Grant-Paid Job Description

About the Research 

The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security was established by retired Lieutenant-

General the Honorable Roméo Dallaire, former Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Our mission is to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence and transform cycles of violence.

The Dallaire Institute’s African Centre of Excellence has been funded to finance projects specifically designed to strengthen national security sectors’ capacity to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts in Africa.


Job purpose 

 The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) & Research Officer directly contribute to the results achieved by the Dallaire Institute across the countries of focus of the African Center of Excellence (ACoE). S/he will report to the Deputy Director of Research and MEAL. S/he will work closely with the ACoE team, and country-based teams, especially with project leads. The Officer will work under the strategic oversight of the HQ-based MEAL Manager and follow the HQ-level guidance that frames the Dallaire Institute’s approach to MEAL.

Duties and responsibilities

Monitoring 

• With support from the HQ MEAL Manager, create and maintain logical frameworks, MEAL plans and Indicator Progress Tracking Tables (IPTT) for each project in his/her portfolio.
• With support and oversight from the HQ MEAL Manager, plan and budget for MEAL activities in new project proposals.
• Collect monitoring data, enter, analyze, and report on findings to project leads.
• Review project IPTTs monthly and ensure progress, challenges and corrective actions are adequately documented by project leads to support decision-making and improved performance.
• Support project leads in preparing project inputs for the Quarterly Program Review meetings.
  
  
  

Evaluation 

• With support from the HQ MEAL Manager, lead baseline, midterm (as relevant) and final project evaluations, including development of ToRs, inception reports, tools, testing of tools, data collection, analysis and reporting as well as advertising and managing external consultants whenever relevant.
• Lead the development and revision of project targets based on baseline results.
• Draft baseline and evaluation reports and respond to donor inquiries as relevant.
• As relevant, lead ad hoc evaluations or studies of broader scope than project level.

Accountability 

• With project staff, develop an accountability mainstreaming framework for each project that describes the stakeholder/beneficiary engagement plan through the project life.
• In consultation with project leads and project team, create accountability tools required to capture beneficiary feedback. Such tools could include FGDs, feedback and complaints forms, etc.
• Periodically review project management response to any feedback and complaints received through accountability channels.
  
  
  

Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• With support from the Deputy Director in charge of MEAL and Research and HQ MEAL Manager, conduct end-of-project lessons learned events, document and share learning and recommendations for future programming.
• As relevant, lead ad hoc lessons learned activities to document the experiences of the project or wider program participants.
• Create summary reports of baseline and evaluation reports and disseminate them internally.
• Present overview of baseline and evaluation results with all staff at relevant platforms such as the All-Staff Meeting
• Work with the Communications team to create externally shareable summaries of baseline and evaluation reports.
• With guidance from the Deputy Director of Research and MEAL, support in the development and facilitation of two regional Communities of Practice.
• Assist with the planning and execution of research-related events with key academic institutions, and convening with Communities of Practice at the ACOE
  
  
  

Capacity Building

• Conduct training and ongoing coaching for project staff on MEAL
• As relevant, provide capacity building to project-level partners on MEAL, to ensure timely and quality data and reporting on joint project results.
• Work in close collaboration with the HQ MEAL Manager to support internal counterparts and external partners to strengthen the quality and consistency of monitoring and evaluation activities in the field.
• Always implement and apply data quality protocols in data collection and analysis.

All staff are additionally responsible to:

• Proactively participate in planning and performance processes as outlined in the Employee Handbook including annual appraisals, regular meetings, and ensuring that annual reviews are an integral component of workplans and priorities.
• Promote a safe and secure work environment in line with the organization’s core values including the Dallaire Institute Workplace Principles and foster strong communication between teams within the organization.
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of children, and particularly the prevention of the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. Comply with Dallaire Institute’s financial and operational requirements and uphold high standards of honesty and integrity in personal conduct.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field including Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, International Development, Performance Management, etc.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of monitoring, evaluation, learning and research.
• Minimum 3 years participating in multi-country projects in complex environments, preferably in conflict-affected regions,
  Minimum 3 years of work experience with non-profit organizations, academic or government institutions.

 Skills

• Excellent ability to forge relationships at all levels and work across multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Adept at handling confidential information with discretion and in accordance with Institute research and other professional standards;
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to self-teach and problem-solve in difficult situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and strong analytical skills.
  
  
  

Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with research software.
• Demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications for information collection, management and dissemination.
• Experience in delivering monitoring and evaluation training in person and remotely.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to colleagues.

Assets:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field including Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, International Development, Performance Management, etc.
• 3 years of international work experience in complex environments, preferably in conflict affected regions
• Experience working in East Africa or other fragile contexts.
• Experience managing or coordinating communities of practice.

Working conditions

1. Presential role: Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in person.

2. Hybrid role: The occupant will be eligible for hybrid work (a combination of in-person work and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and Institutional guidelines.

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda, with the need for regional travel up to 50% of the time.

Supervisory/managerial

The position is an individual contributor but must be ready to lead small projects or sections of projects relevant to its function (including a temporary matrix structure of people).

To apply, please send your CV and Cover letter to:

dallaireinfo@dallaireinstitute.org before 18th February 2024.

Thank you.

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Vacancy announcement

Position Title: Field Officer

Vacant positions: 1 Person

Type of contract: One-year renewable

Working location: Kigali Location

Supervisor: Kura Umenye Project Coordinator

Deadline: 26^th January 2024

The National Office of SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda located at Kigali/Kacyiru wishes to recruit a Field Officer for the Kura Umenye project aiming to achieve the overall goal ‘’Children grow in caring families, learning in child-centred schools and thrive in responsive communities’’ through strengthening the social and economic living conditions of the project participants. 

Context of the position: 

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent, non-governmental social development and child-focused organization. The Organization supports vulnerable children and young people in four locations Kigali, Gicumbi, Kayonza and Nyamagabe. SOS Rwanda applies a holistic approach to child care ensuring that the best interest of the child is catered for. The Kura Umenye project is implemented in the Gasabo, Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, Bugesera, Rwamagana, Kayonza, Musanze, Gicumbi, Nyamagabe and Huye districts. This project will build on three major pillars: (i) Family strengthening and reintegration, (ii) Education (Remedial classes) and (iii) health topics (mental health, sexual reproductive health and rights and the prevention of harmful behaviours including smoking, drug abuse, drinking).

Under the leadership of the Kura Umenye Project Coordinator, the field officer will support project development in the field of family strengthening and Reintegration, MH&PSS and ASRHR, and Education and remedial Learning. The field officer will be responsible to support children who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family which includes direct work with the children, caregivers, and communities, based on the professional social work practice, ethics, and values to achieve the sustainable development of the families and integration in the community. He/she will be also responsible for ensuring the timely completion of the case management procedures at all stages based on the individual approach and the active participation of children, parents/caregivers. He/she will be a member of the multidisciplinary team in the project and coordinate multidisciplinary teamwork within the case he/she will be responsible for. 

Programme Development

The position holder will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Supports Kura Umenye Coordinator in the development of services and interventions in the frame of family strengthening and reintegration, MH&PSS and ASRHR, and Education and remedial Learning.
• Supports identification of cases of children who are at risk of losing care from their families of origin through different resources (referral, outreach, self-referral etc.).
• Conducts comprehensive assessment of children and families in strong cooperation with the multidisciplinary team of stakeholders using different resources and social work techniques/methods to identify family needs and strengths and define the required services.
• Facilitates the preparation of the family development process, with the strong participation of caregivers, children, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Arrange, provide and coordinate the delivery of services to children and families in strong partnership with other service providers and in line with the family development process.
• Keeps regular contact with the child and family during the implementation of the family development process through phone calls, home visits, and meetings on programme premises.
• Documents appropriately all activities conducted during the case management stages in the child/family case file by applying methods and tools for gathering information, as well as forms/templates, based on the requirements of national legislation and/or regional guidelines.
• Play a leading role and support the National Association in project planning and other planning instruments according to the organizational strategic vision and recommend further improvement of the logical framework;
• Assist the Organization in enhancing an integrated process of planning, programming, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, research, analysis, and present information gathered from diverse sources.
  
  
  

Technical Qualifications and Personal Skills:

• A degree qualification in social sciences, Education, Development studies and any other relevant field;
• At least 3 years of work experience in the community development field and child protection;
• Experience in project cycle management;
• Positive and professional approach. Ability to work independently, self-organise, use initiative, fulfil commitments and meet deadlines;
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including written and spoken English; French would be an added value;
• Well-developed facilitation, group leadership and presentation skills;
• Ability to develop guidelines and tools, and oversee their implementation;
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access);

Experience in using applied social research skills (quantitative and qualitative). Additional skills to support FS families would be an added value.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application including application letter, CV with three traceable refferrees and copies of education qualification) to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill the application form found via the following LINK by not later than 26th  January, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

N.B: Please mention in the subject of your email: Field officer for Kura Umenye Project.

NB:

• Applications from qualified females are strongly encouraged
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Late applications will not be accepted.

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

Done in Kigali on 17^th January, 2024. 

KWIZERA Jean Bosco

National Director

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DIRECTOR OF STUDIES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (RE-ADVERTISED)

Position title: Director of Studies in TVET  School

Working location: Kigali/ Kagugu

Supervisor: School Principal

Deadline: 24th January 2024

Context of the position:

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent, non-governmental social development organization. The Organization supports vulnerable children and young people in four locations of Kigali, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyamagabe. SOS Rwanda applies a one program approach in its education and family strengthening, that support a holistic approach in the interest of the child. In this regard, SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda seeks to recruit one competent Director of Studies of TVET at SOS Technical School based in Kigali Gasabo District.

Job summary:

The Director of Studies overseas  activities within the school in order to achieve the highest

level of education standard possible. He or she creates a stimulating learning environment by introducing new, creative teaching methods through the teaching staff and by providing a varied, challenging, and balanced educational programme.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• To prepare the elaboration of timetable;
  • To supervise the activities of teaching and learning;
  • To support teachers to acquire and look after teaching materials;
  • To ensure the interim in the absence of the School Principal;
  • To prepare professional education training of the teachers.
  • To promote Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities at school level
  
  
  

Technical Qualifications and personal skills:

• At least Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education, engineering or TVET related field is essential with at least 5 years as School manager or Deputy School manager in Charge of Training in TVET Schools of Rwanda.
• TVET trainer certificate is essential.
• Senior TVET trainer certificate is significate and advantage.
• Proficient knowledge, skills and attitude in TVET competency-based curriculum development are essential.
• Excellent skills in organising, managing, coordinating, supervising and implementing professional TVET competency-based curriculum development activities
• Proficiency in English language
• Age should be below 45 years
• Analytical thinking
• Sound judgement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Internal Candidates with experience in school management are encouraged to apply.
• Note: This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities, and work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion of the direct superior.
  
  
  

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application including application letter, CV with three traceable refferrees and copies of education qualification) to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill the application form found via the following LINK by not later than 24^th January, 2024 at 5:00 pm Kigali.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N.B: Please mention in the subject of your email: Director of Studies.

Late applications will not be accepted.

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

Female qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Done at Kigali, on 17th  March 2023.

Jean Bosco Kwizera

National Director

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Where the context allows, words importing the singular should include the plural and vice-versa, and words importing the masculine include the feminine and vice-versa.

1. BACKGROUND

Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (iPeace) is a non-profit organization that works for sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region through human rights and good governance education. iPeace is legally registered and operational in Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi with a mission to equip communities and individuals with knowledge and skills to build a global culture of peace. The organization’s vision is to see the Great Lakes Region become a place where community members and leaders work together by holding each other accountable in upholding human rights values and principles of good governance.

iPeace is looking for a qualified person to fill the position of Administration and Human Resource Officer.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Administration and Human Resources Officer is responsible for the management of human resource function for iPeace. S/He is responsible for ensuring compliance to iPeace and donor human resource policies, rules, regulations and systems in a timely, responsible, documented, accurate and confidential manner.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment, Retention & Redundancy

• Lead in the recruitment and selection process ensuring compliance to iPeace recruitment procedures and best practices, while maintaining high level of integrity and professionalism:
• Preparing advertisements for placement in relevant media;
• Assist in Long listing process as requested;
• Ensure all recruitment logistics such as scheduling interviews, preparation of appropriate interview documents and liaising with candidates
• Participate on some interview panel as requested;
• Conduct reference checks for selected candidates and Inform job applicants on status of their application;
• Prepare contracts for new staffs and ensure submission of required employment documents for new staff.
• Maintain full documentation of recruitment processes.
• Maintain tracking system of recruitment processes and update on weekly basis.
• Ensures in-coming staff have accurate job descriptions and contracts, receive comprehensive, well documented and Orientation Session;
• Ensures that probation objectives and reviews are carried out in a timely manner and that managers are tasked to act on arising concerns.
• Ensures that out-going staff have a timely, comprehensive, well documented and archived exit process
  
  
  

Personnel Administration

• Maintain thorough knowledge of iPeace HR policies and assist in ensuring employee adherence;
• Responsible for ensuring comprehensive and easily retrievable confidential archiving of all HR documents including past and present employees, recruitments, terminations, exits, complaint processes and other relevant documents/information.
• Monitor expiry of staff contracts and advise the organization management on timely basis;
• Create, update and maintain staff profiles on MIS/Odoo on a monthly basis;
• Plan, organize, manage and follow up employees’ leave, and ensure that necessary documentation is filed.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annually report on human resource management highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learnt to improve the organization’s HR experience
  
  
  

Salary & benefits administration 

• Collate changes, process payroll and submit to finance by the 18th of each month;
• Day to day administration of the insurance benefits and advice on any issues arising.
• Participate in committees reviewing benefits as requested
• Ensure the maintenance of proper staff documentation and timely preparation of the payroll
• Ensure all employee benefits including base pays, allowances and benefits are paid in accordance to the organization policy

Performance Management:

• Ensures that managers are adhering to iPeace’s performance management policies and practices in a fair, timely, well documented and archived manner;
• As needed reports issues regarding the actualization of performance management with his/her supervisor and other relevant senior managers;
• Provides solutions that improve iPeace’s ability to actualize the performance management system.
• Monitor probation reviews; ensure objectives are set for new employees and probation reviews are completed on timely basis.
• Ensure that the performance and Development process is documented in the system for all employees
• Provides technical support and advice on performance management; trains managers on performance management.
  
  
  

Compliance

• Ensures HR systems are in compliance with internal, donor and national rules and regulations; trains staff in relevant HR policies, rules and regulations; carryout field compliance audits and training visits
• Acts as the focal point for the preparation, execution and follow-up for iPeace audits and audits from partners, as pertains to HR
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on the Results Contract and API for HR & Administration

Others

• Contribute to the review of policies and procedures;
• Lead in processing of work permits for international staff ensuring all international staff has proper work documentation. Keep track of expiry dates and advise on renewals on timely basis.
• Coordinating with other departments to process support for HR requirements
  
  
  

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or any other related fields
• At least 2 years’ experience in general human resource management in a similar role with a growing Non-governmental Organization is an advantage
• Knowledge of Rwandan context, labour laws and legal issues is an advantage.
• Experience using computer-based HR Management systems and Payroll Systems, and proficiency in computers particularly spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Positive attitude and service oriented. High level of personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to creatively solve problems, juggle multiple priorities within tight deadlines, and calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected and sudden events that could impact business;
• Awareness and ability to form and facilitate dialogue between a diverse group of people with diverse skills and working styles;
• Able to forge effective working relationships at all levels
• An excellent communication skill in English is required.
• Good command of Kinyarwanda and French will be an asset
  
  
  

5. HOW TO APPLY

iPeace invites qualified candidates to apply for this position by providing the following as one single PDF attachment:

1. A motivation letter (1 page maximum)
2. Most updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting key qualifications for the position (3 pages Max) with two references preferably most recent employers/supervisors (email and phone numbers)
3. Notarized copy of the most qualifying degree/certificate

Applications will be submitted exclusively online via the following https://bit.ly/3O84dRf no later than January 26^th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged.

We regret that due to the large number of applications expected; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preselected candidates will be invited to the job tests which will be organized face-to-face in Kigali at the headquarters of Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights. iPeace does not bear any costs that a candidate will incur in responding to this job posting.

Telephone or electronic inquiries will not be answered.

6. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & NO CORRUPTION

iPeace is proud to be an Equal Employment and Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, status as individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence, and result-delivery need.

iPeace conducts its activities professionally, with integrity and in compliance with laws of those jurisdictions. As part of its commitment to ethical practices, iPeace does not tolerate acts of bribery or corruption. No person, agent or organization has been mandated by iPeace to receive, orient or facilitate any job application nor is there any fee whatsoever to submit, review, or assess a job application. Any promise/threat by whoever to positively or negatively influence a job application process is null and void.

Done at Kigali, on 15^th January 2024

Elvis Mbembe Binda, PhD.

President & CEO

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ACCOUNTANT

1. BACKGROUND

Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (iPeace) is a non-profit organization that works for sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region through human rights and good governance education. iPeace is legally registered and operational in Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi with a mission to equip communities and individuals with knowledge and skills to build a global culture of peace. The organization’s vision is to see the Great Lakes Region become a place where community members and leaders work together by holding each other accountable in upholding human rights values and principles of good governance.

With financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, iPeace in partnership with International Alert and Pole Institute will implement the “UHAKI BILA MIPAKA” project. This project aims to contribute to strengthening access to justice for people in the cities across the border between the DRC and Rwanda.

To achieve this objective, iPeace will implement several activities including the provision of free legal aid to cross-border populations, the capacity building of judicial actors, as well as the training of young academics in international humanitarian law and human rights. This project will be carried out in the Western Province, especially in Rubavu, Rusizi and Bugarama.

It is in this context that iPeace is looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to offer our team technical support in accounting during the implementation of the project activities.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

iPeace-Rwanda is looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to manage financial transactions such as receivables and payables management, manage assigned expenses and incomes, bank transactions and other assigned current assets subjects.

The responsibilities include also assisting in the preparation of annual financial audit, by preparing and availing the requested supporting documents; assisting other departments when it’s needed; to perform the bank reconciliation and tax declaration and payments.

To be successful in this role, a candidate should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.

Ultimately, he/she will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we are compliant with all tax regulations.

The accountant will report directly to the finance officer and organization management with regular interactions with the iPeace’s project partners. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that project’s finances are managed in accordance with iPeace’s and donor’s regulations and policies.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the accountant will include the following:

• Assigning accounting transactions in our system and ensure the correctness of computation.
• Preparing payments after verifying all the required documentation and requesting approval for disbursements.
• Performing periodical accounting closing
• Following the accounting procedures and rules of the Republic of Rwanda, in order to ensure that the information presented in the financial reports is correct
• Ensuring bank accounts, cash flows & balances for the organization are well managed and analyze the treasury position
• Verifying compliance of invoices and salaries according to the procedures, and ensure their timely payment
• Carrying out accurate reconciliation of bank journals with bank statements
• Ensuring the daily management of banking relations;
• Ensuring a quarterly update of asset inventory;
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Preparing monthly projections and handling the monthly closure independently, under the general supervision of the Finance officer
• May carry out some administrative and logistics task (Transport, small procurement, bookings)
  
  
  

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience in similar position in accounting.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with very good proficiency in French (reports and meetings will sometimes be held in French). Proficiency in Kinyarwanda is an asset.
• Possess proven experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and SAGE.
• Knowledge of income tax, and other regulations related to the accounting of NGOs in Rwanda.
• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to communicate appropriately and effectively within a multicultural setting;
• Be of proven moral integrity.
• Possess strong analytical and assessment skills
• Show a sense of responsibility and initiative (proactive).
  
  
  

5. HOW TO APPLY

iPeace invites qualified candidates to apply for this position by providing the following as one single PDF attachment:

1. A motivation letter (1 page maximum)
2. Most updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting key qualifications for the position (3 pages Max) with two references preferably most recent employers/supervisors (email and phone numbers)
3. Notarized copy of the most qualifying degree/certificate

Applications will be submitted exclusively online via the following https://bit.ly/48ByOie no later than January 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged.

We regret that due to the large number of applications expected; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preselected candidates will be invited to the job interviews which will be organized face-to-face in Kigali at the headquarters of Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights. iPeace does not bear any costs that a candidate will incur in responding to this job posting.

Telephone or electronic inquiries will not be answered

6. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & NO CORRUPTION

iPeace is proud to be an Equal Employment and Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, status as individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence, and result-delivery need.

iPeace conducts its activities professionally, with integrity and in compliance with laws of those jurisdictions. As part of its commitment to ethical practices, iPeace does not tolerate acts of bribery or corruption. No person, agent or organization has been mandated by iPeace to receive, orient or facilitate any job application nor is there any fee whatsoever to submit, review, or assess a job application. Any promise/threat by whoever to positively or negatively influence a job application process is null and void.

Done at Kigali, on 12^th January 2024

Dr. Elvis Mbembe Binda.

President & CEO

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Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of Youth Center Coordinator, the Lab Technician will conduct all Lab testing related activities including comprehensive HIV testing, pregnancy test and other SRH testing to youth in accordance with Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines. He/she will be focusing on the following duties • Test all samples submitted by the counsellors according to LNR algorithm and give results back to counsellors • Respect confidentiality • Prepare and submit the requisition of Lab tests kits to Rwanda Medical Supply (RMS) • Respect universal measures of laboratory safety • Produce report of VCT test kits and consumables, and submit orders • Perform any other related tasks assigned by his supervisor

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Job responsibilities

-Coordinate the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the District Council Office’s activities and supervise all staff therein; -Manage the agenda of the District Council and ensure that there is effective communication with the Executive Committee and other relevant organs/institutions on matters of strategic importance; -Prepare working documents for District Council meetings and draft or review speeches and any other message to be delivered by the Chairperson of the District Council; -Analyze any information (documents, files, reports, etc.) and issues brought to the attention of the District Council for consideration and action, produce an executive summary thereof where appropriate and advise on alternative solutions; -Provide strategic advice in a bid to ensure coherence between national and local political orientation and serve as a member to the District Technical Coordination Committee; -Serve as minutes taker to the District Council meetings, advise on the impact of any decision of strategic importance to be taken and closely follow up on the implementation status of all District Council’s decisions.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• Program governance: The program manager takes charge of planning, organizing, and coordinating the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion. • Idea Generation and Evaluation: Evaluates ideas based on their feasibility and alignment with RDB strategic objectives. • Program Planning and Execution: The program manager ensures that the project progresses according to plan, monitors breakthroughs, and handles risks and issues that may arise. • Cross-functional Collaboration: The program manager works closely with diverse collaborators and senior managers, facilitates effective communication, coordinate efforts, and ensure alignment across different departments. • Budgeting and Resource Management: The program manager is responsible for developing and handling the project budget, supervises project costs and report on budget performance. • Performance Tracking and Evaluation: The program manager monitors project progress, supervises key performance indicators and critical metrics, and evaluates the project’s success against predefined metrics. Conduct regular project reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions. • Stakeholders’ Engagement: The program manager effectively engages and communicates with project stakeholders, including donors, clients, end-users, and other internal or external parties. Handles expectations, provide updates on project status, and address concerns or feedback throughout the project lifecycle. • Continuous Improvement: The innovation program manager champions a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within RDB by identifying lessons learned from completed projects and integrate standard processes into future initiatives. • Emulate RDB’s core values and image through your behavior, rewarding and voicing for good behaviors within your team as much as you reward technical competence; • Develop the next leadership bench in your team through identifying and working with HR in developing your team’s talent potential e.g. coach, mentor and facilitate development of direct reports; • Design resource mobilization strategies, donor mapping and writing project proposals. • Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior.

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Job responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility of overseeing the implementation of flagship projects like Center of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS), Priority Skills for Growth(PSG) in RDB and its stakeholders. • Working closely with project Manager for the Center of Excellence in Aviation to oversee the entire project lifecycle, from the construction phase to the operationalization of the academy. He/she will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the project within the defined scope, budget, and timeline, while coordinating with various stakeholders and managing project resources effectively. • Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless coordination and effective communication throughout the project. • Prepare monthly and quarterly activity reports to be submitted to Donors and to the Ministry of Finance and Economic planning. • Facilitate and supervise the work of experts and technical advisors engaged under CEAS and PSG. • Support SPIU Coordinator to ensure regular Monitoring and Evaluation of projects’ activities so that clear results are delivered based on robust data. • Support the SPIU coordinator to allocate budget to CEAS and PSG activities. • Provide relevant recommendations to SPIU on spending of projects’ resources and suggestion to reallocation based on any over or under spend to ensure adequate use of resources. • Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior. • Work closely with the program manager to ensure smooth implementation of Support for Sustainable and Inclusive Private Sector Development Project • Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders facilitating effective communication and coordination. • Prepare timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reports on project activities, progress, progress, achievements and success stories for internal and external stakeholders. • Organize and facilitate regular meetings, workshops and events to engage stakeholders, share updates and gather feedback. • Maintain positive working relationships with relevant government agencies, donors and other key stakeholders. • Ensure proper documentation of program activities including meeting minutes, report and other relevant documents. • Support RDB in the overall coordination of private sector interventions in their respective organizations and to address eminent challenges facing the private sector • Provide relevant recommendations to RDB on how to better improve the performance of the private sector development program basing on past experience • Provide information to RDB on private sector spending of resources and suggestions for reallocation based on any over or under spent funds to ensure equitable use of resources. • Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior.

Job responsibilities

•• Define occupational profiles and competency standards for Tourism and Hospitality sector in collaboration with industry, profession Bodies, sector skills council, training Providers and relevant policy makers; • Guide the harmonized translation of occupational profiles into national occupational Standards together with the industry, profession Bodies, sector skills council, training providers and policy makers; • Plan, organize and facilitate the design, development, testing, monitoring and evaluation of the curricula in field of Tourism and Hospitality of the sector; • Plan, organize and facilitate the design, development, testing, monitoring and evaluation of Trainers’ manuals, trainee’s manuals and other pedagogical aids for technical Education and vocational training under his/her responsibility; • Prepare periodic reports on the state of curriculum and propose Strategies for its improvement; • Plan and organize regular meetings with Technical Expertise Groups (TEG) to match the curriculum with changing labor market needs; • Transmit and explain proper use of curriculum and teaching/training aids to the office in charge of ToT, Assessment and certifications; • Monitor the training of trainers in the use of the curriculum, • Collaborate with the unit in charge of Digital content development to digitalize the developed curricula and all related instructional materials; • Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Minimum Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tour and Travel Management, Hospitality Institutional Management, Catering Technology, with three (3) years of relevant working experience as a teacher/Trainer/Curriculum developer or a Lecturer; or Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tour and Travel Management, Hospitality Institutional Management, Catering Technology with one (1) year of relevant working experience as a lecturer, a Teacher, a Trainer a Curriculum developer

Minimum qualifications

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, he/she is responsible for official correspondences and office filings. He/she will mainly focus on: He/she will mostly focus on following tasks: • Exchange of official correspondences related to SPIU; • Respond to routine requests for information and assist in making logistic arrangements for SPIU personnel; • Facilitate logistical arrangements for trainings, workshops, meetings, and conferences as well as prepare minutes of meetings; • Establish and maintain a proper project filing system; • Be subjected to a performance based evaluation every quarter; • Undertake other related activities as re-quested by the SPIU Coordinator

• • 1. Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 3. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 4. Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

• • 5. Advanced Diploma in Public Administration

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 6. Advanced Diploma in Administrative Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 7.Bachelor of Office Administration and Management

    0 Year of relevant experience

• 8. Advanced diploma in office management and administration

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1. Integrity

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

• • 3. Inclusiveness

• • 4. Accountability

• • 5. Communication

• • 6. Teamwork

• • 7. Client/citizen focus

• • 8. Professionalism

• • 9. Commitment to continuous learning

• • 10. Analytical skills

• • 11. Office management skills

• 12. Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

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Under the supervision of SPIU Coordinator, the individual is responsible for the overall coordination of the center’s activities, supervises assigned staff and engage relevant stakeholders for proper centre development and delivery. He/she will be focusing on the following duties • To coordinate all activities of youth friendly center. • To represent the Youth friendly center in all activities at Sector and District level. • To ensure funds mobilization for the center’s activities • To ensure the efficient mobilization and sensitization of youth • To ensure the effective use of funds, documents and equipment/materials of center. • To supervise and coordinate youth center staff. • To conduct monitoring and evaluation of activities at the level of the community. • To prepare different reports and ensure that they are submitted to the concerned authorities. • To collaborate with local authorities, other partners and all implementing agencies to empower young people. • Ensure development partners are well engaged in Youth center activities

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Under direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the individual is responsible for designing, developing, promoting and implementation of all projects’ initiatives related to youth economic opportunities for self-employment of young people He/she will mainly focus on: • Identify potential problems/issues linked with youth economic empowerment projects implementation for remedial actions and to elevate unresolved issues and problems to the direct hierarchy for resolution and final action; • Assess and ascertain whether partners’ project activities, implemented by the SPIU and other related partners are supportive of national and local development goals; • Initiate the planning and implementation of project activities, related to youth economic empowerment and stimulate Monitoring and Evaluation interventions for impact assessment • Provide data and information on lessons learned for implemented projects for future reference and continuity of similar initiatives; • Propose corrective actions to the project implementation based on lessons learnt • Design new projects in line with the core mission of the Ministry and projects; • Performs other duties as required by the supervisor.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, he/she is responsible for SPIU’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and initiatives. He/ she will be focusing on the following duties; • Establish an M&E system that will support tracking the socio-economic impact of the implemented projects, and provide real-time data analysis for timely decision making • Provide technical assistance to the Joint Youth Program’s Technical Committee, in creating a robust M&E mechanism for joint reporting and regular impact assessment. • Ensure, proper planning practices for implementing projects and related requirements • Prepare M&E tools, database structures and formats to capture data and information from the field; • Responsible for the collection, compilation, checking, sorting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data on ongoing field activities according to the reporting guidelines; • Compile and fine-tune narrative reports for proper knowledge management of the implemented program/projects • Work closely with Program Managers; assess performance of the reporting and M&E Systems; • Develop appropriate and sufficient monitoring and reporting tools for the program; • Perform any other task that may assigned by the supervisor

Job responsibilities

-Develop and operate a system for documentation and archives for the City of Kigali in accordance with internationally benchmarked practices and standards; -Develop and implement, in collaboration with concerned staff, an information classification and access policy; -Manage, in collaboration with the Logistics officer and other concerned units, the acquisition and borrowing system of books and other documents and prepare related annual budget; -Make an annual inventory of books and documents acquired by the City of Kigali and ensure their proper maintenance; -Maintain an effective cataloguing and indexing of books and regularly update the City of Kigali’s documentation database; -Collect and distribute newspapers, official gazettes and any other public (policy) documents and inform library users on new acquisitions.

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

Minimum qualifications

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

Minimum qualifications

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-Implement the District’s strategy on community health and sanitation in line with national policies and programs;

-Organize and conduct public awareness campaigns at the Sector level on health and sanitation issues, including diseases and malnutrition prevention and control;

-Supervise the quality of services rendered by health facilities at the Sector level and consolidate data on the situation of subscription to medical insurance schemes (including Mutuelle de Santé);

-Monitor the allocation and use of funds intended to support community health and sanitation for vulnerable people.

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