Chair, Educational Development Quality

Description

Job Title: Chair, Educational Development and Quality Center

Reports to: Dean, Research, Innovation and Quality

Location: Kigali, Height with frequent travel to Butaro campus

Position Overview:

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Chair of the Educational Development and Quality Center. This key leadership position is responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of all quality assurance activities across academic programs and departments at UGHE. The Chair will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of education and faculty development, both internally and in collaboration with partner institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide visionary leadership for the Educational Development and Quality Center in alignment with UGHE’s mission and goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for quality assurance that enhances academic excellence and innovation across all academic programs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate academic quality assurance practices into UGHE’s overall strategic plan.

Institutional Quality Assurance Implementation:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance processes and policies for academic programs, departments and faculty.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive quality assurance framework that aligns with national and international standards.
• Coordinate external accreditation processes and approvals for new curricula and academic programs.
• Oversee internal academic program cyclical reviews, curriculum mapping, and periodic program evaluations to ensure program relevance and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with academic departments to address findings from reviews and evaluations, fostering continuous improvement.

Faculty Development:

• Develop and manage faculty development programs that enhance teaching and learning practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with partner institutions, including teaching hospitals, to promote faculty development and knowledge exchange.

Masters in health Professions Education (MHPE) Development:

• Working alongside internal and external team members, lead the development of the MHPE program, including leading the development and implementation committee and working closely with relevant stakeholders to design a rigorous and innovative curriculum.
• Ensure that the MHPE program aligns with UGHE’s educational philosophy and contributes to the growth of health professions education expertise.
• Lead the development of necessary application materials, following both internal and external accreditation processes, to gain accreditation for the MHPE program.
  
  
  

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to seek expertise, guidance, and best practices in quality assurance and educational development.
• Cultivate partnerships with educational institutions, accreditation bodies, and experts in the field to enhance UGHE’s reputation for academic excellence and to ensure continuous improvement in excellence in teaching and learning.
• Lead UGHE’s Academic Standards and Curriculum Review Committee and Quality Assurance Committee, with members appointed from across academic departments.
• Oversee the implementation of Elentra, UGHE’s Academic Management software, as well as other digital resources that enhance the student experience and quality of academic programs.

Reporting and Communication:

• Closely work with the Dean of Research, Innovation and Quality to strategic leadership level and provide regular updates and report.
• Provide regular reports on quality assurance activities and outcomes to senior leadership, faculty, and relevant committees.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students about quality assurance processes and outcomes, fostering transparency and engagement.
  
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Advanced degree (MSc, Ph.D., Ed.D., etc) preferably in a relevant field related to education, educational development, health professions education, or quality assurance.
• Qualification in Health Professions Education, or MD, MBBS or other health sciences degree preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership and experience in educational quality assurance, curriculum development, and faculty development in higher education.
• Strong understanding of national and international accreditation standards and regulations.
• Strong understanding and experience in program evaluation and assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Familiarity with medical education, health professions education and global health contexts is advantageous.
  
  
  

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page not later than 7th 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.

Organizational Profile

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. 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. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convenings, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.

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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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JOB POSTING – DRIVER (One Position)

Organization: Right to Play – Rwanda

Department/Division: Logistics

Work location: Kigali, Rwanda

Authorized to work in: Rwanda (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Start Date: December 2023

Contract Duration: 1 Year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Closing Date: 14.11.2023

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play (RTP) is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we help 2.3 million children to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse.

Established in 2000, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in 22 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver reports directly to the Logistics Officer. The main responsibility of the Driver is to provide safe transport services of passengers as required ensuring that safety regulations are adhered to by all his passengers at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Driving and Vehicle Maintenance (95% of Time):

• Provides driving services to staff and other passengers between locations as scheduled by supervisor.
• Conducts daily checks of the assigned vehicle for proper levels of fuel, motor oil, tire pressure, brakes and water level.
• Performs minor maintenance when necessary.
• Presents car in a clean and tidy manner, washing it when required.
• Maintains mileage log book and schedules regular maintenance service with approval from supervisor.
• Keeps all vehicle documents including vehicle registration, insurance, road tax, parking fees, road licenses and others, updated at all times.
• Stocks essential vehicle supplies such as first aid kit and necessary spare parts ready at all times.
• Undertakes errands to and/or from vendors, suppliers and banks as requested by supervisor.
• Reports incidents and necessary repairs to supervisor and authorities according to existing operating procedure.

Job Responsibility #2: Other tasks as assigned (5% of Time)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• High school certificate or vocational/technical school diploma
• A valid driving license with Class B

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (Minimum) years’ experience as a driver (carrying passengers) with a recognized organization.
• Has experience in driving officials, authorities and or Country Representative)
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to follow a pre-set schedule and create a plan to reach the required destination on time
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization
• Ability to work as part of a team and is flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Understands and performs safe driving techniques
• Skilled in minor car repair
• Able to drive for long periods of time
• Understands highway code and road rules of the country
• Good oral communication skills

LANGUAGES: 

• Fluency in local language. Basic reading, writing, and speaking in English is an Asset.
  
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• First Aid training
• Previous experience working in an international organization
• Drivers school training
• Defensive Driving skills
• Advanced auto repair skills
• Advanced knowledge of security procedures in the country

WHO YOU ARE:

You are results-oriented, collaborative individual with a passion for working with children and youth. You are a highly organised person with excellent interpersonal skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including personal learning and development days.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter in English to rwandahr@righttoplay.com

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date. 

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment.

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

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Advert – Health Management Information System (HMIS) Officer Nkamira

(Up to December 2023)

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

The HMIS Officer will work to contribute to an improvement in the overall health data management of the targeted refugee population of Nkamira Health Post through the provision of health data quality. 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.

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’s degree in general nursing /public health with 2 years’ experience in health data management or Bachelor’s degree in computer science with more than 5 years’ experience in health data management from a recognized university.
• Excellent liaison abilities and good communication skills (French, Kiswahili and English preferred);
• Willingness to work in resource poor environment and be culturally sensitive;
• Ability to produce basic reports in English;
• Ability and familiar with Health data management system like HMIS/HIS and IMPACT;
• Experience of working in health data management, CRVS;
• Strong capacity in collect and analyses of health data and knowledge of CRVS uses;
• Ability of be cooperative and collaborative with team;
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft office, M.S Word, MS Excel)
• Familiarity with HMIS/HIS and IMPACT,
• Experience of working in health data management including CRVS
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft office, M.S Word, MS Excel)
  
  
  

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 9th November 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*

JOB POSITION:   Baker

1. Position Description

Other Special Requirements

Qualifications, Skills/Experience & Personal Attributes

Working conditions

The Job’s responsibilities sometimes may require working extra hours and the working days include weekends and public holidays.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their both application letter and well detailed CV together with certificates not later than 12^th November 2023 via the mail.Thadee.gatabazi@mantiscollection.com

Talent & Culture Manager

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3^rd November, 2023

Ref. N^o: NPD/HR &Admin-D/MD/2467/2023  

Public Job announcement

The Management of NPD would like to inform the Public that it is recruiting qualified and experienced staff on the following position:

Job Title

Senior Tendering Officer

Key Roles/Responsibilities and qualifications required

Roles/responsibilities

• Develop bids for tenders, source business opportunities, maintain and build Officer business relationships, participate in bidding; manage all risks related to tendering maintain and manage tendering process and administration and control cost for all projects; develop and provide clarification on profitability and budget report; and record revenue for companies.

• Coordinating the pre-bidding and bidding process up to the signing of the contract

• Attend to pre-bid site visits and meetings

• Timely preparation and submission of both technical and financial tenders and bids

• Build, develop, manage and update the company project pricing/ costing structures

• Carry out market survey on vendors and competitors for benchmarking

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products

• Obtain information relating to tenders and bids and potential business in the   market

• Prepare profitability report, budget for materials schedule for projects, tools and equipment required and cash flow for all contracts won Review and recommend for approval all requisition for materials and tools required for construction projects

• Submit all contractual correspondences to both client and consultant

• Prepare quotation drawn from projects and price for submission to client

• Adhere to codes, standards and regulations as per Procurement and Contract regulations and laws

• Conduct risk assessment for tenders and project contracts

• Review and recommend for approval various subcontractors for projects

• Maintain and update database of all bid tenders, contracts won, budget estimates and actual cost incurred after contract execution and all previously used subcontractors’ performance and qualification details Ensure all subcontractors under recruitment are within company margin
  
  
  

Educational Requirements & Related Job Experience/Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering or equivalent

A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.

Mode of Application

Duly signed application letters addressed to the Managing Director (NPD) together with updated detailed curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, proof of related experience/valid work certificates and names and addresses of at least three (3) reference persons and co of Identity Card should be submitted by email to rcgrui.tmcnt@npd.co.ny not later than 10/November/2023 latest 5:00 P.M.

Note:

1. Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job applications to support the relevant experience indicated in the applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection.
2. Your job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE single pdf document for easy download & analysis of applications.

Frank Rukundo

Ag. Managing Director

About Us:

ALL CITY GROUP, is a multinational one-stop centre of building materials, we have been a local manufacturer and supplier in Rwanda since October 2017. Our main products are iron sheet, Hollow section (Metallic Tube), also including nails, ceiling board, marine board, painting and other materials needed for construction.

PHOENIX as a brand of our product, is a market leader in the building materials industry in Rwanda with vast experience.

5 Machine Operators

Machine operators take care of all machine-specific functions such as configuring the equipment, loading and operating the machines, and optimizing the machine capability. They need to ensure that the machine works at its full capacity, oversee its maintenance, and perform timely quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate the machine before the production begins.
• Ensure the machines are regularly checked and cleaned.
• Monitor and control the machine performance and settings.
• Regularly conduct tests of the machine’s performance and operating capacity.
• Inspect machinery with appropriate tools.
• Feed raw materials into semi-automated machines and help the assembly line.
• Fix any issues or malfunctions that may occur.
• Check the output of the machines and identify any issues.
• Keep an updated database on all of the machine’s information, defective units and final products.
• Maintain a log of the activity.
• Regularly submit performance reports.

Requirements

• Graduate with in engineering or related fields.
• Prior experience as a machine operator.
• Strong knowledge of a heavy duty and high-speed machinery.
• Strong ability to use measurement tools.
• Good understanding of production procedures and best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of safety methods and hazard regulations.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and handbooks.
• Good physical stamina and keen attention to details.
• God spoken English.
  
  
  

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience in the position;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of Academic Certificates;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;

All applications should be addressed to the General Manager and submitted to info@allcity.rw not later than 30th November, 2023.

No application will be considered after the closing date.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT:

CARE International is seeking to recruit a “Program Quality and Learning(PQL) Director”.

Introduction

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International aims to be a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.

Overview of the Role

Job Purpose Statement 

The Program Quality and Learning (PQL) Director provides strategic leadership to enhance program quality and to ensure that CARE Rwanda’s programs achieve the desired beneficial impact in the lives of vulnerable women and girls.  S/he manages the program quality and learning unit team which is focused on resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning of programs and projects, external communications.

Under his/her strong technical leadership, the KL&O unit is responsible for building the capacity of country office and partner staffs to ensure that programs are implemented in alignment with CARE’s standards for quality and accountability, along with delivering measurable results towards CARE’s mission of reducing poverty and social injustice. This means ensuring that systems, policies, procedures, and people are in place to ensure quality implementation of those projects and programs. S/he also plays a strong resource mobilization and technical leadership role in ensuring that the country office has a robust and diverse donor funding base.

The role will focus on enhancing CARE Rwanda’s impact through innovative approaches, evaluating results and packaging evidence that promotes positioning of the CO, the replication and scale-up of effective program approaches/models, providing thought leadership and innovating thinking in the search for programming strategies that result in lasting changes.

In addition, the PQL Director is responsible for monitoring risk mitigation, accountability, and compliance with SOPs, supporting the program Implementation to take any corrective actions required to ensure achievement of goals.

Requirements for the Role

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Management or Social Science or Development Studies
• Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field of work

Experience required:

• 5-8 years in senior management position in development field
• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning
• Demonstrated experience in setting up KML systems
• Experience developing/building, leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team

Technical skills

• Strategic and operational Management
• Familiarity with the main conceptual frameworks underpinning gender analysis, women’s empowerment, rights-based programming and the underlying causes of poverty.
• Extensive conceptual skills including strategic and technical analysis
• Proven ability to lead and deliver innovation – comfort with novel ideas, approaches, information
• People/Relationship Management
• Demonstrated self-awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong human resource management skills including capacity building, coaching and conflict management;
• Demonstrated interest and ability to give feedback, develop, motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve results;
• Financial Management
• Knowledge and experience with financial management as demonstrated by ability to:
• Design and manage a budget
• Effectively contribute to CO risk management.
• Ensure donor compliance and reporting
• Information/Knowledge Management
• Demonstrated ability to establish a learning culture within the CO and to facilitate knowledge sharing across CARE
• Strong facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively transfer skills 

• CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, diversity and Inclusion. CARE’s focus as an organization is to empower women and girls as we strongly believe that they are most affected by poverty. In line with our values, we highly encourage women to apply for this position.
• We are committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework.
• CARE International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of any person or child by any of our staff, or partners. CARE International reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.
• We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
• By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that they have no objection to CARE International requesting the information specified above.

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well-detailed CV no later than 17^th November 2023 via the apply button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. 

*Disclaimer: CARE International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment.

Post at MERQ Consultancy PLC

Job Title: Business Development Consultant

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Company: MERQ Consultancy PLC

Job type: Full-time, contract

Job Summary

As a Business Development Consultant, you will be primarily responsible for creating business opportunities, promoting MERQ-Rwanda, and exploring all existing possibilities that will allow the company to grow. In particular, you will be in charge of identifying and developing new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, and contributing to the overall development of the company. Engaging in grant fetching and its life cycle including creating funding opportunities, facilitating applications, and award implementations will also be among your key responsibilities.


Duties and Responsibilities

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and competitor activities
• Analyze market data and customer needs to refine our service offerings

Lead Generation:

• Generate and qualify leads through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and digital marketing
• Develop a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed revenue goals

Networking and partnership:

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local and international organizations, government agencies, and individual consultants working in the consulting market related to health and social sciences
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs and tailor solutions to meet their specific requirements
• Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote the company and expand the professional network
• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner at all times
  
  
  

Grant fetching and Proposal Development:

• Identify potential grant and consultancy opportunities
• Collaborate with the internal staff to develop grant proposals
• Create a mechanism that summarizes available opportunities; and maintain regular register of calls for applications including tenders, expressions of interest and requests for proposals

Sales and company visibility: 

• Define sales strategies and targets
• Work with the management to develop and implement strategic plans for business development and client acquisition
• Clearly and persuasively articulate the company’s positions and interests, both verbally and in writing
• Represent the organization and onboard consultants who can serve as a point of contact in East Africa

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports on activities, results, and forecasts
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in public health and related fields
• Knowledge of grant writing and grant management best practices
• Strong understanding of funding sources and grant providers
• Familiarity with the consulting market

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in grant writing and proposal development
• Relationship-building and networking abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing, grant negotiation, or grant management

Benefits and Compensation: The salary for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience

Application Process: Send a cover letter and CV to rwanda@merqconsultancy.com and dianah.n@merqconsultancy.org  with the subject line business development consultant post not later than 6th December 2023

Advert – Community Health, Diseases Prevention  and Health Promotion Nkamira

(Up to December 2023)

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.

Under the guidance of the health and nutrition project coordinator, the supervisor will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program on community-based health promotion and disease prevention for different beneficiary groups. Coordinate different components of Community-based Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program targeting refugees and host communities and these will cover community mobilization, oversee iCCM implementation, community based Family planning, and integrated community management of acute malnutrition (iCMAM), community direct observed treatments of tuberculosis, disease surveillance as well as promoting SRH common approach.

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

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Sciences, Public health, Community health, Health promotion and/or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of successful experience in community health project implementation in international development/NGO context.
• Significant staff/volunteers supervisory experience working in an emergency response contexts.
• Ability to cultivate strong collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders such as support staff, operations staff, clinicians, community leaders, etc.
• Understanding of and commitment to SCI mission, values and child rights-based programming approaches;
• Good training and facilitation skills
• Strong networking skills
• Report writing skills in English is required.
• Good knowledge of Child Safeguarding
• Experience working in an international NGO in humanitarian context.
• Experience and skills in managing, supervision and capacity building to community health staff and volunteers.
• Experience in outbreak investigation processes.
  
  
  

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 9th November 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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Advert – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)Officer

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 MEAL Officer will be responsible for the front-line overall support to Zero out-of-school children at primary school level project MEAL activities by ensuring effective implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning system of Save the Children Rwanda Country office. Other key areas include (a) supporting the project staff in the development and implementation of Save the Children’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems; (b) assisting in the collection, entry and compilation of program data and learning findings  (work with project staff and MINEDUC to ensure that the school record properly the identified, enrolled and retained out of school children); (c) supporting Zero out-of-school children at primary school level programme team and partners by providing project-level technical assistance during the design and implementation of studies and evaluations; (d) supporting in the setting up and implementation of accountability to beneficiaries mechanisms, monitor programme quality, raise red flags and support programme learning while contributing to transparent and robust reporting..


Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, or Education or Statistics or another relevant field.
• At least two years’ M&E experience working in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability in an NGO setting.
• Proven experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
• Experience in conducting activities with participatory techniques and listening to beneficiaries, including children.
• Highly developed relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Fluency in English and Ikinyarwanda.
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical, problem-solving, and public speaking skills.
• Strong time management skills and well organized.
• Computer literate (Ms Word, Excel, Power point, publisher, Internet Explorer)
• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values.
• Initiative, flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• High levels of self-motivation and initiative.
• Ownership and accountability of own work.
• High levels of confidentially and integrity.
  
  
  

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 16^th November 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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