JOB DESCRIPTION – FIELD 

JOB TITLE: Procurement/Operations Manager

GRADE/BAND: J 

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Director of Finance and Administration

POSITION STATUS: Local Professional

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: The role of the Procurement / Operations Manager is to ensure that the procurement of goods and services and the management of the country office operations are conducted efficiently and effectively in compliance with MSH/Donor procurements policies and procedures. As supervisor for procurement, and operations staff, ensures that they follow core systems in procuring goods and services in compliance with MSH procurement policies and procedures. They ensure that the department operates as a cohesive, neutral, functional unit that provides high-quality, responsive, timely, and cost-effective services in the implementation of the project within the framework of local laws, MSH policies and standard operating procedures, and donor requirements.

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration

LOCATION: Rwanda

REQUIRED MINIMUM

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:            

• An advanced degree in procurement, logistics, supply chain management or business administration with 10 years post-degree experience. A professional certificate in Procurement / Logistics will be an advantage.
• 7 – 10 years of relevant and progressive experience in procurement and supply management.
• Proven working experience in managing a procurement and operations team.
• Experience in a USG or donor-funded project or NGO preferred.
• Experience in the use of ERPs like Quickbooks and Deltek Costpoint.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional Information

Please describe any other aspects of this position that are important and have not been covered by the previous categories.

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Application deadline: 21st March 2023

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JOB POSITION: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT COORDINATOR.

Komera is a leadership incubator that builds the potential of vulnerable girls through access to education, community development support and health based in Kayonza district, Eastern province, Rwanda reaching over 10,000 people annually in the different interventions. Komera seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of a youth Empowerment project coordinator based in Kayonza District, E astern Province.

Purpose of the position: The purpose of the position is to support the implementation of the Youth Empowerment project in order to achieve its objectives through project development, implementation and evaluation of its interventions. It is a unique role suitable for enthusiastic, motivated, creative problem solver with the desire to work in a dynamic setting offering you an opportunity to develop your skills in a rewarding environment where you will gain a strong sense of achievement by improving the well-being and life chances of children and young people in Kayonza district. The Coordinator is directly responsible to the Community development manager and the areas of responsibility for this role are centered around specific program components as indicated in the job description and the position is flexible to assist at multiple sites as needed.

The major responsibilities include:

% of time Activity End Results 

50% Planning, coordination and implementation 

• Engage and support young people aged 12 – 18 years to realize their own visions and goals.
• Support young people on their life journey, and provide platforms to develop new skills, build self-esteem and confidence using sports and games.
• Offer vulnerable young people at risk of criminal involvement, opportunities and support through face-to-face youth work interventions, positive activities, group work, mentoring and family support.
• Coordinate and deliver mentoring trainings to mentors and teachers in response to the needs of young people attending the project by providing ongoing advice, information, guidance and support.
• During school holiday, organize and lead the planning and delivery of training sessions to all the girls in the clubs and program.
• Maintain the scholars’ database, confidential notes and reports in line with program outcomes.
• Work with school leaders and local communities to recruit and engage a targeted number of young people into each project.
• Provide monthly reports on the progress of the Youth Empowerment Project to your line managers.
• Ability to interpret goals, objectives and outcomes of the projects and prepare written plans for program activities and cost projections for delivery.
• Supervise and lead project activities as per detailed Implementation Plan.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate trainings to support youth to become more empowered.
• Organize youth coaching and mentoring sessions for identified youth
  
  
  

15% Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.

• Document lessons learnt and better practices on Youth empowerment Model.
• Ensure project information is easily available and accessible.
• Monitoring data are collected, analyzed and filed.
• Assessment reports are available.
• Mandatory government reports are produced timely and accurately.
• Lessons learnt are documented and provided to inform improvement in the project.
• The field is well prepared for planned surveys.
• Monthly, quarterly and semi and annual reports are in place.

15% Partnering, child protection and wellbeing.

• Monitor the impact (negative % positive) of the project on the wellbeing of children.
• Ensure that project components, products and activities do not contribute to any form of child abuse or infringement of child rights.
• Promote and sensitize communities, clients and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.
• Ensure that child protection policy and guidelines are strictly adhered to all communities and clients you interact with.
• Representing the organization in the area of operation.
• Proper documentation of the success stories and best practices is done regularly.
• Mandatory government reports are produced timely and accurately.
• Lessons learnt are provided to inform improvement in the project
  
  
  

20% General Duties

• Work with and Support and other staff members to ensure the professional delivery of the Youth Empowerment Project.
• Participate in the promotion of the program at meetings and events, and to advocate for young people’s needs in third party agendas.
• Show commitment and understanding of Komera Policies, including the Child protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.
• Responsible for working within the Health and Safety regulations and policies.
• Undertake any other duties from time to time as agreed with the Head of the program and organization.
• Assist in special projects as the need arises. (fundraising, leadership sessions, and other organizational Special Events).
  
  
  

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in either project management, education or social work.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience developing, coordinating and implementing a youth related project especially for girls.
• Demonstrated ability working with non-governmental organizations supporting youth initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with schools and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to managing projects and budgets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young people.
• Should be computer literate in word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliable and dependable
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills in both English and Kinyarwanda.
• Overall, the role requires high level energy and the candidate must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Must possess superior interpersonal abilities; ability to get along with diverse personalities, at all times displaying tact, maturity, flexibility, and professionalism. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment are also required.
  
  
  

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send in your cover letter and resume via email on jobs@komera.org

The closing date for submission of applications is 29^th Feb 2024, no late applications will be accepted.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Position: CLM Project Assistant

Background

Starting October 2023, UNAIDS Rwanda will manage the United States President’s Emergency Response for AIDS (PEPFAR) Community Led Monitoring (CLM) grant under COP23. This arrangement builds on the existing agreement between USAID and UNAIDS at the HQ level to facilitate the CLM implementation. It leverages UNAIDS country-level strengths including the close work with communities and convening role.

For Rwanda, UNAIDS presents an alternative to the existing arrangements. UNAIDS is a neutral partner and will broker for a coordinated institutionalized CLM funding mechanism that ensures harmonization of efforts and indicator-driven work from shared platforms of accountability. Our intention is to ensure that CLM is truly community-led and owned.

The CLM Project team contracted by UNAIDS are Technical Assistants (TAs), accountable to UNAIDS.  The TAs are direct hires and are accountable to the UNAIDS Country Director, with direct supervision of the Community Support Advisor.  The TAs will be responsible for Coordination, capacity building, M&E and Learning and documentation.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Community Support Advisor with technical guidance of the Administrative Associate, the CLM Project Assistant, supports the Community-Led monitoring project team in all operations and logistics of the project.

Project support: The CLM project Assistant is accountable for all aspects of CLM operations, including project administration and logistics, and support to implementing partners for the timely and smooth running of the project at all levels.

The project Assistant is also responsible for supporting the UNAIDS CLM project team in the documentation of budgetary and financial data, sharing with the team and managing of the project budgets, assist in the review and harmonization of annual implementation plans and budgets.

He/she contributes to the design and dissemination of project-related materials including advocacy materials, news bulletins, pamphlets, reports, and others.

He/she participates in annual reviews, planning and evaluation of the project, including gathering administrative, financial and logistics information and elaborate project documentation to initiate and inform project work plan operations.

He/she provides TA to CLOs and KP community partners in organizing logistics for meetings and other activities in line with UNAIDS operational policy where necessary, providing necessary documentation and information to implementing partners on administrative and financial procedures of UNAIDS, monitoring acquisition, transfer and management of project equipment.

General Administration: support the project team in the harmonization of administrative, logistics, financial and management systems within the office/team, sharing experiences and lessons learned with others, developing and maintaining a comprehensive filing system, coordinating quarterly travel plans and handling all aspects of travel arrangements for the project team, partners and consultants.

Contracts: Support preparations of and management of project contracts and agreements ensuring conformity with UNAIDS administrative rules and procedures as well as tracking deliverables and payments.

Secretarial: Drafting and finalizing correspondence, proofreading and editing documents before signature, managing the project calendar including setting up of meetings and appointments, preparing files with background materials and ensuring arrangements for coverage of activities.

Performing other duties as assigned, including assisting the project support team in as required.    

Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required

Education

Essential: Higher Education Certificate in Administration and Finance. A University degree in Administration and Finance or similar relevant technical training will be an added advantage.

Desirable: Additional professional training in administration and finance.

Experience

Required: A minimum of seven years’ experience in administration and finance either in government, community and international organizations.

Desirable: Experience in the UN system including the use of ERP and or ATLAS.

Knowledge of UN systems rules and procedures.

Languages

Required: Advanced knowledge of English and intermediate level of French.

Desirable: Knowledge of another official UN language.

Functional skills

Demonstrated office and skills with office software.

Sound knowledge of UN Secretarial and administrative rules, procedures and practices.

Technical knowledge

1. Commitment to UNAIDS
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Skills

1. Working in Teams
2. Communicating with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable
   
   
   

How to apply

The complete application documents (with the job applied for), must be submitted to UNAIDS Country Office, EBENEZER BUILDING, KG 7th, Kigali, Rwanda, not later than 6^th March 2024.

To abide by greening our environment measures, the documents may be submitted online through the apply button below.

Late submissions will be rejected.

Done in Kigali, on 20^th February 2024.

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Vacancy announcement 

Position Title: Head of Human Resources, Organisation, Development and Administration

Vacant position: 1 person

Type of contract: Full Time

Working location: National Office/Kigali

Supervisor: National Director

Deadline: 11 March 2024

SOS Children’s Villages located in Rwanda wishes to recruit Head of HROD and Administration who will oversee and supervise the Human Resources, Organisation, Development and Administration Department.

The position of Head of HROD and Administration supports SOS’s mission and goals.

As a member of the National Management Team, the Head of HROD & Administration actively participates in developing and implementing the national strategy and plans and ensures their implementation particularly in the field of HROD and Administration

The Head of HROD & Administration provides advice, services that support the work and decisions of the National Director, the National Management Team, Programmes managers/advisors and the entire staff community regarding HROD & Administration.

He/she is fully responsible and leads the HR cycle but also develops and implements all plans related to procurement, logistics, maintenance in compliance with related policies and procedures

S/he will also be responsible and managing the organisation’s procurement in order to strategize with team members to cut procurement expenses. He will strongly contribute to processes that lead to enhanced organisation development and leadership.

The Head of HORD & Admin will also be fully responsible and leads the HR cycle but also develops and implements all plans related to procurement, logistics, maintenance in compliance with related policies and procedures.

I. Human Resources, Organizational & Development role

1. Key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include coordinating staff employment matters, and ensuring that established guidelines, policies and procedures are complied with in staff recruitment, orientation and management, with particular reference to the SOS Human Resource policy guidelines; development of systems for managing staff performance, reward and motivation; development of HR policies; aligning local HR practices to international practices and standards; implementing HR manual, as well as communicating and orienting staff on new or amended HR policies.

S/he will lead the staff training and development function, seeking and implementing programmes that help staff to gain new skills and sharpen their abilities for better performance.  Through balanced action, s/he will be an advocate for both staff concerns and relations, and the organisation’s desired direction.  She / he will apply knowledge of current labour laws into the NA staff conditions of service.  She / he will also be strongly involved in matters of staff counselling and discipline, ensuring that staff get the up-building advice, and that such cases are conducted with due fairness.  She will constantly seek information and resources on a wide range of topics of HR importance, and promptly communicate them to management in order to support them in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Owing to the highly sensitive and strategic nature of what is involved, the position of Head of HROD shall regularly consult, and work very closely with the National Director on major aspects of his/ her work, also advising him on various HR matters.  She/ he will also support the development of major management-improvement projects.  For all purposes of this position, a high degree of confidentiality will be required.

Provides advice, services that support the work and decisions National Director, the National Management Team, Programmes managers/advisors and the entire staff community regarding.

As a member of the National Management Team and the leader for Strategic Initiative One Movement, the Head of HROD & Administration actively participates in developing and implementing the national strategy and plans and ensures their implementation particularly in the field of HROD and Administration.

He/she is fully responsible and leads the HR cycle but also develops and implements all plans related to procurement, logistics, maintenance in compliance with related policies and procedures.

II. Administration role

1. Procurement area:

• Develop, implement and maintain procurement strategies for the efficient and effective management.
• Provide direction and advice to management and staff regarding procurement and drive/initiate the reform and effectiveness of ongoing procurement policies and procedures.
• Optimizing procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings

2. Logistic area:

• S/he will be responsible for planning and directing logistics personnel and systems.
• Provide direction and advice to management and staff regarding logistic and drive/initiate the reform and effectiveness of ongoing logistic policies and procedures

General objectives of the position

• Effective implementation of SOS CV Rwanda HROD and Administrative Policies and Procedures
• Strategic and timely undertaking of HROD and administration related responsibilities as assigned and needed
• Provides strategic inputs and direction to the organization, including OD as needed and called for
• Ensures timely support to staff and National Director and NMT as and when needed.
• Effectively manage and champion’s change
• Cost effectively manage Administration, of the organization entailing, procurement, logistics and maintenance of equipment and facilities
  
  
  

Key results areas and main responsibilities 

Enable and ensure that effective HR/OD Strategy, Policy and Systems are in place that support overall organizational strategy and direction

• Draft an HR/OD strategy / policy that guides staff comportment, competencies, and commitment in line achieving organizational mission and objective
• Prepare department’s Annual Plan & Budget to complement the above strategy and policy needs and compliances
• Coordinate with the concerned departments, to ensure procedures, practices and processes are in place to support strategic work and directions.
• Regularly and continuously conducts organizational diagnostic surveys to identify areas calling for system, structure and group interactions and recommend appropriate OD/ HRD interventions.
• Participate in managing change.
• Build and promote leadership and managerial competencies of HR/OD staff by assigning higher level responsibilities as and when needed
• Process timely organizational development interventions to effectively support and build staff’s capacity and commitment to perform in line with their work responsibilities;
• Enable and sustain a motivating working environment throughout the organization that nurtures and sustains staff motivation and morale to deliver the overall organizational mission;

Facilitate Organizational reviews

• In collaboration with ND and NMT, identify and analyze organizational issues and possible solutions
• Develop TORs and facilitate recruitment of consultants, review milestones, coordinate follow up actions, coordinate availability of expertise from other parts of the MA if necessary

Monitor organizational effectiveness and Staff engagement

• Conduct or facilitate employee satisfaction surveys, analyze results, facilitate action planning, follow up and support
• Promote the culture of recognizing and rewarding outstanding individual performance.
• From findings and recommendations, draw a summary of key lessons to improve organization effectiveness, employee satisfaction, motivation and engagement
• Share detailed insights from the engagement surveys with NMT and Managers (a summary of key findings/recommendations is communicated to all staff)
  
  
  

Develop and deliver plans for new staff recruitment

• Map out and manage staffing needs, vacancies through recruitment, secondment, or exchanges as appropriate
• Prepare and draft job analysis to match emerging staffing needs
• Supervise setting up of staff database
• Supervise staff files setting and maintenance
• Ensure processes of on boarding, orientation, induction and probation are performed by supervisors to new recruits

Compensation management

• Apply Job evaluation as per SOS CV IO/IOR policy and guidelines
• Establish a job grading proposal, request IOR for review if needed and to the NMT for approval (final approval is sought from the Board by ND)
• Set up a salary structure in relation to the job grading request IOR for review if needed and to the NMT for approval (final approval is sought from the Board by ND)
• Carry out or facilitate a periodic salary survey (ideally every 2 years), with the support of IOR or external expert, contribute in the report interpretation
• Use the salary survey report to review individuals’ salaries, discuss proposal with ND and Head of Finance before ND submits to Board of Director for approval followed by implementation of salary review
• Set up, manage and review a system of benefits both monetary and non-monetary, seek approval from ND (NMT if appropriate) and ND to get approval from the Board of Directors prior to implementation.
• Supervise payroll management, verifies and provides first approval on all payments related to employees’ salaries and benefits.
  
  
  

Develop and deliver plans for Learning and Development

• In collaboration with line managers, map out learning needs from individual development plans in the PAT or from other sources, establish an annual (or 2-3 years) L&D plan including related budget, discuss L&D plan in the NMT which provides first approval, ND seeks for final approval in the BoD.
• Develop training programs and or participate, facilitate in development of learning programs
• When necessary to recruit external learning facilitators, develop ToRs and facilitate the recruitment, monitors and evaluate work done by external facilitators and ensure timely payment after submission of final reports
• Supervise implementation of L&D plan
• Carry out learning evaluation at least on level 2 of Donald Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model
• Collect, document best practices and lessons learned from training evaluations and disseminate to concerned department/staff.

Develop and deliver plans for Career growth and Succession

• Collaborate with line managers to design exit plan and succession plans to ensure business continuity
• Identify positions that will be vacant in the next 1 to 5 years
• Identify employees who have the potential to take over identified positions, document current experience, skills, competence and needed development
• Facilitate preparation/development of identified and confirmed successors notably by learning, coaching, secondment, etc
• Implement and monitor the succession process.
• Establish a career map by identifying career growth opportunities for positions from lower level to higher level.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and opportunities for departmental staff’s growth and career planning on a regular and timely basis
  
  
  

Smoothly manage Exit

• Ensure that the process for exit is conducted in a manner that staff feels he/she is valued, exits in dignity and as much as possible keeps a positive image of the organization
• Report number of exits, reasons for exit and exit interview conducted

Implement an effective Performance Management System

• Coordinate performance management process and support line managers to ensure the following are carried out timely and in respect of provided process and standards: objective setting (individual work plan or IWP), mid-term appraisal and end of year performance appraisal (also called performance appraisal talk PAT)
• Establish performance reports and particularly rate of IWP and PAT completion and address issues raised.
• Conduct regular HR conferences with NMT and line managers to ensure the process is conducted the same way by all managers and performance rating are correct and harmonious across the MA

Maintain discipline and harmonious employee relations

• Co-ordinate and follow up on relation to staff concerns and issues
• Ensure timely dissemination of pertinent information to concerned staff, manager and departments for their update
• Develop staff discipline procedure, discuss in and seek approval from the NMT
• Ensure staff discipline process and procedure is applied and enforced
• Develop staff grievance procedure, discuss in and seek approval from the NMT
• Effectively handle staff grievances notably:
• Gather information from different sources and shared communication/meeting minutes to identify issues and concerns relating to staff
• Follow up and wrap up issues/concerns relating to staff in a timely manner
• Ensure proper documentation and sharing staff grievances as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Ensure staff safety, welfare and security

• Assist in preparing guidelines, policy and systems for staff security measures
• Effectively delegate and oversee staff participation in orientation / trainings related to emergency preparedness
  
  
  

Child Protection and Safeguarding:

• Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the SOS Child Protection Policy principles and to prevent and protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination.
• Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the IOR CS focal person and/or to the respective line manager

Build effective network relations within wider SOS Society globally

• Develop wider networks and links with other HR/OD functionaries with other National Associations to be updated about HR/OD issues, concerns and emerging trends or best practices

• Plan and pursue effective bilateral links with other SOS National Associations on further organization development concepts Regional / Continental secondment, peer exchange programs and exposure visits

Manage the Administration, Logistics and Maintenance of SOS Rwanda

• Plan, organize and maintain effective internal control systems to ensure all Administration policies and procedures are adhered to
• Review and monitor the implementation of SOS CV travel policy, vehicle maintenance, fleet management.
• Review and monitor the implementation of the administration procedures
• Ensure conducive health and security conditions in SOS CV premises/facilities
• Ensure staff benefits including medical insurance, end of service benefits and other allowances are provided on time.
• Ensure RSSB contributions and RRA taxes comply with the national regulations.
  
  
  

In particular manage the Procurement

• Heads and participate in the activities of the National Procurement Committee
• Provide support to the Location procurement committee;
• To undertake and review the existing procurement processes
• Establish, harmonise and maintain appropriate formalised purchasing policies, compliance and procedures of the organisation.
• To monitor suppliers’ performance in line with contractual obligation and service level agreements.
• Reviews and advises on procurement contracts
• Formulate and drive a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activities within the business
• Ensure the value for money is maximized and cost savings are generated.
• Effectively engage with the departmental event planners about procurement and tendering processes
• Takes part in handling litigations pertaining to contract execution
• Takes part in mediations on procurement disputes
• Ensure adequate internal training and processes are understood and best practices adhered to.
• Ensure compliance to procurement laws and regulations (transparency, integrity.
• Ensure full compliance with SOS CV procurement policies and procedures…

Functional supervisor:

The Employee supervises directly the following co-workers:

• Administration, Logistics & Procurement
• Learning & Development Coordinator
• HR Administration Officer & HR Manager
• Required skills and competencies
• Functional competencies (e.g. knowledge, skills, understanding, abilities…)

Knowledge of Human Resources and Law, especially Law regulating labour.

• Ability to work effectively in a multi-site organisation with a remote management ability to work with geographically-dispersed team.
• Work experience in HR and Management that build self-reliance and sustainability at family and/or community level.
• Ability to understand and apply community development participatory methodologies.
• Ability to work independently with sense of initiative
•  Keen to fulfil commitments and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel within the country, region and sometimes continentally or internationally
  
  
  

Core and Lead competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good reporting, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong in planning and reporting
• Good judgement to solve problems and make right decisions at his/her level
• Cooperating effectively with external partners and programme participants
• Leading and managing people:
• Oorganizing self and others, Team working/ effective collaboration within his/her team and across the organization, Managing Performance: ability to establish SMART objectives, KPIs and deliverables
• Process development & Review
• Organizational development
• Strategic HR practices
• Influencing skills
• Superior interpersonal skills

Language skills

• Proficiency in English level 3 or 4 on a scale from 0 to 5 and Kinyarwanda (native level), French is an added value
• Computer literacy
• Microsoft office: must possess good level of literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Access is an added value)

III. Required experience and qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration & Management.
• Master’s degree qualification in the same academic fields is an added value
• Strong knowledge of national labor laws and other regulations including procurement and logistics policies and procedures
• 7 years of Human Ressources, Organisation, Development and Administration practice in NGOs, public or private sector, experience with international NGOs is an added value.
  
  
  

IV. How to apply

Candidates meeting the requirements shall submit application letter, CV (with 3 traceable professional referees) and copies of education qualification. Please mention in the subject of your email “Head of HROD and Administration”. All documents should be written in English and directly submitted to: sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill the application form found via the following   LINK not later than 11 Mach  2024 at 5:00 pm local time.

• The applications from qualified female are strongly encourage
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Late applications will not be accepted.

“SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda/ International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”. 

Done in Kigali on February, 19^th, 2024. 

KWIZERA Jean Bosco

National Director

SOS Children villages in Rwanda

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JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Communications Coordinator 

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Communications Coordinator, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and reports to the Communications and Public Engagement Manager. 

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to provide communications support to World Vision Rwanda to enhance the visibility of World Vision Rwanda’s projects. The Communications Coordinator will act as a right-hand person to the Communications & Public Engagement Manager, helping to execute communication strategies, maintain a positive public image of the organization, and ensure effective communication both internally and externally. He/She will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the communications department. The expected results will be enhanced visibility, brand promotion, and communications quality assurance support at World Vision Rwanda, to effectively demonstrate the organization’s impact on the lives of the most vulnerable and deepen its commitment to them.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

Required Professional Experience

• Proven experience of above 5 years in communications, media relations, or a related role.
• Proficiency in videography, photography, and graphics designing.
• Experience in utilizing visual storytelling to enhance communication strategies.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Proficiency in multimedia content creation and digital platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Passion for humanitarian work and a commitment to World Vision’s values. 
  
  
  

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• This position will be based in Kigali. It might require work field visits to communities across Rwanda sometimes.
• Should be physically healthy.

Language Requirements: Should be fluent in English and Kinyarwanda

Salary: The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: We highly encourage female applicants to apply.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly visit:

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Communications-Coordinator_JR29717 

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know at wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is March 3, 2024; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT:

CARE International is seeking to recruit a “Gender Advisor”  for the FCDO Rwanda -Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL) project 

This position is dependent on successful award of funds. 

Introduction

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International aims to be a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Gender Advisor  to join our team ensure that gender considerations are integrated and mainstreamed into all aspects of the GIRL programme’s workstreams.

Overall, the Gender Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring that the GIRL programme is gender-transformative, meaning it actively challenges and seeks to change harmful gender norms and stereotypes to promote more equitable outcomes for girls and boys. By mainstreaming gender considerations across all workstreams, the gender advisor helps to create an enabling environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will to create a gender and social inclusion strategy and framework for GIRL.
• You will serve as subject matter expert on gender to GIRL programme, and will lead efforts to ensure that CARE’s gender global best practice, perspectives and considerations are integrated into the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all program activities.
• You will provide inputs and advice (including quality assurance) into all programme workstreams to ensure approaches are gender responsive and gender-sensitive.
• You will provide capacity strengthening and mentoring to GIRL Women Led Organisation/Women Rights Organisation/grantees  on gender equality concepts, principles, and best practices. This will include conducting workshops, developing training materials, and facilitating discussions to enhance awareness and understanding of gender issues.
• You will ensure gender dynamics are fully and appropriately considered and integrated into programme design and implementation.
• You will engage with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and communities, to advocate for the promotion of girls’ education. This may involve building partnerships, participating in advocacy campaigns, and influencing policy dialogue to promote gender-responsive education approaches. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Position requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited university or comparable level of professional experience required in  gender studies, social studies , or a related field.
• Senior gender expert with (8+ years) experience in education/gender mainstreaming.
• Ability to facilitate and build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, implementing partners and donor representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments/large consortia, working across different cultures, and managing diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed/tight timelines.
• Excellent planning, organizational, communication skills
• Oral and written fluency required in English.
• Oral and written fluency strongly preferred in Kinyarwanda.
• Desirable: Experience supporting local NGOs improve their understanding of gender responsive and transformative programming.

Join us in creating pathways to education and empowerment! We offer a competitive salary, an extremely supportive work environment, and the chance to be part of a team committed to breaking barriers and fostering inclusivity.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to reshaping the future for marginalized girls, we invite you to apply! Share your resume and a compelling cover letter detailing your relevant experience and vision for empowering marginalized girls through this project.

Be part of a movement that empowers girls through education and unlocks their potential. Your leadership can pave the way for a more equitable and empowered generation. Apply now and make a lasting difference!

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well detailed CV no later than March 1, 2024 via the apply button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

Notes:

• CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, diversity and Inclusion. CARE’s focus as an organization is to empower women and girls as we strongly believe that they are most affected by poverty. In line with our values, we highly encourage women to apply for this position. 
• We are 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 the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. 
• CARE International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of any person or child by any of our staff, or partners. CARE International reserves the right to seek information 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 Inter Agency 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. 
• By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that they have no objection to CARE International requesting the information specified above.

*Disclaimer: CARE International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment.

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Overall Responsibilities/Duties The staff will be responsible of contract management for different civil works of a project from the design phase up to the project implementation phase. He /she will ensure that the works are implemented in accordance with the approved plans and meet the required standards. He/she will also ensure a smooth progress of works, quality of work and materials. In addition, the staff will make sure that the contracts meet the targeted timeline and budgets. Detailed tasks (Responsibilities) • Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations; • Ensure that the infrastructure under construction are in full conformity with the signed agreements; • Propose an effective planning and coordination of donors funded projects and programs implemented by CoK; • Ensure project activities are carried out in conformity with the social and environmental safeguard requirements as described in specific ESMF/RPF. • checking contractors/consultants’ invoices and check whether they conform with the executed works or the provided consultancy services thus process the payment of those invoices. • Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications; • Acting as the technical advisor for infrastructure and community facilities projects implemented through the SPIU of the City of Kigali; • Supervise day-to-day management of the projects, including supervising and monitoring the site progress and challenges and report regularly • Quality control of the infrastructure, community facilities and other services or facilities under implementation; • Planning the work and efficiently organizing the construction and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines and providing advice to resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise; • Advise the implementing Agency on general construction management and monitoring. • Prepare ToRs, supervise technical studies and work supervision for roads, pathways, public facilities, drainage systems, etc • Reporting to the supervisors in accordance with the established reporting hierarchy and schedule,

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