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Business Development Officer at H2O Ventures Partners | Kigali : Deadline: 10-06-2024

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JOB ADVERT

1. Position: Business Development Officer

2. Qualifications:

  • Under graduate degree (Second class Upper Division or above)
  • Ideally in a technical subject (STEM)


3. Skills:

  • Excellent English (Spoken and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Detail-focused.
  • Executor/Finisher.


4. Duties

  • Develop strong sales strategies as trained and Evaluate customers’ needs.
  • Use of various sales and methods and build long lasting client relationships.
  • Meet personal and team, daily targets and attend meetings, sales events, and training.
  • Report and provide feedback to management.
  • Understanding of business development initiatives and influencing stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills to network with new people and develop business relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Researching new commercial activities.

All interested candidates should submit their documents before 10th June 2024 via email at humanresource.h2o@gmail.com.











Director of Finance (Re – Advertised) at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR) | Kigali :Deadline: 16-05-2024

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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education and research”.

This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction.

The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services.

King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for suitable candidate to fill the following position.

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE



COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business administration or related field is essential.
  • Having professional courses either CPA or ACCA is an added advantage.
  • Having at least ten years of working experience in finance, in which five years in the role of financial management is essential.



SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Stakeholder Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders, presenting financial information and strategies effectively.
  • Financial Management: Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and maximizing financial performance.
  • Strategic Planning: Proven experience in developing and executing financial strategies aligned with organizational goals, driving financial sustainability and growth.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities, including team management, mentoring, and fostering a culture of financial excellence within the finance department
  • Change Management: Ability to adapt to evolving financial landscapes, embracing innovation and leading financial transformation initiatives within the hospital.
  • Being used to financial systems such as ERP.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop, implement and regularly review financial management delegations of authority.
  2. Develop, implement and regularly review financial management policies.
  3. Develop, implement and regularly review financial management operating procedures.
  4. Establish and manage the electronic financial data input process to ensure integrity and accuracy.
  5. Monitor the effectiveness of financial operations through the assessment of key financial performance indicators.
  6. Facilitate and coordinate the annual budgeting process.
  7. Compile monthly budget reports and provide them to the management team.
  8. Perform monthly budgetary and expenditure analysis.
  9. Coordinate, manage and monitor Hospital cash flows.
  10. Effect budget adjustments where necessary.
  11. Annually review all fees, charges or the rates, scales or tariffs of fees and charges within the National prescripts.
  12. Authorise and monitor employee salaries, deductions and allowances and ensure annual reconciliation of employee tax.
  13. Analyse and monitor ledger and debt accounts and debt recovery.
  14. Analyse and monitor income and income collection rates, and bank reconciliations.
  15. Authorise supplier and creditor payments.
  16. Maintain and safeguard all financial documentation relating to the Hospital.
  17. Compile the annual financial report and financial statements for each financial year.
  18. Liaise with auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
  19. Compile and submit all reports, returns, notices and other information as may be required by the CEO and hospital management and Hospital Board.
  20. Supervise the implementation and management of the Capital Assets Register.
  21. Formulate job profiles for all posts within the Unit.
  22. Conduct performance appraisals with staff and arrange and monitor individual development.



Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Cantered Care!

How to Apply?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDLfkzQK2a8jdg3OUdeJQ1c5FLtYCdNaziiSmZ7MZHWt9e_A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Submit your application through the links above:

Qualified candidates should send their Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic credentials, Copy of National ID and recommendation letter(s) from previous employer(s) addressed to the Chief Executive Officer to the above mentioned link by May 16th 2024.

KFH, R is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Dr. ZERIHUN ABEBE

Chief Executive Officer

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Administrative, Finance and Operations Assistant at Ni Nyampinga | Kigali :Deadline: 20-05-2024

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Job vacancy at Ni Nyampinga

Ni Nyampinga is a locally led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Rwanda. Established in 2011, as Girl effect Brand, it registered as an independent local NGO in October 2022, Ni Nyampinga is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering young people especially adolescent girls and young women. Through gender transformative programming and social behavior change communication, Ni Nyampinga aims to provide young people, especially girls with the skills, agency, and knowledge to make informed decisions in order to reach their full potential. Ni Nyampinga does so by engaging girls with inspiring content on health, education, social, economic and safety assets, that challenges harmful perceptions and gender norms rooted in social cultural beliefs, thus contributing to equal access to rights and opportunity.


Post title: Administrative, Finance and Operations Assistant at Ni Nyampinga

Ni Nyampinga is seeking a qualified, competent and experienced Administrative Assistant with a strong background in Finance and operations to support our diverse business needs. Under regular supervision from the Finance and Administration Manage, this role provides administrative, finance and operations support

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Planning and operational support
  • Identify priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work, foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary, use time efficiently
  • Informs, supports the execution of the workplan for the administrative function in the office
  • Implements administrative procedures and policies in Ni Nyampinga Office


  1. Finance and Administration
  • Maintains a presence at the reception, is tidy, well organized, welcomes and receives visitors, answer general inquiries about Ni Nyampinga, direct visitors to relevant staff for further information
  • Provides administrative support including organize the office effectively, scheduling, handling correspondence, and maintaining confidential documents, maintain effective filing and record-keeping systems.
  • Ensures preparation and declaration of monthly taxes as well as annual tax declaration (CIT) and keeps a good tax filing system for Ni Nyampinga.
  • Implement administrative procedures, plan and control administrative issues ensuring cleanliness and conducive work office environment.
  • Maintains supplies inventory at the desired level, anticipating needed supplies; procure supplies as per office supply plan and verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Assists the program team in elaborating the activity requests, close monitor expenditure request and ensures value for money in selecting suppliers in close coordination with the program teams, compile annual project procurement plans and reports.
  1. Logistics
  • Support the organization of workshops/events including supplies and logistics. Book venue, arrange the availability of equipment, registration of event participants, transportation booking and mission orders for staff, partners and consultants visiting Ni Nyampinga Projects, displays, requesting quotes, coordinating catering, and liaising for facility rental and other needs.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned to ensure the logistical support of operations related to official travel and other program objectives

This role reports to the Finance, Administrative and Operations Officer, and in second instance to the executive Director


Qualifications and Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field with at least 2 years’ experience working with LNGO.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in English and French, Kinyarwanda required.
  • Experience: Proven experience and familiarity with financial planning and tax filing.
  • Skills: Excellent communication skills, easy adapter to new environment.
  • Competences: Team player, can deliver under minimum supervision.

Position Duration: 6 months renewable

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications via email to ninyampinga22@gmail.com . Application documents include a cover letter, CV and relevant certificates addressed to the Executive Director of Ni Nyampinga. The deadline for submission is May 20th, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Only files received through this channel, before the deadline will be considered and shortlisted candidates contacted for Interviews.

Done at Kigali, May 9th 2024

Flavia Mutamutega, Executive Director, Ni Nyampinga

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Sites Coordinator at Ni Nyampinga | Kigali :Deadline: 20-05-2024

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Job vacancy at Ni Nyampinga

Ni Nyampinga is a locally led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Rwanda. Established in 2011, as Girl effect Brand, it registered as an independent local NGO in October 2022, Ni Nyampinga is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering young people especially adolescent girls and young women. Through gender transformative programming and social behavior change communication, Ni Nyampinga aims to provide young people, especially girls with the skills, agency, and knowledge to make informed decisions in order to reach their full potential. Ni Nyampinga does so by engaging girls with inspiring content on health, education, social, economic and safety assets, that challenges harmful perceptions and gender norms rooted in social cultural beliefs, thus contributing to equal access to rights and opportunity.

Post title: Sites Coordinator



Main purpose:

The Sites Coordinator’s overall role is to ensure the day-to-day management, coordination, administration, monitoring and evaluation of peer educators, facilitator intern in Ni Nyampinga club activities using Ni Nyampinga and its partners Models

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Coordinate on sites peer educators/ volunteers’ work and identify areas of capacity building for quality delivery
  2. Receive and disseminate content for Ni Nyampinga safe space and peer education program – clubs, monitor implementation and gather reports
  3. Plan and organize community outreach and upliftment activities ensuring inclusive participation
  4. Identify and map Community and service providers Stakeholders
  5. Hold regular community and site stakeholder meetings and document these.
  6. Deliver programme activities in line with Ni Nyampinga and its partners’ standards and targets, including the completion of quarterly and annual delivery plan reports.
  7. Collaborate with the district social cluster to deliver on Imihigo
  8. Participate in JADF meeting, events and field visits in peer education clubs, documentation of learning, sharing innovation and lessons learnt.
  9. Advise on local research to support Ni Nyampinga graduation and scale strategy, as appropriate.


Qualification and competencies

  • Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or Communication or Two years’ experience in youth peer education programme management including management of programme stakeholders and relevant community experience
  • Business Administration, Management, or any other related field;
  • Planning, budgeting and management skills
  • Understanding of peer education and capacity building of stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of Gender Concept and Human rights
  • Creative and problem solver
  • Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
  • Computer skills (high proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communicator, interpersonal skills and mastery digital and social media platform;
  • Innovative, self –driven and team player and experience of working with communities
  • Committed to youth empowerment
  • Report writing skills
  • Open to learn

This role is under direct supervision of and reports to project coordinator

Position Duration:6 months renewable

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications via email to ninyampinga22@gmail.com . Application documents include a cover letter, CV and relevant certificates addressed to the Executive Director of Ni Nyampinga. The deadline for submission is May 20th 2024 at 5:00 pm. Only files received through this channel, before the deadline will be considered and shortlisted candidates contacted for Interviews.

Done at Kigali, May 9th 2024

Flavia Mutamutega, Executive Director, Ni Nyampinga

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3 Job Positions of Content Creator- Volunteers at Ni Nyampinga | Kigali : Deadline: 20-05-2024

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Job vacancy at Ni Nyampinga

Ni Nyampinga is a locally led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Rwanda. Established in 2011, as Girl effect Brand, it registered as an independent local NGO in October 2022, Ni Nyampinga is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering young people especially adolescent girls and young women. Through gender transformative programming and social behavior change communication, Ni Nyampinga aims to provide young people, especially girls with the skills, agency, and knowledge to make informed decisions in order to reach their full potential. Ni Nyampinga does so by engaging girls with inspiring content on health, education, social, economic and safety assets, that challenges harmful perceptions and gender norms rooted in social cultural beliefs, thus contributing to equal access to rights and opportunity.

Post title: Ni Nyampinga Content Creator- Volunteers (3)


Duties and responsibilities

  1. Content Ideation and Story identification:
  • Participate in ideation sessions/ workshops
  • Identify Content Source and create content that will be used for different media channels.
  • Identify potential stories for the Ni Nyampinga platforms: contribute ideas and stories
  • Plan a content gathering process where you will be gathering stories by following leads shared by girls from districts across Rwanda
    1. Ni Nyampinga Content gathering
  • Identify source and develop stories
  • Plan and coordinate field-reporting activities
  • Conduct interviews and liaise with girls, families and communities
  • Write and submit the assigned stories as per the set deadlines
    1. Ni Nyampinga Radio show production (1 hour omnibus)
  • Develop ideas and write scripts for the radio show
  • Prepare radio and produce weekly show
  • Deliver exciting and engaging shows each week
    1. Ni Nyampinga and Stakeholders Event / Forums
  • Support preparation of Ni Nyampinga and partners’ events when required e.g. open days
  • Actively participate in and be part of Ni Nyampinga events as trusted young voice, community uplifting activities such as Umuganda, community engagement, etc.


Qualifications and Competencies

  • Creative Senior six leaver with 2 years’ progressive experience in Adolescent and young people projects with a focus to SRHR, livelihoods and Leadership; or graduate in communication or journalism or related field
  • Understanding of Gender and Human rights Concept
  • Negotiation skills
  • Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
  • Computer literate (high proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communicator, interpersonal skills and mastery digital and social media platform;
  • Innovative, self-driven, team player and experience of working with communities
  • Committed to youth empowerment
  • Open to learn

This role is under direct supervision of and reports to program lead.

Position Duration: 6 months renewable subject to funding

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications via email to ninyampinga22@gmail.com. Application documents include a cover letter, CV and relevant certificates addressed to the Executive Director of Ni Nyampinga. The deadline for submission is May 20th, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Only files received through this channel, before the deadline will be considered and shortlisted candidates contacted for Interviews.

Done at Kigali, May 9th 2024

Flavia Mutamutega, Executive Director, Ni Nyampinga

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Project Coordinator at Ni Nyampinga | Kigali : Deadline: 20-05-2024

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Job vacancy at Ni Nyampinga

Ni Nyampinga is a locally led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Rwanda. Established in 2011, as Girl effect Brand, it registered as an independent local NGO in October 2022, Ni Nyampinga is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering young people especially adolescent girls and young women. Through gender transformative programming and social behavior change communication, Ni Nyampinga aims to provide young people, especially girls with the skills, agency, and knowledge to make informed decisions in order to reach their full potential. Ni Nyampinga does so by engaging girls with inspiring content on health, education, social, economic and safety assets, that challenges harmful perceptions and gender norms rooted in social cultural beliefs, thus contributing to equal access to rights and opportunity.

Post title: Project Coordinator at Ni Nyampinga




Ni Nyampinga is seeking a qualified, competent and experienced Project Coordinator for its Adolescent Girls and Young People Empowerment project.

Through our Social Behaviour Change Communication programming, face-to-face engagement in safe spaces and Peer education Model, Ni Nyampinga is implementing an AYP empowerment project with SRHR as an entry point. “Your SRH is Lock and Key” behaviour change project aims to take young people on a change journey as per our theory of change, empower them and give them a voice to make informed choices. This requires working closely adolescent and young people (AYP) as primary audience, but also build capacity of the secondary audience as a support system. The ultimate expected outcomes are AYP have increased individual awareness of SRHR and SGBV as a human right, and access to SRHR resources, information and services, thus contributing to better management of their SRH, reduction of number of cases of teen pregnancy, new cases of HIV and other STIs and contribute to gender equality and resilience.

The project coordinator will be in charge of leading on content development planning, oversee the content development process and production and dissemination through the appropriate platforms; and oversee project implementation for quality assurance. This position reports to the Program Manager.

Duty Station: Kigali with frequent travels to the field for club supervision and meetings.


Duties and responsibilities

  1. Project coordination:
  • Develop budgeted project workplan and milestones and oversee its implementation (weekly, monthly, annual);
  • Coordinate the recruitment of peer educators and facilitator interns for the face-to-face club members engagement;
  • Lead on recruitment of in school and out of schools’ club members and keep their database;
  • Supervise club content delivery and collect feedback for improvement
  • Liaise with district authorities and the JADF and align Ni Nyampinga activities to their Imihigo


  1. Content development and dissemination
  • Plan, coordinate and facilitate Ni Nyampinga content development process
  • Organize consultation with RBC and REB to for quality assurance of Ni Nyampinga content
  • Ensure content produced is user friendly and relevant to the needs of adolescent and young people
  • Lead on design, production and printing of the Ni Nyampinga magazine
  • Lead on the production and timely dissemination of Ni Nyampinga radio show
  1. Coordinate Project implementation:
  • Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans and budgets to deliver the project
  • Supervise field staff in club sessions
  • Build their capacity to deliver quality sessions, as per planned content
  • Ensure overall coordination of project field staff and on- ground partners/ stakeholders.
  • Map partners working in that area for joint events/ collaboration and ensure Ni Nyampinga is well represented.


  1. Capacity building
  • Identify peer educators’ capacity gaps, develop a training plan, materials and organize trainings
  • Plan and organize capacity development forum for service providers, teachers and local leaders as supporter of AYP
  • Organize mentorship sessions for peer educators, facilitator interns


  1. Quality, Learning & Knowledge Management
  • Conduct regular monitoring, and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in relation to the project activities stressing the highlights and sharing learnings for local advocacy.
  • Contributing the development of impact measurement, knowledge management and internal accountability systems for the project
  • Coordinate data and information collection for baseline surveys and analysis to inform the behaviour change strategy and messages development
  • Organize regular information gathering and sharing opportunities
  • Produce success stories, photo document and produce infographics for donor reporting and fundraising


  1. Sustainability
  • Put in place strategies for a graduation plan of Ni Nyampinga club members, and provide linkages with other stakeholders for sustainability.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, Communication, Management, or related field;
  • Holder of a master’s degree in a relevant field is preferable for the prospective candidate;
  • At least four (4) years of progressive experience in Adolescent and young people projects with a focus to SRHR, livelihoods and Leadership;
  • Strong understanding of Gender Concept and Human rights
  • Networking skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
  • Computer literate (high proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communicator, interpersonal skills and mastery digital and social media platform;
  • Innovative, self –driven and team player and experience of working with communities
  • Committed to youth empowerment

This role is under direct supervision of and reports to program lead

Position Duration: 6 months renewable

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications via email to ninyampinga22@gmail.com. Application documents include a cover letter, CV and relevant certificates addressed to the Executive Director of Ni Nyampinga. The deadline for submission is May 20th, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Only files received through this channel, before the deadline will be considered and shortlisted candidates contacted for Interviews.

Done at Kigali, May 9th 2024

Flavia Mutamutega, Executive Director, Ni Nyampinga











Finance, Admin and Operations Officer at Ni Nyampinga | Kigali :Deadline: 20-05-2024

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Job vacancy at Ni Nyampinga

Ni Nyampinga is a locally led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Rwanda. Established in 2011, as Girl effect Brand, it registered as an independent local NGO in October 2022, Ni Nyampinga is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering young people especially adolescent girls and young women. Through gender transformative programming and social behavior change communication, Ni Nyampinga aims to provide young people, especially girls with the skills, agency, and knowledge to make informed decisions in order to reach their full potential. Ni Nyampinga does so by engaging girls with inspiring content on health, education, social, economic and safety assets, that challenges harmful perceptions and gender norms rooted in social cultural beliefs, thus contributing to equal access to rights and opportunity.


Post Title: Finance, Admin and Operations Officer

Ni Nyampinga is seeking a qualified competent Finance, Administration and Operations Officer to manage and oversee its financial, administrative and operations with the aim to optimize financial management practices by strengthening internal controls and procedures while overseeing administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role is crucial to maintaining accurate financial records, providing strategic financial guidance, upholding compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations and managing administrative operations effectively.

The Finance, Administration and Operation s Officer role will be key in producing Project Completion Report (PCR) with due attention to effectiveness and efficiency for proper grant management and strategic decision making for sustainability.


Duties and responsibilities

The overall objective of this role is to provide expert financial, admin and operations advice and guidance to management, participating in budgeting and forecasting processes to support organizational goals.

  • Review existing or develop financial, admin and operations robust internal controls, procedures and management tools to safeguard assets, minimize risk, and enhance operational efficiency to better comply with procurement and financial management policies, as well as donor requirements
  • Lead, foster effective communication and coordinate financial, administrative and operations functions within Ni Nyampinga, complying to organizational policies, regulatory requirements.
  • Preparation of annual organizational projections and project budgets and quarterly forecasts
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and administrative tasks, including procurement, facilities management, and human resources and provide monthly and/or quarterly budget consumption reports for running projects and following analysis, (Accounts payable and receivable, including payrolls and other payments as appropriate, grant payments and donations) make recommendations to project leads & management team
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, providing strategic recommendations to support decision-making
  • Maintain accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, preparing organizational financial forecast, report and statements, managing exchange loss and gains and liaise with internal and external auditors, tax authorities, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements to support organizational goal.
  • Acting as the point of contact for Project Completion Report for all banking processes
  • Advise the Executive Director and the board of any financial environmental risk to the organization.


Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field;
  • Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable;
  • Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks is required;
  • Additional qualifications in administration, operations management, or related areas is an asset.

Experience

  • At least 3 years’ experience in finance, administration and operations role in CSOs
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial operations management, and business administrative procedures;
  • Demonstrated experience managing grants, day-to-day accounting operations management, budgeting processes, financial management and reporting.
  • Capacity to develop and implement internal controls processes, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel, QuickBooks, for financial analysis and reporting.
  • Previous experience in overseeing administrative functions such as procurement, facilities management, and human resources.
  • Experience in liaising with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing office operations, organizing meetings/events, and addressing administrative issues.


Competencies

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Responsible, Smart and Team player
  • Capacity to deliver with minimum supervision
  • Strong analytical and solution-oriented skills
  • Honesty and Transparency, curious and law respectful

Reporting: This role is under direct supervision of and reports to Ni Nyampinga Executive Director

Position Duration: 6 months renewable

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications via email to ninyampinga22@gmail.com. Application documents include a cover letter, CV and relevant certificates addressed to the Executive Director of Ni Nyampinga. The deadline for submission is May 20th , 2024 at 5:00 pm. Only documents sent as single folder and received through this channel, before the deadline will be considered and shortlisted candidates contacted for Interviews.

Done at Kigali, May 9th 2024

Flavia Mutamutega; Executive Director, Ni Nyampinga

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MEAL Advisor at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Kigali :Deadline: 22-05-2024

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Job Title: MEAL Advisor

Department: Programming/INECD

Band: 10

Reports To: Chief of Party II

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

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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 been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in nutrition, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship and peacebuilding. The Country Program has around 80 staff and implements its projects through local and international partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda (GoR) structures.


Job Summary:

The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity will promote 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 GoR priorities.

The GKB project boasts a robust and adaptable MEAL design which is working through existing MOH/NCDA systems for data collection and reporting. In addition to routine monitoring activities, annual survey data is collected using ICT4D tools, and evaluations are conducted to assess progress at baseline, at midterm, and endline. Project learning is advanced via regular quarterly pause and reflection meetings and other activities, and partner and LCSO capacity is strengthened through MEAL training, on-job training, joint supportive and appreciative enquiry. Gikuriro Kuri Bose MEAL Team, including the MEAL Advisor, Deputy MEAL Advisor, Collaboration and Learning Advisor, Data Specialist and Partner MEAL Officers are responsible to ensure the development, coordination, and smooth implementation of these activities.

As the MEAL Advisor, you will take the lead in the management and adaptation of the MEAL system in collaboration with other program staff, implementing partners, and external stakeholders. You will ensure that the program complies with the agency’s MEAL standards. You will also be expected to have ability to work sensitively and positively with program staff and promote a learning environment, and to have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps.


Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Ensure that the Project is in compliance with CRS’ MEAL Policies and Procedures and strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinate the implementation of program evaluations/assessments such as annual surveys, mid-term and final evaluations, and special studies and operations research.
  • Collaborate with the Chief of Party to communicate evaluation findings to key stakeholders. Communications should be tailored to the needs of various audiences.
  • Collaborate with program staff on implementation of M&E plans including data management, data cleaning, analysis and learning mechanisms; refine these systems based on lessons learned.
  • Continually update the MEAL operations manual to ensure all MEAL related documents and tools are organized, up-to-date, and accessible.
  • Ensure the consistency of tools and indicators across all partners as appropriate.
  • Lead the implementation of data quality controls and annual data quality assessments to ensure the integrity of project data.
  • Work with MEAL and IT staff to incorporate and maximize the value and utility of ICT4MEAL initiatives, including the use of CommCare, Power BI, Yutrack, bar coding systems for distribution activities, and/or the roll out of similar initiatives.
  • Ensure MEAL systems allow for timely and quality reporting both internally and externally for timely decision making.
  • Support the MEAL team in strategically preparing and reviewing MEAL calendars
  • Organize and undertake MEAL capacity building activities such as trainings, workshops and other visits for learning.
  • Conduct field monitoring visits events frequently with project teams and implementing partners.
  • Coordinate with Chief of Party and Finance staff to maintain, track, and adjust MEAL budget throughout the life of the project.


Accountability

  • Lead an Accountability Working Group, made up of project consortium members and other NGOs with an interest in increased program participants accountability in Rwanda.
  • Support programming staff to incorporate participatory methods into community level M&E systems and tools.
  • Orient program staff and partners on the basic principles and practices of program participants accountability.
  • Guide project Advisors to ensure that they consult with male and female program participants in one or more communities to define indicators for project success.
  • Lead the development and implementation of feedback and response channels to reflect the preferences of communities members and beneficiairies.
  • Ensure that program participants feedback is adequately documented, addressed, analyzed, and utilized by program teams

Learning

  • Ensure that MEAL and program teams regularly review and accordingly adjust MEAL plans and tools in the light of changes and needs in the field context based on monitoring data and reflection sessions
  • Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyze data for programmatic use, and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation.
  • Supervise and support the CLA Advisor in his/her key activities including development of a learning agenda, organizing regular learning events, supporting operations research, and reflecting, documentation, and communication of learning initiatives.


Knowledge Management

  • Guide and monitor MEAL teams in developing and overseeing the knowledge management and knowledge sharing systems and practices to gather, document and share best practices of consortium members.
  • Facilitate the identification of lessons learned and best practices and collaborate with MEAL staff and program Advisors to develop learning briefs and technical manuals for dissemination.
  • Guide MEAL team to promote adoption of best practices in knowledge management by other consortium members/technical partners.

Linkages/Networking:

  • Coordinate synergy between MEAL team and technical staff.
  • Establish appropriate linkages especially with the Government agencies at the national level.
  • In coordination with the Chief of Party, represent the consortium in various forums and foster partnership with other stakeholders, particularly those supported by the USAID Mission.


Professional Qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in international development, Statistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Social science of any related fields plus at least five years of professional experience in MEAL programming.
  • At least five years of Advisory experience with an NGO (experience with INGO preferred); in addition to significant MEAL experience, previous international experience is a plus.
  • Experience working with large donors (i.e. USAID, EU, UKAID)
  • Demonstrated experience with collection/analysis of health, epidemiological and implementation science data
  • Familiarity with principles and current approaches to MEAL of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods, especially those of USAID funded activities.
  • Experience with participatory MEAL systems.
  • Familiarity with program participants accountability mechanisms
  • Proficiency in database development/management, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders.
  • Experience using ICT4D for data collection.
  • Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys.
  • Previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants.
  • Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development.
  • Supervisory experience and management and team building skills.
  • Excellent planning and organization skills
  • Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
  • Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility

Required Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken). Fluency in French and/or Kinyarwanda is an asset.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% outside of Kigali to project sites

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
  • Personal Accountability
  • Acts with Integrity


Key Working Relationships:

Internal: GKB Deputy MEAL Advisor, CLA Advisor, Data Specialist, Deputy Chief of Parties, Coordinators, GKB Technical Advisors, Regional Technical Advisor for MEAL

External: International and local implementing partners, USAID, Government of Rwanda, both at National and District levels, program volunteers, program participants, and other NGOs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Deputy MEAL Advisor, Data Specialist and Partner MEAL staff.

***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 is a key personnel position hence contingent upon successful approval of a candidate by USAID.

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application formSelf -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 Wednesday May 22nd, 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 “MEAL Advisor @ Band 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 09th, 2024.

Hans Fly

Country Representative











Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager at FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry ) | Kigali : Deadline: 24-05-2024

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FH ASSOCIATION RWANDA (Food for the Hungry)

PO BOX 911 Kigali, Rwanda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

(MEAL) Manager

ABOUT FH

FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian Relief and Development organization with a value proposition “We design, develop, and deliver catalytic solutions that build resilience so that children, families, and communities can flourish”. FH Rwanda has been implementing integrated relief and development projects in Rwanda since 1994. FH Rwanda operates in Kamonyi, Ruhango, Muhanga, Gatsibo, Nyagatare, Ngororero and Karongi districts. Our Head Office is located at Umuyenzi Plazza, 2 nd Floor, Kisimenti – Remera.

FH Rwanda has adopted an integrated programming model RFTS (Resilience and Flourishing

through Systems Transformation) through 4 sectors: Livelihoods, Education, Health, and

Disaster Risk Reduction.


FH CULTURE

All we do, and how we do it, seek to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.

We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced “MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING (MEAL) MANAGER” to be based at Head Office, Kigali.

The jobholder reports to the Country Director and is an active member of the Senior Management Team.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Country MEAL Manager comprehensively manages the Monitoring and Evaluation process in the entire country program, ensuring the criteria and indicators defined in the RFTS (Resilience and Flourishing through Systems Transformation) program model and Country’s Strategic Plan are efficiently met and provide necessary recommendations. Co-lead in design of projects and programs in line with FH’s Transforming Field Experiences (TFE) re-imagination initiative..


MAIN KEY RESULTS

Develop and Implement M&E systems for FH programs

  • Provide overall leadership on the development, implementation, and adaptation as necessary of the program’s MEAL Plan, results reporting, etc. with support from GSC and in country leadership.
  • Collaboratively lead the process of designing the monitoring and evaluation system considering the requirements and criteria for each sector and project.
  • Lead and provide technical oversight in the Implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation system.
  • Design data collection instruments used for monitoring, reporting and evaluation according to the Country Strategic goals.
  • Work closely with the Global MEAL teams to develop, use and disseminate relevant M&E systems and data
  • Lead the design and application of performance management and monitoring systems, and evaluation methodologies and/or tools.
  • Direct and oversee collection of baselines, midline, and end line, quarterly and annual data collection to maintain an up-to-date database of program output and outcome data.
  • Lead and Determine information need of project management, implementing partners and primary stakeholders, and funding agencies.
  • Facilitate M&E design and implementation processes with implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
  • Provide support to implement the M&E plan, revise and update performance questions, indicators, methods, formats, and analytical processes.
  • Review existing M&E and management information systems of each project and identify needs evidence-based decision making and support.


M&E data management, analysis and information sharing

  • Oversees data collection exercises such as baselines, QIVC (Quality Improvement Verification Checklist), RFSLA (Rapid Food Security and Livelihoods Assessment) among others
  • Coordinates data collection teams and provides the necessary training and coaching for successful implementation of data collection exercises
  • Consolidates and analyses data at the national level and provides comprehensive reports of data collection exercises.
  • In coordination with the Sector Specialists and Program Area Managers verifies the effectiveness in meeting program/project objectives.
  • Collect, compile and analyze data and reports and create consolidated progress reports.
  • Support establishment of data collection systems within programs and support community M&E mechanisms/structures through participatory processes
  • Follow up on project quality implementation through regular project field visits
  • Support teams review and reflect on project implementation processes to enhance learning and replication of best practices
  • Strengthen the capacity of project implementing staff on M&E.


Program monitoring and reporting

  • Take lead in ensuring program delivery tools such as Smart sheet and World Link 3 are regularly updated in a timely manner.
  • Come up with innovative online tools for monitoring project progress including use of GIS software.
  • Reporting: Develops regular monitoring reports including data and process results.
  • Supports preparation of reports required for submission to donors and for FH Rwanda program evaluation reports and year-end statistics for the annual report.
  • Monitor and evaluate progress towards annual work plans, expected outputs, including selecting and monitoring progress in meeting indicators.
  • Makes recommendations geared at program improvement (design and implementation based on the monitoring/evaluation results.)
  • Maintain project-based Indicator Performance Tracking tables (IPTT) to track project progress


Capacity Building

  • Build capacity of staff in M&E concepts and principles required for their positions.
  • Continuously evaluate adherence to program standards through spot checks during field visits and visually verify information reported through the reporting systems.
  • Build capacity of country teams in the adoption and strategic use of data and information so as to improve the implementation of programs
  • Collaboratively work with line managers of M&E staff in to identify learning needs and providing support /developing performance goals


Program Support

  • Represent FH Rwanda in Monitoring and Evaluation forum and platforms improve the Monitoring and Evaluation framework of FH Rwanda ;
  • Provide input in decision-making processes based on country knowledge of M&E realities.
  • Support the proposal writing processes by the required information and leading in the design of relevant Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators, Log frames and M&E Plans.
  • Develop relevant information required for communication purposes such as country statistics, country strategies and other useful documents necessary for proposal writing and decision making
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Serve as point person for collecting stories and material for internal/external communication and marketing/fundraising purposes. This will include production of written stories as well as provision of basic video and photos as required
  • Provide support in coordinating in-country logistics for scheduled resource trips [photography, video, story-gathering trips]
  • Ensure information gathered from program evaluations is well documented and accessible and program impact is effectively communicated to appropriate stake -holders.
  • Support the use of social media to promote activities occurring in the field.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation studies, social sciences, demography, development planning, mathematics, statistics, or similar field and;
  • Master’s degree/ Post graduate diploma in M&E , statistics and/or M&E Certification is an added advantage
  • 10 years’ experience working in Monitoring & Evaluation of humanitarian and development programs preferred.
  • Experience working with development fields such as food security or child survival programming is a plus.
  • High-level integrity and initiative taking and positive attitude towards learning and sharing.
  • Working knowledge of budget management
  • Ability to work in field conditions.
  • Must have team building skills, personnel management and supervisory skills.
  • Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development


OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Vibrant Personal Relationship with Christ
  • Flexibility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, and decision- making skills
  • Commitment to accountability to beneficiaries and transparency, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding
  • Ability to travel to project sites under rugged conditions at times up to 50% a year
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and ability to design brochures, flyers, newsletters
  • Photography and interviewing skills. Ability to shoot and edit short video is a plus.
  • Experience in community participatory methodologies such as PRA, PUA, Rapid Appraisals, Barrier analysis Gender analysis etc.
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills
  • Good understanding of project planning, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
  • Knowledge of statistical computer packages e.g. SPSS, EPI-INFO etc.


HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than Friday 24th May 2024 @2pm using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs

Note:

  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted
  • If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position


FH Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Done at Kigali on 10th May 2024











Business Development Manager at FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry ) | Kigali: Deadline: 24-05-2024

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FH ASSOCIATION RWANDA (Food for the Hungry)

PO BOX 911 Kigali, Rwanda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Business Development Manager

ABOUT FH

FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian Relief and Development organization with a value proposition “We design, develop, and deliver catalytic solutions that build resilience so that children, families, and communities can flourish”. FH Rwanda has been implementing integrated relief and development projects in Rwanda since 1994. FH Rwanda operates in Kamonyi, Ruhango, Muhanga, Gatsibo, Nyagatare, Ngororero and Karongi districts. Our Head Office is located at Umuyenzi Plazza, 2 nd Floor, Kisimenti – Remera.

FH Rwanda has adopted an integrated programming model RFTS (Resilience and Flourishing

through Systems Transformation) through 4 sectors: Livelihoods, Education, Health, and

Disaster Risk Reduction.


FH CULTURE

All we do, and how we do it, seek to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.

We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced “Business Development Manager” to be based at Head Office, Kigali. The jobholder reports to the Country Director and is an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.


SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Responsible for strategic leadership in developing and executing strategies for grant acquisition goals in line with FH Rwanda Country Strategy. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically, regionally, and internationally.

MAIN KEY RESULTS

Donor Mapping and Engagement:

  • Support the development and lead the implementation of country resource mobilization strategy in alignment with the FH’s global corporate strategy and FH country strategies.
  • Conduct donor and partner mapping and lead stakeholder engagement.
  • Proactively engage and deepen relationships with existing donors, establish preferred partner status with past donors and prospective donors with an emphasis on USG, and including bi/multi-lateral donors, private foundations and other non-traditional.
  • Liaise between FH and governmental authorities and ministries, non-Governmental organizations (NGOs), private companies/foundations for collaborative programming, and strengthening and/or forming local consortia.
  • Increase organizational engagement and visibility at relevant meetings, events, conferences, etc., and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer networks.
  • Develop and maintain business development resources and tools including opportunity tracking, proposal development guide, proposal templates, etc.
  • Conduct advance intelligence gathering, partnership development, and other positioning activities as relevant. Ensure upcoming relevant funding opportunities are identified, tracked, and planned for in advance.
  • Create trust-based, high-quality partnerships that contribute to the scaling and increasing quality of programs and impact.
  • Conceptualize and coordinate visibility events to raise the profile of the organization and improve recognition with donors, peer agencies, and the government.
  • Coordinate, support and, as relevant, deliver capacity building to regional and country staff as needed.


Proposal and Grant Development:

  • Proactively develop and coordinate inputs to concept notes and proposals.
  • The ability to write quality and technical concept notes and proposals that meet the donor requirements.
  • Identify specific opportunity needs and build and manage internal teams from across FH to develop competitive proposals.
  • Effectively corresponding with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Utilize and support improvements to FH internal business development, and opportunity capture planning tools and resources.
  • Coordinate and manage country office teams to develop and maintain key business development plans and implement strategies.
  • Manage and lead the full business development lifecycle for priority opportunities, from opportunity identification, assessment, capture, to proposal development and post submission.
  • Ensure adequate documentation and file management throughout the capture and proposal development process.
  • Achieve annual business pursuit targets working with institutional donors, foundations, corporations and implementing partners to enable FH to scale up programs and impact by securing increasingly larger, multiyear grants.
  • Work proactively and collaboratively with FH Global and Country level programs, technical teams, and regional leadership to identify new program opportunities, cultivate donor/partner relationships and secure new and continued funding.
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed and bandwidth permitting.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Master’s degree in business, International Development or similar field or equivalent combination of undergraduate degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Typically, 5+ years of related experience in a large and complex, Non-Governmental Organization.
  • Experience in a complex, matrixed organization, with the ability to scale processes in a global, professional, service organization.
  • Extensive experience managing, coordinating, and providing inputs to the full business development lifecycle.
  • Thorough knowledge of US Government development assistance structure, procurement policy, approaches, and mechanisms.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, networking, and stakeholder engagement.


OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.
  • Passionate about fulfilling FH mission of demonstrating the love of Christ to people affected by disaster, conflict, and poverty, and maintain an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH Heartbeat.
  • Demonstrated computer-operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype and/or Zoom.
  • Must work independently under difficult conditions with strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Effectively and efficiently manage all resources.
  • Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically, regionally, and internationally, to fragile contexts, countries and/or locations.


HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than Friday 24th May 2024 @2pm using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs

Note:

  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted
  • If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position


FH Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Done at Kigali on 10th May 2024











Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Ripple Effect | Kigali : Deadline: 24-05-2024

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Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job code: PGI009

Annual Salary: 15,000,449.00 – 18,453,498.00 RWF

Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

About the role

This is a fulltime role within the M&E department working closely with the Head of M&E to ensure effective oversight and assessment of Ripple Effect’s projects and results. This role holder works closely with country program managers to plan for surveys and ensuring timely data collection, analysis, and sharing of findings. Additionally, the role supports interpretation of M&E findings through analysis, facilitates beneficiary participation, and supports the program managers to integrate the key findings into project reports. It also contributes to the design and implementation of M&E systems, provides training to country teams, and coordinates with other departments to ensure data supports organizational objectives and compliance. Ultimately, the role contributes to Ripple Effect’s mission of sustainable development and positive change.


About Us

Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we’ve honed our focus on three critical areas: Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we’re dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.


About you

The ideal candidate for this role is a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills. They should have a solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles, as well as experience in survey design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. This person should be able to collaborate effectively with program managers and country teams to ensure timely data collection and interpretation of M&E findings. Additionally, they should have the ability to develop and maintain organizational key performance indicator dashboards and support the development of M&E components in project design. Experience in capacity building, procurement of evaluation services, and coordination with other departments is desirable. Above all, they should be committed to Ripple Effect’s mission of sustainable development and positive change and adhere to the organization’s values and policies.


What We Offer

  • Pension
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
  • Training and development opportunities
  • A fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.
  • A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support


How to apply

If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

  • Download and complete the following documents:
  • Application form
  • Submit your job application form to applications@rippleeffect.org by the closing date clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.

For the details on Job descriptions, Application form, etc. please check this link: Ripple Effect | Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Please note that CVs or incomplete forms will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.

If you require the job description or the application form in a different format, please contact applications@rippleeffect.org

Application forms are also available at Ripple Effect Rwanda’s offices located at CPR building, KG 2 Av 4, Kimihurura near Akabindi.

Key dates

Closing date – 5pm (Rwanda time), Friday 24th May 2024.

Start date – 1st July 2024











Technical Advisor at GIZ Rwanda | Kigali : Deadline: 23-05-2024

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VacancyAnnouncement

Technical Advisor Waste Management and Circular Economy for Supporting a Sustainable Waste and Circular Economy in Rwanda (WCE) Project

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

The Waste and Circular Economy (WCE) project aims to enable public and private actors to implement circular economy practices in Rwanda’s waste sector. It is part of the Rwandan-German Climate and Development Partnership that was signed by the Environmental Ministers of Rwanda and Germany in March 2022.

GIZ would like to recruit the candidates for the position of Technical Advisor for “Supporting a sustainable waste management and the circular economy” Programme.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 01.07.2024- 31.08.2026

Position: 1

The Technical Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:


Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor, under supervision of the AV of the “Supporting a Sustainable Waste and Circular Economy in Rwanda (WCE)” project, is responsible for

  • managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
  • processing technical aspects and providing knowledge support on the areas of waste management and circular economy
  • further developing the area of responsibility in accordance with the specified quality standards
  • maintaining of a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ including GIZ-internal stakeholders
  • ensure the implementation of corporate design rules within the Country Office and all programmes
  • support the relevant Rwanda governmental institutions and public sector entities in developing strategies and policies for improved climate-smart waste management solutions and circular economy approaches
  • Working with private sector and multipliers from private sector (associations, chambers, etc.). Supporting the development of business cases and business opportunities in the sector
  • support of local implementation of innovative approaches and supporting local pilots for realizing up-to-date solutions that works on the ground


Tasks

The Technical Advisor performs the following tasks

  • coordinates and assists in preparing and conducting project activities and carries out activities required for implementation
  • is jointly responsible with the partner institution for preparing, implementing and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings and other project activities
  • assists national and international advisors in carrying out their work in the context of the WCE project
  • helps identify the needs of government institutions and further recipients
  • participates in formulating project action plans and helps synchronise the planning and budgeting system and counterparts
  • draws up reports and presentation documents, prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to the other reports required
  • regularly consults with the AV on all project activities
  • assists the project with all organisational and management issues
  • develops and maintains contact with all important stakeholders
  • ensures knowledge management: collects, processes and distributes relevant information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs, private sector and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation in meetings and seminars etc.
  • communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project/programme
  • performs other duties and tasks at the request of management


Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

  • masters/MSc in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field

Professional experience

  • 5 years of professional experience, at least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

Other knowledge, additional competences

  • very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
  • fluent written and profound oral knowledge of English
  • willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”until 23rd May 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

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

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

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

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Documentation and Archives Officer at Nyaruguru District Under Statute:Deadline: May 17, 2024

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Job responsibilities

– Develop and operate a system for documentation and archives for the City of Kigali in accordance with internationally benchmarked practices and standards; – Develop and implement, in collaboration with concerned staff, an information classification and access policy; – Manage, in collaboration with the Logistics officer and other concerned units, the acquisition and borrowing system of books and other documents and prepare related annual budget; – Make an annual inventory of books and documents acquired by the City of Kigali and ensure their proper maintenance; – Maintain an effective cataloguing and indexing of books and regularly update the City of Kigali’s documentation database; – Collect and distribute newspapers, official gazettes and any other public (policy) documents and inform library users on new acquisitions.




Minimum qualifications
    • 1
      Advanced Diploma (A1) in Office Management

      0 Year of relevant experience


    • 2
      Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science

      0 Year of relevant experience


    • 3
      Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management

      0 Year of relevant experience


    • 4
      Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science

      0 Year of relevant experience


  • 5
    Advanced Diploma in Bibliotheconomy

    0 Year 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
      Report writing and presentation skills

    • 11
      Knowledge of archive management software

    • 12
      Knowledge of the documentation management system (DMS) would be an advantage

    • 13
      Knowledge of integrated document management

    • 14
      Communication skills

    • 15
      Interpersonal skills

    • 16
      Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

    • 17
      Planning and organisational skills

    • 18
      Organizational Skills

    • 19.Book Keeping Skills

  • 20.Proficiency in information technology,Computer literacy

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Human Security Specialist at Ministry Of Local Government ( MINALOC) Under Statute :Deadline: May 17, 2024

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Job responsibilities

– Provide technical guidance and oversight in designing and updating national policies, strategies, programs, regulations related to human security; – Monitor the performance of stakeholders in human security related concerns including school dropout, street children, delinquency, malnutrition, hygiene and sanitation; – Develop mechanisms to ensure that programmes from sector ministries and agencies are benefiting the poor and promoting human security; – Monitor human security issues in local government and produce periodic updates to the management; – Carry out research relevant to his/her attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance; – Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor




Minimum qualifications
    • 1

      Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 2

      Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 3

      Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 4

      Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 5

      Master’s Degree in Public Policy

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 6

      Bachelor’s Degree in Management

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 7

      Master’s Degree in Public Administration

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 8

      Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 9

      Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 10

      Master’s Degree in Economics

      1 Years of relevant experience



    • 11

      Master’s Degree in Management

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 12

      Master’s Degree in Development Studies

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 13

      Master’s Degree in Political Sciences

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 14

      Master’s Degree in Sociology

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 15

      Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 16

      Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 17

      Master’s Degree in Social Work

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 18

      Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 19

      Bachelor’s Degree Social Work

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 20

      Master’s Degree in Business Administration

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 21

      Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 22

      Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 23

      Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 24

      Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences & Technology

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 25

      Master’s Degree in Rural Development

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 26

      Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 27

      Master’s Degree in Agriculture

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 28

      Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 29

      Bachelor’s degree of Nutrition Sciences

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 30

      Masters degree of Nutrition Sciences

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 31

      Bachelor’s degree in Water Hygiene and sanitation Sciences

      3 Years of relevant experience


  • 32

    Masters degree in water Hygiene and sanitation Sciences

    3 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
      Problem solving skills

    • 12
      Decision making skills



    • 13
      Time management skills

    • 14
      Risk management skills

    • 15
      Results oriented

    • 16
      Digital literacy skills

    • 17.Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

    • 18.Analytical skills;

    • 19.Knowledge in all aspects of Social issues including human security and good security issues

    • 20.Knowledge of Community development programmes and perspectives

    • 21.Knowledge of the social protection programmes

    • 22
      Knowledge of the legislative background of Rwandan Community and welfare

    • 23.Knowledge in technical and policy issues related to social protection in general and human security issues in particular

    • 24.Knowledge in social and economic development contexts

    • 25.Understand and Knowledge of cross-sectoral policy areas, particularly with respect to intersection of social safety nets, social insurance, education, skills and labor policy

  • 26.Skills in dealing with social protection multilateral institutions







Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Ministry Of Local Government ( MINALOC) Under Statute: Deadline: May 17, 2024

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Job responsibilities

– Collect the data and evidence to inform for the elaboration of sector policies, strategies and plans – Establish the performance indicators of the sector programs and activities and maintain regular tracking approaches to inform decision makers; – Ensure that the strategic plans are results-oriented and informed by the review findings against strategic policy and programs implementation; – Conduct quality reviews of the action plans across units and agencies under the Ministry to alignment with the national agenda, strategic policies and plans; – Develop and strengthen a relationship with stakeholders and organize periodic, quarterly, annual and end of programs reviews; – Monitor the consolidation of the budget from different units and rational prioritisation vis a vis the sector priorities; – Ensure the linkage between the plans and the budgets – Monitor the budget implementation according to programs and projects planned


– Analyse the reports on programs implementation and evaluate results of programs and projects – Analyze and strengthen statistical data base of the institution to inform evidence-based planning and timely actions to fast track policies and programs implementation; – Evaluate the impact of the implementation of policies and programs; – Keep progressive and regular records over the Ministry and affiliated agencies activities implementation and maintain regular inter institutional communications and information sharing for enhanced delivery; – Participate in different meeting of the Sector Working Group and thematic working groups for joint sector review especially in Social Protection and Governance & Decentralization Sectors – Collaborate with stakeholders on the mainstreaming of high-level decisions such as National Umushyikirano Council Resolutions, National Leadership Retreat Resolutions, Post Cabinet Actions, Parliamentary Resolutions into plans and monitor their implementation progress; – Monitor the integration of sector policies and strategies in the District Plans; – Monitor the implementation of sector policies by Local Government; – Develop, disseminate and operationalize monitoring and evaluation tools for harmonized and timely data generation; – Consolidate and analyse periodic budget execution and performance reports; – Ensure staff performance contracts are aligned with ministry action plan and evaluated in relation to their respective assigned deliverables vis a vis the departments mandates and job descriptions; – Carry out research relevant to his/her attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance; – Perform any other ministry duties assigned by the supervisor.


Minimum qualifications
    • 1

      Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 2

      Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 3

      Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 4

      Master’s Degree in Public Policy

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 5

      Master’s Degree in Project Management

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 6

      Bachelor’s Degree in Management

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 7

      Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 8

      Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 9

      Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 10

      Master’s Degree in Economics

      1 Years of relevant experience




    • 11.Master’s Degree in Management

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 12.Master’s Degree in Development Studies

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 13.Master’s Degree in Statistics

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 14.Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 15

      Master’s Degree in Business Administration

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 16

      Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 17

      Master’s Degree in Finance

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 18.Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 19.-Master’s degree Financial Management

      1 Years of relevant experience


  • 20.Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management

    3 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
        Knowledge of National Planning, budgeting and reporting framework, tools and systems

      • 11
        Knowledge of results-based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools

      • 12
        Capabilities in quality assurance of documents



      • 13.Knowledge to draft proposals, concept notes and conduct policy analysis;

      • 14.Team coordination, mentoring, coaching and supervision capabilities;

      • 15.Organization skills

      • 16.High analytical and complex problem-solving skills

      • 17.Skills of qualitative and quantitative methods and their application in development planning

      • 18.Resource management skills

      • 19.Problem solving skills

      • 20.Decision making skills

      • 21.Time management skills

      • 22.Results oriented

      • 23.Digital literacy skills

      • 24.Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

      • 25.Analytical skills;

      • 26.Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills, to ensure project deadlines are met

    • 27.Judgement and decision making skills

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MERL Coordinator – DGD & Real Fathers at Plan International Rwanda | Kigali :Deadline: 22-05-2024

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Career Opportunities: MERL Coordinator – DGD & Real Fathers (49384)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.


We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The MERL Coordinator will lead the research, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and learning components of relevant identified thematic program(s). He/she will build capacity of Plan International and partner staff in M&E skills and lead learning-based documentation of program progress. She/he will lead the development of the program M&E tools, checklists including supporting the Project Manager and MERL Manager to produce quality program level reports. S/he will take lead in documenting change realized through routine monitoring, collection of most significant change stories on program implementation following established guidelines, as well as ensuring quality assurance and technical oversight of projects within given thematic area(s).

The MERL Coordinator will ensure effective tracking and measurement of outcome indicators for the overall thematic area and leading learning and reflection initiatives, S/he will be responsible for aggregating national level statistics of a given thematic area in a comprehensive and timely manner to facilitate the country program reporting obligations. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Kindly click here to view the full Job Description: JD MERL Coordinator _ CO _ May 2024.pdf


Location:Counrty Office

Type of Role: Fixed term Till December 2025

Annual gross salary: Rwf13,019,604

Reports to: MERL Mamager

Closing Date: 22 May 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. 

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Health and Wellness Officer at Ubuzima Bwiza Foundation (UBF) | Kigali : Deadline: 19-05-2024

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BACKGROUND

Since June 26th 2023, ADEPR Church has established a Mutual Insurance Foundation named “Ubuzima Bwiza Mutual Insurance Foundation” which provides medical care for the entire Staff of ADEPR Church, those of its institutions and their respective eligible family members. The establishment of the Foundation followed the law governing the Foundations in Rwanda (Law n°059/2021 OF 14/10/2021 in the Official Gazette n°41 Bis of 01/11/2021).

Ubuzima Bwiza Mutual Insurance Foundation is granted legal personality No:25/RGB/FDN/LP/06/2023 as registered under Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to operate its activities in Rwanda since 29th June 2023. To be operational in Rwanda, the license from the regulator BNR (National Bank of Rwanda) has been acquired on 30th October 2023 under the BNR Insurance License N°: I 01/2023. The Insurance is now having 21,066 beneficiaries across the country in 30 districts of Rwanda where ADEPR church and its institutions operating its activities. The Foundation contracted with different Health and medical service providers in Rwanda (Health Centers, Public and Privates Hospitals, Clinics, Polyclinics and Pharmacies) to provide medical services to its beneficiaries.

Vision: To create a better everyday life for our members and their dependents.

Mission: Ubuzima Bwiza Mutual Insurance Foundation is determined to provide high quality health insurance services for a better life of its beneficiaries.


Key Objectives of the Foundation:

  • To guarantee health insurance services rendered to the beneficiaries.
  • To reduce unaffordable health insurance costs through calculable and regularly paid premiums.
  • To collect and manage contributions as provided by laws.
  • To mobilize, receive and manage related grants.
  • To improve and monitor insurance services provided by the foundation.
  • To register beneficiaries of the foundation.
  • To engage in investments upon the authorization of the foundation council and the founder.
  • To have agreement with public and private health service providers.
  • To establish relations and collaborate with other institutions with similar missions.

Head Office of the Foundation: The Head office of the Foundation is located in Gasabo District, Kigali City, Gisozi Sector, in the premises of Dove Hotel Ltd.

Ubuzima Bwiza Mutual Insurance Foundation needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on the following position:

POSITION: Health and Wellness Officer (1)

PLACE OF WORKING: Head office



SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reporting to the Operations Manager.
  • Promote and maintain the health and well-being of staff and beneficiaries.
  • Educate UBF beneficiaries and staff on how to live healthier lifestyles and prevent diseases.
  • Provide to the Beneficiaries of the Foundation Health and Nutritional educational sessions, training, and awareness events about promotion of good behaviors, such as lifestyle changes that can improve their health and Nutrition behaviors.
  • Counsel patients and families on coping with illness, stress management, and end-of-life planning.
  • Develop and Produce Health and Nutritional educational materials (Leaflets, posters, stickers, banners, etc….) for awareness and prevention of diseases.
  • Promote Sports and Wellness activities to promote healthy work-life balance within members of the Insurance Foundation
  • Once deemed necessary, serve as a patient advocate, providing emotional support and coordinating resources.
  • Promote wellness through health fairs, educational programs, and community outreach.
  • Develop and lead the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the wellbeing of beneficiaries of the Foundation and quality patient care on behalf of Ubuzima Bwiza Foundation.
  • Keep abreast of new developments in public health and healthcare.
  • Collecting data on beneficiaries’ conditions and progress and communicating this information to his line manager.
  • Performing health assessments and health screenings such as physicals, checkups, or wellness visits with patients to identify problems and suggest appropriate treatment plans.
  • Provide required reports timely.
  • Carry out any other assignments as may be required by his supervisor.


REQUIREMENT

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field with 2+ years of experience as a RN, with a focus on wellness and preventative care.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current license.
  • Clinical Psychologist with 4+ years of experience in hospital
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible schedule and willingness to travel.
  • Having nutritional and sport experiences will be an added value.
  • Preferred Skills
  • Having master’s degree in public health with Nutritional education
  • Master’s degree in nursing or related field (Public health/Global health, Etc.).
  • Nurse with more than 5 years of experience in Nutritional Education or Relevant experience.
  • Experience working with elderly or disabled populations.
  • Certification in CPR/BLS, First Aid, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).


HOW TO APPLY

Interested Candidates who strictly meet the above criteria should apply for the position and send their application files (CV, Academic Certificates, Motivation Letter and Church Pastor Recommendation) no later than May 19th 2024 via email: info@ubf.rw

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for written and Oral exams. For any question you may have, please call on Tel:0788321772

Done at Kigali,

09th May 2024

André Rurangangabo

Executive Secretary

Ubuzima Bwiza Mutual Insurance Foundation











Cultural Orientation Trainer at Church World Service (CWS) | Kabarore, Kirehe or Karongi : Deadline: 22-05-2024

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Job Description

Position Title: Cultural Orientation Trainer

Reports To: Field Office Supervisor

Supervises: N/A

Division : CWS Africa

Department: Programs

Team: Rwanda

Job Location: Kabarore, Kirehe or Karongi

Grade Level: Grade 4, National

Introduction:

Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.


Primary Purpose:

This position is primarily responsible to provide cultural orientation training to refugees approved for resettlement to the United States in accordance with US Refugee Admission Program (USRAP) guidelines and RSC Africa CO standard operating procedures. Trainings mostly take place in refugee settlements in Rwanda and sometimes in other urban and camp locations throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Relationships:

Internal to CWS

  • Program Manager Field
  • Cultural Orientation Supervisor
  • Field Office Supervisor
  • Cultural Orientation Senior Trainer
  • Other program departments and units

External

  • UNHCR
  • IOM
  • PRM
  • USCIS


Working Environment:

  • Office environment.
  • Periodic travel to the field as may be required.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Program Administration (40%)

  • Participates in review of the CO pipeline by reviewing reports to determine CO ready cases in various locations and propose circuit ride activity to CO Supervisors.
  • Prepares for cultural orientation circuit rides by reviewing information about participants to be trained, developing lesson plans specific to those participants. In collaboration with CO Program Assistants and other circuit ride team members, coordinate the gathering and packing necessary training materials, hiring interpreters and child minders, and printing class lists and name tags.
  • Conducts cultural orientation training in urban and camp locations in Rwanda and throughout Africa both in person and remotely.
  • Assists in writing trip reports upon return from CO circuit rides in collaboration with other circuit ride team members for submission to CO supervisors and Managers.
  • Assists with the logistical planning in collaboration with Logistics Unit and CO supervisors.


Compliance (35%)

  • Maintains a current knowledge of the US and US Refugee Admissions Program, adhering to all PRM, RPC, CWS and RSC Africa policies, guidelines and procedures.
  • Updates START in a timely manner to reflect participation in CO. Actively participates in circuit ride briefings and debriefings.

Leadership and Management (15%)

  • Train new staff as required and contributes to the development of Cultural Orientation Unit training procedures and their implementation.
  • Works on projects related to CO curriculum development, training materials development and other aspects of the CO division as assigned by Curriculum Development Supervisor.

Representation (5%)

  • Represents CWS/RSC Africa to partners in the field, ensures that standard operating procedures are being followed, and consults with CWS RSC Africa Leadership on matters of concern.

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

  • Other duties as assigned by CWS/RSC Africa Management.


Qualifications:

Experience:

  • A minimum of Four (4) years paid work experience required.
  • A minimum of Six (6) months experience in education or training required.
  • A Minimum of Two (2) years’ work experience in any or a combination of the following is preferred: training; field work carrying out program activities; liaising with agency partners and/or vendors; logistical experience organizing field missions.
  • Relevant experience in the United States strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with refugees preferred.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated computer skills in database systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet.

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required or four years of directly related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Abilities:

  • Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
  • Maintain the integrity of official records.
  • Analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.
  • Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa.
  • Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).


Important Requirements:

  • Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

Special Requirements:

  • Full COVID Vaccination is required for all successful candidates.
  • The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa.
  • This position is based in Kabarore, Kirehe or Karongi.
  • This position requires use of laptops at all time, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
  • This position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program.
  • Background check which includes references and an educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment.
  • A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
  • Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
  • Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.
  • Full time.
  • All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please Note – CWS recruitment is free of charge.

Church World Service (CWS) does not charge fees of any kind during the recruitment process (Submission of application, interviews, assessments, training, etc.). Any solicitation of funds should be reported to Fraud@CWSAfrica.org.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your applications to: https://local-careers-cwsglobal.icims.com/

DEADLINE

22 May 2024











Field Officer/Irrigation at Caritas Gikongoro | Nyamagabe :Deadline: 17-05-2024

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DIOCESE CATHOLIC GIKONGORO

CARITAS GIKONGORO

B.P 77 GIKONGORO

TEL/: +250 785 650 568

E-Mail: caritasgik@yahoo.fr

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FIELD OFFICER STAFF UNDER THE PROJECT FUNDED BY TROCAIRE-IRISH AID IN CARITAS GIKONGORO

  1. Background of the Organisation

Caritas Gikongoro is a service of Catholic Diocese of Gikongoro created in 1993, with the mission of assisting the needy (poor, vulnerable, oppressed) through increasing their income, improvement of health, socio-charitable works as well as the promotion of a culture of peace. The Vision of Caritas Gikongoro is to have a society where human dignity and the integral development of all people are promoted according to the evangelical values. To achieve this, Caritas Gikongoro operates through the following three departments: department of charitable social work, department of health, and department of development. This last department is responsible for helping people to develop themselves, satisfy their economic and social needs, and become eventually self-reliant.

With the diocese, Caritas Gikongoro collaborates with other diocesan Services and Commissions such as Economat General Gikongoro, Justice and Peace Commission (CDJP). Caritas Gikongoro covers the districts of Nyamagabe and a big part of Nyaruguru plus a portion of Nyanza and Huye in southern province and Karongi in Western Province.


  1. Background and scope of the vacancy

Currently, Caritas Gikongoro has secured funds from Trocaire to implement the Project of supporting in irrigation the smallholder farmers in Nyabimata and Busanze sectors in Nyaruguru District, and in Mbazi and Kibumbwe sectors of Nyamagabe district. The Project is aiming at supporting vulnerable people, especially women and youth, have sustainable lives including diverse food sources and economic.

In this context, Caritas Gikongoro is recruiting a Field Officer to support in the implementation of the last support the targeted Project participants to improve their livelihood through irrigation. The Field officer will report to the Coordinator of Development Department and interact closely with the rest of the department’ and organisational staff, including the finance department. The Field officer will work closely with Trocaire’s programme staff working on the Programme, and will keep working relationships with other Trocaire’ partners staff implementing the Irish Aid integrated Programme in the area to deliver on anticipated results.


  1. Major responsibilities
  • Implement the project activities in alignment with the project’s objectives and strategies, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary controls;
  • Supervisor the installation of the irrigation systems;
  • Train water user committees and farmers on the use, maintenance of irrigation systems and equipment;
  • To ensure farmers perform at maximum efficiency and conserve water;
  • Identify needed repairs and recommend enhancements to reduce water waste and cost,
  • Engage with community members to understand their needs, concerns, and priorities regarding the food security and income;
  • Train farmers’ committee to measure and record the rainfall;
  • Collect, organize, and analyze data related to rainfall, community needs, and project outcomes;
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and other forums for dialogue and collaboration;
  • Act as a liaison between the project team and the community, building trust and fostering meaningful relationships; and
  • Collaborate with local authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to project implementation.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Monitor project activities and conduct regular evaluations to assess the impact of project interventions and identify areas for improvement;
  • Prepare timely and comprehensive reports for donor, stakeholders, and other relevant parties;
  • Ensure inclusivity and representation of marginalized groups, including women, youth, indigenous communities, and other vulnerable populations; and
  • Explore innovative approaches and technologies to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of project interventions.


  1. Qualifications and experience/skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in water and irrigation;
  • 3years of experience in irrigation and drainage systems;
  • At least three years of experience in the work related field, in helping individual farmers and communities to apply the irrigation for improving their food and nutrition security and income;
  • The agronomist will be a team player with excellent communication skills (oral and written) with fluency in Kinyarwanda and minimum capacity to work in English and French, excellent report writing and presentation skills; demonstrated analytical skills; understanding of IT applications including Microsoft word, Power- point and Excel;
  • Having a category A driver’s license; and
  • Being ready to start work immediately.
  1. Travel

The Project officer will be responsible for the implementation of the Project in Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe Districts and should have the ability and willingness to travel in the field frequently, and outside the project area as required, sometimes within a short notice.

  1. Salary and benefits

Salary and benefits will depend on qualifications and experience.


  1. Application process

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a copy of ID, Qualification certificates, and driving license, with names and contact details of two referees, together with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the post and summarising the particular personal attributes which make them ideally suited for the post.

Successful candidates will be expected to comply with country labour law and various organisational policies, including those that the organisation has signed up, such as Safeguarding Programme Participants, Gender policy and Child Protection Policy.

Application documents should be delivered to Caritas Gikongoro Head Office located in Nyamagabe district, Gasaka Sector (Nyamagabe city) not later than May 17, 2024, 4:00pm. Only qualified candidates as outlined above will be considered.

Done at Nyamagabe, May 6, 2024

Father Jean NDAGIJIMANA

Director of Caritas Gikongoro











2 Job Positions of Mining Engineer at Trinity Metals – Musha | Rwamagana :Deadline: 24-05-2024

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: MINING ENGINEER

Trinity Musha Mines Ltd is a Mining company focused on the production and exploration of Tin, Tantalum, and Lithium in Rwanda. Trinity Musha is currently looking for a highly motivated and committed Mining Engineer.

Position/Job Title: Mining Engineer (2Positions)

Job Grade: C5

Department: Mining

Reports to: Mining Superintendent

Location: Musha-Rwamagana

Job Brief: Provides support in mining plans, operations, designing mine sites and mine projects. Mining Engineer also supports in ensuring compliance with Health, Safety & Environment Standards and Regulations. She/he also assists in the selection and management of mining Staff, Finances and Equipment.


Responsibilities: Mining Engineer has the following responsibilities and duties:

  1. Develop mine plans, layouts, and schedules for mining operations. This includes planning for mine facilities and systems, planning for equipment and labor, considering factors such as ore reserves, geotechnical conditions, and environmental constraints
  2. Design mine infrastructure, including access roads, ramps, tunnels, shafts, and ventilation systems, to ensure safe and efficient extraction of mineral deposits.
  3. Conduct geological assessments, resource estimation needs, and feasibility studies to determine the economic viability of mining projects.
  4. Participate in the setting of production targets and ensure that production targets are achieved and kept in line with budget, and propose alternatives for improvements;
  5. Ensure that mining processes are optimized and continuously improved for operational efficiency;
  6. Ensure that mining operations are done maintaining occupational health, safety and environmental standards. Ensure also that adequate ventilation, support and lighting systems are installed, monitored and maintained;
  7. Monitor and oversee the conduct of mining activities in the area of your responsibility;
  8. Participate in the conduct of feasibility studies, in the assessment of the productivity, viability and the potential of mine sites and in the preparation of mining models;
  9. Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual mining, production and mine development plans and schedules;
  10. Collect, record and keep mining data and prepare and submit regular reports;
  11. Provide timely and accurate preparation of drill and blast plans, complete drill, blast and production daily data entry and maintain the database to a high quality;
  12. Coordinate the work of mining teams, communicate mining plans to the mining teams, build and maintain high performing mining teams and provide mentorship and leadership across the mining Teams;
  13. Ensure that concerned people are aware of the services, support and needs of the mining teams and nurture positive working relations among the mine workers and employees from other Departments;
  14. Participate in the preparation and implementation of mine closure and rehabilitation plans;
  15. Comply with all Company policies, procedures, standards and rules;
  16. Perform any other task as may be required by the Supervisor and or Management;

Qualifications and Skills: Mining Engineer should have the following skills and abilities:

  1. Bachelor Degree/Advanced diploma in mining Engineering
  2. Proven work Experience of at least 5 years in the field
  3. Must have skills and knowledge in mineral processing, geology, geotechnics, and

Civil works are of high importance;

  1. Proven proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, MineSight, Deswik) and other relevant engineering tools.
  2. Proven blasting and explosive handling experience
  3. Proven Mining OHS skills and track record
  4. Mechanical ability – to be able to select and maintain mining equipment;
  5. Analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct evaluations of mining sites, planning and design of mines, and to carry out mining operations;
  6. Project management skills;
  7. Time management and planning, as well as the ability to prioritize the workload;
  8. Be a Team player with strong leadership potential;
  9. Demonstrate drive, ambition and a passion for challenging operations;
  10. Be flexible to work within office environments and frequently travel for extended hours to various mining sites in remote areas to complete duties;
  11. Communication and presentation–verbal and written communication skills to write and present reports;
  12. Computer skills – to be able to work with IT instruments and computer software programs to design and manage mining operations;
  13. Work independently with minimal supervision but work with cross functions;
  14. Professionalism, positive attitude, dedication and work ethics;
  15. Continuous self-learning, stay up-to-date on new mining technologies and learning about the latest mining equipment and industry developments.


HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications and attach the below documents (in one PDF document) via email to recruitment.piran@trinity-metals.com

Motivation letter addressed to; General Manager explaining your suitability for the position,

  • Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
  • National ID
  • Copies of degree certificates and other professional certificates

Deadline for application is Friday 24th May 2024 at 5 PM.

For other inquiries please contact the HR office at 0789312308.

Only applicants fulfilling the aforementioned requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2-5 days after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

Done at Musha, on 09th May 2024.

Missionnaire Mbanza

General Manager

Trinity Musha Mines Ltd











Mining Superintendent at Trinity Metals – Musha | Kigali : Deadline: 24-05-2024

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Mining Superintendent

Trinity Musha Mines Ltd is a Mining company focused on the production and exploration of Tin, Tantalum, and Lithium in Rwanda. Trinity Musha is currently looking for a highly motivated and committed Mining Superintendent.

Position/Job Title: Mining Superintendent

Job Grade: D3

Department : Mining

Reports To: General Manager

Location: Musha-Rwamagana

Job Brief: Implement and execute agreed on Mine plan, strive to achieve production goals in a cost effective, safe and environmentally responsible manner.


Responsibilities: Mining Superintendent has the following responsibilities and duties:

  1. Oversees mining operations and directly supervise and coordinates all mining activities
  2. Ensures that entire operations are optimized in ways that ensure maximum efficiency while maintaining safety standards throughout the Mine
  3. Creates and submits weekly, monthly and annual Mine plans; communicate the plans to front line Supervisory level
  4. Works in collaboration with the Technical Services department to ensure that short term plans align with the Mines long term plans
  5. Ensures that production targets are achieved and propose alternatives for improvements
  6. Ensures the optimum use of Company’s resources while achieving the set objectives
  7. Leads the introduction of mechanization and modern mining methods and practices transforming the mine from small scale mining operations
  8. Implements effective support standards
  9. Implements effective ventilation standards
  10. Implements and optimizes drill and blast operations
  11. Oversees the development of Supervisors, providing support and guidance
  12. Provides comprehensive mentorship and leadership across the mining Team
  13. Coordinates with all Support Teams and nurture positive working relations
  14. Prepares with the Mining Team, the department’s budget and effectively manages it
  15. Leads and participates in meetings and briefings
  16. Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly reports are submitted to Management
  17. Builds a strong safety culture
  18. Ensures that all Company procedures and policies are enforced and adhered to


Job Requirements: A Mining Superintendent should have the following education, experience and skills:

  1. A Bachelor degree/Advanced diploma in mining from a recognized mining school would be advantageous
  2. Working experience of at least 10 years in practical mining
  3. Drill and blasting experience
  4. Mechanised mining experience
  5. At least 8 years’ experience in leading mining teams
  6. Strong technical mining skills
  7. Physical fitness.
  8. Leadership skills
  9. Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. Deswik, Datamine or MineSight) would be advantageous.
  10. Professionalism, positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  11. Willing to work overtime
  12. Team work spirit
  13. Presentation and Reporting skills


HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications and attach the below documents (in one PDF document) via email to recruitment.piran@trinity-metals.com

Motivation letter addressed to; General Manager explaining your suitability for the position,

  • Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
  • National ID
  • Copies of degree certificates and other professional certificates

Deadline for application is Friday 24th May 2024 at 5 PM.

For other inquiries please contact the HR office at 0789312308.

Only applicants fulfilling the aforementioned requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2-5 days after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

Done at Musha, on 09th May 2024.

Missionnaire Mbanza

General Manager

Trinity Musha Mines Ltd

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​​​​​​​Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Officer at Sparc System Ltd | Kigali : Deadline: 17-05-2024

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Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Officer

1 Position

Main purpose of job: To perform general administrative duties and provide support to the Administrative Officer as required.

Duties include:

  • Writing and dispatching routine or straightforward letters
  • Answering general queries by telephone
  • Photocopying documents
  • Sorting and opening post
  • Obtaining information from the computer
  • Maintaining records, filing systems and computer files
  • Ordering stationery
  • Undertaking any other tasks/duties as may be reasonably required.
  • Acting as a personal assistant to the Branch Manager


Requirements and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a receptionist
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organizing and multitasking ability
  • Outstanding Communication skills
  • Diploma in Business Administration, Human resources and information Technology

These are the key duties and responsibilities for the post and they are subject to regular review. Any significant changes to the role will be subject to consultation.


Remuneration

An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with detailed CV with names and addresses of at least 3 traceable referees via the apply button not later than 17th May 2024.











Accountant at Sparc System Ltd | Kigali : Deadline: 17-05-2024

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Accountant

1 Position

Report to: Financial Controller

Duties Include

  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports
  • Assist with the processing of accounts payable and receivable
  • File of quarterly VAT returns
  • Assist with the preparation taxes i.e PAYE, Martenity, pension, CBHI, VAT
  • Familiar of EBM System
  • Enter and verify the accuracy of financial transactions
  • Perform bank reconciliations and other reconciling tasks as needed
  • Assist with budgeting as needed
  • Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct.
  • Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals.
  • Recording and filing cash transactions.
  • Controlling credit and chasing debt.
  • Processing expense requests


Accounts Assistant Key Skills

  • Ability to work as part of a team and take direction accurately.
  • Analytical thinker and problem solver.
  • Competent IT skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheet software.
  • High level of accuracy.
  • Extremely organised in a manner that is easily read by others.
  • Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Degree in Accounting, with at least 1 Year of related work experience

OR

  • Diploma in Accounting, with at least 3 years of related work experience

Remuneration

An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with detailed CV with names and addresses of at least 3 traceable referees via the apply button not later than 17th May 2024.

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MEAL Advisor at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Kigali :Deadline: 22-05-2024

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Job Title: MEAL Advisor

Department: Programming/INECD

Band: 10

Reports To: Chief of Party II

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

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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 been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in nutrition, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship and peacebuilding. The Country Program has around 80 staff and implements its projects through local and international partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda (GoR) structures.


Job Summary:

The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity will promote 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 GoR priorities.

The GKB project boasts a robust and adaptable MEAL design which is working through existing MOH/NCDA systems for data collection and reporting. In addition to routine monitoring activities, annual survey data is collected using ICT4D tools, and evaluations are conducted to assess progress at baseline, at midterm, and endline. Project learning is advanced via regular quarterly pause and reflection meetings and other activities, and partner and LCSO capacity is strengthened through MEAL training, on-job training, joint supportive and appreciative enquiry. Gikuriro Kuri Bose MEAL Team, including the MEAL Advisor, Deputy MEAL Advisor, Collaboration and Learning Advisor, Data Specialist and Partner MEAL Officers are responsible to ensure the development, coordination, and smooth implementation of these activities.

As the MEAL Advisor, you will take the lead in the management and adaptation of the MEAL system in collaboration with other program staff, implementing partners, and external stakeholders. You will ensure that the program complies with the agency’s MEAL standards. You will also be expected to have ability to work sensitively and positively with program staff and promote a learning environment, and to have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps.


Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Ensure that the Project is in compliance with CRS’ MEAL Policies and Procedures and strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinate the implementation of program evaluations/assessments such as annual surveys, mid-term and final evaluations, and special studies and operations research.
  • Collaborate with the Chief of Party to communicate evaluation findings to key stakeholders. Communications should be tailored to the needs of various audiences.
  • Collaborate with program staff on implementation of M&E plans including data management, data cleaning, analysis and learning mechanisms; refine these systems based on lessons learned.
  • Continually update the MEAL operations manual to ensure all MEAL related documents and tools are organized, up-to-date, and accessible.
  • Ensure the consistency of tools and indicators across all partners as appropriate.
  • Lead the implementation of data quality controls and annual data quality assessments to ensure the integrity of project data.
  • Work with MEAL and IT staff to incorporate and maximize the value and utility of ICT4MEAL initiatives, including the use of CommCare, Power BI, Yutrack, bar coding systems for distribution activities, and/or the roll out of similar initiatives.
  • Ensure MEAL systems allow for timely and quality reporting both internally and externally for timely decision making.
  • Support the MEAL team in strategically preparing and reviewing MEAL calendars
  • Organize and undertake MEAL capacity building activities such as trainings, workshops and other visits for learning.
  • Conduct field monitoring visits events frequently with project teams and implementing partners.
  • Coordinate with Chief of Party and Finance staff to maintain, track, and adjust MEAL budget throughout the life of the project.


Accountability

  • Lead an Accountability Working Group, made up of project consortium members and other NGOs with an interest in increased program participants accountability in Rwanda.
  • Support programming staff to incorporate participatory methods into community level M&E systems and tools.
  • Orient program staff and partners on the basic principles and practices of program participants accountability.
  • Guide project Advisors to ensure that they consult with male and female program participants in one or more communities to define indicators for project success.
  • Lead the development and implementation of feedback and response channels to reflect the preferences of communities members and beneficiairies.
  • Ensure that program participants feedback is adequately documented, addressed, analyzed, and utilized by program teams


Learning

  • Ensure that MEAL and program teams regularly review and accordingly adjust MEAL plans and tools in the light of changes and needs in the field context based on monitoring data and reflection sessions
  • Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyze data for programmatic use, and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation.
  • Supervise and support the CLA Advisor in his/her key activities including development of a learning agenda, organizing regular learning events, supporting operations research, and reflecting, documentation, and communication of learning initiatives.

Knowledge Management

  • Guide and monitor MEAL teams in developing and overseeing the knowledge management and knowledge sharing systems and practices to gather, document and share best practices of consortium members.
  • Facilitate the identification of lessons learned and best practices and collaborate with MEAL staff and program Advisors to develop learning briefs and technical manuals for dissemination.
  • Guide MEAL team to promote adoption of best practices in knowledge management by other consortium members/technical partners.


Linkages/Networking:

  • Coordinate synergy between MEAL team and technical staff.
  • Establish appropriate linkages especially with the Government agencies at the national level.
  • In coordination with the Chief of Party, represent the consortium in various forums and foster partnership with other stakeholders, particularly those supported by the USAID Mission.

Professional Qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in international development, Statistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Social science of any related fields plus at least five years of professional experience in MEAL programming.
  • At least five years of Advisory experience with an NGO (experience with INGO preferred); in addition to significant MEAL experience, previous international experience is a plus.
  • Experience working with large donors (i.e. USAID, EU, UKAID)
  • Demonstrated experience with collection/analysis of health, epidemiological and implementation science data
  • Familiarity with principles and current approaches to MEAL of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods, especially those of USAID funded activities.
  • Experience with participatory MEAL systems.
  • Familiarity with program participants accountability mechanisms
  • Proficiency in database development/management, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders.
  • Experience using ICT4D for data collection.
  • Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys.
  • Previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants.
  • Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development.
  • Supervisory experience and management and team building skills.
  • Excellent planning and organization skills
  • Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
  • Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility

Required Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken). Fluency in French and/or Kinyarwanda is an asset.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% outside of Kigali to project sites


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
  • Personal Accountability
  • Acts with Integrity

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: GKB Deputy MEAL Advisor, CLA Advisor, Data Specialist, Deputy Chief of Parties, Coordinators, GKB Technical Advisors, Regional Technical Advisor for MEAL

External: International and local implementing partners, USAID, Government of Rwanda, both at National and District levels, program volunteers, program participants, and other NGOs.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

Deputy MEAL Advisor, Data Specialist and Partner MEAL staff.

***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 is a key personnel position hence contingent upon successful approval of a candidate by USAID.

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application formSelf -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 Wednesday May 22nd, 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 “MEAL Advisor @ Band 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 09th, 2024.

Hans Fly

Country Representative











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