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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The management of Energy Corporation Limited (EUCL) inform the public that it is recruiting competent, qualified and experienced staff to fill the following positions :

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ITANGAZO RISUBIKA ITARIKI YO GUKORA IKIZAMINI CYO MU BURYO
BW’IKIGANIRO

Hashingiwe ku kuba umuhanda MUHANGA –NGORORERO utakiri nyabagendwa kubera
imvura nyinshi yaguye amazi y’umugezi wa Nyabarongo akuzura agafunga umuhanda utari
nyabagendwa kandi ikibazo tukaba tutazi igihe kiri bukemukire; Ubuyobozi bw’Akarere ka
Ngororero buramenyesha abakandida bose bagombaga kwitabira ikizamini cyo mu buryo
bw’ikiganiro cyari giteganijwe kuva kuwa gatatu tariki ya 23/11/2022 kugeza kuwa gatanu
tariki ya 25/11/2022 ko cyimuriwe mu cyumweru gitaha, kuva kuwa 29/11/2022 kugeza kuwa 01/12/2022.

Ikizamini kizatangira saa mbiri za mugitondo kuri Guest House y’Akarere ka Ngororero, uzaze witwaje icyemezo kigaragaza ko wikingije COVID-19 hamwe n’ikigaragaza ko wayipimishije bitarenze amasaha72, irangamuntu hamwe n’inyandiko isinye irambuye y’umwirondoro wawe (CV).

NB: ibindi bisobanuro birambuye murabisanga kuri website y’Akarere ka Ngororero:
www.ngororero.gov.rw
Bikorewe i Ngororero kuwa 22/11/2022

Kanda hano usome iri tangazo  kurubuga rw`Akarere

ITANGAZO RY’IKIZAMINI CYO MU BURYO BW’IKIGANIRO

Ubuyobozi bw`Akarere ka Ngoma buramenyesha abakandida batsinze ikizamini
cyanditse ku myanya itandukanye ko bazakora ikizami cyo mu buryo
bw’ikiganiro (interview) guhera kuwa gatatu tariki ya 30/11 /2022 kugeza kuwa
gatanu tariki ya 02/12/2022; kizakorerwa ku biro by`Akarere ka Ngoma guhera
saa mbiri (8h00) za mu gitondo ku buryo bukurikira:

I. Abazakora ku itariki ya 30/2022 guhera saa mbiri za
mugitondo:
1 . Civil Registration & Notary
2. Legal Advisor & Notary
3. Secretary & Customer Care
4. Corporate Services Division Manager
5. Finance & Administration Officer
6. Forestry extension Officer
7. Disaster Management Officer
8. Director of Business Development and Employment
9. Land, Infrastructure, Habitat and Community settlement Oflicer

II. Abazakora ku ltariki ya 01/12/2O22 guhera saa mbiri za
Mugitondo:
1. Animal Resources Officer
2. Business Development and Employment Promotion Officer
3. Director of Social Development
4. Education Officer
III. Abazakora ku itariki ya O2/12/2O22 guhera saa mbiri za
mugitondo:
l. Director of Education

Buri Mukandida arasabwa kuza yitwaje ibi bikurikira:
1. Indangamuntu cyangwa lcyernezo kiyisimbura ku bayitaye.
2. Inyandiko irambuye y’umwirondoro we (C.V) iriho umukono.

Kanda hano urebe iyi gahunda yuzuye kurubuga rw`Akarere

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$  42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  26,208.00   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be made not later than December 14th 2022.

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 TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$  42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be made not later than  December 14th 2022
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Open to Internal and External Candidates Only

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the chief of mission, the general supervision of the Operations Manager and the direct supervision of Operations officer, the Senior Operations Assistant (Field Support) is responsible for supervising movement operations activities in the field, with the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate a team or teams of up to a total of eight staff members undertaking field activities in an assigned area or areas, such as at an airport, transit center, third-party facility, camp-based operation or sub-office, or in relation to transportation, including supporting staff development processes such as hiring, providing training, assigning duties and giving feedback to staff members on their performance on a regular basis to ensure high quality work and the accurate completion of field support activities.

2. Coordinate the efficient and effective management of airport services, including care and verification of travel documentation; assistance with airport formalities; escorts for arriving and departing individuals; ensuring individuals with special needs or equipment receive appropriate support; and sending notifications using relevant systems. Schedule daily work for Field Support staff, ensuring adequate coverage for all flight arrivals and departures based on advanced booking notifications (ABNs) and onward movements, and ensure staff have adequate power and IT availability to complete their work. Handle all urgent issues as they occur and process relevant financial paperwork in coordination with IOM management.

3. Coordinate staff as they assist individuals at transit centers or third-party facilities throughout their stay. Coordinate with Operations Officer to maintain an organized flow of individuals and their luggage through arrival and departure procedures at the facility; track relevant information regarding flight data and ensure team members are updated on departure times, delays and cancellations; work with staff to ensure luggage and medical checks are organized in an efficient manner; under the supervision of Operations Officer , create the weekly shift schedule and assign tasks, ensuring coverage is adequate to maintain a safe, secure and clean environment; report regularly to management on long-stayers and other relevant issues, employing creative problem solving as needed to handle problems. In coordination with Operations Officer, handle financial paperwork.

4. Coordinate timely and adequate services for meals, snacks and water for individual staying at Transit Centers, third-party facilities or during transit in airports and other locations, ensuring staff members work closely with the service provider to ensure meals are culturally appropriate and to reduce the level of waste while keeping the quality of the food at the highest standard.

5. Coordinate pre-departure formalities including but not limited to counselling, travel loans, luggage, prohibited items, bag tags and clothing/shoes. Schedule and supervise daily discussions with individuals staying in facilities on cleanliness, litter and hygiene. Ensure all posters and informational messages are up-to-date and placed in visible locations.

6. Provide oversight at transit centers and third-party facilities for extended periods of up to 12 hours and during overnight periods and weekends, ensuring the needs of individuals are met throughout their stay. Communicate promptly with third-party facility representatives and/or management if issues arise.

7. Supervise the coordination of transportation from consolidation points, transit centers and third-party facilities, including liaising with service providers, supervising staff as they ensure the identity verification, readiness and organization of individuals being transported, and preparing and supervising relevant briefings. Ensure baggage sorting, tagging and handling is done appropriately and that staff members arrange for individuals to be escorted on transportation as needed. Ensure persons with special needs are provided with appropriate services and report any issues to supervisors immediately.

8. Coordinate and/or provide pre-screening, pre-departure orientation and selection mission support, medical processing support, exit permit support and/or interpretation services for individuals at the airport, in transit centers, camps, consolidation points, IOM facilities and third-party facilities or during transport by air, ground or water.
9. Under the close supervision of Operations Officer, liaise as needed with other Teams and Units in IOM Rwanda and with external partners such as airport and government authorities, relevant embassies, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Provide regular feedback on work being accomplished to the Operations Officer and keep supervisors immediately informed of any issues that arise.
10. As needed, and under the close supervision of Operations, assist with financial activities related to movement operations, such as petty cash payments and reports.

11. Train Field Support Team members as needed to manage their work, conduct quality assurance, and to monitor and guide other Field Support staff members and activities efficiently and effectively.

12. Alert Operations Officer or management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Six years of working experience with secondary [high school] education; four years of working experience with bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Prior Movement Operations, transportation-related and/or management experience a strong advantage.

Skills

• Strong computer skills- Word-Excel and internet
• Camp Management

Languages

• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French and Swahili is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.

• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Communication: Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int. not later than 9th December

The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names

IOM Rwanda will only accept applications along with updated CV (Nationality, Education, Experience including responsibilities) and an application letter (not more than one page).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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