Energy owns and operates 4 plants and 5th Greenfield projects whereby the development phase is almost completed and we want to start construction works in quarter 1 of 2020.

The Project Manager will be fully responsible for the Implementation of Rukarara VI Greenfield project and supervise all activities related to it. Rukarara VI Hydropower plant will have an installed capacity of 9.76 MW and it is a run-of-river locate in Nyamagabe District.

Scope of the Assignment

Under the overall supervision of the Technical Director, Project Manager will be fully responsible for Project Management and Construction Supervision of Rukarara VI Hydropower plant with main activities such as:




  • Provides high-level management of project implementation;
  • Full daily supervision of construction activities and coordination with all project stakeholders;
  • Compliance with approved design and work schedule;
  • Manage Site Engineers and other project teams;
  • Manage and coordinate meetings, conferences, trainings, and other project-related events;
  • Designs and develops all documents required in the implementation of the project such as work program, budget, Supervision manuals, and procedure, etc.;
  • Preparation of progress report, submission of reports and other information material;
  • Approve all interim certificate presented by EPC contractor and OE;
  • Approve all technical document submitted by EPC contractor and liaise with Owner’s Engineer;
  • Manage construction contracts which are mainly EPC, Electro-Mechanical supplier and Interface contract between the two;

 Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; civil, mechanical or electrical engineering. It will be an advantage if the candidate will have an additional project management diploma or project financial analysis diploma.

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering, prior experience in hydropower project is preferred;
  • Minimum of 3 projects completed as Project Manager in the Implementation phase;
  • Having experience in Africa or the region is an added value;
  • Excellent computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, experience in budget tracking tools, PowerPoint and/or Access;
  • Knowledge of design software (Ms Project and AutoCAD) is an added value;

Remuneration

The successful consultant will get into an Individual Contract with the Project Company. and will be paid based on Company terms and conditions for Individual Consultant.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:




  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Copy of academic degree;

Applications should be emailed to fraterne@primeenergyltd.com to reach us not later than 28th February 2020.




Finance Manager at SPEDAG INTERFREIGHT RWANDA: Deadline 10-03-2020

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Job Purpose

To oversee the company’s financial activities and ensure continuous Company profitability and compliance to local and international laws and regimes

Monthly Gross Pay: Rwf 1,500,000 up to Rwf 2,000,000 based on experience level

Contract terms: 3 Years with possibility for renewal




Tasks




Strategy development & planning of the company’s finances to ensure continued company profitability

Financial Accounting & Management Reporting in a timely and accurate manner in line with the local and international laws, accounting principles and generally accepted practices

Business Planning and Budgetary control; monitoring and controlling the Company’s expenses in line with the set budget

Banking, Treasury and working capital Management to ensure smooth running of Company operations

Accounts Receivable Management and ensuring timely resolution of clients’ queries or disputes

Audit and Compliance; Facilitate periodic audits both internal and external to ensure continued compliance to tax, customs and other relevant regulations.

People Management; Supervise the finance team and facilitate staff motivation and development through regular coaching, mentorship, training and timely accurate feedback.

Qualifications/ experience and competencies




Qualified in either ACA, ACCA or CPA

Knowledge of International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Must have a master’s degree in business administration

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power point.

Working knowledge on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Oracle, SAP or Infor SUN will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 10 years working in a similar industry

Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar position in a fast-paced reputable organization

Experience successfully leading and growing teams

Proactive, self-driven and assertive

Disciplined and able to work under minimum supervision

Excellent communications skills

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Excellent business acumen

CONTACTS:




Candidates meeting the required qualifications and skills should send:

  • letter of Application

copies of academic qualifications

a detailed resume and 3 referees to the email address below.

rw.jobs@spedaginterfreight.com

Send application before the 10th of March 2020

Imyanya 10 y’akazi mubitaro bikuru bya Kaminuza bya Butare ( CHUB) kubantu bize: Hospital management, Public health, Project Management; Finance, Accounting;Business Administration, Economics;Health informatics, Epidemiology, Demography ; statistics n’ibindi bijyana: Deadline:02/Mar/2020

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1. Director of planning & Businnes Dvpt unit ( 1)

1Job Description




1. Organize the preparation of Strategic plan, action plan and operational plan of CHU

2. Plan, organize and review the department activities

3. Coordinate and evaluate all planning activities of CHU 1. Ensure that the Hospital action plan and budget are prepared in a timely manner and according to professional standards;

4. Develop systems and maintains records that provide the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned activities. 5. Consolidate the action plan and operational plan of the Hospital

6. Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan

7. Coordinate the project activities

8. Organize and Coordinate all planning activities related to Strategic, Action and Operational plans of CHU

9. Assist in the review and development of planning policy, including CHU Development Orders, supplementary planning documents and ensure coordination for monitoring project plan implementation

10. Manage Short
– term and long
– range planning and leading evaluation and budget development of the Hospital to support strategic goals and mission of CHU.

11. Produce reports on the monitoring of the strategic plan, action plan and operational plan

12. Preparing quarterly and annually report of activities 13. Perform other related duties as required




Job Profile




Masters, or A0 in Hospital management, Public health, Economics, Project Management with 3 years working experience in planning Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Planning & Organizational Skills;
– Leadership Skills
– Prioritization of multiple work streams
– Creative, proactive, customer focused, solutions led and outcome driven Skills;
– Interpersonal Skills
– Effective communication skills;
– Time Management Skills;
– Computer Skills;
– Judgment & Decision making skills;
– Complex Problem solving Skills;
– Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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2. Director of Finance (1)




Job Description




1. Contribute to development of finance staff skills in the areas of financial management and budgeting

2. Consolidate and review the overall annual budget and outturn submissions and related reporting to the ministry.

3. Ensure financial reports are reported to MINICOFIN on timely basis.

4. Provide accounting analysis sufficient for budget management to make informed decisions with an emphasis on forward –looking budget analysis and risk manage

5. Plan the cash flow sufficiently to ensure adequate cover for all commitments whilst minimizing the potential loss to the institution

6. Ensure the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all financial reports for both internal and external purposes.

7. Lead assistance given to internal and external auditors as required.

8. Keep the head of Division up
– to date on issues related to budget setting, budget monitoring and overall financial planning.

9. Ensure that committed grants income is received from donors

10. Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate line Manager.

11. Contribute to the hospital environmental hygiene

12. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor




Job Profile




Masters, or A0 in Finance, Accounting with 3 years working experience. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA are an added value Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Knowledge of Rwanda’s financial management standards and procedures;
– Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices and financial data reporting;
– Knowledge of Management of Material Resources;
– Knowledge of supply chain management;
– Knowledge of Rwanda Public Financial Law;
– Leadership and management skills;
– Planning and organisational, Budgeting skills;
– Communication skills;
– Strong IT skills,
– Time management Skills
– Judgment & Decision making skills;
– Complex Problem solving;
– Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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3. ACCOUNTANT (1)




Job Description




1. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts and Ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations

2. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures

3. Review entries and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.

4. Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions with in designated limits.

5. Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annualy according to procedures

6. Adhere to internal and external reporting deadlines.

7. Be responsible for tax obligations

8. Review of accounts payables and weekly check runs

9. Monitor compliance with financial rules and regulations in forth and institutional procedures

10.Daily and monthly report and reconcilitions

11. Reports, analyses and ensure integrity of all financial information.

12. Contribute to the hospital environmental hygiene

13. Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement of the hospital.

14. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor

15. Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate line Manager.




Job Profile




A0 in Finance, Accounting or Management with specialization in Finance/Accounting . Specialization Finance / Accounting or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA are an added value. Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Knowledge of cost analysis techniques;
– Knowledge to analyse complex financial information & Produce reports;
– Deep understanding of financial accounts;
– Planning and organisational skills;
– Communication skills;
– Strong IT skills, particularly in Financia software (SMART IFMIS);
– Judgment & Decision Making Skills;
– High Analytical Skills;
– Interpersonal skills;
– Time management Skills;
– Complex Problem solving;
– Flexibility Skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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4. Recovery Officers (2)




Job Description




1. Ensuring hospital credit control and internal control are adhered to

2. Analysing debtor information and data with the aim of enhancing credit control measures

3. Facilitating effectively revenue capture 4. Maintaining and managing customer relationship

5. Organise, supervise and control all billing and revenue collection activities

6. Be responsible of internal recovery and produce a weekly report on payment of hospitalized patients in Collaborations with matrons and those responsible for social cases in the hospital

7. Be responsible for external recovery to clients with third party contract with the institution and produce a monthly report regarding the payment status of each client.

8. Follow up of transmission of credits from ward clerk to cashiers then to billing and invoicing officers

9. Ensure fully management and execution of Ministry of Health tariff respecting categories elaborated on the tariff

10. Establish paying arrangements with patients ,monitor payments, following up with patients when payment lapses occurs 11. Communicate with patients and/or health insurance companies on regular basis to insure all invoices are paid on time.

12. Contribute to the hospital environmental hygiene

13. Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement of the hospital.

14. Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate line Manager.

15. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor




Job Profile




A0 in Finance, Accounting, Management, Business Administration, EconomicsSpecialization Finance / Accounting. Specialization Finance / Accounting or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA are an added value Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Knowledge of cost analysis techniques;
– Knowledge to analyse complex financial information & Produce reports;
– Deep understanding of financial accounts;
– Planning and organisational skills;
– Communication skills;
– Strong IT skills, particularly in Financia software (SMART IFMIS);
– Judgment & Decision Making Skills;
– High Analytical Skills;
– Interpersonal skills;
– Time management Skills;
– Complex Problem solving;
– Flexibility Skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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5. Revenue Officer (3)




Job Description




1. Ensuring hospital credit control and internal control are adhered to

2. Analysing debtor information and data with the aim of enhancing credit control measures

3. Facilitating effectively revenue capture 4. Maintaining and managing customer relationship

5. Organise, supervise and control all billing and revenue collection activities

6. Be responsible of internal recovery and produce a weekly report on payment of hospitalized patients in Collaborations with matrons and those responsible for social cases in the hospital

7. Be responsible for external recovery to clients with third party contract with the institution and produce a monthly report regarding the payment status of each client.

8. Follow up of transmission of credits from ward clerk to cashiers then to billing and invoicing officers

9. Ensure fully management and execution of Ministry of Health tariff respecting categories elaborated on the tariff

10. Establish paying arrangements with patients ,monitor payments, following up with patients when payment lapses occurs 11. Communicate with patients and/or health insurance companies on regular basis to insure all invoices are paid on time.

12. Contribute to the hospital environmental hygiene

13. Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement of the hospital.

14. Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate line Manager.

15. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor




Job profile




A0 in Accounting, Management, Business Administration, Economics Specialization Finance / Accounting or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA are an added value Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Knowledge of cost analysis techniques;
– Knowledge to analyse complex financial information & Produce reports;
– Deep understanding of financial accounts;
– Planning and organisational skills;
– Communication skills;
– Strong IT skills, particularly in Financia software (SMART IFMIS);
– Judgment & Decision Making Skills;
– High Analytical Skills;
– Interpersonal skills;
– Time management Skills;
– Complex Problem solving;
– Flexibility Skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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6. Statistic (1)




Job Description




1. Define the Bio
– Medical Statistics strategy in accordance with the strategic plan of the hospital

2. Ensure the security of data

3. Provide all data related to the patients and researchers

4. Plan and monitor all activities of the service

5. Define and provide guidelines and methods for data collected and data analysis in the hospital

6. Analyze and interpret statistical data in order to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information

7. Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data in order to ensure validity applicability, efficiency and accuracy.

8. Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.

9. Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

10. Consolidate statistical reports from different services and projects operating under hospital.

11. Entry data in database

12. Determine appropriate statistical policies and procedures

13. Collection, analysis, interpretation and production of hospital Statistics

14. Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semester and annual reports

15. Perform other related duties as required




Job profile




A0 in Bio
– medical statistics, Health informatics, Epidemiology, Demography or statistics with 2 years working experience in health sector Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Planning & Organizational Skills;
– Creative, proactive, customer focused, solutions led and outcome driven Skills;
– Interpersonal Skills
– Effective communication skills;
– Time Management Skills;
– Computer Skills;
– Judgment & Decision making skills;
– Complex Problem solving Skills;
– Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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7.Internal Audit (1)

Job Description




1. Plans the scope of the audit, prepares the audit program, and determines the appropriate auditing procedures and examination techniques to be applied

2. Performs audit assignments which involve research and analysis of the Credit Union’s policy and procedures, and an evaluation and selection of appropriate audit approach, procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and defined process steps

3. Identify and evaluate the entity risks in all auditable areas. Prepare a risk based annual audit plan

4. Conduct quality review of financial statements by carrying out audits that evaluate the controls over revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities designed to optimize the efficient use of resources and effectiveness of operations. 5. Examine adherence to any policy, contractual, regulatory and legislative requirements

6. Where appropriate, assess any allegations of wrongdoing or breaches of government standards of conduct

7. Participate in significant initiatives and priorities and providing solutions to financial and other internal control issues

8. Document conclusions; organize and reference work papers for review.

9. Performs opening meetings to explain the scope and objectives of the engagement and provide an overview of all steps in the audit process;

10. Performs closing meetings at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for the results of analytics as required.

11. Prepares working papers and audit reports in accordance with established guidelines within the Internal Audit Services manual.

12. Prepares formal written reports covering the results of assigned engagements and participates in report reviews with auditees and management

13. Summarize Internal Audit activities in a consolidated report to be submitted to the Audit Committee

14. Agree performance targets with the Chief Budget Manager and report on achievement on a quarterly basis

15. Prepare Internal Audit annual report to be presented to the Board

16. Review the responses of management to audit recommendations and monitoring the implementation of recommendations (Quarterly)

17. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor

18. Perform any other duties as may be deemed appropriate




Job profile




A0 in Finance, Accounting or Management with specialization in Finance/ Accounting. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIA are an added value Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Detailed knowledge of financial and Audit Standards, HR & Financial regulations,Procedures and Financial software;
– Planning Skill;
– High Analytical skills;
– Report writing and presentation skills.
– Time management skills;
– Excellent problem
– solving skills and clear logical thinking;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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Senior Shelter Assistant under UNHCR:Deadline: 28/02/2020

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XTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No: 20/HCR/KGL/VN/042




Title of Post: Senior Shelter Assistant under UNOPS
Duty Station: Kabarore, Field Unit
Type of contract: Individual Contractor (LICA5) Duration of assignment: Initially up to December 2020 Entry on Duty: Immediate
Closing date of application: 28 February 2020

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT




Under the direct supervision of the Associate Physical Site Planner based in Branch office working close with the Head of Field Office/Field Unit at Kabarore FU in collaboration with Head of Field Unit, the incumbent will be based in Kabarore FU and will be required to travel to Nyabiheke refugee camp, or assigned mission to support other camps, receptions centers and urban areas. Snr Shelter Assistant will support further development and continuity of the shelter activities and other infrastructures project activities at the camp level and host community projects funded directly by UNHCR.

Finally, the incumbent with the help of Associate Physical Site Planner will be responsible for ensuring that UNHCR standards are maintained in shelter construction, monitor the work of construction companies, take care of the maintenance of the structures already built and monitor the numerous constructions undertaken within the signed camp.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT




Accountability:
UNHCR Office has enough service support in the field of shelter/construction thus better able to address technical issues related to shelter projects and meet the needs of persons of concern which shall be done under direct implementation according to shelter SOPs.

Responsibility:




At field level, assist the UNHCR Associate Physical Site Planner or Head of Field Office to implement clear guidance and standards for shelter, including minimum standards to meet basic and essential needs.
Assist in carrying out technical assessments of the construction of new construction; rehabilitation/maintenance works (i.e. shelter/communal structures/roads/drainage works) in priority locations that have been identified by the camp administration and
/or the joint MFT team.
Assist the respective Field Office/Field Unit in shelter monitoring, coordinate all shelter and infrastructure activities within the camp; working closely with the existing refugee structures (leaders and shelter committees) to support on shelter interventions
Assist UNHCR Associate Physical Site Planner to monitor the implementation of projects under the area of responsibility.
Coordinate daily need assessment on shelter within the camps
Participate on all shelter related meetings, compile reports or minutes on weekly/monthly basis
Assist in verifying any BoQs, execution plan, including defining the scope of works, technical drawings and specifications for internal analysis.
Support supply in the market analysis of locally available construction materials and skills, promoting the use of local capacity as appropriate.
Support Field Office in monitoring WASH activities within the camps and to ensure all related WASH services conform to UNHCR standards
Play major role in Multi-functional Team during all stages of programme cycle

Regularly report on work progress of various activities and preparation of SitRep (weekly and monthly).
Perform other related duties as required.

Authority
Liaise with Shelter committee (Refugee leaders, MINEMA, UNHCR MFT, Shelter committee members, Government agencies) on behalf of UNHCR.
Participate in monitoring of the implementation of shelter activities.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE




Completion of secondary education with post-secondary certificate/training courses in shelter related fields.
Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, including collaboration with different international organizations (e.g. UN agencies, Red Cross Movement, INGOs, IOs or Donors).
Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French.
Knowledgeable on the use of engineering software’s i.e. AutoCAD, ArchiCAD etc.
Managing Resources
Analytical thinking.
Technological Awareness.
Planning and Organizing.

D ESIRABLE QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES




Knowledge of UNHCR standards and criteria for site selection, as well as issues related to shelter, protection, WASH, environment, land property issues etc. will be an asset.
Good knowledge about construction of buildings. Any specific additional knowledge about electricity work, water and sanitation system will be an asset.
Good knowledge of site surveying and experience in undertaking related topography assessments/ feasibility studies for site identification and environmental impact studies whilst using surveying tools (including GPS equipment, GIS software).
Capacity to work with multi sectorial teams to ensure that relevant issues related to the site/settlements planning are taken into consideration such as the development/maintenance of various infrastructures required.
Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments.
Computer literacy in MS Office and other relevant software to produce digital maps, site plans, layout and technical drawings.

SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your application on http://rwanda.unhcr.io by 28 February 2020

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Should you be asked for a fee or a benefit at any stage of this process, please report your concern to UNHCR’s Investigation Service (i nspector@unhcr.org).




Senior Education Assistant at UNHCR:Deadline:05 March 2020

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EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No: 20/HCR/KGL/VN/045




Title of Post: Senior Education Assistant
Duty Station: Kigali
Type of contract: Individual Contractor (LICA5) UNOPS Duration of assignment: Initially up to December 2020
Entry on Duty: Immediate Closing date of application: 05 March 2020

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT




The incumbent supports UNHCR’s work regarding education and advocacy on all issues related to UNHCR education programmes and strategic directions. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Associate Education Officer and overall supervision of the Education Officer. The Senior Education Assistant participates in liaising with partners to assess the education context, to develop an implementation plan and to monitor the programme and assess impact. He/ She also works in collaboration with in-country education partners to improve access to, and quality of, refugee education at all levels, both formal and non-formal, and may liaise with partners for joint support for education access for refugee and host community children. He/ She supports the implementation of education approaches for emerging needs in refugee education, including attention to special needs, minorities, girls, pre-school education, and non-formal activities. The incumbent supports inter-sectoral linkages with child protection, SGBV, gender, community services, livelihoods and health, among others. The incumbent prepares relevant documentation and follows-up on administrative requirements of education projects.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT




Accountability:

The education needs of refugees are met through the application of International and National Commitments.
Implementation of education projects is closely monitored and reports on financial status of projects are provided as appropriate.

Responsibility:
Assist the supervisor in managing and coordinating the education sector.
Assist in monitoring of implementation of the education strategy and activities at all levels in formal and non-formal education sectors
Work closely with DAFI implementing partner to ensure that the project is well implemented through regular monitoring, coordination, and feedbacks.
Work closely with other tertiary learning programmes and others certified high learning institutions to ensure refugee youth are identified and enrolled in tertiary education.
Act as first point of contact for refugee families to provide information and support on enrolment of children in schools.
Assist in providing regular reports on educational activities, achievements and challenges.
Conduct regular visits to community schools, carry out assessments and write recommendations.
Assist in identification of persons with special educational needs and support implementation of inclusive and special needs education.
Support and promote quality education data collection, analysis and reporting by assisting the implementation of the Education Management Information System (EMIS).
Ensure education level of refugee children are updated in the UNHCR database for tracking of education achievement of refugee children.
Assess needs for services of persons of concern, as related to education responses.
Systematically promote and comply with the Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) policy and other priorities such as the HIV/AIDS policy.
Liaise on behalf of UNHCR with external partners like Education Ministry on education matters.




As requested participate in local humanitarian and development sector working groups to support and ensure all refugee education support programming at country level is extended, amplified and reported against sector development goals and humanitarian partners and funding serve system strengthening.
Foster inter-sectoral linkages and coordination with child protection, SGBV, gender, community services, livelihoods/economic inclusion and health, among others and provide specialist advice for other sectors, to ensure that they fully integrate education related concerns in their planning.
Monitor implementation of education programmes and provide guidance on orientation.
Assist in the planning and coordination of UNHCR’s role concerning education.
Identify training needs and train UNHCR staff, sister UN agency staff, NGOs, and Ministry of Education officials on refugee education priorities and identified topics.
Develop and disseminate relevant tools to support UNHCR staff and partners in Country Offices.
Join joint assessment missions in emergencies to minimise the time refugee children and youth spend out of education (ideally a maximum of three months after arrival).
Assist in preparing and drafting of education input in key internal and external documents and reports.
Perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE




C ore Competencies: Accountability Communication Organizational Awareness Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning Client & Result Orientation
M anagerial Competencies:

C ross-Functional Competencies:
Analytical Thinking Planning and Organizing
Technological Awareness Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French.

SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your application on h ttp://rwanda.unhcr.io by 05 March 2020

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Should you be asked for a fee or a benefit at any stage of this process, please report your concern to UNHCR’s Investigation Service (i nspector@unhcr.org).




MARKET DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST – THE DEFEAT-NCD PARTNERSHIP MARKETPLACE (INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR) – MYANMAR: Deadline: 03 March 2020

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Duration of the contract
15 March 2020 – 31 December 2020
Indicative starting date
Deadline for submission of applications
Number of vacancies
1
Organizational Unit
The Defeat-NCD Partnership
Remuneration

Fees: CHF 6000 to CHF 8000 per month depending on the experience of the recruited candidate. The fees are expressed as a gross monthly figure.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION/THEMATIC AREAS

Business Development, Sales and Marketing, and Vendor Management.

OVERVIEW




UNITAR is an autonomous body within the United Nations that was established in 1965 pursuant to a UN General Assembly resolution. UNITAR’s mission is to develop the individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other United Nations stakeholders through high-quality learning solutions and related knowledge products and services to enhance decision-making and to support country-level action for overcoming global challenges.

On 28 November 2019, at its 60th Session, the UNITAR Board of Trustees took note of and endorsed, the Operations Agreement between UNITAR and The Defeat-NCD Partnership (the Partnership) dated 23 July 2019 to host its secretariat. UNITAR houses the secretariat of the Partnership and other relevant strategic initiatives working in the field of noncommunicable diseases and addressing related risk factors – such as road crashes, deaths, and injuries, and assisted technologies for improved health outcomes.

The Defeat-NCD Partnership is a multi-stakeholder partnership anchored in the United Nations and includes governments, multilateral agencies, civil society, academia, philanthropies, and the private sector. It was established in January 2018 to help tackle the most significant global health problems of the age: premature death, sickness, disability, and the associated social and economic impacts of selected non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is based on the expert guidance and the technical norms and standards issued by the World Health Organization for managing NCDs.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTRACT

The strategy of the Partnerships directs actions around four interconnected pillars that, taken together, constitute a comprehensive service package to tackle the most common gaps and constraints that challenge the 90 plus focus low-resource countries of the Partnership.




The pillar three of the strategy recognizes the need for increased affordability and accessibility of essential NCD supplies. To make the provision of NCD supplies simpler and more cost-effective, the Partnership is designing a Defeat-NCD Marketplace (the Marketplace) to create a fair, competitive environment that serves the interests of both buyers and suppliers. Using market-sizing and price-tracking studies, the Marketplace’s methodology will correct current market failures due to information imbalances. It will also help address regulatory bottlenecks in an appropriate manner. The overall objective is to enable the consistent provision of affordable essential NCD medicines, diagnostics, and equipment in low-resource countries.

The purpose of this assignment is to lead the business development efforts for the Marketplace by fostering and developing relationships with its customers, suppliers and other partners. The contractor will work to position the Marketplace strategically with its potential buyers and suppliers and provide the fair competitive environment to respond to their business needs

This assignment will enable the Partnership to roll out the Marketplace in Myanmar.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES




The responsibilities of the Market Development Specialist will be:

    • Lead development of business development strategy for the Marketplace in Myanmar and chart out a clear sales plan for its growth in the country.
    • Support design and development of the Marketplace to make the provision of essential NCD supplies simpler and more cost-effective.
    • Identify the used inventory systems, forecasting practices, tools, and need analysis of NCD supplies.
    • Identify the current procurement, storage, and distribution practices of NCD supplies including customs/clearance taxes and all related official rules and standards.
    • Identify new business opportunities – including new buyers and suppliers, growth areas, market trends, products and services.
    • Define and size various growth segments, identify key buyers, suppliers, markets, and identify strategic partners including donors who support access to NCD supplies (NCD medicines, diagnostics, and equipment).
    • Create detailed sale plans for identified opportunities and ensure these plans are in line with the wider strategy of the Partnership.
    • Develop segment/market specific messaging and collateral materials that effectively communicate the Marketplace value proposition for simpler and more cost- effective procurement for NCD supplies.
    • Execute the business development plans while working closely with internal stakeholders including programme, procurement, fulfilment, finance and legal teams.
    • Fill the business development pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key buyers and suppliers.
    • Understand the unique business & technical requirements of the government, buyers and suppliers and work closely with the internal development teams to guide the direction of the Marketplace product offerings for the largest and most complex buyers and suppliers.
    • Prepare and present business reviews to the Programme Coordinator for Myanmar regarding the progress and the roadblocks to closing new agreements.




  • Manage contract negotiations, in cooperation with legal and professional service’ teams of the Partnership.

MEASURABLE OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

  1. Provide a full overview of existing purchase standards, purchase and distribution pipeline and robustness and bottlenecks; existing standards for drugs, equipment and other supplies; legal aspects of tendering; customs rules and regulations and all other matters that need to be taken into account while developing the D-NCD Marketplace by end of April 2020.
  2. Sales plan for the Marketplace is ready by the end of April 2020 and updated quarterly.
  3. Business development pipeline is available, preferably using a business development software by end of June 2020.
  4. Number of transactions (and resulting cost savings to Myanmar) conducted through the Marketplace and quantification of pipeline by September 2020.
  5. Timely and quality financial and narrative reporting to meet external and internal reporting requirements.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS




  • Closure of agreed key buyers and suppliersaccounts, including agreed trade targets for the period.
  • Quality of the business pipeline in the country.
  • Feedback from key accounts for the period on buyers and suppliersrelationship.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES EXPECTED FROM THE INDIVIDUAL

  • Will have strong research and strategic analysis skills and demonstrate ability to seek new opportunities for creating and developing business.
  • Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach is a must.
  • Sound business acumen to conduct an analysis of competitive advantage and value of our products and services.
  • Manage complexity of the external networks with ease.
  • Exceeds the partners’ expectations and strives to become a meaningful part of the partners’ business plans

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A. EDUCATION




  • A master’s degree in Science, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or other Social Science related subjects is required.

B. WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 6 to 10 years of business development experience, of which at least two years of business to government sales.
  • Prior experience working in the pharmaceuticals or medical supplies industry is a must, either as a vendor or as a customer.
  • Track record of business focus and capability of understanding the complexities of setting up a business development process for ground up in a country/organisation.
  • Some relevant technical knowledge is desirable, such as: public health, state of NCD’s in-country, role of medicine, status of diagnostic and availability of NCD equipment in managing the NCDs in a country’s health system.
  • Experience in a startup environment or in a large e-commerce company is desirable.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must, as well as leadership skills.

C. LANGUAGES

  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.

 

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS




Working knowledge of another United Nations official language is preferred. (English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.  Other UN languages are Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The incumbent will report to the Programme Coordinator – Myanmar, The Defeat-NCD Partnership

REMARK

General conditions of contracts for the service of individual contractors apply.

Individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local laws. UNITAR does not reimburse individual contractors for any taxes, duty, or other contribution payable by the IC on payments made under the IC contract.

The institute does not provide or arrange life or health insurance coverage for IC, and ICs are not eligible to participate in the life and health insurance schemes provided by the UN for its staff members

HOW TO APPLY

Send a letter of motivation and P11 form or Curriculum Vitae to secretariat@defeat-ncd.org with the following subject line: “Market Development Specialist – Myanmar – The Defeat-NCD Partnership”

Due to the high number of expected applications, UNITAR will only contact shortlisted applicants.




PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST – THE DEFEAT-NCD PARTNERSHIP (INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR) – RWANDA:Deadline: 03March 2020

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Duration of the contract
15 March 2020 – 31 December 2020
Indicative starting date
Deadline for submission of applications
Number of vacancies
1
Organizational Unit
The Defeat-NCD Partnership
Remuneration

CHF 6000 to CHF 8000 per month depending on the experience of the recruited candidate. The fees are expressed as a gross figure.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION/THEMATIC AREAS




Public health, health policy development, health system strengthening and transformation, primary health care, project planning and management, capacity building, health innovation.

OVERVIEW




UNITAR is an autonomous body within the United Nations that was established in 1965 pursuant to a UN General Assembly resolution. UNITAR’s mission is to develop the individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other United Nations stakeholders through high-quality learning solutions and related knowledge products and services to enhance decision-making and to support country-level action for overcoming global challenges.

On 28 November 2019, at its 60th session, the UNITAR Board of Trustees took note of and endorsed, the Operations Agreement between UNITAR and The Defeat-NCD Partnership (dated 23″ July 2019) to host the secretariat of the Partnership. UNITAR houses the secretariat of the Defeat-NCD Partnership and other relevant strategic initiatives working in the field of noncommunicable diseases and addressing related risk factors – such as road crashes, deaths and injuries, and assisted technologies for improved health outcomes.




The Defeat-NCD Partnership is a multi-stakeholder partnership anchored in the United Nations and includes governments, multilateral agencies, civil society, academia, philanthropies, and the private sector. It was established in January 2018 to help tackle the most significant global health problems of the age: premature death, sickness, disability, and the associated social and economic impacts of selected non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is based on the expert guidance and the technical norms and standards issued by the World Health Organization for managing NCDs.

The Government of Rwanda is part of the Governance Mechanism of The Defeat-NCD Partnership. Specifically, the Minister of Health is a member of the High-Level Council, and the Director, Non-Communicable Disease Control Progamme, Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health, is a member of the Consultative Group.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTRACT

The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical advice on public health and lead design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of The Defeat-NCD Partnership programme activities in Rwanda, in support of the Ministry of Health. The incumbent will also be responsible to inform and ensure alignment with the public health service offering of the Defeat-NCD Partnership in other priority countries, starting with Myanmar.




This assignment will enable populations in Rwanda and the other priority countries to access a range of interconnected essential services and resources through four pillars of interventions:

NCD NATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING (PILLAR 1):

Work with governments and other in country stakeholders to assess gaps in their NCD capabilities. Through technical support develop a multi-year NCD National Costed Action Plan. Facilitate engagement of relevant partners to ensure expansion of NCD services in line with national targets. The overall objective is to ensure that countries have institutional capacities, structures, systems, and financing in place to tackle NCDs.

COMMUNITY SCALE-UP OF NCD SERVICES (PILLAR 2):




Aim to demystify, democratise, decentralise, and where safely possible, demedicalise NCD service provision. Enable the earlier screening and management of risk factors as well as the mitigation of established disease. at the community level. By increasing the use of self-care interventions, improve patient compliance, resulting in better treatment and health outcomes. The overall objective is to bring more of the necessary prevention and management of NCD services directly to the communities and people who need them most.

AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF ESSENTIAL NCD SUPPLIES (PILLAR 3):




To make the provision of NCD supplies simpler and more cost-effective by designing a Marketplace to create a fair, competitive environment that serves the interests of both buyers and suppliers. Using market-sizing and price-tracking studies, the Marketplace’s methodology will correct current market failures due to information imbalances. It will also help address regulatory bottlenecks in an appropriate manner. The overall objective is to enable the consistent provision of affordable essential NCD medicines, diagnostics, and equipment in low-resource countries.

SUSTAINABLE NCD FINANCING (PILLAR 4):




Governments need to invest more in health, with a greater share allocated to finance their national costed action plans for NCDs. While cost savings can be achieved by linking NCD programming with other conditions and improving service delivery and by reducing the cost of NCD supplies, additional and innovative financing will be needed outside of the ongoing aid support and expanding fiscal allocations. The overall objective is to establish a long-term sustainable financing model for NCD programming in low-resource countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Coordinator for Rwanda, the Public Health Specialist will provide key technical and programmatic support to advance the Defeat-NCD strategy and implement the NCD work-programme in country.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. NATIONAL NCD CAPACITY BUILDING




  • Conduct and keep an updated situation analysis of the NCDs in Rwanda and lead country programme development.
  • Support methodology design and development of the national costed action plan for NCDs.
  • Support establishment of a Technical Working Group (TWG) for the national costed action plan for NCDs and facilitate its meetings to seek diverse stakeholder input.
  • Develop and refine tools and methods on programme implementation at country level and identify technical resources requirements.
  • Support the strengthening of the policy framework work for NCDs, including Monitoring Frameworks that improves data availability for better analysis.
  • Support identification of institutional capacity needs of human resources to manage NCDs at all levels of the health services and develop plan to address them in a phased manner.
  • Coordinate efforts for improving evidence based operational research on NCDs by key partners and ensuring its publication and availability for all stakeholders.
  • Contribute to global knowledge-sharing by documenting lessons learned in capacity building in Rwanda.

2. COMMUNITY SCALE-UP FOR NCD SERVICES




  • Design and lead the implementation of a nationwide NCD screening programme.
  • Identify innovators and interventions to increase the provision of NCD services to communities in a cost-effective manner. Support institutional processes to transform some of these interventions as investible services to that can attract venture or private equity capital.
  • Analyze existing or proposed primary health care systems and services on their inclusion of NCDs; identify needs for improvement and the methods and resources to accomplish such improvements.
  • Provide leadership in developing new program proposals and work with partnership/financing teams to explore opportunities to raise new funding and capital to scale up the effort of NCD services at community level.
  • Participate in annual planning, monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts.
  • Build and maintain close working relationship with all health sector counterparts in country.
  • Develop grants and agreements with identified implementation partners for managing the grant out activities in accordance with UNITAR rules and regulations.

3. AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF ESSENTIAL NCD SUPPLIES

  • Support efforts that result in making the provision of NCD supplies simpler and more cost effective in the country.
  • Assess NCD drugs and supplies quality assurance practices and the country’s approved suppliers, and pre-qualification process.
  • Contribute to the market monitoring studies and The State of the World’s Essential Medicines and Diagnostic Supplies for Noncommunicable Diseases report.

4. SUSTAINABLE NCD FINANCING




  • Support analysis of health financing needs to implement the national costed action on NCDs.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative financing instruments for meeting the financing needs of the NCDs.

MEASURABLE OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

  1. First situation analysis for the country health programme sectors and NCD programmes are ready by the end of April 2020 and updated quarterly.
  2. Memorandum of Understanding between The Defeat-NCD Partnership and potential implementing partners, and research institute/ public health university ready and signed by the end of April 2020.
  3. Nation-wide screening programme is designed with a clear action plan, deliverables, timelines, roles of different partners identified and ready for implementation by the end of April 2020.
  4. At least two services for improved primary care, self-care, diagnostics or last-mile delivery of NCD drugs and supplies are identified and designed.
  5. Launch of an agreed NCD National Costed Action Plan for Rwanda (and related outreach) at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly during 15-30 September 2020. Plan needs to be ready for final discussion, editing and printing on August 1.
  6. Amount/ percentage of funding (investments and grants) mobilised towards activities within the NCD National Costed Action Plan by its launch in September 2020.
  7. Number of studies/ showcases/research results are identified and published in distinguished scientific/ public health platforms.
  8. Timely and quality financial and narrative reporting to meet external and internal reporting requirements.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS

  • Timely and quality submission of deliverables.
  • Activities implemented with a high degree of effectiveness and efficiency.
  • High degree of professionalism demonstrated by the individual contractor.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES EXPECTED FROM THE INDIVIDUAL

  • Excellent analytical skills, ability to quickly understand and internalize different public health and partnership related topics
  • Demonstrated diplomatic skills and excellent interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural and political differences.
  • Proven background in health programme design and implementation with the ability to establish a high level of trust and confidentiality internally, externally, and specifically with communities.
  • Good knowledge and experience of outreach and internal communication tools for a wide audience.

QUALIFICATIONS




Minimum experience
6
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

  • A Master’s degree in these areas with 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience is required
  • Doctorate in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, or in a similar discipline is desirable.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • At least 6 to 10  years of relevant experience in programme management in Public Health with focus on planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and coordination in a developing country is required.
  • Excellent writing and analytical skills are required.
  • Experience and familiarity with Public Health policies and programmes is required.
  • Excellent understanding of WHO and other international guidelines related to NCD screening, treatment and care, medicines and medical devices quality assurance and control, prequalification, etc. is required.
  • Understanding the different legislations and logistics related to health procurement, distribution, storage, and supply chain is an important asset.
  • Experience and familiarity on the Rwanda National Health Plan and its implementation is an asset.
  • Research, monitoring, and evaluation experience is an asset.
  • An understanding of national development issues related to NCD is an asset.

LANGUAGES




  • Fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
  • Working knowledge of another United Nations official language is preferred. (English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.  Other UN languages are Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The incumbent will report to The Programme Coordinator for Rwanda – The Defeat-NCD Partnership

REMARKS

General conditions of contracts for the service of Individual Contractors apply.

Individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local laws. UNITAR does not reimburse individual contractors for any taxes, duty, or other contribution payable by the Individual contractor on payments made under the IC contract.

The Institute does not provide or arrange life or health insurance coverage for individual contractors, and individual contractors are not eligible to participate in the life and health insurance schemes provided by the UN for its staff members

HOW TO APPLY

Send a letter of motivation and P11 form or Curriculum Vitae to secretariat@defeat-ncd.org with the following subject line: “Public Health Specialist – Rwanda – The Defeat-NCD Partnership”

Due to the high number of expected applications, UNITAR will only contact shortlisted applicants.




HEALTH ECONOMIST, THE DEFEAT-NCD PARTNERSHIP (INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR) – RWANDA: Deadline:03 March 2020

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Duration of the contract
15 March 2020 – 31 December 2020
Indicative starting date
Deadline for submission of applications
Number of vacancies: 1
Organizational Unit:
The Defeat-NCD Partnership
Remuneration

CHF 6000 to CHF 8000 per month depending on the experience of the recruited candidate. The fees are expressed as a gross monthly figure.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION/THEMATIC AREAS

Health Economics, Health Policy, and Health Financing.

OVERVIEW




UNITAR is an autonomous body within the United Nations that was established in 1965 pursuant to a UN General Assembly resolution. UNITAR’s mission is to develop the individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other United Nations stakeholders through high-quality learning solutions and related knowledge products and services to enhance decision-making and to support country-level action for overcoming global challenges.

On 28 November 2019, at its 60th session, the UNITAR Board of Trustees took note of and endorsed, the Operations Agreement between UNITAR and The Defeat-NCD Partnership (dated 23 July 2019) to host the secretariat of the Partnership. UNITAR houses the secretariat of the Defeat-NCD Partnership and other relevant strategic initiatives working in the field of noncommunicable diseases and addressing related risk factors – such as road crashes, deaths and injuries, and assisted technologies for improved health outcomes.

The Defeat-NCD Partnership is a multi-stakeholder partnership anchored in the United Nations and includes governments, multilateral agencies, civil society, academia, philanthropies, and the private sector. It was established in January 2018 to help tackle the most significant global health problems of the age: premature death, sickness, disability, and the associated social and economic impacts of selected non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is based on the expert guidance and the technical norms and standards issued by the World Health Organization for managing NCDs.




The Government of Rwanda is part of the Governance Mechanism of The Defeat-NCD Partnership. Specifically, the Minister of Health is a member of the High-Level Council, and the Director, Non-Communicable Disease Control Progamme, Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health, is a member of the Consultative Group.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTRACT

The general objective of this assignment is to lead the technical and programmatic areas of our work focused on health system costing and financing. The incumbent will also be responsible to co-lead the production of the national costed action plan for NCDs and identify various financing solutions.

This assignment will enable populations in Rwanda and the other priority countries to access a range of interconnected essential services and resources through four pillars of interventions:

NCD NATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING (PILLAR 1):

Work with governments and other in-country stakeholders to assess gaps in their NCD capabilities. Through technical support develop a multi-year NCD National Costed Action Plan. Facilitate engagement of relevant partners to ensure expansion of NCD services in line with national targets. The overall objective is to ensure that countries have institutional capacities, structures, systems, and financing in place to tackle NCDs.

COMMUNITY SCALE-UP OF NCD SERVICES (PILLAR 2):

The Partnership aims to demystify, democratise, decentralise, and where safely possible, demedicalise NCD service provision. Enable the earlier screening and management of risk factors as well as the mitigation of established disease, at the community level. By increasing the use of self-care interventions, improve patient compliance, resulting in better treatment and health outcomes. The overall objective is to bring more of the necessary prevention and management of NCD services directly to the communities and people who need them most.




AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF ESSENTIAL NCD SUPPLIES (PILLAR 3):

To make the provision of NCD supplies simpler and more cost-effective by designing a Marketplace to create a fair, competitive environment that serves the interests of both buyers and suppliers. Using market-sizing and price-tracking studies, the Marketplace’s methodology will correct current market failures due to information imbalances. It will also help address regulatory bottlenecks in an appropriate manner. The overall objective is to enable the consistent provision of affordable essential NCD medicines, diagnostics, and equipment in low-resource countries.




SUSTAINABLE NCD FINANCING (PILLAR 4):

Governments need to invest more in health, with a greater share allocated to finance their national costed action plans for NCDs. While cost savings can be achieved by linking NCD programming with other conditions and improving service delivery and by reducing the cost of NCD supplies, additional and innovative financing will be needed outside of the ongoing aid support and expanding fiscal allocations. The overall objective is to establish a long-term sustainable financing model for NCD programming in low-resource countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Coordinator for Rwanda, the Health Economist will provide key technical and programmatic support to advance the Defeat-NCD strategy and implement the NCD work-programme in country.




The incumbent will perform the following duties:

  • Together with the Public Health Specialist, lead the methodology design and development of the national costed action plan for NCDs with a special attention to the costing part..
  • Conduct and keep an updated situation analysis of the availability and affordability of NCD Services, Financing and Supplies in country.
  • Develop guidance on health financing and how best to maximize strategic purchasing strategies for health services and NCD Supplies.
  • Conduct research, analyze and model data to develop a sound programme strategy in country.
  • Evaluate policies and advice their economic impact on the country’s health care system and its sustainability.
  • Write the Rwanda Chapter of the Market Monitoring Service and The State of the World’s Essential Medicines and Diagnostic Supplies for Noncommunicable Diseases report.
  • Support the evaluation of the economic potential of an innovative startup and its services for NCDs. Advice on scaling up the models and where the benefits can be leveraged in a basket of other services.
  • Pro-actively identify market access opportunities through effective planning and development of financially sound business proposals.
  • Monitor the programme activities under the four pillars of work and seek digitization opportunities for data, content and analytics.
  • Analyse results of programming, incorporate lessons learned, and proactively share these with the Health Economist in Myanmar and other countries.
  • Prepare briefing notes as requested for (i) the Programme Coordinator for Rwanda and (ii) Government of Rwanda officials (including the Minister of Health) to showcase Rwanda’s work on tackling NCDs nationally and internationally.
  • Provide timely monthly financial and narrative written updates on the developments and implementation of the country programming.

MEASURABLE OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

  1. Publishing of the national costed action plan on NCDs for Rwanda by the end of July 2020.
  2. The Rwanda chapter of the Market Monitoring Service and The State of the World’s Essential Medicines and Diagnostic Supplies for Noncommunicable Diseases report are ready by the beginning of August 2020.
  3. Number of quality research and technical briefs presented.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS

  • Timely and quality submission of deliverables.
  • Activities implemented with a high degree of effectiveness and efficiency.
  • High degree of professionalism demonstrated by the individual contractor.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES EXPECTED FROM THE INDIVIDUAL

  • Excellent research skills and ability to analyze findings to make appropriate use.
  • Right balance of mathematical and analytical aptitude to comprehend the economic aspects thoroughly.
  • Demonstrated diplomatic skills and excellent interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural and political differences.
  • Ability to establish a high level of trust and confidentiality internally and credibility externally.
  • Good knowledge and experience of outreach and internal communication tools for a wide range of audience.




QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum experience
6
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

    • A Master’s degree Economics, Finance, Health Policy, or in a similar discipline with 6 to 10 years of relevant experience is considered as equivalent.
    • Doctorate in these areas is desirable.




WORK EXPERIENCE




  • A minimum of 6 to 10 years of relevant professional work experience in health financing, health economics and public policy
  • Demonstrated knowledge of health financing policy, international health and development issues at the global level
  • Relevant international experience and ability to effectively work with national partners, communities, and international partners from diverse cultural backgrounds.

LANGUAGES




  • Fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
  • Working knowledge of another United Nations official language is preferred. (English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.  Other UN languages are Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The incumbent will report to The Programme Coordinator for Rwanda – The Defeat-NCD Partnership

REMARKS

General conditions of contracts for the service of Individual Contractors apply.

Individual Contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local laws. UNITAR does not reimburse Individual Contractors for any taxes, duty, or other contribution payable by the Individual contractor on payments made under the Individual Contract.




The Institute does not provide or arrange life or health insurance coverage for Individual Contractors, and Individual Contractors are not eligible to participate in the life and health insurance schemes provided by the UN for its staff members.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a letter of motivation and P11 form or Curriculum Vitae to secretariat@defeat-ncd.org with the following subject line: “Health Economist – Rwanda – The Defeat-NCD Partnership”

Due to the high number of expected applications, UNITAR will only contact shortlisted applicants.




Category Manager at Bralirwa: Deadline 31 May 2024

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We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated, and experienced Category Manager. The ideal candidate will build and manage supplier relationships, work with business stakeholders to translate business needs into a procurement strategy and develop a go-to-market approach that aligns with business and Heineken Global Procurement objectives on compliance, operational excellence, and optimal commercial outcomes. The candidate should also be ready to demonstrate our organizational behaviors, which are Connect, Shape, Develop, and Deliver. This position reports to the Procurement Manager. 



JOB PURPOSE

  • Develop and manage supplier relationships, work with business stakeholders in translating business needs into a procurement strategy, and Go-to-market approach that synergizes business and Heineken Global Procurement objectives on Compliance, Operational Excellence, and optimal Commercial outcome.
  • Build relationship & interface with the business with responsibility to provide pro-active strategic procurement and contracts management of all goods and services supplied by third – party vendors.
  • Interface with third party HGP Global and Regional Buyers and ensure alignment with the global initiatives and strategies while implementing locally.


TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in the development of the category strategy in line with the business strategy
  • Development and follow up sourcing plans for the main purchasing categories to ensure price competitiveness, continuous long term supply and anticipate future opportunities
  • Set a purchasing policy and accompanying procedures and guidelines, in line with regional guidelines, and subsequently create commitment, mobilise resources, and functionally manage purchasing within the own field of attention to ensure compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with supplier governance of Heineken for product related materials.
  • Work with Stakeholders to understand their requirements and take these into sourcing initiatives and projects
  • Build and maintain a network of suppliers and other relevant (internal and external) stakeholders
  • Contribute towards identification and elimination of risks and audit findings associated with the operation of a Procurement Office
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies and action plans for the whole portfolio within the scope of the department
  • Realisation of the OpCo objectives with regard to quality, cost leadership, security of supply, customer satisfaction and social responsibility
  • Identify Cost Saving opportunities and ways for the OpCo to achieve a competitive advantage
  • Negotiate with suppliers regarding price, quality and delivery conditions for the assigned category, and draft (proposals for) contracts in line with global/local standards and procurement guidelines
  • Validate suppliers, negotiate main contracts and/or SLA’s and manage these with suppliers.
  • Develop suppliers to meet our requirements.
  • Increase of spend covered by contracts
  • Define project targets and objective
  • Lead projects that impact the own purchasing area of attention and contribute to projects that go beyond the dedicated area.
  • Lead the department and manage a team of people including recruitment performance management and (career)development
  • Ensure people development within the Purchasing department, including coaching and arranging training, organize regular meetings to align and improve the performance of the Purchasing team.


QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

  • Degree Business administration, supply Chain, Finance, Accounts, strategic sourcing, and Business management with experience in Supply chain, Procurement or related fields.
  • 3-5  years’ relevant experience in the field of supply chain, procurement, planning, project management, logistics and hands-on experience in strategic sourcing.
  • Skilled in engaging, negotiating and managing international suppliers
  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda
  • Technical Egineering knowledge is added advantage
  • Experience with contracting  vendors
  • Strong preference for some international sourcing experience. Strongly prefer some production part/component sourcing experience
  • Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts
  • Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced excel knowledge
  • Must have excellent presentation and communication skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Be able to work in multi-cultural, multi-national and multi-lingual organization.
  • Time Management, Planning and Organizational Skills
  • High level of commitment and working with minimal supervision
  • Must be proactive, reliable, and able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details.
  • Knowledge of data comprehension and data analysis


GROWING WITH BRALIRWA

At Bralirwa, there is no set career path. You will find continuous learning opportunities and colleagues who will encourage and support your growth in whatever path you choose to explore. We are a destination for curious minds and the more curious you are, the better.

Start learning new things and find out everything you can be.

WHAT WE OFFER

We’re committed to hiring diversely. Having employees from diverse backgrounds brings a wealth of perspectives and experience to our team. We embrace Inclusion and Diversity, which means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development for all employees regardless of age, gender, race, disability, belief civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, but also an additional pension scheme, a loan subsidy, a monthly bonus, free lunch, 100% medical insurance, communication allowance.

HOW TO APPLY

As a Diverse and Global Company, we recruit based on the principle of equal opportunity. This means that our hiring decisions are not based on race, color, religion, beliefs, etc. but our decision is purely based on your shown competencies and behaviors during the assessment process.

In case you meet the above requirement, please go to https://careers.theheinekencompany.com and search for “Category Manager Com/PBS.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.  If you face any challenges in applying, please let us know through jobs.bralirwa@heineken.com (no applications will be accepted through this email)

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday , 31 May 2024

Click here for more details & Apply











Umunya Kazakhstan Yevgeniy Fedorov yegukanye agace kambere k’amarushanwa ya Tour du Rwanda 2020

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Kunshuro ye yambere aje kwitabira Tour du Rwanda, Umunya Kazakhstan Yevgeniy Fedorov  w’imyaka 20 yegukanye agace kambere k’amarushanwa ya Tour du Rwanda 2020 kari kagizwe n’ibirometero 144,4 bigize urugendo rwa Kigali-Rwamagana- Kigali (kimironko) .




Uyu muhungu nubwo atari amenyereye uyu muhanda, yaje kwegukana insinzi nyuma yogukoresha igihe kingana n’ amasaha abili, iminota mirongo ine n’ine n’amasegonda mirongo itanu n’icyenda.




Mubanyarwanda bashoboye kuza mumyanya yabugufi babanjirijwe n’uwitwa Byukusenge Patrick wasizweho n’uwabaye uwambere amasegonda agera kuri  20 akaba yakurikiwe n’abandi bakinnyi bari kumyanya ya 8 ndetse na 13 mu irushanwa  ryose barimo Samuel ndetse na Manizabayo.




Uyu mukinnyi Federov akaba yahise yambikwa umupira w’umuhondo (Skol ) doreko iri nomu baterankunga bakuru b’uyu mukino ndetse hakaba hahise hafatwa n’amafoto y’urwibutso arikumwe n’abatandukanye barimo n’umuyobozo w’umukino w’amagare murwanda (FERWACY).




Kubijyanye n’ibihembo, uyu mukinnyi akaba mubyukuri yihariye umubare munini w’ibikombe byatanzwe muri aka gace k’irushanwa, abandi bakaba bazashakirishiriza muduce dusigaye turimo n’akazakorwa kumunsi w’ejo kagizwe n’urugendo Kigali-Huye aho bazakora ibirometero bigera ku ijana na Makumyabili na metero magana atanu.




Bikaba biteganijwe ko bazahaguruka i Kigali isaa yine bakagera i Huye i saa saba n’igice z’amanywa hanyuma kumunsi ukurikiyeho bakazerekeza i Rusizi aho bazakora ibirometero bigera Ku 142.




Mudushya twaranze aka gace k’irushanwa hakaba harimo ijambo ryavuzwe n’uwaruhagarariye uruganda Skol aho yabajijwe n’umunyamakuru uko abantu bakunze ibinyobwa bya Skol agasubizako gukunda amagare bihwanye nogukunda skol !!




Kumunota wa nyuma Naomi abaye nyampinga 2020!

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Nyuma yurugendo rutoroshye rwo guhatanira ikamba rya nyampinga w’u Rwanda 2020 rwari rumaze iminsi igera kuri 64, umukobwa witwa Nishimwe Naomie niwe waryegukanye kuri uyu wagatandatu taliki ya 22 Gashyantare 2020 aho yaryambikiwe imbere y’abayobozi, inshuti, abavandimwe n’abanyarwanda muri rusange.




Uyu mukobwa abonye ikamba nyuma yo gutsinda bagenzibe bagera kuri 20  bari bajyanye mumwiherero mbere yuko bagera mukiciro cyanyuma cy’aya marushanwa, akaba arisimbuyeho Nimwiza Meghan wabaye miss Rwanda 2019.




Naomie w’imyaka 20 akaba yari ahagarariye umugi wa Kigali ndetse akaba yaragize amahirwe yogutwara n’ikamba ryo kumenya kwifotoza ndetse kuri ubu bikaba bivugwako azajya ahembwa amafaranga y’u Rwanda 800 000 burikwezi mugihe cy’umwaka ndetse n’imodoka yokugendamo hamwe n’amavuta yayo.




Tubibutseko mugutoranya Nyampinga hagenderwa  kubintu 3 by’ingenzi aribyo ubwiza, ubumenyi n’umuco.

Uretse Nishimwe wegukanye iri kamaba, Umwiza Phionah yabaye igisonga cya mbere, Umutesi Denise aba igisonga cya Kabiri; Teta Ndenga Nicole aba Nyampinga w’Umuco (Miss Heritage); Ingabire Diane aba Nyampinga wabaniye neza abandi (Miss Congeniality); Irasubiza Alliance aba Nyampinga wakunzwe cyane (Miss Popularity) arinawe wasimbuye Miss Josiane kuri iyi ntebe.




Urukundo nyarukundo; ibimenyetso 7 ukwiriye kumenya

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Ubusanzwe, urukundo ni kimwe mubintu bivugwaho ibintu byinshi kuburyo bitanoroshye kubona igisobanuro nyacyo cyarwo, cyane cyane iyo bigeze kucyitwa urukundo nyarukundo.




Twifashishije imvugo y’urukundo yamamaye igira iti << Niba ukunda umuntu kubera ubwiza bwe, ntumukunda ahubwo uramwifuza. Niba umukunda kubera ubwenge afite, ntumukunda ahubwo uramwemera. Niba umukunda kubera ibyo atunze, ntumukunda ahubwo ukurikiranye inyungu. Icyakora niba utazi icyo umukundira, ubwo uramukunda!!>>

Aya magambo arerekanako iyo ukunda umuntu by’Ukuri ibyo umukundira birabura!

Twifashishije aya magambo , twaguteguriye ibimenyetso 7 byagufasha kumenya urukundo nyarukundo.




1. Niba uwo ukunda utamufata nk’igipande cyawe ahubwo ukaba umufata nk’umuntu wigenga ariko wingenzi mubuzima bwawe bwaburi munsi, menyako umukunda by’ukuri.




2. Uramukunda by’Ukuri niba ujya wifuza kuzafatanya nawe ubuzima bwanyu bwose buri imbere.




3. Murakundana by’Ukuri niba mwuzuzanya mubyo mukora , mukarangwa nogukorera  hamwe nk’umuntu umwe kandi mugamije intego imwe.




4. Murakundana by’Ukuri niba mubasha gukemura impaka zishobora kuvuka hagati yanyu ndetse buri wese agaha agaciro ibitekerezo bya mugenzi we kabone nubwo byaba bitandukanye .




5. Niba mwubahana ni ikimenyetso gikomeye cy’uko mukundana by’Ukuri kandi ko urukundo rwanyu ruzaramba.




6. Niba amaranga mutima y’urukundo ahora yiyongera aho kugabanyuka kandi ntanimpamvu igaragara,  ni ikimenyetso simusiga cy’urukundo nyarukundo rutari agahararo.




7. Niba ukururwa n’imiterereye igaragara, ukumva umutima uragusimbutse cyangwa se wuzuye ibinezaneza iyo umubonye, menyako nabwo umukunda by’Ukuri.

 

Tubibutseko urukundo nyarukundo rudasobanuye kubana ntabibazo muhura babyo, ahubwo ruvuze kugira ubushobozi n’ubushake bwo kubyikemurira ubuzima bugakomeza.

 




AKAZI

Marketing Officer at University of Kigali : Deadline: 27/05/2026

The University of Kigali (UoK) is a leading private higher education institution committed to innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. The University invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the position of Marketing Officer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Position Overview  The Marketing Officer will be responsible for creating and managing digital content across the University’s social media platforms, promoting academic programmes, events, research, and student achievements, and ensuring consistent institutional branding and messaging. The role also involves working closely with academic and administrative units to support targeted marketing campaigns, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and maintain an active, professional, and impactful online presence aligned with the University’s marketing, visibility, and student recruitment objectives. Reports to: Marketing Director (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Key Responsibilities  Identify and engage target corporates, NGOs, and institutions. Promote UoK academic, professional, and executive programmes. Organise corporate visits, presentations, and meetings. Support the development of MoUs and partnership agreements. Coordinate corporate–sponsored enrolments and staff upskilling programmes. Maintain a corporate engagement database and pipeline. Prepare monthly outreach and performance reports. ...

Qualified Electrical Maintenance Officer at University of Kigali is Seeking : Deadline: 27/05/2026

The University of Kigali (UoK) is a leading private higher education institution committed to innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Electrical Maintenance Officer. Position Overview  The Electrical Maintenance Officer will be responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical systems across the University campuses. The successful candidate will ensure safe and reliable electrical power supply to buildings, laboratories, classrooms, offices, and student residences while ensuring compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Key Roles and Responsibilities  Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, lighting systems, transformers, switchgear, and related infrastructure. Install and upgrade lighting systems, power sockets, electrical equipment, and other electrical installations for renovations and new buildings. Ensure all electrical works comply with applicable safety regulations, electrical standards, and building codes. Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including those related to fire alarms, security systems, and emergency lighting. Plan and execute small- to medium–scale electrical projects, including installation of new circuits and infrastructure upgrades. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs using appropriate maintenance management systems. Respond promptly to emergency electrical faults and urgent repair requests. Support preventive maintenance initiatives to ensure uninterrupted campus operations. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant supervisor. (adsbygoogle...

Director of Community Engagement and Country Liaison Officer at University of Kigali : Deadline:...

The University of Kigali (UoK) is a leading private higher education institution committed to innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. The University invites qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Director of Community Engagement and Country Liaison Officer. Position Overview  The Director of Community Engagement and Country Liaison Officer is a senior leadership position responsible for strengthening the relationship between the University and external stakeholders, including local communities, government institutions, NGOs, industry partners, and regional organisations. The role focuses on enhancing the University’s social, economic, and cultural impact by aligning academic, research, and service–learning initiatives with community and national development priorities. The position also supports institutional visibility, stakeholder engagement, policy liaison, and strategic partnerships that advance the University’s mission and strategic objectives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Key Responsibilities  Strategic Leadership and Community Engagement  Develop and implement a comprehensive Community Engagement Strategy aligned with the University’s vision and strategic plan. Establish and maintain sustainable relationships with community leaders, local authorities, NGOs, industry partners, and development organisations. Promote collaborative partnerships using effective engagement and stakeholder management approaches. Identify community needs and translate them into academic, research, innovation, or service- learning opportunities. Coordinate and oversee community engagement activities, public forums, outreach programmes, workshops, and service initiatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Country Liaison and Stakeholder Management  Serve as a key liaison between the University and relevant government ministries, regulatory agencies, and public institutions. ...

Lecturers in the School of Law (SOL) at University of Kigali : Deadline:27/05/2025

The University of Kigali (UoK) is a leading private higher education institution committed to innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for lecturer positions within the School of Law (SoL). Position Overview  The School of Law (SOL) seeks qualified and motivated academics to join its academic team and contribute to the delivery of high–quality legal education, research, and academic service. These positions are critical to strengthening the University’s academic profile, enhancing institutional visibility, and supporting the delivery of learner–centred teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision across all campuses. Successful candidates will contribute directly to the University’s mission of academic excellence, innovation, and positive societal impact through teaching, scholarly research, curriculum development, and community engagement. Lecturers in the School of Law will be responsible for delivering rigorous and learner–centred instruction at undergraduate and postgraduate levels while actively engaging in research, publications, and knowledge dissemination. They will support the continuous development and review of academic programmes to ensure alignment with national regulatory requirements and international best practices. In addition, lecturers will serve as ambassadors of the University through engagement with students, parents, alumni, partner institutions, industry stakeholders, and the wider community. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Available Positions  The School of Law invites applications for the following positions: Public & Private Law Lecturers – Three (3) Positions Key Responsibilities  Deliver high–quality, learner–centred teaching in assigned law courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Prepare and regularly update course outlines, teaching materials, and assessment tools in line  with approved curricula and regulatory requirements. Conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications, conferences, and other academic  outputs. Supervise and support postgraduate students in research projects, dissertations, and theses. Participate in curriculum development, review, and accreditation processes to ensure academic  excellence and compliance with national and international standards. Engage in academic advising, mentoring, and student support activities. Serve on academic and administrative committees within the School of Law and the University. Contribute to community engagement, legal outreach, and institutional visibility initiatives. Uphold professional ethics, academic integrity, and University policies at all times. Actively represent and promote the University...

Senior Credit Analyst Officer at COPEDU PLC | Kigali: Deadline: 05-06-2026

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT COPEDU Plc is a Public Limited Company licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda to operate as a Financial Institution registered in the Office of the Registrar General with Company Code:100544628, P.O Box.4053,...