Job responsibilities

– Implement the District’s agriculture strategy and programs in conformity with national policies and strategies; – Implement national measures for natural resource protection and report any violation to the competent authorities; – Provide technical advices, organise training sessions, public awareness campaigns and disseminate new agricultural technologies among the beneficiaries; – Identify, map and monitor crop diseases prevailing in the Sector and advice on preventive and reactive measures; – Inspect whether mine operators’ practices comply with the mining industry regulations and standards.

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Job responsibilities

– Implement the District’s animal resources strategy and programs in line with national policies and strategies; – Organise training sessions, public awareness campaigns and disseminate new livestock technologies among beneficiaries; – Identify, map and monitor animal diseases prevailing in the Sector and advise on preventive and reactive measures to be taken; – Distribute veterinary inputs (including carrying out artificial insemination) and improvement of animal breeds; – Keep and update the register of associations, co-operatives and individuals involved in fishing activities registered in the Sector; – Implement programmes for improvement of marketing outlets for animal products including their certification.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Terms of references for recruiting the Driver 

1. Background

Initiative pour la Promotion de la Famille et du Genre (IPFG) is a women led organization established in 2002 and legally registered by the ministerial Order N0 17/11 of 31 January 2006 which was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda O.G N0 10 bis of 15 May 2006. It is based in Gasaka Sector-Nyamagabe District- Southern Province. IPFG has a vision is to aspire a democratic society where both women and men are aware of their problems, complement one another and actively participate in the actions of the entire development. The mission of IPFG is to promote and reinforce complementarity between man and woman as well as their participation in the actions which aim to achieve social and economic development based on fairness. To achieve this mission, IPFG focuses its interventions across 3 main areas: i) agricultural production chains, climate change adaptation and mitigations; ii) youth and women empowerment (economic and leadership); and iii) citizen participation.

2. Context

From January 2024, IPFG in partnership with Livelihoods funds is starting to implement “The Nyungwe Agroforestry Project”, a 20 years’ project aiming to make a positive impact on 13,000 hectares of farmland, involving 23,000 smallholder farmers across the eastern border of the Nyungwe National Park in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru Districts. The Nyungwe Agroforestry Project wants to improve the resilience of the farmers through rehabilitation of ecosystem services and increasing their adaptation capacities to climate change. Specifically, the project will help implementing communities:

• To grow agroforestry trees for various advantages;
• To improve good agricultural practices (GAP);
• To improve soil fertility; and
• To increase income opportunities within implementing communities

In this regard, IPFG is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals for the Driver position.

Task and responsibilities:

• Transport project staff, equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites out of as needed
• Ensure cost saving through proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance and use
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor reparations, arrangement for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check tire, brakes and water level, car washing etc., so that the vehicles are clean and in good running condition at all time
• Ensure proper use of vehicle maintenance plans and assistance in vehicles history report
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies of vehicles including and not limited to vehicles’ insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle
• Keep track of insurance and other tax formalities
• Support in transport of materials and other related duties
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications and experience  :

• Holding a valid driver’s license, B and A
• Having a secondary school education (A2) or/and  Mechanical Certificate  will be an added value
• At least 3 years’ professional experience as a driver with references
• No major accidents in the past 3 years
• Effective writing , verbal and listening communication skills
• Very effective organization and time management skills
• Be flexible, honest and trustworthy and with sound work ethics
• Have good knowledge of rural roads travelling, as the project implementing part will be more in field activities near Nyungwe National Park (NNP)
  
  
  

3. Submission of documents

The interested candidates who fullfill the above requirements should submit/send their application documents which must include the following information:

• Motivation letter of your interest in the above post
• Updated CV/resume
• Copy of ID
• Copy of Valid Driving license
• Certificates or any other documents that proves your experience
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Copy of academic documents

Successful  candidates will be expected to comply with country labour law and various organizational polices. IPFG is committed to gender equality and suitably qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit above mentioned documents in English to the following email: ipfg.recr.proc@ipfg-rwanda.com ( the email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file . Please quote the Job title in the subject not later than the 01^st  February 2024, at 5.00 pm.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams

Done at Nyamagabe on 19/1/2024

UWIZEYE Therese

Chairperson and Legal Representative /IPFG

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Rwanda CLA Activity

Scope of Work

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Time type: Full time

THE POSITION

ME&A Inc. is seeking to hire a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor to join the team implementing the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Activity, a USAID/Rwanda funded activity.  The activity started in December 2021 with a life span of five years to December 2026, contingent on funding from the donor.  The activity aims to provide monitoring, evaluation and learning services to USAID/Rwanda through the implementation of activities requested by the donor.  The assignment involves managing local contractors as well as providing self generated technical products addressing the needs of USAID/Rwanda.

THE COMPANY

ME&A is a small women owned business based in the United States of America.  It has been contracted to implement the five year Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Activity on behalf of USAID Rwanda.  ME&A, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior MEL Advisor:

• Is responsible for all MEL technical advice and support services to successfully complete activity objectives.
• Will support the Chief of Party (COP) to promote coordination, collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptive management across all Mission development objectives, projects, and implementing partner (IP) activities.
• Will provide mentoring and coaching to locally hired MEL specialists so that they progressively assume greater responsibilities.
• Is responsible for reviewing all relevant documentation, producing a collaborative work plan, planning and oversight of data collection efforts, and ensuring the timeliness and quality of deliverables.
• Will work with Mission staff to define scopes of work for research and evaluation assignments, including defining a concise set of appropriate research questions.
• Will develop initial study and evaluation plans, including identifying the type and number of short-term experts required to staff them.
• Will recruit, interview, and onboard short-term experts for study and evaluation teams
• Will oversee the development of detailed research and evaluation plans, including the creation of data collection instruments.
• Will contribute to the process of hiring external data collection/survey firms if necessary, such as by developing scopes of work and reviewing bids.
• Supervise research/evaluation teams during fieldwork, data analysis, and report writing.
• Review draft reports, provide comments, and ensure final reports are of the highest quality.
• Build the capacity of sub-awardees and contractors to collect and use MEL data.
• Develop USAID’s capacity to utilize MEL data in program design and their decision-making process.
• In collaboration with the COP and CLA Advisor, assume a leadership role in identifying critical knowledge gaps and needs related to key strategic risks and assumptions.
• The Senior MEL Advisor reports directly to the COP.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study such in development evaluation, economics, statistics, demography, international development, or other social science fields. At least seven years of progressive professional experience with USAID’s program cycle.
• Strong monitoring, evaluation, and learning experience.
• Extensive experience in hands-on/technical – data analysis including modelling, experience in survey/evaluations design, conduct, and management, including the development of monitoring systems.
• Proven ability to gather and analyze data and to prepare concise and well-written reports/presentations for different audiences – technical, management, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in designing systems for cleaning, analyzing, reporting, and archiving data to facilitate evidence-based organizational learning.
• Experience with data visualization tools, techniques, and methods preferred.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and good knowledge of at least one statistical package (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, SAS) preferred.
• Rwandese Nationality.
• Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS DEADLINE  

The deadline for Application is 07th February 2024 at 05:00 Pm. 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit one page Cover letter, updated CV and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer (All should be in one document) via email to: clarwanda@engl.com with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line.

The applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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 looking after the various reinsurance arrangements including treaty and facultative reinsurance protection for all classes of business written by the company.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare data to help in the company’s Treaties arrangement and general treaty administration.
• To ensure the administration of treaties through timely preparation and submission of quarterly returns, Calculation of profit commission, preparation of annual premium adjustment at end of treaty year and follow up on premium settlements.
• Ensure proper reinsurance setup in the system.
• Coordinate inward facultative acceptance and collection of premium.
• Assist to attain Fac-inward reinsurance budgets through reciprocal business.
• Coordinate placement of risks on facultative outward, follow up on signed reinsurance acceptance slips ensuring their accuracy.
• Obtaining insurance quotations for complex risks in liaison with Reinsurance Brokers and Reinsurers
• Ensure regulation Compliance on externalized risks.
• Assist to Seek special approval for special risks in line with reinsurance treaty requirements.
• Follow up on cash calls, excess of loss and facultative claim recoveries from reinsurers.
• Advise finance department on proper allocation of various payments to and Receipts from the reinsurers and brokers.
•  Maintain efficient communication lines between the company, brokers, reinsurers and other business partners.
• Perform reconciliation of various reinsurance accounts.
• Work with supervisor/seniors to ensure there is an ongoing process improvement process in place.
• Ensure underwriting data accuracy and completeness.
• Execute delegated signing authority diligently.
• Prepare various underwriting reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned time to time.
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related business field.
• 3+ years’ work experience in the same role
• Basic Insurance qualification

Skills and competencies

• Critical risk analysis
• Good communication and negotiating skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of policy covers/wordings and their interpretation as pertaining to claims.
• Resilience to cope with pressure of working in a fast paced, dynamic and rapidly changing customer expectations environment.

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Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 12.00 a.m. 30^th January 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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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

World Relief Rwanda (WRR) is an International Non-Government Organization whose mission is to empower the local Church to serve the most vulnerable. WRR wishes to recruit a qualified and well experienced candidate to fill the position of Knowledge Management and Strategic Partnerships Manager. The job description and requirements are as follows:                                                                                                    

Position Title: Knowledge Management and Strategic Partnerships Manager

Position Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Department/Division: Strategic Engagement and Grants Management

Job Title of Supervisor: Director of Strategic Engagement and Grants Management

Starting Date: Immediately

Length of Opportunity: Open Ended Contract

Hours per week: Full time

Number of Positions Open: 1 

General Function: The Knowledge Management & Strategic Partnerships Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Engagement and Grants Management, will oversee World Relief Knowledge Management, Brand and Visibility, as well as Strategic Partnerships within the organization. The role requires a commitment to the organization’s mission, along with experience in Knowledge Management, Marketing, and Partnership or Guest relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge Management:
   •  In collaboration with Home Office, develop and execute World Relief knowledge management strategies and systems to capture, organize, and disseminate information.
   • Establish and maintain a knowledge repository or database for valuable documents, research, and best practices.
   • Promote and facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among World Relief staff.
   • Regularly enhance knowledge management processes and tools, communicating updates to the team.
   • Maintain an updated and user-friendly SharePoint page for Rwanda.
2. Strategic Partnerships:
   • Coordinate church partners’ trips and maintain regular communication.
   • Manage relationships with partners both local and international partners.
   • Coordinate vision trips of church and foundations.
   • Collaborate with partners to identify common interests and work jointly toward shared goals.
   • Work as a focal person to Strategic Engagement Department and respond to various requests of partners.
   • Document partnerships agreements and key accomplishments.
3. Capacity Building:
   • Provide training and support to World Relief staff on knowledge management best practices.
   • Build capacity of other WR employees in hosting teams.
4. Visibility and Branding
   • Create promotional materials for the organization and its partnerships.
   • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, sharing updates and results.
   • Establish and maintain accessible story and photo storage for branding and visibility.
   • Ensure accurate proofreading, translation, and typesetting of all communications.
5. Strategic Planning:
   • Contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic plan, aligning knowledge management and partnerships with overall objectives.
6. Compliance and Reporting:
   • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
   • Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities.
   • Prepare reports for strategic partners and ensure that all due reports are timely submitted

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Library Science, Administration, or a related field, a Master’s Degree or Certificate in Communication is preferred
• Experience in storytelling, social media, and documentation processes.
• Knowledge of office management, administration procedures, and design applications.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Premier Pro, Canva, or similar design tools.
• Experience in video creative direction, photography, and photo editing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in working in multi-cultural context.
• Proficiency in E-Documentation.
• Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.

Key Competencies:

• Planning, organizing, and communication skills.
• Data gathering and presentation.
• Adaptability and team player.
• Computer literacy.

Personal Characteristics:

• Ethical behaviour and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Relationship building skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Focus on donor needs.
• Teamwork.
• Leadership.
• Decision-making.
• Planning and organizing.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions with minimal supervision. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least 3 years of working experience with NGO.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested and qualified for this position:

• Please submit one PDF document including your application letter addressed to the Country Director of World Relief Rwanda, copy of your notified Degree, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with three (3) names of referees, copy of your identity card and a recommendation letter from your Church Pastor or Priest (Not exceeding 3 months), not later than February 2^nd, 2024.
• Be a Rwandan by Nationality.
• Applications will be sent to this link World Relief – Knowledge Management and Strategic Partnerships Manager (lever.co)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• Note that application letter and CV should be signed. 

Done at Kigali on January 19^th, 2024.

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AVIS D’APPEL D’OFFRE

FINANCIAL SAFETY COMPANY(FISA CO) PLC , est une institution de microfinance ayant son siège social à RUBAVU veut recruiter deux  agents qualifié(e)s et competent (e)s pour le poste de caissièrs(es) qui seront basés à FISA CO PLC Kigali.

Responsabilités:

• Assurer un bon accueil à la clientèle;
• Décaisser et encaisser les sommes d’argent justifiées par une pièce comptable en règle sur les comptes des clients;
• Tenir à jour les livres de caisse;
• Assurer la garde de fonds de l’institution;
• Fournir quotidiennement à la Caisse Principale, la situation des disponibles en caisse;
• S’approvisionner en temps opportun et justifier l’encaisse disponible auprès de la Caisse Principale;
• Tenir le classement de toutes les pièces Justificatives;
• Faire la clôture journalière de la caisse chaque jour de travail;
• Respecter les mesures de sécurité de gestion de liquidités;
• Participer aux formations et autres réunions organisées par FISA CO PLC;

Répondre à d’autres interpellations utiles sur demande de ses supérieurs hiérarchiques

Qualifications :

• Etre de nationalité rwandais(e);
• Avoir un diplôme des humanités (A2) en comptabilité
• Avoir une expérience d’au moins 2 ans dans une institution financière serait un atout,
• Maîtriser de l’outil informatique (Microsoft Excel et MS Word), la connaissance d’un logiciel comptable constitue un atout;
• Maîtriser parfaitement le Kinyarwanda, l’anglais et/ou le français. La maitrise de ces deux dernières langues serait un atout;
• Etre consciencieux;
• Etre de bonne moralité et réputation familiale et sociale.
  
  
  

Dépôt des dossiers :

Les candidats intéressés sont priés de déposer leur offre sous plis fermé au siège de FISA CO PLC à RUBAVU (Siège) ou aux Branches NYABUGOGO et KICUKIRO au plus tard le 6 Février 2024 à 13h00´. Le dossier comprendra :

• Lettre manuscrite de demande d’emploi adressée au Directeur Général de FISA CO PLC
• Curriculum Vitae
• Photocopie de diplômes et autres certificats
• Photocopie de la carte d’identité.

Les candidats sélectionnés seront contactés.

Fait à Gisenyi, le 23.01.2024

UWINGABIRE Jean Bosco

Directeur Général

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

To facilitate the implementation of its activities World Relief Rwanda wishes to recruit one qualified and well experienced candidate to fill the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator. The job description and other requirements for this position are as follows:

Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator.

Position Location: Kigali

Department/Division: Programs Impact and Quality (PIQ)

Job Title of Supervisor: Programs Impact Manager

Starting Date: Immediate

Length of Opportunity: Open Ended Contract

Hours per week: Full time– 40 Hrs.

Number of Positions Open: 1 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Other Duties

• Uphold and exemplify the values of World Relief and demonstrate a commitment to Christ.
• Participate in staff spiritual development activities.

Assist with additional duties as assigned by and agreed upon with the supervisor

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Job Opportunity – Project Manager – Youth Employment in Agriculture Rwanda (YEA-R) 

WHY CHOOSE SNV 

SNV the Netherlands Development Organization is an global development partner working in more than 25 countries in Asia and Africa. In Rwanda, SNV has been working for more than 30 years to improve people’s livelihoods by strengthening the capacities of public and private sector organizations and catalyzing partnerships. It does so by helping to realize the national development goals in three sectors: Agri-Food; Renewable Energy; and Water. SNV supports development in these sectors by working with the government, civil society, and private sector organizations. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

SNV Rwanda is recruiting an experience Project Manager (PM) for an anticipated award in youth employment in agriculture value chains. The ideal candidate brings a background in youth engagement, gender transformation and private sector growth. It is expected the PM has strong coordination and management skills, and will build and maintain effective relationships within the team and partners by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding. 

The project manager will manage the planning and implementation of the project, within scope, budget, timeline, and acceptable quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor and partners.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Contract Type: Full time, National Employment
• Duty Station: Kigali – Rwanda
• Reports to : Country Director
• Direct Reports : Project Advisors
• Contract Type and Duration:  Two years with the possibility of extension based on performance
• Anticipated Start Date: asap

KEY TASKS 

Project set-up and design

• Initiates contract handover from the BD Team
• Set up and communicates administrative, governance, accounting, HR, M&E structures and procedures for the project
• Initiates implementation of the project plan upon approval of donor and country director, in accordance to the SNV project execution procedures, relevant SNV structures and procedures, accounting principles, donor requirements and contracted commitments
• Understands the role of the partners and makes a clear project set up
  
  
  

Project management

• Manages and motivates the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders
• Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, reviews their progress and address deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set
• Set up/plans regular meetings with partners and revies project update
• Sets up and follow field visits and monitoring visits with stakeholders including government
• Gives due attention to finances/budgeting/expenditures in the project
• Ensures quality of the deliverables and ensures sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards
• Manages and accounts for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified in the donor and partner/LSPs contracts. 
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience
• Experience managing large budgets (over $10m)
• Preferred: experience in agriculture, youth employment and/or MSME business development
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to gender and social inclusion, market systems development and inclusive value chains
• Strong leadership skills, experience in partnership development & deep understanding and experience in consortia management
• Familiar with agricultural sector policies and national strategies, public-private partnerships, private sector development and farmer organizations
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in Rwanda and Kinyarwanda speakers. Regional candidates highly preferred.
• Strong strategic decision-making and excellent communicator to help transfer technical learnings to non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical thinking skills, ability to multi-task and supervise project staff with varying skillsets and levels of experience
• Willingness to travel to all programme/project locations, including remote, rural areas 
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for SNV while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of SNV’ s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for SNV’ s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviours, and equitable treatment of others in all activities. 

HOW TO APPLY 

The application file containing the following documents should consolidated in one PDF file & submitted to the Country Director via our recruitment portal – via Smart Recruiters at https://smrtr.io/hZT8z , no later than February 6, 2024. 

Note: Note: This is national employment, so qualified Rwandan candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

The application file includes: Motivation letter, updated CV which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number and email address; 

Shortlisting 

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can.  Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful. 

Working at SNV  

SNV is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment. 

SNV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts. For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Vetting 

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.

Data Protection assurance 

SNV will not retain your Personal Data for longer than is allowed by law or is necessary for the Purposes. 

If you are selected and offered employment, the Personal Data you have provided will be used by SNV for the purpose of human resource management and administration. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion to secure employment with SNV, SNV will retain your Personal Data for one (1) year for the purpose of considering you for other suitable positions as and when they arise. If you do not wish to be considered for other suitable positions by SNV, please indicate accordingly in the acknowledgment section.

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Job Title: Finance Manager – Isoko y’Ubuzima project

Reports to: Chief of Party- Isoko y’Ubuzima project

Duty station: Kigali

Supervisor Duties: Accountant & Operations Officer- Isoko y’Ubuzima   

Annual Gross Salary range: Rwf 18,954,408 to Rwf  42,999,588

JOB SUMMARY: 

Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in developing countries.  The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.

Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where the organization is supporting WASH in the Districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, Karongi, and Gisagara and through a project called Isoko y’Ubuzima, funded by USAID, reaches an additional 10 Districts of Rwanda. It is against this background that Water For People seeks to hire a Finance Manager- Isoko y ‘Ubuzima with the following qualifications and competencies.

Position Objective:

The Finance Manager is responsible for overall financial management, including budgeting and monitoring of project expenditures, financial reporting, compliance, forecasting expenditures, and maintaining and supervising project accounts, books of accounts, banking, and financial operations as well as supervising the day-to-day operations including procurement, logistics and Administration. The Finance Manager is also responsible for ensuring that all consortium members adhere strictly to USAID and the Government of Rwanda’s financial and procurement regulations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: 

Accounting and Finance

• Implement procedures for monitoring and analyzing project budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending.
• Ensure that all financial transactions and practices are consistent with USAID’s policies and regulations and in accordance with all relevant Water For People’s rules and regulations.
• Work with the Chief of Party and Water For People’s global and local staff to prepare annual budgets.
• Work with the Deputy Chief of Party and technical team members to prepare monthly projections and cash advance requests.
• Prepare 90-day forecasts and monthly fund requests, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations.
• Complete advance requests, liquidations, and financial reports in accordance with USAID requirements, including entering financial data in Water For People’s accounting software system and submitting reports to Water For People’s headquarters.
• Prepare requests for USAID’s approval for procurements, per the regulations and their requirements.
• Supervise project staff and consultants working on finance and administrative aspects for the project.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and a system of internal control in conformance with best practices, federal regulations, and Water For People’s related procedures.
• Train project finance and operation personnel in program-specific financial procedures.
• Develop a cash flow plan for overall programmatic and contract activities.
• Oversee financial management of expenses associated with country plan allocations, contract of services, and procurement of goods.
• Develop metrics for program financial success, including identifying internal control weaknesses and implementing enhanced business practices to strengthen the system of internal control.
• Prepare financial monthly and quarterly reports and reconcile currency exchange as needed for monthly finance management.
• Advise the COP on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports. 
  
  
  
  

Managerial 

• Supervise the Operations officer, and Accountant – Isoko y’Ubuzima.
• Complete mid-year and annual reviews for subordinate staff.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to subordinate staff.
• Work with COP to develop a positive working environment for all staff members and report any performance issues to the COP as soon as they occur.

Risk and Compliance

• Implement the financial procedures and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures by all project staff.
• Initiate the review of foreign exchange management, review, and forecasting.
• Support the COP and Country Director with outside legal cases as needed.

Other Duties Coincidental to the Position

Duties for this position should not be considered definitive. Duties may be added, deleted or modified in consultation with the incumbent as necessary. Job descriptions and staff performances will be reviewed regularly. 

Guidelines

The following written and unwritten guidelines will be applied to performing the duties of the post:

Written

• All Water For People handbooks on administration and others.
• Any established and agreed Country Program procedures. 

Unwritten

• Common sense in applying proper business practice and sound purchasing principles.
• Know when to negotiate and how to achieve goals successfully.
• Maintain sound ethical principles, integrity, and transparency of due process. 
  
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES: 

• Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays leading social impact in international development.
• Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity.
• Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
• Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing.
• Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in their own role.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Accounting professional qualification CPA/ACCA is mandatory.
• At least 7 years of experience and accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in an international development organization. A combination of non-profit experience and for-profit experience would be an added advantage.
• Managing a USAID grant would be an added advantage.
• Three (3) years of audit experience would be an added advantage.
• Previous working experience on a finance manager position would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience managing a finance/accounting team as well as other business functions such as HR, Legal, etc. is required.
• Experience in strategic business planning and execution, contracting, and negotiation.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Advanced computer proficiencies with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledgeable in at least one accounting and forecasting software.
• Knowledge of national financial regulations.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• English and Kinyarwanda proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Common sense to make judgments about a situation requiring deviations from routine tasks.
• Self-starter and ability to undertake tasks without intensive supervision.
• Sound ethical principles, integrity, and transparency.
• Ability to analyze and organize data and communicate results effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with multiple priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team effort.
• Must have well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 
  
  
  
  

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Position is based at the Water For People in Rwanda office.
• Regular travel to program sites.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Range:

Rwanda’s expected annual gross salary range is Rwf 18,954,408 to Rwf RWF 42,999,588

The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage healthy living for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical and life insurance, annual leave allocation equal to one month of salary, and other benefits in accordance with the Rwanda labor law.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with a cover letter to the Country Director- Water For People in Rwanda, along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume),  educational certificates (bachelor’s degree or master’s degree), Accounting professional qualification CPA/ACCA and other relevant academic/previous work experience documents. Please also attach your Identification Card (ID).

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis; for the earliest consideration submit your application by February 23^rd, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (Rwanda Time).

Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace.  During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection, and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.

Water For People is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. Water for People strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, Parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.

Our commitment ensures that we:

• Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.
• Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.
• Have a diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services that are available to Everyone Forever.

Women are encouraged to apply!

Eugene Dusingizumuremyi 

Country Director

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JOB VACANCY

Job Title: IT System Engineer

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Group IT Manager/Chief Technology Officer

Job Overview:

The IT System Engineer is a critical role within our organization, responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and managing our company’s hardware, software, and networks. The goal is to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

System Management:

• Oversee and manage all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Monitor and test system performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.

Network Support:

• Ensure network security and connectivity.
• Monitor network performance and optimize it for maximum speed and scalability.
• Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords.

Hardware and Software Oversight:

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models.
• Develop and oversee the installation of new hardware and software.

Security and Backup:

• Ensure data is backed up and can be restored in case of a disaster.
• Implement and manage security solutions, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct regular system audits.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Respond to and resolve help desk requests.

Project Management:

• Lead and participate in IT projects, from conception to completion.
• Document and maintain IT systems, procedures, and configurations.
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a System Engineer, Network Administrator, or similar role.
• Certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, or CompTIA Network+ are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN), and patch management.
• Knowledge of system security techniques and data backup/recovery.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.

How to Apply

Kindly fill your application and attach your CV through Shelter Group Africa–Job Applications–2024

Application Deadline: 23 February 2024

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Job responsibilities

1. Participate in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair so that the infrastructure is in good operating condition and safe; 2. Collaborate with design engineers on upgrade and development projects by providing technical input to the infrastructure design; 3. Contribute to installation planning, problem-solving during installation, and proactive communication with design engineers throughout the project; 4. Organize and conduct inventories to insure that tools and parts are available; 5. Undertake proactive health and safety inspections, audits, monitoring and preventative maintenance for all infrastructure sites 6. Undertake maintenance schedules, regular inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement of items infrastructure; 7. Administer supervision of engineers and other maintenance personnel works; 8. Comply with Health and Safety by: adhering to standards; 9. Collaborate closely with the Environmental and Hygiene Team to ensure all new projects, works and improvements are sustainable, well designed and fit for purpose; 10. Deputize as necessary for the supervisor; 11. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor 12. Perform other related duties as required

• • 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1. Resource management skills

• • 2. Analytical skills

• • 3. Problem solving skills

• • 4. Decision making skills

• • 5. Time management skills

• • 6. Risk management skills

• • 7. Results oriented

• • 8. Digital literacy skills

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

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Job responsibilities

– Prepare indirect payments for both ordinary and development budget – File all accounting documents – Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements – Declare and pay VAT and withholding taxes of NCST service providers

Job responsibilities

1. Perform the preventive maintenance and curative maintenance of biomedical equipment. 2. Perform the mouthy report of biomedical equipment maintained. 3. Perform the repair of biomedical equipment if necessary during night. 4. Produce monthly reports of activities. 5. Perform other related duties as required ”

Minimum qualifications