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1 Enseignant(e) du Primaire at Ecole Maternelle Henri Matisse | Kigali : Deadline: 25-02-2023

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Ecole Henri Matisse (Kicukiro)

OFFRE D’EMPLOI

1 enseignant(e) du primaire

L’école maternelle est francophone et pratique une pédagogie active.

L’école primaire est trilingue (français, anglais, kinyarwanda) et pratique une pédagogie active.




 Diplôme et expérience

  • Primaire : Diplôme universitaire A0 en sciences de l’éducation ou équivalent.
  • Expérience professionnelle d’au moins 5 ans à l’école primaire.

Qualités et compétences demandées

  • Excellente maîtrise du français (maternelle), du français et de l’anglais (primaire) à l’oral et à l’écrit.
  • Solide bagage pédagogique et méthodologique
  • Aimer les enfants, vraie motivation pour travailler avec des petits enfants.
  • Capacité à coopérer et travailler en équipe.
  • Réelles capacités de communication et d’écoute.
  • Patience et disponibilité.
  • Créativité, inventivité et imagination.
  • Prête à s’investir personnellement pour apprendre et progresser.
  • Une bonne santé.

En plus pour le primaire :

  • Capacité à s’approprier les programmes d’enseignement scolaire proposés.
  • Bonne culture générale.
  • Maitrise des outils informatiques (Word et utilisation internet).




Cadre professionnel

Travail au sein d’une équipe motivée, avec des pédagogies actives et innovantes pour une éducation de qualité, dans une école bien équipée. Accompagnement par des formations professionnelles sur place.

Dépôt des dossiers

Le dossier de candidature comprendra: 1) une lettre de motivation, 2) le CV, 3) copie des diplômes.

Les candidatures sont à envoyer par internet à l’adresse suivante : henrimatisserwanda.ecole@gmail.com, en indiquant comme objet : « Candidature Maternelle », ou « Candidature Primaire », avec les fichiers attachés nécessaires.

Date limite d’envoi : 25 février 2023.










1 Maîtresse de maternelle et 1 Assistante maternelle at Ecole Maternelle Henri Matisse | Kigali : Deadline: 25-02-2023

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Ecole Henri Matisse (Kicukiro)

OFFRE D’EMPLOI

1 maîtresse de maternelle et 1 assistante maternelle

L’école maternelle est francophone et pratique une pédagogie active.

L’école primaire est trilingue (français, anglais, kinyarwanda) et pratique une pédagogie active.




 Diplôme et expérience

  • Maternelle : Diplôme d’Humanités en éducation de la petite enfance. Avoir un diplôme universitaire en sciences de l’éducation ou équivalent sera un atout.

Expérience professionnelle d’au moins 3 ans en maternelle.

Qualités et compétences demandées

  • Excellente maîtrise du français (maternelle), du français et de l’anglais (primaire) à l’oral et à l’écrit.
  • Solide bagage pédagogique et méthodologique
  • Aimer les enfants, vraie motivation pour travailler avec des petits enfants.
  • Capacité à coopérer et travailler en équipe.
  • Réelles capacités de communication et d’écoute.
  • Patience et disponibilité.
  • Créativité, inventivité et imagination.
  • Prête à s’investir personnellement pour apprendre et progresser.
  • Une bonne santé.




 Cadre professionnel

Travail au sein d’une équipe motivée, avec des pédagogies actives et innovantes pour une éducation de qualité, dans une école bien équipée. Accompagnement par des formations professionnelles sur place.

Dépôt des dossiers

Le dossier de candidature comprendra: 1) une lettre de motivation, 2) le CV, 3) copie des diplômes.

Les candidatures sont à envoyer par internet à l’adresse suivante : henrimatisserwanda.ecole@gmail.com, en indiquant comme objet : « Candidature Maternelle », ou « Candidature Primaire », avec les fichiers attachés nécessaires.

Date limite d’envoi : 25 février 2023.










Operations Specialist Souk farms | kigali : Deadline: 16-02-2023

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Operations Specialist

Your role as an operations specialist is to ensure efficient support to production activities, diligently monitor the input level to ensure we always have an adequate level of input for the different crops under production to we attain our production and cost targets.




 RESPONSIBILITIES

As an operations specialist, your role is not only to ensure that the daily operations are efficient, but also:

  • Monitor the production plans
  • Develop and monitor the production budgets
  • Prepare the farmer pledge for SOUK’s production
  • Develop and submit the input payables on time
  • Maintaining relationships with casual workers
  • Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of our input supply to the farms.
  • Coordinating the daily activities report from the farm managers
  • Weekly Consolidated Farm Report




 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • An experience in horticulture is a plus
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite programs especially Excel and databases
  • Well organized, detail-oriented, results-focused and able to work autonomously
  • Critical thinking and business logic
  • Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities

How to apply: Interested candidates can send their applications documents (merged in one PDF file) to mamady.k@souk-ig.com not later than 16th February 2023.

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Senior Sales- FMCG at ExCraft Ltd | kigali : Deadline: 08-03-2023

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Please we have a vacancy for a “Senior Sales – FMCG” and we appreciate it if we can deal together.

ABOUT THE COMPANY (EXCRAFT):

ExCraft is a pioneer brand in the export field in Egypt. It was founded in 2017 for distributing and marketing several kinds of high-quality FMCG products (Food, Beverage, FMCG, etc.) targeting hotels, modern trade, and wholesale sectors.

ExCraft services cover companies in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Not only we export high-quality products, but we also produce our own products to meet the needs of the wholesale, retail, and catering markets all over the world.

ExCraft is hiring a Sales Supervisor- FMCG!!! 

Location: M. Peace Plaza -KN4 AV10-11th floor, Tower B Kigali, Rwanda. 





Responsibilities:

Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successfully managing the sales team.

Generating leads, creating exclusive importers of Food products, and handling the exclusive distributors.

Increasing the company profitability ratios.

Discussing and developing promotional strategy and marketing activities with the top management.

Drawing up clients’ contracts and developing business relations with all customers.

Making market visits to increase the clients’ database in order to increase sales revenue.

Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices.

Having a good understanding of the business’s products or services and being able to advise others about them.

Designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensures its strong presence.

Continually assessing current business distribution channels, developing and evaluating their performance, and managing conflicts to ensure alignment with territory plans.

Managing and supporting the sales team to achieve sales targets by following up on coaching and training.

Analyzing the market in terms of products and comparing them to the competitors.

Managing sales by developing a business plan that covers sales, revenue projections, and expense controls.

Preparing reports of the sales department timely and accurate to meet company and department requirements, policies, and standards.

Handling all sales files.

Executing all the required tasks according to the business needs. 





Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • More than 4 years of FMCG experience is a must.
  • Sales diploma or certificate is a must.
  • Excellent English and French Language is a must.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Ability to create effective plans and innovative reports.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Talented in closing deals.

How to apply:

  • Will not be considered for any resume without the below information.
  • Write in the body email your expected Net Salary & notice period.
  • Please send your updated resume and other documents to “ careers@excraft.rw “ with the subject “JR-SE-SE”.

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Kenya Warehousing and Fulfilment Senior Associate at One Acre Fund | Kakamega : Deadline :17-04-2023

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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

As One Acre Fund’s Fulfilment Center Associate in Kenya, you will manage the Tupande Warehouses (WH) and Tupande Fulfillment Centers (TFC). This will comprise facilitating the planning and coordination of input reception, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution of inputs and fulfilment of orders to the 600,000+ farmers and 300+ Retail outlets; managing the staff, and analysing key metrics to monitor and performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Your work will have a tremendous impact on our main mission of serving all farmers.

You will report to the Kenya Logistics Lead and will largely work with other businesses including Rural Retail, Field operations, Tupande Online, and other support departments.

Responsibilities

  • Order fulfilment: receive and stock inventory, pick, pack and ship orders to different Business Unit (BU) clients with timely, cost-effective, deliveries through strategic planning and collaboration.
  • Create KPIs and implement strategies for evaluating and improving WH and TFC performance, and work with other KE Supply chain sub-departments to achieve key KPIs such as OTIF, Order Accuracy, Order Processing time, Inventory accuracy, Damage and disposal Rate, Receiving cycle time, Receiving accuracy and Delivery Cost per Revenue.
  • Monitor end-to-end warehouse processes, standardize operational procedures and improve operational efficiency while minimizing costs, including the undertaking of special projects.
  • Streamline stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • Identify and address opportunities and risks within your scope of work through contingency planning.
  • Contribute to annual strategy setting and the department’s OKRs execution.
  • Build a team culture that represents One Acre Fund values and creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment.




Career Growth and Development

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

Qualifications

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

  • Bachelor’s Degree, in Business, Supply Chain Management, applied mathematics, or operations management.
  • At least 5+ years of FMCG, E-Commerce or warehouse management experience
  • Experience with SAP ERP or related systems
  • Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), as they will be used to analyze and present data, create reports, and make informed decisions.
  • Experience setting strategic direction, and managing projects from idea to implementation.
  • Leadership experience at or outside of work.
  • Language: English




Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kakamega, Kenya

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

17 April 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.










Kenya Digital Lead One Acre Fund | Kakamega : Deadline: 15-02-2023

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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 goal of the Tupande Online business unit is to give farmers integrated access to all One Acre Fund products, good agricultural practice and agronomic recommendations, credit services and access to markets via our mobile app. We believe this will double the number of clients One Acre Fund serves, increase impact, and improve sustainability. We aim to achieve this by leveraging technology to better serve our clients.

We are looking for a Digital Lead who will lead in the day-to-day management and implementation of various growth strategies within the Online business unit. You will play a pivotal and exciting role in evolving and implementing our strategy in this area, and building and executing data-driven strategies and processes that improve the overall quality of One Acre Fund’s customer experience through the Tupande mobile app. You will also drive analysis on important strategic decisions and inform key business unit initiatives, including understanding the key levers to improve the customer experience and sentiment, and internal operations. This is a high-growth potential role as we aim to accelerate the access of One Acre Fund services to customers across the country, through technology. You will report to the Senior Manager, Digital Strategy.




 Responsibilities

  • You will play a vital role in the development, planning and implementation of the Tupande Online growth strategy and use data to drive continuous improvements and iterations.
  • You will drive the data strategy, act on the insights and evaluate the effectiveness of the data to support the evolution of the operational, Tupande app, and sales and marketing strategy.
  • You’ll be in charge of driving and improving strategy around customer acquisition & retention and the brand of our Online business unit by leading market research work to identify industry, customer & competitor trends.
  • You will manage complex projects aimed at improving customer experience and business unit sustainability.
  • You will coordinate across multiple teams and articulate the business unit’s vision and expectations to multiple stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and achieve the desired outcome.
  • You will directly manage 1-3 direct reports and invest in their professional growth.

Career Growth and Development

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




Qualifications

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

  • 2+ years of experience in a leading role handling customer-facing channels, managing complex projects and coordinating across multiple teams.
  • Demonstrated success in setting and advancing business/ project strategies, including the ability to drive improvements and adoption of those strategies in response to an evolving situation.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to gather and use relevant data to support key decisions or judgments to drive desired outcomes. Familiarity with research methods such as human-centred design is a plus.
  • Experience in data analysis to assess key outcomes and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Enthusiasm for continuous learning, feedback, and improvement.
  • Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace.
  • Experience mentoring and supporting others to achieve their professional goals.
  • Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse team culture.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
  • English is required; Kiswahili is preferred.
  • A willingness to commit to living in a rural area for at least two years.




 Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kakamega, Kenya

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

15 February 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.










IT Operations Technician Intern at One Acre Fund | Rubengera : Deadline: 08-03-2023

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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, our farmers 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 Young Professionals Program
One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Program offers high-performing African graduates meaningful internships and training opportunities at a high-performing, mission-driven organization. Our internships are paid and all interns can expect to receive substantive work assignments working on high-impact projects that support One Acre Fund’s operations.

When joining, interns will participate in an onboarding program and receive training on how to design and execute projects. Over the period of your internship, you will get the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals and receive learning opportunities to build strong foundations for your future career.

About the Role
We are looking for a competent well-rounded entry-level IT person with 1+ year of experience in end-user support, endpoints(Laptops and Tablets) hardware & software and network troubleshooting. You will work with the Endpoint and Service Desk teams to facilitate support of IT endpoints and ensure all tickets assigned to you are resolved before breaching the Service level agreements. You will join a team of two other technicians and one Admin in Rwanda and report to the Rwanda Country IT Operations Lead.




Responsibilities
Endpoints Lifecycle Management – Laptops and Tablets

  • Ensure that new endpoints meet our defined pre-check standards
  • Ensure that endpoints function optimally during their life cycle.
  • Periodically maintain, replace and dispose of endpoints.
  • Periodically check on and update endpoints’ health status.

Technical Support

Tier 2 tickets resolution within Service level agreements:

  • Endpoints (laptops and tablets)
  • Software troubleshooting

Tier 1 Network support

  • Network devices and configuration – Access Points and Wi-Fi Routers.
  • Regular OS maintenance, software updates, and hardware support for One Acre Fund Laptops.
  • Ad hoc configuration and testing of OAF tablet application rollouts.
  • Engage with non-technical OAF partners to conduct IT-related training.
  • Initiation and participation in technical projects.

Facilities & Power Management

  • Identify the device power needs for ITO devices.
  • Liaise with infrastructure technicians/electrical engineers to determine power rate recommendations.




 Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.

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

  • 1+ years of experience in IT end-user support, software, hardware and network support.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Android endpoint deployment systems.
  • Familiarity with remote support tools
  • Data analytics and reporting skills.
  • Inventory management skills.
  • Analytical problem-solving and problem-management skills.
  • Incident management skills
  • Basic understanding of electrical principles and devices’ power ratings




 Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible

Job Location
Rubengera, Rwanda

Benefits
Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Rural area-based fellows will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing.

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

Application Deadline
We hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

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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Chief of Party at Abt Associates Inc | kigali : Deadline: 16-02-2023

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Job Description

Position:           Chief of Party

Position No.:

Location:         Kigali, Rwanda

Division:          International Development

Contract:

Supervisor:      Project Director

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.




 The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the US-based Project Management Director, the Chief of Party manages, and supervises the successful implementation of the PMI Evolve Project in Rwanda, and acts as the primary liaison between the project and the local USAID mission, the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), other government agencies completing malaria control activities, and various other malaria stakeholders in-country.  The COP is required to provide overall strategic direction, operations management, technical leadership, and financial and administrative compliance for all project activities to assure vector control activities meet desired outcomes, are completed on-time, and within budget.

Project Description

The PMI Evolve Project supports the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control strategy with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria while promoting equity to sustain malaria gains. Abt has implemented integrated vector control for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS), technical assistance for insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution and durability monitoring, and new approaches for larval source management (LSM). Additionally, Abt’s PMI-funded work manages the most comprehensive malaria vector entomological surveillance programs in 21 African countries to inform malaria vector control trends, strategies, and impact. Under the PMI Evolve Project, Abt will further its delivery of integrated vector control programs by partnering with local communities, organizations, and governments to co-design and co-implement tailored malaria vector control programs. The end goal is fighting malaria while strengthening local capacity to sustain malaria gains.




Core Responsibilities

  • Represents Abt Associates and the Project to the PMI Advisor of the USAID Mission, the Ministry of Health, the NMCP, and other key stakeholders.
  • Carries full authority and accountability for project decisions, as delegated by the US-based Project Director.
  • Sets and pursues a results-oriented program strategy in coordination with the project team and in consultation with USAID, other partners and stakeholders.
  • Leads the development and production of all deliverables, including annual country work plans, semi-annual reports, and End-of-Spray reports.
  • Ensures that all country planning activities, vector control operations, technical compliance measures, and other deliverables are achieved in a timely manner.
  • Develops and leads a capacity-strengthening plan for transferring vector control knowledge and skills to local institutions and develops important connections for assuring an increased role of local institutions in vector control (e.g., IRS campaign) planning, implementation, and monitoring.
  • Ensures that gender initiatives increase the participation of women at all levels and in all aspects of vector control programming and ensure their safety.
  • Supervises and mentors the Vector Control Manager, Technical Manager, Finance and Administrative Manager, and others as needed.
  • Ensures that staff, team members and consultants understand their roles and responsibilities and comply with contract requirements, USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
  • Oversees the development and timely implementation of monitoring plans for all project activities and ensures that data required for USAID performance benchmarks and results frameworks are produced.
  • Ensures that project budget projections, expenditure, tracking and reporting are in accordance with USAID and Abt Associates requirements, procedures and practices.
  • Ensures that lessons learned and best practices are documented and shared.
  • Maintains regular communication with Abt Global Support team, in regard to project updates, issues and general project management aspects.
  • A commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards and an ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.




What We Value

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree + fifteen years of relevant experience, or master’s degree + twelve years of relevant experience, or PhD + ten years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (minimum), or a doctorate degree (desirable), in public health/health administration (or other relevant health specialization) or business administration. Candidates with medical degrees are also desirable.
  • 15 years of relevant international health experience, including significant experience in malaria prevention and control.
  • At least 5 years of senior project management experience in large international health projects/programs.
  • Demonstrated leadership in management skills and ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, ranging from 10 to 50 employees.
  • Experience managing a fast paced, results-oriented, deadline-driven project.
  • Significant ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with USAID, ministry officials, and other development partners.
  • Experience developing and communicating a project vision, aligning key stakeholders around the vision, and assuring the vision is translated into efficiently implemented program activities.
  • Strong ability to communicate and write reports and other professional documents in English.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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Social Marketing and Behavior Change Integration Advisor at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture Feed the Future Modernizing Agriculture Activity | kigali |: Deadline: 21-02-2023

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USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

Social Marketing and Behavior Change Integration Advisor

CNFA

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains and rural development, to increase people’s incomes, to develop skills in the rural workforce, and to facilitate exports




Program Description USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

The purpose of the Modernizing Agriculture Activity is to support increased agriculture productivity and income, access to finance and markets, and access and consumption of nutritious food products in Rwanda, while increasing the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing climate. To achieve this goal, the Activity will sustainably increase agricultural productivity, increase access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses, improve producers’ market outcomes, and strengthen the enabling environment to foster market-driven outcomes in agriculture.

Position Description

Reporting to the Market Systems Team Lead, the Social Marketing and Behavior Change Integration Advisor will develop behavior communications interventions to increase demand and consumption of nutritious foods and promote positive income use and nutritional behaviors. In this context, the Social Marketing and Behavior Change Integration Advisor will ensure the quality of the theoretical design of the social communications activities and market penetration for nutritious foods, and the creativity and impact of the behavior communications interventions themselves. The position will work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Unit and Communication Director to ensure that the impact of the Social Marketing and behavior change activities is measured and evaluated for constant learning, adaptation and improvement.  The position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.





Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide strategic leadership and vision for ModAg social marketing behavioral interventions, identifying strategies that support public and private actors to facilitate behavior change.
  • In collaboration with Market Access Advisor, develop the list of high value and/or nutritious food crops and products to promote
  • Strengthen existing and develop new and promising market-oriented strategies to increase the sales, profitability and consumption of these nutritious foods, increase availability, access and affordability of these foods for smallholder rural farmers
  • Work closely with the ModAg field staff at the provincial and district levels to understand and apply market-based approaches to nutrition behavioral science tools and approaches to select and integrate evidence-based behavior change techniques into behavior-centered interventions
  • Coordinate social marketing behavioral assessments (quarterly basis under direction by MEL Director) of the existing and new private sector market for related selected crops, food products and services
  • Build on successes and lessons learned from other programs engaged in social marketing and behavior change agenda in Rwanda or in similar contexts.
  • Promote and support the dissemination of evidence based-best practices among the project teams and other stakeholders, as relevant
  • Support market actors to test, market and promote new food products
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant government ministries and private sector actors partners and ensure that ModAg is represented at technical working groups
  • Collaborate with the Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor to ensure all activities and approaches are inclusive of women, youth, and other marginalized groups.
  • Contribute to timely, accurate, and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports and annual reports
  • Implement other duties as determined by the COP or his/her delegee.





Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in social science, public health, or relevant discipline required, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for some experience
  • Demonstrated agriculture food systems and market development experience, ideally in USAID or GoR programming.
  • Knowledgeable on nutrition behavioral science tools and approaches
  • Experience working within market systems development contexts and applying social behavior analyses into interventions, particularly to foster behavioral change services through the relevant market actors
  • Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and working for an International NGO preferred
  • Effective team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Flexible, creative and problem solving-oriented
  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, French skills considered an asset
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment, report writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Application Instructions

All interested and qualified Candidate can send their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) documents to: ModAg@cnfarwanda.org not later than 21st February 2023 at 6:00 PM.  Please quote the job title in the subject.  Only candidates selected for interview will be notified.










Post-Harvest Handling (PHH) Advisor at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture Feed the Future Modernizing Agriculture Activity | kigali : Deadline 21-02-2023

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USAID/Modernizing Agriculture activity

Post-Harvest Handling (PHH) Advisor

CNFA

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains and rural development, to increase people’s incomes, to develop skills in the rural workforce, and to facilitate exports.




Program Description USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

The purpose of the Modernizing Agriculture Activity (ModAg) is to support increased agriculture productivity and income, access to finance and markets, and access and consumption of nutritious food products in Rwanda, while increasing the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing climate. To achieve this goal, the Activity will sustainably increase agricultural productivity, increase access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses, improve producers’ nutrition and market outcomes, and strengthen the enabling environment to foster market-driven outcomes in agriculture.

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Nutrition and Market Development Director, the Post-Harvest Handling (PHH) Advisor will be responsible for ModAg’s efforts to improve value-addition and PHH related to high and/or nutritious value chains and food products. S/He will facilitate capacity building for Large, Small and Medium Enterprises (LSMEs), as well as smallholder farmers, cooperatives, aggregators, agro-dealers and, agro-processors in improving their post-harvest handling and food safety practices and systems. S/He will be responsible for designing and overseeing all program food safety, post-harvest and processing activities. S/He will collaborate with the ModAg Market Access Advisor to improve food safety and handling issues at marketplaces where there is room for improvement at the stages of transport, storage, packing and retail distribution. The PHH Advisor is based in Kigali.




 Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties of the PHH Advisor are:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of ModAg post-harvest-related partnerships
  • Support ModAg in feasibility assessments, design and delivery of technical assistance to post-harvest and processing enterprises and suppliers;
  • Identify, engage and catalyze relevant stakeholders (both public and private) to develop and propose user friendly and efficient post-harvest production processing activities
  • Provide expertise and training on post-harvest approaches, systems, procedures and processes including usage, accounting for profit and loss, processing activities, maintenance of facilities, etc.
  • Develop or adapt existing training curricula for PHH actors on appropriate post-harvest techniques at commodity level to extend shelf life, increase quality levels and reduce losses during harvest, packaging, transport and storage;
  • Coordinate with staff across components to design, develop, and teach appropriate procedures and processes for postharvest handling and food safety and related facility operations;
  • Coordinate with the Environmental Advisor to ensure adherence to USAID (22 CFR 216) and Rwanda environmental compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with the Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor to identify and implement inclusive strategies in partnership with the private sector.
  • Contribute to data collection and reporting.
  • Other duties as assignment by the Chief of Party or designee.




 Qualifications

  • Minimum of Bachelors’ degree required in Food Science and technology, marketing and/or post-harvest technology, Masters’ degree preferred;
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in food safety emphasizing post-harvest handling and storage with at least 3 years within the Development Project sector;
  • Knowledgeable on current innovations in PHH technologies relevant in the context of Rwanda agriculture sectors;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to engage productively with a wide
    range of organizations, beneficiaries, and related parties (e.g., producers, government,
    private sector, non-governmental organizations, and research and training institutions);
  • Private sector experience working with a major agricultural supplier and/or exporter in high value agricultural products will be an advantage;
  • Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs a plus;
  • Familiar with USAID (22 CFR 216) and Rwanda environmental compliance requirements;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwandan;

Application Instructions

All interested and qualified Candidate can send their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) documents to: ModAg@cnfarwanda.org not later than 21st February 2023 at 6:00 PM.  Please quote the job title in the subject.  Only candidates selected for interview will be notified.

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Nutrition/Food Systems Advisor at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture Feed the Future Modernizing Agriculture Activity : Deadline: 21-02-2023

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USAID/Modernizing Agriculture Activity

Nutrition/Food Systems Advisor

CNFA

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains and rural development, to increase people’s incomes, to develop skills in the rural workforce, and to facilitate exports.


Program Description USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity:

The purpose of the Modernizing Agriculture Activity is to support increased agriculture productivity and income, access to finance and markets, and access and consumption of nutritious food products in Rwanda, while increasing the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing climate. To achieve this goal, the Activity will sustainably increase agricultural productivity, increase access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses, improve producers’ nutrition and market outcomes, and strengthen the enabling environment to foster market-driven outcomes in agriculture.


Position Description:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition and Market Development Director, the Nutrition/Food Systems Advisor will provide technical guidance on ModAg nutrition and food system strategies, design, and implementation. S/he will provide technical support to the project staff and nutrition stakeholders, and generate evidence to enhance the demand for and supply of nutritious foods in the market. S/he will contribute to achieving the overall goal of improving income and nutrition for healthy, productive, and resilient households, including vulnerable populations, especially women, and children aged 0-59 months.  This position will report to the Nutrition and Market Development Director. The position is based in Kigali.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Guide the technical aspects of the project regarding nutrition outcomes. Ensure that activities are implemented in compliance with the requirements of the donor and in line with market-based approaches to promote nutrition best practices. Develop work plans and activity budgets for the project and build the capacity of the project staff and relevant market actors.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed understanding among project staff of the nutrition issues at the market level in Rwanda including national policy development, key players in government, INGOs, UN, national and local civil society organizations and private sector.
  • Facilitate and where necessary lead the development of training manuals, tools, procedures, materials in market to nutrition management, food fortification and dietary diversification practices. Work with the technical teams and relevant market actors to organize and facilitate training programs on best practices and innovations in nutritious foods’ marketing and nutrition and provide technical support to ensure effective nutrition messaging in market places.
  • Integrate gender transformative and socially inclusive strategies to food system interventions to increase leadership, income generating opportunities, and access to/utilization of nutrient-rich foods by women, adolescents, and children.
  • Maintain networks with key stakeholders relevant in the field of nutrition in Rwanda. Engage with the private sector (including the Scaling Up Nutrition Business groups and private sector clusters and market actors’ groups) to leverage expertise, and resources to deliver sustainable and scalable access to locally available nutritious foods (proxy healthy diet as determined by the project), such as high-quality grains, aflatoxin-free peanuts, soy beans, milk, premixes and micronutrient supplements.
  • Support the coordination and implementation of nutrition market system activities related to the project as outlined in the detailed implementation plan.
  • Work in close collaboration with all identified stakeholders to improve value additions capacity for food processing that supports healthy diet through fortification (biofortification and food fortification using country identified micro-fortificants).
  • Work with the public, private sector, cooperatives and all market actors in increasing access (physical and financial), demand, and consumption of nutritious agricultural foods and products
  • Work in collaboration with other components and stakeholders to develop sustainable strategies that can increase availability and use of genetic material for bio-fortified foods and promote the existing high value and/or nutritious crops (High Iron Beans, Orange Sweet Fresh Potatoes and Horticulture)
  • Utilize market facilitation approaches to strengthen input and output market systems and increase access to and affordability of nutritious food in rural identified markets.
  • Support the development of behavioral change communications, social mobilization, and events to increase income and improve nutritional outcomes through Social Marketing, Behavior change and gender messages.
  • Contribute to timely, accurate, and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports and annual reports
  • Work collaboratively with project staff to ensure learning and steering of activities, proper financial projections, reporting, spending, and compliance with project terms and conditions.
  • Ensure all component deliverables are met on time and of high quality.
  • Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams.
  • Establish and maintain a productive relationship with key stakeholders, including private sector, government officials, NGOs, and community groups for smooth implementation.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or designee.


Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in nutrition, public health, or relevant discipline required, plus min. 5 years of relevant experience
  • Additional education may substitute for some experience
  • At least 5 years of experience working within market systems development contexts and/ or applying nutrition-sensitive principles to private sector strengthening for economic growth and nutrition outcome objectives
  • Demonstrated agriculture nutrition-sensitive and/or food systems and market development experience, ideally in USAID programming
  • Familiarity with USAID funded programs and working for an International NGO would be an asset.
  • Effective team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Flexible, creative and problem solving-oriented
  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment, report writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Application Instructions

All interested and qualified Candidate can send their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) documents to: ModAg@cnfarwanda.org not later than 21st February 2023 at 6:00 PM.  Please quote the job title in the subject.  Only candidates selected for interview will be notified.

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ICT for Agriculture (ICT4Ag) Advisor at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture Feed the Future Modernizing Agriculture Activity: Deadline: 21-02-2023

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USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

ICT for Agriculture (ICT4Ag) Advisor

CNFA

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains and rural development, to increase people’s incomes, to develop skills in the rural workforce, and to facilitate exports.


Program Description USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

The purpose of the Modernizing Agriculture Activity is to support increased agriculture productivity and income, access to finance and markets, and access and consumption of nutritious food products in Rwanda, while increasing the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing climate. To achieve this goal, the Activity will sustainably increase agricultural productivity, increase access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses, improve producers’ market outcomes, and strengthen the enabling environment to foster market-driven outcomes in agriculture.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Agriculture Productivity, the ICT4Ag Advisor is responsible for promoting and strengthening the availability and use of appropriate, customized and impactful ICT solutions in agriculture in Rwanda through the collaboration with project partners and stakeholders. The ICT4Ag Advisor will work extensively with the private sector and public institutions to enhance institutional and grassroots capacity in the use of ICT in agriculture for an increased efficiency of agricultural value chains. The ICT4Ag Advisor is based in Kigali.


Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties of the ICT4Ag Advisor include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide technical advice and support in the development and implementation of ICT4Ag strategies to increase the use of ICT solutions in agriculture and strengthen the ICT4Ag ecosystem
  • Conduct the above in collaboration with partners including public institutions, the Government of Rwanda, educational institutions, and the private sector (including but not limited to technology companies, agribusinesses, and financial institutions) to ensure buy-in and sustainability
  • Facilitating and promoting strategic partnership opportunities with private institutions in strengthening the implementation of ICT solutions in agriculture sector;
  • Lead the project interventions in mainstreaming ICT in agriculture value chain to foster innovation and increase customized ICT solutions that address Rwanda’s agriculture challenges through affordable and tailored ICT solutions
  • Organize and coordinate capacity-building programs for ICT in agriculture entrepreneurs to improve their businesses and their capacity to provide services to farmers and value chain players while also facilitating their access to additional resources.
  • Organize capacity building and outreach activities to ICT for agriculture users (i.e., farmers, agrodealers, food processors, financial institutions, etc.), to increase the adoption of ICT solutions in their activities.
  • Contribute to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework (including reporting), in close collaboration with Agriculture productivity Director and the MEL Director;
  • Coordinate with relevant technical leads in the field and the Kigali-based technical and administrative management units to ensure smooth implementation of ICT4Ag activities;
  • Coordinate with the ModAg grants and Catalytic Service Provider (CSP) team to ensure ICT4Ag-related grants and CSP contracts align with ICT4Ag mainstreaming strategies
  • Collaborate with the Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor to ensure all activities under the Advisor’s scope are inclusive of women, youth, and other marginalized groups
  • Undertake other assignments or tasks at the request of the Agriculture productivity Director, the DCOP and/or the Chief of Party.


Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Agriculture or related field, Communications, Value Chain Development, International Development or a related field;
  • At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible work in the design and/or implementation of information and communication technology for development (ICT4D), including agriculture extension services, agricultural services, or other similar digital development initiatives related to agriculture;
  • Proven experience and understanding of application of ICT in agriculture at all levels of value chain i.e., input management, production, postharvest management, marketing, transportation, etc.
  • Applied understanding and knowledge of local ICT4Ag practices and use cases
  • Experience in leading capacity building activities for smallholder farmers, farmers cooperatives, and private sector in agriculture;
  • Demonstrated experience working with complex donor-funded project(s) related to agricultural productivity, value chain development, private sector investment management and/or access to finance preferred;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing,
  • Effective at collaboration; willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically;
  • Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines;
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required, French considered an asset.


Application Instructions

All interested and qualified candidates can send their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) documents to: ModAg@cnfarwanda.org not later than 21st February 2023 at 6:00 PM.  Please quote the job title in the subject.  Only candidates selected for interview will be notified.










2 Job positions of Planning and M&E Specialist Under Statute at RAB: Deadline: Feb 16, 2023

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Job Description

Reporting to the Director General, the Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible of the following:
– Coordinate the planning, monitoring and evaluation activities in RAB
– Develop relevant tools for the preparation of the institution’s strategic plan, medium term plan, and annual action plan;
– Consolidate data and formulate annual action plans and institution’s performance contract;
– Participate in budget preparation and process.
– Participate in design and preparation of budget;
– Monitor the execution of budget in respect to provisions of financial law;
– Update budgetary registration forms;
– Produce relevant periodic budget execution reports;
– Schedule financial commitments of the institution
– Prepare cash flow provisions for institution;
– Update credits allocated, budgetary commitments, payment orders, and file all accounting records required during the commitment.
– Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and reporting at all levels
– Draft guidelines and internal policies for planning, project formulation, monitoring and reporting;
– Build human, equipment and infrastructure capacity of planning, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
– Advise RAB and individual project management for timely action to improve the direction and value for money in research and technology transfer
– Report regularly to the MINAGRI and other relevant bodies of Government e.g. MINECOFIN, against EDPRS & vision 2020 on the performance of RAB against targets;
– Coordinate the implementation of performance contracts across all RAB Departments and Divisions
– Develop and implement monitoring mechanisms and tools to verify implementation of national policy and RAB’s plans;
– Carry out periodic monitoring of activity implementation of the RAB and of performance contracts;
– Follow up on the implementation of different government recommendations at the Agency level.
– Collect, consolidate and analyze periodic performance reports and propose recommendations for improved Service delivery;
– Develop and update data collection and reporting tools, including defining performance baselines, targets and indicators for the RAB’s activities.
– Oversee the implementation of M&E related activities
– Perform any other job related activity as assigned by the direct supervisor
– Advise on the development of strong partnerships of RAB and the Private Sector institutions with common functions, development partners operating in the agriculture sector, sister institutions in the region and beyond.
– Developing new funding opportunities for RAB and strategies to maintain existing funders, as well as supporting the management and expansion of the established donor base.
– Support the operationalization of the SMART FMIS framework specifically looking at the public expenditure tracking system and ensure mobilization of funds from various partners;
– Specifically develop a partnership strategy between RAB and the Private Sector aimed at private sector ownership of programs and agriculture investments;
– Provide organizational and logistical support to the MINAGRI partnership and resource mobilization team by preparing documents and statistics, organizing and following-up of meetings and conferences including coordinating relevant documents, and making travel
arrangements. This includes arranging meetings and documentation for stakeholders and representatives of national and international development organizations that have a stake in the agriculture development;
– Compile information and background relating to development and funding organizations to support the RAB strategic plan;
– Manage and update a database of all contact points and Memoranda of Understanding between RAB and other institutions and Development Partners relevant to agriculture sector;
– Act as focal point for RAB reports and provide reference material to partners; maintaining and updating the information on RAB strategic development issues; and providing programme implementation information to other international organizations of interest;
– Perform other administrative functions as necessary for the Policy and Strategy development, such as assisting with preparation of documents for technical assistance and cooperation and thematic planning; and organizing documents for the Board of Director’s
meetings and also for the
– Agriculture Joint Sector Review meetings.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s in Finance

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Public Policy

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Project Management

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Masters in Business Administration

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Economics

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Management

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Statistics

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation

    1 Year of relevant experience

  • Degree in any other field with PMP or any project/planning related professional course certified by competent organs

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

    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

    • Resource management skills

    • Analytical skills

    • Problem solving skills

    • Decision making skills

    • Time management skills

    • Risk management skills

    • Results oriented

    • Digital literacy skills

    • Knowledge of National Planning, budgeting and reporting framework, tools and systems

    • Strategic planning and decision-making capabilities

    • Knowledge of programs and project planning, monitoring & evaluation

    • Knowledge of policy formulation and analysis

    • Knowledge of global, continent and regional development agenda

    • Knowledge in application of results based management

    • Knowledge of planning, strategy and policy formulation

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














2 Job positions of Driver at RWANDA STANDARDS BOARD (RSB) Under Contract :Deadline: Feb 16, 2023

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Job Description

– Ensure that the vehicle in your control is in a good mechanical conditions;
– Ensure safe transportation of staff and goods without delay;
– Ensure general cleanliness of the vehicle;
– Report all mechanical faults on vehicle for repairs;
– Follow-up the vehicle in garage for quick repairs;
– Ensures safe keeping of vehicle accessories e.g. Jack, first aid kit, etc;




Minimum Qualifications

  • Driving license category B and D

    0 Year of relevant experience




Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

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Finance Advisor at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture : Deadline 21-02-2023

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USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

Access to Finance Advisor

CNFA

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains and rural development, to increase people’s incomes, to develop skills in the rural workforce, and to facilitate exports.


Program Description USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture Activity

The purpose of the Modernizing Agriculture Activity is to support increased agriculture productivity and income, access to finance and markets, and access and consumption of nutritious food products in Rwanda, while increasing the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing climate. To achieve this goal, the Activity will sustainably increase agricultural productivity, increase access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses, improve producers’ market outcomes, and strengthen the enabling environment to foster market-driven outcomes in agriculture.


Position Description

Reporting to the Finance & Investment Director, the Access to Finance Advisor is responsible for leading, designing, and facilitating implementation of project activities aimed at increasing access to finance for farmers (so they can increase the productivity of nutritious products) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) working in the agriculture sector (so they are better equipped to deliver services, goods, and value-addition to farmers producing nutritious products). The Access to Finance Advisor is based in Kigali.


Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties of the Access to Finance Advisor include, but are not limited to:

  • Facilitate capacity building for banks and other financial institutions to increase their understanding of the agriculture sector, improve their products and services; and enhance inclusion of women, youth, and other marginalized groups
  • Facilitate MSME access to BDS providers to increase borrowers’ ability to access financing and investment with bankable business plans and coherent financial projections
  • Ensure agribusinesses are “investment ready” and prepared to participate in ModAg pitch fairs
  • Collaborate with the Financial Literacy Advisor to improve farmers’ and agribusinesses’ financial literacy skills in a socially inclusive manner, including but not limited to use of the CAES approach
  • Collaborate across program components, especially technical advisors, to identify and facilitate access to appropriate financial products for market actors
  • Support the development of input-financing models for Farm Service Centers and contract farming approaches
  • Support the design and implementation of activities to improve and increase awareness of financial products and services and increase their availability to the agriculture sector (including farmers, cooperatives, and SMEs)
  • Support the design of and implement activities that address liquidity shortages experienced by MSMEs and provide technical assistance for financial institutions on products that meet these needs such as index-based weather insurance, warehouse financing, and cash-flow-based lending;
  • Engage with the private sector to increase value chain financing using approaches including but not limited to second tier lending
  • Identify opportunities to increase access to finance through digital financial tools
  • Support borrowers to better define and present their financing needs to lenders and investors
  • Identify opportunities for blended finance to reduce the risk of financing in the agriculture sector
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other access-to-finance development programs and other relevant market actors to co-create solutions to identified market constraints and harmonize approaches
  • Collaborate with the with the Gender & Social Inclusion Advisor to ensure vulnerable groups have access to finance
  • Support the completion of initial assessments to inform and guide activities over the life of project, including the Market Systems Baseline
  • Coordinate with the MEL unit to participate in M&E, learning, and programmatic reporting activities, including the development of annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports
  • Undertake other assignments or tasks at the request of the Chief of Party or designee.


Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field;
  • At least 8 years of professional experience in banking, micro-finance, rural and agriculture investment finance; business development services, and private sector development for donor-funded projects, non-profit organizations, and private sector banking for donor-funded projects.
  • Technical experience with INGOs (non-governmental organizations) and INGO procedures, knowledge of USAID procedures a plus;
  • Significant experience and competence in drafting and advising on agri-business and SME/MSME business plans, forecasting profit/loss, etc. with strong ability to understand and address financing needed of entrepreneurs and businesses.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing;
  • Effective at collaboration; willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically;
  • Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines;
  • Fluent speaker of English, Kinyarwanda, also French is an advantage.

Application Instructions

All interested and qualified Candidate can send their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) documents to: ModAg@cnfarwanda.org not later than 21st February 2023 at 6:00 PM.  Please quote the job title in the subject.  Only candidates selected for interview will be notified.










Conservation technology Officer at Nyungwe Management Company Ltd : Deadline: 16-02-2023

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NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Nyungwe Management Company (NMC) is seeking a suitable candidate for the positions of Conservation Technology Officer at Nyungwe National Park. The candidate must be technically skilled with good problem-solving ability. The duties of an Assistant Conservation Technology Manager include being a reference point for all technology related queries at the user level, responding to user needs in a timely manner and ensuring the optimal running of all systems, among other technical duties.

s/he is expected to display good interpersonal skills, as they will interact with colleagues from various departments and executive levels. They are required to listen to their technical needs, understand their problems and implement solutions to them.


Duties and Responsibilities of Conservation Technology Assistant Manager

  • Daily onsite management of the application of technology with key focus on Law Enforcement and conservation activities.
  • Programming of Conservation Applications, working with Law Enforcement to upgrade computer skills and data analyzing ability.
  • Up keeping of LoRa and radio systems and working towards a fully integrated conservation technology solution for the park.
  • VHF network management, including repeaters, Motorola, TRBO
  • Earth Ranger management and integration
  • Anti-virus and Windows update management
  • VLAN, Unifi, Mikrotik management
  • Implement Cyber tracker throughout the park and compile accurate portrayal of the information collected
  • Ensure technology applications are functional at all times
  • Upskill affiliated staff in entering data and analyzing data through ArcGIS and other software.
  • Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners.
  • Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.
  • Ensuring data storage is safe and secure.
  • Performing tests and evaluations on new software and hardware and other technologies.


Suitable candidates for position of Conservation Technology Officer must meet the following criteria:

  • A Degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, conservation Technology or related fields
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in conservation and technology industry
  • Knowledge of office 365 is a must
  • Email setups – knowing the difference between Pop3 and Exchange
  • Server background
  • Fluent in English and/or French/Kinyarwanda
  • Not afraid of heights and willing to climb towers
  • Analytical mindset and strong ability to prioritize
  • Prepared to live onsite
  • Between 20 and 40 years of age.
  • Ability to transfer knowledge efficiently
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Attention to details is a must
  • Driver’s license (Category B)


Added advantages

  • Coming from Communities around Nyungwe National Park

NB: Applications that are not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.

Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the email address provided below no later than 16th February 2022. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) on nmc.recruit@africanparks.org . The successful candidate will begin with an immediate effect.

Applications must include the following documents:

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Done in Nyungwe National Park on 3rd February 2023

NIYIGABA Protais

Park Manager/CEO

Nyungwe Management Company

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Management Trainees Development Program at Rutongo Mines Ltd :Deadline: 10-02-2023

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MANAGEMENT TRAINEES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT

Who We Are:

On behalf of Trinity Metals Ltd, one of its Companies, Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. Informs the public that it is recruiting Competent and Qualified trainees for The Management Trainee Development Program. The Management Trainee program is a program where Trinity Metals/ETI/Rutongo Mines/Piran Rwanda Ltd’s shall enroll fresh graduates who want to pursue/advance their career in Managerial/Leadership functions.


The Management Trainees Development Program

  1. Department : HRFinance, Supply Chain, Security, Legal & Compliance, Mining, Engineering, Technical Services and Safety Health, Environment  & Community,
  2. Reports To: The respective Head of the Department where they are working/training from
  3. What is entailed in the Management Trainee Development Program
  4. The Trainee/s will spend practical time in every department/section (HRFinance, Supply Chain, Security, Legal & Compliance, Mining, Engineering, Laboratory, Metallurgy, Survey, Geology, Projects, Health & Safety, Community and Environmental, ,…..) learning what each function does. They will be required to complete an assignment in each of the departments/sections.
  5. They will then follow a structured development program in Mining, Geology, Metallurgy and Health & Safety.

iii. Trainees will also attend Managerial and Leadership development programs.

  1. Management Trainees will be remunerated at the level of a Supervisor at C3 Job Grade.
  2. Each Management Trainee will be allocated a Mentor for the duration of their development program
  3. If they are to move from one Mine to another, the Mine will arrange transport for these instances.
  4. Requirements to join the Program:
  5. The candidate must be a graduate; having some work experience will be advantageous.
  6. Must be at least 21 years or older but not older than 35 years
  • Must have a clean record
  1. Must accept to sign a retention bond to work for the Company after the Training.
  2. Duration and Placement: The Management Trainees development program will be for 18-24 months. Trainees will be evaluated and the successful ones will be placed in permanent roles in the Company. Those who will be successful but no vacancies exist to place them in, will be placed on a waiting list for future consideration.


Applying for the Program:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail recruitment.rmines@trinity-metals.com   for Human Resources Office, indicating the name of program you are applying for and addressed to the General Manager of Rutongo Mines Ltd.

  1. Application letter
  2. A Curriculum Vitae- maximum 3 pages,
  3. A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
  4. A copy of ID

Submission of Applications Deadline

The application deadline is 10th February 2023 at 5:00pm

The applications submitted after deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

For other inquiries please contact HR Office on +250788312104 or +250791701498

Done at Rutongo, on 31st January 2023

_______________

Julian Nixon

General Manager










Interpreter for Roster at International Organization for Migration (IOM): Deadline: 21-02-2023

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CALL OF APPLICATIONS FOR INTERPRETER 

Position Title

:

Interpreter for Roster

 

 Organizational Unit

:

Medical Health Assessment Unit and RMM Operations

Duty Station

:

 

 IOM Kigali, Rwanda

Type of Appointment

:

 Non-staff

Estimated Start Date

:

 

As soon as possible

 Closing Date

:

 February 21, 2023

Reference Code

:

 

CFA 2023/01 – RW




II. Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners.  IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.  It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and Chief Medical Officer the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Medical Health Assessment Unit and RMM Operations under the following terms and conditions:

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Conduct face to face and or virtual interpretations (consecutive interpretation) from Arabic to English and English to Arabic in the context of refugee under-going selection mission interviews, medical assessment and cultural orientation in  accordance with confidentially, integrity, professionalism and  with the respect to diversity.
  • Support with the   translation of refugee documents related to the selection, medical and cultural orientation activities.
  • Respond to queries related to the area of responsibility.
  • Discharge the responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the core, functional, cross functional, high competence and professionalism.
  • Maintain a high level of neutrality when performing interpretation work and avoid providing his/her personal inputs or ideas when delivering messages between the interviewer and the refugee applicant.
  • Provide general clerical support to IOM staff, conduct telephonic communications if needed as a part of the routine follow up.
  • Provide ad hoc support for written translations as would be required.
  • Provide general information and answers to basic queries on the resettlement procedures to the refugees as would be instructed by IOM.
  • Contribute to reporting activities and statistics as would be requested.
  • Perform an any other related duties as required.


IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

 Bachelor degree in any discipline with 2 years of interpretation/translation experience.

Experience

  • Thorough Language skills English and Arabic
  • Accountability ,Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Building Trust
  • Client Orientation
  • Commitment and Motivation
  • Ethics and Values
  • Integrity
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Managing Performance
  • Professionalism
  • Respect for Diversity
  • Self-Management
  • Vision
  • Working in Team

V. Languages

Required (specify the required knowledge)

Advantageous

English and Arabic

VI. Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Technical  

  • Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
  • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
  • Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Values  

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level

  • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment




How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int by

21st February 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a CV and an application letter (not more than one page)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 08.02.2023 to 21.02.2023










Site Engineer at EMP Construction ltd:Deadline:10-02-2023

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SITE ENGINEER

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Kigali, Rwanda

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Project Manager

E.M.P Ltd OVERVIEW

E.M.P Ltd was established in Rwanda in 1984, restructured in 2014 with the goal of participating in the development of the Rwandan infrastructure through civil engineering.

Operating as a local firm, we have worked on over 50 projects in the civil engineering field, namely Roads, Bridges, Irrigation Dams, Commercial Houses, Water Irrigation etc….

We are currently working on a project, and we are seeking a qualified site engineer to join us through this journey. Candidates holding the qualifications outlined below are encouraged to apply.


ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

  • Overlooking all site activities.

Site engineering responsibilities :

  • Coordinating and managing the site and its resources
  • Providing daily planning of the work
  • Organizing materials and ensuring sites are safe and clean
  • Preparing cost estimates, and ensuring materials and tools are available
  • Providing technical advice and suggestions for improvement on projects
  • Ensuring the quality of the executed works
  • Preparation of invoice attachments.
  • Gathering data, compiling reports and site records
  • Work ethic and thrive under pressure


QUALIFICATION & EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Must have at least 5 years of proven work experience in road construction in similar role.
  • Advanced skills in stakeholder relationship management
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, other languages being an asset (French)
  • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
  • Must have IT Skills, capable of using applications commonly used in civil engineering (Archicard, Autocard,etc)


How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a CV, Diploma and service certificates that show at least 3 projects that they have worked on as Site Engineers. These documents should be sent through the APPLY button below not later than February 10, 2023 at 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Project Accountant at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): Deadline :17-02-2023

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

  1. Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace and development. It was established in October 1992, and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its   member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.


PFTH in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda is implementing the “Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities (SERVE)” project. The project aims to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment that increases work opportunities in agricultural value chains in 10 districts across Rwanda namely Rulindo & Gakenke in Northern Province,  Kayonza, Rwamagana, Ngoma & Kirehe in Eastern Province Nyamagabe & huye in Southern Province and Nyabihu & Rubavu in Western Province. Under this partnership, PFTH will work with women and youth, women and youth groups, policy stakeholders and market actors, to address the specific range of challenges women and youth face in participating in the policy and business environments. These include exclusion from policy discussions and decision-making and unequal power dynamics in markets that prevent them from accessing higher value nodes and that limit support and investment in women and youth-led enterprise.

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for suitable candidate to fill the position of Project Accountant. 

Duty station :   The Accountant will be based at Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe Head Office.


3.1. ACCOUNTANT WILL UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC TASKS 

  • Prepare and keep accounting records for the programs and projects of PFTH
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reports of PFTH and partners;
  • Participate in the budget planning of programs and projects;
  • Post accounting records in PFTH accounting software’s on daily basis
  • Monitor budget execution ;
  • In collaboration with DAF, Programs Manager, and project staff propose reallocations or redevelopment of the budget;
  • Prepare bank reconciliations for all accounts;
  • Prepare payments
  • Ensures sufficient availability of funds in the bank accounts and cash by liaising with the appropriate interlocutors;
  • Analyze financial reports for programs and projects and make recommendations;
  • Ensures the management of the data file and the appropriate filing of the electronic and hard copies of the financial/supporting documents and reports;
  • Preparation of payroll
  • Preparation and remittance of all statutory deduction/taxes to relevant authorities
  • Perform any other tasks as shall be assigned by the supervisors at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE


3.2. DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACCOUNTANT 

  • A university degree, with a major in Accounting or Finance.
  • Partial professional qualification in ACCA, CPA are preferable for the prospective candidate
  • Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • At least Five (5) years progressive experience in accountancy preferably in a Local or International NGO or internationally recognized auditing firm with multiple fund management experience
  • Experience of working with accounting software (QuickBooks and SAGE)
  • Experience in preparation of financial reports (Statement of financial position, income statement, cash flow and Statement of changes in Equity)
  • Fluency in French, English and Kinyarwanda.


EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION  

Interested candidates should send their applications enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Academic documents and other certificates; and three reference persons including the last employer.  The application should be addressed to the Chairperson of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe and delivered to PFTH offices by Friday, 17th February 2023 at 1:00 PM. The Pro-Femmes head office is located in Kigali City, KICUKIRO District, next to Gahanga Sector’s office. For any inquiry, you may call us on 0788521600

N.B: Only female candidates are eligible to apply. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.  

Kigali, 08th February 2023 

Emma Marie BUGINGO

Executive Director

Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe

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Field Data Enumerator at Save the Children: Deadline: 21-02-2023

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About the Role:

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

The Field Data Enumerator, under the lead of the Head of MEAL, will be responsible for collecting real-time monitoring data, baseline and endline data for different projects.  Enumerators will participate in different trainings to be debriefed and trained prior to being deployed to various parts of the country (both development and humanitarian activities).


Qualifications and experience

  • The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, population, Peace Studies and development studies), Business Communication, Economics, Statistics, Health, any other fields of studies,
  • Must have practical knowledge of MS Office
  • Should be familiar with computer-assisted interviews (ODK, CTO) and have the ability to use electronic devices, i.e. tablets or smartphones
  • Fluency Kinyarwanda and English, written and spoken is essential
  • Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection; a passion for learning best practices and innovations is desired
  • Having more than two years in data collection
  • Prior-experience in conducting surveys with both adults and children.
  • Willingness to travel independently and extensively within rural communities
  • Characteristics of being personable, detail-oriented and well-organised.


The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued


CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3:  The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

Application Information: Click Here

Deadline for receiving applications is 21st  February 2023.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*




ABOUT US

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
· All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
· Violence against children is no longer toleratedWe know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.










Human Resource Manager at Never Again Rwanda : Deadline: 20-02-2023

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Job Title

 Human Resource Manager

Reporting Requirements

Line-managed and reporting to the Executive Director

Purpose of Position

Head of human resource department enforces policy, directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labour relations, benefits, training, and employee services.


Main Responsibilities and Deliverables

Human resource duties:

  • Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
  • Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
  • Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
  • Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
  • Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource laws and regulation requirements and maintaining records
  • Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
  • Timely preparations for timesheets, pay-rolls, crosschecking compensations and ensure they are submitted to Finance department.
  • Shall work closely with executive management to ensure personnel needs are met and plan for strategic recruitment.
  • HR co-ordinates recruitment, interviews, evaluating candidates for hiring- recruitment process and generating recruitment reports.
  • HR – conducts orientations for new employees at all levels to deliver information about organizational work environment, culture etc.
  • Guided by both management and executives, HR takes lead on recruitment process, interview and evaluate candidates for hiring, employees’ insurance and communicates with, and counsels employees and dependents as needed.
  • Maintains and monitoring attendance, leave management and up-dating on HR systems with personnel data.
  • As a staff member of the organisation, you will be expected to undertake and manage staff performance appraisal formats (based on tasks and responsibilities undertaken) and complete an accompanying competency format (*how a task is undertaken, behaviour, skills and attitudes) for you and staff under your supervision. This will be undertaken 6-monthly and annually.
  • Ensure capacity building is prioritized and organizational retention strategy and excellent performance.

·         The list of responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be requested to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. The job description may be subject to regular review and appropriate modification.


Accountabilities

  • Responsible for managing HR support staff and Liaising with the operations Manager and liaising with all staff on various organizational developments and organizational changes.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Organisational Awareness
  • Understands how their job contributes and delivers NAR vision, mission and goals in accordance with NAR values and the organizational strategic plan.
  • Planning and Delivery of Work
  • Thinks ahead, managing time, priorities and risks, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
  • Decision-making
  • Considers the information that is available, identifies options and makes timely decisions
  • Working with Others
  • Takes responsibility to build and maintain positive relationships and value the opinion of others
  • Team Building
  • Works in a participatory and inclusive manner to encourage team support of one another, mentoring, coaching and accompaniment.
  • Internal communication
  • Improve and encourage employees to enhance internal communication and be active on social media, responding to emails and any other channels of communication.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s   or Master’s Degree in Administration or Social Sciences ( 3-5 years of work experience with NGO,s and National Civil Society  non-profit administration,  Human Resource Management or talent  Development)
  • Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience;
  • Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner;
  • Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality;
  • Extensive working experience with NGOs and National  civil society or international cooperation in grant management
  • Proven record of delivering high quality professional outputs
  • An ability to work within tight deadlines


Application instructions

  • Interested candidates should submit their CVs and motivation letter to info@neveragainrwanda.org    no later than February 20th, 2023; at 5pm., “Human Resources Manager” MUST BE included in the subject line of the application email to be considered.
  • Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  • NAR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender. Individuals from vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

 

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District Coordinator at Never Again Rwanda: Deadline: 20-02-2023

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Job Title

District Coordinator

Reporting Requirements

Reporting directly to the Dufatanye Kwiyubakira Igihugu (DKI) Programme Manager

Purpose of Position

 

To support the implementation of Dufatanye Kwiyubakira Igihugu (DKI) Programme in Kayonza district as your duty station


Main Responsibilities and Deliverables

 

Overview of Responsibilities

  • Act in the role of district Coordinator, provide administrative and logistical support, organising and planning of key events and key programme activities
  • To participate in planning and implementation of the  programme
  • Provide capacity building to community facilitators and members of citizen spaces for increased citizen participation in decision making process.
  • Representation on behalf of NAR in Kayonza district
  • To actively support the data collection activities including baseline surveys, Mapping and analysis of M and E programme data as well as monitor on-going change and impact at field level

Specific Responsibilities

  • Internal and external representation of NAR values, vision and mission statements and programmes – in coordination with the Programme Manager and other teams where appropriate
  • Coordinate: planning and organising the logistics of the venue, invitations, registration, material content, liaise with key partners specific to key events within your duty station in collaboration with Programme team, Operations managers, finance, and logistics
  • Facilitate and coordinate monitoring of pro-poor policies and service delivery activities at community, sector and district level
  • To coordinate and facilitate advocacy events, Citizen engagement spaces including citizen forums, youth roundtables, Women inspire forums etc.
  • Writing activity reports & compilation of MEL Spreadsheets


Coordination (internal and external)

  • Provide Monthly activity report and any data on request for quarterly, six-monthly and annual back donor reports for Governance program
  • Participate as a team in the planning of activities whenever required.
  • Support the Governance team/ DKI team in providing administrative and logistical support and assistance of programme activities
  • Participate in monthly team reflection meetings and to have one to one meetings with the programme team at head office

Technical support

  • Provide administrative and logistical support within the Governance team and the wider organisation
  • Generate data and information to be used for advocacy at the local and national level
  • Support programme initiatives to increase the capacity of citizens and local organizations to advocate for inclusion of citizens’ needs and concerns into local government planning, budgeting and evaluation.
  • Support gender mainstreaming and Inclusion efforts as guided by policies, procedures and plans of Never Again Rwanda.
  • Provide Time sheet of hours worked and tasks accomplished 

Organisational Learning and Capacity Building

As part of our commitment to organisational learning and in support of understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve. NAR expects all staff members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities, through providing training and presentations that benefit and build the capacity of Never Again Rwanda staff as well as themselves


Administrative

As part of the office team, assist in general administrative duties. This may include making phone calls, sending invites and on-line publications to NAR stakeholders (local and international partners, civil society organisations, Government agencies, donors, local and international academics and other potential supporters); host visitors, support interns and volunteers. Being tasked to support key large organisational events.

Performance-related management

As a staff member of the organisation, you will be expected to undertake and manage staff performance appraisal formats (based on tasks and responsibilities undertaken) and complete an accompanying competency format (*how a task is undertaken, behaviour, skills and attitudes) for you and staff under your supervision.

This will be undertaken 6-monthly and annually.

A work plan of yearly objectives will need to be produced between the line manager and employee at the start of the year in January, after the annual planning of yearly programme activities and events have been completed. 

The list of responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be requested to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. The job description may be subject to regular review and appropriate modification.


Accountabilities

Behavioural Competencies

Organisational Awareness

Understands how their job contributes and delivers NAR vision, mission and goals in accordance with NAR values and the organisational strategic plan

Planning and Delivery of Work

Thinks ahead, managing time, priorities and risks, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard

Decision-making

Considers the information that is available, identifies options and makes timely decisions

Working with Others

Takes responsibility to build and maintain positive relationships and value the opinion of others

Team Building

Works in a participatory and inclusive manner to encourage team support of one another, mentoring, coaching and accompaniment

Communicating and Influencing others

Presents information and ideas clearly and convincingly, ensuring that messages are understood; and that others see NAR as credible and engage with the organisation

Managing Change

Is able to be flexible to sustain performance when situations change, workload increases and priorities shift


PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Qualification

 

Professional Experience, Knowledge and Skills

 

Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, Project management, social sciences, rural development, Education or  other related fields

  • Rwandan Nationality
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Experience using M and E tools effectively to deliver work within an agreed project framework and review progress, change and impact
  • Willingness, ability and commitment to live and work full-time in rural communities
  • Understanding of gender equality, Inclusion and of Human Rights-based principles and approaches
  • Contemporary working knowledge and understanding of Governance and Human rights within the Rwandan context and wider development context
  • Knowledge of rural and social development issues in Rwanda
  • Good spoken and written Kinyarwanda
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Strong planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision
  • Able to work as part of a team in a co-operative and supportive way, particularly with staff or boundary partners for whom English is not their first language
  • Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for the latest Windows application
  • Prior experience working closely with Civil Society Organizations
  • Ability to travel and work sometimes at short notice to your responsible programme site.

Application details:  

For interested candidates, please send your cover letter, updated CV and other supporting documents electronically via email to: info@neveragainrwanda.org  by February 20th, 2023, not later than 5:00 pm. Only candidates with the above qualifications and experience will be selected and contacted for test and interview.

 

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Program Accountant at Never Again Rwanda :Deadline: 20-02-2023

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Job Title

Program Accountant

Reporting requirements

Line-managed and reports directly to the Director of Finance and Administration

Purpose of Position

Supporting the finance team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks, preparing budgets, maintaining reports, and completing basic bookkeeping and accounting duties.


Main Responsibilities and Deliverables

 

Specific

Support design and formulation of programme within the area of responsibility, translating priorities into local interventions.

  • Assisting in project management in the initial preparation of budgets
  • Monitor budgets and expenditures, timely review of cash positions of donor funds,
  • Prepare documentation needed to request for funds from donors;
  • Prepare budget revisions;
  • Determine unutilized funds;
  • Assist with the implementation of Financial – software
  • Maintaining proper books of accounting
  • Prepare monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations
  • Manage petty cash
  • Responsible for vendor maintenance on Banner for finance System ensuring compliance to systems,
  • Prepares and processes purchase orders, invoices, cheque requests and contract payments,
  • Ensure that purchase orders, receiving and invoices are matched,
  • Maintain a payables ageing report
  • Provide guidance regarding purchasing and account payable to the employees,
  • Responsible for providing inventory report on regular basis,

·         Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements and other reports as required by the Finance Management team.

  • Maintain an updated fixed asset register always reconciled with the Accounting software.
  • Assist in the budget process where appropriate

Organisational Learning 

As part of our commitment to organisational learning and in support of understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve. NAR expects all staff members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities, through providing training and presentations that benefit Never Again Rwanda staff as well as themselves


Administrative

As part of the office team, assist in general administrative duties, making phone calls, sending invites and on-line publications to NAR stakeholders (local and international partners, civil society organisations, Government agencies, donors, local and international academics and other potential supporters); host visitors, support interns and volunteers

Performance-related management

As a staff member of the organisation, you will be expected to undertake and manage staff performance appraisal formats (based on tasks and responsibilities undertaken) and complete an accompanying competency format (*how a task is undertaken, behaviour, skills and attitudes) for you and staff under your supervision. This will be undertaken 6-monthly and annually.

The list of responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be requested to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. The job description may be subject to regular review and appropriate modification.


Accountabilities

Responsible for managing the Accountant Assistant(s)

Behavioural Competencies

Organisational Awareness

Understands how their job contributes and delivers NAR vision, mission and goals in accordance with NAR values and the organisational strategic plan

Planning and Delivery of Work

Thinks ahead, managing time, priorities and risks, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard

Decision-making

Considers the information that is available, identifies options and makes timely decisions

Working with Others

Takes responsibility to build and maintain positive relationships and value the opinion of others

Team Building

Works in a participatory and inclusive manner to encourage team support of one another, mentoring, coaching and accompaniment

Communicating and Influencing others

Presents information and ideas clearly and convincingly, ensuring that messages are understood; and that others see NAR as credible and engage with the organisation

Managing Change

Is able to be flexible to sustain performance when situations change, workload increases and priorities shift

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Qualification

 

 

Professional Experience, Knowledge and Skills

  • Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
  • Level 2 holder of a Professional qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA qualification. Full qualification would be an added advantage.
  • Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) would be an added advantage
  • At least with 3 years’ Experience working with NGO’s
  • Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
  • Detail-oriented: an attention to detail for tasks with zero tolerance for errors and pro activeness to probe further into data.
  • Deadline-orientated with strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and stick to time constraints is critical.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
  • Excellent command of both oral and written English is essential.
  • Ability to learn quickly and manage workload in a cooperative and demanding environment.
  • Demonstrable in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with Government of Rwanda taxation, employment policies.

Expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity and conduct yourself in a manner that is beyond reproach at all times.


Application details:

For interested candidates, please send your cover letter, updated CV and other supporting documents electronically via email to: info@neveragainrwanda.org  by February 20th, 2023, not later than 5:00 pm. Only candidates with the above qualifications and experience will be selected and contacted for test and interview.

 

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Secondary Section Deputy Principal at Wellspring Academy : Deadline: 20-02-2023

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Position Available at Wellspring Academy, Nyarutarama Kigali

Secondary Section Deputy Principal

THE VISION: To produce a new generation of servant leaders to bless Rwanda and display the best of Rwanda to the world.

THE MISSION: To Educate and equip students to become highly skilled, Godly leaders, and agents of community transformation.

Wellspring Academy’s mission aims at providing an excellent academic program in a safe, caring, and healthy environment.  The Academy, parents, and stakeholders work in partnership to ensure each student experiences the joy and rigor of learning. High expectations within a challenging curriculum delivered through excellent instruction provide the educational foundation for all students to become enthusiastic, persistent, and competent learners with Godly values who care about and demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the environment.


NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

The position of Wellspring Academy Secondary Section Deputy Principal engages with the following essential job functions pertaining to instructional leadership, staff personnel management, curriculum development and assessment, student discipline, public relations, staff professional growth, planning, quality and resource management, and in any other duty as assigned by the Principal in the process of achieving the school vision and mission.

This is accomplished all the while holding and integrating a Biblical Worldview in all words and actions, being accountable to and with the School Principal

Further points:

  1. Engage fully on the senior management team of the school.
  2. Lead the Secondary Section to ensure we are achieving our Mission to excel academically and live out a biblical worldview.
  3. Lead the Secondary Team leaders and coordinators by ensuring good team culture and team building, alignment to vision, mission, and Biblical values in order to lead the students in a safe environment to excel spiritually and academically
  4. Contribute to the work of the school in a variety of ways not specifically listed.
  5. Deputize for the Principal as requested.


REPORTING

The Secondary Section Deputy Principal reports to the School Principal.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES

  1. Committed, born-again Christian who demonstrates his/her faith in action.
  2. Able to articulate how your faith impacts your daily life and teaching and the calling God has on your life to lead in education in Rwanda.
  3. Embody and believe in the principles of the vision and mission statement.
  4. Ability to integrate a Biblical worldview in all conversation.
  5. Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by your prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
  6. In full agreement with the Wellspring Academy Statement of Faith.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

  1. Hold a Master’s degree in Education from an accredited higher learning institution. Having served as Principal or equivalent position for at least 3 consecutive years is preferred.
  2. Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher with additional experience in instructional leadership roles is prefer
  3. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
  4. Working knowledge of International curriculum requirements and instruction (CIE, IB, and AP).
  5. Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
  6. Demonstrate a good level of computer literacy.


PERSONALITY AND SKILLS

  1. Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level who can inspire both staff and students.
  2. Demonstrate sensitivity towards staff, parents, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
  3. Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the school.
  4. Organized and have the capacity to make critical and strategic decisions.
  5. Total fluency in English (written and spoken). Abilities in French and Kinyarwanda are added

TO APPLY, send the following documents to The Principal of Wellspring Academy (stephen@wellspringacademy.org):

–  Cover letter stating reasons for applying to this job and statement of faith.

–  Full CV with qualification copies

–  Three professional and character references

Closing date for application: February 20, 2023

Commencement date: April 01, 2023

For more details about the post and the Academy, visit www.wellspringacademy.org or contact stephen@wellspringacademy.org.

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