Call for application for 9 positions of pediatric fellowship scholaships under UR -MoH-ELMA program: Deadline: 01 Dec 2023

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November 25, 2023

Vacancy announcement

Position Title: Female Youth Leader

Vacant positions: 1 person

Type of contract: Fixed contract

Working location: SOS HG Technical High School/ Kigali Location

Supervisor: School Principal

Nationality: Rwandese

Deadline: 1^st December, 2023

Context of the positions

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

Job summary

The Female Youth Leader will be required to aid the Technical in all aspects of Students’ welfare including Students’ discipline, sports, school feeding programs, and collaboration with School stakeholders.

The position holder will therefore be responsible for the following tasks:

To prepare a school health plan;
To supervise school feeding program at school and advise on its improvement;
To conduct a school’s environmental and sanitation standards;
To follow up on the implementation of school health guidelines;
To prepare a school safety plan;
To conduct a school safety check;
To prepare a school crisis management Manual;
To ensure the students’ discipline all the time (during the day and night time);
To supervise all students’ extracurricular activities at school and out of school;
To support students in relation to their health promotion.
To support students in sports activities

Key Performance Indicators

Effective planning and monitoring of weekly school timetables.
Timely completion of discipline school activities
Tight monitoring of school targets & reporting in relation to students’ discipline
Good relationships and collaboration with school stakeholders

Technical Qualifications and Personal Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma (e.g., Education, sociology, education, Psychology or Nurse)
Good understanding of the management of students’ discipline
Passionate with education and love for children
Excellent interpersonal skills (enjoy working with children, encouraging, sharing ideas, motivating, and positive mind).
Practice principles of study, witnessing, and discipleship,
Physical, mental, and health fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities.
Playing one of the following sports disciplines (Volleyball and /or Basketball)
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication in English/ French and Kinyarwanda is a requirement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the requirements shall submit application letter, CV (with 3 traceable professional referees) and copies of education qualification. Please mention in the subject of your email “Female Youth Leader” as the position applied for. All documents should be written in English, directly submitted to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill a form found via this LINK ,not later than December 1^st, 2023 at 2:00 pm local time.

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

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

Done at Kigali on November 23rd, 2023.

KWIZERA Jean Bosco

National Director

Humanitarian MEAL Specialist at Save the Children | Kirehe : Deadline: 06-12-2023

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November 25, 2023

Advert – Humanitarian MEAL Specialist

About the Role:

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

The Humanitarian MEAL Specialist, under the lead of the Head of MEAL, will be responsible for ensuring effective development and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability system and Learning of the Rwanda Country Humanitarian Programme

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor degree in any Social Sciences, preferably Humanitarian Studies and/or Environmental Studies background in one of the following areas notably gender equality, economics, monitoring and evaluation, climate change and child right programming
Minimum 3 years of proven experience in humanitarian programmes and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, research and knowledge management as well as understanding of Health, Nutrition, Child Protection/Child Rights Governance, Emergency Responses and Sexual Reproductive Health programme research within local NGOs or International NGOs settings,
Good skills and experience in advocacy tracking and documentation of policy influence arena;
Ability to document and generate programme changes and impacts with the use of sound tools;
Experience in mentoring and coaching partners on delivering and achieving measurable interventions aligned to SCI strategic focus areas (Healthy start of child life, education, child protection/child rights governance, sexual and reproductive health and reintegration of refugee and returnee children in communities);
Good skills and hands-on skills on the use digital data collection survey tools such as Kobo Toolbox and Survey CTO;
Interesting mastery in the use of SPSS and/or STATA in analysing data;
Skills in generating programme dashboard and visualizing data by the use digital tools like infographics;
Experience in the use of data to generate managerial responses to further implement research and evaluation recommendations;
Good understanding on the use of programme data to influence policy agenda and push for policy formulation targeting the promotion of the rights of children;
Remarkable knowledge on data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting;
Understanding on security and protection of programme beneficiary’s personal data and data storage in appropriate e-filing systems;
Computer skills, including internet, office applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Power Point Presentation, Outlook, Teams and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
A good level of written spoken English and some fluency in French as well as Kinyarwanda;
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the values, mission and principles of Save the Children (Check from Save the Children website)

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

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

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

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

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

Application Information: Click Here

Deadline for receiving applications is 6th December 2023.

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

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

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

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12 job positions of Accountant (A1) Under Statute at KAMONYI DISTRICT HEALTH: Deadline Dec 4, 2023

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November 25, 2023

Job Description

Daily Control of the revenues received by the principal cashier and whether all money is recorded in cash book and deposited in the bank account
 Payments of the received requests (Invoices from Suppliers, salaries and related benefits) in finance and declarations and payments of taxes
 Recording of Financial transactions in Health Center the books of accounts
 Filling and reporting of Financial Statements
 Develop the budget project quarterly and annual of health center
 Follow up finance transactions and reporting system
 Comply with taxes declaration regulations
 Perform other related duties as required by his/her supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Finance

0 Year of relevant experience
Advanced Diploma in Accounting

0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)
Proficiency in financial management systems
Resource management skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Performance management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
Analytical skills;

2 Job Positions of Data Manager A1/A0 Under Contract at KAMONYI DISTRICT HEALTH:Deadline: Dec 4, 2023

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November 25, 2023

Job Description

Ensure timeliness, accuracy, completeness of data collected at the health facilities
 Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
 Collection, analysis, interpretation and production of health center Statistics
 Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
 Consolidate statistical reports from different services and projects operating under HEALTH CENTER.
 Provide reports of birth, death audit, disease surveillance and other HMIS reports to the supervisors
 Data entry and actively participate in internal and external data quality assessment
 Supervise health centers in the catchment area to verify the reliability and quality of data.
 Participate in hospital operational research and monitoring& evaluation activity
 Perform other related duties as required by his/her supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

0 Year of relevant experience
Advanced Diploma in health science

0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Document Filling skills

6 Job positions of Data Manager A1/A0 Under Statute at KAMONYI DISTRICT HEALTH : Deadline :Dec 4, 2023

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November 25, 2023

Job description

Ensure timeliness, accuracy, completeness of data collected at the health facilities
 Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
 Collection, analysis, interpretation and production of health center Statistics
 Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
 Consolidate statistical reports from different services and projects operating under HEALTH CENTER.
 Provide reports of birth, death audit, disease surveillance and other HMIS reports to the supervisors
 Data entry and actively participate in internal and external data quality assessment
 Supervise health centers in the catchment area to verify the reliability and quality of data.
 Participate in hospital operational research and monitoring& evaluation activity
 Perform other related duties as required by his/her supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

0 Year of relevant experience
Advanced Diploma in health science

0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
- Integrity
- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Client/citizen focus
- Professionalism
- Commitment to continuous learning

6 Job Positions of Social Worker (A2) Under Statute at KAMONYI DISTRICT HEALTH : Deadline: Dec 4, 2023

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November 24, 2023

Job Description

Identify psychosocial cases and work with them to find adequate solution for their problem;
 Manager all Social services supplies and equipment in the institution
 Provide Monthly report on social activities to the his/her direct supervisor
 To advocate for helping clients to get resources that would improve their well-being
 To coordinate the activities of sponsors in wards;
 To educate patients individually or groups for behavior change;
 To educate patients and their close relatives on the management of the patient’s condition and its consequences;
 To educate patients individually or groups for behavior change
 To identify psychosocial cases and work with them to find adequate solution for their problem;
 To manage all departmental supplies and equipment
 To organize and coordinate the international Patients’ day;
 To organize and manage packages of support to enable patients to lead the fullest lives possible
 To organize the social reintegration of abandoned and invalid patient (Home visit);
 To serve as liaison between patients, healthcare providers and sponsors;
 To perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

A2 in Arts and Humanities

0 Year of relevant experience
A2 In Social Work

0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
- Integrity
- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Client/citizen focus
- Professionalism
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Judgment and Decision Making Skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Very effective organizational skills
- Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage
- Negociation skills

Human Resources Manager at Mango Telecom Ltd | Kigali :Deadline: 23-12-2023

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November 24, 2023

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Date 16/ Oct/2023

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Mango Telecom Ltd (hereinafter referred to as Mango4G) was founded in 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. Mango4G is a licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) that is incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. Our company is engaged in the business of providing advanced information and Communication Technology (“ICT”) services based on 4G LTE. With advanced 4G network, Mango telecom has provided low-cost and high-value network services for numerous clients engaged in real estate, tourism, decoration, building materials, sports, automobiles, training and services in Rwanda, and has won the consistent praise from customers.

Job brief

The job of HR Manager is important to business success. People are our most important asset and you’ll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established vision, mission and objectives. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of a complete HR Manager job description and specification.

A Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for managing every aspect of the employment process, including orientation and training new staff members. They also assist with payroll management, so employees receive their paychecks on time. If you are passionate about HR and highly efficient, give us a chance to meet you. We expect you to have knowledge of various HR functions.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
Provide counselling on policies and procedures
Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
Create and implement effective onboarding plans
Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
Assist in performance management processes
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
Maintain employee records (attendance, leave, etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
Maintain pay plan and benefits program
Nurture a positive working environment
Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
Arrange and implement working time table
Propose convenient HR management tools for mango telecom
Monitor HR expenses related to turnover rates and cost-per-hire
Daily monitoring HR Team activities and give guidelines
Review department KPI and evaluate them and make decision.
Discuss employees ‘s career development paths with managers

Requirements & Skills

Proven experience as HR officer, administrator or other HR position
Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures
Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus
Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
Strong ethics and reliability
Practical Experience with Human Resources Management Software (including payroll systems)
Ability to foster healthy employee relations
BSc/BA or MBA (in business administration), or relevant field; further training will be a plus

The Interested Candidates should send their updated CV in Mango telecom HR though this email: wangpak3@gmail.com

Deadline: 23 – Dec – 2023

NB: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Campus Life Coordinator atUniversity of Global Health Equity (UGHE) :Deadline: 23-12-2023

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November 24, 2023

Campus Life Coordinator

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

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Description

Job Title: Campus Life Coordinator

Reports to: Director Campus Operations and Community Engagement

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Campus Operations of Campus Operations and Community Engagement, the Campus Life Coordinator is responsible for supporting campus operations to make UGHE Butaro campus a home away from home for all residents through creating and suggesting different social activities, supporting the hospitality team in organizing events on campus, supporting the warehouse team and be a backup whenever needed in all campus operations activities.

The Campus life Coordinator is an integral and valued member of a growing team that is building robust systems to support an environment conducive to all students’ wellbeing at UGHE. S/he will work with a dynamic group of students of different cultural, education, religious, and national backgrounds to ensure sustainability and to develop and execute UGHE’s student offerings and services. S/he will collaboratively work with different departments in ensuring that each student has the tools and support for success personally, professionally, and academically. The coordinator will execute programs for students and staff in the following areas:

Community engagement
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture
Leadership development
Recreation and leisure
Residential life
Student Council
Wellness
International student services

Campus Life Management

The coordinator will interact with students, faculty, staff, and, on occasion, external partners at all levels, across time zones and cultures. S/he must be committed to engaging collaboratively with faculty and students to respond effectively and empathetically to all concerns in a timely manner.
Serve as the representative for student in any events in which UGHE students are engaged and facilitate student engagement with other schools and universities.
Execute and process both formal and informal systems for receiving and addressing student feedback regarding their well-being on campus.
Create innovative campus life activities for both students and staff on campus.
Ensure students are following residence life UGHE policies and procedures and report any misconduct or violations to residence life to the Director, Campus Operations and Community Engagement.
Execute and support in the development of campus life events related to student experience, with deep attention to fostering an environment that enhances the students’ educational opportunities through an exceptional living and learning experience.
Report campus residents feedback to the Director of campus operations, and Associate registrar for students, and ensure timely implementation of solutions.
Proactively identify and respond to any campus crises or emergencies related to students’ well-being.
Oversee the development of student leadership through their societies and clubs.
Oversee the publication of the student newsletter and magazine.
Work with the UGHE Student Council on a regular basis.
Assist the campus operations team in operating the Butaro campus each day in an efficient, safe manner.
Supporting the campus operations to create all campus life activities (games, outdoor setup, outfitting new houses).
Oversee all recreation activities and managing the gym and other sports facilities.
Support community engagement in creating fun activities with the community.
Support Campus Operations Director to create sports and games for UGHE with other universities.
Draft campus life standard operations procedures and policies for campus life activities.
Coordinate with other campus operations team managers to ensure the operations department is supporting each team to meet their required functions.
Work with campus leaders to set monthly priorities and determine key tasks.
Manage staff and create feasible work plans that harmonize with one another.
Coordinate with other UGHE departments to support the academic, research, and other programmatic activities hosted on the Butaro campus.
Collaborate with the DCO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to continually develop and improve campus operational systems to better meet the needs of the residents.
Participate in annual and strategic planning for UGHE’s operations.
Support fundraising and other guest visits to the Butaro campus.
Report to the Director of Campus Operations and Community Engagement with timely updates on current campus life activities and plans.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Work hand in hand with the academic operations coordinator to ensure the well-being (sports activities) of students in all clinical sites.
Assist the operation team to procure campus life orders and follow up all orders.
Manage the gym and recreational facilities and make sure the inventory is up to date.
Create and manage systems to ensure an efficient campus supply chain system that minimizes stock-outs and waste for all campus life items.

Community Relations

Support community engagement team in various community events, fundraising, sports, and on campus events with the community.
Develop opportunities that allow students to develop multiple skills through voluntary and free services on campus and in the community.

Qualifications

Minimum three years work experience in operations, leadership, hospitality, hotel management, supply chain, logistics, or another related field.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in related field strongly desired
Experience managing complex operations in a resource-limited setting.
Good knowledge of the theory and practices of youth behavioral problems; good counseling skills; good interviewing skills; ability to deal with effectively with students with behavioral problems; ability to communicate effectively with students, staff professionals, parents and administrators and the ability to speak and write effectively
Experience in multicultural education, community engagement, and/or leadership development.
Demonstrated excellence in leadership and administrative skills.
A passion for providing and supporting an environment in which all students can thrive, and a deep commitment to the mission of the University as well as a vision for increased excellence in the student experience required.
Proven ability to manage through crises with discretion and a sense of responsibility and respect for students, families, and the institution.
Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work with and represent the student experience to faculty, staff, alumni and other stakeholders.
Knowledge and experience in higher education, hotel management, or global health is strongly preferred; knowledge and experience in both is desired.
Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to articulate UGHE’s and PIH’s mission and program objectives persuasively.
Ability to serve as an external representative to government officials, UGHE partners, and donors.
Ability to live in Butaro full time (including weekends as needed) required.
English and Kinyarwanda proficiency required; French knowledge highly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage complex projects from creation to completion, plan and prioritize multiple projects, and coordinate teams to meet deadlines.
Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and organizations.
Demonstrated poise, tact, integrity, and professionalism.
Interest in social justice is strongly desirable.

To Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page not later than 23rd December 2023.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organization profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is growing the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. The University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system. UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care.

In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The UGHE team seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

COHERS Driver/Enumerator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) : Deadline: 23-12-2023

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Driver/Enumerator

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda Kigali, Rwanda

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Description

Position Title: COHERS Driver/Enumerator

Reports to: COHERS Rwanda Lead

Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location: Kigali, Butaro, & study sites in Rwanda

Role Overview:

The Center for One Health at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to lead high impact research, teaching, and community service among vulnerable communities in Rwanda and the world. Community One Health Empowerment in Rwanda and Senegal (COHERS) is a four-year research program that aims to (i) operationalize One Health disease at the community level, (ii) test One Health interventions that reduce the burden of cysticercosis, and (iii) generate evidence to support programs and policies for cysticercosis elimination in Rwanda. The primary role of the COHERS Driver/Enumerator will be to transport teams to and from research field sites, to assist with data collection, and to translate between Kinyarwanda and English, as needed. S/he will maintain logbooks and submit invoices (e.g., vehicle maintenance, fuel) to the Research Coordinator. The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated, a team player and someone who is interested in learning new skills. The COHERS Driver/enumerator should have previous experience working with multi-national teams implementing projects in rural Rwanda and have an interest in supporting low resource communities.

Responsibilities:

Transport/Research Support

Drive research team members to/from field and campus locations, as needed
Transport patients, samples, and/or equipment, as needed
Advise on transportation routes
Maintain mileage logbooks, and submit vehicle registration documents, vehicle maintenance records, and fuel payments to Research Coordinator
Translate between Kinyarwanda and English, as needed
Administer surveys to community members
Contribute to community education events

Qualifications

Holds a Rwandese driving license and has minimum 2 years professional driving experience with clean driving record
Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required
Proven skills to design study methodologies, surveys, and to manage large quantitative and/or qualitative datasets
Ability to manage, organize, develop plans and maintain good records

Experience working in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts
Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving
Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word
Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities

To Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page not later than 23rd December 2023.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organizational Profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Program Manager – IFAD Funded Projects at Cordaid | Kigali :Deadline: 04-12-2023

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Program Manager – IFAD Funded projects

Job Ref No 004 | Published on Nov 22, 2023 08:00 AM

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JOB CATEGORY:

Cordaid Rwanda Salary Scale Grade 10

DUTY STATION:

Kigali, RW

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time

SALARY SCALE:

Not Specified

DEADLINE: Dec 04, 2023 11:55 PM

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

AGE LIMIT: Not Specified

DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Program Manager – IFAD Funded projects

Organizational Unit: Rwanda Country Office

Job’s aim: Is responsible for the project results, and business development.

Job Specification: Spends 90% of time of program management and implementation responsibility for IFAD Funded projects and 10% of time on acquisition and business development for Rwanda in collaboration with other business developers in the cluster and Cordaid.

Aim of the Organizational Unit: Is responsible for realization of Program targets

Supervisor: Rwanda Country Manager

Job category/Grade: Grade RW 10

Supervisor: Rwanda Country Manager

Supervises: Staff in the program: Project Coordinators, Project Officers, MEL Advisor, Business development Advisor.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Result Areas Description

Fund mobilization/BS develop: Contribute and support on the development and writing of successful funding proposals. Interacts with (potential) local/institutional donors, convincingly argument the added value of Cordaid as to acquire funds and ensure the future funding for the programme(s) in Rwanda. This includes increasing revenues, growth in terms of business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic partnerships and making strategic business decisions

Bid management: Support bid manager on calls for proposals and tenders related to the assigned specific donor portfolio. Support negotiations for specific assigned bids, especially Value chain development. The bid team provides donor specific advice on rules, regulations, and policy. Uses donor contacts to ensure the winning outcome of calls and proposals. Oversees (parts of) the role division, planning and communication with donors and a consortium in order to achieve a positive outcome for Cordaid

Project planning: Translates the Cordaid project results into specific results in designated project areas and formulates an operational project plan within a country/region. Remains within budget propositions and infrastructural possibilities

Project management: Assist program managers with respect to risks, stakeholders’ issues and the project team. Support in Agrees with all contributors to project success deliverables, with a large amount of intercultural sensitivity. Understands partners and matches desired results and contextual factors. Stimulates progress and makes necessary adjustments to realize the project within given boundary conditions: scope, time, budget and quality

Financial management: Assist program managers in managing the project budget ensuring expenditures are in line with what has been planned for. Reports regularly on budget realization and acts proactively to comply with the budget

Field & Partner visits: Support program teams to monitor project achievements, conduct field visits with partners, review field reports, analyze field data and formulate conclusions, discussion points and recommendations for all stakeholders

Supported partners: Support program managers to Identify the need for support with partner organizations and translate this into (customised) forms of support, taking into account (large differences in) the background and circumstances of (individuals in) partner organizations.

Network representation: Support to Identify and establish contacts with organizations and explore representation for potential areas for collaboration, taking into account the mission statement of Cordaid and the possibilities within existing projects

Project reports: Collects information within the project and reports about the results, specifics, budget and expenditures and possible deviations following required reporting standards, providing solutions to minimize impact of deviations

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MERL): Work closely with the monitoring evaluation team to identify project learning opportunities, research and publications and implementation of MEL policy. Facilitates the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned. In collaboration with the MERL team, Ensure integration of innovations and best practices

Personnel management: Leads and coaches the multidisciplinary, intercultural, and inter-gender project team on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the management style of Cordaid, focused on productivity, the professional development of staff and employee satisfaction. Coaches staff and leaves room for professional freedom to determine how to execute the work. Builds on the strengths and talents of staff members to improve team performance. Emphasis teamwork, project-based working, and commitment. Ensures efficient use of resources and controls quality of work

Integrity: Adheres to the code of conduct and integrity policies, reports concerns and follows regular integrity training. This tris a medium-risk position, with direct contact with vulnerable communities and regular travels.

Other: Any other duties assigned by the manager

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

Master’s Degree + 5 years’ experience in project management preferred -Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years’ experience required in the fields of Economics, Statistics, Agribusiness, Business Management, Marketing, Finance and Accounting or related fields.
Knowledge of management and coaching styles, project management, international cooperation with local partners, country/region of the Country Office, techniques, reporting standards and languages.
At least 4 years of experience in managing professional projects and/or (sub-)offices of international organizations or companies.
Knowledge of the project field of expertise for example agriculture/health/economy or other relevant subject on an academic level and able to provide technical solutions
Social skills to agree on deliverables, ensure progress with staff and to support partners
Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, teambuilding, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, flexibility, creativity
Writing skills to clearly formulate project proposals, project plan and project reports
Knowledge of the legal framework that governs Cordaid’s operations, as required by local and national government and by major donors (EU, UN, US, Bilateral Donors)
Knowledge of the mission statement and goals of the Cordaid project and the security policy

OTHERS/EXTRA DETAILS

Core Competencies

Quality orientation
Organizational awareness including planning
Negotiation skills
Dealing with details
Problem analysis
Conceptual thinking
Social awareness
Intercultural orientation
Managing conflict
Coaching

Cordaid is fully committed to provide a safe and welcoming workplace to its employees, and to maintain respect and dignity of everyone that comes into contact with Cordaid. Therefore, Cordaid participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more information about Cordaid’s work on integrity https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/.

Project Coordinator – Value Chain Development at Cordaid | Kigali :Deadline: 04-12-2023

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November 24, 2023