JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Water and Sanitation Corporations Group Ltd is the Entity setup to manage Water and Sanitation Services in Rwanda as a result of the Government of Rwanda’s (GoR) decision to reform the former National Water Utility; WASAC Ltd in October 2023 to form WASAC Group Ltd and it’s 2 subsidiaries (WASAC Utility Ltd & WASAC Development Ltd).

It is in this regard that WASAC Group Ltd wishes to hire competent and enthusiastic people for the following positions in order to achieve its Mandate.

1. 1. Procurement Manager (1), WASAC Development Ltd

Reports to: Managing Director, WASAC Development Ltd.

Nature of Contract: Open Ended Contract

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Law or Business administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics with at least 5 years’ experience in Procurement operations, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role; OR
• Bachelors’ degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Law or Business administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics with at least 7 years’ experience in Procurement operations, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role;
• Practical experience in handling donors’ funded projects such as AfDB, World Bank and others;
• Full or Partial Professional Certification in Procurement will be an added advantage (evidence of current ongoing Professional studies will be accepted);
• Practical experience is the use of e-Procurement system and the experience must be demonstrated by indicating current or previous employers;
• Membership to the Association of Procurement Professionals in Rwanda will be an added advantage.
  
  
  

2. Procurement Specialist (1), WASAC Development Ltd

Reports to: Manager Procurement Unit

Nature of Contract: Open Ended Contract

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Law or Business administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics with at least 3 years’ experience in Procurement operations, OR
• Bachelors’ degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Law or Business administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics with at least 5 years’ experience in Procurement operations;
• Practical experience in handling donors’ funded projects such as AfDB, World Bank and others;
• Full or Partial Professional Certification in Procurement will be an added advantage (evidence of current ongoing Professional studies will be accepted);
• Practical experience is the use of e-Procurement system and the experience must be demonstrated by indicating current or previous employers;
• Membership to the Association of Procurement Professionals in Rwanda will be an added advantage.

3. Purchasing and Supply Chain Specialist (3), WASAC Utility Ltd

Reports to: Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

Nature of Contract: Open Ended Contract

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Law or Business administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics with at least 3 years’ experience in Procurement operations, OR
• Bachelors’ degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Law or Business administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics with at least 5 years’ experience in Procurement operations;
• Full or Partial Professional Certification in Procurement will be an added advantage (evidence of current ongoing Professional studies will be accepted);
• Practical experience is the use of any Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system;
• Membership to the Association of Procurement Professionals in Rwanda will be an added advantage.
  
  
  

4. IT Help Desk/Support Officers; (5)

• one (1) reporting to Chief Digital Officer (WASAC Group);
• two (2) reporting to Director Corporate services (WASAC Development);
• two (2) reporting to Manager of Digitalization and IT Operations (WASAC Utility).

Nature of Contract: Open ended Contract

Knowledge, Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information Technology or any relevant field;
• Having an experience in IT hardware, software and networking support is an added value

5. Executive Assistant; (1) WASAC Group

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Nature of Contract: Open ended Contract

Knowledge, Qualification, Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public administration, Accounting, or Social Sciences with at least 3 years’ experience for Masters’ degree or at least 5 years’ experience working in any of the above areas for Bachelor’s degree.
  
  
  

How to apply

The interested candidates must submit the following documents to WASAC Group Ltd Head office at Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City addressed to the Chief Executive officer:

• Application letter;
• Updated and detailed CV with at least three references;
• A copy of Degree;
• Service certificate as the proof of the related working experience;
• Copy of Identity card;

Interested applicant should submit their soft documents to WASAC Ltd e-mail: recruitments@wasac.rw indicating the position in the e-mail subject/ or submit hard copies to WASAC Group Ltd Head Office’s Central Secretariat indicating the position applied for, not later than 25/01/2024 at 05:00pm.

Note: Interested Candidates are requested to review detailed requirements for the positions available at WASAC Group Website: www.wasac.rw.

Only selected candidate will be contacted.

Done at Kigali on 08/01/2024

Prof. Omar MUNYANEZA

Chief Executive Officer

WASAC Group Ltd.

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Offre d’emploi 

Un/une Chauffeur 

A pourvoir : 01 Mars 2024/dès que possible 

Lieu : Kigali (Rwanda)

La Direction du développement et de la coopération (DDC) est l’organe du Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE) en charge de la coopération internationale. Lui incombe la coordination de la coopération au développement, ainsi que l’Aide humanitaire de la Suisse.

La coopération suisse au développement est active dans trois thèmes prioritaires dans la région des Grands Lacs : la gouvernance et médias, emploi et développement économique, ainsi que la santé. La DDC coordonne ses actions au Rwanda, au Burundi et en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) au moyen d’un programme régional.

La direction régionale est basée à Kigali, Rwanda

Dans le cadre du renforcement de son personnel administratif, la DDC au Rwanda recherche des candidat-e-s pour le poste de :

Chauffeur

La DDC s’engage en faveur de la participation, de la transparence et de la responsabilité, pour l’égalité de traitement et la non-discrimination, ainsi que pour l’efficacité de son action et des partenaires engagés avec elle. De manière générale, l’objectif est de contribuer à la création d’un environnement où se renforcent l’état de droit et les droits de l’homme, l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes, la répartition appropriée des pouvoirs ainsi que la stabilité macroéconomique pour permettre le développement économique et l’envol du secteur privé.

POSITION :

Le/a chauffeur est placé/e sous la supervision de l’administration et va accomplir les tâches principales suivantes :

• Conduire les véhicules du bureau à Kigali et sur le terrain et avoir la disponibilité pour effectuer des voyages professionnels le weekend en cas de besoin ; Respecter les itinéraires de mission et les lieux de travail préalablement arrêté ;
• Assurer la sécurité et la propreté des véhicules ; Veiller à la bonne utilisation du matériel roulant et s’assurer de son entretien conformément aux normes requises ;
• Eviter la surcharge et les chargements abusifs
• Assurer la sécurité et la propreté des véhicules
  
  
  

Profil :

• Etre chauffeur de profession (avec le permis de conduire valide pour les catégories B et D)
• Avoir un diplôme d’études secondaires
• Parler couramment le Kinyarwanda, le Français et/ou Anglais
• Posséder les documents nécessaires pour voyager dans la région des grands lacs et être prêt à effectuer des missions dans ladite région
• Avoir une notion de la mécanique
• Avoir l’âge entre 25 et 35
• Connaître parfaitement les routes du pays et des pays voisins.
• Quelques années d’expériences professionnelles avec une conduite impeccable

Les candidate-e-s retenu-e-s seront soumis-e-s à un test écrit afin de confirmer leurs compétences techniques et linguistiques.

Lieu : Kigali, Rwanda

Taux d’occupation : 100%

Entrée en fonction : A partir de Mars 2024

Veuillez envoyer votre dossier de candidature complet par e-mail à kigali@eda.admin.ch avec la mention « Chauffeur » au Bureau de Coopération régional Grands Lacs avec les documents suivants :

• Lettre de motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies des diplômes
• Copies des certificats de travail
• 1 photo récente
• Contacts (téléphone et e-mail) de trois personnes de référence

Délai de postulation: 31.01.2024 

Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées.

Seuls les candidats dont le dossier est complet et qui remplissent toutes les conditions requises pour le

poste seront présélectionnés et contactés pour un test écrit et un entretien.

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Call for Applications: Neurologist

Position Overview

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH) is seeking a full-time Neurologist to join the team in Kigali, Rwanda. The neurologist will engage in specialised clinical care, education, and research as the hospital builds its neurology service and training.  The successful candidate will work closely with our existing neurologists, our nursing and ward staff as well as with clinicians of our other departments.

Departmental Overview

The Neurology Department at the KFH currently comprises one consultant full-time, with electrophysiology services provided by a senior consultant two days a week. The team further consists of six neurology nurses with expertise in electrophysiology, one secretary, and one research assistant. The Neurology Department also provides ward consultation services for in-patients with neurological disorders. It is planned to make this service more responsive by providing daily input during the week. This will allow a timely assessment of patients with acute neurological disorders.

In addition, the Neurology Department at KFH is at the core of the Rwandan neurology residency programme, established in 2022 by the University of Rwanda and Ghent University (Ghent, Rwanda). The Rwanda National Neurology curriculum, now in its second year, has retained so far 11 residents, and these residents receive their academic training by 5 local lecturers and an international faculty from Europe, visiting at regular intervals, under the leadership of Prof dr Paul Boon. The KFH neurology team has access to a curriculum manager, trained at Ghent University Hospital (Ghent, Belgium). Moreover, neurologists of the Neurology Department of Ghent University Hospital as well as of the University Hospitals of the KULeuven (Leuven, Belgium) rotate for periods of ten weeks to support subspecialty services at the Neurology Department. Synergies are also created with other post-graduate and fellowship capacity building programmes at the KFH, such as neuroradiology, neonatal neurology, neuropsychology and clinical research.

Contract Duration: Two-years with the possibility of renewal

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Reports to: Head of Department

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strengthen and extend the services of the Neurology Department at KFH
• Provide advice and day-to-day management of medical in-patients with neurological diseases.
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of all in-patients under the care of the Neurology team.
• Teach and train neurology residents, nursing staff as well as medical students.
• Act as (co-)investigator for participation in studies
• Write project proposals and grant applications to further develop innovative clinical activities and (basic and applied) scientific research in neurology or desired subdiscipline.
• Participate actively in both departmental and KFH matters concerning Clinical Governance and audits.
• Take responsibility for ensuring staff and residents actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  
  
  

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master in Neurology with full country-of-training Medical Council registration with a licence to practise required
• PhD in a relevant field preferred
• Entry on the country-of-training Medical Council specialist register in Neurology or be eligible for entry (within six-months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice medicine preferred

Practical and Intellectual Skills

• Strong clinical and personal credibility, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible in approach and able to adapt

Experience

• 3-year experience of neurologist at the hospital required
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Experience in management of Neurology in-patient and out-patient medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of Neurology patients
• To have training and experience in appraisal systems preferred
  
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to organise and manage a neurology service
• Ability to manage and lead members of the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of audit management
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Supervision of neurology training programmes

Teaching and Training

• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Experience of workplace-based assessment
• Experience in developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Willingness to co-develop the neurology training programme at the King Faisal Hospital.

Management and Audit Training

• Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery, g., out-patient priorities
• Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
• Experience of audit management

Research and Publications

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Ability to supervise research projects

Clinical Governance

• To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the application form with the required documents here by Friday, February 2, 2024 at 23:59 Central Africa Time (CAT).

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Clinical Faculty, Internal Medicine

Description

Job Title: Internal Medicine Faculty – Assistant Professor and above level

Reports to: Chair, Division of Clinical Medicine

Group/Department: Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Global Health Equity

Location: Mainly Butaro at the Butaro District Hospital

Role Purpose: The Internal Medicine clinical faculty plays a vital role in the education of the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (“medical students”), nursing and other students. They are responsible for contributing to a learning environment that encourages knowledge of respect for and development of skills to transform the medical students into competent physicians. They will be responsible for curriculum and syllabus development, preparation of teaching materials, delivery of clinical teaching using several teaching techniques, student assessment, organization of clinical clerkships and for teaching (primarily in the clinical setting) in their area of specialty. Given UGHE follows an integrated curriculum and fosters inter-professional education, the faculty will also be required to participate in the teaching and assessment in basic medical education (pre-clinical teaching), and to teach across the various academic programs at UGHE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Student Education and Assessment 

• Contribute to curriculum development, teaching, and student assessment in the integrated Medical Sciences (Basic Medical sciences and Clinical Medicine) teaching of medical students
• Contribute to curriculum development in their specialty and related disciplines across the other UGHE programs such as Nursing and MGHD
• Serve as clinical educator in clinical and non-clinical settings (all didactic and non-didactic sessions to medical and other students at UGHE)
• Serve as educator in basic medical sciences division (all didactic and non-didactic sessions to medical and other students at UGHE)
• Serve as educator, mentor, and assessor in the teaching in their specialty at UGHE
• Oversee daily student activities in junior and senior Internal Medicine clerkship (including bedside rounds, discussions, tutorials, and other similarly related educational activities) in accordance with the UGHE clinical rotation curriculum
• Ensuring students are meeting rotation objectives
• Provision of direct clinical and in hospital instruction, small group facilitation and/or selected asynchronous educational activities for medical students in the clinical site
• Mentor students interested in learning more about the specialty
• Participate in planning and execution of formative and summative assessment of medical students
• Provide formative and summative feedback to students
• Supervising the clinical coordinator
• Working with the clerkship coordinator to identify and support students with academic or professional difficulty
• Discuss student progress at frequent intervals with relevant faculty at UGHE
• Engaging with students and involving them in selected hospital quality improvement initiatives
• Advocating for, clarifying learning goals, encouraging, and supporting other clinical staff (including nurses, technicians, paramedics & clinicians) to participate in and undertake teaching responsibilities as they manage patients
  
  
  

Clinical Service requirement 

• Provide clinical coverage to the general internal medicine inpatient ward
• Provide clinical coverage of the outpatient ambulatory clinic in internal medicine.

Support of Visiting Faculty 

• Integrate Visiting Faculty into the clinical education, research, and administrative functions of the Department of Internal medicine via delegation of tasks, and mentorship of any fellow or resident in the specialty

Administrative responsibilities: Administration of the clerkship including but not limited to:

• Creating or contributing to academic schedules and rotations
• Communicating with clerkship coordinator to ensure students have the appropriate clearance to be in a clinical setting
• Contribute to materials that support the goals and objectives of the clinical rotations (such as didactics, readings, and virtual resources)
• Create and contribute to reports on clerkship experiences in their department/unit
• Regular review of the learning environment evaluation and collaboratively working with the UGHE clinical department team to improve the learning environment
• Attendance and participation at meetings at the department, clerkship, and medical school level and during any relevant clinical site visit by the school leadership
• Be an integral member of the department of Internal Medicine
• Contribute to other UGHE responsibilities as assigned by the UGHE leadership
  
  
  

Research

• Participate in research in UGHE
• Actively look for funding opportunities to conduct research at the department of their specialty
• Support students and faculty interested in research

However, faculty may be assigned to a different location according to students’ rotation schedule

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE/SKILLS 

• MD or MBBS and Specialty training and certification in Internal medicine
• Proven experience as an academic faculty in a medical school for minimum of 3 years
• Proven training in medical education or health professional education (certificate, diploma and advanced)
• Experience in academic leadership (Course coordinator, department head, module director) is recommended.
• Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda are a plus
  
  
  

Time allocation: 

To be determined depending on the specialty, with overall approximately 30-40% clinical and 60-70% teaching, administrative and research.

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before 16th February 2024.

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

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convening, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.

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

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

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

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

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Project Facilitator, Kikundi Community of Practice

Description

Position Title: Project Facilitator, Kikundi Community of Practice

Reports to: Chair, Center for One Health

Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Organizational Profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that trains global leaders to deliver high-quality health care. Owned and operated by Partners in Health, UGHE is a private institution that leverages expertise and resources from the Government of Rwanda, Harvard Medical School, and key partners to create a global forum for delivery-focused teaching, research, clinical care, and implementation.

Role Overview

The Facilitator will support the implementation of a digitally supported Community of Practice (CoP) for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Program Managers throughout Africa called Kikundi. The CoP provides a collaborative platform for NTD Program Managers across Africa to share, learn, and work together on solving common NTD implementation and management challenges in the pursuit of reaching national and global NTD benchmarks.

Responsibilities

Community of Practice (CoP)

• Provide expertise and leadership in managing the Community of Practice
• Serve as a facilitator and content manager of the CoP digital platform, including accessing, summarizing new, and existing NTD resources and literature and managing message boards.
• Populate CoP digital platform with content (discussion questions, new resources, etc.) that inspires participation, conversation, and connection.
• Update and publish digital platform content, including maintaining web pages and event calendars.
• Liase with Kikundi’s membership on a regular basis to identify needs, address issues, meet expectations, and create a healthy rapport.
• Decisively problem solve implementation issues and guide team to resolution.
• Identify obstacles to and find solutions for proper CoP implementation.
• Oversee all project logistics and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the Leadership Council and Advisory Committee membership and plan and facilitate regular meetings.
• Organize regular conference calls with partner organizations, including sharing agendas and action items.
• Curate a monthly newsletter for the CoP in collaboration
• Perform other tasks as required by the Kikundi Project Manager and Chair of the Center for One Health
  
  
  

Center for One Health

• Support UGHE academic processes and programs related to research, curriculum, staff, faculty, and students.
• Provide general support to the Center for One Health.
• Serve on UGHE committees and represent UGHE on external committees as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Fluency in English and French required
• Experience working on NTDs is an advantage.
• Proven skills to organize and execute logistics.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Ability to manage, organize, develop plans, and generate data to make decisions.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills: ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving.
• Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, Google Suite products, and learning management systems.
• Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and related software
• Exemplary interpersonal skills: ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving.
  
  
  

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before 16th February 2024.

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

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convening, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.

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

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

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

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

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Medical Doctor (Treating physician)

Description

Job Title: Medical Doctor (Treating physician)

Reports to: Dean, School of Medicine and Director of Campus operations

Location: Full time at the Butaro Campus, Rwanda

Position Overview 

The Medical Doctor (Treating physician) will be responsible for the delivery of quality health services including consultations, screening and emergency and first aid treatment of Campus Residence in accordance with the define scope of health services and the Rwanda Ministry of Health protocols. He/she will be responsible for providing technical assistance and build the capacity of the health facility staff to improve the quality of health service delivery. Under general supervision, oversees the administration of patient care at the University’s Student Health Services unit. Responsible for the implementation and oversight of an integrated clinical practice delivery model. Directly work with the coordinator and collaborate with other clinical/medical staff to ensure a high standard of clinical delivery across patient care specialties within the unit. Provides and manages direct health care for a specific patient population.

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Directs, coordinates, and oversees patient care within a defined clinical practice of the University;
2. Provides and manages direct patient care to the campus community (students, staff, faculty, visitors and others), including handling of medical emergencies.
3. Advise on pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate.
4. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
5. Support Health service coordinator for maintenance of appropriate clinical documentation of each care recipient in the campus,
6. Work hand in hand with Health service coordinator to maintain standards of confidentiality and patient privacy in maintaining files and the electronic medical database.
7. Serve as a focal person and implementer for matters related to clinical service in the campus
8. Ensures the University health facility adheres to national and international health standards, specifically from the Rwanda Ministry of Health and WHO.
9. Serves as a lead of the clinical unit in the health services team and support the department in the process of development and oversight of organizational policies, procedures, business model, and strategies.
10. Reviews, establishes, and maintains patient care protocol and standards, ensuring that all policies, regulations, and guidelines for patient care are met;
11. Establishes and coordinates quality improvement, safety, and infection control programs.
12. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
13. Work with the department to develop the departmental annual budget and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses.
14. Work with health service and mental health specialist in reporting and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including stock reports on pharmaceuticals and HIS data.
15. Collaborates with Health Services Coordinator and others in developing standards and procedures for the Medical Staff and in monitoring the continuity of Medical activities.

Qualifications 

• Preference will be given to female candidates,
• Medical Doctor (MD, MBBS) from a recognized university with full registration and current practicing license with a relevant professional body (Rwanda Medical Dental Council)
• A minimum of 2 years experience in Rwanda health system
• Experience in capacity building of health staff and good leadership qualities
• A passion for providing and supporting an environment in which all students can thrive, and a deep commitment to the mission of the University as well as a vision for increased excellence in the student experience required
• Experience in multicultural working environment required; experience working in East African countries preferred
• Experience in Managing Healthcare Departments is a plus.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is mandatory, French is an added advantage.
• This position will require working beyond traditional hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care in Rwanda.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before 16th February 2024.

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

Organizational Profile 

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

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

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

Partners In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

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

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

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Job responsibilities

– Collect and consolidate data on specific public (policy) issues pertaining to socio-economic development and record data about death and birth across the Cell; – Identify socio-economic development needs at the Cell level and accordingly advise on response measures; – Elaborate, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Cell, programs of community works; – Supervise the execution of community development and citizen participation activities across the Cell and produce consolidated reports thereof; – Prepare documents to be signed by the Executive Secretary of the Cell and assist him/her in the production of the Cell’s activities performance reports. – Facilitate gathering data related to the employment status within the cell

TECHNICAL KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

i. Coordinate the development, execution and monitoring of SPIU Project budgets.

• Participate in the development of key priorities and Action Plan of MINIJUST SPIU projects; • Participate in the budget preparation process of all projects; • Coordinate the Preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly expenditure plans in collaboration with the M&E Specialist; • Monitor projects’ budget execution rates and advice where need be; • Receive and check all invoices, requests and prepare payment; • Ensure timely preparation of periodic budget execution and financial statement reports; • Participate in budget revision process of projects; • Manage an effective financial management system for the SPIU and ensure that accounting and book keeping records are prepared and maintained in accordance with projects requirements as well as statutory and organization policies, chart of accounts, and related accounting standards, principles and practices.

ii. Produce Periodic financial statements

• Prepare bank accounts reconciliation statements; • Analyze financial statements for consistency • Correct errors found in financial statements • Consolidate project reports and the accounting information and populate the reporting format as provided by PAU. • Follow up the approval of the project financial statements as per development partners reporting requirements were necessary.

• Follow up replenishment of funds from the concerned development partners; • Ensure accounting coding and budgeting lines are correct: this includes verification of financial reports, expenses and supporting documents. • Facilitate process of internal and external audit of different programs and projects under the SPIU • Record all project transactions properly in IFMIS and submit the monthly project consolidated report within the stipulated deadline;

iii. Coordination of pay and compensation.

• Supervise the preparation of the project budget of staff compensation; • Monitor the preparation of the salary payroll lists, fringe benefits of all concerned staff; • Receive, analyze, find or propose solutions to the employees ‘complaints regarding remunerations.

iv. Transactional cash management.

• Verify staff payroll for bank transfers at the end of each month; • Ensures all invoices from external parties (contractors, suppliers, e.t.c.) are paid in due time, by bank transfer, cheque or cash and arrange those documents sequentially by date; • Check and prepare payment documents for further processing; • Attain and record all bank transactions, maintain bank accounts, ensure monthly bank statements and account overviews. • Responsibility for the cash management: this includes regular daily cash counts, verification of balance of cash book and cash-on-hand, establishment and signature of cash count statements. • Prepare cash calls, face-forms from donors.

v. Operational Support.

• Ensure the preparation of monthly project inventory report and monthly inventory review; • Ensure regular update and inventory of assets register for the project. vi. Coordinate and monitor activities of the Projects • Ensure preparation and submission of activity plans and periodic report; • Build and strengthen partnerships with donors such as EU, basket Fund Development Partners (EU, KfW and Enabel), service providers, and other potential partners. vii. Reporting • Guide the identification of a development project. • Coordinate the preparation of the development project budget.

• Review the development project and submit for approval • Follow up with the donors to ensure timely cash replenishment. Other skills include: Proficiency in Financial Management systems and In-depth knowledge of the Rwanda’s public finance management;  In-depth knowledge of the legal and institutional framework of Rwanda’s public finance management ;  Strong analytical, problem solving and Organizational Skills;  Excellent communication skills in English or French and proven ability to produce high quality documents (knowledge of both language being an asset);  Strong analytical skills; Team work and Excellent Interpersonal relations;  Proactive, Persistent and Consistent;  Independent, objective and honest;  Planning & Monitoring Skills; Problem analysis; problem-solving and result oriented skills

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Financial Accountant

Ikaze PCO is an Events, Communications, and Marketing Agency based in Rwanda. We have curated and managed large scale global events with over 1000 attendants, handled and allocated budgets of $20M+, and seamlessly supervised highly technical processes for events. As our team expands, we are looking for a skilled and qualified accountant who will be in charge of our financial reports and fiscal performance reviews by creating balance sheets and cash flow statements. Organizers (RAPCO).

Financial Accountant Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares monthly statements by collecting data, analyzing, and investigating variances, and summarizing data and trends.
• Prepares tax quarterly and annual statements by assembling data.
• Complies with the tax filing requirements by studying regulations, adhering to requirements, and advising management on required actions.
• Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
• Provides financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles, and practices.
• Prepares special reports by studying variances, preparing budgets, and developing forecasts.
• Accomplishes finance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Updates job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices.
  
  
  

Financial Accountant Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent math skills
• Experienced in bookkeeping
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to work under high time pressure
• Experienced in MS Office
• Ability to handle and protect confidential documents
• Experience with quick book software
  
  
  

Education and Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting or a related field
• A master’s in business administration or related field
• 5 years’ experience with financial accounting and bookkeeping
• CPA certification is a plus

Call to Action: Send your CV and qualifications only if you meet the above requirements to info@ikazepco.com

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• 7 Job positions of Agents de Development at Atlantique Microfinance Plc | Kigali : Deadline :26-01-2024
• 3 Job positions of CHEFS DE BRANCHE (BRANCH MANAGERS)AVIS at ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE Plc : Deadline:26/01/2024

AVIS DE RECRUTEMENT

ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE Plc la filiale Rwanda, lance un avis de recrutement des agents de développement (Loan officers).

Les personnes intéressées sont priées de faire parvenir leur Cv à * info@amifa-rw.net

La date limite des dépôts de dossiers est fixée au 26/01/2024 à 17h00, le candidat doit indiquer le poste qui l’intéresse (Agent de développement ou chef d’agence)

AGENTS DE DEVELOPPEMENT (LOAN OFFICERS)

Nombre : 7

Rattachement hiérarchique : Chef d’agence

DESCRIPTION DE L’EMPLOI

• Réaliser la prospection et le suivi commercial ;
• Prendre en charge le processus de micro crédit ;
• Traiter les demandes de crédit ;
• Suivre le remboursement et la sécurité des fonds ;
• Participer au recouvrement des impayées ;
• Participer au processus de fidélisation ;
• Accompagner et sensibiliser les clients ;
• Commercialiser les produits d’épargne et les autres produits de microfinance.
  
  
  

Competence Métier

1. Prospection et vente
2. Techniques de vente
3. Commercialisation et représentation

Qualifications :

Avoir au moins un diplôme de License en Économie, comptabilité, Gestion, Finance ;
Au moins 1 année d’expérience à un poste similaire dans une IMF ou dans une Banque et doit être capable de parler et écrire le français et Le candidat ne doit pas dépasser l’âge de 35 ans.

Documents à présenter :

• Une lettre de motivation
• Un curriculum détaillé
• Diplômes et certificats d’études et formations
• Une copie de la carte d’identité  

ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE Plc

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AVIS DE RECRUTEMENT

ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE Plc la filiale Rwanda, lance un avis de recrutement chefs d’agence.

Les personnes intéressées sont priées de faire parvenir leur Cv à * info@amifa-rw.net

La date limite des dépôts de dossiers est fixée au 26/01/2024 à 17h00, le candidat doit indiquer le poste qui l’intéresse (Agent de développement ou chef d’agence)

CHEFS DE BRANCHE (BRANCH MANAGERS)

Nombre : 3

Rattachement hiérarchique : Superviseur Régional

DESCRIPTION DE L’EMPLOI

• Réaliser la prospection et le suivi commercial ;
• Traiter des demandes de crédit ;
• Veiller au remboursement et la sécurité des fonds ;
• Gérer un Portefeuille client ;
• Suivre et promouvoir les activités liées aux produits d’épargne et aux services financiers ;
• Assurer l’encadrement du personnel du Point de vente ;
• Représenter Atlantique Microfinance Plc auprès des autorités locales et partenaires ;
• Instaurer un dispositif optimal de gestion administrative et sécuritaire du Point de vente et contrôler la fiabilité des données ;
• Assurer la rentabilité du Point de vente.
  
  
  

Compétences

• Connaissance financière/comptable ;
• Maîtrise du métier de crédit / micro crédit ;
• Aisance dans la manipulation des chiffres ;
• Sens du service et de l’écoute ;
• Connaissance commerciale ;
• Capacité d’analyse ;
• Rigueur ;
• Bonnes connaissances en bureautique et Connaissance du secteur de la microfinance
  
  
  

Qualifications :

Avoir au moins un diplôme de License en Économie, comptabilité, Gestion, Finance ;
Au moins 3 années d’expérience à un poste similaire. Doit être capable de parler et écrire le français. Le candidat ne doit pas dépasser l’âge de 40 ans.

Documents à présenter :

• Une lettre de motivation
• CV détaillé
• Diplômes et certificats d’études et formations
• Une copie de la carte d’identité 

ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE Plc

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JOB VACANCY- STOCK CONTROLLER

HC Solutions Ltd is a Human Resources Management Agency registered in Rwanda. The Company has a team of highly experienced Human Resources professionals, with a rich exposure in various sectors including Banking, Hospitality, Telecom, Logistics, Manufacturing, NGO’s, UN Agencies etc.

On behalf of our client Illovo Sugar Kigali, HC Solutions Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with passion to join the team on the position of Stock Controller.

Job Title: Stock Controller

Business Unit: Supply Chain Management

Department: Warehouse 

The Stock Controller will be responsible for managing the processes and control systems (both administrative and logistical) for all products between Illovo’s primary storage facilities and third party depot and warehousing operations in Rwanda, ensuring that product is available to service customer order requirements.

Maintain accurate record of inventory and stock management systems according to Illovo set standards

• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS) thereby maintaining the prescribed optimum stock level within the warehouse
• Place orders on respective suppliers (LOC’s in Zambia and Malawi) to replenish stock as per plan
• Track incoming stock and address any delays with the providers
• Address/remedy any delays on inbound trucks turnaround time as well as outbound.
• Manage customer orders against monthly maximum limits per customer
• Track collections against monthly maximum limits per customer
• Train and manage 3rd party contractors and supervise the stacking/de-stacking and storage of products to ensure they meet Illovo quality and safe stacking standards
• Supervise loading and offloading of trucks and checking the correctness of the delivery documents against stock that is dispatched or received.
• Ensure effective batch control
• Conduct daily physical cycle counts and verify quantity and quality against the theoretical/systematic stock numbers
• Report, investigate and resolve variances found between physical and theoretical/systematic stock on hand
• Coordinate and conduct regular stock counts as per Illovo inventory management policy
• Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to verify products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions) and monthly completion of the damages tracker report and Action Plan
• Keep updated inventory records (including daily deliveries/collections) and share daily
• Act as direct liaison with 3rd party warehouse provider
• Compile, track and manage KPIs against targets
• Ensure signed document copies are made and filed chronologically for all receipts, collections and returns
• Ensure governance compliance and tax compliance
• Annual, job observation and new task risk assessments to be conducted as per Illovo safety standards
• Accidents and incident reporting within 24 hours
• Identify and share opportunities for improved efficiency and cost reduction
• Ensure 3rd party warehouse conforms to the Illovo service level agreement
• Certificate in Purchasing and Supply management or Inventory Management
• 2 years’ work experience in Stores Management
• Minimum I year of supervising warehouse inventory teams effectively
  
  
  

Knowledge & Skills Required

Knowledge

• Understands inventory software and have a detailed understanding of inventory management systems
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret invoices and packing slips
• Exhibits familiarity with proper safety procedures in the warehouse or stockroom
• Efficient and effective Inventory management control measures
  
  
  

Skills

• Exhibits strong organizational skills as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Pays close attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Exhibits familiarity with the range of a company’s products
• Works well with a team
• Communicates clearly and effectively as well as the ability to handle conflict situations constructively and maintaining positive relationships with the 3PL service provider and customers.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret invoices and packing slips

All interested applicants should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic documents, and other relevant certificates recruitment@hcsolutions.rw  not later than Friday 26^th January 2024. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more info, please visit the links below:

https://hcsolutions-rw.com/index.php/jobs/stock-controller/

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Vacancy Announcement 

Technical Advisor (Energy) for Energising Development Programme (EnDev) 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi.  GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

Energising Development (EnDev) is an international flagship programme for providing energy access.  To date, 675 million people worldwide live without electricity and about 2.3 billion people lack access to clean cooking solutions.  This has a dramatic impact on social development, economic opportunities, health, education and the environment.  Thus, EnDev’s involvement focuses on providing access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy as a means to deliver social, economic, and environmental change.

The Government of Rwanda is striving towards universal electricity access by 2024 – and has made considerable progress towards that.  Electricity access has increased from 19% in 2014 to nearly 75% by October 2023.  EnDev Rwanda, active since 2009, has contributed to the
government’s endeavours on energy access through innovative approaches to support the development of new markets.  Intervention areas have included improved cookstove and advanced fuel production, micro hydropower generation, and holistic support to the productive use of energy in value chains.

Candidate Profile

The project is now searching for one highly-qualified candidate for the position of Technical Advisor.  The position – allocated within the GIZ Rwanda Cluster on Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development (CEU) – will be responsible for supporting the implementation of EnDev’s core portfolio including promoting productive use of renewable energy (solar pumping) in agricultural value chains (PURE.Ag), clean cooking interventions especially in refugee settings (RBF4R), grid densification and e-cooking, and other innovative approaches to improving energy access.  While closely cooperating with further GIZ’s related actors.  The Technical Advisor will be responsible for liaising with and advising key project partners including the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Energy Utilities Development Corporation Limited (EUCL), development partners active in Rwanda’s energy sector, and other relevant public and private stakeholders.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 31. December 2024 (with likelihood for extension)

A. Responsibilities

• Support the EnDev Country team in the elaboration and implementation of operational plans, including development of market-based approaches to increasing energy access
• Facilitate high-level communication, coordination, and collaboration with EnDev political partners, private sector, and other key stakeholders
• Provide technical advice to EnDev partners and stakeholders on key topics including (but not limited to) energy access, electricity generation from renewable energy sources (e.g. solar/hydro/bioenergy), and productive use of energy in (agricultural) value chains
• Coordinate activity implementation with public and private partners, external service providers, GIZ Rwanda and Headquarters, as well as other international organisations
• Support EnDev project activity implementation, as necessary
• Support GIZ CEU priorities, as requested
  
  
  

B. Tasks 

• Communicate and coordinate regularly with MININFRA, REG, EDCL, EUCL and other political partners to maintain proper project relations
• Provide technical advice to partners on energy access, renewable energy and electricity, and facilitate procurement of additional advisory services from external service providers
• Evaluate and advise on relevant energy policy and framework topics
• Provide logistical and content support to project activities such as stakeholder consultations, capacity development workshops or trainings
• Support EnDev operational planning, monitoring and evaluation, annual reporting, and other knowledge management processes
• Perform other duties and tasks at the direction of the EnDev Country Programme Manager 
  
  
  

C. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

1. Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a field of energy, economics, engineering, political science, or other related topic(s)
• At least 8 years of experience in the field of energy access, electricity, or relevant policy
• Demonstrated experience of working in or with government organisations at national or subnational levels
• Demonstrated experience dealing with private sector or market-based approaches
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, demonstrated advisory and coordination competence, and clear and tactful communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and goal-oriented within an international team setting; familiarity with GIZ or EnDev projects and processes would be an asset
• Fluent written and spoken Kinyarwanda required; business proficiency in English required; German language familiarity would be an asset
  
  
  

2. Additional Knowledge and Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of standard ICT including Microsoft Office suite and videoconferencing applications, and willingness to learn relevant new ICT skills
• Willingness to undertake short-term or frequent business trips within Rwanda, and occasional international/regional business travel

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 28^th January 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda 

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Vacancy Announcement 

Finance Manager for Cluster Great Lakes Region

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi.  GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

The Great Lakes Region (GLR) Cluster consists of two regional projects “Cooperation on peace, security and responsible resource governance in the Great Lakes Region of Africa” and “Women, Peace & Security in the Great Lakes Region” (iWPS). The main thematic areas of the cluster are mineral governance as well as Peace & Security. Further regional projects might join the cluster in the future.

Co-funded by the BMZ and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has been mandated to implement the third project phase of support to the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) from December 2022 – May 2026. The overall objective is to strengthen cooperation on the responsible governance of natural resources for peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. In addition, a second co-financing was concluded with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Rwanda to support bilateral activities to enhance “Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Rwanda” in cooperation with the Rwanda Mines, Gas and Petroleum Board (RMB).

In the context of Germany’s feminist development policy, GIZ was commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Development Cooperation and Economic Development to implement a new regional project to promote women’s rights for peace and security in the Great Lakes region. The project aims to improve conditions for a more systemic implementation of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda at the local, national and regional levels in the Great Lakes Region. The project will focus on three key areas: (i) funding of cross-border civil society initiatives related to implementation of the WPS agenda; (ii) advisory services and networking support to civil society in the region; (iii) advisory services on WPS monitoring, reporting, and accountability at regional and national levels (build capacity for data collection, monitoring, and reporting for WPS RAPs and NAPs).

Candidate Profile 

• Open minded, respectful and confident personality in combination with very good communication skills
• Supports other team members in the Administration and Finance Cluster Team as part of a collaborative approach
• Independent personality with high integrity and understanding for protection of sensitive information

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 01.04.24 – 30.11.25 

A. Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

1. Financial Monitoring and Controlling

• Monitors the expenditures, costs and receivables of of the iWPS project and the RMB EU cofinancing on a regular basis and reports to the head of projects using SAP and OnSite Reporting
• Advises the head of projects on the financial situation of their project
• Plans the expenditures and costs for the iWPS project and the ICGLR EU cofinancing on a yearly basis in cooperation with the technical staff using OnSite Operations
• Assures the correct booking of costs and expenditures by GIZ HQ and GIZ country office related to the iWPS project and the ICGLR EU cofinancing on a regular basis
• Ensures a proper documentation of events and supports in collecting relevant documents e.g. for participant’s travel settlements
• Establishes updated project budgets in case of change of the commission or acquisition of a cofinancing in collaboration with the relevant colleagues at GIZ HQ

2. Financial Reporting

• Establishes the yearly financial reports to the commissioning party (BMZ) and third-party donors (EU) using OnSite Reporting
• Codes the vouchers of the iWPS project as per KOMP requirements on a regular basis
• Accompanies external audits related to the financial reports established
  
  
  

3. Financial Management

• Assures a quality control on all commercial processes of iWPS project and the RMB EU cofinancing
• Assures the compliance with internal rules and regulations as well as external requirements by the commissioning party and third-party donors
• Controls the commercial correctness of vouchers booked on cluster level for the iWPS project and the RMB EU cofinancing

4. Procurement 

• Consults technical experts of the relevant projects on the choice of the correct and most efficient procurement procedure in cooperation with the admin specialist on procurement
• Manages procurement processes with HQ/relevant country offices in the region and supports continuous contract monitoring in cooperation with the admin specialist on procurement
• Assures a quality check of procurement documents established by technical advisors to be submitted to GIZ HQ or country office

5. Financial management of finance instruments and contracts 

• Guides international contractors in questions on the establishment of invoices as per GIZ regulations (for consultancy contracts)
• Supports the establishment of financial reports (for financing instruments) and accompany related external audits
• Acts as interface between the finance/contracts departments/procurement departments at GIZ headquarters, the Country Office as well as local partners and contractors
• Conducts Commercial Capability Checks for financing recipients and manages the procedure of establishing contracts financing instruments (financing agreements, grant agreements & local subsidies) via HQ or country offices
  
  
  

B. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

1. Qualifications and professional experience

• At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience in the area of financial management
• University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Business Management/Administration, Logistics, Finance or related areas
• Regional or international work experience
• Working experience in GIZ projects is an advantage
• Good skills in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP is an advantage
• Work experience in the finance management of development cooperation is an advantage
  
  
  

2. Other knowledge and additional competences

• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Teams, Word etc.)
• Ability to work independently, self-structure the workload and come up with proactive ideas/solutions on how to improve the project’s workflows
• Ability to work in a multicultural team
• Languages: Excellent oral and written French and English is required. Knowledge of other languages (Arabic, German, Kirundi, Portuguese, or Swahili) is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Open minded, respectful, collaborative and confident personality in combination with very good communication skills

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 28^th January 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Food & Beverage Manager

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

Under the general guidance of the General Manager assess, evaluate and ensure that long-term and short-term goals of all Food & Beverage operations are met.  To direct and manage all food & beverage activities to maximise food & beverage revenue, profitability and quality goals by developing and executing marketing strategies, up-selling strategies, controlling costs, and by providing quality service and products to guests.  All work will be in line with the hotel’s guidelines and business plan, the division’s business plan, and the Accor Group’s corporate guidelines and service concepts.

TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSESS, EVALUATE AND ENSURE FOOD & BEVERAGE GOALS ARE MET

• Develops, implements and evaluates the hotel’s marketing plan, general business plan, marketing and sales strategies to ensure optimum guest satisfaction, sales maximisation and profitability
• Monitors present and future trends, practices and systems in the food & beverage industry to ensure that the hotel’s food & beverage operations are competitive in the market place
• Conducts weekly inspections of the food & beverage regions to ensure the property is kept in the best condition, and recommends preventive maintenance to the General Manager where needed.
• Participates in development of recognition programmes for staff, advertising and promotional programs and campaigns to increase market awareness and penetration.
• Randomly inspects all food & beverage department on a daily basis to ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well maintained and replaced if necessary
• Checks the food & beverage outlets’ reservation lists, hotel arrival list, conference guest list, and VIP list to ensure that own staff is aware of VIP guests
• Is proficient in all food & beverage procedures to be a resource when needed
• Challenges employees within department to achieve optimum food cost percentage and service per employee
• Controls and analyses departmental costs on an ongoing basis; takes action to control negative deviation.
• Monitors food & beverage sales regarding discounts
• Audits food & beverage services and quality on a regular basis and develops and implements strategies to improve results.
• Plans and co-ordinates in-house activities and package plans with Executive Chef.
• Monitors and makes sure the food & beverage departments follow all applicable laws.
• Monitors purchasing practices to ensure maximum quality to lowest possible price.
• Monitors and ensures highest levels of guest satisfaction by providing quality guest services and products within corporate standards
• Utilises leadership skills and motivation to maximise employee productivity and satisfaction.
• Selects and develops strategies to improve guest service, food production techniques and efficiency.
• Analyses financial reports relating to food & beverage, and takes corrective action and follow-up.
• Achieves goals for “willingness to return”, “customer complaints per thousand” and “customer comment index”.
• Manages and co-ordinates pricing and preparation of menus, beverages, and wine lists by taking the following into consideration:
  – local requirements
  – market needs
  – competition
  – trends
  – potential costs and labour costs
  – availability of food & beverage products
  – merchandising and promotions
• Approves all wine purchasing, and other food & beverage items in accordance with corporate quality standards
• – Compensation and benefits
  – Succession planning
  
  
  

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Fosters and develops effective employee relations within department and throughout the hotel.
• Establishes and maintains effective internal communications, including daily meetings with own Department Heads and Supervisors, to ensure optimum team work and productivity.
• Conducts monthly departmental meetings with all food and beverage staff present
• Looks for ways to motivate and challenge employees
• Social Responsible Business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Social Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities
  
  
  

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensures that all potential and real hazards are reported and reduced immediately
• Fully understands the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
• Ensures that emergency procedures are practised and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guests and employees
• Ensures that employees work in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
• Stimulates and encourages a general awareness of health and safety in tasks and activities carried out within the division
• Ensures the safety of the people and property within the premises by applying hotel regulations, adhering to existing laws and regulations
• Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions and either corrects them or takes action to prevent them from happening
• Ensures that the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct of hotel employees is maintained by all employees in the department

MISCELLANEOUS

• Attends meetings and training required by the General Manager
• Assists colleagues to perform similar or related jobs when necessary
• Ensures guest satisfaction by attending to their requests and inquires courteously and efficiently
• Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to hotel guests
• Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape; reports defective materials and equipment to appropriate individual
• Continuously seeks to endeavour and improve the department’s efficient operation, and knowledge of own job function.
  
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism/Hospitality management or equivalent relevant to job Functions
• At least 6 years’ experience in Hospitality industry, with an emphasis on food and beverages, and at least 4 years in relevant department management.
• Strong working knowledge of related computer software, including restaurant management software
• Ability to adhere to budgets and meet financial targets
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to speak English fluently and knowledge of French, Swahili and other languages is an advantage
• Customer oriented approach
• Time management skills
• Team management and building skills
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Job’s responsibilities sometimes may require working extra hours and the working days include weekends and public holidays.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their both application letter and well detailed CV together with certificates not later than 20^th January 2024 via the mail: Thadee.gatabazi@mantiscollection.com

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View Vacancy – Governance Adviser, Political and Governance Team ( 01/24 KG)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category : Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)

Job Subcategory: Development and Humanitarian

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 

We are recruiting a SEO Governance Adviser to lead our work on social accountability, civil society, and governance policy engagement. You would be expected to provide high quality, reliable, timely and relevant policy and governance advice to the British High Commission in these areas. You will provide political economy analysis and governance advice to enable the British High Commission to develop appropriate policies and programmes across our portfolio.

You will lead the British High Commission Kigali’s work on accountability and citizen engagement. This includes managing the implementation and monitoring of the UK Policy Engagement and Social Accountability programme, which uses a mixture of civil society grants and technical assistance to Government of Rwanda to address barriers to policy development and accountability. You should be able to identify, design, manage and lead clearly defined projects.

We are looking for someone with excellent awareness and judgment on issues around public sector governance, civil society, and accountability in Rwanda and with very strong influencing and negotiating skills. You will need to be comfortable working on governance and political analysis issues with a wide range of stakeholders, including with the British High Commission in Kigali, with the Rwandan Government, civil society and other development agencies. This is a senior role within the British High Commission Kigali, and requires strong leadership skills.

FCDO Governance Advisers support governance processes and reforms that enable development, stability, and inclusive growth and improved opportunities for the poorest and marginalised groups. In so doing, they play an important role in helping BHC Kigali address the underlying causes of poverty, which is central to Rwanda’s development vision, the UK Aid Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Roles and responsibilities

• Work as a senior member of the Political and Governance team in the British High Commission Kigali to contribute to our understanding of the governance, institutional and political context of Rwanda through regular reporting, engagement and analysis.
• Lead on advice across the office on public sector governance, civil society, and accountability, and other technical governance and political issues. Support other teams in conducting and using political economy analysis, ensuring that this is in line with best practice.
• Lead our bilateral programme and policy influencing portfolio on accountability, including through the Policy Engagement and Social Accountability component of our governance programme, working closely with the Senior Responsible Owner. Work closely with teams across the High Commission to ensure that we focus policy engagement on the issues that matter most to our wider development objectives. In 2023/24, the PESA programme is focused on accountability and policy advocacy in the areas of gender, climate change and planning.
• Contribute effectively to policy dialogue with the Government of Rwanda, and development partners on public sector governance, civil society, and accountability issues by building effective and working relations with a wide range of national and international stakeholders.
• Feed into the monitoring of governance trends in Rwanda and the reporting of governance results in BHC Kigali’s Country Business Plan, in close collaboration with the team leader, governance advisers and the results adviser.
• Work collaboratively within the Political and Governance team, and the broader High Commission, to achieve team objectives including providing cover and support to other team members where the need arises, and engaging in strategic planning, financial and corporate management.
• Engage actively with FCDO’s broader governance agenda, including sharing learning across the Governance cadre and Network. The job holder is required to contribute 10% of their time where feasible in support of the Governance cadre and Network.
  
  
  

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 

• Experience of leading on development programmes with full understanding of the programme lifecycle.
• A proactive approach and a focus on continuous improvement of self and service, with an appetite to work with others to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with counterparts, and influence policy
• Proven leadership experience
• The Successful candidate will need to show expertise in the following three Competencies:
  • Governance Technical Primary Competency: Applied Governance and Political-Economy Analysis (or equivalent).

You understand governance evidence, policy and practice in a range of settings. You demonstrate knowledge of political systems, core governance concepts and drivers of governance change. You apply political and institutional analysis to influence planning, dialogue, policy and programming decisions

• Governance Technical Competency: Accountable and Inclusive Politics (or equivalent):

You demonstrate knowledge on how to foster inclusive political systems—including on elections, parliaments, political parties, civil society and media, while managing the risks. You are able to influence and provide advice, set policy direction and programme leadership on political governance and accountability, working with HMG, and partners

• Governance Technical Competency: Public Sector Governance and Service Delivery (or equivalent):

You demonstrate knowledge of public sector governance at national and local levels and application in particular sectors. You are able to influence and provide analytical, advisory and programme support to civil service and sector reform processes that contribute to the sustainable improvements in service delivery.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 

• Experience in managing governance and political programmes

Required behaviours: Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline: 28 January 2024

Grade: Senior Executive Officer (SEO)

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week: 36

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Rwanda

Location (City): Kigali

Type of Post: British High Commission

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary: RWF 3,500,000 per month

Start Date: 1 March 2024

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Other benefits and conditions of employment

• BHC Kigali has a strong learning and development offer and is committed to staff development; Governance Advisers also benefit from a global network, and L&D opportunities, around the technical competencies.
• BHC Kigali encourages flexible working including compressed hours, regular working from home and flexible hours. These are subject to agreement with the line manager in line with the BHC flexible working policy
  
  
  

Additional information

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