Training & Administration Associate (Rwanda) 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Position overview: Sinapis is seeking a passionate Training & Administration Associate with experience in training services and administrative support who will coordinate training, finance, and internal functions for a team serving entrepreneurs in the Aspire Launchpad and Modular Academy programs across Rwanda. This team player possesses strong attention to detail and an eagerness to grow and learn in a small team environment. They have strong administrative skills including planning and implementing different training-specific activities and functions from start to finish. This individual will oversee and streamline all in-transaction processes involving Sinapis entrepreneurs in programs.

Role level: Associate

Reports to: Rwanda Country Manager

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Employment type: Salaried, full-time 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Manage all logistics involved in running the Sinapis Rwanda entrepreneurship training programs including training delivery, allocation and payment of trainers, scouting for and securing class venues, scheduling trainers, facilitators, and guest speakers, and preparing training spaces and materials
• Regularly followup with students to make sure they attend classes, complete their fieldwork and assignments, and clear billing arrears on time
• Proactively support the Training Manager in developing the strategy, budgets, and action plans for the East Africa Training Team throughout the year
• Support training quality assurance by ensuring that training feedback is gathered in a timely manner and implemented for improvement
• Create student databases and manage training systems necessary for maintaining student and class data on HubSpot and Salesforce
• Work with the Rwanda Country Manager and the Sales & Partnerships Coordinator to plan and manage logistics for sales-related and alumni network events including workshops, exhibitions, meetups, and participants outreach
• Serve as the Rwanda finance contact to the East Africa Finance Team (based in Nairobi), providing them with regular updates and all requested inputs to stay on top of financial reporting; maintain all related records for the Rwanda office
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and purchasing of new material with attention to budget
• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
• Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)
• Lean forward to meet other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assigned
  
  
  

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a great education and have excelled in professional environments so far
• You are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with Him
• You are humble and have a teachable spirit
• You are energetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to complete an assignment
• You are a culturally-aware professional with a pulse on the local business & entrepreneurial landscape

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private sector development
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple work streams with continuous improvement
• An outgoing people-person who enjoys interacting with people, both on phone and in person, and displays highest level of professionalism in these interactions
• Strong character with high levels of integrity
• Solid understanding of business, entrepreneurship, and missions
• Ability to work independently in a small team environment 
  
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• At least 1-3 years of work experience in similar roles
• Experience in the start-up and SME ecosystem in Kigali
• Experience as an entrepreneur and/or in training services 

ABOUT SINAPIS 

Sinapis is a Christian organization that equips faith-driven entrepreneurs to grow companies that change the world. Our mission is to make disciples and alleviate poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. We serve entrepreneurs in emerging market nations and help grow Kingdom businesses by blending intensive business training with faith-based principles and access to capital. These entrepreneurs learn to scale their business while making a social and spiritual impact in their community.

We have trained over 9,000 entrepreneurs, and our services are offered in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia, Egypt, Brazil, Mongolia, Mexico, Mozambique, Cameroon, and Burundi. As Sinapis continues to expand, a key part of our strategy is to continue to develop a best-in-class faith-driven entrepreneurship ecosystem in East Africa. We are also working to equip other organizations and networks around the world with our training programs, toolkits, and systems. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 

• Deep, fulfilling impact. This is a mission impacting thousands of lives economically, socially, and spiritually.
• The opportunity to enable and empower incredible entrepreneurs that God is using to grow companies that provide jobs for the materially poor and change communities around the world.
• World-class development experience. We work at the frontier and the leading edge of private-sector development, and you’ll gain excellent experience in enterprise solutions to poverty.
• Unique professional experiences, coaching, and mentorship opportunities. 
  
  
  

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING

Please only submit your application directly on sinapis.com/careers before 8th January 2024. You must include a PDF resume and a one-page cover letter that sufficiently addresses the following:

1. What motivated you to apply for this role?
2. Sinapis is a Christian organization with a mission of making disciples and alleviating poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. Briefly describe what this mission means to you.
3. In your own words, what will make this role successful?
4. What else would you like to share with us as we consider your application? (You may discuss expected constraints, personal circumstances, professional aspirations, or anything else you feel would be relevant for the hiring committee to consider).

We are excited to read your cover letter. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education, and research”.

This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction.

The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services.

King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for suitable candidate to fill the following positions

POSITION: Midwife

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

1. He/she must have a minimum diploma (A1) in Midwifery.
2. He /She should have 3 years of experience in a hospital setting
3. Registration with the relevant professional health body is an added advantage
4. Registered with the Rwandan Nurses and Midwives Council.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional processes and procedures.
2. Extensive knowledge in area of specialty
3. Computer skills include using Microsoft Word and electronic patient records.
4. Experience of analyzing detailed information Able to reassess situation and change nursing techniques to suite emergency situations
5. Ability to work in a team
6. Patience, kindness, diplomacy and tact
7. Ability to teach and guide
8. Ability to be taught and to be guided
9. Knowledge, skill and understanding of all phases of the job and closely related matters
   
   
   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for own actions within nursing practice.
• Recognizes appropriate priorities for care by recognizing and identifying expected outcomes, including a timeframe for achievement.
• Evaluates client progress toward expected outcomes and revise plans in accordance with evaluation data.
• Acts to enhance the professional development for yourself and others
• Initiates, carrying therapeutic and effective interpersonal relationship
• Practices in accordance with the professional’s code of ethics and code of conduct.
•  To maintain high standards of Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing care within a safe environment.
• To report accidents and complaints to the Clinical Midwife Manager of ward/department and complete the appropriate documents relating to these.
• To attend unit/team perinatal meetings working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To participate in inducting and orientating new members of staff to the working environment, working as preceptor and role model

Application link: Click here

How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Cantered Care.

Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic credentials, National ID, Recommendation letter from a previous employer and License to practice to the link mentioned above. The deadline for application is on this December 13^th, 2023.

KFH, R is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Dr. ZERIHUN ABEBE

Chief Executive Officer

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: LAF/11/2023

The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals as described below:

Position: Communications Officer

Description

The Communications Officer supports LAF team in all communication, visibility and outreach related activities. The Communications Officer plays an important role in making sure that LAF is more accessible to both citizens and partners. The Officer should ensure that there is a strong communications culture within LAF and improve communication techeniques and netwoks. The Officer will among other things:

• Plan and manage the design, content and production of all communication materials.
• Draft press leases, newsletters, social media posts and articles.
• Ensure that all information released of of qualuty.
• Provide support to program staff in drafting conecept notes on awareness raising campaigns and otheer visibility and communication-related activities.
• Assist LAF management to identify, collect, store and disseminate qualitative information and case studies to stakeholders.
•  Facilitate development of case studies and communication materials as necessary.
• Develop and maintain  up to date media contacts and ensure accurate information dissemination to the media whenver required.
• Act as the focal person  for media and the public.
• With the assiatnce of IT Officer, manage and update LAF website and social media accounts.
• Build the capacity of LAF Staff and Members through appropriate communication trainings, access to information and knowledge sharing.
  
  
  

Requirements

• A University degree in relevant fields such as communication, media studies,  journalism, public relations or law.
• 5 years’ experience in the field of communication or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven design, networking and reporting skills.
• Proven strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
• Computer literate with capabilities in email, MS Office, infographics and related business and communication tools.
• Content writing experience for all media platforms and social media and networking expertise;
• Experience  in working  with  NGOs.

Only electronic applications are required.

Communications Officer:  their applications should comprise:  CV, 2 references, a letter of motivation, a copy of degree(s) and relevant Certificate(s).

Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, P.O.Box 5225 at Kimihurura, KN 14 AV, KG 668 ST and submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org. Closing date for applications is 31 December 2023 at 5:00 pm (Kigali Time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 6^th December 2023

Management

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: LAF/11/2023

The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals as described below:

Position: Legal Aid Attorneys (Advocates)

Description

LAF is the leading non-state  legal aid service provider in Rwanda. Our Attorneys assist our clients to receive quality legal aid services. They offer different legal services ranging from criminal to various civil, labour and administrative matters. Insurance claims, asylum and refugee legal aid services are also provided by our  Attorneys. Our Attorneys are also involved in strategic litigation  of  constitutional petitions on matters of public interest. We are recruiting Attorneys to among other things:

• Give relevant legal advice and opinion on cases assigned by LAF.
• Manage client files in an ethical and professional manner.
• Prepare court submissions for clients and other administrative correspondences and legal writings as required.
• Perform due diligence on cases received and advise LAF accordingly.
• Appear in court (s) for legal representation on behalf of clients assigned by LAF.
• Accompany clients to any administrative institutions for legal advocacy purposes.
• If and  when  applicable, conduct mediation on cases that so required.
• Prepare and submit reports to LAF on progress of  cases assigned.
• Apply and follow rigorously Legal Aid Performance Standards as developed and approved by LAF.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Law degree  with at least 7 years of experience as practicing Attorney and 4 years in providing legal representation/assistance to vulnerable people.
• Proof good standing with the Bar Association.
• Commitment to access to Justice for vulnerable groups.
• Strong knowledge on legal aid framework in Rwanda.
• Self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent oral and communication skills;
• Familliality with  principles of public interest litigation, international human rights  instruments;
• Attorneys working with rural communities are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in handling PIL cases.
  
  
  

Only electronic applications are required.

For Legal Aid Attorneys (Advocates), their applications should comprise: CV, application letter, valid advocate’s card, recommendation letter from RBA as a proof for compliance and being in good standing with the Bar regulations.

Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, P.O.Box 5225 at Kimihurura, KN 14 AV, KG 668 ST and submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org. Closing date for applications is 31 December 2023 at 5:00 pm (Kigali Time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 6^th December 2023

Management

Job Description for Management Accountant

INTRODUCTION 

WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.

WaterAid Rwanda (WARw) works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of Management Accountant in WaterAid is an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those   with   whom   it   comes   into contact. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre- employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

For more information about safeguarding at WaterAid, please visit our safeguarding webpage at: https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid

A. About the role

B. Job Purpose 

C. Main Responsibilities and Duties 

• Budgeting and reporting
• Advising on strategic planning and business planning
• Creating financial statements for internal and external company requirements
• Providing financial analysis and forecasting
• Supporting auditing projects
  
  
  

Planning and Budgeting 

• Coordinate planning cycle, devise templates for budget holder use and upload budgets to accounting system. Produce bespoke reporting and analyses financial plans in support of management decision making.
• Work with budget holders during planning processes and assist them with using templates and the chart of accounts.
• Facilitate the review and consolidation of country programme plans and band in the uploading of budgets by checking the accuracy and completeness of the Country Programme Plans and budgets before consolidation and upload.
• Provide system generated information such as costing of activities and expenditure to inform the MPB during the planning and rolling forecasting processes.
• Assist with uploading accurate and complete Country Programme Plans and budgets.
• Check that plans are in agreement with Organizational strategic objectives.
• Work with budget holders during planning processes and assist them with using templates and the chart of accounts.
• Support units in the development of Budgets
• Provide system generated information such as costing of activities and expenditure to inform the planning and rolling forecasting processes.
• Interpret and summarize budget guidelines to the finance and non-finance team.
• Periodically check that plans agree with Organizational strategic objectives and if not clarify on how to classify with Budget holder.
• Disseminate final copies of budget to each respective budget holder.
• Review and make comparisons between last year’s expenditure patterns to the current year’s proposed expenditure and provide budgetary analysis on programme Budgets and advise the teams.
• Develop and share a tool with budget holders on how to monitor their budgets and activities before effecting a payment.
  
  
  

Management Accounting 

• Use SUN systems accounting software to monitor actual expenditure against budget
• Produce monthly, biannual, and annual financial reports to monitor actual expenditure against Use Vision reports to review project spend against approved budget and highlight any variances to Head of Finance & ICT and relevant budget holders.
• Use the SUN systems accounting software to monitor actual expenditure against budget.
• Prepare and produce monthly, biannual, and annual financial reports to monitor actual expenditure against budget.
• Use Vision reports to review project spend against approved budget and highlight any variances to Head of Finance & ICT and relevant budget holders.
• Prepare, interpret non-routine information, and give clear recommendations to management.
• Actively manage debt collection, inventory, and cash balances.
• Forecast and monitor cash flow. This will also involve assisting in cash flow management preparation of monthly cash flows and transfer request from the UK based on submitted budgets and funds requests.
• Understand and interpret marginal and full cost concepts and techniques. Develop and implement appropriate cost allocation procedures to provide for full cost recovery.
• Use Vision reports to review project spend against approved Highlight variances to Head of Finance & ICT and relevant budget holders
• Reconcile Intra Organisation Accounts with UK Finance Offshore Report and highlight and resolve differences.
• Review analyzes and dispatch monthly recharges journal to and from respective CPs and UK.
• Offer technical support in maintain up-to-date Country Programme Funding matrix that shows a clear funding position at any point in collaboration with the Head of Business Development and Grants Specialist.
• Design and write reports from Sun and other related software to address the information requirements of stakeholders.
• Trace transactions’ trails and make correcting adjustments where required.
• Offer support in partner monitoring.
• Work closely with Head of Finance & ICT and other teams to develop meaningful finance indicators against which to assess impact, cost effectiveness and value for money in the main areas of our work, drawing on internal and external best practice and contributing to the further improvement of WaterAid Rwanda expertise in the area.
• Support and maintain a competent finance team as well as training of the non- finance team in line with the Human Resources policies.
• Support the Country Programme Finance team in any other finance function as assigned from time to time like producing donor reports to which you are the finance lead as per the Restricted Income Project.
• Assist in the implementation of the new WaterAid Rwanda full cost allocation policy.
• Actively implement any finance related audit recommendation.
• Perform any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required as the above is given as a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all.
  
  
  

Donor Compliance and Reporting

• Produce accurate and quality donor reports in line with donor timelines
• Participate in internal, external, and other audits as commissioned by WARw and be part of implementing recommendations from the audit action plan.

Coordination & Networking:

• Liaise with budget holders through regular meetings such as the budget holders’ meetings and other forums to enhance efficient budget management practices.
• Support units in the planning and budget development process by producing bespoke reports and analyses for key decision making.

Staff Management, Development and Organization Learning:

• Support and train non-finance teams on financial policies and procedures, donor rules and regulations to enhance compliance to both internal and external stakeholders.

The above is given as a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all tasks. It is important to note that the responsibilities may change to meet the evolving needs of the way WaterAid Rwanda works.

Key Competences, Skills, experience, and Knowledge

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the application form attached below no later than 15th December 2023.

We are looking for:

Operations Officer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Apply here

Deadline for applications: 22nd December, 5 PM

Hello! We’re excited to see you found your way to this job opening. That must mean you share our ambition to ensure learners around the world enjoy their fundamental human right to quality education, without exception. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

As an Operations Officer, you provide quality administrative and logistical support to the Learning Through Assessment and Data (LEAD) programme and other VVOB projects.

Curious to read more about what you would be doing in this role? Then click here and read on for the specifics!

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

Our passionate development team manages a range of web and mobile solutions to support our field operations, from registering millions of farmers and their orders, optimizing delivery truck loads and routes, tracking deliveries, collecting mobile payments and analyzing loan repayments. You will work as part of a small, collaborative, and agile team of mobile developers, and will report to our Senior Engineering Manager.

Specific challenges that our mobile solutions have to overcome include:

• High usability requirements – targeting users with low technical proficiency
• Offline-first, to provide good experience with no or limited network connectivity
• Ability to run on inexpensive hardware

Our mobile technology is Android using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Couchbase Lite, JUnit, Sentry, and our tooling landscape is based on GitHub / JIRA / Slack / Azure DevOps / MS App Center.

Responsibilities

• You will design, document, test, and support our mobile solutions
• You will participate in your Agile team’s lifecycle
• You will contribute to your department’s improvement by sharing knowledge, sharpening your skills, suggesting different ways of working and developing
• You will provide technical mentoring to junior team members

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:

• 6+ years of experience in software development
• 3 years of experience in Android using Kotlin
• Conversance with Android App Architecture,, including View Models and Dependency Injection with HILT
• Experience in Jetpack Compose , Jetpack Room, Jetpack Data Store and other Jetpack /Android X Libraries is a plus
• A mindset of testing and automation
• Experience working in Agile
• A passion for solving problems and a customer mindset

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Link

https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/senior-mobile-engineer-android-kotlin

Application Deadline

6 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 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, nutrition, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Catholic Relief Services has been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in nutrition, WASH, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship and peacebuilding. The Country Program has over 40 staff and implements its projects through local and international partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures.

Job Summary:

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the CRS policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting CRS financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for CRS subrecipients and partners following established standards. Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned project/grant accounts in INSIGHT financial accounting package.
• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant CRS staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
• Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist CRS staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to CRS staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities.
• Keep up-to-date filing of document supporting financial transactions
• Analyze and settle the balance of account payables timely (Taxes, Social contributions, …)
• Analyze and recover the balance of account receivables timely (Employees, Partners,…)
• Perform assigned treasury CRS (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, or Professional Accounting Certificate (CPA, ACCA)
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience with International NGOs in the area of Grants and Compliance. Very strong finance background
• Experience in managing USG grants and/or other donor grant awards/sub-awards.
• Previous experience with Sub-recipients capacity strengthening in the area of financial management, financial transaction processing
• Hands on experience in using accounting packages
• Coaching and training abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.

Required Languages – English – French – Kinyarwanda

Travel – willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Good relationship management skills
• Good analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills
• Ability to make sound judgment
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented 
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of INSIGHT financial accounting package or similar 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 and Maintains Trust
• Collaborates with Others
• Open to Learn
• Leads Change
• Develops and Recognizes Others
• Strategic Mindset
• Personal Accountability
• Acts with Integrity.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Finance and Programming staff
• External: Sub-Recipients, Partners

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages Youth and Female candidates to apply. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the 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 December 15^th, 2023, at 01:30 pm.

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 “Grant Accountant @ Band 8” 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 06^th, 2023.

Hans Fly

Country Representative

CRS/Rwanda Program

Accountant/Internal Auditor

ICM Rwanda Agribusiness Limited (Lucki Rice) is seeking to recruit an experienced, multi-skilled Accountant to be responsible for carrying out internal audits, accounting tasks and assist our executive group based in Kigali, Rwanda.

ICM Rwanda is an established agriculture venture in Rwanda focused on rice production, wholesale and retail business operating in all levels of the value chain, this varied role in a friendly office will suit an organized and pro-active professional with a keen eye for detail.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work in a business with strong professional and social values.

Requirements:

• The position requires a professionally qualified accountant with significant financial, accounting, internal controls, and tax experience, with over four years of progressive experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or any other Business-related field.
• Professional Qualification such as CPA/ACCA is highly required.
• Advanced practical knowledge of ERPs, POS, and MS Office suite is essential.
• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to conduct dealings with bankers, and auditors.
  
  
  

Duties include:

• Review of daily, weekly, and monthly reports from mills, shops and distribution centers.
• Carrying out daily/weekly and monthly compliance random audits at the mills, shops and Distribution centers.
• Review of inventory deliveries, production, sales, and cash receipts from sales.
• Assist in the preparation of annual, quarterly, and monthly forecasts of income statement, balance sheet and cash flows.
• Preparing stock loss reports and ensuring loss recovery in conjunction with HR.
• Record financial transactions, reconcile general ledger/balance sheet accounts, and prepare monthly accounts, performance, and profitability reports for all divisions with the finance team including performing other accounting tasks as assigned.
• Review theoretical stock for shops and the mills while comparing them with actual stock on hand.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results, identified risks, loopholes, weaknesses, fraud, data inaccuracies and documented processes to mitigate and corrective measures for weaknesses identified.

A salary commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience will be negotiated.

How to Apply 

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents through the “Apply” Button by “ filling out the application form carefully ” including detailed Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, and a degree/certificates from recognized institutions not later than 10^th December 2023.

Job Profile: IT support officer

1. Background introduction

The CPCIC, established under the Nation Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA), aims to provide technical assistance and business advisory services related to climate change resilience, circular economy, and cleaner production practices for the private sector. As a project partner in Circular Food systems for Rwanda, the CPCIC focuses on promoting circular business models in SMEs. The project aims to facilitate a shift to sustainable food systems, minimizing waste, utilizing materials efficiently, and promoting regenerative production practices through enabling a policy environment and integrating circularity in agri food SMEs in Rwanda.

In this regard, CPCIC is looking for a dynamic and qualified person to support the team in matter related to information technology tools of the organization.

The IT support officer is responsible for the company’s IT infrastructure both physical and digital assets, and undertakes administrative IT helpdesk tasks to support colleagues.

The role includes actively managing network infrastructure, managing user accounts and user profiles, ensuring the proper functioning of computer systems, providing technical support for the company website and enforcing security and compliance measures, and delivering efficient IT support to employees. This person handles the IT helpdesk function within the organization including:

• Support personnel, and act as focal point when end-users face hardware, software, or system issues
• Administer desktop computers, printers, IP telephony, servers and related equipment (monitor, hard drive, keyboard, etc..), software deployment, security updates and patches.
• Keep inventory of all equipment, software, and licenses
• Monitor and work on responding quickly to incoming requests related to IT issues
• Maintain user PC, including upgrades and needed configurations
• Monitor the LAN or WAN infrastructure in the office.
• Make sure the PC’s/ Laptop’s function properly, take measures to avoid downtime and monitor to keep things smoothly
• Taking care of all the networking issues and troubleshoot it as soon as possible
• Maintaining and creating a document management system to protect and restore the data.
• Maintain licensing compliance and asset tracking databases of hardware and software.
• Serve as local data recovery expert of failed hard drives and PC based systems.
• Assist users in configuring approved wireless devices
  
  
  

2. Required Qualifications

Education

• At least an Advanced diploma or Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-media and graphic design is required
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networking.
• Familiarity with web development and mobile app support, including debugging and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of web development languages and frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python) is preferred.
• Familiarity with mobile app platforms (e.g., Android, iOS)
• Understanding of IT security principles and best practices.

Terms of employment

This is a fixed one-year contract renewable based on performance and availability of fund, only for nationals and based in Kigali, Rwanda.

The IT Support Officer report to the Operational and finance Manager in CPCIC.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the role by sending an application letter, curriculum vitae including two professional references, copies of Degrees and other relevant qualification documents, and a copy of national identification card in one PDF Format document to info_cpcic@nirda.gov.rw before 9^th December, 2023