JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Background

The Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum (RYAF) is a nationwide platform whose purpose is to change the current perception among the youths vis-à-vis the agriculture sector in Rwanda, while orienting them to seize investment opportunities through awareness creation, skills development, and advocacy support services. The idea is to create a critical mass of change agents to influence transformation of agricultural business landscape with courage, determination and positive attitude.

THE TERMS OF REFERENCE

Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum (RYAF) has signed a framework contract with AGRA for the implementation of a Project Entitled “Unlocking Youth Employment Opportunities through Agri-food Systems in the Eastern Province of Rwanda Project” and the project will be implemented in Consortia framework with other partners. The project intends to enhance the creation of dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young men and women through capacity strengthening and linking to sustainable job pathways in agriculture by 2027.

The role of RYAF will be to undertake the Mobilization of the youth and ensure 300,000 (70% are women) youth are mobilized and participate in the program and also ensure 300 Ha of land are advocated from the government, cooperative or private farmers and be leased to youth under the program for Agriculture production.

The YORE Agents will serve as key focal points for the implementation of the “Unlocking Youth Employment Opportunities through Agri-food Systems in the Eastern Province of Rwanda Project” on the ground. These individuals will be responsible for coordinating mobilization efforts, guiding youth in the registration process, and facilitating the identification and advocacy of land for agriculture production by youth beneficiaries within their respective districts, and sectors.

Job Title: YOUTH RECRUITMENT AGENTS(14)

Key Responsibilities:

Mobilization and Engagement:

• Coordinate and facilitate mobilization activities to engage youth within the district in the project.
• Conduct outreach and awareness campaigns to inform youth about the project objectives, benefits, and opportunities for participation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local youth groups, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support project engagement and participation.
• Mobilization of the youth and ensure the beneficiaries 70% are women between 18 to 35 ans.
• Ensure youth are interested and/or actively engaged in horticulture and poultry activities by project guidelines and requirements.

Registration Process Guidance:

• Guide youth beneficiaries through the registration process in the AGRA Beneficiaries Registration System, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the information provided.
• Assist youth in understanding the requirements and documentation needed for registration, and provide support in gathering and submitting necessary materials.
• Provide ongoing assistance and follow-up to ensure that registered youth beneficiaries remain informed and engaged throughout the project.
  
  
  

Land Advocacy and Assessment:

• Identify, advocate, and assess available land resources within the district that could be suitable for agriculture production by youth
• Collaborate with local authorities, landowners, and community members to advocate for the allocation of land for use by youth under the project.
• Conduct site visits and evaluations to assess the suitability and accessibility of identified land parcels for agriculture activities.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and coordination for project activities and initiatives within the district.
• Collaborate with other project stakeholders, including RYAF, government agencies, and partner organizations, to ensure alignment and synergy of efforts.
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates on mobilization, registration progress, and land advocacy activities for submission to project management and stakeholders.
  
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• A2 with 3 experience or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Community Development, or a related field with proven 2 experience of working with youth organizations, and having worked with Local Government authority is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, or rural development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the socio-economic context and dynamics of rural communities in Rwanda, particularly as they relate to youth employment and agriculture.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, especially local government authority.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with a high level of initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with agricultural land assessment and advocacy processes is desirable.
• Proficiency in both English and Kinyarwanda languages, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate youth participants.
• Self-motivated young women are highly encouraged to apply.
  
  
  

Duration and Reporting:

• The position is two years for the duration of the project.
• The YORE Agents will report directly to the Project Manager and collaborate closely with project teams, AGRA Consortia Members, partners at district and sectors, and stakeholders on implementation activities within their respective districts.
  
  
  

Application Modalities

The following are the key guidelines to apply for the above job offer:

1. Application letter addressed to the RYAF Chief Executive Officer.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae of not more than 2 pages with at least 3 professional references,
3. National ID,
4. Latest employment completion certificate,
5. Degrees and certificates copies,

Soft copies must be submitted on the email: ryafrecruitment@gmail.com not later than 10^th May 2024. Application will be sent in a single PDF file, separate documents will not be considered, mention the position name in the email subject. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.Done at Kigali, on 03/05/2024

Jean Marie Vianney RWIRIRIZA

RYAF Chief executive officer

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CAREER OPTIONS AFRICA GROUP
www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com
www.hreastafrica.com
BARTENDER- RWANDA

Background Information

Career Options Africa Group is a HR Consultancy firm specialized in Recruitment, HR
outsourcing and Immigration support in Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,
Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa and South
Sudan.
Our client, an African Fusion Restaurant located in Kigali, Rwanda, is actively seeking a
dedicated and knowledgeable professional to join their exceptional team.

THE JOB
As the Bartender, you will be skilled in crafting classic and innovative cocktails, knowledgeable about spirits and mixology, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a high-paced environment.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

 Prepare and serve a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines based on guest orders
and preferences.
 Maintain a clean and organized bar station, restocking ingredients and equipment as
needed.
 Upsell and recommend drinks based on guest tastes and occasions.
 Provide friendly and efficient service while maintaining a positive and welcoming
atmosphere.
 Learn and understand the restaurant's cocktail menu and specials.
 Cash-handle guest transactions accurately and efficiently.
 Adhere to all alcohol service regulations and policies, including responsible service
practices.
 Maintain a professional and responsible demeanor at all times.
 Assist with bar setup and breakdown before and after service.

QUALIFICATIONS

The job holder should have the following qualifications.
1. Minimum of two years of experience bartending in a restaurant or bar setting.
2. Proficient in preparing a wide range of classic and modern cocktails
3. Experience working in an upscale or fine-dining establishment.
4. Flair and enthusiasm for creating visually appealing cocktail presentations.
5. Ability to upsell and promote beverage offerings effectively.
6. Bilingual fluency in English and [local language] (if applicable).

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.
 Strong knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and brewing techniques.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with guests.
 Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
 Positive attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
 Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com and www.hreastafrica.com for more details on this position.
Send CV only to recruitment_rw@careeroptionsafricagroup.com by 15 th May 2024  subject heading, as BARTENDER-RWANDA. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received.
Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV.
Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications
unsuccessful.

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Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities Working with Team and the various contractors to ensure EMPs are being adhered to; highlighting problems identified and informing the Team Leader, Contracts Engineer and liaising with REMA as necessary; preparing environmental sections of Quarterly progress reports. • Providing safeguards expertise to the SPIU Projects; • Preparing internal environmental and social guidelines for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of environmental documents required by various safeguards instruments; • Reviewing ESMF and coordinating the development and implementation of the ESMP, ESIAs, and other environmental safeguards in compliance with relevant safeguards policies of the Government of Rwanda and the World Bank; • Conduct analysis of technical feasibility of projects review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues;

• Providing recommendations to KUUT and make necessary changes prior to submission of relevant safeguard instruments to the World Bank, ensure consistency in the level of proficiency and presentation of the documentation; • Supporting CoK/SPIU in the review of documentation pertaining to environmental compliance with a focus on bidding documents, reviews on-site, reports from contractors, supervisor etc. during project implementation; • Contribute to project progress reports pertaining to overall implementation of environmental requirements of the project, including prevention and mitigation; • Coordinating and facilitating the work of consultants engaged to carry out environmental and social impact assessments and monitoring of safeguards instruments implementation;

• Preparing training materials, and conducting technical training workshops to contractors and consultants on environmental safeguards requirements; • Undertaking field visits to ascertain if ESMP and the grievance redress mechanisms established for the project are functioning appropriately and the individual projects are implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner; • Collation of appropriate performance and monitoring indicators to input into the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework of the project with emphasis on environment performance; • Preparation of Quarterly/Annual Environment Monitoring and Evaluation reports • Support the documentation of successes, challenges and lessons-learnt in in cok projects implementation • Perform any other related task as shall be designated to you. • Reports to CoK-SPIU Coordinator.

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s Degree in Environmental Management

    5 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Water and Sanitation

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Bachelor’s degree Environmental chemistry

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s Degree in Water and sanitation Technology

    5 Years of relevant experience

• 8
  Master’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry

  5 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
    Risk management skills

• • 6
    Results oriented

• • 7
    Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

• • 8
    knowledge of computer modeling software

• 9
  Digital literacy skills

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CFO & Audit Partner at Jali Group Ltd.

About Jali Group

Jali Group is a holding firm consisting of three subsidiary companies that offer a range of financerelated services in Rwanda. The three subsidiaries are Jali Partners, Jali Finance, and AWO Partners. All the subsidiary companies are accredited and licensed by their respective regulatory institutions. Below is a short description of the services offered by Jali Group Ltd.

Jali Finance.

Jali Finance is our biggest firm and provides finance leasing services. We currently focus on leasing motorcycles and ensuring we create many jobs that will help to bridge the unemployment gap in Rwanda. Jali Finance is also licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).

Jali Partners.

Jali Partners is our oldest firm with over 10 years of existence. Under this firm, we offer accounting services, tax advisory, financial consultancy, firm organisation and management services. Our firm is approved by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) to offer tax advisory services. We offer these services to companies from various industries such as manufacturing companies, gaming companies, NGOs, hospitality, and other industries.

Awo Partners.

Awo Partners is a subsidiary company that offers auditing services only. The company consists of experienced public-certified accountants and is also accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Rwanda ICPAR).

Qualifications and Requirements.

Educational

• Holding CPA, ACCA, or other IFAC-approved qualifications.
• A master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting will be a plus.

Experience and skills.

• 5 years of experience in a financial institution with at least 3 years of experience in auditing

(A proof of this experience with a work certificate is required)

• Strong strategic planning skills.
• Solid experience in financial modelling, forecasting, business planning and budgeting.
• Experience with financial risk management and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in finance and accounting software.
• Proficiency in audit tools/software
• Proficiency in planning tools/software
  
  
  

Role and responsibilities:

Planning and Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to forecast financial performance accurately.
• Update financial models monthly to reflect changes in market conditions, business strategy, and other relevant factors.
• Ensure the business plan is regularly updated to align with the institution’s strategic objectives and market dynamics.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, providing monthly updates and conducting various analyses to compare actual financial performance against budgeted targets.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to manage liquidity effectively and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, including policies related to risk management and data security.
  
  
  

Accounting:

• Review and approve monthly accounting reports by overseeing the preparation of monthly accounting reports, reviewing for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Guiding management and accounting teams in aligning forecasts with actuals and optimizing financial processes using tools, software, and spreadsheets.
• Provide accounting approval for transactions and financial reports, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Auditing:

• Develop audit plans and strategies based on client requirements, risk assessment and audit standards.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and firm policies.
• Set and oversee the implementation of quality control procedures to maintain the firm’s standards of excellence in audit services.
• Empowering the audit team to Lead audit fieldwork, including reviewing work papers, testing controls, and substantiating financial statements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Train and elevate the audit team.
  
  
  

Analytics:

• Generate monthly MIS reports in both Excel and PDF formats, providing insights into key financial and operational metrics.
• Offer guidance on analyzing and interpreting monetary and non-monetary information from systems like accounting systems, Loan management software, analytics software, and spreadsheets.
• Utilize recognized formulas, ratios, and graphs to provide actionable insights for decision making.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and provide advice to management on critical decisions such as new income streams, asset purchases, and significant expenses.

Investor Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for current investors, prospective investors, and transaction advisors, maintaining strong relationships and facilitating communication.
• Coordinate the preparation of all necessary documents, including borrowing base, utilization plans, investor presentations, and other materials, leveraging expertise with no additional fee.
• Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer to execute the institution’s investor engagement strategy, driving efforts to attract new investors and expand the investor base.
• Conducting effective resource mobilization activities.
  
  
  

Brief “Must-do” monthly.

• Creating and updating business plans and financial models.
• Maintaining constant and effective communication with investors.
• Policies development, implementation, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing and approving accounting reports.
• Some expenses approval.
• Leading audit team.

How to Apply.

Application Files.

• Resume/CV.
• Academic Docs.
• Cover Letter. (This must include the expected salary/remuneration structure)

Send all the application files as one document via email: careers@jaligroup.rw

Deadline: May 18, 2024

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Job responsibilities

Research agroforestry crops, varieties and techniques • Conduct desk research on the successful agroforestry innovations that could benefit our farmers • Connect and work with research centers and other specialists to stay up-to-date with recent development in the agroforestry space • Visit and interview farmers to identify and get feedback on agroforestry innovations • Support design and manage farmer pilots trials • Propose farmer pilot projects to test innovations in real-world conditions • Develop detailed trial protocols • Support monitoring and evaluation of agroforestry systems • Develop impact measurement process on agroforestry systems • Analyze data and summarize insights • Perform other task at the request of the supervisors

• • 1
    Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agro-forestry

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Master’s Degree in Soil Management

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s Degree in Forestry

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Master’s Degree in crop production and horticulture

    4 Years of relevant experience

• 10.Bachelor’s Degree in Crop-production and Horticulture

  7 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1.Integrity

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

• • 3.Accountability

• • 4.Professionalism

• • 5.Skills in Forest economics and management

• 6.Skills in forest protection

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Job responsibilities

• Produce a general and specific procurement plan for RFA/SPIU to publish and ensure they are updated on quarterly basis in accordance with an acceptable format; • Monitor the progress of annual procurement plan and submit monthly report to the RPPA and weekly reports to RFA/SPIU • Ensure that all technical specifications and terms of references are provided in a timely manner and during procurement planning. • Prepare and publish general tender notices, specific notices and request for expressions of interest • Ensure that the procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the rules and procedures of Rwanda and of other development partners where applicable • Participate in bids opening and bid evaluation processes and prepare evaluation reports as required • Ensure that contracts are prepared immediately after provisional notification

• Respond to requests for clarifications and appeals in a timely manner and in accordance with procurement procedures • Ensure the respect of timelines committed to in the memorandum of understanding/agreement with development partners • Monitoring the performance of contracts and Purchase orders related on weekly basis for each tender in collaboration with the User Division/Department • Put a mechanism of measuring the value for money and other procurement principles • Ensure paper based and electronic filing of all procurement documents in a safe system for a period of 10 years • Prepare Monthly procurement progress reports and submitted to RPPA on time • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

• • 1

    Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 2

    Master’s in Civil Engineering

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 3

    Master’s in Economics

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 4

    Bachelor’s Degree in Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 5

    Master’s Degree in Management

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 6

    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 7

    Public Finance

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 8

    Master’s degree of science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 9

    Master’s Degree in Public Finance

    4 Years of relevant experience

• 10

  Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

  7 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Integrity

• • 2
    Accountability

• • 3
    Communication

• • 4
    Resource management skills

• • 5
    Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures

• 6
  Experience of working with E-government, procurement system or other procurement software;

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Job responsibilities

• Ensures effective oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the project activities under his/her responsibility and tracking financial resources; • Lead and manage the development of baseline indicators and targets for the Spatial Planning component; • Develop the process for collection, analysis of monitoring data for progress evaluation and produce reports in line with program requirements; • Manage stakeholder engagement activities; meetings, workshops etc. nationally and internationally; • Identify technical support needs for the project, develop scopes of work in collaboration with partners.

• • 1
    Bachelors in Urban and Regional Planning

    7 Years of relevant experience

• 2
  Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

  4 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Integrity

• • 2
    Accountability

• • 3
    Professionalism

• • 4
    Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

• 5
  Urban planning and design skills

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Job responsibilities

Engage with Ecosystem Restoration stakeholders and institution. • Active involvement in identifying potential clients for ecosystem restoration services, including individual clients • Development of supporting materials such as handbooks, instruction guides, etc., to perform verifications. • Provide support to create and maintain the programme documents such as website contents and templates. • Task Management and field auditing against the Ecosystem Restoration Standard (including contact client, programming, create engagement, coordinate logistics, implementation and completion of on-site work, reporting).

• Support the design and implementation of a restoration training programme. • Provide training and information, as needed, for Preferred by Nature staff and/or external individuals. • Work in collaboration with functional areas across Preferred by Nature to ensure strong stakeholder engagement, consistent communication, requirements captured accurately, and outputs delivered as planned. • Participate in projects and in developing new project concepts. • Create detailed work plans, schedules for successful project completion that effectively allocate the resources to the activities. • Ensure that project activities are on-time, on-budget, and on-track for contributing to the achievement of the projects’ objectives and contractual obligations and programmatic objectives.

• In collaboration with the project manager, develop project monitoring and learning (M&L) systems to measure the impacts from the results of the projects and activities. • Elaborate TORs of Forest Management Associations and Natural Resources Management Committees, in collaboration with administration staff. • Coordinate and monitor the administration of project budgets and work plans according to approved contracts and internal agreements, work plans, internal procedures and policies, and donor requirements. • Work closely with finance coordinator in preparing financial and technical reports and supporting documentation for donor as outlined in funding agreements. • Provide specific technical assistance to project staff and colleagues to ensure the achievement of targets, results and deliverables on time and with high quality. • Promote exchange of technical information among project components. • Be proactive in seeking and delivering innovative solutions and technical information to project staff and colleagues.

• In collaboration with the Project manager, develop and support the capture and sharing of project related knowledge to ensure the timely and quality delivery of knowledge products for specific audiences and other project outputs. • Ensure effective information flow between all those engaged in or affected by project implementation. • Establish files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and a communications schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff on the progress of the projects. • Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, to apply the M&E framework and its tools to demonstrate the impacts of the projects and activities. • Review the quality of the work completed with the project teams on a regular basis to ensure that it meets project standards. • Facilitate effective collaboration between project team members, as appropriate, to ensure thematic alignment of project implementation; • Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Management

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agro-forestry

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Environmental Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s Degree in Forestry

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Master’s Degree in Soil and environmental Management

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Master’s Degree in crop production and horticulture

    4 Years of relevant experience

• 10
  Bachelor’s Degree in Crop-production and Horticulture

  7 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1.Integrity

• • 2.Accountability

• • 3.Professionalism

• 4.Extensive Knowledge in Forestry and Natural Resources

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Job responsibilities

Advice and support SPIU coordinator and management on gender issues • Advice on policy and facilitation of knowledge building on gender issues • Creation of strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization • Compilation, analysis and interpretation of gender and gender-based violence (GBV)/family sexual violence (FSV) issues and statistical data, thorough research and preparation of top quality analysis and reports. • Production and launch of gender reports, • Contribution to national, regional and inter-agency initiatives related to gender issues, • Representation of RFA in different working groups and interagency working groups,

• Facilitates knowledge building and mainstreaming of gender and HIV in related perspectives within RFA programmes and actively participates in corporate RFA knowledge creation, • Provision of policy options and high quality advisory inputs to RFA programmes and projects to ensure these are responsive to national policies, priorities and strategic plans, and advance development partner’s corporate goals, • Preparation of Quarterly reports on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.

• Analysis and research of information on development partners, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, • Public and policy advocacy for gender policies, the sustainable development goals, pro-poor and equitable economic growth by participating in relevant forums, conferences and trainings. • Support to monitoring progress and formulation of strategies towards the achievement of the gender related sustainable development goals and similar national targets; • Management of events and publications on gender issues. • Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIU Coordinator/ RFA Management

• • 1
    Master’s Degree in Development Studies

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Social Sciences

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s Degree in Gender

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies

    7 Years of relevant experience

• 6
  Bachelor’s Degree in Gender

  7 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.Professionalism

• • 6.Good knowledge of Rwanda’s Gender Policies, laws and Programs

• • 7.Deep understanding of gender issues

• 8.Excellent in writing and speaking English; and good knowledge in French is an added value.

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Job responsibilities

• Carry out a regular supervision of the civil works progress and environmental compliance by the contractors; • Ensure that social and environmental grievances are managed effectively and transparently through the grievance redress mechanism; • Prepare the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and the grievance mechanism and ensure they guide implementation of the entire project. • Outlines the project risks and the safeguard measures to be adopted, • Assist the Sector Specialist in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during the subproject review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues;

• Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all safeguards related plans; • Ensure social and environmental grievances are managed effectively and transparently;/develop/coordinate implementation of all safeguard related plans; • Ensure full disclosure with concerned stakeholders; • Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist, field environmentalists, and the Community Development Specialist • In collaboration with M&E Specialist ensure that monitoring of the Environmental related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) are conducted on quarterly basis; • In collaboration with the Communication Specialist ensure that the achievements on Environmental related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) are documented and disseminated

• Lead development of all reports to the donors related to environment and social management for the project; • Assist the Project coordinator in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during subproject review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues; • Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist and other relevant project management unit team or SPIU team; • Lead development of all reports to the donors related to social management for the project; • Assist the Project coordinator/Sector Specialist in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during subproject review process, with particular emphasis on environmental issues; • Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to (i) identify adequate environmental indicators for Co-Management Interventions (CMIs) and (Community Driven Development (CDD) sub-projects, and (ii) ensure timely and adequate monitoring of project activity implementation to ensure environmental and social issues are considered and reported on time.

• Organize technical workshop to review and validate project documents (including studies); • In collaboration with the Community Development Specialist, organize trainings and study tour for projects beneficiaries; • Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist and other relevant project management unit team or SPIU team; • Ensure social risks are identified, avoided, mitigated and managed throughout project implementation; • Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the Supervisors

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s degree in Environmental Management

    4 Years of relevant experience

• 8
  Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies

  4 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1.Integrity

• • 2.Accountability

• • 3.Communication

• 4.Excellent in writing and speaking English; and good knowledge in French is an added value.

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Job description

Title: Finance and Administration Manager, Rwanda

Reports To: Country Representative (Rwanda) and Regional Finance and Administration Manager (Technical)

Unit: Global Operations Unit

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Grade: L5S1

Contract Type and Duration: 1 year renewable (depending on performance and donor funding).

Estimated start-date: As soon as possible

The Finance and Administration Manager is a member of the finance team of the Global Operations Unit. The Global Operations Unit is led from the Headquarters office in Geneva, although team members are based in different locations around the world including in Bosnia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guatemala, Switzerland, Kenya, and Libya.

The Finance and Administration Manager manages the finance function for Rwanda and the Great Lakes Regional programmes in compliance with Interpeace’s policies, standards and procedures, internationally accepted financial reporting and accounting standards, donor requirements and government rules and regulations. In close collaboration with the Great Lakes Regional Representative and Rwanda Programme Manager, the Finance and Administration Manager also responsible for the day-to-day administrative matters for the office in Kigali.

Purpose and General Overview

The Finance and Administration Manager oversees and mentors the Finance and Administration team that support the various programmes in Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region. More specifically, the position is responsible for:

• The smooth running of the component of the programmes that are implemented through local Partners and Interpeace Rwanda and Great Lakes Regional Programmes, including compliance, training, capacity building and internal audit
• Reporting to donors
• Oversight of all audits in the region
• Management of existing financial systems and recommendations for improvement/enhancement of the systems
• Oversight of the Administration function and responsible for the day to day running of the office in Kigali.

The Finance and Administration Manager works closely with Programme Managers to deliver coordinated, coherent and compliant financial management for Rwanda and the Great Lakes Regional Programmes. The position also interacts frequently with auditors, providing information and justification for financial management in the region. S/he also works closely with implementing partners to oversee, monitor and build their capacity for financial management.

The Finance and Administration Manager may be required to travel regularly within East and Central Africa Region.

Key objectives

• Accounting and finance software is up-to-date and in line with Interpeace systems requirements
• Preparation of donor reports in timely manner, by setting up automated reports using system tools
• Organization of financial preparatory workshop with partners when new projects have been granted and in advance of their commencement
• Regular visits to partners office are conducted for internal control and capacity building
• Produce financial reports that are accurate and timely, and communicate appropriate financial information
  
  
  

Duties and responsibilities

Specific Duties

Oversight of Finance

• In coordination with the Partnership Officer, undertake Partnership Assessment for potential partner organisations.
• Monitor timely submission of Partners’ financial reports, oversee the monthly review and monitor the resolution of issues arising from the reviews
• Train and coach Finance Officers on Interpeace Financial Rules and Procedures and specific contractual requirements imposed by donors. Monitor the country programme ensuring compliance with internal and donor regulations
• Oversee the Kigali Office accounting, including the monthly review of Balance Sheets accounts.
• Coordinating with the Great Lakes Regional Finance officers to discuss current issues, workloads, upcoming deliverables and other issues as they arise.

Budgeting

• Prepare project budgets with Programme and Finance Officers, amend as necessary and then submit to Regional Finance Manager for review and feedback before the final version of budgets are submitted to donors. Monitor that the review and approval process is documented, and documents submitted to potential donors are filed on SharePoint.
• In collaboration with the Global HR Manager and HR Officer, analyze compensation packages, taxation requirements, and human resource policies to ensure that Interpeace has fully accounted for the full cost of local staff compensation and benefits and is compliant with local laws.
• Ensure that the approved donor budgets are coded in accordance with the Interpeace Chart of
• Accounts (CoA), to help facilitate subsequent donor reporting.
• Prepare annual project budgets and the annual budget for the Kigali office for inclusion in the annual Interpeace PoW&B, in discussion with Programme Officers and with the Regional Finance Manager approval. These must be based on realistic estimates of likely funding for each programme.
• Assist Finance Officers to develop and implement finance reports (budgeting and forecasting) within the framework of Interpeace financial reporting systems, in liaison with Programme Officers.
  
  
  

Financial Management and Systems

• Approve expenses, in line with approved budgets, for the programmes being implemented.
• Cash management – oversee management of the bank accounts for the Rwanda and Great Lakes
• Regional Programmes, and daily monitoring of cash balances.
• This position is a signatory to the Interpeace bank accounts in Rwanda.
• Oversee funds transfers to the Kigali Office and to Partners to make sure they are funded in a timely manner, in accordance with approved budgets and to ensure the smooth implementation of Interpeace’s programmes.
• Review and approve Kigali office and Partner Cash Transfer Requests (CTR) – monitor that these are in line with approved budgets and are prepared and submitted in a timely manner in order to ensure smooth running of the programmes.
• Review existing financial systems and procedures used in the country and recommend modifications to enhance these as needed, in order to improve delivery. Ensure that staff members working in the national and Great Lakes programmes understand, follow and are trained in these procedures.
• Visit the Partners to perform capacity assessments and internal audits and reviews as required, to ensure compliance with Interpeace and donor requirements. Coordinate and supervise any subsequent training that is provided as a result of the capacity assessment.
• For new programmes, monitor that the local Partners financial rules and procedures are harmonized with those of Interpeace. Ensure that the finance officer trains new Partners finance teams on QB, accounting procedures, record keeping, and reporting procedures.
• Ensure that Interpeace and partners support documents are uploaded on FSD.

Financial Reporting and Audit

• Oversee the production of accurate and timely financial management information (both succinct and comprehensive) to assist Finance and Programme Officers manage the finances of the corresponding programmes. This includes Actual v/s Budgeted spending at both the Partner level and at the consolidated programme level. Review and enhance reporting and ensure there are built-in checks to verify accuracy.
• Monitor the funding available to each programme (especially when this is impacted by exchange rate movements), both for the current financial year but also over the life of multi-year projects and advise Programme Officers when changes in income availability will require a budget revision.
• Provide summarised financial reporting to the Regional Finance Manager on a monthly basis.
• Ensure donor reports are submitted in accordance with donor requirements.
• Maintain an overview of the finances of each programme and review this on a regular basis with Finance and Programme Officers and the Regional Finance Manager.
• Provide financial training to Programme Managers and Officers when needed.
• Coordinate Interpeace, Partner and donor audits for the region in line with stipulated statutory requirements, terms of reference and donor regulations. Ensure that a timetable outlining the tasks that need to be completed is prepared in discussion with the Finance team and then used to monitor preparations leading up to the audit.
• Lead the implementation of the audit Management Letter recommendations as directed by the Regional Finance Manager in a systematic manner
  
  
  

Administration function

• Supervise, coordinate, and support the administrative function, which includes travel and accommodation, logistics, facilities management, management of stationery and kitchen stocks
• Manage the office rental lease and office expenses incl. electricity, water, etc.
• Oversee the opening of new bank accounts, should this be required (including approval from the
• Senior Director of Global Operations).
• Ensure that Interpeace maintains appropriate insurance coverage for the facilities and local insurance coverage for inventory in collaboration with the Global IT and HR.

Other

• Responsible for liaison with national authorities and local partners and donors on matters related to finance.
• Responsible for identifying areas of financial and operational risk within both Interpeace and Partners and taking a lead in mitigation measures e.g., identifying training needs and capacity building of staff, to increase knowledge and therefore reduce risks.
• Provide feedback on the Interpeace financial rules and procedures and help to enhance and refine these.
• Perform other duties related to finance and administration as called upon.

Management of Personnel and Resources

• Creates an enabling work environment that fosters learning and innovation, where staff members can achieve their potential, demonstrating gender-responsive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
• Mentors and coaches staff members, monitors, evaluates and documents the individual performance of direct reports through a staff development lens
• In collaboration with the Global Operations Unit, establishes and implements necessary measures that respond to the health, wellbeing and safety and security needs of the staff
• Subject to Rwanda and Great Lakes Regional programmes growth and guided by and in close collaboration with the HR unit, recruits, motivates, develops, inspires, and builds a high performance and cohesive finance team.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

Candidates with relevant qualifications, experience, a tertiary degree, and fluent in English and French, are invited to apply. Relevant experience and qualifications may include:

Education

• Tertiary degree and a professional qualification in finance such as Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Master of Business Administration or equivalent.

Experience

• Understanding of and experience in financial management within the context of Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of financial and fiduciary concepts, including an ability to develop and manage complex budgets; create and interpret financial statements and reports; and develop/manage cash flow projections.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of management principles as they relate to multi-cultural and complex organizations
• Accounting knowledge and operating capacity for Sun Systems, QuickBooks, and other financial management systems
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English and French
• Computer literacy in all MS Office applications.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Commitment to supporting local peace building initiatives.
• Familiarity with Rwanda and Great Lakes Region would be an added advantage.

Interpeace Competencies

• Collaboration and Weaving
• Communication
• Drive for results
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning
• Respect for Diversity

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications to Finance and Administration Manager, Rwanda  by 16 May 2024, 23:59 pm, Kigali time.

The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are highly encouraged.

The application must include:

• a complete curriculum vitae
• a letter of interest that includes an acknowledgement answering the following questions:

Interpeace values diversity among its staff and aims to achieve gender equality both through gender parity at all levels of the organisation and the promotion of a gender dimension in all its work. We welcome applications from women and men, and those with disabilities.

Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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VACANCY

Position: IT Specialist

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Duration: 1 year

About the Position

Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) Ltd and VEI B.V (an organization of Dutch Water Operators) are implementing a Water Operators Partnership (WOP) project titled Scaling Universal Access to Safe and Climate Resilient Waster Services in Rwanda, with focus on Small Towns (SCALE). One of the project interventions aims to improve water service provision through purchase and installation of prepaid water metering systems on public taps/kiosks. This is in line with WASAC’s effort to integrate Internet of Things (IoT) in its day-to-day operations. These meters are in form of water hubs/dispensers with a maximum of three taps per hub. They have an electronic flow meter and valve, and a button on each tap to start and end the transaction. The final water user has a token that communicates to the hub which provides the user with access to water 24/7 without the need for a kiosk or public tap operator. The meters use GSM/GPRS to communicate and incorporate mobile payment channels, like MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, to purchase water credits.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking expertise of an IT Specialist to support the project to successfully implement prepaid water meters for public taps. For this position, communication and problem-solving skills are important but also critical thinking and collaboration. The candidate should also possess the following:

• In possession of a BSc or MSc degree in Information Technology, Electronics, Computer Science, or any related field.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies.
• Having skills on networking protocols (possession of a professional certificate will an added value).
• Familiar with the following coding languages/RDMS/web design: Python, Java, PHP, MariaDB/MySQL, SQL server, HTML, CSS, Java Script, etc.
• At least 3 years working experience in a related IT position.

Knowledge of water management is an added advantage.

What will you do as IT Specialist?

The core task for this position is to support the project to implement prepaid water meters on public taps. In addition, the IT Specialist will support WASAC IT team in developments that are required to improve customer management and water billing systems. The specific roles and responsibilities of the IT Specialist are categorized as follows:

• Work very closely with the supplier to duly install the prepaid water meters and ensure its integration with other WASAC’s system.
• Collect and analyze data (water consumption, revenues, and costs) for better understanding of business case for the meters and produce needed reports.
• Manage and support the prepaid water meters software:
  • Manage the prepaid water meters software.
  • Manage the system database.
  • Ensure the software redundancy, backups.
  • Resolving all issues related to water prepayments.
• Other development required to improve the customer water management services and billing system.
• Any other work assigned by the supervisor.
  
  
  

Workplace

The position will be in Kigali, Rwanda with fluent travel to WASAC upcountry branches across Rwanda.

Type of Contract and Place in the Organization

A freelancer contract will be signed between VEI and the IT Specialist although reporting will be directly to the Director of Commercial Services of WASAC and working very closely with the IT Department. VEI will collaborate with WASAC to manage the Consultant’s performance.

Terms of employment

The working hours are 40 hours per week following the local working hours in the office and following the local national holidays. Candidates are expected to be flexible in working hours due to travel obligations and the nature of the job.

Additional information and interested?

Information can be obtained from Asaph Kabaasha (SCALE Project Manager) E: asaph.kabaasha@vei.nl; M: +250788 305793.

Please send your résumé and motivation letter before 10^th May 2024 at 17:00 to clemence.tuyishimire@vei.nl and copy asaph.kabaasha@vei.nl

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SURVEYOR

Job Description:

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Surveyor to join our team. The Surveyor will be responsible for conducting land surveys and preparing reports for various construction, engineering, and mapping projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for accuracy.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct land surveys using various surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS, and levels.
2. Analyze survey data, including measurements and calculations, to create accurate maps, drawings, and reports.
3. Interpret legal documents, such as deeds and plats, to determine property boundaries and rights of way.
4. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and construction teams to provide survey support and ensure project accuracy.
5. Prepare survey reports, including descriptions of survey methods, findings, and recommendations.
6. Maintain survey equipment in good working condition and calibrate as necessary.
7. Adhere to safety standards and protocols while conducting surveys in the field.
8. Keep abreast of advancements in surveying technology and techniques.
9. Assist with other tasks and projects as needed.
   
   
   

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field.
2. Professional Surveyor license (PS) or ability to obtain licensure within [specify timeframe].
3. Proven experience for 5 years as a Surveyor, preferably in a construction or engineering environment.
4. Proficiency with surveying software and equipment.
5. Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
9. Physical stamina to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advanced knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
2. Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drafting software.
3. Experience with cadastral surveys and legal descriptions.
4. OSHA certification for construction safety.

Interested candidates are to submit their applications at info@remotegroup.com and cc vanessa@remotegroup.com before June 2nd 2024.

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Job responsibilities

-Conduct regular land survey within the District using the appropriate technologies (e.g. GIS), demarcate and approve land cadastral plans; -Consolidate and maintain an updated Geo-localizable list of used and unused land across the District, analyze and produce reports on the land use and its management within the District; -Prepare land documents to be issued by the District in conformity with the procedures manual approved by competent authorities; -Prepare specific land use plans and ensure their coordinated implementation; -Work hand in hand with concerned stakeholders to organize and carry out -map-making, land division, land titles elaboration and mining certification across the District; -Prepare specific land use plans, ensure their coordinated implementation and produce consolidated reports on the land use and its management across the District.

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Topography

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Land Management

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying and GIS

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  Required competencies and key technical skills

  • • 1.Integrity

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  • 16.Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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Driver

Description

Job Title: Driver

Organization: University of Global Health Equity

 Reports to: Transport and Logistics Fleet Coordinator

Location: Kigali and Butaro

Position Overview:

The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of university personnel, students, and materials. This position requires adherence to all road safety regulations and maintenance of vehicles in optimal condition. The Driver will operate vehicles primarily in Butaro-Burera District and Kigali, with occasional travel to various locations across Rwanda as required by university operations, with the following key responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive UGHE vehicles to transport passengers or items for UGHE business related activities.
• Ensure safety of people and vehicles
• Report any mechanical issues promptly to responsible personnel.
• Inspect UGHE vehicles before trip.
• Inspect UGHE vehicle documents to check for expirations and report if any documents are near expiration dates.
• Adhere to the Rwandan traffic laws, respect speed limits.
• Adhere to UGHE policies regarding the use of vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with university personnel and supervisors to report any incidents, delays, or concerns related to transportation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure the proper maintenance of university vehicles
• Keep packages and couriers safe and secure to avoid loss or damage.
• Provide logistical support during university events, conferences, and activities as required
• Assist in running errands, collecting and delivering documents, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisors or other University authorities
  
  
  

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• At least Advanced level certificate (a high school diploma or equivalent)
• Valid Rwandan driver’s license (Category D) with a clean driving record, D1 is an added advantage.
• Proven experience as a professional driver, preferably in a similar role or organization
• Excellent knowledge of local and regional routes and geography.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel extensively as required.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Basic Computer Skills (Excel and Word) preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Exceptional character, displaying honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to social justice and health care equity
  
  
  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample(s) demonstrating their project management and writing abilities. Please upload your cover letter, and proof of degrees attained as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page.

The deadline for applications is June 1st, 2024. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organizational Profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners in Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title: Executive Chef

Reports to: F&B Director

Job Purpose:

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

We seek an experienced, thorough, and insightful Executive Chef to head the team of chefs responsible for food production, particularly Kitchen/Food Stores/Staff House Restaurant on a day-to-day basis.

Executive Chef responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Represents the food production area on a day-to-day basis.
2. Scheduling of managers to always ensure proper coverage.
3. To check staff schedules every week to ensure proper coverage at all times and wage cost control.
4. Maintenance of required items in storage, while keeping in mind goals for days on hand inventory levels.
5. Keeps payroll expenses within budget levels.
6. Maintains that standard operating procedures are followed in all areas.
7. Sees that company policies are in effect regarding:
   1. “Clean as you go”.
   2. Proper uniforms to include shoes.
   3. Purchasing procedures
   4. Rotation of stock in stores
   5. Month-ending inventories.
   6. Safety training on food handling equipment and accident reports written.
   7. Payroll procedures and timecards followed to include management-only authorization of overtime.
   8. Requisition system in effect for storeroom areas particularly staff feeding and catering.
   9. Banquet event orders cost out daily and separate cost arrived at
   10. Staff properly documented with required health certificates.
   11. Standards of personal hygiene and grooming followed.
   12. Recipe cards developed, followed, and used for all items in conjunction with use records.
   13. Updating of use records
   14. Follow up on production charts to ensure no over product and waste.
   15. Follow up on steak and roast meat charts to tie in with restaurant menu counts.
   16. Follow up on taste panes, restaurants, banquets, and staff feeding.
8. Training of subordinate staff, on the following, to meet training objective goals:
   1. Food production standards – recipe cards, use records (station guides)
   2. Production charts and their use
   3. High-cost item and roast meat charts
   4. Budget process and P&L statements
   5. Cleaning Schedule
   6. Taste panel procedures.
   7. Menu counts
   8. Food cost calculation
   9. Sanitation and hygiene
   10. Train the trainer
   11. Payroll control and procedures
9. To assist the Front Desk with VIP lists, VIP fruit and amenity packages or any group information.
10. To assist Accounts with Food/Beverage costs, cost control procedures, and payroll.
11. Coordinate with the Restaurant Managers to ensure the expediting of orders promptly, menu counts for reconciliation of required forms, menu classes, taste panels, and training.
12. Coordinate with the Assistant Rest/Room Service Mgr with the heavy cleaning programs and general sanitation, as well as specific requirements for equipment.
13. Coordinates with Marketing on teaching and taste classes and special promotions.
14. Develop a staff feeding rotation calendar and plan for staff special events.
15. Actively support and deliver the Daily basic and 15-minute daily to the Kitchen team.
    
    
    

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef.
• Excellent record of kitchen management.
• Experience in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising kitchen staff.
• Budget and margin management experience.
• Creating menus and determining prices that deliver profitability.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks.
• Communication and leadership skills.
• Keeping up with cooking trends and best practices.
• Delivering sanitary, safe kitchen spaces.
• Ensuring staff follow health and safety regulations.
• Identifying and contributing improvements to processes and procedures.
• Consistently delivering outcomes that follow a company’s quality standards.
• Menu Development
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control
• Food Safety
• Staff Training
• Culinary Expertise
• Plating Techniques
• Sous-Vide

Languages:

• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• French will be an asset.
  
  
  

DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE

• Diploma in Culinary Art
• Food Safety
• HACCP Certificate
• GED

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degrees, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates.
  
  
  

How to Apply:

• The application submission deadline is on 10^th May 2024, at 2 pm Kigali time.
• All applicants should submit their zipped documents to hr@rwandagolf.rw
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT(Re-advertised)

DUHaranira AMajyambere y’ICyaro (DUHAMIC-ADRI) is a local non-profit organization based in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, Kicukiro District, Niboye Sector. From October 2022,DUHAMIC-ADRI is implementing a five-year PEPFAR/USAID funded Project named USAID IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity in all sectors of Nyarugenge and Muhanga Districts aiming at preventing new HIV infections and reducing vulnerability among Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and their households and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) ) in high HIV burden Districts in Rwanda. The IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity is implemented by a team of staff that provides technical, analytical, management, interpersonal skills and experience at different levels to ensure well rounded OVC-DREAMS. It is in this background that DUHAMIC-ADRI would like to recruit one (01) qualified Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for USAID IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity .

Job Location: DUHAMIC-ADRI Headquarters located in Kicukiro/Kigali with potential travels in Nyarugenge and Muhanga Districts.

Report to: Chief of Party (COP) for IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity.

Type of contract: One year renewable based on performance.

Main responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

The DCOP for IGIRE-JYAMBERE will be responsible for :

• Providing technical leadership of the project in collaboration with the COP;
• Managing a team of senior and field staff and ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project ;
• Coordination of work planning, implementation and management of IGIRE-JYAMBERE activities within pre-set timeframe and meeting expected results and planned indicators;
• Ensure accountability regarding the project progress and performance;
• Ensure good partnership and collaboration with Nyarugenge and Muhanga district;
• Make sure the monthly and quarterly reports as well as other required reports are timely submitted by the DREAMS and OVC Technical Coordinators;
• Review monthly and quarterly reports of IGIRE-JYAMBERE and submit the final well-prepared reports to the COP;
• Organize planning and forecasting sessions on time, evaluations and monitoring activities;
• Conducting performance evaluation of project staff under his supervision;
• Ensure capacity building of IGIRE-JYAMBERE program team to reach excellent performance.
  
  
  

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• DUHAMIC-ADRI is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within DUHAMIC-ADRI Safeguarding Policy and related framework.
• DUHAMIC-ADRI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of any person or child by any of our staff, or partners. DUHAMIC-ADRI reserves the right to seek information/investigation from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer;
• We participate in the investigation of Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
• At any time, DUHAMIC-ADRI has the rights to check whether your organization complies with the safeguarding and protection procedures and take an appropriate action.”
• By submitting the application, the job applicants confirm that they have no objection to DUHAMIC-ADRI requesting the information specified above. 

By applying to this position, I understand and acknowledge that DUHAMIC-ADRI treat all people with dignity and respect and takes a zero tolerance on harassment, harm, sexual- (all forms of abuse), exploitation, child labor, and human trafficking and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others and case should be reported. DUHAMIC-ADRI didn’t tolerate any form of corruption.

Interested candidates shall fulfill the following qualifications conditions, and skills:

• A Master’s degree or experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in management, General Medicine and surgery, public health, development studies, social/behavioral sciences, or in a closely related field is required;
• At least seven years of progressively increasing technical leadership/senior management responsibilities, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff, preferably with a program of an equivalent size and scope is highly desired;
• Experience in interacting with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials is desired;
• Experience managing and coordinating complex multi-sectoral development programs, preferably in Rwanda is desired;
• Experience of managing a team and demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with reputable institutions, including Government of Rwanda, implementing partners, and local NGOs
• Familiarity with the HIV Prevention/risk reduction in particular and health system in Rwandan context,
• Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures, including PEPFAR/USAID guidelines, and tools for monitoring and evaluation,
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Email and database skills are an added advantage;
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing is highly desirable.
• Characterized by Integrity, Professionalism and Transparency,
• Be available and ready to start as soon as possible once the recruitment process is concluded,
  
  
  

This position is open to any Rwandan candidate fulfilling the required conditions, qualifications and skills without any discrimination. Female candidates and persons with disability fulfilling required conditions, qualifications and skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates will send their applications which include a motivational letter, detailed CV with at least 3 reference persons, copies of degree(s) and ID, and relevant certificates if any to the following email address: recruitment@duhamic.org.rw not later than June, 8^th ,2024 at 5:00pm. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written and oral exams.

Done at Kigali, April,1^st , 2024

MUHIGIRWA Benjamin

Executive Secretary

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• • 1
    Master’s Degree in Geography

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Bachelor’s Degree in Geography

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Topography

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s Degree in Topography

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Master’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Surveying and Geomatics Engineering

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 10
    Master’s Degree in Cartography

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 11
    Bachelor’s Degree in Cartography

    7 Years of relevant experience

• 12
  Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering

  7 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1
    Integrity

• • 2
    Accountability

• • 3
    Professionalism

• • 4
    Decision making skills

• • 5
    Digital literacy skills

• • 6
    Knowledge of GIS hardware and software installation, configuration and use (Plotters, GPS devices, Digitizers,)

• 7
  Proven experience managing mission critical database platforms for high availability and performance

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Job responsibilities

Monitor the implementation of RFA SPIU plan and action plan and provide management advice • Prepare and update annual action plan for RFA SPIU;Update Monitoring and evaluation framework, identify key indicators and present to Senior Management for approval; • Prepare weekly, quarterly, semi and annual progress reports on the implementation of RFA SPIU Action Plan; • Prepare all external reports especially for the Prime Minister’s Office; • Regularly identify, refine and validate with key stakeholders a set of appropriate measurable performance indicators; • Outline an update of reporting formats and procedures for reporting; • Organize and conduct training on Monitoring and Evaluation systems development and maintenance • Develop new policies, analyze and update the existing ones and recommend any change to the Senior Management; • Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of new and existing policies and provide advice to management on the same; • Providing recommendations on workflow processes and systems of RFA departments; • Ensuring the SPIU structure adequately support’s RFA SPIU objectives and providing recommendations on the same; • Identifying the businesses strengths, weaknesses and suggest areas for improvement; • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s in Project Management

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Master’s in Economics

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Masters in Business Administration

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Master’s Degree in Development Studies

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 10
    Master’s Degree in Statistics

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 11
    Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 12
    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 13
    Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    4 Years of relevant experience

• • 14
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 15
    Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies

    7 Years of relevant experience

• 16
  Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies

  4 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1.Integrity

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

• • 3.Accountability

• • 4.Professionalism

• • 5.Analytical skills

• • 6.Problem solving skills

• • 7.Knowledge of project finance and different possible financing models

• 8.Knowledge of planning, Monitoring & Evaluation of policies, programmes & projects (i.e. evaluation concepts, systems and tools);

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