NYAGATARE INVESTMENT COOPERATIVE

NYAGATARE DISTRICT

RCA/0497/2013

TEL 0788480408

ITANGAZO  RY’AKAZI – UMUCUNGAMUTUNGO WA COOPERATIVE.

Nyagatare Investment  Cooperative  ni cooperative igamije guteza imbere ibikorwa by’iterambere mukare ka Nyagatare, ikorera mukarere ka NYAGATARE, Umurenge wa NYAGATARE, akagali ka BARIJA.

Nyagatare Investment  Cooperative  ifite ikerekezo cyo cyo kuba cooperative y’intangarugero mungeri zose no guteza imbere ibikorwa by’ishoramali hagamijwe imibereho myiza y’abanyamuryango.

Nyagatare Investment  Cooperative  irashaka gutanga akazi kumwanya w’umucungamutungo wa cooperative ufite uburambe kandi afite ubushobozi bwo kuyigeza kucyerecyezo yiyemeje; Umucungamutungo wa cooperative azakorera mukarere ka  NYAGATARE, Umurenge wa NYAGATARE.

Inshingano z’umucungamutungo:

• Guhuza ibikorwa bya cooperative;
• Gutegura igenamigambi rya cooperative akarishyikiraza committee  nyobozi ya cooperative no kurishyira mubikorwa;
• Gutegura gahunda z’ibikorwa (z’umwaka, igihembwe, ukwezi n’icyumweru) za cooperative no kuzishyuramibikorwa.
• Gutegura ingengo y’imali ya cooperative no gukurikirana ishyirwa mubikorwa ryayo;
• Gushyiraho uburyo bunoze bw’imicungire y’umutungo wa cooperative,
• Gucunga umutungo wa coopetative muburyo buboneye.
• Gutegura inyandiko ngengamikorere (Manuel de procedures de gestion) ya cooperative no gukurikirana iyubahirizwa ryayo;
• Gukora ibaruramali rya cooperative igihe hataraboneka umucungamali wihariye.
• Gushyiraho uburyo bwo gukurukirana ibikorwa bya cooperative no gukurikirana uko bwubahirizwa.
• Gushyiraho ingamba zihamye zo kongera umusaruro w’umuceri no gukurikirana uko  zubahirizwa.
• Gushyiraho ingamba zihamye zo kuzamura imibereho myiza y’abanyamuryango (Kubatoza kuzigama, kubashakira aho babona inguzanyo zihendutse, ubwishingizi bwo kwivuza, kubashakira uburyo bwo kwishyura minerval z’abana etc).
• Gushyiraho ingamba zo gutsura umubano n’abafatanyabikorwa na RCA no kuwubyaza umusaruro.
• Gutegura imishinga y’iterambere rya cooperative no kuyishakira abaterankunga;
• Guharanira ko cooperative igira uruhare mu iterambere ry’igihugu.
• Gucunga neza abakozi n’ibikoresho bya cooperative;
• Gutegura raporo z’umwaka, igihembwe, ukwezi n’icyumweru za cooperative.
• Kwita kubijyanye n’imisoro ireba cooperative;
• Gufasha ibijyanye n’ubugenzuzi bwa cooperative.
• Gucunga ishyinguranyandiko za cooperative;
• Guhagararira cooperative mugihugu no hanze yacyo.
• Kurinda izina rya cooperative,

Ibyo umucungamutungo agomba kuba yujuje:

• Kuba ari indakemwa mumico n’imyifatire;
• Kuba yumva neza kandi agambiriye gushyiramubikorwa icyerecyezo cya cooperative.
• Kuba nibura afite uburambe bw’imyaka itatu acunga cooperative cyangwa urundi rwego rufite imikorere isa n’iya cooperative;
• Kuba nibura afite impamyabushobozi y’amashuri yisumbuye.
• Kuba azi gutegura ibaruramali;
• Kuba amenyereye gutegura no kukurikirana gahunda n’igenamigambi ry’ibikorwa,
• Kuba amenyereye gutegura no kukurikirana ingengo z’imali.
• Kuba afite uburambe bwo gucunga abakozi,
• Kuba afite uburambe mugutegura no gushakira imishinga abaterankunga.
• Kuba amenyereye kukorana n’abafatanyabikorwa.
• Kuba azi kuvuga neza no kwandika ikinyarwanda, akanagira ubumenyi bw’icyongereza cyangwa igifaransa.
• Kubaza azi gukorera kuntego no kubahiriza igihe.
• Kurangwa n’ubunyamwuga.
• Kugaragaza icyemezo/ibyemezo by’imirimo yakozwe.
• Kugaragaza inyandiko z’ubuhamya bw’abazi imikorere ye.
• Impamyabushobozi iriho umukono wa noteri.
• Kuba yiteguye guhita atangira akazi.

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Italiki ntarengwa yo gutanga inyandiko isaba akazi: 31/01/2023.

Umuyobozi wa  NIC.

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About the Company

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), in partnership with Inkomoko, has launched an online education assessment center in Kigali. SNHU, the degree-granting partner of Kepler, provides online education and therefore, online assessment to demonstrate mastery.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 41,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs, resulting in thousands of new jobs and more than $50M in new revenue in communities.

Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change and it has offices in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

Inkomoko partners with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to offer online educational degrees to refugees in Rwanda.

Company Values

Inkomoko’s core beliefs and values enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Our employees embody the key tenants of the company’s culture. In addition to the skills above, all candidates must demonstrate our core values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented and produce high-quality work and be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you think is possible.
• Improvement: be humble and committed to continuous learning and growing through giving and receiving open and accurate feedback.
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, and be inclusive.
• Turikumwe/Tuko Pamoja/ Abren Nen (“We are together”): appreciate your colleagues, celebrate success, and support each other in hard times.

About the Opportunity

Reviewers are responsible for evaluating student project submissions using a rubric designed specifically for each project.  The Reviewer provides specific, actionable feedback to students for any areas of the project that require improvement and resubmission. Words of encouragement are also provided to help keep the student on-track.  Additionally, Reviewers occasionally work in teams with peers and attend individual and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Use rubrics and supplemental information to provide fair and consistent education evaluations with encouraging, specific, and actionable feedback.
• Perform education evaluations and communicate with students through an online Learning Management System
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of every component of the curriculum within the assigned workload
• Respond to student outreach swiftly and return evaluations to students within 48 hours of submission
• Complete program improvement assignments, as needed
• Attend in-person, online video, and telephone meetings with the manager or team members
• Participate in quality assurance processes
• Participate in assessment norming processes
• Support academic integrity validation
• Protect student privacy
• All Reviewers are encouraged to join and visit the online Reviewer community
• Work in a team — both as a leader and active follower in person and digitally
• Assess student submissions ethically with integrity, and honesty
• Other duties as required to ensure the success of the assessment center

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or enrollment in a Master’s degree program 
• Prior college-level experience with online learning preferred
• Knowledge or expertise in competency-based education
• Ability to score consistently using a rubric
• Skill working in an electronic management system

• An encouraging and respectful attitude toward all students and colleagues; a “can-do” attitude
• Demonstrated level of English fluency at the academic/higher education level
• Demonstrated level of fluency in at least one African language: Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, or Swahili
• Demonstrated fluency in the use of technology, especially software applications
• Demonstrate ability to learn and utilize rapidly changing technological platforms
• Flexibility

What You’ll Get

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Reviewers will work 5 days a week (including 4 weekend days per month).  The 1st-floor office has dedicated parking spaces, a break room, conference rooms, and lots of natural light, co-located with Inkomoko.

The best practice is to evaluate all projects assigned to the Reviewer and respond to every comment or question by a student each day.

Compensation

Reviewers will be offered a salary range of 800,000 RWF – 1,000,000 RWF (depending on experience), health insurance, paid leave (including sick, vacation, and parental leave), and a one-year contract, renewable at the end of the contract period, depending on performance.

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1. Flight Deck Crew – A330, B737, CRJ900, DHC8-Q400 at RwandAir Limited :Deadline: May 31,2023)
2. Ecommerce, Product Sales & Distribution Manager at RwandAir Ltd: Deadline: January 31,2023)
3. Digital Strategy & Transformation Consultant at RwandAir Ltd: Deadline: January 31,2023

Job Description

 Develop, elaborate and implement the annual communication plan and its corresponding budget.
 Maintain relationships with various public and private media.
 Elaborate co
 rresponding communications/messages based on targeted group and disseminate them via most appropriate media.
 Advise departments on the optimum approach in public relations, media coverage and communications and provide assistance in major events.
 Provide advice and recommendations to improve the image, messages and information delivered by the institution.
 Compile information intended to the public about the institution, and post them on the institution’s website and/or media.
 Prepare press release related to the institution.
 Proof-read public speeches from the institution.
 Make regular critical analysis of publications in the media (national and international) about the institution, and produce summarized technical notes to her/his supervisor.
 Cover audiences and institution’s press conferences
 Perform any other tasks assigned by her/his supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with 3 years of professional experience in public relations

  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

• Digital literacy skills

• Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels

• Research and critical thinking skills

• Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely

• Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination

• Report writing and presentation skills

• Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills

• Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audiovisual production and dissemination;

• Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination;

• Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude;

• Digital literacy skills (ICDL)

• Resource management skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Results oriented

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

• Strong verbal and written communication with good report writing and presentation skills;

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop and execute communication plans at all levels of the organization;

• Excellent Communication, report writing and presentation skills;

• A proven ability to understand and communicate technical issues to a wider audience

• – Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences

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

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Advanced interpersonal skills, fluency in English both written and verbal to be able to influence and interact with at any level or organization

• Ability to undertake media capacity building training needs assessment

• Excellent relationship management, communication, report writing and presentation skills

• Ability to provide step by step technical help, both written and verbal

• Communication Skills Verbal and Written

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Job Description

 Prepare and publish the annual procurement plan
 Prepare bidding documents in collaboration with specialized beneficiary units
 Manage and regular monitoring of E-procurement system
 Publish bids in the system
 Obtain approval of the tender award recommendations from competent authorities
 Prepare notification of tender award and publish the results of the tendering process
 In collaboration with the Legal affairs officer and beneficiary unit, clearly prepare contracts for tender winners;
 Act as Secretary of Tender Committee;
 Manage contracts, produce regular reports thereof and keep procurement proceeding records in accordance with the regulations;
 Ensure adequate contract execution in collaboration with the beneficiary department;
 To ensure the Ensure the institution achieves best value by leading on specific exercises relating to the procurement of goods, services and works
 Effective monitoring of contracts;
 Support the institution by providing guidance on technical procurement matters,
 Responding to procurement challenges and producing outcome reports for management.
 Provide information and documents requested by Rwanda Public Procurement Authority
 Perform any other tasks assigned by his/her supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement with Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) professional certification

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management with Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) professional certification

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) professional certification

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public finance with Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public finance with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engeneering with Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engeneering with Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

  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

• – Experience of working with E-government, procurement system or other procurement software

• Knowledge in international standards of environment

• Resource management skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Advanced knowledge of multi-media content production and online communication tools and platforms;

• A proven ability to understand and communicate technical issues to a wider audience

• Excellent capacity of analysis and interpretation of information and capacity to summarize Information.

• Good communication, analytical, team working, time management, computer and innovative skills are important

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Able to work well with both internal and external clients.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;

• Basic reporting skills.

• Being conversant with Government of Rwanda procurement procedures and guidelines

• Creative, innovative and motivated

• Charter Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

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Background

All World Bank Investment Project Financing (IPF) operations are expected to be conducted in a way that meets the requirements of the environmental and social standards (ESS) under the new World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). The Environment and natural Resources Global Practice is responsible for providing technical support and oversight to all investment projects to meet these standards. These typically include ensuring due diligence assessment and identification of impacts and the corresponding mitigation measures, as well as preparation of required and applicable project safeguard management instruments, including ESIA, ESMP, ESMF, etc. to mitigate and monitor identified adverse impacts and ensure implementation of projects in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.

In the Africa region multiple environmental specialists and short-term consultants are engaged in providing high quality environment risk management support to various projects under the global practice. The Environment specialists (staff and consultants) are generally involved in assisting the borrower to prepare environmental risk management instruments as part of Environmental Assessment, ensuring that content and quality is consistent with the Bank’s safeguards policies/procedures and the ESF, and supervise the instruments implementation.

The World Bank Rwanda Country Office environment risk management coordination unit is looking for an Environmental Specialist to help with environmental risk management of the World Bank Financed Projects.

Assignment Description

The World Bank is seeking to recruit a highly qualified local Environmental Specialist (STC) to be based in the World Bank Country Office in Kigali-Rwanda. The consultant will support the Practice Group’s work on the application of environmental policy and ESF to Bank investment lending, including risk management and knowledge and learning initiatives.

The Consultant will be part of a dynamic team of environment and natural resources management specialists working in Kigali, Rwanda. He/she will also provide technical advice and expertise on a variety of environmental issues related to investment operations, development policy loans, program for result operations, and other instruments, such as Technical Assistance, including adaptation to climate change, waste management, natural resources management and green and inclusive growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Consultant will provide environment risk management (safeguard) support for the projects in preparation and supervision stages as assigned by environment focal point, in coordination with Task Team Leaders and other members of Bank’s project teams. This function includes the following tasks:

• Support the effective integration of environmental due diligence as defined by the World bank Group (WBG) ESF and safeguards Policies into the design, appraisal and implementation of WBG supported Projects.
• Provide advice to client and counterpart organizations, project teams and WBG management with regard to environmental risk management documents; such advise will be based on analysis of baseline conditions, project scope and impacts, requirement from national legal and institutional frameworks and, compliance with the WBG’s operational Polices.
• Provide support to clients in the preparation of project cycle documentation.
• Participate in field missions to contribute to proper implementation of environmental risk management instruments/documents of projects funded by the World Bank.
• Participate and/or undertake analytical work on environmental risk management issues in support of building client capacity; and
• Represent the team to ensure adequate communication, support and reporting on compliance of the new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

The consultant may have to travel to project field offices and other locations as needed for the performance of the above functions.

Qualification

The Consultant must demonstrate the expertise required to fully appreciate the requirements of World Bank Safeguards Policies, ESF requirements and relevant Government of Rwanda (GoR) requirements related to environmental risk management.

Specifically, the following are required:

• MSc in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related fields.
• A minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant professional experience in environmental management and assessment.
• Demonstrated project management / operational skills and familiarity with Bank procedures and business practices including occupational health and safety management and the WBG safeguard policies would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English (writing, speaking, listening, and reading).
• Proven teamwork and successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, NGOs, private sector, international organizations, development partners and/or with the government will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively in rural areas of Rwanda if necessary.

WBG COMPETENCIES

• Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions.
• Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses clients stated and unstated needs.
• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective, and willingly receives diverse perspectives.
• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients.
• Make Smart Decisions – Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward.

Contract

Under this assignment, the consultant should be based in Kigali, Rwanda. STCs are paid on a daily basis and are paid for actual days worked. The number of working hours per week is not set, as the consultant engagement will depend on the current workload and business needs. It is, however, expected that the STC will start on a trial 40-day contract; then, if performance is satisfactory, the candidates will be offered an extension of the contract in this fiscal year and contract for up to 150 days per fiscal year after this FY based on availability of funds.

Please submit your CV, motivation letter and list of three references to yendaylalu@worldbank.org and bmutesi@worldbank.org by not later than February 15, 2023. All applications will be treated in the strict confidence. Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.

RwandAir Limited is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. We operate domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East from our main base at Kigali International Airport.

Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment.

As part of our continued growth, we seek highly motivated, experienced, and competent candidates to join our flight crew team.

As “the dream of Africa”, we offer unsurpassed career opportunities – there is no limit to the possibilities that your skill and expertise bring as we continue to the next chapter in our exciting history – whilst enjoying living in the cleanest, safest, and most vibrant country in Africa.

Flight Deck Crew – A330, B737, CRJ900, DHC8-Q400

Base: Kigali International Airport, Rwanda

Minimum Experience and Qualifications – Captains:

• EASA / FAA / ICAO ATPL
• First Class Medical Certificate
• Type rating on license
• We will consider any Airbus FBW aircraft / B737 classic / CRJ200
• ICAO English proficiency level 4 minimum
• Clean history of accidents/incidents
• Total flying time of 5,000 hours
• 1,500 hours in command
• 500 hours on applicable type
• Training qualifications an advantage

Minimum Experience and Qualifications – First Officers:

• EASA / FAA / ICAO ATPL
• CPL with Frozen ATPL will be considered
• First Class Medical Certificate
• Type rating on license
• We will consider any Airbus FBW aircraft / B737 classic / CRJ200
• ICAO English proficiency level 4 minimum
• Clean history of accidents/incidents
• Total flying time of 1,500 hours
• 500 hours on applicable type

Terms:

• Leave contract of 45day
• Industry-leading salary, including:
  • Accommodation allowance
  • Local transport allowance
  • Per diems
  • Medical cover
  • Leave tickets to/from the home base
• Open-end contract subject to local labour laws

To apply:

• Provide an application letter to include the following;
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae;
  • Relevant pilot licenses, certificates, and ratings;
  • Medical
  • Copy of current passport;
  • Availability

Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com before May 31, 2023, at 4 PM local time.

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RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.  Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following position:

Job Title:       Ecommerce, Product Sales & Distribution Manager

Reports to:     Senior Manager, E-commerce Distribution & Business Support

Location:        Kigali International Airport

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing organizational Digital sales by developing a business plan that covers Sales, revenue, and expense controls. This includes core products as well as ancillary products.
• Ensure that all airline sales and services functions are available on e-commerce channels.
• Setting individual sales targets with the sales team and Overseeing the activities and performance of the sales team.
• Tracking sales goals and reporting results as necessary.
• Coordinating with marketing on lead generation.
• Promoting the organization and products.
• Understand our ideal customers and how they related to our products.
• Tracking customer experiences across online and offline channels, devices, and touchpoints.
• Collaborating with IT developers, as well as the production, marketing, and sales
• Extensive experience gathering and interpreting customer experience teams to enhance customer services and brand awareness.
• Aligning customer experience strategies with marketing initiatives. As well as informing customers about new product features and functionalities.
• Identifying customer needs and taking proactive steps to maintain positive experiences.
• Responding to customer queries promptly and effectively via phone, email, social media, or chat applications.
• Analysing customer feedback on product ranges and new releases and preparing reports.
• Performing product tests, evaluating after-sales and support services, and facilitating improvements.
• Documenting processes and logging technical issues and customer compliments and complaints.
• Keeping informed of industry trends and new CRM technologies.
• Play a key role in the selection, implementation and ongoing optimization of the reservations system solution.
• Develop distribution channels with new partners over the GDS and APIs in order Working knowledge of airline distribution (API/GDS) and online payments and broaden the sales network.
• Work with the Ancillary team to implement negotiated partnerships with hotels, tour operators, car rentals, insurance etc.
• Manage contracts of all distribution channels
• Ensure billing correctness for all distribution channels
• Ensure 2nd level of customer support for all GDS vendors
• Ensure optimum distribution cost and track target VS actuals and variances to be followed with action items and taken to completion
• Ensure proper analysis is done with insights to help timely and accurate decision making

Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• At least 10+ years of experience with 5 years in e-commerce Product Management, Sales and Digital Customer Experience
• Expertise in leading commercial website/app development and optimization.
• Expertise in Digital Customer Experience
• Expertise in Analytics of Digital Products, Sales and Customer Experience
• Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies.
• Experience managing and directing a sales team.
• Demonstrable record of accomplishment in devising sales-enhancing strategies.
• Solid knowledge of online customer engagement platforms and channels.
• Superb communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a client-centered approach.
• Sound knowledge of prevailing procedures and techniques in e-commerce.
• Unmatched supervision, research, and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional consulting and quality assurance abilities.
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Holding agile certifications is an added advantage

How to Apply:

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

The deadline for submitting your applications is on January 31, 2023. Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following position:

• Job Title:       Digital Strategy & Transformation Consultant
• Reports to:     Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
• Location:        Kigali International Airport

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CONSULTANCY;

Main Objectives

• Review and understand RwandAir’s digital position
• Have a clear digital growth road map post the consultancy period
• Close all human resource gaps within the digital section

Scope of Work (SoW)

The hired consultant will create a 5-year Digital Transformation Strategy for RwandAir in the commercial area. The strategy’s main objective is to effectively identify and prioritise digital solutions that would have the highest return on improving the business operations of RwandAir. This Strategy will aim to analyse the current business processes and understand the company’s needs, problems and challenges. Recommendations for implementing IT solutions will/must be elaborated and recommended to obtain Efficiency, Productivity, Insights, Customer service/experience, Competitive advantage and sophistication. As part of this assignment, the consultant must review any human resources gaps and skills and recommend solutions accordingly.

He/she is expected to develop a methodology that the commercial team will use to implement the strategy.

Deliverables

The consultant(s) is expected to deliver the following outputs successfully:

1. A report on Assessed digital position & needs: What aspects of the business can be gained from technology? How to secure a sustainable digital future?
2. A monthly progress Report on developing client strategies around digital solutions: Where and which technologies could be used to enter a new market or outperform the competition?
3. Assist in developing business cases for new digital transformation projects: Convincing coworkers to change how they have always done things can be challenging. Effective change management is critical. A clear methodology document should be submitted
4. A report of the Analysis and design of crucial user journeys during the first month of consultancy and updated each month: At which step to use automation or provide additional service to the user?
5. Supervise the implementation of the strategy. The consultancy should provide an implementation report weekly
6. Upskilling and reorganising the current digital team to ensure the structure and resources are fit for purpose—proposed org form and skill matrix to be submitted three months after the start of consultancy.
7. Review digital cost structures and recommend any efficiencies that could be achieved; a cost reduction report should be provided at the end of the second month and updated every month

Expertise Requirements

The optimal candidate must comply with the following minimum expertise requirements.

1. At least three 3) years of professional experience in providing digital consultancy and solutions to Airlines (to be proven with at least three (3) references and case studies) or related businesses
2. Proof of digital transformation certification in ICT or the airline industry available;
3. Has an excellent understanding of digital transformation methodologies and tools;
4. Has excellent analytical skills and can translate airline needs into tangible and efficient solutions;
5. Has no tax liabilities at the moment of applying (to be proven by Tax Authority attestation);
6. Excellent in communication, both verbal and in written English
7. Having worked for reputable airlines in a permanent capacity will be an added advantage.

Timeframe

The assignment is expected to start on 01/02/2023 and end by 01/02/2024 one-year consultancy period.

Selection Criteria

For the selection process, the below-mentioned criteria will be used:

• Years of experience 20%
• Experience in implementing similar projects for digitalisation – 20%
• Experience working with companies from the digital, e-retailing and airlines industries: 30%
• Reference list of implemented digital projects with recommendation/certificates – 30%

Other criteria

• Flexibility to spend time on the ground in Kigali for up to a month every quarter

Note: consultant can be only individuals with appropriate experience and certification

Submission Guidelines

Interested individuals shall send their applications by January 31, 2023, to recruitment@rwandair.com. Please send:

• Cover letter including statement of application for the development of Digital Transformation Strategy for RwandAir
• Methodology/approach to be employed to deliver the project, including work plan
• Updated CV
• Reference list of implemented digital projects
• Financial offer

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Description

Plan, prepare and deliver the course effectively and efficiently in accordance with CBT/CBA.
• Develop teaching and learning materials.
• Prepare and hand out students’ exercises, assignments, and forms of assessment as per required.
• Grade assessments and provide useful feedback for the student’s improvement.
• Record students’ grades and attendance and keep their profiles.
• Collaborate with their colleagues to engender more initiatives aimed at improving students’ communication skills.
• Participate in extra and co-curricular activities of the institution.
• Report teaching and learning activities as per required by the supervisors.
• Execute academic activities as per assigned by the supervisors
• Participate in income-generating activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced diploma in Computer Science

  2 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Computer Engineering

  2 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Systems

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Computer Systems

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Computer System Technology

  2 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

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

• Knowledge in TVET policies

• Knowledge of teaching methodology

• Resource management skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Networking skills

• Leadership skills

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

1. Teach/Train students in areas assigned by the institution. Conduct lecture planning, preparation and research.
2. Contribute in the development, planning and implementation of high quality curriculum.
3. Engage in professional and personal development. Engage with broader scholarly and professional community outreach activities.
4. Contribute in TVET research and publications.
5. Conduct training of trainers.
6. Mentor and coach junior academic staff (assistant lecturers and tutorial assistants) and participate in their evaluation.
7. Participate in income generating activities of the institution.
8. Provide professional and technical advice to her/his supervisors.
9. Perform all other tasks assigned by her/his supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechatronics

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Automation

  1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Knowledge in TVET policies

• Knowledge of teaching methodology

• Resource management skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Networking skills

• Leadership skills

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

• Prepare modules
• Deliver modules
• To assess (examine and mark) students for every module
• Prepare pedagogical and didactical tools
• Exam invigilation
• Supervise student research projects
• Supervise student industrial attachments/internships
• Provide student counseling and carrier guidance
• Plan and execute innovation projects and ensure compliance on new technologies and software
• Mentor and conduct student’s career guidance
• To build Trainer portfolios
• Timely submit trainer portfolio for verification
• Facilitate learners to build trainees portfolios
• Participation in planning and developing curriculum as well as curriculum revision
• Implement curriculum
• Harmonize curriculum with related curricula
• Engage in continuous professional development in terms of academic field: long and short term, trainings, industrial exposure
• To network and share knowledge
• Perform personal academic reading and library consultations
• Participate in academic research
• Engage in cooperate social responsibility
• Transfer skills and knowledge to the community
• Engage in community support projects of the institution
• Assist, support other departments
• Participate in need assessment and technical specifications preparation for equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Automation

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Control Engineering

  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 in TVET policies

• Knowledge of teaching methodology

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

• Results oriented

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

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

 Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and regular review of sequential strategic plans and the resulting Operational Planning for the institution as well as supporting the formulation or design of individual project

 Plan for and supervise the implementation of programmes and projects

 Guide the development of the investment plan and Medium Term expenditure Framework

 Advise on the planning, technical inputs, a financial management disbursement, and auditing concerns arising from the implementation of the various project activities

 Coordinate data collection, analysis and reporting on TVET matters of the institution

 Ensure effective communication and consultations with all stakeholders

 Monitor and facilitate full compliance of all project components with the implementation, legal, financial and technical requirements of projects in the institution

 Steer the mobilization of resources and coordination of Development Partners roles in order to fulfill the commitments of the institution

 Ensure effective management of operational matters relating to the performance of the unit

 Prepare the periodic reports to Principal, Development Partiners as required

 Participate in matters concerning policy development

 Perform any other tasks assigned by his/her supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  3 Years 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management

  3 Years 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any other field with PMP or any project/planning related professional course certified by competent organs

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

• Knowledge of national development agenda for the long and medium term

• Resource management skills

• – Analytical skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Knowledge of global continental and regional development Agenda

• Knowledge of programs and project planning monitoring & evaluation

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Job Description

 Keep the diary of appointments of Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training;
 Receive and orient visitors to the Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training office;
 Prepare Deputy Principal’s travels, missions and meetings;
 File both electronic and hard documents in the office of Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training;
 Orient correspondences and monitor to ensure that feedback is provided;
 Receive text messages or telephone calls for Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training;
 Correct documents / files before they are signed.
 Write texts from the Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training;
 Provide periodic report as required,
Perform any other task assigned his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities.

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 Secretarial Studies

  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 Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

Job Description

• Prepare laboratory/workshop protocols.
• Prepare workshop equipment and materials
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper handling, packaging and storage of samples for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of students and others.
• Select and maintain workshop equipment
• Implement quality control measures
• Prepare, label, package, and store samples for laboratory analysis
• Ensure safety and maintenance of the workshop materials
• Ensure successful deliver of all competencies
• Review and propose new workshop/field exercises determining effectiveness in training
• Manage the day-to-day field/Workshop activities
• Maintain inventory of workshop supplies, making orderings any time needed
• Assist students perform the necessary tasks while working on the field/workshop preparation
• Maintain inventory of laboratory/workshop supplies, making orderings and time needed
• Do service and repair of workshop equipment as required
• Provide individual support for the students during practical work.
• Safely and effectively handle, manage and monitor trials prepared in research activities
• Perform and/supervise field activities
• Participate in transferring skills and knowledge to the community
• Actively participate in activities and events hosted by the institution
• Participate in activities and events, where the institution is invited
• Formulate problem-specific solutions for the community

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

• Decision making skills

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Skills to operate electronics appliances

• Ability to provide technical support and assistance in Electronics laboratories

• Knowledge of Electronics equipment’ role and use

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Job Description

 To contribute to teaching and learning at Advanced Diploma level and tailor-made short Courses, through: Design, preparation, and development of Module teaching materials.
 Delivery of Modules through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and other supervisory and coaching methods.
 Assessing courses by setting and marking assignments and examination papers.
 Attending assessment board meetings
 Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative methods of teaching, learning, and assessment, including open and web-based learning, as part of the College’s learner-centered approach to education.
 Deliver and supervise students’ examinations as per the set standards
 Liaise closely with teaching, technical and administrative staff to ensure quality teaching
 Give advice and guidance to students to support their academic progress through the college
 Proactively contribute to the development of the curriculum, module, and program reviewing
 Supervise the internships, field studies, and students’ research activities
 Undertake any appropriate continuous Professional development training to enhance professional skills.
 Pursue opportunities for academic research, publication, and funded consultancy.
 Liaise with and assist others in the administration and management of programs;
 Propose and assist in the recruitment of lecturers and other academic staff to the college;
 Perform any other relevant tasks as required from time to time by the college management
 Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Water Resources Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Water Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Irrigation and Water Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Hydraulic Structure

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Works

  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 in TVET policies

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Networking skills

• Leadership skills

• Mentoring and coaching skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Analytical and problem solving skills

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UN WOMEN is committed to achieving workforce diversity and inclusion in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position: Cleaners and Gardeners.

Reports to:  Supervisor

Location: Various Locations in Rwanda.

GardaWorld is the one of the largest privately owned Integrated physical Security, Cash Management, Facilities Management and risk Management companies in the World.

Our Services are important to our clients as they rely on us to keep them and their environments safe. We offer Peace of mind for our clients who Operate in a complex world, by providing a wide range of industry-leading security Services delivered by experienced and knowledgeable experts.

Through our comprehensive security solutions, we help protect businesses, Employees, Communities and Assets and make the world a safer place.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

• Must be aged between 19 to 40 years.
• Must have completed at least senior three (S3) as the level of Education.
• Prior experience as a cleaner, gardener will be an added advantage.
• He/she should be of good mental and physical health with medical fitness Certificate from a medical Institution / Medical Practitioner
• Good communication skills. Ability to speak/write in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.

The following documents MUST be availed during Interviews:

• Application Letter
• Recommendation letter from atleast 2 Referees
• Valid Certificate of good conduct obtained from RIB
• National ID
• Criminal record (Valid)
• Academic certificates
• Passport photo

Interested candidates are requested to submit an Application letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae, to:

kindly send you application letter and detailed CV to  info.rw@garda.com or deliver your applications to GardaWorld office at KG9 Av. No. 28 as soon as possible ,Feb 28, 2023 is the deadline.

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LOCAL JOB ADVERTISMENT

Akagera Management Company (AMC) is seeking a suitable candidate for the positions of GIS Operator at Akagera National Park. The candidate must be technically skilled with good problem-solving ability. The duties of an GIS operator include GIS data maintenance, analysis, entry, and conversion; perform data research, investigation, and verification; assist with solving technical problems and determining possible solutions.

GIS operator is expected to display good interpersonal skills, as he will interact with colleagues from various departments and at executive levels. GIS Operator will be required to listen to their needs and provide the necessary support.

Duties and Responsibilities of GIS Operator

• Ranger based monitoring and facilitate rangers with GPS basic skills
• Ensure proper filtration and accuracy of the field data collected
• Updating ArcGIS Shapefiles and mapping of any park and surrounding features
• Promote and support safety and security of wildlife resources and tourists
• Using desktop GIS to analyse data and create maps for internal purposes,
• Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving park demands;
• Ensure mapping of all patrol operations, illegal activities, key species and fire in the park;
• Ensure radio reports of each post daily, monthly reports of all the posts submitted and compiled correctly;
• Be in charge of all information to and from the rangers and fence attendants and be able to disburse the information to the end user
• Monitoring and data entry of digital systems and not limited to Smart Parks, Earth Ranger, Conservation Intelligence Platform (CIP), Mototurbo, Cybertracker, AWT, Savannah Tracking
• Daily monitoring and reporting of key species
• Maintain field data collection apps and create new Arc GIS surveys when necessary

Suitable candidates for position of GIS Operator must meet the following criteria:

• A Degree in Geography with GIS applications, or any advanced GIS related Degree
• GIS application capabilities
• Possess strong IT skills.
• Can manipulate complex databases.
• Are highly detail-oriented.
• Are clean writers and thoughtful communicators.
• Can problem-solve individually and on a team.
• Fluent in English and/or French/Kinyarwanda
• Analytical mindset and strong ability to prioritize
• Prepared to live onsite
• Between 20 and 30 years of age.
• Rwandan and from the region
• Ability to transfer knowledge efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

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 11^th February 2023, Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) on amc.recruit@africanparks.org. Successful candidate will begin with an immediate effect.

Applications must include the following documents:

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

Done in Akagera National Park on 17^th January 2023

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Regional Purchasing Officer, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea

Job Description

Location:  Kigali, Rwanda

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Position Type: Full time

Organization Background

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources.

Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea Program Overview

The Central Africa and Gulf of Guinea program is one of the largest of WCS’s Global Regional Programs, spanning Nigeria, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo and Gabon. This is a rapidly growing program with a diverse and expanding portfolio of donors, partners and projects. The region presents a set of complex conservation challenges to biodiversity and their habitats and WCS field programs are addressing these through a number of initiatives including protected area management, community engagement, sustainable livelihoods, policy reform and sustainable financing. WCS recently formally established its regional hub in Kigali, Rwanda which hosts a growing team of technical specialists and regional management to support our country programs and field offices.

Job Summary

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea program is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Regional Purchasing Officer to support our national and field program offices to improve efficiencies in international procurements. We are seeking a highly qualified, supply chain professional with experience in international purchasing and shipping. The candidate must be organized and have excellent communication skills. He/she must demonstrate capacity to work in multi-contextual environment. The Regional Purchasing Officer will join a dynamic regional team and report to the Central Africa Regional Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Under the leadership of the Regional Operations Manager and in collaboration with the country programs and the global purchasing unit in New York, the Purchasing Officer will focus on purchasing goods and services for country programs providing timely delivery without compromising on quality. S/he will:

• Organize the regional purchases to ensure effectiveness and efficiency while abiding by the WCS guidelines and donor’s regulations.
• Continuously assess the international sourcing opportunities in Africa
• Play a key role in development and update of a database of approved and preferred vendors
• Play a key role in negotiation and preparation of long-term agreements where applicable and liaise with vendors maintaining up-to-date catalogues and the most favorable terms for WCS.
• Manage WCS vendors including their performance
• Prepare requisitions in SAP where needed
• Process purchase orders in SAP
• Prepare / review supporting documents and submit for payments, follow up on timely payment in liaison with accounts payable team in New York and where applicable with other countries.
• File the relevant documents and provide additional information when required during audits
• Update the purchase follow up (tracker) and communicate accordingly with requesters in country programs
• Provide inputs to country program teams for update of procurements plans and supply plans.
• Organize the shipping to country programs while abiding by the destination countries importation rules and WCS guidelines on exportation.
• Provide support to the Regional Operation Manager in other activities in line with the job, including direct support to a country program.
• Provide support to other WCS departments and business units within the Kigali regional office as needed and requested

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years of professional experience in international purchasing, shipping, logistics, and in Least Developed Countries, with experience in Africa an advantage
• Experience working with international organizations or private sector
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Rigorous, with strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven capacity to work within set legal requirements framework
• Fluency in French and English
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Wildlife Conservation Society

How to apply

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply through this link by January 31, 2023.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.

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