ob Title: Program Manager I/ Collaboration and Learning Advisor

Department:  Programming/INECD

Band: 9

Reports To: MEAL Advisor

Country/Location: Rwanda, (Kigali) with Field Trips

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 80 staff and implements its projects through local and international partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda Priorities.

Job Summary:

The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity will promote nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Specifically, the activity aims to improve health and nutrition outcomes among women of reproductive age and adolescents and improve infant and young child feeding practices. It also aims to address child development gaps and significant unmet physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT) and social inclusion needs for infants and children. The activity will focus on community-level service delivery, community-health facility linkages and district level capacity development, as well as address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, in line with Government of Rwanda priorities.

You will manage collaboration and learning (CL) programming in the Country Program (CP) for the Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) and ensure collaboration and learning activities are included in the designing and implementing of the projects advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming. The CLA will lead the design, implementation and use of learning initiatives to improve INECD impact on the Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) in Rwanda. S/he will be responsible for increasing INECD’s positive contribution to donors’ and implementing partners’ evidence-based decision-making.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement all CL activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Champion learning with project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
• Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in collaboration and learning programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.
• Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
• Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to INECD, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources
• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
• Identify and share creative, efficient, and effective ways to share learnings and information, engage audiences, and facilitate collaboration.
• Design and facilitate regular, strategic planning sessions and learning events, assisting INECD in a learning journey as well as development of its annual plans.
• Lead the team to create a plan to operationalize and capacity build Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) practice across implementing teams and partner organizations, including creating a culture of learning and systems thinking to stimulate an adaptive, iterative management approach.
• Lead and support learning events such as Collaborative Learning and Adaptation workshops at all levels to ensure to review and reflection on the evidence
• Lead and/or collaborate with external researchers and evaluators on the design and roll out of the program assessments, formative research, baseline study, and evaluations, while setting up effective systems for continuous learning, reflection, and adaptive management.
• Lead and support learning events such as Collaborative Learning and Adaptation workshops at all levels to facilitate review and reflection on the evidence
• Produce high-quality learning briefs, white papers or other reports that showcase key insights from INECD’s research and learning initiatives, as well as recommendations for the program, mission, agency and/or donors and other implementing partners.
• Concisely communicate key program insights from learning activities with program audiences in a concise and appropriate manner.
• Refine, implement and report on strategic learning initiatives in the program,
• Provide technical assistance to develop and implement high-quality participant-based surveys,
• Support evidence-driven adaptive management through dashboarding and collaborating, learning and adaptation (CLA) facilitation, Collaborate with UGHE to build the research, learning and adaptation capacity of the INECD program teams.
  
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or in the field of research methods, knowledge management, social sciences, or other relevant field required.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.

Required Languages – Oral and written fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. French is a plus.

Travel – The position is Kigali based. Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• High-quality analysis and report writing skills to write/review consistent high-quality reports and technical briefs that are developed as learning products.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience in Nutrition, early childhood development, and inclusiveness is highly desirable.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.
• MEAL skills and experience preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management and developing MEAL and performance monitoring plans that support learning agendas and contribute to program efficacy required.
• Experience with theoretical and practical background in MEAL and research and skilled in participatory qualitative and quantitative methodologies and techniques, including experience in planning and managing surveys and developing and refining data collection tools required.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills and knowledge:
• Demonstrated understanding of intermediate statistics and ability to summarize and make predictions from multiple data sets. Power user with Excel required. Experience with statistical packages including STATA, R, or SPSS preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of qualitative methodologies.
• S/he should be able to employ the use of traditional and digital learning approaches to develop and implement innovative, creative, and effective ways to strategically capture and share technical knowledge, leverage good practices, and improve the effectiveness of INECD.
• Knowledge of and prior experience of using MEAL technologies required. CommCare for data collection, PowerBI for data visualization and reporting 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 & Maintains Trust
• Collaborates with Others
• Open to Learn
• Leads Change
• Develops & Recognizes Others
• Strategic Mindset
• Personnel Accountability
• Acts with Integrity

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: MEAL team, INECD Technical Advisors, CRS IT Manager, DCoP, CoP, Country Representative, MEAL RTA

External: INECD consortium members, INECD local implementing partners, INECD supported districts leadership, MOH, RBC, NCDA, relevant TWGs.

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  September 15^th, 2023, at 5:00pm.

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 “Program Manager I/Collaboration and Learning Advisor @ Band 9” 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 September 05^th, 2023.

Hans Fly

Country Representative

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Call for application-Enumerators for the Rwanda National Immunization Coverage Survey 2023

The team from the University of Rwanda School of Public Health, through its Holdings Group (UR-HG-Ltd) is about to conduct the second national immunization coverage survey for 2023 (ICS-2023) in all the 30 districts of the country, for the Rwanda Immunizations Program Unit. The survey aims to provide a more accurate estimate of coverage, the routine vaccination coverage performance, and to provide information on impact of COVID-19; for equitable and quality coverage improvement plan. The survey will be conducted in sampled households, schools and health facilities.

The UR-HG Ltd would like to receive applications for the position of enumerators who will undergo an intensive five-day training and straight go to the field for at least 40 days, nonstop, including weekends. The candidate should have the following profile:

• Rwandan by nationality,
• Young aged and physically fit for field data collection anywhere in the country, including very hilly areas and probably during rain, where vehicles and motorbikes cannot afford,
• Strong experience in household survey (as enumerators or team leaders), with a specific focus on child health, immunization coverage survey,
• Familiarity with Android devices for data collection, especially CsPro,
• Experience in research with UN agencies and other big international organizations such as World Vision Rwanda,
• Degree or certificate in health or social sciences,
• Full availability during the course of the activity: five days for training, at least 40 days for data collection including weekends and being in the assigned area until the end of the activity,
• Free from any other engagement, currently unemployed to ensure the full availability,
• Having an Android tablet or big smart phone with enough capacity, equipped with GPS,
• Good track records during previous surveys
• At equal profile, females will be given a priority

Interested and highly qualified individuals are requested to send their detailed and concise CV and Cover letter within one pdf document (highlighting their full availability) to the Principal Investigator, Mr Albert NDAGIJIMANA, at: andagijimana@nursph.org, with copy to ceo.urholdings@gmail.com and fm.urg@gmail.com . The deadline for application is September 10, 2023 at 12:00.

Note: Only qualified applicants will be contacted for commitment and training, straight for data collection.

Regards

Mugesera Narcisse

Chief Executive Officer

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Job description

– Keep and regularly update the Sector database of taxpayers at the Sector level and their situation in regard to tax clearance;
– Organize regular mobilization campaigns meant to educate taxpayers on tax laws and regulations;
– Conduct regular fiscal inspection at the Sector level and enforce tax recovery and compliance measures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management

  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

• Communication skills

• Good knowledge of government policy-making processes

• Time management skills

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

• Complex Problem Solving Skills

• Organizational Skills

• Team working Skills

• Extensive knowledge in Local revenue Collection and Inspection

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Analytical skills;

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Job description

– Provide notary services to the public as per the competencies set forth by the law;
– Deliver all documents related to civil registration;
– Register and consolidate disaggregated data related to civil registration status in the Sector;
– Receive and analyse contentious issues and accordingly provide a legal advice to the Sector.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law

  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

• Legal analytical skills;

• Communication skills

• – Analytical skills

• Knowledge of working in pressurized environments

• Legal and Drafting Skills

• Excellent IT Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media)

• Conscientious and independent worker

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage

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Job description

– Make preliminary assessments of applications for land leases and accordingly advise service seekers;
– Manage, in close collaboration with the One Stop Centre Archivist, all land documents, both digital and analog;
– Report to relevant authorities and update or advise relevant stakeholders on progress in the area of land administration.

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

• Communication skills

• Time management skills

• Organizational Skills

• Land Administration skills

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

Judgement and decision making skills

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Job description

– Coordinate the inclusive identification of vulnerable groups at the Sector level and their needs in accordance with the criteria established by higher authorities;
– Implement the District’s empowerment strategy for vulnerable groups towards their graduation;
– Monitor and evaluate the impact of inclusive social protection programs or initiatives within the Sector and produce consolidated reports thereof;
– Monitor the functioning of the Women promotion programs, Children promotion programs, Persons with Disabilities promotion programs at the Sector level and produce consolidated reports thereof;
– Organize, in collaboration with other stakeholders, campaigns (training, workshops, meetings, etc.) aimed at improving the inclusive development of vulnerable groups the Sector and Cells;
Develop and keep updated a database of vulnerable groups as well as graduates living in the Sector.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education Psychology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Social Work

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Sociology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Education Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Public Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Administrative Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Demography

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Psychology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Demography

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Education Psychology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Arts and Humanities

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Humanities

  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

• Communication skills

• Good knowledge of government policy-making processes

• Time management skills

• Complex Problem Solving Skills

• Organizational Skills

• Extensive knowledge and skills in Social Affairs

• High analytical Skills

• Team working Skills

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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Job description

– Elaborate and supervise the implementation of strategies and mobilization mechanisms of local population for the construction and maintenance of water supply and sanitation facilities and promote the rational use of water;
– Develop, vulgarize and inspect the implementation of a local action plan for used water treatment, liquid waste management, rainwater capturing and organic waste recovery across the District;
– Develop investment plans and mobilize the private sector and other stakeholders to invest in water and sanitation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water and Sanitation

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Environmental Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hygiene

  0 Year of relevant experience

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Job description

– Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all activities executed by the Sector as set forth by the law;
– Implement all decisions taken by the Sector Council and directives made by District authorities or higher authorities of the country;
– Supervise activities related to civil registration and officiate marriages;
– Monitor the implementation of master plan at the Sector level and deliver building rehabilitation authorizations in grouped agglomerations and settlements;
– Monitor and evaluate the administration of Cells and serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee.

Job description

– Develop and operate a system for documentation and archives for the City of Kigali in accordance with internationally benchmarked practices and standards;
– Develop and implement, in collaboration with concerned staff, an information classification and access policy;
– Manage, in collaboration with the Logistics officer and other concerned units, the acquisition and borrowing system of books and other documents and prepare related annual budget;
– Make an annual inventory of books and documents acquired by the City of Kigali and ensure their proper maintenance;
– Maintain an effective cataloguing and indexing of books and regularly update the City of Kigali’s documentation database;
– Collect and distribute newspapers, official gazettes and any other public (policy) documents and inform library users on new acquisitions.

Job description

– Elaborate a local strategy on disability mainstreaming and monitor its implementation at Sector level, and produce consolidated reports thereof;
– Elaborate the plan and budget of the National Council of People with Disabilities at the District level, follow up on its execution and develop project proposals to mobilize additional resources;
– Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the interventions intended for people with disabilities and coordinate advocacy activities meant to improve the condition of the beneficiaries;
– Coordinate campaigns meant to raise and sensitize people with disabilities on productive activities and available development opportunities;
– Maintain an updated database of people with disabilities and their organizations operating within the District.

Job description

– Deputize the District Executive Secretary in his/her duties during his or her absence and serve as a member to the District Technical Coordination Committee;
– Coordinate the budget preparation exercise and management of human, physical and financial resources to achieve rational utilization of District resources;
– Coordinate the consolidation of cash flow plan, fund requests and production of reports on the District’s resources utilization from different units and Sectors to be submitted to competent authorities through the District Executive Secretary;
– Sign and execute payments to be effected by the District on the basis of a pre-approved cash flow/payment plan and coordinate contract management to ensure value for money;
– Coordinate the elaboration and implementation of both the District capacity building and procurement plan and supervise the valuation and amortization of the assets of the institution.

Job description

– Maintain the incoming and outgoing correspondences of the Sector;
– Manage the agenda of the Executive Secretary;
– Receive clients’ queries and direct them to the right personnel;
– Keep the Sector’s store and manage flux on a daily basis;
– Prepare logistics for meetings held at the Sector level.

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title: Senior Human Resources Officer

Reports to: Finance and Admin Manager

Job Purpose

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

The Senior Human Resources Officer will be assigned to Contract Management, Records Management and Separation – across the organization providing leadership on this specialist functions to other members of the HR team while working closely with the Finance & Admin Manager for guidance and support.

Senior HR responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Implement the human resources strategy within the departments taking into consideration strategic goals and objectives.
• Deliver all aspects of HR services and regularly provide reports and matrices on assigned department’s performance.
• Provide input to HR policy formulation, implement, and interpret HR policy and procedures and ensure effective and proactive communication across the departments on policies, procedures, and services.
• Provide overall expertise in Human Resources Management, Records Management and Separation.
• Drive recruitment, on boarding, talent management and motivation need of all departments ensuring each process meets RUGC goals.
• Manage succession, staff development and workforce planning as essential activities within the departments.
• Ensure departmental data records management, leave, medical and other HR duties are coordinated and executed within expected standards.
• Ensure effective implementation of performance management processes and systems for the company and link these to the company’s Learning and Development strategy.
• Manage all staff welfare and employee relations matters within assigned departments and ensure timely and adequate resolution of any issues to promote a harmonious working environment.
• Supervise HR staff supporting departments, ensuring they have clear objectives and resources needed to perform their tasks.
• Any other duties assigned by the Admin and Finance Manager.
  
  
  

Senior HR Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent.
• Professional HR qualification and membership to a HR body e.g., IHRM, CIPD etc. or equivalent
• At least 3 – 5 years’ hands on human resources management experience.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams across various sites.
• Knowledge of Rwanda laws and practices
• Knowledge of employee relations policies, procedures, and experience in their implementation.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Ability to analyse problems and devise pragmatic and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to maintain a strategic view but can also conduct detailed analysis as appropriate.
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach to problem resolution as required.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent planning and follow through ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required, both oral and written.
• Fluency in French will be an asset.
  
  
  

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates
• Copy of ID card
• The applicants for this position must be Rwandan
  • The deadline for submitting applications is September 12^th, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
  • All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
  • Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
  • All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.

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Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title: Senior Procurement Officer

Reports to: Finance and Admin Manager

Job Purpose

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for taking lead in carrying out the purchasing and procurement functions of supplies, equipment, and services. It ensures procurement of high-quality and cost-efficient supplies, equipment, and services. The position is also responsible for maintaining purchasing records and facilitating accurate documentation to Finance.

This role will provide high quality procurement guidance, advice, and support to stakeholders to implement the Government of Rwanda Corporate Procurement Strategy enabling the company to deliver its goals.

Key accountabilities

• Plan, Manage, Report and Review on procurement work and objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver by value for money.
• Develop and administer contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications, supplier performance management and compliance requirements through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.
• Have good analytical skillset to benchmark transparency against the chosen procurement route.
• Be fully experienced in undertaking and leading full tenders with minimal supervision by ensuring a professional and customer care driven approach.
• Be capable of being both diplomatic and assertive in supporting stakeholders to ensure business objectives are achieved, risk identified and avoided, and objectives are met.
• Support the development of an effective and forward-thinking procurement strategy to support the changing needs of the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor Procurement Officer to ensure ongoing development in procurement skills, attitude, and professionalism.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to stakeholders on procurement matters and the implications of legislation relating to the organization.
• Ensuring current practice is positively and continuously challenged to deliver optimum value for money and customer care services.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation and best practice and develop new and innovative approaches.
• Actively managing risk within procurement services across the organization.
• Ensure high level of confidentiality in all dealings and capture decision making in tenders to demonstrate fairness and transparency.
• Any other duties assigned by the Admin and Finance Manager.
  
  
  

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement management.
• A CIPS membership or other relevant professional membership.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of local and international procurement principles.
• Experience in developing/reviewing relevant procurement/contracts and terms of reference.
• In depth experience and knowledge of Rwanda procurement legislation.
• Minimum of five (5) years in senior procurement position.
• Advance knowledge of Micro Soft package.
• Knowledge of current procurement best practice and issues affecting public sector procurement.

Personal Skills and General Competencies

• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret market, financial, monitoring, and other performance information.
• English excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, knowledge of French is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records including for financial control and audit requirements.
• Ability to organise own workload and set priorities.
  
  
  

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required, both oral and written.
• Fluency in French will be an asset.

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates
• Copy of ID card
• The applicants for this position must be Rwandan.
  • The deadline for submitting applications is September 12^th, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
  • All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
  • Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
  • All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.

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GAHINI DISTRICT HOSPITAL WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICE.

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1. Background and Purpose.

Gahini District Hospital with specialized service and owned by the Anglican church in Rwanda/Gahini Diocese,  is delivering different packages of health services at second and tertiary level In collaboration with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) an International Nonprofit Organization and pioneer in Disability inclusion two  new projects “  P10175 financed by the Ministry of German in Charge of cooperation and Economic Development (BMZ) which will focus on eye health care service and staff capacity development and P10177 funded by RTL which will support the construction of the eye department funded by RTL ” a number of key contractual  position will be fulfilled  to implement the above projects and is advertised as follow:

 Position: Project Officer  BMZ/RTL

1. Project Management (50% of time)

• Support the development of Inclusive Eye Health project’s implementation plans and Inclusive Eye Health project planning processes, ensuring close alignment with the national health strategic plan and with CBM inclusive eye health guidelines
• High level monitoring of implementation of eye health projects, actively engage in evaluations and feed results into further planning including budgeting and monitoring of budgets. He/she will also support the development of Inclusive Eye Health implementation plans and IEH project planning processes, ensuring close alignment of project’s activities to the plan.
• Provide effective management, coordination, technical advice and resource allocation necessary to support the project team to deliver inclusive eye health through quality service delivery.
• Support the teams to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Ministry of Health and other partners in order to advance sustainable national plans and integrate them into the existing public health delivery systems.
• Identify, develop and evaluate new approaches and tools, including logistics and consumables management, to support Gahini Hospital and the project.
• Represent eye health programmes to external audiences on behalf of Gahini Hospital, BMZ, RTL and CBM including media, policy and decision makers and national governments when required
• Maintain and promote strong collaboration and partnership with the Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) actors, the Primary eye care (PEC) services providers and the Hospital for successful implementation of the project
• Under the supervision of the Director General and donors, ensure the project narrative and financial reports as well as other required reports are timely produced and submitted to donors in respect of reporting guidelines
  
  
  

2. Monitoring and Evaluation (30% of time)

• Lead on supporting projects’ teams in developing a system for monitoring and evaluating in Inclusive Eye Health (IEH).
• Provide direction and support to assist his/her team and help them to identify operational opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of eye health care.
• Maintain and promote strong collaboration and partnership with the Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) actors, the Primary eye care (PEC) services providers and the Hospital for successful implementation of the project
  
  
  

3. Advocacy and Strategic Alliances (20% of time)

• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with a variety of partners at national and international level in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility.
• Develop relationships with other NGOs to support projects and delivery of services,
• Represent Gahini Hospital at appropriate national/regional/global forums.
• Ensure IEH programme information flow is maintained across the Gahini Hospital, BMZ, RTL, CBM and, the MoH and other key partners.
• Assist project teams and Ministries of Health in disseminating information on IEH activities, studies, research and lessons learned at national and international level.
• Work in close collaboration with key Gahini Hospital colleagues and project partners to ensure teamwork across working environment.
• The principle accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed or required by their supervisors.
  
  
  

Job holder Entry Requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviors required Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

• A master Degree in Project Management, public health, social science, development cooperation or equivalent knowledge gained through working expertise or a Bachelor’s degree in related field with an experience of above 5 years
• Minimum Significant experience of 3 years in project or program management role with a strategic project Management and Technical knowledge of Eye heath system in Rwanda.
• A demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health related projects and experience of monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience of logistics, budget monitoring and supply chain management.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to influence high-level government officials and NGO leaders.
• Sound understanding of trends and policy frameworks in the national and international eye health sector
• People management skills with a strong diplomatic understanding of culturally and ethnically sensitive issues.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
• Strong self-management skills, i.e., time management, decision making, and problem solving;” hands-on” mentality
• Independent, agile and flexible working style and Good knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda
• Computer literacy, including experience with use of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
• Ability to build strong working relationships to enable effective management of partnerships and work collaboratively as part of a global team.
• Hands on experience in working with BMZ or CBM funded project with an excellent presentation and reporting skills.

Candidates with the required profile are invited to submit a cover letter, a CV, and a photocopy of the degree, with three professional references to the following email address: gahini.hospital@moh.gov.rw.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position.

Application deadline: 19/09/2023

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Human Resources Assistant

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2023-039

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for  Human Resources Assistant. The positions are open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The Human Resources Assistant / DEIA Advisor under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist and general guidance of the Human Resources Officer performs or assists with a wide range of administrative and clerical duties for both Locally Employed (LE) and United States Direct Hire (USDH) staff.  The position holder participates in the administration of the mission awards program; and maintains U.S. Embassy Kigali’s training program for Locally Employed Staff.  As the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Advisor, the Human Resources Assistant serves as a permanent member on U.S. Embassy Kigali’s DEIA Council to advise Human Resources Officer and Management Officer on all DEIA related issues and represents the Human Resources Office at embassy working group meetings related to DEIA.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by September 19, 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.

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Position: Director of Students’ Affairs Profile

Reports to: Deputy Vice-chancellor/Academics

Job Summary:

The director of student affairs is in charge of giving numerous student-focused programs, services, and activities inside an educational institution strategic direction, oversight, and management. This position is dedicated to enriching the total student experience, encouraging student engagement, and creating a welcoming campus community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop Comprehensive Support Services for international students, including orientation programs, academic advising, immigration assistance, cultural adjustment programs, and social integration initiatives.
2. Stay up-to-date with international student regulations, visa requirements, and immigration policies to provide accurate and timely information to international students.
3. Work closely with academic departments, admissions offices, accommodation services, and other relevant departments to ensure international students seamlessly integrate into campus life.
4. Promote an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment on campus to promote cross-cultural understanding and address the unique needs of international students.
5. Address students’ concerns, advocating for their interests, and assisting them in navigating academic and personal challenges.
6. Plan and execute orientation programs for new students to introduce them to campus resources, academic expectations.
7. Maintain open and effective communication channels with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure everyone is informed and involved.
8. Collect, analyze, and report data on students enrolment, retention, and satisfaction to assess the effectiveness of programs and services.
9. Develop yearly training programs to increase knowledge and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations regarding students.
   
   
   

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in International relations , Marketing, Communications, Languages with education or a related field with 1 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in International relations , Marketing, Communications, Languages with education , or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
  
  
  

Other required skills:

• Creativity and innovation skills
• Critical thinking & problem solving skills
• Excellent communication & writing skills
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda

If you fulfil the above requirements, kindly send your application documents (application letter and/or cover letter and CV) at vc@ulk.ac.rw and/or becky.balinda@ulk.ac.rw.

Application deadline: 20th September 2023

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ULK  POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

POST: Assistant to Vice Principal Academics

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant to Vice Principal Academics will have the following responsibilities:

1. Be able to coordinate all HEC reports.
2. Ensure that Heads of Departments submit periodic reports of teaching progress with students’ attendance.
3. Ensure the compliance of students and academic staff to rules and regulations pertaining to curricular and extra-curricular activities.
4. Supervise and coordinate all academic affairs of the institute and ensure a high level of quality.
5. Serve as Secretary of the ULK Polytechnic Institute and take minutes in different meetings(General staff meeting, Academic Senate, Executive Organ and Governing Body);
6. Teach some modules related to his/her field of study;
7. Be responsible of the CBC portfolios keeping.
8. Serve in a leadership capacity, reporting to the Vice Principal Academics.
   
   
   

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in engineering (civil engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering) or related field with two years’ experience;

Competency and key technical skills

1. Strong critical thinking and excellent problem solving.
2. Reporting Skills.
3. Communication
4. Administrative Writing Skills.
5. Problem Solving.
6. Office Administration Procedures.
7. Teamwork
8. Excellent computer skills.
9. Fluent in English

Submit CV, ID, application letter addressed to Principal of ULK POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE  and  A notified academic degree to polytechnic.institut@ulk.ac.rw

Application deadline: 20th September 2023

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Job Advertisement

For the new project “Social Dialogue 4 Sustainable Development (SD4SD) Promoting effective social dialogue, strengthening social protection and enforcing the national and international labour standards in Rwanda” financed by the European Union the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Rwanda is looking for a Junior Financial Manager.

Application form:  https://forms.gle/JyDj5HPNHi9eq4M66

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, a German Foundation working with partners to promote social justice, is looking for a candidate to fill in the position of “Junior Financial Manager” for the “SD4SD” EU-Project from October 2023 in our Kigali office.


Duties and responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Country Director and the FES Manager for Finance and Administration, the duties and responsibilities of the incumbent are as follows:

• All financial administration related to the “SD4SD” EU-Project, including checking bills and invoices, monthly accounting, and book-keeping with the FIBU accounting program, controlling the overall budget according to the FES and EU financial guidelines and conditions, briefing national FES staff regularly on financial guidelines.
• Continuous contact with the partner COTRAF.
• Monthly preparation and support by closing of accounts and transfer of monthly accounts to the Head Office in Germany, overseeing that all expenses of the “SD4SD” EU-Project incurred are documented.
• Monthly bank reconciliation and liaison of the “SD4SD” EU-Project with the bank and partner COTRAF.
• Budget projections related to the “SD4SD” EU-Project and monitoring, liquidity management, financial reporting to the FES Manager for Finance and Administration.
• Supporting the communication with the respective finance desk officers in FES Germany well as with local and international partners on financial issues of the accounting program.
• Monthly payroll preparation and monthly mandatory remittances related to the “SD4SD” EU-Project as required by law.
• Support of track-keeping of annual leave records for employees related to the “SD4SD” EU-Project.
• Vetting of supplier contracts related to the “SD4SD” EU-Project.
• Assist in procurement processes following the procurement guidelines and standards related to the “SD4SD” EU-Project.
  
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• University Degree in Finance, Business & Economics,
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in the field of accounting, finance administration and knowledge in human resource management or equivalent working experience,
• Excellent written and verbal English and Kinyarwanda language skills, German and / or French language skills are an advantage,
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and understanding of confidentiality in financial as well as human-resources aspects,
• Highly organized and focused on details and accuracy,
• Team player,
• Good Microsoft Office 365 skills,
• Applicant must have Rwandan Nationality or be allowed to work in Rwanda,
• Experience in EU project administration is an advantage?

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.

The job will be initially limited to one year and may be extended for the remaining duration of the project (19 month).

If you are interested, please visit.

http://jobs.fes-rwanda.org/ or www.fes-rwanda.org/about-us/job-offers/

and fill in the online application form completely.

It can be found here: https://forms.gle/JyDj5HPNHi9eq4M66

The deadline for applications is Friday, 13 September 2023 at 1.00 pm.

Only complete applications will be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Application form for the post should be sent by email not later than 15 September 2023  to Rwanda@international-alert.org . Please mention the following reference in the subject heading of your email: Application for Intermittent Driver Position.

Please note that the following:

• This is a local position
• if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.”

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JOB DESCRIPTION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Application form for the post should be sent by email not later than 15 September 2023  to Rwanda@international-alert.org . Please mention the following reference in the subject heading of your email: Application for HR Assistant Position.

Please note that the following:

• This is a local position.
• if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.”

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