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The Office of the Prosecutor of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) invites applications for legal internships starting 23 January 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. The above job opening will be valid for one year and candidates will be selected on a rolling basis. Please indicate your preferred internship period in your cover letter.

The Office of the Prosecutor will consider applications from candidates who have proof of vaccination and medical insurance to include repatriation. Updated information in this regard is available on the Mechanism Internship website: https://www.irmct.org/en/recruitment/internship/internship-programme.

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) is mandated to perform a number of essential functions previously carried out by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“ICTY”). In carrying out these essential functions the Mechanism maintains the legacies of these two pioneering ad hoc international criminal courts and strives to reflect best practices in the field of international criminal justice. The Registry provides administrative, legal, policy and diplomatic support services. Successful candidates will work under the supervision and direction of legal officers in the Arusha Branch/Kigali Field Office.

Responsibilities

Duties of legal interns include, but are not limited to: Conducting legal research in relation to the drafting of legal briefs, classifying and preparing evidence for trial, assisting trial attorneys with preparing examinations in chief and cross examinations, and proofing witnesses. Interns may also perform research on comparative and international criminal law issues, prepare agenda or draft discussion papers for legal meetings and draft the corresponding minutes, draft legal correspondence, and perform other litigation-related tasks. Interns may also perform routine tasks such as cite checking and compiling and collating materials.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Possesses excellent legal research and analytical skills; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments; observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Candidates for legal internships in the Office of the Prosecutor are required to be, at a minimum, in their final year of university legal studies. If the candidate has already completed a four-year undergraduate university degree before commencing graduate legal studies, he or she must have completed at least one year of graduate legal studies by the time the internship commences. It is particularly useful for interns to have legal training or experience in international criminal or humanitarian law. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French will be considered an asset.

Assessment

No assessment required for this position.

Special Notice

Duration:
The duration of the internship generally ranges from three months to a maximum of six months. Please indicate your preferred internship period in your cover letter.

Please note internships are unpaid. IRMCT interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses that they incur. Interns must therefore be able to cover their costs of travel, insurance, accommodation, as well as living expenses during the internship period. External sources of funding may be available please also check our website. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon award of an internship, interns are responsible for securing adequate insurance coverage and are required to sign and return a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of these conditions of service.

Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and not publish any reports or papers based on such information except with the explicit written authorization of the Chief of Human Resources of the IRMCT. Interns are bound by the same duties and obligations as staff members, and the information to which an intern has access in the course of the internship must not be divulged to external parties. Each prospective intern must sign the Acceptance and Undertaking Form to indicate their understanding and acceptance of this stipulation.

There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or the IRMCT upon completion of the internship.

ALL of the documents listed below are required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Due to the number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants must attach ALL of the following documents to each UN Careers portal application submitted via https:careers.un.org:

1. A cover letter;
2. Two letters of recommendation preferably from academic or professional referees;
3. Copies of university/law studies transcripts (including courses taken and grades received);
4. A writing sample preferably in a field relevant to the work of the Mechanism and not longer than ten pages.
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United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Job Description

Maintain national aerial photographs, satellite imageries and relevant products.
Coordinate Remote sensing activities
Prepares and/or develops Digital terrain model and elevation model files, water model files, plan metric feature files, and contour files.
Responsible for photographs and raster data archiving, storing and updating.
Updating Basemap and topo-maps based on aerial and satellite imageries.
Updating regularly the land cover/use.
Responsible for developing environmental models such as erosion maps, land degradation maps, catchments models, etc.
Produce, Maintain and store archives and historical maps
Responsible for Capacity building related to remote sensing, satellite imageries and raster data.
Advise on the development of the photogrammetric Centre.
Perform any duty required by his/her superior

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Survey and Geomatics Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cartography

  0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Resource management skills

• – Analytical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Leadership skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Digital literacy skills

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

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Green Hills Academy (GHA) serves 2,000 students in Kigali, Rwanda. Green Hills Academy wishes to fill the below vacant positions with qualified, experienced, talented, capable and dedicated individuals to join the team to make a difference. The positions’ details are outlined below:

• English teacher for Middle School (Grade 6-8)
• English teacher for High School (Grade 9-12)
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills for dealing with students, parents, teachers and support staff
• Should be organised, energetic and self-directed.

Skills and competencies

The ideal candidate should have; –

• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Optimizing diversity.
• Strong intellect and vision.
• Aligning performance for success.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, clearly indicating the position applied for including a brief cover letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant degree as well as the names and contact information of three recent referees who have been direct supervisors to:

email: humanresources@greenhillsacademy.rw by 5.00 p.m. on Friday 27^th January 2023.

To learn more about GHA, please visit our website at www.greenhillsacademy.rw

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) was established under law number 11/2008 of 06/05/2008 to regulate the accounting profession in Rwanda. ICPAR announces the following positions which will support the implementation of its five-year strategic plan (2022-2026)

2. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
2.1. Job Profile
The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the accountant and wider finance team
by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and
preparing TAX Returns.

2.2. Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the accountant and wider finance team
• Collaborating with these teams to work on various accounting activities
• Performing reconciliations of accounts
• Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods
• Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections
where appropriate
• Supporting the preparing of profit and loss accounts
• Preparing Tax Returns
• Analysing the Institute receivables information updating account status and
database of receivables regularly with the aim of enhancing credit control
measures;
• Facilitating effectively revenue capture; Keep a regular tracking of outstanding
receivables by period;
• Organize and ensure control of all billing and revenue collection activities;
• Establish paying arrangements with stakeholders, regular communication and
monitor payments
• Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports;

2.3. Qualifications

• Professional Qualification like CAT, CPA or in the process of qualifications or any
other equivalent qualification (D)
• A Degree in Finance or Accounting (D)
• Demonstrate a strong literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills (E)
• Knowledge of the Accountancy Profession in Rwanda (E)
• Experience in usage of accounting software such as SAGE, Oracle etc (D)
• Conversant with office applications like word processing, spreadsheets,
PowerPoint and database, internet etc (D)

2.4. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
• Computer skills
• Math skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Organizational skills
• Key member of the Finance Unit
• Report to the Finance Manager
• Regular communications with all stakeholders
• people person with good communications skills and stakeholder engagement
abilities.
2.5 HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CVs, giving full
details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full
contact details including day time telephone number, to: recruitment@icparwanda.com
by Friday, 6th February 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Rwandan Nationals.

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Job Description

• Conduct surveys on land sites and properties during elaboration of DLUP.
• Carry out data collection and mapping exercises on different land uses and properties.
• Reading and interpreting drawings of DLUPs topographic maps.
• Produce different geospatial analysis and thematic maps.
• Preparing the reports on survey results after field data collection.
• Supporting in designing of physical plans in urban, rurban and rural settlement site areas.
• Advising on implementation of designed physical detailed plans.
• Collecting data supporting cadaster matenannce and land administration
• Support the production of geospatial data with standards during elaboration of DLUPs
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Survey and Geomatics Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Land Surveying

  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

• Knowledge of GIS hardware and software installation, configuration and use (Plotters, GPS devices, Digitizers,)

• Knowledge in using topographic surveying tools including hand held GPS, RTK (DGPS) and Total station, Theodolite

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Job Description

• Support in developing district land use plans including urban development plans and ensure their alignment with the National Land Use and Development Master Plan (NLUDMP)
• Conduct field data collection and prepare relevant reports and ensure their timely delivery to the relevant authorities.
• Ensure quality and standards of detailed urban physical plans and land readjustment projects
• Developing land use thematic maps and dashboards and relevant reports during elaboration of DLUPs.
• Perform zoning of different land use plans during elaboration of DLUPs;
• Engage and participate in all processes of data collection, analyze and interpret them in elaboration step of DLUP;
• Ensure the storage of GIS information related to land use plans and related regular updates;
• Undertake other assignments given by the supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Urban and Regional Planning

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Urban Design

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning

  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

• Knowledge of GIS and remote sensing skills

• Environmental Management with application of GIS and Remote Sensing tools in Environmental Management, Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Ecosystems Analysis and Management. He/She should also have at least one year of teaching experience in teaching in higher learning institutions and at least two publications in peer-reviewed index journals

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Job Description

• The staff will perform the following duties;
• Provide expertise in landscape/site planning, 3D modeling, graphic designing, and urban designing and physical modeling for marketing material as well as supporting implementation aspects (zoning and guidelines)
• Propose architectural design, housing typologies and other infrastructure designs to be developed in urban, rurban and rural settlement sites of the districts;
Develop and document illustrative/schematic planning proposals of district network of major hard and soft transport infrastructure, drainage, electricity, water supply, sanitation, and waste management, slope analysis, waterways and other social amenities;
• Organize major infrastructure and utilities network for adequate servicing based on future urban development projections and trends based green development pillars, strategies, and guidelines;
• Develop 3D model plans for urban, rurban and rural areas;
• Contribute on the establishment of the building technology with maximum densification strategies, optimum typology and cost-effective designs related to zoning regulations;
• Develop the Bills of Quantities and the estimated costs of the priority projects for immediate implementation based on the potentialities of each district.
• Develop urban design guidelines;
• Participate and engage in the field data collections, consultations, and validation workshops with stakeholders organized at NLA and District levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Urban Design

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Architecture

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelors Degree in Landscape Design

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Mater’s Degree in Landscape Design

  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

• Ability to inspect, monitor and evaluate building construction projects to ensure they are decent, safe and sanitary for compliance with existing regulations and quality standards

• Knowledge of social and environmental issues in building construction industry

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

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Job Description

• Make designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures for the District Land Use Plan;
• Design storm-water plans for urban, rurban, rural settlement sites and other key areas including drainage plan (existing, proposed, main receiver), runoff estimation, and their implementation guidelines;
• Assessing demand for water, based on the present population data, usage and storage and provide and advice for future water security in the DLUP;
• Make predictions of water usage, demands and future resources;
• Identifying the area vulnerable to flooding both before and after the implementation of the proposed zoning plan;
• Providing support in designing of storm-water management planning, drainage and sewage system design and planning, flood analysis and control;
• Making analysis on existing sewerage and solid waste management in relation to groundwater sources in the DLUP and provide advice;
• Develop and plan standardized water monitoring and assessment methods;
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Hydrology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resource Planning

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Water Resource Planning

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Hydrology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Urban Hydrology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Flood Modeling

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Masters’s degree in Flood Modeling

  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

• Familiarity with conflicts resolution or arbitration is an added value

• Decision making skills

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Strong understanding of main trade and export challenges facing Rwanda exporters.

• Ability to communicate messages in a consistently effective, timely and engaging manne

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Job Description

• Conduct socio-economic studies for districts to inform land use master planning;
• To ensure local and community engagement during district land use plan elaboration.
• To evaluate the impacts of master plans to the country in general and citizens and to identify areas for improvement.
• To conduct citizen survey perceptions on existing land use master plans and advice further improvement.
• To assess the socio-economic impact of land management programs on the country’s socio-economic transformation.
• To develop strategies towards strengthening socio-economic impact of land management.
• Meet with public officials and the public regarding rural development plans and land use;
• Identify the best way to meet community needs in terms of infrastructure and handling growth. This involves overseeing all aspects of planning, including reviewing research on economic and environmental impacts.
– Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

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

• Problem solving skills

• Time management skills

• Performance management skills

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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Job Description

• To ensure that all land use plans are green and environmentally friendly.
• Conduct agriculture, tourism analysis and planning as part of district land use plan.
• Develop projects proposals linking land management with green growth.
• Monitoring environmental aspects in land use planning and implementation
• Assessing and mapping land degradation in Rwanda, land conservation and protection, green spaces, etc.
• Ensure the commitment of all relevant stakeholders to meet environmental indicators for the improvement of environmental conditions in land use.
• Propose green projects in relation to the district land use plans implementation
• Devise clear methodology on how to measure developmental impact from the implementation of land use projects across sectors.
• Develop environmental models and land use suitability mapping for informed decision making
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Natural Resources

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental planning

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies

  0 Year of relevant experience

Job Description

-Coordinate the planning, resources mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation reporting of the Unit and Sectors on matters related to Good Governance, and instil the practice of knowledge management;
-Coordinate the elaboration and oversee the implementation of actionable strategies or plans meant to localize national policies and District Council’s decisions pertaining to good governance and specific programs;
-Coordinate campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on the importance of good governance and specific programs;
-Coordinate the channelling and follow-up on population complaints and grievances;
-Coordinate the planning of and monitor Umuganda activities across the District and consolidate Sector’s reports thereof;
-Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and advise the institution on matters pertaining to good governance and specific programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Political Sciences

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Philosophy

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Governance

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Governance

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Local Governance Studies

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Local Governance Studies

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Sociology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Social Work

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Social work

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor degree in Sociology

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s of Public Administration and Local Government

  1 Year of relevant experience

Job Description

-Coordinate the planning and budgeting, resource mobilisation, activity implementation and activity performance reporting of the Unit, supervise all staff therein and act as custodian of knowledge management practices within the District;
-Coordinate the recruitment process of the District staff and maintain an updated Organizational Structure, Job Description, Job Classification, Salary Structure and Personnel Management;
-Coordinate employee Performance Evaluation, supervise the compliance of human resource management practices in the District with applicable policy, laws, rules and regulations and advise accordingly;
-Develop and implement, in collaboration with heads of departments, the District Capacity Building Plan;
-Supervise all aspects of Contract Administration and coordinate the Logistics and proper management of assets of District;
-Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and advise the institution on any matter pertaining to human resources, administration and logistics management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Management with specialization in Human Resource

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelors Degree in Management with specialization in Human Resource

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource

  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

• Knowledge in conflict management

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

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

• Computer Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making Skills

• High analytical Skills

• Team working Skills

• Deep knowledge of Rwandan public service and labour law

• Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures

• Knowledge of the regulations applying to payroll procedures

• Knowledge of contract law and important contracting concepts

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Job Description

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Office Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelors degree in management

  0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Knowledge of office management

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Job Description

– Organize, in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, trainings and public awareness campaigns meant to disseminate new forestry technologies among beneficiaries;
– Supervise the identification and mapping of forest diseases, reforestation and forests protection needs, vulgarization and valorization of trees and forests at the sector level and advise on the preventive and reactive measures across the sector;
– Inspect whether mining and forests harvesting practices comply with the applicable regulations and standards;
– Maintain an updated database of forests and natural resources operators within the Sector, analyze the impact of their work on sustainable local development and advise the Sector accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

• AGRICULTURE

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Forestry

  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

• Extensive Knowledge in Forestry and Natural Resources

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JOB POSTING – Country Director, Rwanda

Organization:    Right To Play International

Department/Division:  International Programs

Work Location:    Kigali, Rwanda

Position Status:    Local or Expat (unaccompanied or accompanied)

Target Start Date:  April 2023

Contract Duration:   Long term engagement

Closing Date:        13^th February 2023

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 1.52 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Country Director, Rwanda reports directly to the Global Director, Country Operations and leads the Rwanda team to deliver on our strategic plan through high quality, impactful programming. The Country Director manages, mentors, coaches and guides the Senior Management Team, building a team culture in line with our culture code. Fundraising, representation and relationship development are core responsibilities to grow our impact, income and profile. The Country Director ensures that our financial, operational and people management systems and process function effectively with adequate controls in place and that risks are identified and mitigated.

This is a senior leadership role within Right To Play (RTP), member of the Global Leadership Team (comprised of Country Directors, National Directors and HQ Directors and Executive Team Members) and contributing to global system improvement initiatives.

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda with field visits, however, some international travel may be required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Country Office Strategy, Leadership and Impact (20% of Time):

• Develop the strategic vision and direction of the country program in line with the strategic direction of RTP and the socio-economic and political environment in Rwanda
• Strategically oversee the program portfolio ensuring it is in line with the Rwanda Strategic Plan and delivers quality and impact for children
• Promote a ‘One Right To Play’ approach, demonstrating RTP’s values, culture code and mission at country level
• Provide overall leadership on identifying, mitigating and monitoring programmatic and operational risks.
• Ensure high quality program design that is contextually appropriate, strategically aligned, scalable and impactful
• Participate in and informs global initiatives to improve organisational systems and processes
• Oversee the timely submission of quality reporting to HQ, donors and government

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Job Responsibility #2: Fundraising, Representation and Relationships (30% of Time):

• Secure and steward in-country funding opportunities, building relationships with donors in country to increase funding and strengthen RTPs profile and visibility.
• Serve as the main in-country contact for all external stakeholders; develop and maintain links with relevant senior government officials and with country representatives in donors, UN bodies, academia and other international NGOs
• Promote RTP’s organizational identity to all stakeholders and partners while ensuring RTP remains relevant to the changing needs of the most vulnerable people in the country
• Lead the preparation and hosting of strategic donor and RTP HQ visits and workshops
• Represent RTP in strategic meetings, conferences, forums and other public events and contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of RTP
• Represent the organization in national and international media, where required

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 Job Responsibility #3: People Management, Mentorship and Coaching (25% of Time):

• Lead, coach and develop the Senior Management Team, ensuring they have the required expertise in their functional areas (programs, policy/advocacy, finance, people) while supporting them to build capability to lead the country office, cross-functionally
• Oversee overall country People & Culture management processes, ensuring compliance and best practices
• Oversee and monitor efficiency, fairness, timeliness of recruitment processes based on RTP guidelines focusing on retention of talent and timely resourcing to deliver results
• Oversee staff mentoring and training to strengthen capacities and job satisfaction
• Ensure implementation of the Performance Management System including work planning, reviews, appraisals, staff learning and development
• Respond to legal claims or investigations, seeking legal advice as appropriate

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Job Responsibility #4: Finance, Compliance and Controls (15% of Time)

• Provide oversight to all finance and administrative services in the Country Office
• Oversee the country annual budget and is accountable for adherence to agreed expenditure levels – both restricted and unrestricted
• Ensure adequate mechanisms are in place for monthly & quarterly budget reviews and minimize significant expenditure variances and financial risks, including analysis and tracking of grant commitments and obligations
• Ensure all finance and program staff understand financial and internal control systems and budgets and comply with RTP Finance and grant management policies and procedures
• Oversee annual and project-specific audit processes within the Country Office

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Job Responsibility #5: Security, Safety, Risk Management and Safeguarding (10% of Time)

• Provide overall leadership on safeguarding, ensuring that all RTP team members and partners adhere to RTP’s safeguarding policies as a minimum standard
• Carry out risk, vulnerability and threat assessments as well as physical security assessments of all sites making prioritized recommendations for improvement through the Standard Operational Procedures and contingency plans
• Liaise with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing RTP projects
• Ensure safeguarding is integrated into all program and organizational risk assessments and budget and quality mitigation strategies are put in place
• Monitor and mitigate all other organisation risks, including those related to legal presence and governance

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or other related discipline

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years’ experience in a leadership role within a large or international organization working on strategic planning, leadership and people management, program quality, project management and planning, monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic planning skills
• Leadership, influencing and managerial skills
• Strong coaching and mentorship skills
• Ability to gain trust and secure donor funding
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials, donors and community leaders
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive teams and work environments
• Demonstrated commitment to RTP’s mission, vision and code of conduct

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Proven knowledge and commitment to effective program design and delivery to achieve impact
• Proven knowledge of budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data or keen willingness to learn
• Proven experience in program design and/or strategy development to achieve impact
• Demonstrated computer skills especially in MS Office packages
• Knowledge and understanding of Rwandan context

LANGUAGES:    

• Fluency in spoken and written English

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or other related discipline
• Proven success with mobilizing new sources of program funding
• Experience managing multi-sectoral programmes (e.g. Quality Education, Gender Equality, Health & Well-being, Child Protection, etc.)
• Significant experience with a child-focused organization

WHO YOU ARE:

You are highly driven, results-oriented, highly collaborative and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills. You have a good understanding of the cultural dynamics in Rwanda and can build the team’s confidence to excel in their various roles. You are thrilled at the opportunity to make an impact in Rwanda, and you love building partnerships and alliances.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 3 Personal Days and 5 Learning & Development Days per year.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via the application link with your resume and cover letter in English.

Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/107404-country-director-rwanda/417890-application-form/en

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage women and groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

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VACANCY POSITIONS AT UR HG LTD ANNOUNCEMENT

University of Rwanda Holdings Group Limited (UR – HG Ltd) is a limited company fully owned by University of Rwanda, (UR). Its business activities aim to optimize UR assets for the benefits of University.

UR HG Ltd would like to recruit the motivated and experienced staff able to work in its branches both in Kigali city and/or in provinces for the following vacant positions, for more details visit UR and UR HG Ltd website respectively; www.ur.ac.rw and https//holdingsgroup.ur.ac.rw/

Interested applicants should submit copies of application letter, C.V, copies of certificates and Identity cards or passports as well as valid License of practice for Nurses A₂ in one pdf document by email to: ceo.urholdings@gmail.com with cc to fm.urhg@gmail.com not later than Tuesday 31/01/2023 at 5h: 00 p.m.  Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Done at Kigali 23/01/2023

Narcisse MUGESERA

UR HG Ltd Chief Executive Officer

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Position Description

mPharma is looking for a Senior Finance Associate to join our Rwanda operations. In this role, the Senior Associate will be expected to interface with clients (insurance companies & hospitals), suppliers, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial projections for new partnerships and group financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other applicable standards.
• Preparing and sending invoices to providers and hospitals, which entails obtaining validated dispensation data and billing based on agreed prices.
• Receivable management -Involves following up with clients to obtain payments based on the agreed payment period.
• Payable management – Registration of suppliers and processing of payments for drugs supplied.
• Statutory remittances – PAYE, Pension, WHT deduction, and remittance.
• Financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Treasury management – monitoring the FX rates, cash flows management, and analysis.
• Calculation and computation of commissions payable to facilities.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory examiners to ensure financials are in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Payroll and salary administration, including ensuring that all applicable payroll taxes are deducted and remitted.
• Filing of tax returns to the various tax authorities.
• Keep abreast with current changes in accounting standards as well as regulatory environments and ensure appropriate implementations.
• Assist Head of Finance (global and regional) with all corporate planning, research, and analyses relating to any prospective strategic initiatives.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirements:

• A BSC degree in Accounting, Math, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences preferred.
• CIMA/CPA/ ACCA/ CFA qualification and being a member of the CIMA or ACCA is highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Finance or Investment banking preferred;
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) before the 29th January 2023 using the “Apply“ button below.

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University of Rwanda Holdings Group limited (UR-HG Ltd) is a limited company fully owned by University of Rwanda. Its business activities main to optimize the UR assists in the benefits of the UR

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:    Program Quality, Learning and Accountability Coordinator (PQLAC)

Reports To: Programmes, Policy and Business Development Lead

Location:    Kigali, Rwanda.

Grade:    B

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 31^st   January 2023.

AAR Background

ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is a local non-Governmental organization and an Affiliate Member of ActionAid Global Federation, an Anti-Poverty Agency working with people living in poverty with focus on women and girls to eradicate poverty and injustice. AAR uses human rights-based approach (HRBA) as a programming model to tackle structural causes of poverty and injustice through empowerment, solidarity, and campaigning. AAR has had its operations in Rwanda since 1982, due to effects of the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi, AAR resumed its operations in 1997 as a full Country Program and has contributed towards eradication of Poverty and Injustice with a focus on tackling their root causes. AAR has a very strong commitment to supporting and empowering women and children as well as Promoting their Rights through Campaigns, Sensitizations and Advocacy. AAR’s vision is a Country without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys their right to life of dignity and mission is to work with people living in poverty with focus on women and girls to eradicate poverty and injustice. It is with the above context that ActionAid Rwanda is recruiting a PQLA Coordinator to technically support the MEL and Accountability of the programme.

Purpose of Role:

The post holder will be responsible for leading advisory, motivating and supporting the Team to plan and manage activities aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the AAR.  The Program Quality, Learning and Accountability Coordinator (PQLAC) would also contribute to the overall development of the AAR program and its partners.  The PQLAC will support the linkage between the AAR Programme and AAR Team and the other units of AAR (such as Finance & People Management, etc) plus partner organizations and agencies that the Team would collaborate with.  The PQLAC provides support in developing direction for the Team in line with the Global and CSP framework. The PQLAC improves the implementation and compliance to the international and Country Strategy papers in line with the planning systems of AAR; supports capacity building in M&E systems and Knowledge Management to enhance program quality and accountability to AAR’s primary stakeholders.

The Major Responsibilities include:

• Actively support the development/review/revision of strategic plans for AAR work within the framework of the Country Strategy Paper and other ActionAid strategies and frameworks.
• Support the development of long-term plans for the AAR Programme within the context of the overall project.
• Derive 3-year and Annual plans for the AAR program for inclusion in the rolling CP 3-year plans. Ensure the timely and proper execution of planned activities.
• Ensure the capturing of all experiences and best practice work in AAR Programme and share these in accordance with ActionAid Rwanda Sharing and Learning policies both for informing within the organization and among its partners but also to serve as a basis for program design, development, and management.
• Lead the AAR Team to work with and provide support to partners in refining the community level program design and/or redesign and in the use of participatory methodologies and their adaptation.
• Contribute to policy briefs and media strategies that inform stakeholders about the policy positions of ActionAid and partners
• Work with team members and the other thematic teams to develop and implement a research and Knowledge Management initiatives to make ActionAid Rwanda a learning Organization and share best practices.
• Coordinate Program Quality, Frameworks, M&E Systems Development, and their Operationalization and Lead the design of Program Quality and oversee their implementation to enable timely feedback on impact of programmes/projects.
• Support resource mobilization effort and utilization of field programs and evaluating contract management processes of donor funded projects as per planned objectives.
• Monitor programme documentation, evaluations and sharing of experiences with internal and external stakeholder.
• Monitor adherence to guidelines, policies, and procedures of field offices in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Contribute to strategic decision making through Country Management Team participation.
• Track institutional/Programmes objectives against goals, outcomes, purposes, and mission for the purpose of ensuring synergy and draw attention of management to the results of the tracking and programmes Audit.
• Ensure that partner systems and ActionAid systems engender real partnership and accountability
• Ensure synergy between Alps, the GMF and local M&E framework.
• Support Sponsorship team to fast-track sponsorship strategies and their effects to communities and children
• Capacity Building of ActionAid Rwanda staff and Partners on Program Quality, M&E concepts, Human Right Based Approach (HRBA) and skills to the organization and partner organizations; actively participate and contribute to AAR’s periodic annual planning & budgeting
• Keep abreast of evolving best practices in Program Quality rights-based work through contact with ActionAid, academic and donor publications and networks, sharing relevant knowledge and information with organization and partners
• Contributes to innovation and learning in the field of Impact Assessment, Rights, and advocacy through contributions to publications, presentations, participation in workshops and other learning events
• Prepare ActionAid Rwanda consolidated quarterly and annual reports and distribute to key stakeholders
• Coordinate preparation of documentation of effective methodologies/frameworks for strengthening ActionAid Rwanda pro-poor accountability program Quality and impact
• Participate and /or lead PRRPs and prepare Knowledge and Learning Reports
• Support Programme Appraisals of New LRP and management of Program Quality and Impact.

General

• Contribute to the Country Programme periodic and annual planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• Share progress reports with other thematic coordinators for a better collaboration
• Perform other related duties as required by the line manager.

SHEA and Safeguarding, Assurance Policies, Gender Lens & Feminist Leadership Principles Compliance.

• Ensure compliance of SHEA and Safeguarding Policy in place and adhered to by the Organization.
• Ensure Compliance of Assurance Policy within the AAR, Partners and Stakeholders working with AAR
• Ensure that AAR functions respect gender and Feminist Leadership principles

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit in filled application form through this link:https://jirlocal.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Application+form+for++Program+Quality+Accountability+and+Learning++Sharing+Cooridinator.docx and  send to Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org  not later than Friday the 31^st  January at 5:00 pm. Indicate in the subject line: Program Quality, Learning and Accountability Coordinator (PQLAC).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer and candidates will be expected to embody ActionAid’s values and adhere to organization policies including the SHEA and Safeguarding Policies and the Child Protection Policy, among other ActionAid policies.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)-Education Specialist USAID-Tunoze Gusoma (Schools and Systems) Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of MEL-Education Specialist for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description 

The USAID Tunoze Gusoma (Schools and Systems) activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on the learning of foundational reading skills.

Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description 

The MEL-Education Specialist will be an educational development professional with solid MEL expertise that will work under the supervision of the MEL Director to manage the technical process of collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative MEL data and engaging technical teams in its interpretation and use to inform improvement of program implementation.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist is member of the MEL team and will work in close collaboration with the technical staff, project partners’ staff and government stakeholders on the implementation of the activity’s monitoring and evaluation system.

He/she will be responsible for collaborating with MEL team and Intermediate Results Leads to ensure that the learning from project implementation is well documented and used to measure project outcomes.  S/he will support in the development and implementation of project fidelity of implementation and related data capitalization.  He/she will also provide support to the Education Management Systems Strengthening component of the project by contributing to the capacity building of education systems actors in education data management.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data for project fidelity of implementation monitoring
• Jointly with project district decentralized coordinators, plan and implement district quarterly review meetings to reflect on monitoring data
• Based on monitoring findings, advise project technical team on strategies for improving quality of teaching and school leadership practices
• Support to analyze student learning assessment data and advise on remedial activities
• Contribute to the development of children learning assessment and classroom observation tools
• Support evidence-based learning efforts that link program components including girls’ and boys’ education, gender and social inclusion (including disability related topics), and social and behavioral change.
• Draft the terms of reference and report for project MEL activities
• Contribute to the quarterly and annual reports writing
• Contribute to the implementation of learning agenda
• Train other project staffs and external consultants on MEL tools and approaches
• Conduct regular site meetings/visits with/to partners/programs and ensure that good quality, meaningful data is obtained in a timely manner for integration into management decision making.
• Conduct a regular Data Quality Audit and monitor the regular implementation of audit recommendations by partners/programs.
• Supervise the project database management and ensure that partners are using it correctly based on the data collected.
• Provide support to technical staff to ensure quality reports are submitted on time for this grant/program.
• Review and analyze reports to identify causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and improve their quality.
• Participate in regular remote check-in meeting with the FHI 360 HQ-based M&E specialist
• Contribute to the data entry into the DIS/USAID database according to the required schedule and that all reported information is sufficiently accompanied by source data that has been verified
• Support IR 4 on data collection analysis and reporting on LEGRA data and support on use of CAMIS
• Collaborate with IR4 team in the development and implementation of the project’s learning agenda
• Prepare data submissions in Excel/Power Bi/Power Point, and Dashboard for all reporting needs.
• Play a role in compiling quarterly and annual USAID reports as needed.
• Prepare and train partners in the preparation of “Success Stories” for use by the project.
• Deputize the MEL Director
• Execute other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in any education field with emphasis on measurement and evaluation; social or behavioral sciences with an emphasis on social research methods, statistics, Informatics or other MERL-related, field certification in a MERL-related area would also be an asset.

• A master’s degree is desirable.
• Proven experience in students learning assessment adapted for lower grades
• Proven experience in documenting learning, mentoring and monitoring in context of large-scale education projects/programme focusing on education official professional development

• IT and database skills with familiarity with modern databases and IT systems
• Analytical skills with proficiency in analyzing large amounts of data
• Problem-solving skills to be able to tackle problems under come up with actionable recommendations
• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques in addition preferred.
• Communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication
• At least 7 years of experience in MEL activities in an international organization (e.g., USAID, FCDO, the World Bank)

• Proficient with Microsoft Tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starter attitude
• Excellent English and Kinyarwanda reading, writing and speaking skills

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

Location of Assignment:

• The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

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

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers  for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

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

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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