Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a Pan-African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 13 African countries and boasts a rich heritage of 175 years. The primary listing of Old Mutual Limited, which comprises the East Africa business – UAP Old Mutual Group, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is a milestone the business attained in June 2018, with Secondary listings in Zimbabwe, Namibia & Malawi.

The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The Group is one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. It currently operates in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Rwanda. UAP Old Mutual offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Savings, and Banking, as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The Group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It, therefore, wishes to fill the below vacant position with a qualified, experienced and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The position’s details are outlined below:

Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to determine whether a potential customer should be insured or not and if so, recommend a suitable premium to take on such risk.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Academic/Professional Qualifications; experience; skills and competencies

• University degree in statistics or business-related course
• Basic Insurance qualification
• Minimum Experience of 3 years
• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Good assessment and analytical skills
• Knowledge in general insurance risk assessment.
• Good interpersonal and relations skills
• Thorough understanding of policy covers/wordings and their interpretation as pertaining to claims

Please visit our careers page through:

https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/details/Underwriter-GI_JR-34491?q=underwriter-GI

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by 5:00 PM on 26th January 2023.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Human Resources Officer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Application closing: 27 January 2023

Reports To: Regional Human Resources Manager, Eastern Africa & Great Lakes

Unit: Global Operations Unit

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Grade: L4S1

Background 

Interpeace is an international organization for peacebuilding that supports locally led peacebuilding initiatives around the world. Interpeace tailors its approach to each society and ensures that the work is locally driven. Together with local partners and local teams, Interpeace jointly develops peacebuilding programmes and helps establish processes of change that connect local communities, civil society, government and the international community.

As a strategic partner of the United Nations, Interpeace is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and has offices around the world.

For more information about Interpeace, please visit www.interpeace.org

Position within the Organization

The HR Officer is a member of the Global Operations Unit which encompasses Finance, IT, Administration, Legal, Internal Audit and HR. The Global Operations Unit is led from the Headquarters office in Geneva, although team members are based in different locations around the world including in Bosnia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guatemala, Kenya, Switzerland, Tunisia, Rwanda, etc.

Under supervision from the Regional HR Manager, the HR Officer maintains an efficient and effective human resources function at the designated region. S/he works closely with finance, administration and programme teams to create a more efficient and effective human resources function for an agile, responsive, and high performance Interpeace.

Purpose and General Overview 

The HR Officer will be part of team that implements talent management and development interventions, key HR initiatives and the HR strategy to ensure that the frameworks are appropriate for and relevant in Rwanda programme, and overall Interpeace organizational objectives.

The HR Officer will also support the HR Administration across the full HR spectrum, employment cycle management and ensure full compliance of human resources processes, procedures, rules, regulations, policies and strategies in accordance with Interpeace’s internal policies aligned to local regulations.

The HR Officer gathers HR information, exchanges and consults with all colleagues stationed in offices across the region/country for enhanced, relevant and contextualized human resources management. S/he provides professional advice and counsel to colleagues in Rwanda Programme regarding HR best practice under the guidance of Regiona HR Manager. The HR Officer retains a primary focus on diversity and gender equality and ensures these are reflected and promoted in all aspects of the work.

Duties and responsibilities 

Specific Duties 

1. Recruitment 

• Ensure the implementation of the institutional recruitment frameworks, methodologies, workflows and policies that attract and secure high-performance talent in the Rwanda Programme.
• Coordinates the recruitment of Rwanda-based positions, and participates in interviewing processes
• Develop strong cooperation with hiring managers to understand their strategic staffing needs and fill vacancies in a timely manner with high caliber candidates.

2. Contracting and HR Administration 

• Drafts staff contracts in discussion with hiring managers and Regional HR Manager. This includes monitoring consultant fees for fair and coherent practices as per the established institutional workflows and processes.
• Maintains complete personnel files for employees in Rwanda staff and manages employee records.
• Coordinates and maintains an updated leave plan for Rwanda staff
• Maintains the HR online platform (Natural HR up to date) for all employees in Rwanda programme.
• Manages the procurement of staff insurance as needed while adhering to the organization’s policies and procedures and is responsible for administering these appropriately.
• Ensures that accurate payroll is prepared, and statutory payroll deductions are remitted to revenue office.
• Collaborate and cooperate with the Finance team providing accurate and timely information for payroll and ensure tax compliance with government authorities.

3. Management of employee work cycle: 

• Serves as focal point for all personnel related issues for Rwanda programme
• Coordinates successful employee onboarding and set up for the programme, ensuring the timely provision of services to create the best possible experience for new starters
• Together with Regional HR Manager, manage specific issues of conflict or grievances related to HR organizational policy and procedure.
• Coordinate with Regional HR Manager, ECA and other internal stakeholders and managers, employee separations including disciplinary processes, terminations and exit interviews. Ensures that all required paperwork is completed including relevant letters, PAF forms, End of Service form, carry out Exit Reflection Interviews, Employee certificates, insurance notifications, and notification to relevant authorities.
• Oversees duty of care, employee wellbeing and the implementation of safety and security policies in Rwanda programme.

4. Performance management and staff development 

• Support with the coordination of the performance management processes including performance planning, preparing performance documentation, coordinating meetings and providing guidance and support as needed
• Monitors the completion of the performance management framework and reports on progress to Regional HR Manager.
• Supports the Global Learning and Development Officer with collecting staff development needs and supports the implementation of staff development initiatives and policy that optimize performance, strengthen transformational leadership, change management and innovation, as well as continuous improvement of capabilities.

5. Compensation and Grading 

• Implements the institutional frameworks and policies in Rwanda programme that facilitate fair, consistent, and coherent salary levels and job grading.

6. Job description 

• Provide input and ensure all Job descriptions are up to date and accurate.

Other

• Continuously monitors and stays up to date with the latest legislative and employment regulations in Rwanda, informing Regional HR Manager on any misalignment with legislative compliance and ensuring that HR practices and policies are aligned with local regulations.
• Collects HR information from the region and provides recommendations to Regional HR Manager to address shortfalls and maintain what’s working well.
• Recommends to Regional HR Manager any HR process enhancements, improvements in policies and procedures and any other innovation changes that would optimize HR management at Interpeace.
• Ensures that Interpeace’s values are integrated into the organization’s way of working, are embraced and communicated to all.
• Complies with and champions all workplace health and safety policy and procedures while taking reasonable care at work to ensure safety. Any hazards observed should be reported to the line manager and HR Manager ECA

Scope and impact 

• Responsibilities and objectives are assigned with some latitude for administrative decision-making using defined guidelines from the direct manager, the HR strategy, policy, signed/agreed documentation and administrative directives. Unusual problems are discussed with supervisor for clarification, conclusion or escalation.
• Informs and interprets HR policy and practice for validation
• Provides functional advice and HR guidance to Rwanda staff, with some control responsibilities for maintaining standards
• Work conducted by the HR Officer impacts all employees in Rwanda programme and overall institutional policies, processes and practices related to Human Resource

Planning & Implementation 

• Informs and supports the design and planning of the HR strategy
• Responsible for achieving HR deliverables in line with operation plans and budget requirements and maintains and implements HR procedures in accordance with the policy
• In conjunction with stakeholders, conduct risk assessments and escalate in accordance with risk framework
• Executes institutional streamlined processes, practices, programmes and working methods to effectively attract, develop and retain a high performance and diverse workforce in Rwanda programme
• • Provides regular updates to ensure that HR and employment policies in Rwanda are in line with local regulations and the strategic direction of the organization.

Qualifications: Education 

• First level University degree in Human Resources, psychology or organizational psychology or equivalent experience in a human resources role

Experience 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a human resources management role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing advice and support across all levels of an organization
• Experience in full spectrum of employment cycle recruiting and facilitating the onboarding of staff
• Experience in development and implementation of HR strategy, processes, procedures and best practices.
• Experience formulating HR procedures and ensuring staff understanding and engagement.

Competencies 

• Understanding of the Labor regulations that guide employer/employee relationship.
• Good understanding of and ability to apply human resource management theories and principles
• Basic understanding of the latest developments and trends in HR.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and attention to detail.
• Collaboration with operation and programme teams would be essential.
• Ability to work autonomously with high attention to detail across all areas of human resources in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and support the team.
• Personable and professional approach, able to deal with confidentiality and be technologically savvy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda languages would be an asset.

Interpeace Competencies

• Collaboration and Weaving
• Communication
• Drive for results
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning
• Respect for Diversity

Other assets 

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and/or other HR certificate
• Experience with non-profit or international organizations
• Sound knowledge of gender equality challenges as they relate to the work environment and employment

Success Factors 

• Has a broad HR background and understanding
• Identifies with and is committed to Interpeace’s core values and working principles
• Commitment to inclusiveness
• An innovative, critical thinker with extensive problem-solving skills

How to apply 

Given the urgency to fill this position, the deadline is given as 27 January 2023, 23:59 pm, Kigali time 

the CVs will be reviewed on rolling basis, prospective candidates are encouraged to apply early!

Apply via the following link: HR Officer, Rwanda 

Interpeace values diversity among its staff and aims to achieve gender equality both through gender parity at all levels of the organisation and the promotion of a gender dimension in all its work. We welcome applications from women and men, and those with disabilities. 

Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Patient-centered care

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education and research”.

This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction.

The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services.

King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position

Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Centered Care!

How to Apply? Submit your application through the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCI_LPmZWnIbkZUSYnvOYudR9724HUS4UHo7HuqXxiKli2OA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic credentials, National ID, Recommendation letter (s) from previous employer (s) license to practice, and a criminal record by January 26^th, 2023.

KFH,R is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.

Dr. ZERIHUN ABEBE

Chief Executive Officer

BPN stands for Business Professionals Network. It is a Swiss Non-profit organization which strives to support the development of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), in order to create jobs and fight poverty. BPN provides Coaching, Capacity building as well as networking opportunities to SMEs so they can grow their businesses sustainably.

         1. JOB OVERVIEW

The Public Relations Officer is responsible to promote the BPN Rwanda identity and mission to the public, entrepreneurs and employees through the creation and distribution of brochures, news releases, and other documents and publications. Furthermore, the PR Officer is responsible for BPN Rwanda correspondence with partners and with the public.

       2.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

a.    Public Relations & Communication (60%):

• Produces, a broad array of digital and/or printed promotional and communication materials for the organization, from concept to completion.
• Ensures that all PR materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand and that they are in line with the organization’s Corporate Identity.
• Plans, prepares, edits and distributes original promotional content such as articles, news and press releases, email and social media posts, and other updates on behalf of BPN Rwanda.
• Arranges for photography and/or press coverage for special events.
• Manages external and internal communications,
• Develops and supports brand strategies
• Uses data to acquire information about specific communication topics and translate them into business recommendations.
• Creates communication projects, analyses results, and recommend changes based on performance;
• Generates BPN Rwanda content calendar;
• Ensures BPN Rwanda online and offline brand presence according to brand guidelines;
• Similarly, ensures higher visibility for the BPN Business Owners’ Association (BOA) through networking events, social media, etc.
• Works with external Communication and PR agencies where needed
• Writes or edits press releases prior to publication
• Creates and manages a PR plan, including budgets, timelines, etc.
• Analyzes all media coverage of BPN Rwanda and drafts appropriate responses

     3. Event management (25%):

• Promotes and attends special events
• Promotes and reports on BPN Rwanda milestones and activities such as BPN Rwanda goals and projects; new trainings; new hires, promotions, etc.
• Organizes press conferences and other internal and external events.
• Develops and implements organizational publicity strategies for BPN Rwanda’s events

     4. Reporting and others (15%):

• Provides regular reports
• Trains internal staff and works with other areas to ensure that contents are accurate, on time and according to the brand guidelines;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENT

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication or any other related field.

Experience

• At least 3 years related experience in Marketing, Publication, Communication or any other related field

Attitude

At BPN we expect every employee to proactively practice, nurture and strengthen the following key aspects of his or her working attitude:

• Have a learning attitude
• Be an active listener
• Have the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Be the driver of own development process
• Strive to perform and deliver beyond strict job content

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and publishing software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mind with a strong sense for esthetics
• Digital oriented skills
• Ability to plan and organize events, monitoring time-schedules.
• Great networking aptitude
• Knowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.

Place of work

• Kacyiru, Kigali
• Readiness to travel across the country

Application process:

• Application link: https://lnkd.in/g6t2Szf
• Deadline: 3^rd February 2023

Please note that due to high demand; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Advert – Driver (Mugombwa)

About the Role:

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

The Driver will ensure an effective management of the organization fleet and meet all  the transportation requirements of the Programme.

Qualifications and experience

• Rwanda national.
• Possesses a valid national driving permit of category, A B
• Must be physically fit.
• Able to work long hours.
• At least secondary education.
• Able to communicate in English.
• At least 5 years of driving experience.

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

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

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

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

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

Application Information: Click Here

Deadline for receiving applications is 27^th January 2023.

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

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

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

Position title:  Legal and Compliance Manager                                   

Date:  17^th January 2023

Work base: Head Office

Reporting to: Managing Director through Deputy Managing Director

Expected starting date: February 2023

Employment Contract type: Open-ended contract.

About the ASA International (Rwanda) Plc:

ASA International (Rwanda) Plc (subsequently referred to as “ASA Rwanda”) is a for-profit, deposit taking Microfinance Institution licensed by National Bank of Rwanda and incorporated under The Companies Act, No.103495622 in Rwanda in 2014 and started operations in 2016, currently serving small business in 30 branches across the country. ASA Rwanda is a subsidiary of ASA International listed on London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest international Microfinance institutions in the world operating in 13 countries in Africa and Asia.

Vision: Reduce poverty by improving the lives of the underprivileged with a key focus on female entrepreneurs.

Mission: We have a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress.

Objective: Providing Microfinance loans for business purpose to low-income entrepreneurs with an objective of improving financial inclusion and realize socioeconomic progress. Our loans provide an alternative to low income entrepreneurs without access to credit from traditional banks. We provide these loans using the ASA Model. ASA Model was introduced by Md. Shafiqual Haque Choudhury, co-founder of ASA International, who sadly passed away in February 2021. Read more about our co-founder and tributes to his contribution on www.asa-international.com.

a. Function summary

Legal and Compliance Manager of ASA Microfinance Rwanda Plc ensures that the company functions are in a legal and ethical manner while meeting its business goals. S/he is responsible for developing compliance programs, reviewing ASA Microfinance Rwanda Plc policies and advising management on possible legal breach risks. His/her activities are conducted both lawfully and ethically.

b.Duties and Responsibilities

1. Arrange required regulatory and Corporate Affairs documents in respect to Corporate, Regulatory Affairs of the Company;

2. Organizing, preparing the agendas and meeting materials/papers for company board of directors meetings in consultation with the Managing Director of the ompany,
3. Convening and servicing Annual General meetings (AGMs)/meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes, conveying decisions, handling meetings correspondences and so on)
4. Assist the Chairman and Directors in the conduct of meetings and their directorial and governance obligations and responsibilities
5. Building effective working relationships with all board members, offering impartial advice and acting in the best interests of the company
6. Ensuring decisions made in the BOD and committees meetings are communicated to the concern departments and management
7. Making sure, timely that the concerned Services have prepared and distributed the requested documents to Auditors.
8. Statutory review and comparison of company and registry records to ensure consistency and full compliance with prevailing statutory rules;
9. Statutory review and comparison of company and registry records to ensure consistency and full compliance with prevailing statutory rules;
10. Ensure adherence with the Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association by the Company, and effecting any changes to meet the needs of the company;
11. Liaising with auditors, tax advisers, law firms, bankers and shareholders on board governance issues;
12. Organizing and preparing agendas and meeting materials/papers for Board meetings, Board committees, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs);
13. Taking minutes, drafting resolutions, lodging required forms and submission of periodical and annual returns with the regulators;
14. Establishing and ensuring the proper and functional Corporate governance framework for the Company;
15. Ensure that the governance framework and any supporting policies and procedures are clearly documented;
16. Develop effective and appropriate reporting formats which will ensure that the Company’s Board of Directors and Sub – Committees make timely and proper corporate disclosures to the regulators;
17. Promoting board development by assisting the chairman with all development processes including board new induction, training, and evaluation;
18. Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company.

c.Education

• Bachelor’s degree (A0) or Postgraduate in Law and related field;

d.Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Legal and Compliance Officer

The following abilities, knowledge, and skills are required to take up this position:

• Being Rwandan by nationality;
• Have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in the legal field, company Secretary or legal analysis and interpretation;
• Having worked in the banking or microfinance sector would be an advantage;
• Having between 30 to 40 years old;
• Speak and write correct English and Kinyarwanda
• Knowledge of the legal texts in force governing Financial Institutions;
• Extensive computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, interne, etc.
• Be ready to work or travel anywhere in the country where ASA Microfinance (Rwanda) PLC has branches;
• Willing to work under pressure and ready to complete necessary jobs on time

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• In-house Medical Insurance covering him/her and legal dependents as company policy
• Communication allowances as per company policy
• Monitoring allowance as per company policy
• Annual Salary Increment as per company policy
• Festival Allowance as per company policy

e.Application process

Cover Letter included the candidate’s expected salary; Detailed CV; copy of Degree; Work certificates from previous employers; any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post; Copy of ID Card.

Applications should be addressed to the Managing Director of ASA International (RWANDA) Plc located in KIGALI City, GASABO District, Plot No. – 95, NTORA Village, KG 784 St. RUHANGO Cell, Gisozi Sector, Kigali, Rwanda

Online Application to be sent to asarecruitment@asarwanda.rw with subject line mentioning Legal and Compliance Manager. Submission of Application should be before 27 January 2023 at 5:00 PM. Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks after the deadline, know that you are not meeting our requirements.

ASA International aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Company reserved the rights to amend the position at any time or during finalization of the appointment.

Done at Kigali on 17^th January 2023

Signed and approved by:

Md. Jamilur Rahman Chowdhury

Managing Director,

ASA International (Rwanda) Pl

NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT

COPEDU PLC, is a trading company engaged in savings and credits. It was registered as a trading company in the Development Bank (RDB) on February 21, 2013 and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on 13/03/2014 to operates as a microfinance institution in Rwanda.

COPEDU PLC wishes to encourage all qualified, capable, and interested candidates to apply for the vacant positions here below:

IT Audit manager

General Description

Under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit Department, IT Audit Manager is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of IT risk management, controls, and governance processes to provide management with independent assurance that adequate controls have been designed and have effectively been implemented to mitigate the key risks associated with IT systems and its operations and recommend appropriate preventive measures.

Task Descriptions

• Develop the annual IT audit plan to ensure that such plan addresses all key IT risks
• Perform audit on system operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup; disaster recovery and system maintenance to make recommendations on areas of improvement
• Conduct assessments of information processing systems to determine their effectiveness
• Review control aspects of new IT applications, products, or services throughout their development and implementation to ensure appropriate changes are made within established time frames
• Evaluate information systems to ensure that information management is accurate, adequate, and reliable for decision making
• Review information systems facilities and services to determine the adequacy of logical controls, change controls, backup and recovery procedures, and business continuity management

• Identify and recommend improvements in current risk management controls for implementation of system changes or upgrades.
• Analyse and document all information systems and their respective controls and develop an appropriate audit program to test the effectiveness of controls.
• Assess the reliability and integrity of operational information systems and prepare report for decision making
• Prepare and submit IT audit reports to the Head of Internal Audit
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure that implementation of recommendations is undertaken
• Conduct legitimate investigations to ensure accurate analysis, conclusions, or admissible evidence and recommendations
• Perform any other similar tasks assigned to him by his superior

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology
• Professional certification in IT audit (CISA) is an asset.
• At least 4 years’ experience in similar field or IT Department in the bank.
• Willing to learn audit techniques and methodology based on professional audit standards
• Proficiency in computer languages and knowledge of IT risks
• Mastery of various banking information systems
• Rigorous, methodical, detail-oriented, and able to synthesize information
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity and ethics

All Applications must include a motivation,ID Copy, a detailed Curriculum Vitae  and a copy of degree; which will be sent to the following e-mail address: hr-recruitment@copeduplc.rw no later than Tuesday, January 31^st, 2023.

Done  on January 16^th, 2023.

MUYANGO Raïssa

Managing Director

NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT

COPEDU PLC, is a trading company engaged in savings and credits. It was registered as a trading company in the Development Bank (RDB) on February 21, 2013 and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on 13/03/2014 to operates as a microfinance institution in Rwanda.

COPEDU PLC wishes to encourage all qualified, capable, and interested candidates to apply for the vacant positions here below:

Banking System and Database Administration Officer

General Description

The Banking System and Database Administration Officer is responsible for the maintenance and performance of the core banking system and database, including installations, maintenance, and upgrades. It must respond to the needs or problems of COPEDU Plc and ensure a thorough understanding of solutions to sort out the needs of COPEDU Plc.

Task Descriptions

• Provide governance, control and risk management in systems administration processes and ensure data integrity of all published reports.
• Recommend temporary solutions to problems to improve customer service
• Ensure governance, control, and risk management in database management by scheduling and executing regular backups
• Plan, manage, and test recovery procedures, control access to permissions and privileges, and monitor and audit security logs
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve anomalies
• Design, develop and improve the database
• Perform regular backups of computer systems, end-of-day and month-end activities and ensures that backup media is stored in a controlled and secure location.
• Contribute to the development of database management procedures, standards, and policies
• Perform any other similar tasks assigned to him by his superior

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology
• At least 2 years’ experience in similar field or IT Department in the bank
• Proficiency in computer languages
• Mastery of the design principles of a user interface
• Ability to work under pressure
• Rigorous, methodical, detail-oriented, and able to synthesize information
• Integrity and ethics

All Applications must include a motivation,ID Copy, a detailed Curriculum Vitae  and a copy of degree; which will be sent to the following e-mail address: hr-recruitment@copeduplc.rw no later than Tuesday, January 31^st, 2023.

Done  on January 16^th, 2023.

MUYANGO Raïssa

Managing Director

Senior Internal Audit Manager

JOB SUMMARY    

Senior Internal Audit Manager is responsible and accountable for internal audit function and staff in Urwego bank. Senior Internal audit Manager will be responsible for implementing the internal audit plan, timeline, and audit reports issued for Urwego bank. The work includes managing a comprehensive program that provides assurance designed to add value and improve the bank’s risk management, control, and governance processes.

FULL JOB SUMMARY

Urwego Senior Internal Audit Manager is responsible and accountable for managing and leading risk-based internal audits, producing reports and recommendations for Urwego management and Audit Committee. Thereby provides Management with independent, timely and reasonable assurance that internal control systems are adequate and effective.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

To promote and fulfill the mission and vision of Urwego Bank.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Working with the Regional Internal Audit Manager in developing audit objectives, plans, and scope consistent with the department’s charter, business objectives, the assessment of audit risk, MFI/Bank needs, and the audit needs/priorities communicated.
2. Scheduling audits, determining the resources that are necessary, and seeing that the approved audit plan is accomplished.

• Communicating with those who need to know about audits and interfacing with personnel throughout the MFI, particularly those being audited, to resolve audit issues and achieve the desired improvement actions.

1. Supervising audits and reviewing the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached. Audit work will also be reviewed for compliance with policies and procedures and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
2. Documenting audit objectives and time budgets, providing suitable instructions, and approving the audit program before fieldwork begins.
3. Supervision of the internal auditors is a continuing process, beginning with planning and ending with the conclusion of the audit assignment. Supervision includes working with IA staff to ensure the efficient and effective completion of the following items:
4. Seeing that the approved program is carried out.
5. Determining that work papers support the findings.

• Ensuring that reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely.

1. Determining that objectives are met.

The extent of supervision will vary depending on the proficiency of auditors and the difficulty of audit assignments.  Evidence of supervision, such as review notes, to-do lists, and the audit work paper review checklist, should be documented and retained.

• Provide functional leadership for all internal auditors under your supervision by developing and communicating appropriate methodology and tools and implementing and maintaining professional development programs.
• Reviewing and approving detailed audit programs tailored to each audit objective or department to assure that no specific tests or activities necessary for the audit are overlooked and to assist in preventing ineffective audit techniques from being performed. This review process is directed at specific accomplishment of defined audit objectives.

1. Evaluating auditor performance, providing on-the-job training, and counseling auditors to strengthen the person’s knowledge/skills/development.
2. Pursuing professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing information gained with co-workers.
3. Developing and maintaining productive client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

• Editing audit reports to facilitate recommendations and ultimately improvement actions.
• Facilitating the audit process by resolving issues and staff questions during the day-to-day progress of audits.
• Performing related work as assigned by the Regional Internal Audit Manager.

Audit Standards and Integrity

• Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Ensures the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached.
• Interface with personnel throughout the Urwego bank, particularly those being audited, to resolve audit issues, achieve the desired improvement actions and maintain a harmonious working relationship while preserving integrity of audit reports.

Other

• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.
• Perform related work as assigned by the Reginal Internal Audit Manager for MFI Program.
• Detect and or coordinate fraud investigations as required and direct audit staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of Urwego bank.
• Bachelor’s degree with a Business Administration or Accounting concentration. Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Five years of accounting, external audit, or internal audit experience; or an equivalent combination of audit and management positions in microfinance/banks and/or financial services covering business analysis, operations, and finance.
• Familiarity with ethics in general and the common indicators of fraud in particular.
• Considerable skills in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills, and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Fluency in English required; understanding of Kinyarwanda, will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification including Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or local certification will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your complete application in a single file attachment on the following email UrwegoHR@urwegobank.com (Please indicate in the subject – Application for Senior Internal Audit Manager)

• Motivation Letter explaining your suitability for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) and notarized copies of academic documents.
• Three referees that are not blood relatives with their full address/ contact.
• Recommendation from your church leader, Pastor Issues with in the 6 months period.
• Copy of your National ID
• Statement of faith
• Criminal Record form From Irembo

Deadline for submission of applications: 3rd February 2023 at 5 PM

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the interview

Thank you

Urwego Bank PLC Managemen