Job Description

INTRODUCTION 
Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

GENERAL BACKGROUND
Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children implements both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.

ROLE PURPOSE

To ensure an effective management of the organization fleet and meeting all transportation requirements of the Programme.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Keeping vehicle transport requests.
• Driving staff whenever to field sites
• Ensuring that good driving practices and security of vehicle is of high standard
• Ensuring that driving safety procedures are respected by all Save the Children staff
• Making vehicle monthly logbook report to the line manager
• Notifying the line manager any maintenance and vehicle repairs due.
• Carrying out daily checking of all vehicle
• Filling out vehicle log book
• Keeping the vehicle in clean and good condition
• Carrying out courier delivery from/to CO/Field office
• Assisting the line manager in following up maintenance
• Refferal patients from/to different hospitals in Rwanda
  
  
  

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future-orientated, thinks strategically.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

Collaboration

• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Rwanda national
• Possesses a valid national driving permit of category, B,D
• Must be physically fit
• Able to work long hours
• At least secondary education
• Able to communicate in English
• At least 5 years of driving experience

Deadline:07th November 2024

Application Link

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

This position is Child safeguarding Level 3- the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once aweek or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in month or more or overnight) because they work country programs or are visiting country programs, or because they are responsible for implanting the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process.

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• Itangazo rijyanye no gusaba kwemererwa gutanga amahugurwa ku bakandida bigenga bitegura gukora ibizamini bya leta.

Ohereza ubusabe bwawe kuri imeri ikurikira: accreditation@nesa.gov.rw

Kanda hano urebe ibisabwa

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Background:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager Cooperative Resilience and Equity activity (CORE) Kigali, Rwanda

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening agriculture from farm-to-fork, helping businesses grow, and linking farmers to markets. Since our start in 1981, we have been leveraging nearly 100 years of expertise in crop inputs, agricultural insights, dairy and animal nutrition from our close affiliate, Land O’Lakes, Inc., a farmer- owned agribusiness committed to fulfilling its purpose of feeding human progress.

Project Description:

Venture37 is implementing the USAID–funded 5-year, $11.6M Cooperative Resilience and Equity activity “CORE” in Rwanda and Zambia. Running from October 2023 through September 2028, CORE aims at fostering vibrant, sustainable cooperative ecosystems in Rwanda and Zambia, in which self- managed cooperatives and all their members flourish economically and socially. Through CORE, Venture37 will take a localized and market-responsive approach, engaging market actors, including women and youth in activity design, implementation, and measurement to tailor activities to their unique needs while strengthening their capacity to create sustainable solutions.

Across Rwanda and Zambia, CORE will reach over 160 dairy, grains, horticulture, and oilseed cooperatives and 12,000 members in partnership with local market actors; the activity’s objectives will be met through three major components, namely:

• Inclusively strengthen the capacity of cooperatives by dynamically responding to their unique challenges and market opportunities through but not limited to provision of tailored capacity strengthening, professional management, enhanced strategic market and finance linkages.
• Improve the cooperative enabling environment by working with private and public service providers to deliver market-responsive and well-coordinated services to cooperatives.
• Spur innovation, learning and continuous improvement in the local and global development community through embedded applied research.
  
  
  

Job Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager will lead MEL activities for CORE in Rwanda and provide technical oversight to MEL activities in Zambia with support from the headquarters MEL team. S/he will be responsible for design and overseeing implementation of the project MEL plan and research studies. This will include drafting the MEL plan, designing MEL data collection tools, training staff and partners to collect data, overseeing the quality of the data collected, conducting analysis of the data and contributing to associated report writing. This role will also lead internal data collection and oversee external evaluators and researchers.

Reporting and Supervision:

The MEL Manager will report to the Chief of Party with technical support from the Venture37 Global MEL Team

Responsibilities:

• Leadthe development of the MEL Plan and update as necessary throughout the life of the This includes indicator definitions, data collection tools, analysis plans, and processes in accordance with the project objectives, reporting requirements, and learning goals
• Contributeto the design and testing of electronic data management system, and ensure all data is entered with quality;
• Train staff and partners in the monitoring data collection needs and oversee the quality of the data collected;
• Conduct internal annual data collection, including developing the scope of work, selecting, training and overseeing enumerators and data entry, ensuring data quality and completing data analysis and report writing. Oversee external evaluations for baseline and endline and research efforts,as assigned, including developing the Scopes Of Work (SOW), selecting the consultant, review and provide feedback on tools and draft report.
• Conductperiodic pause and reflect sessions and other learning events with the project team and stakeholders to explain results, collect feedback, and strategize on project adaption.
• Conduct field visits, regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and adjust data collection processes as needed;
• Provideregular reports to project management on progress against
• Provide project reports to the Chief of Party for inclusion in donor reports, which highlights achievementsagainst targets, bottlenecks and makes recommendations for process improvement;
• Leadthe design and implementation of the MEL Community of Practice for the CORE program implementers, which may include developing a charter, facilitating quarterly meetings, and maintaining an online platform.
• ProvideMEL technical support to the Zambia MEL specialist, including periodic check-ins and feedback on key documents.
• Utilizeestablished SharePoint system to store key documents and share key project and country related information with other staff; and
• Participatein Project Management Team meetings;
• Demonstratethe highest degree of integrity throughout all activities, and raise any concerns with implementation quality immediately with the Chief of Party;
• Otherduties as
  
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, economics, statistics, or related field and at least Seven(7) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing complex MEL activities on project(s) of similar size;
• Experiencedesigning and overseeing MEL for agriculture/food security
• Experience conducting learning events and facilitating conversations with project leadership to encourage adaptive management;
• Experienceoverseeing MEL of an international donor project;
• Demonstratedability in developing, managing and trouble-shooting a large-scale electronic data and storage system, or other similar information databases using appropriate software applications, for data entry, analysis and storage of quantitative data;
• Abilityto work in a team environment and work with and train non-direct reports to implement MEL tasks; Strong writing, reporting, and presentational skills;
• Abilityto independently establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks;
• Highlydeveloped conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability;
• Computerliteracy and competency in the use of Microsoft Office software;
• Competencyin quantitative data analysis software (preferably SPSS or Stata);
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively build and manage networks and relationships for program promotion and issue-resolution;
• Professionalproficiency in English and Kinyarwanda language required

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Specializedtraining in MEL
• Experienceoverseeing research studies
• Experiencewith cooperative development projects
• Experiencemanaging MEL in a USAID-funded project
• Experiencewith gender-sensitive MEL

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager – Careers (avature.net).

Land O’Lakes Venture37 will never ask you for personable identifiable information, and we will never request money or payment during the recruitment or employment process.

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is an equal opportunity employer and an organization striving to help global communities thrive through agriculture. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors. Our culture values a diversity of voices. So, bring us your unique experiences, your workstyle, and your dreams — they’ll only make us stronger.

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Job Specification

Job Title: Women’s Empowerment Programme Coordinator

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Reporting to: Programmes Manager, Rwanda with technical support from Global technical teams

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Grade and Scale: Programme Officer Scale

Location of Position Based:  in Kigali with frequent travel to the districts of operation and occasional regional and sometimes international travel.

Description of the unit / department:

Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people’s dignity is ensured, and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; and those in power act for the common good (Trocaire Global Strategic Plan 2021-2025).

As the official overseas development agency of the Irish Catholic Church, Trócaire has started to work in Rwanda since 1994.

For the period 2023-2027, Trócaire in Rwanda will work in 3 Districts with 11 national and local partners. In Trócaire Rwanda’s new strategic plan (2021-2025) the ambition has been set out to become a key player in capacity strengthening for local organizations in the country. This is in line with Trócaire’s global partnership and localization strategy (2021-2025).

In addition, Trócaire Rwanda’s work will focus on two core pillars of work; Climate and Environmental Justice (referred to as Trócaire’s Global Goal 2 work), which embeds Climate Change, Agriculture, Access to Markets and Livelihoods work. This pillar of work also includes resilience building of communities in order to better withstand and recover from natural and/or climate change related disasters (such as flooding, droughts, etc).

The second core pillar of work is Supporting women’s and girl’s protection, voice and leadership (referred to as Trócaire’s Global Goal 3 work), which embeds prevention of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, positive Social Gender Norm change, women’s economic empowerment and increasing women’s voice and influence (power within).

This role reports to the Programmes Manager and will work closely with the Localization and Partnership Unit. The Women’s Empowerment Programme Coordinator will take forward the commitments in the Rwanda Country Strategic Plan towards Supporting women’s and girl’s protection, voice and leadership and will lead on programme design, implementation, learning and expertise on this over the course of the coming 5 years.

Safeguarding Programme Participants Policy:

Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Scope of the Role

The role will take forward the commitments made in Trócaire Rwanda’s new strategic plan (2021-2025) and will lead on strengthening quality assurance of the variety of women’s empowerment methodologies being applied by programme partners by seeking to harmonise them to ensure a clear path to social norms change. A continued focus will be placed on job creation, vocational training, implementation of Masidama social norms methodology, increasing voice and influence, leadership and business development for vulnerable women.

This role reports to the Programmes Manager and will work closely with the Localization and Partnership Unit. The Women’s Empowerment Programme Coordinator will be leading on Trócaire’s strategic goal in Supporting women’s and girl’s protection, voice and leadership; supporting Trócaire and partners in their activity implementation, in ways that prioritise and amplify local voices, especially the voices and leadership of women and WCOs. The role will furthermore be leading on fulfilling monitoring, administrative, budget and project management functions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Supporting women’s and girl’s protection, voice and leadership (Trocaire Goal 3) Programme Coordination

• Responsible for the development of Trócaire Rwanda’s Goal 3 strategic intervention plan and take leadership on the roll out of the detailed technical plans and approaches used, including social norms change approaches such as MASIDAMA, support to Women- Centered Organizations (WCOs), approaches towards structural change such as Community Monitoring Advocacy (CMA), Gender responsive budget monitoring, etc.
• Responsible for the development and coordination of implementation of a consolidated workplan across all partners under the Supporting women’s and girl’s protection, voice and leadership goal area (Goal 3);
• Responsible for timely and high-quality reporting on activities under the various donor funded projects.
• Provision of timely and high-quality inputs to organizational reports (such as bi-annual reports to Districts, Line Ministries and Rwanda Governance Board; internal annual reports, etc.)
• Develop policy & advocacy positions for Trócaire, working in collaboration with partners and like-minded organizations and networks as appropriate.

Monitoring and Quality Assurance

• Monitoring and Evaluation of activities and commitments made, through regular field visits, reporting on field visit outcomes, setting improvement targets and tracking improvements.
• Develop and implement a clear Monitoring and Evaluation plan supported by the MILA and Thematic leads, based on strong baseline data and the principles of participation and demonstrating impact;
• Responsible for quality insurance of ‘Supporting women’s and girl’s protection, voice and leadership’ activities; Review and assess programme progress collectively with partner organizations regularly and ensure programme quality is in line with international, National and internal standards.
• Track progress against program goals and objectives, ensuring timely reporting on outcomes and indicators.
  
  
  

Technical Support & Innovation

• Staying abreast of the latest developments, good practices and discussions around thematic areas in line with Goal 3 work.Conduct needs assessments and identify opportunities for program development and expansion to support women’s rights, economic inclusion, and leadership
• Lead on the implementation of women’s empowerment integration approach in all of Trócaire Rwanda’s interventions, through provision of high quality and timely inputs in programme design, implementation and monitoring.
• Lead on training, roll out and quality assurance of Trócaire’s social norm change methodology (Masidama)
• Ensure strong learning and knowledge management of Trócaire existing and emerging practices on women’s empowerment is included in integrated programming;
• Identification of opportunities for new innovative practices and future strategies and approaches in consultation with local and international partners and networks in close collaboration with HQ and other field offices.
• Engage with communication team and other platforms to amplify women’s voices and stories of empowerment.

Programme Administration and Finance

• In conjunction with the Programme Accountant, produce an annual programme budget, regular cash flow forecasts, and monitor partner budgets, tracking of disbursements to partners, and financial reports to ensure efficient use of resources and effective programme implementation;
• Monitor monthly tracking of budget spent;
• Manage the approval processes for projects and the programme including grant agreement processes;
• Maintain updated programme documents on the organizational management information system (Salesforce);
• Implement administrative and procurement procedures in relation to the Goal 3 programme pillar to a high standard;
• Ensure that the monthly checklist for grants to partners and the programme ancillaries are updated; and
• Ensure all filing is up to date and relevant files are closed in a timely manner, in country files and on the internet-based Management Information System (Salesforce).
• Coordinating all logistics related to programme activities including field visits, meetings, workshops and process all payments within timeframes as per organization policy.
  
  
  

Partner Capacity Strengthening

• Coordination, liaising and collaboration with Localization and Partnership Unit for the successful delivery of partner capacity strengthening and localization ambitions.
• Accompanying partners under the Goal 3 work with technical support and guidance, capacity strengthening and identification of learning and development opportunities.
• Supporting partner capacity strengthening initiatives and actively partaking in partner capacity assessments and support (PCAS).

Business Development

• Identify funding opportunities and work with BDGM, colleagues across Trócaire Rwanda and Trócaire globally, local partners, and other stakeholders to develop, submit and win high quality institutional funded proposals.

Stakeholder Representation and Communication

• Build and maintain professional relations with relevant organisations including Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), National Women’s Council (NWC), Gender Monitoring Office (GMO), development organisations and donors as appropriate;
• Participate in thematic relevant meetings and/or working groups (such as NINGO Thematic Working Groups and Sectoral Working Groups under government institutions and/or ministries where relevant)
• Representing Trócaire in local and national level functions, where requested by the Programmes Manager or Country Director.
• Actively provide content and input for external communication, such as twitter feeds, high quality pictures, case studies, input for blogs on the website, etc.
• Participate in coordination meetings in-country including JADF and other stakeholder meetings and provide timely feedback to Country Management Team on outputs and decisions reached in such meetings; and
• Accompany visitors to project sites and carry out promotional or media work including stories of change and stories of need as required.
• Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

Qualification

• A minimum of Bachelor degree in Women and Gender Studies, International Development, Human Rights or similar.

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in women’s empowerment and/or gender related technical programmes (project management and monitoring)
• Demonstrated experience in formulating, monitoring and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy on gender and women’s empowerment.
• Strong understanding of gender dynamics, women’s rights, and issues related to economic empowerment, leadership, and GBV.

Skills

• Affiliation, skills and proven track record of external communication means (e.g. social media, twitter, blog, case study development, etc)
• Strong facilitation/presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda
• Excellent writing skills in English (for report writing, document review, development of advocacy or policy documents, etc)

Strong digital literacy skills, ability to use digital systems, willingness to learn and adapt.

Qualities

• High amount of passion and affiliation required on issues related to women’s empowerment and improving the lives for the most vulnerable in the society.
• Team player with strong commitment to working with others to achieve mutual objectives;
• Commitment to meet deadlines and provision of high-quality work outcomes.
• Flexible to changing requirements that the role may require;
• Strong commitment to improving the livelihoods of vulnerable communities and to leaving no-one behind

Other

• Sympathetic to working with the Catholic Church and the Caritas confederation.

Note: Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply following the link provided below and submitting an updated CV in PDF format.

 https://qsourcingservtec.applytojob.com/apply/cP6pGKY4WT/QSSRTROCAIREPCWOMEN-EMPOWEREMENTPROGRAMME-COORDINATOR

Deadline: 06^th November 2024

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Organization: Luxembourg Development Agency

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Application Deadline: 11th November 2024

Start Date: 01^st December 2024

Contract type: Full-time with

Submit: LuxDev Human It System

Background

LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, is responsible for formulating and implementing bilateral development cooperation programs and projects for the government of Luxembourg. The agency’s staff consists of approximately 140 employees at headquarters, in our country offices, and 400 employees involved in the 50 projects and programs spread across 12 countries of intervention within the Luxembourg Cooperation.

In September 2022, LuxDev opened a Representative Office in Rwanda in response to the new cooperation objectives established by both countries. The primary sectors and themes of intervention include innovative and inclusive finance, sustainable development, and the fight against climate change, as well as skills development and youth employment.

In this regard, LuxDev/Rwanda is seeking to recruit a Logistic Assistant for its projects/programs.

Job purpose

The Logistics Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the supply chain processes, ensuring the efficient movement and storage of goods and materials. This role involves planning and coordinating logistics operations, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Main responsabilities and tasks

Logistic Planning and Coordination :

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize transportation, distribution, and storage operations;
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and materials;
• Allocate resources, including personnel, vehicles, and equipment, to meet logistical requirements;
• Optimize resource utilization to enhance operational efficiency;
• Serve as a liaison between various stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal teams;

address inquiries and resolve issues related to logistics operations.

Operational Efficiency:

• Identify and address areas for improvement in logistical processes;
• Implement best practices and streamline operations to enhance efficiency;
• Resolve logistical issues and manage any disruptions that occur.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies;
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, and other logistical activities;
• Prepare reports and documentation as required.
  
  
  

Events Management

• Prepare ROF Rwanda meetings, seminars and workshops (i.e. hotel quotations, bookings, logistical support, accommodations, venue set up, transport arrangements, ICT set up, etc);
• Ensure meeting rooms are adequately equipped and well maintained;
• Verifies the invoices received in relation with meetings, seminars and workshops issued and compiles all required documents together with the invoice to be submitted to the Administration and Finance staff in charge of the accounts;
• Maintain and update in collaboration with the procurement officer a database of service providers such as hotels, travel agencies and other supplies.

Fleet management

• Verifies the monthly vehicles report and preparation of the logistics monthly report;
• Coordinates the movements and activities of the drivers;
• Oversees and ensures proper maintenance and management of vehicles and drivers e.g. repair, maintenance, monthly mileage check, usage purposes as well as licenses and insurance coverage;
• Follows-up of accidents/incidents with the police, informing insurance company, prepares and sends all relevant documents;
• Follows-up of the Drivers list of duties, shift, logbook, overtime;
• Prepares and follows-up the quarterly reimbursement of private use of vehicle/telecommunication means of ROF Rwanda and submits to the appropriate administration and finance staff.

General Administration support

• Fills any document relating to logistics, according to LuxDev procedures;
• Prepare Travel Authorizations (TAs) for staff members and consultants’ missions as requested;
• Maintains administrative and logistical files with necessary confidentiality where required;
• Welcome visitors and direct them to the various departments;
• Answering telephone calls from inside and outside the country and to the various recipients;
• Receive, register and distribute letters and email.
• Focal point between LuxDev and insurance companies (health insurance, vehicles, equipments, travel etc.)
  
  
  

Education and/or experience – mandatory or desirable 

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a similar role;
• Previous experience in a Governmental, other International Organization or benchmark company is an advantage;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Good experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
  
  
  

How to apply:

Please apply via our website: https://hcm55.sapsf.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=1698&company=luxdevelop

Deadline: 11th November 2024 at 04:00 pm

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS

Who we Are:

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and External Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following positions:

Position: Health and Safety Officer

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer

Job Grade: C3

Department: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Reports to the OHS Leader

Job Brief: Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines. Understand, promote, and operate by Company vision, values, objectives, and strategies by promoting a safety culture.

Responsibilities: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Risk Assessment:Identify potential hazards in the workplace and assess the risks associated with them. This involves inspecting the workplace, equipment, and processes to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Developing Safety Policies and Procedures:Ensure the implementation of policies and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries by conducting safety training programs, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Incident Investigation:Assist in the investigation of incidents, and near misses to determine their root cause and corrective actions where necessary and ensure corrective actions are followed up and completed to prevent recurrence, and follow up to ensure that they are implemented and accurately.
• Safety Training:Provide safety training to employees, subcontractors, contractors, and visitors to ensure they are aware of potential hazards and know how to work safely (e.g. OHS Induction program training).
• Safety Inspections:Conduct regular inspections of the workplace to identify hazards ensure compliance with safety regulations and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly inspection activities are carried out.
• Emergency Preparedness:Develop emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuation plans, to ensure the safety of employees in the event of an emergency.
• Safety Promotion:Promote a culture of safety within the Trinity Rutongo team by raising awareness of safety issues, recognizing and rewarding safe behavior, and encouraging employee involvement in safety initiatives.
• Monitoring and Reporting:Ensure that non-conformities are immediately reported, keep an eye on safety performance metrics, and report safety performance to management.
• Collaboration:Create Health and Safety awareness among Mining subcontractors staff and Work closely with management, employees, and external stakeholders (such as regulatory agencies and safety consultants) to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Continuous Improvement:Ensure that safety procedures and policies are up to date with standards and best practices by regularly reviewing and improving them. Make sure that regular Toolbox Meetings are kept.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management:Make sure that personal protective equipment (PPE) complies with company requirements, is distributed appropriately, and is worn by all staff members on a regular basis.
• Performs any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor or Management.
  
  
  

Job Requirements: The health and safety officers should have the following education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Public Safety, Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Quality Control/Assurance, Emergency and Disaster Management, Nursing and other OHS-related courses like the full NEBOSH diploma.
• Microsoft Office suite competence
• Proven minimum working experience of at least 2 years,
• Working experience in mining, extractive industry, manufacturing or construction is an added advantage,
• Leadership skills,
• Professionalism and positive attitude,
• Excellent Communication skills,
• Ability to use English as the language of business,
• Good supervisor skills and be able to delegate different work to workers,
• Willing to work overtime,
• Physical fitness,
• Teamwork spirit,
• Reporting skills.
  
  
  

Applying for the Positions:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail recruitment.rmines@trinity-metals.com for Human Resources Office indicating the position you are applying and Be sure to include “Health and Safety Officer Application” in the subject line and addressed to the General Manager of Rutongo Mines Ltd.

• A Motivation letter addressed to General Manager explaining your suitability for the position.
• A Curriculum vitae maximum 3 pages with 3 referee names.
• A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
• A copy of relevant work certificates.
• A copy of ID

The deadline for Application is Thursday 8^th November 2024 at 5 PM.

The applications submitted after deadline will not be considered.

Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

For other inquiries please contact on +250 791 701 498

Done at Rutongo, on 25^th October, 2024

IMENA Evode

General Manager

Rutongo Mines Ltd

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Residence Chef/Cook – S2 (09/24 KG)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Category  

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory  

Cook/Chef

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviors and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Main purpose of job:

The Chef is responsible for the day-to-day catering and smooth running of the British High Commissioner’s Residence. The Chef will work closely with the High Commissioner and Events Manager to design, plan and prepare meals and refreshments for official events hosted by the British High Commissioner and wider British High Commission team. Working with external caterers on larger events throughout the year.
The role is key to the UK’s image and reputation.  The job-holder will demonstrate proficiency in managing the kitchen, providing a high-quality service across a range of areas (food and beverage) as well as knowledge of a range of culinary skills. The job-holder will draw on their experience of different cuisines (preferably British and Rwandan), specialty ingredients, baking and patisserie. There are on average 2-3 lunch or breakfast events, and 1-2 evening events per week. For larger events temporary kitchen staff are hired.

The Chef will work as part of a wider Residence and High Commission team to deliver UK objectives in Rwanda in line with UK values and best practice. The Chef is responsible for ordering and procuring supplies, ensuring efficiency and value for money at all times.

We are looking for a talented dedicated, honest, flexible, creative and motivated chef, with a real passion for food.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Culinary preparation

• Design, plan and coordinate meals in accordance with set budget and requirements; adjust plans according to customer’s requirements (e.g special dietary requirements) and changing circumstances.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to high standards, of kitchen/pantry areas and all tools/equipment including work surfaces and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise British High Commission and contracted staff on food preparation and kitchen arrangements for events.
  Purchasing
• Ensure appropriate and timely ordering and purchasing of food online and other catering-related purchases from local suppliers.
• Ensure catering is on-budget, represents value for money, and that invoicing, and payments are transparent and accountable in line with the High Commission financial systems.
  Maintain Inventory
• Ensure quality of produce, efficient control of stocks and resupply to ensure value for money and minimum waste, and account promptly and fully of expenditure.
• Responsibility for the inventory in the Residence kitchen.
• Manage accurate inventory of drinks and food consumed, stored in fridges/ freezers, other drinks and cooking ingredients etc.
• Manage quality of raw food preservation, cooked food preventability and left over food preservation for future use within its shelf life.
  Hygiene and Cleanliness
• Ensure professional hygiene and health and safety standards in the preparation of meals, management of the kitchen and its equipment, keeping storeroom clean and orderly and reporting maintenance issues.
• Plan and implement deep cleaning of the kitchen every two weeks.
  Record Keeping
• Submit proposed menus and budgets to the High Commissioner consideration.
• Keep an accurate inventory of all receipts and log all expenditure.
• Maintain files of past menus and recipes.
  
  
  

Wider Support 

• Provide meals for the High Commissioner and family and appropriate domestic support as the Residence’s Chef/cook.
• Where not catering for an event provide support to the wider team in offering service to guests, welcoming guests etc.
• Participate in wider British High Commission corporate initiatives and L&D activities.
• Oversee growing of herbs in garden for use in kitchen.
• Oversee composting for Residence Garden.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• 5 years+ professional experience of continental and Rwanda cuisines; pastry and baking; cold kitchen, hot kitchen, canapés and desserts.
• Proven ability to cater for a range of events, from small family/official meals to large receptions and events.
• Ability to plan and execute menus independently.
• Fluency in English and ability to read and execute English recipes to a high standard.
• Good numeracy an ability to maintain a budget.
• High levels of discretion, with a resilient, flexible and ‘can do’ attitude and ability to work with others within the High Commission and Residence team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and make a good use of time when the Residence is officially quiet.
• Functional computer skills.
  
  
  

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Diploma in Culinary Studies from a recognised educational establishment.
• Food Safety, Hygiene Certificates.
• Culinary Awards.
• Drivers license

Required behaviours  

Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline 

14 November 2024

Application Link

Grade  

S2

Type of Position  

Permanent

Working hours per week  

36

Region  

Africa

Country/Territory  

Rwanda

Location (City)  

Kigali

Type of Post 

British High Commission

Number of vacancies 

1

Salary  

RWF 583,333

Type of Salary  

monthly

Start Date  

1 January 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities

• British High Commission Kigali has a strong learning and development offer and is committed to staff development.

Working patterns

• Gross conditioned working hours are 36 hours per week including a 1-hour lunch break.
• The job requires flexible working based around events and Residence activities. Overtime is payable where total hours worked in a week exceed 48 hours, and for weekend working.
• Be punctual and make an effective use of all working hours
  
  
  

Additional information  

The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Rwanda
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit

The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

• Obtain the relevant permit
• Pay the fees for the permit
• Make arrangements to relocate
• Meet the costs to relocation

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
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Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
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Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6/12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate

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Job responsibilities

To Develop, implement and monitor clinical Education and training program To Implement clinical education and research strategic goals To Manage the education and training plan effectively and efficiently ensuring that accepted standards of education, training, research and ethical behavior are met TO Monitor and Evaluate Clinical research projects and proposals To Continuous Quality management and Improvement To Ensure compliance to quality healthcare standards To Administer the medical education program in accordance with the overall objectives of the organization. • Ensure compliance with nationally accepted accreditation standards and requirements • Participate in various related staff committees and serve on the education, research, CPD and Quality Improvement Committee, where he or she should recommend policies and provide leadership in all phases of the development of the directorate activities.

Identify the educational needs of the medical staff members and students • Coordinate educational effort with the program coordinators in various departments and record and coordinate data in all areas. • Plan all conference schedules and delegate certain programming responsibilities to department heads, program coordinators, or other key personnel • Supervise activities related to the implementation of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program • Coordinate activities with the Library personnel to ensure effective operation of the medical library and dissemination of medical information and will help to establish library policies. • Continue to strengthen current and develop new partnerships with other learning organizations and universities • Determine and oversee the infrastructure and facilities needed to support the management and delivery of clinical education. • Seek opportunities to attract and efficiently use various funding streams and initiatives • Ensure that the hospital meets its reporting obligations both internally and externally in relation to undergraduate and post graduate placements • Collaborate with a group of clinical education staff from medical and nursing and allied schools concerning practical skills • Participate in developing, implementing, coordinating, inspecting, and evaluating clinical education programs and curriculum by conducting needs assessments • Direct educational program that promotes professional excellence for all clinical roles

Develop and implement evaluation system to monitor the quality of the training delivery. • Coordinate onsite videos conferences and telemedicine activities through collaboration with Medical schools and hospitals • Develop and implement education and training policies, procedures, plans and strategies in liaison with other managers • Establish, as part of the management team, priorities, strategies and action plans to achieve stated outcomes, goals and objectives • Designs training plan and selects appropriate learning delivery method • Monitor, and evaluate methods to ensure effective and efficient use of education and training funds • Ensure formulation of education and training budget based on Education and training and Training plan • Prepare and consolidate Annual education, research and training plan and budget • Monitor the Implementation of Education, research and training plan and budget • Prepare and submit regularly Education, research and training progress or completion report • Work collaboratively with other departments and schools on the use and interpretation of clinical data; • Provide in-service research training to clinical and administration staff as requested. • Build and provide sufficient support for, a community of innovative researchers to enhance research capacity at the hospital • Increase internal and external research opportunities for the staff and graduate students. • Develop networks between the directorate and researchers in the field in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally

Supervise the researches for staff and students • Ensure adherence to professional standards and ethics of prospect research. • Implement policies and procedures for the Research Directorate • Develop and implement research policies, procedures, plans and strategies in liaison with other managers • Monitor, and evaluate methods to ensure effective and efficient use of research funds • Ensure formulation of research budget based on Research and Training plan • Prepare and submit regularly Research progress or completion report • Organize education sessions for staff on continuous quality improvement • Assisting and encouraging staff to continuously review work practices • Ensure appropriate mechanisms exist to allow for Client feedback on service provision • Promote a multidisciplinary approach to the provision of quality improvement activities facilitating effective lateral communication with all staff across Health Units • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accepted health care standards for improving performance • Coordinate the process of follow-up of recommendations from Survey to ensure requirements are met • Maintain records of proceedings and actions • Assures that improvement activities are documented and reported within the organization and externally as appropriate • Designs schedules to conduct internal audits to identify discrepancies and areas of improvement

Job responsibilities

1. Preparation of Hospital plans and strategies -Participation in the preparation of CHUB strategic plan; -Lead the preparation of CHUB Action Plan -Lead the preparation of CHUB Staff performance contracts -Ensure that Action Plan and budget are timely prepared according to professional standards; -Support the implementation, monitoring and update of Institution’s strategic and Action plans

2. Monitor, Evaluate and report Plans Implementation. -Develop tools for reporting and share them with different units; -Develop guidelines and procedures to report the implementation of Institutional plans -Work with all Units to ensure reporting deadlines prior to final submission are met and consolidate the Institution’s quarterly and annually reports ; -Participate in the consolidation of budget from different units and establish the linkage between the plans and the budgets -Analyze and consolidate the MTEFs from various units

4. Organizational learning and capacity strengthening. -Maintain a list/database to track Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) capacities of all staff; -Contribute to training on good PMER practices of all staff.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

About Chancen International

CHANCEN International, a non-profit, offers ethical financing for African youth to access quality tertiary education through Income Share Agreements (ISAs). Established in East Africa in 2018, it covers tuition fees during studies, and graduates repay based on income, enabling funding for future students. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, it has supported over 2,000 students in its first two years. CHANCEN believes in empowering African youth responsibly, seeing education as a tool for unlocking potential and creating equal access to quality education that leads to decent employment. Our innovative financing model aims to boost economic mobility for marginalized youth, fostering participation in building strong economies and peaceful nations.

We are committed to creating a safe working environment where each individual can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our actions are guided by our core values: Collaboration, Inclusivity, Learning, Teamwork, and Vulnerability.

Main Job Purpose:

Chancen International Rwanda is looking for a qualified and competent Application and Student Monitoring Associate to support the Department; Will be reporting to the Application and Student Monitoring Manager. The primary responsibility will be to conduct different workshops and guardians/guarantors’ meetings. will be responsible for helping the students and guardians to sign their contracts with CHANCEN and properly recording their information into a database used by the Chancen.

Main Roles, Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and coordinate the use of portfolio and academic tracking in consultation with the Partner Education Institutions (PEIs) so that it can be used by the Department
• Lead and prepare for the Chancen members’ trimester activities which include CHANCEN values and financial literacy.
• Monitor student performance through detailed analysis from PEIs and Chancen activities results, and progress across cohorts, including value-added data through administering Trimester workshops to character development.
• Using data and initiating data sets will assist in identifying issues and best practices with regard to members’ progress, professional practice, and subject department practice.
• Ensuring effective implementation of the Students Board Committee mandate by maintaining high standards of professionalism and effectiveness within this vital role.
• Conducting ISA introduction workshops, and guardian meetings (Presenting to a large audience) and assisting applicants to apply for Income Share Agreements.
• Creating the contents to use during meetings with both the applicants and the guardians/guarantors.
• Translating documents from English to Kinyarwanda or vice versa whenever necessary.
• Conducting the signing of the ISA contract signing process between Chancen and the Applicants using the provided platforms.
• Planned/scheduled different departmental activities and liaised with different department staff whenever necessary.
• Development of the personal progress tracker to make sure it is in line with the Departmental Key Results (OKRs).
• Regular data verification and authentication on the document to be submitted and in our systems to ensure the accuracy of data entry
• Updating student and guardian data in the Chancen system whenever needed.
• Promote high standards in all aspects of application and student monitoring particularly in Chancen members’ journey.
• Actively support the values, vision, and policies of the Chancen
• Welcoming students and guardians/parents to various events/meetings
• Supporting colleagues by contributing and promoting behavior of learning and a positive work environment.
• Assisting the Applications and Students in Monitoring logistics during events
• Receiving and responding to calls and SMS from students and guardians
• Sending/responding to different applicants’ queries through email and calls effectively
• Working on day-to-day activities assigned by the supervisor
  
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in administration, Management, Journalism, Education, Economics, Social work, or any other field related to Application and student monitoring.

Technical Skills, Competencies, and Experience

• At least 2-3 years of working experience in related fields
• Having the ability to conduct workshops, run presentations effectively to large audiences, set & create the strategies for conducting the cited activities
• Passionate about learning and a strong commitment to holistic education
• The ability to inspire members and guardians through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding outcomes and meaningful life.
• Must be Sharp and able to communicate and express effectively to different audiences in both English and Kinyarwanda.
• Having the ability to handle people effectively and confidently with empathy, understanding, and a helping spirit.
• Paying attention to details, very organized and critical thinker.
• High level of integrity/confidentiality and ability to work as part of a professional team.
• Computer literacy especially excellent MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills; Fluency in spoken and written English;
• Willingness and commitment to learn, work, and adapt to CHANCEN’s organizational culture.
  
  
  

 How to Apply:

• Qualified and Interested Candidates should send their applications which contain a resume with the email address, contact, qualifications, a cover letter, and academic certificate via the apply button below.
• The deadline for receiving applications is no later than 2nd November 2024 at 5:00 pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Position: Senior Research Innovation Specialist
Job Level: Senior
Location: Rwanda / Regional / Same time zone

Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Contractor at 100% capacity,

About YLabs:

YLabs is a leading global design and research organization designing technologies that amplify youth power, agency, and opportunity. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people to co-create inclusive digital products and services that improve their lives. Our design process opens spaces where young people’s ideas can become a reality – where they are the architects of the solutions to their most pressing challenges.

YLabs multidisciplinary team delivers youth-driven innovation and impact at scale. Our team combines expertise in youth-driven design with adolescent health, climate, livelihoods, digital product design, behavioral science, and epidemiology. Based in Rwanda and the USA, we’ve worked in 18 countries to date on projects spanning three focus areas: optimum health and wellness, improved economic opportunity, and increased climate resilience.

Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

JOB TYPE

This is a 9-month contract position (extendable based on performance) The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda, but it could also be situated in East Africa or the surrounding region. If the candidate is not based in Kigali, they should be flexible and willing to travel 50% of the time.

PAY RATE

The pay range for this position is RWF 36,000,000 – RWF 46,380,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This range is regionally benchmarked for a Senior-level position in the Kigali area.

Job Overview:

The Senior Research Innovation and Impact Specialist will lead research initiatives for a YLabs project. This individual will drive high-impact research, innovation, and strategic decision-making, using cutting-edge research methodologies and frameworks. The ideal candidate must be able to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and manage research and innovation projects with minimal supervision. They will be responsible for generating actionable insights that influence strategic initiatives and innovation across sectors like education, youth entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the design, execution, and management of large-scale, high-impact research projects.
• Develop innovative research methodologies and tools to address project challenges, ensuring adaptability across thematic areas such as economic development, health economics, and youth employment.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders, funders, and regional partners, to ensure research initiatives align with the broader impact goals.
  
  
  

Innovation and Insight Development

• Use innovative frameworks like Human-Centered Design, Participatory Action Research, and Disruptive Innovation Theory to inform user-centric, actionable solutions for complex development issues.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges across sectors like education, youth entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion, and translate these findings into strategic insights that inform broader efforts.

Quantitative and Qualitative Research

• Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, focus groups, stakeholder engagements, and data analysis (trend forecasting, predictive analysis, etc.).
• Utilize quantitative methods to analyze large datasets and predict future trends in key areas, providing data-driven recommendations for program improvements.
• Perform qualitative analysis to identify patterns in user behaviour and project outcomes that can inform future innovations.

Strategic Knowledge Management

• Capture and synthesize research findings into comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring insights are actionable and aligned with strategic goals.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and capacity-building sessions to ensure insights are embedded across teams and projects.
• Manage the collection, storage, and dissemination of research outputs, ensuring they contribute to an institutional knowledge base.

Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement

• Engage with key stakeholders within YLabs and partner organizations to understand research needs and priorities.
• Actively build and maintain relationships with research institutions, academic partners, and sector experts to ensure research outputs are innovative and aligned with best practices.
• Provide high-quality data, insights, and narratives that demonstrate the impact of the research and innovation initiatives to support donor reporting.
  
  
  

Team management and Mentorship

• Lead and mentor an agile team of research professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide leadership on best practices in research methodology and innovation frameworks.
• Build the capacity of regional teams to conduct high-quality research and innovation activities by leading training and knowledge transfer sessions.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Integration

• Collaborate with MEL teams to ensure research outputs are effectively integrated into the project’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the iterative improvement of research processes and MEL frameworks to continuously apply learnings from innovation.

Project Management

• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring research initiatives are completed on time and within scope.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on project progress, challenges, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Development Economics, Health Economics, Social Sciences, or related disciplines.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience leading research projects, with at least 5 years at a senior level in a similar role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing innovative research methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research expertise, with a track record of translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience managing or contributing to donor-funded research projects.
• Experience working on youth entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, or education programs, particularly in Africa, is a strong asset.

Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present research findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers, donors, and technical teams.
• Exceptional collaborative skills, with a strong ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in research and data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, NVivo).
• A strong commitment to driving innovation and measurable impact in research initiatives.
  
  
  

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an expected start date as soon as possible. BambooHR No later than 24th November 2024

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Design Strategy Specialist Lead | Contract

CONTRACTOR ROLE DESCRIPTION

ABOUT YLABS

YLabs is a leading global design and research organization working to improve health and economic opportunity for young people 10–24 years old. Founded in 2016 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs has worked in Sub Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America in partnership with young people to design products and services that address key challenges in sexual reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, mental health, financial inclusion, and climate resilience. Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

Our team of physicians, designers, economists, developers, researchers, public health professionals, and educators bring a unique mix of human-centered design, adolescent health, economic and health outcome evaluation, behavioral science, and implementation know-how to the global problems facing youth.

We have offices in the US and Rwanda, but are currently supporting our teams to work in a remote and hybrid manner. Candidates must be in the GMT+0 to GMT+4 time zone.

JOB SUMMARY

YLabs is seeking a Design Strategy Specialist Lead (Contractor) to take a leading role on complex, high-impact service design and design strategy projects that serve our organization, partners, and youth across multiple regions. These projects are multifaceted, involving collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, and focus on developing innovative solutions for adoption and scaling.

The ideal candidate is excited to work on complex projects that require strategic thinking and detailed execution. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing multiple stakeholders, and driving initiatives that have broad organizational impact. A quick-thinking, curious, and empathetic designer with experience in Design Strategy, end-to-end design, team management, and design facilitation will thrive in this role.

JOB TYPE

This is an independent contractor (Consultancy) position, ideally based in Kigali, Rwanda, though candidates from elsewhere in East Africa or the surrounding region may also apply. This role is scoped for 40 hours per week. Non-Kigali candidates must be willing to travel 50% of the time.

This is a 10-month contract position, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project need. The ideal start date for this role is November 2024.

YOU WILL LEAD

Design Strategy

• As our lead design strategist, you will be crucial in defining our design strategy and ensuring that design efforts align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that drive growth, enhance project sustainability, and reach.
• Use your analytical and critical thinking skills to identify operational issues or challenges and develop targeted solutions to correct these aspects or reduce their influence on the project.
• Identify and clearly communicate trade-offs among various design options, balancing value and effort; prioritize design efforts based on project lifecycle stages and organizational impact. Apply holistic systems thinking to map out complex ideas or problems, understanding how various components affect each other within large-scale initiatives.
  
  
  

Service Design

• Design offerings across multiple service touchpoints required to deliver solutions to end-users, including user-facing communications, internal workflows, and technology interactions.
• Translate complex service flows and insights into clear, concise artifacts that facilitate understanding and adoption.

Stakeholder Relationships & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with designers, technical experts, developers, and external stakeholders to achieve project priorities within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Translate and communicate design insights across departments and stakeholders; simplify complex ideas into actionable recommendations that align with organizational goals.
• Work closely with project managers to align project goals with client needs and strategic objectives.

Facilitation of Design & Innovation Processes

• Facilitate design thinking workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas. Lead multidisciplinary teams through the human-centered design process of product and service exploration, ideation, prototyping, and refinement on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Facilitate HCD-driven innovation processes, design sprints, and workshops with stakeholders who may be inexperienced with HCD, ensuring clarity and engagement.
  
  
  

YOU HAVE

• At least 7 years of experience in design strategy, and/or service design, particularly on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams through design research, design strategy and service development processes for complex design problems.
• Significant experience in developing training materials and facilitating HCD-driven innovation processes with stakeholders unfamiliar with HCD.
• Experience running innovation incubators or accelerators for private, public, or NGO participants is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Experience and confidence in all stages of a design project, including user research and testing, prototyping, service design blueprints, and developing user-centered deliverables.
• Experience with work planning, project management, and managing team workstreams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating your proficiency in crafting innovative, user-driven design solutions within complex service systems.
• Ability to legally work in the region, with a preference for applicants based in Rwanda. Regional applicants will be considered with an expectation of 50% travel.
• Candidates must be in the GMT+0 to GMT+4 time zone.
  
  
  

DESIRABLE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Service Design, User Experience Design, Design Strategy, or a related design discipline.
• Experience working with and/or teaching young people.
• Experience living and working in East Africa.
• Eligibility to work in Rwanda is a plus.

ABOUT YLABS’ COMPENSATION

YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards to establish equity in pay with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive to regional and national salary benchmarks based on the respective office location.

PAY RATE

The pay range for this position is RWF 50,400,000 to RWF 58,200,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This range is regionally benchmarked for a lead-level position in the East African region.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This posting will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an expected start date as soon as possible; all applications submitted within the posting period will be reviewed by our Hiring Committee. YLabs recognizes the effort that goes into submitting an application; all candidates will be notified of their application status once the hiring process begins.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.

Apply through the Link Here No Later than 24 November 2024

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