TITLE: PACKAGING OPERATOR

LOCATION: GISENYI

ABOUT BRALIRWA

Bralirwa is the largest producer of beers and soft drinks in Rwanda. Our drink offerings have been and remain at the center of Rwanda’s social culture. Recently, we launched our EverGreen strategy in February 2021 with the goal to future proof the business, adapt to new external dynamics and emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis. EverGreen is a bold strategy to deliver superior and balanced growth and the next evolution of our HEINEKEN business.

We aim to deliver superior and balanced growth with greater focus on meeting the needs of consumers and customers through attracting the best Talents on the market.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bralirwa is looking for an energetic, well-informed, and innovative Packaging Operator who can contribute to the Brewery business performance and understand the essence of great partnership with key stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Safety, Food Safety and Sustainability

Works in line with the defined and implemented safety and food safety standards.

Following the 5S, Housekeeping and HACCP related to the workplace.

2. Quality of the Process and Product

Makes all the quality checks in line with the standards and procedures on simple packaging machines.

3. TPM and Continuous Improvement

Executes the tagging process, CILT and applies problem solving tools. Participates and starts leading the improvement teams.

4. Process Management

Executes all the packaging operations on simple machines in line with the valid standards. Manage documentation and reporting for the working area.

5. Equipment Management

Operates the simple packaging machines.

ALL ABOUT YOU

The job holder should have:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 1 – 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, preferably in beverage/maintenance operation shop floor experience would be an advantage
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English and French will be an added advantage.
  
  
  

GROWING WITH BRALIRWA

At Bralirwa, they are not set career paths. You will find continuous learning opportunities and colleagues who will encourage and support your growth in whatever path you choose to explore. We are a destination for curious minds and the more curious you are, the better. Start learning new things and find out everything you can be.

WHAT WE OFFER

We’re committed to hiring diversely. Having employees from diverse backgrounds brings a wealth of perspectives and experience to our team. We embrace Inclusion and Diversity, which means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continue development for all employees regardless of age, gender, race, disability, belief and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, but also an additional pension scheme, a loan subsidy, annual bonus, free breakfast, lunch, 100% medical insurance, fuel allowance, communication allowance and enjoy a free Friday drink with colleagues.

HOW TO APPLY

 Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to MyHR, Careers and follow instructions to apply.

• All applicants must apply using our online application system. CVs received via email will NOT be considered.
• The HR Business Partner Team will be available to support in the application process.
• The closing date for submission of applications is Monday, 26th February 2024.

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Job responsibilities

Perform daily duties of the Cell administration and monitor the administration of Villages and produce reports thereof; Follow up, in collaboration with relevant organs, on the security of people and their property in the Cell; Coordinate community development and citizen participation activities, mobilize the local population on government policies and programs and implement decisions by higher authorities and or the Cell Consultative Council; Render services provided at the cell level as per the law, and receive and solve or channel issues affecting citizens and provide them with a feedback; Serve as a minutes taker to the Cell Consultative Committee meetings, monitor all activities of Land Committees, and serve as a nonprofessional bailiff at the Cell level; Supervise the collection and consolidation of data on specific public (policy) issues at Cell level, and manage the finances and assets of the Cell.

Minimum qualifications

• • Diploma A2 in Social sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 2

    A2 in Arts and Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• 3

  A2 in Social Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Leadership skills

• • 2.Multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and keep up with project scope changes

• • 3.Good knowledge of government policy-making processes

• • 4. Able to work well with both internal and external clients

• • 5. Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• • 6. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Central and Local Government Functionality

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

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Job responsibilities

– Coordinate IOSCs operations at the Ministerial level – Initiate and conduct resource mobilization initiatives for IOSCs – Provide guidance and technical assistance at Ministerial level to effectively lead multi-sectorial prevention & response programs – Support the Establishment of coordination mechanisms of IOSCs and Safe shelters – Build and strengthen the capacity development of multidisciplinary teams for timely, successful and efficient implementation of the IOSCs action plans – Coordinate and follow up the use of funds allocated in IOSC to support GBV&CA victims – Foster the local and international stakeholders’ engagement in holistic resource mobilization – Conduct regular stakeholders mapping for IOSCs – Provide timely reports – Collaborate with different stakeholders to improve service delivery and efficient of IOSCs – Perform any other assigned duty.

Minimum qualifications

• • Master’s Degree in Development Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Gender Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Master’s Degree in Public Health

    5 Years of relevant experience

• 4
  Master’s Degree in Social Sciences

  5 Years 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

• • 10. Familiarity with conflicts resolution or arbitration is an added value

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

• • 12. Proven capability of taking own initiative and ability to deal with work under pressure

• • 13. Excellent speaking and writing ability of English, Kinyarwanda is essential

• 14. Fluent in French would be an added advantage

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Director of Marketing & Communications 

JOB LOCATION: RWANDA OR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

JOB TYPE: HYBRID OR REMOTE ROLE

ABOUT YLABS

YLabs is an award-winning global design and research organisation working to improve health and economic opportunity for young people 10–24 years old. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and North and Central America to design, test, and advocate for youth-driven solutions that address key challenges to young people’s health and economic opportunity worldwide. YLabs’ desired global impact for youth is improved health and wellness, climate resilience, and increased economic opportunity. Our global teams have worked in 18 countries to date on projects spanning topics including mental health, sexual and reproductive health, HIV, youth entrepreneurship, and climate action. Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

Our team of physicians, designers, economists, public health professionals, and educators bring a unique mix of human-centered design, adolescent health, evaluation, economic and health outcome evaluation, behavioural science, and implementation know-how to the global problems facing youth.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications to lead our Marketing & Communications Department. You will lead the development and execution of YLabs’ marketing and communication strategy organization-wide. This will include but is not limited to public relations, website and social media, brand expression, overseeing content production, and partner communications. You will also provide editorial support to elevate our external communications, including pitch decks, reports, and conference presentations. As the head of the Marketing and Communications department, this position reports directly to the CEO. It is supported by three additional staff, who are based in Kigali, Rwanda.

JOB TYPE

This is a full-time, fully benefited position that requires the ability to work with our global team with 10-15% international travel for meetings and conferences.   

ABOUT YLABS’ COMPENSATION

YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards to establish equity in pay with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive to regional and national salary benchmarks, based on the respective office location.

PAY RATE

The pay range for this position is gross RWF 65,000,000 – RWF 76,250,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This range is regionally benchmarked for a Director-level position in the Rwandan and sub-Saharan African region. YLabs pays all full-time staff salaries in the local currency of the staff member’s permanent work location.

YOU WILL:

Marketing and Communications (75%)

• Leads the development and implementation of YLabs’ communications strategy, including our social media strategy
• Leads storytelling about YLabs mission and work across all media channels, collaborating with executive leadership and all project teams
• Oversees and contributes to the curation, production, and dissemination of internal and external content via all marketing channels
• Develops and grows YLabs media relations capacity, building media relationships/media database and securing media coverage to amplify YLabs’ work and impact
• Supports the CEO with the development of key strategic communications, including newsletters, donor communications, and media inquiries
• Collaborates closely with our communications design team to ensure high-quality of external deliverables and assets
• Works with the Growth and Partnerships team to develop clear, brand-aligned communications with external partners and funders and work to build and maintain key relationships
• Trains and supports all staff to be effective, consistent, and impactful in their external communications about YLabs
• Develops and executes targeted marketing and paid advertising strategies to elevate YLabs’ visibility and engagement, leveraging data analytics to optimize ad spend and ROI across digital platforms.
• Implements a system for monitoring YLabs marketing channels, creating comprehensive reports to assess engagement, impact, and areas for improvement.
  
  
  

Departmental Leadership and Management (10%)

• Provides executive direction, guidance and leadership to YLabs and the the global marketing team
• Sits on YLabs’ Global Leadership Team providing input on strategic decision making and contributing to internal management initiatives
• Develops structures, systems and working practices that support the department to deliver high quality deliverables on time, consistently.
• Champions the development and tracking of departmental OKRs, delegating effective to team members

Strategy and Impact (10%)

• Work with the Impact Working Group to conceptualize creative impact reporting techniques that utilize both quantitative data and qualitative storytelling
• Work with individual project teams to identify and craft promising impact stories for further development
• Direct the creation and dissemination of compelling impact narratives that align with and advance YLabs’ strategic objectives across multiple external communication channels and deliverables

Events (5%)

• Work in collaboration with the Growth & Partnerships team to develop strategic engagement plans for events, including conferences, fundraising events, and working groups
• Work with the CEO and Growth & Partnerships team to conceptualize, plan and execute events with support of key operations staff
• Provide strategic communications support for international and regional events where YLabs staff are presenting our work 
  
  
  

YOU ARE:

• Passionate about improving the health and opportunity of young people globally
• Committed to operationalizing equity in our work and decolonizing global health
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and excited to help grow a dynamic, creative organization
• A bold, creative, and compelling story-teller with a vibrant and compelling point of view
• Equally able to roll up your sleeves to craft brilliant content and zoom out to craft an ambitious strategic vision for YLabs and your department
• An enthusiastic trainer, mentor, and cheerleader for a motivated, multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to building trusting, convivial working relationships that support wellness, creativity, and collective joy
• A thoughtful manager and delegator, managing your time and commitments well
• Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate evening calls with staff in other timezones
• Adaptable and optimistic when faced with changing circumstances and challenges
• Excited about growing YLabs’ presence in the world, representing innovations that have already reached over 1 million youth in 18 countries
  
  
  

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in relevant roles; we welcome applications from those who have worked in diverse roles and sectors, including non-traditional backgrounds
• Strong commitment to YLabs’ mission, vision, and values
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills with high attention to detail; the ability to effectively tailor the style and voice to the intended audience
• Exemplary communication skills and cross-cultural awareness
• Previous experience drafting press releases, corporate statements, executive communications, and internal communications
• Experience in media relations and building an organization’s media profile
• Exemplary project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects in a fastpaced environment
• A high degree of digital fluency using online communications tools in a remote environment
• Expertise in social media strategy and content management
• Experience with vendor and consultant management, especially in working with designers
• Strong experience with email marketing software/platforms (preferably Mail Chimp) 

DESIRABLE:

• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
• Additional language skills
• PR agency experience
  
  
  

LOCATION

This is a hybrid or remote role, ideally based in a timezone to support collaboration with our team in sub Saharan Africa, with preference for the following countries: Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria.

YLabs has an office in Kigali, Rwanda; if the candidate is based in Kigali, Rwanda, this is a hybrid role, with an expectation to work from the office at least 1-2 days per week and attend in-person team events.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and link to your portfolio to talent@ylabsglobal.org with the subject line: Marketing & Communications Director. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This posting will be open from February 20th to March 19th.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by our Hiring Committee. YLabs recognizes the effort that goes into submitting an application; all applications received during the posting period will be reviewed, and all candidates will be notified of their application status once the hiring process begins.

All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

YLabs is committed to building teams and policies that promote equity, justice, and belonging at work.  We strongly encourage people from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socioeconomic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Old Mutual Insurance Rwanda (former UAP Insurance Rwanda) is a subsidiary of UAP Old Mutual Group, member of Old Mutual Limited, an Integrated financial service provider comprising Insurance, Banking, and Investment Business. Old Mutual insurance Rwanda vision is being the Rwandan’s revolutionary financial services company with a commitment to enhance the quality of life by delivering peace of mind and financial freedom.

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries. Our primary operations are in South Africa and the Rest of Africa, and we have niche businesses in Asia. We have 12 million customers and 30,000 employees and with over 175 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, we are a crucial part of the communities we serve and broader society on the continent. The business is listed on the Johannesburg, London, Zimbabwean, Malawian and Namibian stock exchanges. The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda.  The Group now offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Banking, and Savings as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The wider group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced, and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The positions’ details are further outlined below;

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing and driving the development, implementation, and performance of the bancassurance strategy within the organization.

This role is responsible for expanding the organization’s customer base, increasing revenue, and enhancing customer experience through effective collaboration with banking partners and leveraging digital platforms.

Develop, implement/execute, and monitor Bancassurance distribution channel/ non-traditional distribution channels (Micro-Finance Institutions, Saccos, & Aggregator groups) strategies to drive business growth and enhance the company’s distribution channels’ effectiveness.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and implement new distribution channels opportunities.

Drive the Digital innovation agenda among partners together with the Marketing & Distribution Manager continuously identifying and developing solutions that deliver superior customer experience.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with banking institutions to leverage their customer base, distribution network, and resources for effective bancassurance operations. Collaborate with partners to develop joint marketing initiatives, proposing and implementing value propositions to retain and grow revenues and enhance customer acquisition and retention.
• Develop and implement initiatives to expand the organization’s bancassurance and alternative channels. This includes designing and launching new products, developing distribution models, and enhancing digital capabilities for seamless customer experience.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance across bancassurance and alternative channels, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to achieve sales targets. Ensure efficient lead generation and conversion.
• Lead the digital transformation initiatives for bancassurance channels, leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, streamline processes and capture new market opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Drive and own the definition of business requirements, working with the product leads/managers and development teams (Creative/ Digital Team/ ICT Team/ Customer Experience) to create user stories ready for development. Provide sufficient detail within the high-level requirements to facilitate initial estimation and sizing.
• Monitors Banks performance and addressing the reasons for failure in order to avoid unnecessary surprises in performance as well as implementation of strategies to take advantage of the opportunities unfolding.
• Conducts joint-field work with Branch supervisors if necessary to support their endeavours in bringing in business.
• Presents regular workshops and seminars aimed at communicating and developing staff.
• Setting up systems to track and monitoring work in progress and business production.
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
• Masters degree in Marketing is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same role
• Insurance qualification

Skills and competencies

• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong business sense
• Innovative

Please visit our careers page through:

https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/details/Bancassurance-Manager_JR-51169?q=rwanda

Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 12.00 a.m. 26^th February 2024.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application. 

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Join Ngali Energy Ltd – Empowering the Future with Energy Innovation.

The management of Ngali Energy Limited would like to inform the public that it is recruiting qualified and experienced staff on the following positions:

Job Title: Electricity distribution network technicians (2)

Key roles/Responsibilities and qualifications required

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the electricity system to ensure safe and reliable energy distribution.
• Coordinate and dispatch switching procedures on the network, collaborating with Power plant operators and interconnected utilities.
• Monitor and resolve MV/LV line problems, ensuring system stability.
• Direct and dispatch field operations for planned and emergency work, ensuring quick and safe power restoration.
• Support customer notification for planned outages and compile outage data and reports.
• Conduct field installations of current and/or potential transformer meter installations.
• Make adjustments to meter components, conduct field testing, and participate in meter installations.
• Maintain accurate logs of system events and changes on the network.
• Comply with Ngali Energy’s ethics, policies and standards.
  
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (A0) or Higher Technical Diploma (A1) in Electrical engineering.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Age limits:

He or she should not be more than 30 years of age.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the criteria are invited to submit their resume, relevant certificates and application letter electronically to Judith.niwenshuti@ngali.com. Please mention the position in the subject line.

Application Deadline: 1^st March 2024 at 11:00AM.

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Join Ngali Energy Ltd – Empowering the Future with Energy Innovation.

The management of Ngali Energy Limited would like to inform the public that it is recruiting qualified and experienced staff on the following positions:

Job Title: Thermal power plant technicians (3)

Key roles/Responsibilities and qualifications required

Key Responsibilities:

• Do the operation and maintenance of Yambio thermal and electrical components and auxiliary devices of the plant.
• Manage and ensure that the plant is operated optimally to maintain outputs at maximum safe operating levels and efficiencies.
• Maintain all plant chemical and fuel levels required for continuous plant operation.
• Maintain the daily upkeep of necessary plant logs and records.
• Report normal, abnormal or emergency plant conditions to the Manager.
• Maintain the plant Operations Manuals and assure that operating policies and procedures are kept up-to-date.
• Maintain accurate logs of system events, changes, or abnormalities associated with and affecting all plant in the electricity network.
• Reads, understands and follows all applicable safety rules, and conducts all work within those accepted safety standards.
• Comply with Ngali Energy’s ethics, policies and standards.
  
  
  

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Monitor compliance with all Corporate, Regulatory and statutory Environmental and Safety Standards and policies when operating the facility.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (A0) or Higher Technical Diploma (A1) in Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Age limits:

He or she should not be more than 30 years of age.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the criteria are invited to submit their resume, relevant certificates and application letter electronically to Judith.niwenshuti@ngali.com. Please mention the position in the subject line.

Application Deadline: 1^st March 2024 at 11:00AM.

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Mission

To provide a ladder of opportunity to underserved  communities in Rwanda, as we proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Method 

We share the hope of Christ as we provide financial services  and biblically based training that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.

Motivation

The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those  living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God.

POSITION: Integrated strategy officer

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

SUPERVISES: None

DEPARTMENT: Executive

LOCATION: Head Office

STATUS: Open Ended

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• The Integrated Strategy Officer provides strategic advice and technical assistance to the CEO’s office of Urwego Bank, leads special projects and strategic initiatives at the request of the CEO.
• The Integrated Strategy Officer to the CEO will lead, direct, and coordinate special projects and initiatives under the guidance of Urwego and HOPE leadership, all done in support of Urwego’s Christ-centered microenterprise development in Rwanda.         

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of Urwego Bank.
  
  
  

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

• Ensure a personal, healthy spiritual balance within family, work, and church life through the adoption of biblical personal and spiritual disciplines.
• Conduct daily work, make decisions, and help Urwego make decisions in a way that witnesses to the presence, power, and love of Jesus and the reality of his Kingdom on earth.
• Provide support towards the fulfillment of Urwego’s Spiritual Integration (SI) objectives.
• Relationship Building and Management
• Intentionally invest in building strong, God-honoring relationships with the Urwego leadership and staff.
• In all the above, ensure that relationships are marked by Urwego’s Christ-centered values. 

Strategy 

• Assist the CEO with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining corporate strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Contribute to work of re-envisioning a more transformational, productive, and profitable Urwego while creating and executing a plan to realize that the shared vision.
• Gain commitment to clear strategic plans across all business units and functions, ensuring that all employees understand the details of the strategic plan, OKRs, KPIs and how their work connects to organizational goals.
• Gather, investigate, research, analyze, prepare reports, and facilitate discussions on information pertaining to the Bank’s operations and reputation.
  
  
  

Capacity Building

• Coach, equip and train branch and departmental leadership on how to formulate an effective strategy, how to present the strategy to the senior executive team, and how to execute the strategy successfully; and
• Build technical and analytical skills across the organization, with an emphasis on Excel and using data to inform (and reflect upon) actions, prioritization, decisionmaking, management, strategy, and the accomplishment of Urwego’s mission.

Data Analysis

• Analyse portfolio trends, historical performance of the 3 key broad loan grouping of Urwego on weekly basis.
• Provide data analysis in terms of client performance to the management to ease decision making.
• Work with a variety of departments including business stakeholders to undertake effective requirements gathering and analysis.
• Extract and data warehouse financial and non-financial data from multiple external sources for the purpose of benchmarking organizational performance.
• Review and conduct sectoral surveys and business Intelligence to inform performance, pricing, and product development decisions at Urwego Bank.
  
  
  

Operations and Reporting

• Assist branch and departmental teams in the completion of existing and new reporting, analysis, and other associated tools. Reporting on KPIs and OKRs and follow up with department heads.
• Based on ongoing assessment of current product(s) and market innovations, provide recommendations to the Urwego senior management on improvements to current products and services as well as new market entry and new product development; and
• Support the Urwego Operations team to further develop and regularly update policies, procedures, and checklists across the organization.
• Coordinate and facilitate preparation of regular reporting as requested by the CEO and the executive team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.

• Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and vision of Urwego Bank.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; master’s preferred.
• certifications o in areas such as data analytics, digital marketing, or project management.
• Professional experience in strategic planning, analysis, and execution in microenterprise development, banking, or financial services sector.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively cross-culturally.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-manage, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands/multiple deadlines.
• Ability to conduct business analysis and prepare recommendations for presentation to senior leadership and Board.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability and inclination to equip others to succeed at their roles and develop as both professionals and persons vs. independent accomplishment of goals.
• Full professional proficiency in spoken/written English, working proficiency of French or Kinyarwanda is advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience with other Microsoft Office Suite products.
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY. 

Interested and eligible applicants should send the following documents to

UrwegoHR@urwegobank.com not later than 5^th March 2024 at 5pm. Applications should be addressed to HR Department and in the subject line indicate Integrated strategy Officer. 

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. Application letter explaining your suitability for the position,
2. Curriculum vitae with 2 referee names and Addresses.
3. Notarized Academic Documents, and additional certificates if any.
4. Recommendation from your Church with a validity of not less than 6 Months
5. Your statement of Faith.
6. Copy of ID
7. Criminal Record Form from Irembo.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for the interviews.

Thank you.

Urwego Bank PLC

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About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

One Acre Fund has been awarded a major grant to strengthen our climate programs and support dignified youth livelihoods over the next 5 years.  This grant will be extremely influential to One Acre Fund’s future strategic direction, and will open up several new avenues of impactful work. You will support the grant manager with report writing and the coordination of grant activities. This will involve close collaboration with many teams throughout the organization and external partners. You will support the main activities of the grant, including:

• Providing improved agricultural services to youth
• Bringing youth into high-value crop commercialization
• Building climate resilience among young farmers through income diversification and the provision of insurance products

You will report to the Youth and Climate Partnerships Lead on the Global Business Development and Partnerships Team.

Responsibilities

• Report writing and coordination
  • Lead all elements of designing and drafting quarterly grant progress reports through a collaborative process with Business Development team members, organizational leaders, and grant partners
  • Support overall project management by creating and updating workflows and a matrix of responsibilities for several grant work streams
  • Coordinate donor site visits (up to 2-3 times per year)
• Stakeholder management
  • Work with program leads to create systems for setting and tracking project milestones
  • Prepare and lead program team update meetings to assess progress against milestones and collect data for grant reports
    
    
    
• Project strategy and implementation
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts to drive systems-level improvements in youth engagement and climate resilience across the organization
  • Coordinate with internal and external Monitoring/Evaluation/Learning teams  to measure and improve program impact on youth and women
  • Monitor potential risks and project implementation challenges and work toward solutions in collaboration with project staff and partners

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3 to 5+ years of work experience. Experience at a dynamic organization in one of our countries of operations is preferred.
• Writing experience
• Experience coordinating teams to accomplish complex projects
• Experience developing Word forms/templates, and maintaining complex spreadsheets in Excel / Google Sheets
• We are looking for candidates with backgrounds in any (not all) of the following: agriculture, youth programming, rural development, project management, grant writing, grant management, communications
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
  
  
  

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Flexible – Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi Kenya or Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, Europe

Nairobi only available to candidates with an existing right to work in Kenya.

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

4 years

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Link

https://grnh.se/017b67611us

Application Deadline

20 May 2024

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

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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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