Career Opportunities: Procurement Associate (Capacity strengthening), SC6 – Huye & Karongi (829769)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Title: Procurement Associate (Capacity Strengthening)
No of Openings: 3 (1 for Huye and 2 for Karongi)
Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)
Position Grade: SC-6
Duration: 1 year (renewable) depending on performance and availability of funds
Duty Station: Huye and Karongi Field Offices
Closing Date: 18 October 2023

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP Rwanda works in partnership with the Government and other stakeholders through the direct implementation of integrated programmes targeting the most vulnerable people and will progressively shift towards building national capacity to formulate, manage and implement programmes for achieving zero hunger. In implementing its activities, WFP will bridge the humanitarian–development nexus and leverage its extensive experience and the contributions it has made in Rwanda over many decades in order to achieve four strategic outcomes outlined in the WFP Country Strategic Plan (CSP). Strategic Outcome 2 focuses on ensuring that vulnerable populations in food-insecure communities and areas have improved access to adequate and nutritious food all year. This Outcome encompasses capacity strengthening and direct programme implementation in the areas of school feeding, social protection, disaster risk management, food security and vulnerability analysis, and climate-resilient livelihoods programming.

WFP Rwanda, under Strategic Outcome 2, has close engagement in the national school feeding agenda. WFP provides school feeding in food insecure areas and, at the same time, acts as a key technical partner of the Government of Rwanda in developing and expanding the National School Feeding Programme (NSFP) that was launched in 2021, providing school meals in all public schools from pre-primary to the secondary level funded from the national budget. This builds on long-standing collaboration between WFP and the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) and other ministries on the design of the programme and its procurement model. The recently approved procurement model empowers schools to procure fresh foods and animal source while the district procures non-perishable or long shelf-life meals with a preference given to smallholder cooperatives as suppliers. WFP’s technical assistance has a specific focus on strengthening this procurement model through periodic reviews, technical advice and capacity strengthening at the central and decentralized levels.

COUNTRY CONTEXT AND RESPONSE:

In the 2021/2022 school year, the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) scaled up the government’s National School Feeding Programme to achieve universal coverage, now reaching 3.8 million pre-primary, primary and secondary students in public schools in the 2022/2023 school year. The national strategic vision of school feeding in Rwanda is for all school children to achieve their full development potential through a sustainable school feeding program that provides adequate and nutritious meals at school. This plan entails providing nutritious and locally sourced meals to schools, with fresh foods purchased from smallholder farmer cooperatives and local markets. To support the National School Feeding program (NSFP) the Government of Rwanda has developed and distributed the School Feeding Operational Guidelines which provide guidance on meal composition, meal costs, procurement of foods, food management, and meal preparation, among other key areas.

Due to the national scale up, the Government has adopted a more relevant and sustainable procurement model with focus on locally sourced foods where the procurement of longer shelf-life foods will be conducted at the district, while the procurement of fresh foods will still be conducted at the school.

BACKGROUND OF THE ASSIGNEMENT 

These positions are under the project  focused on supporting Rwanda’s National School Feeding Programme (NSFP), an essential safety net for children’s education, nutrition and health during this critical period where the programme is in its early years of implementation. The NSFP is additionally confronted by the challenges of the global food and fertilizer price crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine that affect both national food security, and also the implementation of the programme. The project focuses on supporting the Government of Rwanda in implementing the upcoming School Feeding Strategy and Financing Strategy during this difficult time, particularly focusing on the operationalization of the strategy’s core objective of realizing the cost savings that are required to enable the Government to sustainably fund school feeding over the medium and long term amidst rising prices.

Support will be focused at both district and school level on the new procurement model modifications with a focus to increase cost efficiencies, to maximise the nutritional value of meals and thus to strengthen the NSFP’s ability to meet its objectives. Support will be focused in Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, Karongi and Rutsiro, benefitting approximately 600 schools in these four districts that are among those with high food insecurity. While the majority of the schools that will benefit from the intervention are NSFP schools, these four districts also include WFP-supported schools that will transition into the Government programme after the 2022/2023 school year.
This position will be responsible for strengthening the capacities of the district and schools for school feeding procurement.

JOB PURPOSE 

Provide capacity strengthening, operational support, monitoring and evaluation, and training focused on procurement of food items for school feeding. This position will support districts and schools in those districts on procurement procedures and improve the capacity of districts and schools to efficiently procure local nutritious commodities for school feeding. This includes supporting on negotiating with suppliers and cooperatives, developing contracts, adhering to procurement guidelines, and managing funds.

The incumbents will work closely with WFP Procurement staff, the School Feeding team and the Food Safety and Quality Officer in the Country Office. Close work at the district level with school feeding district coordinators is key. The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Head of Field Office and will report to the WFP Senior Expert on Public Procurement attached to the school feeding program in the Country Office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the head of field office, and technical supervision of the WFP National Expert on Public Procurement for the School Feeding programme, the Incumbent will carry out the following responsibilities:

1. Contribute to building the capacity of supply chain actors in districts to supply the National School Feeding Programme, around procurement processes and standards.
2. Work with the Districts to conduct induction courses for all newly appointed stakeholders working on procurement (e.g., school tender committee members) to acquaint them with school feeding procurement guidelines
3. Provide guidance on how to conduct efficient procurement operations; issue tenders, receive offers, evaluate offers, award and execute contracts or purchase orders
4. Work with district to conduct quarterly linkage sessions between district authorities, schools, and local suppliers for the local procurement of food items
5. Advocate for increased cost efficiencies of district-level procurement, such as through the purchase of fortified foods for increased nutritional value of the school meal
6. In collaboration with the district, coordinate the development of procurement capacity building plans for schools and participate in their dissemination to all stakeholders
7. Carrying out training needs assessment in schools’ and providing on job training and coaching to school procurement committees to enable them apply procurement guidelines correctly
8. Work with the WFP Senior Expert on Public Procurement to develop appropriately detailed procurement training modules based on the identified needs and consolidate these into a procurement training package, including an M&E framework for training efficacy.
9. Conduct observational visits and assessments at the school level in cooperation with district authorities/officials to better understand challenges faced by schools when conducting procurement operations
10. Assess the compliance at the school level with the procurement guidelines in the School Feeding Operational Guidelines and conduct follow-up visits with schools who have received training.
11. Participate and organize engagement sessions with stakeholders (including headteachers, district leaders, cooperative leaders, etc.) in public food procurement, in collaboration with the WFP Senior Expert on Public Procurement.
12. Conduct capacity strengthening sessions with school management, school feeding procurement committees and other stakeholders on procurement of food e.g., through provision of training sessions.
13. Guide the school procurement committees on the appropriate utilization of public procurement templates (Procurement Plan, Expression of interest, solicitation documents, contracts, opening and evaluation reports, notification letters to school management) to align with public procurement requirements.
14. Provide guidance to school management in establishing School Tender Committees (STC) and ensure established committees are fulfilling responsibilities and have the correct membership.
15. Provide guidance and support on contract monitoring tools; mainly on monitoring and verifying food delivered.
16. Provide guidance on accurate and timely reports of procurement activities and how this is prepared to facilitate informed decision making and ensuring compliance with public procurement reporting requirements like timelines, valid reporting, templates.
    
    
    

DELIVERABLES

• Monthly progress reports on capacity strengthening activities and implementation of effective local procurement for school feeding
• Capacity strengthening trainings to stakeholders
• Lessons learnt report after one year

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:    First University degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Nutrition, Development studies, M&E, Business Administration, Agriculture, or other related fields with relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:    At least 6 years of experience in public procurement, supply chain, purchasing, school feeding capacity strengthening processes and/or related fields

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Field monitoring, training, capacity strengthening at the local level
• Expertise in public procurement processes in Rwanda or similar settings
• Knowledge in conducting procurement oversight missions/exercises would be an advantage
• Demonstrated experience/skills coordinating procurement processes
• Ability to write clearly, and strong communication and presentation skills

Languages:    Must have fluency in English and Kinyarwanda

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 October 2023

Submission Guideline:

Interested external applicants:  Apply Here

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading 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 and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular position.

Position: Communication Manager 

Job Location: Kigali.

Salary: Negotiable

Reporting to: CEO 

Purpose

The Communication Manager at BRAC Rwanda will oversee all internal and external communications of the company. The incumbent will support marketing and communication objectives of BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC (BRMCP) and demonstrate a collaborative approach in developing communications strategies and materials to achieve our mission. The individual will be responsible for leadership communications, planning and organizing campaigns and events, social media visibility, product marketing and ultimately positioning BRMCP as a leading mission-driven financial institution in Rwanda.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Communications and marketing for BRMCP (70%)

• Ensure the development and implementation of a flexible and result oriented communications strategy for both internal and external communications.
• Generate ideas and create content for social media/digital channels. Develop content that is easily understandable and readers can connect with. Write and edit programme participant/client stories, scripts for videos, blogs, case studies, factsheets, capacity statements, and annual reports. Maintain an editorial calendar and oversee the monthly and yearly content production process. Produce quarterly factsheets.
• Regularly monitor the BRMCP’s web page and sections to identify information that needs to be updated, and collaborate with the BI Microfinance Communications team for keeping the website up to date.
• Provide communications support during emergency situations and crises.
• Conceive media strategies and plan/implement those strategies to enhance the positioning of BRMCP within the local media
• Conceptualize and organize special events for BRMCP to support its advocacy initiatives with a view to reaching core audiences such government ministries, regulators, partner and peer organizations, donors and investors
• Provide creative planning and execution support to develop social and behavior change materials in coordination with internal and external design teams, product, impact and social performance experts and various functional leads of BRAC International Microfinance.
• Support internal communication by closely working with cross-functional departments and executing campaigns to boost employee morale, loyalty and a values driven culture.
• Identify media and campaign opportunities and work collaboratively with the wider BRAC International communications team to improve overall outreach and visibility efforts. Ensure brand consistency, boost media engagement through effective PR, and organize campaigns to enhance visibility of the OneBRAC brand.
  
  
  

Programme support (20%)

• Support to develop presentations, speeches, talking points for the CEO and coordinate relevant opportunities for speaking engagements.
• Coordinate relevant programmatic and strategic communication at branch, area and country office level as and when necessary.
• Ensure BRAC Branding Policy, Communication Policy, BRAC Style Guide are consistent in communication materials including the use of logo, font, letterheads, email signatures and be the first point of contact for all staff regarding brand consistency.
• Conduct trainings on brand and communications policy for staff
• Support knowledge management, SPM, product, HR and other cross cutting functions to organize campaigns and ensure agreed messages and brand guidelines are maintained in reports, presentations and external communications.
• Coordinate field visits by various BRAC stakeholders
  
  
  

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. 

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• High-quality communication strategy developed
• Social media visibility ensured and high-quality foundational materials developed
• High-quality op-eds/blogs/articles published
• Impactful campaigns and events (internal and external) planned and implemented
• Cross-collaboration support provided
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think clearly, respond effectively, multi task and set priorities among numerous projects
• Strategic and creative thinking with experience of working on diverse communication strategies and all forms of media
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Experience in measuring the impact of communications products and modifying strategies in light of the results
• Ability to develop creative ideas and turn them into reality
• Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend days in the field.
• Proven planning and organizing skills;
  
  
  

Specific educational qualification

Experience (Including sector/industry):

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations and media production

Representing the organization to the public and media.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned positions, 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, updated CV mentioning educational and professional qualifications, years of experience, and notarized scan copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net , Application deadline is 18^th  October 2023 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading 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 and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular position.

Position: Digital Implementation Manager 

Job Location: Kigali.

Salary: Negotiable

Reporting to: PM 

Purpose

The Digital Implementation Manager (DIM) will drive the implementation of BRAC Rwanda’s Digital Transformation Strategy that seeks to digitalize field operations, deploy digital channels and digital financial solutions that meet the needs of our existing and target customers.

The Digital Implementation Manager will drive innovation and coordinate the digitalization of BRAC Rwanda’s field operations, the implementation of digital delivery channels and the development and delivery of innovative DFS appropriate for BRAC Rwanda’s customers.

The Digital Implementation Manager will think creatively to innovate new uses for technology to address access, usage, literacy, security, and other barriers limiting the use of DFS by BRAC’s existing and target customers especially women and youth.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive BRAC Rwanda digital strategy in lining with business mission and objectives
• Develop and maintain country digital related policies, procedures and standards
• Develop new digital and innovative products that meet the needs of BRAC Rwanda targeted clients
• Perform research, business operations analysis and identify new digital requirements, propose related projects as needed and implementation plans including defining value preposition, scope, activities, budgets, milestones, change management plan.
• Analyze the technologies available on the market, perform related adoption risk assessments and make recommendations that will improve the BRAC quality and efficiency of field operations and service delivery
• Ensure the timely and cost-effective implementation of digital related projects
• Develop and manage relationships with third parties that work with BRAC and/or future potential partners of BRAC such as digital solutions suppliers, fintechs, developers etc
• Manage relationship with key stakeholders internally and external including third-party contractors, vendors and consultants.
• Work closely with the IT teams for the deployment of Digital Field applications and tools and act as the focal point for the escalation of any deficiencies or issues relating to electronic banking services.
• Conduct gap assessments on end user and customer digital capacity and awareness and accordingly build digital literacy trainings and refreshment programs
• Work with the Marketing teams to increase usage of electronic banking delivery channels
• Produce periodic reports on the progress of digital implementation, level of client’s digital channels embracing 
  
  
  

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

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

Key performance indicators

• Level of digital strategy/projects developed and implemented
• Efficient Digital operational support 

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of the key drivers in a digital product/emerging technology business
• Experience in digital project management, including technological aspects
• Drive, flexibility, resilience and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English required (spoken, reading and written)

Experience (Including sector/industry):

Five years including three working in financial inclusion, product development, digital finance, microfinance/micro-lending, technology for development, payment platforms.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned positions, 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, updated CV mentioning educational and professional qualifications, years of experience, and notarized scan copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net , Application deadline is 18^th  October 2023

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview.

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About CRS

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

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

Job Summary:

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

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant field preferred. Accounting or audit certification preferred.
• Previous experience ensuring compliance on DFID or other large donor contracts.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Project Management Professional certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in operations and/or programming. At least 3 of these years entailing audit, compliance or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement leading practices
• Knowledge of accounting systems
• Coaching and training abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.
  
  
  

Required Languages – English – French – Kinyarwanda

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of INSIGHT financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.
  
  
  

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

• Builds and Maintains Trust
• Collaborates with Others
• Open to Learn
• Leads Change
• Develops and Recognizes Others
• Strategic Mindset
• Personal Accountability
• Acts with Integrity.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Key Working Relationships:

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application form, Self -Declaration Clause and submit them together with one page Cover letter plus updated CV (maximum three pages) all in/as one document – via email only to: RW_HR@crs.org not later than Friday, October 20^th, 2023, at 01:30 pm.

Please, include below statement in your cover letter: 

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

Also include your full names and title “Grant Accountant@Band 8” in the subject line.

Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali, October 05^th, 2023. 

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Country Representative

CRS/Rwanda Program

Old Mutual Insurance Rwanda (former UAP Insurance Rwanda) is a subsidiary of UAP Old Mutual Group, member of Old Mutual Limited, an Integrated financial service provider comprising Insurance, Banking, and Investment Business. Old Mutual insurance Rwanda vision is being the Rwandan’s revolutionary financial services company with a commitment to enhance the quality of life by delivering peace of mind and financial freedom.

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries. Our primary operations are in South Africa and the Rest of Africa, and we have niche businesses in Asia. We have 12 million customers and 30,000 employees and with over 175 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, we are a crucial part of the communities we serve and broader society on the continent. The business is listed on the Johannesburg, London, Zimbabwean, Malawian and Namibian stock exchanges. The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda.  The Group now offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Banking, and Savings as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The wider group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced, and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The positions’ details are further outlined below;

Job Summary

Oversees insurance claims for personal, property, or casualty loss based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Ensures complete and sound claim settlements, legal reviews and investigations in accordance with company policies and procedures

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure that claims are registered and acknowledged promptly and customers are constantly updated on the status of the claim to ensure early conclusion of the claim and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure reserves are correctly set and constantly reviewed to reflect correct position of the companies liability at one given time
• Ensure effective management of the payment process through speedy approval of payment journals.
• Promptly and professionally attend to customer’s complaints and enquiries within the set standards of service.
• Monitor the performance of service providers for effective service delivery.
• Constantly analyze the performance of various classes of business and give recommendations to management on corrective measures to ensure the company remains profitable.
• Ensure that all recoveries from reinsurers, third parties and sale of salvages are initiated and followed to conclusion so as to reduce the final cost of the claim.
• Fraud detection and prevention through innovative interventions
• Ensure that all claims that have gone legal are handled effectively and liability of the company fully discharged.
• Maintain effective business relationships by constantly interacting with customers and service providers so as to ensure customers have a pleasant experience.
• Prepare management reports for the department to advice on the status of the department at any one time.
• Identify gaps in the policy terms revealed during on the claims process and recommend improvements to underwriters for purposes of improving the performance of the general business portfolio.
• Authorize all repairs, claims, costs and fees within the authority limits and ensure that claims fall within the scope of the policy and the claims costs are not inflated.
• Supervise, train, mentor and coach staff within the department.
• Nurture and grow local talent as part of future succession planning.
• Monitor effectiveness and implementation of claims department strategy

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Insurance/Legal or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Insurance qualification

Skills and competencies

• Strong advocacy for collaborative working skills.
• Leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of policy covers/wordings and their interpretation as pertaining to claims.
• Excellent communication and negotiating

Please visit our careers page through: https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/details/Technical-Team-Leader–OMAO-_JR-45898?q=RWANDA

Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 05.00 p.m. 10^th October 2023.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application. 

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Request for Expression of Interest

Enumerators: Agroforestry Blocking for the Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation (TREPA) Project in the Eastern Rwanda.

1. Background

The IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) operates in twenty-four countries in the Horn of Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. The current ESARO programming is composed of a suite of mutually interrelated programs and projects designed to address some of the most profound challenges affecting people and nature in the region. Among the projects implemented by IUCN’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office is the TREPA Project – Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation. It is a six-year project, based in IUCN Rwanda Country Office, and funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

The TREPA Project intends to restore 60,000 hectares of drought-degraded landscapes into climate resilient ecosystems through re-forestation, agroforestry, restoration of pasture-lands, and soil erosion control measures in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. In addition, irrigation infrastructure projects in the targeted landscapes of the eastern province will be climate-proofed by the TREPA Project. These projects under MINAGRI could include Export Targeted Modern Irrigation (ETI) in Mpanga (600 hectares) and Mahama (1200 hectares), Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Project in Kayonza (2000 hectares), Warufu- Mugesera in Gatsibo and Ngoma as well as Rurambi dyke in Bugesera.

IUCN Rwanda as part of Executing Entity of TREPA Project, is responsible for the Project Monitoring and Evaluation activities. Among the above, Monitoring, Control and Evaluation of supported Agroforestry (AF) areas is part of its responsibilities. This will help to ensure that agroforestry areas are mapped and registered in the agroforestry database embedded in the Forest Monitoring and Evaluation System (FMES).

In order to complete the above assignment, IUCN Rwanda would like to hire short-term Enumerators who will facilitate in AF blocking in the Eastern province of Rwanda and its Database Compilation in the FMES.

2. Technical Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the GIS and Knowledge Management Officer, the Enumerators will be responsible for (not limited to) the followings:

• Use Tables to demarcate AF block of 5-10 Ha each in each AF landscape and Overlay each block on the administrative boundaries,
• Carry out AF baseline mainly AF tree species available in consolidated block of 5-10 ha, list of owners, names of farmer leaders/FFS, facilitators/FPs, number and names of existing and /or planted AF trees per species,
• Ensure the quality and field reality check of the Baseline before its daily submission into the FMES database
• Access and report and challenge impacting on the AF Blocking work progress
• Live and work in the assigned District of the Eastern Province
• Carry out any other related task that might assigned to Her/Him by the Supervisor
  
  
  

3. Required Experience

The Enumerator, AF Blocking should meet the following requirement:

• Bachelor Degree in Agroforestry, Forestry, GIS, Land Survey, Remote Sensing, Environmental Management, Community Development, or similar subject
• 0-2 years of working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Field Data collection, and Mapping
• Experience of conducting field surveys by using Mobile data collection Apps, Kobo Collect, Tablets, and GPS
• Working experience on projects related to Landscape restoration, watershed management, natural resources management, Forestry and Agroforestry
• Having previously worked with IUCN in similar assignments will be a strong asset
• Good reporting and communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English
• Willingness and ability to work in difficult rural areas with rough terrain and extra hours
• Should be available to start immediately
  
  
  

5. Work time line

The assignment will last approximately for 30 working days ranging from 16^th October to 17^th November 2023.

6. Evaluation criteria

7. Application procedure

Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter and updated Curriculum Vitae in electronic format (in a single PDF file) to tenders.rwanda@iucn.org  with a copy to lamek.nahayo@iucn.org by Tuesday 10^th October 2023 at 5:00 PM.

The review of applications will be done on a rolling basis and if you don’t hear us after application deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda is currently seeking to recruit for the following positions:

Position title: Driver

Reports to: Program Coordinator 

Number of position: 1

Job location: Huye and Nyanza  District

Period: One year renewable based on performance 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Driver will technically support the implementation of IGIRE – Turengere Abana program in accordance with FXB Rwanda’s annual work plan as per the administrative/transportation regulations and standard operating procedures. She/He will be responsible for transporating program, administrative staff by vehicle in FXB Rwanda areas of operation.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive office vehicles for the transporatation of FXB Rwanda staff and other authorized personnel,
• Collection and delivery of documents and other courier items in a safe, responsible and timely manner,
• Ensure that all assignmnts and trips are authorized, embarked on, and completed on time, with all travel and delivery requirements as per office standards,
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicle including checking the oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc,
• Ensure that vehicles are driven safely, optimizing engines use, economizing fuel as well as minimizing wear and tear,
• Report all vehicles maintenance problems, incidents, accidents and damage immediately to the supervisor,
• Guard vehicles against theft and ensure that vehicles are locked and parked in the officially assigned locations,
• Ensure that the steps steps required by traffic laws and FXB Rwanda rules and regulations are taken into consideration in case of involvement in an accident, incident or damage to the vehicle,
• Appropriately log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption and oil changes,
• Ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle at all times,
• Respect the speed limits and obey all Rwanda traffic laws when driving FXB Rwanda vehicles,
• Assist the finance department for the update of the vehicles insurance and vehicles registration and de-registration,
• Be available to work longer hours, after working hours and week end when necessary,
• Perform any other duties assigned by the her/his hierarchical supervisors
  
  
  

DESIRED COMPETENCES

• High school diploma,
• Certificate in automobile mechanics,
• Valid Rwanda driver’s license Level A & B,
• Demonstrated understanding of transportation law,
• Excellent driving skills with a minimum of five (5) years experience in driving with a good driving records,
• Experience in driving through the remote parts of the country,
• Good judgement in traffic and knowledge of traffic patterns,
• Good communication in English and Kinyarwanda 

KEY BEHAVIORS AND ABILITIES

• Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills,
• Well organized, systemeatic, careful, responsible, trustworthy and punctual,
• A team player – caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic,
• Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the above job duties,
• Able to work under little to no supervision. 
  
  
  

APLICATION GUIDELINES 

Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications (only soft copies will be accepted) addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director. The applications include motivation letter, CVs and well completed FXB application form (found here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/68hw76cw49ch06q/Job_Application_Form_-__FXB.pdf)

must be submitted via email: info@fxbrwanda.org with the job title being applied for as the email subject not later than Friday, October 13^th, 2023 at 4:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams.

Done at Ruyenzi, October 4, 2023

KAYITANA Emmanuel

Executive Director

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE-Rwanda) wishes to recruit a full-time orphans and vulnerable children project officer/ OVC Project Officer in IGIRE Ubaka Ejo (IUE) activity funded by USAID under the Cooperative Agreement n^o720-696-22-CA-00004.

The OVC Project Officer will be based in Rusizi District in the Western Province.

JOB DETAILS:

IGIRE Ubaka Ejo (IUE) activity intends to improve the socio-economic resilience to and reduce the risk of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and their families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in the three districts of Gasabo, Kayonza, Rusizi.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The project officer is responsible for project implementation at the community level. He/she is involved in households’ identification, screening, registration and conduct home visits to enrolled beneficiaries to ensure that project objectives are achieved.

Detailed duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate case workers and community linkage facilitators in OVC programming in line with the PEPFAR OVC guidance and implementation model and provide them with required technical support
• Oversee screening and enrolment of vulnerable children into the OVC program based on the case management tool
• Create and maintain an up to date case file for each OVC ensuring documentation of case follow up, achievement and closure,
• Visit OVC in schools to monitor/track academic performance
• Formulate strategies focused on achieving OVC graduation benchmarks and track progress towards graduation.
• Participate both in internal and external Program Quality Assurance Activities such as DQA and SIMS and ensure the organization score excellent in all evaluations and assessments.
• The incumbent will deliver economic strengthening and education initiatives to the critically vulnerable OVC households to access education and life skills.
• Work closely with health facilities and community structures to support bi-directional referral and linkage of CLHIV/ALHIV to receive high quality primary health care packages including HIV services
• Coordinate the work of different OVC stakeholders and community structures within the allocated district to deliver services in the core program areas to meet the needs of OVC.
• Lead in development of district join work plans, review activities budgets and accountabilities
• Prepare and submit high quality and timely reports to Branch manager
• Participate in the meetings organized by local district and sectors authorities as well as those organized by the program
• Perform any other tasks requested by the organization’s hierarchy.
  
  
  

Minimum required qualifications and skills

• The ideal candidate for the Ubaka Ejo program OVC Project Officer should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in Public Health or Nursing.
• More than 3 years of experience working with PLHIV, OVC, MVC, or other vulnerable.
• High level of language proficiency in English; able to make oral presentations and write clear reports.
• Self-motivated, persistent, resolute and able to deliver without close supervision.
• A Born-again Christian who is compassionate and cares, with ability to foster teamwork.
• Must have excellent people skills.
• Must be a good communicator, capable of effectively sharing knowledge and skills gained with others.
• Should not be above 35 years old.
• Willingness to travel 40-50% of the time using a motorcycle throughout program covered zones and work flexible hours
• Computer literacy to a high standard in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility, humility, resourcefulness.
• Driving license, category AWork Hours: 8
  
  
  

Job application procedure

• Expression of interest letter
• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details
• 3 references
• Copies of educational qualifications
• Church recommendation
• Copy of National Identity card.
• Copy of Driving license

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application documents written in English addressed to AEE Rwanda Executive Secretary exclusively to: aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo

Deadline for application: October 10^th, 2023 not later than 5:00pm Kigali time.

Please, include the below statement in your motivation letter:

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

Due to the anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Done on October 4, 2023

Human Resources Department

AEE Rwanda

Emerging Voices and Professional Exchanges Coordinator    

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI- 2023-027R 

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for Emerging Voices and Professional Exchanges Coordinator position. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The Emerging Voices (EV) and Professional Exchanges Coordinator coordinates the Mission’s exchange programs for Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) audiences (individuals and organizations such as think tanks, professional associations, civil society organizations, and academic institutions) and Emerging Voices (EV) audiences (youth and communities that are not included in traditional U.S. diplomatic engagement, such as civil society groups and populations vulnerable to extremist appeals). Makes recommendations to the Front Office and other sections or agencies on leveraging exchange programs to achieve foreign policy priorities or designing new exchanges to meet emergent needs.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 18, 2023. 

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION

How to apply:  

If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please follow the link https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoYhCofwZ and submit your CV and application letter in pdf or word formats only.  Applications should be submitted not later than 16 October 2023.

L’École Belge de Kigali recherche un professeur d’EPC (Philosophie et citoyenneté)

L’École Belge de Kigali

L’École Belge de Kigali est une école privée internationale. Elle existe depuis plus de 55 ans. Créée par la coopération belge, elle est à présent gérée par une ASBL de droit rwandais. Elle est financée essentiellement par le minerval payé par les parents. Toutes les sections suivent les programmes de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. L’école reçoit périodiquement l’inspection, et ses diplômes sont reconnus par la Fédération. Ainsi, ses liens historiques avec la Belgique se maintiennent.

La marque distinctive de l’école est celle d’un enseignement de qualité, et d’un environnement humain et bienveillant. Pour que le meilleur soit donné à nos élèves, nous sommes exigeants avec nos enseignants ! Nous attendons d’eux dynamisme, inventivité, implication, empathie, et aussi adaptation et souplesse. Lors de la crise du COVID-19, nous avons dû trouver seuls des solutions inédites – cela, grâce à des enseignants qui ont su faire preuve de ces qualités.

Nous accueillons à l’école des profils très différents : aussi bien de jeunes diplômés que des personnes d’expérience ou des familles avec enfants.

Nous recherchons pour l’année 2023-2024 :

Date limite de candidature : 04 Novembre 2023

Un professeur d’EPC (éducation à la philosophie et la citoyenneté)

Nous privilégions les personnes porteuses d’un titre requis délivré par la FWB, et dotées d’une expérience de l’enseignement selon les programmes de la FWB.

Votre tâche

• Vous assurez le cours d’Éducation à la philosophie et à la citoyenneté de la 1^e à la 4^e
• Vous travaillez en collaboration avec les autres professeurs.
• Vous effectuez toutes les tâches liées à votre charge de professeur et participez à la vie de l’école.

Volume de la charge

16 périodes hebdomadaires.

Profil du candidat

• AESI Français – EPC

Procédure de recrutement

Veuillez envoyer votre CV, accompagné d’une lettre de motivation, à l’adresse suivante :

recrutement@ebkrw.org

Si votre profil nous intéresse, nous vous demanderons de compléter un questionnaire plus approfondi, puis nous vous inviterons à une entrevue par vidéoconférence.