About the Company

Roba group of companies is a conglomerate focusing on manufacturing a wide range of domestic and industrial products –Premium cooking oil, Laundry Soap, Plastics, Hygiene Products, Logistic and supply Chain Management, Real Estate Development with Network Across Sub-Saharan Africa.

About the Opportunity

Roba Industries, in its refinery plant is seeking to self-motivated, highly accountable, result-oriented person, strong interpersonal skills, proactive, flexible and creative person to fill the position of ‘’ Machine operators ‘’

Position Title:  Machine operators

Section: Bleacher, Deodorizer, Fractionation

Number of Positions: 4 Full skilled

Closing date :10^th November 2023

Position Overview

Machine Operator is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and operating Factory machinery. They are also responsible quality-checking their machinery to ensure everything works as it should.

Machine operator skills are the abilities used to complete tasks for a machine operator role, including running, maintaining and cleaning equipment. People in this role often require setting up machinery, using different tools and ensuring machinery functions as intended and at capacity

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible to operate in Edible oil Industry
2. Responsible to operate Deodorizer/Bleacher/ Fractionation plant
3. Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
4. Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)/ Troubleshooting and attend the problem
5. To run Vertical leaf filter and its maintenance work
6. Responsible for production and quality as per standards
7. Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
8. Test operation of machines periodically
9. Fix issues that might occur during the shift
10. Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
11. Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
    
    
    

Requirements

• Technical degree is preferable
• Proven experience at least 3-5 years as an Operator in Edible Oil industry.
• Must be aware of how start/stop the plant and how to operate it
• Experience in general maintenance on daily basis
• Must know how to take /give charge to his reliever
• Understanding of production procedures
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team work & Effective communication skills.
• Physical stamina and strength
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY

Send Cover letter together with CV’s in English language with details of three referees in PDF format as one document and should make the Job Title as Subject of the email  to the email address: admin@robageneral.rw including telephone contact addressed to:

To The Human Resource Manager

Roba Industries Limited

Po Box 5556,Kigali-Rwanda

Visit our website: www.therobagroup.com for more job details

Application closes on 10 /11 /2023, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only online applications will be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Nº 19/11/2023

MUGANGA SACCO is a Saving and Credit Cooperative for health sector staff in Rwanda. Its primary objective is to improve members’ socio-economic conditions and promote access to finance, by assisting them to make savings and access low-rate loans, therefore contributing significantly to their retention. The SACCO started as HSS-MAG (Health Sector Staff Mutual Aid Group) and was established as a result of the Government of Rwanda’s advice to the Ministry of Health to find strategies to motivate and retain healthcare professionals in the public sector, which is one of the constraints hindering the quality of healthcare services in Rwanda.

MUGANGA SACCO wishes to recruit the competent and self-driven staff on the position of IT Maintenance Officer on permanent basis regardless of the gender, and any other kind of discriminations.

1. RECRUITMENT DETAILS:

Position: IT Maintenance Officer

Number of needed staff: One

Employment period: Open-ended period (Full-time)

Working place: Muganga SACCO Head Office

2. JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

Reporting to Senior Manager IT Infrastructure, IT Maintenance Position   exists to maintain and repair IT equipment, mainly UPS, Cooling systems, laptops, desktops, corporate LAN cabling, Counting Machines, sorting out all stock keeping spares and equipment (old and new) at MUGANGA SACCO Headquarters and the branches.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure good functioning and operation of IT Equipment (UPS, Money Counters, Computers, Cooling,… );
• Ensure good operation of network infrastructure physical layer (LAN power and network cabling at HQ and in Branches)
• Ensure connectivity to local networks of all IT equipment to allow access to shared resources
• Diagnosing the root cause of IT equipment malfunction;
• Maintain and Repair electronic hardware and accessories (Computer Equipment, Money Counter, Cooling, Electricity,…)
• Connect new users or intervene in case of staff’s new sitting arrangement;
• Design and provide a network topology system as required by new installations and business growth;
• Distribute and manage a stabilized power across all MUGANGA SACCO premises and all MUGANGA SACCO branches;
• Maintain network hardware and network of stabilized electrical power;
• Liaise with service providers during the implementation of the new system of technology;
• Provide daily activity support in terms of maintenance; and
• Technically configuring computer systems and peripherals;
  
  
  

3. KEY MEASURABLE GOALS

• Good functioning and operation of computer and electrical equipment;
• Maintenance computer and electrical systems and peripherals;
• IT Services rules.
• A stabilized power across all MUGANGA SACCO premises and all MUGANGA SACCO branches;
• IT equipment (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, cooling, peripherals, etc.) well cleaned and repaired
• ICT assets well managed and maintained
• Up-to-date inventory of IT Equipment

4. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge in computer networks and electrical systems maintenance.
• Ability to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users;
• Understanding of emerging security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities
• Knowledge in ICT, Cooling Systems, Electricity, Computer Networking
• Knowledge of IT Network
  
  
  

5. REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced diploma (A1) in Information Technology, Electric engineering, Communication engineering or related fields with a minimum working experience of 5 years.

or

A2 in Computer Electronic and Electricity or related fields with working experience above 8 years in which at least 3 years should be in banking industry with supporting documents.

• To be between 28 and 35 years’ old

6. JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit soft copies of the ID Copy, motivation letter, CV and copy of required degree and Minimum of 3 persons of professional references addressed electronically to the Muganga SACCO Office at the Silverback Mall, 1^st Floor, latest 24/11/2023 at 12:00 PM on the following email address: apply@mugangasacco.rw

Questions/clarifications may be requested by email to the following email address: info@mugangasacco.rw

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the exam and interview.

Done at Kigali, on 02/11/2023

Muganga SACCO

Director General

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

All the Bible in Community (ABC) is a faith-based organization duly incorporated as a ‘ministry’ under the laws of Rwanda governing such entities. Its mission is to eradicate biblical illiteracy within the Rwandan church, aspiring to become a center of excellence for a holistic Christian life. The organization’s legal status, as conferred pursuant to Law N°72/2018 of 31/08/2018, which governs the organization and functioning of faith-based organizations, along with the Rwanda Governance Board Regulations No. 001 of 08/03/2019, was published in the Official Gazette n° Special of 04/03/2020.

ABC is seeking to fill the position of Accountant with a highly competent individual.

JOB PROFILE

Position:                    Accountant

No. of Vacancies:      One (1)

Employment Type:   Full-time

Location:                    Kigali, Rwanda 

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Accountant is tasked with performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, participating in organizational budgeting processes, book keeping, and preparation of management and financial reports. The ideal candidate must possess expert proficiency in using accounting software, specifically QuickBooks Online, and be highly proficient in both Kinyarwanda and English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in coordination of both short term and medium term departmental and organizational budgeting process;
• Responsible for book keeping and ensuring internal procedures guiding the same are observed at all times;
• Preparation of payment vouchers and ensuring they are duly filed;
• Recording all accounting transactions in the organization’s accounting system regularly;
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations for all organization’s bank accounts together with other assets and liabilities regular reconciliations;
• Ensure healthy donors’, vendors’ and beneficiaries’ relationships by observing the organization’s obligations are met on a timely basis;
• Preparation of various donor reports;
• Ensuring that organization’s spending is done in accordance with the approved budget;
• Tracking and reporting on actual expenditure versus the budgeted expenditure;
• Ensuring the organization complies to all relevant tax laws and regulations at all levels of its operations;
• Processing staff payroll payments and ensuring all relevant laws and regulations are observed as required by law;
• Assessing and managing the Ministry’s risk and liability and periodically inform management;
• Being responsible for the financial operations of the Ministry including banking, accounting functions, payroll verification, work plan and budget preparation;
• Managing all aspects of the annual and/or periodic audit;
• Preparing monthly, Quarterly and annual financial reports and management reports and presents the same to the Management;
• Establishing and maintaining contact with financial institutions;
• Ensuring that the funds of the Organization are administered according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the Organization;
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Business Manager and or Executive Director.

Specific duties and responsibilities, along with the terms of employment, will be detailed in the employment contract.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Advanced analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with excellent interpersonal capabilities.
• High proficiency in both Kinyarwanda and English.
• Keen attention to detail complemented by solid problem-solving skills.
• Robust organizational skills with the proficiency to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Proven expertise in computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• A task- and people-oriented approach with a professional demeanor.
• A firm understanding of Biblical principles and a commitment to the vision of advancing the Kingdom of God.
  
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors’ degree in Administration or Management with strict specialization in Accounting and Finance
• An accounting professional qualification (CAT, ATD, CPA) shall be an additional advantage;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in the same, or relevant position in non-profit making organizations is an added advantage.
• Good computer knowledge (MS Office)
  
  
  

JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Qualified and interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:

• A cover letter addressed to the Executive Director;
• A detailed CV, including three (3) references (with email addresses and active contact phone numbers): one must be the candidate’s Senior Pastor, and none should be family members;
• A recommendation letter from the Senior Pastor of the church where the candidate is a member in good standing;
• Scanned, certified copies of their academic qualifications;
• A copy of their National ID. 

NB: Please ensure that all the required documents are compiled into a single file before submission. Incomplete applications that do not contain all the requirements may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Interested candidates can apply by sending their application documents on abc@allthebibleincommunity.org no later than 5:00 PM on 08 November 2023.

Only those candidates who meet all the requirements will be shortlisted and subsequently contacted for the examination and interview phases. 

Done at Kigali, on 03 November 2023

ABC Management

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Introduction

BRAC International is a leading nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our approach is grounded in the conviction that people living in vulnerable situations can be agents of change if they are empowered with the tools, skills, and hope they need to change their lives. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential. BRAC’s institutional expertise on successfully implemented programmes is applied across 10 countries, touching the lives of over 130 million people, where our models are adapted according to the country’s context.

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) started an initiative that will create positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

In this regard, BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Rwanda

Position: Field Data Collectors – Enumerators

Job Location: Different District of Rwanda

Number of positions: 24

Contract nature: Temporary 

Job Summary

Stichting BRAC International is looking for qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan Nationals for the “Field Data Collectors – Enumerators” position to support our Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.  Enumerators will work in the field where BRAC International has programs in different districts of Rwanda under the guidance and supervision of the M&E officer, Area Program Manager and will report directly to the Country Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

The primary objective is to get qualified enumerators with experience in data collection, to support in undertaking assessments, surveys and routine data collection activities initiated by BRAC International in all districts of intervention. The main tasks that enumerators will be responsible for are the data collection of all facets of assessments, including rapid needs assessment, baseline surveys, mid-line and Endline evaluations. Hence, BRAC International will recruit experienced local researchers (data collectors) to undertake both quantitative and qualitative data collection with highest quality measures.

MAIN KEY RESULTS 

Pre- enumeration duties

• Through training, develop sufficient comprehension of the programs, research protocol, ethical requirements, the study population and the study tools.
• Work with project teams to mobilize communities for interviews and discussions.

 Enumeration duties

• Collect data by using structured interviews with the sampled respondents and service providers using pre-developed questionnaires.
• Ensure completeness of forms for accuracy and consistency after the data collection.
• Facilitate qualitative interviews – Key informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussion (FGDs).
• Ensure proper and accurate transcription of information gathered through interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGDs).
• Ensure to collect accurate and quality data by reviewing and editing the collected data by checking all intentional and unintentional errors daily.
• Maintain effective teamwork and excellent communication with both the team leader, key staff and all other data collectors during fieldwork.
• Provide an update on the progress and challenges in the field and seek guidance on the way forward.
• Participate in data quality check exercises soon after data collection and have a close look at missing and error reported data.
• Ensure data quality, sampling protocols by accurately, and strictly following the guide/survey tools used for the specific data collection and conduct quality check before and after sending the data by looking and outliers, missing and error reported data
• Hand in assignments as instructed by the supervisor and any other notes on observations made during the interviews.
• Actively participate in daily briefing and debriefing sessions
• Represent BRAC International professionally and correctly for the assignments in all the target districts.
  
  
  
  

Post-enumeration duties

• Hand in assignments as instructed by the M&E team and any other notes on observations made during the interviews
• Ensure that enumerator checking is complete.
• Account for all questionnaires/guides and equipment.
• Turn over all literature and materials used in the survey to the M&E team

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 the same
  
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Business Administration, Social science, and Public Health.
• Experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collection for monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment purposes.
• Prior minimum (3years), experience in conducting field research work using participatory approaches in different locations in the country is essential.
• Prior experience in interviewing and facilitating FDGs (Focus Group Discussions) and in-depth interviews
• Experience and knowledge on mobile data collection applications
• Displays exemplary positive behaviors for consistency, predictability and reliability at work to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel).
• Good working knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda 
• Candidates are requiring to present proof of experience in data collection using various methods, both qualitative and quantitative, is a sound practice, especially in roles where data-driven decision-making is crucial
  
  
  
  

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to collect and gather information in an objective way
• With the ability to actively listen and capture the exact response from respondents.
• Must have the ability to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondent’s meaning or confusing the reader.
• Confidently and professionally expresses self, able to ask questions and help the respondent understand what is needed from her/him.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent the organization
• Should build trust with people in rural areas and ensure confidentiality.
• Must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural expectations of communities in the BRAC International district of intervention.
• Must be able to work for full-day working hours in the field across a number of days.
• Have the ability to work with a diverse team
  
  
  
  

Safeguarding Policy:

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable 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. BRAC holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, discrimination, exploitation, abuse and harassment. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of contract.

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 grades, years of experience, and notarized copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: sbirwanda.recruitment@brac.net,  and please Note that the Email subject should be the position applied for. Application deadline is 10^th November 2023

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR WFP SHORA NEZA PROJECT

Background

Good neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in general consultation status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda is legally registered and has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, Agriculture& livelihood, Humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 6 districts (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, and Karongi).

Overview:

In October 2023, GNI signed a partnership agreement build from WFP’s existing initiatives and aligns with the Mastercard Foundation (the Foundation)’s ‘Young Africa Works strategy’ and address the areas of support identified in the Foundation’s Rwanda’s agricultural sector diagnostic study (attached) to implement Shora Neza Project.

Shora Neza is a five-year project aiming to create new and strengthen existing employment opportunities for young men and women, while considering their different needs, through strengthened, interlinked, and efficient agricultural value chains.

Specifically, the partnership will focus on contributing to achieving the following outcomes of the project:

1. Market Access: Increased smallholder farmer incomes by connecting them to premium public and private markets for sales at national and regional levels.
2. Post-harvest Management (PHM): Improved quality and reduced post-harvest losses through the promotion of a vibrant, youth-led market for post-harvest (PH) equipment and services.
3. Access to Finance: Enhanced linkages to formal financial products and services by project beneficiaries.
   
   
   

In this regard, Good Neighbors International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) & reporting officer 1 (Location: Kigali Head Office)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor all projects according to Good Neighbors guideline, WFP guideline and reporting in a weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis
• Develop DME system including data management and processing module for proper analysis
• Building DME program for both offline and online platforms
• Communicate with Project Manager, Cluster Managers and Head Office for all DME issues
• Assess key changes occurred during and after project implementation for measuring impact throughout implementation
• Ensure results and information are regularly shared across teams and feed meaningfully into program design and implementation plans
• Writing monitoring and evaluation reports, all project reports, preparing presentations and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders whenever needed.
• Assist the Organization to build capacity to each staff related to DME
• Provide technical support to operation/project teams on setting indicators, baseline data collection, data analysis and setting monitoring tools.
• Cooperate with operation/project teams in monitoring and evaluating activities implemented in all cluster offices and Head Office including reporting and recommending improvements on the project
• Conducting other M&E and administrative tasks as required
• Required to attend at least 3 courses every year as provided by GN academy including
• any other courses provided by Good Neighbors, WFP or by any other training institution, aiming to develop knowledge and capacity in own work
• Publish report, booklet, factsheets and any related documents
• Required to achieve 90% of individual annual targets and department annual targets
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience required

• Bachelor degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experiences in Monitoring and Evaluation or any related field
• Solid knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation legislations, policies
• and best practices
• Sound knowledge of research and evaluation tools, principles and methods
• Good analysis and evaluation skills
• Experience in working with NGO
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• An excellent written and oral command of English and Kinyarwanda languages
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity in decision making
• Strong leadership skills
• It is a field based / support position. He / she should be ready to travel to in the rural areas.
  
  
  

Application Instructions:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, kindly submit the CV as follow;

• Kindly download and fill in the attached ‘GNI Application form’
• Kindly rename and save the file as ‘Name, Position’
• Kindly submit the CV, and GNI Application form well filled through email: gnrwanda.hr@gmail.com, on 13th November, 2023 not later than 23:59 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Good Neighbors International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNI must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR WFP SHORA NEZA PROJECT

Background

Good neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in general consultation status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda is legally registered and has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, Agriculture& livelihood, Humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 6 districts (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, and Karongi).

Overview:

In October 2023, GNI signed a partnership agreement build from WFP’s existing initiatives and aligns with the Mastercard Foundation (the Foundation)’s ‘Young Africa Works strategy’ and address the areas of support identified in the Foundation’s Rwanda’s agricultural sector diagnostic study (attached) to implement Shora Neza Project.

Shora Neza is a five-year project aiming to create new and strengthen existing employment opportunities for young men and women, while considering their different needs, through strengthened, interlinked, and efficient agricultural value chains.

Specifically, the partnership will focus on contributing to achieving the following outcomes of the project:

1. Market Access: Increased smallholder farmer incomes by connecting them to premium public and private markets for sales at national and regional levels.
2. Post-harvest Management (PHM): Improved quality and reduced post-harvest losses through the promotion of a vibrant, youth-led market for post-harvest (PH) equipment and services.
3. Access to Finance: Enhanced linkages to formal financial products and services by project beneficiaries.
   
   
   

In this regard, Good Neighbors International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Gender mainstreaming and promotion Coordinator 1 (Location: Kayonza cluster in eastern province)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessment and coordinate trainings in various issues including youth women’s participation, community leadership, adult literacy for farmers, etc.
• Responsible for social mobilization, inclusion and gender, community-based group formation, and community level institutions in field level
• Empowering FSCs, and young farmers with GALS methodology for gender transformation
• Provide guidance and advice to the programs management team on technical issues of advocacy and gender mainstreaming in projects
• Lead assessment and research activities at the community level to gather information and analysis on gender and advocacy issues.
• Lead training workshops for relevant stakeholders, youth, staff and key actors on advocacy and gender related topics
• Track progress and provide data on gender and advocacy issues
• Raise awareness within the community on other community development activities of the project
• To check diverse programs in order to improve community people’s levels of understanding and participation for concepts of community development
• To monitor regular field visits and have meetings with beneficiaries and stakeholders in order for checking, reporting and submitting the procedure and progress of on-going projects to Cluster Managers, Project Manager, and Country Director
• To have proper partnership with local government through improved communication skills and evaluation
• To check efficiency, effectiveness and impacts of programs/projects through regular monitoring and reporting based on written documentations relevant with M&E
• To submit regular activity reports to his/her supervisors,
• To perform additional jobs assigned by the supervisor (Country Director, Project Manager, and/or Cluster Mangers)
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience required

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Gender & Development studies, rural development, social sciences, sociology, food science and nutrition or other related field, with at least 4 years’ experience in related field;
• An excellent written and oral command of English and Kinyarwanda languages;
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, power point) and report writing skills.
• Honest and transparent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• It is a field-based He / she should be ready to travel to field to the agriculture farms and cooperatives in the rural areas.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR WFP SHORA NEZA PROJECT

Background

Good neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in general consultation status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda is legally registered and has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, Agriculture& livelihood, Humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 6 districts (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, and Karongi).

Overview:

In October 2023, GNI signed a partnership agreement build from WFP’s existing initiatives and aligns with the Mastercard Foundation (the Foundation)’s ‘Young Africa Works strategy’ and address the areas of support identified in the Foundation’s Rwanda’s agricultural sector diagnostic study (attached) to implement Shora Neza Project.

Shora Neza is a five-year project aiming to create new and strengthen existing employment opportunities for young men and women, while considering their different needs, through strengthened, interlinked, and efficient agricultural value chains.

Specifically, the partnership will focus on contributing to achieving the following outcomes of the project:

1. Market Access: Increased smallholder farmer incomes by connecting them to premium public and private markets for sales at national and regional levels.
2. Post-harvest Management (PHM): Improved quality and reduced post-harvest losses through the promotion of a vibrant, youth-led market for post-harvest (PH) equipment and services.
3. Access to Finance: Enhanced linkages to formal financial products and services by project beneficiaries.
   
   
   

In this regard, Good Neighbors International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Agribusiness Coordinator 1 (Location: Musanze cluster in the northern province)

Task and responsibilities:

• To contribute to the technical design, coordination, implementation of, and day to day delivery of all Shora Neza project’s Farmer Services Centers (FSCs) development related activities implementation in Northern province.
• To support the selection, creation, and profiling of a dynamic database for potential Farmer Service Centers (FSCs)
• To facilitate in the development of an incubation programme for the 600 FSCs with customized and tailor made for their capacity and market needs, user-friendly training, peer-learning content and digital technologies
• To promote the adoption of good agri-business practices that can be extended through various implementation platforms including the Farmer Field Schools approaches and how to effectively support youth engage in agri-business and marketing
• To organize, and facilitate the regular participation of youth women and men in agri-show and other exhibition events
• To develop Terms of reference for cooperative and Farmer Saving Groups representative trainings
• To promote and facilitate Coaching, mentoring and peer-learning among the FSCs for better business performance
• To facilitate the regular performance monitoring of FSCs and the supported young/Youth farmers to track progress of their personal and business growth.
• To organize entrepreneurs’ ideas competitions debates across the project coverage area
• To work closely with the procurement unit for solicitation of agribusiness inputs and services
• To collaborate with the project Service provider to empower FSCs through Post-harvest handling and storage (PHHS) and commodity standards training, and establishment of conservation agriculture demo plots for youth farmers.
• To support coaching and mentorship activities for the established youth-led businesses
• To support in the establishment of online and/or offline channel to disseminate weather and crop insurance information to all youth in agri-food system
• To prepare case studies, reports, and presentations in support of programs delivery.
• To execute and submit regular reports including monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual reports, any executions plans, to Country Director, Project Manager, and Cluster Managers
• To have proper partnership with local government through improved communication skills and evaluation
• To monitor regular field visits and have meetings with beneficiaries and stakeholder in order for checking, reporting and submitting the procedure and progress of on-going projects to Cluster Managers, Project Manager, and Country Director
• To perform additional jobs assigned by the Country Director, Project Manager, and/or Cluster Managers
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of agronomy, crop sciences, Agribusiness, and/or related fields from a recognized University with at least 4 years’ field experience in similar position/field
• Full working knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda languages
• Should pay respect to custom and cultural behavior of residents of operating area
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, power point) and report writing skills
• Honest and transparent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• It is a field-based He / she should be ready to travel to field in the rural areas

Application Instructions:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, kindly submit the CV as follow;

• Kindly download and fill in the attached ‘GNI Application form’
• Kindly rename and save the file as ‘Name, Position’
• Kindly submit the CV, and GNI Application form well filled through email: gnrwanda.hr@gmail.com, on 13th November, 2023 not later than 23:59 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Good Neighbors International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNI must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR WFP SHORA NEZA PROJECT

Background

Good neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in general consultation status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda is legally registered and has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, Agriculture& livelihood, Humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 6 districts (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, and Karongi).

Overview:

In October 2023, GNI signed a partnership agreement build from WFP’s existing initiatives and aligns with the Mastercard Foundation (the Foundation)’s ‘Young Africa Works strategy’ and address the areas of support identified in the Foundation’s Rwanda’s agricultural sector diagnostic study (attached) to implement Shora Neza Project.

Shora Neza is a five-year project aiming to create new and strengthen existing employment opportunities for young men and women, while considering their different needs, through strengthened, interlinked, and efficient agricultural value chains.

Specifically, the partnership will focus on contributing to achieving the following outcomes of the project:

1. Market Access: Increased smallholder farmer incomes by connecting them to premium public and private markets for sales at national and regional levels.
2. Post-harvest Management (PHM): Improved quality and reduced post-harvest losses through the promotion of a vibrant, youth-led market for post-harvest (PH) equipment and services.
3. Access to Finance: Enhanced linkages to formal financial products and services by project beneficiaries.
   
   
   

In this regard, Good Neighbors International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Youth Employment Specialist 1 (Location: Kigali Head Office)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist GNI technical lead role to coordinate the Shora neza project on youth employment
• Provide technical support to the Shora neza Team on the coordination and implementation of the Youth employment Strategy Roadmap;
• Conduct consultation workshops, and meetings with stakeholders to assess their interests, needs, and to make communication easy, transparent, and decisions regarding project.
• Conduct consultation workshops, and meetings with private sector in food systems to discuss opportunities, overcome gaps, and barriers for youth employment
• Collaborate and network with other NGOs, government departments, reputable public, private sector partners working on accessing to finance, youth empowerment and food systems at central and province level
• Mapping and customize the employment opportunities for youth in existing, new, emerging and non-traditional value chains
• Function as liaison and focal point for the National Technical working group on Youth employment
• Capture and extract best practices, story-lines and lessons learnt from the Shora neza Project on Youth employment Strategy Roadmap;
• Liaise with key technical stakeholders (the Ministry of Youth (MINIYOUTH), Civil Society, Private Sector, RYAF, Academia, the UN and its Technical Lead – WFP) to operationalize the enhanced National Technical working group on Youth employment
• Support Shora neza project through Service Providers (SPs) for development and creation of a dynamic database in partnership with Government and reputable partners for employers/self-employed in food systems to fulfill the needs for specific skills and profiles and regularly record of new job opportunities for youth, improved working conditions and market information.
• Contribute to resource mobilization and building partnerships with the various youth employment projects and initiatives;
• Facilitate the development of partnership to enable established Youth-led business model with growth in employment potentials and access to innovative finance with financial institution and private sector
• Support the creation and use of youth social media platforms, and organizing regular and irregular gatherings to link the employers with the preselected young women and men profiles for fulfilling market needs and peer-learning.
• Support the creation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools to track progress on the implementation of the Youth employment strategy.
• Execute and submit regular reports including monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual reports, any executions plans, to Country Director, Project Manager, and Cluster Managers
• Perform additional jobs assigned by the Country Director, Project Manager, and/or Cluster Managers
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience required

• A minimum of a Master degree or Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Development, International Relations, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Youth and inclusive governance, Employment and/or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive experience in youth and leadership and/or youth and socio-economic development in Rwanda.
• Demonstrated solid professional competence and expert knowledge in youth employment;
• Coordination skills and experience liaising and coordinating with multiple stakeholders;
• Proven capacity to produce high quality reports and comply with tight deadlines;
• Sound knowledge and experience in managing and using virtual, and social media platforms for meetings
• Honest and transparent
• Computer skills: full command of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications will be required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
  
  
  

Application Instructions:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, kindly submit the CV as follow;

• Kindly download and fill in the attached ‘GNI Application form’
• Kindly rename and save the file as ‘Name, Position’
• Kindly submit the CV, and GNI Application form well filled through email: gnrwanda.hr@gmail.com, on 13th November, 2023 not later than 23:59 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Good Neighbors International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNI must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR WFP SHORA NEZA PROJECT

Background

Good neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in general consultation status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda is legally registered and has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, Agriculture& livelihood, Humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 6 districts (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, and Karongi).

Overview:

In October 2023, GNI signed a partnership agreement build from WFP’s existing initiatives and aligns with the Mastercard Foundation (the Foundation)’s ‘Young Africa Works strategy’ and address the areas of support identified in the Foundation’s Rwanda’s agricultural sector diagnostic study (attached) to implement Shora Neza Project.

Shora Neza is a five-year project aiming to create new and strengthen existing employment opportunities for young men and women, while considering their different needs, through strengthened, interlinked, and efficient agricultural value chains.

Specifically, the partnership will focus on contributing to achieving the following outcomes of the project:

1. Market Access: Increased smallholder farmer incomes by connecting them to premium public and private markets for sales at national and regional levels.
2. Post-harvest Management (PHM): Improved quality and reduced post-harvest losses through the promotion of a vibrant, youth-led market for post-harvest (PH) equipment and services.
3. Access to Finance: Enhanced linkages to formal financial products and services by project beneficiaries.
   
   
   

In this regard, Good Neighbors International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Cluster Manager 1(Location: Musanze cluster in the northern province)

Task and responsibilities:

• To lead and coordinate all initiatives of World Food Programme (WFP) Shora Neza project in Northern Province
• To plan, organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization
• To develop a budget and operating plan for the Shora neza project
• To manage and coordinate all project activities at the cluster and to report to the Head Office directly (Project Manager, and the Country Director)
• To manage project budget and oversee all budget expenditures in collaboration with finance department
• To implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure projects goals are achieved
• To liaise and close coordination with WFP, government agencies such as MINAGRI, RAB, NAEB, MINIYOUTH, Districts and local government, FSCs, RYAF, Meteo Rwanda and MFI/Banks for information sharing
• To conduct consultation workshops, and meetings with stakeholders to assess their interests, needs, and to make communication easy, transparent, and decisions regarding project.
• Collaborate and network with other NGOs, government departments, reputable public, private sector partners working on accessing to finance, youth empowerment and food systems at central and province level
• To directly supervise and identify training needs of staff and ensure development plans are developed and implemented
• Manage the performance of staff and assisting them to perform better
• To check diverse programs in order to improve community people’s levels of understanding and participation for concepts of community development
• Ensure that dynamic database tools are in place and in use to systematically track and report data on Farmer Service Centers, and Youth employment
• To conduct regular field visits for effective M&E
• To confirm weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual project related staff reports
• To compile and submit regular reports including weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports according to set standards to the Head Office directly (Project Manager, and Country Director)
• To perform additional jobs assigned by the supervisor (Project Manager, and Country Director)
  
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master degree or Bachelor’s Degree (A0) with relevant experience in Agribusiness, Agriculture Sciences, Rural Development, agriculture economics and youth employment or other related fields
• At least 5 years of comprehensive experience in agriculture, youth employment or rural development project management (working experience in NGOs and UN agencies will be an advantage)
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, power point) and report writing skills.
• Excellent English communication (spoken and written)
• Ability to lead a team and supervise other staff as well as organize work, meet deadlines, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Self-driven with the ability to work with minimum supervision,
• Honest and transparent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• He/she should be ready to travel to field in the rural areas
  
  
  

Application Instructions:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, kindly submit the CV as follow;

• Kindly download and fill in the attached ‘GNI Application form’
• Kindly rename and save the file as ‘Name, Position’
• Kindly submit the CV, and GNI Application form well filled through email: gnrwanda.hr@gmail.com, on 13th November, 2023 not later than 23:59 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Good Neighbors International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNI must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)

RECRUITMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL REAL PROPERTY VALUER

Proposal No: 002/NCS/10/2023/BRMCP 

1. Organizational profile

BRAC is the world’s largest development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia and Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights, legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC was registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda in June 2019.

Currently BRAC Rwanda is offering its products and services across four regions (Kigali, Muhanga, Rwamagana and Musanze) through 35 branches operating across 26 districts (Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, Gasabo, Nyamata, Kamonyi, Muhanga, Ruhango, Nyanza, Huye, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Karongi, Rwamagana, Kayonza, Gatsibo, Nyagatare, Ngoma, Kirehe, Gakenke, Gicumbi, Burera, Musanze, Nyabihu, Rubavu) in the country.

2. Objective of the Services

To comply with Law No. 13/2010 of 07/05/2010 which amends and complements Law No. 10/2009 of 14/05/2009 related to mortgage registration, BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is looking for a Professional Real Property Valuer to complying with standards and regulations applicable in Rwanda. The Professional Real Property Valuer will conduct the process of real property valuation of collateral provided by clients to BRMCP to access loans. The professional real property valuation company report will lead BRMCP to take the decision on the amount of loan to be disbursed and will help BRMCP in the process of registration and deregistration of mortgages as well as mortgage selling at auction in case of client default.

3. Scope of the work

The mandate shall be to carry out the duties and obligations as provided by the Law No 17/2010 of 12/05/2010 establishing and organizing the real property valuation professional in Rwanda.

 The main obligations/duties of the Company shall be to:

• Exercise proper care skill and attention when providing Services to the Client.
• Respond in a timely manner to all instructions and correspondence from BRMCP in provision of Services.
• Analyze all problems related to the property.
• Exchange information relating to the property.
• Verify if the valuation report includes an official search report and confirmations on whether the property:
  • Has handicaps.
  • Is set aside for any public purpose.
  • Is matrimonial property; or
  • Any other status that may be of interest or that may affect the property as security BRMCP.
• Avoid giving a false result.
• Present data without bias.
• Provide service only in one’s competent field.
• Adhere to valuation standards and applies them thoroughly in every valuation assignment.
  
  
  

4. Duration of the assignment 

The Assignment will be concluded for a period of One Year renewable.

5. How to respond

Interested Professional Real Property Valuer (Companies) are requested to submit the following:

• Letter of expression of interest
• A Notified Real property valuer certificate provided by Regulatory Council for Real Property Valuation
• Technical proposal including valuation methodology and CVs of all team members.
• Financial proposal including detailed breakdown of unit cost, VAT and TAX included.
• At least Two (2) Certificate of good completion with Financial Institutions in which they have conducted a similar work.
• Registration Certificate from Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
• Tax clearance certificate from RRA
• Clearance certificate from RSSB
  
  
  

6. Eligibility criteria 

• Be on the list of certified property valuers for the year 2023.
• Have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in valuation of real properties.
• Having a certificate provided by Regulatory Council for Real Property Valuation
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to serve clients from Districts stated above.
• Ability to deliver property valuations within reasonable deadlines to ensure quality service to clients.
• The certified property valuers should indicate the Lot they are bidding for as shown below:

• The certified property valuers cannot bid for more than two (2) Lots.
  
  
  

7. Submission

Interested vendors shall electronically submit their EOI to procurement.rwanda@brac.net no later than 20^th November 2023 at 17:00 PM. Late submissions will not be considered. 

8. Contact for more Information

Inquiries and clarifications from eligible Interested Bidders may obtain further information regarding this request of EOI, through contacts:  NSHUTI Henry, Procurement Officer, henry.nshuti@brac.net, +250 789 778 318 from 08.00 – 17.00 Hours local time, from Monday to Friday.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and collaborating with a proficient certified property valuers to elevate the banking experience for our valued customers.

Sincerely,

Silent Clement Gonondo

Chief Executive Officer

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Plc