TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR HIRING A FACILITATOR OF FUNDRAISING TRAINING   

1. Background information

ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is a local non-Governmental organization and an Affiliate Member of ActionAid Global Federation, an Anti-Poverty Agency working with people living in poverty with focus on women and girls to eradicate poverty and injustice. AAR uses human rights-based approach (HRBA) as a programming model to tackle structural causes of poverty and injustice through empowerment, solidarity, and campaigning.  In its CSP under Operational Objective 1” Resource Mobilization” AAR seeks to ensure financial sustainability through the increase, diversification, and appropriate management of income for effective and efficient program implementation. Despite the COVID-19 effects on donors, AAR wants to increase its fundraising capacity to remain resilient in challenging economic situations while exploring new emerging funding opportunities both in-country and globally. It is with the above context that ActionAid Rwanda is recruiting a fundraising consultant to technically facilitate the training on resource mobilization for its staff.

2. Overall purpose of the fundraising training

The main objective of this training is to empower AAR staff with technical skills in development of quality concept notes and fundable full proposals as well as effective donor engagement

Specifically, the facilitator will:

• Prepare and share with participants the current fundraising challenges and required capacities to adapt new changes in resource mobilization
• Considering the ActionAid programme priorities: priority 1” Address the structural causes of violence against women and girls and secure women’s economic justice” and priority 2”. Strengthen resilient livelihoods and secure climate justice”; identify and share with participants the potential donors (both in-country and global donors) and their funding priorities as well as potential networks/platforms to timely access information on call for proposals (CFPs)
• Equip AAR staff with technical skills on how to analyse call for proposals and how to effectively develop a quality concept note that responds to donor expectations as set in the call for proposals (CFP) but also aligned with AAR programme priorities.
• Ensure AAR staff have acquired practical skills in developing fundable concept notes and full proposals include but not limited to effective problem analysis, setting SMART objectives, outcomes/outputs, activities and activity costing with advanced understanding of a critical pathway and problem tree analysis.
• Through group exercises, facilitate participants to identify key community issues for funding and fill the AAR existing concept note template with initial ideas

3. Expected Results

It is expected that by the end of the training, AAR staff will have the following fundraising capacities:

• Ability to analyse any call for proposals/funding opportunity with a written summary of key information about the CFP to inform GO/NO-GO decision.
• Increased capacity to identify potential donors and their funding priorities
• Ability to use critical pathway and problem tree analysis during concept notes development
• AAR staff are aware of current fundraising challenges and adaptation strategies to new funding models
• Advanced skills in development of quality concept notes and full proposals with practical skills to develop project budget and MEL Framework/logframe

4. Duration of the training

The training will last for five (5) working days starting from 16^th to 20^th January 2023

5. Qualifications and competencies 

• Applicants should demonstrate practical experience in concept notes/full proposal development preferably in the areas of GBV prevention and resilient livelihoods
• The facilitator must possess at least a Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy or any related studies with at least 5 years of experience  in facilitating similar trainings
• Must have proven experience in training, coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Facilitator should have relevant experiences in donor scoping and intelligence mechanisms
• At least having more than 5 years working experience in developing funding concept notes/proposals on humanitarian action
• Track records on accomplishments of related assignments
• Ability to engage people in conversation and record feedbacks clearly and accurately
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Fluency in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda/French is an added value
• Organizational and team engagement skills
• Must have knowledge and comply to Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Safeguarding principles, policies, and procedures at work and in community

6. Application guidelines

Invited and qualified consultants should submit CV with 3 reference contacts from similar assignments, technical and financial proposal to Actionaid.Rwanda@actionaid.org  not later than 12^th January 2023 at 1:00 PM. Please indicate in the subject line: Consultancy to facilitate fundraising training

AAR Management 

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR HIRING A FACILITATOR OF TEAM BUILDING SESSIONS

Background:

ActionAid Rwanda is a national non-Government organisation registered with Rwanda Governance Board on No61/RGB/NGO/2017. Since January 2022 AA is implementing a new staff structure where people occupy combined responsibilities which imply work overload and hard working to achieve set targets/objectives. From January to December 2022, there has been various developments in the execution of organizational objectives and goals towards achievement of the core organizational mandate.

Purpose/ Goal and Objectives:

Reasons to hold staff team building are various. Staff have been working hard all the past year following changes that followed the Affiliation and CMR (Country Modelling Review) recommendations which changes resulted in remaining with few staff with combined responsibilities and much works and pressure.  Though much has been achieved some misunderstandings that raise from everyday work relationship can develop into conflicts that can have negative impact on 2023 achievements and working environment.

This staff team building’s main objective will be:

• To develop and create a united, effective, and productive team.
• To develop trust and collaboration among staff to achieve common objectives
• To improve motivation, nurture strengths, and address weaknesses
• To enhance communication: to listen carefully instead of having prejudice 

2. Expected Results 

It is expected that by the end of the training, AAR staff will be more united and understanding effective and productive working relationship. AAR staff will be:

• Ready to embed AAR values in everyday work
• Ready to comply to AAR policies
• Able to manage working conflicts
• Understanding effective working relationship
• More collaborative, motivated and unified as a team

3. Duration of the training

The training will last for five (3) working days starting from 23^rd to 25^th January 2023

4. Qualifications and competencies 

• Applicants should demonstrate practical experience in providing team building sessions for organisations (3 completion certificates)
• Must have proven experience in training, coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Facilitator should have relevant experiences in transferring knowledge in emotion intelligence
• Have Organizational and team engagement skills
• Possess Excellent facilitation skills
• Fluency in English. Kinyarwanda/French are added values
• Must have knowledge and comply to Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Safeguarding policies including child protection.

5. Application guidelines

Qualified team building consultants should submit CV with 3 reference contacts from similar assignments, technical and financial proposal to Actionaid.Rwanda@actionaid.org  not later than 16^th January 2023 at 5:00 PM.

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Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the Feeder Roads Development Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide technical and management expertise in coordination, harmonization and centralization of construction and maintenance works and technically oversee activities implemented in the districts. This position may require frequent oversight field trips to the districts.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of feeder road strategy, policy and action plans;
• Assist in implementation of Feeder Roads Master Plan and District Feeder Roads Operational Plans;
• Provide technical support to Districts in monitoring feeder roads designs, rehabilitation and maintenance;
• In coordination with the RTDA environmental and social safeguards team, ensure that environmental and social management plans, resettlement action plans are implemented properly.
• Assist the district in preparing terms of reference for the feasibility and design studies for feeder road construction;
• Check and provide technical advice in regards to the review of contractors and consultants deliverables, and all other submissions
• Review and approve Interim Payment Certificates and consultant invoices submitted by the districts to RTDA for payment, and keep updated database of payments done as well as projections/cash flows up to the end of the project;
• Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for feeder roads projects;
• Keep and update project management dashboard at the level of district;
• Prepare periodic reports and work plan as required;
• Set up district project implementation data base;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Construction Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road Safety Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building & Construction Engineering,

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Building & Construction Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Safety Management.

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Real Estate & Construction Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Building and Construction Technology

  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

• Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills

• Administrative skills

• Time management skills

• Demonstrated good interpersonal communication skills;

• Team working Skills

• Computer Literate

• Deep understanding on Government policies implementation

• High analytical, coordination, planning and organizational skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills

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Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the Road Development and Rehabilitation Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing and keeping updated work plans and budget as well as cash flows guiding implementation at the regional projects level;
• Technical support in preparing terms of reference for the feasibility and final design studies of road construction projects;
• Provide written and signed report in regards to the review of feasibility, final design studies, implementation reports (by supervision missions) of Road projects (2 pages report on average) under his/her responsibility;
• Provide technical support to the review of environmental plans, initial environmental examination/ environmental impact assessment as required;
• Provide technical support to land acquisition and resettlement action plans and follow up timely implementation as required;
• Review and approve Interim Payment certificates submitted to RTDA for payment and keep updated database of payments done as wellas projections/ cash flow up to the end of the project;
• Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for road projects;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Construction Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road Safety Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Safety Management.

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate & Construction Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building and Construction Technology

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Building and Construction Technology

  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

• Communication skills

• Administrative skills

• Time management skills

• Team working Skills

• Report writing & Presentation Skills

• Computer Literate

• Deep understanding on Government policies implementation

• High analytical, coordination, planning and organizational skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills

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Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the Road Development and Rehabilitation Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparing and keeping updated work plans and budgets as well as cash flows guiding implementation at the regional projects level;
• Technical support in preparing terms of reference for the feasibility and final design studies of road rehabilitation projects;
• Provide written and signed report in regards to the review of feasibility, final design studies, implementation reports (by supervision missions) of road projects (2 pages report on average) under his direct responsibility;
• Provide technical support to the review of environmental plans, initial environmental examination/ environmental impact assessments as required;
• Provide technical support to land acquisition and resettlement action plans and follow up timely implementation as required;
• Review and approve Interim Payment Certificates submitted to RTDA for payment and keep updated database of disbursements as well as projections/ cash flows up to the end of the project;
• Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for road rehabilitation projects;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Construction Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road Safety Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Building & Construction Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Safety Management.

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Real Estate & Construction Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate & Construction Management

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Building Construction

  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

• Communication skills

• Administrative skills

• Time management skills

• Report writing & Presentation Skills

• Computer Literate

• Interpersonal and team working skills

• Deep understanding on Government policies implementation

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Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the Urban Transport and Regional Integration Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
Main tasks will be:
• Support RTDA and the Ministry of Infrastructure to implement new agreements,
• Prepare concept papers/notes on transport and trade facilitation,
• Analyse and edit technical reports on transport and trade facilitation in collaboration with the line ministry and other relevant stakeholders;
• Support projects implementation and management plans including scope, budget, resources, risk and quality for assigned projects;
• Assist the SPIUC in designing, presenting and managing cooperation projects on trade and transport to fulfil the mandate of the Agency,
• Conceptualize projects profiles and prepare proposals in collaboration with other stakeholders for resource mobilisation,
• Develop and implement early warning system to monitor, analyse and report on issues that could affect trade, transport nationally and in the region,
• Conduct research, coordinate and monitor data and statistical information on studies, policies, projects and programs undertaken to support the work done by relevant MDAs (Ministries, Departments & Agencies) and regional trade and transport observatories
• Represent the SPIUC/ RTDA at trade and transport official meetings, events, workshops and conferences as designated;
• Review and analyse existing status of implementation of transport conventions and develop a program to improve capacity
• Support the assessment of the national transport logistics sector
• Support the assessment of the national cross-border procedures
• Provide capacity building and hand-holding support to the Ministry of Infrastructure and other organisations to implement on multilateral and bilateral transport agreements for enhanced implementation of existing agreements (including adherence to international procedures),
• Synthesize international best practices including emerging practices resulting from for example COVID-19 pandemic,
• Design and implement measures to strengthen the transport logistics industry
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelors in Transport Engineering,

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s in Transport Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s in Economics

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation and Urban Systems

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Commerce

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Logistics Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Urban Planning & Design

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design

  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

• Time management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent report writing and presentation skills;

• Team working Skills

• Computer Literate

• Deep understanding on Government policies implementation

• High analytical, coordination, planning and organizational skills

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Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the Urban Transport and Regional Integration Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technical aspects of planning and design of Inland Water Transport (IWT) infrastructure.
• Provide alternative and cost-effective solution for designs of IWT infrastructure;
• Develop guidance for analysing and designing of IWT infrastructure considering local terrains and environment.
• Manage surveys and data collection for studies and detailed designs to be carried out efficiently and effectively;
• Prepare or initiate the procurement of designs for IWT infrastructure;
• Review and check designs procured from outside sources, procure design checks as required and recommend acceptable designs for approval;
• Store and archive drawings and calculations in accordance with the required national procedures;
• Arrange for the regular collection and archiving of data required for planning and design purposes
• Prepare medium and long-term rail infrastructure upgrading and expansion programs;
• Prepare project proposals after consultations with relevant stakeholders for Agency review and adoption;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transport and Geo-Information Technology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Coastal Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Ports Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Biology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Wildlife and Aquatic Resource Management

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Ecology

  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

• Report writing and presentation skills

• Understanding of national, regional and international contexts of ports development and inland water public transport

• Understanding of Government policies and laws implementation;

• Resource management skills

• Problem solving 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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Team working Skills

• Computer Literate

• Analytical skills;

• High presentation and reporting skills

• Deep understanding on Government policies implementation

• Judgement and decision making skills

• High analytical, coordination, planning and organizational skills

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Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the Urban Transport and Regional Integration Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for all technical aspects of planning and design of rail infrastructure including track, station, bridges, platforms and other infrastructures.
• Supervise the design of an appropriate railway infrastructure as per adopted standards;
• Provide alternative and cost-effective solution for designs of railway infrastructure; and
• Develop guidance for analysing and designing of railway infrastructure considering local terrains and environment.
• Manage surveys and data collection for studies and detailed designs to be carried out efficiently and effectively;
• Prepare or initiate the procurement of designs for railway infrastructure;
• Review and check designs procured from outside sources, procure design checks as required and recommend acceptable designs for approval;
• Store and archive drawings and calculations in accordance with the required national procedures;
• Arrange for the regular collection and archiving of data required for planning and design purposes)
• Prepare medium and long-term rail infrastructure upgrading and expansion programs;
• Prepare project proposals after consultations with relevant stakeholders for Agency review and adoption;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Railway Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Railway Systems

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Infrastructure Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Railway System

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road & Railway Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Signaling & Telecommunication

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Railway Infrastructure Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road & Railway Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Railway Signaling & Telecommunication

  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

• Time management skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent Communication, report writing and presentation skills;

• Team working Skills

• Computer Literate

• Interpersonal and communication skills ;

• Deep understanding on Government policies implementation

• High analytical, coordination, planning and organizational skills

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 72069623R00007

Position Title: Program Management Assistant

Position Grade: FSN-09

Annual Gross Salary Range: From 21,853,212 FRW to 35,543,018 FRW

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancy Opens: December 27, 2022

Applications Must Be Received By: 12:00 p.m. CAT, January 20, 2023

USAID/Rwanda seeks an Ordinarily Resident individual with the required work authorization for employment as a Program Management Assistant. USAID/Rwanda is an Equal Employment

Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (Including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

USAID/Rwanda’s Health Office oversees an annual budget of approximately $85 million. The health portfolio covers maternal and child health, nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)), family planning and reproductive health, infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, malaria), pandemic preparedness and health systems strengthening. The Program Management Assistant assists the 25 Health Office staff members in monitoring, activity design, implementation, and reporting for the $85 million per year portfolio. S/he has a key role in the Health Program Support Team, facilitating the decentralized coordination of the 46 bilateral and centrally funded implementing mechanisms in the health portfolio. S/he manages the complex PEPFAR Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) process that monitors activities and supports annual planning and reporting for both PEPFAR and the broader USAID health portfolio. In addition, s/he directly manages program/project activities, serving as the Agreement Officer’s/Contracting Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR), the activity manager, and/or the Alternate AOR/COR for health office grants, particularly in the community health and PEPFAR portfolios.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Completion of Secondary Schooling, and an additional two years of post-secondary study in Public Health, Public Affairs, Statistics, Business or Administration is required.
2. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of Five years of progressively responsible experience in program/project management and/or program administration is required. Experience should include direct experience with performance/quality monitoring. Experience must include a minimum of two years with a local or international development, government or non-governmental organization.
3. Language Proficiency: Level 4 (fluent) ability is required in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must review the official solicitation for this position and submit all the required documents. The solicitation is available at the following link: https://www.usaid.gov/program-management-assistant .A complete application package should be sent by email to kigalihr@usaid.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. noon CAT on January 20, 2023.

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Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the SPIU Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing requisite technology to employees to duly complete their work, and at the same time safeguarding institutional data or information;
• Implement IT Security measures to detect cyber intrusion and any other social engineering attacks;
• Assist in Network management, Software development and Database administration, specifically with the development and daily operations of Road Asset Management System
• Define and recommend software, hardware and network requirements;
• Collect upgrade and regularly maintain RTDA’s website in accordance with GoR standards and guidelines;
• Anticipate and report on the cost of repairing, replacing or updating IT related equipment;
• Create and maintain data backup and recovery procedure/plan;
• Respond timely to service issues and requests from the user departments;
• Prepare references for users by writing operating instructions;
• Maintain historical records by documenting changes and revisions to internal systems
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

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

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Networking skills

• A keen eye for detail

• Operating Systems and Programming Languages

• Technical Understanding (Trouble Shooting)

• Analytical, Diagnostics & Problem Solving

• Personal and Professional Demeanour

• Good Communication, Written & Verbal

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Job Description

Reporting: Urban Road Development Senior Engineer reports to Division Manager of National & Urban Roads Division.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Urban Road Development Senior Engineer is responsible for:
1. Provide technical support during the preparation of terms of reference for the feasibility and final design studies of urban transport projects;
2. Provide written and signed report in regards to the review of feasibility, final design studies and implementation reports (by supervision missions) of urban transport development projects under his direct responsibility;
3. Prepare urban network database including the referencing, inventories (i.e. roads geometric, pavement and assets data, as built data, and rehabilitation or upgrading history and maintenance) and benchmarking;
4. Provide technical support to the review of environmental plans, initial environmental examination/environmental impact assessments for urban transport development projects as required;
5. Provide technical support to land acquisition and preparation of resettlement action plans and follow up their timely implementation as required;
6. Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for urban transport projects;
7. Review and approve Interim Payment Certificates submitted to RTDA for payment and keep updated database of disbursements as well as projections/cash flows up to the end of the project;
8. Taking part in the elaboration of the strategic plan of the urban transport service sector;
9. Prepare and update work plans and budgets as well as cash flows to guide implementation in line with specific master plans for concerned cities as well as green urban development goals and ensure integrated approach during implementation phase; and project under his responsibility;
10. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Highway Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Planning

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transport Planning

  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

• Understanding of Government policies implementation

• Urban planning and design skills

• Knowledge of urban transportation and urban transport software

• Knowledge of road design and maintenance manuals

• Understanding of the national, regional and international contexts of road standards/guidelines and design

• Knowledge of road safety software’s

• Resource management skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Analytical skills;

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Job Description

Reporting: Transport Asset Management Senior Engineer reports to the Transport Services & Asset Management Division Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Transport Asset Management Senior Engineer is responsible for:
1. Managing transport assets to keep them at optimum economical value and serviceability through various interventions including upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance;
2. Manage the flow and population of the road Asset Management system;
3. Implement the asset management policy decisions involving what ifs;
4. Collect, enter and analyse data for conducted condition survey;
5. Model scenario for interventions and advise institution planning and budgeting;
6. Monitor system performance and initiate system changes when deemed necessary;
7. Verify and manage system output and generated reports;
8. Build the capacity of stakeholders on asset management use;
9. Provide technical support for local administrative entities on transport asset management;
10. Monitor and report transport asset use and coordinate recovery in case of damage;
11. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Transport Economics

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Road Engineering and Construction

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Pavement Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Highway Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transport Planning

  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

• Resource management skills

• Analytical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Networking skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

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

• Understanding of the national, regional and international contexts of transport development

• Understanding of Government policies implementation

• Understanding of road conditions for paved and unpaved roads

• Understanding on road development and maintenance programming

• Time management skills

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Job Description

Reporting: Director of Public Transport Services Unit reports to the Transport Services & Asset Management Division Manager (TSDM).

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Public Transport Services Unit is responsible for:
1. Planning, promoting, providing, coordinating and managing public transport infrastructure and service in Rwanda;
2. Coordinate the public transport service planning and integration of land and maritime transports;
3. Supervise the overall design and implementation of public transport, route definition for the urban and rural roads networks as well as internal model transport systems (trams, railway, BRT, etc.) and inland waterways transports;
4. plan and guide the operation of the passenger transport network, including bus and other mass transit services, and the regulation of the state’s taxi industry;
5. develop criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for public transportation services;
6. Refine and consolidate the annual, long and medium term public transport development infrastructure and service development plans for Rwanda;
7. Supervise the design and implement public transport services for urban and rural roads networks as well as internal model transport systems (bus, railway, BRT, etc.);
8. Assist in entering into and management of franchising contracts with public transport operation companies to provide public transport services in Rwanda in collaboration with the regulatory authority;

9. Participate in planning appropriate fare structure for public transport services;
10. assist in securing, allocating and disbursing the finances required for all authorized activities of the public transport services and establishing the framework for the fare system and tariffing levels for the public transport offer;
11. Assist in planning and organizing financing for Public Transport services;
12. Support promotion of public transport services by stimulating competition, altering barriers to entry, adapting contracted services, monitoring and correction and support measures in collaboration with regulatory authority;
13. Provide direction, guidance and supervision of all activities undertaken by Public Transport staff Unit;
14. contribute to the sustainable development of coordinated, flexible and responsive public transport services for Rwanda and effective integration of those service wide operations by providing expertise and high level support to the Division and providing business advice, support and consultation with stakeholders;
15. participate in the strategic planning of public transport services across Rwanda including efficient design of services, service hierarchies and planning service levels/linkages;
16. supervise and manage the provision of a comprehensive range of efficient and effective high quality services ;
17. Develop, implement and evaluate mechanisms to support achievement of Public Transport Service (PTS) performance objectives;
18. Identify passenger transport options with potential to increasing passenger transport opportunities, including outcomes associated with tourism, economic development, education, health and community development;

19. Develop and implement Division-specific strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
20. contribute to the efficient and effective management of the Public Transport Services;
21. Provide support for co-ordination of all mass rapid transit activities and complimentary activities in City of Kigali;
22. Evaluate traffic situation and status of public transport systems in both urban and rural areas of Rwanda as well as the maritime transport;
23. provide technical Assistance to the Transport Service Division in terms of multimodal public transport planning, design and operation in Rwanda, both at national and international levels;
24. guide and supervise the development of appropriate operation and management systems for public transport in Rwanda;
25. Prepare regular reports and technical notices, as and when necessary, on status of physical and financial execution of public transport projects;
26. Develop criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for public transportation services;
27. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transport & Geoformation Technology

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transport & Geoformation Technology

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transportation & Urban System

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Railway Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation & Urban System

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Highway Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transport & Geo-information Technology

  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

• Understanding of Government policies implementation

• Understanding of urban and rural mobility

• 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

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Job Description

1. Ensure national and local readiness to disaster risks
 Put in place guidelines for response interventions;
 Map out required human resources, physical infrastructure, information and communication technology tools and equipment for effective response interventions;
 Ensure development testing and deployment of disaster response plans and participate in the development of required recovery plans
2. Supervise and coordinate Emergency response interventions
 Ensure timely emergency intervention operations;
 Ensure availability of required logistics for effective interventions;
 Coordinate search and rescue operations;
 Monitor effective provision of response to disaster affected communities;
 Compile and analyze incident reports and guide decision making;
 Coordinate damage and need assessments;
 Serve as Ministry’s liaison for data related to disasters and response recovery activities;
 Advise on improving emergency relief schemes;
 Identify, engage and coordinate first responders, community and volunteer teams during emergencies.
3. Ensure monitoring of implementation of response and recovery activities
 Ensure monitoring of response and recovery plans, strategies and activities;
 Conduct survey and analysis on response intervention provided;
 Mobilize and coordinate stakeholders and partners for response interventions;
 Identify response and recovery gaps and develop adequate recommendations.
4. Building capacity for national and local
 Continuously identify gaps in response and recovery capacities and develop plans for remedial;
 Ensure smooth conduct of capacity development strategies;
 Collaborate with disaster response related institutions and ensure required capacity is continuously built.
5. Supervise the emergency operation room
 Supervise activities in the operation room at head office and at incident area;
 Liaise with remote operation rooms, situation room and command posts and other incident information structures across the country to ensure coordination;
 Ensure the establishment and good functioning of disaster/emergency operation rooms.

The New Horizon Limited (NHL) is a legal entity, that will be fully owned by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate to manage two premium branded hotels in Kigali with over 450 keys.

NHL is in the process of owning the hotel properties and the related management agreements is seeking to recruit a self-driven individual who is highly competent, results oriented, and professional to fill the position of Head of Finance.

The potential candidate should be able to quickly integrate into the new set-up and establish strong internal and financial control to support NHL in achieving its mandate.

Overall Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Finance will be responsible for budget planning, coordinating the finance relationship with the finance director of the property manager, supporting the CEO and the board by offering insights and financial strategy advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for NHL.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and supervise the administration of the finance related aspects of the various management agreements entered with the property manager.
2. Coordinate, supervise and ensure timely budget preparation of NHL as property manager, execution, and reporting in coordination with the CEO and finance director of the property manager.
3. Liaise with external auditors and office of the Auditor General in the event required.
4. Oversee treasury activities of NHL and compliance with all relevant tax laws.
5. Evaluate the performance, provide training and opportunities for Finance staff if these are deployed.
6. Execute the plans of the organization in accordance with the policies and directives of the top management.
7. Identify gaps in documented policies related to the Finance function and propose necessary improvements.
8. Perform any other duties related to the Finance function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

1. Holder of an ICPAR qualification or equivalent.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce with at least 4 years’ experience, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role or with an external audit experience.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. The role holder must have in-depth knowledge in financial reporting and budgeting.
2. The role holder must understand the hospitality sector.
3. The role holder should have good working knowledge and understanding in the tax laws in Rwanda.
4. The role holder must have sound knowledge and understanding on the relevant business laws and regulations.

Behavioral Competencies:

1. Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political, and other undesirable influences;
2. Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders (including relevant ministries of the Government of Rwanda) and staff alike; and
3. Must be agile in considering that there is no precedence currently in the finance structure, be open to change and adapt to established methods for new uses within the Company.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV not later than 8th January 2023 via the apply button below

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Job Description: Assistant 

Company Overview

Grand Investment &Trade Co. Ltd. was registered in Rwanda in 2019, has a commitment & vision to emerge in Rwanda and other Eastern African countries as the most trusted & committed spare parts supplier. We can supply spares ranging from commercial big trucks to small passenger cars with many companies in Rwanda and neighbouring countries.

Job Title: Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Customer care: Answer all customer questions accurately; Grasp customer needs accurately
• Warehouse responsibility: Having a good understanding of the products; Safeguard the property of the company; Prepare the cargo for clients efficiently and correctly

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; university average grade has to be at least 80%.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English & Kinyarwanda [French – Advantage]
• Excellent memory
• Excellent Microsoft product knowledge and negotiation skills
• Being flexible
• No criminal records

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV not later than 30th January 2023 via the apply button below

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Vacancy Announcement

Communication Officer for Climate and Energy Cluster

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Climate, Energy & Urban Development and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

GIZ would like to recruit a Communication Officer for the Climate and Energy Cluster.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)

Position: one (1)

The Communication Officer performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Responsibilities:

The Communication Officer performs the following responsibilities:

• Conceptual assistance for Cluster and advise to Projects in the field of Public Relation.
• Liaise function between the Cluster and the Country Office;
• Develop and organize workshops, conferences for overarching activities according to the planning.
• Internal and external communication and coordination with GIZ Headquarters in Germany.
• Filing and maintaining the GIZ internal Document Management System DMS.
• Preparation, organization and implementation of GIZ events as Coordinator.
• Ensure the implementation of corporate design rules within the Country Office and all programmes.

2. Tasks :

The Communication Officer performs the following tasks:

• Schedule, organize and document internal and external meetings, follow up on decisions and recommendations,
• Support the planning, implementation and follow up of communication and public relations activities within the Country Office and Projects.
• Undertake secretarial and administrative duties for the Directorate,
• Ensure good flow of communication within the Directorate and with the projects and programmes;
• Management of the GIZ Rwanda mailbox.
• Schedule, organize and follow up on meetings and appointments of the Country Director;
• Participate in management meetings, take and distribute minutes, follow up on the implementation of decisions taken and recommendations.
• Prepare correspondences, manage and follow up of incoming and outgoing correspondences
• Support to the organization and management of events at country office and at country level.

Other duties/ tasks:

• Support the head of Cluster / Project with other tasks when required.
• The Communication Officer may perform other duties and tasks at the request of the Cluster / Project.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

Qualifications

Masters/MSc or BSc in Communications, or other related to the climate and Energy Cluster objectives.

Professional experience

• At least 3-5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position.
• Excellent knowledge of the design, conception, event organization, …
• Experience in working with Coordinator, Director as an executive assistant.
• Use of innovative technologies for communication.

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Very good communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Proactive and innovative in the development and implementation of ideas and proposals.
• Good knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda. French or German would be an asset.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 12^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

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Vacancy Announcement

Finance Specialist for Climate and Energy Cluster

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Climate, Energy & Urban Development and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

GIZ would like to recruit a Finance Specialist for the Climate and Energy Cluster.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)

Position: one (1)

The Finance Specialist performs the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative services for the Programme for the proper processing and monitoring  of all payments flow to the Cluster of Climate and Energy of GIZ Rwanda.
• Meet the administrative needs of the project office independently, with a minimum of Intervention.
• Ensure that financial and administrative regulations are complied with in all processes, in particular by supporting the project in cash management, co-financing, accounting and receivables management.
• Provide support to the project’s technical team regarding project implementation, including liaising with relevant stakeholders on administrative and financial topics.

Tasks :

Besides other duties within the context of the program assigned to the expert, s/he will fulfil the following tasks in close coordination with her/his superior:

1. Coordination

• Ensures that information regarding administrative issues is exchanged between project’s team staff within the Cluster of Climate and Energy of GIZ Rwanda, partners and other institutions.
• Works closely and on a regularly basis with GIZ country office and contractors on administrative, financial and logistical aspects.

2. Finance and Accounting

• Supervise the monitoring of cash flow and manages and monitors the project liquidity.
• Helps monitor expenses of activities in accordance with the planned budget and helps to prepare budget planning.
• Submit the end-of-period closures of the cash and bank book to the GIZ Country office after reconciling it with balances of the cash box and the bank book; describes any difference in details and adds supporting documents where possible.
• Is responsible for financial management, such as cash withdrawals, keeping the cashbook, bank accounts, preparing and entering vouchers.
• Checks travel expense statements of staff and partners for approval by the superior.
• Helps ensuring a correct project accounting.
• Checks local invoices and supporting documents according to the contractual agreements
• Follows up on the payment of local invoices.
• Interacts with service providers regarding their services and invoices.
• Establishes project internal invoices (private calls and km).
• Monitors the project’s open receivables among various countries.
• Check consultancy contracts and supporting documents for completeness and check financial documents from consultants/consulting firms; monitor the progress of the contracts and prepare invoices.
• Draw up the annual internal controlling schedule and reports.

3. Communication and Documentation

• Collaboration with the respective finance managers ofthe Cluster of Climate and Energy of GIZ Rwanda.
• Collaboration with the respective finance and accounting team of the Country Office of Rwanda GIZ and other organizational unit of GIZ.
• Reporting all problems with financial administration and compliance without delay.
• Reporting any surplus or shortfall in cash.
• Ensuring knowledge management by sharing guidances, standards and best practices to project’s technical team regarding financial administration.

For this it is required that

• s/he is experienced to follow and establishs work flows as well as pro actively follows up on them within the Cluster of Climate and Energy of GIZ Rwanda and between other organizational unit of GIZ or relevant stakeholders.
• s/he has a strong competence of communication, by using the digital communication tools as Office Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• s/he has strong ability to organize and prioritize requests/ tasks and sharing this information with the project’s team as well as other other organizational unit of GIZ or relevant stakeholders.
• s/he has strong motivation to constantly develop her workplace and shares new ideas/ input to the project’s team.

Other duties/ tasks

 Support the head of project with other tasks when required

• IT support:
• File all necessary documents for the projects according to GIZ guidelines physically and electronically.
• File documents in reference files or in DMS (GIZ Documentation Management software) in line with GIZ filing rules.
• Ensure that computers and software function properly; digital/IT focal point for the mentioned projects.
• Ensure that all rules according to data protection are followed.
• Liaise with GIZ Rwanda IT specialist for cooperation with the data protection division at the GIZ head office.

1. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Economics, Accounting, Business or Business Administration.
• Experience of at least five years in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Teams and Office outlook (preferably approved by a certification of such a course).
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; French language skills an asset.

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Communication skills (preferably approved by a certification of such a course)
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Punctuality
• Critical thinking skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Work ethic
• Project management skills (preferably approved by a certification of such a course)

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 12^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

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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 06, 2023. Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Vacancy Announcement

National Software Developer for

GIZ Social Protection Project Rwanda

Part of the Global Project Social Protection Innovation and Learning

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development.

The global Programme ‘Social Protection Innovation and Learning’ (SPIL) supports partner countries in enhancing the capacities of their social protection systems to prepare for and respond to shocks, commonly known as adaptive social protection (ASP). Within the framework of the global programme, the country component Rwanda is a fully-fledged TA project with a focus on strengthening dynamic, inclusive and responsive aspects of the Rwandan social protection system. Amongst others it works on strengthening the dynamic elements of the social registry and its integration into the wider digital architecture.

It is within this framework that GIZ, in cooperation with MINALOC, is recruiting a National software developer to support the MINALOC digital office in the further development and maintenance of the social registry and other related systems.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: until 31/08/2023, planned renewal up to mid 2025

Position: 1

National software developer performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

1. Responsibilities:

The National Software Developer will be responsible for:

• The further development, improvement and maintenance of the dynamic social registry and other related systems. This includes:
• Design, develop and document system functionalities.
• Implement new software solutions or modification and upgrade of the existing ones to current architecture standards to support the systems and services used by the institution.
• Lead other developers to ensure the application of best practices and professional software development methodologies, relevant tool suites and technologies, creativity, and innovation in all software development projects of the sector.
• Write and test the quality of the system development code.
• Develop unit and system testing cases and scripts, test, and report test results.
• Ensure that the testing and handover of implemented solutions are conducted as per organizational standards, therefore reducing the risk and adverse impact of change.
• Review codes developed by other developers and provided feedback quality of codes to ensure best practices (Accuracy, Testability, Efficiency, Reuse).
• Work closely with system developers on various design, development, documentation, and testing activities.
• Triage system issues and debug / track / resolve by analysing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network or service operations and quality.
• Ensure security policy appliance in software development lifecycle.
• Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure System integrity and security.
• Working closely with Business team, database programmers and developers.
• Analyse and develop statutory and analytical reports for various system modules.
• Contributing in all phases of the software development lifecycle from the design, development, testing, deployment and delivery of the solution.
• Contributing to the elaboration and documentation of concept notes, ToR, requirements, and other software specifications documents.
• Creating wireframes and system prototypes to decide on layout and workflows.
• Writing and implementing efficient codes (clean, well designed, testable, and well documented).
• Implementing required system Integrations for interoperability.
• Perform required systems upgrades.
• Reviewing code work and code segments from other developers for accuracy and functionality.
• Ensuring code ownership and secured code repository of the sector’s software projects.
• Ensuring proper version control and releases management.
• Performing quality assurance and testing (create test plans and perform tests).
• Ensuring software performance optimization.
• Ensuring the sector’s data integrity and security.
• Identifying areas for modification and enhancement in existing systems and subsequently developing required modifications.
• Resolve existing systems defects and bugs.
• Researching and developing proof of concepts on new alternatives and new technologies for continuous improvement of software development.
• Customizing open-source solutions to address specific sector needs.
• Deploying developed solutions to production environment.
• Participate in the training of the system users.
• Ensure maintenance and support of the sector’s systems.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

1. Qualifications and professional experience

• University degree (bachelor’s/master’s) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information and Communication Technology
• Experience of at least three years as a senior software engineer, senior software developer or similar (e.g. Java J2ee, and Struts framework), with advanced skills in software development.
• Experience of at least three years in a technical leadership role
• Experience in developing robust and national level Systems and solutions.
• Experience using PostgreSQL, MS-SQL database, and JAVA, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, XML, UNIX, Spring boot and Angular Frameworks.
• Adequate and Practical knowledge of Relational Database Technologies through additional Professional Training in Advanced Database Systems (ORACLE, DB 2, Informix, Postgres, SQL Server) and practical experience.

2. Further specific professional experience

• Experience with: Software development, data structures/algorithms, testing, maintaining, or launching software products and software design & architecture.
• Experience with: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS-SQL database and JAVA, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, XML, UNIX, React, Spring boot and Angular Frameworks.
• Adequate and Practical knowledge of Relational Database Technologies through additional Professional Training in Advanced Database Systems (ORACLE, DB 2, Web 2.0. technologies, Informix, Postgres, SQL Server) and practical experience.
• Good understanding of web services protocols (REST, SOAP, API, Micro Services)
• Excellent coding skills with mastery of at least two popular frameworks.
• Experience in server-side programming.
• Having a good grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Adequate and Practical knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies through additional Professional Training and practical experience.
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases and Object Relational Mapping.
• Experience in developing web applications using popular frameworks.
• Prior experience in the successful development of application build, testing, implementation and quality assurance activities of Social Protection and Human Capital Development management systems will be an advantage.
• Development best practices and DevOps.
• Experience with test driven development.
• Mastery in software engineering tools.
• Solid understanding of security practices.
• Understanding of Software as a Service model.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with release processes and version control.
• Ability to document requirements and specifications.

3. Other knowledge and additional competences

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Interpersonal and team building skills: must be able to work effectively with other developers, business analysts, designers, managers, for a common goal.
• Highly analytical mind and great problem-solving skills with high attention to details.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Strong Leadership Skills.
• Good presentation Skills.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references); until 16^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

Vacancy Announcement

Technical Advisor for project management and stakeholder engagement for

“Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” Project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programmes.

The GIZ project “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” aims to strengthen the organizational and the technical capacities of the Ministry of Environment (MoE) of Rwanda to coordinate the implementation of the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions on climate change (NDCs). It further supports designated public institutions to integrate and implement the NDC objectives into selected policies, strategies and plans, and helps to improve the access of private enterprises and financial intermediaries to funding measures for the implementation of Rwanda’s NDC. The project was initiated following the signature of the new Rwandan-German Climate and Development Partnership in March 2022 between the Rwandan and German governments. It is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment (MoE).

GIZ would like to recruit a candidate for the position of Technical Advisor for project management and stakeholder engagement for the “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” Project.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (with the possibility of renewal)

Position: One (1)

The Technical Advisor for project management and stakeholder engagement performs the following responsibilities:

1. Responsibilities

• Support the overall management, coordination and operationalization of the project,
• Support the project coordination and implementation with the Ministry of Environment of Rwanda (MoE) as well as with other relevant stakeholders (private sector, etc.),
• Develop and implement with the entire project team a Results-based Evaluation and Monitoring (RBEM) system to monitor the implementation of all project activities,
• Support the planning and organization of project meetings, events, workshops, etc.,
• Develop Terms of reference (ToR), contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other important documentation for the project and the recruitment of external consultants,
• Support the preparation of reporting and communication-related documentation for the project such as annual reports, newsletters, factsheets, policy briefs, minutes, etc.,
• Contribute to planning and coordination of the communication between the project and other relevant stakeholders such as the MoE, ministries, private sector, civil society,
• Contribute to data collection and information sharing about the project activities,
• Maintain ways to ensure and enhance a client-oriented approach by the project,
• Support administration, travels, knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) as well as reporting in coordination with the project team and Director.

1. Tasks

The Technical Advisor for project management and stakeholder engagement performs the following tasks:

1. Project management

• Contribute to the day-to-day management, planning, coordination, operationalization and monitoring and evaluation of the project in close coordination with the Director,
• Provide administrative and financial support to the project implementation and team,
• Support with the coordination and management of the project against its objectives and outputs to ensure a smooth implementation of the project including reporting,
• Foster synergies among the project team members and between the project and the external stakeholders (project partners, BMZ, other GIZ projects in Rwanda, etc.),
• Develop and apply the Results-based Evaluation and Monitoring (RBEM) system,
• Promote the use of planning and organizational tools by the project team,
• Support the recruitment requests, human resources, and personnel development.

2. Stakeholder engagement and coordination

• Support the identification of the project partners’ needs and formulate approaches to address them in line with the project’s objectives and the NDC implementation plan,
• Contribute to the definition, preparation, implementation and follow-up of relevant platforms, tools and approaches for better coordination with the project stakeholders
• Assist the project team with the coordination, mobilization and involvement of project, stakeholders in the planned activities, project implementation and MEL & reporting,
• Contribute to the coordination and exchange with all the project stakeholders to foster knowledge management and experience sharing on the project implementation.

3. Communication and cooperation

• Support cooperation, regular dialogue, exchange and networking opportunities with the project stakeholders and within the project team in coordination with the Director,
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information sharing within the project team and with all the relevant project partners (MoE, private sector, line ministries, etc.),
• Support the planning and production of communication-related documentation for the project such as newsletters, factsheets, policy briefs, reports, meeting minutes, etc.,
• Support the planning and organization of internal and external project communications.

4. Knowledge management and reporting

• Report on the implementation of project activities and measures on a regular basis,
• Contribute to project reports, meeting minutes, policy briefs, project presentations,
• Support research activities, information gathering and innovative ideas on key topics,
• Contribute to the capitalisation of knowledge and the design of communication tools,
• Support knowledge management, MEL, reporting activities and knowledge transfer.

5. Other duties/additional tasks

• Support the coordination and implementation of the project activities in accordance with objectives, GIZ procedures, rules, quality standards, and existing agreements,
• Support the operationalization of the project and participate in formulating project-related action plans, monitoring the budgeting and financial flows of project expenses,
• Carry out any other relevant tasks for the project as requested by the Project Director.

1. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience 

Qualifications and professional experience

• University degree (Master’s) in a relevant field: project management, administration, financial management, stakeholder coordination, social sciences, humanities, etc.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a comparable position,
• Experience using project management and stakeholder engagement tools and Apps,
• Experience in coordinating and implementing projects in the context of climate change.

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Good communication and excellent self-management and coordination skills,
• Excellent ability to share knowledge / experience and demonstrated ability to work and deliver high quality work sometimes under time pressure and within tight deadlines,
• Good team player able to work in multicultural teams and in multicultural environments,
• Excellent command of English is required (oral and written). French would be an asset,
• Good knowledge of the use of ICT applications (MS Office, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.),
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies as required by the job and tasks,
• Ability and availability to travel outside of the place of employment as required.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 13^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

Click here to visit the website source

Vacancy Announcement

Technical Advisor for capacity development for NDC implementation  for

“Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” Project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programmes.

The GIZ project “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” aims to strengthen the organizational and the technical capacities of the Ministry of Environment (MoE) of Rwanda to coordinate the implementation of the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions on climate change (NDCs). It further supports designated public institutions to integrate and implement the NDC objectives into selected policies, strategies and plans, and helps to improve the access of private enterprises and financial intermediaries to funding measures for the implementation of Rwanda’s NDC. The project was initiated following the signature of the new Rwandan-German Climate and Development Partnership in March 2022 between the Rwandan and German governments. It is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment (MoE)

GIZ would like to recruit a candidate for the position of Technical Advisor for capacity development for NDC implementation for the “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” Project.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (with the possibility of renewal)

Position: One (1)

The Technical Advisor for capacity development for NDC implementation performs the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall achievement of the objectives and outputs of the NDC project,
• Advise the Ministry of Environment of Rwanda (MoE) and other institutions to develop and strengthen their organizational and technical capacities on NDC implementation,
• Provide technical and policy advice to the MoE on the NDC interim evaluation, on recommendations to mainstream the NDC implementation into the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST 2) and in monitoring the NDC implementation,
• Provide technical, policy and process-related advice to MoE regarding Rwanda’s role in regional (Africa) as well as international climate change negotiations and initiatives,
• Support the involvement and networking of academic institutions in the project to improve data for the NDC’s Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system,
• Support the MoE with regional sharing of experiences on the NDC implementation and contribute to organizing and implementing awareness-raising activities/ measures,
• Facilitate communication with the MoE and key stakeholders on NDC implementation,
• Support knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) & reporting.

Tasks 

The Technical Advisor for capacity development for NDC implementation performs the following tasks:

1. Technical and policy advice

• Provide technical / policy advice to the MoE and other institutions on the identification, development and implementation of activities and measures to strengthen their organizational and technical capacities to coordinate the NDC implementation plan,

• Advise on the achievement of the project’s objectives and outputs and other relevant areas of collaboration with the MoE and other relevant stakeholders,

• Support the MoE with technical, policy and process-related advice on the improvement of the monitoring system of NDC implementation and on process-related to enhance Rwanda’s role in the regional and international climate negotiations and initiatives,
• Support the involvement of Rwandan academic institutions in the project to enable their contributions to improve data and information for the NDC’s MRV system.

2. Capacity development and partners’ support

• Support the identification of the project partners’ needs and formulate approaches to address them in line with the project’s objectives and the NDC implementation plan,
• Contribute to the preparation, content design, implementation and follow-up of capacity development activities and measures in coordination and contribution from the MoE,

• Assist the MoE with the coordination, preparation and implementation of project activities that contribute to capacity development for NDC implementation such as trainings, workshops, forums, field trips, local campaigns, and other relevant initiatives,

• Support the organization and implementation of awareness-raising activities and measures to foster experience sharing and promote the NDC implementation.

3. Communication and cooperation

• Support cooperation, regular dialogue, exchange and networking opportunities with all the project stakeholders and within the project team,
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information sharing within the project team and all the relevant project partners (MoE, line ministries, private sector, etc.).

4. Knowledge management and reporting

• Report on the implementation of project activities and measures on a regular basis,
• Contribute to project reports, meeting minutes, policy briefs, project presentations,
• Support research activities, information gathering and innovative ideas on key topics,
• Contribute to the capitalisation of knowledge and the design of communication tools,
• Support knowledge management, MEL, reporting activities and knowledge transfer.

5. Other duties/additional tasks

• Support the coordination and implementation of the project activities in accordance with objectives, GIZ procedures, rules, quality standards, and existing agreements,
• Support the operationalization of the project and participate in formulating project-related action plans, monitoring the budgeting and financial flows of project expenses,
• Carry out any other relevant tasks for the project as requested by the Project Director.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• University degree (Master’s) in a relevant field: climate change, environmental sciences, natural resources management, environmental policy, political sciences, etc.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a comparable position,
• Good knowledge of Rwanda’s climate change policies, strategies, legislation, institutional landscape, implementation structures / actors, planning processes, etc.,
• Good knowledge of the Paris Agreement, international climate policy and negotiations,
• Experience or expertise in MRV system and GHG inventory development is an asset,
• Experience in advising or providing technical and policy advice to governmental and/or private sector in the context of climate change, including with managing consultants.

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Good communication and excellent self-management and coordination skills,
• Excellent ability to share knowledge / experience and demonstrated ability to work and deliver high quality work sometimes under time pressure and within tight deadlines,
• Good team player able to work in multicultural teams and in multicultural environments,
• Excellent command of English is required (oral and written). French would be an asset,
• Good knowledge of the use of ICT applications (MS Office, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.),
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies as required by the job and tasks,
• Ability and availability to travel outside of the place of employment as required.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 13^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM at 5 PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

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Vacancy Announcement

Receptionist for

Climate and Energy Cluster 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Climate, Energy & Urban Development and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

GIZ would like to recruit a Receptionist for the Climate and Energy Cluster.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)

Position: one (1)

The receptionist performs the following tasks:

Tasks: 

1. Phone and reception services

The receptionist

• answers and accepts phone calls and messages and/or forwards them.
• maintains a call back list of all incoming calls which cannot be taken by the relevant staff member.
• operates the answering machine appropriately.
• registers, documents, and organises incoming and outgoing correspondence (fax, emails, packages and personally delivered messages).
• ensures deputization for other staff members.
• ensures that visitors are comfortable by offering newspapers, refreshments etc.

2. Office work and services

The receptionist

• ensures creation and/or regular updating of a list of contacts and addresses (telephone, fax, email).
• sorts and distributes incoming correspondence (email, fax, other official documents).
• is responsible for distributing and accepting documents and packages to/from the post office, government institutions, embassies etc., and is responsible for these.
• ensures periodicals are put out.

3. Other duties/additional tasks

The receptionist performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

• ensures the handling of the patty cash of the Cluster.
• ensures the administrative management of the drivers’ activities of the cluster.
• ensures administrative management of missions (drawing up of mission orders) of the cluster.
• ensures administrative management of settling mission expenses of the cluster.
• ensures the administrative management of the leave. 

Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Qualifications

• secondary school education.
• certificate/diploma or similar qualification from a recognised clerical college ideally in office and business management.

Professional experience

• at least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position ideally in the sector of international cooperation and development.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
• very good written and oral knowledge of the European language widely used in the country, ideally a knowledge of German.
• politeness and helpfulness in dealing with visitors.
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 13^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.  

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

Click here to visit the website source

Vacancy Announcement

Technical Advisor for climate policy and planning for

“Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” Project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programmes.

The GIZ project “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” aims to strengthen the organizational and the technical capacities of the Ministry of Environment (MoE) of Rwanda to coordinate the implementation of the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions on climate change (NDCs). It further supports designated public institutions to integrate and implement the NDC objectives into selected policies, strategies and plans, and helps to improve the access of private enterprises and financial intermediaries to funding measures for the implementation of Rwanda’s NDC. The project was initiated following the signature of the new Rwandan-German Climate and Development Partnership in March 2022 between the Rwandan and German governments. It is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment (MoE).

GIZ would like to recruit a candidate for the position of Technical Advisor for climate policy and planning for the “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)” Project.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (with the possibility of renewal)

Position: One (1)

The Technical Advisor for climate policy and planning performs the following responsibilities:

1. Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall achievement of the objectives and outputs of the NDC project,
• Advise the Ministry of Environment of Rwanda (MoE) on the selection / coordination of sectors for integrating the NDC objectives into their policies, strategies and plans,
• Provide technical and policy advice to the MoE on the integration of NDC objectives into selected sectors, strategies, policies and plans of designated public institutions,
• Provide technical, policy and process-related advice to MoE regarding Rwanda’s role in regional (Africa) as well as international climate change negotiations and initiatives,
• Support the organization and implementation of activities, training and measures to strengthen and develop organizational and technical capacities of designated sectors,
• Support the MoE with regional sharing of experiences on the NDC implementation and assist in generating data regarding NDC implementation across designated sectors,
• Facilitate communication with the MoE and key stakeholders on NDC implementation,
• Support knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) & reporting.

Tasks

The Technical Advisor for climate policy and planning performs the following tasks:

1. Technical and policy advice

• Support the development of a roadmap for the MoE and the selected sectors and affiliated institutions towards strengthening their climate rationale and the planning to integrate the NDC objectives into their existing policies, strategies and plans,
• Provide technical / policy advice to the MoE on the identification, onboarding as well as coordination of the designated sectors with regard to designing and implementing activities and measures to strengthen their organizational and technical capacities,

• Provide technical / policy advice to the MoE on the integration of NDC objectives into the selected strategies, policies and plans of the designated sectors and institutions,

• Support the MoE and the selected sectors to engage in regional (Africa) as well as international experience sharing on NDC implementation through the mainstreaming of the NDC objectives across the selected policies, strategies and plans.

2. Capacity development and partners’ support

• Support the identification of the project partners’ needs and formulate approaches to address them in line with the project’s objectives and the NDC implementation plan,
• Contribute to the preparation, implementation and follow-up of capacity development activities and measures for the selected sectors in close coordination with the MoE,

• Assist the MoE with the coordination, preparation and implementation of activities that contribute to the capacity development of the selected sectors for NDC implementation such as trainings, workshops, forums, field trips, research and other relevant initiatives,

• Contribute to the coordination and exchange with all selected sectors and stakeholders to foster knowledge and experience sharing on the NDC mainstreaming in the sectors.

3. Communication and cooperation

• Support cooperation, regular dialogue, exchange and networking opportunities with all the project stakeholders and within the project team,
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information sharing within the project team and all the relevant project partners (MoE, line ministries, private sector, etc.).

4. Knowledge management and reporting

• Report on the implementation of project activities and measures on a regular basis,
• Contribute to project reports, meeting minutes, policy briefs, project presentations,
• Support research activities, information gathering and innovative ideas on key topics,
• Contribute to the capitalisation of knowledge and the design of communication tools,
• Support knowledge management, MEL, reporting activities and knowledge transfer.

5. Other duties/additional tasks

• Support the coordination and implementation of the project activities in accordance with objectives, GIZ procedures, rules, quality standards, and existing agreements,
• Support the operationalization of the project and participate in formulating project-related action plans, monitoring the budgeting and financial flows of project expenses,
• Carry out any other relevant tasks for the project as requested by the Project Director.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• University degree (Master’s) in a relevant field: climate change, environmental sciences, natural resources, policy development and planning, political sciences, etc.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a comparable position,
• Good knowledge of Rwanda’s climate change policies, strategies, sectors, legislation, institutional landscape, implementation structures / actors, planning processes, etc.,
• Good knowledge of the Paris Agreement, international climate policy and negotiations,
• Experience / expertise in policy development, policy planning or budgeting is an asset,
• Experience in advising or providing technical and policy advice to governmental and/or private sector in the context of climate change, including with managing consultants.

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Good communication and excellent self-management and coordination skills,
• Excellent ability to share knowledge / experience and demonstrated ability to work and deliver high quality work sometimes under time pressure and within tight deadlines,
• Good team player able to work in multicultural teams and in multicultural environments,
• Excellent command of English is required (oral and written). French would be an asset,
• Good knowledge of the use of ICT applications (MS Office, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.),
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies as required by the job and tasks,
• Ability and availability to travel outside of the place of employment as required.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 13^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM at 5 PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ reserves all rights!

Click here to visit the website source