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Tulane offers variety of generous need- and merit-based scholarship opportunities for international students.

Tulane offers up to $23,000 in need-based financial aid to international students who qualify and who have not already been awarded that amount or more in merit scholarships. Students must reapply for need based aid every year. To apply, you must submit a CSS Profile and all necessary supporting documents. It is highly recommended you do so by February 15.

In addition to the special awards below, international students may compete for all other available merit scholarships. Please contact your admission counselor for more information about scholarships.

Global Scholarship

This is a partial or full-tuition award that is renewable for 4 years (5 years for students in the 5-year Architecture program). Recipients of this award are international students with outstanding academic records.

• Applicants in the top 20% academically (based on testing and GPA) of the applicant pool are eligible to be considered for the scholarship
• It is suggested that you submit a complete Early Action (November 15) or Early Decision (November 1) application for admission
• Nominations are made by the admission committee and based on your application for admission to Tulane
• Candidates will be invited to participate in a video interview with the international admission committee by March 31

Brandt Dixon Scholarship

This is a partial or full-cost award renewable for 4 years. It is awarded to one or more Latin American women pursuing studies in Liberal Arts or natural sciences. Typical recipients demonstrate strong academic and extracurricular credentials. No separate application is required. All Latin American female applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship.

South Asian Scholar Award

This is a partial or full-tuition award that is renewable for 4 years (5 years for students in the 5-year Architecture program). Recipients of this award are students graduating from high schools in South Asia with outstanding academic records. No additional application is necessary. Contact Paul Burgess (pburgess@tulane.edu) with any questions.

Sub-Saharan Africa Leadership Award

This is a full-tuition scholarship, renewable for 4 years. It is awarded to multiple full-time undergraduate students from and studying in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recipients will have strong academic and extracurricular credentials. No additional application is necessary, as students are identified internally. Students may pursue any bachelor’s degree offered at Tulane. Contact Talin Nathalie  (tnathalie@tulane.edu) with any questions.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better opportunities. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector.

This position is located in UN-Habitat’s Regional Office for Africa (ROAf) Rwanda. Under the overall supervision of the Director of UN-Habitat’s Regional Office for Africa (ROAf) and the direct supervision of the Human Settlements Officer/ Task Manager for Rwanda and in collaboration with ROAf staff and other local staff in Rwanda, the Programme Officer will support the UN-Habitat country office in Rwanda in carrying out the duties and responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects for the UN-Habitat country office in Rwanda; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation including support to UN-Habitat Headquarters projects implemented in Rwanda; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning and facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Provide technical support to the government, including contribution to identifying national priorities.
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Representation of UN-H to the UN system and the development of strategic documents and programs.
• Liaise with donors, and lead fundraising activities based on identified priorities activities and programs.
• Recruits and oversees support and administrative staff in the Rwanda office, including interns, UNVs, consultants and project personnel.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Ensures that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to urban development, urban planning, economics or related field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• PLANNING & ORGANIZING : Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

• ACCOUNTABILITY : Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in urban planning, development studies, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.

Experience in working with a range of local, national and international
partners is desirable.

Experience in coordinating or liaising with Member States, intergovernmental bodies or high level government officials is desirable.

Experience in programme and project planning and analysis, and budgeting is desirable.

Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ” Knowledge of” equals a rating of ” confident” in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This is a project funded post. The initial appointment is for a period of one year. Extension of appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF RWANDA ONLY. National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located and will be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local candidate is identified, Rwanda nationals residing elsewhere may be considered, in which case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to traveling and relocating to Rwanda in the event of an employment offer.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Internal Applicants : When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. ” The expression “Internal candidates”, shall mean staff members who have been
recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule 4.15.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa (SRO-EA), based in Kigali, Rwanda, is offering internship opportunities for a period of three months with a possible extension of a maximum of six months.
Interns work five days per week (35 Hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the
department or office to which they are assigned.

Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal
commitment to the ideals of the Charter

The UNECA is mandated to promote the economic and social development of its member
States, foster intra-regional integration and promote international cooperation for Africa’s
development. To find out more about UNECA, please go to www.uneca.org.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Officer-in-Charge, and in close collaboration with the professional staff of the Sub-Regional Department/Cluster, and depending on their level of experience and training, the interns at will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Produces analytical, quantitative, and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports;
2. Researches and analyses topics relating to sustainable economic development in Eastern Africa;
3. Drafts and edits publications, papers, and other documents;
4. Liaises with SRO-EA stakeholders on key development topics for Africa;
5. Supports organization of meetings and events;
6. Assists with outreach activities;
7. Participates in day-to-day operational tasks of the Department/Cluster. This may include servicing requests for information, support for developing presentations, and, liaison with partner organizations;
8. Performs administrative tasks as assigned;
9. Assists in other ad-hoc activities as instructed.

Competencies

Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;-listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Creativity – Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the UN Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
2. Be computer literate in standard software applications;
3. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes the willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the United Nations Internship Programme. Knowledge of another United Nations language will be considered an asset.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. Due to the large number of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Special Notice

The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

In your Personal History Profile, please list all past work experience (if any), your IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that this is an ongoing advertisement until 1 November 2022. Successful candidates may be contacted at any time during the posting period or shortly thereafter.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and /or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the condition of service.

A completed online application (including Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include

¿ Your Degree programme (what are you currently studying?)
¿ Your Graduation date (when will you or when did you graduate from the programme?);
¿ List your three main areas of interest
¿ any IT skills or software applications that you are proficient in;
¿ an explanation as to why you would be the best candidate for this internship;
¿ an explanation as to why you are interested in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your Personal History Profile, please list all past work experience, your IT skills, and three references.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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ICPAR was established by law number 11 of 2008 to grow and regulate the accountancy
profession in Rwanda. It is the only professional accountancy organization (PAO)
mandated by law to regulate the accountancy profession in Rwanda.

The Institute exists to serve public interest and has wide-ranging responsibilities including
promotion and adherence to financial reporting, auditing, and ethical standards. The
institute has a responsibility for regulating and promotion efficient accounting practices
in public interest. ICPAR is a member of the international Federation of Accountants
(IFAC).
To accomplish its mandate, the Institute is looking for the qualified national candidates
to fill the following positions:

Read the details in the following announcement:

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (NMC Ltd) has been created to manage Nyungwe
National Park. NMC Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the post of Assistant Store Keeper in Nyungwe National Park. Preferred candidate should becoming from communities around Nyungwe National park.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Store Keeper
REPORTING TO: Junior Operation and Procurement Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Assistant Store Keeper’s responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining
inventory records, preparing balance and shortage reports.
Duties and responsibilities
 Prepare bookkeeping and inventory management
 Day to day registration of items in and out of stock
 Assist the store keeper in producing monthly reports
 Ensure that the store is always in order
 Verify computer data with physical count of stock and adjust errors in
computation, then count, or investigate and report reasons for discrepancies if
there is any.
 Compare inventories with records held in the management offices.
 Comply and maintain records of quality, type and value of material, equipment or
supplies in the store.
 Prepare report on price lists, inventory balance and shortage

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum Education Qualification
 Advanced Diploma A1 and above in management courses
 Ability to work extended hours
 Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and be flexible
 Clean record of conduct (no convictions)
 Physically fit and able to be in field for extended period

 Between 20 and 30 years of age
 Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations

Required competencies

– 2+ years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or recordkeeping
– Valid driver’s license and willingness to acquire and maintain forklift certification
– Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse
environment
– Skills in operating common office equipment
– Analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations
– Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management
– Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time
– Proficiency in English both spoken and written
– Ability to perform demanding and flexible work
– Good analytical and problem solving skills
– Good communication and reporting skills
– Ability to work under pressure and overtime
– Be a Rwanda national (ID Photocopy)

HOW TO APPLY

Cover letter together with CVs in English language providing details of three referees, email address and telephone contact should be submitted by email to nmc.recruit@africanparks.org (with the attachment being in PDF format) not later than 28th October 2022. Application should be addressed to the Park Manager, Nyungwe Management Company.

Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be
contacted after being shortlisted, if you don’t hear from us after 2 weeks of application, know that your application have not been successful.

Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (NMC Ltd) has been created to manage Nyungwe National Park. NMC Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the post of Kitchen Chef in Nyungwe National Park. Preferred candidate should be coming from communities around Nyungwe National park.

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Chef
REPORTING TO: Assistant Hospitality

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Kitchen Chef will be primarily responsible to prepare food for the Guests depending on their
order and ensuring the safety of the kitchen at all times. A chef is also responsible to report any shortage
of the foodstuff in the kitchen to the relevant persons.
Duties and responsibilities
– Food preparation
– Planning Menus
– Managing Kitchen Inventory and ordering raw materials
– Maintaining Health and Hygiene in the kitchen
– Mentor and coach Junior staff
– Understanding diversity of client’s preferences.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum Education Qualification
The interested candidates should have a minimum of Hospitality and culinary art certificate or
Diploma from recognized TVT Institute/ University.
Required competencies
– Minimum 3 years of experience from reputable kitchen
– Integrity and Interpersonal skills
– Proficient in English both spoken and written
– Ability to perform demanding and flexible work, during day and night
– Good analytical and problem solving skills
– Good communication and reporting skills
– Ability to work in remote or isolated areas

– Ability to work under pressure and overtime
– Be Rwanda national (ID Photocopy)

HOW TO APPLY

Cover letter together with CVs in English language providing details of three referees, email address and telephone contact should be submitted by email to nmc.recruit@africanparks.org (with the attachment being in PDF format) not later than 28th October 2022. Application should be addressed to: Park Manager, Nyungwe Management Company. Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be contacted after being shortlisted, if you don’t hear from us after 2 weeks of application, know that your application have not been successful.

Done in Nyungwe National park on 19th October 2022

NIYIGABA Protais
Park Manager/CEO
Nyungwe Management Company

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

The Umbrella of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the fight against HIV/AIDS and for Health promotion (UPHLS) is an umbrella organization which works for the inclusion of PDWs in Health promotion and employability.  It is in this regard that UPHLS invites suitable candidates to apply for the following vacancy:

POSITION: Technical Advisor in disability early detection, Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies.

Description of the assignment

This is a full-time position based in Kigali, Rwanda for a duration of one year. The proposed Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and oversight for the project’s work to address issues of impairment early detection, access to health programs and services for children and adolescents with disabilities, with particular focus on provision of services through the health system, community based rehabilitation services, assistive technology and the capacity strengthening of health care providers.

The Technical advisor on the early identification of disability, early interventions, rehabilitation and assistive technologies will work closely the Programs Director of UPHLS, the external expert in the screening, diagnostic and fitting of hearing aids to children with hearing impairment, RBC and other project partners.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Provide strategic framework for screening, provision of assistive technology and post provision follow up;
• Working closely with UPHLS, RBC, NCPD and NCDA to strengthen early detection and interventions for children with developmental delays and children with disabilities;
• Strengthening the community based rehabilitation by capacitating the local communities and parents of children with disabilities;
• Assist on development of tools, guidelines, and standards for the inclusion of children with disabilities;
• Contribute to program design, learning, monitoring and evaluation;
• Represent the organization in national networks and key coordination forums;
• Build capacity of the program stakeholders and ensure coordination across stakeholders;
• Organizational capacity development in terms of disability early detection, rehabilitation and assistive technologies;
• Be part of fundraising team to funding opportunities and support proposal development materials;

Undertake other activities upon request.

Minimum Requirements

The National Technical Advisor in Disability Early detection, Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies must be a subject matter expert in the development of disability early detection, rehabilitation and intervention and assistive technologies, services and be knowledgeable about health system approaches.

Specifically:

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical rehabilitation and/or associated field (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and other Rehabilitation studies, etc.), nursing or midwifery or other related medical studies. Having Master’s degree in the mentioned areas should be an added advantage;
• At least 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting physical rehabilitation and community based rehabilitation programming, is highly desired;
• Technical capacity, experience, and skills to develop quality sustainable rehabilitation services is highly desired;
• Skills and experience in designing and implementing health related projects;
• Strong technical skills around policy development and quality control for training curricula/tool development/revision and support for the physical rehabilitation national platform is required;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are highly desirable;
• Have Fundraising and proposal writing experience;
• At least 2 years working in hospital settings is an asset.

Competences:

• Strong capacity in training, mentoring health care providers and supportive supervision and knowledge transfer;
• Strong capacity in bringing a quick change and transformation;
• High level of initiative, motivation, commitment, and professionalism;
• Strong capacity in a spontaneous and expressive writing with adequate linguistic skills in English (structured level);
• Strong knowledge on CBR  approaches, practices and disability inclusion;
• Capacity to deliver interactive training for adult professionals;
• Good skills in developing and delivering advocacy messages;
• Have experience in working with NGOs is an asset;

How to apply

The interested Candidates in this position should  apply with a cover letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), educational certificates (bachelor’s degree or master’s degree), and other relevant academic/work experience documents to infos@uphls.org not later than 04th November 2022.

For more information, kindly visit www.uphls.org for the concept note, or send an email to infos@uphls.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted for further examination.

Note: UPHLS promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce. Persons with disabilities candidates are encouraged to apply.

Done at Kigali, on 19/10/2022

Francois Xavier KARANGWA 

Executive Director 

UPHLS 

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• You will hold leadership responsibilities within the Communications Department.
• You will design a brand strategy for One Acre Fund Rwanda, and increase the performance and value of different program brands while maintaining their positive reputation.
• You will create allies and champions for the program to help accelerate the work and impact of the organization
• You will report to the Head of the Communications Department, and manage two roles within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy: Co-lead the development of the department’s annual goals
• Brand and reputation management: Develop a brand strategy for the One Acre Fund Rwanda program, and manage the reputation of the organization.
• Social Media: Lead our Social Media Strategy
• Media Relations: Represent One Acre Fund Rwanda during interviews with the media.
• Champion building: Lead the creation and implementation of champion building strategy, and manage the program’s Advisory Council.
• Reporting: Produce regular reports to external partners.
• Team Management: Manage a team of 2, and provide them with opportunities for professional growth

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have the following:

• 3+ years of experience in mass communication, public relations or related fields.
• Experience in brand development and management
• Experience leading large-scale projects
• Experience with social media management
• Education: a bachelor’s degree is required for this role at a minimum
• Language: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required; French is a bonus

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

APPLICATION DEADLINE

3 January 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

Position: Branch Accounts Officer,

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Only Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 233,888 Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.   

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Accounts Officer:

• To record the cash of all programs in the daily collection registers and preserve in the file by preparing necessary voucher with sign.
• To prepare the list of expected cash collection and disbursement every morning by discussing with the branch manager and local head of related programs and then withdraw necessary cash from bank.
• Make sure that there is no excess cash in hand or bank and dispatch excess funds to the Country office.
• To ensure all collections made are deposited in the office fund.
• To ensure that the loan is being disbursed to the real loan at the presence of the local supervisor of related program while disbursing loans.
• To reimburse bills after verifying the authenticity of the transaction with the approval of Supervisor of all programs
• To calculate the total of daily collections register and compare it with the cash ledger at the end of the day.
• Recording the daily loan disbursement, collection & savings including all other cash transactions and report as required by the program authorities.
• Deposit the surplus amount in the bank at the end of each day.
• Complete daily activities in time and maintain files properly.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience: Experiences of working as Accountant in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be given preference.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

The subject should be the position you have applied for.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 30^th November 2022            

Advert – IT Coordinator

About the Role:

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

The IT Coordinator will oversee all IT operations management, Technology for Development (T4D), Business Solutions automation, and IT Information security across all save the children Offices under Rwanda Country Office to ensure high delivery of IT services that enable efficient and effective delivery of programs. This will include responding to IT-related business needs, supporting and coaching Field Offices IT staff, overseeing IT projects’ implementation, and acting as senior management’s in-country lead IT advisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or Advanced Information Technology Diploma from a reputable institution
• Minimum 5 years experience across a multicultural ICT environment.
• Familiar with all day-to-day aspects of managing the IT needs of an organization, with specific areas of the role involving: day-to-day administration of Windows and MS Office Products, LAN/WAN infrastructures (routers, modems, switches, etc.); troubleshooting and administering Microsoft Windows-based network (LAN) and servers; good working knowledge of 0365, Azure AD, and antivirus (Endpoint)software deployment to workstations and servers, etc.
• Experience in implementing Technology and innovation in programs (Technology for Development)
• Good communication skills and a strong positive attitude toward learning
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Previous experience in an INGO is an advantage but not a requirement
• Ability and experience in training end users or staff
• Commitment to Save the Children values.

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

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

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

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

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

Application Information: https://rwanda.savethechildren.net

Deadline for receiving applications is 4^th November 2022.

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

• Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *
• Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process

Click here to apply

Job Description

CSAT Officer – Rwanda

CSAT Kigali, Rwanda

C- Quest Capital LLC (CQC) is a social impact investor, project developer, and climate finance specialist with a mission to transform the lives of families in the poorest communities in developing countries by providing them access to clean and sustainable energy services, clean energy technologies and improving the health and wellbeing of women and children. CQC was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Washington DC, USA with subsidiaries in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia as well as on-ground teams in Malawi, Zambia, and rapidly growing into other Sub-Saharan Africa countries.

CQC is a leader in providing clean efficient cooking and lighting services to the rural poor worldwide and has growing businesses in renewable energy production and supply, sustainable agricultural land use, and forestry. CQC’s projects are implemented either through operational platforms and subsidiaries or through closely managed partnerships and joint ventures with on-the-ground organizations.

C-Quest Capital has active investments in over 15 countries across Sub -Saharan Africa, Central America, and South and East Asia that have thus far improved the lives of over 20 million people.

CQC employs over 120 full-time staff of investment, project management, and carbon professionals based around the world including Washington DC, India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Malawi, and Zambia. In addition, CQC regularly draws on a pool of individual consultants, collaborating NGO and private sector partners, and staff from joint venture partners.

Background:

CQC is rapidly expanding investments in cleaner cooking services, efficient lighting, and sustainable energy across core geographies to improve the overall well-being of the communities and align with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the overall development approach. An opening for a Country level CSAT (Carbon & Sustainability Accounting Team) Officer has been opened to assist the organization in achieving the global goal of driving community based local change by contributing to the various GHG and SD VISTA programs.

Core Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief – CSAT, the CSAT Officer will:

• Provide local support to the CSAT in planning, implementation and monitoring to adhere to the guidelines outlined under the GHG crediting program
• Take responsibility for planning and executing GHG related monitoring & audits at different project locations across the country.
• Work closely with country level operation team managers and colleagues to ensure smooth and streamlined functioning of the GHG projects and fulfillment of compliance requirements
• Work closely with operation Field Staff, Surveyors, and the Data Analyst team to ensure quality and reliability of data being collected
• Take responsibility for providing technical training to operations team members to ensure the project functions smoothly and overall team capacity builds over time
• Identify, hire, train and manage short-term contractors to conduct GHG-related/monitoring audits.
• Work alongside operations team to provide timely responses to local level government officials on the current status of GHG crediting projects

Supervision:

The Country level CSAT Officer reports to the Regional Manager (Africa) – CSAT or designated by Chief–CSAT for technical workload and reports to the Country Manager, or as designated by the Director of Operations – Africa, for administrative management.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:

• A degree in a relevant field such as energy or environmental engineering, technology, or similar industry.
• Relevant country level professional experience, preferably working for a developmental organization, NGO, consultancy, project developer, and/or auditor in the field of community level projects development and execution.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of various GHG mechanisms and Sustainable Development Indicators is
• Excellent written and verbal communication Fluency in English and other local languages is essential.
• Basic working knowledge in Microsoft office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point)
• Previous training/presentations to small groups in local languages; preferred experience with interacting with local government officials.
• Prior experience managing small teams on data-forward technical objectives.
• Driver’s license and experience throughout the region – please add for both roles.

Employment type:

Full time Employee

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2022

Please  submit  your  resume  and  cover  letter  explaining  your  interest  via  this

Application Link

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

Click here to apply

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

We are looking for a professional with more than 1 year in Logistics or Procurement or a related field. Have the ability to manage people and systems to ensure the Inputs/products are received and delivered. Should show interest to work anywhere in Rwanda.

• More than 1 year in Logistics, Procurement or any related field.
• Manage people and systems to ensure Inputs/products are received and delivered, to meet the targets. You will lead delivery at your warehouse. Ensure the warehouse is compliant with all government regulations on agricultural inputs storage, and handling and compliant with all internal OAF policies.
• Should demonstrate good performance in previous 2 Performance development reviews.
• Flexibility
• Manage 3-4 direct reports and report to the Regional Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Inventory management.
• Manage warranty process and implementation.
• Enforce safety procedures at warehouse.
• Lead the scheduling at the warehouse.
• Manage team performance: 60%
• Inventory management: 20%
• Manage warranty process and implementation: 5%
• Enforce safety procedures at the warehouse: 5%
• Lead the scheduling at the warehouse: 10%
• Performance management.
• Inventory management.
• Lead scheduling activities.
• Enforce safety procedures at the warehouse.
• Manage daily performance at the warehouse
• Build team’s capacity.
• Plan activities at the warehouse.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have the following:

• People management skills
• Performance management skills
• Data analysis skills
• Bachelor’s degree in any field

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Buhinga, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Application Deadline

19 November 2022

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

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RECRUITMENT NOTICE Nº 009/10/2022

MUGANGA SACCO is a Saving and Credit Cooperative for health sector staff in Rwanda. Its primary objective is to improve members’ socio-economic conditions and promote access to finance.

Muganga SACCO wishes to recruit the competent and self-driven staff on the position of Digital Transactions Senior Senior Officer on permanent basis regardless the gender, and other kind of discriminations.

RECRUITMENT DETAILS:

Position: Digital Transactions Senior Officer

Number of needed staff: One

Employment period: Open-ended period (Full-time)

Working place: Head Office 

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

Reporting to Manager, Digital Services, Digital Transactions Senior Officer Position is responsible for improving the retail customer experience and value proposition, using innovative technology, product and process enhancements that inject efficiency, drive existing and new revenues

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Manage digital transaction services; and work with operations to define the vision, scope and requirements for the Muganga SACCO’s Electronic Banking offering;
• Manage, control and monitor all processes related to digital payments, reconciliation, settlement, operational and financial risk of the B2B function of the digital transactions;
• Responsible for daily financial operations management of digital operations being oversight on fulfillment of transactions, payments, reconciliations and settlements to ensure in a manner that minimizes operational risk;
• Support day-to-day digital transaction services; this includes online banking, mobile apps, mobile deposit, online deposit account opening, online loan applications, and the bank website. Processing, managing, and supporting online deposit account opening and loan applications
• Providing service and support for co-workers and customers on Digital Banking services. Performing operational functions for Digital Banking;
• Participate to development of policies and procedures for electronic banking processes in order to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations;
• Act as the primary interface to bank’s core cash management and manage all aspects of digital transaction services (online, mobile, remote deposit, wire transfers, debit and credit card programs);
• Manage online deposit account applications, including reviewing pending applications, contacting customers who failed to complete an application, and processing approved applications.  Follows designated account opening procedures. Research and resolve account opening problems.
• Accepts online loan applications and facilitates the customer’s consumer loan process.
• Provide Digital Banking expertise for Muganga SACCO employees as they service customers digital Banking needs, including hardware and software troubleshooting and diagnosis
• Pull Digital Banking reports and perform manual clean-up of data (inactives, eStatement changes, removing closed accounts from Bill Pay, etc.)
• Be one of the go-to people Digital transaction knowledge in the Muganga SACCO, including knowledge of processes, systems, and policy and procedures
• Generate and drive revenue or cost savings from digital products, solutions, channels and services through the application of strategic pricing models or automation of processes.
• Scan the market environment for digital trends and identify digital growth opportunities or any threats to the business.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and propose relevant digital propositions and solutions for various customer segments and Muganga SACCO’s operations processes;
• New project process definition and documentation: All processes to target front-end digitization during the project;
• Continuous review and identification of process gaps for optimization, digitization, development and implementation
• Proactively look for ways to solve digital banking problems and to improve digital banking processes, reporting, etc.

KEY MEASURABLE GOALS

• Various Digital transactions, solutions, channels and services;
• Revenue generated through bank application programming interfaces (API);
• The number and value of payments generated per customer;
• Successful and/or failed calls per API;
• Costs related to using API services;
• Monthly active users.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of digital transaction processes;
• Knowledge of Electronic Banking Regulations;
• Have a passion for technology;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Ability to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports;
• Knowledge of personal computer and related word processing and spreadsheet software;
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot computer related issues;
• Proficient application of email etiquette;
• Knowledge of banking and various banking functions/departments;
• Very proficient in computers, smartphones, tablets and their operating systems, software and other technologies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, Business information technology, Information Technology Management;
• At least 5 years   of bank operations experience with a focus on both traditional deposit products and electronic banking (proof required);
• To be between 25 and 40 years’ old (ID required).

JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit soft copies of the motivation letter, CV and copy of required degree, other important documents and Maximum of 3 persons of professional references addressed electronically to the Director General of Muganga SACCO, with its head office at Kicukiro – Sonatube, Silverback Mall, 1st Floor, latest 06 November 2022 at 6:00 PM on the following email address: apply@mugangasacco.rw

Questions/clarifications may be requested by email to the following email address: info@mugangasacco.rw

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the exam and interview.

Done at Kigali, on 21 October 2022

Muganga SACCO Management

POSITION DETAILS

Position Title   :    Procurement Officer
No of openings :  1
Contract Type :  Fixed Term
Position grade:  NOB
Duration          :  One Year, renewable subject to funding availability and Successful performance
Duty Station :     Kigali
Closing Date   :  October 28, 2022

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP Rwanda works in partnership with the Government and other stakeholders through the direct implementation of integrated programmes targeting the most vulnerable people and will progressively shift towards building national capacity to formulate, manage and implement programmes for achieving zero hunger.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
•  Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
•  Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
•  Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position will be based in WFP Rwanda, Kigali country Office and the job holder will work under the direct supervision of the head of Supply Chain Unit. The Job holder will operate with a high degree of independence, guide more junior staff to ensure effective procurement services.

JOB PURPOSE

To collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of procurement operations and activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of Head of Supply Chain Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Coordinate the preparation of Country Office Annual Procurement Plan.
2. Coordinate and facilitate the establishment of approved Country office vendor Database.
3. Review purchase requisition for compliance with WFP procedures.
4. Solicit and analyze quotations, bids, proposals and facilitate evaluation panels and procurement committees to recommend award of contract or purchase order.
5. Follow up the preparation of Food Contracts, ensuring timely delivery of food commodities.
6. Follow up the preparations of Non – Food Purchases (Purchase Orders/Contracts, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services and expiration of contracts.
7. Support Cash Based Transfer operations by coordinating procurement staff in ensuring timely preparation of purchase orders (POCB), selection of financial service provider (FSP) and participating in retailed engagement in retailed engagement activities.
8. Coordinate and facilitate the retail supply chain assessment in all refugee camps to receiving cash assistance.
9. Contribute towards Business Operational Strategy (BOS) achievement under on UN Procurement Working Group by leveraging buying positions and mitigate duplication of activities.
10. Draft and prepare correspondences to respond to all enquiries (including regional) in respect to procurement matters.
11. Provide trainings and guidance to staff on food and non-food procurement procures.
12. Provide management with technical advice on food and non-food Procurement matters as well as advice Procurement Contract Committee and non-food Procurement Committee on, nominations of members, validity of committees and procurement guidelines.
13. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with an additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses.
Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language, and French (level B)
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in Public Procurement, or Supply Chain management
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Participate in Country Office Cash Transfer Working Group

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience with procurement activities (purchasing, vendor research, etc.).
• Experience conducting cost analyses.
• Experience working with vendors or other partners.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This Position is open for Rwanda Nationals only.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

October 28, 2022

Submission Guideline:  

Internal Candidates link: Click here to apply

External Candidates link: Click here to apply

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Vacancy Announcement

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) is implementing a Five-Years World Bank financed project titled Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project. 

The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to rehabilitate and improve existing pressurized irrigation sites and develop new, while also increasing the productivity of these areas and preventing soil erosion, increase value addition and marketability by addressing critical constraints that directly affect their commercialization and increase access to agriculture finance by providing long term loans to agri-MSMEs.

The implementation will be done by Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) together with Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD).  The project has a technical assistance component to strengthen the implementing entities and build capacity of the participating stakeholders.

The mandate of BRD is to Increase in number of borrowers obtaining agricultural loans through Direct Lending and through participating financial institutions, and a percentage of female farmers and/or women-led agri-MSMEs obtaining loans through BRD and other FIs.

Given the specificity of this project, BRD is setting up a Project Implementing Unit (PIU) that will oversee overall project implementation over the next five years. It is from this background that BRD seeks to hire competent and qualified personnel to fill the below positions.

BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and disability norms. We promote gender responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL SPECIALIST (1)                     

Application Guidelines: 

Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/ ) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone. 

Only online applications shall be considered. 

Email only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw

Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital and Corporate Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda. 

Deadline for application: 31st October 2022

The employment package is highly competitive/attractive. 

Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for interviews. 

Done in Kigali, 17th October 2022

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Job Description

• Harmonize data models and implement standards for National Spatial Data Infrastructure designed for interoperability within the Ministry and its affiliated agencies and other institutions GIS datasets;
• Process large volume raster and/or vector GIS datasets for data transformation, integration, and harmonization, generalization or information extraction;
• Produce detailed and quality maps in various formats and perform image processing;
• Lead the design and development of advanced web user interfaces and services for accessing, visualizing, querying, mapping and storing spatial datasets managed by the Ministry and its affiliated agencies and other Institution stakeholders;
• Ensure quality control geospatial datasets before integration in the National GIS reference database and Data Service;
• Support the development, maintenance and population of the metadata service;
• Develop, document and undertake quality control procedures for spatial datasets;
• Conduct advanced Statistic Data analysis and contribute to the elaboration of Infrastructure Statistical Database.
• Prepare materials and provide GIS training to various institution staffs when needed;
• Supervise and provide technical support to the development and implementation of WEB GIS structures;
• Support the management of GIS package application systems and licenses;
• Day to day support of GIS applications and data systems, software upgrades and monitoring of new software and spatial data applications;
• Develop strong links with other GIS staff in Ministry’s affiliated agencies and other institutions to promote coordination and information-sharing between organizations;
• Perform any other duties assigned to him/her