Job Description

Coordinate and/or Carry out inspection in financial cooperatives (SACCOs) and non-financial in Provinces and City of Kigali
Provide technical support in the development of cooperatives across Province/Kigali City
Coordinate and/or Carry out inspection in financial cooperatives (SACCOs) and non-financial in Provinces and City of Kigali

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cooperative Management

  0 Year of relevant experience

Job Description

1.Prepare RCA internal annual audit plan
 Consult different units for collecting information regarding their annual activities;
 Prepare a risk based audit plan;
 Design the audit plan with clear timing;
 Ensure that the annual audit plan is approved by the audit committee BoD and submitted to MINECOFIN.
2.Carry out financial review (monthly and annually)
 Conduct the review of financial statement;
 Review all payment done during the period under review;
 Provide Findings to the units under audit;
 Provide final reports to the Chairperson of Audit Committee BoD;
 Give advice on the appropriateness of accounting records and financial reporting.
3.Carry out general management of the annual systems audit
 Assess whether current controls are adequate to identify risk and provide assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of risk management practices;
 Help management to improve efficiency and to ensure that governance, risk management and internal control systems are operating efficiently and effectively.
 Examine adherence to any policy, contractual, regulatory and legislative requirements
4.Provide advisory services
 Participate in significant initiatives and priorities and providing solutions to financial and internal controls;
 Safeguards objectivity and ensure he/she does not play a management role.
5. Follow up the implementation of audit recommendations
 Review management responses to internal audit reports;
 Review and follow-up the implementation of external audit recommendations and prepare report
6. Prepare consolidate quarterly audit report
 Summarize Internal Audit activities in a consolidated report to be submitted to the audit committee;
 Provide a copy consolidated report on the Internal Audit activities to the chief Budget manager and to the office of Government Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA);
 Facilitate RCA internal Audit committee activities.
 Any other task assigned by his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with ACCA level one (Applied Knowledge of ACCA)

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelors degree in management

  0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Analysing skills

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Job description

Car Inspection
• Inspect car for safe operating condition before, during and after trips
• Ensure the good condition of vehicle and report to the direct supervisor at the end of every week
Planning
• Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc requests by supervisor
• Transport RCA’Staff in their daily activities, packages to and from destination
• Provide traffic information from time to time regarding the restrictions by the Law and all relevant documentation
• Work during day-off when needed
• Fulfill all administrative needs
• Perform other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor
Maintenance
• Arrange for vehicle care and maintenance
• Ensure vehicle’s maintenance
• Ensure that vehicle is always fueled and ready for use
• Ensure the good condition of vehicle
Confidentiality
• Maintain passenger confidence by keeping information strictly confidential

Minimum Qualifications

• Driving license Category B

  5 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

• Good interpersonal communication skills

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The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other’s strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

STELIR Programme Finance Manager Rwanda 

 Role Purpose

The Programme Finance Manager will lead, manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda (STELIR) project financial management, ensuring control and compliance in line with client, corporate and project quality standards. The role will lead the end-to-end accounting process for the project (including month and year end close), client reporting, and ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

The appointed candidate will have the following accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:

• Working with the Team Leader, manage the financial planning, forecasting, budget management and reporting services required by clients/funders, partners, suppliers, management and programme team to the required British Council and client standards.
• Provide relevant, accurate, complete, and timely financial accounting and management information in line with British Council’s and funder’s requirements.
• Produce financial reports in line with client and corporate requirements.
• Working with the Team Leader, plan staff resources throughout the project lifecycle and re-forecast as necessary on SAP.
• Lead on month end closure and year end activities including accruals and deferrals.
• Working with local and regional British Council finance colleagues, ensure compliance with all relevant local statutory regulations, including (but not limited to) tax-related legislation and foreign exchange policies.
• In collaboration with the Team Leader, ensure appropriate training/briefing and support is provided to staff on finance responsibilities throughout the project, covering finance processes, policies and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Provide effective delegation, support, and follow up to the project team, to ensure that key financial and resource processes are implemented on time, effectively, and in line with STELIR, British Council and client policies and standards.
• Lead, mentor and motivate the project Finance team (1 direct report) to assure the quality of all financial and compliance tasks.
• Ensure that project learning and recommendations are disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
• Foster and build positive working relationships with client finance staff.

As with any business that experiences peaks and troughs of activity, there is likely to be a need to work outside office hours from time to time.

Role specific knowledge and experience:

The successful candidate will need to possess the following requirements:

• First Degree
• Good written and spoken English (CEFR Level B2) and Kinyarwanda
• Part-qualified chartered accountant (ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum five years’ experience in a comparable role
• Experience of operating successfully in a complex multicultural environment
• Demonstrable track record of planning and tracking performance and business modelling through the analysis and reporting of complex financial data
• Experience of designing and managing financial management information and reporting systems
• Ability to interpret financial data and support non-financial managers to deliver against financial performance indicators

Desirable

• A postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar discipline
• Qualified chartered accountant (ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent)
• SAP technical knowledge
• Awareness of tax and treasury implications of contract/ partnership work in an international context

Further Information

Pay band: 6

Salary: RWD 2,140,335 per month

Contract type: Fixed Term ending 31 December 2025

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Department: Cultural Engagement

Essential Requirements– Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country the role is based.

Closing Date – 4 December 2022 applications will close 23:59 South Africa Time

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment.  We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability.  All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.

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Career Opportunities: Protection Coordinator (45264)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

ROLE PROFILE

role PURPOSE

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for a better life for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Rwanda Strategy statement.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals and in particular the goals on gender equality.

The Protection Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of all child protection activities, including Gender-Based Violence in the refugee camp and will directly report to the Project Manager with overall supervision from the CPP Manager. S/he is the team Leader and provides in-depth support to the Child Protection Officer(s), GBV Response Officer(s), Community Engagement Officer(s) and other casual workers and consultants as necessary or required. The Protection Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all child protection & GBV camp-based activities. In that line, he/she will provide strategic guidance for child protection & GBV interventions and play a coordination role with other level camp-level implementing partner-level sector standards by providing training, coaching and mentoring to scale up a range of complimentary protection initiatives within households and communities.  S/he will dedicate potential support to case management as the core pillar in protection to ensure the best interest of the child/survivor is put into action and adequate service is provided.

MANAGEMENT SCOPE, REPORTING LINES, KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

Direct reports:  Project Manager (Child Protection & GBV Projects) 

Key relationships 

Internal:

• DRM&R Program Manager
• Child Protection Program Manager
• Country Human Resources Manager
• Plan International Refugee response staff
• PUM within the refugee camp area

External:

• UNHCR field offices
• MINEMA field offices
• Protection of implementing partners at the field level
• District authorities

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN 

• High level: Frequent interaction with children

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 

• Expected to deliver the work in the refugee camp, with limited movements to the Country Office

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Overall Camp Management & Coordination (50%)

• Ensure project implementation in the camp is in conformity with Donor and Plan International’s standards and policies.
• Ensure the overall coordination of all Plan International’ activities/interventions in camps
• Ensure project implementation and policy guidance to ensure alignment with minimum standards of child protection in humanitarian action and required minimum qualities
• Ensure the availability of essential GBV response interventions by developing a referral system, which includes comprehensive case management, psychosocial support/mental health services, legal assistance (if applicable), and capacity-strengthening of local service providers, in line with international standards.
• Maintain active dialogue with local authorities, local organizations, and a wide range of service providers to foster collaboration, ensure alignment with government priorities and standards, and solicit feedback to make regular improvements.
• Participate in the preparation of the project’s annual budgeting for efficiency purposes.
• Ensure that all assets are adequately maintained, and inventoried and are only for the project’s official business to avoid mismanagement.
• Facilitate the capacity building of other implementing partners to ensure protection from violence is cascaded across all sectors.
• Train community-level protection structures for the sustainability of the project’s interventions and emphasise of community ownership in fighting against violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect.
• Produce accurate and timely reports and success stories to showcase project lessons, and results to contribute to the wider sector and institutional knowledge.
• Manage Child protection cases (review BIAs and where necessary conduct BIDs) In collaboration with the Child Protection Officer(s) and ensure proper referral pathways are complied with, in accordance with the set standards of operations
• Review GBV case files in collaboration with the GBV Response officer(s) and ensure proper referral pathways are complied with, in accordance with the set standards of operations
• Monitor all activities in line with child protection & GBV; provide regular reports and updates to the CP Program Manager, Project Manager and other actors/stakeholders.
• Ensure all field-level staff (camp-based staff from different projects) are well coordinated by creating a climate of trust through weekly staff meetings that should inform projects’ complementarity
• Lead all necessary staff meetings and oversee training/workshops   delivered in all refugee camps to refugee communities,
• Take all-rounded action for cost management efficient and effective utilization of all resources; lead staff towards cost management practice.

Capacity building and people management (10%)

• Fully understands and supervises the Performance Management & Development activities for employees under her/his responsibility;
• Engages in ongoing and continuous feedback and support particularly for employees under her/his responsibility and other staff members where needed;
• In close collaboration with HR, to ensure that job descriptions for employees under her/his responsibilities are up to date, seeks feedback and support from the HR department if needed;
• Ensure all staff performance objectives are well set, and they are contributing to key project deliverables;
• Mentor and support staff’s capacity needs and their professional development and foster a positive team spirit to encourage innovatively and quality programming including concrete formal and informal capacity planning and training for staff under his/her supervision;
• Plans and coordinates the holidays of the employees under her/his supervision to ensure continuity of the operations throughout the year and makes sure that there are no open holiday balances at the end of the year;
• Ensure refugee response staff are familiar and complying with important policies such as the Code of conduct, safeguarding children and young people policy, Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying policy and Gender Transformative
• Conduct mid-term and annual staff performance evaluations and assist the office in developing a framework for staff career development, training, and coaching.
• Maintain a system of best practices for regular staff evaluation, and standard procedures for new position posting, interviewing, and applicant selection

Monitoring Systems (15%)

• Monitor the overall financial management of the project in the camp in collaboration with the grant accountant and Project Manager.
• Develop and follow up the implementation of field-level mandatory reporting timeline sector reports, management reports, donor reports and government reports where required.
• Be proactive to facilitate regular surveys on the provided services; collected data are analyzed, documented, and accessed by relevant staff.
• Ensure full compliance with reporting systems and review all information gathered
• Works closely with the M&E team on accurate data collection, strict monitoring and feedback on program implementation and timely weekly and periodic program reporting

Representation (10%)

• Coordinate and ensure relevant information from interagency, coordination, sector, and working group meetings are timely shared with concerned staff, Project Manager, Program area level, technical managers and CP Manager
• Coordinate effectively with field level Donor offices, stakeholders, Camp management, district officials and other implementing partners to ensure our cause to protect children from violence is advocated for and influenced at all levels.
• As necessary, participate in and coordinate Cluster group meetings

• Forster effective working relationships with all key external personnel mentioned above
• Work in close coordination with field-level implementing partners to ensure a response to child protection & GBV is provided in a holistic manner.

Problems solving (15%)

• Provide counselling and support for employee relationship problems. Ensure Office disciple is in place
• Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required solving them
• Conduct regular discussions with key partners to identify and settle approaches to address staff’s stress levels and sense of security.
• Ensures effective communications among staff and other staff across all camps- and among different levels of responsibilities at field and country levels.
• Ensure all kinds of incidents in the camp are supervised and reported to the Project Manager and the CP program manager within 24 hours.
• Ensure PIR’s staff, goodwill brand, and assets are safe and secured.
• Closely work with the security network and take timely security measures.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• The Protection Coordinator is the focal point person of safeguarding concerns within the refugee camp
• Ensure full compliance with the Global safeguarding children and young people policy.
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Encourage reporting of any safeguarding issue through awareness raising of the policy within the community.
• Ensure staff, volunteers and those who work directly for Plan, are well equipped with knowledge around safeguarding and gender equality to ensure no program participant is harmed by Plan staff and those associated with us.
• Establishes a taskforce within the team including community volunteers, for awareness raising of the organisation’s safeguarding commitment, reporting channels and referral pathways.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES 

• Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.
• Set high standards for self and others’ behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
• Hold self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with a poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
• Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
• Collaborate with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
• Motivate and empower others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
• Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

• Understand relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
• Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and young people Safeguarding, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
• Manage activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
• Manage people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

Qualifications/ Experience Essential: 

Knowledge

• University degree or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Gender studies, Sociology, Development studies or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in Child protection and working in a refugee context and with children preferred.
• Experience working directly with children and young people at risk.
• Experience with vulnerable populations, including refugee populations and SGBV survivors
• Working experience in a similar role in bilateral organizations or INGOs.
• Knowledge and experience in working around protection of children from violence, exploitation and abuse as well as GBV
• Provide on-going oversight, training, and guidance to staff to ensure GBV programming meets best practice standards and prioritizes the safety and security of beneficiaries and staff
• Proven experience in working in case management of child protection & GBV incidents and providing regular documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with Safeguarding and PSHEA concerns

Languages required 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French or Swahili is an added value

Specific skills of this position

• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments
• Excellent community mobilization skills and abilities.
• Strong training/facilitation skills.
• Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
• MS office skills

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programs and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Location: Refugee Camps

Type of Role: Child Protection

Reports to:  Project Manager

Grade: D1

Closing Date:19-12-2022

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply using the “Apply” button below not later than 19th December 2022.

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Career Opportunities: Child Protection Officer (45265)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

RoLE PROFILE

role PURPOSE

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for a better life for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Rwanda Strategy statement.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals and in particular the goals on gender equality.

Plan International Rwanda will contribute to the access to comprehensive ECD services and the reduction of SGBV so that vulnerable children and young people, particularly girls grow up, develop and realize their rights to make decisions about their lives in protective, healthy, resilient and inclusive environments in both development and humanitarian settings

The Child Protection Officer is responsible for case management of child protection incidents in camps. He/she reports to the Protection Coordinator and supports the supervision of community volunteers including community-level protection structures on a daily basis. S/he will be responsible for providing accurate and timely documentation of activities especially case management of reported child protection incidents and ensuring the project is complying with Donor and Plan’s requirements. She/he will endeavour to comply with case management minimum standards and ensure the best coordination with key implementing partners to ensure child protection response is given through a holistic approach.

MANAGEMENT SCOPE, REPORTING LINES, KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

Direct reports:  Protection Coordinator

Key relationships 

Internal:

• DRM&R Program Manager
• Child Rights Program Manager
• Project Manager
• All DRM staff
• PUM/PAM within the refugee camp area

External: 

• UNHCR field offices
• MINEMA field offices
• Protection of implementing partners at the filed level
• Other key stakeholders supporting the realisation of the project

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN 

• High level: Frequent interaction with children

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 

• Expected to deliver the work in the refugee camp, with limited movements to the Country Office

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Case Management (70%)

• Ensure full compliance with caseworker competency and skill framework
• Use a rights-based approach in child protection -Basic knowledge of national and international legal frameworks and conventions relating to child care and protection including the UNCRC; the challenges associated with addressing children’s rights holistically with limited time/resources.
• Understanding Protection Concerns for Children-Implement measures to ensure that confidential information and sensitive documents are kept safely; ensure colleagues comply with UN standards on sexual exploitation and abuse and Plan organisational codes of conduct; ensure breaches of confidentiality are addressed with immediate effect.
• Conduct initial (rapid) assessments for CP cases and prioritize them according to risk level.
• Provides counselling and psychosocial support to children survivors of violence and abuse
• Conduct BIAs and submit them to the Protection Coordinator for review
• Ensure the case management process is well conducted till case closure and a proper filling system is in place for tracking, monitoring and confidentiality
• Encourage children and families to take part in the identification of their needs and resources during assessment; work with them to help them make informed decisions throughout the case management process; actively involve stakeholders and encourage participation
•  Regularly reports child protection cases and ensures the best interest of the child is always advocated for.
• Participation in regular protection assessments as required and where necessary
• Support the strengthening of child protection community-based systems inclusive of developing training, supervision/coaching tools, monitoring and tracking tools and improvement of referral systems
• Manage case files; input data into information management system/database, and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure good collaboration with the ongoing referral support system in place
• Provide support in the development of alternative care systems in accordance with international policies and national procedures.
• Work with supervisors and managers to arrange case conferences for complex cases and ensure children receive multi-disciplinary support
• Ensure that data collection and storage respect data protection protocols and confidentiality principle are respected.
• Maintain a database on child protection issues in the camp;
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with all the actors and stakeholders in the camps
• Collect, share and disseminate project best practices and lessons learnt on a quarterly basis and share findings with the Child Protection & GBV Coordinator
• Maintain and share the protection database and provide feedback to Community volunteers
• Submit timely reports for all field visit activities and various pieces of training and meetings including weekly and monthly reports

Human Resource (5%)

• Comply with in-house policy on Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination, as well as the code of conduct
• Identify areas where they need capacity building within CPiE and communicate them to their supervisor for escalation to HR department
• Ensure his/her performance objectives are well set, and they are contributing to key project deliverables;
• Submit to the Child Protection & GBV Coordinator plan for his/her holidays and update it accordingly and makes sure that there are no open holiday balances at the end of the year;

Monitoring Systems (10%)

• Regular follow-up to ensure all services and action points listed in the case plan are carried out within agreed time frames. Ensure that progress is regularly reviewed.
• Regularly monitor and support children and families through home visits, providing guidance, advice and emotional support, community mediation and referrals,
• Monitors community-based protection structures and manages community volunteers;
• Identify individual cases through a regular presence in the community and accept referrals from other agencies and community partners.
• Be proactive to facilitate regular surveys on the provided services;

Representation (5%)

• Work collaboratively with donors, stakeholders, Camp management, Police, district officials and other implementing partners.
• Represent the Protection Coordinator in field meetings where needed;
• Coordinate effectively with field level Donor offices, stakeholders, Camp management, district officials and other implementing partners to ensure our cause to protect children from violence is advocated for and influenced at all levels.
• Work in close coordination with field-level implementing partners to ensure a response to child protection is provided in a holistic manner.

Problems solving (10%)

• Provide counselling and support for employee relationship problems. Contribute to the assurance of Office disciple.
• Ensure all kinds of incidents in the camp are reported to the Protection Coordinator within 24 hours.
• Complies with all Plan values.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• The Child Protection Officer has a deep understanding of the SCYP and PSHEA and Gender equality and inclusion Policies and how it applies to their day-to-day work.
• Implements measures to ensure that confidential information and sensitive documents are kept safely; ensure colleagues comply with UN standards on sexual exploitation and abuse and organisational codes of conduct; ensure breaches of confidentiality are addressed with immediate effect and any other safeguarding concern is reported within 24hrs
• Work closely with the CP & GBV coordinator to raise awareness of safeguarding and PSHEA policy and ensure concerns are recorded and scaled up for further follow-up
• In collaboration with the Camp safeguarding focal point person (Protection coordinator) Ensure staff, volunteers and those who work directly with Plan, are well equipped with knowledge around safeguarding, PSHEA and gender equality to ensure no program participant is harmed by Plan staff and those associated with.
• Work closely with the safeguarding focal person at the camp level, for awareness raising of the organisation’s safeguarding commitment, reporting channels and referral pathways.

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

• Be courageous in taking the lead, focussed on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within his/her own work context.
• Behave in line with Plan international values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge his/her attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speak up when seeing wrongdoing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to his/her work and keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Be Honest and efficient in use of resources, including his/her time.
• Take responsibility for his/her performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help him/her learn.
• Be constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using his/her initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
• Be a good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around him/her.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

Qualifications/ Experience Essential:

Knowledge

• University degree or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Gender studies, Sociology, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in Child protection and working in a refugee context or in an NGO dealing with children advocacy.
• Experience working directly with children at risk.
• Experience working in case management of child protection incidents and providing regular documentation
• Knowledge and experience in working around the protection of children from violence, exploitation and abuse
• Experience working in case management of child protection incidents and providing regular documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with Safeguarding and PSHEA concerns

Languages required 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French or Swahili is an added value

Specific skills of this position:

• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments
• Excellent community mobilization skills and abilities.
• Strong training/facilitation skills.
• Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Computer Literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programs and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Location: Refugee Camps

Type of Role: Child Protection

Reports to: Protection Coordinator

Grade: C2

Closing Date:19-12-2022

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply using the “Apply” button below not later than 19th December 2022.

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Career Opportunities: GBV Response Officer (45266)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

RoLE PROFILE

role PURPOSE

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for a better life for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Rwanda Strategy statement.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality.

Plan International Rwanda will contribute to the access to comprehensive ECD services and the reduction of SGBV so that vulnerable children and young people, particularly girls grow up, develop and realize their rights to make decisions about their lives in protective, healthy, resilient and inclusive environments in both development and humanitarian settings

The GBV Response Officer is responsible for case management of GBV incidents in camps. He/she will report to the Child Projection & GBV Coordinator and supports the supervision of community volunteers including community-level protection structures on a daily basis. S/he will be responsible for providing accurate and timely documentation of activities especially case management of reported GBV incidents and ensuring the project is complying with Donor and Plan’s requirements. She/he will endeavour to comply with case management minimum standards and ensure the best coordination with key implementing partners to ensure GBV response is given through a holistic approach.

MANAGEMENT SCOPE, REPORTING LINES, KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Direct reports:  Child Protection Coordinator

Key relationships 

Internal:

• Project Manager
• DRM&R Program Manager
• Child Rights Program Manager
• Gender Advisor
• All DRM staff

External: 

• UNHCR field offices
• MINEMA field offices
• Protection of implementing partners at the field level
• Other key stakeholders supporting the realisation of the project

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN 

• High level: Frequent interaction with children

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 

• Expected to deliver the work in the refugee camp, with limited movements to the Country Office

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Case Management (70%)

• Ensure full compliance with caseworker competency and skill framework
• Understanding Protection Concerns for program participants to ensure that confidential information and sensitive documents are kept safely; ensure colleagues comply with UN standards on sexual exploitation and abuse and Plan organisational codes of conduct; ensure breaches of confidentiality are addressed with immediate effect.
• Provides counselling and psychosocial support to GBV survivors
• Ensure the case management process is well conducted till case closure and a proper filling system is in place for tracking, monitoring and confidentiality
• Encourage children and families to take part in the identification of their needs and resources during assessment; work with them to help them make informed decisions throughout the case management process; actively involve stakeholders and encourage participation
• Regularly reports GBV cases and ensures the best interest of the child and adults is always advocated for.
• Participation in regular protection assessments as required and where necessary
• Support the strengthening of GBV community-based systems inclusive of developing training, supervision/coaching tools, monitoring and tracking tools and improvement of referral systems
• Manage case files; input data into information management system/database, and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure good collaboration with the ongoing referral support system in place
• Together with the protection Coordinator, facilitate community sensitization on social and gender norms that drive violence against girls and women
• Work with supervisors and managers to arrange case conferences for complex cases and ensure GBV survivors receive multi-disciplinary support
• Ensure that data collection and storage respect data protection protocols and confidentiality principles.
• Maintain a database on GBV issues in the camp;
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with all the actors and stakeholders in the camps
• Collect, share and disseminate project best practices and lessons learnt on a quarterly basis and share findings with the Protection Coordinator
• Submit timely reports for all field visit activities and various pieces of training and meetings
• Ensure much effort is put into mainstreaming gender equality in all Plan International Rwanda activities at the field level.

Human Resource (5%)

• Comply with in-house policy on Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination, as well as the code of conduct
• Identify areas where they need capacity building within GBViE and communicate them to their supervisor for escalation to HR department
• Ensure his/her performance objectives are well set, and they are contributing to key project deliverables;
• Submit to the Child Protection & GBV Coordinator plan for his/her holidays and update it accordingly and makes sure that there are no open holiday balances at the end of the year;

Monitoring Systems (10%)

• Regular follow-up to ensure all services and action points listed in the case plan are carried out within agreed time frames. Ensure that progress is regularly reviewed.
• Regularly monitor and support GBV survivors through home visits, providing guidance, advice and emotional support, community mediation and referrals,
• Monitors community-based protection structures; manage community volunteers;
• Identify individual cases through a regular presence in the community and accept referrals from other agencies and community partners.
• Be proactive to facilitate regular surveys on the provided services;

Representation (5%)

• Work collaboratively with donors, stakeholders, Camp management, Police, district officials and other implementing partners.
• Represent the Protection Coordinator in field meetings where needed;
• Coordinate effectively with field level Donor offices, stakeholders, Camp management, district officials and other implementing partners to ensure our cause of protecting children and families from violence is advocated for and influenced at all levels.
• Work in close coordination with field-level implementing partners to ensure a response to child protection & GBV is provided in a holistic manner.

Problems Solving (10%)

• Provide counselling and support for employee relationship problems. Contribute to the assurance of Office disciple.
• Ensure all kinds of incidents in the camp are reported to the Protection Coordinator within 24 hours.
• Complies with all Plan values.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• The GBV Response officer has a deep understanding of the SCYP and PSHEA and Gender equality and inclusion Policies and how it applies to their day-to-day work.
• Implements measures to ensure that confidential information and sensitive documents are kept safely; ensure colleagues comply with UN standards on sexual exploitation and abuse and organisational codes of conduct; ensure breaches of confidentiality are addressed with immediate effect and any other safeguarding concern is reported within 24hrs
• Work closely with the CP & GBV coordinator to raise awareness of safeguarding and PSHEA policy and ensure concerns are recorded and scaled up for further follow-up
• In collaboration with the Camp safeguarding focal point person (Protection coordinator) Ensure staff, volunteers and those who work directly for Plan, are well equipped with knowledge around safeguarding and gender equality to ensure no program participant is harmed by Plan staff and those associated with us.
• Work closely with the safeguarding focal person at the camp level, for awareness raising of the organisation’s safeguarding commitment, reporting channels and referral pathways.

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

• Be courageous in taking the lead, focussed on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within his/her own work context.
• Behave in line with Plan international values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge his/her attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speak up when seeing wrongdoing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to his/her work and keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Be Honest and efficient in the use of resources, including his/her time.
• Take responsibility for his/her performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help him/her learn.
• Be constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using his/her initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
• Be a good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around him/her.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

Qualifications/ Experience Essential:

Knowledge

• University degree or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Public/Community Health, Law, Gender studies, Sociology, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in GBV response program and working in a refugee context or in an NGO dealing with children advocacy.
• Experience working directly with children at risk.
• Extensive experience in GBV case management, preferably 3 years of prior work in GBV supporting a comprehensive GBV response program is preferred.
• Candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of multi-Sectoral approaches to GBV programming and should be well-versed with current GBV programming models and approaches in humanitarian settings
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with Safeguarding and PSHEA concerns

Languages required 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French or Swahili is an added value

Specific skills of this position:

• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments
• Excellent community mobilization skills and abilities.
• Strong training/facilitation skills.
• Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Computer Literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programs and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Location: Refugee Camps

Type of Role: GBV

Reports to: Protection Coordinator

Grade: C2

Closing Date: 19-12-2022

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply using the “Apply” button below not later than 19th December 2022.

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About IRC:

IRC is an international NGO that works with governments, Civil Society Organisations, entrepreneurs and people around the world to strengthen and support public systems for water, sanitation and hygiene service delivery. Our mission is to drive change that leads to everyone in the world having access to safe and climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services.

With over 50 years of experience, IRC runs large-scale programmes in eight focus countries, and smaller projects in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It is supported by a team of over 80 staff across the world, and has offices in the Netherlands, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali and Uganda and local representation in Bangladesh, Honduras, India, Niger, and Rwanda.

IRC seeks a highly motivated water and sanitation governance expert to lead our work on strengthening decentralised WASH governance in Rwanda. The expert will be based in Rwanda and will join our growing Africa Regional Programme.

The vacancy:

To support our mission, we are recruiting a Water and Sanitation Governance Expert for the Rwanda team of IRC’s Africa Regional Programme. The position is full-time for one year, with the possibility to be extended until end of the Isoko y’Ubuzima.

Isoko y’Ubuzima  is a five-year (2021-2026) programme being implemented nationally and in ten districts in Rwanda. The project is carried out by a consortium, led by Water for People Rwanda, implemented with IRC, VEI, CARE, and African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), and district authorities including health and education departments. The goal is to improve safe drinking water and sanitation services through strengthening national and decentralised WASH governance and improving rural sanitation and handwashing services and products.

Main responsibility

As one of two IRC team members in Rwanda, you will be responsible for helping IRC to achieve its objective of improving decentralised water, sanitation and hygiene through country systems strengthening. You will drive IRC’s capacity building agenda and lead the decentralised governance strengthening in the 10 focus districts of Isoko y’Ubuzima.

As a member of IRC’s team of two staff in Rwanda, you will work under the supervision of IRC’s Senior Governance Expert. As the lead for decentralised governance strengthening, will support analysis and research at centralised government level in order to unpack and identify the priorities for implementation of these central policies at district levels.

You will work closely with Water For People’s district facilitators to plan, coordinate, and implement annual and quarterly trainings (via blended learning), as well as district assessments and reflection workshops. You will be a main point of contact for district WASH Boards, WASH offices and district JADF, while working to identify local needs, to uncover systemic challenges affecting districts, and to advise on possible solutions to strengthen district WASH governance.

You will represent IRC in Rwanda, where we work closely with the Government of Rwanda. As IRC supports the Ministry of Infrastructure with its WASH systems strengthening agenda, you will communicate and coordinate with government, donors, NGOs, private sector companies, communities, and civil society organisations.

Specific responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of IRC’s decentralised governance support in ten districts, contributing to the development of annual and quarterly plans.
• Build relationships with Isoko y’Ubuzima’s district coordinators and with other district stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of IRC’s district-level activities. Pro-actively identify opportunities for adjusting or adapting the workplan to ensure the programme is optimised to achieve intended results.
• Prepare and coordinate annual districts WASH reflection meetings and prepare the corresponding reports.
• Actively participate in development of annual action plans with the preparation of the activities that need to be implemented at district level
• Be a champion for gender and social inclusion, coordinating with the programme gender and social inclusion experts and helping to find opportunities to increase the inclusiveness of WASH programming in Rwanda.
• Prepare the annual strategic capacity building plan and conduct the training of district WASH officers, District WASH Board members and Joint Action Development Forum members.
• Create awareness of WASH system academy platform both at national and district level and develop the strategies to engage and encourage the high institutions of learning and young water professionals’ association to use and complete trainings in the WASH system academy platform
• Actively engage and be a part of IRC’s global team, including joining internal webinars and meetings – mostly virtual with the possibility of travel.
• Follow project management protocols and track progress against agreed project milestones, contributing timely and responsible administrative and financial reporting.
• Perform other activities as per request of your supervisor including but not limited to supporting the organization of national level workshops.

Core competencies

• Passionate about improving water and sanitation governance in line with the Government of Rwanda’s strategy
• Systems thinking and ability to combine technical skills with interpersonal ‘soft’ skills in order to support a group of stakeholders to pursue a common vision
• Water and sanitation sector expertise, knowledge of service delivery models, Sustainable Development Goal standards and targets, institutional arrangements and monitoring approaches
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker, experience in multi-year programme planning an advantage
• Respectful and clear communication, ability to engage diplomatically with government representatives, intercultural communication, virtual communication and presentation skills

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and remotely (virtually) with colleagues located in other offices or countries.

Skills and experience

• At least five years of experience in water, sanitation, public health, or related sectors on governance, including addressing systemic factors such as policy and legislation, institutions and coordination, costing and finance, planning, monitoring, regulation, equity and inclusion
• At least a master’s degree in public governance, water, environmental or sanitation policy, public health, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with government at national and/or district level
• Experience working with international organisations or collaborations, experience in USAID funded projects a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, good oral and written communications skills: English required, Kinyarwanda and French a plus.
• Experience in digital calendar and asynchronous communication to enable success in a hybrid-working environment. Ability to manage agenda in Outlook to enable regular participation in virtual team meetings and build networks with remote collaborators.
• Detail-oriented and experienced with administrative and financial project reporting. Ability to manage small budgets according to project procedures, in a complaint manner including invoice reporting, cost declarations, etc.
• Experience as a consultant a plus.

Details of the position

You will be based at the Water For People office in Kigali and the role will include occasional travel to the project’s target districts across Rwanda. The role may also entail limited international travel to meet with IRC’s teams in other countries or to participate in regional or global learning events and trainings.

You become part of IRC’s Africa Regional Programme, and are expected to coordinate remotely with IRC staff in other locations,

You will initially be offered a one -year fulltime contract, with the possibility of an extension based on performance. At IRC a fulltime working week exists of 40 hours whereby we will be following the local working hours and national holidays as observed by Water For People Rwanda. The contract will be based on an IRC Associate (freelance) contract, with monthly invoicing billed by hours in correspondence to production of agreed deliverables. The Associate is responsible for tax compliant reporting within Rwanda.

The position is in line with IRC’s Programme Officer level. The remuneration rate will be determined in accordance with the experience and qualifications of the applicant, using the remuneration system/level of Water For People in Rwanda as a benchmark.

Start date as soon as possible.

Interested candidates should submit an application with the following three components. Applicants who do not submit all three components will not be considered:

1. Introduction letter explaining your motivation for the position (max one page)
2. Curriculum Vitae demonstrating your relevant experience
3. A brief one page essay describing your perspective on what good water and sanitation governance looks like, and introducing some key governance challenges in Rwanda. Note that this must be your original writing (no copy-paste), and it should include a list of any documents, articles, or websites from which you have sourced key information (references can be on a second page).

Please share the above materials by 9 December 2022 to IRC, attn. Marion Giese at recruitment@ircwash.org or P.O. Box 82327, 2508 EH, The Hague, the Netherlands.

Job interviews will be scheduled at the Water for People office in Kigali (or virtually if required), in December. For additional information please visit our website at www.ircwash.org.

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ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking to employ an HR assistant with outstanding administrative and communication skills. An HR assistant is expected to be a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills. You must be reliable and should accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize to a fast-paced environment.

To ensure success, HR assistants should display remarkable conflict management and decision-making skills with a solid understanding of employee relationships, staffing management, familiarity with HR software and payroll and benefits administration. Top candidates will be superb at problem-solving, efficient in scheduling, and precise in the recruitment process.

To be an ideal candidate for the human resources assistant position, you should also hold an HR-related degree and have some experience in our industry. You should be able to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.

HR Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assisting with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc)
• Maintain calendars of the HR management team.
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Schedule and Coordinate HR projects meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas and take minutes.
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Assists the HR Manager with employment actions, including discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
• Manages daily aspects of the department and its staff to ensure projects are completed and goals are met.
• Drafts, submits, and presents various performance and management reports.
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc)
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations, manages conflicts and resolves complaints about or within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assistant HR Requirements and skills:

• Proven 2 years of experience as an HR Assistant, Staff Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position
• Fast computer typing skills (MS Office, in particular)
• Basic knowledge of labor laws and employment equity regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and present ideas, reports, and budgets in various formats.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to assign and delegate tasks.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.

Please note that the deadline to receive application submissions is on 30th December 2022 and interested candidates can send their applications on this email hr-rwanda@premierbet.com.

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Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Governor, the Executive Director, Financial Stability position exists to drive the operations of the Financial Stability Directorate (FSD) in the realization of financial stability through establishment of regulatory framework and monitoring the operations of sectors such as Banks, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), Insurance and Pension Institutions, and Payment Services Providers

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate the Directorate’s strategies and annual plans in line with the strategy of BNR
• Ensure proper functioning of FSD through proper planning, coordination and resources management;
• Put in place regulatory framework for the proper supervision of financial institutions;
• Develop and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Review, within the defined timelines, the necessary reports, internal updates, situation reports and budgets;
• Provide professional advice and innovative solutions with regard to banking, non-banking and micro-finance institutional policies and procedures;
• Oversee the implementation of policies and recommendations made by the Board and advise the Management of the Bank on the Directorate’s performance;
• Promote sound corporate governance and ethical standards within the target sectors by establishing and implementing norms, policies and procedures;
• Offer leadership in the management of human resources within the Directorate through effective hiring, training, mentorship and performance management;
• Steer the gathering of appropriate financial market intelligence aimed at informing potential review of policies, initiation of detailed research or change of techniques within Financial Stability Directorate and associated functions;
• Represent the Bank in regional meetings on prudential supervision, regulatory and compliance matters and promote implementation of the same in the Rwandan market; and
• Further develop the department’s human resources by enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training and recruiting

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The job holder should possess:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field;
• Certification such as ACCA/CPA/ CFA
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a related role preferably in financial services sector or financial service audit, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Exposure to policy design and review for the financial sector
• Demonstrated experience in managing more than one sub-sector within the diverse financial services sector; and
• Experience in leading large teams

Competencies

• Personal drive and effectiveness;
• Ability to deliver through people;
• Ability to generate breakthrough solutions;
• Ability to constantly deliver quality and value;
• Strong customer focus;
• Strong strategic orientation;
• Effective communication skills;
• Strong work process orientation;
• Change management and implementation skills; and
• Ability to utilise capacity and resources in an effective manner

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Strongmind Ltd is a Technology Company specializing in Software Development in Rwanda. It is located in Kigali City, Nyarugenge District, Kimisagara Sector, Kimisagara Cell, Akabeza Village. We assist our clients to identify the best fit technology and delivery model for their businesses/activities thereby providing them with customized solutions to suit their specific requirements. We are committed to provide Rwandan Society with innovative Digital Solutions that will accelerate the social and economic growth. For more clarifications, please visit our website: www.strongmind.rw

To achieve the above objective, we are intending to recruit Commission Based Marketing Agents countrywide to reach our potential clients. This job is a Commission Based Work, the Agent will be paid depending on the clients obtained.

Job Summary:

Location: Countrywide

Sector: Marketing

Desired experience: None

Contract type : Freelance

Number of freelancers : 60

Requirements:

• Advanced diploma (A1) or Bachelor’s degree in any field,
• High communication ability
• Excellent Interpersonal skills;

How to apply: Interested candidates will send their CVs to info@strongmind.rw

The selected candidates will be reached through the contacts they will provide in their CVs.

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December 15, 2022

Senior Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Chief of Section/Deputy Director/Operations Manager and may supervise a small team of local and international staff. He/she may refer to UNHCR’s Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR’s corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance.

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country or Bureau level protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Bureau and/or office(s) across the country/region to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs.

The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties – Oversee a coherent approach in assessing and analysing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning.

– Provide guidance to office(s) on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities. – Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps. – Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions. – Ensure effective and results-based resource allocation in the planning processes and cost efficiency in the delivery of outputs. – Review and analyse plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. – Support the provision overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern. – Guide and provide directions to office(s) in operationalising new and emerging policies, strategies and partnerships, including in an inter-agency context, identifying opportunities and innovative solutions and ensuring compliance with existing standards.

– Guide office(s) in managing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others. – Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes. – Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities – Develop comprehensive assistance programmes that compliment activities implemented from other operational partners. – Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues. Job Descriptions for all UNHCR jobs will also include the following as part of the ‘Duties’: – Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications For P4/NOD – 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration, Social Science, Economics, International Relations or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management Essential: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing humanitarian projects and programmes including the allocation and management of resources. Sound knowledge of the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle Knowledge and practical experience on Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations. Sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming. Enhanced knowledge on Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Solid experience in training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills PG-Resource planning PG-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-UNHCR’s Programmes PG-Results-Based Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

Desired languages

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

UNHCR Rwanda is provided protection service and assistance to about 127,221 to assist (as at 01/10/2022). This statistic includes mainly refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (76,238 persons) and from Burundi (50,291 persons); about 9,500 people at risk of statelessness are recorded. The Operation is also providing emergency protection solution to refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya; this group is hosted in an emergency transit center (586 persons hosted at the end of September).

Refugees are hosted in five refugees camps and in the emergency transit center (ETM). About 10% of refugees are living in urban areas. UNHCR has 1 Sub-Office (Kirehe), 3 field offices (Huye, Nyamata and Kiziba) and 1 Field Unit (Kabarore).

The Programme Unit in Kigali is supervising all the programme activities. The unit has 16 staff including a programme officer and various technical experts (health, WASH, Shelter, CBI, Energy/Environment).

In 2022 UNHCR Rwanda has 11 partnership agreements with 11 partners including 3 national NGO and a Government entity. A consolidation of partners was done for 2023, leaving the Operation with 8 partners for 2023.

The Government policies towards refugees are inclusive and provide an opportunity for refugees to be included in the socio-economic tissue. Refugees are allowed to work and settlement out of camps if they could sustain themselves. UNHCR is co-chairing the refugee coordination meetings with the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA).

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Operation to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs.

The Senior Programme Officer reports to the Deputy Representative (Operations).

Living and Working Conditions:

The Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of east-central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania. UNHCR enjoys cordial working relations with Government Officials, other UN Agencies and Partners. Basic health facilities are available. There is also a UN Dispensary that can provide 1st Aid assistance and guidance. Domestic supplies are available on the market. Housing conditions in the capital Kigali are of good standard and rents are reasonable. There are good international schools existing in Kigali at the primary and secondary levels. The main airport in Kigali has several international flights with easy connections to the region. There are no major security issues.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)

Certifications

Programme Management – Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Bi-annual Compendium 2022 Part B – November 2022

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2022-11-21-08:00

Job Posting End Date

December 15, 2022

Senior Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Chief of Section/Deputy Director/Operations Manager and may supervise a small team of local and international staff. He/she may refer to UNHCR’s Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR’s corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance.

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country or Bureau level protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Bureau and/or office(s) across the country/region to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs. The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description.

They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties – Oversee a coherent approach in assessing and analysing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning. – Provide guidance to office(s) on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities. – Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps.

– Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions. – Ensure effective and results-based resource allocation in the planning processes and cost efficiency in the delivery of outputs. – Review and analyse plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. – Support the provision overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern. – Guide and provide directions to office(s) in operationalising new and emerging policies, strategies and partnerships, including in an inter-agency context, identifying opportunities and innovative solutions and ensuring compliance with existing standards. – Guide office(s) in managing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others. – Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes. – Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities – Develop comprehensive assistance programmes that compliment activities implemented from other operational partners. – Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues.

Job Descriptions for all UNHCR jobs will also include the following as part of the ‘Duties’: – Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications For P4/NOD – 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration, Social Science, Economics, International Relations or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management Essential: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing humanitarian projects and programmes including the allocation and management of resources. Sound knowledge of the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle Knowledge and practical experience on Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations. Sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming. Enhanced knowledge on Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Solid experience in training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills PG-Resource planning PG-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-UNHCR’s Programmes PG-Results-Based Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

Desired languages

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

UNHCR Rwanda is provided protection service and assistance to about 127,221 to assist (as at 01/10/2022). This statistic includes mainly refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (76,238 persons) and from Burundi (50,291 persons); about 9,500 people at risk of statelessness are recorded. The Operation is also providing emergency protection solution to refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya; this group is hosted in an emergency transit center (586 persons hosted at the end of September).

Refugees are hosted in five refugees camps and in the emergency transit center (ETM). About 10% of refugees are living in urban areas. UNHCR has 1 Sub-Office (Kirehe), 3 field offices (Huye, Nyamata and Kiziba) and 1 Field Unit (Kabarore).

The Programme Unit in Kigali is supervising all the programme activities. The unit has 16 staff including a programme officer and various technical experts (health, WASH, Shelter, CBI, Energy/Environment).

In 2022 UNHCR Rwanda has 11 partnership agreements with 11 partners including 3 national NGO and a Government entity. A consolidation of partners was done for 2023, leaving the Operation with 8 partners for 2023.

The Government policies towards refugees are inclusive and provide an opportunity for refugees to be included in the socio-economic tissue. Refugees are allowed to work and settlement out of camps if they could sustain themselves. UNHCR is co-chairing the refugee coordination meetings with the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA).

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Operation to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs.

The Senior Programme Officer reports to the Deputy Representative (Operations).

Living and Working Conditions:

The Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of east-central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania. UNHCR enjoys cordial working relations with Government Officials, other UN Agencies and Partners. Basic health facilities are available. There is also a UN Dispensary that can provide 1st Aid assistance and guidance. Domestic supplies are available on the market. Housing conditions in the capital Kigali are of good standard and rents are reasonable. There are good international schools existing in Kigali at the primary and secondary levels. The main airport in Kigali has several international flights with easy connections to the region. There are no major security issues.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)

Certifications

Programme Management – Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Bi-annual Compendium 2022 Part B – November 2022

Click here for details & Apply

2022-11-21-08:00

Job Posting End Date

December 15, 2022

Senior Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Chief of Section/Deputy Director/Operations Manager and may supervise a small team of local and international staff. He/she may refer to UNHCR’s Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR’s corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance.

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country or Bureau level protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Bureau and/or office(s) across the country/region to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs. The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties – Oversee a coherent approach in assessing and analysing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning. – Provide guidance to office(s) on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities. – Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps. – Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions.

– Ensure effective and results-based resource allocation in the planning processes and cost efficiency in the delivery of outputs. – Review and analyse plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. – Support the provision overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern. – Guide and provide directions to office(s) in operationalising new and emerging policies, strategies and partnerships, including in an inter-agency context, identifying opportunities and innovative solutions and ensuring compliance with existing standards. – Guide office(s) in managing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others. – Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes. – Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities – Develop comprehensive assistance programmes that compliment activities implemented from other operational partners. – Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues. Job Descriptions for all UNHCR jobs will also include the following as part of the ‘Duties’: – Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications For P4/NOD – 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration, Social Science, Economics, International Relations or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management Essential: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing humanitarian projects and programmes including the allocation and management of resources.

Sound knowledge of the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle Knowledge and practical experience on Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations. Sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming. Enhanced knowledge on Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Solid experience in training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills PG-Resource planning PG-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-UNHCR’s Programmes PG-Results-Based Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties.

This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

Desired languages

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

UNHCR Rwanda is provided protection service and assistance to about 127,221 to assist (as at 01/10/2022). This statistic includes mainly refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (76,238 persons) and from Burundi (50,291 persons); about 9,500 people at risk of statelessness are recorded. The Operation is also providing emergency protection solution to refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya; this group is hosted in an emergency transit center (586 persons hosted at the end of September).

Refugees are hosted in five refugees camps and in the emergency transit center (ETM). About 10% of refugees are living in urban areas. UNHCR has 1 Sub-Office (Kirehe), 3 field offices (Huye, Nyamata and Kiziba) and 1 Field Unit (Kabarore).

The Programme Unit in Kigali is supervising all the programme activities. The unit has 16 staff including a programme officer and various technical experts (health, WASH, Shelter, CBI, Energy/Environment).

In 2022 UNHCR Rwanda has 11 partnership agreements with 11 partners including 3 national NGO and a Government entity. A consolidation of partners was done for 2023, leaving the Operation with 8 partners for 2023.

The Government policies towards refugees are inclusive and provide an opportunity for refugees to be included in the socio-economic tissue. Refugees are allowed to work and settlement out of camps if they could sustain themselves. UNHCR is co-chairing the refugee coordination meetings with the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA).

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Operation to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs.

The Senior Programme Officer reports to the Deputy Representative (Operations).

Living and Working Conditions:

The Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of east-central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania. UNHCR enjoys cordial working relations with Government Officials, other UN Agencies and Partners. Basic health facilities are available. There is also a UN Dispensary that can provide 1st Aid assistance and guidance. Domestic supplies are available on the market. Housing conditions in the capital Kigali are of good standard and rents are reasonable. There are good international schools existing in Kigali at the primary and secondary levels. The main airport in Kigali has several international flights with easy connections to the region. There are no major security issues.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)

Certifications

Programme Management – Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Bi-annual Compendium 2022 Part B – November 2022

Click here for details & Apply

2022-11-21-08:00

Job Posting End Date

December 15, 2022

Senior Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Chief of Section/Deputy Director/Operations Manager and may supervise a small team of local and international staff. He/she may refer to UNHCR’s Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR’s corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance. The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country or Bureau level protection and solutions strategies within available resources.

S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Bureau and/or office(s) across the country/region to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs. The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks.

In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties – Oversee a coherent approach in assessing and analysing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning. – Provide guidance to office(s) on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities. – Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps. – Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions. – Ensure effective and results-based resource allocation in the planning processes and cost efficiency in the delivery of outputs. – Review and analyse plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. – Support the provision overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern. – Guide and provide directions to office(s) in operationalising new and emerging policies, strategies and partnerships, including in an inter-agency context, identifying opportunities and innovative solutions and ensuring compliance with existing standards.

– Guide office(s) in managing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others. – Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes. – Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities – Develop comprehensive assistance programmes that compliment activities implemented from other operational partners. – Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues. Job Descriptions for all UNHCR jobs will also include the following as part of the ‘Duties’: – Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications For P4/NOD – 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration, Social Science, Economics, International Relations or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management Essential: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing humanitarian projects and programmes including the allocation and management of resources.

Sound knowledge of the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle Knowledge and practical experience on Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations. Sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming. Enhanced knowledge on Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Solid experience in training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills PG-Resource planning PG-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-UNHCR’s Programmes PG-Results-Based Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

,Desired languages

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

UNHCR Rwanda is provided protection service and assistance to about 127,221 to assist (as at 01/10/2022). This statistic includes mainly refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (76,238 persons) and from Burundi (50,291 persons); about 9,500 people at risk of statelessness are recorded. The Operation is also providing emergency protection solution to refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya; this group is hosted in an emergency transit center (586 persons hosted at the end of September).

Refugees are hosted in five refugees camps and in the emergency transit center (ETM). About 10% of refugees are living in urban areas. UNHCR has 1 Sub-Office (Kirehe), 3 field offices (Huye, Nyamata and Kiziba) and 1 Field Unit (Kabarore).

The Programme Unit in Kigali is supervising all the programme activities. The unit has 16 staff including a programme officer and various technical experts (health, WASH, Shelter, CBI, Energy/Environment).

In 2022 UNHCR Rwanda has 11 partnership agreements with 11 partners including 3 national NGO and a Government entity. A consolidation of partners was done for 2023, leaving the Operation with 8 partners for 2023.

The Government policies towards refugees are inclusive and provide an opportunity for refugees to be included in the socio-economic tissue. Refugees are allowed to work and settlement out of camps if they could sustain themselves. UNHCR is co-chairing the refugee coordination meetings with the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA).

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Operation to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs.

The Senior Programme Officer reports to the Deputy Representative (Operations).

Living and Working Conditions:

The Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of east-central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania. UNHCR enjoys cordial working relations with Government Officials, other UN Agencies and Partners. Basic health facilities are available. There is also a UN Dispensary that can provide 1st Aid assistance and guidance. Domestic supplies are available on the market. Housing conditions in the capital Kigali are of good standard and rents are reasonable. There are good international schools existing in Kigali at the primary and secondary levels. The main airport in Kigali has several international flights with easy connections to the region. There are no major security issues.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)

Certifications

Programme Management – Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Senior Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Chief of Section/Deputy Director/Operations Manager and may supervise a small team of local and international staff. He/she may refer to UNHCR’s Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR’s corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance. The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country or Bureau level protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Bureau and/or office(s) across the country/region to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs. The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties – Oversee a coherent approach in assessing and analysing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning. – Provide guidance to office(s) on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities.

– Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps.

– Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions.

– Ensure effective and results-based resource allocation in the planning processes and cost efficiency in the delivery of outputs.

– Review and analyse plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards.

– Support the provision overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern.

– Guide and provide directions to office(s) in operationalising new and emerging policies, strategies and partnerships, including in an inter-agency context, identifying opportunities and innovative solutions and ensuring compliance with existing standards.

– Guide office(s) in managing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others.

– Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes.

– Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities – Develop comprehensive assistance programmes that compliment activities implemented from other operational partners.

– Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues. Job Descriptions for all UNHCR jobs will also include the following as part of the ‘Duties’:

– Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications For P4/NOD

– 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration, Social Science, Economics, International Relations or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management Essential: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing humanitarian projects and programmes including the allocation and management of resources. Sound knowledge of the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle Knowledge and practical experience on Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations. Sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming. Enhanced knowledge on Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Solid experience in training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills PG-Resource planning PG-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-UNHCR’s Programmes PG-Results-Based Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

,Desired languages

,Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

UNHCR Rwanda is provided protection service and assistance to about 127,221 to assist (as at 01/10/2022). This statistic includes mainly refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (76,238 persons) and from Burundi (50,291 persons); about 9,500 people at risk of statelessness are recorded. The Operation is also providing emergency protection solution to refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya; this group is hosted in an emergency transit center (586 persons hosted at the end of September).

Refugees are hosted in five refugees camps and in the emergency transit center (ETM). About 10% of refugees are living in urban areas. UNHCR has 1 Sub-Office (Kirehe), 3 field offices (Huye, Nyamata and Kiziba) and 1 Field Unit (Kabarore).

The Programme Unit in Kigali is supervising all the programme activities. The unit has 16 staff including a programme officer and various technical experts (health, WASH, Shelter, CBI, Energy/Environment).

In 2022 UNHCR Rwanda has 11 partnership agreements with 11 partners including 3 national NGO and a Government entity. A consolidation of partners was done for 2023, leaving the Operation with 8 partners for 2023.

The Government policies towards refugees are inclusive and provide an opportunity for refugees to be included in the socio-economic tissue. Refugees are allowed to work and settlement out of camps if they could sustain themselves. UNHCR is co-chairing the refugee coordination meetings with the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA).

The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Operation to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs.

The Senior Programme Officer reports to the Deputy Representative (Operations).

Living and Working Conditions:

The Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of east-central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania. UNHCR enjoys cordial working relations with Government Officials, other UN Agencies and Partners. Basic health facilities are available. There is also a UN Dispensary that can provide 1st Aid assistance and guidance. Domestic supplies are available on the market. Housing conditions in the capital Kigali are of good standard and rents are reasonable. There are good international schools existing in Kigali at the primary and secondary levels. The main airport in Kigali has several international flights with easy connections to the region. There are no major security issues.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)

Certifications

Programme Management – Other

ork Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Job Description

 Demarcation of land surface for radical terraces;
 Identify cut-off drains and waterways;
 Determine radical terraces width, length and bow down;
 Calculate the terrace spacing or Vertical Interval;
 Perform any other assignment attributed by the community leader in collaboration with local leaders
 Land demarcation of the site, Layout maps of the site in 1:1000 scale indicating grid lines and contour lines, water ways;
 Carrying out topographical survey and preparation of plans (Layout maps) and report (Reconnaissance survey of the area);
 Ensure proper supervision to check if quality standards have been followed;
 Handing all field data and survey reports to the District project focal person, to RWFA and IUCN and District;
 Timely report his/her duties and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Topography

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Works

  0 Year of relevant experience

• A2 Certificate in public works

  5 Years of relevant experience

• A2 certificate in Agriculture

  5 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

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Job Description

 Excavation of trenches along contour lines at bottom of each cultivated area, making bunds with excavated earth on uphill side to start forming a progressive terrace
 Establishing grass strips to stabilize trenches;
 Planting multiple use agroforestry shrubs on upside of soil bund
 Rehabilitation of degraded existing progressive terraces
 Rehabilitation of degraded existing radical terraces
 Re-establishment of check- dams in waterways
 Repairing damaged beds & banks of drainage channels (waterways or cut-off-drain)
 Rehabilitation of bottom drains of graded bench terraces
 Correction of bench riser slope;
 Correction of bench riser slope;
 Constructing check dam to reduce slope & water velocity;
 Planting grasses, bamboo & trees in gully bed & around gully in buffer zone;
 Stabilization of eroded river bank & wetlands in grassland;
 Designing and establishment of drainage systems;
 Stabilization of drainage systems;
 Constructing improved and inversely graded bench terraces;
 Fertility restoration;
 Planting agroforestry trees for stabilizing the terrace embankment;
 Gully treatment by protecting banks with trees plantation;
 Check dams construction;
 Any other duties assigned by project supervisors.

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

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Enumerator

Introduction

Cordaid is a global, non-governmental development organization, whose mission is to end poverty and injustice. Cordaid works in the fields of climate resilience, food and income, private sector development. Cordaid’s projects aim to strengthen households to generate more income from farming. Farmers are supported to increase the production of quality food to meet subsistence needs. Across Rwanda, Cordaid works with both the government and companies to give business owners access to microfinance, further develop the private sector and improve food security.

Purpose and scope of the assignment

In order to provide the basis that inform the technical assistance of a project in implementation, Cordaid is initiating a needs assessment covering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, cooperatives, business development advisors (BDAs), and participating financing institutions (PFIs) located in urban areas including Nyarugenge, Gasabo, Kicukiro, Huye and Bugesera districts.

It is in this regards that Cordaid is seeking to hire experienced enumerators to support collecting both qualitative and quantitative data for the needs assessment.

Duties and Responsibilities  of the enumerator:

1. Attend the training session, study the Questionnaire and manual carefully and understand them thoroughly. If any part of instruction is not clear, ask your trainer for clarification.
2. Conduct focus group and individual interviews with different assigned respondents.
3. Maintaining confidentiality when collecting data.
4. Ensure the quality of work by taking notes of all responses given by the respondents and arranging them in a meaningful and presentable manner.
5. Recording data from surveys or questionnaires on paper forms or computer tablets for statistical analysis.
6. Explaining assessment objectives and procedures to the respondents to ensure that they understand the process.
7. Ensure effective communication and Report timely.
8. Carry out all functions and duties as are assigned.
9. Obey and comply with all lawful and reasonable instructions given by the Employer.
10. Be true and faithful to the Employer in all dealings and transactions relating to the business and interests of the Employer, and to endeavor to protect and promote the business, reputation and goodwill of the Employer at all times.
11. Devote the whole of your time and attention during the Employer’s working hours and additional time as may be required by the Employer during the data collection period.

General qualifications

• University degree.
• Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection
• Proven experience in collection data using Kobo tool box
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in Kinyarwanda;
• Previously collected data for NGOs
• Ability to work independently as well as in a multi‐cultural team;
• Willingness to cooperate with project team members to facilitate their duties;
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours

Timeframe

Data collection on the field is scheduled between 12^th – 22^nd December 2022.

Application

Please apply by submitting your CVs at: info.rwanda@cordaid.org by 4^th December 2022, 17h00, Kigali time.

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Enumerator lead

Introduction

Cordaid is a global, non-governmental development organization, whose mission is to end poverty and injustice. Cordaid works in the fields of climate resilience, food and income, private sector development. Cordaid’s projects aim to strengthen households to generate more income from farming. Farmers are supported to increase the production of quality food to meet subsistence needs. Across Rwanda, Cordaid works with both the government and companies to give business owners access to microfinance, further develop the private sector and improve food security.

Purpose and scope of the assignment

In order to provide the basis that inform the technical assistance of a project in implementation, Cordaid is initiating a needs assessment covering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, cooperatives, business development advisors (BDAs), and participating financing institutions (PFIs) located in urban areas including Nyarugenge, Gasabo, Kicukiro, Huye and Bugesera districts.

It is in this regards that Cordaid is seeking to hire experienced enumerators to support collecting both qualitative and quantitative data for the needs assessment.

Duties and Responsibilities of the assessors:

• Review developed tools for improvement.
• Actively participate in the enumerators’ training session to study questionnaires and data collection protocols.
• Analyse and interpret data (qualitative and quantitative) gathered by enumerators.
• Write and submit draft and final report detailing needs assessment findings and recommendations.
• Obey and comply with all lawful and reasonable instructions given by the Employer.
• Be true and faithful to the Employer in all dealings and transactions relating to the business and interests of the Employer, and to endeavor to protect and promote the business, reputation and goodwill of the Employer at all times.

General qualifications

• At least four years’ experience as an Analyst in an established organization
• 5+ years’ experience in data mining
• Leadership skills with proven experience managing a small team
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in data analysis with the skill to translate complex information into understandable reports
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Report writing and presentation skills

Timeframe

Data collection on the field is scheduled between 12^th – 22^nd December 2022.

Application

Please apply by submitting your CVs at: info.rwanda@cordaid.org by 4^th December 2022, 17h00, Kigali time.

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Who we are:

Bboxx is a super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by providing access to essential products and services across Africa.

Bboxx has built a fully integrated operating system Bboxx Pulse®, backed by an extensive on-the-ground network to provide goods, services and utilities across Africa. We offer African households, businesses and communities a highly convenient and affordable way to access life-changing solutions, through last mile logistics and data-powered innovative financing methods.

Bboxx is championing the economic development of Africa, accelerating the transition to the digital economy and creating new markets. We are connecting both underserved rural communities and aspiring urban ones with services including clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, and loans, enabling African consumers to unlock their potential. Bboxx is positively impacting the lives of more than 2.5 million people in 11 markets, directly contributing to 11 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Bboxx has over 3,000 staff across Africa and offices in the UK and China.

ROLE PROFILE

Title: Management Accountant

Reports to: B2B Finance Manager

Location: Africa HQ – Kigali, Rwanda

Role Brief:

The Management Accountant is a new role within the Bboxx Group finance department, following the Group’s recent growth and expansion. This role has significant scope for the incumbent to add value to the business, be involved with new projects, and contribute to the Bboxx mission as well as quickly progress to further responsibilities.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Intercompany recharges
• Accruals and prepayments
• Cash flow forecasting
• Payment runs
• VAT postings
• Month end closure
• Balance sheet recs
• Recurring and ad hoc journal entries
• Loan postings
• Foreign Currency Re-measurement for Receivables/Payables
• Depreciation run and fixed assets register
• Employee expenses
• Intercompany balances
• Support to the credit controller where required
• Resolve any other ad-hoc request pertinent to invoicing.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven working experience as an accountant
• 3+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Strong commercial acumen
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who wants to grow with the business

Bonus experience if you have it:

• Experience in using SAP Business by Design or other SAP products
• Experience in working for a multi-currency/global business
• Fluent English; French language skills also valuable

If you would like to find out more about what we are doing to transform lives through providing access to energy and services, please have a look at www.bboxx.com

Application Process

Please upload your CV and answer few questions via our online application platform: https://bboxx.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1257?c=bboxx

Qualified candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP. The deadline for applications is December 10th, 2022.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Catholic University of Rwanda has the pleasure to inform the Public that is in the process to recruit an accountant in charge of recovery complying with the following criteria

A: Education background and Experience Requirements:

• Being holder of Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and management with at least three years professional experience working as accountant, or
• Being holder of Bachelor Degree in accounting and management/Finance and Banking with at least six-month professional internship experience,
• Working knowledge of accounting system, experience in Sage System will be an added value,
• Excellent IT skills: excel, World micro-soft office, power point, etc.

B: Job Description of the accountant:

• Update students account status and CUR Sage database system regularly,
• Preparing Access Cards and delivering them to students,
• Prepare weekly/monthly, annually students payment report by Department for recovery purpose and their current status,
• Plan course of action to recover owed money,
• Handle students’ questions or complaints,
• Checking if all students fulfil requirements before seating exam/CAT,
• Develop various strategies and mechanism to handle defaulters’ issues/cases,
• Filing all received accounting documents and respond to Internal and external auditors,
• Prepare and implement the annual performance contract, and
• Execute any other duty assigned to her/him by her/his director supervisor in the interest of CUR

C) Interested candidate will submit the following document in sealed envelope/email (university.rwanda@gmail.com) for preselection of candidate before written exam and interview:

1. Application letter
2. Accurate and approved individual curriculum Vitae,
3. Photocopy of Bachelor’s Degree, and
4. Contact (including telephone, email address) of three contact persons and their position,

D) Contact persons:

• Director of Administration and Finance Department: 0788307098
• Chief accountant:0780604140

The deadline for submission of candidate offer is scheduled on 7^th December 2022, at 3:00 am, at the Secretary of Catholic University of Head office at TABA Main Campus.

Date, at Huye on 28^th November 2022,

Father Dr. Laurent NTAGANDA

Rector of CUR

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