Job responsibilities

I. Summary of Overall Role and Responsibilities The ICT Officer is responsible of monitoring network of the hospital and it is always available and accessible to all users.

II. Key Duties and Tasks

 Maintain and troubleshoot all network and computer related issues;

 Integrate security, physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems;

 Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users.

 Identify user needs and system functionality and ensuring ICT facilities meet these needs

 Planning, budgeting, developing and implementing ICT action plan  Maintaining and developing a modern, cost effective, stable and ICT infrastructure available 24 hours

 Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software

 To ensure relation with external ICT companies

 To install computers, printers and other peripheral devices

 To troubleshoot, repair, update, and maintain computers, printers and other ICT equipment’s as well as manage ICT equipment’s and toner requests.

 Setup a stable schedule of preventive maintenance of computers, printers and other ICT equipment’s

 Setup and support staff members in audio/visual equipment for presentations, workshops or trainings.

 Install, maintain, troubleshoot and update operating systems, antivirus and application programs.

 Removal/disposal of non-functional ICT equipment’s.  Provide effective IT support in different departments on time  To ensure that software license laws are adhered to.  Developing in liaison with HR, a formalized training program for users with the aim of raising skills, standards, and awareness in the use ICT applications.  To ensure the integrity, security, confidentiality of data kept in departments  To perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.  Work with Logistics officer to check inventory of ICT equipment’s and handle relocation of them. III. Traits Educational networking, web-based learning, mobile learning, creativity and innovation skills, Problem solving, collaborative, flexible, accessible on calls/social media, good will at work, Quick service delivery to users, able to work in extra time, strong/good communication with all users. 28

IV. Key Performance Indicators  Mean Time to detect and repair (average time for a new support claim being filed from an incident first being reported and when it is resolved)  Server Downtime.  Service Level Agreements prepared and signed Minimum Qualification Advanced Diploma (A1) in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology/Information Technology Applied Management, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Information Management System, Computer Engineering; Having certifications in A++, N++, MCIP, MCSA, CCNA are an added advantage .or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology/Information Technology Applied Management, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Information Management System, Computer Engineering. Having certifications in A++, N++, MCIP, MCSA, CCNA are an added advantage. Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills – Understanding of ICT specifications for different equipment, PCs, Printers, scanners, etc; – Experience in Desktop Support, Network Administration, System Administration; – Proficiency in internet technologies and IT infrastructure (TCP/IP), WAN, LAN, MPLS, fixed and mobile telecommunications networks; – Ability to convert high-level customer needs into a technical development strategy; – Ability to manage and troubleshoot TCP / IP networking issues; – Ability to repair PCs and other hardware equipment; – Resource management skills; – Analytical skills; – Problem solving skills; – Decision making skills; – Time management skills; – Risk management skills; – Results oriented; – Digital literacy skills; – Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.



Minimum qualifications

• • Advanced diploma in Software Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 2

    Advanced diploma in Computer Science

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 3

    Advanced diploma in Information and Communication Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 4

    Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 5

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 6

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 7

    Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 8

    Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 9

    Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management Systems,

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 10

    Advanced Diploma in Information Management System

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 11

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 12

    Advanced diploma ( A1) in Business Information Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 13

  Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (IT)

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Integrity

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

• • 3
    Inclusiveness

• • 4
    Accountability

• • 5
    Communication

• • 6
    Teamwork

• • 7
    Client/citizen focus

• • 8
    Professionalism

• 9
  Commitment to continuous learning

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Job responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory/Computer Lab protocols. • Prepare Computer Lab equipment and materials • Demonstrate knowledge of proper handling, packaging and storage of samples for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of students and others. • Select and maintain Computer Lab equipment • Implement quality control measures • Prepare, label, package, and store samples for laboratory analysis • Ensure safety and maintenance of the Computer Lab materials • Ensure successful deliver of all competencies • Review and propose new Computer Lab/field exercises determining effectiveness in training • Manage the day-to-day field/Computer Lab activities • Maintain inventory of Computer Lab supplies, making orderings any time needed • Assist students perform the necessary tasks while working on the field/Computer Lab preparation • Maintain inventory of laboratory/Computer Lab supplies, making orderings and time needed • Do service and repair of Computer Lab equipment as required • Provide individual support for the students during practical work. • Safely and effectively handle, manage and monitor trials prepared in research activities • Perform and/supervise field activities • Participate in transferring skills and knowledge to the community • Actively participate in activities and events hosted by the institution • Participate in activities and events, where the institution is invited • Formulate problem-specific solutions for the community

Minimum qualifications

Advanced diploma in Information and Communication Technology

0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Integrity

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

• • 3
    Inclusiveness

• • 4
    Accountability

• • 5
    Communication

• • 6
    Teamwork

• • 7
    Client/citizen focus

• • 8
    Professionalism

• 9
  Commitment to continuous learning

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Position Title:  Health Financing Technical Advisor

Reports to: IMB Chief Policy and Partnership Officer

Location: Kigali (with 25% domestic travel to PIH sites in Butaro, Kirehe and Kayonza Districts)

Employment Type: Full Time

Organization profile: 

Partners In Health is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1987 that helps build and sustain public health systems in underprivileged and underserved communities in ten countries around the world. Partners In Health (PIH) fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems. As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

 Known locally as Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB), PIH began working in Rwanda at the invitation of the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the public health systems in rural Rwanda in three rural districts (Kayonza, Burera and Kirehe). Since then, PIH-IMB has developed impactful, innovative, scalable healthcare delivery models, several of which have been scaled by government to serve the entire country’s population. Today, each PIH-supported hospital is envisioned as a Center of Excellence for one of the following Clinical Areas of Focus: Oncology; Maternal-Neonatal-Child and Adolescent Health; and Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Surgery. Through investment in cross-cutting priorities at the district level covering our health systems strengthening values of the 5Ss (Staff, Stuff-tools and resources, Space-Infrastructure, Systems, and Social Support), each PIH-IMB supported District offers a model of opportunity to the rest of the country in the delivery of the highest quality of care and being exemplar. Through close partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), and District authorities, PIH-IMB works nationally to advocate for evidence-based policies aimed at improving access to higher quality healthcare for all Rwandans.

Position Overview: 

The Health Financing Technical Advisor position offers a unique opportunity to contribute towards Rwanda’s spearheading change to achieve universal health coverage. The Health Financing Technical Advisor will be half-time seconded to the Rwandan Ministry of Health, providing health-financing accompaniment to both IMB-supported sites and the Rwandan government, help shape PIH’s evolving health financing strategy, and play a key role as part of a unique health financing team responsible for new areas of work for PIH.

The Health Financing Technical Advisor will report to the Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer while working closely with Health Financing, Policy and Partnership teams based in Boston, as well as various global cross-site teams including Mental Health, Non Communicable Diseases, Oncology, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent, and Reproductive Health, and Community Health. During its secondment, the Health Financing Technical Advisor will work as a key advisor and technical contributor on projects set and prioritized by the Ministry of Health. 

Responsibilities:

The Health Financing Technical Advisor’s responsibilities will focus on priorities set for its secondment to the Ministry of Health (including health sector costing and strategic planning), and priorities set by IMB leaderships (including costing and economic analysis of IMB programming).

The Health Financing Technical Advisor will collaborate with the PIH Global Health Financing Team to leverage economic analysis, strategic planning and health financing policy reform towards the goal of universal health coverage. The Health Financing Technical Advisor will use tools like costing and economic analysis of PIH-supported health programs and innovations as proof of concept for the scale up of critical health interventions. At the request of the MOH, the Health Financing Technical Advisor will provide accompaniment in national strategic planning and costing efforts, as well as health financing policy reform.

This will include:

Secondment to Rwandan Ministry of Health (50%):

• Work at the request of the Rwandan Ministry of Health in technical areas pertaining to health sector costing and strategic planning, domestic resource mobilization and health financing policy
• Participate in technical working groups and steering committees, meeting management (as/when needed), and technical writing
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  
  

IMB Strategy Development, Economic Analysis, and Capacity Building (50%):

• Advise on financial sustainability approaches for IMB interventions through comprehensive costing models which can be easily understood, budgeted for and scaled/replicated by IMB or the Rwandan government
• Support knowledge management and resource mobilization for IMB’s strategic plan through

costing of the 5 S’s (Stuff, Staff, Space, Social Support, Systems) for IMB innovations

• Conduct quantitative analyses, including economic analysis and costing, cost-benefit analysis, economic evaluation to support IMB’s goals towards UHC and innovative rural healthcare delivery.
• Support the shaping of PIH’s health financing strategy by developing case studies for publication, documentation, and conducting literature reviews on health financing policy topics in order to formalize the team’s overall approach to equitable health financing.
• Serve as an Advisor and Capacity Builder for the IMB Internal Evaluation Working Group (IEWG) members by providing technical support and trainings on economic evaluations and cost analyses projects that will feed into IMB programmatic decision-making, fundraising and external reporting channels.
• Provide capacity building training to colleagues at IMB-supported sites and government partners on planning, best practices and costing tools.
• Other responsibilities as assigned 
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in health economics, public health, public policy, business or other relevant disciplines preferred;
• At least 10 years of experience in a relevant field (e.g., health financing, health economics, financial management, health systems, management consulting, health policy) in the public or private sector with increasing responsibilities;
• Highly skilled in analytics and information management, with excellent analytical, problem solving, and quantitative cost modeling skills;
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects, from strategy design to implementation, including costing and economic analyses, preferably in the public health sector;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner, as well as distill complex analyses into data visualization;
• Direct experience working with government institutions, informing development of government strategy, policy, and operational plans, preferably in health financing or health system
• Ability to think strategically and work proactively in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to learn on the job quickly and absorb and synthesize a broad range of information;
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Interest in social justice and global health strongly desirable
• Fluency in spoken and written English required, with fluency in French and Kinyarwanda a plus
• Ability to live in a rural setting

Safeguarding and PIH/IMB Values: 

• Ability to live PIH/IMB Values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka.
• PIH is committed to safeguarding Staff, children and communities with whom we work and collaborate with to assure that they are treated with dignity, respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.
• By signing this job description, you confirm your understanding of PSEAH policy. You also commit that you will adhere to PIH policy and code of conduct for prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment.
  
  
  

How to apply:    

If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please follow the link    https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo5WHqfwS and submit your CV and application letter in pdf or word formats only.

Applications should be submitted no later than 10^th March 2024.

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Market Systems Manager

Job Category: Programs

Requisition Number: MARKE003997

Posting Details

• Full-Time

• Locations

  Rwanda Main Office
  Kigali, P.Obox7108, RWA

Job Details

Description

About TechnoServe: 

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Program Overview:

TechnoServe Rwanda is working with Sida to design and implement a five-year, ReGenerate Rwanda  program (2022-2027). ReGenerate Rwanda has an ambitious goal of empowering women  and youth across Rwanda by making sustainable improvements to their participation in the market place.  ReGenerate Rwanda Program aims to sustainably increase incomes for 30.000 women, youth and men living in poverty in Western and Southern Rwanda.

ReGenerate Rwanda uses a market systems approach (“M4P”) and will work with partners across the public and private sector to invest in changes that benefit women and youth. For example, increasing the involvement and power of women and youth to buy and sell in the market, improving the quality of goods and services to women and youth, and advocating to change the rules and norms that determine how women and youth are engage in the different growing sector. ReGenerate Rwanda’s activities focus on sectors with high-growth potential for women and youth, such as distribution systems, financial services, or agriculture.

Job Summary:

TechnoServe is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Market Systems Manager. In this role, he/she will be responsible for leading interventions and building partnerships within a specific market sector or cross-cutting function, which is a priority focus area for the ReGenerate Rwanda Program. These sectors may include cross-border trade, small livestock, horticulture, financial services, and more.

As a Market Systems Manager, his/her primary responsibilities will involve developing and executing strategies for one or more market systems. These strategies typically encompass a series of interventions aimed at driving change. he/she will collaborate with a select group of private and public sector stakeholders within the market system, with the goal of establishing a compelling case for adopting more gender-inclusive and environmentally sustainable or regenerative business solutions and models. Subsequently, you will lead initiatives to encourage other actors to replicate these positive changes. To succeed in this role, he/she will closely collaborate with and provide supervision to Partnership Officers based in the Rusizi field office.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Establish and effectively manage strong relationships with market system actors (e.g. private companies operating in the relevant value chains, representatives of the target group, local government offices, etc.) with whom ReGenerate Rwanda will partner and collaborate within a to-be-determined priority sector.
• Develop and oversee the portfolio of market system development (MSD) interventions and partnerships within the prioritized sector; work closely with Program Director and Financial Controller to ensure compliance with company and donor regulations and policies.
• Work closely with Gender and Youth Lead as well as Regenerative Business/Resilience Lead to ensure that gender, youth and environment  inclusion is consistently and thoughtfully mainstreamed within ReGenerate Rwanda’s portfolio of MSD interventions and activities within the prioritized sector; follow Do No Harm principles.
• Lead and/or support relevant enabling environment interventions and development of partnerships to address social norms which exclude women and youth and the poor from accessing markets.
• Lead and/or support ongoing MSD and gender and youth inclusion assessments, research studies and stakeholder consultations, as appropriate, to inform program strategies and approaches; Learning Agenda; and adaptive management.
• Build capacity of private sector actors to understand the business case for gender equality and unconscious bias; provide technical assistance (TA) to support partners to develop gender equality policies and help them establish equitable hiring and recruitment processes.
• Support private sector capacity building efforts, including TA to partners to build their understanding of the business case for regenerative and environmentally sustainable solutions, in collaboration with the Regenerative Business/Resilience Lead and Partnership Officers.
• Provide relevant technical input for program work plans, budgets, and MEL Plan, including Learning Agenda, as appropriate.
• Actively participate in program monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, including results reviews and other learning exchanges.
• Provide key support for data collection and analyses in collaboration with the MEL team to ensure interventions are impact-oriented and adjusted.
• Represent the program at networking and relationship meetings with private and public actors, as appropriate.
• Contribute relevant technical input for donor reporting and external program communications, such as technical reports, case studies/business cases, video/radio content, social media blogs/posts, etc.
• Manage, supervise, mentor and coach Partnership Officers based in Rusizi field office.

Basic Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years’ experience, Master’s Degree + 5 years’ experience in Economics, Statistics, Agribusiness, Business Management, Marketing, Finance and Accounting or related fields.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in the private sector in management consulting, market research, banking or related fields, or in an NGO/government role with orientation towards private sector development in Rwanda; experience in implementing private sector or micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) development assistance programs considered an asset, but not required.
• Demonstrated understanding of – and commitment to challenging – barriers that disadvantage the vulnerable, women and youth and exclude them from economic opportunities.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equality
• Track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
• Experience in authoring concise and well-written reports and presentations
• Knowledge and experience in Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills in a multicultural environment, including experience building relationships and managing conflict with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and programs.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of working on a donor funded Market Systems Development (MSD) program preferred.
• Experience supervising and managing staff is preferred.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda or French preferred

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extremely curious, hard-working and driven
• Confident, diplomatic and quick-thinking in the company of senior executives
• Able to engage with low-income populations with high degree of humility
• Knowledgeable of the drivers of social or economic exclusion e.g. due to gender or age and committed to the reduction of social and economic inequalities
• Pushes innovative and creative ways of thinking and working
• Effective manager and motivator of others
• Maintains integrity and personal reputation
• Is a self-starter, energetic and friendly

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Supervise one or more Partnership Officers. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams desired.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

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Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa and the Global South towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.

About Ampersand

Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and more cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has over 2,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 36 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality and affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 300+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.

Ampersand is a company that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and hard-working individuals in East Africa.

Our Values

Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.

Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations

Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.

Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.

Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we’re committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.

About the role

Our engineering teams design, prototype, implement, and maintain hardware and software products of Ampersand. On the hardware side, we have our battery packs & motorbikes, displays and other hardware components. We also have the battery swap systems in swap stations and all components that go with it.

We are seeking a Product Associate-Hardware, who will assist in developing Ampersand’s hardware products such as battery packs & motorbikes, displays and other hardware components within the Engineering Team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the hardware product development of Ampersand E-Mobility.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams within the organization and ensuring that all aspects of the hardware product development life cycle are adhered to, from product conceptualization to manufacturing.
• Creating technical specifications, testing and validating all hardware components, and ensuring that all hardware products meet design and functional requirements and are of high quality.
• Contributing to shaping Ampersand’s hardware products through data-driven decision-making.
• Understanding and balancing customer and user requirements with business objectives.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure synergy between hardware and software.
• Promoting a culture of learning, feedback, and continuous improvement in Product Development.
  
  
  

Ampersand is a good fit if:

• You love to see your impact on the product as quick as possible
• You love complicated systems where optimization is key
• You enjoy the challenge of cross-functional collaboration
• You love working in a fast-moving agile environment
• You are motivated by personal growth and seeing your teammates grow and develop
• You are looking for an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and strong execution
• You value diversity and community in the workplace

Minimum requirements

Across all our roles, we look for professionals with strong work ethics, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges. For this role specifically, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in hardware product development
• Experience with computer-aided design and prototyping tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.
• UX design, human-centered design experience is highly valued
• A strong work ethic, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges
• Strong communication skills with a supportive and nurturing disposition
• Bonus) experience in a start-up environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Timing

ASAP

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates and experience including health insurance.

Job location

This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda

Application link: Click here

Deadline: March 8th, 2024

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Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa and the Global South towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.

About Ampersand

Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and more cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has over 2,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 36 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality and affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 300+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.

Ampersand is a company that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and hard-working individuals in East Africa.

Our Values

Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.

Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations

Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.

Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.

Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we’re committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.

About the role

Ampersand is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized Asset Recovery Associate.  We seek a professional who can strongly support our customers, AFP, and other department in the recovery of different assents including bikes, and batteries, and handle insurance-related cases.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Creating the Assets recovery processes and improving them
• Tracking and recovering bikes and batteries that are not being used according to the Battery leasing agreement, stolen or held by Authorities.
• Collaborate and communicate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and effective recovery of batteries that are not meeting performance parameters or have been inactive for a long time.
• Complying with processes to recover damaged or stolen assets, and follow up with insurance where it is needed.
• Conducting last battery swaps when necessary and working with the Operations team to facilitate battery recovery efforts as required.
• Contributing to the development of efficient systems to facilitate the recovery of Ampersand assets.
• To follow up with police reports for any accident on the battery or bike
• Follow up with bikes and batteries which may kept by police and recover them
• To report any incident and follow up with insurance companies
• Support asset finance agents to recover their bikes where applicable and work hand in hand with them
• Record any accident or incident involving Ampersand bike or battery

Ampersand is a good fit if:

• You are passionate about fighting climate change & promoting sustainable development
• You are a proactive problem solver
• You are excited to work in a fast-growing and dynamic organization
• You are adaptable and thrive in rapidly evolving environments
• You value diversity and community in the workplace
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years experience working in an Operations role, customer relationship management, or similar fields.
• Degree in management or related courses
• Knowledge of device tracking and Google Maps navigation
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation mostly geolocation data
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with traffic police, customers, and local government
• Quick learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
• Having a motorcycle driving license Category A or B is a must

Timing

ASAP

Compensation

A competitive compensation with Rwandan market salary, health insurance for self and family.

Job location

This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Application link: Click here

Deadline: March 8th, 2024

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Do you want to do work that is impactful? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.

About Ampersand

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2023. Today it has ~1,600 e-motorcycles on the road and 22 battery swap stations.  Ampersand is leading the market in quality and affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems.  The Ampersand team consists of 300+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030.  Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.

Ampersand is a company that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.  It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results.  Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and hard-working individuals in East Africa.

Our Values

Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.

Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations

Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.

Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.

Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we’re committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.

About the role

Ampersand is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized specialist in running projects.  We seek a professional who can conduct special projects such as research, product testing, data analysis, product surveys, perception surveys, NPS, and others. The role is dedicated to cross-functional project management and supporting the company to make data-driven decisions.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Running special projects within the Commercial Department
• Conducting research, data analysis, and reporting for better decision-making marking
• Maintaining project documentation, schedules, and communication.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure interdepartmental project success.
• Supporting other teams with special projects
• Conduct new market research
• Any other activity to support the Department

Ampersand is a good fit if:

• You are passionate about fighting climate change & promoting sustainable development
• You are a proactive problem solver
• You are excited to work in a fast-growing and dynamic organization
• You are adaptable and thrive in rapidly evolving environments
• You value diversity and community in the workplace
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience working on projects
• Degree in project management or related courses
• Ability to deliver results on time and within budget.
• High degree of comfort with data analysis.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Quick learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with experimental design and execution.
• (Bonus) Experience in a start-up environment.

Timing

ASAP

Compensation

A competitive compensation with market salary, health insurance for self and family.

Job location

This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Deadline: March 8th, 2024.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Management of Nyarutarama Sports Trust Club (NSTC) is seeking to recruit self-motivated, and qualified persons of high integrity to fill the following Position:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

• Job Type: Full time
• Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities of internal Auditor:

• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper Record from all the outlets.
• Audit all the departments’ outlets to ensure proper control as it relates to finance and inventory.
• Build a strong compliance environment to ensure zero level of policy, procedures and regulatory infractions.
• Have working knowledge of management software.
• Examining company re-occurring and non-re-occurring expenditures and financial control systems.
• Liaise with the accounts department and consultant in harmonizing prices of different products for sale.
• Gauging levels of financial risk within organization.
• Ensuring sales reports and records are accurate and reliable.
• Identifying faulty processes and procedures and give advice on adjustments.
• Preparing audit reports and commentaries. Determine internal audit scope and develop audit plans.
• Liaising with the GM/Accountant and presenting findings and recommendations.
• Build strong awareness on all policy and procedures issues; zero tolerance for un-reviewed transactions and income leakages.
• Planning, organizing and managing all costs, for managing the cost function and maintaining standard of all responsible areas.
• Collating, checking and analysing stock and purchase items.
• Maintain open communication with management.
• Establish and maintain a database for inventory stock including up-to-date pricing.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost control.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s report and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure legality, validity and goal achievement.
• Coordinate, attend and monitor all physical inventories to ensure accuracy.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rule, regulation and best practice, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Have the ability to manage large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Have sound independent judgement.
• Maintain high confidentiality in regards to Management privacy.
• Notify the accountant regarding loopholes, errors, and misconducts as it relates to finance and audit.
• Application of company’s regulations, and adhering to existing laws and regulations
• Collating, checking and analysing financial data.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years ‘experience in internal Auditing
• Working knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices used in internal audit
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent computer system skills and accounting software and databases
• Ability and motivation to learn from colleagues and work under pressure
•  Ability to explain findings and to convince the organisation to implement audit recommendations.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Relevant certification will be an added advantage.
  
  
  

Job application procedure 

Required documents: 

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement
• Copies of academic degree and professional training certificates & Copy of ID

The deadline for submitting applications is February 29, 2024, at 17:00 hrs. Kigali time.

All applicants should submit their hard documents at Nyarutarama, Our current office.

Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.

Done at Kigali on 15/02/2024

Egide T. GATETE

Managing Director

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Job responsibilities

• Provide technical support and day to day management of Rural Settlements Climate Proofing Project; • Identification of Rural Settlements Climate Proofing Project challenges and propose to Climate Change Program Manager the measures to address them; • Prepare the procurement plans and follow up the procurement process with SPIU Procurement Specialist; • Management of contracts of national and international experts hired under Rural Settlements Climate; • Prepare meetings of Technical Advisory Committee, Steering Committee and prepare the reports of these meetings; • Prepare and facilitate the workshops and meetings organized under the project (trainings and validation workshops of documents produced under the project); • Prepare the needed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with stakeholder institutions with support of SPIU Legal Specialist; • Prepare the Terms of References (ToRs) and equipment/work specifications for the project; • Manage and monitor the project risks – including social and environmental risks initially identified as per the Environmental Social Management Framework; • Supervising activities of the project staff or other SPIU supporting staff (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Environmental Risk Management Specialist, Engineer District Environmental Officers, Accountants etc.); • Development and submission of half year and annual projects review as required by Donors; • Development and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual project reports as required by Planning; • Supervise the development and submission of financial reports and narrative progress reports as required by MINECOFIN and Donors; • Development of monthly and quarterly project performance reports as required by SPIU and MINECOFIN; • Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA management

Minimum qualifications

• • Bachelors in Urban and Regional Planning

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s in Rural Development

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Degree in Geography

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s Degree in Geography

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 5. Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 6. Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 7. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 8. Master’s Degree in Biology

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 9. Master’s Degree in Demography

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 10. Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 11. Master’s Degree in Climate Change

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 12. Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 13. Bachelor’s degree in Demography Studies

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 14. Master’s Degree in environmental economics

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 15. Master’s Degree in Climate and Atmospheric Science

    3 Years of relevant experience

• 16. Bachelor’s Degree in Climate and Atmospheric Science

  6 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and ensure to meet expectations;

• • 2
    • Experience with project management;

• • 3
    • High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Power point, email and internet.

• • 4
    have strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate the exchange of relevant information between stakeholders

• • 5. Master’s degree with 3 years of proven working experience with the GoR and Development Partners’ projects such as,but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP

• 6. A0 with 6 (Six) years of working experience with the GoR and Development Partners projects such as, but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP etc…

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Job responsibilities

• Provide technical support and day to day management of Adaptation Planning Process Project for mainstreaming of climate change adaptation in National Planning process. • Identification of Adaptation Planning Process Project challenges and propose to Climate Change Program Manager the measures to address them; • Prepare the procurement plans and follow up the procurement process with SPIU Procurement Specialist; • Management of contracts of national and international experts hired under Adaptation Planning Process Project; • Prepare meetings of Technical Advisory Committee, Steering Committee and prepare the reports of these meetings; • Prepare and facilitate the workshops and meetings organized under the project (trainings and validation workshops of documents produced under the project); • Prepare the needed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with stakeholder institutions with support of SPIU Legal Specialist; • Prepare the Terms of References (ToRs) and equipment/work specifications for the project; • Supervising activities of the project staff or other SPIU supporting staff (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Project Officers, Accountants etc.); • Development and submission of half year and annual projects review as required by Donors; • Development and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual project reports as required by Planning; • Supervise the development and submission of financial reports as required by MINECOFIN and Donors; • Development of monthly and quarterly project performance reports as required by SPIU and MINECOFIN; • Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA management.

Minimum qualifications

• • Degree in Geography

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Geography

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Master’s Degree in Biology

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resource Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s Degree in Climate Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Master’s Degree in environmental economics

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 10
    Master’s Degree in Climate and Atmospheric Science

    3 Years of relevant experience

• 11
  Bachelor’s Degree in Climate and Atmospheric Science

  6 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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

• • 2
    Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

• • 3
    Ability to work independently and make mature and proactive decisions informing management

• • 4
    • High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Power point, email and internet.

• • 5
    have strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate the exchange of relevant information between stakeholders

• • 6
    Master’s degree with 3 years of proven working experience with the GoR and Development Partners’ projects such as,but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP

• 7. A0 with 6 (Six) years of working experience with the GoR and Development Partners projects such as, but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP etc…

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Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the project implementation unit personnel to ensure team spirit and delivery of project results; • Oversee and manage the day-to-day implementation of the project, monitor work progress, and ensure delivery of results according to the project documents and the provisions of the Project Cooperation Agreement and guidance of the Project Steering Committee; • Oversee the outsourcing by competitive tender, monitor the procurement of works, goods and services for the project and ensure execution according to the rules and guidelines in conformity with the procurement procedures; • Coordinate and manage all procurement requirements (Terms of reference, contracts and consultancies in the project, including reviewing consultancy reports); • Provide guidance to contractors and consultants engaged by the project, and oversee contract management of project service providers; • Advise REMA, GEF, UNDP and the National Steering Committee on quality and appropriate follow-up actions and manage the disbursement of funds in conformity with the administrative and financial procedures of the GoR and development partners; • Report project progress and milestones to the SPIU coordinator, Project Steering Committee, MINECOFIN, GEF and UNDP; • Assist REMA in meeting its reporting requirements to GEF in a timely manner; • Coordinate the development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring & Environment Specialist and ensure that concerned parties are aware of the project updated schedule, progress and deadlines; • Coordinate development of activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee; • Participate in the development of Mid-Term Expenditure Framework, Single Action Plan, Budget Monitoring and Revision, and reporting for the project; • Manage disbursements and expenditures according to targets and budgets, prepare cash advance requests through withdrawal applications, and verify and approve expenditure statements; • Manage and monitor project risks, including environmental and social risks, submit new risks to the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining a project risks log, and propose measures for addressing risks; • Inform the SPIU Coordinator, Project Steering Committee, UNDP and GEF of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay; • Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and the Project Cooperation Agreement. The reports should contain detailed assessments of progress in implementing activities, including reasons for delays, budget shortfalls, required changes in delivery of outputs if any, and recommendations on necessary improvements; • Liaise with different project stakeholders and support their participation in the project; • Support Environment and Social management plan, gender sensitization and gender equality in implementing project activities; • Organize and actively participate in report validation meetings, project Steering Committee meetings, prepare minutes and implement the recommendations; • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports to, REMA, UNDP and GEF focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in order to improve project performances; • Ensure that audits are organized on time and resulting recommendations are acted upon; • Ensure key technical, environmental, social-economic, financial, institutional and crosscutting issues are incorporated into the project interventions in line with the project documents; • Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA management from time to time.

Minimum qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s Degree in Soil and Water Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

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

    3 Years of relevant experience

• 9
  Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Water Management

  6 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and ensure to meet expectations;

• • 2
    • High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Power point, email and internet.

• • 3
    have strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate the exchange of relevant information between stakeholders

• • 4
    Master’s degree with 3 years of proven working experience with the GoR and Development Partners’ projects such as,but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP

• 5
  A0 with 6 (Six) years of working experience with the GoR and Development Partners projects such as, but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP etc…

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Job responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the implementation of the project, monitor work progress, and ensure delivery of outputs according to the Project Documents and the provisions of the Project Cooperation Agreement and guidance of the Project Steering Committee; • Oversee the outsourcing by competitive tender, monitor the procurement of works, goods and services for the project and ensure execution according to the rules and guidelines in conformity with the procurement procedures. Coordinate and manage all procurement requirements (Terms of reference, contracts and consultancies in the project, including reviewing consultancy reports) Provide guidance to contractors and consultants engaged by the project • Advise REMA, Nordic Development Fund (NDF) and the National Steering Committee on quality and appropriate follow-up actions and manage the disbursement of funds in conformity with the administrative and financial procedures of the GoR and development partners • Report project progress and milestones to SPIU coordinator, Project Steering Committee, MINECOFIN and Nordic Development Fund (NDF) through Ministry of Infrastructure • Assist REMA in meeting its reporting requirements to Nordic Development Fund (NDF) in rigorous and timely manner .

• Coordinate development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist; • Coordinate development activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee; • Mobilize goods and services to conduct project activities, including drafting of terms of references and work specifications; • Manage and oversee project personnel, consultants, and contractors to ensure good performance; • Supervise, coordinate, and manage the work of the Project Management Unit; • Supervise the development of performance and financial reports as required by MoE, REMA, MINECOFIN and Nordic Development Fund (NDF); • Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports; • Manage disbursements and expenditures according to targets and budgets, prepare cash advance requests, and prepare the expenditure statements; • Manage and monitor the project risks, including environmental and social risks, initially identified, submit new risks to the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log, and propose measures for addressing risks; • Inform the SPIU Coordinator, Project Steering Committee, and Nordic Development Fund (NDF) of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay; • Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and the Project Cooperation Agreement. The reports should contain detailed assessments of progress in implementing activities, including reasons for delays, budget shortfalls, required changes in delivery of outputs if any, and recommendations on necessary improvements. • Liaise with different project stakeholders and support their participation in the project; • Manage and monitor the project risks- including Environment and Social management plan, gender sensitization and gender equality in implementing project activities; • Lead communications and engagement of different sectors, development partners, beneficiary communities, and users of climate information products and services; and liaise and coordinate with the NDF on a regular basis • Organize and actively participate in report validation meetings, project Steering Committee meetings, prepare minutes and implement the recommendations; • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports to, REMA, NDF and SPIU focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in order to improve project performances; • Ensure that audits are organized on time and resulting recommendations are acted upon. • Ensure that project activities are on-time, on-budget, and on-track to contribute to the achievement of the projects’ objectives and contractual obligations and programmatic objectives. • Develop and deliver presentations and materials to communicate project progress and challenges effectively. • Manage external communication and public relations related to the project. • Document project activities and lessons learned. • Prepare the needed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with stakeholder institutions with support of SPIU Legal Specialist; • Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA Management.



Minimum qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Water Resources Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s in Limnology and wetland management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Management

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s Degree in Conservation Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with water management

    6 Years of relevant experience

• 9
  Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with water management

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Experience in dealing with a diversity of stakeholders both in public sector and/or private sector

• • 2
    Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and ensure to meet expectations;

• • 3
    • High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Power point, email and internet.

• • 4
    have strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate the exchange of relevant information between stakeholders

• • 5. Knowledge and understanding of basic wetland restoration techniques, flood plain management and land use planning.

• • 6. Master’s degree with 3 years of proven working experience with the GoR and Development Partners’ projects such as,but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP

• 7.A0 with 6 (Six) years of working experience with the GoR and Development Partners projects such as, but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP etc…

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Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive project plan, including budget, schedule, and risk management strategies • Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure successful completion within budget and timeframe. • Manage and lead a team of consultants and contractors involved in the project. • Coordinate effectively with stakeholders, including government agencies, community groups, and environmental organizations. • Prepare meetings of Technical Advisory Committee, Steering Committee and prepare the reports of these meetings. • Provide technical guidance and oversight on all aspects of the project related to wetland ecology, restoration, and urban development • Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and standards. • Manage and monitor the project risks – including social and environmental risks initially identified as per the Environmental Social Management Framework. • Work with all technical experts to design and implement wetland-sensitive development solutions. • Manage procurement processes (including the preparation of procurement plan, ToRs, follow-up the process and contract management) for consultants and contractors (national or international). • Prepare regular progress reports for the project as required by the SPIU, project partners, and MINICOFIN • Develop and deliver presentations and materials to communicate project progress and challenges effectively. • Manage external communication and public relations related to the project. • Identify and secure additional funding as needed. • Document project activities and lessons learned. • Prepare the needed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with stakeholder institutions with the support of the SPIU Legal Specialist; • Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA management.

Minimum qualifications

• • Master’s in Urban Planning

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 3. Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 5. Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 6. Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 7. Master’s Degree in Ecology

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 8. Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 9. Master’s Degree in environmental economics

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 10. Bachelors Degree in environmental economics

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 11. Master’s Degree in Urban Development

    3 Years of relevant experience

• 12. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Development

  6 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Experience in dealing with a diversity of stakeholders both in public sector and/or private sector

• • 2. • High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Power point, email and internet.

• • 3. have strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate the exchange of relevant information between stakeholders

• • 4. Master’s degree with 3 years of proven working experience with the GoR and Development Partners’ projects such as,but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP

• 5. A0 with 6 (Six) years of working experience with the GoR and Development Partners projects such as, but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP etc…

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Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the project implementation unit personnel to ensure team spirit and delivery of project results;

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day implementation of the project, monitor work progress, and ensure delivery of results according to the project documents and the provisions of the Project Cooperation Agreement and guidance of the Project Steering Committee;

• Oversee the outsourcing by competitive tender, monitor the procurement of works, goods and services for the project and ensure execution according to the rules and guidelines in conformity with the procurement procedures;

• Coordinate and manage all procurement requirements (Terms of reference, contracts and consultancies in the project, including reviewing consultancy reports);

• Provide guidance to contractors and consultants engaged by the project, and oversee contract management of project service providers;

• Advise REMA, GEF, UNDP and the National Steering Committee on quality and appropriate follow-up actions and manage the disbursement of funds in conformity with the administrative and financial procedures of the GoR and development partners;

• Report project progress and milestones to the SPIU coordinator, Project Steering Committee, MINECOFIN, GEF and UNDP;

• Assist REMA in meeting its reporting requirements to GEF in a timely manner;

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring & Environment Specialist and ensure that concerned parties are aware of the project updated schedule, progress and deadlines;

• Coordinate development of activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee;

• Participate in the development of Mid-Term Expenditure Framework, Single Action Plan, Budget Monitoring and Revision, and reporting for the project;

• Manage disbursements and expenditures according to targets and budgets, prepare cash advance requests through withdrawal applications, and verify and approve expenditure statements;

• Manage and monitor project risks, including environmental and social risks, submit new risks to the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining a project risks log, and propose measures for addressing risks;

• Inform the SPIU Coordinator, Project Steering Committee, UNDP and GEF of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay;

• Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and the Project Cooperation Agreement. The reports should contain detailed assessments of progress in implementing activities, including reasons for delays, budget shortfalls, required changes in delivery of outputs if any, and recommendations on necessary improvements;

• Liaise with different project stakeholders and support their participation in the project;

• Support Environment and Social management plan, gender sensitization and gender equality in implementing project activities;

• Organize and actively participate in report validation meetings, project Steering Committee meetings, prepare minutes and implement the recommendations;

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports to, REMA, UNDP and GEF focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in order to improve project performances;

• Ensure that audits are organized on time and resulting recommendations are acted upon;

• Ensure key technical, environmental, social-economic, financial, institutional and crosscutting issues are incorporated into the project interventions in line with the project documents;

• Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA management from time to time

Minimum qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 2. asters’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 4. Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 5.Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 6. Masters Degree in Biochemistry

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 7. Master’s Degree in Applied Chemistry

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 8. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemicals Risk Management

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 9. Master’s Degree in Chemicals Risk Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 10. Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry

    6 Years of relevant experience

• • 11. Bachelor’s Degree in Waste management

    6 Years of relevant experience

• 12. Master’s Degree in Waste management

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and ensure to meet expectations;

• • 2. Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to mentor and motivate a team towards delivery of results

• • 3. Strong communication skills with ability to prepare comprehensive reports, written briefs and make clear & convincing presentations to various stakeholders

• • 4. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

• • 5. Master’s degree with 3 years of proven working experience with the GoR and Development Partners’ projects such as,but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP

• 6. A0 with 6 (Six) years of working experience with the GoR and Development Partners projects such as, but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP etc…

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Aquantuo, an e-commerce, shipping and logistics company in Rwanda is looking for driven, passionate and energetic individuals to participate in occasional door to door campaigns as part of efforts to grow the brand.

This is a short term engagement that would be re-activated based on the initial results.

1. Training to understand the brand and business model and expectations of the position will be provided
2. You will act as a brand ambassador for the company
3. You will identify areas in Kigali that resonate with our customer segments
4. You will work individually, but also with a team of individuals to present the company in person to individuals and businesses using direct and creative approaches.
5. You will gather daily insights from campaigns and provide a daily written and verbal report on activities to leadership

Additional related tasks may be assigned

Interested candidates should send their CV/resume to careers@aquantuo.com before 12th March 2024.

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RECRUITMENT NOTICE

Conservation Heritage – Turambe (CHT) is a local non – governmental organization based in Musanze District, Northern Province of Rwanda. Established in 2013, CHT is dedicated to promoting education, empowerment, and restoration to foster harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife.

CHT is implementing a 12 – month community rehabilitation and resilience project funded by Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The project aims to facilitate successful rehabilitation of 510 households relocated from Volcanoes National Park through capacity building, livelihood support and social integration initiatives.

Conservation Heritage – Turambe wishes to recruit two Social officers (2) to work under this project.

Description of the position

• Position title: Social officers (2)
• Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Musanze District, Northern Province, Rwanda
• Expected starting date: March 2024
• Salary: Competitive.

Objective of the Role:

To coordinate daily implementation of social support activities on the field to aid resettlement and adjustment of relocated households in the green village settlements.

Assignments & Responsibilities:

1. Lead community consultations and focus group discussions.
2. Conduct baseline assessments of households on various social indicators
3. Identify vulnerable groups and their unique needs.
4. Design training programs on land rights and dispute resolution mechanisms
5. Organize counselling, legal aid and social support services.
6. Implement community integration initiatives through events and gatherings.
7. Monitor project activities using participatory approaches.
8. Submit weekly and monthly reports on progress.
   
   
   

Expected Outputs:

• Community profiling and vulnerability assessment reports
• Social support initiatives schedule & records
• Training schedules and attendance sheets
• Knowledge products from participatory monitoring
• Weekly progress reports
• Monthly project activity reports

Education & Competencies:

1. Bachelor‘s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Rural development and public health.
2. 3+ years’ experience in community mobilization and social development.
3. Familiarity with participatory methodologies
4. Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
   
   
   

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Qualified and interested candidates are hereby requested to apply. The application should contain the following:

• Personal CV, indicating education background/professional qualifications, all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
• Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
• If interested, please send your CV and Application Letter in English (hard copies) detailing your working experiences, why you wish to apply and how you find yourself suitable in this position no later than 11 March 2024 at 4:00pm.
• B: All the documentations should be sent to Conservation Heritage – Turambe’s office located in Byimana Village, Ruhengeri Cell, Muhoza Sector, Musanze District in Northern Province, Rwanda.

Street Number: NM 202 ST 21

Done in Musanze, 27 February 2024

Valerie AKUREDUSENGE

Program Director

Conservation Heritage – Turambe

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