Job Title: Program Manager II MEAL, Market Systems Development for Livestock Activity

Department: Programming

Grade: 10

Reports To: Chief of Party II, Market Systems Development Activity

Country/Location: Rwanda (Kigali) with Field Trips 40%

This post is contingent on donor funding and donor approval of the candidate.

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS has operated in Rwanda since 1960, successfully implementing programs in nutrition, agriculture, livelihoods, emergency, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, microfinance, and peacebuilding throughout the country.

Job Summary:

Pending a successful bid for the award, as Program Manager II – MEAL, you will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system of a . Your technical skills and knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and continuously work towards improving the impact of its multi-year development programming.

The Program Manager II – MEAL will ensure that the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plan adheres to CRS’ MEAL Policies and Procedures and donor requirements. The Program Manager II – MEAL will be responsible for designing and implementing the MEL Plan of a high-quality program.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight for MEAL activities throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out of the Market Systems Development Activity are in line with CRS quality principles and standards and MEAL policies, procedures, and practices, donor guidelines, and industry best practices. Oversee and manage MEAL implementation of a complex multi-sectoral program.
• Effectively manage talent for MEAL and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff wellbeing. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Champion the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and publications and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Promote the application of learning to improve program quality and to strengthen agency influence among external stakeholders. Ensure integration of MEAL-related innovations and best practices.
• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight for the development and implementation of high-quality MEAL systems and processes, including ICT4MEAL and the application of responsible data principles as per agency and donor requirements. Promoting MEAL policies and industry good practices, champion the analysis and use of project performance data to inform decision-making and identify lessons learned. Facilitate connections between colleagues and peers to generate and share evidence-based learning.
• Provide management, guidance and technical oversight for project or program evaluation events and research, including the development of terms of reference or study protocols that include evaluation/learning questions, a balance of qualitative and quantitative methods, appropriate consideration of ethical and data protection standards, and the necessary technical rigor. Oversee the quality of evaluation data through good data management. Support the identification, recruitment, and management of external evaluators or research partners to ensure high quality evaluation, research, and learning.
• Oversee MEAL-related technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to MEAL and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Oversee timely and appropriate project MEAL expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.
• Provide technical lead for analysis of MEAL data, qualitative and quantitative.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation, or Statistics required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of MEAL.
• Experience in managing MEAL for moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO and on projects implementing market-based approaches.

Required Languages – English. Kinyarwanda, Swahili and/or French an asset.

Travel – Position based in Kigali. Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% within Rwanda.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in MEAL management, including MEL Plan design, preferably for contracts.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• MEAL skills and experience required.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

• Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
  
  
  

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Project MEAL staff

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Head of Programming, CP MEAL Advisor, Gender and Protection Technical Advisor, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors.

External: Partner MEAL staff

MEAL Competencies (for CRS MEAL Program Staff)

Each staff member in this position is expected to have advanced knowledge and ability and can apply the following competencies in new or complex situations. Guides other professionals:

• MEAL in Design
• Monitoring
• Evaluation
• Accountability
• Learning
• Analysis and Critical Thinking
• Management in MEAL
• ICT4MEAL

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. This position is contingent upon award of the funding opportunity to CRS and the donor’s approval of the proposed candidate.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application form, Self -DeclarationClause and submit them together with one page Cover letter plus updated CV (maximum three pages) all in/as one document – via email only to: RW_HR@crs.org not later than Tuesday May 28^th, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Please, include below statement in your cover letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.”

Also include your full names and title “Program Manager II MEAL @ Grade 10” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali May 15^th, 2024.

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Country Representative

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Job Title: Social Behavior Change-SBC Advisor

Department: Programming/INECD

Band: 9

Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party-Programming

Country/Location: Rwanda (Kigali) with Field Trips 40%

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:

The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) Activity promotes nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Specifically, the activity aims to improve health and nutrition outcomes among women of reproductive age and adolescents and improve infant and young child feeding practices. It also aims to address child development gaps and significant unmet physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT), and social inclusion needs for infants and children. The activity will focus on community-level service delivery, community-health facility linkages and district level capacity development, as well as address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, in line with Government of Rwanda priorities.

As SBC Advisor, you will provide technical advice, guidance, and support to a wide range of program design and implementation issues in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to regional and Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and innovative CRS’ SBC programming is across the globe.

You will work as part of a team on the INECD Program and ensure the integration of SBC in all technical areas of INECD. Your expertise in Social and Behavior Change or Behavioral Sciences will ensure the programming and implementation of high-quality SBC activities.

The SBC Advisor will technically advise/mentor a team of SBC officers and the SBC Advisor from the consortium (Three Stones International) and will ensure effective coordination of SBC component from the National level up to the community level. You will ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of SBC outcomes. In collaboration with the MEAL team, you will document success stories, lessons learned from INECD approaches and best practices from program implementation areas and share with the technical team for informing evidence-based decision making and scale up of best practices and lessons.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of SBC approaches and their integration into all program areas and regularly document progress and learnings for adoption, revision and scale up.
• Collaborate with partners and teams to employ a Social Behavior Change approach to overall INECD programming.
• Take the lead to update the existing national Social and Behavior Change Communication strategy for integrated early childhood development, Disability Inclusion, nutrition, and WASH (2025-2029) by analyzing existing evidence, formative research and baseline findings, experience from grassroot implementation and stakeholder consultation at different levels.
• Support and follow up on the SBC related studies including the formative research, barrier analysis and develop dissemination plans to translate the evidence and recommendations to inform program implementation and policy advocacy.
• Lead the documentation and dissemination of SBC best practices, lessons learned, success stories, updates, and photos/videos across the project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with MEAL team to establish a monitoring system to track SBC indicators, quality and targets, quality data reporting and ensure that lessons learned from project implementation inform programmatic decisions at all levels.
• Strengthen the capacity of program staff in designing and implementing high-quality SBC interventions based on SBC knowledge and skills such as Human Centered Design, Community Engagement and other Social and Behavior Change approaches.
• Provide oversight to the SBC component, including undertaking field visits to Implementing Partners to oversee implementation, provide on-site feedback and supportive supervision on required improvements, and generate field visit reports with timely and appropriate follow-up on action points.
• Liaise with a range of external stakeholders including MoH, RBC/RHCC and other development partners active in SBC programming, and members of HPSD&EH Technical Working Group to guide development and SBC agendas and areas of collaboration.
• Liaise with other CRS Country Program SBC interventions such as STRONG project to adopt positive health and nutrition behaviors among adolescent girls and young women through the conceptualization, co-design, development, and production of tailored and effective SBC content strategies. Provide leadership in developing, pretesting, monitoring SBC tools and resources.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development and program design, Health Behaviors, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Health Communication, or Marketing with an emphasis on ECD, Nutrition, or Disability Inclusion.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience in SBC.
• Demonstrated experience in managing SBC portfolio in large scale SBC programs at a national level.
• Previous experience developing SBC strategy documents, social or commercial marketing and providing technical assistance and developing SBC approach of successful proposals for external donor funding.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with national level government ministries and agencies, donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation, and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks
• Outstanding work ethic, self-motivated, and ability to set tasks and work independently to achieve goals and targets.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented
  
  
  

Required Languages:

• Oral and written fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. French is a plus.

In-Country Travel Required (up to 40%)

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: Dotted lines with the Sr SBC Officers and partner SBC advisor

Internal: 2DCOP, Technical Advisors, INECD and IP Coordinators, CP programming teams

External: Relevant RBC and NCDA staff, HPSD&EH TWG member organizations, Districts leadership, INECD consortium and Implementing partner organizations.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Builds & Maintains Trust
• Collaborates with Others
• Open to Learn
• Leads Change
• Develops & Recognizes Others
• Strategic Mindset
• Personnel Accountability
• Acts with Integrity

CRS is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from women and people of disability. CRS provides inclusive conditions for work and during the recruitment process.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application form, Self -Declaration Clause and submit them together with one page Cover letter plus updated CV (maximum three pages) all in/as one document – via email only to: RW_HR@crs.org not later than Tuesday May 28^th, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Please, include below statement in your cover letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.”

Also include your full names and title “SBC Advisor @ Band 9” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali May 15^th, 2024.

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Country Representative

Public Health Specialist (Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-019

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for a Public Health Specialist (Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment). The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Under the supervision of CDC Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment), the incumbent of this position serves as the key public health advisor on pediatric and adolescent care and treatment programs in Rwanda. The jobholder also serves as technical expert on HIV prevention among children and ensures consistent and proper delivery of CDC supported Prevention of the mother to Child HIV Transmission (PMTCT) activities in CDC supported health facilities. Position is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of a broad range of agency funded program activities and studies for pediatric and adolescent care and treatment as well as PMTCT, required to implement the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Rwanda.

The jobholder is the Senior Program Advisor and program contact to the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), Ministry of Health (MOH), external partners and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of pediatric and adolescent care and treatment program activities and studies. The incumbent represents CDC/Rwanda PMTCT, pediatric and adolescent care, and treatment issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. The job holder serves as a primary contributor to the planning, development, and review of the pediatric and adolescent care and treatment and PMTCT components of the annual Country Operational Plan (COP) for Rwanda. Collaborates with implementing partners to identify training needs and participates in the development and implementation of training courses for partner organizations.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by May 31, 2024.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Join Our Team! We’re Hiring a Branch Manager.

Are you ready to lead with excellence in the dynamic world of microfinance banking? At LOLC Unguka Finance Plc, we’re dedicated to delivering top-tier financial services across diverse sectors including Trade, Transport, Construction, SME, and Agriculture. With our customer-centric approach, we ensure quality service at every turn.

Position: Branch Manager (1)
Location: Gisozi Branch, Kigali (new)
Deadline: May 16^th, 2024, 2:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the business plan of the branch.
• Drive achievement of business targets and accountability for branch objectives.
• Foster a high-performing team culture through competence development and performance management.
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards and ensure compliance with credit and operational risk regulations.
• Supervise policy implementation and adherence to management standards.
• Coach and develop staff, identifying training needs and fostering growth opportunities.
• Enhance the bank’s visibility and cultivate new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with management to establish growth, sales, and profit objectives for the branch.
  
  
  

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Management, Finance, or Banking.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar role within financial institutions.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.
• Proficiency in decision-making and numerical analysis.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
  
  
  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, academic credentials, and a Cover Letter to recruitment@ungukabank.com by May 19^th, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

Join us in shaping the future of microfinance banking and making a meaningful impact in Rwanda’s financial landscape!

Done at Kigali on 10^th May 2024

TUYISHIME Clemence

Head of Human Resources

POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (Re – Advertised)

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides counsel to the MD and the Board on significant matters affecting company’s finances, operations and procedures;
• Advice the MD on all aspects of finance in carrying out their strategic objectives,
• Assists the MD in developing and implementing strategic and business plans and budgets;
• Formulates procedure recommendations for the Board of Directors, attends Board meetings, upon invitation to advice on finance matters.
• Identifies opportunities for the organization to improve its financial and competitive position by monitoring transport industry changes.
• Develop, review and maintain all finance and finance-related procedures to ensure they are aligned to company’s mission;
• Oversees budgeting, accounting, payables, auditing, payroll, receivables, cash flow, benefit management, insurance program and investing functions;
• Supervision of the finance staff and outsourced accounting and auditing services;
• Develops annual budget and monitors and reports budget performance;
• Manages the organization’s risk by enforcing internal controls and assisting with external and internal audits;
• Hold quarterly procurement consultative meetings with Department Heads/units to ensure that the demand management plan is executed as documented and ensure that the procurement of goods and services is corrected as planned;
• Provide the finance department with guidelines and timetable on an annual basis in terms of the reporting requirements and the timelines within which reports are required.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reports and provide quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Setting prices of vehicles depending on itinerary in consultation with director of operations and MD. The price list should be regularly reviewed to cope with the changes in government rules and regulations as well as the tariff issued by the regulator.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field.
• Must possess professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, and CIMA (Advanced Level)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience heading the finance Management function as the Director of Finance
• Experience in strategy execution and formulation;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of financial management and IFRS, GAAP
• Leadership in environments of change and innovation;
• Deep knowledge of development finance and investment management;
• Experience in managing a portfolio of currencies;
• Experience in resource mobilization and capital markets transactions;
• Experience in managing treasury operations;
• High level competence with structuring and negotiating complex transactions;
• Demonstrated competencies in planning and organizing, critical reasoning, decision making and problem-solving skills; Demonstrable track record of successful and sustainable financial management
• Demonstrated competencies in negotiating skills.

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well detailed CV no later than May 28th, 2024 via the apply button below.

Candidates who applied before are not allowed to re-apply.

ECD Teacher

Kigali, Rwanda     

Company Overview  

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes to achieve its vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly changing world.
2. Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.
3. Solving water scarcity: Our water mission is to ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

Our education mission is currently implemented in Rwanda through Early Childhood and Primary Education Programmes. Our new institution, Pharo School-Kigali, was inaugurated in September 2023. With this programme, we have adapted the early childhood and primary education we developed in Somaliland to the economic and demographic context of Rwanda. We continue to strive to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality, affordable education where they can advance their journey towards becoming productive citizens in a rapidly changing world by implementing a structured child-centred pedagogy.

In addition, we have recently piloted a teacher capacity-building program in Rwanda that equips pre-school and primary school teachers with play-based learning skills. The purpose of this program is to improve preschoolers’ school readiness, increase primary school completion rates, and facilitate their transition to secondary schools. We are also looking at potential new programs in different sectors beyond our first venture into education in Rwanda.

Having over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland, we are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organization. We have our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a liaison office in London, UK where our parent organization Pharo Management is located.

Opportunity

The ECD Teacher is responsible for providing an early childhood education program for a group of 1 to 6 year old children. As part of the child’s development, he or she will address all areas of development as well as meet the individual needs of each child. The ECD Teacher observes and assesses children’s development, designs the learning environment, and implements and supervises developmentally appropriate learning activities.

Role: ECD Teacher. 

Duty Station: Pharo School Kigali, Rwanda. 

Reporting to:  School Principal.   

Functional Relationships: ECD Teachers. 

Homeroom Teachers. 

Operations Officer.

Contract type: Permanent.   

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Establish and enforce rules of behaviour for children in their classrooms.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
• Develop all learning resources and documents including plans and reports.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom.
• Always provide appropriate supervision for children.
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies.
• Facilitate modern learning activities for children to promote play based learning.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background.
• Evaluate and document the student’s progress and update parents on a regular basis.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
  
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Must be willing to use modern teaching practice which leads to play based learning.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills in French English or both.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with students, parents, teachers, and support staff.
• Should be organized, energetic and self-directed, with the ability to interact at all levels.
• Optimizing diversity, strong intellect, and vision, aligning performance for success.
• Must be willing to live in Gasabo district.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be a qualified teacher with 3 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Must have at minimum, a diploma in early childhood education.

Child Safeguarding 

Pharo School, Kigali is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For this reason, identity, security, and medical checks will be required from the successful applicant.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply at the earliest possible opportunity.

Application Requirements:  

1. A detailed CV
2. Cover letter – In your cover letter, please state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g., through our website, jobs board, etc.
3. An essay of between 500 and 1,000 words (maximum) that outlines.
   1. Your early Childhood Teaching experience and what you think makes you the most qualified candidate for this role.
   2. Your plan and experience in teaching children aged 3- 6 kindly provide examples from your experience, if any.
4. An updated list of at least (6) referees with their name, title, current email addresses and phone numbers as follows; two supervisors, two peers, two direct reports.

Application Link: Click here to apply

Deadline: May 25th, 2024

Homeroom Teacher

Kigali, Rwanda     

Overview  

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes to achieve its vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly changing world.
2. Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.
3. Solving water scarcity: Our water mission is to ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

Our education mission is currently implemented in Rwanda through Early Childhood and Primary Education Programmes. Our new institution, Pharo School-Kigali, was inaugurated in September 2023. With this programme, we have adapted the early childhood and primary education we developed in Somaliland to the economic and demographic context of Rwanda. We continue to strive to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality, affordable education where they can advance their journey towards becoming productive citizens in a rapidly changing world by implementing a structured child-centred pedagogy.

In addition, we have piloted a teacher capacity-building program in Rwanda that equips preschool and primary school teachers with play-based learning skills. The purpose of this program is to improve preschoolers’ school readiness, increase primary school completion rates, and facilitate their transition to secondary schools. We are also looking at potential new programs in different sectors beyond our first venture into education in Rwanda.

Having over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland, we are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organization. We have our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a liaison office in London, UK where our parent organization Pharo Management is located.

Opportunity

The Home Room Teacher is responsible for ensuring that all students are taught the content and essential skills outlined in the school’s schemes of work, in accordance with the school’s Mission and Objectives. He or she will operate within the parameters of the policies, procedures, and standards of the school and bears direct responsibility for his or her class. The homeroom teacher is in charge of keeping track of any medical issues that impact the students they teach as well as understanding what should be done in an emergency.

Role:   Homeroom Teacher. 

Duty Station: Pharo School Kigali, Rwanda. 

Reporting to:  School Principal.   

Functional Relationships:  ECD Teachers. 

Homeroom Teachers. 

Operations Officer.

Contract type: Permanent.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the literacy learning process.
• Differentiate to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and needs that promotes play based learning.
• Ensure the student’s growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group or subject area.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of examinations and other assessments.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work, and lesson plans.
• Maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
• Perform pastoral duties including student support, counselling students with academic development and providing student encouragement.
• Communicate effectively with all parties such as students, parents, peers, and line managers on a regular basis on students’ progress.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
  
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Must be willing to use modern teaching practice which leads to play based learning.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills in French, English or both.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with students, parents, teachers, and support staff.
• Well-organised, energetic and self-directed, with the ability to interact at all levels.
• Optimising diversity, strong intellect, and vision, aligning performance for success.
• Must be willing to live in Gasabo District.
  
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements

• The candidate must be a qualified teacher with 3 years of experience teaching in an international school.
• Must have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in education.

Child Safeguarding

The Pharo School, Kigali is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For this reason, identity, security, and medical checks will be required from the successful applicant.

Application Procedure   

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply at the earliest possible opportunity.

Application Requirements

1. A detailed CV
2. Cover letter – In your cover letter, please state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g., through our website, jobs board, etc.
3. An essay of between 500 and 1,000 words (maximum) that outlines.
   • Your early Childhood Teaching experience and what you think makes you the most qualified candidate for this role.
   • Your plan and experience in teaching children aged 3 – 6 kindly provide examples from your experience, if any.
4. An updated list of at least (6) referees with their name, title, current email addresses and phone numbers as follows; two supervisors, two peers, two direct reports.

Application link: Click here to apply

Deadline: May 25th, 2024 5PM

TERMS OF REFERENCE

For Recruitment of Special Needs Education Coordinators (SNECOs) at the National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR)

(Deadline: 04^th June, 2024)

Job Title: Special Needs education Coordinators on Zero Out of School Children Project

Reporting: NUDOR Zero Out of School Project Manager

Location: Five Districts namely: KICUKIRO – RUTSIRO – GISAGARA – RWAMAGANA – GICUMBI

Introduction

NUDOR Background

The National Union of the Disability Organizations of Rwanda (NUDOR) was established as a civil society organization in September 2010 by 8 National organizations of Persons with Disabilities. Currently, NUDOR is composed of fifteen (15) National Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.

Through its interventions, NUDOR aims at achieving its vision and mission which are respectfully “a society where People with Disabilities enjoy equal human rights, opportunities and full participation as other citizens” and “to serve as a voice of member organizations to advocate for disability rights, inclusion of all aspects of life and their full and effective and effective engagement in sustainable development programs”.

Our response / strategic objectives: In line to needs of persons with disabilities and their organizations, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals and the National Strategy for transformation, the following are strategic objectives that will drive our work in the years to come:

• Strategic objective 1: Advocate for comprehensive inclusive and special Education to ensure equitable access for all children and adults with disabilities in Rwanda.
• Strategic objective 2: Advocate for Accessible, quality and equitable Health Services for persons with disabilities to promote health equity and well-being for all.
• Strategic objective 3: Advocate for responsive, inclusive, and equitable Laws, policies and practices that address the diverse needs, perspectives and participation for persons with disabilities.
• Strategic objective 4: Enhance governance structures and foster organizational development initiatives to ensure strategic alignment, operational efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Strategic objective 5: Advocate for increased access to skills development programs, employment opportunities and appropriate social protection programs for persons with disabilities in Rwanda.

Cross thematic areas: Following are cross thematic areas that inspired the development of our theory of change and the overall strategy: Community Based Inclusive Development, intersectionality Approach, gender equality, Community Based Rehabilitation, advocacy and diversity.

Project Background

For a period of five years, (Sept 8^th 2023-Sept 7^th 2028), The National Union Disability Organizations (NUDOR), Humanity and Inclusion and Save the Children International in Rwanda are working with the Ministry of Education to ensure that all children benefit from an inclusive and equitable basic education. The Project is co-funded by Education Above All Foundation (with support from Qatar Fund for Development) and the Rwandan Ministry of Education. Save the Children leads the implementing consortium. Humanity and Inclusion and NUDOR are the sub awardees. Our joint vision is that no child misses out on primary education in Rwanda. The project will directly contribute to achieving universal primary education in Rwanda and will support the strategy of the Government of Rwanda towards zero out-of-school children at primary school level. The project’s goal is to improve access to and retention in equitable primary education for all Rwandan boys and girls, i.e. ensuring that no child misses out on primary school. It will enroll and retain the remaining 177,119 out of school children at primary school level.

 The project’s outcomes are as follow:

• Strengthening the identification, enrolment, attendance and retention of out-of-school children at the school-level;
• Empowering communities and families to promote identification, enrolment, attendance and retention of out-of-school children; and
• Strengthening policies, data and feedback management systems on and for out-of-school children.

NUDOR, as a member of the consortium will assure the programme is well implemented by: Ensuring out and in school children with disabilities access quality Education, leaving no child behind and ensuring their retention, transition, and completion throughout the education system.

Through the project achievements, NUDOR is also aiming at ensuring that key education actors, community structures and specialized services are well identified, strengthened and brought on board to support education of out and in school children with disabilities, disaggregated data collection tools relating to the identification of children with disabilities, key barriers to enrollment are well identified and overcome, Zero OOSC’ implementation guidelines are developed, accessible teaching and learning materials are provided to needy children with disabilities, Communities are mobilized to improve the physical, safety and security conditions of roads leading to schools, SNECOs’ role is institutionalized in Rwandan educational structure, referral pathways and work with local authorities to advocate for additional support for children with disabilities, in particular to access specialized services are scaled up.

NUDOR will therefore hire very well skilled and experienced Special Needs Education Coordinators to join the NUDOR project team for that purpose for a period of six months starting from 01^st July, 2024 to 31^st December, 2024.

1. Job Purpose:

The purpose of hiring staff in the aforementioned position is to effectively coordinate NUDOR’s interventions at the grassroots level. This includes identifying out-of-school children with disabilities and ensuring that learners with special needs receive appropriate educational support and accommodations within schools and community in the districts of intervention. It also involves ensuring that educational services and resources are effectively coordinated to meet the diverse needs of learners with disabilities.

3. Key Responsibilities

The Special Needs Education Coordinator on this ZOOSC Project will plays a fundamental role in ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support, resources, and opportunities they need to be enrolled and succeed academically, socially, and emotionally in schools. Responsibilities include the following:

• Identifying, enrolling out of school children with disabilities in neighbouring schools;
• Providing training and support to school staff on inclusive education, differentiated instruction, behaviour management, and meeting diverse learning needs;
• Conducting assessments to identify learners’ strengths, weaknesses, and learning needs, informing educational placement and guiding instructional strategies and interventions.;
• Support and guiding in handling behavioural and emotional crises with learners with special needs;
• Developing and implementing behaviour intervention plans when required;
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and professionals to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for learners with special needs, ensuring that educational goals are suitable and attainable;
• Coordinating resources, such as specialized equipment, materials, and support personnel, to meet the needs of learners with disabilities in the most effective and efficient manner;
• Advocating for the rights and needs of learners with disabilities within and beyond the school community;
• Collecting, analysing, and maintaining accurate records of student progress, interventions, and services provided, in compliance with confidentiality and data privacy laws;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of special education programs and services, and making recommendations for improvement based on data and best practices;
• Promoting an inclusive culture within the school community by advocating for inclusive practices that ensure the full participation of learners with disabilities in all aspects of school life.
• Creating partnerships with other district stakeholders working I education and social protection sectors to ensure the provision of the assistive devices and accessible materials are given to children with disabilities.
  
  
  

4. Technical Skills required.

• Special needs and inclusive education expertise;
• University Degree in Education, Special needs/Inclusive Education or related degree;
• A proven experience of at least 3 years in the field of special needs and inclusive education
• Experience in advocacy and communication towards inclusion of persons with disabilities;
• Report writing skills and experience of working in the field in remote area;
• Experience to work with persons with disabilities and or Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Rwanda;
• Good spoken and written, Kinyarwanda, English and French;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Understanding of and a commitment to safeguarding including child protection, in a local, regional and international context.
  
  
  

How to apply

Qualified Candidates (m/w) should submit a motivation letter , CV, Copy of Degree and other supporting documents in English to: NUDOR email, info@nudor.org; not later than 4^th June, 2024. The application letter has to be addressed to the Executive Secretary of NUDOR. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next step of this recruitment.

Done at Kigali on 10^th May, 2024

SENGIYUMVA Jean Damascene

Executive Secretary

Job Title: Social Media Content Creator

Job Description:

Build Centre is seeking a talented Social Media Content Creator to join our team. As a Social Media Content Creator, you will be responsible for developing engaging content across various social media platforms to increase brand awareness, drive traffic, and generate leads. The ideal candidate should be proficient in video editing, videography, and strategy development. Additionally, fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required to effectively communicate with our diverse audience.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality, visually appealing content for social media platforms, including but not limited to videos, graphics, and animations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute social media strategies that align with business goals.
• Monitor social media trends, analyze performance metrics, and adjust content strategies accordingly.
• Manage and maintain a consistent brand voice and image across all social media channels.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in social media marketing.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Proficiency in video editing and videography, with experience using editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) and their respective audiences.
• Ability to develop and execute social media strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, both written and verbal. French is a plus.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and design.
• Proven track record of creating engaging and shareable content.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Please submit your resume, portfolio showcasing your work, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this position via email at admin@buildcentreafrica.com before June 13th, 2024. Additionally, include any social media handles or accounts you manage or have contributed to.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team.

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UMUTANGUHA Finance Company (UFC) Plc, a company duly registered in the office of the Registrar General under company code number 101310843, licensed by National Bank of Rwanda to operate as Micro Finance Institution in Rwanda headquartered in Kigali, Opposite Nyamirambo Stadium, House # 177, KN2 Avenue, P.O Box 2998 Kigali, Tel 0788387730, email: info@ufinance.co.rw.

Umutanguha Finance Company Plc (UFC) is a public company limited by shares, it is a microfinance institution which was established in 2003 first as a Saving and credit cooperative, which transformed into a Union in 2006 and later on in 2013 as a public company limited by shares.

Since 2013 UFC made two amalgamation transactions where it acquired 2 microfinance cooperatives in 2016 and in 2018, UFC acquired 1 microfinance company and 2 microfinance cooperatives through amalgamation. In May 2023 the National Bank of Rwanda has approved FINAFRICA MICROFINANCE HOLDING a subsidiary of FINAFRICA which is also a subsidiary of GROUP DUVAL as major shareholder of UMUTANGUHA FINANCE COMPANY PLC with 51% shareholding. The institution has 23 branches (5 branches in Kigali and 18 branches outside of Kigali) and 1 outlet in Rwanda.

Currently UMUTANGUHA FINANCE COMPANY Plc is recruiting self-motivated, creative, persuasive individuals with excellent communication and sales skills to fill the position of Branch Manager.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES:

• Achieve a targeted revenue, profitability, risk control, loan portfolio quality and quantity, saving portfolio volume, clients and outreach, job creation and training objectives as set in the Branch performance targets, action plan and budget.
• Conduct field visits to potential borrowers and loan applicants, in order to countercheck the information provided by the saving and credit officers.
• Make a preliminary assessment of loan applications and submit them to the branch loan committee.
• Sit in the Branch loan committee.
• Conduct field visits to sampled regular borrowers in order to give them potential advice for a better running of their businesses.
• Coordinate recovery activities and visit the main defaulters.
• Coordinate all activities related to branch fund management including the management of the safe, the branch bank accounts, transfers between banks and the branch safe, make daily cash control of cashiers, accounting records, etc.
• Retain, motivate and coach each staff to ensure that the Branch office is appropriately staffed, organized and managed to achieve its performance objectives.
• Ensure that microfinance ‘best practice’ operating, credit and human resource policies, systems, and processes developed by the company are implemented in a consistent manner to deliver repeatable results.
• Oversee the ongoing development of a training curriculum that is transformational for clients.
• Develop and implement an overall long-term sales and marketing strategy for the branch under his/her responsibility.
• Build a healthy relationship and partnership with local authorities, financial institutions, local shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Considering the local market trends, suggest to the Head office any measure aimed at increasing the branch performances and outreach.
• Any other task assigned by the Line Supervisor.
  
  
  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a university degree in Accounting, Finance and related fields;
• At least five-year relevant experience in UFC Plc in business related field;
• The candidate must have working knowledge in both English and French
• The candidate must be computer literate (Word, Excel) and have strong knowledge of UFC core banking system (ICBS Core Banking System).
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Accounting, Management, Finance and Banking and related fields
• At least 4-years’ experience in banking or micro finance sector in management or lending process;
• Excellent understanding of the bank operations and credit functionalities
• Negotiation and strong analytical skills
• Excellent and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Able to work in any UFC Plc Branches located in all provinces in Rwanda
• Maximum age 45 years’ old
• Excellent sales skills
  
  
  

Application documents:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Studies documents (copies of Certificates, academic transcripts, degree, etc)
• Training and experience documents
• A list of three references and their contacts

Note: All documents should be scanned in one document and be electronically submitted to: ufc.recruitment@ufinance.co.rw (Please mention the position you are applying for in the email subject).

The deadline for receiving applications is 27^th May 2024 at 5:00 PM

NB:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Done at Kigali, 13^th May 2024.

Mr. Noel MUHAWENIMANA

Chief Executive Officer

Job Information

Organisation: Abt Associates Inc.

Position : Finance Assistant

Supervisor: Sr. Finance and Administration Manager

Position No.: 1

Functional Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Full time or Part-time: Full time

Posting date: 13/05/2024.

Closing date: 27/05/2024

Job Details

Employer Description

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Global is regularly ranked as one of the top global research firms and one of the international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Job Description

The World at Abt 

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

Project Description

The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project was awarded to Abt Associates on December 19, 2022. The purpose of this contract is to support PMI, as well as U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Missions and Bureaus, with the planning, implementing, and monitoring of malaria vector control programs, including indoor residual spraying (IRS), insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs), and larval source management (LSM). PMI Evolve will strengthen the capacity of local institutions, including national malaria programs (MOPDD), district health offices, and research institutions to independently conduct vector control programs. PMI Evolve is also responsible for entomological monitoring and conducting operations research on new vector control innovations. PMI Evolve will incorporate gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) and climate change initiatives as cross-cutting themes with the overall goal of ending malaria faster. Activities are carried out in full collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center /Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Control).

The Opportunity

As a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for performing the accounting functions in support of all project activities following all relevant USAID and Abt Associates policies and procedures. Under the direction of the Senior Finance and Administration Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the finance team to ensure the transactions and financial records of the accounts are up to date, working closely with the accountant.

Core Responsibilities  

Under the supervision of the Senior Finance and Administrative Manager, the Finance Assistant – LOCAL Finance Assistant provides a wide range of administrative and financial support.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assist the Senior Finance and Administration Manager with the timely submission of the ROV in accordance with Abt Associates procedures and policies.
• Scan and upload all financial documents into Abt’s web-based accounting software, QuickBooks.
• Assists the Finance Manager with preparation of payment vouchers and corresponding checks.
• Assists the Finance Manager with the review of invoices and expense reports before payment and following up with vendors and staff to gather back up documentation.
• Perform general clerical duties, to include but not be limited to photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, and mailing.
• Prepare payment on Mobile Money account, reconciliations for bank, Mobile Money, and vendor accounts.
• Provide office administrative support including organization and facilitation for internal meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic versions of a project archive, including contract and subcontract documents, client approvals, consultant documents, travel files, procurement files, project deliverables, project reports , and minutes of meetings.
• Manage and document correspondences between project offices, the home office, the client, other partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist staff in the process of completing Timesheets and completing Advance and Travel Expense Reports.
• Make logistical arrangements for project staff traveling outside their region or for international visitors as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  
  

Qualification requirements include the following:

• (3+) years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Management, Business, or other relevant field (desirable).
• Experience in bookkeeping and preparing vouchers.
• Prior experience in office finance, accounting, and administration.
• Knowledge and experience with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data processing and graphical presentation software.
• Ability to assess problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills and excellent organization skills.
• Preference for candidates who have experience that relates to USAID-funded projects or other international development experience.
• English language fluency and Kinyarwanda.
  
  
  

What We Offer 

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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