Position: Power plant chemist

Key responsibilities

The Chemist duties will include but not be limited to the following activities:

• Responsible for the accurate and reproducible analytical quality from sampling to reporting.
• Manage power plant chemical applications through continuous online monitoring and scheduled laboratory analysis.
• Manage, budget and report the use and deliveries of chemicals at site and laboratory analysis reagents as well as track the re-order levels for timely purchase requests.
• Support to monitor environmental permit compliance on site to ensure compliance is continually implemented.
• Support or participate in in-house training relating to power plant chemistry issues and risks.
• To investigate and reports any incidents, dangerous occurrences, determine their causes and make recommendations for improving recurrence prevention and controls in the area of assignment.
• Supporting EHS in environmental and/or chemical safety data/information as required by regulatory authorities to ensure the organization is compliant with mandatory regulations.
• Ensuring that the sampling schedule and procedures for all quality related systems are implemented and corrective measures taken where need be.
• Monitor boiler water and steam conditions during all operational phases. Testing and advising operations on any adjustments.
  
  
  

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc. in chemistry from a reputable University.
• M.Sc. In chemistry is an added advantage.
• Work experience in a similar field for at least Five (5) years.
• Sound knowledge of high-pressure boiler chemistry and controls of water-steam cycles quality.
• Knowledge and experience of raw water clarification and flocculation process.
• Knowledge and experience of ion exchange process for a demineralization plant.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely in English at all levels, both verbally and written.
• Ability to co-ordinate interdepartmental work activities including contractors in environmental sampling.
• Good understanding of Rwanda Environmental and legislation law for industrial and domestic waste water and solids is required.
• Knowledge and experience on power plant safety and health especially hazardous chemical handling.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than December 04th 2024 via the apply button below.

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Job Title: Food Safety Director

Salary: Based on experience

Location: RW (Primary)

Category: International

Job Type: Full-time

Career Level: Manager

Education: Master’s Degree

Travel: Up to 25%

Job Description

Food Safety Director 

About CNFA 

CNFA is an international agricultural development organization that specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable, enterprise-based agricultural initiatives. We work with businesses, foundations, governments, and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world’s growing demand for food. Since our inception in 1985, we have designed and implemented enterprise-based, agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity, and improve access to inputs and financing in 47 countries around the world.

Program Description 

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Food Safety Director position to support a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program, Haranira Ubuziranenge, in Rwanda. Haranira Ubuziranenge, which translates to “ensuring or striving for safety” in Kinyarwanda, aims to strengthen the capacities of public and private stakeholders in Rwanda to develop, enforce, and adopt international science-based food safety standards. To achieve this goal, the Project will implement interventions across three key components: 1) Strengthening Food Safety Frameworks and Government Institutions; 2) Enhanced Laboratory Technical Capacity in Testing, Inspection, and Certification; 3) Increased Food Safety Awareness and Capacity Building of Producers.

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the Food Safety Director will lead and manage relationships with private sector actors and facilitate capacity building of food and agriculture businesses to comply with regulations and standards. S/he will develop and/or review existing food safety audit protocols and leads food safety audits for private sector entities to assess levels of compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and design customized food safety capacity building interventions.

Position Roles and Responsibilities 

• Lead engagement with the private sector to facilitate strong food safety behaviors and compliance with national and international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations.
• Organize and facilitate technical trainings for public and private sector stakeholders; oversee food control capacity building interventions with responsible institutions.
• Oversee food safety assessments to identify key intervention areas.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities and data collection.
• Support the development of training, extension, and outreach materials
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on food safety policies, regulations, and international best practices.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications 

• Advanced degree in Food Safety or bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of working experience in Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) systems.
• Demonstrated experience in food safety management with public and private sector actors.
• Practical experience with SPS issues in the horticulture sector viewed from public health and trade facilitation angles.
• Strong understanding of the Rwandan food safety policy landscape and relevant government institutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Oral and written fluency in English is required, fluency in Kinyarwanda is preferred, French is an asset.

Deadline: December 20th, 2024

Application Link: Click here

CNFA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of CNFA to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, veteran status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION & CONTACT INFORMATION CNFA provides a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the CNFA Home Office Human Resources Department via email at accomodation@cnfa.org or via phone at 202-296-3920 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job with us.

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Job Vacancy: Communications Officer

Number of vacancies: 1

Reports to: Deputy Country Director

Opening date: November 8^th, 2024

Closing date: November 29^th, 2024

Duration of contract: 1 Year renewable

About Inspire, Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE)

IEE is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE complements efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Basic Education Board, supporting education implementation for quality learning outcomes. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education. IEE programmes range from: teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

Purpose of the role

The Communications Officer will manage, undertake, assist and contribute to high profile communications for IEE programmes in coordination with various project staff at IEE. The Communications Officer will act as a liaison between IEE, the media and the public, to ensure that IEE programmes gain required visibility. The Communications Officer will also support reporting processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a detailed programmes communications plan, in alignment with IEE’s overall communications plan.
• Write and post high-profile content and Human-Interest Stories that highlight programme activities, featuring stakeholders’ interaction and experiences with the project.
• Manage the IEE webpage as content officer ensuring regular posting of information; Ensure page is up to date, accurate, compelling; Keep IEE’s online presence by updating, revising, and developing its website resources and by developing social media content.
• Post IEE’s communications on varied channels including print media, social media, and website.
• Contribute to IEE reports and general communications to support communication of programme progress to relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Provide communication support to overall day-to-day programme management related to all project activities for effective delivery of the programme.
• Synthesize programme information in support of effective communications on programmes, supporting implementation, and producing highly focused programme implementation update reports taking into consideration, contextual, policy and logistics related to implementation.
• Plan and implement information gathering activities with education stakeholders at national and local levels, for empirical communication on programmes.
• Keep abreast of communication trends and adopt them for effective communication on IEE programmes.
• Collaborate with IEE management and programme teams to generate programme information both for media sharing and for reporting.
• Lead on writing of project information sheets and reports.
• Edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc) in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Develop, write and edit communications materials, including press releases, blog posts and social media content.
• Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of IEE communications activities.
• Ensure that all communication material aligns with IEE communications standards.
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos as part of programme documentation.
• Work with programme team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns.
• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach for accurate inclusion of IEE programmes in publications.
• Develop escalation protocols for managing communication crises, should they arise.
• Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone, conferences where appropriate, and other forms.
• Manage knowledge documentation; support documentation and publication of work and lessons; ensure regular learning sessions occur.

Qualifications, experience, and competences required

• Bachelors’ degree, preferably a Masters’ degree in communications, international relations/public affairs, journalism, Education Literature or other related field) and 5 years of proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience in narrative, analytical writing from a range of perspectives.
• Significant experience in and/or demonstration of broad, in-depth proficiency in content development, including editing communications products for structure, clarity of ideas, and the logical presentation of content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, editing skills, and interviewing skills. The role requires a high degree of facility in writing for different audiences (IEE staff, programme stakeholders, students) and for different media (website, social media, annual reports, brochures).
• Solid knowledge of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies for planning, executing and monitoring communications strategies.
• Understanding of the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, etc
• Exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team.
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good IT skills including proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset.
• Understanding of communications, public relations and programme promotion best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts.
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction.
• Ability to identify and anticipate communications-related risks and opportunities at the country and sub-regional levels.
• Journalistic and analytical writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrable skills in writing Human Interest Stories is an added advantage.
• Deep knowledge of issues pertaining to education, teaching and learning, along with awareness of various field-related instructional practices and career pathways.
• Experience in teaching is considered an asset.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in project communications, producing communications papers or equivalent with a proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise reports.
• Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Able to analyse and evaluate complex information, including statistics.
• Professionalism, trustworthiness, and tact.
• Able to schedule work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Credibility with country stakeholders, such as CSOs, academic institutions, and media.
• Personal and professional integrity, self-motivation, dynamism, imagination and proven ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated willingness to receive feedback and adjust to a rapidly changing environment with evolving priorities.
• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically and rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources into key messages tailored to target audiences.
• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.
• Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, goal oriented.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, National ID and a copy of a criminal record to Human Resource manager, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at iee.job.hr@gmail.com before November 29^th , 2024.

Important Note: Please ONLYwrite “Communications Officer” as the subjectof your application email. Failure to observe this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

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

HEAD OF PROGRAMMES

Job Vacancy: Head of Programmes

Department: Programmes

Reports to: Deputy Country Director

Number of vacancies: 1

Opening date: November 8^th, 2024

Closing date: November 29^th, 2024

Duration of contract: 1 Year renewable

About Inspire, Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE)

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

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

CONTEXT OF THE CONTRACT

Inspire, Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE), collaborates with partners to complement efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Basic Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes/ projects to address challenges to provision of quality education. IEE programmes/ projects range from: teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme/ Project Management

• Technical allyship to Programme/Project Coordinators and their teams, managing them and their performance to effectively deliver programme/ project results.
• Ensuring programme/project coordination and coherence across IEE’s growing portfolio to ensure that programmes/ projects coordinate for consolidated results achievement.
• Exploring innovative solutions and thinking creatively to identify solutions that will maximize programme/ project result achievement.
• In support of IEE Management, overall responsibility for programme/project development, implementation, reporting and programme/project risk management.
• Working with IEE Management to develop IEE country programme strategies and programme/project result frameworks and work plans. Keeping IEE Management regularly updated on programme/ project implementation trends and identifying areas that need attention in their tracks, as part of overall programme/ project risk management.
• A standing member of the IEE programme/ project management team, under the direct supervision of IEE Management, with overall responsibility for technical support and coordination of programmes/ projects, contributing to IEE strategic planning and organizational decisions.
• Overall responsibility for schedules of the IEE programmes/ projects Advisory Committee, facilitating Weekly Management Meetings, Monthly Technical Advisory Committee Meetings, Quarterly Management Advisory Committee Meetings, for regular and periodic review of programmes/ projects implementation, to align programmes/ projects implementation towards result achievement.
  
  
  

Programme/ Project Reporting

• Ensure quality and timely submission of quarterly and annual or required Programme and Project Performance Reports as per desired standards and guidelines.

Personnel management

• Overall responsibility for programmes team’s performance.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Officer in staff pre-hiring processes, applicant assessments, interview scheduling, screening and sorting, preboarding, onboarding, retention, and debriefing processes, ensuring that staff information and positions are continuously filled, and staff details updated, as relevant.
• Participate in the review of staff job descriptions and setting performance standards.
• Provides induction, training, coaching, mentoring and advice to supervised staff to ensure that they understand and carry out their responsibilities effectively.
• In support of Human Resources, overall responsibility for programmes/ projects staff performance, ensuring alignment of performance contracts, mid-year progress reviews, and year-end progress appraisals to ensure skill alignment with programmes/ projects portfolios.
  
  
  

Technical representation

• Representing IEE in Education coordination forums and programme-related knowledge sharing and learning forums as part of IEE advocacy and programmes/ projects updates to partners, to support IEE Management with communicating IEE work, results and advocating for IEE objectives, documenting and sharing feedback with IEE Management and technical teams.
• Ensure effective partnerships at all levels as per policies and standard procedures and guidelines of IEE.

Programme/ Project monitoring and Evaluation

• Overall responsibility for programmes/ projects monitoring and evaluation: In support of the programmes/ projects monitoring and evaluation team, integrating and ongoing management of effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks into programme/ project design.
• Ensure close monitoring of programme/ project activities in the field to ensure alignment and contribution to corporate result achievement, monitor flow of information and systemic documentation of quantitative and qualitative achievements in the field and lessons learned thereof.

Programme/ Project Management Coordinating

• Leading the design of education programmes/ projects.
• Overall responsibility for schedules of IEE programmes/ projects Technical Advisory Committees.
• Lead on development of programme ideas into quality grant proposals to attract funding. Policy support.
• Participate in the review and update of IEE policies and procedures and advise the SMT on the potential implications of the new system, policies and procedures.
• Implement all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that correct procedures are followed by staff under supervision.
• Adhere/ Comply with approved organizational policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications, Experience and Abilities:

Education:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in education planning and management, Project management
• Experience in education management, delivery, education monitoring, project management and capacity building.
• Strong project management experience including planning, initiating and delivering activities within agreed time scales
• At least 7 years of overall experience
• Understanding of how to measure the success of projects working in the Education sector.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Previous experience in working with NGOs, Government agencies, donors and other development partners will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience in preparing Key Result Reports and Annual Result Reports following donor guidelines would be considered as an asset.
  
  
  

Other desirable skills and competencies:

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

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, National ID and a copy of a criminal record to Human Resource manager, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at iee.job.hr@gmail.com before November 29^th , 2024.

Important Note: Please ONLY write “Head of Programmes” as the subject of your application email. Failure to observe this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination against people with disabilities.

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Welder

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-041

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for a Welder. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: – The position reports to the Facility Management Section’s Maintenance Foreman Mechanic within the residential/Electrical Lead in the new chancery. The incumbent performs full journeyman welder level maintenance, repair, and fabrication work including but not limited to security grilles, doors, gates, and furniture.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by December 03, 2024.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.

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Job Profile

Casual DRIVERS – Rwanda

Practical Action

about us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

OUR AIMS

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to:

• Make agriculture work better for smallholder farmers, many of them women, so they can adapt to climate change and achieve a good standard of living.
• Help more people harness the transformational effects of clean affordable energy and reduce avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.
• Make cities in poorer countries cleaner, healthier places to live and work.
• Build disaster resilience into the lives of people threatened by hazards – reducing the risk of hazards and minimizing their impact on lives and livelihoods.
  
  
  

PRACTICAL ACTION IN RWANDA

In Rwanda, we are recognized leaders in clean cooking and sustainable energy solutions. This includes ground-breaking work in solar, wind and water powered electricity generation, often delivered through independent mini grids. We bring rural communities, people in refugee camps, energy providers and decision makers together to put sustainable, clean energy solutions to work for the people who need them most.

In our strategic business plan 2021-2025, we propose to extend our current reach and scope in Rwanda by deepening our energy work and stretching our portfolio to work with small holder farmers to make agriculture work better for them.

Within our energy ambition, Practical Action has implemented the Renewable Energy for Refugees (RE4R) project in partnership with UNHCR. The project aimed at to delivering renewable energy investments through an innovative approach in humanitarian settings, working directly with refugees and host communities in the Kigeme and Nyabiheke refugee camps in Rwanda. The project provided access to affordable and sustainable sources of renewable energy, and improve the health, wellbeing, and security of target populations.

Practical Action

about the role

Practical Action in Rwanda seeks to recruit Casual Drivers for the Renewable Energy for Refugees (RE4R) II Project. Under the direct supervision of the Procurement and Logistic officer, the Casual Drivers provide reliable and safe driving services to Heads of Office of Rwanda Office, other high-ranking Practical Action officials, visitors, and administrative services as required, ensuring high accuracy of work. The postholder should demonstrates a client-oriented approach, a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

SCOPE

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by:

• driving office vehicles for the transport of Staff, other high-ranking officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items,
• meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport
• Uses training opportunities to stay up to date on related PA rules and regulations, safety standards and policies, any practical training exposure.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehiclesthrough:
• Accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs,
• Provision of inputs for preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensures appropriate day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through:
• Timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely servicing of vehicle [changes of oil etc.], check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
  
  
  

Supports the administrative team with:

• conveyance of office documents to government ministries
• support on other related administrative tasks.

Ensures that all immediate actionsrequired by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents:

• inputs for security reporting, etc.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Operational Effectiveness-Effective performance: Ability to perform routine tasks, handle volume of work as needed [multi-task], able to deliver within rules and regulations. Can manage data, handle documents efficiently.
• Administration & Operations -Vehicle management: Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management
• Administration & Operations -Insurance management: Knowledge of policy and procedures on insurance; ability to conduct risk assessment to procure coverage; to ensure relevant tracking and reporting.
• Administration & Operations – Documents and records management: Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving.
• Security Services -Safety management (including Air, Road, Fire); Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures.
• Administration & Operations – Travel policy and procedures: Knowledge of travel policy and procedures; ability to interpret travel policy, the Staff Rules, administrative circulars and financial regulations and rules on travel related matters.
  
  
  

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary Education is required.
• Valid Driver’s license: Category B, having category D is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• NGO experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in working in remote areas and with refugee communities is an advantage.
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and basic knowledge in English

HOW TO APPLY

A detailed Job Profile can be accessed from Practical Action website

If you have the experience, skills and the ability we are looking for; please forward your application letter (1 page) and updated CV/Resume (3 pages max) by email to: recruitment.rwanda@practicalaction.org clearly indicating the subject as the Job title you are applying for.

The application deadline is November 21^st, 2024.

Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!

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CHAI RWANDA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Senior Associate, Research, Scientific Communications and Grant Development

Program: Health System Strengthening

Job Location: Kigali

Start date: at the earliest

Type of Assignment: Full-Time Paid

Organization Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business-oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. CHAI does not operate stand-alone programs, nor does it build parallel health systems. Rather, CHAI works at the invitation and in support of governments. We focus on large-scale impact and have secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective health care. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

Program Overview

The Government of Rwanda (GoR) strives to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by enabling equitable access to quality health services for the population as outlined in the Fourth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP IV). This commitment has been made against a backdrop of rising health care costs and uncertainty around the future availability of donor funding and calls for improved health sector sustainability. Acknowledging this, the Government aims to employ effective, equitable, efficient, and sustainable health care financing and systems strengthening, putting an emphasis on primary health care as the cornerstone of a strong and sustainable health system.

CHAI Rwanda’s Health System Strengthening (HSS) programs work on a day-to-day basis with Government leadership in the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). The goal of those programs is to support the Government to accelerate progress towards UHC by ensuring the sustainable delivery of quality, essential health services. This includes work to design and implement national Primary Health Care (PHC) reforms from health center level down to community health, to increase health workforce availability, to prioritize and sustainably finance essential services, and to support improved management, financing, and delivery of quality primary health care.

Position Overview

CHAI seeks a Senior Associate to closely work with the Ministry of Health in addition to CHAI Rwanda teams in providing support in the areas of research methodology, scientific writing, business development and grant proposal preparation, thereby enhancing the quality and impact of research outputs that inform SRH and PHC programing.

The Senior Associate will report to the Program Manager for Health Systems Strengthening and will work closely with other CHAI teams at the country and global level, including in Analytics and Implementation research; Health System Strengthening and others. CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the technical advisor include the following:

1. 1. Research Support
      • Provide expert advice on research design, methodology, and data analysis including SRH.
      • Assist in the development and implementation of research projects, ensuring methodological rigor and ethical compliance.
      • Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing and learning among research teams.
      • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform research and program directions and identify gaps.
   2. Scientific Writing
      • Assist teams in structuring and writing scientific papers, ensuring clarity, coherence, and technical accuracy.
      • Review and edit manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and conferences including in SRH program.
      • Develop publication strategies, identifying suitable journals and managing the submission process.
      • Advise on authorship ethics, ensuring proper credit and conflict of interest disclosures.
        
        
        
        
   3. Grant Proposal Preparation
      • Identify suitable funding opportunities from government agencies, private foundations, and industry partners to fund underfunded programs such as SRH.
      • Guide the development of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding agency requirements.
      • Assist in drafting compelling proposals, clearly articulating research objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
      • Provide expertise in budget planning and justification, ensuring all necessary resources are accounted for.
      • Ensure compliance with submission guidelines and manage the proposal submission process.

1. Data Management and Integrity
   • Promote best practices in data management, ensuring data integrity, reproducibility, and ethical standards.
   • Support the development and implementation of data sharing and archiving policies.
2. Communication and Outreach
   • Support teams on effective scientific communication, both written and oral.
   • Encourage and facilitate participation in outreach activities to disseminate research findings and engage with broader audiences.
3. Continuous Improvement and Professional Development
   • Initiate partnerships to access professional development opportunities, such as workshops and training in emerging research tools and techniques in SRH programs and PHC approach.
   • Establish feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the quality of research outputs and grant proposals

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree or equivalent in public health, epidemiology or another relevant field.
• At least 8 years of experience of conducting and applying research (both qualitative and quantitative) to policy and practice. Experience in Sub Saharan Africa is highly preferred.
• Substantial experience in grant proposals and management.
• Experience of training, mentoring, peer support and/or other capacity-building techniques on research design and implementation.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including experience in developing and managing government relations at leadership levels. Strong ability to build consensus among diverse multi-stakeholder groups and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong quantitative, presentation and writing skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong work ethic, humility, and integrity.
• Excellent working command of English language.
  
  
  
  

Advantages

• Experience working with international organizations.
• Familiarity with a broad range of key global health issues, including primary healthcare, health financing or health systems in developing countries.
• Fluency in French or Kinyarwanda.

Application procedure

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest (maximum 1 page) outlining how their background meets the requirements outlined above; CV (maximum 3 pages) and send to: chairwandarecruiting@clintonhealthaccess.org with “Senior Associate, Research, Scientific Communications and Grant Development” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Sunday 24^th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In compliance with the data protection law of Rwanda, your submission of an application for this position constitutes your consent for the Clinton Health Access Initiative to gather and utilize your personal data solely for the recruitment process.

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VacancyAnnouncement

Junior Advisor for Climate Science and NDC Implementation 

for the

“Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

In March 2022, the Rwandan-German Climate and Development Partnership was signed by the two governments, which includes bilateral projects for technical assistance commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment (MoE) of Rwanda. Under this Partnership, the project “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” implemented by GIZ aims to enhance the institutional and financial framework conditions of relevant state and non-state actors in Rwanda for the coordination, implementation, financing and monitoring of the country’s NDCs.

To support the implementation of the NDC project, GIZ Rwanda is recruiting a candidate for the position of a Junior Advisor for Climate Science and NDC Implementation based in Kigali.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Fixed Term: 12 months (with the possibility of renewal)

Position: One (1)

Start date: 01.01.2025

Under the supervision of the Commission Manager of the NDC project, the Junior Advisor for Climate Science and NDC Implementation is responsible to:

A. Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall achievement of the objectives and outputs of the NDC project and implement the activities according to the project´s operational plan, with a focus on climate science
• Assist with capacity development of public and private institutions and individuals in climate-science, climate finance, and NDC implementation
• Support the set-up, coordination and communication of a science and research network with various stakeholders as part of the Rwandan-German Science and Research Initiative and its related activities
• Conceptualize and monitor consultancy contracts and assignments
• Liaise and maintain a good relationship with partner institutions in Rwanda, especially with MeteoRwanda, academic institutions, and others
• Implement daily operational aspects related to the project and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
• Support knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) as well as reporting-related activities and propose innovative ideas to achieve the project objectives
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information sharing with the project team and relevant project partners and stakeholders
  
  
  

B. Specific tasks 

The Junior Advisor performs the following tasks:

1. Implementation and Coordination

• Assists with the development and implementation of climate science research activities based on latest climate evidence and use of relevant research techniques
• Develops and supports approaches and activities to promote climate science and its integration into policy processes
• Supports the Science and Research Initiative in organizing conferences and seminars on climate science
• Supports national, regional and international sharing of experiences on climate science and NDC implementation
• Supports in the organization of meetings, communication and agendas for technical working groups and other for a/events
• Coordinates and assists in preparing and conducting project activities and carries out activities required for implementation
• Assists national and international advisors in carrying out their work in the context of the project
• Draws up reports and presentation documents, prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to other reports required
• Assists the project with all organizational and management issues
  
  
  

2. Communication and Networking

• Develops and maintains reliable communication and networks with stakeholders and partners
• Communicates well within the GIZ team for ensuring an efficient work-flow and synergies between the different project outputs
• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project

3. Other duties/tasks 

• Reports regularly to the Commission Manager on the implementation of project activities,
• Contributes to writing project reports, meeting minutes, policy briefs, presentations, etc.
• Supports research activities, information gathering and innovative ideas on relevant topics
• Contributes to the capitalisation of knowledge and the design of communication tools
• Contributes to the project´s and the cluster´s knowledge management and uses monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) tools
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
  
  
  

C. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualification

• University degree (min. bachelor’s degree) in a relevant climate change and science related field such as: meteorology, environmental sciences/engineering, sustainability, development economics, , or any other related fields.

Professional experience

• At least one year of professional experience in climate change and environmental protection, project management and/or environmental economics
• Good knowledge of Rwanda’s climate change policies, strategies, legislation, institutional landscape, relevant implementation structures, planning processes
• Experience in event management, managing trainings and other capacity building measures in co-operation with different institutions is an asset

Personal competencies

• Very good communication and excellent self-management and coordination skills,
• Self-creativity, proactivity and proper initiative towards the results of the project,
• Excellent ability to share knowledge and experience and ability to work and deliver high quality work sometimes under time pressure and within tight deadlines,
• Be a good team player and having teamwork skills including in multicultural environments,
• Strong motivation to work in a multicultural team and environment, including remotely.
  
  
  

Other required knowledge and skills

• Excellent command (oral and written) of English. French or German would be an asset,
• Good knowledge of the use of ICT applications such as MS Office, Outlook, MS Teams,
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies as required by the job and tasks,
• Flexibility to support other team members of the project in his/her areas of expertise,
• Ability and availability to travel outside of the place of employment as required.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “Apply”; until 28^th November 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. 

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application. 

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Procurement Officer
OF THE PROJECT SUPPORT UNIT FOR
EXPERTISE FRANCE PROJECTS IN RWANDA (KIGALI)

About Expertise France:

Expertise France is a public agency for international technical cooperation. The agency focuses on four priority areas:

• Democratic, economic and financial governance;
• Stability of countries in crisis/post-crisis situations and security;
• Combating climate change and sustainable urban development;
• Strengthening of health, social protection and employment systems.

In these areas, Expertise France carries out engineering missions and implements capacity-building projects, mobilises technical expertise and acts as a project coordinator, bringing together public expertise and private know-how.

With a business volume of €390 million and over 400 projects in its portfolio in 145 countries, the efforts of Expertise France are part of France’s international cooperation policy and official development assistance.

Expertise France Rwanda is implementing 6 projects, mainly funded by the European Union, AFD and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a total of €50m. The agency’s main areas of activity in Rwanda are:

• Economic and financial governance
• Sustainable development, climate and agriculture;
• Health and human development
  
  
  

Description of the mission

Based in Kigali, the Procurement Officer position reports directly to the Procurement and Contracts Manager (PCM) within the Project Support Unit (PSU). More broadly, this person is part of the Expertise France legal function, which is supervised and functionally managed by the Legal Affairs Department (LAD) based in Paris, France.

The PSU is made up of the procurement, logistics, finance and human resources departments needed to implement the projects, under the supervision of the Head of Support Services.

In liaison with the LAD, with the help of his/her team and within the framework of the rules and procedures adopted by the Agency, the Procurement Officer has the following tasks:

Monitoring of Procurement plans for the project portfolio

• Working with the PSU’s Contracts and Procurement Manager, support the project managers in drawing up their Procurement Plans and ensure that it is approved by the LAD
• Propose relevant handover schedules in line with project milestones and local constraints
• Monitor and update Contract Award Plans in real time as they are implemented
• Identify relevant markets and possible groupings of procedures
• Identify recurring needs and propose the relevant framework agreements, with the approval of the Procurement Manager
  
  
  

Processing of orders and implementation of the procurement process in accordance with the applicable regulations and the Expertise France procurement and grant regulations

• Receive and process purchase requisitions
• Participate in drawing up administrative and technical specifications in conjunction with applicants
• Define selection criteria in consultation with applicants (project managers, cross-functional coordinator)
• Prepare and draft the consultation file
• Ensure that the LAD obtains ANOs where necessary
• Put online on the e-procurement platform
• Organise tender evaluation committees
• Analyse tenders with specifiers
• Negotiate offers in compliance with regulations
• Draft and send rejection letters to non-selected suppliers
• Draft contracts and insert specific clauses in conjunction with the Procurement Manager, the Project Manager and the LAD where relevant
• Ensures that the administrative file is complete and archived
• Draw up procurement monitoring and analysis dashboards
• Monitor national and international supplier markets (players, products, prices, etc.)

Contract performance monitoring

• Ensure that the portfolio contract monitoring table is updated in real time
• Ensure that the format and information on quotations and invoices are correct
• Manage verification operations, acceptance of supplies or deliverables, submission of narrative and/or financial reports as required
• Initiate the creation of third-party files/accounts, which will be submitted to the Finance Department for verification and forwarded to Head Office for validation
• Monitor the payment schedule: advances, instalments and payment instalments
• Monitor price revisions
• Enforce penalties where necessary
• Draft amendments as required
• Monitor relations with suppliers through to delivery
• Monitor framework and service provision contracts
• Ensure compliance with Agency rules

Help to supply the office

• Capitalise on price and supplier lists
• Consolidate procurement forecasts and ensure that procurement files are properly compiled throughout the office
• Initiate supplier selection, price negotiations, delivery times and terms and conditions
• Monitor relations with suppliers

Transversal activities 

• Identify transversal and recurring procurementprocurement requirements in conjunction with the ProcurementProcurement/Contracts Manager
• Ensure that procurementprocurement files are complete and archived in accordance with internal procedures
• Work with the procurement and contracts manager, contribute to the division’s monthly reporting
• Participate as necessary in projects launched by the LAD
  
  
  

PROFILE WISHES:

Qualifications:

• Training in procurement management with a legal rationale, such as Bioforce or University, and/or professional experience demonstrating competence in this area
• Knowledge of EU donor rules is an advantage
• Ability to work in a demanding, multicultural environment;
• Strong capacity for autonomy, independence of mind and impartiality;
• Strong capacity for work, rigour and organisation;
• Perfect command of office automation tools;
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills;
• Excellent written and verbal skills in French and English; fluency in both languages would be a strong asset.

Professional experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, as a Procurement / Logistics Officer or Public Buyer
• Experience with donors (European Union / AFD / World Bank / other development banks) or any other technical cooperation operator

Location: Place of employment Kigali

Additional Information

Contract type: Rwandan fixed-term employment contract for 12 months, renewable
Starting date: 15^th January 2025
Remuneration: according to EF salary scale and profile

Note: Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their CV and covering letter as soon as possible via the following link:

https://www.expertisefrance.fr/web/guest/on-recrute?redirected=2#page-cv—upload—vacancy—12212

The application selection process will take place in three stages:

• A shortlist will initially be drawn up freely by Expertise France;
• Then, short-listed candidates may be invited to take written tests to assess their technical and linguistic skills;
• Finally, the selected candidates may be invited to an interview.

The application deadline is 10/12/2024.

Expertise France respects equal opportunities

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Deputy Manager – Procurement and Contracts of the Project Support Unit for Expertise France Projects in Rwanda (Kigali)

About Expertise France:

Expertise France is a public agency for international technical cooperation. The agency focuses on four priority areas:

• Democratic, economic and financial governance;
• Stability of countries in crisis/post-crisis situations and security;
• Combating climate change and sustainable urban development;
• Strengthening of health, social protection and employment systems.

In these areas, Expertise France carries out engineering missions and implements capacity-building projects, mobilises technical expertise and acts as a project coordinator, bringing together public expertise and private know-how.

With a business volume of €390 million and over 400 projects in its portfolio in 145 countries, the efforts of Expertise France are part of France’s international cooperation policy and official development assistance.

Expertise France Rwanda is implementing 6 projects, mainly funded by the European Union, AFD and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a total of €50m. The agency’s main areas of activity in Rwanda are:

• Economic and financial governance
• Sustainable development, climate and agriculture;
• Health and human development
  
  
  

Description of the mission

Based in Kigali, the Procurement and Contracts Deputy Manager position reports directly to the Procurement and Contracts Manager (PCM) within the Project Support Unit (PSU). More broadly, this person is part of the Expertise France legal function, which is supervised and functionally managed by the Legal Affairs Department (LAD) based in Paris, France.

The PSU is made up of the procurement, logistics, finance and human resources departments needed to implement the projects, under the supervision of the Head of Support Services.

The main role of the Procurement and Contracts Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in developing the Project and Country Procurement strategy, implementing procurement procedures and securing legal commitments/acts entered into by the PSU.

In liaison with the LAD, with the help of his/her team and within the framework of the rules and procedures adopted by the Agency, the Procurement and Contracts Deputy Manager has the following tasks:



Draw up and monitor the Project and Country procurement strategy

• Provides advisory support to projects and portfolio procurement officers to optimise and consolidate the programming of procurement procedures through the development and updating of their Contract Awarding Plan (CAP)
• Provides 1^st level advice to projects on the expression of needs, contracting, procurement techniques and implementation monitoring
• Assists the Manager with the drafting of the Country CAP
• Organises the “procurement optimisation” of the programmed requirements under his/her responsibility, using any useful approach (benchmarking, sourcing, supplier database preparation, purchase mapping, use of any pooling mechanism, etc.)
• Identifies the potential for joint contracts and framework agreements
• Supports the definition of specifications and lots with a view to the preparation of joint framework agreements
• Supports the Manager in coordinating the portfolio procurement activities
  
  
  

Coordination of the department’s implementation of procurement procedures

• Ensures that the department is organised efficiently for the benefit of projects, combining adherence to the activity schedule with legal compliance.
• Supports the Procurement Manager in coordinating the procurement procedures of the Portfolio Procurement and Contract Officers
• Supports the teams in drawing up tender documents and monitoring proper execution, in particular of works contracts, while complying with the rules specific to this type of contract (public procurement code, construction law, etc.)
• Monitors contracting procedures and the progress of order processing
• Provides support to buyers for the completion of purchases, notably in terms of:
  • preparing tender documents in conjunction with technical specifiers,
  • publication of notices,
  • review of bids,
  • organising and supervising the assessment of applications, bids and project proposals received, in conjunction with the experts of the prescribing services,
  • finalising, drafting and notifying contracts,
  • recording contracts in the information systems
• Supports the oversight of activities relating to the contract management information system and is a driving force behind the creation and deployment of new tools

Procurement contract performance monitoring

• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual conditions: deliverables (interim and final narrative and financial reports), deadlines in liaison with the operational team
  
  
  

Awarding and supervision of the execution of grants in accordance with Expertise France rules

• Supervise calls for projects in conjunction with operational staff;
• Contribute to the drafting/revision of grant awarding guidelines, in conjunction with the responsible project team members, and ensure their publication in accordance with the appropriate rules;
• Receive and open bids, organise assessment committees and serve as the contact person for the drafting of analysis grids and conclusions, supervise discussions and respond to bidders within the required time limits;
• Supervise the assessment and selection of beneficiaries in accordance with the Agency’s procedures;
• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual conditions: deliverables (interim and final narrative and financial reports)/deadlines in liaison with the operational team, and check / validate payment instalments;
• Ensure that beneficiaries comply with EF rules;
• Set up grant management tools in conjunction with the finance department and the project’s subsidy officer;
• Train beneficiaries in EF and donor rules, if necessary;
• Participate in audits of beneficiaries on legal aspects.

Securing legal commitments/acts made by PSU

• In liaison with the LAD, guarantees that contracts are legally secure in accordance with the applicable French regulations (notably the French Public Procurement Code) and with all of the procedures and best practices defined by Expertise France,
• Ensures application of the internal compliance system and all measures to prevent fraud, corruption and all other forms of malpractice.

To this end, the Procurement and Contracts Deputy Manager:

• Is familiar with all rules applicable to the awarding of contracts by the Agency and keeps abreast of any updates;
• Provides a permanent link between the PSU and the LAD and, insofar as necessary, with all other departments reporting to the Agency’s legal function;
• Participates actively in all bodies and other committees relating to the Agency’s legal function (LAD+ Network, Documentation committee, Internal training courses, working groups, etc.);
• Forwards to the LAD for prior checking, in accordance with the Agency’s processes, the consultation files and other evaluation and award reports and any other documents produced in the course of the award of the contract under review;
• Contributes to and generally facilitates any control or audit of his/her department and the activities to which he/she has contributed.
  
  
  

Reporting / Management / Capitalisation

• Ensure the office’s procurement-legal reporting (updated country CAP, Supplier database, prices, contract monitoring, etc.)
• Serve as interim Procurement Manager in case of absence
• Support the Manager in the preparation of the schedules of the procurement teams under his/her responsibility;
• Support the Procurement Manager in evaluating the performance of team members
• Organise training workshops on themes according to identified needs;
• Take part in briefings for new arrivals, in particular the project manager
• Liaise with the law firm if necessary;
• Participate as necessary in projects launched by the LAD.
  
  
  

PROFILE WISHES:

Qualifications:

• Training in procurement management with a legal rationale, such as Bioforce or University, and/or professional experience demonstrating competence in this area
• Knowledge of EU donor rules is an advantage
• Ability to work in a demanding, multicultural environment;
• Strong capacity for autonomy, independence of mind and impartiality;
• Strong capacity for work, rigour and organisation;
• Perfect command of office automation tools;
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills;
• Excellent written and verbal skills in French and English; fluency in both languages would be a strong asset.

Professional experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, as a Procurement/Logistics Coordinator or Public Buyer
• Team management experience is a plus
• Experience with donors (European Union/AFD/World Bank/other development banks) or any other technical cooperation operator

Location: Place of employment Kigali

Additional Information

Contract type: Rwandan fixed-term employment contract for 24 months, renewable
Starting date: 1 January 2025
Remuneration: according to EF salary scale and profile

Note: Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their CV and covering letter as soon as possible via the following link:

https://www.expertisefrance.fr/web/guest/on-recrute?redirected=2#page-12173—19—deputy-manager-procurement-and-contracts-responsable-adjoint-achats-et-contrats-h-f—en_US

The application selection process will take place in three stages:

• A shortlist will initially be drawn up freely by Expertise France;
• Then, short-listed candidates may be invited to take written tests to assess their technical and linguistic skills;
• Finally, the selected candidates may be invited to an interview.

The application deadline is 15/12/2024.

Expertise France respects equal opportunities

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Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title: Payable Accountant

Reports to: Senior Accountant

Education level: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job Purpose:

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course project to reach this goal is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

The accountant will work as a member of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course’s team to support company products and services in an organized, timely, effective, and efficient manner. He/she is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures, in accordance with international financial reporting standards and established financial management systems.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities.

The incumbent will prepare, examine, and analyse accounting records, financial statements, and other financial records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. He/she will take charge of completing and administering accurate internal records. Handle Tax issues records and reports to regulatory agencies and tax authorities. He will diligently process all internal and external payments and observe due diligence in all financial transactions.

Specific responsibilities and accountabilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions and ensuring the proper updates in compliance with accounting policies, principles, and legal and statutory requirements.
• Documenting and performing accounting data entries by compiling and analysing financial information into accounting system information.
• Reconciling daily, monthly and yearly transactions (sales, expenses, taxes, etc.
• Draft financial reports, and other company reports.
• Maintaining financial security by following internal controls.
• Processing payments by verifying documentation and disbursements.
• Draft special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Participating in the review and analysis of accounting records.
• Assisting in the preparation of draft detailed financial plans and budget for the company by analysing and evaluating statistical and financial data by proposed sales, staffing requirements, and projected operating costs.
• Analysing data and proposing methods for tracking and reporting financial information on cost-cutting actions.
• Facilitating and completing monthly, interim, and yearly closure procedures.
• Analysing revenues, commissions, and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately every month.
• Answering accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Training other accounting & admin staff and guiding financial aspects.
• Analysing financial statements every month and drafting reports on variances.
• Supporting in effective payroll administration.
• Supporting with financial and tax audits.
• Supporting in strengthening and monitoring of internal controls.
• Supporting in proper inventory and fixed asset management.
• Assisting in the clearing of equipment purchased and other items.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
  
  
  

Accountant Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Broad expertise in the management of finance in the private or public sector.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices with the financial management system.
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating, and resolving highly complex issues, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with financial internal control systems.
• Strong financial analytical and evaluative skills.
• Extensive knowledge of different private financial management systems covering all.
• Dimensions of private expenditure management, audit, and ICT use.
• Proven capacity to provide technical advice to and able to win the confidence/trust of
• Senior staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Computer literacy including accounting system and Microsoft packages.
• Strong interpersonal skills and orientation as a team member.
• Knowledge of cost analysis techniques.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Judgment & Decision-Making Skills.
• Time management Skills.
  
  
  

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance;
• Completed or at final stage/advanced level in accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.
• Minimum 3 to 5 Years experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Experience using ERP software such as QuickBooks, Sage 300 Accounting, etc.

• The application submission deadline is 22^nd November 2024 at 14:00 hrs Kigali time.
• All applicants must send their zipped documents to hr@rwandagolf.rw with the subject line “Application for Payable Accountant Position.”
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• Any unzipped documents or applications without the specified subject line will be automatically disqualified.

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