Manager Partnerships And Mobilisation at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : 18 January 2024

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December 28, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Business Analyst. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed to delivering strategic corporate performance initiatives that ensure long-term sustainability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the efficient management of social security schemes under RSSB by leveraging data analytics and processes analysis and providing policy recommendations, business improvement suggestions for data-informed decision-making. This role will require you to analyze complex data, explore emerging trends and leverage advanced analytics to provide valuable insights and comprehensive strategies that ensure the operational efficiency and growth and financial stability of Rwanda’s social security system.

If you have a strategic mindset, the ability to navigate complex organizational environments and have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment, then we are looking for you.

Reporting directly to the Chief Benefits Officer, the Business Analyst will be responsible for driving data-driven social security scheme management through developing business intelligence tools and performing data analysis for contribution and benefits expenditure trends analysis and forecast for overall operational efficiency in social security schemes management. This holder of this role will also be responsible for performance management and business process improvement in social security benefits management.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 1.9 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to 17% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in the functioning and growth of the financial sector. With approximately 12 million members, encompassing 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and responsibilities

Perfom data analysis to support all decisions regarding benefits including claim data analysis, social security benefits analysis, predictive models, etc;
Analyse large data sets to identify effective ways of boosting organizational efficiency;
Leveraging data analytics for assessing processes and determining requirements to delivering policy recommendations, business analytics for improved operational efficiency;
Develop analytical tools for early detection of suspicious benefits payments and prevention of fraudulent benefits payments;
Develop business intelligence tools for contribution and benefits expenditure trend analysis and forecast for data driven planning and decision-making;
Analyse quarterly and annual reports from social security schemes, conduct further analyses to understand unexpected trends and provide recommendations to management;
In coordination with concerned departments, prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders;
Research and document international standards in social security and propose policy and operational improvements to RSSB management;
Analysing business processes and communicating feedback to team members and senior management;
Ensure that policies and processes are renewed on time so that they do not lapse; Conducting audits of benefits packages and policies to ensure that the company’s processes are compliant;
Coordinate the benefits-related policy and procedures’ development and review;
In coordination with SRI coordinate benefit related research and assessments are conducted to inform policy and business improvement;
In coordination with SRI develop and update dashboards and promote the use of dashboard information for improved business processes;
Ensure CBO’s KPIs are cascaded to responsible departments, related data are regularly collected, analysed, and monitored.
Serve as liaison officer between CBO office and SRI and risk departments, as well as other units such as anti-fraud, etc;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

Master’s degree in economics, Econometrics Business Administration, Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or any other relevant field preferably with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role;

OR

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Economics, Data Science, Business Administration, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or any other relevant field preferably with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

The incumbent must have sound understanding in data analysis and interpretation
The role holder must have sound understanding in basic actuarial analysis
The role holder must have sound understanding of Business Intelligence tools
The incumbent must have sound understanding in analysis of business processes and improvement
The incumbent must have sound understanding in complex problem solving

Behavioral Competencies:

Must demonstrate impeccable analytical and critical thinking, strong communication as well as interpersonal skills;
Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Executive Assistant To The Chief Benefits Officer at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : 18 January 2024

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December 28, 2023

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Executive Assistant to Chief Benefits Officer

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Benefits Officer. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed to delivering strategic corporate performance initiatives that ensure long-term sustainability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the operations of the Chief Benefits Officer (CBO)’s office which is responsible for efficiently managing social security schemes and ensuring their growth and their long-term viability. This role will require you to coordinate all CBO’s office operations including management of agendas, and incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring effective meetings preparations and post-meeting follow-up, and ensuring timely responsiveness on the files directed to CBO’s office or to departments reporting to CBO for action.

Reporting directly to the Chief Benefits Officer, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for the management of communications to the office of the CBO, act as the liaison with departments, offices and with external stakeholders, organizing appointments, meetings and ensure effective follow up of decisions and recommendations.

This role is also responsible for determining relative priority, sensitivity, and urgency of information requirements, redirecting matters to staff to handle and expediting matters of urgent attention to the CBO.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 1.9 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to 17% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in the functioning and growth of the financial sector. With approximately 12 million members, encompassing 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and responsibilities

Work directly with the CBO to support all aspects of his daily work routine;
Maintain the CBO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, workshops, appointments, speaking engagements, and travel (may include domestic and international) arrangements;
Assist in the preparation of CBO’s meetings and distribution of meeting agendas and materials, attend meetings, and take notes of discussion; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries and lead the follow-up on post meeting/events actions with designated staff;
Managing and evaluating information coming to CBO’s office, including large volume of e-mails, providing the CBO with another perspective on content of information, replying as directed by the CBO and responding to request for information from the CBO;
Assessing and determining relative priority, sensitivity, and urgency of information requirements, and expedite those matters of urgent concern to the CBO, redirect matters to staff to handle, or handle matters personally, as appropriate;
Keep the CBO advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up;
Ensuring that executive directions, decisions, and action requests as well as the flow of advice, information and interpretations are conveyed with clarity, timeliness, and preciseness;
Provide coordination, monitoring, and communication of priorities, projects and programs managed by the CBO;
Complete a variety of special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, white papers, financial spreadsheets, special reports, and agenda material for internal and external audiences.
Serve as a primary point of contact between the Office of the CBO office, other executive offices and departments including helping to coordinate the work of the different groups as well as external stakeholders;
Compose and prepare letters relating to routine correspondence for the CBO’s signature.
Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Perform any other duties related to the function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

Master’s in business administration, Economics, social sciences or a related field
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have excellent skills writing, editing, and proofreading
The incumbent must have excellent skills and verbal communication skills
The role holder must have excellent time-management skills
The incumbent must have excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
The incumbent must have Organization skills and ability to handle multiple assignments

Behavioral Competencies:

Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, attention to details, time-management skills, and strong ethical background;
Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click here for more details & Apply

Legal Counsel, Board Services at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : 18 January 2024

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December 28, 2023

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Legal Counsel, Board Services

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Legal Counsel, Board Services. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about good governance and abiding by the law, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed towards high standards of governance.

This role offers a remarkable opportunity to serve as a key player in the RSSB Board and with that, subsequently attending to the demands of key stakeholders. As a law abiding citizen and practitioner of the same, your knowledge of good governance, and reliable understanding of policies and procedures as pertains to the law will be of great value to the organisation and the nation at large.

Reporting to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer, the Legal Counsel Board Services will be responsible for providing legal advice on Board matters including corporate governance, Board members responsibilities and assisting the Company Secretary in preparation and organisation of the Board of Directors meetings and in following up the implementation of Board resolutions.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop Board charter, corporate governance policy and other documents related to the Board affairs
Coordinate the preparation and submission of documents to be considered by the Board including Board papers, reports, policies, strategies, etc
Advise Board members on their responsibilities and legal requirements applicable to them
Participate in the preparation of the Board and Legal Services function’s work plan and budget
Advise the Board, Management and the relevant functions on changes in Law
Advise Management and the Board on legal implications of internal policies and procedures
Liaise with focal persons of Board Committees to ensure that Board meetings are scheduled as agreed, required documents are submitted in due time and follow up the implementation of Board resolutions
Arrange and participate in meetings with external stakeholders
Collaborate with the Human Capital function to organise trainings of Board members
Assist the Company Secretary in the coordination of Board Secretarial Services
Monitor terms of Board members to ensure that the Board can deliberate in accordance with the law
Ensure that Board members understand their duties and functions and are provided with the appropriate information and engagement for them to fulfil their duties and functions
Review and submit required reports to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer
Perform any other duties related to the Board Services function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

Master’s Degree in Business Law or any other relevant field with at least 4 years relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role
Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have sound understanding in social security legal framework and social security governance;
The role holder must demonstrate in-depth experience and knowledge in regulation compliance, corporate governance and business law;
The incumbent must have strong knowledge in legal affairs, project planning and resource management;
The incumbent must have sound understanding in law drafting, and should demonstrate financial and business literacy.

Behavioural Competencies:

Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
Must be detail-oriented, with impeccable rigour, result and data driven, and must demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make quality decisions whilst driving and managing change;
Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Must be business oriented, tech-savvy and open to champion breakthrough innovation.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click here for more details & Apply

Legal Counsel, Contracts And Conveyancing at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : 18 January 2024

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December 28, 2023

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Legal Counsel, Contracts and Conveyancing

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Legal Counsel, Contracts and Conveyancing. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to advocating for legal correctness, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed towards high standards of governance and the provision of efficient and effective management of Board affairs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be a source of influence in advising the team on legal, regulatory, policy and contract issues and serving in negotiations, prevention of fraud, money laundering, looking out for the rights and concerns around intellectual property, and more – all in accordance with the law.

If you have what it takes to work closely with a dynamic team of Directors and you are passionate about being part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being of millions of individuals, then we are looking for you.

Reporting to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer, the Legal Counsel, Contracts and Conveyancing will be responsible for negotiating and drafting of agreements implicating RSSB, assisting in handling regulatory inquiries and regulatory enforcement matters as well as other legal matters.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Advise relevant executives of the key legal risks of the proposed projects and contracts, including legal and regulatory issues to be addressed early in the process
Work to make all contractual documents compliant with relevant laws and regulations and RSSB policies
Protect RSSB’s intellectual property to prevent loss/infringement by third parties through trademarks, copyrights, patents and other appropriate safeguards
Assist the Chief by providing advice to relevant executives in meeting obligations associated with contracts and agreements
Negotiate, draft and review agreements impacting RSSB
Drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and/or contract execution
Manage contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input
Coordinate provision of technical assistance and training to relevant internal and external stakeholders in matters related to contracts and conveyancing
Coordinate with procurement team and user departments to provide guidance on contractual requirements and ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
Protect the interest of RSSB and ensure protection against fraud and money laundering activities
Coordinate and collaborate with other insurance companies and deal with matters related to subrogation
Manage, evaluate and award staff under his/her direct supervision
Review and submit required reports to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer
Conduct research to identify legal ownership of properties by assessing government land registry documents
Prepare property lease agreements to ensure contracts are signed on the scheduled date of transfer
Oversee the fast-tracking and diligent handling of land title transfers before the Lands Registry, and Local Authorities
Perform any other duties related to Contracts and Conveyancing function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

Master’s Degree in Law with at least 4 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role
Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have sound understanding in social security legal framework, social security governance and regulation compliance;
The role holder must demonstrate in-depth knowledge in obligation, business, insurance or tax law;
The incumbent must have strong knowledge in the management of legal affairs and legal proceedings;
The incumbent must have sound understanding in law drafting skills and contract management;
The incumbent must have experience in project planning and resource management.

Behavioural Competencies:

Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike, with the ability to lead and empower others;
Must be detail-oriented, with impeccable rigour, result and data driven, and must demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make quality decisions whilst driving and managing change;
Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Must be business oriented, tech-savvy and open to champion breakthrough innovation.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click here for more details & Apply

Legal Counsel, Litigation at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : 18 January 2024

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December 28, 2023

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Legal Counsel, Litigation

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Legal Counsel, Litigation. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed towards high standards of governance and the provision of efficient and effective management of Board affairs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a major transformation that will drive strategic initiatives and to work closely with the board of directors, executive leadership, and regulatory bodies to ensure RSSB interests are protected and in line with the law, and service as the primer representative and reference point for all handling correspondence.

If you have what it takes to work closely with a dynamic team of Directors and you are passionate about being part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being of millions of individuals, then we are looking for you.

Reporting to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer, the Legal Counsel, Litigation will be responsible for handling litigation including arbitrations, court cases, amicable settlements and liaising with external advocates to ensure that RSSB interests are legally protected.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Represent RSSB in amicable settlements, arbitrations and court cases
Liaise with external Lawyers by writing letters of instructions to ensure that RSSB interests are adequately and promptly represented
Manage, evaluate and award staff under his/her direct supervision
Review and submit required reports to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer
Oversee all activities related to the litigation function
Liaise with public authorities in charge of investigation for purpose of bring legal action
Directly liaise with external lawyers in respect of preparation of court cases
Provide response to correspondence from external lawyers to advise on RSSB position on legal matters and obtain update reports from external advocates on all legal suits
Provide legal advice on recovery cases in order to realise securities
Participate in negotiation of legal fees with external advocates and support on research activities
Conduct legal monitoring to ensure that RSSB is up to date with new regulations and case law
Participate in regular assessments of Policy and Procedures and advise management on improvement opportunities
Monitor litigated title claim issues and provide reports and advice to management
Identify risks related to litigation and propose solutions for risk management
Develop a comprehensive claim management plan for all claims in litigation
Ensure accurate documentation of cases, including maintaining the case docket and working with external lawyers to keep up to date litigation cases
Oversee the filing of pleadings at Court and tribunals
Oversee the preparation of witness statements, affidavits and other documents
Perform any other duties related to litigation function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

Master’s Degree in Business Law, Tax Law, Insurance Law or any other relevant field with at least 4 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role
Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have sound understanding in social security legal framework, social security governance and regulation compliance;
The role holder must demonstrate in-depth knowledge in business, insurance or tax law, as well as relevant laws and regulations;
The incumbent must have strong knowledge in the management of legal affairs, proceedings and legal library management;
The incumbent must have sound understanding in law, policy and contract drafting skills and should be able to litigate and resolve disputes;
The incumbent must have experience in project planning and resource management, corporate governance and analytical skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike, with the ability to lead and empower others;
Must be detail-oriented, with impeccable rigour, result and data driven, and must demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make quality decisions whilst driving and managing change;
Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Must be business oriented, tech-savvy and open to champion breakthrough innovation.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click here for more details & Apply

Legal Counsel, Specialized Services at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) : 18 January 2024

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December 28, 2023

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Legal Counsel Specialised Services

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Legal Counsel, Specialised Services. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed towards high standards of governance and the provision of efficient and effective management of Board affairs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to offer your legal expertise on all corporate activities handled by RSSB, particularly around matters mobilisation, investment and financial resource management, and ensure that all RSSB ventures are well in compliance with the law.

If you have what it takes to work closely with a dynamic team of Directors and you are passionate about being part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being of millions of individuals, then we are looking for you.

Reporting to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer, the Legal Counsel, Specialised Services will be responsible for providing legal advice to RSSB and ensuring correct interpretation of, and compliance with the various laws, policies, rules and regulations governing RSSB in the mobilisation, investment and management of the financial resources and other assets.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide any legal clarifications, opinion, or assistance that may be required related to mobilisation, investment and management of the financial resources and other assets
Ensure that the mobilisation, investment and management of RSSB’s financial resources and other assets comply with applicable laws, rules and policies
Prepare and review legal documentation for RSSB’s derivatives and other risk management transactions, negotiate relevant agreements and draft and review transaction documents
Advise on the legal aspects of cash management, bank account agreements, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, anti-money laundering initiatives, and contracts for the custody or investment of RSSB’s financial resources
Provide legal advice on the agreements and participate in RSSB’s Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups
Issue legal opinions on regulatory, institutional and financial issues arising from the interpretation and application of investments
Advise on contracts for the investment of RSSB liquid assets
Oversee the setup of intra-group guidelines applicable to RSSB subsidiaries and investee companies
Manage, evaluate and award staff under his/her direct supervision
Review and submit required reports to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer
Review claims related to RSSB investments and advise the management
Advise on legal matters related to the corporate activities such as joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, incorporations, dissolutions and liquidations
Coordinate and collaborate with other financial institutions and development partners to further RSSB’s investment operations work
Conduct legal monitoring to ensure that RSSB is up to date with new regulations and case law
Perform any other duties related to Specialised Legal Services function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

Master’s Degree in Business Law, Tax Law, Insurance Law, Economic Law, Commercial Law or any other relevant field with at least 4 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role
Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have sound understanding in social security legal framework, social security governance and regulation compliance;
The role holder must demonstrate in-depth knowledge in business, insurance, economic, commercial or tax law, as well as relevant laws and regulations;
The incumbent must have strong knowledge in the management of legal affairs, proceedings and legal library management;
The incumbent must have sound understanding in law, policy and contract drafting skills and should be able to litigate and resolve disputes;
The incumbent must have experience in dealing with investment and shareholders agreements, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, incorporations, dissolutions and liquidations, and with that, a strong knowledge of the investment and financial sector.

Behavioural Competencies:

Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike, with the ability to lead and empower others;
Must be detail-oriented, with impeccable rigour, result and data driven, and must demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make quality decisions whilst driving and managing change;
Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Must be business oriented, tech-savvy and open to champion breakthrough innovation.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click here for more details & Apply

Twiyibutse ingengabihe y’Umwaka w’Amashuri 2023 – 2024

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Kanda hano urebe iyi ngengabihe kurubuga rwa MINEDUC

Ibicishije kurukuta rwayo rwa Twetter;Minisiteri y`uburezi yashyize ahagaragara ingengabihe y’Umwaka w’Amashuri 2023 – 2024 nkuko igaragara mumbonerahamwe ikurikira:

ITANGAZO KU NGENDO Z’ABANYESHURI BIGA BACUMBIKIRWA MU GIHE CYO GUSUBIRA KU MASHURI MU GIHEMBWE CYA II 2023/2024

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ITANGAZO KU NGENDO Z’ABANYESHURI BIGA BACUMBIKIRWA MU GIHE CYO GUSUBIRA KU MASHURI MU GIHEMBWE CYA II 2023/2024

Kanda hano usome iyi gahunda kurukuta rwa X rwa NESA

Driver at World Food Programme (WFP) | Karongi : Deadline: 11-01-2024

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Career Opportunities: Driver (830885)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Driver
Type of Contract: SC 2
Number of Openings: 1
Unit/Division: Karongi Field Office
DUTY STATION: Karongi FO
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 11th January 2024

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Rwanda works in partnership with the Government and other stakeholders through the direct implementation of integrated programmes targeting the most vulnerable people and will progressively shift towards building national capacity to formulate, manage and implement programmes for achieving zero hunger. In implementing its activities, WFP will bridge the humanitarian–development nexus and leverage its extensive experience and the contributions it has made in Rwanda over many decades to achieve five strategic outcomes:

Refugees and returnees in Rwanda have access to adequate and nutritious food at all times.
Vulnerable populations in food-insecure communities and areas have improved access to adequate and nutritious food all year.
Children under 5, adolescents and pregnant and nursing women and girls in Rwanda have improved access to nutritious foods and services that enable them to meet their nutrition needs all year.
Smallholder farmers, especially women, have increased marketable surplus and access to agricultural markets through efficient supply chains by 2030.
The Government of Rwanda and the humanitarian community is provided with adequate, timely, cost-efficient and agile supply chain services and expertise necessary to effectively respond to emergency crisis.

This position will help in programme implementation and monitoring exercises at the field office level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)

This is a one-year position. Under the direct supervision of the Business Support Assistant based in Karongi FO, the driver will be responsible for below key responsibilities:

Drive safely office vehicle for the transportation of authorised personnel including delivery and collection of various items/commodities.
Check, before driving the vehicle, daily; all oil, lubricants and water levels, as detailed in the vehicle daily inspection sheet
Maintain mileage logbook and ensure all fuel issued is entered accurately into the logbook.
Ensure day-to day vehicle is kept clean and in good condition
Ensure the vehicle is taken for servicing or repair as and when required in a timely manner.
Check on a daily basis the serviceability of all communications equipment, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, toolkits, vehicle documents and any other equipment that may be fitted in the vehicle and report immediately if any equipment is damaged or missing.
Make sure the dressing uniform is regurly respected.
Respect the traffic rules and regulations for safe driving.
Drive WFP trucks and other vehicles for which you hold a valid driver’s license on official assignments countrywide.
Ensure that WFP food commodities and non-food items are transported to the destination and consignee specified on the WFP waybill without pilferage, damage, or any undue delay.
Obtain the signature of the consignee on the WFP waybill upon delivery of cargo (food and non-food items) to the specified destination and return the signed waybill to the origin warehouse.
Detect mechanical and electrical faults on the vehicles and report them immediately to the Fleet Manager.
Carry out preventative maintenance on your truck and assist with basic servicing.
Report any accident/incident or damage to the vehicle to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Report all pilferage and damages to commodities without delay to the supervisor.
Act as security during the loading and off-loading of the vehicle
Ensure that the vehicle first aid kit is not abused and is replenished as and when required.
Check daily the serviceability of all communications equipment, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, toolkits and any other equipment that may be fitted in the vehicle and report immediately if any equipment is damaged or missing.
Follow the rules and regulations for safe driving.
Comply with vehicle tracking communications procedures and notify WFP base of any security incidents promptly.
Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor, as and when required.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Completion of secondary school education.
Formal drivers training with a valid driving license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Driving license category B is mandatory and additional categories (C and D) will be an advantage

Experiences:

Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record.
Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles.
Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone, and other applications.
Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.

Language: Fluency (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station

Application Link: Click here

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

11th January 2024

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Pastry Chef at Mantis Epic Hotel and Suites | Nyagatare :Deadline: 31-12-2023

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION Pastry Chef

DEPARTMENT Kitchen

RESPONSIBLE FOR cooks, commis and Stewards, bakers

REPORTS TO Sous Chef

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To contribute to the production of the highest possible food quality in the delegated Pastry section at all times, and to co-ordinate and be responsible for staff in the delegated section. All production is carried out in line with appropriate food portion control, the departmental business (Hotel) Group’s corporate guidelines, and service concepts in accordance with HACCP policies and procedure.

TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRODUCTION OF THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE FOOD QUALITY, AND COORDINATE STAFF IN THE DELEGATED SECTION

Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, insuring proper plate presentation
Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees; controls the positioning and rotation of foods and ensures proper plate presentation
Sets up for lunch and dinner by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations
Adheres to Hospitality standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
Orders adequate supplies for own section, and sets up “mis-en-place” for section
Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness
Works with Chefs to ensure seasoning, portions, and appearance of food
Stores unused food properly
Ensures that food from own section is delivered on time
Follows proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices
Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last minute changes to reservations
Maintains an exact record of preparation, cooking and presentation specifications of all dishes produced in the section in a file which is kept at the section at all times for reference
Confers closely with the Sous Chef and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of his or her position, in order to be ready to fill in whenever required
Co-ordinates job tasks with staff in own section
Helps employees to achieve optimum quality
Knows how to follow applicable laws regarding food safety and sanitation
Strong knowledge of pastry department is added advantage

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Adheres to all health, sanitation and food safety rules and regulations
Reports all potential and real hazards immediately
Fully understands the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
Co-ordinates work, and works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions to avoid mishaps
Keeps the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance, and conduct

MISCELLANEOUS

Recommends better preparation procedures to Sous Chef
Checks the restaurant reservations regularly
Attends meetings and training required by the Sous Chef
Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function
Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape
Continuously seeks to endeavour the knowledge of own job function
Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following:
– Hotel fire, bomb and emergency procedures
– Hotel health and safety policies and procedures
– Current licensing relating to own department
– Restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programmes
– Restaurant guests generating high business volume
– Union agreements
Responsible Business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree (A0) required in a related field such as Culinary Arts, Restaurant and Hotel Management, and other related field with a minimum 3 years working experience in the field.
Advanced Diploma (A1) in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, other related field with a minimum 5 years working experience in the field.

TO APPLY:

Please send the following documents to Christophe.MUYOBOKE@mantiscollection.com

Cover letter
Resume
Academic papers (the successful candidate will be required to submit notarized copies)
Service certificates proving the work experience
3 professional references

All attachments should be in Word or PDF form attached as one document

No phone calls, please.

Mantis EPIC Hotel is an equal employment opportunity employer

Note:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications.
Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record
Expected starting is as soon as possible

Interested candidates should submit their applications in English not later than 31 December 2023 at 04.00 pm.

Done at Nyagatare, on the 28^th December 2023

Dr. Christopher A. MUYOBOKE

Human Resource Manager

Mantis –EPIC Hotel and Suites

General Manager at Dicel Security Company Ltd | Kigali :Deadline: 10-01-2024

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Position: General Manager

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Position Grade: NA

Position Number: NA

Posting Date: 28 December 2023

Closing Date: 10 January 2024

JOB PURPOSE:

The General Manager mainly helps to ensure the Company’s profitable growth and overall success (Corporate governance, internal control and risk management) by providing his/her enthusiastic in Company’s technical operation, recruitment & training, Finance management, Humana resource management, Sales growth, tax statutory compliance, etc.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

The specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Strategic management

Develop and recommend strategic plans to the Board that ensures the Company’s profitable growth and overall success. This includes updating and making changes as required and involving the Board in the early stages of developing strategy.
Successfully implement the corresponding business and operational plans. Review and report regularly to the Board on the overall progress and results against operating and financial objectives and initiate courses of action for improvement. This should include identification of future opportunities and threats.

Operation management

Develop annual operating forecasts of revenue, expenditures, operational results and financial performance and ensure financial growth of the company
Develop annual capital commitment and expenditure budgets for approval by the Board.
Authorize commitment of corporate resources. Enter into agreements, contracts, leases, etc. in the ordinary course of business, in order to pursue the approved strategies, business plans, and objectives of the Company, provided however, that major commitments, exposures, and risks will be reported to the Board on a regular and timely basis and obtain approval where necessary.

Human resource management and development

Build an effective management team, developing their professional knowledge and skill, while holding them accountable for key areas of delivery. Through the management team, ensure that functional activities are carried out cost effectively.
Develop and maintain a sound, effective organizational structure and ensure capable management succession, progressive employee training, employee motivation, and development programs.
Provide the Board, at Board and committee meetings, exposure to the Company’s key management.

Relationship management

Ensure effective communications and appropriate relationships are maintained with the shareholders of the company and other stakeholders such as customers, industry, employees, the financial community, regulators, government, non-government organizations, communities in which Dicel Security Company Ltd operates, suppliers, and media.
Manage and oversee the required interfaces between the company and the public and act as the principal spokesperson for the company.

Compliances, risk management and corporate governance

Keep the Board fully informed on all aspects of the Company’s operational and financial affairs, and on all matters of significant relevance to the company including those items emanating from governments and regulators on issues such as fiscal, monetary and environment policies, legislation affecting operations and regulating oversight, etc.
Authorize and ensure that effective control and co-ordination mechanisms for all operations and activities are in place including the establishment and development of effective internal controls over financial reporting.
Ensure the Company’s assets are adequately safeguarded and optimized in the best interests of the shareholders, and maintain a high level of integrity, work ethics and Corporate Governance standards.

LINE AUTHORITY

Reports directly to the Board of Directors of the Company.

REQUIREMENTS:

Having at least a post-graduate (Master’s) degree in Economics, Management, or Statistics or Accountancy/Finance or equivalent from the recognized university,
Successful previous experience of at least five years as General Manager in private company; being in security company will be added value,
Proven analytical capabilities and skills to design and implement a strategic private security operations plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence,
Proven analytical capabilities and skills to Develop and recommend strategic plans to the Board that ensures the Company’s profitable growth and overall success.
Very good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working good relations in a multicultural environment;
Excellent written and verbal communication in English or French with a working knowledge of other language.
Strong communication skills are required and must possess strong work ethics, solutions oriented and team work attitude.
Having driving license category “B”
High computer skills (MS Office package, power point presentation),
Not to be aged above forty (40) years, etc.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application through info@dicel.co.rw and copy to hr@dicel.co.rw. The application documents shall include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of degrees/certificates. In your cover letter, you are welcome to explain any parts of your professional, academic, or personal life experience that truly motivate you to pursue this job.

Didier N.YUHI

Chairman of Board of Directors

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3 Job opportunities at World Trade Organization: Deadline: 8-10/01/2023

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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.

ITANGAZO RYO KOROSHYA INGENDO MU MUJYI WA KIGALI MUGIHE CY`IMINSI MIKURU 2023

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Kanda hano usome iri tangazo kurubuga rw`umujyi wa Kigali

Ubicishije kurubuga rwawo,umujyi wa Kigali watanze uburyo bwo koroshya ingendo muri iyi minsi mikuru.

Soma itangazo ryose.

Executive Assistant to the Ambassador at Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Cairo: Deadline: 31 Dec 2023

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The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Cairo is now hiring a professional Executive Assistant to the Ambassador. Please send your CV and cover letter to “ambacairo@minaffet.gov.rw” by 31 Dec 2023.

Project Coordinator at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace | Kigali :Deadline: 05-01-2024

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Type of contract	Full Time/Fixed Term
Issue Date	20^th December 2023
Application Deadline	5^th January 2024
Number of positions	1
Grade of the position	2-T
Duty Station	Kigali, Rwanda (With frequent travels to Rubavu, Rusizi and Bugarama)
Duration	12 months (renewable subject to funding)

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.

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 person who will successfully and efficiently coordinate the activities of this project.

SCOPE OF WORK

iPeace-Rwanda is looking for an accomplished Project Coordinator to manage and organize all aspects of the project, from simple activities to more complex plans.

The Project coordinator is an important position for this project with overall responsibility for managing, monitoring and coordinating the delivery of project activities and ensuring effective engagement with other key partners.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to be a quick decision-maker, ability to lead a diverse team of colleagues from different backgrounds and to liaise with other implementing partner organizations to ensure operational and programmatic effectiveness.

The Project Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Programs with regular interactions with other colleagues and project partners in Rwanda as well as neighbouring countries. He/she will oversee a team of colleagues involved in this project and work with partners and beneficiaries to deliver results on time. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that project objectives are achieved and that project activities are implemented in accordance with iPeace’s and donor’s regulations and policies.

Ultimately, the Project coordinator’s tasks are to ensure that all project activities are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the project coordinator will include the following:

Provide overall project leadership, informing strategic direction and decision-making and overseeing administrative, financial and project management aspects to ensure effective and timely implementation of planned activities and appropriate expenditure of funds;
Serve as a coordinator between project partner organizations, external and internal technical advisors, and key stakeholders;
Coordinate all annual work plans, project reviews/evaluations and project activities with iPeace colleagues and other partners.
Ensure timely submission of all deliverables to the Lead Organisation, including annual work plans and project monitoring and evaluation plans;
In collaboration with other key iPeace colleagues in Kigali and in the field, foster and manage productive relationships with Rwandan government officials, provincial authorities and relevant ministries and institutions;
In consultation with key project staff and iPeace senior management, provide clear guidance to ensure advocacy issues are identified, an advocacy and influencing plan is developed, implemented, and works with government as well as other partners;
Ensure strong communication and coordination with all project stakeholders and beneficiaries;
Collect and share successes and lessons learned internally and among partners;
Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information;
Break down the project into achievable actions and set deadlines;
Assign tasks to project staff and assist with the management schedules;
Ensure that the needs of beneficiaries are met as project activities progress;
Assist in preparing budgets and managing project purchases;
Monitor project progress and manage any issues that arise;
Ensure standards and requirements are met by performing quality assurance testing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

A bachelor’s degree in law or in a related field with 5 years of proven professional experience or a master’s degree in the relevant fields with at least 2 years of experience;
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.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the implementation of complex programs in Rwanda in relevant areas such as access to justice; the fight against sexual and gender-based violence, regional integration, improvement of governance, etc.;
Proven skills in strategic project planning, and strong organizational skills;
Proven ability to work closely with partners at multiple levels; experience in managing projects implemented in consortium will be considered an advantage;
Previous employment with or in-depth knowledge of NGOs; experience of working with NGOs while occupying a similar position is an asset;
Knowledge of international donor regulations and policies, as well as significant experience interacting with donor agencies;
Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively alone and in a team;
The ability to work well under pressure and to communicate appropriately and effectively within a multicultural setting;
Experience in project management, from project design to delivery;
The ability to prepare and interpret step-by-step flowcharts, schedules and action plans
Strong organizational skills, including multitasking and time management;
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner)
Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp or Trello)
PMP / PRINCE2 certification is an asset
Be available to start immediately

HOW TO APPLY

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

A motivation letter (1 page maximum)
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)
Notarized copy of the most qualifying degree/certificate

Applications will be submitted exclusively online via the following https://bit.ly/3TDPelI no later than January 5^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.

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 20^th December 2023

Elvis Mbembe Binda, PhD.

President & CEO

Project Senior Legal Officer at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace | Kigali :Deadline: 05-01-2024

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

PROJECT SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER

Type of contract	Full Time/Fixed Term
Issue Date	20^th December 2023
Application Deadline	5^th January 2024
Number of positions	1
Grade of the position	2-T
Duty Station	Kigali, Rwanda (With frequent travels to Rubavu, Rusizi and Bugarama)
Duration	12 months (renewable subject to funding)

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.

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 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, iPeace in consortium with International Alert and Pole Institute is implementing the “UHAKI BILA MIPAKA” project. This project aims to contribute to strengthening access to justice for people in the cities across the borders between the DRC and Rwanda.

To achieve this objective, iPeace is implementing 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 person who will successfully and efficiently coordinate the activities of this project.

SCOPE OF WORK

iPeace-Rwanda is looking for an accomplished Senior Legal Officer to manage and organize all the legal aspects of the project, from simple activities to more complex plans.

The Senior Legal officer is an important position for this project with overall responsibility for managing, monitoring and coordinating the delivery of legal aid activities and ensuring effective engagement with other key stakeholders and partners.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to be a quick decision-maker, ability to lead a diverse team of colleagues from different backgrounds and to liaise with other implementing partner organizations to ensure operational and programmatic effectiveness.

Ultimately, the Senior Legal Officer’s tasks are to ensure that all legal aid activities are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Senior Legal Officer will include the following:

Coordinate and manage the project legal aid activities, including monitoring of key developments in relation to proceedings, cases and decisions.
Coordinate and oversee the development of strategic legal publications including documentation of relevant cases and production of legal aid reports
Coordinate and oversee legal research and analysis to generate the legal requests, amicus briefs and other submissions, in conjunction with the project coordinator.
Supervise and ensure that legal officers’ duties related to hearing, filing, drafting and following up cases in IECMS is done adequately and timely.
Contribute to and engage with campaigns, advocacy programmes and related strategies undertaken under the project.
Liaise with the project coordinator to ensure proper reporting of legal aid activities in the project

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

Bachelor’s degree in Law required and advanced university degree preferred, with at least 3 years of professional experience relevant to this post among the following areas: provision of legal aid services in remote rural areas, domestic or international criminal law, international humanitarian law, or international human rights law.
Extensive experience working in Rwanda including within legal institutions, as well as experience working in the NGO sector.
Demonstrated management skills with significant experience in a mid-to-senior level management
Advanced advocacy skills and experience identifying and crafting advocacy messages and strategies relevant to this post.
Strong awareness of and commitment to legal needs of vulnerable people.
Excellent integrated communication skills: spoken/representation and effective inter-personal skills with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across diverse partnerships, colleagues and actors.
Extremely attentive to accuracy and detail, highly organized with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure regarding deadlines, workload and unexpected developments.
Ability, willingness and flexibility to travel in remote rural areas in difficult conditions and respond to a range of environments.
Highly advanced computer literacy skills, experience with social media also an asset.
Excellence in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda is essential. Knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
Developed legal research, writing and editorial skills with experience in developing high quality material suitable for publication.

HOW TO APPLY

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

A motivation letter (1 page maximum)
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)
Notarized copy of the most qualifying degree/certificate

Applications will be submitted exclusively online via the following https://bit.ly/48yLK8f no later than January 5th, 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.

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 20^th December 2023

Elvis Mbembe Binda, PhD.

President & CEO

Project Coordinator at Save the Children | Kigali : Deadline: 10-01-2024

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Advert – Project Coordinator

About the Role:

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

The Project Coordinator is accountable for providing management and oversight of the implementation of a three-year project funded by the European Union (INTPA). The project is aimed at strengthening and providing for an inclusive and enabling environment for Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to function as active stakeholders in the state accountability mechanism for the rights of children and youth with disability in Rwanda. The project is expected to create a blueprint of social inclusion and monitoring mechanism that will be replicable to achieve large scale change. Specifically, it will contribute to:

Enhanced inclusive and functioning environment for upholding and promoting the rights of children and youth with disabilities; and
Improved capacities of OPDs, children and youth with disabilities in monitoring, reporting on and advocating for the realisation of their rights.

The project will be delivered in partnership with local partner, UWEZO Youth Empowerment, and focus on the Kirehe, Burera and Gasabo Districts and beyond.

Qualifications and experience .

Bachelor’s Degree in Disability studies, Project Management, Social Sciences or related field and with background in implementing disability inclusion focused child rights or social protection programmes
University degree with 3-5 years of relevant area work experience or equivalent
Strong demonstrable skills and experience in project management, monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability – including budget holding responsibilities;
Proven experience in disability rights, disability inclusive programming and accessibility adaptations
Strong understanding of the global, regional and national framework related to the rights of children with disability
Strong understanding of civil society and rights-based approach to development and partnerships
Experience of organisational capacity building and partner support
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proven project management skills
Proven project management skills
High level report writing skills in English
Good understanding of Child Rights situation and disability rights in Rwanda
Desirable experience using the Washington Group Short Set on Functioning

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

Application Information: Click Here

Deadline for receiving applications is 10th January 2024.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*

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Safeguarding Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) | Kigali: Deadline: 27-01-2024

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Safeguarding Coordinator

Title: Safeguarding Coordinator

Reports to: Regional Safeguarding Advisor

Department: Human Resources

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Job Type: Full Time

Position overview

The safeguarding Coordinator plays a crucial role in executing safeguarding initiatives across the Africa sites. They perform an assistant role to the OnePIH Regional Safeguarding Advisor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Technical Support:

Support in setting up a safeguarding capacity building tracker for all staff including awareness dashboard across OnePIH
Update and monitor safeguarding activities across OnePIH sites and including partners including work plans, dashboards and incident trackers.
Assist to coordinate with safeguarding programs as key point of contact across the sites and including OnePIH partners
Assist in responding to inquiries from sites
Coordinate the design and printing of safeguarding information, education and communication (IEC) materials
Assist in follow ups with safeguarding managers across various country sites to keep track with timelines of their initiatives in line with the regional safeguarding dashboard.
Assist the Regional Advisor in preparation of training and facilitation of respective content

2. Program Management and Administration Support:

Schedule appointments, maintain calendar and book appointments for the Regional Advisor
Assist Regional Advisor to prepare, write, collate and distribute communications: memos, emails, invoices and other correspondences
Arrange travel itineraries for Regional Advisor
Order office supplies

3. Support Development of Safeguarding Community of Practice:

Coordinate community of practice meetings and take detailed minutes and action follow-ups
Assist in documenting best safeguarding practices across the Africa region.
Assist in organizing learning workshops and retreats for the coordination site

4. Support Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

Support the Regional Advisor in monitoring and updating the safeguarding site risk registers and tracking mitigation progress
Support in consolidating program lessons learnt and best practices for OnePIH safeguarding initiatives across sites
Support in monitoring safeguarding annual performance dashboards
Support in maintaining and updating internal resource library and Teams page

5. Reporting:

Assist in gathering scheduled reports from safeguarding managers and support in synthesizing all coordination site reports.
Assist in developing newsletters and other media publications

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in law, Development Studies, Business administration, social work, Community Psychology or related field from an accredited academic institution.
Qualification or experience in child safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, Human Rights programming project management can be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in safeguarding or protection/ child rights and/ project management, preferably with an INGO.
Demonstrated experience in networking, project management and coordination.
Experience in working with children and vulnerable adults
Demonstrable ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to draft, write and consolidate reports.

Competencies and Attributes:

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and productively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Full proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory
Ability to organize work and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail and technicalities, and coordination with a variety of stakeholders.
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
Self-motivated and a strong team player who is able to handle complex situations.
Strong leadership and problem-solving 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 27th January 2024.

University of Global Health Equity 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.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, NOB at World Food Programme (WFP) | Kigali :Deadline: 10-10-2024

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Career Opportunities: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer; NOB (830869)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, NOB
No of Openings: 1
Contract Type: Position Grade: NOB
Unit/Division: VAM / M&E
Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Closing Date: 10th January 2024

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

In support of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP), support the development of the logframe, needs-based plans and VAM/M&E evidence planning budget tool.
Contribute to the development and implementation of Monitoring, Review and Evaluation plans that will provide the most relevant and strategic information toward achieving expected results (as set out in the CSP) and other global and regional plans), while being compliant with WFP evaluation and monitoring requirements.
Manage evaluations and ensure the final reports and management recommendations are produced to high professional standards in line with WFP Evaluation Policy and Decentralized Evaluation Quality Assurance (DEQAS) and the findings are readily disseminated amongst all stakeholders to inform policy, strategy and programme design and implementation and improve WFP’s assistance.
Support the CSP thematic reviews which are intended for internal learning, strategic and operational decision-making.
Support programme activity managers in ensuring CO monitoring systems and tools are in place and compliant with corporate standards including the minimum monitoring requirements (MMR), standard operational procedures (SOP) and establishment of baselines and targets in alignment with the updated corporate results framework (CRF).
Manage the process monitoring for all activities, produce regular monitoring reports, and contribute to donor and adhoc reporting through data analysis and visualization of findings by developing innovative, user-friendly, and informative products. Review, revise and develop necessary tools for output and process monitoring and data collection and train staff and cooperating partners on proper usage.
Contribute to the management of data quality and data timeliness for the corporate monitoring systems particularly COMET (Country Office Monitoring and Evaluation Tool), including the reconciliation exercise from M&E coordinating with the supply chain team on a regular basis.
Contribute to the regular post distribution monitoring (PDM) and other surveys for reporting corporate outcome indicators, advising upon the design of questionnaires, budgeting and contracting, field data collection, data analysis and report writing and dissemination.
Ensure the integrating of protection and gender perspectives in all the surveys and identify areas in monitoring where the same can be enhanced with support from the Gender and Protection (G&P) unit.
Work collaboratively with Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) focal point to ensure regular revision of guidance in line with Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) guidance to ensure successful triangulation and escalation of issues.
Support WFP Management in addressing recommendations from monitoring, reviews and evaluations through development and follow-up of action plans for PDMs, Reviews and Evaluations undertaken by the Country Office.
Support the preparation of the Annual Corporate Reports in coordination with the communications unit.
Manage M&E staff and guide them as required to enable high performance of the team. Build and strengthen M&E capacity of WFP staff and partners including government counterparts through designing M&E programs, delivery of training and information sharing for better tracking and reporting on results.
Participate in and provide inputs to the UNSDCF Results group, M&E group and other UN working groups related to M&E, data or statistics as applicable. Contribute to the development, implementation and reporting of the Joint UNSDCF Work Plans (including reporting in UNINFO). Represent WFP at UN and inter-agency meetings as and when required.
Support the Programme Unit, Supply Chain Unit, Field Offices and other units across the office to identify and document lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement.
Perform any other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education
Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Performance Management, M&E, Agriculture, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Social Science, Development Studies, or a field relevant to international development assistance.

Languages

Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English and Kinyarwanda.

Experience

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience post-first degree OR 2 years after master’s degree. Relevant experience should be focused on monitoring and evaluation activities in developmental and humanitarian contexts, using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods.

Knowledge& Skills

Experience in collaborative work with national governments, UN agencies, and NGOs, as well as key stakeholders in the country.
Practical expertise in designing logframes and conducting surveys and assessments, including designing tools, data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of WFP corporate software and systems such as COMET is required.
Good practical understanding of corporate M&E requirements and guidance is required.
Good command of quantitative and some qualitative survey methods, data collection, treatment, and analysis required.
Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and Statistical Programs (such as SPSS and STATA)
Experience or familiarity with capacity development work in M&E is desirable.
Proficiency in online data collection tools and data visualization (like Tableau) is desirable.
Proven experience in report writing and presentation skills in English.

Competencies

Strong organizational skills and knowledge of information systems.
Demonstrate the ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources.
Very good experience in coordination and facilitation.
Analytical, independence, initiative, maturity of judgement, flexibility, humility, timeliness, and mobility are important personal skills.

Application Link: Click here

DEADLINE FOR SELECTION

10th January 2024

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Customer Service Operations Manager at BRALIRWA: Deadline: December 28th, 2023

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CONTEXT

The Customer Service Manager operates at OpCo level and reports to the Customer Service, Logistics and Planning (CSLP) Manager of the OpCo.

Direct reports to the Customer Service Manager usually are Customer Service Representatives (Agents & Telesales).

JOB PURPOSE

The Customer Service Operations Manager is one of the main contributors to the CSLP vision to:
Drive Customer Satisfaction & loyalty by building a customer centric organization;
Drive Cost optimization via service strategy;
Increase Revenue by ensuring service excellence.

The Customer Service Manager is responsible for:

Managing the day-to-day customer service department, including Order Management (from Order to Cash) and Customer Relationship Management (RQC – Request, Query & Claim)
Building a true customer centric organization by coaching, training & sharing best practices to the CS team & relevant stakeholders
Establishing a continuous improvement team by maintaining a Customer Value Pillar through the TPM methodology
Driving and implementing Customer Profitability, i.e., Cost-2-Serve and Logistics Trade Terms agreements
The interface with Customer Supply Chain teams, managing customer relation, leading joint initiatives, and developing partnerships.
Ensuring internal alignment both upstream with Production and Logistics and downstream with Sales and Finance.
Establishing a safety culture across the CS team

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY

Focuses on safety – with clear focus and training plans in place for employees
Ensures Business Continuity within Customer Service by creating a safe & comprehensive work environment
Enable safe & transparent communications inside the CS department & ensure actions follow up are taken based on survey results

CUSTOMER SERVICE STRATEGY

Leads the process of Customer Service Strategy Development and Deployment.
Constructs 3 Year Customer Service Vision and leads annual refreshing of plans.
Create a customer service segmentation for customers.
Develops, monitors, and ensures execution of Customer Service Strategy and plan to deliver optimal balance of customer satisfaction, service levels and cost as % of revenue:
Manages and promotes communication and cross-functional collaboration:
Internal communication and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, Logistics and Production.
Development of cross-functional customer teams for key customers
External communication with customers, ensuring trustful customer relations and Customer Satisfaction

Uses TPM methodology and Customer Value Pillar as toolkits for continuous improvement.

ORDER MANAGEMENT

Monitors and leads the execution of order processing flow from acquisition to billing/cash.

Order Acquisition: Increase automation of Order Acquisition (e.g., Promotion of electronic ordering methods)
Order Validation: Logistics Trade Terms Compliance, alignment with credit control
Order shipping: Alignment with Logistics Team for out-of-stocks and peaks preparation
Billing: Ensure billing consistency, price checking and compliance with Customs (for export)
Cash: Ensure coordination with Account Receivables to ensure payment and act as escalation if needed

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Develops and leads Change to a Customer Centric Organization by:

Ensuring robust Customer and Product data via right governance and alignment with Master Data experts
Actively working on enabling one-source of E2E customer information together with Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance and CS&L.
Promoting usage of E2E customer information at any point of customer contact (Telesales, e-portal, Sales Reps, KAMs, LKAMs)

Leads customer Request, Queries & Claims (RQC) by:

Managing the process of capturing customer queries.
Monitoring and evaluating the resolution process, with involvement of relevant stakeholders within agreed SLAs.
Tracking and recording common customer complaints, and proactively & cross functionally acting upon to achieve claims reduction.
Managing proactive communication & care to Customer

CUSTOMER PROFITABILITY & NEGOTIATION WITH CUSTOMERS

Actively drives insights on Customer Profitability by:

Ensuring Cost-2-Serve (C2S) visibility in-place (per Customer and SKU)
Collaborating with Finance and Sales to integrate C2S in Customer P&L.
Coordinating business cases creation per customer based on C2S.

Owns and manages the Logistics Trade Terms (LTT) agreements with Customers, while ensuring:

Development of LTT agreements
LTT agreements are measured, tracked, reviewed, and enforced
Sales cooperation & alignment with agreed commercial Trade terms
Negotiates or supports the Key Account Manager in negotiations with customers from the perspective of logistics.

CUSTOMER COLLABORATION & JOINT VALUE CREATION

Owns the Customer Supply Chain agenda.
Detects opportunities and implements Supply Chain collaboration initiatives with key Customers aiming at joint value creation.
Organizes and conducts regular CS&L visits to Key Customers.
Implement VoC (Voice of the Customer) program with regular surveys

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION REPORTING

Provides clear and accurate information on Customer Service performance via:
Managing the reporting of service level agreements, costs and KPIs (ex: Case Fill Rate, NPS & Zero Touch Order)
Ensuring there are clear metrics across all KPIs
Ensuring Root Cause Failure Analysis on KPIs
Limited manual interventions

ORGANIZATION AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Actively drives a customer centric culture in the OpCo and ensures cross-functional alignment.

Effectively organizes and manages a team of people by:

Creating a safe, fun & comfortable place to work
Having right team structure and roles in-place
Driving an aligned and focused culture through clear performance targets and regular one-on-ones
Implementing talent development and competences development while supporting PDP construction
Ensuring business continuity through succession planning
Contributes to Global CS capabilities and CS community
Influences the industry agenda in their OpCo

WORKING AND THINKING LEVEL

Minimum University degree in Management, Business Administration or Marketing

EXPERIENCE

At least 4-5 of years of relevant working experience dealing with Customer Relationship Management

SPECIFIC SKILLS

- Ability to effectively work cross-functionally
- Ability to think both on strategic and operational level
- Strong E2E Supply Chain knowledge
- Ability to understand and explain the financial and economic effects of Customer Service Management
- Ability to effectively Understand Customer needs & build strong relationships
- Financial and commercial understanding
- Strong project management skills
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Experience of working directly with Customers
- Excellent proficiency of Kinyarwanda and English both oral and written

HOW TO APPLY

As a Diverse and Global Company, we recruit based on the principle of equal opportunity. This means that our hiring decisions are not based on race, color, religion, beliefs, etc. but our decision are purely based on your shown knowledge, competences, and behaviors during the assessment process.

In case you meet the above requirement, please go to https://careers.theheinekencompany.com and search for “Customer Service Operations Manager “. Only applications meeting the requirements will be contacted.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know through jobs.bralirwa@heineken.com (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The HR Business Partner Team will be available to support in the application process and the closing date for submission of applications is Thursday, 28th December 2023.

Automation specialist at BRALIRWA: Deadline: December 28th, 2023

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY – Automation Specialist

We are seeking to hire a qualified and dedicated Automation Specialist, reporting to the Automation Engineer.

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure the reliability and availability of all production and utility equipment, have a long-term focus, and provide input to planning and execution of maintenance plans, keep health and safety as a priority.
Lead continuous improvement and condition-based maintenance using TPM tools, networking, benchmarking, and knowledge transfer
Lead in the implementation of measures that reduce risks of Cyber Threats, as well as maintaining and sustaining processes, systems, competencies etc. to keep the security measures in place and updated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Execute/Supervise maintenance and engineering activities to ensure all safe executions and full compliance to local and HEINEKEN safety rules, environmental regulations, standards, and procedures
Collect safety and legal-related maintenance tasks and translate them into maintenance plans for execution.
Implement safety improvement activities, act immediately when unsafe behaviour occurs, stop unsafe behaviours and report high-risk activities and give feedback to the relevant people

QUALITY OF THE PROCESS AND PRODUCT

Collect quality-related maintenance tasks and translate them into maintenance plans for execution
Identification & transfer of quality maintenance tasks to operations in AM Team step 5 (including quality inspection, Q-points).
Instruments Calibration management process following local and Heineken standards and procedures

WORK PROCESSES

Provide Inputs to asset master data within the CMMS. Use, monitor and control the asset breakdown structure and define all PM tasks and inventory items in CMMS.
Utilize advanced functionalities of the CMMS linked to digital solutions and mobile applications.
Spot and rectify performance issues of equipment during walk-around.
Monitor asset performance (OPI or line availability); Be responsible for machines availability (uptime).
Responsible for further optimizing PM strategy (standards and tasks).
Responsible for further optimizing spare parts management.
Responsible for further collecting and managing asset drawings, documents, permits (licenses), warranties.
Responsible to manages the work preparation room.
Responsible for CILT development and standardization
Responsible for PM Tag solving OTIF
Provide inputs to planning and execution of brewery CAPEX
Support AM policy for automation and support implementation.
Implements service contracts actions, the performance of the main contracts and actions ongoing, the Service Level Agreement (SLA) improvement agenda, the KPIs performance and review process.
Implement and maintain PA&IT master plan in compliance with PCD procedures
Executes all PCD Security activities defined in Foundation and Advance
Ensures HeiQuest compliance for PCD Security

ORGANIZATION, INTERFACES & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Lead and support (Senior) Technicians-E&A and report to the E&A Team Leader in initiating and driving the maintenance processes (i.e extend asset life and reduce costs).
Be the main focal point in maintenance for the AM teams.
Mentor and train AM teams in optimizing asset performance, extending asset life, and reducing costs in their zones.
Cover for other E&A TL during holidays/vacation.
Be the Brewery and OpCo Corporate interface

TPM & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Ensure sustainability of implemented AM steps 0-5 (foundation & advanced) and support engineering specialist in the implementation of AM step 6 through integration and optimization of maintenance processes.
Sustain Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) process to (further) extend life and reduce costs.
Explore and apply advanced maintenance techniques (pit stop, maintenance-free, maintenance prevention & continual optimization of PM standards). Expend its use within asset management and value-driven maintenance.
Implement weak component analysis (WCA). Execute improvement activities to improve weak points of equipment.
Support the applied structured fault-finding procedures; collect spare parts, or organizes for the team to apply structured fault-finding, including training/mentoring.

INFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT

Support for ensuring integration, optimization and up to date of all maintenance systems with the CMMS as the master system for maintenance.
Be the key-user of the CMMS. OPI data registration in the CMMS.
Responsible for maintaining PCD assets information management system
Maintain automation backup data (parameter, PLC, HMI etc.).
Report on maintenance KPIs, i.e. % assets restored to basic condition, nr. of breakdowns, % ABC analysis complete, OPI score and/or line performance, % PM plans OTIF and % asset master data as built.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

Preferably Bachelor level in Plant Automation, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, (or Related Engineering fields).
Minimum of 1.5 years in Plant automation
Minimum 1.5 years Maintenance/Engineering experience in manufacturing industry.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Mastered all required activities, skills and –experience of the Automation & PCD Lead on foundation level.
Highly competent in the field of Process Automation and Process Information (Operational Technology) and their systems, equipment, and software.
Good knowledge of PCD Security concepts & Affinity with IT systems and understands IT concepts
Good knowledge and experience in maintenance engineering, cost control, supply and inventory management work processes.
Backup asset master data expert and –owner.
Good facilitating skills and ample knowledge and experience with RCM, FMECA, TPM and other maintenance optimizing methods and -tools.

HOW TO APPLY

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to MyHR, Careers and follow instructions to apply.
All applicants must apply using our online application system. CVs received via email will NOT be considered.
The HR Business Partner Team will be available to support in the application process.
Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for submission of applications is December 28th, 2023.

Data Management Officer at World Vision International Rwanda | Nyagatare :Deadline: 02-01-2024

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December 27, 2023

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

JOB OPPORTUNITY

DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Data management officer, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Nyagatare, Rwanda, and reports to the Trial Manager.

Purpose of the position:

The Data management officer will be employed directly by World Vision Rwanda; and will work under direct supervision of the Trial Manager and will be expected to work fully and exclusively on the Deux Oeufs study. The Deux Oeufs project is a collaborative research study implemented by World Vision with University of Florida (UF) and the University of Rwanda (UR). The Data management officer will administer all data-collection tablets and phones. They will coordinate the updating of tablets/phones when surveys are updated and download them onto devices. They will ensure data is regularly uploaded to the secure REDCap and Kobo Toolbox servers, and monitor the quality and consistency of incoming data, including data completeness and logic checks. They will support the Project Facilitator with data necessary for coordinating the logistics of egg distribution and identifying/locating participants. They will also work closely with the Trial Manager to help manage the logistics of data collection field teams. A key part of the job will be utilizing the scheduling capacity within RED Cap and ensuring the protocol is followed in terms of study time points (baseline/enrolment, second trimester, third trimester, birth, infant 1 month, infant 6 months). The Data management officer will be responsible for maintaining progress reports, management of the RED Cap and Kobo ToolBox platforms, updating of survey instruments, if necessary, lead training of staff on data management, maintenance/care of tablets and phone inventory. The position is full-time and based in the Karangazi sector, Nyagatare District. The primary duty locations will be in Ndama Health Center and Karangazi Health Center.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% of time	Activity
90%	Ensure that the Deux Oeufs Research study is conducted according to approved protocol and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Administer all data-collection tablets and phones Manage the updating of tablets/phones when surveys are updated and download them onto devices Ensure data is regularly uploaded to the secure REDCap and KoboToolBox servers Monitor the quality and consistency of incoming data, including data completeness and logic checks Support the Project Facilitator with data necessary for coordinating logistics of egg distribution and identifying/locating participants Identify clustering and geographic efficiencies of participants and study activities, ideally using GIS. Work closely with the Trial Manager to help manage the logistics of sending data collection field teams Communicate to Trial Manager or Study Technical Advisor or WVR Cluster Manager, as appropriate, as soon as reasonably possible of any events that can affect the smooth running of research activities Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information obtained from and about human subjects. Utilize the scheduling capacity within REDCap and ensuring the protocol is followed in terms of which survey instruments are administered at which times Maintain progress reports, management of the REDCap and KoboToolBox platforms, updating of survey instruments if necessary Conduct refresher trainings of staff on data management Maintain tablet and phone inventory. Participate in preparation of Deux Oeufs in Rwanda project related quarterly, semi-annual, annual plans and operating reports for WVR, including Monitoring & Evaluation related reports as required Attend/lead meetings as needed including but not limited to: internal management meetings, local authority meetings, weekly management meetings with WV/Univ of Rwanda/Univ of Florida, all PIs meetings, all staff meetings, etc. Cover for other team members’ duties when on leave, as pre-agreed with the Cluster Manager and PIs. Collaborate with the study team by being a role model, fostering a welcoming, safe, neutral, and professional working environment and promoting good work ethics. Any other duties as assigned in accordance with role and level of responsibility.
5%	Accountability, Financial activities, Learning and Innovation Ensure equipment and consumables are in good working order and procured appropriately to avoid delays Data management officer will be involved with ongoing quality control and quality assurance activities
5%	Mainstreaming: Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR Health and nutrition projects, in particular the integration of child protection, disability and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience	At least 3-5 years in the field of data management, research, both quantitative and qualitative with international NGOs Experience with managing/programming data collection software programs, such as REDCap, SurveyCTO, OpenDataKit, KoboToolbox, CommCare, etc (not just using as an enumerator) Experience coordinating electronic data collection devices (phones/tablets) Experience maintaining databases Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency MS Excel, etc Excellent organizational skills Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds. Strong communication skills, with experience working across teams Understanding of basic human subjects’ research protection regulations, which govern the participation of human subjects Worked/ partnered with academic institutions or international organizations (INGOs, Embassies, UN and government) is an added value
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification	University degree in Statistics, Information Technology, Demography, or other related field Bachelor’s degree with more than 5 years of experience in a data management role A valid certificate in research involving human subjects would be an added value At least 3-5 years in the field of Monitoring & Evaluation, research, both quantitative and qualitative with international NGOs
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications	Experience with REDCap programming and management Experience managing data and maintaining databases for large, complex research studies, particularly biomedical studies Experience managing data needs relevant to human biospecimens such as blood (e.g. labeling, integrity through cold-chain, shipment manifest organization, etc.) Background in public health, epidemiology, nutrition, or nursing Knowledge of statistics and data visualization, particularly for descriptive analysis Competent user of R or Stata Experienced user of QGIS or ArcGIS, especially for project implementation/management, logistics, etc. Experience in primary data collection (e.g.surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews) to inform governmental, academic, and/or NGO interventions related to community health, environmental health, nutrition, or related disciplines Knowledge of Nyagatare District (especially Karangazi Sector), and MCH practices and norms, including nutrition Ability to observe the ethical principles that provide the framework for human subjects’ research Experience in mainstreaming gender, environment, peace-building, disability, child protection and or institutional development. Undertaking research, audits and assessments to identify gaps and best practices in sonography Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English. French is an added value Experience and skills in networking with other NGOs, government partners, and local community-based organizations. Ability to build effective teams, promote coordination and collaboration A valid motorcycle/vehicle driving license is a plus

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

This position will be based 100% in Ndama and Karangazi Health Centers in Nyagatare District
Office work: 100% (examining study participants)
Work may be required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in accordance with research study protocols / data collection / requirements

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Data-management-Officer_JR27844?q=rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 2^nd January 2024; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Food Preparation Officer at World Vision International Rwanda | Nyagatare :Deadline: 02-01-2024

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December 27, 2023

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

JOB OPPORTUNITY

FOOD PREPARATION OFFICER

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Food Preparation Officer, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Nyagatare, Rwanda, and reports to the Trial Manager.

Purpose of the position:

The Food Preparation Officer will be employed directly by World Vision Rwanda; and will work under the direct supervision of the Project Facilitator. The job holder will be expected to work fully and exclusively on the Deux Oeufs study. The Deux Oeufs project in Rwanda is a collaborative research study implemented by World Vision with University of Florida (UF) and University of Rwanda (UR). The Food Preparation Officer (FPO) will be based at the health center (Ndama/or Karangazi) where food preparation will take place. The FPO will cook eggs (hard boil) every day including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. After cooking, the Food Preparation Officer will package and hand over the eggs to Food Aid Distributors. They will also be responsible for disposing of unused or broken eggs. World Vision is looking for someone honest with good ethical behaviour and can work independently and also as part of a team. The FPO will report to the Project Facilitator. The position is fulltime based in Karangazi sector, Nyagatare District. The primary duty location will be in Ndama Health Center or Karangazi Health Center. Thus, this position will be based at project level where intervention and Eggs preparation activities are taking place.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% of time	Activity
90%	In collaboration with the Project Facilitator, the Food Preparation Officer will ensure that procured eggs are suitable for cooking (no cracks/safety concerns). Hard-boil the eggs for a suitable amount of time that is not too short or too long to ensure safety and palatability. Responsible for all food storage, preparation, cooking, packaging, and safely handing the food-to-Food Aid Distributors Responsible for ensuring safe storage and distribution of the fortified corn soy blend (CSB+) flour, which may additionally involve Food Aid Distributors. Working closely with the Project Facilitator, keep track of the inventory of eggs and CSB+, and maintain good records. Clean and sanitize the cooking utensils, cooking area, and egg-handling areas/surfaces Attend training as assigned Complete LDRS in a timely manner Other duties as assigned by the study management
5%	Accountability, Financial activities, Learning and Innovation Food Preparation Officers may also help manage the payment/reimbursement of moto drivers who transport pregnant women to the health center, as well as pregnant mothers for their time. Additional ad hoc responsibilities may be required.
5%	Mainstreaming: Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR Health and nutrition projects, in particular the integration of child protection, disability and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

Experience working with NGOs or research study interventions related to community health, environmental health, nutrition, or related disciplines
Written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
Computer skills, including knowledge in MS Office/word or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook)
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Experience in mainstreaming gender, environment, peace-building, disability, child protection and or institutional development.
Strong communication skills, with experience working across teams
Worked/ partnered with international organizations (INGOs, Embassies, UN and government) is an added value

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

High school diploma with preference for more than 5 years of experience working with NGOs or relevant organizations
Knowledge of Nyagatare District (especially Karangazi Sector), and MCH practices and norms, including nutrition
Prior experience working as a cook
A valid certificate of high school completion
A valid motorcycle/vehicle driving license is a plus
Ability to lift more than 15Kgs
Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English.

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

This position will be based 100% in Ndama or Karangazi Health Centers in Nyagatare District
Work is required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Food-Preparation-Officer_JR27846-1?q=Food%20Preparation%20Officer this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 2^nd January 2024; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nurse Sonographer at World Vision International Rwanda | Nyagatare : Deadline: 02-01-2024

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December 27, 2023

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

JOB OPPORTUNITY

NURSE SONOGRAPHER

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Nurse Sonographer, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Nyagatare, Rwanda, and reports to the Trial Manager.

Purpose of the position:

The Nurse Sonographer will be employed directly by World Vision Rwanda; and will work under the direct supervision of the Trial Manager and will be expected to work fully and exclusively on the Deux Oeufs study. The Deux Oeufs project in Rwanda is a collaborative research study implemented by World Vision with University of Florida (UF) and University of Rwanda (UR). The sonographers will be responsible for the performance of obstetrical (fetal) ultrasound activities at the study’s two health center enrollment and scanning locations. Nursing training is mandatory, strongly preferrable they have existing fetal ultrasound or general ultrasound experience. Nurse Sonographers will date pregnancies using ultrasound, determine fetal viability (e.g., heart rate), and identify potential abnormal findings which would be shared with consultant obstetricians/gynecologists (OB-GYNs). Nurse sonographers may additionally administer informed consent, administer health and demographic surveys, measure blood pressure and height/weight, and collect blood samples. This position may be involved with other data collection activities such as measuring birth weight, length, head circumference. They may be trained on more advanced sonography methods relevant to fetal growth and neurodevelopment. The position is fulltime based in Karangazi sector, Nyagatare District. The primary duty locations will be in Ndama Health Center and Karangazi Health Centre or other nearby health facilities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% of time	Activity
90%	Ensure that the Deux Oeufs Research study is conducted according to approved protocol, ethical approvals, donor guidelines and agreed timeline and budget Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Administer screening and/or main study informed consents Date pregnancies using ultrasound, and enrol women who are in their first trimester Determine foetal viability (e.g. heart rate) Identify potential abnormal foetal and maternal health findings Communicate with consultant obstetricians/gynecologists (OB-GYNs) regarding findings as appropriate Administer health and demographic surveys to study participants at health facilities or other place of birth (e.g. home), using tablets or smart phones Measure blood pressure, height, weight, upper arm circumference Measure birth weight, birth length, head circumference of new-borns (<24hrs after birth) Schedule future ultrasound examinations (second and third trimester) Communicate to Trial Manager or Study Technical Advisor or WVR Cluster Manager, as appropriate, as soon as reasonably possible of any events that can affect the smooth running of research activities Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information obtained from and about human subjects. In collaboration with other project team members, mentor and build capacity of lead mothers and CHWs on the project related skills Participate in preparation of Deux Oeufs in Rwanda project related quarterly, semi-annual, annual plans and operating reports for WVR, including Monitoring & Evaluation related reports as required Attend/lead meetings as needed including but not limited to: internal management meetings, local authority meetings, weekly management meetings with WV/Univ of Rwanda/Univ of Florida, all PIs meetings, all staff meetings, etc. Cover for other team members’ duties when on leave, as pre-agreed with the Cluster Manager and PIs. Collaborate with the study team by being a role model, fostering a welcoming, safe, neutral, and professional working environment and promoting good work ethics. Any other duties as assigned in accordance with role and level of responsibility.
5%	Accountability, Financial activities, Learning and Innovation Ensure equipment and consumables are in good working order and procured appropriately to avoid delays Nurse sonographers will be involved with ongoing quality control and quality assurance activities, including scan trainings, May be trained on more advanced sonography methods relevant to foetal growth and neurodevelopment
5%	Mainstreaming: Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR Health and nutrition projects, in particular the integration of child protection, disability and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience	Nursing degree and more than 2 years of experience in a health facility context Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook) Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds. Strong communication skills, with experience working across teams Understanding of basic human subjects’ research protection regulations, which govern the participation of human subjects Worked/ partnered with academic institutions or international organizations (INGOs, Embassies, UN and government) is an added value
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification	Bachelor’s degree with more than 2 years of experience nursing/midwifery A valid certificate in research involving human subjects would be an added value Additional credentials or certificates in specific sector-related topics such as maternal, new-born and child health (MNCH) nutrition, C-EmONC, Antenatal care and resource planning would be an added value, etc.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications	Fetal ultrasound experience, and in particular, dating pregnancies and determining fetal viability, especially in first and early second trimesters Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research, preferably related to health and/or nutrition policy implementation in communities in Rwanda Experience in primary data collection (e.g. surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews) to inform governmental, academic, and/or NGO interventions related to community health, environmental health, nutrition, or related disciplines Experience using electronic data collection programs such as REDCap Experience in ethics of research involving human subjects, including administering informed consent Knowledge of Nyagatare District (especially Karangazi Sector), and MCH practices and norms, including nutrition Ability to observe the ethical principles that provide the framework for human subjects’ research Experience in mainstreaming gender, environment, peace-building, disability, child protection and or institutional development. Undertaking research, audits and assessments to identify gaps and best practices in sonography Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English. French is an added value The position holder must be results oriented and manage staff well Experience and skills in networking with other NGOs, government partners, and local community-based organizations. Ability to build effective teams, promote coordination and collaboration A valid motorcycle/vehicle driving license is a plus

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

This position will be based 100% in Ndama and Karangazi Health Centers in Nyagatare District and surrounding catchment areas
Office work: 90% (examining study participants)
On call: 10% In emergency obstetric or home-delivery situations, the position may be required to be on-call frequently.
Work may be required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in accordance with research study protocols / data collection / requirements

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Nurse-Sonographer_JR27843?q=Rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 2^nd January 2024; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.