HR Field Staff Officer at Uzima Chicken | Kigali: Deadline: 17-09-2023

HR General Staff Officer at Uzima Chicken : Deadline: 17-09-2023

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September 11, 2023

Job announcement

Uzima Chicken Ltd is a poultry company dedicated to making farmers healthier and wealthier. Uzima is the leading distributor of high-quality, dual-purpose day-old chicks in East Africa. Uzima plans to transform the poultry industry in Rwanda, providing smallholder farmers with a robust, disease-resistant bird that can thrive in local, rural conditions and is more productive than local birds. Uzima believes its dual-purpose birds can help eliminate poverty and malnutrition across East Africa.

Division/Department: Administration

Job Location: Uzima Chicken Head Office/Kigali with field travels when necessary

Job title: HR General staff officer

Reports to: HR Manager

Type of Position: Full time

Main staff reports to: HR Assistant, Office cleaner, receptionist

Duties and Responsibilities for HR General staff officer:

Proper tracking of staff on probation, contract extensions and any other issue related with staff contracts to avoid escalations.
Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
Serve as a focal point person for the management of staff files to ensure every personnel file is complete with all the contents of staff file and easy for retrieval.
Assist in the management of Annual leave and other types of leave by updating leave tracking table and share with the supervisor on a monthly basis.
Assist in the recruitment of staff by providing the necessary HR documents including Personnel Data Sheet and Organization policies to the newly recruited staff.
Make the declaration of accident and maternity to RSSB office
Ensure compliance with labour regulations
Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
Conducting employee onboarding and help plan training & development
Assist on bi-annual employee performance reviews
Manage the implementation of the employee handbook and HR manual
Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper file
Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
Provides clerical support to the HR department.
Performs other task as assigned by superior

Education background and experience

Should possess at least a bachelor degree in Human resource or Administration from a recognized university
Experience of 2-5 years of experience in the related field

Language Proficiency

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Functional competencies and skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
Proven experience as an HR Generalist
Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
Good knowledge of employment/labour laws
Excellent analytical skills for the review and assessments of sites situations
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), database applications, spreadsheet and graphics presentations
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Core Competencies
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of Uzima in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should address their applications enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other relevant certificates to the Managing Director of UZIMA CHICKEN LTD and delivered in a single PDF document to e-mail: “careers@uzimachicken.com” not later than 17^th September, 2023 at 5:00 pm. UZIMA CHICKEN Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note:

The subject of the e-mail should be mentioned “HR General Staff Officer”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Done at Kigali on 09^th September 2023

The Management of UZIMA CHICKEN LTD

Director of Administration and Finance Unit Under Statute at HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL (HEC):Deadline: Sep 20, 2023

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September 11, 2023

Job Description

1. Advise on all matters related to finance and administration;
2. Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the short, medium- and long-term strategy for financial needs;
3. Manage and supervise daily financial operations;
4. Coordinate all internal and external audit activities;
5. Coordinate and ensure proper and timely financial reporting and ensure that applicable accounting standards and procedures are respected;
6. Manage the HR functions and ensure that all institutional HR policies, procedures and systems are respected;
7. Ensure effective implementation of the staff capacity building plan;
8. Coordinate and manage staff performance contracts and evaluation in the Institution;
9. Supervise the implementation of the IT functions for all institutional services and support systems;
10. Coordinate effective planning, management and reporting of institutional logistics and assets;
11. Coordinate the effective utilization of rented vehicles and timely reporting of cost owned vehicles;
12. Ensure the adequate staff management in compliance with public HR laws and legislation;
13. Coordinate the recruitment process for vacant positions;
14. Coordinate and manage the drafting of contracts of employees in collaboration with the legal advisor;
15. Manage and ensure timely payment of staff salaries and other fringe benefits on a regular basis;
16. Participate in Quarterly joint reconciliations between HEC, BRD, UR and RP to determine eligible GoR sponsored students;
17. Ensure the existence of strong Internal Control of fund allocation, budgetary commitments, authorizations and payments;
18. Coordinate all programs pertaining to staff welfare;
19. Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Finance with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Accounting with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)

1 Year of relevant experience
A holder of a Degree in any field with API/PFM Certificate

3 Years of relevant experience
Post Graduate Degree in PFM n

2 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Knowledge of the legal and institutional framework of public finance management
Resource management skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Networking skills
Leadership skills
Mentoring and coaching skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Performance management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
Knowledge in financial management systems and public finance management
Analytical skills;
Knowledge of Standards and frameworks applied in Public Sector such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); IFRSs; Government Finance Statistics (GFS); Internal Audit framework and International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISAAIs)

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Advisor Under Statute at HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL (HEC) : Deadline: Sep 20, 2023

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September 11, 2023

Job Description

1. Advise Director General on all matters related to HEC;
2. Analyze systematically all documentations submitted to Director General’s office and advise accordingly;
3. Advise on the needed review of policies and guidelines of Higher Education sub sector;
4. Plan, organize, facilitate and report meetings between HEC and education stakeholders;
5. Follow up the implementation of all resolutions from meetings involving Director General’s office;
6. Support the Director General in the coordination of staff in the office of Director General;
7. Ensure effective communication pertaining to Director General’s office;
8. Ensure that the report on HEC activities reaches the Director General’s office on time;
9. Ensure that all assignments from Director General reaches the assigned units and staff on time and follow up on the feed backs;
10. Update regularly the Director General on the sensitive documents and assignments;
11. Organize and keep records of HEC SMM and follow up the resolutions;
12. Perform any other duties as assigned by Director General.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Sciences

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Planning

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Management and Administration

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Education Sciences

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Education Planning

1 Year of relevant experience
Mater’s Degree in Applied Pedagogy

1 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Pedagogy

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education Psychology

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Education

1 Year of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Educational Management & Administration

1 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree of Education and Development

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree of Education and Development

1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
- Integrity
- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Client/citizen focus
- Professionalism
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Resource management skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Networking skills
- Leadership skills
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Time management skills
- Risk management skills
- Performance management skills
- Results oriented
- Digital literacy skills
- Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of the Rwanda Education Sector
- Knowledge of higher education quality assurance
- Knowledge of Education system
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Logistics Officer Under Statute at HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL (HEC) : Deadline:Sep 20, 2023

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September 11, 2023

Job Description

1. Ensure effective management of stock;
2. Receive, record and distribute purchased materials and equipment;
3. Monitor the execution of Suppliers’ contracts in corroboration with Procurement Office;
4. Ensure periodic inventory of fixed and non -fixed assets and update regularly the asset register book into IFMIS;
5. Identify the institutional equipment that need to be replaced or maintained;
6. Establish the institutional asset and equipment maintenance plan;
7. Participate in the drafting of Contract for the maintenance of Assets and Equipment;
8. Ensure proper asset management and codification;
9. Establish a plan for the asset and equipment disposal;
10. Ensure the effective utilization of rented vehicles;
11. Handle effectively all logistical services offered to and by HEC;
12. Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

0 Year of relevant experience
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Management

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Store Management

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Assets Management

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s in Business Administration

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage

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Information Systems (IS) Auditor at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:2023-09-14 00:00:00

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

To give objective and independent assurance to management that the Information systems in place are appropriate, well utilized, reliable, and secure while giving commensurate recommendations on areas of improvement.

Main Responsibilities:

Be part of the Audit Team in performing Information Systems audits, both technical and end-user across BPR Bank Rwanda in line with Internal Audit Methodology, processes, procedures, and timeframes.
Giving an assurance that access to electronically stored corporate information is adequately protected and managed appropriately to the risks.
Identify and analyze the level of threat and potential risk to the bank’s I.S. assets.
Test adequacy and effectiveness of systems controls,
Recommend corrective measures to be undertaken in areas of weaknesses.
Make maximum use of Computer Assisted Audit Tools e.g., Teammate, IDEA, or any other automation tool used by the Audit department.
Performance of special Audits as and when called upon.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field
Professional Qualifications: Network infrastructure security, data science, Phyton courses
2+ years of experience in Information Technology
1+year of experience in general audit
1+year of experience in data science

COB & Support Engineer at BPR Rwanda: Deadlie:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

Support the core-banking system to achieve all year-round seamless, timely, and accurate banking services’ functionalities to BPR Bank.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure prompt management of close of business processes.
Ensure smooth T24 updates and reports for use within BPR Bank
Coordinate data requested by the Temenos helpdesk for issue resolution.
Documentation of procedures and manuals used in systems operation activities.
Check system performance and report any discrepancies.
Availability of interfaces to various applications
Evaluate and review all T24 transact incidents and requests before resolution.
Participates in the change management process by ensuring that requisite T24 transact parameter requests are updated after a change promotion.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in IT.
Master’s degree in a business-related field.
Professional qualification in IT.
4 years of experience in computer operations.
3 years of experience in T24 support and running COB.

IT Business Analyst at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

Responsible for eliciting, analyzing, validating, specifying, verifying, and managing the business needs of the business stakeholders, including customers and end users.

Main Responsibilities:

Lead requirements analysis, validation, and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable.
Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, competitive product analysis, task, and workflow analysis, and/or requirements workshops.
Collect and analyze the project’s business requirements and transfer the same knowledge to the development team.
Business requirements documentation.
Manage requirements traceability information and track requirements status throughout the project.
Review the current deployment approach and evaluate/propose/ expose opportunities for enhancing the deployment model for new and existing solutions.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer science
Professional Qualifications: CBAP. ITIL
Master’s Degree in information technology or business administration.
1 year of experience in IT banking systems implementation, technical IT, risk management, business process, and strategic planning.
2 years of experience in business analysis, customer service, Business functions- organization products, services and policy, Communication & logical analysis

Executive Personal Assistant at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

Provides high-level administrative support to the office of the MD, ensuring all schedules and communications to various stakeholders i.e., Board, Group, Management, Customers, Regulators, Staff, etc. are managed with the efficiency required for the effective functioning of the office.

Main Responsibilities:

Manage the MD’s diary.
Manage and coordinate workflows in the office of the MD.
Provide logistical support for Board meetings, including travel and accommodation arrangements for directors both into the country and within Kigali.
Plan for and manage the MD’s engagement events, which include Branch visits, customer visits, town halls, and staff meetings.
Provide Quarterly CRM escalation report for MD’s office.
Serve as the focal point of communication between Board Members, EXCOM, BPR and KCB Group staff, and the MD.
Maintaining an efficient office system including Data management and filing.
Responsible for administrative accounts and budget for the office of the MD.
Provision of first-line support to all stakeholders who require such services from the MD.
Review both internal and external customer queries and complaints directed to the office of the MD, and ensure responses are provided timely by the responsible offices.
Prepare logistics for MD’s travels, including booking tickets and accommodation.
Coordinate with Group Executive Assistants regarding tickets, accommodation, airport transfers, and transportation within Kigali for visiting Group Executives.
Take minutes, maintain records, and follow up on matters arising for meetings as may be required by the MD.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in administration, secretariat services, or any other Business/ Social Sciences related degree.
3 years of experience in administrative work, and stakeholder management
1 year of experience in basic budget management
2 years of experience in communication

3 Job positions of Credit Analyst at BPR Rwanda : Deadline: 09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

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Job Purpose:

Supporting the Bank in achieving its asset growth targets whilst maintaining a quality-lending book and delivering a professional service to the business units.

Main Responsibilities:

Evaluate and recommend credit proposals.
Identify, quantify, and evaluate sources of risk.
Build relationships with Branch Managers and account analysts,
Participate in periodical reviews as well as monitoring and assessing portfolio performance metrics.
Ensure that new requirement(s) or external risk(s) are properly taken cognizance of in lending decisions and in certain circumstances.
Visiting customers to discuss/explain the structure and conditions of lending and follow up on such conditions.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, or Economics.
A certificate in Credit Analysis will be an added advantage.
2+ years in credit analysis in a financial institution

Litigation Officer at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage the Litigation profile and ensuring excellent service provision for the interests of the Bank;

2. Follow all major litigation and disputes in which the Bank is a party to ensure the bank is adequately represented including appearing before any court or tribunal as a witness or to watch brief as necessary;

3. Create legal awareness and provide advice on suitable action to avert and/or minimize litigation;

4. Measure external lawyers’ performance to ensure efficiency;

5. Follow up litigation costs to be minimized including but not limited to negotiating suitable settlements in favor of the Bank where deemed appropriate

6. Take stock of litigation database of all cases in Court to ensure the same is consistently up-to-date and prepare relevant weekly and monthly litigation reports;

7. Render legal guidance to Retail branches on matters relating to bank policies, processes, and procedures on all queries received with a view to mitigating legal and reputational risks. Compile court judgments and make their summary court Judgments for comprehension by other stakeholders.

8. Any other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

a. Academic & Professional

Particulars

Detail

Specific Field or Qualification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

LLB

Education

Professional Qualifications

Diploma in legal Practice and Development or pursuing Legal Practice Diploma

b. Experience

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

3

2 Job Positions of Legal Officer,Securities & Documentation at BPR Rwanda: Deadline :2023-09-14 00:00:00

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

To render quality and cost-effective in-house legal services to the bank.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure timely review and drafting of contracts in support of the bank’s strategy.
Follow up the safekeeping and recording of all contracts of the Bank.
Verify supporting documents used in the review of contracts to ensure correctness and legality.
Maintain a deep understanding of the contract templates, contract policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters.
Translate complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans.
Prepare periodic reports that show the contracts that have been reviewed to measure performance.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in law.
Diploma in Legal Practice (ILPD) will be an added advantage.
Minimum Experience of 2 years in Legal practice.

Senior Manager, Retail sales at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

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Job Purpose:

Responsible for business growth of international money transfers, and relationship management of IMT partners.

Main Responsibilities:

Drive revenue growth across the branch, sub-agent, and digital IMT networks.
Relationship management of IMT partners including but not limited to Western Union, MoneyGram, RIA, Xpress Money, World Remit, Small World, Transfast, Transfer-To,
and Terra Pay.
Relationship management of IMT sub-agents.
Recruitment and onboarding of new IMT partners and sub-agents.
Initial and ongoing training of IMT products, systems, service standards, operational procedures, and AML/KYC compliance.
Conduct POS audits and mystery shopping on branches and sub-agent locations to ensure compliance with service standards and identify areas of improvement to close gaps.
Performance monitoring and reporting and actively reducing dormant locations in branches and sub-agent locations.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute a consistent go-to-market strategy to increase brand awareness and drive business growth.
Enterprise-wide Risk Management; -Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Credit policy prudential guidelines, combating the financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures to mitigate against losses, frauds, forgeries, and regulatory penalties.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in commerce
Professional Qualification: CPA/CFA
Master’s degree in strategic management
4 years of experience in IMT sales and operations.
5 years of experience in IMT business development, portfolio management, IMT product development, relationship management, and customer service.
2 years of experience in IMT operations.

3 Job Positions of MSME Relationship Manager at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

Responsible for developing and maintaining business account relationships to maintain and grow the SME business banking balance sheet (Customers Deposits and Loans & Advances) and sustain a profitable business banking portfolio.

Main Responsibilities:

Marketing new business and managing existing business to enable the bank to realize revenue targets which are prescribed without compromising on credit risk appetite.
Grow and monitor the SME banking asset and liability portfolio with the aim of ensuring that it remains profitable and of quality. Particularly responsible to grow the SME Tier 1 portfolio as per the bank SME strategy and in the region assigned.
Maintain excellent relationship with existing and prospective SME clients to sustain business growth and increase wallet share and customer profitability.
Initiate credit facilities through in-depth quality preliminary analysis. Process credit applications within stipulate TAT to ensure delightful customer experience.
Resolve retail business customer inquiries to improve customer satisfaction.
Prepare weekly sales reports and monthly portfolio reports including credit reviews, and monthly pipelines.
Monitoring loan facility, detecting and restoring to performing, all debts falling into arrears to performing debts with the aim to ensure minimum portfolio at risk. Properly handover to recovery units all loans downgraded to grade 3.
Promote alternative channels by raising the usage of Internet banking, Mobile banking, and cards by business customers. Acquire, train, and ensure retention of merchants and agents through effective relationship management
Managing strategic partnerships important for SME Banking Growth.
Maintain and grow the Biashara Club proposition through the onboarding of new members and retention of existing members.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
Professional Qualification in Banking
MBA
5 years of experience in sales, Credit appraisal and lending, general banking, relationship management, and stakeholder management.

9 Job positions 0f Branch Manager at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the overall leadership, management, growth, and profitability of the branch business and implementation of an efficient and effective operational, risk management, customer service, and sales culture.

Main Responsibilities:

Contribute to and take appropriate actions in cascading and implementing the retail banking strategy in the area where the branch operates by ensuring the bank’s retail objectives are met to ensure sustainable business growth.
Manage the branch retail’s liability and assets portfolios with the aim of ensuring that it remains profitable, and competitive and promptly reacts to the changes in both the internal and external environment.
Drive a sales culture within the branch staff with the aim of growing the NFI, products per customer, the share of wallet, and quality customer base and at the same time ensure staff productivity.
Oversee the branch operations to ensure superior service offering to all bank’s customers, reduction of operating costs through efficient utilization of the bank’s resources, and prevention of frauds & losses through implementation of first-class corporate governance and compliance with bank’s policies, procedures, and processes.
Monitor and manage customer complaints, constantly review service delivery standards, and manage branch human resources in a way that ensures maintenance of the highest service standards.
Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team and ensure an effective performance management framework.
Ensure effective migration of customers to electronic business channels through promoting channel usage (Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, and Cards) and high performance of branch alternative channels such as Agency Banking and Merchant Business
Ensure that branch processes are within the agreed TAT to achieve customer satisfaction.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
Professional Qualification in Banking
Master’s degree in business
10 years of experience in team management, sales, relationship management, credit and bank operations

Information Risk Officer at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

To conduct objective, fact-based risk assessments on existing and new technologies and communicate the findings to stakeholders within the information system, further supporting the achievement of business objectives by providing reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of the bank objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

- Coordinate with the IT team to ensure proper escalation of all significant risks through weekly and monthly reports in line with Bank Risk Policies.
- Develop a framework for regular discussions with the IT team to ensure that risks and opportunities are well understood and in line with IT standards, procedures, policies, and the bank’s risk appetite including KRIs.
- Review and report on the adequacy of the Bank’s information security or cyber security strategy, business continuity strategy, disaster recovery plans, information security policies, and related procedures to ensure it effectively supports the business.
- To maintain from time to time an updated risk control self-assessment of all identified risks, which is continually updated to track new risks introduced by changes in the business environment.
- To determine the likelihood of the risk occurrence as well as the consequence or impact of the identified risk to enable management to understand its risk liabilities and the extent of controls to be implemented to mitigate them.
- To stay abreast of information security issues and regulatory changes affecting Banks.
- Support information risk management in ensuring Bank security policies and controls are effectively developed, implemented, and regularly maintained so as to mitigate IT risks.
- Proactively looking at IT risk factors prior to business decisions to ensure the risks are identified and appropriate measures are put in place to mitigate the risks within IT risk appetite using appropriate metrics and other key risk indicators.
- To report to Management through a risk assessment report, the newly identified risks, any outstanding IT audit issues, and any other control weaknesses, and recommended controls to mitigate residual risks.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in IT
Professional Qualification: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) Cyber security-related certificate, any other IT certificate.
1 year of experience in general banking operations.
2 years of experience in Information Technology

Retail Business Analyst at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

To generate and analyze data and provide information on retail performance to all cross-functional units within retail.

Main Responsibilities:

Precise collation of data/reports and subsequent compilation, analysis, and presentation of the same for branches, regions, retail sector heads, management review, and major segments of the business.
Analyze data collated and promptly do reports with clear explanations on variances or raise/advise on concerns of business trends.
Preparation of monthly reports on performance and highlight key milestones made within the month and make proposals on the way forward.
Design user-friendly templates for use by retail sector heads in tracking weekly and monthly performance in their respective lines of products and financials.
Coordinate with other analysts on bank performance drawing focus on the retail product performance.
Ensure campaign reports are done consistently and at the set timelines and provide key highlights to keep the momentum and foster transparency in the campaign.
Design reports in collaboration with the database administrator in IT and update the reports as dictated by changes in the core banking system and the retail product basket.
Prepare daily sales reports for all unit heads, regional business and sales managers, and branch sales teams.
Hold custody of the business targets for the year in focus and update or revise as advised by the board through the head of retail banking.
Assist in preparing business and product proposals.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business or mathematics/statistics.
Master’s degree in data science.
Professional Qualification: SQL, Python courses.
3 years of experience in general banking.
5 years of experience in business analytics, Business Intelligence.
3 years of experience in data science.

Mortgage Relationship Manager at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

Job Purpose:

To deliver exceptional mortgage sales performance by supporting branch business, generating new business, and building relationships to grow the mortgage portfolio under the personal banking segment.

Main Responsibilities:

Appraising and recommending mortgage credit loan applications
To manage directly all internal and external matters relating to the assigned portfolio
Perform sales and marketing presentations to new and existing customers to close sales.
Monitoring of loans already disbursed.
Handling customer inquiries and complaints and settling them as per agreed SLAs.
Constantly monitor the penetration rate of existing MOUs and aggressively market the same for increased penetration.
Grow institutional and related liabilities through the marketing of relatively cheaper deposits.
Coaching and mentoring of staff.
Market intelligence for product development.
Create and maintain partnerships with Blue-chip organizations to develop business through competitive penetration rate management.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a Business-Related field.
2 years of experience in general banking, credit analysis, relationship management, and customer service.
3 years of experience in a leadership role.
1 year of experience in sales.

Manager, Premium Banking at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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September 11, 2023

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Job Purpose:

Responsible for developing and rolling out innovative business development initiatives and redefining the relationship and sales models.

Main Responsibilities:

Execute Premium / Advantage Banking tactical plan and grow the bank’s emerging Premium / Advantage Banking customer base, deposits, assets, and high-value yield per customer.
Review and/or develop commercially viable innovative products, services, and channels that position BPR Bank competitively in the market.
Develop annual sales plans and execute them to build a profitable deposit and asset portfolio for the unit.
Offer Leadership to the Advantage & Premium centers and ensure they consistently provide superior levels of customer service and lead the planning and coordination of customer events and engagement forums to showcase BPR Bank Premium and Advantage Banking.
Manage the Premium / Advantage Banking portfolio at risk and maintain within the bank-set business level.
Working closely with the Marketing division to communicate Premium / Advantage Banking products.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in the other units and external business industry sectors to tap into banks’ value chain and new market innovation opportunities.
Managing business risks in line with the Bank’s policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This included AML, KYC, and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business
4 years of experience on the Management level in an affluent/high-net-worth service sector or Retail banking
3 years of experience in business research and product development
3 years of experience in Banking operations, sales, and customer service
2 years of experience in project management

2 Job Positions of Regional Sales Manager at BPR Rwanda: Deadline:09/14/2023, 07:00 PM

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Job Purpose:

Drive the growth of Retail business at the regional level by implementing strategies to deliver superior sales performance in DSR and branch models for all business lines.

Main Responsibilities:

Driving sales strategies for all retail products, channels, and customer segments in the region.
Meets regional sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions.
Drive multiple aggressive sales campaigns for all products with a vision to maintain market leadership.
Responsible for retaining and growing all localized relationship business for both asset and liabilities growth.
Drive, motivate, and inspire the team to achieve their planned sales activities.
Monitor and give feedback on market intelligence in order to recommend and improve our product proposition to exceed dynamic customer needs, changing economic landscape, and competitor activities and retain market leadership.
Develop a sales plan for the region as input to the overall retail annual sales plans.
Manage all Regional Sales Budgets.
Analysis of sales performance and giving feedback to Branches and sales teams recommending appropriate remedial measures to improve performance.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, MBA.
4 years of experience in sales and marketing
4 years of experience in credit and banking operations
4 years of experience in team management

2 Job Positions of Quantity Surveyor at BPR Rwanda : Deadline :2023-09-14

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Job purpose:

To assess the value of properties given to the bank as collaterals, carry out bills of quantities for the construction projects to be financed by the bank, and carry out progressive reviews of commercial and residential properties under construction.

Main Responsibilities:

To appraise prospective fundable construction infrastructure projects and monitor the performance of those projects financed by the bank.
To carry out a regular valuation and or counter–valuation of the bank’s assets and those offered to the bank as securities.
To carry out technical visits of projects under construction and provide technical support at both the study stage and the implementation stage of maintenance or rehabilitation of the bank’s buildings.
To provide technical support in any construction engineering upon the request of the bank

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, estate management, and valuation.
3+ years of experience in a civil engineering company, property valuation, or any closely related field.

Manager Card Acquiring at BPR Rwanda : Deadline :2023-09-14

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September 11, 2023

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership in business development and lead the execution of the Card Acquiring strategy for the Bank.
Responsible for portfolio growth through a series of aggressive Merchants acquisition, sales, and relationship management activities.
Implementation of strategic plans for new program requirements and design solutions for acquiring, growing, and retaining business.
Monitor and manage customer complaints for both online and physical merchants, constantly reviewing service delivery standards and positioning branch staff in order to ensure maintenance of the highest service standards that keep the Bank ahead of competition.
Reviewing and analyzing MIS Reports for monitoring recruitment, sales performance, and profitability on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Coordinate with Cards Center and IT for any support required by a merchant or complaints reported regarding merchant POS and/or cards.
Conduct Market research to identify competitive information on new developments in the market and suggest any developments and enhancements related to the overall Acquiring business.
Work closely with Marketing team on required marketing material to promote acquiring business and ensure proper display and awareness at merchant level.
Manage the merchant collection process for cardholder payments to merchants as well as any payments.
Training of merchants in conjunction with Retail and Branch teams to ensure quality service standards are maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years of experience in sales & lead generation, bank operations
2 years of experience in customer relationship management, card operations
1 year of experience working with agents or merchants
Bachelor’s degree in business/Economics
Professional qualification: CPA/CFA or Business related
Master’s degree in business/management

Internal Auditor Under Statute at Ministry of Public Service and Labour(MIFOTRA) : Deadline: Sep 20, 2023

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September 11, 2023

Job Description

-Answerable to the Chairperson of audit committee;
-Prepare and obtain approval of quarterly internal audit action plans, and share them accordingly with relevant officials in a timely manner,
-Conduct regular review of MIFOTRA internal controls and their effectiveness in accordance with relevant laws and regulations,
-Conduct regular review of the effectiveness of risk management procedures that are in place;
-Ensure that the Institution follows an accounting system that is compliant with national regulations;
-Compile, discuss and submit quarterly internal audit reports for review by the MIFOTRA Audit Committee,
-Provide a copy of a consolidated report on Internal Audit activities to the CBM and the Office of Government Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA)
-Organize and take minutes of the MIFOTRA Audit Committee meetings,
-Produce and submit finalized internal audit reports to MIFOTRA Management
-Provide periodic reports to his/her supervisor;
-Perform any other duties assignment from the supervisor.

To perform those task the Candidate must have at least foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate

0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate

0 Year of relevant experience
bachelor’s degree in Finance with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate

0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

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

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Marketing and economic Management of cooperative at UGAMA, Muhanga,Deadline: 13/09/2023

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UGAMA/UMURYANGO WO GUSHYIGIKIRA AMAKOPERATIVE

B.P. 28 MUHANGA

TEL : 0252 562096 – 0252 562097

E-mail : ugama@ugama.org

Website : www.ugama.org

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO RECRUIT STAFF MEMBERS

Background information

Umuryango wo Gushyigikira AMAkoperative (UGAMA) is the Local Non-governmental Organization for Support to Cooperatives and community-based organizations (CBOs), created in 1988 in accordance with the Rwandan law and approved by the Ministerial Order No. 477/05 of 22 November 1990 of the Minister of Justice, renewed in June 2003. The last official certificate was acquired in 2013 from Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). UGAMA is a strong local organization that works to change lives of community and plays a tangible role in cooperative policy making, coaching of cooperatives in various axes.

Vision: “Becoming a role model and an excellent performer NGO in the region (East Africa)”.

Mission: “the community transformation due to the development of cooperatives and the solidarity of their members”.

Value: Quality, Respect/dignity, Team work and Efficiency

This mission is realized through three objectives to:

Support and strengthen cooperatives especially in organization, management and technical assistance to improve their economic and social viability;
Increase and improve members’ participation in any business of their cooperatives, be they big or small;
Promote the collaboration framework between Cooperatives and CBOs with other stakeholder on the Sector, regional and sub-regional levels, which are able to provide services that cooperatives need.

The objectives are achieved through 3 axes: (1) Development of cooperatives; (2) rural community development and (3) Institutional development. The following areas of interventions are the main pathway for UGAMA to achieve its objectives:

The capacity building of cooperatives and rural community groupings on the organizational, technical, operational, managerial and institutional levels.
Food, nutrition and income security: Professionalization in Sustainable/modern agriculture for both crop and animal production, quality control and upgrade of market value and market linkage as well as ensure environment sustainability.
Crosscutting issues: promotion of gender equality, good governance, human right and climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.

In this regard, UGAMA seeks to recruit a staff in charge of Marketing and economic Management of cooperative to support in the fulfilment of its mission.

Key responsibility

Follow up of cooperative members in Post-Harvest Technology, products marketing and ensure that Cooperatives products respect consumers’ requirements standards and norms;
Ensure that the cooperatives have the basic equipment necessary in post-harvest technologies and value addition;
Organize cooperatives products linkage with other stakeholders and value chain actors depending on cooperatives working value chain;
Providing the communications assistance to Co-operatives members, thereby strengthening project management ability and providing assistance to them during the elaboration of bankable business plan;
Working cooperatively with Cooperatives in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of their development programs and projects;
Analyzing proposed development initiatives for Cooperatives beneficiaries UGAMA, overseeing call for proposals to ensure the application completion and inclusion of all requirements;
Supporting in the evaluation of action plans, ongoing technical contracts and projects assigned to the component of production;
Maintaining an ongoing relationship with the national and local government representation, RCA (Rwanda Cooperatives Agency), districts and the cooperative community;
Keeping the cooperatives informed of new cooperative development policies and best practices, and potential opportunities in the country;
Preparing annually auditing of co-operatives financial statements;
In charge of budget execution and implementation of programs approved assigned to their tasks;
Designing and implementing of activities related to marketing and economic management.
Collecting and verificating of the correct completion of the planned sources of verification.
Account for funds in the implementation of activities.

Qualification requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Agricultural economics, management, Economic and Marketing related field;
Demonstrated more than 5 years of experience in program design, implementation and evaluation;
Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with implementing partners, donors and government counterparts;
Demonstrated management capacities, as evidenced by strong planning, coordination, and team working skills leading to the consistent achievement of significant results;
Excellent understanding of development activities and poverty analysis;
Strong people management skills including capacity building, coaching and conflict management;
Background experience in the in cooperative development and products marketing;
Deep understanding of Rwanda’s cooperative policy and cooperative Law;
Proven track record of successful project management and strategy implementation;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English or French;
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders;
Demonstrated proposal writing and report writing skills;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Ability to conduct, interpret, and apply research findings to develop innovative policy solutions;
High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications;
Exceptional task management skills, including developing work plans and tracking tools to meet project deadlines;
High attention to details.

All applications must be submitted in a well-sealed envelope to the secretariat of UGAMA before September 13^th, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact UGAMA at ugama@ugama.org.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted.

Done at Muhanga on 1^st September 2023

Child Development and Protection (CDP) Coordinator at World Relief Rwanda (WRR) | Kigali :Deadline: 15-09-2023

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

World Relief Rwanda (WRR) is an International Non-Government Organization whose mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable. WRR wishes to recruit a qualified and well experienced candidate to fill the position of Child Development and Protection Coordinator. The job description and requirements are as follows:

Position Title: Child Development and Protection (CDP) Coordinator

Position Location: Kigali

Department/Division: Programs Impact and Quality (PIQ)

Job Title of Supervisor: Senior Manager, Programs Impact and Quality Assurance

Starting Date: October 1^st, 2023

Length of Opportunity: Open Ended Contract

Hours per week: Full time– 40 Hrs.

Number of Positions Open: 1

POSITION DESCRIPTION

General functions/Responsibilities:

The Child Development and Protection (CDP) Coordinator is a key member of the team responsible for driving the implementation, growth, and quality assurance of the CDP program components. These components include Early Childhood Development through Home-Based ECDs, Sunday Schools, Kids’ Clubs, Youth Life Skills Development through Youth Running Clubs, and Child Protection initiatives. This role involves providing technical support, facilitating trainings, and ensuring that the program aligns with established standards and protocols. The incumbent is responsible for growing the CD program in collaboration with the Programs Resource Team (PRT). The Child Development and Protection (CDP) Coordinator also represents the organization in all technical working groups and is in liaison with Line Ministries to ensure alignment of the program to national priorities.

Specific job duties:

Technical responsibilities

The CDP Coordinator will represent the organization in technical working groups in matters related to Child Development and Protection (NCC, NCDA, and others) and update the organization on National strategies.
Supervise and manage performance of the program team.
Provide technical support to the CD Officers in the development of program plans, implementation, monitoring, and communicating the program impact.
Participate in development of proposals for resource mobilization and growth for the CD program
Ensure the program is implemented with quality and aligned with methodologies/ protocols set by Home Office PRT (Technical) unit, where applicable.
Inform the organization on National strategies related to child development and advise on alignment with current programming.
Collaborate with other organizations with similar interest in Child Development and Protection to share best practices for learning and program improvement.
Support in the development, review, and translation of key program documents including toolkits, guides, and program training materials.
Ensure the program targets and deliverables are on track to be achieved in identified deadlines.
Organize field visits for supervision of quality in implementation of the program.
Get involved in field visits that host Donors, Home Office Staff, and other key partners at National level.

M&E

Support the CD program to track progress on implementation and key program targets.
Ensure that quantitative data are regularly collected, analyzed, and reported through the organization’s metrics portal.
Participate in periodic quantitative and qualitative assessments that baseline/evaluate the program.
Ensure regular reporting of the program through monthly program updates, quarterly reports, and donors’ reports as required

Other Duties

Uphold and exemplify the values of World Relief and demonstrate a commitment to Christ.
Participate in staff spiritual development activities.
Assist with additional duties as assigned by and agreed upon with the supervisor

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Child Rights and Protection, Education, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
Willingness to travel frequently to conduct trainings and provide technical support.
Demonstrate exemplary professional behavior through personal actions.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple complex tasks concurrently.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Proficient in planning, organization, and report preparation.
Skilled in training facilitation.
Able to work effectively in a matrix structure.
Proficiency in English as a professional language; fluency in Kinyarwanda, and French is a plus.
Competent in using word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic communication tools.

Experience required:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Child Development and Protection.
Over 3 years of experience in Program Coordination, preferably with international NGOs.
Proficiency in working with diverse stakeholders, including Local Government, Donors, and individuals from different cultures.
Experience in integrated interventions and community development projects, particularly within the local church context.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested and qualified for this position:

Please submit one PDF document including your application letter addressed to the Country Director of World Relief Rwanda, copy of your notified Degree, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with three (3) names of referees, copy of your identity card and a recent Church recommendation (Not exceeding 6 months) from your Pastor or Priest, not later than September 15^th, 2023.
Applications will be sent to rwandajobs@wr.org
Subject of the email: “Child Development and Protection (CDP) Coordinator”
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you don’t hear from WRR by September 21^st, 2023, consider your application unsuccessful.
Note that application letter and CV should be signed.

Done at Kigali on September 7^th, 2023.

Jacqueline Mukashema

Director of Administration and Finance