About MTN Rwanda

MTN Rwandacell is focused on attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining professionals that contribute meaningfully to the achievement of our mission of making our customers’ lives a whole lot BRIGHTER.  We are an equal employment employer with a forward-looking culture that encourages creative thinking and innovation while remaining at the forefront of the latest technology and trends. MTN Rwanda is therefore Internally and Externally recruiting a highly competent and self-motivated individual for the Position below in Consumer Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop and drive the implementation of the home business strategy for MTN Rwanda, enabling the business to drive revenue targets as a set and increase the necessary pipeline conversions.
• Ensure profitable growth and penetration making use of the technology mix including 4G, WTTX, FTTH, and alternative technologies.
• Strategically plan technology rollout in collaboration with the Technology team to increase homes covered and/or homes passed and penetrate adoption with a channel/sales operating mix.
• The development and implementation of an annual rolling roadmap to guide businesses on requirements for Fixed Mobile convergent offers.
• Provide input into the sales business strategy to support the Consumer business in line with the overarching business goals and ensure that MTN maintains and improves its leadership positioning as well as ensuring that MTN becomes a key consideration in our aim of owning the home.
• Provide input for the product life cycle and management strategy, in line with the overall strategy.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with various external stakeholders (devices vendors, content providers, IOT solution providers, etc.).
• Ensure the implementation of aggressive and robust price plans and propositions to increase profitability on the portfolio and to consolidate family and home accounts.
• Provide the framework and guidance for competitive and relevant product plans to be designed in line with an approved business plan.
• Ensure MTN is top of mind for home Internet connectivity and leverage existing partnership deals (devices, contents, Momo, etc.) to deliver differentiation.
• Drive the delivery of a customer-centric experience for Residential customers for set-up and management of home connectivity.
• Forecast, plan, and develop budgets that provide MTN with a return on investment and seek required approval thereof.
• Keep abreast of international best practices, technologies, and industry trends.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Information Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a telecom or ISP business environment in emerging markets.
• Experience in leading change/transformation (marketing) at an operational level is advantageous.
• Mastering of MS Excel & PowerPoint.

How to apply

All interested candidates are requested to send their application letters, updated curriculum vitae, and copies of their academic credentials no later than 9th March 2023 through the job’s platform on: jobs2.RW@mtn.com.

We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.

MTN Rwandacell PLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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MTN Rwandacell is focused on attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining professionals that contribute meaningfully to the achievement of our mission of making our customers’ lives a whole lot BRIGHTER.  We are an equal employment employer with a forward-looking culture that encourages creative thinking and innovation while remaining at the forefront of the latest technology and trends. MTN Rwanda is therefore Internally and Externally recruiting a highly competent and self-motivated individual for the Position below in Sales & Distribution Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Effective management of service canter stock.
• Proper management of cash in the Service Center
• Ensuring proper invoicing and reconciliation at the front desk and in the back office.
• Cooperate and give maximum support during regular audits including Monthly and surprise cash counts.
• Forecast products and services demand, MoMo cash-in / cash-out trends to determine levels of stock required.
• Follow up, Forecast, analyze, and report on stock trends for shop-in-shop partners operating in MTN service centers to avoid device stock out.
• Timely requisition of stock from MTN main warehouse to avoid stock out.
• Monitor MoMo E-Money and Cash to avoid any shortages on either side.
• Ensure timely banking of extra cash in the Service Center.
• Implement MoMo security controls to avoid potential fraud or loss in the Service Center.
• Ensure timely cashing of sales and payments done by clients at the Service Center.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly service center stock and cash performance.
• Escalate and follow up on technical issues that may affect service center operations.
• Timely intervention to transactions initiated by front desk staff that requires back-office approval.
• Management of service Center logistics.

Job Requirements

• BBA Accounting or Finance / Business Management/ or any other relevant qualification
• 2 years of working in the stock control environment
• Training on stock control and inventory
• Knowledge of Cash Management & Banking

How to apply

All interested candidates are requested to send their application letters, updated curriculum vitae, and copies of their academic credentials no later than 3rd March 2023 through the job’s platform on: jobs2.RW@mtn.com.

We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.

MTN Rwandacell PLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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JOB VACANCY

Bella flowers Ltd is a private company registered in Rwanda under Code Company 103449745 on 20^th October2014 and the government of Rwanda/MINAGR/NAEB owns 100% of its shares. It owns a land of   100 Ha in Gishari Rwamagana District, and Eastern Province on which Flowers is being undertaken.

The company is seeking to recruit highly skilled, self-motivated, and experienced persons to fill the following position:

HUMAN RESOURCE  AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (1)

Under the supervision of Human Resource and Administration Manager, The Humana Resource  and administration Officer ensures effective and efficient management of company Human Resources, timely salary payment, and compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures.

A) RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities, including salary disbursement, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation.
• Tracking Employee working hours
• Updating records when employee’s status change
• Ensuring payroll questions employees have and performing calculations with commissions, bonuses, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure that all Human resource taxes (PAYE, Pension, Maternity and Community Based Health Insurance “CBHI“) are declared and paid on time in order to avoid penalties and interests
• Prepare complex payroll and human resource information for data input and assist with checking, quality control, and maintenance of records to ensure accuracy, service quality, and data integrity.
• Provide a responsive, accurate client advisory service on payroll matters, resolve difficult enquiries and assist in identifying payroll errors and implementing corrective action where required to ensure employee payments are processed accurately and database integrity is maintained.
• Provide and promote service excellence and foster effective teamwork and business relationships.
• Contribute to process improvement by participating in a range of payroll and service delivery reform activities.
  
  
  

B) JOB SPECIFICATION 

Essential Requipements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration
• At least Two (2) years’ experience in human resources and administration.

Skills and abilities

• Sound numeracy skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Proven ability to prepare, adjust, and declare Human Resources Taxes, Pension, maternity  and Community Based Health Insurance on time.
• Experience in payroll, and the use of a computerized payroll system and other relevant database
• Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with employees on all levels.
• Personal and people management abilities including supervision, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
• Proven ability to quickly learn new information, processes, and procedures
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and identify and deal with problems
  
  
  

C) APPLICATION PROCESS 

Interested and qualified Candidates should submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work experience, copy of academic documents, transcript, and copy of National Identification in one document at  Bella flowers Ltd  to  the email address  recruitment@bellaflowers.rw

The deadline for submitting application is on 2^nd March 2023 at 5:00 pm local Time

Application should be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer of Bella Flowers Ltd

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contact due to the large number of applicants.

Emmy NYIRIGIRA

Chief Executive Officer–Bella   Flowers Ltd

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JOB VACANCY

POSITION: Legal Officer

Location : Kigali, Rwanda 

ITM Africa Ltd, an international company specializing in all HR solutions is assisting a client to recruit a Legal Officer 

Purpose of role :

The job holder will be responsible for rendering quality legal advice to the company by the legal and regulatory framework per the company operations and policies.

What you will do :

• Assist in the review and drafting of agreements, letters, and other legal documents for the company.
• Provide advice on corporate/commercial legal issues and business matters to all departments.
• Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously advise on the company’s contractual obligations (e.g., terms, notification requirements, process, and IHS obligations under the agreement)
• Advise on any changes and/or trends in the legal environment. This may include research into particular legal matters.
• Legal Documentation Management: managing and keeping proper records of the Company’s legal documents and statutory filings.
• Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies Act.
• Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures on behalf of the Company as shall be communicated by the Supervisor.
• Review, draft and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures and ensure they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Collect, examine, and organize the evidence and other legal documents for external counsel review for case preparations
• Review the progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Obtain and keep a detailed record of litigation cases
• Ensure timely settlement of disputes, complaints, and legal actions.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
  
  
  

You will be a good fit if you have :

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Interpretation of Legislation, Regulations, and Contracts.
• Basic contract drafting skills.
• Solution-oriented and conflict management skills including analysis of legal queries raised by stakeholders.
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Autocad, Vision, etc.…
• Advanced organization skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of telecom site regulations, operations, and site management will be an added advantage.

How to apply :

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Job Description

– Collate and report back monthly on performance statistics for all digital communications across all online and social media channels, using these statistics to influence future digital activity;
– Act as a brand guardian in terms of look and feel of online communications as well as tone of voice of copy;
– Implement Pay Per Click campaigns monitoring their performance and return on investment;
– Develop informative and effective search engine optimized copy for the website and external blog postings;
– Manage and utilize the CRM to maximize online tourism marketing opportunities.
– Manage all tourism email marketing campaigns and newsletter distribution;
-Manage social media accounts to; ensure all copy is relevant for the different platforms, monitor company mentions and engage with customers where relevant;
– Manage the content diary for social media content;
– Keeping up to date with changes and advances in social media and advising on new channels and approaches to adopt;
– Regularly gather market intelligence on specific markets and the region’s performance, customer and trade attitudes/put to all others;
– Submit and present weekly and quarterly reports on status of activities;
– Play an active role in leveraging value from strategic partnerships including attending weekly meetings and contributing to strategic activities with the partnership team;
– Any other related assignment, as may be directed by the line manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Communication

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Degree in Media

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Marketing

  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

• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;

• Excellent command of written and spoken English;

• Proven track record in the successful development of products, within a complex stakeholder environment.

• Experience in managing a broad portfolio of products and services, across different life-stages.

• Experience in product and/or project management experience within a service industry to increase revenues.

• Proven track record in commissioning market research and using data to successfully launch and drive usage of products.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to effectively direct team to deliver projects on time and on budget

• Ability to collect & analyses information from various sources to design projects that meet tourist demand and can attain scalability

• Strong knowledge of tourism industry in relation to the policies, strategies and regulations governing the industry;

• Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s tourist attractions and available natural resources;

• Excellent creativity and innovation skills with ability to develop and new and diversified tourism products;

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines with high attention to detail

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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Job Description

– Promote increased awareness of Rwanda as the preferred tourism destination in identified strategic markets through tourism access points including embassies, tourism channel partners, international buyers and travel media and local tourism stakeholders;
– Act as the principal point of contact for all tourism marketing related matters in the select markets;
– Manage Market Based Representation (consultants/officers) in relation to tourism promotion in strategic international and regional markets;
– Develop and implement short, medium and long-term action plans for close collaborations with key partners-embassies, international and regional channel partners, industry wholesalers and local tourism stakeholders to promote Rwanda’s tourism opportunities;
– Assist and advise local tour operators and industry players on strategies and mechanisms to effectively market their products/experiences in the target markets;
– Ensure regular and updated production and publication of quality promotional collaterals to vantage access points in the select markets;
– Identify, coordinate and participate in international and regional tourism fairs, conventions, meetings, roadshows and other promotional activities;
– Gather continuous market intelligence on the domestic market and the region’s performance, customer and trade attitudes/put to all others;
– Ensure year on year growth for tourism numbers and revenue from select market(s);
– Submit and present weekly and quarterly reports on status of activities;
– Play an active role in leveraging value from strategic partnerships including attending weekly meetings and contributing to strategic activities with the partnership team;
– Any other related assignment, as may be directed by the line manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Marketing

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Tourism

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master Degree in Marketing & Communications

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing & Communications

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Maters degree in business administration with specialization in Marketing

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration with specialization in Marketing

  3 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

• Strong command of written and spoken English;

• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;

• Demonstrated experience in tourism destination marketing

• Strong passion and enthusiasm towards tourism promotion and generating sales/revenues

• Strong Interpersonal skills with tourists, stakeholders and staff with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively;

• Demonstrated strong experience in communicating with diverse groups;

• Analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to undertake research and make decisions based on analytical processes;

• Demonstrated knowledge of tourism industry in relation to the policies, strategies and regulations governing the industry;

• Ability to develop and implement targeted marketing techniques to attract increased tourism visits and spending

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations;

• Good organisational and time management skills with ability to plan workload and prioritize- be detail oriented and work under pressure of various deadlines

• Demonstrated knowledge of Rwanda’s tourist attractions and available natural resources

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JOB VACANCY
Rwanda Revenue Authority is seeking to recruit eight (8) motivated and qualified software
developers whereby four (4) will be employed on a permanent contract while other four (4) will be employed on a contract of Seven (7) months.
Interested candidates should visit our job portal via https://nom.rra.gov.rw/onlineapp/ to find out if you are the right candidate and apply before 03/03/2023.
RRA is an equal-opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Done at Kigali on 23/02/2023.

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Finance Manager

Operations Manager · Kigali, Rwanda or Kampala, Uganda 

Company Profile: Sawa Energy is a solar energy and energy efficiency company servicing SMEs across East Africa, with current operations in Rwanda and Uganda. They bring together international capital and local solar expertise in order to enable SMEs to get access to solar and energy efficiency solutions with no upfront cost. In doing so, Sawa Energy aims to have a big social impact, reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, increase energy access, and save money for businesses in emerging markets. Sawa Energy’s objective is to deploy a portfolio of 35 MW of solar C&I projects across East Africa within the next 5 years, and have been actively deploying since February 2021. Their clients include I&M Bank, MTN and other leading regional businesses.

Learn more at www.sawaenergy.com

Job Summary:

The company is recruiting an ambitious and energetic professional to support in the operations of the company. This role is a cross-functional role that reports directly to the CEO with responsibilities in finance, corporate governance, accounting, and sales support. This person will be integral in executing Sawa Energy’s vision to lead the revolution of solar for SMEs in East Africa. Given that Sawa Energy is taking solar into a new realm with a new set of tools, the role will require creativity, flexibility, and dynamism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting of offers for our clients

• Lead the accounting review, completed by a third party service provider, across multiple entities

• Lead the administrative activities across multiple entities

• Support financial modeling for projects to assess the viability of solar and energy efficiency projects

• Work hand in hand with our sales team to ensure our proposals and team are client-ready

• Support on executing corporate governance across multiple entities

Location: Rwanda/Uganda

Hours: Full time

Job Requirements:

• University degree and 2-3 years of work experience

• Excellent written and spoken English is required, French, Kinyarwanda, and/or Swahili are a plus.

• Systematic and highly organized project manager with budget estimation skills;

• Must take personal accountability for tracking numerous activities across workstreams and driving them all to a successful conclusion.

• Must display a track record of thriving in a fast-paced sales environment, able to work towards and hit KPIs.

• Being a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit is paramount.

• Must be very comfortable working in the digital realm, using tools such as Google Drive (Docs, Slides, Sheets), CRMs and other remote working tools.

• High level of proficiency building powerpoint presentations

• Financial modeling experience in Microsoft Excel

• Experience in accounting is desired, CPA is preferred

• Solar and engineering experience is not required

• The role may include regional travel from time to time
  
  
  

Other Critical Requirements:

Technical skills

Accounting, financial modeling, writing, and presentation skills are strongly desired for this role.

Leadership

We are a team of self-starters, and expect all team members to take initiative, own their projects, and assume leadership within their set of responsibilities.

Communication

This role involves communicating both within the team, and with partners. As such, effective written and verbal communication is integral to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.

Multitasking

We are looking for a team member who can manage many projects at once while still meeting deadlines. We seek someone with strong multitasking,  decision-making, and organizational abilities to ensure the workload is managed effectively.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply through this application form. Applications will close at 11:59 pm on the 06th March 2023. Only selected candidates for the interview will be contacted. For questions, reach out to hr@sawaenergy.com

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Job Position: Retail Officer

Reporting

The Prime Life Retail Officer reports to the Retail Senior Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifying potential new clients
• Understanding and promoting the company’s Products and services
• Strive to improve customer satisfaction through excellent customer service
• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services with sales agents or alone,
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports of the agents under your supervision.
• To achieve a set sales target for the territory through growth in their Portfolio and by growing sales agent’s numbers.
• Provide the necessary support to Sales agents to enable them to generate market leads and close new business.
• Manage, develop, coach, control, and motivate the sales force to develop their skill to ensure that high professional standard is achieved.
• Represents Prime Life Insurance within the territory assigned.
• Ensure the monthly deductions are done on time
• Manage the no deducted premiums and propose solutions accordingly
• Ensure that all sales agents have submitted all required documents and ensure its security
• Keep abreast of competitor activity and market trends and share relevant information with the team;
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience

• University degree A0 in one of the following fields:

• Sales and Marketing, Communication, Public relation, Economic sciences and management, Social sciences, Education

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial institution or in Telecommunication.
• Experience with managing a diverse team to meet specified sales targets.
• Experience with managing Sales Representatives and Sales Agents is critical.
• Proven experience in managing and directing a sales teams, people management,
• Proven experience in recruitment & training and managing Sales agents,
• Preferably 25 to 35 years old.
• Fluency in spoken and written Kinyarwanda and English language skills
• Commitment to training sales agents to maximize individual and retail sales goals

• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent selling, negotiation, and communication skills
• Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Mastering IT tools
• Being Rwandan by nationality
  
  
  

Skills and competencies

• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Computer skills Word-Excel-PPT
• Good interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills, Capacity of conflict resolution

Other Requirements:

• Clean criminal record
• Valid Driving License Cat B

Job application procedure

• Application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer and Education certificates (combined in pdf);
• Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience including three referees and a copy of National Identification (combined in pdf).

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 4^th March 2023 via the apply` button below.

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Job Position: HR & Administrative Assistant Officer

Reporting

The Prime Life HR & Administrative Assistant Officer reports to the HR, Admin & Logistics Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records (soft and hard copies)
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data such as absences, bonuses, and leaves;
• Prepare paperwork for HR policies and procedures.
• Schedule appointments, events, and travel arrangements for the company and maintain calendars;
• Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence;
• Provide orientations for new employees by sharing onboarding packages and explaining company policies;
• Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered;
• Purchase office supplies as needed and schedule maintenance for office equipment repairs, if needed’
• Responsible for supervising and accounting for an inventory

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human resources, Business law.;
• Prior experience in HR and or administrative;
• Excellent computer skills, especially typing;
• Multilingualism will be preferred and required.
  
  
  

Job application procedure

• Application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer and Education certificates (combined in pdf);
• Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience including three referees and a copy of National Identification (combined in pdf).

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 4^th March 2023 via the apply button below.

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Job Position: Corporate Sales officer

Reporting

The Prime Life Corporate Sales officer reports to the corporate & other alternative Channels Senior Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at assigned accounts;
• Understand customer’s business, their industry, and what drives their success;
• Proactively manage the sales process from prospecting to close, utilizing internal resources as needed;
• Maintaining relationships with current customers and identifying new business opportunities;
• Meeting with potential clients to determine their needs and interests in order to develop a tailored sales strategy;
• Following up with existing clients to ensure they are satisfied with the company’s products or services;
• Presenting products or services to potential clients in order to generate interest;
• Building relationships with potential clients to learn about their needs and interests so that they can be addressed in future sales pitches;
• Preparing tenders and ensure they are submitted on time;
• Recommending new products or services to existing clients to increase business opportunities with them;
• Communicating with other members of the team to coordinate sales efforts;
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations, demonstrations, and proposals that articulate our value proposition
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms within prescribed guidelines;
• Accurately forecast revenue opportunities, pipeline development, and trends
• Keep abreast of competitor activity and market trends and share relevant information with the team;
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, insurance, marketing or economics;
• At least 2 years of proven sales experience, with a focus on corporate sales;
• Proven success achieving and exceeding targets;
• Strong understanding of the sales process, from prospecting to close;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and computer skills especially Microsoft Power point, Excel and Word;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work under pressure, work long hours, including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines;
• Fluent of English and French;
• Possession of driving license B category;
• Ability to manage time and solve problems and
• Ability to learn fast and understanding the company’s products and services.
  
  
  

Job application procedure

• Application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer and Education certificates (combined in pdf);
• Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience including three referees and a copy of National Identification (combined in pdf).

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 4^th March 2023 via the apply button below.

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JOB ADVERT

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector, with P. O. Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda. Website: www.rd-rwanda.org, email:rdrwanda@gmail.com. RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment and support for children and adolescents with disabilities. It is against this background that RD Rwanda in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has a one year research project on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) data collection and analysis; we are looking for fully-qualified, self-motivated candidates of high integrity who possess knowledge, skills and experience required to fill the following positions for a period of one (1) year.

Data Manager (1)

Roles and responsibilities

Much of the roles/responsibilities of the Data Manager who is a biostatistician will be to supervise and coordinate the work of the Data Entry officers; in addition the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• Collection of data on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
• Analysis of data on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to draw conclusions and predictions;
• Monitor clinical trials to ensure the integrity of the results;
• Assist the Health Center, principal investigators and Research IT and Database Manager in periodical performance reviews for data issues relating to improper performance and system usage;
• Establish and maintain several offline disease specific databases.
• Foster and support a positive working environment which is conducive to staff productivity, quality work, satisfaction and retention;
• Responsible for informing management of any identified issues/barriers at the centre regarding data collection and entry;
• Work with the biostatistician, clinicians and principal investigators to formulate several tools to improve clinical data entry;
• Communicate performance problems as they arise with Openclinic and Onchronos softwares to head of the centre and concerned principal investigator or clinician.
• Conduct reporting assessment every 3 months to identify ways to improve the reporting protocols;
• Perform any task in his/her abilities as per request of the research senior managers.
• Have high level of ethical values;
• Keep data confidentiality for patient privacy;
  
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• BSC or MSc in Biostatistics or related field;
• Familiarity with statistical methods that apply to applicable clinical trials;
• Understanding of data collection methodologies and data analysis process;
• Advanced computer and technical oriented skills, especially STATA, SPSS, R;
• In-depth understanding of advanced statistical techniques, be familiar with analysing clinical trials, and have excellent knowledge of epidemiology and statistics;
• The ability to plan, develop, and manage complex statistical computer databases;
• Being able to collect and compile data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, recording it in accessible manner and maintaining data bases;
• Thoroughly and methodically collecting, verifying and recording data demonstrating attention to details and identifying and correcting errors;
• Initiative and sound judgement;
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously;
• Strong communication skills;
• Efficient time management skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Fast typing ability;
• Exceptional written communications skills
• Previous experience in data entry tasks will be considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of English language.
• Some biostatisticians may also teach at universities while conducting their research, splitting time between the lab and the classroom. They are required to have an in-depth understanding of advanced statistical techniques, be familiar with analyzing clinical trials, and have excellent knowledge of epidemiology and statistics.
• Having worked with RBC or other institutions on health field data collection
• Having CITI certificate would be added advantage.
  
  
  

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of national identity card accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than 27th February, 2023 before 5pm Kigali time. For further clarifications, don’t hesitate to contact Paul Harorimana, RD Rwanda Project Admin, on the phone: +250788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pascal Uwimana

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on 17^th February, 2023

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Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector, with P. O. Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda. Website: www.rd-rwanda.org, email:rdrwanda@gmail.com. RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment and support for children and adolescents with disabilities. It is against this background that RD Rwanda in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has a one year research project on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) data collection and analysis; we are looking for fully-qualified, self-motivated candidates of high integrity who possess knowledge, skills and experience required to fill the following positions for a period of one (1) year.

1. Field Data Entry Officer (6)

Roles and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Data Manager, the Data Entry Officer will be responsible for:

• Data collection on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
• Data entry on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
• Assist the Health Center, Principal Investigators and Research IT and Database Manager in periodical performance reviews for data issues relating to improper performance and system usage;
• Establish and maintain several offline disease specific databases;
• Foster and support a positive working environment which is conducive to staff productivity, quality work, satisfaction and retention;
• Responsible for informing management of any identified issues/barriers at the centre regarding data collection and entry;
• Work with the biostatistician, clinicians and principal investigators to formulate several tools to improve clinical data entry;
• Communicate performance problems as they arise with Openclinic and Onchronos softwares to head of the centre and concerned principal investigator or clinician;
• Conduct reporting assessment every 3 months to identify ways to improve the reporting protocols;
• Perform any task in his/her abilities as per request of the research senior managers.
• Have high level of ethical values;
• Keep data confidentiality for patient privacy;

Basic Requirements:

• A university degree completed;
• Understanding of data collection methodologies and data analysis process;
• Advanced computer and technical oriented skills, especially Excel;
• Being able to collect and compile data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, recording it in accessible manner and maintaining data bases;
• Thoroughly and methodically collecting, verifying and recording data demonstrating attention to details and identifying and correcting errors;
• Initiative and sound judgement;
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously;
• Strong communication skills;
• Efficient time management skills;
• Fast typing ability;
• Previous experience in data entry tasks will be considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of English language.
• Having worked with RBC or other institutions on health field data collection
• Having CITI certificate would be added advantage.
  
  
  

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of national identity card accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than 27th February, 2023 before 5pm Kigali time. For further clarifications, don’t hesitate to contact Paul Harorimana, RD Rwanda Project Admin, on the phone: +250788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pascal Uwimana

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on 17^th February, 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 per cent 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 Livestock Innovations Specialist will manage the development of our innovation pipeline and market access livestock trials. The specialist will conduct research and meet third parties to establish promising initiatives before designing trials, supporting on their execution and evaluating their results. The specialist will also support the scaling of promising initiatives by managing small execution teams.

Responsibilities

Research new market access trials

• Desk research: Generate a pipeline of potential initiatives for further exploration, applying existing OAF data and further research.

• Market research: Engage producers, buyers and processors to deep-dive promising initiatives.

• Farmer/crop/buyer mapping: Support in the development and data collection of mapping surveys and exercises.

• Present trials: Utilize business and impact metrics to assess, and subsequently present, promising MA initiatives.
  
  
  

Manage market access trials

• Trial Designs: Development of trial designs including the formulating and documenting of main objectives, scope, budgets, models and timelines with oversight from the manager.

• Trial management: Responsible for the oversight of the execution of multiple trials, creating high-level deliverables.

• Small team management: Recruit and manage small teams delegating tasks.

Third-party engagement

• Negotiations: With support from your manager, negotiate with third-party off-takers, exporters, buyers, traders and aggregators.

• Communications: Maintain and foster good working relationships with partners, suppliers and off-takers.

Scale promising business units

• Trial Evaluations: design trial evaluations, conduct analysis and make recommendations on improvements and next steps.

• Scale planning: strategize and plan for expansion and scale

• Execution support: devise team structures and work with operations lead to aid successful scale-up.

• Reporting: Compile final reports for each business and make summaries to communicate with all partners and save information for the future
  
  
  

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and investing 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 the following:

• 3 years of experience in agricultural value chains.

• Technical knowledge in livestock rearing, handling and/or business.

• Ability to conduct research via multiple sources including third-party outreach with a keen sense for detail.

• Independent experience in project planning and execution.

• Comfortable with third-party engagement

• Experienced team leader, capable of training and developing small teams.

• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is essential

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

Application Deadline

10 May 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, colour, 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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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 per cent 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

Over the next 5 years, you will support Rwandan-led seed companies to grow to reach their full potential through support with their professional capacity building and development of new seed products.

The contribution to the development of the Rwandan seed industry will contribute to millions of dollars of additional impact for smallholders through greater access to improved seed products.

The Seed Industry Technical Trainer will provide technical and professional support to seed companies to grow to their full potential which will ultimately create a vibrant and sustainable Rwanda’s Seed sector, which will eventually impact smallholders through greater access to improved seed products.

We are looking for at least a 5-years experienced, dynamic, service-oriented professional for the position of Seed Industry Technical Trainer to be part of an exciting team at the Seed Innovation Centre which will be located at the Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera, Rwanda.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Seed Innovation Centre Lead, you will lead training on seed production technology and coordinate training activities for the seed professional course.

• Coordinate seed production, variety trials and establishment of research fields for educational programs for seed professionals.

• You will support the development and running of the professional course to produce graduates with world-class skills in plant variety development and breeding, seed research, seed production and quality control.

• You will provide strategic and technical support to Rwanda’s seed sector for the development of at least one seed scheme according to UPOV standards to push for OECD membership in the next 3-5 years and support ISTA accreditation of the seed testing laboratory at RICA-Campus.

• Develop and update tracker for all training and student research projects.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and investing 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 the following:

• Multinational high-end seed company experience: 5+ years experience at a large, R&D-driven multinational seed company, ideally on the African continent companies.

• Scale Field Production of Certified Seed Crops This experience should be directly managing field seed production, inspection and certification at the scale of multiple seed crops.

• Regulatory seed system experience: you must have operated in a country which strongly conforms to OECD, ISTA and UPOV standards and have a solid working knowledge of these regulatory systems- and is ready to impart this knowledge to trainees and growing seed companies in Rwanda.

• Academic qualification: Master’s degree or 7+ years experience in plant breeding and genetics, seed science technology, agronomy or a related subject.

• Demonstrated experience in seed industry technical training with any public or private institution.

• Language: English is required

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

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

18 May 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, colour, 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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