Job Title: People and Culture Manager

Accountable/reporting to: Country Chief Executive Officer

Location: Kigali-Rwanda

Salary range: Competitive & Markey related

Main Purpose

To lead, develop, and implement country human capital management strategies that will enable an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, goal attainment, and empowerment. Responsible for developing processes and metrics that support the achievement of the country’s business goals.

Critical Deliverables/Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the country human capital strategy aligned with the Group’s people culture and strategy to contribute to a motivated workforce.
2. Forecasts resource requirements to enable business goals and objectives.
3. Responsible for creating a compelling Letshego employer brand that attracts diverse, experienced, and capable talent.
4. Ensures performance management programs, supporting systems, and processes align with strategy and goals, driving the annual country performance review process.
5. Responsible for talent development, succession planning, and management programs.
6. Responsible for competitive rewards programs to attract and retain key players in a highly competitive industry.
7. Responsible for the succession planning process to ensure management and professional readiness to meet the subsidiary’s growth plans.
8. Responsible for measuring metrics that support business goals, necessary aspects of human capital, and training and development.
9. Oversees the learning and development program in line with business requirements.
10. Ensures adherence to HC policies and procedures to promote a conducive working environment.
11. Responsible for promoting people wellness through the implementation of a wellness strategy.
12. Provides advice in disciplinary and grievance procedures.
13. Implements the strategies and policies approved by the Board, developing processes that adequately identify, measure, monitor, and control risks faced by the institution.
    
    
    

Key Performance Indicators

1. Strategy Execution
2. Employee Engagement
3. Budget Plan vs Expenditure
4. Talent Attraction, Acquisition, Development, and Retention
5. Employee Engagement
6. Compensation Management

Complexity of the Role

1. Ability to attract and retain talent.
2. Ability to initiate, embrace, and manage change.
3. Ability to develop leaders of tomorrow.
4. Ability to foster a culture of continuous learning.
5. Ability to manage diversity.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in labor law, compensation, organizational planning, talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, employee engagement, employee safety and wellness, and building organizational capability.
  
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrable leadership abilities with solid communication skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, keen to motivate, and effectively educate and connect department managers and employees regarding all HR matters.
• Ability to secure business future growth through breakthrough thinking, driving for growth, strategic insight, growing talent, and understanding the business landscape.
• Appreciation of the value of diversity and inclusion to the business by valuing people differences, being culturally aware, and exhibiting ethics and integrity, translating it to business success.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of working experience in human resources management with 3 years in a human resource senior management role.

Certifications

• Membership of a professional association will be an added advantage.

Education

• A degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relevant field will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
If you are the right candidate, please submit the following:

• An application letter.
• An up-to-date CV highlighting relevant skills and experience (aligned with the responsibilities and experience areas listed above).
• Copies of academic certificates (Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications).
• A statement and proof of your current remuneration package.

Please send your application documents to the following email: venusten@letshego.com and copy info-rw@letshego.com.

Address your application to:

The HR Department of Letshego
Attention: Venuste Nzabarinda

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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CORPORATE MANAGER at Poultry East Africa Ltd (PEAL)

Established in 2012, PEAL is the largest producer of premium poultry meat in Rwanda,

supplying across the board – from 5-star hotels, renowned restaurants, to local markets

and our own retail outlets.

We are looking for a full time Corporate Manager to fulfil the following role:

• General representation from the Company to relevant government institutions, to support the business’ day-to-day operations
• These may include monitoring and obtaining permits, visas, licenses, certifications in a timely manner
• Sourcing and procurement of local and imported inputs, materials, equipment according to the Company’s processes, along with documentation of the necessary paperwork
• To represent the Company in government and industry organised meetings
• Liaison with the Company’s legal counsel for matters relating to court cases, disputes, claims and other general matters
• Any additional ad-hoc administrative matters
  
  
  

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Political Sciences or an equivalent
• Minimum 3 years corporate work experience
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• A valid driver’s license

The role will be based in Kigali and will require a minimum of 2 weekly commutes to our headquarters in Bugesera.

Transport allowance will be provided.

If you are a quick learner, a self starter and looking for new challenges to develop your career, then send your CV along with a cover letter to careers@peal.rw. No later than 20th December 2024

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Clinical Nursing Education Specialist

Position Title: Clinical Nursing Education Specialist

Reports to: Chair, Center for Nursing and Midwifery

Location: Full Time Based at UGHE with up to 30% travel

Position Overview:

The Clinical Nursing Education Specialist leads the development of capacity-building curricula and tools primarily for clinical nurses and other interdisciplinary team members for PIH care delivery sites and UGHE’s Center for Nursing and Midwifery. In addition, they will update and modify existing curricula and other capacity-building tools for key Partners In Health (PIH) and UGHE initiatives and priorities at coordination and clinical cross-sites. The Cross Site Nursing Education Specialist will collaborate in building the capacity of site-based training teams and other site-based teams to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate educational and training capacity-building initiatives. They will collaborate with PIH and UGHE teams to align their curriculum, educational and training efforts with PIH’s and UGHE’s strategic plan and priorities; and provide training-related technical assistance and guidance to other PIH teams and external partners as needed.

Responsibilities

Create and revise educational, and training curricula and other capacity-building tools (45%)

• Create educational curricula and other capacity-building tools for coordination and clinical nursing programs. This involves assessing needs, defining objectives, writing and editing content, tailoring content to the local context and incorporating site-specific protocols, conceptualizing content into the appropriate medium, and developing methods of assessment. Outputs include curriculum for specific programs, facilitator manuals, participant handbooks, slide presentations, flip charts, job aids, pre-and post-tests, other participatory materials and assessment tools.
• Review and edit curricula and other tools to ensure consistent quality, content, methodologies, approach, and style to be used by PIH and/or UGHE.
• Maintain a resource library of all coordination and clinical cross-site educational curricula and training-related materials that can be made to be used by PIH and UGHE counterparts through a learning management system.
• Conduct a landscaping assessment to identify care delivery site needs, priorities and key factors that will need to be considered and modified implemented to effectively create optimal environments for training and education at care delivery sites
  
  
  
  

Supporting Training and Educational Capacity Building Across OnePIH (30%)

• Collaborate in the building of capacity and skills across OnePIH nursing and midwifery (care delivery sites, UGHE, coordination site, Center for Global Health) and other site-based teams to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate continuing education and other capacity-building initiatives. This includes developing processes, tools, and structures to effectively accompany clinical educators support training and educational implementation and monitor and evaluate classroom trainings and other capacity building efforts.
• Develop and strategically use monitoring and evaluation systems and tools across sites to improve capacity-building materials and site-based training and educational planning, delivery, and outcomes, in collaboration with site-based curriculum, training and educational specialists and the curriculum and training manager, if applicable.
• Chair and oversee the One PIH nursing and midwifery educational subcommittee to identify curriculum priorities with the care delivery sites and the best route for curriculum implementation.
• Support clinical and nursing educators in the roll out and implementation of curricula developed to students and clinicians at care delivery sites.
• Support nursing, midwifery, additional stakeholders, and accrediting bodies at care delivery sites to establish a pathway to getting curricula content recognized within each country.
  
  
  
  

Supporting clinical and educational, capabilities at the Center for Nursing and Midwifery at UGHE (25%)

• Developing the clinical nurse and midwifery educator curriculum
• Lecturing and providing practicum support for the delivery of the Masters in Global Nursing Leadership
• Supporting junior faculty development in clinical nursing and midwifery education
• Teaching across interdisciplinary programs

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in education, health education, public health or a related field, PhD preferred, Or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience
• At least 5 years of experience planning, implementing educational and training programs and projects including course curriculums.
• At least 5 years of experience designing, developing, and editing professional-level educational materials for adults in international healthcare and resource-poor settings.
• Experience delivering education to a range of audiences (low literate adults, training of trainers, health professionals, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory, interactive skill building, and appropriate methodologies for culturally diverse communities and various literacy levels.
• Demonstrated possession of excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also functioning independently.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
• Experience working with regulatory and or accrediting bodies such as nursing and midwifery councils and boards, preferred
• Simulation experience, preferred
• Experience with computer applications and internet research.
• Proficiency in English required
• Ability to travel to PIH sites as needed.
• Commitment to social justice and health care issues.
• Experience living and working in resource-poor settings preferred.
• Experience working with learning management systems
  
  
  
  

How to Apply:

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter detailing interest and aptitude for the position, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page Here. No later than 26th December 2024

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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Head of Biochemistry

Position Title: Head of Biochemistry

Location: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Butaro Campus

Reports To:  Director, Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine

Position: Full-Time

Position Overview  

As a faculty member and Head of Biochemistry at the Division of Basic Medical Sciences of the School of Medicine, you will be responsible for working as part of a team to develop and teach modules in Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) of the undergraduate MBBS program using cutting-edge pedagogical methods. Faculty members must have a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and broad expertise in Medical Biochemistry and other foundational health sciences. All UGHE faculty members will be required to conduct research, supervise student researh, and pursue external grant funding. In addition, as the Head of Biochemistry, you are expected to support and lead the Division of BMS’s academic and administrative activities as assigned by the Chair of the Division. You will be expected to teach and assess BMS modules, participate in developing and effectively implementing Basic Medical Sciences modules for undergraduate students, and promote the UGHE research agenda.

 Academic Responsibilities  

• Lead the development and improvement of longitudinal, integrated courses in the foundational health sciences
• Develop syllabi, modules, learning objectives, student assessments, case studies, simulations, problem-solving activities, and classroom activities for BMS modules and other courses taught at UGHE
• Write and oversee the preparation and delivery of examinations in the foundational health sciences and assume responsibility for timely reporting of student grades to the Dean’s office
• Recruit and coordinate part-time and visiting faculty to co-teach Basic Science modules at UGHE
• Develop, or research and source course materials to be integrated into student assignments, including readings and teaching videos
• Deliver interactive and engaging classroom instruction
• Organize all course materials in a clear, presentable way on the UGHE learning management system
• Teach laboratory classes and/or clinical simulation-based classes
• Participate in regular curriculum integration meetings across the UGHE faculty and support community-based learning
• Coordinate with the Educational Development and Quality Center at UGHE to implement evidence-based continuous improvement of teaching and courses
• Solicit and develop international institutional relationships and partnerships
• Contribute to research at UGHE and the development of a UGHE research agenda
• Participate in community engagement activities
  
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities  

• Mentor and advise students and supervise student research projects
• Manage course supplies and laboratory supplies, including ordering, stocking, preparation, and distribution
• Develop semi-annual plans, reports, and budgets to sustain academic activities at UGHE
• Serve on university committees and represent the university on external committees as assigned
• Provide other duties as assigned by the Chair of Division, Dean, and other members of the University leadership
  
  
  

Desirable Qualifications 

• A PhD in Medical Biochemistry or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive Senior Academic administration experience at a university
• Significant teaching experience in a medical school with evidence of excellence in classroom delivery of course materials
• Experience in the use of Learning management systems, Digital medical education resources, and online education
• Keen interest in innovative medical education and contemporary pedagogical approaches such as Team-Based Learning, Interactive Lectures, Flipped Classrooms, and Medical Simulations.
• Experience in integrated medical education curriculum design and syllabus development
• Significant scientific outputs as evidenced by good-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals
  
  
  

How to Apply: 

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter detailing interest and aptitude for the position, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page Here.No later than 26th December 2024

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organizational Profile 

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment: 

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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Administrative Assistant – Institute of Global Health

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Director of Institute of Global Health

Group/Department: Institute of Global Health, UGHE

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview 

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and research support to the Institute of Global Health. S/he will provide administrative support, including meeting scheduling, academic policy development, and other administrative duties. S/he will also be involved in projects pertaining to programs within IGH. This position is a fantastic opportunity for the Administrative Assistant to develop his/her research skills.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about higher education and global health with superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The Administrative Assistant will have experience with a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and have mastered effective communication. The Administrative Assistant will interact with staff at all levels and across offices, as well as important external constituents. S/he must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive. The Administrative Assistant must exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.

 Responsibilities 

Administrative 

• Provides general administrative support to the teams (i.e. data collection and entry, basic data analysis, background research, etc.)
• Supports the IGH team with day-to-day operation
• Schedules and coordinates meetings for the IGH, including communicating the agenda and taking minutes during these meetings
• Manages the team calendar and meeting scheduling
• Supports the team’s external relations, including the organization of visitors’ itineraries as needed
• Serves as a key point of contact for faculty logistics, including flight booking and transportation
  
  
  

Academic Planning & Development 

• Provides support in academic scheduling
• Provides support in academic quality assurance activities (i.e. administrative support, data collection, data analysis)

Research 

• Support IGH research in partnership with UGHE faculty and staff
• Support with data collection and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses, including data management;
• Support in writing project deliverables, such as protocols, reports, and publications;
• Conduct literature searches and reviews and support with ethics review submissions;
• Support resource mobilization for IGH programming, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approvals and other financial processes.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, health, social science, business, humanities, or in another relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or personal assistant role(s) in an educational setting
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Health sciences and/or global health content knowledge preferred
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred
• Experience in multicultural working environment required; experience living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired
  
  
  

 To Apply:

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter detailing interest and aptitude for the position, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page Here. No later than 26th December 2024

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organization profile:

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is growing the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. The University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system. UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care.

In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The UGHE team seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

 Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE  To conduct inspections of food manufacturing facilities for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) in a timely manner to meet the set service delivery performance targets

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  To assess and evaluate inspections applications for GMP in accordance with Rwanda FDA procedures.  To inspect food manufacturing sites for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) as accepted by Rwanda FDA.

Project Field Officer – Farm to Market Alliance (x3)

About SNV

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Description of Farm to Market Alliance Project

The Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA)is an initiative led by the World Food Program (WFP) and implemented by SNV. FtMA will support smallholder farmer organizations in Rwanda to access to services and markets for their produce. FtMA’s goal is to establish pro-smallholder agricultural value chains in partnership with public and private off-takers, credit and input providers, and other commercial actors. SNV will be implementing Farm to Market Alliance interventions in 28 districts in 4 provinces to support Farmers’ cooperatives and farmer service centers. SNV Rwanda is recruiting three (3) Project Field Officers to be based in Huye, Kirehe and Karongi respectively.

Job Description

Reporting to the Agriculture Advisor and working closely with the BDS advisor, the Field Officer will be responsible for supporting and facilitating SNV interventions under FTMA project in the assigned district(s).

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Mobilize and help farmers within cooperatives to adopt good agriculture practices including basal, top dressing, Regenerative agriculture practices and IPM, by providing exposure to new knowledge, the information in skills in agriculture.
• Build the capacity of cooperative members through training on post-harvest handling and storage technologies to minimize losses and increase the quality of their produce.
• Facilitate cooperative members to have access to information about PHHS equipment and help them during the acquisition of this equipment.
• Facilitate market linkages between cooperatives and other alliance partners namely off-takers (forward delivery contracts), input dealers, financial institutions and others.
• Facilitate Governance and financial literacy trainings provided to cooperatives.
• Facilitate Gender awareness and solidarity saving group training provided to cooperatives.
• Working closely with other development partners to complement each other hence avoid duplication of efforts.
• Collaborate with JADF and other Government institutions to go in line with Government priorities.
• Ensure detailed and timely communication with farmers, Head Office, donors, and other partners.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports that include deliverables updates.
  Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science, agribusiness, rural development or related with 2 years’ experience in implementing development projects in agriculture.
• Ability to collaborate with local government officials, farmer groups and organizations on agriculture project implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining the quality of deliverables within deadlines.
• Capable to work under pressure and ability to work under tight schedules and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with a good command of English and Kinyarwanda, Knowledge of French are an added advantage.
• Demonstrated skills in the of use of mobile-based data collection tools.
  
  
  

Additional Information

Terms of appointment:

• Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: 1 year with potential for extension
• Expected Start Date: January 1, 2025
• Information Duty Station: Huye, Kirehe and Karongi respectively.

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before December 8, 2024 CoB using the Smart Recruiters platform at https://smrtr.io/p9wYX

Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with the Selection Committee will take place.

Working at SNV

We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

Reference check and vetting
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

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Mulindi Factory Co. Ltd in Gicumbi district is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, detail oriented, dynamic and self-motivated persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Job Title: Agronomist: 2

Tea Plantation Agronomist

Overall Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for provision of tea extension services and training of farmers/plantation workers as well as monitoring of tea plantation activities in order to achieve maximum productivity at minimum cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out extensive training for farmers and plantation workers on tea husbandry in the plantation in order to achieve maximum productivity per unit area/tea bush.
• Coordinate plucking regimes and ensure timely weighing, collection and transportation of green leaf. This should include ensuring collection centres are adequately equipped with required electronic weighing and recording equipment.
• Conduct field visits to ensure timely preparation of land for new planting, all planting out of seedlings is done professionally and proper aftercare maintenance is achieved.
• Participate in the timely distribution and application of farm inputs, ensuring all inputs are accounted for.
• Developing and promoting good tea agronomic practices
• Should be able to handle and drive Rainforest Certification and any other certification required by the company.
• Timely preparation and planting of tea seedlings.
• Maintaining accurate records, preparing and presenting reports as required.
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of farm inputs.
• Supervising plantation staff and ensuring that they achieve quality and quantity targets.
• Ensuring that all tea plantation activities are done in stipulated time without delay.
• Ensuring adequate number of pluckers in the assigned division and effective utilization of pluckers’ incentives.
• Ensuring timely weighment and delivery of plucked leaf to the factory.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  
  
  

Key qualifications, requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural extension, in Agribusiness, science in agriculture, in Horticulture, in Forestry, in agroforestry
• At least three (3) years working experience in the similar role and similar field.
• Ability to work in a rural setting,under pressure and with minimum supervision
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills: Good written and oral proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda (speaking, reading and writing).
• Decision making, problem solving, negotiation and influencing skills.
• People management skills
• Practical computer skills and competence in MS Office.
• Valid Motorcycle riding permit (category A) will be an added advantage.
• Valid Motorcycle riding permit (category A) will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Send your scanned documents to: info@mulinditeas.com 

Notice: All documents must be in one downloadable PDF file.

Applications deadline: 29^th November 2024.

Benjamin Yego

Factory Manager  

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Project Assistant, Girls in Conservation (GIC)

About Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (DFGF) is a nonprofit NGO and the world’s longest-running gorilla research site with a history in Rwanda that reaches back to 1967. We are a diverse group of professionals dedicated to the survival of gorillas and their habitat through a holistic approach that stands on four key pillars: daily protection, science, education, and helping communities. In Rwanda, we are based at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus in Kinigi, Musanze District, and primarily operate in and around the western part of Volcanoes National Park.

Program Description

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is seeking a talented young professional to join our team as a project Assistant for the Girls in Conservation project. This initiative will select aspiring female students in the secondary schools that Fossey Fund partners with and provide them with life skill lessons, a mentor, and a scholarship- with the goal of increasing school attendance, educational attainment and paid opportunities post-secondary school. The program will be divided into five phases over the course of one year. The position is based out of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, located in Kinigi, Rwanda. The successful applicant will join an exciting project and team that is growing and contributing to gender equity in Rwanda.

To learn more about the Fossey Fund, please see the following videos:

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Overview – YouTube

Community Engagement Work

Ellen Campus overview

Job Overview

As the GIC project assistant, you will support the Girls in Conservation program at Fossey Fund by assisting the Project Coordinator and Senior Program Manager with duties related to running the program successfully and efficiently. Some of the main tasks include liaising with external partners of the program including teachers, educators, mentors, parents and students in written and verbal communication, data collection and entry, organizing logistics for workshops and research and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the GIC Project Coordinator, and other relevant teammembers, project assistant will:

• Learn and understand all phases of the GIC program
• Assist with organizing the materials, classrooms and tea breaks/meals associated with GIC workshops
• Collect, enter, and clean data from surveys
• Conduct field visits to schools and supervise lesson delivery during the GIC club times and, when needed, fill in to deliver the lessons
• Assist with communications for teachers, educators, mentors, parents and other stakeholders of the program
• Assist with organizing various workshops for the GIC program and participate in workshops
• Assist with translation of materials from Kinyarwanda to English and vice versa
• Perform check in and follow up calls with parents, students and mentors
• Assist with taking photos or videos of different program activities, in close collaboration with communications team
• Conduct research on different facets of the program including the impact of girls’ education on environmental, climate and socio-economic outcomes
• Assist with report(s) writing
• Conduct additional field visits to follow up on program activities, including scholarship recipients
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields (education, training, conservation, business or program management)
• A Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in project implementation
• Technical skills in MS Office Suite and Google Suite including email and basic Excel functions
• Experience using data collection tools such as Kobo toolbox, Comcare or Survey123
• Demonstrated discernment and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and ability to perform and collaborate in complex environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda(oral, writing, and reading)
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to travel to the field 3-4 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with delivering and facilitating training, project management or data analysis
• Interest in people-centered conservation programs, wildlife conservation and environmental issues
• Passion for girls’ education, empowerment and gender equity
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter, an updated CV with the names and contact information of at least three professional referees, and scanned copies of relevant certificates/diplomas. Applications should be sent via email to karisokejobs@gorillafund.org, no later than December 6, 2024. Please ensure the subject line of your email clearly states the position you are applying for.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Done at Musanze, 19^th Nov 2024

Felix NDAGIJIMANA

Country Director

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Conservation Education Assistant

About Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (Fossey Fund) is a science-oriented, people-centered nonprofit NGO and the world’s longest-running gorilla research site with a history in Rwanda that dates back to 1967. We are a diverse group of professionals dedicated to the survival of gorillas and their habitat through a holistic approach that stands on four key pillars: daily protection, science, education, and helping communities. In Rwanda, we are based at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus in Kinigi, Musanze District, and primarily operate in and around the western part of Volcanoes National Park. Since 2012, we have worked in and around Nkuba Conservation Area, south of Maiko National Park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect and research Grauer’s gorilla in partnership with the local communities.

Program Description

Fossey Fund’s Community Engagement Program is embarking on an exciting new chapter of development and growth. Therefore, we are seeking a dynamic, experienced and energetic individual passionate about people-centered conservation to join our team!

To learn more about the Fossey Fund, please see the following videos:

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Overview – YouTube

Community Engagement Work

Ellen Campus overview

As a team, we share a set of core values that shape how we work:

Integrity:We do what we say we will do. We are honest and transparent. We earn trust from our stakeholders through our repeated actions.

Collaboration:We actively listen and learn from each other. We cultivate mutually beneficial relationships that foster organizational and environmental sustainability.

Passion:We care deeply about the wildlife, communities and ecosystems where we live and work. Our actions and commitments inspire others to join our mission.

Equity: Treat everyone with dignity and respect. We invest in our employees and stakeholders via programs that create economic opportunity and autonomy, while advancing our conservation initiatives.

Courage:We are bold, creative and innovative when faced with challenges or uncertainty. We bravely overcome the physical and remote challenges of our work. We constructively challenge actions inconsistent with our values.

Job Overview

The purpose of this role is to provide support and assistance to the conservation education department in the Community Engagement Program. This includes assisting the Conservation Education (CE) Coordinator with the planning and execution of conservation education projects as specified on the project plan. Specifically, this role will focus on supporting and monitoring the nature/environmental clubs that Fossey partners with, collecting, entering, cleaning and analyzing data on conservation education projects and overseeing the Citizen Science program on and off campus. This position will report to the Conservation Education Coordinator and work closely with other members of the Community Engagement Program team.

Location: Based at Ellen DeGeneres Campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Kinigi, Rwanda

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the CE Coordinator with the execution of conservation education projects according to project plan, assuring projects achieve goals on time, within budget and are high quality
• Work closely with Finance and Admin to procure materials, resources and other needs to successfully implement projects
• Collect, enter, analyze and report data on conservation education projects
• Conduct field visits to nature and environmental clubs at schools adjacent to VNP
• Complete and submit field visit monitoring forms on time and ensuring high accuracy and quality
• Coordinate with the gallery team and lead primary and secondary school tours through the Fossey Fund Exhibit.
• Lead Citizen science/bird watching and student visits on campus
• Assist in the planning and execution of Conservation Camp including collaborating with partners
• Assist in organizing logistics for various education workshops held on campus and participate in workshops, leading sessions as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist in writing reports
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, education, wildlife tourism or related field
• 1-3 years of experience
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda (written and spoken) and English
• Demonstrated experience in implementing environmental education projects with communities living near protected areas in Rwanda
• Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence and ability to make decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently (proactive) and be a team player
• Strong collaborative skills and comfortable working with individuals at various levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Results driven with proven track record of project management

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter, an updated CV with the names and contact information of at least three professional referees, and scanned copies of relevant certificates/diplomas. Applications should be sent via email to karisokejobs@gorillafund.org, no later than December 6, 2024. Please ensure the subject line of your email clearly states the position you are applying for.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Done at Musanze, 19^th Nov 2024

Felix NDAGIJIMANA

Country Director

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Senior Officer, Content Management at the RSSB: Deadline:Monday, 25 November 2024

Senior Officer, Corporate Communications & PR at the RSSB: Dedadline: Monday, 25 November 2024

Senior Officer, Social and Digital Marketing at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : Deadline: 25 November 2024

Senior Officer,Brand & Events at the RSSB: Deadline:25 November 2024

Officer, Social & Digital Marketing at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : Deadline: Monday, 25 November 2024

Officer, Content Management at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): Deadline: Monday, 25 November 2024

Lead, Digital Creations at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB):Monday, 25 November 2024.

Audio-Visual Producer at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): Deadline: Monday, 25 November 2024 (Updated)

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Green Hills Academy (GHA) serves 2,200 students in Kigali, Rwanda. Green Hills Academy wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced, talented, capable and dedicated individual to join the team to make a difference. The position details are outlined below; –

• Middle School ELL Educator
• Middle School PSHE Educator
• High School PHE Educator
• Primary School Educator (French Program)
  
  
  

Skills and competencies

The ideal candidate should have; –

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills for dealing with students, parents, teachers and support staff
• Should be organised, energetic and self-directed

• Ability to interact at all levels
• Optimizing Diversity
• Strong intellect and vision
• Aligning Performance for Success

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications including a brief cover letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant degree as well as the names and contact information of three recent referees who have been direct supervisors to; email;- humanresources@greenhillsacademy.rw by 5.00 p.m. on Friday 29^th November 2024.

To learn more about GHA, please visit our website at www.greenhillsacademy.rw

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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The Management of Energy Utility corporation Limited (EUCL) informs the public that it is recruiting competent qualified and experienced staff to fill the following positions:

Click on the position of your choice for details

1. Manager energy efficiency and loss reduction

2. IT support services manager

3. Senior engineer protection

4. Legal specialist (2)

5. electricity & Automation specialist

6. Electrical Engineer

7. Payables Accountant 

8. GIS Field Technician

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Our programs in Rwanda employ innovative techniques and models, such as linking agriculture and nutrition and applying the graduation model, to help transform the extreme poor’s lives. Our team in Rwanda is implementing the graduation program to help our beneficiaries in the Gisagara and Nyaruguru Districts graduate from extreme poverty.

Vacancy announcement/Program Intern

Job Description

Title: Program Intern

Grade: N/A

Supervisor: Program Manager of EU founded Program

Supervisees: N/A

Location: He will be based in the Huye office, but most of the time will be in the field due to the nature of the work

Contract: Internship

Position Summary

The Program Intern will support daily field operations, working with local partners and stakeholders to ensure timely activity implementation. He /She will coordinate with Program and M&E Officers to enhance quality and report progress. Additionally, the intern will assist with gender initiatives and manage field-level feedback mechanisms

General Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Implementation: The Program Internee will:

• Participate in the selection of Programme beneficiaries and support household (HH) validation process;
• Provide continuous support to FFLS sites.
• Contribute in establishment of Farmer Field Learning School (FFLS) demonstration plots;
• Establishing and monitoring of trees nurseries production activities at FFLS plots;
• Supporting and monitoring the trainings of beneficiaries at FFLS sites in agri-business, CSA, Agri-Nutrition, Gender, business skills and financial literacy;
• Creation and monitoring of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs);
• Ensure that the program implementing partner, conduct home visits of beneficiaries to strengthen the knowledge and improved climate smart agricultural -practices learned from FFLS’s sites and replicate them at HH,
• Support HH to set plans, facilitate the distribution of business investment grant and ensure its effective uses;
• Help to organize showcasing events by involving community and other key stakeholders;
• Report progress and planned activities on a weekly basis: Provide adequate information to Concern Worldwide teams regarding program progress, identified problems and proposed solutions;
• Support in the collection of data related to program progress using designated forms based on the set plans.
• Facilitate access to beneficiaries by Concern delegates during different surveys and when hosting programme visitors;
• Facilitate beneficiaries’ linkage to existing services providers and opportunities in their area;
• Promptly report any important problems observed in the community that could affect the programme (Different channels may be used based on its urgency like phones, report, or meetings);
  
  
  

Programme Quality: The Program Internee will:

• Regularly follow-up on activities, through field visits, to ensure that our approach is not compromised and quality programme is being delivered on the ground.
• Report any divergence in approach or quality to the Programme Manager for a resolution
• Regularly report on learning and feedback from beneficiaries, partners, local government staff to improve program activities.

Other Duties: The Program Internee will:

• Be required to comply with Concern worldwide standards and policies, among others:
• Contribute to Concern’s accountability, including organizational and personal learning, information sharing, implementation and management of an effective complaints mechanism, promotion of beneficiary participation in the program as well as Concern’s commitments to the HAP (Humanitarian Accountability Partnership), beneficiary participation in the program and Concern’s commitments to the HAP (Humanitarian Accountability Partnership). Adhere fully to the commitments and regulations set
• Adhere fully to the commitments and regulations set out in the code of conduct and associated policies (Program Participant Protection Policy (P4), Anti-Trafficking Policy, Child Protection Policy), including respect for confidentiality and the Anti-Fraud Policy.

• Undertake additional duties as mutually agreed with the Line Manager.

• Master and comply with existing Concern Worldwide Rwanda security policies
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience required

Essential:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agri-Business or Environmental sciences.

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements

• Ability to facilitate training, workshops for farmers and adults;
• Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to implement Concern’s policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient support of the organization’s objectives;
• Familiar with the project management cycle
• Familiar with logistics and administrative processes
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate
• Proven negotiating skills
• Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure often to strict deadlines
• Ability to maintain the utmost discretion and confidentiality;
• Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humour, and patience;
• Flexibility regarding working hours and days, and willingness to travel on business throughout Rwanda.
• Ability to motivate and develop skills of others
• Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to learn new methods;
• Perfect knowledge of English
• Awareness of gender and HIV and AIDS issues
• Good knowledge and competence of computer applications i.e. Microsoft Office Professional

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter.

All applications should be submitted through email: Yvonne.niyonkuru@concern.net by the closing date of the 1^st December 2024 and shortlisting will be done on rolling basis.

Important information:

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here.

These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected of them.

In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment.

 By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.

Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation. You have certain rights under data protection legislation. For more information on how to exercise those rights please visit www.concern.net/about/privacy

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