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)

Itangazo riturutse mu Biro bya Minisitiri w’Intebe | Communiqué from the Office of the Prime Minister

Kanda hano usome iri tangazo kurukuta rwa X rwa PM office

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

Click here to visit the website source

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/Humanitarian Logistics Intern

Job Description

Title: Humanitarian Logistics Intern

Grade: N/A

Supervisor: Senior Operations Officer

Supervisees: N/A

Location: Huye

Contract: Internship

Position Summary

Concern Worldwide wishes to recruit an intern for the operations department within which the logistics function falls. The person will be based in Huye.

This exciting short-term position is aimed at young graduates who want to start their career in the field of humanitarian logistics; The intern will be placed under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Systems Officer and will work in collaboration with the Logistics and Program teams in Huye.

The duration of this internship will be a maximum of 6 months. The internship may be extended for other six months and Concern does not guarantee a job offer to an intern under its internship program.

General Duties and Responsibilities

All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with Concern Worldwide policies and procedures as well as the national law of Rwanda.

In particular: indications in relation to the Concern Rwanda policies and procedures manual, delegation of authority, the Logistics Manual, the Human Resources Manual, and the Transport Manual.

Specifically, the intern will be in charge of:

• Supporting the logistics team in the documentation and archiving of procurement files;
• Supporting the logistics team in transport management in Huye,
• Supporting the logistics team in the process of prequalification of suppliers and development of framework agreements
• Checking the purchasing records following the checklist and ensure that they are correct;
• Supporting the logistics team in managing purchases, delivery of equipment’s follow up, equipment, stock and asset inventory, etc.
• Supporting the Senior Systems Officer in organizing meetings, training, bid opening sessions,
• Assisting in office management
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the hierarchy in the context of this
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience required

Essential:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Logistics/Supply Chain, Law or

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements

• Ability to organize files and review them to ensure they are complete and comply with applicable
• Ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
• Good command of the English language and ability to produce reports in this language
• Willingness to follow tasks through to completion
• Knowledge of logistics or the supply chain;
• Some level of French;
• Excellent communication skills, with a high level of mastery of the English language
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural and multinational environment
• Good computer skills

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.

Please indicate the position you are applying in the subject line of the email

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

Click here to visit the website source

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

Click here to visit the website source

BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential.

Position: Technical Coordinator- ECD

Job Location: Regional Office in Nyanza District

About the Role:

BRAC envisions a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where Everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. Both BRAC and the Mastercard Foundation believe in the potential of young people to transform their lives and communities if given the opportunity to fully exercise their agency and engage in dignified and fulfilling work. Together, the two organizations bring the experience, creativity, and resources needed to address the mounting challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing youth population, most of whom are living in poverty and extreme poverty. AIM is a multifaceted approach designed to make a substantial contribution to youth unemployment across the diverse challenges faced by AGYW in the African context. Throughout the capacity-building interventions and livelihood pathways, there will be an intentional focus in going the extra mile to support different categories of girls facing intersectional vulnerabilities, such as populations living in ultra-poverty, those facing displacement, and those living with a disability.

In the AIM Programme, the inclusion of Early Childhood Development (ECD) is an innovative and community need-based solution where young women aged 18 to 35 will be trained and supported to be childcare workers and run their home based ECD. These women will provide quality child care services for young children in their own communities in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The knowledge and expertise of the BRAC Play Lab model will be used in the form of curriculum delivery, play space and materials design, training, management and monitoring to set up the childcare micro enterprises.

The Technical Coordinator will manage the implementation of the AIM Programme’s ECD component for BRAC Rwanda. This role involves overseeing all day-to-day management and administrative aspects of the ECD programming, under the supervision of Programme Manager – AIM at BRAC International Rwanda and with programmatic guidance from the global ECD technical team at BRAC International. This will be a full-time position based in BRAC’s Regional Office in Nyanza District.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee ECD staff to ensure effective coordination. This will include ensuring the following activities are conducted at the highest standards: Entrepreneur selection and child survey, staff recruitment and placement, childcare set up, play lab curriculum roll out, business development and market, and inclusive learning.
• Manage stakeholder coordination to develop, adopt and deliver ECD components under AIM Programme.
• Oversee overall implementation of ECD programming in the targeted areas.
• Contextualize and implement the operations manual, manage recruitment and training of relevant staff, participant selection, profiling, and training.
• Lead the mapping, selection, renovation and of home based ECD
• Oversee the intervention package and input support in selection and delivery.
• Ensure quality implementation of monitoring systems in consultation with BMT M&E Manager.
• Support process documentation and analysis; dissemination of lessons learned and best practices among internal stakeholders and donors.
• Support technical donor reviews and external engagement activities including meetings with implementation partners, government agencies, civil society and local Community Based Organizations, organizing learning and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support budget development and reviews in alignment with technical narrative
• Oversee database management, including updates for pipeline reports, grant stewardship, prospect research, and contact management
• Manage external technical consultants and partners in the country
• Support the communications team with up-to-date content to create presentations and marketing materials to showcase program and project successes
• Conduct monitoring and program design visits on an as needed basis
  
  
  

Safeguarding responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Works, International Development or related field.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years’ practical experience working with NGOs, Education, Early Childhood, child protection or related programs.
• Experience managing ECD related interventions or projects
• Experience building and managing project team
• Experience developing and/or using project cycle management tools such as work plans, budgets etc
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in recruitment and capacity building for staff
  
  
  

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Child Protection and the Child Protection Systems in the Country.
• An understanding of delivering services through volunteers.
• Providing effective supervision and management of staff and team development.
• Knowledge on Government policies and programs pertaining to ECD sector development
• Training facilitation skills
• Computer software skills and knowledge

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Qualified and interested candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a signed cover letter in a single PDF format and any supporting documents to bracrwandarecruitment@gmail.com; mentioning a brief academic background, career summary, core competence, notarized copies of academic qualifications and professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 5^th December 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”

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BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential.

Position: Trainer – ECD

Job Location:

About the Role:

BRAC envisions a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where Everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. Both BRAC and the Mastercard Foundation believe in the potential of young people to transform their lives and communities if given the opportunity to fully exercise their agency and engage in dignified and fulfilling work. Together, the two organizations bring the experience, creativity, and resources needed to address the mounting challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing youth population, most of whom are living in poverty and extreme poverty. AIM is a multifaceted approach designed to make a substantial contribution to youth unemployment across the diverse challenges faced by AGYW in the African context. Throughout the capacity-building interventions and livelihood pathways, there will be an intentional focus in going the extra mile to support different categories of girls facing intersectional vulnerabilities, such as populations living in ultra-poverty, those facing displacement, and those living with a disability.

In the AIM Programme, the inclusion of Early Childhood Development (ECD) is an innovative and community need-based solution where young women aged 18 to 35 will be trained and supported to be childcare workers and run their home based ECD. These women will provide quality child care services for young children in their own communities in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The knowledge and expertise of the BRAC Play Lab model will be used in the form of curriculum delivery, play space and materials design, training, management and monitoring to set up the childcare micro enterprises.

Under the supervision of the Technical Coordinator – AIM ECD, s/he is in charge of planning, organizing and implementing trainings/ workshops/ refreshers, developing play materials, formulating training manuals, reviewing the play based curriculum and developing play based contextual activities, supervising the quality of the play centres, monitoring the effectiveness and performance of the play leaders and sensitizing the refugee community about play based Early Childhood Development according to the AIM Programme expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Community mobilization and facilitation

• To train the play leaders about the play-based learning
• Develop and disseminate the training manual to all the play centres
• Support the play leaders to design quality learning materials using locally available cost-effective materials.
• Review the play-based curriculum, develop play-based activities and oversee its implementation in all the ECD centres
• Conduct refresher trainings for the ECD staff
• Set up indoor and outdoor learning facilities in the assigned area so that the learning process is smooth and continuous
• Ensure that the play labs are well equipped and organized to support learning
• Oversee the play lab activities, lesson plan, daily routine and the learning process as per the set plan and design.
• Sensitize the parents, local leaders and community about the play-based learning
• Implementation of BRAC vision, mission, values and policies including an effective safeguarding policy.
• Establish a safeguarding culture at the field level by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Technical Coordinator – ECD.
  
  
  

Safeguarding responsibilities:

• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science/Development Studies /Education management/Early Childhood Development/ related field.

Experience Requirements: 

• 3+ years of relevant experience in training staff and community about the play based Early Childhood Development and Education in a developmental context of a reputable organization, preferably in a renown NGO setting.
  
  
  

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Facilitation and training skills
• Ability to work with families and children
• Play based learning
• Designing play-based curriculum and training manual
• Early Child development and Education
• Designing play materials using local low-cost materials
• Interpersonal and community mobilization skills
• Basic computer skills; MS Word, Excel
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Cultural sensitivity, flexibility and adaptability.
  
  
  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Availability of an updated curriculum, training manual and modules
• Number of monitoring field visits conducted to the ECD centers in a month
• Proper records about the learners’ and play leaders’ attendance
• Number of basic and refresher trainings conducted for play lab leaders
• Percentage of the play centres that are organized and equipped with quality learning materials
• Quality indoor and outdoor learning facilities
• Number of parents that have undergone training about ECD activities
• Timely submission of quality reports
• 100% compliance to the performance management system board timeline expectations and leave guidelines

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Qualified and interested candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a signed cover letter in a single PDF format and any supporting documents to bracrwandarecruitment@gmail.com; mentioning a brief academic background, career summary, core competence, notarized copies of academic qualifications and professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 10^th december 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”

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BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential.

Position: Project Assistant (ECD)

Job Location: Nyanza, Ruhanga and Huye Districts

About the Role:

BRAC envisions a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where Everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. Both BRAC and the Mastercard Foundation believe in the potential of young people to transform their lives and communities if given the opportunity to fully exercise their agency and engage in dignified and fulfilling work. Together, the two organizations bring the experience, creativity, and resources needed to address the mounting challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing youth population, most of whom are living in poverty and extreme poverty. AIM is a multifaceted approach designed to make a substantial contribution to youth unemployment across the diverse challenges faced by AGYW in the African context. Throughout the capacity-building interventions and livelihood pathways, there will be an intentional focus in going the extra mile to support different categories of girls facing intersectional vulnerabilities, such as populations living in ultra-poverty, those facing displacement, and those living with a disability.

In the AIM Programme, the inclusion of Early Childhood Development (ECD) is an innovative and community need-based solution where young women aged 18 to 35 will be trained and supported to be childcare workers and run their home based ECD. These women will provide quality child care services for young children in their own communities in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The knowledge and expertise of the BRAC Play Lab model will be used in the form of curriculum delivery, play space and materials design, training, management and monitoring to set up the childcare micro enterprises.

The Program Assistant will provide supervision to home based ECD center designated for her in the field in liaison with other program staff and the target beneficiaries to ensure that the project’s objectives and results are achieved in a timely manner and according to the agreed standards in the project framework and in the grant agreement document. The Program assistant will be accountable for daily supervision of play labs, children’s performance, the quality of play labs and quality assurance of the Early childhood component with a focus on ensuring equitable learning opportunities and outcomes for most vulnerable children.

Key Responsibilities:

Community mobilization and facilitation

• Achieve dissemination of project objectives, priorities and approaches defined within the project among the communities, government and other stakeholders.
• Apply participatory approaches /techniques to facilitate children, government and communities in identifying their own problems and development priorities in project activities.
• Facilitate community ownership of projects and participation in play lab projects.
• Ensuring the overall management of procurement, logistics and administration of ECD project in the area based on BRAC policy
• Collaborate with project staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day to day issues in at field level.

Effective project activities delivery based on standards

• Ensure close consultation with street authorities, play lab leaders, children and BRAC`s technical staffs during project implementation
• Ensuring survey, children selection and play leaders, play lab house selection according to set criteria
• Ensure children attendance at play lab to be more than 90%
• Organize monthly parents and community meeting at play lab centers
• Ensure play lab materials and equipment are with quality and well maintained to enhance the overall quality of play labs
• Maintain the caseload of the enrolled children at the play lab centers and ensure children are well performing in the centers
• Monitor all project activities closely on regular basis, document and share monitoring reports to Area Manager
• Conduct field visit to play lab centers by 100% of the work
• Attend staff meetings and develop monthly refresher module
• Effective monitoring the works done by play leaders
• Ensuring the recruitment and development of staffs and play leaders
• Appraising job performance of play leaders
  
  
  

Coordination, Networking and Advocacy to project

• Establish good working relations with project team, government and stakeholders at districts and regional level
• Participate and organize project meetings and stakeholder meetings at streets and play lab centers
• Enhance self – empowerment of children, parents and communities in play lab centres
• Ensure effective advocacy with local authorities at district and regional level, ensure that they are embedded in program delivery
• Linking the children under with available services surrounding them
• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations

Child Protection

• Promote and ensure child rights-based programming at field and office level
• Promote and abide by internal policies and procedures including child protection policy
• Ensuring mandatory reporting of child abuse cases in program operation
• Promote and facilitate child rights and gender inclusion based in the programme at field level
• Ensuring the parents committees are established and become functional as per the regulations.
• Ensuring all project team and relevant others, including play leaders, parents and project stakeholders are aware and have access to child protection policy, contents and their responsibilities it places on it.
  
  
  

Reports and documentation

• Develop and submit to Area Supervisor monthly, field progress in timely manner
• Document well project success stories/ case study/ best practices/ lesson learned and submit to Area supervisor
• Ensure and monitor downward accountability to stakeholders especially children and communities including documenting what works for wider sharing across BRAC, government and donor
• Ensuring the project properties are well kept at play lab centers and office

Safeguarding responsibilities:

• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
  
  
  

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care and Development, Education Management, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Community Development or related field.

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 1-2 years’ practical experience working with NGOs, Education, Early Childhood, child protection or related programs.

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Strong fluency with excel formulas and functions.
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Principles of budgetary administration
• Financial control and monitoring
• Preparing fund request for field office
• Principles and practices of cash flow analysis and cost accounting.
• Financial, statistical and comparative analysis and formulas.
• Financial planning, forecasting, organizing, teamwork and collaboration.
• Having any other professional degree on finance or accounting will add advantage.
• Working for any other international or local NGO will also add advantage.
  
  
  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Teaching experience in early years will be an added advantage.
• Experienced in Administration and leadership
• Have soft skills like teamwork, communication and flexibility
• Little bit knowledge on monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge on the Tanzanian education system mainly about the available service of early learning opportunities, government policies, departments and institutions in the education field etc.

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
• Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.
• Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.
• Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Qualified and interested candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a signed cover letter in a single PDF format and any supporting documents to bracrwandarecruitment@gmail.com; mentioning a brief academic background, career summary, core competence, notarized copies of academic qualifications and professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 5^th December 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”

Click here to visit the website source

BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential.

Position: Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Job Location: Huye District, Rwanda

About the Role:

The Regional MEAL Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring effective Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) practices within BRAC International Rwanda. This role involves overseeing program quality monitoring, data analysis and management, reporting, capacity building of staff, and contributing to continuous program improvement. The Regional MEAL Coordinator will report directly to the country MEAL Manager and collaborate closely with program teams to ensure adherence to the organization’s MEAL standards and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Implement and manage the organization’s MEAL systems at the field level, including the AIM M&E Framework and different touchpoints for AIM and provide support on Binsight as one the AIM M&E reporting system.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to program sites to assess implementation progress and ensure compliance with program indicators and targets.
• Lead in the design, implementation, and analysis of Touchpoint 1 and 4, using statistical software.
• Support in the development and refinement of monitoring tools and data collection processes.
• Coordinate the AIM Program quality monitoring exercises and produce a comprehensive report to inform decision making.
  
  
  

Data Management & Analysis:

• Manage program data and ensure data quality through routine data cleaning and validation.
• Conduct descriptive analysis and interpretation of data using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata) to inform programmatic decisions and improve project performance.
• Support in the development of data visualization products (dashboards, graphs, charts) for internal and external reporting.

Reporting & Learning:

• Contribute timely and accurate MEAL reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of case studies, success stories, and other learning documents showcasing program impact and best practices.
• Facilitate learning sessions and workshops with program teams to promote a culture of learning and evidence-based decision making.
• Submit your weekly plan along with your weekly report to the assigned supervisor for sharing and learning purposes.
  
  
  

Capacity Building:

• Provide technical support and capacity building to staff and partners on MEAL concepts, tools, and frameworks.
• Conduct training sessions on data collection methodologies, survey techniques, and data quality assurance for field staff and enumerators.
• All other duties as assigned

Internal and External Coordination:

• Active contributor and collaborator with regional and global counterparts to promote the use of M&E best practices to strengthen linkages with other internal resources, including learning platforms.
  
  
  

Safeguarding responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, or related fields. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  
  
  

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of MEAL frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, …) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Prior experience in carrying out surveys, conducting interviews, and undertaking assessments are essential.
• knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Experience with Kobo/ODK – Good command of Microsoft Access,
• Experience in database development and system maintenance
• Experience in capacity building and staff mentoring.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Commitment to accountability, transparency, and participatory approaches.
• Prior experience in carrying out surveys, conducting interviews, and undertaking assessments are essential.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative indicators.
  
  
  

Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEAL roles, preferably in development or humanitarian contexts.

Employment type: Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
• Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.
• Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.
• Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a signed cover letter in a single PDF format indicating the title of the position applied for and any supporting documents to bracrwandarecruitment@gmail.com ;mentioninga brief academic background, career summary, core competence, notarized copies of academic qualifications and professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 5^th December 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”

Click here to visit the website source