Terms of Reference 

Recruitment

• Position: Project Coordinator in charge of SATA Partnerships
• Duration: Fixed Term, renewable
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Deadline: January 11^th, 2024 at 11:00 PM Kigali (GMT+2) time

1. Context and Background

Africa is reshaping its narrative from one of poverty to progress, showcasing impressive economic growth, technological innovation, and a young population. Nevertheless, digital transformation faces obstacles such as limited access, insufficient investments, and a digital divide, which also offer opportunities for growth through better accessibility, efficiency, and job creation.

Smart Africa is an alliance of 39 African countries, international organisations and global private sector players tasked with Africa’s digital agenda. The alliance is empowered by a bold and innovative commitment by African Heads of State to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent and usher Africa into the knowledge economy through affordable access to broadband and the use of ICTs.

With a vision to create a single digital market in Africa by 2030, the Smart Africa Alliance brings together Heads of State who seek to accelerate the digitalization of the continent and create a common market. Launched in 2013 by seven (7) African Heads of State, the Alliance now has 39 member countries, representing over 1 billion people and over 50 Private Sector members committed to the vision and the advancement of Africa.

Smart Africa aims to put ICT at the Center of the National Socio-economic development agenda of member countries, improve access to ICT, especially Broadband, improve accountability, efficiency and openness through ICT. It promotes the introduction of advanced technologies in telecommunication while putting the Private Sector first and leveraging ICT to promote sustainable development.

2. About the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA)

The Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) is a coordination and operations mechanism that fosters the use of digital identities and data to enhance trade and services across Africa.

SATA’s role is to coordinate the adoption and harmonization of digital policies and standards among African countries, focusing on interoperability of digital systems. It aims to address challenges such as fragmented legal frameworks and limited institutional capacity by providing practical solutions for policy implementation and boosting trust in digital transactions.

SATA’s potential use cases span various sectors, including telecom, health, finance, trade, and education, demonstrating its broad impact on digital transformation in Africa.

SATA emphasizes multi-stakeholder involvement and transparency, with an overarching goal to realize the African Single Digital Market with Trust.

Visit https://sata.smartafrica.org/ or more information about the Smart Africa Alliance (SATA)

3. Duties and Responsibilities   

The Project Coordinator (PC) in charge of SATA Partnerships will play a pivotal role in managing and expanding SATA’s network, including members, partners, and the wider community. Responsibilities include organizing and executing SATA events, maintaining, and enhancing partnerships, and contributing to membership satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess experience in partnership and event management, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, and a commitment to the mission of SATA and Smart Africa.

The other general duties of the PC will include:

• Help SATA bring new allies and strengthen the commitment of existing partners.
• Assist with the management of relevant working groups composed of experts from Governments, Private sector, non-Government organizations and other professional associations.
• Support with mobilization of funds /resources.
• Steering processes and communication channels with partners.
• Planning and executing workshops, pre- and post-event communication with participants and stakeholders.
  
  
  

Other:

• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

4. Key qualifications

Education

• Relevant university degree in Applied Science, Business Administration, Applied Technology, or any other relevant fields. 

Experience

• A minimum of Five (5) years of experience in an African international context is essential.
  
  
  

Knowledge and skills

• Flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Work effectively in a diverse and multicultural team.
• Contribute to building the initiative from the ground up.
• Strong dedication to SATA’s mission and the broader objectives of Smart Africa.
• Excellent communication abilities for effective partner interactions and event planning.
• Skilled in engaging with various stakeholders, including government, private sector, and international organisations.

Languages

• Fluency in both French and English is essential for this role due to the job’s nature.

5. Duration of the assignment

The appointment will be one (1) year renewable subject to availability of fund and performance.

6. Duty Station

The position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.

7. Reporting

The PC will report directly to the Unit Manager in charge of Digital Trade and Services within the Directorate of Digital Transformation and Services.

8. Application Instructions and Deadline

Candidates should send the following documents to this email address: hr@smartafrica.org, with mention of “Project Coordinator-SATA Partnerships” in the subject line:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional certificates, and other relevant training certificates

The deadline for submitting applications is January 11^th 2024, at 11:00 p.m. Kigali (GMT+2) time.

Any late application will be automatically rejected.

We look forward to receiving your applications!!!

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Rwanda Interlink Transport Company (RITCO) would like to recruit staff for the following vacant position:

POST: ACCOUNTANT (1)

Key duties and Responsibilities

• Be answerable to the accountant in charge of reporting
• Review and verification of cash book report from branches by use of carbon copies.
• Performs reconciliation of cash collections at the branch level
• Maintains and files cash book reports
• Verification of all expenditure documents for expenses incurred by cashiers and booking clerks at the branch level.
• Ensure that all expenditures incurred at the branch are fully authorized by CFO.
• Supervise cashiers and booking clerks at all branches
• Preparation of cheque payments and cash payments
• Ensure that all cash collections at the branch level are banked no later than 9 am on the following day.
• Manage RITCO petty cash.
• Prepare guidelines for and set limits for cash expenditures at the branch level.
  
  
  

Job Requirements and Qualifications of Accountants

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years in cash management
• Knowledge and understanding of strong accounting and internal control processes.
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and Microsoft word
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with diverse staff with sometimes challenging working conditions

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters together with detailed CVs and academic certificates and a copy of ID at recruitment@ritco.rw not later than Friday, January 5^th, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Only candidates who meet the above requirements will be shortlisted.

Done at Kigali, on 18/12/2023.

NKUSI Godfrey

Chief Executive Officer

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Rwanda Interlink Transport Company (RITCO) would like to recruit staff for the following vacant position:

POST: LEGAL OFFICER (1)

Key duties and Responsibilities

• Deal with legal issues and provide legal advice/opinion on staff and institutional matters to ensure their compliance with regulations, procedures, ministerial instructions, and applicable laws;
• Review standard contract and procurement documentation in consultation with relevant government institutions/ donor agencies to ensure their legal correctness and completeness.
• Propose necessary amendments to contracts and agreements to keep them relevant in line with transport operations;
• Prepare documents concerning litigation cases involving the company for the lawyer’s attention;
• Interpret laws, instructions, regulations, and procedures for the staff and management;
• Monitor the implementation of applicable laws, instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Assist technical department in developing legal and regulatory provisions (decrees and instructions) of the company:
• Draft legal texts regarding the company and give legal advice on texts, regulations, and procedures;
• Supervises the compilation of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, Bonds, Guarantees, insurances, and other relevant documents;
• Monitor enacted laws relevant to the company’s business portfolio and bring them to the attention of company management and staff
• Reviewing all documents before signature by the Management
• Drafting contracts engaging the company in business with other parties.
• Provide written legal opinion on all contracts between RITCO and suppliers/service providers/contractors before CEO’s signature.
• The procurement manager shall file the legal opinion for reference purposes.
  
  
  

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law with 3 years of working experience; Master’s Degree in commercial law will be an added value;
• Knowledge of Substantive Law and Legal Procedures;
• Report writing and presentation skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving;
• Team working skills;
• Computer skills;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English, and French, knowledge of all is an advantage.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters together with detailed CVs and academic certificates and a copy of ID at recruitment@ritco.rw not later than Friday, January 5^th, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Only candidates who meet the above requirements will be shortlisted.

Done at Kigali, on 18/12/2023.

NKUSI Godfrey

Chief Executive Officer.

AVIS DE RECRUTEMENT

ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE Plc, lance un avis de recrutement de Chargé des Moyens généraux (Logistique).

Les personnes intéressées sont priées de faire parvenir leur lettre de motivation addressée à Monsieur le Directeur Général; Un curriculum détaillé ; Diplôme des études et Une copie de la carte d’identité à l’adresse suivante : info@amifa-rw.net

La date limite des dépôts de dossiers est fixée au 27/12/2023 à 17h00, le candidat doit indiquer le poste qui l’intéresse (Comme Sujet)

1. CHARGE DES MOYENS GENERAUX

Nombre : 1

Rattachement hiérarchique : Responsable Administratif et Financier

• Description Sommaire :

Prendre en charge la gestion de la Fonction logistique, l’organisation et le suivi des inventaires.

• Missions :

1. Gestion des approvisionnements, achats et marchés :

• Assurer la mise en œuvre de la politique d’achat.
• Veiller à l’élaboration du budget de fonctionnement et d’investissement;
• Suivre les réalisations et le budget et identifier / analyser les écarts par rapport aux objectifs fixés
• S’assurer que les achats et approvisionnements sont effectués suivant les normes et procedures    en vigueur ;
• Suivre la gestion du stock ;
• Proposer des démarches d’amélioration des procédures en vigueur en matière d’élaboration des appels d’offres et des approvisionnements ;
• Préparation et Suivi des appels d’offres dans le respect des procédures internes en vigueur.
  
  
  

2. Gestion du patrimoine et des services communs :

• Veiller à la disponibilité, la conservation et la fiabilité des installations matérielles, du mobilier et de l’immobilier d’ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE;
• S’assurer du bon déroulement des inventaires physique périodiques ;
• Veiller au bon fonctionnement des services communs ;
• Veiller à la sécurité et à la surveillance générale des locaux ;
• Superviser l’intégration et le déploiement.
• Assurer le suivi de la maîtrise d’ouvrage des travaux liés aux nouvelles ouvertures
  
  
  

3. Résultats attendus :

• Gestion optimale des achats d’ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE dans les meilleures conditions de coûts, qualité et délais, conformément au budget défini ;
• Gestion du patrimoine et des services communs conformément aux standards d’ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE;
• Fournir et Aménager les locaux des nouvelles ouvertures dans les délais et selon la qualité      requise ;
• Gestion opérationnelle de la Fonction conforme aux standards d’ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE et aux attentes de la Direction Générale.
• Experience et Qualifications minimum

Avoir au moins un diplôme de Licence en Gestion, Economie et Logistique ou domaine connexe avec au moins 3 ans d’expérience à un poste similaire et doit être capable de parler et écrire le français.

ATLANTIQUE MICROFINANCE PLC

Career Opportunities: Logistics & Admin Coordinator (48444)

Requisition ID 48444 – Posted 20/12/2023 – Country (1) – Logistics 

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

Role Purpose

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better life for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and the goals on gender equality.

Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

The Logistics Coordinator will coordinate management of Plan Rwanda- Fleet, Asset, Inventory and Stock management as per Plan Policies and guidelines. The role will ensure that the related data is input in a timely manner and is up to date in the appropriate platforms.

To view the full Job Description Please click the link here:

Location: Country Office

Type of Role: Logistics & Admin Coordinator

Reports to: supply chain and security manager

Monthly Gross Salary: 1,084,967 Rwf

Grade: level 13

Closing Date: 2/01/2024

Apply here

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. 

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Career Opportunities: MERL Coordinator (48451)

Requisition ID 48451 – Posted 20/12/2023 – Country (1) – Monitoring and Evaluation

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and the goals on gender equality.

Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

ROLE PURPOSE

The MERL Coordinator will lead the research, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and learning components of the relevant identified thematic program(s). He/she will build the capacity of Plan International and partner staff in M&E skills and lead learning-based documentation of program progress. She/he will lead the development of the program M&E tools and checklists including supporting the Project Manager and MERL Manager to produce quality program-level reports. S/he will take the lead in documenting change realized through routine monitoring, collection of most significant change stories on program implementation following established guidelines, as well as ensuring quality assurance and technical oversight of projects within given thematic area(s).

To view the full Job Description Please click the link here:

Location: Country Office

Type of Role: Fixed Term-TIll 14th February 2024

Reports to: MERL Manager

Grade: Level 13

Monthly Gross Salary: 1,084,967 Rwf

Closing Date: 29 December 2023

Apply here

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. 

Click here for more details & Apply

FH ASSOCIATION RWANDA (Food for the Hungry)

PO BOX 911 Kigali, Rwanda 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

LOGISTICS ASSISTANT          

ABOUT FH 

FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian Relief and Development organization with a value proposition “We design, develop, and deliver catalytic solutions that build resilience so that children, families, and communities can flourish”. FH Rwanda has been implementing integrated relief and development projects in Rwanda since 1994. FH Rwanda operates in Kamonyi, Ruhango, Muhanga, Gatsibo, Nyagatare, Ngororero and Karongi districts. Our Head Office is located at Umuyenzi Plazza, 2 nd Floor, Kisimenti – Remera.

FH Rwanda has adopted an integrated programming model RFTS (Resilience and Flourishing

through Systems Transformation) through 4 sectors: Livelihoods, Education, Health, and

Disaster Risk Reduction.

FH CULTURE

All we do, and how we do it, seek to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.

We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced “LOGISTCS ASSISTANT” to be based at Head Office, Kigali. The jobholder reports to the Logistics Coordinator.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

To provide day-to-day support to the FH Rwanda Logistics Unit and in particular provide implementation support as related to logistics and procurement activities. The Logistics Assistant also performs driving duties to facilitate transportation of staff and supplies to various destinations as assigned by the Logistics Coordinator.

MAIN KEY RESULTS 

Assist with procurement operations 

1. Support Procurement Officer in procurement activities for all FH Rwanda programs including identifying goods and services needed by the organization, issuing purchase orders to suppliers, review goods and services from suppliers.
2. Assist the Procurement committee in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors according to established procurement procedures.
3. Draft Goods and services contracts in close collaboration with Procurement Officer.
4. Ensure that services and goods delivered are of the agreed quality and standard through a physical verification where possible
5. Ensure that all documentation and paperwork required for procurement processes are in or order and where necessary liaise with requesting departments in instances where documentation is incomplete or wrong. In line with this, ensure the proper filing and safe keeping of procurement documents.
   
   
   

Logistics and Driving duties

1. In liaison with the Logistics Coordinator, oversee receiving and shipping of commodities internationally like containerized cargo and customs clearance where applicable.
2. Compile monthly vehicle mileage report for review by logistics coordinator before submission to the Finance Department.
3. Assist visitors with travel arrangements (flight change, ticket confirmation, pick up to/from the airport, etc.) and accommodation.
4. Cary out transportation of staff or guests to various locations as well as perform courier services for dropping off/picking up items such as materials, vendor quotes, etc, observing traffic rules and speed limits
5. Ensure all passengers adhere to FH vehicle policies including signing of waivers of liability where passengers carried are non-FH staff.

Inventory and Asset Management

1. In collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator, ensure that all FH vehicle are serviced in a timely manner and that they are in a good condition
2. In collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator, organize asset disposals process in accordance to the disposal procedures in place.
3. Perform physical counts of assets and inventory on a quarterly basis, ensuring that said assets and inventory are indicated in an electronic database; said database is to be updated on a quarterly basis
   
   
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Diploma (A1 level) in Logistics, Supply Chain management or related field
• Possess a valid Driver’s license of class B with a clean driving record of accomplishment over the past 5 years (class D license in an added advantage)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and the local language. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Knowledge of professional procurement and logistics principles
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers for quality goods and services at competitive prices
• Experience in dealing with government processes and procedures that relate to procurement and logistics functions
• Knowledge of basic mechanics required to make assessment for vehicle repairs
  
  
  

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Has a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Working knowledge of Logistics and Procurement Systems
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in English, team building skills, and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with multi-national staff.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop clear reports.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to learn new concepts and ideas, adaptable
• Strong working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite 
  
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than Wednesday 3^rd January 2024 @5pm using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs/

Note:

• Only short listed candidates will be contacted
• If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org  

FH Safeguarding Policy 

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Done at Kigali on 20^th December 2023 

Mulindi Factory Co. Ltd in Gicumbi district is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, detail oriented, dynamic and self-motivated persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Job Title: JCB Backhoe loader/ Excavator Operator

Overall Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Field Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for JCB operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Backfilling
• Gravel spreading
• Digging trenches
• Roads graveling
• Breaking holes to lift away waste.
• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her direct supervisor.
  
  
  

Key Qualifications and requirements:

• Holding a valid driving license F Category.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in the same role.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Familiar with safety compliance
• Good written and oral proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda (speaking, reading and writing).

How to apply:

Send a scanned single document downloadable PDF file to: info@mulinditeas.com

Applications deadline: 29^th December 2023.

Benjamin Yego 

Factory Manager 

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Job Opportunity at the Justice and Peace Commission

Catholic Diocese of Butare 

Background 

As the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace of the Catholic Church in Rwanda founded in 1988, we are part of the Civil Society. Together with the members of society, men, women, girls and boys of the Diocese of Butare, we actively seek peace and integral justice through non-violent means.

We are an enthusiastic and committed team that believes in the cause of its mission.

We know that peace and justice are interdependent, which is why we expose injustices, prevent and transform conflicts.

As a Commission we are covering the four districts of Gisagara, Huye, Nyanza and Nyaruguru.

We have the vision of a society unified in diversity. A society led by holistic development resulting from the respect of Human Rights, the non-violent transformation of conflicts, inner healing and reconciliation initiatives – all in the image of the love of God and our neighbor.

In order to support in the fulfillment of our mission, the Justice and Peace Commission Butare is seeking to recruit a competent professional for the position of the “Communication and Monitoring Officer”.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The open position is composed of three major areas of work, namely in the field of communication, monitoring and finances.

Monitoring (50%)

In the field of monitoring, the person ensures the proper preparation and implementation of the Commission’s interventions, particularly in the area of inner healing, reconciliation and capacity building as well as their documentation, monitoring and evaluation. The person hence ensures a high level of quality of the Commission’s work and constant learning.

The person shall be particularly in charge of:

1. Regularly monitoring the planned activities at the diocesan and parish level, particularly in the area of inner healing, reconciliation and capacity building;
2. Organizing and executing trainings, meetings and dialogues as well as other activities in order to support the work of the established Parish Justice and Peace Commission Committees;
3. Exploring the activity reports of the Justice and Peace Parish Commissions on parish level and ensuring the appropriate follow – up
4. Regularly monitoring the implementation of set action plans;
5. Producing periodic reports as well as special reports linked to specific events, such as trainings and workshops.

Communication (30%)

In the field of communication, the person visualizes and communicates the activities and especially the impact of the Justice and Peace Commission’s work in a creative way and hence attracts new partnerships and cooperation on local, national, regional and international level.

The person shall be particularly in charge of:

1. Implementing the already developed communication and visibility strategy as well as its corporate design through various activities;
2. Writing, editing, and distributing the Justice and Peace Commission’s communication, including publications, website content, reports, posts on social channels, and other visibility material that communicates the organization’s identity and interventions in close collaboration with the entire team;
3. Constantly developing innovative products to increase the visibility of the Commission
   
   
   

Financial Support (20%)

In the field of finances, the person will ensure financial planning of activities that are to be realized in the scope of his/her work as well as the collection of all bills and necessary documents in order to prepare the financial reports related to the activities. This will be done in cooperation with the person in charge of finance at the Commission level (accountant).

The person shall be particularly in charge of:

1. Financial planning of expenses related to activities in the scope of his/her work;
2. Regularly preparing financial reports in close collaboration with the accountant the scope of his/her work;
3. Drafting of contracts and agreements as well as collecting of different quotations based on the partner’s finance policy
   
   
   

Professional Requirements

Training & Experience

• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Development Studies, Peace Studies, Impact Monitoring, Social Work, Psychology, or any other related field;
• Experience in the field of non-violent conflict transformation, (trauma)healing and reconciliation.

Skills & Capabilities

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in analyzing, planning, monitoring and evaluating activities with a focus on their impact;
• Theoretical and practical experience in the preparation and execution of innovative trainings, workshops and meetings with different target groups;
• Creative and conflict-sensitive communication with the ability to develop quality reports and publications for various target groups with a creative use of visual aids;
• Practical knowledge in working with Microsoft Office, online tools (GoogleDrive, Kobotoolbox, etc.) and social medias;
• Fluency in speaking and writing French, English and Kinyarwanda;
• Basic experience in the management of project funds, including budget development, budget monitoring and accounting;
• Ability to effectively manage several tasks at the same time and to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Be enthusiastic about working in an extremely dynamic environment by showing a high level of creativity and reliability;
• Good sense of negotiation and ability to create fruitful working relationships, both internally and externally;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Holder of a Driver’s License, Category B is a plus.

Requested Documents & Submission 

Requested Documents

• An Application Letter addressed to the Father President of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Butare Catholic Diocese;
• A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three Referees;
• Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;
• Photocopy of Identity Card;
• Two passport size photographs.
  
  
  

Submission 

• Applications should reach the Justice and Peace Commission not later than 5^th January 2024.
• Applications are only received via email address: cdjpbutare@yahoo.fr and ndashimye@outlook.com
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted not later than 9^th January 2024. The interviews of the shortlisted candidates will take place on 12^th January 2024.

Done at Butare, 15^th December 2023 

Father RUTAISIRE Josbert

President of Justice and Peace Commission

Butare Catholic Diocese

Job Title: Regional Advocacy and Peacebuilding Coordinator – Southern Central Africa and Nigeria (SCAN)

Location: Global with a willingness to work within countries covered by the SCAN Region (Rwanda and Burundi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi, DRC, Nigeria).

Reports to: SCAN Area Directors

Direct reports: None

Contract: One year renewable

Languages: English and French (Strong proficiency in both languages preferred)

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches. MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development, and peace.  In all our programs we are committed to relationships with our local partners and churches. As an Anabaptist organization, we strive to live in right relationship with all.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the role of Regional Advocacy and Peace Coordinator for Southern Central Africa and Nigeria. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in advancing advocacy and peacebuilding initiatives within the unique context of the SCAN region, focusing on clean energy minerals, climate change, responsible mining, and peacebuilding efforts in the SCAN Region.

Responsibilities:

1. Advocacy and Peacebuilding:

• Frame peacebuilding issues in the region and coordinate advocacy efforts at the regional level, addressing unique challenges and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Peacebuilding and Advocacy Coordinator for East Africa and Sahel (EAS) and the MCC Advocacy offices in Canada and the US to share information and insights.
• Conduct research and analysis on key issues, particularly in mineral energy, climate change, responsible mining, and peacebuilding in the Great Lakes to identify and assess peacebuilding needs and opportunities in the region.
• Stay up to date on current trends and issues in peacebuilding and climate conflict.
  
  
  

2. Advocacy Strategy and Implementation:

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies based on research findings, in collaboration with partners, MCC Country offices and MCC Advocacy offices in the US and Canada.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts within the region, bridging the gap between international and local/regional interests.
• Develop cross-learning and exchange with stakeholders, including MCC partners, government officials, and peacebuilding institutes and facilitate information sharing among them.
• Facilitate information sharing among stakeholders, including MCC partners, government officials, and peacebuilding institutes.
• Coordinate MCC’s regional advocacy on strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with regional and system wide interests and needs.
• Engage with governments, NGOs, and other entities to advocate for positive policy changes, as per MCC’s strategic priorities, in coordination with advocacy offices when advocacy is directed towards Canadian or US government.
  
  
  

3. Peace Institutes and Collaboration:

• Collaborate and support peacebuilding institutes and networks in the region, including Africa Peace Institute (API), Mennonite Africa Peace Network (MAPN), Great Lakes Peace Institute (GLPI), and others, providing resources as needed and attending various institute meetings.
• Contribute to local peacebuilding institute initiatives by providing technical support, exploring new opportunities for direct implementation, and partnering with local high learning institutions.
• Support Area Directors on rolling out and evaluating the Peacebuilding Strategic Goals Operationalizing (PSGO).

4. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Capacity-Building:

• Strengthen peace programming into existing projects and explore multi-sector/integrated peacebuilding approaches.
• Support partners with peacebuilding situation assessments and evaluations.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and seminars on conflict resolution, nonviolent communication, and peace-building techniques for partners and MCC staff.
• Collaborate with the PLDR peacebuilding coordinator to ensure a common strategy for resourcing MCC programs on peacebuilding project development.
• In collaboration with PLDR, develop trainings aligned with MCC’s project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting system.
• Support country programs in identifying and mitigating safeguarding risks in peacebuilding programming.
• Support Area Directors on rolling out and evaluating the Peacebuilding Strategic Goals Operationalizing (PSGO).
  
  
  

5. Catalyzing Innovative Approaches to Peacebuilding:

• Develop and coordinate innovative approaches to peacebuilding in collaboration with partners, MCC Country offices, PLDR and the MCC Advocacy offices in Canada and the US.
• Foster and encourage a culture of creativity and experimentation in peacebuilding initiatives among partners and within MCC.
• Identify and leverage cutting-edge methodologies and technologies for enhanced impact.
  
  
  

6. Networking, Partnerships, and Advocacy:

• Establish and maintain robust relationships with local, regional, and international peace-building organizations.
• Serve as a connector between country-level project coordinators, facilitating the sharing of best practices and learnings in the region and across the MCC system.
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and MCC advocacy offices in DC, Ottawa, and the UN to advance peace-building objectives particularly in the area of clean energy minerals, climate change, responsible mining, and peacebuilding efforts in the SCAN Region.
• Represent MCC SCAN region at peacebuilding conferences and forums.
  
  
  

7. Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in both English and French, language skills, or ability to work in an environment where interpretation is needed.
• Proven experience in advocacy and peacebuilding. At least five years of experience in the advocacy and peacebuilding field is desirable. An understanding of the advocacy and peacebuilding issues and priorities in the countries covered by the SCAN region is an added advantage. – Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, to coordinate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve quality results and services, and implement, and evaluate peacebuilding and advocacy programs.
• Practical experience in organization development, civil society engagement, communication, lobbying, policy advocacy and peacebuilding engaging civil society, private sector/market, and governments/states on sustainable energy and climate change-related issues.
• Familiarity with mineral energy, climate change, responsible mining, and peacebuilding issues.
• Commitment to decolonizing advocacy and amplifying the voices of affected communities.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and cross-cultural communication skills. This includes communicating at grassroot level and at high level meetings and conferences. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. This includes communicating at grassroot level and at high level meetings and conferences.
• Willingness to travel as needed throughout the SCAN Region.
• Integrity and strong identification with MCC core values.
• Perform any other similar duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  
  

8. Educational qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in peace and conflict studies, international relations, sociology, or a related field. A master’s or a PHD degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with PMER for peacebuilding. Highly comfortable working with logical frameworks, tools, and strategies for assessing peacebuilding impact, and communicating about PMER nontechnically with a diversity of stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of conflict dynamics and peace-building principles and practices, including nonviolent communication techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting peace, social justice, and human rights.
  
  
  

Would you like to join us?

Interested candidates should submit their CVs and academic records with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position, highlighting the personal attributes which make them suited for this role.

Applications should be submitted to scanrecruitment@mcc.org by January 20^th, 2024 indicating Regional Advocacy and Peacebuilding Coordinator in the subject of the email and fill this  FORM.

Please note that only applications submitted to this email address will be considered.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 72069624R00001 

Position Title: Supervisory Executive Management Specialist

Position Grade:  FSN-12

Annual Gross Salary Range: From 48,653,227 FRW to 80,110,237 FRW

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancy Opens:  December 06, 2023

Applications Must Be Received By:  12:00 p.m. CAT, January 12, 2024

USAID/Rwanda seeks an Ordinarily Resident individual with the required work authorization for employment as a

Supervisory Executive Management Specialist. USAID/Rwanda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and

does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual

orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. USAID encourages all individuals,

including those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

The Supervisory Executive Management Specialist (S/EMS) (Full Performance Level/FPL) reports directly to the USDH Supervisory Executive Officer(S/EXO). The primary responsibility of the Specialist is to provide the USAID Mission with the full range of management support services and oversight assistance in the complex daily operations of the Executive Office. The S/EMS is expected to provide strategic leadership, technical guidance and professional expertise and knowledge and collaborate closely with EXO staff in all administrative and logistical EXO functions. In this capacity, the Specialist assists the S/EXO in overseeing delivery of effective personnel, administrative, logistical, and other support services for the Mission and serves as an alter ego to the S/EXO as requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree in business-related field (i.e. Accounting, Business, Contracting/Procurement/Purchasing, Economics, Finance, Law, HR Management, Industry/Industrial Management/Logistics, Management Information Systems (Computer Science), Marketing, Organization/Management/Leadership, Program/Project Management, Public Administration, Quantitative Methods), is required.
2. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in business management and administration, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, operations, or financial management, developing and implementing management procedures, contracting, procurement, property management, human resources or any combination thereof is required. One year of this experience must have been gained working at a Fully Successful level in a position equivalent to no less than the next lower level of FSN responsibility in this or an occupation that requires similar skills, with a government or non- government organization, the private sector, or within an international or donor organization. At least three years of supervisory experience. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.
3. Language Proficiency: Level IV English required. 
   
   
   
   

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must review the official solicitation for this position and submit all the required documents.  The solicitation is available at the following link:  https://www.usaid.gov/rwanda/careers.  A complete application package should be sent by email to Kigalihr@usaid.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. noon CAT on January 12, 2024.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 72069624R00005 

Position Title: Human Resources Specialist

Position Grade:  FSN-10

Annual Gross Salary Range: From 26,194,103 FRW to 42,351,556 FRW

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancy Opens:  December 11, 2023

Applications Must Be Received By:  12:00 p.m. CAT, January 11, 2024

USAID/Rwanda seeks an Ordinarily Resident individual with the required work authorization for employment as a Human Resources Specialist. USAID/Rwanda is an Equal Employment

Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION 

The incumbent of this position supports the Mission HR Section and receives general supervision from the Executive Officer or designate. The incumbent is a co-leader of the HR section and oversees the full range of HR services for mission employees and the HR section, but also being the mission’s HR Analytics liaison responsible for facilitating the development, maintenance, and upgrade of mission’s HR automated Information Systems. In this capacity, the incumbent participates in the development, implementation and administration of the personnel management operations/systems and ensures continuous HR office coverage.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, HR information systems, Public Administration, HR Analytics or similar.
2. Prior Work Experience: At least 5 years in administrative/personnel operations or related activities is required.
3. Language Proficiency: Level IV English required. 
   
   
   

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must review the official solicitation for this position and submit all the required documents. The solicitation is available at the following link:  https://www.usaid.gov/rwanda/careers.  A complete application package should be sent by email to Kigalihr@usaid.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. noon CAT on January 11, 2024.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 72069624R00003 

Position Title: USAID Project Management Specialist (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)

Position Grade:  FSN-11

Annual Gross Salary Range: From 35,522,148 FRW to 58,067,749 FRW

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancy Opens:  December 11, 2023

Applications Must Be Received By:  12:00 p.m. CAT, January 11, 2024

USAID/Rwanda seeks an Ordinarily Resident individual with the required work authorization for employment as a

USAID Project Management Specialist (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning. USAID/Rwanda is an Equal

Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including

pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic

information. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

The USAID Project Management Specialist (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning [MEL]) is located in the Health Office, Program Support Team, and plays a lead role in the development of effective strategic information and monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems in support of the full range of Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative (C/AOR) managing Mission Health programs/projects/activities. The Specialist applies evaluation research to the monitoring of program/project/activity implementation in order to document results, and to translate MEL and other data into meaningful policy and program improvements. The Specialist serves as a subject matter expert and key contributor to strengthening the capacity of information systems, providing senior-level technical guidance to Health Office leaders, the broader USAID Mission, implementing partners (IPs) involved in program monitoring and evaluation, and within the cooperating country government. The Specialist serves as a C/AOR or Activity Manager, responsible for providing technical and programmatic guidance to assigned activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Education: Master’s degree or local equivalent from an accredited program in social science, statistics, mathematics, mathematics, economics, computer science, epidemiology, health informatics, public health, infectious disease, zoonotic disease, biology or other quantitative discipline, or the local equivalent, is required.
2. Prior Work Experience: Five years of progressively responsible job-related professional-level experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) and other surveillance systems, evaluation of program/project/activity implementation, in direct program/project/activity management, or in a closely related activity is required. At least two years of this experience in a development-oriented workplace, or a related field, for other donor agencies, cooperating country organizations, or private-sector institutions, and which included project design, performance monitoring, and/or the analysis and interpretation of large amounts of data, is required.
3. Language Proficiency: Level IV English required.
   
   
   
   
   

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must review the official solicitation for this position and submit all the required documents.  The solicitation is available at the following link:  https://www.usaid.gov/rwanda/careers.  A complete application package should be sent by email to Kigalihr@usaid.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. noon CAT on January 11, 2024.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 72069624R00004 

Position Title: USAID Project Management Specialist (Nutrition)

Position Grade:  FSN-11

Annual Gross Salary Range: From 35,522,148 FRW to 58,067,749 FRW

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancy Opens:  December 19, 2023

Applications Must Be Received By:  12:00 p.m. CAT, January 19, 2024

USAID/Rwanda seeks an Ordinarily Resident individual with the required work authorization for employment as a

USAID Project Management Specialist (Nutrition). USAID/Rwanda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual

orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. USAID encourages all individuals,

including those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

The Project Management Specialist (Nutrition) contributes to the management and implementation of the USAID Health and Food Security portfolios. The incumbent serves as a technical expert on nutrition and supports programmatic and policy results in this area. This position reports directly to the CHES Team Leader and works closely with other program specialists in Health and other technical offices.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, nutrition, or a related field.
2. Prior Work Experience Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience to public health, especially on nutrition, project management and administration.
3. Language Proficiency: Level IV English required. 
   
   
   
   

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must review the official solicitation for this position and submit all the required documents.  The solicitation is available at the following link:  https://www.usaid.gov/rwanda/careers.  A complete application package should be sent by email to Kigalihr@usaid.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. noon CAT on January 19, 2024.

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FH ASSOCIATION RWANDA (Food for the Hungry)

PO BOX 911 Kigali, Rwanda 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

DRIVERS 

ABOUT FH 

FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian Relief and Development organization with a value proposition “We design, develop, and deliver catalytic solutions that build resilience so that children, families, and communities can flourish”. FH Rwanda has been implementing integrated relief and development projects in Rwanda since 1994. FH Rwanda operates in Kamonyi, Ruhango, Muhanga, Gatsibo, Nyagatare, Ngororero and Karongi districts. Our Head Office is located at Umuyenzi Plazza, 2nd Floor, Kisimenti – Remera.

FH Rwanda has adopted an integrated programming model RFTS (Resilience and Flourishing

through Systems Transformation) through 4 sectors: Livelihoods, Education, Health, and

Disaster Risk Reduction.

FH CULTURE

All we do, and how we do it, seek to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.

We are seeking to hire qualified, dedicated and experienced “DRIVERS” to be based at Karongi and Bwira Area Programs. The jobholder reports to the Area Program Coordinator.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

To facilitate transportation of staff, visitors and assets to various destinations and vehicles maintenance, ensuring safety, comfort, punctuality and compliance with Traffic Laws and Regulations. 

MAIN KEY RESULTS 

Transportation facilities.

1. Facilitate transportation of staff and other visitors to various destinations as requested.
2. Drive organization vehicle on scheduled routes
3. Ensure the road usefulness and safety.
4. Drive carefully at all times and ensure safety of the passengers.
5. Assists passengers in getting in and out of vehicles and other courtesies
6. Fulfil special requests such us picking up and delivering items and courier as directed
7. Do not sleep while driving. Do not take alcohol in the hours of working.
8. Be honest, disciplined and have teamwork spirit.

Vehicle maintenance.

1. Having information on the quantity of fuel consumed and the distance covered.
2. Ensure insurance covers and road licenses and inspection certificates are up to date.
3. Ensure cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.
4. Carry out periodic checks on the assigned vehicles to determine maintenance needs and report accordingly.
5.  Maintain a well-updated and fully authorized vehicle log sheet.
6. Filling all forms regarding fuel distribution voucher.
   
   
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma Level Certificate of Secondary Education (Senior 6)
• Having a Valid Driving license Category B and plus
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in driving. NGO experience in added advantage
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda. Good oral and writing skills

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Has a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Working knowledge of Logistics and Procurement Systems
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in English, team building skills, and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with multi-national staff.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop clear reports.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to learn new concepts and ideas, adaptable
• Strong working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite 

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than Wednesday 3^rd January 2024 @5pm using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs/ 

Note:

• Only short listed candidates will be contacted
• If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org 
  
  
  
  

FH Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment. 

Done at Kigali on 20^th December 2023

Vacancy announcement 

Position Title: Driver – CiSS – Seruka Project

Vacant positions: 1 person

Type of contract: Fixed Contract

Working location: National Office

Supervisor: Project Officer – CiSS-Seruka Project

Nationality: Rwandese

Deadline: 28^th December 2023

Context of the position

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent member association affiliated to the SOS Federation. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda leverages existing community resources to strengthen quality child care and protection through a holistic continuum of care tailored to orphans, vulnerable children and their families. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda actively advocates for the promotion of childcare and child protection. In Rwanda, SOS Children’s Villages operate in four locations based in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza and Nyamagabe districts. 

Job summary

The Driver – CiSS-Seruka Project will be responsible for the transportation of project staff only when they are involved in project activities. The position holder will therefore be responsible for the following tasks:

• Control and ensure the good state of the vehicle;
• Report any accidents or injuries to supervisors immediately.
• Perform minor reparation of the vehicle;
• Prepare the vehicle maintenance forms;
• Prepare the requisition of any repairment or maintenance;
• Perform vehicle inspection such as checking fluid level and tire pressure.
• Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenances.
• Use the project car in project activities only,
• Drive vehicles to designated destinations as per the request of project staff;
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after each trip
• Drive safely and ensure reaching the destination on time;
• Analyze destination, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule;
• Respect driving laws and road regulations;
• Maintain the vehicle clean and safe;
• Adhere to organizational operating policies and procedures;
• Maintain driving log, prepare vehicle performance forms and complete daily paperwork 
  
  
  

Key Performance Indicators 

• Effective collaboration with Project Team
• Reduced number of traffic accidents or police reports
• Compliance to other organization policies and regulations

Technical Qualifications and personal skills:

• At least Secondary Leaving Certificate (A2);
• A hold a Driving License at least category B & D;
• At least 4 years’ working experience in the same position;
• Ability to work independently, self-organized, fulfil commitments and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work extra-hours if need be and living in the neighbouring working area;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, good communication skills including written and spoken English or French
• The ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Please note: This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities and work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion of the direct superior. 

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the requirements shall submit application letter, CV (with 3 traceable professional referees) and copies of education qualification. Please mention in the subject of your email “Driver”. All documents should be written in English, directly submitted to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org   and properly fill the application form found via the following  LINK by not later than 28^th December 2023 at 5:00 pm local time.

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Done in Kigali on 18^th December 2023

KWIZERA Jean Bosco

National Director

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JOB ADVERT: DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Are you a passionate and talented Sales person? we are seeking interested candidates to join our sales team who satisfy the Terms of Reference and are encouraged to apply.

Please send your application letters and updated CVs to inforwanda@sheerlogicltd.com by 31/12/2023 before close of business.

Direct Sales Representative – Job descriptions

NB:  Flexible to work in any district in the country.

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Vacancy announcement for project M&E Manager 

Position Title: Project M&E manager

Vacant positions: 1 person

Type of contract: Fixed term

Working location: Kigali

Supervisor: National M&E Manager with dotted line to Senior project Lead

Deadline: 28^th December 2023

SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda, through SOS Norway acquired funding from Heimsterden to implement the Children in street situation (CiSS-Seruka) project aiming to reintegrate 7800 children from street situation back to their families and communities. The project will be implemented in 6 districts in Rwanda addressing the critical factors that push children from their homes to streets and the factors for recidivism.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Project M&E manager will provide overall data management,
• Statistical reporting and ensuring data collection tools are utilized accordingly for the program.
• He/she will ensure timely and accurate collection and reporting of programmatic data within their respective cohorts and categories.
• The Officer will manage and ensure high performance of program databases (PDB2),
• ensuring minimum standards and requirements are met.
• S/he will ensure data quality as well as quality assurance and reporting, generate learning from project implementation to inform decision making
  
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW

• Contributes to program quality according to SOS standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support improvement of M&E systems and processes for effective and efficient data quality management
• Create data storage and retrieval systems, troubleshoot database issues, and implement database recovery procedures and safety protocols.
• Contribute in improving production of timely and accurate program reports to stakeholders
• Assist in designing formative and evaluative research and provide technical assistance in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Establish standard operating procedures and quality assurance for database management systems and including capacity planning, data maintenance and security policy.
• Assist designers with creating user interfaces for business application prototypes and participate in quality assurance exercises.
• Collaborate with other team members to coordinate development of new datasets.
• Provide data request needs for the program.
• Support training of program staff on designed data tools
  
  
  

REPORTING

• Provide analyzed monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual statistical reports in a timely manner.
• Document lessons learned and success stories
• Contribute to the preparation of program and activity reports on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual as per SOS templates and guidelines.
• Coordinate routine data quality assessments, provide routine reports and submit to National M&E Manager
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• A Degree in Project management, M&E and or Development studies. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in M&E functions
• Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret data and provide advisory on strategic interventions
• Ability to generate learning and program evidences for quality improvement and decision making.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word processing, Database management, SPSS or other statistical packages
• Advanced knowledge with database design and management and experience maintaining a computerized databases a plus.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiar with donor monitoring and evaluation requirements is a must.
  
  
  

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the requirements shall submit application letter, CV (with 3 traceable professional referees) and copies of education qualification. Please mention in the subject of your email “Project M&E Manager – CiSS-Seruka”. All documents should be written in English, directly submitted to: sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org  and properly fill the application form found via the following  LINK by not later than 28^th December, 2023 at 5:00 pm local time.

Late applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Done in Kigali on 18^th December, 2023

Jean Bosco Kwizera

National Director  

SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda

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PROGRAMME RWANDA

JOB OFFER

P&O Officer

If you have a taste for challenges, a real commitment to development and a deep sensitivity towards vulnerable people in general and persons with disabilities in particular, then this recruitment notice is for you!

Fédération Handicap International, which implements its programs under its operational, branding name of “Humanity & Inclusion” (HI), is seeking for 1 staff in charge of production of 3-D printing mobility devices: a P&O Officer.

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

The incumbents will be responsible for managing day-to-day 3-D Printing lab activities at the University of Rwanda – Center of Excellence and Biomedical Engineering. These include: facilitation of pre-service students during practical exercises, production of 3-D Printing low-cost assistive devices such as: Prosthesis, Orthosis, and perform other related tasks assigned to them by their line manager.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSITION

2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAM

HI started working in Rwanda since 1994. In partnership with the Civil Society Organizations and public institutions, HI sought to promote and support policies and initiatives of the public levels and the civil society aiming at preventing causes of vulnerability and disability and striving for the protection and inclusion of vulnerable persons for the period from 2021 to 2023. In Rwanda, HI focuses on the following 3 strategic pillars:

• Pillar 1: Social and Economic Inclusion: promoting social, cultural and economic citizen’s participation for the vulnerable persons; ensuring access to education for all; providing an institutionalized expertise and support and enhancing representation and competences of vulnerable persons through their associations;
• Pillar 2: Rehabilitation, Prevention and health preventing and fighting against chronic and disabling diseases, detection and early prevention and promotion of mental health through a community-based approach;
• Pillar 3: Protection: HI seeks to prevent the occurrence of gender, age and disability-based violence in an effort to initiate actions that empower vulnerable persons and mobilize local, national and international stakeholders for an owned engagement in the promotion and respect of rights of vulnerable persons facing gender, age and disability-based violence. It is committed to searching and providing reliable data on identification of vulnerable populations and mitigation of the underlying risk factors.
  
  
  

3. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

Federation Handicap International which operates under the name Humanity & Inclusion, in consortium with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) which is the Prime and other consortium members including: Umuhuza, Three Stones International and the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), is implementing disability inclusion and rehabilitation/AT component under a five-year USAID-Funded program entitled “Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD/ GIKURIRO KURI BOSE)”. The INECD program promotes nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Under this specific component, the project addresses social inclusion needs, child development gaps, physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT) needs focusing on improving accessibility, affordability, and availability of durable assistive products to the end-users in Rwanda. It is against this background that the INECD Program, in collaboration with the University of Rwanda – Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and E-Health (UR-CEBE), would like to recruit one full time staff that will be responsible for managing day-to-day 3-D Printing lab activities at the University of Rwanda – Center of Excellence and Biomedical Engineering which is located at Kigali special economic zone in Gasabo District

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

The project team

The incumbents will be based at UR-CEBE Centre (with few days at HI office) to ensure optimal and proximal technical implementation of the INECD project.

Organization of the work

They will be responsible for managing the 3-D printing lab activities including facilitation of pre-service students during practical exercises, production of 3-D Printing low-cost assistive devices and providing technical support to P&O professionals working at: CHUB, CHUK, Gahini Rehabilitation Centre to ensure they do proper scanning and designing of AT devices using 3-D printing Technology.

Technical support

They will be technically assisted by the Global Rehab specialist based at HI headquarters.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES & PROFILE OF THE POSITION

Responsibilities of Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) Officer

• Provide coaching, mentorship and supervision of pre-service students during practical exercise
• Assessment and evaluation of pre-service student during practical exercises
• Keep in touch with the P&Os from CHUK, CHUB, and Gahini hospital to ensure they receive the best technical support needed to do the scanning and designing of 3-D printing devices needed by their clients
• Ensure quick production and delivery of good quality 3-D printing devices requested by the clients, taking into consideration the international quality standards
• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the line manager
• Order supplies and materials needed to fabricate orthotic/prosthetic devices and other mobility assistive devices
• Provide technical support to P&O from CHUB, CHUK and Gahini hospital on proper utilization of 3D printing devices
• Provide clear and appropriate instructions to the clients on how to care for and maintain 3-D printing devices
• Ensure that the post printing process is done accurately
• Support coordination and management of the 3D – printing lab at CEBE
• Any other assigned task related to P&O lab, by the line manager.

Required qualification & experience of Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) Officer

6. STAKEHOLDERS

The Incumbents will regularly interact with the following stakeholders:

7. ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is a solidarity organization international committed to the rights of persons with disabilities, of people in a situation of vulnerability, and in general for human rights. Respect and the dignity of people concerned and beneficiaries of the actions and communities are at the heart of the staff and collaborators of HI, in all contexts of intervention.

Our code of conduct is a key element to the implementation of the institutional policies that set out the fundamental principles in the protection of our beneficiaries – especially the most vulnerable – against any form of abuse be of power, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, by our own staff. These policies include, but are not limited to:

• Protection of Beneficiaries against Exploitation and Abuse Sexual
• Child Protection
• Fight against Fraud and Corruption.

All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our code of conduct. Any violations of those policy will be treated seriously.

8. TERMES AND CONDITIONS OF SUBMISSION

The application file must include a letter of motivation addressed to the Country Manager of HI in Rwanda, accompanied by the coordinates of 3 professional references related to the position, certificates of services rendered, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a copy of each diploma (3 pages max). Complete applications must be submitted no later than midnight on 07^st January 2024; by email to the following addresses: recrutement@rwanda.hi.org with in subject:

P&O OFF-HI-202312

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted to take the tests.

N.B: HI strongly encourages women candidates and persons with disabilities to apply.

(In accordance with the law into force, persons with disabilities will be given priority in the event of equal professional competence or the same mark at the end of the written tests and interviews)

Mélanie GEISER

Country Manager

PROGRAMME RWAND

PROGRAMME RWANDA

JOB OFFER

3D Printing Officer

If you have a taste for challenges, a real commitment to development and a deep sensitivity towards vulnerable people in general and persons with disabilities in particular, then this recruitment notice is for you!

Fédération Handicap International, which implements its programs under its operational, branding name of “Humanity & Inclusion” (HI), is seeking for 1 staff in charge of production of 3-D printing mobility devices: 3D Printing Officer.

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

The incumbents will be responsible for managing day-to-day 3-D Printing lab activities at the University of Rwanda – Center of Excellence and Biomedical Engineering. These include: facilitation of pre-service students during practical exercises, production of 3-D Printing low-cost assistive devices such as: Prosthesis, Orthosis, and perform other related tasks assigned to them by their line manager.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSITION

2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAM

HI started working in Rwanda since 1994. In partnership with the Civil Society Organizations and public institutions, HI sought to promote and support policies and initiatives of the public levels and the civil society aiming at preventing causes of vulnerability and disability and striving for the protection and inclusion of vulnerable persons for the period from 2021 to 2023. In Rwanda, HI focuses on the following 3 strategic pillars:

• Pillar 1: Social and Economic Inclusion: promoting social, cultural and economic citizen’s participation for the vulnerable persons; ensuring access to education for all; providing an institutionalized expertise and support and enhancing representation and competences of vulnerable persons through their associations;
• Pillar 2: Rehabilitation, Prevention and health preventing and fighting against chronic and disabling diseases, detection and early prevention and promotion of mental health through a community-based approach;
• Pillar 3: Protection: HI seeks to prevent the occurrence of gender, age and disability-based violence in an effort to initiate actions that empower vulnerable persons and mobilize local, national and international stakeholders for an owned engagement in the promotion and respect of rights of vulnerable persons facing gender, age and disability-based violence. It is committed to searching and providing reliable data on identification of vulnerable populations and mitigation of the underlying risk factors.
  
  
  

3. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

Federation Handicap International which operates under the name Humanity & Inclusion, in consortium with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) which is the Prime and other consortium members including: Umuhuza, Three Stones International and the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), is implementing disability inclusion and rehabilitation/AT component under a five-year USAID-Funded program entitled “Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD/ GIKURIRO KURI BOSE)”. The INECD program promotes nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Under this specific component, the project addresses social inclusion needs, child development gaps, physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT) needs focusing on improving accessibility, affordability, and availability of durable assistive products to the end-users in Rwanda. It is against this background that the INECD Program, in collaboration with the University of Rwanda – Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and E-Health (UR-CEBE), would like to recruit one full time staff that will be responsible for managing day-to-day 3-D Printing lab activities at the University of Rwanda – Center of Excellence and Biomedical Engineering which is located at Kigali special economic zone in Gasabo District

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

The project team

The incumbents will be based at UR-CEBE Centre (with few days at HI office) to ensure optimal and proximal technical implementation of the INECD project.

Organization of the work

They will be responsible for managing the 3-D printing lab activities including facilitation of pre-service students during practical exercises, production of 3-D Printing low-cost assistive devices and providing technical support to P&O professionals working at: CHUB, CHUK, Gahini Rehabilitation Centre to ensure they do proper scanning and designing of AT devices using 3-D printing Technology.

Technical support

They will be technically assisted by the Global Rehab specialist based at HI headquarters.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES & PROFILE OF THE POSITION

Responsibilities of the 3-D Printing officer

• Train pre- and in-service students on manipulation of 3-D printers and scanners
• Ensure regular maintenance of the 3D scanners, 3D printer software and other related electronic gadgets
• Maintain the safety and security of 3-D printing materials
• Receive and print the orders from CHUK, CHUB, and Gahini Hospital

Required qualifications and experience of the 3 D printing officer

6. STAKEHOLDERS

The Incumbents will regularly interact with the following stakeholders:

7. ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is a solidarity organization international committed to the rights of persons with disabilities, of people in a situation of vulnerability, and in general for human rights. Respect and the dignity of people concerned and beneficiaries of the actions and communities are at the heart of the staff and collaborators of HI, in all contexts of intervention.

Our code of conduct is a key element to the implementation of the institutional policies that set out the fundamental principles in the protection of our beneficiaries – especially the most vulnerable – against any form of abuse be of power, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, by our own staff. These policies include, but are not limited to:

• Protection of Beneficiaries against Exploitation and Abuse Sexual
• Child Protection
• Fight against Fraud and Corruption.

All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our code of conduct. Any violations of those policy will be treated seriously.

8. TERMES AND CONDITIONS OF SUBMISSION

The application file must include a letter of motivation addressed to the Country Manager of HI in Rwanda, accompanied by the coordinates of 3 professional references related to the position, certificates of services rendered, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a copy of each diploma (3 pages max). Complete applications must be submitted no later than midnight on 07^st January 2024; by email to the following addresses: recrutement@rwanda.hi.org with in subject:

3-DOFF-HI-202312

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted to take the tests.

N.B: HI strongly encourages women candidates and persons with disabilities to apply.

(In accordance with the law into force, persons with disabilities will be given priority in the event of equal professional competence or the same mark at the end of the written tests and interviews)

Mélanie GEISER

Country Manager

PROGRAMME RWANDA