Job Specification

Job Title: Monitoring, Inclusion & Learning Advisor (MILA)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Date: 12^th April 2024

DESCRIPTION:

Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people’s dignity is ensured, and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; and those in power act for the common good. As the official overseas development agency of the Irish Catholic Church, Trócaire has been working in Rwanda since 1994.

The Monitoring, Inclusion and Learning Advisor (MILA) will report to the Localization and Partnership Manager (LPM).

Under the leadership of the LPM and together with two other key capacity strengthening positions (the Organizational Development and Accountability Advisor; and the Resource Mobilization and Grant Manager), the Monitoring, Inclusion and Learning Advisor will play a key role in the roll out of Trócaire Rwanda’s localization and partnership capacity strengthening vision and ambitions.

The MILA has a dual support role; both for Trócaire’s internal monitoring, inclusion and learning initiatives, as well as leading on the development and rollout of tailored monitoring, inclusion and learning capacity strengthening support to Trócaire’s 11 partners.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Du

(Partner) capacity strengthening:

• Supporting partners in their Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system strengthening and good practices;
• Champion, enable and capacitate staff and partner staff in order to be able to implement programmes whereby inclusion is optimally ensured (inclusion in its broadest sense, encompassing people living with disabilities, the most vulnerable populations and women and youth), in close collaboration with the programmes coordinator and project officers;
• Support partners and Trócaire Rwanda’s country office to strengthen feedback and complaint handling mechanisms, reporting and adaptation of programme interventions by incorporation of community feedback accordingly (providing guidance to the programmes team);
• Champion the usage of digital data collection tools and analysis and train (partner) staff in the use of these tools and advise on data protection and security

Trócaire internal:

• Being Trócaire’s focal person for learning and provide guidance and practical recommendations to the programmes team for inclusion of learning and adaptation of programmes;
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and train Trócaire Rwanda staff on using these in their activity and project monitoring;
• Participate in Trócaire global webinars and trainings on different M&E topics and be a support function for M&E related activities of the Trócaire Rwanda program.
  
  
  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Partner Capacity Strengthening

• Develop and implement a partner M&E capacity strengthening plan, generating training materials and resources where needed.
• Support partners to develop and manage project/grant level MEAL systems.
• Work with Project Officers and the Programmes Coordinator to support partner use of results-based management and engagement with programme learning and review processes.
• Through training and close accompaniment, support partner staff to strengthen skills and competencies to gather, manage and analyse quality gender-sensitive and inclusion data.
• Mentor partners in their use of digital data collection and advise on data protection and security.
• Support and mentor partner staff to analyse and interpret data to inform programme quality control, produce quality donor reports, document lessons learned and programme impact and to inform future project development.
• Support partners and train Trócaire staff, to implement quality field monitoring in a manner that is sensitive to the different needs of programme participants.
  
  
  

Monitoring

• Provide technical support to the programme team to operationalize, implement and update the integrated Programme/Projects MEL plans and to design and implement Results Frameworks for new projects;
• In close collaboration with LPM and ODA, coordinate the implementation of baseline surveys, follow‐on monitoring, and evaluation exercises for various partner capacity strengthening initiatives.
• Rolling out digital data collection methods and provide technical support and training for Trócaire and partner staff on the usage of digital data collection techniques;
• Provide training and technical advice on monitoring and evaluation to programme staff, including tool selection, data collection, analysis and interpretation including qualitative and quantitative methodologies;
• Provide technical support on the design, updating and reporting on Results Framework for Programmes and Projects (especially Irish Aid RFs), and develop and keep up to date a calendar of events related to monitoring, evaluation and learning across the Trócaire programme grants;
• Provide technical support to the Programme Team on measuring reach including the annual collection and reporting of reach at country level;
• Guide the Technical Advisors and Programmes Manager in their monitoring and learning activities, including oversight and quality assurance of field data collection, data management and analysis that will contribute to quality reporting, increased accountability, visibility of programme impact and continual programme improvement;
• Support the programme team and partners in strategic targeting of programme participants in line with organisational standards;
• Advise and support TAs to champion gender sensitive data collection and analysis, including the use of practical indicators and monitoring tools and processes;
• Advise on the use of Trócaire’s global common indicators, tools and methodologies in programmes;
• Assist in the development of donor reports and proposals, especially for relevant M&E sections.
  
  
  

Inclusion

• Be Trócaire’s focal point on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with key responsibilities to ensure that our office/workplace meetings the high standards of equality, diversity and inclusion; and to ensure that these standards are embedded across programming, our internal and external visibility and messaging;
• With the support from the LPM and Programmes Manager enable and capacitate staff and partner staff in order to be able to implement programmes whereby inclusion is optimally ensured (inclusion in its broadest sense, encompassing people living with disabilities, the most vulnerable populations and women and youth).
• Refine and lead on the roll out of Trócaire Rwanda’s disability inclusive programming guides.
• Be the focal person for Trócaire Rwanda’s initiatives in relation to inclusion of persons living with disabilities, youth, historically marginalized people, elderly, persons living with HIV, Genocide survivors and other vulnerabilities.
• Work with Trócaire partners to design approaches and tools for activities that align with Trócaire (and partner’s) gender and inclusion ambitions and ensure these approached and tools are consistent across the partners.
  
  
  

Learning

• Capture lessons from partner capacity strengthening to share at country and organisational level;
• Ensure learning from current and previous programming is included in the development of new programmes;
• Contribute to improving the capacity (knowledge, awareness, skills, and practices) of local partners in Trócaire gender policy and strategy (Promoting Gender Equality) through regular communication, briefings, and trainings.
• Learn from other organisational and external documented learning in rolling out new approaches and methods (e.g. digital data monitoring and innovative participatory M&E methods) and explore how to apply these in the Rwanda context.
• Engage with Trocaire Global MEAL team for any support to/from the country programme.

Other

• Attendance at strategic meetings with donors, consortium members or key stakeholders in Rwanda in relation to programming, particularly M&E;
• Participate in wider organisational M&E meetings, planning and review work;
• Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

Qualification

• Degree in international development, economics, statistics, social science, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in programme implementation including significant experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning.
• Experience in participatory M&E approaches.
• Experience working on issues of Gender, Vulnerability and/or disability inclusiveness

Skills

• Technical skills to implement M&E in a gender-sensitive manner, including tool design, sampling, data collection, analysis, participatory rural appraisal and report writing.
• A passion and sincere willingness and drive to support local and national civil society organizations in achieving their organizational ambitions and support their work aiming at resilience building, poverty reduction and contributing to the National Transformation Vision
• Being able and willing to find creative and tailored support solutions to each Trócaire partner that will successfully strengthen the capacity of local and national civil society organizations in the domains of M&E, learning and inclusion.
• Ability to develop indicators, tools and processes for monitoring Women’s Empowerment and livelihoods interventions are particularly desirable;
• Facilitation, coordination and communication skills, with an ability to communicate to a variety of audiences in a variety of formats.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and online data management systems such as KOBO collect or CommCare.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
  
  
  

Qualities

• Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
• Sympathetic understanding of the Catholic Church’s role in relief and development.
• Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong team player who can establish solid working relationships with colleagues.

Other

• Willingness to travel frequently in country.
• Able to work irregular hours on an occasional basis.

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

QSSR-TROCAIRE-MILA-MONITORING,INCLUSION & LEARNING ADVISOR – Q-Sourcing Servtec – Career Page (applytojob.com)

Deadline: 26^th April 2024

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Website: www.diderwa.org / Email: info@diderwa.org or dignityindetention@gmail.com 

P.O BOX 3772, Kigali-Rwanda

Tel: +250788758873

JOB ADVERT

Position title: Communication Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Kigali office and travel to districts

1. Introduction:

DiDeRwanda is a Rwandan Non-Government Organization working in peace building, including Institutional capacity of correctional services and societal healing.

DiDeRwanda aims to improve the living conditions of minors and a woman deprived of their liberty, develops and carries out training activities favoring the consolidation of these individuals’ achievements and their reintegration into society.

From 2013, DiDe expanded its interventions from the correctional facilities to the community with focus on social reintegration of ex-offenders and prevention of potential crimes and/or recidivism. This prevention relies on combatting against poverty and inequalities that seem to be the main sources of crimes and discrimination.

Recognizing the critical importance of Communication in achieving our mission, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Communication officer to join our team. The Communication officer will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate IEC materials, respond to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinate promotional events. This position involves supporting internal and external communication strategy.

This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and reporting structure for the Communication officer position.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
• Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s activities, products and/or services.
• Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
• Creates timely reports for all communication campaigns
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos; and
• Minute taking and preparing detailed reports on key meetings and events organized by the Organization.
• Prepare, organize and moderate virtual meetings organized by the Organization
• Initiate other relevant social media currently in use such as tweeter, Facebook, Instagram among others;
• Develop, innovate, write and edit marketing and communication materials for the Organization visibility
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
• Creates interactive social media contents and campaigns
  
  
  

3. Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ relevant experience in a communications role.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in design and publishing software.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, French and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in other languages may be advantageous depending on the organization’s context and geographic focus
  
  
  

4. Reporting Structure:

The Communication officer will report directly to the Executive Director of DiDe Rwanda and collaborate closely with other members of the DiDe Rwanda team.

5. Duration and Location:

This is a full-time position based at DiDe Rwanda. However, Communication officer will sign a probation period of 3 months, renewable once. The final contract will be offered based on Her/His performances.

How to apply

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (motivational letter, CV, degree and other supporting documents) to DIDEHRrecruitment@gmail.com on or before before 15^th April 2024, at 17h00 Kigali time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to their email addresses.

The letter should be addressed to Executive Director of DIDE Rwanda and the subject letter as well as email should highlight “Application for communication officer”.

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Job responsibilities

– Conduct planned certification audits of Wood Furniture Products – Conduct planned surveillance audits of Wood Furniture Products – Conduct planned market surveillance on certified products – Implement the quality management system according to ISO/IEC 17065 – Participate in quality management system development, maintenance and improvement – Participate in the Training of Standards and technical committee meeting; – Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on Wood Furniture Products Certification and submit them to the supervisor

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2
    Bachelor’s Degree in Carpentry

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 3
  Bachelor’s Degree in Wood Technology and Civil Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Resource management skills

• • 2
    Analytical skills

• • 3
    Problem solving skills

• • 4
    Decision making skills

• • 5
    Time management skills

• • 6
    Risk management skills

• • 7
    Results oriented

• • 8
    Digital literacy skills

• 9
  Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

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Job responsibilities

– Carry out calibration activities according to the unit action plan – Implement quality management systems in the Flow Laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025; – Draft calibration methods of Flow laboratory based on international standards, guidelines or based principles of measurement science and techniques and submit to direct supervision for review and approval and ensure continued suitability of the developed methods; – Maintain the inventory of the laboratory equipment; – Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on work of the laboratory; – Monitor maintenance plan of the Volume laboratory standards; – Maintain the Flow laboratory in a tidy and organized manner at all times

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2
    Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Electromechanical Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 6
    Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 7
    Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 8
    Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 9
    Bachelor’s Degree in Water and Environment Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 10
  Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering with Technology or Metrology

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Resource management skills

• • 2
    Analytical skills

• • 3
    Problem solving skills

• • 4
    Decision making skills

• • 5
    Time management skills

• • 6
    Risk management skills

• • 7. Results oriented

• • 8. Digital literacy skills

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

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Job responsibilities

1. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible; 2. Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements; 3. Keeping of technical records; 4. Participate in the development , control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents; 5. Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty; 6. Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities; 7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;

8. Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated; 9. Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery; 10. Training and coaching students on attachment; 11. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports; 12. Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist; 13. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents; 14. Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person; Perform any other activity assigned by the supervisor.

• • 1

    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2

    Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 3

  Bachelor’s Degree in Geology Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Integrity

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    Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• • 3
    Inclusiveness

• • 4
    Accountability

• • 5
    Communication

• • 6
    Teamwork

• • 7. Client/citizen focus

• • 8. Professionalism

• • 9. Commitment to continuous learning

• • 10. Resource management skills

• • 11. Analytical skills

• • 12. Problem solving skills

• • 13. Decision making skills

• • 14. Time management skills

• • 15. Risk management skills

• • 16. Results oriented

• • 17. Digital literacy skills

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

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Job responsibilities

1) Carrying out tests, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible; 2) Generating data and reporting of test results according to relevant requirements; 3) Keeping of technical records; 4) Participate in the development, control and monitoring the implementation of the Management System Documents; 5) Participating in the ensuring the validity of test results, method validation and the evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty; 6) Participating in the internal laboratory audits and conducting root cause analysis, correction and corrective actions for other identified nonconformities; 7) Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;

8) Ensuring the assigned equipment are calibrated; 9) Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies (equipment, reagents, chemicals, materials needed for analysis) and verifying the same on delivery; 10) Training and coaching students on attachment; 11) Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports; 12) Participating in the development of new test methods in collaboration of relevant specialist; 13) Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents; 14) Participating in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a resource person; 15) Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses; 16) Participating in standardization 17) Perform any other organization related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the direct supervisor and any other duly authorised person.

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2
    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences & Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 4
  Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Resource management skills

• • 2
    Analytical skills

• • 3
    Problem solving skills

• • 4
    Decision making skills

• • 5
    Time management skills

• • 6
    Risk management skills

• • 7
    Results oriented

• • 8
    Digital literacy skills

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

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Job responsibilities

1. Elaborate and implement the procurement plan and produce consolidated reports thereof; 2. In collaboration with technical divisions, prepare and provide information for the publication of tender-related documents such as procurement plans, bidding documents, invitations to bid, etc; 3. Receive and safeguard bids, obtain approval of the tender award from the Tender Committee, publish the results of the tendering process and accordingly notify bidders; 4. Prepare contracts for tender winners in collaboration with the legal advisor; 5. Serve as Secretary to the Tender Committee; 6. Manage, in collaboration with concerned divisions, the contract cycle in accordance with the applicable law and regulations and under the supervision of the Director General to avail information requested by competent authorities; 7. Compile and produce Procurement Reports

Job responsibilities

– Maintain the incoming and outgoing correspondences of the Sector; – Manage the agenda of the Executive Secretary; – Receive clients’ queries and direct them to the right personnel; – Keep the Sector’s store and manage flux on a daily basis; – Prepare logistics for meetings held at the Sector level.

• • 1. Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2. Advanced Diploma in Office Management

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 3.Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 4. Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 5. Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 6. Bachelor’s Degree in Management

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 7. Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 8. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 9. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

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

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Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

1) Preparation of National standardization strategies and plans in the areas of Urban Planning • Undertake assessment of national priorities for standardization ( socioeconomic, new emerging sectors and future plans analysis ) in the area of Urban Planning • Draft the strategies and plans and Organize Stakeholders consultations to get their inputs and accommodate their feedback • Ensuring periodic review of the strategies and plans to effectively and efficiently achieve the standardization objectives • Analysis of the contribution of RSB on the implementation of national policies and strategies in terms of standards development. 2) Providing research data on products/services for the standards development in the areas of Urban Planning • Carry out research on local products and services to provide necessary data for standards development • Carry out regular studies/researches to determine the level and or impact of implementation of Rwanda standards in the areas of Urban Planning • Handle standards development projects which require prior research • Comment on draft standards, technical regulations and Conformity Assessment procedures and advise accordingly

• Initiate the justifications for proposing projects in regional and or international standardization activities and represent the interests of Rwanda in development of those standards • Handle enquiries / complaints related to standards implementation in the areas of chemistry, chemical and consumer products • Contribute in introducing standardization in education through providing lectures in Universities and higher learning institutions and designing programmes towards introduction of standardization in universities curricula • Provide technical/scientific opinion on new or emerging technologies • Attend regional and international forums with a view to presenting research findings with regard to standards development or related activities • Development of standardization project proposals or concepts with a view to lobby for fund from development Partners. 3) Undertake standards awareness and training in the areas of Urban Planning • Development of strategy and plan for dissemination and awareness of standards in the areas of chemistry, chemical and consumer products • Participate in the development and validation of training materials • Provide awareness and training to Stakeholders • Monitoring and evaluation of the awareness strategy and plans

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    Master’s in Urban Planning

    1 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3

    Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    1 Years of relevant experience

• 4

  Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning.

  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
    Analytical skills

• • 12
    Problem solving skills

• • 13
    Decision making skills

• • 14. Time management skills

• • 15. Risk management skills

• • 16. Results oriented

• • 17. Digital literacy skills

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

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Job responsibilities

1. Prepare and monitor annual unit action plan, monthly and weekly activities; 2. Monitor, evaluate, and supervise the implementation of staff performance contracts; 3. Establish, supervise, and ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System within the unit; 4. Ensure proper functioning and operational efficiency of equipment and other assets in the unit; 5. Identify procurement needs, carry out the market survey, prepare technical specifications and terms of reference (ToRs); 6. Approve purchased equipment, chemicals and other consumables 7. Planning for proficiency testing (PTs) or intercomparisons 8. Handle customer complaints and feedback. 9. Review and approve customer requests and keep related records; 10. Identify staff capacity development needs in the unit, develop a capacity development plan for the unit, and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented actions; 11. Ensure daily management and supervision of unit staff, promote teamwork and professional ethics required for public servants in the unit; 12. Identify and manage operational risks and opportunities within the unit; 13. Participate in the Training of Standards and technical committee meetings; 14. Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and submit them to the immediate supervisor

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s Degree in Chemistry

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• 6
  Master’s Degree in Food Sciences

  1 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Resource management skills

• • 2
    Analytical skills

• • 3
    Problem solving skills

• • 4
    Decision making skills

• • 5
    Networking skills

• • 6
    Leadership skills

• • 7
    Mentoring and coaching skills

• • 8
    Time management skills

• • 9
    Risk management skills

• • 10
    Performance management skills

• • 11. Results oriented

• • 12. Digital literacy skills

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

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Project Driver at Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR) | Kigali :Deadline: 21-04-2024

Job responsibilities

– Process and follow up on timely recruitment and appointment of staff and arrange induction courses for newly appointed ones; – Prepare guidelines and template, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, for staff performance appraisal and manage staff carreer development; – Maintain staff database on a regular basis, keep and update their records regarding leave, social security, health insurance, and other benefits they are entitled to; – Prepare and manage payrolls of District, Health Facilities and Teaching Staff with their withholds; – Elaborate and keep updated Human Resource Management Procedure Manuals and Code of Conduct and regularly update data on the organizational structure; – Develop measures of Staff Welfare and arrange intra-organizational conflict management and general counselling services intended for staff as per their needs/consent; – Carry out, in close collaboration with heads of department, staff training needs assessment, elaborate capacity building plans, monitor their implementation and advise on career development path.

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2
    Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Management

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 4
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Problem solving skills

• • 2
    Time management skills

• • 3
    Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

• • 4
    Judgement and decision-making skills

• • 5
    Knowledge in conflict management

• • 6
    Interviewing Skills

• • 7
    • High Analytical Skills

• • 8
    Computer Skills

• • 9
    Team working Skills

• • 10
    Deep knowledge of Rwandan public service and labour law

• • 11
    Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures

• 12
  knowledge of the regulations applying to payroll procedure

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Job responsibilities

1. Procurement planning:  Elaborate an annual procurement plan and submit it to the competent authority on time;  Ensure that all procurement proceedings for the procuring entity are filed;  Collaborate with end users during specification period  Ensure that head of departments and divisions are informed about the procurements procedures and regulations.  Ensure that Approved procurement plan is communicated to all managers 2. Tendering process:  Coordinate the preparation of the technical specifications, tables of pricing variation and final tender documents and tender announcements;  Ensure the reception and safe keeping of bids;  Ensure the capacity building of Tender Committee Members in procurement related regulations;


 Coordinate the preparation of documents to be used during meetings calling for tender;  Ensure the preparation and timely notification letters to the bidders;  Ensure the preparation of contracts in consultation with the legal Advisor;  Constitute the whole tender file to be submitted to Chief Budget Manager;  Resolving conflicts on procurement issues with clients on bidding and award issues. 3. Procurement contracts management:  Make sure that all procurement contracts are approved by legal advisor before being signed by DG;  Make sure that works, goods and services delivered by the suppliers are in conformity with the tender documents;  Ensure that goods and services are timely delivered by the supplier and reception note signed; 4. Tender monitoring and reporting:  Monitor the contract execution and keep updated recording;  Make sure that a timely procurement plan implementation report is submitted to the competent authorities as provided by procurement laws and regulations;  Report on time to the competent authority every challenge or conflict observed in the execution of the procurement contract; N.B:any other recognized procurement professional certification is accepted for qualification highlighted in this Advertisement.

Minimum qualifications

• • Master’s Degree in Procurement with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

    1 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Procurement with Certified International Advanced Procurement Professional (CIAPP)

    1 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement with Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) professional certification

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement with Certified International Advanced Procurement Professional (CIAPP)

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s degree in Management with professional certification of CIPS, CIPP or CIAPP

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s degree in Accounting with professional certification of CIPS, CIPP or CIAPP

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s degree in Law with professional certification of CIPS, CIPP or CIAPP

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s degree in Public Finance with professional certification of CIPS, CIPP or CIAPP

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Master’s degree in Economics with professional certification of CIPS, CIPP or CIAPP

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s degree in Civil engineering with professional certification of CIPS, CIPP or CIAPP

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a professional certification such as: Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), Certified International Advanced Procurement Professional (CIAPP) or any other recognized procurement professional certification.

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Accounting, Law, Public Finance; Economics or Business Administration with a professional certification such as: Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), Certified International Advanced Procurement Professional (CIAPP) or any other recognized procurement professional certification is eligible.

    3 Years of relevant experience

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  Master’s Degree in Business Administration with Professional Certification of CIPS,CIPP or CIAPP

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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    Communication

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    Analytical skills

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    Problem solving skills

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    Leadership skills

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    Time management skills

• • 6. Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures in Rwanda

• • 7. Resources management skills

• • 8. Knowledge of procurement techniques as well as in market practices;

• 9. Negotiation skills

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Job responsibilities

Minimum qualifications

• • Master’s Degree in Law

    1 Years of relevant experience

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Law

  3 Years of relevant experience

  
  
  
  

  Required competencies and key technical skills

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      Decision making skills

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      Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures

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      Extensive knowledge and understanding of Rwanda Public Service Sector

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      Legal research and analysis in complex areas of law

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      Experience in contract drafting and negotiation

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      Computer Skills

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      Excellent Communication Skills

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      Team working Skills

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      Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage

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      Very effective organization skills

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    High analytical and problem solving skills

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Job responsibilities

Identify psychosocial cases and work with them to find adequate solution for their problem; • Manager all Social services supplies and equipment in the institution • Provide Monthly report on social activities to the his/her direct supervisor • To advocate for helping clients to get resources that would improve their well-being • To coordinate the activities of sponsors in wards; • To educate patients individually or groups for behavior change; • To educate patients and their close relatives on the management of the patient’s condition and its consequences; • To educate patients individually or groups for behavior change • To identify psychosocial cases and work with them to find adequate solution for their problem; • To manage all departmental supplies and equipment • To organize and coordinate the international Patients’ day; • To organize and manage packages of support to enable patients to lead the fullest lives possible • To organize the social reintegration of abandoned and invalid patient (Home visit); • To serve as liaison between patients, healthcare providers and sponsors; • To perform other related duties as required

Minimum qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

    0 Year of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

    0 Year of relevant experience

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    Advanced Diploma in Social Work

    0 Year of relevant experience

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    Advanced Diploma in Sociology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 5
    Advanced diploma in Social Studies

    0 Year of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies

    0 Year of relevant experience

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  A2 In Social Work

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Problem solving skills

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    Time management skills

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    Results oriented

• • 4
    Digital literacy skills

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

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    Organization skills

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    Analytical and problem-solving skills

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    Communication skills

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    Interpersonal skills

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    – Analytical skills

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    Knowledge of clinical services Policy and procedure

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    Knowledge of Rwanda Health System

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    Creativity and initiative skills

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    ADVOCACY for individual client skills

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    Knowledge to engage and communicate with diverse population and group all sizes skills

• • 16. Knowledge and understanding of human relationship

• • 17. Social orientation skills

• 18. Integrity skills

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Title: Capacity Building Specialist

Terms of Reference Capacity Building Specialist

Location: Kigali- Rwanda with frequent travels to implementing Districts.

Reporting: The Capacity Building Specialist will report to Project Coordinator

Project name: “MSME Financing Program” Description:

The Role and Scope of Responsibilities

The Capacity Building Specialist will be Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the component of the project focusing on MSMEs in the Agriculture, Tourism, and Hospitality sectors. She/He will ensure support that catalyzes innovation, MFIs, and SACCOs’ growth, resilience, and dignified and fulfilling job creation within the Tourism and Hospitality Sector.

• Lead the process to identify and document project capacity-building needs
• Coordinate all capacity building related activities such as module preparations, organizing and supervising different trainings,
• Provide technical input into the design, development, and implementation of the overall capacity-building strategy for AMIR members and partners;
• Establish and maintain a proper filing and recording system for the training/capacitybuilding activities.
• Lead the development of tools to utilize in capacity-building work;
• Conduct training seminars, workshops, and meetings to increase required skills and knowledge;
• Facilitate knowledge sharing;
• Represent AMIR in relevant working groups and meetings and facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing between organizations;
  
  
  

Educational Qualifications, Experience, and Technical Skills

• At least a University degree in Management, Economics, Social/ development studies, Finance, Accounting, and other relevant disciplines

Additional professional qualifications and relevant accreditations are an advantage.

• Relevant capacity-building experience in the banking and microfinance field.
• At least five years of professional experience in the relevant field at the national level, preferably with a focus on the banking sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare reports and presentations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Attitude/ competences

• Ability to work well in a team, with good interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Good computer skills;
• Strong organizational abilities and ability to work to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team;
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy and to build strong working relationships;
  
  
  

How to apply

Interested and eligible applicants should submit the following documents to info@amir.org.rw not later than 21^st April 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Send the documents as one folder and in the subject line, fill in the position of Capacity Building Specialist;

• Motivation letter explaining your suitability for the position,
• Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names, National ID.
• Copies of the Academic documents.
• A criminal record.

 Only Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the interview.

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Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (MEL)

Terms of Reference Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (MEL)

Location: Kigali- Rwanda with frequent travels to implementing Districts.

Reporting: The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (MEL) will report to the Project Coordinator 

Project name: “MSME Financing Program”

Description:

The MEL Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing M&E activities for a highquality results-oriented “MSME Financing program”. The MEL Specialist will supervise and oversee the implementation of the program’s M&E activities and data reporting requirements and on M&E matters and any external evaluation contractors throughout the life of the project. The MEL Specialist will have overall responsibility for assuring that all M&E requirements are fulfilled to achieve the best results.

The MEL Specialist will provide strategic and technical direction and oversight to policy and action-oriented monitoring and learning by project staff, grantees, and international partners to strengthen local capacity to inform policy around the AMIR program. The MEL Specialist will lead the project learning agenda, design and implement evidence-based policy advocacy and global learning. The MEL Specialist will provide oversight for the development of the MEL system to ensure data quality and collaborative learning and adaptation throughout implementation, sharing learning and providing evidence to drive the project forward to achieve meaningful and sustainable impact.

The MEL Specialist’s role will be done in project implementation Districts in the country.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation

Develop and steer the implementation of the AMIR program monitoring and evaluation plan;

Design monitoring and evaluation tools and processes

• Ensure timely collection, verification and analysis of data for all program indicators and their timely delivery for quarterly and other required reports
• Monitor project progress toward results
• Supervise timely and accurate reporting of quantitative and qualitative data by program implementing partners, in cooperation with program staff
• Validate data from program partners and staff, including through field monitoring visits
• Prepare interpretation tools (e.g. tables and charts) of data extracted from the project database and MIS platform as needed
• Design/update data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods and applied technologies
• Develop capacity of implementing partners to institute appropriate M&E systems within their organizations
• Identify, document and share learnings acquired as a result of M&E to inform program planning
• Lead the collection and finalization of the AMIR program baseline survey
• Provide technical advice to program managers to identify learning gaps and learning needs and develop an associated learning plan
• Contribute to the development of a strategic action research plan
• Lead the development and implementation of the MIS platform ensuring maximum benefit for project learning
  
  
  

Learning and Data information:

• Ensure relevant data, best practices and lessons learned from other projects and other country-level initiatives to ensure that information and learning is informing Learning and programming
• Oversee on data integrated approach within the project liaising with government, and private sectors partners
• Ensure teams and stakeholders are trained on installation and operation of MIS system in given Model;
• Ensure monitoring, evaluation and follow-up of the use and results of MIS system at all levels
• Ensure development of MIS Database User Manual and disseminate;
• Ensure to date on information related to program objectives such as online data, publications, research, etc. and ensure the project team is informed.

Team collaboration coordination:

• Build the capacity of staff and partners to assist in data collection and M&E reporting Supervise team members to complete projects within deadlines.
• Collaborate with other project staff, stakeholders to deliver far-reaching results and impact in line with program expectations
• Provide technical support on program activities to ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all activities.
• Ensure program staff, and partners on activities related to monitoring and evaluation, assessments, and evidence gathering.
• Capacity building to teams on effectively executing the desired outcome.

Internal coordination and collaboration:

• Coordinate and leverage AMIR program results with other initiatives.
• Ensure quarterly and annual reports to donors;
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with the Program Team, home office, and field office. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
  
  
  

Required experiences and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, Applied Mathematics, economics, or a related field, specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation preferred.
• At least five years of related M&E experience, including experience and/or technical knowledge in the design and management of development projects.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred skills in Python, SPSS, STATA
• Experience working with at least one ODK-based platform (such as Kobo, Survey CTO, ODK)
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to represent the project in public forums
• Strong management, communication, and negotiation skills and the ability to collect data among a number of partners
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
  
  
  

How to apply

Interested and eligible applicants should submit the following documents to info@amir.org.rw not later than 21^st April 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Send the documents as one folder and in the subject line, fill in the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (MEL):

• Motivation letter explaining your suitability for the position,
• Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names National ID.
• Copies of the Academic documents.
• Criminal record document.

 Only Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the interview.

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Communication Specialist 

Terms of Reference Communication and Public Relations Specialist

Title: Communication and Public Relations Specialist

Location: Kigali- Rwanda with frequent travels to implementing Districts.

Reporting: The Communication and Public Relations Specialist will report to Project Coordinator

Project name: “MSME Financing Project

Job Responsibilities

• Development of media relations strategies;
• Elaboration of an annual communication plan;
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.);
• Prepare and distribute press releases;
• Organize Communication events (e.g. open days, press conferences, savings week, consumer week, etc) and serve as the institution’s interface with the external world;
• Ensuring adequate and proper advertising and branding of the institution; Addressing inquiries from the media and other parties;
• Tracking media coverage and follow industry trends; Preparation and submission of Communication reports;
• Organization of Consultative meetings, press conferences, TV and radio shows to disseminate the institution’s activities,
• Writing articles on the achievements of the institution,
• Elaboration of concept notes related to communication activities; Performing any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, any other related field Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in communication, media and/or public relations is eligible
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Accountability and Risk management skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
• Track record of high ethical standards and responsibility towards duty
• Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences
  
  
  

Required competencies

Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusiveness, Communication, Client/citizen focus, Professionalism, Commitment to continuous learning, Time management skills, Results-oriented, Digital literacy skills, Ability to develop coordination mechanisms and information sharing platforms, Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels, Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude, Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination

How to apply

Interested and eligible applicants should submit the following documents to info@amir.org.rw not later than 21^st April 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Send the documents as one folder and in the subject line, fill in the position of Communication and Public Relations Specialist:

• Motivation letter explaining your suitability for the position,
• Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names,
• National ID.
• Copies of the Academic documents.
• Criminal record.

Only Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the interview.

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Agriculture Finance Specialist

Terms of Reference Agriculture Finance Specialist

Title: Agriculture Finance Specialist

Location: Kigali- Rwanda with frequent travels to implementing Districts.

Reporting: The Agriculture Finance Specialist will report to Project Coordinator Project name: “MSME Financing Program”

Job Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Project Coordinator, the Access to Finance Specialist will provide inter alia support in the implementation of project activities that aim to increase access to financial services as follows:

• Develop and implement the intervention strategy, and operational plans and prepare quarterly and annual implementation reports for the donor.

Participate in preparation of the component Annual Work plan and Budget;

• Lead the development of financial products tailored to women and youth to support MFIs and SACCOs
• Conduct field visits to financial institutions and hold consultative discussions on terms and conditions of financial services offered by financial institutions.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of the access to finance interventions on their results against the set objectives and indicators of success.
• Advise and assist MFIs and SACCOs in the design tools for appraising the loan applications as well as tools for monitoring and reporting on progress towards achieving project objectives.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of workshops and presentations aimed at sharing experiences among project beneficiaries and Participating Financial Institutions (PFI).
• Advise and assist in the preparation of terms of reference for consultancy work planned under technical assistance & capacity building by supporting the review process and supervising various consultancy services.
• Manage partnerships with financial service providers enhancing the development of innovative financial services suitable for stakeholders in the agriculture value chains;
• Facilitate and support FIs in negotiations with Business Development Fund (BDF) and other institutions providing guarantee facility and monitor their implementation;
• Improve access to finance for underserved areas through advising and assisting financial service providers to design and implement new financial services and products;
• Engage with partner financial institutions to facilitate additional capital investment into the agriculture value chains, building the capacity of targeted financial institutions;
• Prepare regular progress reports, and other reports as required
• Carry out any other assignment given by the AMIR management,
  
  
  

Qualifications, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Agri-business, Agricultures, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred;
• Minimum five years of experience working in agriculture financing, microfinance development, banking institutions, rural finance, and/or agro insurance in Rwanda
• Experience developing and/or marketing inclusive financial products, including loans, insurance, savings, payment, etc;
• Proven experience in providing capacity building to MSMEs and cooperatives involved in agriculture value chains
• Experience is supporting smallholder farmers to access financial services
• Proven experience in the banking/microfinance sector or financial services projects with hands-on experience in financial inclusion/micro-finance
• Knowledge of financial products development especially in the agriculture sector
• Excellent writing skills coupled with strong coordination, networking and relationshipbuilding skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work in a team setting, taking initiative and performing multiple tasks;
• Proven experience working with the private finance sector;
• Fluent in English or French (reading, writing and speaking)
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Able to travel to project sites.
  
  
  

How to apply

Interested and eligible applicants should submit the following documents to info@amir.org.rw not later than 21^st April 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Send the documents as one folder and in the subject line, fill in the position of Agriculture Finance Specialist;

• Motivation letter explaining your suitability for the position,
• Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names,
• National ID.
• Copies of the Academic documents.
• Criminal record.

 Only Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the interview.

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