Job Title: Distillery Assistant

About the Company: Umwero Terroir Spirits is a manufacturer of premium alcoholic beverages. We source agricultural produce directly from farmers and transform it into beautiful, artisanal spirits through fermentation and distillation. After 10 months of product development, Umwero is transitioning into its pilot stage where we target to produce 4 cases/month.

We are a young, but ambitious organization. Our goal is to increase production by 20 times within 12 months. In 5 years, we want our spirit brands to have global reach. The distillery assistant position is an opportunity to join Umwero at the start of its journey to become an internationally iconic, “Made-in-Rwanda” brand.

About the role: The distillery assistant position is an entry-level, full-time position. As part of a small team, the assistant distiller should be excited to be involved in the production process at every stage, from juicing sugarcane to operating a traditional, hand-made, copper alembic still. The assistant distiller can expect mentorship and on-the-job training on the science of fermentation, distillation, spirits tasting, and sensory evaluation. The ideal candidate will be excited to keep learning about the beautiful, tasty world of artisanal spirits.

Note: As part of sensory evaluation, distillery assistants will be expected to taste alcohol. It is thus a professional requirement for this role that applicants be able to drink.

Responsibilities:

• Spirits Production: Support spirits production from ingredient sourcing to bottling.
• Facility Management: Ensuring equipment is sanitized and the facility is organized
• Quality Control: Fine-tuning and implementing distillery standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to a high level of excellence

Qualifications: 

• Candidate must have a degree in Food sciences, Food Microbiology or Biotechnology
• Past experience (full-time, part-time, or internship) working in food processing (especially beverages) is a major plus.
• Curiosity about alcoholic beverages.
• Strong command of English as the operating and training language will be English.

Personal Traits:

• Initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Attention to detail.
• An eagerness to learn more.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Paid leave as required by law

To apply, send a cover letter, university transcript and resume to jshah.rohan@gmail.com. Please follow the guidance below to draft a strong cover letter for this position. Do send your application by November 11, 2022.

Cover Letter Guidance:

• Your cover letter should be no more than 3 main paragraphs and 1 page long.
• In the first main paragraph, explain why you are interested in the distillery assistant role.
• In the second paragraph, please describe your educational background and how it is relevant to this position. If relevant, list 1-3 courses taken in university that relate to this position.
• In the third paragraph, please describe personal attributes that make you suited to this position.

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Public Health Specialist (Prevention Team Lead)
Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2022-038

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for Public Health Specialist (Prevention Team Lead) position. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The Public Health Specialist (Prevention Team Lead) is the key public health advisor on prevention and counseling and testing activities to the Associate Director of Programs of the HIV/AIDS Program. The job holder is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a broad range of agency-funded HIV prevention program activities and studies required to implement the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Rwanda. Additionally the Job holder is the U.S. Government HIV/AIDS prevention and counseling and testing program public health advisor to the host country ministries (including the Ministries of Health and Education), partners, including those funded by the host government or the Global Fund and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of prevention and counseling and testing program activities and studies. The Public Health Specialist (Prevention Team Lead) represents Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rwanda on HIV prevention and counseling and testing issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. The Job holder serves as the activity manager for HIV Prevention cooperative agreements and coordinates funding, reporting, and administration with the CDC Grants team to assure projects are conducted and United States Government funds are appropriately utilized.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by November 9, 2022.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

For more details visit https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/6479, the  deadline is on the 31st October 2022.

Job Advertisement

Cashier, WfWI Empowerment Center, LLC

Kayonza, Rwanda

Overview:

WfWI Empowerment Center, LLC” a limited liability normally referred to as Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center. Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center is a community center in the heart of Kayonza, Rwanda, which promotes the social economic empowerment of women in Rwanda. The center is a combined social enterprise, with development and commercial activities led by both international NGOs and the local community to support marginalized women.

Purpose:

Urugo Women Opportunity Center is looking for an accountable Finance and Administration officer to process all transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies and procedures. The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in achieving our customers’ satisfaction and our revenue growth objectives. This position reports to the Finance and operations Manager of Urugo WOC, LLC.

Responsibilities:

• Performs physical count of cash with the Waiters/Waitresses on a daily basis, which will be checked by the Finance and Administration Manager;
• Ensure the cash collected from the Point of Sales is banked on a daily basis;
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change;
• Writes checks for payment requests to be paid by check and bank transfers;
• Records all cash transactions at the Center;
• Ensures that all supporting documents of payments made and cash received are stamped paid, filed properly, completely and kept in an area not accessible to non-finance staff;
• Ensures that all payment requests are verified by Finance and operation Manager and approved by the authorized by the Executive Director before cash is released.

Specific qualifications and skills for the role include:

• University degree in in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or the equivalent designation is preferred;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant work;
• Business skills working in social enterprise environment.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (both verbal and written).
• Ability to use computerized technology with excellent knowledge of Word and Excel;
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Application Instructions:

All interested candidates should submit an updated CV and Cover Letter including contact information for 3 professional references to info@urugowoc.com, not later than November 1, 2022 only selected candidates will be contacted.

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 position.

1. Position: Digital Support Officer
2. Job Location: BRAC Rwanda Country Office

Major Duties and responsibilities:

• Digital Support Officer will support the Digital Implementation Manager (DIM) to implement BRAC Rwanda’s Digital Implementation Strategy which seeks to digitalize field operations, deploy digital channels and digital financial solutions that meet the needs of our existing and target customers. The Digital Support Officer will support the DIM to:
• Drive innovation, implement and use digital delivery channels.
• Conduct research to inform the development and refinement of digital financial services appropriate for BRAC’s existing and target customers especially women and youth
• Implement digital projects and action plans to increase outreach, deliver a superior customer experience, increase organizational efficiency, and find the right balance between tech and touch for BRAC’s customers.
• Coordinate the digitalization of the microfinance field operations including supporting DFA implementation and the implementation of digital delivery channels and innovative products such as digital payments

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

DFS Market Research

• In collaboration with the DIM, conduct regular client research to increase our digital outreach, deliver a superior customer experience, and increase organizational efficiency through digital channels
• Support the DIM to design and pilot customer centric digital financial solutions that meet the needs of BRAC’s customers

Digital Processes, Channels and Products Implementation

• Support the DIM to design, test, refine and implement digital transformation projects. Assist in enhancing alternative delivery channels including digital payment channels and digital financial solutions that meet our client’s needs. This includes supporting the analysis of business requirements and testing of new features and products to ensure that business requirements are met.
• Support the DIM to monitor and track performance of existing and new digital products and alternative delivery channels to ensure performance objectives are achieved in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
• Support client adoption of mobile payments and digital financial solutions through on-going engagements with branches and customers. Provide regular support and training to BRAC’s customers on digital channels and products to increase uptake and usage of the digital financial solutions.
• Collect and review staff and customer feedback/complaints from field and provide 1st level support in resolving issues or inquires raised from customers and/or staff relevant to DFA, digital payment channels and digital financial solutions.
• Monitor SMS Alerts transactions for effective delivery
• Support the digital payments platforms for optimum performance. Monitor the performance of digital payment systems to ensure service is up 24/7.
• Notify the digital management team on identified suspicious digital transactions
• Support DIM to design training content and provide continuous DFS training to all staff to ensure their product knowledge and capability of delivering the service to customers.
• Work with DIM and marketing and communication to develop effective marketing and communication campaigns to drive DFS adoption and active usage.
• Provide support in the generation of reports from the digital platform for business /regulatory reporting and/or for troubleshooting purpose.
• Support DIM, to disseminate and share knowledge and lessons learned among the different BI MF countries to support the implementation of organizational best practices for digital transformation.
• Ensure familiarity with all the policies and processes of BRAC Rwanda Ltd. Conduct periodic site visits to branches to identify non-compliance of digital policies and providing advice for required remediation action.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Market and Ecosystem Intelligence

• Keep an active watch on digital technologies available in the market that may improve the quality and efficiency of our field operations, and product and service delivery

Knowledge, Skill & Competence

• Effective communication skills
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Comprehensive understanding of microfinance operation
• In-depth understanding of the key drivers in a digital product/emerging technology business.
• Insight into the way that digital transformation is affecting the finance industry and knowledge of best practices.
• Self-motivated, determined, and confident
• Self-Driven, flexible, resilient and able to work under pressure
• Fluency in English is required (speaking, reading and writing)

Educational Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Digital Finance, Computer science, Computer Studies, Statistics, ICT, MIS, or any other related studies.

Experience: Minimum Three years of experience in any reputed Microfinance or any other related in the area of Digital Finance or ICT

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

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of the position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and notarized scan copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net , Application deadline is 7^th November 2022 at 16.00 hrs.  

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

VacancyAnnouncement

Expert on professionalisation in small-scale mining (Occupational, Health, Safety, environmental and social standards) for Support to the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)

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

GIZ has been commissioned to implement the project “Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Rwanda”. The Action aims to strengthen the contribution of the mining sector to economic and social development through a holistic and demand-oriented intervention. Even though the Rwandan government authorities endorse professionalization and the application of international standards in mining operations throughout the country, the actual implementation still needs support regarding operationalized and digitalized sector services, capacity building, sensitization and targeted trainings. The intervention will apply a holistic approach and combines direct support to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), support to relevant TVET institutions and schools delivering mining skills training, and support to private supply chain actors.

More specifically, rudimentary mining techniques and limited mining and processing skills together with low usage of modern technology are the major issues affecting the potential growth of the mining sector in Rwanda. The dominant use of simple tools leads to low productivity and weak processing of extracted materials, leaving a big percentage of minerals unrecovered in tailings and has serious effects on the environment. RMB in cooperation with GIZ and the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe, BGR) started to develop mineral processing skills as well as on occupational health and safety through training and demonstrations across different 3T mine sites during 2021 and 2022. The present project will build upon the achievements.

The project “Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Rwanda” thus intends to:

1. enhance compliance with responsible mineral sourcing standards,
2. support modernization through digitalization of licenses and RMB services,
3. strengthen the provision of TVET skills on mining,
4. improve professionalization through the strengthened application of international safety and environment standards, as well as with EU regulations.

The project is part of a wider commissioning to GIZ supporting the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in implementing its Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region, including the protocol on the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources.

GIZ would like to recruit a candidate for the position of Expert on professionalisation in small-scale mining (OHS, environmental and social standards) for GIZ support to the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). The expert will have a dual reporting line to the GIZ Project and RMB. The practical modalities will be clarified as part of the work plan.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: Three years (12/2022 – 11/2025)

Position: 1

The Expert on professionalisation in small-scale mining performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibilities

• Identify capacity building needs at the different levels to be tackled to reach the project’s goal for the area of compliance with laws, regulations and standards governing Environment, occupational health and safety in mining;
• Develop the training modules, training methodologies and deliver practical trainings on best practices of Environment, occupational health and safety in mining;
• Advise University of Rwanda /School of Mining and Geology and Rutongo School of Mining on curriculum improvement to address the Environmental, occupational health and safety issues in mining operations
• Liaise with relevant actors in the sector (i.a. TVET schools and institutions, companies in the mining sector, other development cooperation projects) to take advantage of complementarities and synergies
• Regular monitoring of and reporting on outputs and outcomes; support to developing visibility material on activity implementation

Tasks 

• In very close coordination with stakeholders, esp. the RMB, development of a multiannual work plan and a detailed annual work plan
• Organize trainings for on-job miners in collaboration with RMB, the University of Rwanda /School of Mining and Geology and Rutongo School of Mining on environmental, occupational health and safety needs.
• Provide skills transfer plan and training to counterparts.
• Provide a plan to sustain the imparted skills and knowledge.
• Prepare different reports (circumstantial, weekly, monthly, annual, mid-term and any other relevant report the area under his/her responsibilities.
• Liaise with different stakeholders’ operation in the field of OHS and Environment especially in mining sector.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• University Degree in environmental engineering or environmental sciences; occupational Health and Safety;
• Proven work experience in the mining sector within the Great Lakes Region;
• Proven work experience of more than five (5) years in environmental projects related to mining sector;
• Proven experience of relevant working experience in capacity building and / or professionalization in the mining sector: developing training methodology and material, and conducting trainings
• Demonstrated experience in working with small-scale artisanal mining operations; experience with 3T is an asset.
• Regional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage.

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Excellent oral and written skills in English are a prerequisite for this position; good oral and written skills in French or Kinyarwanda is an asset.
• Hands-on, creative solution finder, rigorous and structured
• High cultural sensitivity, partner and target group-oriented and team player

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 7th November 2022 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

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

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

This is a project tied position; recruitment is conditional upon commissioning. 

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, deliver.

UNICEF Rwanda is based in Kigali. It is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential.

UNICEF Rwanda is currently running a Country Programme 2018-2024 and its goal is to improve the health, nutritional status, protection, education, and wellbeing of children, focusing on those who are poor, vulnerable or at risk.

The Partnerships, Communication and Advocacy team works closely with local media, the CEO Forum and the Private Sector Federation, civil society, and other groups to raise awareness of children’s issues and encourage them to take action that will change children’s lives.

The Chief Partnerships, Communication and Advocacy reports to the Representative and supervises a team of six staff.

To learn more about UNICEF work in Rwanda, please visit the country website https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/RWA/

Or watch this video about UNICEF work in Rwanda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7B91m5Yzoc

How can you make a difference?

Join our team to be responsible for:

1. Private sector engagement:

Oversee the development and implementation of the private sector engagement strategy of the country office.  Maintain general knowledge of UNICEF’s programme work in Rwanda and design engagement strategies with the private sector that will further UNICEF’s programmatic goals.

2. Communication strategy

Ensure that the Country Office has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to support the country programme’s objectives and get children’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.

3. Media relations

Ensure that the Country Office has strong contacts among journalists and media outlets – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience through both traditional and social media channels.

4. Celebrities and global and national events:

Ensure that the Country Office collaborates with appropriate, nationally known personalities who can support UNICEF’s efforts.  Manage and oversee UNICEF’s engagement in global or national events and conferences that take place in Rwanda.

5. Global Advocacy Priorities and Campaigns:

In addition to local/national campaigns, ensure that the Country Office has an effective process in place for integrating and acting on UNICEF’s Global Advocacy Priorities and campaigns, both disseminating these elements in a locally appropriate way, as well as providing/enabling coverage of the work in the country for global use.

6. Resource mobilization support:

Ensure that global and country level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.

7. Management:

Ensure that human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management, and monitoring) are both effectively managed and optimally used.

8. Monitoring and evaluation:

Ensure that communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy, approach and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

9. Capacity building and support:

Ensure that the Representative and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations and that communication opportunities are identified and addressed for building communication capacity among country communication team, media and other relevant partners.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, or related field. Or an undergraduate degree plus at least 12 years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Eight years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in private sector, communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media.
• International and national work experience.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
• Fluency in English is required. French is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Transparency and Accountability and core competencies in the following areas:

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Technical Knowledge

a) Specific Technical Knowledge and Experience Required

• Engagement with international journalists, media agencies and broadcasters.
• Reputational Risk Management preferably with an international organization
• Working with international TV crews and production of high-quality digital content
• Nurturing strategic partnerships with media networks and influential personalities
• Comprehensive understanding, management, and oversight of social media platforms
• Developing communication strategies for all mediums – print, audio, video, web etc.
• Engagement with Private Sector including its leadership
• Strategic partnerships and collaborations with the private sector for Fund Raising, Advocacy or Shared Value.

b) Common Technical Knowledge Preferred

• Working with the private sector in Business Development is of added value.
• Knowledge of Rwandan and East African private sector enterprises and key players/contributors will be an asset.
• Executive Board and other policy documents.
• Executive Directives
• Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)
• UN/UNICEF Policy Papers
• UNICEF programme policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF
• General administrative and financial guidelines.
• Human resources manual
• UNICEF communication and other DOC guidelines
• Communication toolkit
• Brand Toolkit and Brand Book
• UNICEF Stylebook
• Ethical Guidelines on Reporting on Children
• Computer systems/applications and network, including internet navigation, office applications, and specifically, interactive digital media.
• Knowledge of United Nations or other international organizations.
• Global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women.
• UNICEF communication goals, policies, guidelines, and strategies.
• UNICEF policies and strategy to address national and international issues.
• UNICEF emergency communication policies, goals, strategies.
• Gender equality and diversity awareness

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced

• Expertise of management, communication strategy and networking.
• Technical competence in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
• UN security operations and guidelines.

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TV Presenter at MobiCash Limited: (Deadline 31 October 2022)

MobiCash, a leading Fintech company, provides integrated payment solutions that address the use of technology to enable people who are not served by financial institutions to start using financial services without having to access them through traditional bank branches.

We are looking for an experienced TV Presenter to help with the organization and running of the daily TV operations of the company. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.

Duties and Responsibilities

·  Plan and rehearse for shows

Meeting with program directors/ producers to discuss programs/shows.

Organizing meetings, interviews, and schedules.

·   Have a well-groomed appearance, articulate speech patterns, and the ability to create a persona that resonates with audiences.

· Interviewing guests via telephone or in person.

·  Undertaking background research.

.  Any other duties that may be assigned.

Education and Experience

Working experience from Media industry.
Experience in TV presentations in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
Well acquainted with conducting one on one interviews in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
Strong analytical, research, and investigative skills.
Ability to take initiatives and work with minimal supervision.
TV Presenter must have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and a clear on-air voice.

Key Competencies

·         Presenting in English, French and Kinyarwanda

Production of TV Content – Pre-Production/ Production / Post Production.

·         Script development/ Casting/ Crew & Equipment assembly/ Location selection/ Logistics/ Editing.

·         Scheduling TV programs and feeds to transmission house.

·         Show line up/ Transmittance equipment control.

·         Fallback for alternate Editors responsible.

All qualified candidates should submit their applications via email jobs@mobicash.rw by October 31st 2022 clearly indicating in the Subject line: Application for the TV Presenter position. The application should include a resume, application letter, qualification documents, an official identification and a passport photos all in one PDF file.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Executive & Projects Associate

Reports to: Chief People Officer | October 2022 | Kigali, Rwanda based | Full time | Hybrid

When you Join Alight, you’ll find…

A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.

A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.

An organization that refuses to settle for anything less than delivering human-worthy services.

About the Department: Office of People (OOP)

We are the Office of People. Our mission is to support all people who work to deliver the Alight experience—our staff, volunteers, incentive workers, candidates – every person within Alight. We help people navigate the complexity of our space and offer them ways to orient, connect, and flourish with tools and structures that are clear, accessible, and consistent. We hold Alight culture sacred and use our values as North Star to guide our work and behaviors, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We honor these commitments with a promise of confidentiality and follow through to each person we serve.

The Role

Based in Kigali, Rwanda, you will take a high-touch approach in providing comprehensive and executive office and projects’ administrative and support services. The work involves planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the CPO as well as ensuring work planning and progress tracking and reporting for special projects and Initiatives of the Office of People. Your tasks will include reporting, planning, scheduling, budgeting and tracking, security incidents handling/coordination, and organizing tasks to keep time and attention focused on OOP goals, special projects, and priorities. The position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and service management.

To be successful in this position, you are diligent, results oriented, have strong business acumen and customer/people focus. You have demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workflow. You love to learn and effectively multitasks without losing attention to details. And you are confident and able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal modes, in English, to both executives and frontline staff and stakeholders. You’re welcoming and orienting people to the organizational culture and values, always, learning, iterating and building on what works. You’re consistently referring back to Alight’s beliefs, promises, and values as you make support, coordinate work and provide support.

Building a shared organization takes time and intention. We will always be becoming Alight, which means your work will evolve as well. For now, here’s how you could anticipate spending your time:

CPO Support – 50%

• Organizing and maintaining schedules and setting up appointments
• Making and screening phone calls and retrieving voice mail, maintaining phone contact information
• Making travel arrangements, preparing travel documents on a timely basis, completing expense reports, including Visa processing support, renewals and follow up.
• Effectively and creatively problem solve issues related to schedules, travel, office needs, and other issues/items as assigned; ensuring needs of the organization and staff are met.
• Compile and organize expense reports, credit card reconciliation and handle procurement items for CPO.
• Ensure, on a daily basis, that meeting information, agendas, and supporting materials (comfort with high quality presentations, decks, financial, People/HR, trends and similar analytics) are available for various CPO engagements, calls and meetings.

OOP Coordination Support (25%)

• Scheduling, reminders and set up for calls, meetings and engagements of the OOP team.
• Taking, distributing and presenting (verbal and written) minutes, records and materials related to OOP engagements, gatherings, meetings.
• Liaison with other departments for cross cutting requests, tasks and information needs.
• Support the OOP in readying and ensuring required engagement and meeting agendas, handouts, invitations and materials are always in place, in time.
• Ensure OOP team members are informed of scheduled activities and special tasks well in advance and have received well-organized info packs on a timely basis.

Project & Initiatives of OOP (25%)

• Follow up with project leads, consultants and vendors on contracting, invoicing, payments and projects delivery.
• Provide information for project progress reports and records through research, data retrieval, compiling and/or tabulating statistics, and organizing and presenting the information in useable and understandable formats such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Coordinate logistical and meeting needs for CPO and specific project related meetings, dinners and other events as requested; source meeting and dinner venue; work with venue representatives or other professionals to coordinate all meeting needs.

Global travel required as needed.

The skills and experience we’re seeking

• Prefer at least four years of relevant experience at executive level project and administrative support
• Previous experience in Human Resources, Administration or Project support tasks required.
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher academic qualification preferred
• Demonstrated experience and comfort using technology, including online content and project management systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative. Comfort with making public and team presentations required.
• Excellent listener; able to ask right questions allowing planning, execution, scheduling and progress management
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and be flexible.
• Proven experience working within diverse and multicultural groups and communities
• Experience and comfort with budget development, reviews and tracking.

Eligibility

• International candidates must have current/valid authorization to reside plus work in Rwanda.

How to apply: https://wearealight.org/careers/?p=job%2FoRWflfw7 the deadline is on the 4^th November 2022.

Alight

We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced. WeAreAlight.org

Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.  Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Senior Accountant – SPOUTS of Water Rwanda Ltd.

Who we are

SPOUTS of Water Rwanda LTD is a for-profit social business that manufactures and sells the Purifaaya™ ceramic water filters and distributes rocket stove technology. SPOUTS was created in Uganda in 2014 with the simple idea that ceramic water filters could be made and sold locally, providing an amazingly effective product through a sustainable business model. SPOUTS is currently the largest ceramic water filter manufacturer in Africa.

Since SPOUTS sold its first Purifaaya in 2015, it has distributed 130,000+ filters to East Africa providing over 650,000 end-users with long-term access to safe drinking water. SPOUTS is a rapidly-growing organization with over 500 employees across Uganda and Rwanda. The next step is to expand its operations throughout East, West and Southern Africa.

Role description

As well as managing a small team in the Finance and Accounting section, the Senior Accountant ensures that transparent and accountable business systems and processes are in place to ensure the financial sustainability SPOUTS within the context of the organisation’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting & Balance sheet management

1. Accurate/reliable financial reports. Error margin lower than 5% of net profit
2. Complete report of the open items and required action by the 13th of the following month. Target Zero open items.

Working Capital & Treasury Management

1. Creditors’ management – Ensure 10% of creditors should not exceed 90 days. Debtors should be as per approved policy, over dues should not exceed 5%
2. Cash flow planning ensuring bank facilities are within limits. 100% compliance.  No unplanned overdrawn accounts or default in loan payments
3. Attain and sustain budget current ratio of 1.5 by 31st December 2023

Cost Management

1. Cost control and management within 95% of budget.

Projects

1. 1. Ensure proper project appraisal & approval process. Actual project economics results deviation < 10%.
   2. Continuous project monitoring Capex vs. budget review. Unapproved variance or overruns < 10%.
   3. Ensure project returns monitoring upon commissioning to ensure maximum return on investment.
   4. Projects Post implementation review within 1 month after the project is commissioned.

Business plan/budgets

1. Year final budget/business plan
2. Budget accuracy/reasonableness level at least 95%.

Staff management & Supervision

1. Provide leadership to the finance team ensuring teamwork is enhanced and deadlines are met.
2. Provide direct supervision, guidance & direction to the finance team according to the financial policies, procedures, processes & system. Coach & develop all direct reports. 100% completion of performance contracts, mid & end year reviews for all staff.
3. Effective leave management for staff. Number of leave days c/f as at 31st Dec = or < 7 days.

External audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

1. Statutory audit finalized by end of 3rd month after year end.
2. Ensure existence of strong internal controls through- out operational offices.
3. Ensure compliance to external reporting requirements – Zero non-conformances. Prompt closure of all internal audit issues – within 30 days of audit report.

Tax planning and compliance

1. Ensure compliance with revenue/tax authorities. Nil penalties/interest payments.
2. Detailed transfer pricing review for each quarter.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CPA/ACCA or B.A/B.S in Accounting
• 4+ years of audit or controls experience preferably at a company operating in at least 2 frontier markets
• Experience in operational finance, preferably as a senior accountant
• Very strong attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in excel
• Ability to manage a multicultural team of operations and accounting staff
• Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature
• Attention to detail, strategic thinker
• High level of competence in spoken and written English language skills.
• A passion for Spouts and our customers!

Interested candidates should apply using the “Apply“ button below not later than 3rd November 2022.

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DevShop Development Phases

Introduction

This document groups DevShop platform features in their relevant phase of implementation. Additionally, phase II and III captures extended features suggested to the platform.

Phase I

This phase is expected to actualize a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of the DevShop platform with sufficient features to satisfy early adopters – clients, and talents. Below is a summary of the features to be developed in this phase.

1. Landing page
2. Jobs listing page
3. Talents page
4. Integration of NEAR wallet (for authentication)
a. Users able to switch between talent and client dashboards
5. Integration of NEAR tokens (for monetary transactions)
a. Post a job, bid, sign a contract (work agreement), approve work done, and process payments.
6. Use NEAR JavaScript SDK for smart contract development
7. Integration of Server Side Rendering feature (use of Gatsby framework)
8. Freelance dashboard:
a. Manage Profile (display and edit)
b. Display My Jobs saved
c. Contracts active/completed
d. Support
e. Display wallet information

9. Client dashboard:
a. Manage Profile (display and edit)
b. Display My Jobs posted
c. Contracts completed/active
d. My Freelancers
e. Support
f. Display wallet information
g. Post job

10. Admin dashboard:
a. Overview page
b. Display Jobs posted and contracts signed
c. Help (view disputes)
d. Display wallet information

Phase II

This phase is expected to produce a Minimum Marketable Product (MMP) of the DevShop platform with full-release features that satisfy user needs – clients and talents. Below is a summary of the features to be developed at this phase in two main categories: extended features and other features previously captured in the SRS but not actualized in phase I.

Extended features

1. Integrate NEAR stablecoins as a payment mode in the smart contract.
2. Allow the client and the freelancer the option to choose the payment mode: both clients and freelancers will be given room to choose freely the mode of payment between either NEAR tokens or NEAR stablecoins.
3. Make it optional for the freelancer to purchase or not “Connects” before placing a bid. This will improve the user experience for freelancers as it might remove the limitation on the number of jobs they apply to. Additionally, “purchasing connects” may act as collateral to the job contract hence the talent is more likely to secure the job. This agreement will be archived in a blockchain storage solution and referenced in the smart contract.
4. Adding a screening module that freelancers can access to put their skills to the test. This will help ascertain their capabilities to the clients and add more visibility to their profile. Their scores and achievements will be stored on the blockchain as well. In addition to the score, the freelancers will be able to feature projects they have worked on before to establish their prowess, listing GitHub repositories and any other relevant resource link.

Other Features

1. Search and filter modules
2. Messaging module
3. Freelancer dashboard:
a. Feature profile
b. Display proposals
c. My Reports
d. Raise dispute
e. Display client feedback
f. My Statistics

4. Client dashboard:
a. Raise dispute
b. Timesheet Details
c. Time by Freelancer
d. Transaction History
e. Feedback (rate freelancer)
5. Admin dashboard:
a. Site settings; Content Management System (CMS) for static pages
b. My Statistics
c. Manage client
d. Manage freelancer
e. Manage categories/sub-categories
f. Manage revenue rates
g. Manage connects plan
h.  Action disputes

Phase III

1. Migrating to a Relational database (SQL) used for data storage, Postgres, or any premium relational database given the cloud platform used. Using a cloud-platform relational database solution would positively impact the scalability and efficiency of the platform.
2. Integration of a reputable platform (e.g Binance) to convert Fiat to crypto if the client chooses to credit his account in FIAT. This also applies to freelancers who want to convert their crypto to Fiat.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) before Tuesday 08/11/2022 using the “Apply“ button below.

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HEAD OF PROJECTS JD

About Us

Sankore 2.0 is a Blockchain Community building disruptive technologies on NEAR Protocol. We educate and nurture talented individuals to become world-class blockchain developers. Together with our partners, we excel in blockchain innovations and applications. SANKORE 2.0 was born out of the need to help businesses remain innovative in ever-changing business environments. We do so by integrating blockchain technology in business operations. We educate Africa on blockchain technology and onboard Africans on Web 3.0. We provide funding and incubation for blockchain projects and ideas which promise to solve Africa’s problems.

Job Summary

The Head of Projects will oversee all aspects of the project department’s operations, including staffing, budgeting, and day-to-day activities. They are also responsible for managing relationships with other departments and external stakeholders, including incubators and projects. This investment professional will focus on supporting the foundation’s activities in developing a thriving ecosystem of high-quality web3 projects throughout Africa. She/he will work closely with and as an integral part of our small and collaborative team of professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Objectives

• Develop an ecosystem of high-quality projects, primarily focused on the NEAR network, across the African continent
• Increase the Weekly Average Users of a NEAR network across the continent
• Increase the consistency of projects on the NEAR network that are receiving VC funding

Project assessment

• Involvement in all aspects of due diligence on new projects (business analysis, industry thesis, competitive landscape, business/pricing model, and financial modeling/deal structuring)
• Reading/reviewing business plans and pitch decks
• Assessing market/company attractiveness to help identify compelling businesses
• Preparing market analyses and presentations to drive investment decisions and for engagement with the firm’s extensive network of corporate relationships

Project support/project success

• Working in a strategic capacity with previously funded projects to ensure their success, including directly achieving their milestones
• Assist projects in raising capital outside of the NEAR grant channel
• Support projects overcome obstacles to obtain funding

Departmental strategy

• Ensuring all reporting is up to date and accurate for all activities in the projects department
• Develop and adjust the department strategy to accelerate the growth of high-quality projects
• Develop and update the budget as and when required

Job Qualifications

• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of total prior work experience including at a minimum either of:
• +1 year of full-time work experience at a top-tier investment bank, VC fund, strategy consulting firm, or high-performance startup.
• +1 year of full-time work experience in strategy, business development, partnerships, or corporate development
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Any work experience that demonstrates the drive, skills, and character required to be successful in a demanding, entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment.

Qualified candidates likely also meet the following criteria:

• Strong management and leadership skills; ability to build and lead a team
• Self-starter with a superior work ethic and uncompromising personal integrity
• Highly analytical with an interest in sifting through, and identifying trends within, large volumes of data
• Basic understanding of financial modeling and accounting
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with limited supervision (including proactively seeking guidance when needed)
• Passionate about personal development and career mentorship
• Wants to be part of a highly collaborative team, where we all strive to win together
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships
• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier institution, and a demonstrated track record of both academic and professional success
• Interest and experience in the African startup ecosystem and Web3 are preferred, but not mandatory

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Budgeting, financial planning, Strategizing, Stakeholder communication, Business Development, Operative management, Partnerships, and Team leadership.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) before Tuesday 08/11/2022 using the “Apply“ button below.

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• 3 job positions of Building Construction Architect Under Statute at KIGALI CITY: Deadline: Nov 3, 2022
• 18 Job positions of Hygiene & Sanitation Officer Under Statute at KIGALI CITY :Deadline: Nov 3, 2022
• 24 job positions of Urban Settlements & Infrastructure Management Engineer Under Statute at KIGALI CITY :Deadline: Nov 3, 2022

Job Description

– Work hand in hand with all concerned staff and stakeholders at the District and City of Kigali to design or supervise the design or review of architectural and neighbourhood plans across the City of Kigali;
– Assess the architectural data of construction plans/projects submitted to the City of Kigali by private or public actors against the approved City architectural plan prior to the issuance of construction permits;
– Conduct inspection of ongoing construction to confirm compliance with approved architectural plans and evaluate the aesthetics of buildings vis-à-vis the Kigali City Master plan prior to the issuance of occupation permit;
– Monitor the implementation of architectural plans and practices of upgrading of informal settlements across the Districts of the City of Kigali;
– Work hand in hand with relevant stakeholders to organise and conduct campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on the Kigali City Masterplan;
– Ensure compliance of green building concept;
– Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Description

– Implement the local strategy and actionable plan on hygiene and sanitation at Sector level and produce consolidated reports thereof;
– Organize, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, and supervise the implementation of regular campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on hygiene and sanitation promotion;
– Organize, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, and supervise the dissemination of norms and procedures related to hygiene and sanitation across the Sector;
– Conduct, together with other designated actors, hygiene and sanitation inspection in sampled public and non-public institutions and accordingly advise the District on measures to be taken;
– Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Description

– Implement the City of Kigali habitat and community settlement plan at sector level in conformity with existing rules and regulations;
– Ensure compliance of the elaboration and implementation of all physical and spatial plans in the sector with the City Master Plan;
– Advise on settlement programmes, development and implementation in the Sector in conformity with the City’s strategy and national policies;
– Mobilise, follow up and support citizen initiatives in neighbourhood infrastructure construction;
– Receive and examine application files for construction and deliver authorization for the rehabilitation of infrastructure;
– Prepare building rehabilitation permits to be issued by the Sector and closely inspect the implementation of the settlement plan;
– Supervise the implementation of strategies and mobilization mechanisms of local population for National Domestic Biogas and Improved Cook Stoves Programs at Sector level;
– Organize, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, rescue and social assistance of victims of disasters at sector level;
– Provide data necessary for the functioning of National Early Warning and the Disaster Monitoring Information Systems;
– Work with specialized organizations to organize sessions of disaster simulation and rescue of people;
– Organize and conduct campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on preparedness for disaster and its management;
– Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

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Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

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Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

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Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning

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Advanced Diploma in Architecture

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Advanced diploma in Urban Planning

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Bachelor’s degree urban planning and management

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Advanced Diploma in Urban Planning and Management

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Competency and Key Technical Skills
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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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