Senior Regional Accountant(2968)

We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant having work experience in the non-government sector, who has expertise in managing financial accounts and systems, developing and managing budget and institutional funding to fill in the role of Senior Regional Accountant. The candidate should have the knowledge on the procedure of submission of accounting statements and reports as required.

This role will ensure strategic, first class and customer-focused accounting business partnering support is delivered to the East and Central Africa region where Tearfund works.

Do you have experience of:

• overseeing organisational finance compliance?
• supporting programme teams in project design and management?
• capacity building, experience of working with accounting software and online systems?
• budgeting, budget management and donor financial reporting?

Do you have ability to:

• communicate complex financial data to non-finance staff?
• work under your own initiative and make decisions within a clear systems framework?
• work cross-culturally and build relationships with staff across multiple locations?

Are you:

• a certified accountant with an ACCA?
• a strategic thinker?
• a committed Christian with a personal relationship with God and will be committed to Tearfund’s Mission, Values and Beliefs?
• willing and able to travel approx 35% of the time?
  
  
  

Do you have:

• excellent English communication skills (verbal & written)?
• organised strong administrative skills?

Do you share in Tearfund’s vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential?

Then we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs.

The role will be based in DRC, South Sudan, CAR, Burundi, Rwanda or Ethiopia and the successful candidate must have the right to travel to and work in these countries.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Documents Senior Regional Accountant ECA Job Profile Jan 2024 – Google Docs.pdf (160.16 KB)

Application link No later than 05 September 2024

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POSITION TITLE: Document Controller

LOCATION: Kigali Office

RESPONSIBLE TO: JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

STATUS: Full Time

SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: N/A

DATE: September 2024.

Gasmeth Energy MISSION:

Gasmeth Energy aims to reduce or remove environmental pollution using cleaner, greener gas displacing liquid or solid hydrocarbons. Developing and producing methane from Lake Kivu in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Distributing compressed natural gas (CNG) throughout the region.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Based at Gasmeth HQ, Kigali, Kigali City the Document Controller is responsible for storage and transmitting all Project Documents, both internally and from Contractors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The document Coordinator is responsible for the filing, custody and distribution of the engineering documents and drawings generated in the project, including vendors information and data. The main functions include:

• Takes responsibility for all document control functions for the CNG team.
• Assumes responsibility for the control, receipt and issue of all documents dispatched internally and externally.
• Operates and maintains up to date the Project documentation control system for the Scope of Work based on the agreeddistribution matrices and deliverables received.
• Ensures timely distribution of documentation and maintains the records.
• Monitors the required return of documents to Contractors
• Controls the files of documents and drawings and identify superseded documentation and controls reference
• Controls the area designated for review of engineering deliverables prior to client issue.
• Assumes single-point responsibility to maintain the drawing control and document control registers.
• Produce document status reports on a monthly basis
  
  
  

Interaction with the following groups will be required to achieve the above:

• Gasmeth Power Ltd Employees
• Gasmeth Energy Ltd Employees
• Local and International Contractors
• Third party engineers

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Engineering/Business Diploma
• Will be trained in areas such as the Project filing system
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of 1 year to 3 years in document storage and control
• Work to tight timelines
• Experience and knowledge of SharePoint.
• General computing skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Suggest improvements

Submission of applications – to include combined in one folder 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages), and names, titles, and contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via email to info@gasmeth.com with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 12^th August 2024 at 17:00hrs.

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Job Advertisement.

POSITION TITLE:  Contract Assisstant

LOCATION: Kigali Office

RESPONSIBLE TO:  CNG Project Director

STATUS:  Full Time

SUPERVISORY CAPACITY:  N/A

DATE: September 2024.

Gasmeth Energy MISSION:

Gasmeth Energy aims to reduce or remove environmental pollution using cleaner, greener gas displacing liquid or solid hydrocarbons. Developing and producing methane from Lake Kivu in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Distributing compressed natural gas (CNG) throughout the region.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Based at Gasmeth HQ, Kigali, Kigali City, the Contract Assistant is responsible for checking EPC and other Contractor invoices and assisting and monitoring Contract correspondence. Additionally, they will be responsible tracking the CNG Project Budget and co-ordinating with accounts for payment of invoices, etc.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to Project Director.

• Track all Project costs and commitments and provide monthly report summary.
• Track project manpower.
• Review and help verify the Contractors’ milestone payments.
• Track milestone payments with accounts and report for all contractors.
• Development of expenditure projections.
• Assist in writing formal correspondence to contractors.
• File all project correspondence as per project document procedure; and
• Track all formal correspondence via logs and expedite answers that were required.
  
  
  

Interaction with the following groups will be required to achieve the above:

• CNG Team members AND ACCOUNTS
• Gasmeth Energy Ltd Employees
• Local and International Contractors
• Third-party engineers

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Business Degree or Diploma in Management or Accountancy
• Will be trained in areas such as contract requirements and estimate development and tracking
• Will be trained in Contract correspondence and filing
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work to tight timelines in a diligent fashion
• Experience of 1 year to 3 years in Contracts
• General computing skills in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio, etc.

Develop spreadsheets and tracking by graphical projections

Submission of applications – to include combined in one folder   1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages), and names, titles, and contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via email to info@gasmeth.com  with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 12^th August 2024 at 17:00hrs.

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The list of selected markers for the 2023/2024 Secondary National Examinations is out! Click the link to view and plan accordingly.

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	3_Final_List_of_TSS_Markers_2023-2024_04.08.2024.pdf	2 MB	Aug 04, 2024

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1. 8 Job Positions of Vaccine and Biologics Specialist at Rwanda food and drugs authority (FDA) Under Statute :Deadline: Aug 5, 2024
2. Internal Audit at FDA Under Statute :Deadline: Aug 5, 2024
3. 3 Job Positions of Clinical Trial Specialist at FDA Under Statute :Deadline: Aug 5, 2024
4. Quality Management system specialist at Rwanda food and drugs authority (FDA) Under Statute:Deadline: Aug 5, 2024
5. Pharmaceutical Production and supply chain strategy specialist at Rwanda food and drugs authority (FDA) Under Statute :Deadline: Aug 5, 2024
6. 2 Job Positions of Post marketing surveillance specialist (Human Medicine) at Rwanda food and drugs authority (FDA)Under Statute :Deadline: Aug 5, 2024
7. Drugs information, Promotion and advertising specialist at Rwanda food and drugs authority (FDA) Under Statute: Deadline:Aug 5, 2024
8. Pharmacovigilance Data Entry specialist at Rwanda food and drugs authority (FDA)Under Statute: Deadline: Aug 5, 2024

Job responsibilities

•Ensure professional public relations of the Ministry are maintained; •Ensure professional and friendly relationship is maintained with media outlets; •Provide media and communication advice to the Ministry and its departments; •Handle media requests for information and ensure that timely and professional responses are provided; •Coordinate the Ministry’s public appearances in planned events as well as the appearance of the Ministry’s top managers (Minister and PS) in public events; •Attend national and international audiences and media events of the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and take any necessary follow-up action; •Organize and lead the implementation of the ministry’s communication campaigns; •Analyzing media coverage and monitoring public opinion and trends related to the sports sector and advice on the Ministry’s response through the different media platforms (Ministry’s Website, TV, Radio, Social Media, Online Media….);

•Develop the institution’s annual media plan and ensure its implementation; •Daily media monitoring and preparation of media reports for the Minister and Permanent Secretary; •Ensure timely and professional dissemination of the Ministry’s information (Eg. Prepare Ministry’s press releases etc.) •In collaboration with the Sports Events Management and Marketing Specialist; manage and ensure professional relations with sports sector stakeholders and potential investors; •Writing and producing presentations and press releases •Organize press conferences and draft content for the institutional website and ensure it is timely updated; •In collaboration with the Advisor to the Minister; assist in drafting public remarks for the Ministry’s planned public events/appearances;

•Prepare the briefing notes for high visitors as well as the speeches and messages to be delivered by the Minister; •Coordinate and interlink with sports sector federations and associations to improve sector visibility; •Maintain communication contact database; •Attend the monthly meetings for communication officers of National sports federations; •Plan and lead capacity-building sessions in the Ministry and sports organizations to enhance communication skills; •Develop and manage strong relationships with creative, media, promotional agencies, key stakeholders and development partners; •Writing and producing presentations and press releases; •Dealing with inquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations; •Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor which aligned with the mission.

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 2

    Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3

    Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4

    Bachelor’s Degree in Media

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 5

    Master’s Degree in Public Relations

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 6

    Master’s Degree in Journalism

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 7

    Master’s Degree in Communication

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 8

    Masters Degree in Media

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 9

    Master’s Degree in Sport journalism

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 10

    Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Digital Communications

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 11

    Master’s Degree in Media and Digital Communications

    1 Years of relevant experience

• 12

  A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any field with relevant Professional experience in communication, or media is eligible

  5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Integrity

• • 2
    Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• • 3
    Inclusiveness

• • 4
    Accountability

• • 5
    Communication

• • 6
    Teamwork

• • 7
    Client/citizen focus

• • 8
    Professionalism

• • 9
    Commitment to continuous learning

• • 10
    Resource management skills

• 11
  Analytical skills

• • Problem solving skills

• • 13
    Decision making skills

• • 14
    Time management skills

• • 15
    Risk management skills

• • 16
    Results oriented

• • 17
    Digital literacy skills

• • 18
    Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts

• • 19
    Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences

• • 20
    Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to communication and media

• • 21
    Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audiovisual production and dissemination

• • 22
    Ability to advise and provide technical support to government institutions and officials on media and communications matters

• • 23
    Research skills

• • 24
    Fluency in speaking and writing Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Fluency in all 4 national languages (including. Swahili) is an added advantage.

• 25
  Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels;

Urgent Announcement for UR Year One Students, academic year 2024:

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Job responsibilities

•• To identify and select players for the Basketball team in accordance with the National Association respectively: • To ensure the effective development of higher potential players, • To implement team and individual sports concepts, principles including element of the areas of emphasis, • In conjunction, with the management and games and sports manager, ensure prospective players are aware of schedules, expectation and policies, • To utilize the effective leaching /Coaching strategies (including both on and off court) to enhance, individual, development and team performance in line with the Basketball team philosophy in creating a great learning environment for the players; • To utilize the latest sports science techniques and methods in conjunction with the appropriate support bodies to ensure the highest quality of sports science/medicine services and technical support; • To assist in the development of fair, transparent and effective communicated policies and procedures for the selection and Participation of players, coaching within the program; • To help develop and maintain a successful image and profile for Rwanda Basketball in East Africa and worldwide and contribute to communicate activity including media briefings and publicity of performance activity within the sport; • Develop and maintain strategic relationships for the development of sports (including Institutes of sport, National Associations, Basketball clubs and coaches). • Perform all tasks assigned by her/his Supervisor

• 1
  Coaching Certificates from FERWABA with at least level I

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Effective leadership with aproven track record in an elite basketball environment, acknowledge and credibility

• • 2
    Committed to aproven track record of personal development and a willingness to embrace daily 360-degree feedback

• • 3
    Understanding of how individual player are motivated and able to vary approaches to develop the very best performance and to bring the best out of existing talent ability to make behavior change to have appositive impact performance.

• • 4
    Conveys an image that is consistent with Basketball Values, demonstrating qualities, train and demeanor that command leadership respect.

• • 5
    Working knowledge of key partners; Sports councils Basketball performance path way, Regional institutes of Basketball National Association

• • 6
    Willing to work irregular hours and when needed travel extensively both within the East Africa and overseas, with overnight stays and Associations

• • 7
    Shows integrity and is fair, equitable and ethical in approach. Protects confidential information, adheres to policies and demonstrates loyalty to basketball and the high performance team

• • 8
    Has knowledge of and connecting with basketball clubs in East Africa

• 9
  A skillful and persuasive communicator with a deep understanding of world class basketball performance and the needs of elite players and coaches. Willing to the full responsibility for player development.

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Job responsibilities

• To identify and select players for the volleyball team in accordance with the National Federation respectively. • To assist in the development of fair, transparent and effective communicated policies and procedures for the selection and Participation of players, coaching within the program, • In conjunction with the management and games and sports manager, ensure prospective players are aware of schedules, expectation and policies • To lead in the organization, technical, tactical, physical and emotional of team players. • To design and implement high quality training and competitive program with the ultimate aim of development players who are capable of performing at the senior level • To ensure the effective development of higher potential players. • To implement team and individual sports concepts, principles including elements of the arears of emphasis; • To utilize the best sports science techniques and methods in conjunction with the appropriates support bodies to ensure the highest quality of sports science/medicine services and technical supports. • Develop and Maintain strategic relationship the development of the sports (including institutions of Sport, National Association • Perform all tasks assigned by her/his Supervisor

• 1
  Coaching Certificates from FRVB with at least level I

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Effective leadership with aproven track record in an elite Volley ball environment, acknowledge and credibility

• • 2
    A skillful and persuasive communicator with a deep understanding of world class Volley Ball performance and the needs of elite players and coaches. Willing to the full responsibility for player development.

• • 3
    Skill in fostering product relationship with high performance staff a personal coach, able to encourage creative and contribution from others. Ability to work effectively with colleagues both with volley ball and from other organization.

• • 4
    Conveys an image that is consistent with Volleyball Values, demonstrating qualities, train and demeanor that command leadership respect

• • 5
    Working knowledge of key partners; Sports councils Volleyball performance path way, Regional institutes of Volleyball National federation.

• 6
  Willing to work irregular hours and when needed travel extensively both within the East Africa and overseas, with overnight stays and Associations.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

The management of Luna Smelter Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting a competent, qualified and experienced person to the following position:

1. Position Title: Senior Mining Technician

2. Report to: Mine operations Manager

3. Organization overview:

Luna Smelter Ltd is a leading responsible high quality tin supplier located in Karuruma, Tetero, Jabana, Gasabo District in Kigali, Rwanda.

4. Position overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mining Technician for our underground mining operations in Gatsibo District. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underground mine design, planning, and safety protocols. This role involves coordinating with various departments, ensuring compliance with mining regulations, and optimizing the extraction processes

5. Tasks and Responsibilities:

The tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited:

• Overall charge of mining activities on the site; development, support, production and mineral processing
• Ensuring good safety and Health of all employees and visitors and compliance to all mandatory PPE
• Analyze production data and optimize mining processes to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure working areas are safe comply with the Rwanda Mining safety standards and all applicable legislation
• Ensuring all mining tools and equipment are adequate, in good working order and well Optimised i.e. availability vs. utilisation tracking
• Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
  
  
  

6. Desired qualifications, skills and competencies:

• Minimum BSC degree in Mining engineering
• At least two years of work experience in a 3Ts mine set-up
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant mining laws and regulations.
• Ability to work in challenging conditions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

7. Mode of Application and Requirements:

Interested candidates are requested to submit the folowing documents to hr@lunasmelter.com not later than August 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

• A duly signed application letter addressed to the Managing Director of Luna Smelter Ltd.
• Updated detailed curiculum vitae
• Copies of both academic and professional certificates
• Proof of related experience/valid work certificate
• Names and address of at least three (3) referees
• Copy of Identity Card
  
  
  

Note:

• Email subject: Must clearly state the “job title” you are applying for.
• Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job application letter to support the relevant experience indicated in applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection.
• Your Job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE SINGLE PDF document for easy download & analysis of applications bearing both your first and second names respectively.
• ONLY online application will be received on the above mentioned email. No hardcopy applications will be received.
• This position is open locally. All candidates applying for this position will be selected on merit and only those short-listed will be invited for interviews.

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RECRUITMENT AT ACTIONAID RWANDA (AAR)

Position : Finance & People Management Lead

Reporting to: Executive Director (ED)

Line managing: Organizational Effectiveness, Governance & People Management Coordinator and Finance & Grants Management Coordinator

Internal Relations: Senior Management team of AAR, All AAR Team, Head of International Audit; Regional Finance Advisor and other international Finance team, HR, and Organizational Development (OD) Advisor, SHEA and Safeguarding Advisor, Assurance and Compliance Lead, AAR Board and AAR General Assembly.

External Relations: Partners, Relevant Government Agencies, Donor Community, INGO Community and other stakeholders

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Grade: C

Duration: Open ended


AAR Background

ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is a local non-Governmental organization and an Affiliate Member of ActionAid Global Federation, an Anti-Poverty Agency working with the poor. AAR has had its operations in Rwanda since 1982, due to effects of the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi, AAR resumed its operations in 1997 as a full Country Program and has contributed towards eradication of Poverty and Injustice with a focus on tackling their root causes. AAR has a very strong commitment to supporting and empowering women and children as well as Promoting their Rights through Campaigns, Sensitizations and Advocacy.

AAR’s vision is a Country without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys their right to life of dignity and mission is work with people living in poverty with focus on women and girls to eradicate poverty and injustice.

Purpose of Role:

The position exists to ensure the financial, People Management and Operations including Administration processes, procedures, and legal integrity of AAR within the framework of the policies and procedures established both nationally & internationally and the requirements of local and international law are adhered to and complied with. The position is also to provide strategic financial management direction of AAR to help ensure that AAR overall strategic objectives are met and ensure the continual improvement in monitoring, control and reporting of expenditure of partner NGOs of funds given by ActionAid Rwanda.

The Major Responsibilities Include:

Corporate Responsibility

• Contribute to the development and achievement of the AAR’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure that the long-term financial strategy of the country programme is viable.
• Keep the other members of the AAR Management Team informed about financial
• Provide a strong lead in discussions affecting the finances of the Orgsnization and more generally, ActionAid International.
• Attend and participate in meetings or conferences of ActionAid finance staff as requested.
• Ensure compliance & stay current with local statutory requirements – filing of returns and other reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations, to promote financial sustainability and program effectiveness.
• The Finance lead role plays a crucial part in implementing strategies for cost recovery, ensuring financial sustainability and efficient allocation of resources within the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and integrity within the organization.

Financial Controls

• Continuously review, evaluate, develop and implement an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity of AAR.
• Oversee the Development, implementation and evaluation of financial management systems to maintain the financial integrity of AAR.
• Interpret and comply with established ActionAid International and AAR corporate policies as laid down in the ActionAid International and AAR Financial Policies and Procedures Management Framework (AFMF).
• Produce, interpret to users and keep updated the Local Financial Policies and Procedures Manual (LFPPM) developed within the overall framework and structure of the ActionAid International Financial Policies and Procedures Management Framework (AFMF).
• Develop and regularly review and update an appropriate Risk Register / Matrix.

for finance and integrate it into the CP’s overall matrix

• Manage the cash flow position of AAR, including regular monitoring of foreign exchange rate movements with a view to taking necessary action depending on trends.
• Manage and comply with the stipulated and necessary reserves at DA and Country levels.
• Define, agree and communicate period end processing aspect on the following:
• Cut-of date, depreciation processing, accruals & provision, prepayment allocations and other accounting adjustments in compliance to GAAP.
  
  
  

Financial Reporting

• Introduce and maintain a reporting system which permits the effective monitoring of the finances of AAR programme.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports monthly to local management of the programme.
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial and management reports are prepared and issued to the Country Director / Rep / CPM, management, donors, regions and AA International as specified in the ActionAid International Financial Policies and Management Framework.
• Produce accounts for the quarters of March, June, September, and December for submission to the Regional Office within the agreed timetable.
• Produce statutory year-end accounts, annual reports and half yearly reports under AAR and AAR accounting policies and as required by local legislation.
• Produce timely and accurate reports to donors as required.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Board, Treasurer and Finance and Audit Committee (s) as will be agreed and scheduled.
• Ensure that effective systems are in place to allow adequate financial monitoring.

Plans, Budgets and Forecasts

• Co-ordinate the annual budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning exercise and ensure that these are consistent with guidelines and procedures agreed with AAR and in accordance with specific needs of AAR-CP.
• Prepare detailed expenditure budgets and summary budget tables and ensure that they are consistent with the information and formats provided by the Regional Office and ActionAid international.
• Coordinate with Sponsorship Department and produce on an annual basis a forecast of sponsorship income for the following period.
• Produce three-year financial plans as required within the agreed timetable.
  
  
  

Training and Support

• Establish and develop close communication links with the finance and

administrative staff of partner NGOs.

• Develop the financial capacity of partner NGOs in a systematic way.
• Develop the finance skills of the finance and non-finance staff of AAR.

Partner NGOs

• Assess the financial ability of potential partner NGOs, including their internal control systems, documentation, and capacity to report on expenditure before long-term relationships are entered into.
• Monitor and assess the expenditure of partner NGOs.
• Agree, develop and review a reporting system between the partner NGOs and AAR.
• Ensure that the external and internal audit reports of partner NGOs are reviewed and acted upon as necessary.
• Develop a system to ensure that partner NGOs are not double funded with AAR funds.
• Plan for and schedule both Partners visits and training sessions.

Safeguarding Assets and Interests

• Ensure that AAR funds and assets are being put into good use and for the purposes the donors intended them to be.

Donor management and Reporting

• Participate in development of fundraising proposal/s from the beginning of the process.
• Review and sign off on all fundraising proposals developed by CP
• Ensure that reports are submitted to the donor on a timely basis, in the format agreed with the donor and that all other reporting requirements are adequately adhered to.
• Ensure the continuous cost recovery of projects is done on time by closely monitoring expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  
  
  Performance Measurement
  • Comply with AAR and AAR-CP performance measurement systems.
  • Develop and implement performance measurement relevant to AAR and to partner NGO’s.
  • Participate in the corporate development of performance measurement and impact assessment indicators.

   SUN / VISION:

  • Maximize the use of the SUN, Vision Systems in the country programme.
  • Maintain the integrity of SUN/Vision systems and ensure regular backups of SUN to minimize risk impact of loss of data.
  • Ensure finance staff are properly and adequately trained on SUN /Vision Systems and are able to maximize use of the systems especially for designing of reports using vision. writing and use of vision.
  • Ensure TM1 database information is up to date and always reconciled.
  • Ensure availability of relevant user training manuals to all finance staff.

  Audit

  • Ensure that financial statements are prepared for internal or external auditors as required.
  • Ensure that a sufficient audit trail is maintained for all transactions at the CP.
  • Establish an internal audit function and develop a systematic internal audit program covering all of AAR – operations to ensure that adequate control systems are being maintained.
  • Liaise closely with both the internal and external auditors to ensure that audit timetables and guidelines are adhered to.
  • Provide full support & co-operation to internal and external auditors and implement any changes recommended by them once agreed.
  • Ensure proper follow up and implementation of agreed recommendations by both internal and external auditors.
  • Work closely with the internal audit unit to ensure staff in the unit are well acquainted with the finance unit systems and processes. This will include initial induction and training of the internal audit staff.
    
    
    

  People Management:

  • Providing Strategic support and Administer all Key People Management roles including recruitment processes, on-boarding and induction.
  • Provide Strategic Financial and People Management oversight to AAR Leadership and other organizational Units, including Partners, Stakeholders working with AAR.
  • Develop the skills and capacity building of all staff.
  • Ensure Comprehensive Performance Management for all staff are in place, monitored assessed and documented.
  • Ensure Skills development plan informed by Performance management, Skills gap analysis to inform organizational training plan and budgets.
  • Ensure development/Update of Comprehensive Human Resources (HR) manual/Policy, and other various Organizational Development Policies.
  • Ensure compliance of SHEA and Safeguarding Policy in place and adhered to by the Organization.
  • Ensure Compliance to Assurance Policy within the AAR, Partners and Stakeholders working with AAR
  • Develop work plans for Finance staff and factor in leave ensuring adequate cover and staffing in event of absence.

  Links between Finance & People Management with other functions:

  Work closely with all staff especially those involved in monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment and those involved in sponsorship and fundraising to derive maximum synergy and support beneficial to all.

  On Resource Mobilization and Partnerships:

  • Participate in project proposal development, implementation & management thereof.
  • Develop and keep updated all donor & Project related information, reporting requirements, audits in a form of a tracking tool With Sponsorship
  • Engage with the Sponsorship system to track links movement and track actual income realization.
  • Participate in the impact assessments and PRRP processes.
  • Participate in the International and Regional initiatives, teams, and projects

  Gender Lens and Feminist Leadership Principles compliance.

  • Participate in the establishment of planning, evaluating, and reporting systems which facilitate the assessment of the impact of AAR’s gender work and Feminist Leadership.
  • Always work towards ensuring that the Finance and People Management function comply to Gender and Feminist Leadership Lens.

  SHEA and Safeguarding, Assurance Policies, Gender Lens & Feminist Leadership Principles Compliance.

  • Ensure compliance of SHEA and Safeguarding Policy in place and adhered to by the Organization.
  • Ensure Compliance of Assurance Policy within the AAR, Partners and Stakeholders working with AAR

  Support to Programme, Policy and Business Development Unit

  • Provide advice, assistance and training on Financial & People Management matters to the Executive Director and other Senior Managers as required for them to improve their financial management in their programmes.
  • Assist in the recruitment, assessing and development of finance and non-finance staff for AAR programme offices and projects.

  Shared Learning

  • To share any learning within the finance function, the Regions and other country Programmes outside the region.

  Legal Issues

  • To provide a link with the local corporate lawyers and ensuring delivery on assigned work monitor their performance to ensure and that ActionAid always has competent legal advice to reduce the risk of loss of funds and/or integrity.
  • Provide advice to Senior Management Team on suitable approaches to legal aspects of the programme work especially as relates to financial matters.
  • Work with the corporate lawyers to ensure legal and statutory obligations are fulfilled and complied with

  Interface with the Board/Management

  • Play an active role & support the development of the Governance Manual with emphasis on input on finance aspects.
  • Participate in Board meetings and give necessary support and information to the
  • Finance & Audit Committee (s)- quarterly or other such reporting
  • Plan for and organize Board/Management training as and when they become necessary.
  • Be always prepared to engage and support the Board/Management in any other role and capacity or assignment for better governance and management of the CP
    
    
    

  Systems & Procedures

  • Contribute to development and administration function systems and procedures,
  • Lead the Formulation of Policies
  • Lead the implementation of Staff Safety, Health and Security issues
  • Ensure the implementation of all relevant policies.

  SHEA and Safeguarding, Assurance Policies, Gender Lens & Feminist Leadership Principles Compliance

  • Ensure compliance of SHEA and Safeguarding Policy in place and adhered to by the Organization.
  • Ensure Compliance of Assurance Policy within the AAR, Partners and Stakeholders working with AAR
  • Ensure Feminist Leadership Principles are applied in all your and your department activities and relations.

  Attributes/Skills	Essential	Desirable
  Education/ Qualifications	Master’s degree in finance, Accounting with not less than Seven (7) years’ experience in Finance of INGO/NGO Institutions at Managerial level. A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting with a Minimum 7 Year Professional Working Experience in INGO /NGO Finance, at Managerial Level CCA/CPA Certificate is a Plus	Membership of relevant professional Institute
  Experience	Long-term experience in People Management of not less than Seven (7) years at Managerial level. At least seven (7) years minimum working experience in the Finance or Accounting, Business Administration field Having experience working with International or National NGOs is key. At least Seven (7) years’ experience in a Senior position in the development sector particularly in financial management, donor contract management and financial systems development and implementation. In-depth understanding of Programming issues and policy work at state, national and international levels. Experience in Grant Management Experience in Humanitarian and Community development Organizations is KEY.
  Skills and Abilities	Excellent management & leadership skills Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter-linkages between staff, donors, partners & stakeholders in financial management Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing. Excellent planning and prioritization skills Ability to think Strategically. Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Multi-tasking skills Negotiation skills
  Personal Qualities	Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working Creative and takes initiative. Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment Ability and willingness to work under pressure. Ability to meet very tight deadlines	Self-motivated person able to work without supervision Effectively promote the AAR’s mission values, and objectives

• How to apply

  Interested and qualified candidates should apply here not later than Thursday 15^th August 2024 at 5:00 pm. Indicate in the subject line: Finance and People Management Lead.

  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer and candidates will be expected to embody ActionAid’s values and adhere to organization policies including the Safeguarding Policy and the Child Protection Policy, among other ActionAid policies.

  Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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1^st August 2024

Job Opportunity

Recovery Team Leader

‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.

VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so.

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

Recovery Team Leader

Directly reporting to: Head of Operations.


Major Responsibilities:

• To ensure proper supervision and management of the institution’s loan recovery activities in such a way that loss is minimized, controlled or avoided and thus enhancing sustainability and growth of the company.
• Ensure that loan loss provision is kept under control for all branches
• Coordinate and Monitor activities of external debt collectors in liaison with branch Leaders
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the debt collector-logistics Recovery officers.
• Advise the Head of Operations on suitable strategies of bad debt collection
• Prepare confidential reports on identified irregularities discovered leading to bad debts.
• Coordinate and supervise loan legal activities for all Branches in liaison with company’s lawyer, and Bailiffs.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, Finance, business administration or other related field/ professional banking/accounting certificate is a plus,
• Proven experience in recovery or similar role for 3 years or more.

Knowledge and skills required

• Financial analysis skills.
• Understanding of litigation procedures.
• Portfolio management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Personal Attributes/Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team work oriented and willingness to guide and train others
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated a high level of integrity
• Customer oriented
• Ability to transfer knowledge and provide guidance to others.
• Ability to work long hours without supervision.
  
  
  

How to apply

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

If the aforementioned position speaks to you, send your updated application via the above mentioned Link by or before 15^th August 2024.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no applications will be accepted through this email).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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1^st August 2024

Job Opportunity

Gicumbi Branch Team Leader

‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.

VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so.

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.



Branch Team Leader

 Directly reporting to: Branch Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

The sound extension, planning, monitoring and loan documentation of branch

Operations;

• Exchanges information with the Branch Leader and other departments and secures an adequate information flow within the branch;
• Monitors loan collaterals submitted by clients; and as recommended by the sites, controls and facilitates the selling of these collaterals in coordination with the institution’s legal officer;
• Make sure the clients are visited before loans are given out
• Ensures compliance to all existing regulations;
• Ensures that policies and procedures are applied consistently and uniformly across the branch
• Ensures the proper loan documentation is in place.
• Follow up of delinquent borrowers and help in loan recovery
• Visit and verifying the clients during group training.
• Plan and supervise marketing and promotional activities in the Branch working area
• Analyze the monthly financial statement of the branch, and adopt remedial measures if necessary,

The efficiency of Credit Operations,

• Supervises the day-to-day credit activities of a branch to ensure that the targets set and agreed upon are met;
• Consults with the MIS department any monitoring or reporting related issues, and resolves the issues at the soonest possible time;

Maintain the quality of the loan portfolio of the credit officers

• Champions” the efforts in managing loan delinquency by closely monitoring the branch and ensuring strict compliance to all policies and procedures;
• Physical verification and appraisal of businesses before issuing loans
• Witnesses every disbursement within the branch

Management of the staff in the branch

• Principal advisor of the Branch Leader on all matters relating to Branch staff.
  
  
  

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Accounting, Finance and other related field.
• Proven experience as Team Leader or similar role for 3 years and more.

How to apply

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

If the aforementioned position speaks to you, send your updated application via the above mentioned Link by or before 15^th August 2024.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no applications will be accepted through this email).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Title: Junior Data Analyst

Department: Commercial

Job Location: FishQ, Kiyovu, Kigali City

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Start Date: As soon As possible

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is the largest aquaculture production and distribution platform in Rwanda, and the fastest growing fish farm in Africa. Founded in late 2021, the company now produces over 5 million fish meals per year and is on track to produce over 50 million meals per year by 2027. Kivu Choice has operations that span across Rwanda, including farms in Gisagara and Nyamasheke, branches and logistics centers across Kivu Belt and Kigali, and export sales into DRC. Our plan is to become the most affordable, sustainable, and accessible protein in the region.

About the Role

The Junior Data Analyst will play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights to drive business decisions. The role involves collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and presenting data to support business operations and strategic initiatives. The Junior Data Analyst will also develop and maintain Excel models, automate data workflows, and perform SQL querying and analysis to ensure data integrity and accessibility.

What you will do:

• Data Collection: Perform regular manual data collection and data entry tasks using Microsoft Excel.
• Data Cleaning: Utilize Excel, Power Query and/or Python to clean and transform data sets.
• Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis using Excel (Python would be a plus) to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
• Data Presentation: Create and maintain charts, pivot tables, dashboards, and other visual representations of data in Excel (PowerBI is a plus).
• Automation: Use Microsoft Power Automate to streamline and automate data workflows. (a plus)
• VBA Scripting: Develop and maintain Excel VBA scripts to automate repetitive tasks (a plus).
• Database Querying and Analysis: Use SQL (MariaDB and MySQL) to query and analyze data from databases.
• Data Modeling: Develop and maintain Excel and/or Python models to support business decision-making (a plus).
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights (soon)
  
  
  

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, Power Query, and pivot tables.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate (a plus).
• Knowledge of Excel VBA (a plus).
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis (a plus).
• Knowledge of SQL, especially with MariaDB and MySQL.

Experience: Prior experience in a junior data analysis role of at least 1 year.

Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing previous data analysis projects would be a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  

Submitting your application

• If you are interested in this position, prepare the following:
• Job application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of your academic documents
• Copy of your ID

How to apply: send all the required documents to our email address: recruiting@kivuchoice.com

Submission Deadline: Friday, 23^rd, August 2024.

We will be reviewing and interviewing applications as per submissions.

For more information about Kivu Choice Ltd, please visit our website kivuchoice.com

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