1. DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION 

The Disability Inclusion Facilitator will be responsible of providing technical support to the implementation of the H&C project, , building the capacity of community libraries facilitators and resource rooms in demonstration schools and early childhood development centres to effectively support the implementation of H&C activities, with a focus on promoting inclusive literacy for children with disabilities, with learning and developmental difficulties (through the process of identification, assessment of their needs and strengths, and by providing support in referral pathways and actively contributing to their learning and transition from early childhood development to primary school (grade 3).

The H&C project is jointly managed by a consortium (World Vision (WV), the prime, and Humanity & Inclusion and Imbuto Foundation as sub the consortium members).

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

Under USAID funding, Federation Handicap International, in consortium with WV, the project leader and other sub operating partners including Imbuto Foundation, will implement a disability inclusion component in the implementation of the project entitled “Homes and Communities (H&C) Activity”.

The H&C programme will improve literacy outcomes for all Rwandan children by the end of grade 3. It believes that if home literacy environments are improved, if community engagement in promoting children’s literacy is increased, and if learning opportunities for children with disabilities are improved, then children’s literacy outcomes will ultimately increase.

The programme will run for 5 years. The programme’s overall purpose is that all children have safer, stimulating and literacy supportive home and community environments. It aims to achieve the following specific objectives:

• IR 1: Improved home literacy environment
• IR 2: Increased community engagement in promoting children’s literacy
• IR 3: Improved learning opportunities for children with disabilities.

In its mission, HI will be responsible for fully implementing the activities related to the IR3 under which it will be providing expertise to achieve the expected intermediate results:

• Provide reinforcement for Community Education Volunteers to support families in navigating the referrals system;
• Reinforce the capacity of established Sector Multidisciplinary Team (SMTD) members on referral system and processes, including inclusive pedagogical tips;
• Institute Learning Passports to promote and track child participation in literacy activities and programs and transitions to ECD and to Primary ;
• Provide specialized training for parents/ families and caregivers of children with disabilities + education volunteers on mentoring and coaching, using adapted SAVE SNAP methods that supports children with special educational needs;
• Provide children with disabilities with assistive technology and help them access to supportive software;
• Integrate literacy materials and activities for children with disabilities into reading clubs activities including relevant resources from the Enabling Education Network (e.g. posters, activity booklets with Braille translated versions);
• Develop accessible reading materials and test technology use to support literacy in Braille and Kinyarwanda Sign Language
• Provide high-touch support to 12 demonstration schools and light- touch support to 60 satellite schools to facilitate transition for learners with disabilities from ECD to primary (grade 3);
• Train, coach, support and provide supplies for periodic hosting of Reading and Learning Materials Workshops for professional development of parents and community educational volunteers (CEVs) enabling them to replenish and renew locally-made teaching and learning materials specifically for children with disabilities and allow consultations and interaction with guest speakers (specialized doctors, psychologists, educationalists) around learning supports for children with disabilities;
• Develop a Community of Practice of ECD educators and administrators that includes knowledge exchange, webinars, guest speakers and specialists, exchange visits;
• Train parents and caregivers in basic skills to support safety, language, literacy and social emotional development for children with disabilities;
• Support identification of significant developmental delays and disabilities (assessment and referral) through a well-functioning, community coordination and social networks (Health, welfare, protection, rehabilitation) with the support of IZU;
• Develop Learning and Well-Being Pathways for children with disabilities and monitor their progress (tracking quality of informal social services, learning progress, participation and achievement, transition from ECD to primary), implementing Individual Education Plan (IEPs and unlocking gender disparities with the support of parents, caregivers and community education volunteers;
• Leverage faith-based communities, networks and local leaders to promote literacy, inclusion, positive and playful parenting and learning promotion and reduce stigma faced by children with disabilities.

In order to ensure quality implementation, HI would like to recruit Disability Inclusion Facilitator to technically support the implementation of the H&C project at district, sector and school levels.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

The project team

The Disability Inclusion Facilitator will be based at WV level (with few days in HI office) to ensure optimal and proximal technical implementation of the H&C project.

Organization of the work

The person will provide technical support to the implementation of the H&C project, building the capacity of community libraries and early childhood development centres to effectively support the implementation of H&C activities, with a focus on promoting inclusive literacy for children with disabilities, with learning and developmental difficulties (through the process of identification, assessment of their needs and strengths, and by providing support in referral pathways and actively contributing to their learning and transition from early childhood development to primary school (grade 3).

Technical support

The Disability Inclusion Facilitator will be technically assisted by the H&C Inclusive Education Specialist and the Project Manager.

5. PROFILE OF THE POSITION

The profile of the Disability Inclusion Facilitator is expected to meet the following criteria:

• Experience of working in inclusive, special and/or ECD education projects or Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) activities
• Proven experience in building capacities for inclusive educational practitioners
• Capable to coach and supervise community education volunteers (CEVs) on their roles in supporting education of children with disabilities
• Capable to provide technical support in promoting community reading and literacy or ECD activities
• Capable to identify, make and use appropriate, accessible and locally made teaching and learning educational materials for children with learning and reading difficulties
• Knowledge of differentiated pedagogy and use of UDL principles
• Knowledge of competence-based curriculum content and how to transform it into transferable subjects to teachers in demonstration schools, in community libraries and ECD centres
• Knowledge of inclusive education tools existing in Rwanda (eg. paper of norms and standards for quality inclusive education and inclusive pedagogical tools)
• Knowledge of ECD policy and related national commitments.
  
  
  

6. STAKEHOLDERS

The Disability Inclusion Facilitator will regularly interact with the following stakeholders:

7. DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Under the lead and supervision of the HI Project manager and in collaboration with the H&C staffs, he/she will perform the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibility 1: Capacity building

• Activity 1.1: Conduct specialized training for parents/families/caregivers/Education Volunteers of CWDs including mentoring and coaching, using adapted SAVE SNAP methods that supports children with special needs
• Activity 1.2: Provide training, coaching and supplies for periodic hosting of Reading and Learning Materials Workshops to replenish and renew locally-made teaching and learning materials specifically for CwDs parents and volunteers
• Activity 1.2: Train parents and caregivers in basic skills to support safety, language, literacy and social emotional development for children with disability

Responsibility 2: Technically support and supervise community libraries and ECD centres on application of inclusive literacy for children with disabilities

• Activity 2.1: Support creation and provide specialized materials for resource rooms/corners in ECD centers for children with disabilities with hearing/visual/communication impairments
• Activity 2.2: Reinforce referral system for children suspected of development delays or disabilities to multi-disciplinary teams
• Activity 2.3: Support identification of significant developmental delays and disabilities (assessments) and referral and community coordination networks across sectors
• Activity 2.4: Reinforce Referral Systems in various structures regarding suspected reading/learning difficulties/disabilities (Health, welfare, protection, rehabilitation)

Responsibility 3: Technically support ECD centres and community libraries on the use of appropriate technical aids and assistive technology for children with learning and reading difficulties

• Activity 4.1: In collaboration with the Inclusive Education Specialist, support the provision of assistive technology and access to supportive software that supports children with disabilities
• Activity 4.2: Strengthen the roles of parents and Community Education Volunteers to work with ECD educators in reading book creation
• Activity 4.3: Integrate literacy materials and activities for children with disabilities into reading club activities integrate relevant resources from the Enabling Education Network (e.g. posters, activity booklets -need translation)

Responsibility 4: Support monitoring and evaluation at H&C project level

• Activity 4. Compile field data from (CEVs and ECD caregivers) and forward them to the Inclusive Education Specialist for compilation;
• Activity 4.2. Support the Inclusive Education Specialist to enter H&C project data into the data base.
  
  
  

8. EXPECTED PROFILE 

9. 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.

10. 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:

DIF-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

Terms of references for recruiting project staff in the Nyungwe Agroforestry project

1. Background

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

2. Context

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

From January 2024, IPFG in partnership with Livelihoods funds is starting to implement “The Nyungwe Agroforestry Project”, a 20 years’ project aiming to make a positive impact on 13,000 hectares of farmland, involving 23,000 smallholder farmers across the eastern border of the Nyungwe National Park in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru Districts. The Nyungwe Agroforestry Project wants to improve the resilience of the farmers through rehabilitation of ecosystem services and increasing their adaptation capacities to climate change. Specifically, the project will help implementing communities: To grow agroforestry trees for various advantage, promote and improve good agricultural practices (GAP), reduce soil erosion, avail forest products such as timber and fuelwood at farm level, to improve soil fertility; and to increase income opportunities within implementing communities.

In this regard, IPFG is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

2.1. Accountant (1)

Task and responsibilities

• To Prepare budget forecasts and manage all project accounting transactions
• To track payments to internal and external stakeholders
• To Ensure all transactions are in line with the project activities
• To review supplier invoices for the project in charge and prepare the payments for the approved invoices
• To prepare the project financial reports
• To compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
• To ensure all transactions are supported by adequate documentation, and approval and that documentation is filed and retained in a suitable way
• To make sure project taxes return are adequately monitored and paid in due time (Declaration and payment of PAYE, WHT, RSSB)
• To ensure project Assets inventory and register in project asset register and inventory documents
• To Keep daily correctly the cash book and check if all signatories have affixed their signature on the documents authorizing the outflow of funds
• To manage petty cash for project related transactions
  
  
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in accountancy within an NGO
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, such as “sage 100” and “Manager Accounting Software”
• Experience in communicating financial information to a non-financial audience
• Strong accounting technical skills, including knowledge of International/national Financial Reporting Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft office, specifically MS Excel and has ability to navigate within accounting systems and other databases
• Strong verbal/written communication skills

3. Submission of documents

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

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

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

Interested and qualified candidates should submit above mentioned documents in English to the following email: ipfg.recr.proc@ipfg-rwanda.com (the email attachment should have the maximum size of 2 MB and should be a PDF file. Please quote the Job title in the subject. Candidates should submit their documents not later than the 29th December 2023, at 5.00 pm.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams

Done at Nyamagabe on 18/12/2023

UWIZEYE Therese

Chairperson and Legal Representative /IPFG

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USAID Rwanda Feed the Future Hanga Akazi Activity

1. Organization Overview 

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. RTI’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group (IDG) brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI’s experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world. Within SG&R, the Global Food Security and Agriculture team is working to strengthen agricultural markets, engage youth and women as critical leaders of the on- and off-farm workforce, and tackle the dual burden of malnutrition around the globe.

2. Project Description

The purpose of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi (HA) Activity is to address the problem of insufficient employment opportunities and limited entrepreneurial success for Rwandans. HA will facilitate capacity development for Rwandans – particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities – in key technical and soft skills required to participate in a modern workforce and will catalyse new entry and growth of inclusive enterprises. 

3. Position Description

RTI is hiring a Procurement Specialist on the Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi Project. The Procurement Specialist will provide technical assistance, support and review

procurement procedures on the activity. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Procurement and Grants Officer.

4. Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include, but are not limited to: 

• Implements procurement processes in a timely manner and recommends any process improvements to the Finance and Administration Manager
• Ensure all procurements are administered in compliance with USAID policies and procedures, Hanga Akazi contract requirements, RTI policies, and other regulations
• Prepare, issue, and negotiate RFQ(s) for assigned procurements such as materials, equipment, commodities, and services.
• Effectively negotiate with suppliers on a wide variety of commodities and services for the best overall value for money
• Coordinate issuance of purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, expediting, and delivery of the required goods and/or services.
• Maintain all procurement files and ensure audit trail for all necessary procurement documentation.
• Manage and track the procurement of goods and services for the project and grantees in compliance with approved procurement plans to ensure best value and within required lead times for a variety of requirements.
• Ensure the timely and documented delivery of any goods or services.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
  
  
  

5. Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field with 1 year of experience; or bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields with 3 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of USAID procurement procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Strong oral/written communication skills in English and ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels internally and externally, with customer-focused support.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Solid computer skills in Word and Excel and experience with financial and other software (spreadsheets, accounting packages).
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  
  
  

Application process

Please follow the link provided here https://careers.rti.org/jobs/11114?lang=en-us or visit https://www.rti.org/careers page for more information about the opportunities. The application deadline is December 27, 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the written and oral interview.

*No applicant will ever be asked for any payment either to secure a role with RTI International or as a follow-up to having been awarded a position with RTI International. If anyone ever approaches you asking for any such payment, please immediately email ethics@rti.org 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TRIAL MANAGER

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 Trial Manager, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and reports to the Senior Operations Manager.       


                                                          

Purpose of the position:

The Trial Manager (TM) will be employed directly by World Vision Rwanda, will work under direct supervision of the Senior Operations 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 the University of Florida (UF) and University of Rwanda (UR).   The TM will be responsible for the coordination, and oversight of the research study conduct, finances, transportation, logistics, and management of all local partner institutions at the place where the study is implemented (Nyagatare district). The TM will report to the Senior Operations Manager as well as WV Principal Investigator.  They will supervise the Project Facilitator (in charge of managing intervention delivery), and all Nyagatare-based staff necessary for the study, including data collection and intervention staff. The position is fulltime based in Karangazi sector, Nyagatare District. The primary duty location will be in Ndama Health Center and occasionally Karangazi Health Center or other nearby health facilities. Thus, this position will be based at project level where intervention and data collection implementation activities are taking place

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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/Trial-Manager_JR27601 f 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 29^th December 2023; 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.

Career with BRAC International 

BRAC International (BI) is a leading non-profit organisation with a mission to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Founded in 1972, by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, BRAC is the largest non-governmental development organisation in the world, and is present in 15 countries across Asia and Africa today. BRAC designs proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential. BRAC’s institutional expertise on various programmes, including health, agriculture, microfinance, education, and youth empowerment, is touching the lives of over 100 million people in the Global South.

BRAC International Holdings B.V. (BIHBV) was set up in 2010 as a private limited liability company under the laws of the Netherlands and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stichting BRAC International (SBI). BIHBV is a socially responsible for-profit organisation, engaging people in sustainable economic and income-generating activities. The core focus of BIHBV is to provide microfinance services to people, particularly women, living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to build their financial resilience and improve the quality of life for them and their families.

BRAC has been one of the pioneers of microfinance since it first started in 1974. BRAC first expanded its microfinance operations internationally in 2002 and now operates in seven countries outside of Bangladesh – Myanmar, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana. Together, these seven entities serve more than 800,000 clients, 96% of whom are women.

BRAC International Microfinance’s mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid. It particularly focuses on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas, to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and harness women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC (BRMCP) was registered with the Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was granted a license from the National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services to people living in poverty, with a strong focus on women living in rural and hard-to-reach areas in Rwanda. BRMCP is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/ Head of Finance (HOF) – BRAC Rwanda Microfinance  

The CFO/ HOF will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, managing financial risks, and ensuring the overall financial health of the organization. This key executive role involves overseeing financial operations, implementing robust financial controls, and supporting business decisions to drive sustainable growth and financial stability. The person will be responsible for all operations in the country and will be reportable to the entity CEO with a dotted line with the Group Director of Finance. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial plans aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support decision-making processes. Provide timely and accurate financial reports to the executive team and board of directors. 
  
  
  
  

2. Risk Management: 

• Implement and monitor effective financial risk management strategies to safeguard the financial assets of the organization.
• Assess and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, lender covenants etc.

3. Budgeting and Cost Control: 

• Lead the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to set financial targets and allocate resources efficiently.
• Implement cost control measures to optimize operational efficiency and improve overall financial performance.

4. Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure adherence to audit recommendations.

5. Treasury Management:

• Oversee liquidity management, optimizing the use of funds to meet operational needs and regulatory requirements. Manage relationships with financial institutions and stakeholders to secure funding at competitive rates. 

6. Capital Structure and Funding:

• Assess the capital structure of the organization and recommend strategies to optimize the balance between debt and equity.
• Explore and secure funding sources to support business expansion and capital requirements.
• Liaise with the Group treasury team regularly on funding needs
  
  
  

7. Financial Systems and Controls:

• Implement and maintain robust financial systems, policies, and controls to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements to enhance financial processes. 

8. Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop the skills and capabilities of the finance team to meet the evolving needs of the organization. 

9. Grant Management 

• Manage grants received in the entity. Ensure full cost recovery budgets for development activities. 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.
  
  
  

Key performance indicators 

• Smooth financial management in assigned countries.
• Holding capacity-building workshops for local accountants
• On-time delivery of lender and Donor reports
• Minimize cash shortages in all branches to improve the cash management system and minimize fraud.
• Safeguarding of BRAC property & assets
• Proper investment of funds and ensuring sustainability 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: 

• Knowledge on IAS/IFRS, Accounting, Budgeting, Finance, Auditing, Tax, VAT, Fiscal laws and their application
• In depth knowledge of international standards on Auditing and Finance
• Should be sincere, polite, dynamic, hardworking and willing to work under pressure
• Should have good communication and presentation skill in English
• Sound knowledge on Computer Literacy.

Required Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable.

Required Experience (Including sector/industry):

• At least 5-8 years of managerial experience in Finance & Accounts in financial leadership role within the microfinance, banking, or financial services industry.
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role within the microfinance, banking, or financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for deposit-taking microfinance institutions.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and developing high-performance finance teams.
  
  
  

Employment type:  Regular

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Rwanda Country Office 

This is a national position; Rwandan nationals are encouraged to apply. 

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of the position applied for an updated CV mentioning educational and professional qualifications, years of experience, and notarized scanned copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.bi@brac.net, the Application deadline is 29 December 2023 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.  

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with

has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of

age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent. 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

Job Title: Deputy Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Band: 9

Reports To: Finance Manager

Country/Location: Kigali, Rwanda

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Job Summary:

You will oversee all activities that ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and documentation of the Finance Department’s accounting operations and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, yearly, and as needed) in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will help set the standard for the Rwanda Country Program’s (CP’s) financial stewardship through professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP. You will monitor the implementation of recommendations listed in internal control improvement plan. You will participate in proposal budget development. You will coordinate and actively work with the sub-recipients on their grant management capacity. You will support implementation of CRS Sub-recipient financial management policy across all Sub-recipients.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Management and Support:

• Oversee accounting processes, policies, and service delivery and maintain accounting controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording and management of financial transactions and internal controls in compliance with CRS’ financial management policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Ensure financial accounting package is updated with relevant information for capturing accurate financial data (such as daily exchange/conversion rates, cost allocation tools, posting of transactions, etc.).
• Review and analyze financial reports, including cost allocation of shared costs, to verify financial transactions. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately stated and appropriately classified. Work with relevant staff to address irregularities and resolve accounting issues and ensure correction of accounting entries and payroll.
• Serve as the key point person on all issues related to financial transaction records. Provide proactive advice, support, and capacity building to managers, staff, and subrecipients to ensure compliance with standards and proper records of financial transactions, as well as to support strengthening of internal control.
• Ensure financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated timely as per established reporting schedules and assist staff and subrecipients with financial reports analysis.
• Oversee maintenance of a good filing system of required supporting documentation to ensure easy access and retrieval, and a reliable and easy to follow audit trail.
• Ensure efficient management of cash flows and availability of sufficient and optimal cash in the CP’s operating account through monitoring cash balances (both cash-in-bank and cash-on-hand), preparing bank reconciliations, analyzing and forecasting cash needs.
• Ensure the deliverables for month and year end processes are met on time.
• Ensure the monthly bank reconciliation are prepared on time in line with the agency policy on cash management.
• Support Finance Manager in accurate and timely closure of grants.
• Support the Finance team to engage with internal and external audit teams and ensure all findings related to financial management are closed withing the prescribed deadlines.
  
  
  

Sub-Recipients Financial Assessments, Monitoring and Support:

• Facilitates the implementation of CRS’ sub-recipient financial management policy and ensure that staff understand and are properly implementing the policy.
• Coordinates with the SR Finance officers to adhere to the approved schedule of planned SR monitoring visits.
• Coordinates and support the SR Finance officers to conduct the SR assessments and monitoring visits in accordance with CRS policies about timeliness, comprehensiveness, professionalism, and documentation.
• Maintain a tracker of corrective action plans developed and the status of addressing the identified issues monthly.
• Facilitates the participation of the financial and programming staff in the financial monitoring of the SR (including site visits); trip reports must indicate the monitoring steps performed, the processes reviewed, and the result of the testing and reviews.
• Review and monitor the SR internal control systems to ascertain that financial duties are adequately segregated.
• Provides direct technical support in all aspects of finance, compliance, and internal controls for Sub-recipients.

Basic Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an International NGO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Accuracy and completeness with a strong eye for detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of local law in the area of taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of financial reporting software preferred.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Builds & Maintains Trust
• Collaborates with Others
• Open to Learn
• Leads Change
• Develops & Recognizes Others
• Strategic Mindset
• Personnel Accountability
• Acts with Integrity

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 2 Senior Finance Officers for General Ledger
• 2 Senior Finance Officers for Grant
• 1 Finance officer for General Ledger

Key Working Relationships: Finance Manager, Operations Manager, COP, DCOP, Head of Programs, Operations Unit and Program team members.

External: Partner agencies, Banks, and other commercial services, Sub-recipients

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached attached application form, Self -Declaration Clause and submit them together with one page Cover letter plus updated CV (maximum three pages) all in/as one document – via email only to: RW_HR@crs.org not later than Friday  December 29^th, 2023, at 1:30pm.

Please, include below statement in your cover letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.”

Also include your full names and title “Deputy Finance Manager @ Band 9” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali December 18^h, 2023.

Charlotte Batanage 

Acting Country Representative

Vacancy Announcement

Monitoring and Evaluation Junior Specialist for Skills Development and Economic Transformation (SD4T) Programme

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

Skills Development for Economic Transformation 

Rwanda’s economic growth has been remarkable, annual growth rates averaged at eight per cent over the past two decades. Yet, unemployment (21.1 %) and underemployment (58.9 %) remain high. The majority of the population works in the agriculture sector, where incomes are low. Moreover, the number of young people entering the labour market is increasing. A large proportion of local companies are unregistered micro-enterprises which are not very competitive and cannot harness the long-term potential for growth. Most of them are only creating a handful of jobs at present. Domestic value creation, specifically in the light industrial sector is low and meets international standards only to a limited extent. At the same time, the professional skills of many job seekers do not match the requirements of the labour market.

With strategies like the National Strategy for Transformation (NST 1) and Made in Rwanda Policy, the Government of Rwanda is promoting skills development, the creation of off-farm jobs and domestic value creation. To contribute to the Rwandan Government’s strategy, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) commissioned GIZ to implement the programme “Skills development for economic transformation (SD4T)” from 2023 to 2025, as part of the priority area “Sustainable Economic Development” of the Rwandan-German Development Cooperation. The programme’s main political partners are the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) and the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC).

The programme aims to create jobs and strengthen the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives in the light manufacturing industry (e.g. furniture production, metal processing etc.) according to the principles of inclusivity, productivity and environmental sustainability. This will be achieved by following an integrated approach to employment promotion, consisting of 1) the promotion of technical and vocational education and training to enhance the quality of labour supply, 2) private sector development to raise labour demand, and 3) economic policy advice to improve the matching of labour supply and demand. A specific focus is placed on the economic empowerment of women.

Rationale

GIZ believes in the strengths of and operates in a dynamic environment. This makes it open to opportunities that contribute to fulfilling its mandate at a larger extent.  The project “Skills Development for Economic Transformation” (SD4T) has established a results-based monitoring system that is agile and evolves as soon as the changes occur in the scope of implementation and the corresponding needs in terms of M&E. It is in that context that SD4T is looking for a junior M&E specialist to support the program in responding effectively to the implementation requirements of its results-based monitoring M&E system. This is a fixed-term position and the selected staff will be based in Kigali.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: until 31/12/2025

A. Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

In collaboration with SD4T M&E specialists and other technical team members, the position holder will carry out the following main responsibilities:

• Assist the smooth functioning of SD4T results-based monitoring system
• Assisting M&E data management and reporting

1. Assist the smooth functioning of SD4T results-based monitoring system

In close collaboration with other SD4T M&E specialists, the position holder will: 

• Assist in the planning and review of M&E activities
• Support in the organization of periodic monitoring sessions with the programme components
• Contribute to the timely data collection and presentation whenever required for steering, learning and reporting purposes
• Assist in organizing M&E workshops with key partners/stakeholders whenever required
• Assist in identifying information relevant for project success stories
  
  
  

2. Assisting M&E data management and reporting

In close collaboration with SD4T technical team, the position holder will:

• Assist in developing and updating the tools for data collection and data entry in a way that is inclusive and makes analysis much easier
• Assist in ensuring that the data protection regulation is taken into account in M&E related assignments
• Assist in the compilation and review of any project M&E relevant reports
• Assist in any tasks relevant to M&E of the SD4T Programme 

B. Required qualification, skills, and competences

The position holder should meet the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in applied statistics, monitoring and evaluation, computer science, data science
• First experience in a comparable position
• First experience in implementing a results-based monitoring related activity
• First experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Excellent working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications, excellent practice in all MS Office functions
• Ability to work with and live in a diverse team
• Ability to deal with uncertainty
• Ability to travel and carry out assignments within the remote areas
• Integrity, tolerance, and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills, high ability to connect with persons
• Excellent language skills particularly in English and Kinyarwanda
• Working experience with GIZ or another development organisations is an asset

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 31^st December 2023 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

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

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

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

The Global Procurement teams oversee over $10M in spending each year across over 15,000 transactions and manage all operational goods and service purchasing on behalf of over 1M smallholder farmers.

You will support standardized processes and cut over 5% of purchasing costs via contracting and upstream supplier sourcing. You will report to the Procurement Associate, lead strategic sourcing initiatives with contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring cross-departmental engagement and internal client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Contract and Supplier Performance management
  • Coordinate the supplier contracting process, ensuring high-quality contracts from drafting to signature.
  • Conduct market research for trends and advise management on contracting risks, anticipated price changes, and supplier capabilities.
  • Manage contract life cycles and ensure the competitiveness of long-term contracts through periodic analysis, negotiation, renewal, and cancellation.
    
    
    
• Forecast and Sourcing
  • Coordinate the annual planning of internal department purchase needs through needs collection and data analysis.
  • Review annual spending, identify high-spend categories, and develop sourcing strategies.
  • Identify and lead cost-saving opportunities aligned with sourcing strategies and projects.
  • Guide and support the purchasing team in determining the most effective ways to source large-value and quantity purchases.
• Process Optimisation:
  • Evaluate and streamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Identify and assess potential risks in the procurement process and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, procedures, and ethical standards, with a focus on contract management.
  • Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build enduring relationships with key suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and ethical standards.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts, terms, and conditions to secure favorable agreements while minimising risks.
  • Build communication platforms with internal departments to understand their procurement needs.
    
    
    

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of work experience in a related field.
• You must look for alternative solutions to problems.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with other teams and departments.
• Project management experience.
• Data analysis skills.
• Languages: English and Kinyarwanda

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Application Link

https://grnh.se/0078aca91us

Application Deadline

06 January 2024

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

The Graphic Designer develops designs, graphics, and layouts for design materials used to communicate externally with partners and farmers, and internally with staff.

You will report directly to the Communications Lead, but also work with other Graphic Designers on our Global Communications team.

Responsibilities

• Create designs that align with One Acre Fund’s brand
• Envision design solutions to help achieve the best possible outcomes for design pieces
• Improve design processes in place
• Update and refresh existing designs

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Experience with print design and preparing files for print
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English
  
  
  

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Application Link

https://grnh.se/a063d5cc1us

Application Deadline

13 March 2024

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.