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Logistics & Transport Facilitator at Alight | : Deadline: 12-08-2023

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VACANCY – LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT FACILITATOR

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as Logistic and Transport facilitator to be based full time in any one of the field sites (refugee camps, transit and reception centers) where ALIGHT has active operations with fix term to December 2023.


PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Logistics & Transport facilitator will technically support the implementation of programs in accordance with ALIGHT program and as per administrative/transportation regulations and standard operating procedures. He/she will be responsible for transporting program, administrative staff and refugees including the logistic tasks.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Logistics tasks

  • To manage the small store at the field sites by verifying quantities requested and delivered;
  • Receiving and checking deliveries to ensure that the correct amount and type of stock is delivered;
  • Signing delivery notes upon receipt of shipments;
  • Preparing the waybills and file the logistics documents properly;
  • Ensuring that the facility remains clean, sanitary, and well-organized;
  • Offering assistance to other staff in the department during breaks in your day;
  • Provide inputs to the preparation of monthly stock/inventory reports on the quantity and quality of the goods received/dispatched and handled and refer to the Area Leader for appropriate action.


Transport Tasks

  • Conducting inspections of vehicle interiors and exteriors for any damage or defects that could cause safety concerns during travel;
  • Scheduling and coordinating maintenance activities for vehicles and equipment;
  • Take care and drive office vehicles for the transportation of ALIGHT staff and visitors with other authorized personnel;
  • Transport ALIGHT goods to their destination in a safe, responsible and timely manner;
  • Collection and delivery of mail, documents and other courier items in a safe, responsible and timely manner;
  • Ensure that all assignments and trips are authorized, embarked on and completed on time, with all travel and delivery requirements as per the office standards;
  • Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles including checking the oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc. and log them in the start-of-the-day checklist;
  • Perform minor repairs and/or arrange for other repairs by logging and urgently reporting to the supervisor;
  • Ensure that vehicles are driven safely, optimizing engines use, economizing fuel as well as minimizing wear and tear;
  • Report all vehicle maintenance problems, incidents, accidents and damage using official forms immediately to the supervisor;
  • Guard vehicle against theft and vandals and ensure that vehicles are locked and parked in the officially assigned locations;
  • Ensure that the steps required by ALIGHT rules and regulations are taken into consideration in case of involvement in an incident or accident or damage to the vehicle;
  • Appropriately log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing etc. using the official ALIGHT log books or others as required;
  • Submit assigned vehicle performance and activities accounted for at the end of every week to the supervisor;
  • Maintain vehicle safety standards as per the ALIGHT driver’s guidelines at all times;
  • Ensure full accountability for time, assignments and activities on a weekly basis to the supervisor;
  • Respect the speed limits and obey all other Rwanda traffic laws when driving ALIGHT vehicles;
  • Be available to work longer hours and weekends when necessary or in an emergency;
  • Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles when necessary;


EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma; or any relevant mechanical certificate;
  • Valid Rwanda driver’s license Level B&D minimum;
  • Knowledge of stock management and logistic activities;
  • Demonstrated understanding of transportation law;
  • Excellent driving skills with minimum 3 years’ experience as driving with good driving record;
  • Experience in driving through the remote parts of the country;
  • Good judgment in traffic and knowledge of traffic patterns;
  • Good knowledge about car mechanics;
  • Good knowledge of refugee camps and the surrounding Districts;
  • Good in communication in English; French and local language skills preferable;
  • Holder of qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs desired.


KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

  • Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills;
  • Well-organized, systematic, careful, responsible, trustworthy and punctual;
  • A team player – personable, caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic;
  • Good personal grooming and personal presentation;
  • Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the above job duties;
  • Willingness to take regular and extensive travel to ALIGHT project areas in provinces;
  • Commitment to the aims and goals of ALIGHT;
  • Discreet and respectful of confidentiality.


APPLICATION GUIDELINES:  Interested and qualified candidates should submit

1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most recent or current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to:  RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is August 12th 2023 at 16:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.  Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.












WASH Project Manager/COHERS at WaterAid Rwanda | Nyamagabe: Deadline: 16-08-2023

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INTRODUCTION

WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.


WaterAid Rwanda (WARw) works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).  WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of WASH Project Manager/COHERS is an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.


For more information about safeguarding at WaterAid, please visit our safeguarding webpage at: https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid

Job Title

WASH Project Manager/COHERS

Place of work

Nyamagabe District

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract 

Contract Duration

4 years

Reports to

HoP, WaterAid Rwanda

Manages

Non

Grade

F

Work Relationships

WaterAid Rwanda Senior Management Team, Project staff, WaterAid Rwanda Partners, Government Officials – Local and National, Civil Society Organisations, Donors, and other INGOs

Travels

Frequent travels in-country




JOB PURPOSE:

A WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) One-Health Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects that integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions with the principles of One Health. One Health is a collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. The role of a WASH One-Health Project Manager is to ensure the successful implementation of projects that address the complex challenges at the intersection of these three domains.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key responsibilities of a WASH Project Manager for COHERS project include:

Project Planning and Management: The WASH One-Health Project Manager will be responsible of developing project plans, setting objectives, and defining deliverables. She/He will coordinate project activities, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion. This includes developing budgets, managing expenditures, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement: The Project Manager will engage with various stakeholders including government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community leaders, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, and environmental experts. She/He will establish partnerships and collaborations to promote a holistic approach to addressing health challenges related to water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Needs Assessment and Program Design:The WASH One-Health Project Manager will be responsible to conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in water, sanitation, and hygiene services in communities. Based on the assessment findings, She/He will design evidence-based programs that integrate interventions targeting human health, animal health, and environmental sustainability.


Monitoring and Evaluation: The Project Manager establishes monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress and measure impact. She/He will be responsible to collect data on key indicators related to water quality, sanitation coverage, hygiene practices, zoonotic diseases, environmental pollution, and other relevant parameters. This data will be used to inform decision-making and improve project outcomes.

Capacity Building: The WASH One-Health Project Manager will provide training and capacity-building support to project staff, community members, and other stakeholders. This includes training on water treatment and purification, sanitation practices, hygiene promotion, disease prevention, and environmental conservation.

Advocacy and Policy Influence: The Project Manager will also advocate for policies and practices that promote the integration of WASH interventions with One Health principles. She/He will engage with policymakers, participate in relevant forums and conferences, and contribute to the development of guidelines and standards in the field.

Reporting and Documentation: The WASH One-Health Project Manager will be responsible of preparing quality progress reports to share with donors and other stakeholders, technical documents, and project proposals. She/He will need to ensure accurate documentation of project activities, lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

Other responsibilities:

  • Organise and lead donor visits,
  • Ensure project documentation is properly done and learning shared,
  • Supporting advocacy and influencing engagements with district partners, for improvement of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services through JDAF platform.
  • Ensure WASH infrastructures meet the required standards for climate change resilience
  • Ensure that project includes gender responsive WASH aspects
  • Perform any other activities in interest of WaterAid as assigned by the Leadership.


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental health Science, Veterinary Medicine, general medicine or related field.

Experience

  • Minimum 7 years working experience for candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental health Science, Veterinary Medicine, general medicine or related field
  • Minimum 4 years working experience for candidates with Master’s degree in Public Health, Environmental health Science, Veterinary Medicine, general medicine or related field for Master’s degree candidates.
  • Experience of working with INGO in areas of WASH is required

Knowledge

  • Proven experience in managing WASH projects or programs.
  • Knowledge of One Health principles and their application in public health.
  • Familiarity with water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion strategies, and zoonotic diseases.
  • Strong project management skills including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural settings and with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in data analysis software and reporting tools.
  • Understanding of policy advocacy and influencing processes.

Competencies

  • Excellent skills in writing, producing excellent monitoring and programme / project reports for wider audience
  • Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Team player and able to work independently and with minimal management oversight.
  • Ability to adhere to Safeguarding principles.

Language

  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both written and spoken), and working knowledge of French




HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter specifying three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone to: RecruitmentsWARW@wateraid.org and CC: JacquelineKabera@wateraid.org  The certified academic credentials will be presented after official notification of employment offer, prior to signing the contract.

Women candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you have a disability and require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.

The deadline for submission of applications is 16th August 2023.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or phone for an interview.

Done at Kigali, 5th July 2023

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WASH Project Manager/ANGUS at WaterAid Rwanda | Bugesera :Deadline: 16-08-2023

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INTRODUCTION

WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.

WaterAid Rwanda (WARw) works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).  WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of WASH Project Manager/ANGUS is an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.


For more information about safeguarding at WaterAid, please visit our safeguarding webpage at: https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid

Job Title

WASH Project Manager/ANGUS

Place of work

Bugesera District

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract 

Contract Duration

1 year renewable

Reports to

HoP, WaterAid Rwanda

Manages

Non

Grade

F

Work Relationships

WaterAid Rwanda Senior Management Team, Project staff, WaterAid Rwanda Partners, Government Officials – Local and National, Civil Society Organisations, Donors, and other INGOs

Travels

Frequent travels in-country





JOB PURPOSE:

A WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Project Manager/ANGUS will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of WASH projects, ensuring their successful implementation and completion. She/He play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring activities related to water supply, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion in various settings such as communities, schools, healthcare facilities, and other public institutions.




KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

The key responsibilities of a WASH Project Manager include:

Project Planning: The WASH Project Manager will be responsible for developing comprehensive project plans that outline the objectives, activities, timelines, and resources required for successful project implementation. She/He will need to collaborate with stakeholders to identify project needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Budgeting and Resource Management: The WASH Project Manager will be responsible to prepare project budgets, monitors expenditures, and ensures efficient utilization of resources. She/He will coordinate procurement processes for equipment, materials, and services required for project implementation while adhering to internal guidelines.

Team Management: The WASH Project Manager will line manage a project community mobilize, and partners involved in the direct implementation of the project. She/He will ensure capacity building of staff under her/his direct supervision, ensure their performance aligns with project objectives.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Regular monitoring of project activities is crucial to assess progress towards objectives. The WASH Project Manager will monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluates the impact of interventions. Ability to analyze data to identify challenges or gaps in implementation and make necessary adjustments, will be required.

Partnership Development: Collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and donors will be very key in this role. The WASH Project Manager will establish and maintain partnerships to leverage resources, share knowledge, and ensure sustainability of interventions beyond the project duration.

Reporting: The WASH Project Manager will be required to prepare quality reports on project progress, achievements, challenges faced, and lessons learned. These reports will be shared with donors, internal and external stakeholders to provide transparency and accountability.

Quality Assurance: Ensuring the quality of WASH interventions is a key responsibility of the WASH Project Manager. They develop and implement quality control measures, adhere to quality program standards and guidelines, and promote best practices in water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion.

Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies is essential to minimize project disruptions. The WASH Project Manager will need to assess risks related to project implementation, health and safety, community engagement, and environmental impact, taking appropriate measures to address them.

Capacity Building: The WASH Project Manager facilitates training programs for project staff, community members, and other stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and skills in WASH-related areas. She/He will promote behavior change communication strategies to ensure sustainable adoption of improved water, sanitation, and hygiene practices.


Other responsibilities:

  • Organise and lead donor visits,
  • Ensure project documentation is properly done and learning shared,
  • Supporting advocacy and influencing engagements with district partners, for improvement of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services through JDAF platform.
  • Ensure WASH infrastructures meet the required standards for climate change resilience
  • Ensure that project includes gender responsive WASH aspects
  • Perform any other activities in interest of WaterAid as assigned by the Leadership.


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Education

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in sanitary engineering or environmental engineering.

Experience

  • Minimum 7 years working experience for candidates with Bachelor’s degree in sanitary engineering or environmental engineering.
  • Minimum 4 years working experience for candidates with Master’s degree in sanitary engineering or environmental engineering.
  • Experience of working with INGO in areas of WASH is required

Knowledge

  • Proven experience in managing WASH projects in diverse settings.
  • Strong knowledge of sanitation technologies, water supply systems, hygiene promotion approaches, and relevant policies/guidelines.
  • Excellent project management skills including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team towards achieving project objectives.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building partnerships and engaging with stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and use of relevant software/tools for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Familiarity with donor requirements and experience in proposal development.
  • Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion principles in WASH programming.

Competencies

  • Excellent skills in writing, producing excellent monitoring and programme / project reports for wider audience
  • Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Team player and able to work independently and with minimal management oversight.
  • Ability to adhere to Safeguarding principles.

Language

  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both written and spoken), and working knowledge of French




HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter specifying three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone to: RecruitmentsWARW@wateraid.org and CC: JacquelineKabera@wateraid.org  The certified academic credentials will be presented after official notification of employment offer, prior to signing the contract.

Women candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you have a disability and require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.

The deadline for submission of applications is 16th August 2023.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or phone for an interview.

Done at Kigali, 5th July 2023

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WASH Community Mobiliser officer at WaterAid Rwanda | Bugesera :Deadline: 16-08-2023

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INTRODUCTION

WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.

WaterAid Rwanda (WARw) works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).  WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of WASH Community mobiliser officer an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.


For more information about safeguarding at WaterAid, please visit our safeguarding webpage at: https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid

Job Title

WASH Community Mobiliser officer

Place of work

Bugesera District

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract 

Contract Duration

1 year renewable

Reports to

HoP, WaterAid Rwanda

Manages

Non

Grade

E

Work Relationships

WaterAid Rwanda Senior Management Team, Project staff, WaterAid Rwanda Partners, Government Officials – Local and National, Civil Society Organisations, Donors, and other INGOs

Travels

Frequent travels to Bugesera District





JOB PURPOSE:

The WASH Community Mobilizer officer (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) is responsible for engaging and empowering communities to take ownership of their water, sanitation, and hygiene needs. The mobilizer works with community members to identify their needs, develop solutions, and implement sustainable WASH interventions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key responsibilities of a community mobilizer for WASH Project include:

1. Community engagement: The mobilizer will engage with community members to understand their water, sanitation, and hygiene needs. She/He will work with the community to develop a shared vision for WASH interventions that are appropriate and sustainable. The incumbent will also work with SACCO and other saving groups and/or mobilize community to participate into savings groups so that they benefit from the revolving funds.

2. Capacity building: The mobilizer builds the capacity of community members to take ownership of their WASH needs. This includes training on hygiene practices, water management, and sanitation infrastructure maintenance.

3. Project implementation: The mobilizer works with the community to implement WASH interventions. This includes overseeing the construction of water points, latrines, and hand washing stations.

4. Monitoring and evaluation: The mobilizer monitor the progress of WASH interventions and evaluates their impact on the community. They use this information to adjust the project as needed.

5. Reporting: The mobilizer prepares regular reports on project progress and submits them to project managers. Since the project will pilot some innovative WASH initiatives, the incumbent should be able to document the whole process before and after the implementation for learning purposes.


Overall:

  • Work with the programme team for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project,
  • Work with SACCO staff across the intervention areas and district staff on WASH promotion and sanitation finance and marketing
  • Implementation of the CBEHPP through community health clubs in the village, coordinated by the head of the village and supported by the community health workers (CHW) and the Community Environmental Health Officers (CEHO)
  • Working with WASAC staff and district officials to engage communities in identification of the sites for water points and location of water tanks
  • Establishing water users’ committees and ensure that members know their roles and responsibilities
  • Working with district water board to train CHCs, WUCs, operators and local government authorities on the management of water supply systems
  • Ensure quality programme standards in all the implemented projects
  • Ensure WASH infrastructures meet the required standards for climate change resilience
  • Ensure that project includes gender responsive WASH aspects
  • Ensure health and safety at construction sites
  • Ensure all the project outcomes are met within time and budget
  • Ensure quality donor and project reports are done and submitted on time,
  • Ensure donor compliance and requirements,
  • Organise and lead donor visits,
  • Ensure project documentation is properly done and learning shared,
  • Ensure good collaboration between project leads at both regional and global levels.
  • Support proper documentation of the project to inform future planning and learning
  • Support the district capacity building in WASH especially for the district WASH Officers and JADF.
  • Supporting advocacy and influencing engagements with district partners, for improvement of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services through JDAF platform.
  • Perform any other activities in interest of WaterAid as assigned by the Leadership.


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Education

  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Environmental Health, and Public Health

Experience

  • Minimum 7 years working experience for candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Health, and Public Health
  • Minimum 4 years working experience Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Environmental Health, and Public Health
  • Experience of working with INGOs in areas of WASH is required.

Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of Rwanda WASH context
  • Thorough understanding of and linkages with stakeholders/institutions involved in WASH.
  • Understanding of issues of gender and inclusion in the Rwanda context, particularly as it relates to gender-specific WASH
  • Understanding of issues related to climate change resilience
  • Strong documentation and knowledge sharing skills

Competencies

  • Excellent skills in writing, producing excellent monitoring and programme / project reports for wider audience
  • Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Team player and able to work independently and with minimal management oversight.
  • Ability to adhere to Safeguarding principles.

Language

  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both written and spoken), and working knowledge of French




HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter specifying three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone to: RecruitmentsWARW@wateraid.org and CC: JacquelineKabera@wateraid.org  The certified academic credentials will be presented after official notification of employment offer, prior to signing the contract.

Women candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you have a disability and require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.

The deadline for submission of applications is 16th August 2023.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or phone for an interview.

Done at Kigali, 5th July 2023

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Gender & WASH Project Manager at WaterAid Rwanda | Bugesera: Deadline: 13-08-2023

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INTRODUCTION

WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.

WaterAid Rwanda (WARw) works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).  WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of Gender & WASH Project Manager is an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege, or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.


For more information about safeguarding at WaterAid, please visit our safeguarding webpage at: https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid

Job Title

Gender & WASH Project Manager

Place of work

Bugesera District

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract

Contract Duration

7 months

Reports to

Head of Policy Research and Advocacy, WaterAid Rwanda

Manages

Non

Grade

F

Work Relationships

WaterAid Rwanda Senior Management Team, Project staff, WaterAid Rwanda Partners, Government Officials – Local and National, Civil Society Organisations, Donors, and other INGOs

Travels

Frequent travel to Bugesera




JOB PURPOSE:

The Gender & WASH Project Manager is responsible for managing WaterAid Rwanda Project called” Strengthening capacity for sustainable, climate resilient and gender sensitive WASH in Bugesera District”. The project aims at increasing the capacity of the district authorities and local communities to sustainably manage WASH services. It will also increase the participation of women in decision making and WASH Governance starting from planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.

The role of Gender& WASH Project Manager involves working closely with communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure that WASH project is implemented in a way that promotes gender equality and social inclusion.




KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key responsibilities of the Gender & WASH Project Manager include:

1. Project Planning: Developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for WASH projects with a focus on gender equality and social inclusion.

2. Project Implementation: Managing the implementation of the project “Strengthening capacity for sustainable, climate resilient and gender sensitive WASH in Bugesera District”, ensuring that it is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

3. Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is implemented in a way that meets their needs.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation: Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress and impact and using this information to make improvements to project implementation.

5. Reporting: Preparing regular reports on the project progress for internal and external stakeholders.

6. Capacity Building: Conducting a capacity needs assessment on sustainable, gender and climate resilient WASH service provision to identify the capacity gaps and to inform capacity development plan, approaches, and tools.  Providing training and capacity building support to project staff, community members, and other stakeholders to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively implement WASH projects.

  1. Documentation and learning sharing: Documenting the role of capacity building, approaches, and impact in Bugesera. Documenting community engagement and empowerment approaches and results. Documenting learning platforms, their modes of working, their reach, and their sustainability


Overall:

  • Manage and coordinate project implementing partners and stakeholders for successful implementation of FCP
  • Work with the programmes team for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the project,
  • Ensure quality programme standards in all the implemented projects
  • Ensure health and safety at construction sites
  • Ensure all the project outcomes are met within time and budget
  • Ensure quality donor and project reports are done and submitted on time,
  • Ensure donor compliance to donor requirements,
  • Organise and lead donor visits,
  • Ensure project documentation is properly done and learning shared,
  • Represent WaterAid in Project location,
  • Ensure good collaboration between project leads at both regional and global levels.
  • Ensure WASH infrastructures meet the required standards for climate change resilience
  • Support proper documentation of the project to inform future planning and learning
  • Support the district capacity building in WASH especially for the district WASH Officers and JADF.
  • Supporting advocacy and influencing engagements with district partners, for improvement of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services through JDAF platform.
  • Perform any other activities in interest of WaterAid as assigned by the Leadership.


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender, Environmental Health, and Public Health

Experience

  • Minimum 7 years working experience in the field of WASH and gender programming for candidates with Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 4 years working experience in the field of WASH and gender programming for Master’s degree candidates.
  • Experience of working with INGOs in areas of WASH is required

Knowledge

  • Proven experience in managing Gender WASH integrated projects.
  • Excellent project management skills including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team towards achieving project objectives.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building partnerships and engaging with stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and use of relevant software/tools for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Familiarity with donor requirements and experience in proposal development.
  • Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion principles in WASH programming.

Competencies

  • Excellent skills in writing, producing excellent monitoring and programme / project reports for wider audience
  • Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Team player and able to work independently and with minimal management oversight.
  • Ability to adhere to Safeguarding principles.
  • Language
  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both written and spoken), and working knowledge of French




HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter specifying three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone to: RecruitmentsWARW@wateraid.org and CC: JacquelineKabera@wateraid.org  The certified academic credentials will be presented after official notification of employment offer, prior to signing the contract.

Women candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you have a disability and require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.

The deadline for submission of applications is 13th August 2023.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or phone for an interview.

Done at Kigali, 03rd August 2023

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Data Manager Under Contract at CENTRAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF KIGALI (CHUK) :Deadline: Aug 11, 2023

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Job Description

– To supervise and provide instructions to staff on collecting and arranging data
-Ensure timeliness, accuracy, completeness of data collected
-Ensure if HIV tools are well filled
-To ensure daily follow-up of HIV client movements: transfer in, transfer out, new case, lost to
follow-up, retrieved, and death.
-To consolidate monthly and quarterly reports, submit reports to MOH (HMIS) and Partner
(CDC), analyze and provide recommendations to the Head of the HIV Unit.
-To organize and coordinate monthly HIV data verification meetings of all HIV reporting
indicators
-To provide other necessary requested reports.
-Perform other related duties as required by her/his supervisor




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Statistics

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Statistics

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Applied Statistics

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Data Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Demography

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Global Health

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Paramedical

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree Environmental Health

    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

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Data Entry Under Contract at CENTRAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF KIGALI (CHUK) :Deadline: Aug 11, 2023

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Job Description

1.-To ensure HIV data entry in the OPENMRS system and update the system using HIV client
files in collaboration with HIV UNIT staff.
– To ensure appropriate filing of patients' physical files for easy retrieval using enrollment
number (TRACNET)
-To ensure the daily management of HIV patient files: proper daily archiving
-To create new and transfer in clients in OPENMRS system
-To put new and transfer in patients in linkage register
-To complete follow up section in linkage register
-To perform other related duties as requested by the Head of the HIV unit




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’ Degree in Nursing

    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

  • Decision making skills

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Ability to Analyse Data

  • Basic reporting skills.

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13 Job Positions of Teaching Assistantship Mentor at Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda): Deadline: 16-08-2023

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https://www.iee.rw 

Job Vacancy: Teaching Assistantship Mentor

Number of vacancies: 13

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Opening date: August 2, 2023,

Closing date: August 16, 2023 

About Inspire, Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) 

IEE is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE complements efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Basic Education Board, supporting education implementation for quality learning outcomes. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education. IEE programmes range from: teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.


Context for vacancy

In the context of the Mastercard Foundation- funded Leaders in Teaching (LIT) initiative, IEE is implementing the Teaching Assistantships Project (TAP) under the LIT “Recruit” pillar. TAP is aimed at supporting Rwanda with skill-nurturing for passionate young people, with an interest in education, attracting them to join the teaching profession, and support education.  Through capacity building and exposure to teaching through teaching assistantships, a young, skilled teaching force will be nurtured to contribute to Ministry of Education priorities in the current Education Sector Strategic Plan (2018/19- 2024/25).

Purpose of the role

Teaching Assistantship Mentors will be responsible for implementation of project activities in support of Teaching Assistants. Using a mentorship approach, Teaching Assistantship Mentors will provide school-based day-to-day technical support and guidance to Teaching Assistants, in addition to facilitating on-going Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.


Major Responsibilities:

  • Inspire Teaching Assistants with love for learning and exploration in the knowledge realm, with enthusiasm for sustained skill development.

  • Inspire and support Teaching Assistants to take up Education courses at tertiary level.

  • Support Teaching Assistants’ understanding of career preparation in their transitional year to higher learning.

  • Support Teaching Assistants’ understanding of English language for teaching.

  • Support Teaching Assistants’ understanding of planning for teaching and methodology.

  • Support Teaching Assistants’ understanding of study strategies and personal development.

  • Provide comprehensive moral support to the Teaching Assistants (TAs) to foster determination and resilience in their professional journey.

  • Provide guidance and technical support to Teaching Assistants, empower them to actively make decisions including interesting them to join the teaching career.

  • Support Teaching Assistants as they facilitate peer support sessions with their peers.


  • Support collaboration of Teaching Assistants with host teachers regarding effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and student engagement techniques. Mentorship support for Teaching Assistants to develop skills, values and attitudes for effective knowledge searching and sharing.

  • Support Teaching Assistants’ appreciation of requisites for quality learning.

  • Support Teaching Assistants’ understanding of the main domains of CPD: Professional Knowledge, Professional practice and Professional ethics, values and behaviours in support of quality teaching and learning.

  • Equip Teaching Assistants with knowledge and skills for preparation for and facilitation of teaching and learning.

  • Support Teaching Assistants’ work at Host Schools with teachers to ensure they:

  1. Know and effectively support learners and the learning process.

  2. Know subject and curriculum content and appropriate ways to teach it.

  3. Plan and teach effectively and set high expectations for learner achievement.

  4. Assess to improve learning and teaching.

  5. Create and sustain an inclusive, learner-friendly learning environment.

  6. Engage in school-based professional development.

  7. Establish professional relationships with the community to support student learning.

  • Undertake any other project implementation roles and activities as may be requested by IEE Management. 


Qualifications, Experience, and Competences Required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or any other related subjects.

  • Minimum of 3 years continuous experience in education delivery, education monitoring, capacity building in education and mentorship.

  • Master’s Degree in education is an added advantage.

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong understanding of pedagogical practices.

  • Demonstrable experience in career guidance.

  • Strong professional mentorship experience including planning, initiating, and delivering activities within agreed time scales.

  • Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and delivery.

  • Understanding and experience of school-based mentorship, Training of Trainers and capacity building is an advantage.

  • Demonstrable experience in program Monitoring, Evaluation and reporting is an advantage.

  • Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

  • Experience of working in the NGO sector in education is an advantage.

  • Demonstrable teaching experience, contributing to quality learning.

  • Highly organized multitasker, self-motivated, ambitious, and goal-oriented demonstrating an exceptional ability to handle various responsibilities efficiently.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrable supervisory experience.

  • Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.

  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • A Trustworthy individual, ethical, honest with a clean criminal record. . 


Application procedure

IEE is an equal opportunities employer. If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 3 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of degree, certificates/diplomas and ID to The Human Resource, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at iee.job.hr@gmail.com before August 16th, 2023.  

Important Note: Please ONLY write Teaching Assistantship Mentor as the subject of your application email. Failure to observe this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Pashto and Other Language Interpreter at Church World Service (CWS) : Deadline: 02-09-2023

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PASHTO and Other Language Interpreter Needed

Reports to: RSC Africa Team Leader

Location: Kigali & Karongi, Rwanda

Status: On Call Interpreter

Church World Service (CWS)

Church World Service is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. Our vision is to create a world where everyone has food, a voice, and a safe place to call home. For over seven decades, we have resettled thousands of refugees in the United States of America. Headquartered in New York, USA, CWS operates in 35+ countries around the globe. In Africa, CWS is registered in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. However, CWS implements development and humanitarian programming continent-wide.

Church World Service administers The Resettlement Support Center (RSC). RSC operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases.

Summary of Position

Interpreters are responsible for listening to, understanding, and interpreting statements and questions from one language to another.

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Primary Responsibilities

  • Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak the same language by converting one spoken language to another.
  • Assisting refugees with limited English proficiency in Case Processing and Adjudication interviews.
  • Listening carefully to provide accurate and succinct reproduction of concepts and ideas in the specified language.
  • Use dictionaries, glossaries of technical terms for reference.
  • Interpret at US Cultural Orientation trainings.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Completion of secondary education. Diploma in social sciences preferred.
  • Must speak fluently and understand at least one of the following languages: Dari, Lega, Lego Saho, Pashto, Saho, Uzbek & Tama/Damut
  • An excellent command of English and the above languages into which you may interpret.
  • Good interpreting skills including good memory and note taking.
  • Have a clear and pleasant speaking voice.
  • Experience in working with refugees preferred.
  • Skills and ability to work as part of team in a multi-cultural environment.
  • The ability to be impartial, objective and maintain confidentiality.
  • The ability to interpret accurately and faithfully what is said by the parties without omission, addition, comment, summarizing or embellishing.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time under pressure.
  • The ability to be flexible and to deal calmly with unexpected and difficult situations.
  • Reliability, dedication and commitment to the plight of refugees.
  • Knowledge of current affairs, regional politics and different cultures and customs.
  • Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times to represent the professional and institutional interests of Church World Service/Resettlement Support Center, Africa.src=”https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8041928483353084″
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Interested applicants are required to fill in the RSC Africa Interpreter Application Form and include two referees. Recruitment will include administering of an English Proficiency Test.

Applications should be done through the below QR code or https://forms.office.com/r/9h4XxF9NZi

Church World Service does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services.

Only individuals shortlisted will be contacted.








Aquaponic Farm Officer at NjordFrey Ltd | Kayonza / Kigali :Deadline: 01-09-2023

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Aquaponic Farm Officer Role

Background

This position is for the role of Aquaponic Farm Officer within NjordFrey. We are a registered social enterprise in Rwanda, looking to provide smallholder farmers with high-yield farming solutions, in the form of aquaponics, to increasing economic growth while being sustainable.

In May 2022, we launched Rwanda’s first commercial aquaponics system (based on a CHOP 2 design) on our farm in Kayonza and we are currently expanding operations to reach a full sized 1ha farm. The role is therefore based in Kayonza with a requirement to attend weekly team meetings at our head office in Kigali.

Each 1ha farm will produce 24 tonnes of fish and 85-150 tonnes of vegetables each year. Our solution consists of a series of fish tanks, growbeds and filtration system in a closed loop system to significantly increase stocking density and growth rate. NjordFrey plans to deploy thousands of these aquaponic farms all around Rwanda and wider East Africa offering great career and growth opportunities.


Aquaponic Farm Officer Responsibilities and Duties:

Objective:

To actively ensure maximum food production at all times.

Farm Operation and Management

  • Take ownership and direct the technical requirements of the aquaponics farm. This includes always maintaining the equilibrium between fish and crop health.
  • Monitor and record key data on a daily basis relating to fish and vegetable growth. Maintaining diligent records is paramount.
  • Ensure the correct amount and timing of fish feed for fish.
  • Maintain the working operation of the farm onsite as required.
  • Delegate and direct staff working on the farm.
  • Report to senior management on the health and progress of the farm on a regular basis.
  • Manage control of inventory and work with the Supply Chain Officer for any consumables required.
  • Direct the harvest operation and ensure produce is correctly harvested and packaged at the correct time.
  • Ensure correct application of any supplements and additives on site.
  • Escalate critical issues to management/full team immediately and work continuously to resolve issues in a short timescale.
  • Maintain maximum production on site is critical to the role.


General

  • The role requires translating English into Kinyarwanda when engaging with stakeholders and staff on the farm.
  • The Aquaponic Farm Officer will report to the management team though a proactive attitude to sharing information with the wider team is welcomed in the role.
  • This is a non-exhaustive list of duties. The role is dynamic and offers great variety and suits someone who is adaptive, flexible and a positive outlook.
  • Work with/lead farm staff working on the farm.


Experience:

We are looking for someone with:

  • An Agronomist with significant experience in aquaponics or aquaculture.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working on commercial farms.
  • Degree in agronomy/similar field.
  • Practical hands-on experience working in agriculture.
  • Excellent written and verbal English and Kinyarwanda skills.
  • Proven data management skills to record and maintain diligent records.
  • Positive and flexible outlook and interested in working in a team environment.
  • Proactive approach and open communication skills are desirable.
  • International work/education experience is positively regarded.

We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment at NjordFrey. We encourage individuals of all genders and backgrounds to apply for the Aquaponic Farm Officer role.

We appreciate this is a new sector/role that is developing in Rwanda, and you may not currently have all of the experience/criteria mentioned above, however if you are confident that you at least have proven data management and communication skills with experience in a relevant field to the role, then please apply.

Please note, that successful applicants will be subject to a criminal background check, in addition to work reference checks as part of the recruitment process.

Thank you for your consideration for the role and we look forward to receiving your application.












Distribution-Wholesaler Manager and Business Developer at Carrefour International Rwanda (CIR) Ltd :Deadline: 06-08-2023

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Distribution-Wholesaler Manager and Business Developer.

  • Dynamic individual with experience in large commercial distribution.
  • Establish customer and product databases, meeting diverse customer demands and expectations.
  • Set and enforce company objectives with management support, ensuring timely follow-up.
  • Analyze operational results and implement actions for commercial development.
  • Proactively solve problems and anticipate outcomes.
  • Autonomous, highly organized, and capable of managing a team of 2 to 3 people.
  • Meet deadlines and provide daily reports to management.
  • Proficient in English and French.


Additional Responsibilities:

  • Develop marketing strategies to enhance market presence and attract clients.
  • Identify business opportunities and partnerships for growth.
  • Nurture client relationships to ensure loyalty.
  • Stay updated on industry (wholesale) trends and competitor activities.
  • Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve objectives.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and implement training.


Offer:

  • Competitive monthly salary.
  • Flexible working hours:
  1. Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm
  2. Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm.
  • Collaborative work environment:
  1. Full Wi-Fi access
  2. Provided laptop.

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 6th August 2023 through the following email yvber14@hotmail.com.

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Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) Projects Senior Associate at One Acre Fund: Deadline: 26-10-2023

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About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.


About the Role

As the PES Projects Associate you will support work in Payments for Ecosystem Services across our countries of operation.  Your primary responsibility will be to build high-quality PES programs that create meaningful impact for farmers. You will deliver excellent support to country implementation teams on high quality, participatory program design and implementation; you will support carbon certification, monitoring and sales; and you will conduct research in service of improving existing projects. As part of the Global Impact team, you will work with many different teams to accomplish a complex shared goal. You will report directly to the Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) Manager and will co-manage or directly support 1-4 country pilot leads (Malawi, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zambia).


Responsibilities

  • Carbon Program Design.   Lead One Acre Fund’s work in developing carbon projects that boost farmer resilience and climate change mitigation. Specifically,
    • Use participatory methods to co-design carbon projects with farmers that stand up to rigorous certification standards
    • Test new technology(ies) that improves smallholder access to carbon markets
  • Carbon Project Implementation.
    • Help implement carbon work across the organization
    • Work with country teams to develop actionable plans for operations
    • Build and keep detailed impact/business models updated with latest pilot learnings
    • Provide excellent technical support to field teams to ensure that project implementation, monitoring, and verification meet certification requirements.
    • Work with our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to build a world-class monitoring system


  • External partner engagement
    • Support One Acre Fund’s work in building relationships with global buyers and financing partners
    • Support (and lead, in some cases) work with main external partners including carbon standards and technical consultants

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.


Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • 3+ years experience in designing and managing complex projects
  • Experience designing data collection tools, quantitative analysis, and impact modeling
  • Technical knowledge of agroforestry or agricultural systems
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Strong team dynamics, cooperation, and humility
  • Experience developing collaboration with implementers, technical advisors, or certification bodies in the carbon sector is ideal.
  • Familiarity with carbon emissions reductions verification methodologies and standards a plus
  • Experience leading nature-based carbon projects, including participatory design, implementation, certification, and sales.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya or any One Acre Fund offices with PES programs (Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia)

Benefits 

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

2 years

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.


Application Deadline

26 October 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Software Development Lead – Odoo Solutions at One Acre Fund : Deadline: 24-10-2023

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About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.


About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Software Development Lead to manage our Odoo development team and lead them through the development process to deliver our Odoo ERP/CRM customizations and integrations.

About our Team

We’re a hybrid-remote team working in Agile. Our tooling landscape includes GitHub, Jira and Azure DevOps, operating cloud solutions in Docker/Kubernetes using predominantly Open-Source components including Odoo, Apache Fineract, Keycloak.


Responsibilities

  • Report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Program Solutions
  • Lead 4-6 team members working in Agile to ship our solutions
  • Contribute to our solutions’ architecture and design
  • Watch for adherence to our technical and quality standards
  • Support your team members’ growth
  • Nurture a great team culture

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.


Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • 5+ years experience building software solutions, including 2+ years working with Odoo-based solutions
  • Great Python experience
  • A desire to keep learning
  • Comfortable with cloud-native technologies and architecture
  • Experienced Agile (scrum) practitioner – CSM/CSPO appreciated
  • Familiarity with large IT projects preferred – PMP certification appreciated
  • Passion for quality and automation
  • Prior management experience ideal

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya, but remote possible if based in one of our countries of operation (Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Zambia)

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.


Application Deadline

24 October 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Accounting and Grants Specialist at One Acre Fund :Deadline: 23-10-2023

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About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.


About the Role

The Finance Team is seeking a finance professional to join their Accounting Team that serves One Acre Fund operating countries and is centralized in Rwanda. As the Accounting and Grants Specialist, your duties will include full ownership of the US country’s trial balance, accounting for all donor revenue and loans, performing periodic close reconciliations and managing one direct report. You will report to the Accounting Manager and contribute to the continued improvement of accounting procedures.


Responsibilities

  • Record financial transactions
  • Review the supporting source documents to resolve any discrepancies and irregularities promptly.
  • Supervise the post-award grant administration and related accounting duties.
  • Prepare/review Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts reconciliations on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis including cash, prepayments, receivables, fixed assets, payroll, grants and loans.
  • Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations and financial data analysis following our policies.
  • Collaborate with other finance team members to generate and analyze management/actual vs. budget reports.
  • Collate supporting documents as requested by auditors to evidence validity and accuracy of transactions recorded for the period under audit.
  • Manage one person and work with the wider finance team to improve the accounting processes and continue to build an efficient accounting function.


Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.


Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • At least 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance or other related field with one of them managing a team
  • Practical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets) with intermediate excel usage level
  • Minimum Education: Finance, accounting or any other business-related degree
  • Completed or in progress with CPA or ACCA qualifications
  • Language: English
  • Experience in grants management


Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Women are encouraged to apply.


Application Deadline

23 October 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.












Economist in Communication Department at National Bank of Rwanda:Deadline: Aug 11, 2023

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Description

 Job Summary

Economist, in Corporate Communication reports to Manager, Corporate Communications and responsible for analyzing economic data, interpreting monetary policies, and providing expert insights to support the Bank’s communication efforts with the public, financial institutions, government and policy makers, and other stakeholders


Key responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Monetary Policy and Research Directorate to conduct economic analysis and research that will monitor and interpret economic trends, indicators, and financial market developments. Provide up-to-date information and data driven insights to the communications team.
  • Contribute to the development of speeches, reports, and publications that convey the National Bank of Rwanda’s economic perspectives and policy directions to diverse stakeholders
    Assist in preparing management for media and external engagements by providing accurate and concise talking points on economic matters.
  • Work closely with the Monetary Policy and Research Directorate to analyze the potential impact of national and international economic policies on the country’s monetary and financial stability
    Utilize data visualization techniques to create charts, graphs, and infographics that effectively communicate economic data, trends, and policy implications.
  • Contribute to the development of educational materials and initiatives that promote economic literacy among the public and other stakeholders
  • During times of economic crisis or significant events, provide timely and clear economic insights to help the communications team respond effectively to the public’s inquiries

 


Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field with a focus on applied economics, monetary economics, or macroeconomics
  • Two(2)years experience in Economics or a related field with a focus on applied economics, monetary economics, or macroeconomics.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply

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Young Professional Trainee at National Bank of Rwanda: Deadline: Aug 11, 2023

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Description

 The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) provides professional training to young graduates who are highly skilled and motivated with diverse backgrounds into the Organization to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Bank.

This program is designed to facilitate young competent graduates to acquire the hands-on skills and competency through gaining practical experience by working in different core departments of the Bank and through professional courses not found under the standard curriculum of universities.


This program runs on one year contract basis.

 Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 Bachelor’s degree in  Economics, statistics, Applied Statistics, Data science  or related(At least Second Class Division)

  • Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

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Cargo, Schedule Analyst at RwandAir Limited: August 15, 2023

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RwandAir Limited is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East AfricaCentral AfricaWest AfricaSouthern Africa, Europe, and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.  Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world, while ensuring a fair return on investment. We are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the position of;

  • Job Title:                   Cargo, Schedule Analyst
  • Reports:                     Supervisor Cargo Planning, PRM and Scheduling
  • Section:                      Cargo Network planning
  • Department:              Commercial
  • Duty Station:             Kigali International Airport (KIA)


Job Purpose:

To develop, plan and evaluate economically feasible cargo freighter network schedule options that permit maximum utilization of freighter equipment, provides maximum ground time for maintenance at the hub, allows smooth flow of cargo from point of origin to destination via Kigali hub and well integrated with the existing passenger network schedule.

Key duties and responsibilities for the schedule planning analyst

  • Planning of 2-3-year Airline schedules with close consideration of cost and revenue forecasts.
  • To plan and communicate to stakeholders short and medium-term schedules to stakeholders
  • To plan and communicate to stakeholders any ad-hoc schedule changes due to various reason
  • To ensure accurate and correct schedules display (including MCTs and City pairs) in the systems.
  • To plan and optimize aircraft utilization
  • To plan and optimize equipment and capacity based on demand/seasonality
  • Reliable for the management of Airline slots portfolio
  • To plan maintenance requirements
  • To optimize as many O&D connections as possible and plan reliable ground times and bock times.
  • To monitor and report analysis on schedules and capacity competition
  • To effectively plan for charter and other ad-hoc operations
  • To distribute schedule information/bulletins both internally and externally
  • To produce schedule performance reports (competition skeds, utilization, block times analysis, transit/connecting cargo and schedule reliability)
  • To manage a reliable day-to-day operational schedule in liaison with operational


Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities

  • Degree in one of the following areas; Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management and any other quantitative-oriented disciplines;
  • 1 year of work experience in an airline or any other related field would be an added advantage.
  • A University fresher capable to learn and adapt at a fast pace.
  • To fully manage interlines and codeshares.
  • Daily monitoring and clear overview of flights uploaded in AIMS scheduled to operate and confirm whether they are on schedule or recommended cancellation where need be.
  • Understanding of the airline industry’s competitive and regulatory environments.
  • Business/commercial experience would be an added advantage.
  • Quick adoptability and familiarity with the company’s internal systems and processes.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks prioritizes work, handle heavy workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Analytical approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Computer skills (Excel, word, power point and Outlook)
  • High level of accuracy, details and ownership which would drive to increase results.
  • Good with numbers.


How to apply:

  • An application letter addressed to Director, Human Resources;
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae;
  • Relevant certificates;
  • A photocopy of Rwanda’s national identity card;
  • Three referees

The deadline for submitting application documents is August 15, 2023. Please send your application documents in one PDF document to recruitment@rwandair.com.

The subject of your email should have the title of the job you applied for.

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Statistician, Balance of Payment at National Bank of Rwanda : Deadline: Aug 11, 2023

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Description

 Job Summary

Reporting to Manager, Balance of Payments Statistics, the Statistician, Balance of Payments Statistics is responsible for collection of data directly from government agencies, banks, and other private entities, compilation and analysis of all information related to external sector statistics.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the implementation of the department’s operational and activity plans;
  • Collect statistics on external sector statistics, external trade in goods statistics, international trade in services statistics, transfers to households and non-profit institutions serving households (diaspora remittances, churches & associations as well as NGOs)
  • Compilation of Formal and Informal cross border trade data;
  • Carry out the annual Foreign Private Capital Survey and other surveys on external sector statistics
  • Provide preliminary analysis on statistics collected;
  • Ensure all data collected is prepared in the required format and inputted to the economic and financial database in a timely and efficient manner;
  • Provide support in the management of the economic and financial database;
  • Ensure all data collected and compiled is prepared in the required format and in line with international best practice;
  • Preparation of quarterly bulletin tables, annexes to BNR annual report
  • Ensure data collected is accessible to both internal and external users; and
    Participate in the formulation of statistical tools, surveys, questionnaires and data collection.


 Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 At least a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics or a related field

  • Experience in macro-economic analyses is an added advantage
  • Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

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SOC Analyst at National Bank of Rwanda: Deadline: Aug 11, 2023

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Description

 Job Summary

Jobholder is in charge of reviewing the latest alerts to determine relevancy and urgency, creates new trouble tickets for alerts that signal an incident and require Incident responder review, runs Vulnerability scans and reviews vulnerability assessment reports, manages and configures security monitoring tools and ad-hoc report to SOC team leader when necessary. He also reports analyzed threats to Tier 3 SOC analyst for further analysis and investigation for root cause analysis.


Key Responsibilities

  • 24/7 security monitoring and security incident response activities for NBR SOC and FinSOC connected Stakeholders.
  • Timely response to cyber events occurring.
  • Monitor and report to SOC Manager on health and security of SOC and FinSOC infrastructure.
  • Quick and full planed system scanning and results analysis.
  • End user support to IT security related issues.
  • Ensure all NBR devices and systems are updated and patched.
  • Monitoring of users activities, Perimeter devices alerts and behaviors to ensure there are no security breaches.
  • Stay updated in all areas of information technology concerning security breaches or malicious attacks.
  • Analyse tickets and take proper action.
  • Leverages emerging threat intelligence (IOCs, updated rules, etc.) to identify affected systems and the scope of the attack.
  • Reviews and collects asset data (config, running processes, etc.) on these systems for further investigation and ensure all work is done in compliance with local and federal laws and forensic standards.
  • Determines and directs remediation and recovery efforts.
  • Participate in Vulnerability analysis and internal penetration testing.
  • Provide technical advice to ICT Directorate and staff on computer and data security issues
  • Investigate information security vulnerabilities and threats facing NBR and propose solutions and improvements
  • Cooperate with FinSOC peer groups to share security incidents and ease response plans.
  • Cooperate with NCSA, R-CSIRT and other national and international security intelligences to share threats and security incidents.
  • Represent NBR in the court of law as technical expert whenever NBR is involved in any case (this is common in the sector fraud cases)
  • Comply with NBR policies and procedures

 


Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 

  • At least a Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • Two(2)years experience in Cyber Security or Information security
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Skills and Competencies Required

  • Professional certifications such as CEH,CompTIA Security +
  • Very good understanding of windows and Linux operating systems (OS architecture, information flows & instruction processing, ..)

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Analyst, Financial Sector Conduct and Consumer Protection at National Bank of Rwanda: Deadline: Aug 11, 2023

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Description

 Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Sector Conduct and Consumer Protection, the Analyst Financial Sector Conduct and Consumer Protection shall ensure compliance with market conduct and consumer protection legal and regulatory framework, consumer protection risk management, financial sector transparency, fair treatment of consumers, responsible business conduct, empowerment of consumers and creation of a responsive environment for handling consumers’ complaints.


Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that Financial Services Providers (FSPs) act honestly, fairly and professionally in accordance with the best interests of their consumers and provide fair, orderly and transparent financial services to consumers
  • Conduct the off-site and on-site examination to assess market conduct of financial services providers(FSPs);
  • Conduct market monitoring, thematic reviews and mystery shopping to assess Financial Service consumers’ risks;
  • Participate in putting in place adequate digital tools assisting consumers to take informed decisions such as the NBR comparator website and mobile app and ensure their regular updates;
  • Participate in monitoring how financial service providers handle complaints from financial service consumers through the complaints handling system (INTUMWA Chatbot);
  • Handle financial service consumer complaints escalated to the NBR;
  • Participate in consumer empowerment initiatives developed by the NBR;
  • Participate in drafting and review of all related consumer protection legal and regulatory frameworks including Laws, Regulations, directives and Central Bank Decisions;
  • Conduct market research/surveys on issues affecting financial service consumers;
  • Follow up on the recommendations provided to FSPs through onsite, offsite, thematic reviews and surveys;
  • Conduct analysis on root causes of issues that affect consumers and propose any policy actions;
  • Participate in the review of the inspection procedures

 


Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 At least Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, business law or related field.

  • At least three (3) years’ experience in the financial sector with thorough understanding of key financial products and services and risks that may affect both the financial institutions and their consumers or 3 years’ experience in auditing roles with thorough understanding of key financial products and services and risks that may affect both the financial institutions and their consumers
  • Holding professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA is an added advantage
  • Female Candidates are encouraged to apply


Maximum Age:35

Competencies

  • Strong analytical and discovery skills;
  • Ability to perform multitasks with high level of innovation;
  • Personal drive and effectiveness
  • Ability to generate breakthrough solutions;
  • Ability to constantly deliver excellent work
  • Strong customer focus;
  • Effective communication skills;
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision;
  • Change management and implementation skills;
  • Ability to utilize capacity and resources in an effective manner

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Treasury Accountant at Nyungwe Management Company Ltd :Deadline: 14-08-2023

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NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (NMC Ltd) has been created to manage Nyungwe National Park. NMC Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the post of Treasury Accountant in Nyungwe National Park. The candidate must be a Rwandan, technically skilled with good problem-solving ability, must be enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual.


JOB TITLE: Treasury Accountant 

RERORTING TO: Finance Manager 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Treasury Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting responsibility in the finance department

Duties and Key responsibilities not exhaustive

  1. Assisting in budget preparation and analysis of Donor Utilization to Donor Income;
  2. Gathering supporting documentation to aid in the processing of relevant entries in Serenic;
  3. Will be responsible for accounts reconciliation (Balance Sheet);
  4. Gathering audit supporting documentation for both External audits and Compliance audits;
  5. Assisting in drafting of financial statements;
  6. Supporting in preparation of tax annexures and submission of tax returns in due time;
  7. Performing any other reasonable tasks that can be assigned by the supervisor


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum Education and Qualification Required

  • Bachelor degree in accounting;
  • Full qualification in CPA or ACCA;
  • Having relevant knowledge in tax matters;
  • Excellent degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Excellent computer literacy with high proficiency in Microsoft excel (advanced);
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Result driven with a strong capacity to work autonomously;
  • Compliance oriented;
  • Professional Etiquette and integrity
  • Team Player
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda;
  • Adhesion to African Parks values;
  • Strong willingness to live in a rural setting and experience living in remote locations;
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and overtime;
  • Exposure of working with a multi-currency set up;
  • 2 years’ experience in accounting and finance related fields;
  • Strong ability to be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks;
  • Auditing skills.
  • Between 25 and 40 years of age.


Added advantage

  • Born and living near Nyungwe National Park

Note

  1. Internal candidates are also allowed to apply
  2. Applications that are not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.

Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the email address provided Bellow no later than 14th August 2023. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) on nmc.recruit@africanparks.org . Successful candidate will begin with an immediate effect.


Applications must include the following documents:

  • Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager
  • Stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
  • Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level and any experience
  • Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references
  • All the documents should be in one pdf document and named after your name and position, for example: Name, Nyungwe Accountant, 2023.

Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted, if you don’t hear from us within one week after submission deadline, know that you have not been shortlisted.

Done in Nyungwe National Park on 1st August 2023

NIYIGABA Protais

Park Manager/CEO

Nyungwe Management Company

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Project Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Kigali: Deadline: 11-08-2023

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Job Title: Project Officer

Department: Programming

Band: 7

Reports To: STRONG Project Manager

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, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 



Background: CRS is preparing to implement a global project that will address critical nutrition needs of adolescent girls and young women, with an emphasis on a multi-regional perspective and incorporating a significant goods delivery component. This five-year program will be implemented across seven countries including: Guatemala, India, Liberia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Timor Leste, and Zambia. Activities in the seven countries will contribute to the achievement of global results, targets, and indictors under one global award managed by a central Senior Management Team. In Rwanda, this program will be implemented in five districts with the highest anemia rates amongst women  (DHS 2020). namely Kayonza, Rwamagana, Nyarugenge, Rulindo, and Nyamasheke districts. 



Job Summary:

As a member of the Sustainable, Targeted, Responsive approach to Optimize Nutrition and Growth (STRONG) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned STRONG project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
  • Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
  • Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
  • Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
  • Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.


Basic Qualifications

  • High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of nutrition and for an NGO would be a plus.
  • Additional experience may substitute for some education.

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 to the field, in five target districts, up to 50 % of the time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
  • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
  • Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
  • Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented 



Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
  • Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.

  • Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
  • Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
  • Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
  • Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
  • Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.


Agency Leadership Competencies:

  • Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
  • Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
  • Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Key Working Relationships: STRONG PM, STRONG MEAL PO, INECD teams in concerned districts

Internal: STRONG PM, STRONG PO, INECD teams in concerned districts

External: Government and district authorities, INECD IP teams

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

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

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women and young people to apply. We offer gender friendly recruitment and employment conditions.



How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application formSelf -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 no later than Friday August 11th, 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 “Project Officer” 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 August 02, 2023

Hans Fly 

Country Representative












MEAL Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Kigali :Deadline: 11-08-2023

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Job Title: MEAL Officer

Department: Programming

Band: 7

Reports To: STRONG Project Manager

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, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.


Background: CRS is preparing to implement a global project that will address critical nutrition needs of adolescent girls and young women, with an emphasis on a multi-regional perspective and incorporating a significant goods delivery component. This five-year program will be implemented across seven countries including: Guatemala, India, Liberia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Timor Leste, and Zambia. Activities in the seven countries will contribute to the achievement of global results, targets, and indictors under one global award managed by a central Senior Management Team. In Rwanda, this program will be implemented in five districts with the highest anemia rates amongst women  (DHS 2020). namely Kayonza, Rwamagana, Nyarugenge, Rulindo, and Nyamasheke districts.


Job Summary:

As a member of the Sustainable, Targeted, Responsive approach to Optimize Nutrition and Growth (STRONG) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure proper use of monitoring tools and supervision checklists, for monitoring all aspects of the STRONG project.
  • Implement the monitoring and evaluation program plans as stated in the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and MEAL plan.
  • Take the lead in supporting the line manager in reports writing including small survey reports, field monitoring reports, etc..
  • Support the project with the completion of the baseline, mid-line and end-line surveys and all other relevant data collection processes.
  • Manage the minimum reporting package for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) databases.
  • Prior to entering the data information in the system, ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Perform other monitoring and documentation duties as required.
  • Document challenges/issues, best practices, lessons learnt, case studies and success stories in STRONG programming.
  • Review, compile and submit to the program coordinator data and narrative reports of STRONG (frequency to be determined) program focusing on major achievements against the targets.
  • Take the lead in writing annual narrative program reports focusing on the major achievements against targets or objectives including the impact of the intervention, constraints and other relevant information.
  • File and manage both the soft and hard copies of all program training and other activities reports.
  • Be fully aware of and share with concerned staff the national policies, strategies and other initiatives by government and other stakeholders in monitoring, documentation and evaluation.
  • Lead the writing and documentation of the STRONG success stories and/or web articles.
  • Represent CRS in technical district and national meetings related to monitoring and evaluation when necessary.
  • Through support & mentorship, strengthen the capacity of program staff to effectively collect and use relevant program data.
  • Lead on collection and analysis of FCRM data for STRONG project
  • In collaboration with partners and professionals at the district level, participate in and contribute to activities related to monitoring and evaluation of program activities, including organizing feedback meetings to discuss program data.


Basic Qualifications

  • High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in MEAL. Experience in the field of nutrition and for an NGO would be a plus.
  • Additional experience may substitute for some education.

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 to the field, in five target districts, up to 50 % of the time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgement.
  • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
  • Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
  • Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented 



Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
  • Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.

  • Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
  • Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
  • Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
  • Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
  • Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.


Agency Leadership Competencies:

  • Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
  • Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
  • Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Key Working Relationships: STRONG PM, STRONG PO, INECD teams in concerned districts

Internal: STRONG PM, STRONG PO, INECD teams in concerned districts

External: Government and district authorities, INECD IP teams

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

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

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women and young people to apply. We offer gender friendly recruitment and employment conditions.



How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application formSelf -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 no later than Friday August 11th, 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 “MEAL Officer” 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 August 02, 2023

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Project Scheduler and Cost Controller at Gasmeth Energy Ltd: Deadline: 13-08-2023

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Job Advertisement

POSITION TITLE:  Project Scheduler and Cost Controller

COUNTRY: Rwanda

LOCATION: Kigali Office and after to site at Karongi

RESPONSIBLE TO:  CNG Dvt Director

STATUS: Full Time

SUPERVISORY CAPACITY:  TBD

DATE: August 2023.


Gasmeth Power MISSION:  

The overall goal of Gasmeth Energy in Rwanda as is to contribute to the Rwandan energy sector and untapped gas resources by constructing an offshore gas extraction facility along with onshore gas processing and compression plant for production of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To be part of CNG project Team

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project Scheduler and Cost Controller

  • Good experience and knowledge of project management preferably in “process equipment, mechanical or electrical”.
  • Previous experience with EPC is preferrable.
  • Knowledge of project controls procedures.
  • Monitor progress using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity.
  • Develops and manages schedules for projects, mainly in the fields of construction and engineering.
  • Assists project director with schedule planning, coordination, and monitoring.
  • Identifies and resolves potential scheduling delays and risks.
  • Tracks, analyses, and reports on project progress, performance, and milestones.
  • Uses scheduling management systems and tools to support project plans and objectives.
  • Good working knowledge with Primavera or MS project.
  • Monitoring EPC project timelines and deadlines.
  • Recommend actions to keep EPC project within budget and agreed schedule.
  • Documenting EPC project scheduling process and maintaining records. 


EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, or in a related field.
  • Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP) will be advantageous.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a project scheduler in a related industry.
  • Proficiency in project scheduling software, such as Primavera or MS Projects.
  • Extensive experience in schedule planning and management.
  • In-depth knowledge of the scope of EPC project within the construction industry.
  • Advanced ability to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions.
  • Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.
  • Excellent organisational, time-management, and communication skills.
  • Team player
  • Willing to travel to Karongi, and thereafter, relocate to EPC project site.

Submission of applications – to include 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees – should be Submitted via email to info@gasmeth.com  with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 13th August 2023 at 17:00hrs.












4 Job positions of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Fellows at ME&A Inc : Deadline: 13-08-2023

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Rwanda CLA Activity

Scope of Work

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Fellows

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Duration of the Fellowship: One year

Number of fellows: Four (4)  

Background:

The USAID/Rwanda Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) Activity, which is administered by USAID and implemented by ME&A, Inc. (ME&A), is designed to improve USAID/Rwanda’s performance monitoring, evaluation, collaboration, learning, and adapting processes to ensure the Mission effectively utilizes data in all decision-making processes. We are currently recruiting a second cohort of fellows for the CLA Activity, funded by USAID Rwanda to ensure CLA Activity is achieving its objective of enabling USAID/Rwanda to better support, strengthen and enhance the capacity of Rwandan Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Practitioners and firms. To achieve this objective, the USAID/Rwanda CLA Activity provides fellowship programs for Rwandan MEL practitioners.


Position Description:

Under the direct supervision of the MEL Team, the second cohort of fellows will be provided with rigorous professional development in building a career in MEL, and at the same time supporting the USAID/Rwanda CLA Activity achieve its objectives. Fellows will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the one-year capacity strengthening program.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

The MEL Fellows will be a part of the CLAA MEL Team for a period of 1 year. The CLAA Fellowship will:

  • Take part in classroom and on job trainings on MEL systems and frameworks; data collection tools development, data collection methods, analysis, and report writing.
  • Classroom training and on job mentorship in Collaboration, Learning and Adapting approaches for development results.
  • Engage in professional development workshops and activities to build monitoring and evaluation skills and experience. Work with the CLA Activity team in designing, conducting, and managing assessments evaluations and other research studies.
  • Part of the fellowship will involve endorsement to any organization to gain hand on practical experience on MEL.
  • Work closely with CLAA Sr. MEL Advisor and MEL Specialist to ensure the fellowship program learning activities are effectively implemented.
  • Work on any other capacity strengthening assignments assigned by the supervisor.


Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral Kinyarwanda and English language skills.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet management deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize, with the aim of providing administrative support in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team in an office environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Word and Excel required.


Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Agriculture, Health sciences, Development, Education, Political Science, or Computer Science.
  • A 0 – 2 years of professional experience in relevant field.
  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English.
  • Proven high level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Good communication skills in speaking and writing.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and capacity to adapt to and operate in new environments.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.


Submission of Applications deadline

The deadline for Application is 13th of August 2023, midnight.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit one page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum two pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer (All should be in one document) via email only to: clarwanda@engl.com with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line.

The applications submitted after deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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