Terms of Reference 

Recruitment 

Full Stack Developer-SADA

• Position: Full Stack Developer-SADA
• Duration: 06 Months, renewable
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Deadline: June 14^th,2023 at 5:00 PM Kigali (GMT+2) time

1. About Smart Africa

The Smart Africa Alliance is a partnership among African countries adhering to the Smart Africa Manifesto (herein after referred to as “the Manifesto”), the African Union (AU Commission, AUDA, specialized institutions and Regional Economic Communities), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the Private Sector, Academic and Research Institutions.

The Smart Africa Alliance (or Smart Africa) is a bold and innovative commitment from African Heads of State and Government to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent, ushering Africa into a knowledge economy through the usage of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).

On 30th-31st January 2014, the Smart Africa Manifesto was endorsed by all Heads of State and Government of the African Union at the 22nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa. This development places the Manifesto at the heart of the ICT agenda in Africa beyond just the 7 original signatories at the Summit to all African countries. The Smart Africa Alliance has since grown to include 36 African countries that represent over one billion people.

The Smart Africa Manifesto aims to put ICT at the center of the continental and national socio-economic development of Member States. This means increasing access to ICT solutions, improving accountability, efficiency, and openness through ICT, promoting the introduction of advanced technologies in telecommunication, strengthening the private sector, leveraging ICT to promote sustainable development.

The Smart Africa Alliance as an organization is the framework for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Manifesto, designed to make it actionable. The Smart Africa Alliance is not a profit-oriented organization.

2. Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA)

The Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) is the delivery vehicle of the Smart Africa capacity building and skills development activities across the various digital skills spectrum. It is a pan-African dynamic learning ecosystem in which African citizens of all ages and social classes can gain or improve their digital skills, gain qualifications, meet the emerging talent needs of employers, industry or be self-reliant.

The birth of SADA was driven by the need to meet a genuine need of sustainable jobs driven by the fact that 15% of the world’s working-age population is expected to be from Africa by 2030. The governments of the Smart Africa Member States recognize the urgency to drive inclusion and economic growth through the development and adoption of strategies for education and skills development to build this required future workforce. Digital skills development at all levels – from basic to competency-based – is required to allow the uptake of new technologies in the economy, increase productivity, support growth while avoiding unnecessary disruptions in the labor market and society.

SADA implementation recorded a significant success, with over 3000 policy makers trained and established national academies in seven (7) countries through an initial funding from BMZ/GIZ. As the program enters its full-scale phase, the Smart Africa Secretariate seeks to recruit a talented Full-Stack Developer.

3. Duties and Responsibilities   

The Smart Africa Secretariat would like to recruit a Full-Stack Developer to be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing e-learning and digital skills solutions and maintaining SADA web presence.  The responsibilities for this role include but not limited:

• Design and develop interactive SADA portals and Platforms, and their associated modules.
• Ensure high quality user interface design and high accessibility of the SADA e-learning content to all user’s groups and meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standards.
• Maintain and update the SADA websites, ensuring that they are user-friendly and up to date.
  • Manage web content and digital assets to ensure accuracy and relevance.
  • Ensure that web content is optimized for search engines and meets SEO best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the websites and e-learning platforms.
  • Analyse web and e-learning metrics to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhancement.
• Design and integration of APIs for different content providers;
• Provide technical IT support to users and admin of SADA platforms
• Collaborate with a consulting firm and relevant subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and quality of the e-learning content.
• Coordinating with consulting firms and agencies the development of SADA’s portal, reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary;
  
  
  

4. Key qualifications

Education and Job qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field; A master’s degree in Computer Science ICT, Information Systems & Communications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology would be an added advantage
• Proven experience developing interactive e-learning content using popular authoring tools.
• Strong understanding of web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and content management systems (CMS) such as Moodle, WordPress, and Drupal.
• Experience with web accessibility and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web analytics.

Professional Experience:     

• At least five (5) years of experience in Full Stack development
• Knowledge of design techniques such as Prototyping, Instructional Design, etc.
• Experience in deployment and integration of application program interface (APIs).
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP or .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle or MongoDB.

General attributes and skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong competence in the use of standard software productivity tools (such as Microsoft Office Suite or others).

Languages: 

• Fluency in French or English is a must, a good working knowledge of other languages will be an added advantage.

5. Duration and location of the assignment

The appointment will be six (6) months renewable subject to availability of fund and performance review.

The position requires the consultant to be based in Kigali, or willing to relocate for the assignment.

6. Reporting requirements

The Full Stack Developer will report directly to the assigned supervisor under Digital Infrastructure, Skills and Empowerment Directorate.

7. Application Instructions and Deadline

Candidates should send the following documents to the following email address: hr@smartafrica.org, with mention of “Full-Stack developer, SADA” in the subject line:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional certificates, and other relevant training certificates

The deadline for submitting applications is June 14^th,2023 at 5:00 PM Kigali (GMT+2) time.

Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted. 

Smart Africa reserves the right to reject late applications.

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AVIS D’APPEL D’OFFRE

FINANCIAL SAFETY COMPANY  (FISA Co)PLC, est une institution de microfinance ayant son siège social à RUBAVU et veut recruiter des agents qualifiés et competents pour les poste suivant :

Auditeur Interne(1)

Qualifications et compétences requises

• Etre de nationalité rwandaise;
• Avoir au moins un diplôme de niveau licence en gestion,audit, comptabilité, finances ou domaines similaires;
• Avoir une expérience d’au moins 3 ans dans le domaine de la micro finance, banques ou autres institutions financières plus particulièrement dans l’audit comptabilité et/ou comptabilité des institutions financières;
• Etre capable de travailler en équipe;
• Parler et écrire correctement le Kinyarwanda, l’anglais et  le français;
• Etre de bonne moralité et réputation sociale ;
  
  
  

Dépôt des dossiers :

Les candidats intéressés sont priés de déposer leur offre au siège de FISA Co PLC à RUBAVU au plus tard Mercredi le 21 Juin 2023 à 16h00. Le dossier comprendra :

• Lettre manuscrite de demande d’emploi adressée au Directeur Général de FISA Co PLC
• Curriculum Vitae
• Photocopie de diplômes et autres certificats
• Photocopie de la carte d’identité.

Les candidats sélectionnés seront contactés.

Fait à Gisenyi, le 07.06.2023

UWINGABIRE Jean Bosco

Directeur Général

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Job Description

Prepare financial reports as required;
Prepare annual budgets ;
Undertake bookkeeping of expenses;
Undertake monthly bank reconciliations;
Keep the accounts of the school and balance sheets in accordance with policies and guidelines;
Ensure accounts are prepared for audit at the end of the year;
Maintain cash flow projections for the current and future years;
Oversee the payment of all invoices;
Keep analysis of costs and other statistical records;
Manage all bank accounts;
Filing of annual accounts;
Prepare income-generating projects for the school;
Manage contractual staff of the school;
Prepare and dispatch letters;
Take care of school assets like furniture, buildings, land, and others
Receive and guide school visitors;
Organize and file minutes of School Administration meeting, staff meeting, SGAC meeting, School General Assembly and other stakeholders’ meetings;
And any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

  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

• Problem solving skills

• Leadership skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English and French Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree of Literature in English with education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in French and Literature in English with Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English and Kinyarwanda with Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English and Kiswahili with Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

– Analyze any information (documents, files, reports, etc.) and issues brought to the attention of the Executive Committee for consideration and action, produce an executive summary thereof where appropriate and advise on alternative solutions;
– Analyze the impact of intended and or existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), bilateral or multilateral agreements entered into or to be entered into by the District and advise accordingly;
– Analyze the annual performance report of the District and provide advice on areas of improvement;
– Draft and or review speeches and any other message to be delivered by members of the Executive Committee and serve as minutes taker for meetings of the Executive Committee;
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee. Draft and or review speeches and any other message to be delivered by members of the Executive Committee and serve as minutes taker for meetings of the Executive Committee;
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Law

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in International Relations

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Governance

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Governance

  1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

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

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Job Description

Collect and consolidate data on specific public (policy) issues pertaining to socio-economic development and record data about death and birth across the Cell;
Identify socio-economic development needs at the Cell level and accordingly advise on response measures;
Elaborate, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Cell, programs of community works;
Supervise the execution of community development and citizen participation activities across the Cell and produce consolidated reports thereof;
Prepare documents to be signed by the Executive Secretary of the Cell and assist him/her in the production of the Cell’s activities performance reports.
Facilitate gathering data related to the employment status within the cell

Minimum Qualifications

• A2 in Education

  0 Year of relevant experience

• A2 certificate in Agriculture

  0 Year of relevant experience

• A2 in Humanities Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• A2 Rural Development

  0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Communication skills

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

• Computer Skills

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Central and Local Government Functionality

• Team working Skills

• Deep understanding and knowledge of the Rwandan and regional context for agribusiness development;

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Job Description

– Implement the District’s strategy and programs for the promotion of co-operatives, SME and Employment at the Sector level;
– Promote the creation and development of new trading centres or markets;
– Identify, map and promote tourism and business opportunities available within the Sector;
– Conduct campaigns meant to promote savings, and undertake advocacy action to promote networking and build synergies with micro credit and saving organizations to facilitate local population to access finances;
– Facilitate gathering data related to the employment status within the sector;
– Oversee the implementation of business development advisory services at Sector Level;
– Gather, consolidate and update aggregated and disaggregated data related to the employment status within the District.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelors in Project Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Micro-Finance

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics

  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

• Good knowledge of government policy-making processes

• Extensive knowledge in Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives, and Business Promotion

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent organizational skills

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

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Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Agriculture Development Specialist, the Community Development Officer will be responsible for the community development aspects. She will work closely with the District Agronomist and Community Development Officer and would be responsible for social mobilization, inclusion and gender, group formation, and community level institutions. The specific duties would be as follows:
Specific Duties
 Arrange necessary technical support to community-based Committees so as to strengthen the overall performance of the project and Links/converges Small groups thematically with Water User Associations, Land-husbandry Self-help Groups and Common Crop (commodity)-Producer Groups.
 In collaboration with the Community Development and Gender Specialist, implementing the design of the Communication Strategy and Action Plan to strategically communicate with project stakeholders, and organize a community profiling process to generate sufficient and accurate information for community development plans,
 In collaboration with the Community Development and Gender Specialist, organize and implement (plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate) the training programs for committees and the community in situational analysis, visioning, strategic planning, and proposal writing as well as other sector-specific topics,
 Implementing an inclusive participatory extension delivery system aimed at modernizing and commercializing agriculture and distribution of training and extension materials on organizational management, erosion control, soil fertility replenishment, irrigation, water management, commercial agriculture plus market principles, requirements and ethics.
 Document and share lessons learned and best practices with networks,
 Develop linkages with local governments to ensure sustainability and support by local leadership,
 Conduct any other related duties as instructed by supervisors.
Under the direct supervision of the Community Development and gender Specialist, the Community development officer will be responsible for the community development aspects at district level. He/she will work closely with the national level Community Development Specialist and would be responsible for social mobilization, inclusion and gender, group formation, and community level institutions District level. The specific duties would be as follows:
Specific Duties
 Arrange necessary technical support to community-based Committees so as to strengthen the overall performance of the project and Links/converges Small groups thematically with Water User Associations, Land-husbandry Self-help Groups and Common Crop (commodity)-Producer Groups.
 In collaboration with the Community development specialist, implementing the design of the Communication Strategy and Action Plan to strategically communicate with project stakeholders, and organize a community profiling process to generate sufficient and accurate information for community development plans,
 In collaboration with the Community development specialist, organize and implement (plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate) the training programs for committees and the community in situational analysis, visioning, strategic planning, and proposal writing as well as other sector-specific topics,
 Implementing an inclusive participatory extension delivery system aimed at modernizing and commercializing agriculture and distribution of training and extension materials on organizational management, erosion control, soil fertility replenishment, irrigation, water management, commercial agriculture plus market principles, requirements and ethics.
 Document and share lessons learned and best practices with networks
 Develop linkages with local governments to ensure sustainability and support by local leadership,
 Conduct other duties as instructed by the Project Manager at National Level or Community level
Qualifications
 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years proven experience of working with community groups and/or community level organizations, with additional experience on community development and working with the communities and/or women groups.
 Aptitude for working with the poor communities is an important requirement as the job would require spending substantial part of the time in the field with communities.
 Experience with implementation procedures and guidelines of similar projects will be an asset.
 Ability to work under pressure and to coordinate and link with multi-disciplinary experts;
 Fluency in technical report writing and speaking English. Having French as an additional language will be an advantage;
 Computer Literacy – familiarity and ease in using computer and various software programs would be an advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gender and Development

  2 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Social Work

  2 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science

  2 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy

  2 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

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Job Description

– Provide land-related notary services to service seekers as per the competencies set forth by the law;
– Implement District’s strategies and programs on land and infrastructure in conformity with existing national policy, rules and regulations;
– Avail necessary data for the issuance of land titles and constitute a database of used and unused land in the Sector.
– Identify infrastructure facilities needs at the Sector level and report them to competent authorities;
– Follow up on activities related to infrastructure works in the sector;
– Implement the District habitat and community settlement plan in conformity with existing rules and regulations;
– Advise on settlement programmes, development and implementation in the Sector in conformity with the District’s strategy and national policies;
– Receive and examine application files for construction and deliver authorization for the rehabilitation of infrastructure;
– Prepare building rehabilitation permits to be issued by the Sector and closely inspect the implementation of the settlement plan;
– Supervise the implementation of strategies and mobilization mechanisms of local population for National Domestic Biogas and Improved Cook Stoves Programs at Sector level;
– Organize, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, rescue and social assistance of victims of disasters at sector level
– Provide data necessary for the functioning of National Early Warning and the Disaster Monitoring Information Systems;
– Work with specialized organizations to organize sessions of disaster simulation and rescue of people
– Organize and conduct campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on preparedness for disaster and its management

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

• Organization skills

• Communication skills

• Good knowledge of government policy-making processes

• Time management skills

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

• Computer Skills

• Complex Problem Solving Skills

• High analytical Skills

• Knowledge of Rwanda’s Land, Infrastructures and Community Settlement

• Deep understanding and knowldge of the Rwandan and regional context for Infrastructure development

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

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Job Description

 Participate in development of quality assurance manuals;
 Participate in development of general academic regulations;
 Conduct seminars, workshops regarding quality assurance processes at college level;
 Provide clear guidelines and procedures to all departments to maintain high standards of quality in their activities;
 Monitor daily teaching and learning activities to ensure high standards in teaching/ learning processes;
 Monitor the implementation of curriculum;
 Monitor the implementation of academic rules and regulation;
 Assist in conducting self-assessment within departments and units of the institution;
 Conduct internal audit to ensure quality of teaching and learning activities;
 Support Higher education council in conducting the quality of teaching audit of the institution;
 Provide periodic report as required;
 Perform any other task assigned his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Studies

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology,

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism,

  0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Resource management skills

• Analytical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Knowledge of analysis of the existing system including policies, strategies and plans related to human resources

• Knowledge in the development of human resources policies and procedures

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Job Description

9. Senior Agriculture Development Specialist (1)

Reporting directly to SAIP Project Manager, the Senior Agriculture Development Specialist is responsible for:

 Overseeing the agricultural aspects of the project implementation areas including irrigated areas and Land husbandry production.
 Assisting Project Manager in analyzing technical feasibility of agriculture related sub-projects during sub-project review process and making suitable recommendations.
 Coordinating with relevant agencies and consultants to provide assistance for technical feasibility studies of proposed activities,
 Planning, organizing, and coordinating the project crop intensification aspects.
 Planning, organizing and coordinating the implementation of the project pest management plan.
 Undertaking field visits as requested by Project Manager to review the progress of the sub-projects’ implementation in coordination with relevant, local staff.
 Maintaining an accurate database of activities, targets, outputs/achievements, expenditures, lessons learnt and period of implementation, as per agreed formats to be updated and presented monthly to RAB/SAIP management. (These reports are to be shared with IDA and Development Partners on a quarterly basis as part of a consolidated progress report from the PM).
 Preparing periodic reports in the agreed format outlining and providing qualitative and quantitative analysis of his / her performance in relation to outlined plans.
 Conducting additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience Required

 Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences, Soil Sciences Horticulture, Agronomy;
 Three (3) years of experience for Masters and five (5) years of experience for Bachelor’s degree
 Good understanding of national agricultural policies;
 Experience skills in soil analysis and soil fertility management
 Having experience in managerial skills, communications and monitoring and evaluation;
 Should be fluent in Kinyarwanda, English or French with ability to produce quality reports, the knowledge of both English and French is an added advantage;
 Familiarity with IDA projects implementation procedures and guidelines;
 Knowledge of IDA Safeguards policies would be an added advantage;
 Strong inter-personal skills with demonstrated experience of working collegially within a team; and,
 Competence in the use of computer software applications including statistical software, spreadsheets, and database and word-processing packages

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Horticulture

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Agronomy

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

  5 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Soil Science

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Soil sciences

  5 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

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About Access to Finance Rwanda:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 to promote financial inclusion and financial sector development. AFR is currently funded by Sweden, Jersey Overseas Aid, and the MasterCard Foundation.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) network in Africa that seeks to create a transformative impact on ending poverty by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development through helping policy makers, regulators, financial service providers and markets drive a more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

AFR supports the removal of systemic barriers that hinder access to and use of financial services by low-income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs, and supports the development and provision of financial services including savings, credit, insurance, investment, payments, and remittances. AFR is a gender-intentional organization, having mainstreamed gender across all programming.

AFR is guided by the Market System Development (MSD) approach recognising that efforts to increase financial inclusion and financial sector development must be market-led, profitable and sustainable. For more details visit our website: (www.afr.rw).  

Access to Finance Rwanda seeks to recruit a Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist for its upcoming project “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors”.

About the project – Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality Sectors

MSMEs in productive/growth sectors, including those in Agriculture and Tourism & Hospitality sectors, play a critical role in driving inclusive growth and employment. However, they continue to face multiple challenges including low business management capabilities, limited tailored and sustainable business development services, limited access to appropriate financial solutions, and gaps in regulations and policies promoting SMEs access to finance. Such constraints hinder the potential for economic growth and job creation including for youth and women-led MSMEs, which face specific constraints.

To better address these and in line with its Phase III strategy, AFR, in collaboration with key stakeholders, will continue its journey towards addressing the root causes to access to and use of financial solutions for MSMEs in Rwanda through the “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors” project. The project seeks to support Agriculture and T&H enterprise development and growth for improved opportunities for youth to engage in dignified and fulfilling work with a focus on young women and other disadvantaged youth (persons with disabilities, refugees, and youth in rural areas).

The project will mainly focus on the following interventions:

1. Implementing commercial MSME Finance Readiness Support also known as “Terimbere SME Village” 

This intervention seeks to strengthen MSMEs’ capabilities to overcome gaps in financial management practices, sound business management procedures and practices, business growth skills and information asymmetry by enhancing technical, managerial, market knowledge, financial and non-financial capacity to prepare them for appropriate financing and growth opportunities.

2. MSME ecosystem strengthening

This intervention seeks to support a conducive environment to unlock MSME finance for growth and jobs through advocacy for favorable policy and regulatory environment, strengthening the capacity of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) to effectively serve MSMEs; leveraging research and data analytics to catalyze innovation and promoting the coordination within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

In line with AFR’s gender-intentional strategy, this project will explicitly ensure that gender is integrated into all interventions. Ensuring that young women can benefit from the growth of the MSME sector is a key priority outcome of this project. In order to ensure this, AFR seeks a Gender Specialist to drive the mainstreaming of gender within this project, in collaboration with other AFR staff.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist is responsible for youth impact of the project (day-to-day activities to ensure outreach and outcomes) and provides technical and project management support to youth entrepreneurship and social inclusion mainstreaming across the programme management cycle from design, implementation and monitoring and learning to intentionally ensure positive results for SMEs owned by youth in general, young women, refugees, PWDs and other marginalized groups.

This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and is contingent upon project award to AFR.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Senior Program Manager Terimbere SME Financing Support Facility”

Supervises: None.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.

Duration of the contract: Two years renewable based on performance.

Expected starting date: August 2023.

The Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist will be responsible for the following key tasks in relation to Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors:

• Oversee activities that engage youth and create incentives for them to enter agricultural and Tourism and Hospitality markets.
• Lead, coordinate, support, and/or conduct youth entrepreneurship analysis, effectiveness and efficacy studies, appraisal, evaluation and needs assessments as required by the project.
• Work with local agribusinesses; tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs, universities; and other market actors to support job opportunities for youth in the agribusiness and tourism and hospitality sector.
• Design training, mentoring, linkages to support services, grant packages, and other tools to increase youth entrepreneurship.
• Oversee activities to improve vocational, technical, and business skills among youth.
• Build the capacity of business development service providers to provide quality, demand-driven services to micro, small, and medium agricultural and tourism and hospitality enterprises with a focus on youth.
• Support in developing appropriate financial tools and opportunities for youth to participate in agriculture and tourism and hospitality markets.
• Support other teams to determine appropriate activities to support young women’s participation in agriculture and tourism and hospitality markets.
• Serve as a youth champion within the project team.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with AFR project staff.
• Contribute to project activity planning, reporting, data analysis, and budgets as requested.
• Represent work being done in Youth-transformation and youth’s economic empowerment under the Program in relevant internal and external forums.
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Program Manager.
  
  
  

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social studies, Economics, Development Studies or similar discipline with thorough knowledge of youth Social Inclusiveness.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience and technical skills

• 3 – 5 years of working experience in a national or international development organization in a related position.
• Minimum of five years of solid experience in development work implementing youth activities planning.
• Ability to work in a team, including providing strategic inputs and effectively contributing to joint planning and implementation of program activities.
• Familiar with the youth related development issues in the East Africa region particularly in Kenya and Rwanda.
• Proven experience on being well organized, attentive to details, and use concise, persuasive writing.
• Strong background in planning, developing, and executing participatory multi-stakeholder capacity building on youth inclusion.
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
• Preferably having practical work experience in Sub Saharan Africa on SME development
• Good background in community development, finance development and strong experience in handling youth concerns in project implementation.

Attitude/ competences

• Strong background in planning, developing, and executing participatory multi-stakeholder capacity building on youth entrepreneurship.
• Strong ability to work in a team.
• Good organizing skills and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well-detailed CV no later than 21^st June 2023 at 5pm via the apply button below.

The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three professional referees, together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point. All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process, please contact hr@jobinrwanda.com

Note:

• This position is open to national candidates only.
• Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Click here to Visit the website source

About Access to Finance Rwanda:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 to promote financial inclusion and financial sector development. AFR is currently funded by Sweden, Jersey Overseas Aid, and the MasterCard Foundation.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) network in Africa that seeks to create a transformative impact on ending poverty by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development through helping policy makers, regulators, financial service providers and markets drive a more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

AFR supports the removal of systemic barriers that hinder access to and use of financial services by low-income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs, and supports the development and provision of financial services including savings, credit, insurance, investment, payments, and remittances. AFR is a gender-intentional organization, having mainstreamed gender across all programming.

AFR is guided by the Market System Development (MSD) approach recognising that efforts to increase financial inclusion and financial sector development must be market-led, profitable and sustainable. For more details visit our website: (www.afr.rw).  

Access to Finance Rwanda seeks to recruit a MRM Specialist for its upcoming project “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors”.

About the project – Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality Sectors

MSMEs in productive/growth sectors, including those in Agriculture and Tourism & Hospitality sectors, play a critical role in driving inclusive growth and employment. However, they continue to face multiple challenges including low business management capabilities, limited tailored and sustainable business development services, limited access to appropriate financial solutions, and gaps in regulations and policies promoting SMEs access to finance. Such constraints hinder the potential for economic growth and job creation including for youth and women-led MSMEs, which face specific constraints.

To better address these and in line with its Phase III strategy, AFR, in collaboration with key stakeholders, will continue its journey towards addressing the root causes to access to and use of financial solutions for MSMEs in Rwanda through the “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors” project. The project seeks to support Agriculture and T&H enterprise development and growth for improved opportunities for youth to engage in dignified and fulfilling work with a focus on young women and other disadvantaged youth (persons with disabilities, refugees, and youth in rural areas).

The project will mainly focus on the following interventions:

1. Implementing commercial MSME Finance Readiness Support also known as “Terimbere SME Village” 

This intervention seeks to strengthen MSMEs’ capabilities to overcome gaps in financial management practices, sound business management procedures and practices, business growth skills and information asymmetry by enhancing technical, managerial, market knowledge, financial and non-financial capacity to prepare them for appropriate financing and growth opportunities. 

2. MSME ecosystem strengthening

This intervention seeks to support a conducive environment to unlock MSME finance for growth and jobs through advocacy for favorable policy and regulatory environment, strengthening the capacity of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) to effectively serve MSMEs; leveraging research and data analytics to catalyze innovation and promoting the coordination within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

In line with AFR’s gender-intentional strategy, this project will explicitly ensure that gender is integrated into all interventions. Ensuring that young women can benefit from the growth of the MSME sector is a key priority outcome of this project. In order to ensure this, AFR seeks a Gender Specialist to drive the mainstreaming of gender within this project, in collaboration with other AFR staff.

Scope of Responsibilities

The MRM Specialist is responsible for Monitoring and measurement of the performance of the project.  He/she will be responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework for the “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality Sectors” project.

This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and is contingent upon project award to AFR.

Reporting line: The position reports to AFR’s MRM Manager and the Senior Program Manager Terimbere SME Financing Support Facility.

Supervises: None.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.

Duration of the contract: Two years renewable based on performance.

Expected starting date: August 2023.

The MRM Specialist will be responsible for the following key tasks in relation to Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors project:

• Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement.
• Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving the project output.
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Develop the overall framework, for project M&E, for example, mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
• Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• With collaborating partners, review their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support, and resources.
• Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any computer-based support that may be required.
• Organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on M&E as required.
• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Check data quality with partners.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings.
• Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review, and final evaluation.
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher training on M&E for partners as required.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project. Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
  
  
  

Educational, Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Information Technology, or other relevant fields.
• Certificate in Monitoring and evaluation (if subjects covered above do not integrate M&E course units).

Experience and technical skills

• At least 5 years’ experience in monitoring and measuring results and/or conducting research to inform development initiatives. Prior experience in applying these skills in a Financial Sector Development context is preferred.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• Professional training in Research methodology with more emphasis on Operations
• Demonstrable experience of data and program quality management techniques including the ability to work with databases and data management.
• Proven experience in conducting and managing baselines and evaluations.
• Demonstrable experience in the application of Knowledge management techniques in both managing and disseminating information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write compelling, reports, and other materials.
• Strong excel, data analysis and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English.

Attitude/ competences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to track project progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with project staff, and other stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong ethics and a commitment to transparency and accountability in all aspects of MRM management.
  
  
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well-detailed CV no later than 21^st June 2023 at 5pm via the apply button below.

To be adjusted the application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three professional referees, together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point. All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process, please contact hr@jobinrwanda.com

Note:

• This position is open to national candidates only.
• Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Click here to visit the website source

About Access to Finance Rwanda:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 to promote financial inclusion and financial sector development. AFR is currently funded by Sweden, Jersey Overseas Aid, and the MasterCard Foundation.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) network in Africa that seeks to create a transformative impact on ending poverty by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development through helping policy makers, regulators, financial service providers and markets drive a more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

AFR supports the removal of systemic barriers that hinder access to and use of financial services by low-income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs, and supports the development and provision of financial services including savings, credit, insurance, investment, payments, and remittances. AFR is a gender-intentional organization, having mainstreamed gender across all programming.

AFR is guided by the Market System Development (MSD) approach recognising that efforts to increase financial inclusion and financial sector development must be market-led, profitable and sustainable. For more details visit our website: (www.afr.rw).  

Access to Finance Rwanda seeks to recruit a Grant Management Specialist for its upcoming project “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors”.

About the project – Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality Sectors

MSMEs in productive/growth sectors, including those in Agriculture and Tourism & Hospitality sectors, play a critical role in driving inclusive growth and employment. However, they continue to face multiple challenges including low business management capabilities, limited tailored and sustainable business development services, limited access to appropriate financial solutions, and gaps in regulations and policies promoting SMEs access to finance. Such constraints hinder the potential for economic growth and job creation including for youth and women-led MSMEs, which face specific constraints.

To better address these and in line with its Phase III strategy, AFR, in collaboration with key stakeholders, will continue its journey towards addressing the root causes to access to and use of financial solutions for MSMEs in Rwanda through the “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors” project. The project seeks to support Agriculture and T&H enterprise development and growth for improved opportunities for youth to engage in dignified and fulfilling work with a focus on young women and other disadvantaged youth (persons with disabilities, refugees, and youth in rural areas).

The project will mainly focus on the following interventions:

1. Implementing commercial MSME Finance Readiness Support also known as “Terimbere SME Village” 

This intervention seeks to strengthen MSMEs’ capabilities to overcome gaps in financial management practices, sound business management procedures and practices, business growth skills and information asymmetry by enhancing technical, managerial, market knowledge, financial and non-financial capacity to prepare them for appropriate financing and growth opportunities.

2. MSME ecosystem strengthening

This intervention seeks to support a conducive environment to unlock MSME finance for growth and jobs through advocacy for favorable policy and regulatory environment, strengthening the capacity of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) to effectively serve MSMEs; leveraging research and data analytics to catalyze innovation and promoting the coordination within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

In line with AFR’s gender-intentional strategy, this project will explicitly ensure that gender is integrated into all interventions. Ensuring that young women can benefit from the growth of the MSME sector is a key priority outcome of this project. In order to ensure this, AFR seeks a Gender Specialist to drive the mainstreaming of gender within this project, in collaboration with other AFR staff.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Grant Management Specialist supports the effective operationalization of the catalytic fund and sub grants of the “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality Sectors”.  

This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and is contingent upon project award to AFR.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Senior Program Manager Terimbere SME Financing Support Facility.

Supervises: None.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.

Duration of the contract: Two years renewable based on performance.

Expected starting date: August 2023.

The Grant Management Specialist will be responsible for the following key tasks in relation to Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors:

• Keep abreast of best practice in grants management and, especially, of changing (or new) donor requirements and ensure that AFR’s grant management system is updated accordingly.
• Work with the Grant analyst to review any new granting mechanisms to ensure adherence to donor requirements related to eligibility for the Grantees, budget presentation, acceptability of cost allocation and other proposal requirements.
• Liaise with the Procurement Manager whenever a competitive partner procurement process is underway; provide logistical assistance and support as required to facilitate a speedy and efficient process.
• Track the progress of grants and ensures that grant reports are submitted on time and accurately reflect the results achieved.
• Support the MSME grant analyst to conduct the financial due diligence process to ensure that adequate assessments have been conducted for all potential implementing partners.
• Set up the sub-award in AFR’s financial system, including reviewing all documentation and preparing the sub-grants monitoring dashboard.
• Review and approve Grantees’ quarterly reports ensuring that the payments to Grantees do not exceed the available budget; sign off to enable the finance team to process disbursements.
• Manage the sub-grant expense verification process, including reviewing partner accounts, identifying & querying any discrepancies on unallowable costs and providing feedback to the sub-grantee.
• In response to the capacity gaps identified in the initial appraisal, provide partners with training, coaching and systems development that will enhance their capacity to manage their grants effectively.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and assessment of the Grantees capacity to accurately record and post all transactions related to the grant.
• Support partners to submit their scheduled financial reports on time and to standard, reviewing reports and providing support and coaching to enable them to meet time & quality standards.
• Work closely with the project team to carry out field visits, spot checks and develop field reports in order to ensure that partners are complying with the conditions of their contract and with best practice in financial management.
• Lead budget monitoring and control for program activities ensuring that programs are implemented in line with approved Budget and any variations are reported and duly approved. Share information to enable AFR and Grantees to become familiar with requirements and practices of enforcement of Investor/AFR finance policy.
• Monitor and assess the Grantees’ capacity to accurately report and implement the project.
  
  
  
  

Educational, Experiences and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Additional professional qualifications and relevant accreditations are an advantage.

Experience and technical skills

• At least 3 years’ experience in grants, sub grants and budget management.
• Knowledge of donor funding rules and regulations.
• Experience in financial management, including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting.
• Previous experience in grant writing, grant management, or project management is required.
• Strong knowledge of grant writing and grant management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write compelling, reports, and other materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as grant management software and databases.
• Experience in use of IT systems in grant management
• Strong excel, data analysis and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English.

Attitude/ competences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop and manage budgets, track project progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with project staff, and other stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong ethics and a commitment to transparency and accountability in all aspects of grant management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well-detailed CV no later than 21^st June 2023 at 5pm via the apply button below.

The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three professional referees, together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point. All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process, please contact hr@jobinrwanda.com

Note:

• This position is open to national candidates only.
• Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Click here to visit the website source

About Access to Finance Rwanda:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 to promote financial inclusion and financial sector development. AFR is currently funded by Sweden, Jersey Overseas Aid, and the MasterCard Foundation.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) network in Africa that seeks to create a transformative impact on ending poverty by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development through helping policy makers, regulators, financial service providers and markets drive a more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

AFR supports the removal of systemic barriers that hinder access to and use of financial services by low-income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs, and supports the development and provision of financial services including savings, credit, insurance, investment, payments, and remittances. AFR is a gender-intentional organization, having mainstreamed gender across all programming.

AFR is guided by the Market System Development (MSD) approach recognising that efforts to increase financial inclusion and financial sector development must be market-led, profitable and sustainable. For more details visit our website: (www.afr.rw).  

Access to Finance Rwanda seeks to recruit a Grant Analyst for its upcoming project “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors”.

About the project – Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality Sectors

MSMEs in productive/growth sectors, including those in Agriculture and Tourism & Hospitality sectors, play a critical role in driving inclusive growth and employment. However, they continue to face multiple challenges including low business management capabilities, limited tailored and sustainable business development services, limited access to appropriate financial solutions, and gaps in regulations and policies promoting SMEs access to finance. Such constraints hinder the potential for economic growth and job creation including for youth and women-led MSMEs, which face specific constraints.

To better address these and in line with its Phase III strategy, AFR, in collaboration with key stakeholders, will continue its journey towards addressing the root causes to access to and use of financial solutions for MSMEs in Rwanda through the “Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors” project. The project seeks to support Agriculture and T&H enterprise development and growth for improved opportunities for youth to engage in dignified and fulfilling work with a focus on young women and other disadvantaged youth (persons with disabilities, refugees, and youth in rural areas).

The project will mainly focus on the following interventions:

1. Implementing commercial MSME Finance Readiness Support also known as “Terimbere SME Village” 

This intervention seeks to strengthen MSMEs’ capabilities to overcome gaps in financial management practices, sound business management procedures and practices, business growth skills and information asymmetry by enhancing technical, managerial, market knowledge, financial and non-financial capacity to prepare them for appropriate financing and growth opportunities. 

2. MSME ecosystem strengthening

This intervention seeks to support a conducive environment to unlock MSME finance for growth and jobs through advocacy for favorable policy and regulatory environment, strengthening the capacity of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) to effectively serve MSMEs; leveraging research and data analytics to catalyze innovation and promoting the coordination within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

In line with AFR’s gender-intentional strategy, this project will explicitly ensure that gender is integrated into all interventions. Ensuring that young women can benefit from the growth of the MSME sector is a key priority outcome of this project. In order to ensure this, AFR seeks a Gender Specialist to drive the mainstreaming of gender within this project, in collaboration with other AFR staff.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Grant Analyst – Catalytic fund assesses funding opportunities submitted by the different key stakeholders of the project based on the catalytic fund’s strategic goals, requirements and guidelines.

This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and is contingent upon project award to AFR.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Senior Program Manager Terimbere SME Financing Support Facility.

Supervises: None.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.

Duration of the contract: Two years renewable based on performance.

Expected starting date: August 2023.

The Grant Analyst – Catalytic Fund will be responsible for the following key tasks in relation to Enhancing MSMEs and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support in Rwanda Agriculture and Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) Sectors project:

• Review the grant applications submitted by beneficiaries to determine their eligibility for funding.
• Work closely with the project team to evaluate the feasibility and viability of the submitted applications, their potential impact on the firm, industry, local economy, and the environment.
• Participate in conducting due diligence on the applicant’s business and financial background to ensure that they have the capacity to execute the proposed project successfully. This will include review of the project’s technical feasibility and the adequacy of its financial and jobs creation projections.
• Monitor the implementation of the disbursed grants to ensure that the MSMEs are meeting their obligations under the grant agreement.
• Track SME progress against the agreed-upon milestones and performance indicators and ensure that the project is being implemented within agreed budget and time.
• Prepare regular reports on the performance of the MSMEs receiving the grants, including financial and impact reports.
• Work with the project MRM team to evaluate the success of the grants and making recommendations on the continuation, modification, or termination of the grants.
• Lead the review of any new granting mechanisms to ensure adherence to donor requirements related to eligibility for the Grantees, budget presentation, acceptability of cost allocation and other requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the AFR grantee guidelines, including liaising with external legal counsel as required to develop standardized contract templates and other tools that will facilitate compliance in relation to the project.
• Monitor compliance with best practice for Implementing grant beneficiary selection and, taking corrective action as required and reporting any concerns to the appropriate accountable manager.
• Track the progress of grants and ensures that grant reports are submitted on time and accurately reflect the results achieved.
• Manage the budget for each grant, including monitoring expenditures and ensuring that spending is in line with the grant requirements.
• As per the project plan, carry out field visits, spot checks and develop field reports in order to ensure that partners are complying with the conditions of their contract and with best practice in financial management and industry best practices.
• Support Senior program Manager in the preparation of annual forecasts, ensuring comprehensive and accurate estimation of potential grantees.
• Take lead in project Budget monitoring ensuring that all activities and spending are in line with approved budget and that any variations are duly approved.
  
  
  

Educational, Experiences and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Additional professional qualifications and relevant accreditations are an advantage.
• Also, including two years of professional administrative experience in grant administration, financial project management/program analysis, grant accounting, creating, and producing innovative and written materials to stimulate interest on the part of potential funding sources, public administration and public relations experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP or GAAS relating to grants.
• Keep abreast of best practice in grants management and, especially, of changing (or new) donor requirements and ensure that AFR’s grant management system is updated accordingly.

Experience and technical skills

• At least 3 years’ experience in grants, sub grants and budget management.
• Knowledge of donor funding rules and regulations.
• Experience in financial management, including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting.
• Previous experience in grant writing, grant management, or project management is required.
• Strong knowledge of grant writing and grant management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write compelling, reports, and other materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as grant management software and databases.
• Experience in use of IT systems in grant management
• Strong excel, data analysis and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English.
• Knowledge of grant administration and program analysis
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations and maintaining effective and cooperative work relationships with potential funding sources and Fayette County staff.
• Skill in researching and preparing reports.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication. l in prioritizing and multi-tasking.
  
  
  

Attitude/ competences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop and manage budgets, track project progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with project staff, and other stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong ethics and a commitment to transparency and accountability in all aspects of grant management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well-detailed CV no later than 21^st June 2023 at 5pm via the apply button below.

The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three professional referees, together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point. All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process, please contact hr@jobinrwanda.com

Note:

• This position is open to national candidates only.
• Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students and groups of students;
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan ;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Geography and History with Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English and Literature in English with Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

Click here to apply

Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Biology teacher with Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

Click here to apply

Job Description

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
• Plan and perform practical activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Chemistry with Education

  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

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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