Communication Advisor at Permanent mission of Republic Rwanda to the United Nations: Deadline: 26 August 2022

Data Associate

Job Description

Data Associate, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Data Associate for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description 

The Rwanda Schools and Systems activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on the learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Data Associate will provide support to the Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MEL) Officer and Director in implementing MEL and program research activities. S/he will support in the development of data capturing tools to be used on mobile devices and in field-testing and general data collection processes. Furthermore, s/he will support data analysis, maintain the database and conduct preliminary data cleaning. He/she will also provide support to the Education Management Systems Strengthening component of the project by contributing to the capacity building of education systems actors in education data management

Job Summary/Responsibilities 

• Assist the MEL Officer and MEL Director in developing mobile-based data collection instruments

• At least 3 years of experience in data systems management

• Develop and maintain database, develop data abstraction algorithm, ensure data abstracted and collected is uploaded, and perform preliminary data cleaning.

• Support in the design, implementation, and track of queries;

• coordinate with other MEL and project staff to resolve data problems.

• Supports data collection, data entry & data analysis based on study requirements

• Manage, reformat, enter, edit, merge and maintain data in preparation for analysis

• Study data validation checks

• Program, test, maintain and update data entry applications for manual data entry or electronic data capture.

• Support the planning, implementation and documentation of data audits and data quality site visits.

• Contribute to preparing program presentations by supplying analyzed data in form of graphics, etc.

• Define and execute processes for identifying potential data problems due to transcription, keying, or recording errors.

• Use statistical software for qualitative and quantitative analysis like R, SAS, STATA, Nvivo, MAXQDA, etc to efficiently analyze data and prepare reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, informational technology, demography     , social sciences with specialization in research and data management.

• At least 5 years’ experience working in human development as a data Associate

• Proven experience in students learning assessment using Early Grade Reading Assessment tools or related assessment tools

• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale education projects

• Data management skills with a proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration.

• IT and database skills with familiarity with modern databases and IT systems and how they work.

• Analytical skills with proficiency in analyzing large amounts of data.

• Problem-solving skills to be able to tackle problems under pressure.

• Communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is required.

Supervision:

The Data Associate will provide MEL and research technical support to the M&E Team in implementing MEL and research activities. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Data Associate will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the MEL Officer and Director.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

How to Apply

To apply please click on the “Apply” button below not later than 27th August 2022

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Terms of Reference for Maternal Health and Midwifery Officer

Job title:  Maternal Health and Midwifery Officer

Level:  NO-B

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Full/Part time: Full-Time

Fixed term/Temporary: Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational:   Non-Rotational

Duration: One year (renewable)

The Position:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative, and direct supervision of the National Programme Specialist – Reproductive Health, the Maternal Health and Midwifery Programme Officer will work closely with the Integrated SRH & Rights Unit and the larger UNFPA Programme and Operations Teams using UNFPA and national systems and tools to deliver development results.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Officer substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of health system strengthening to promote maternal /neonatal outcomes, human resources for SRH services, with a strong emphasis on midwifery, health financing and quality of care. S/he analyzes and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to programme formulation, monitoring, and evaluation within national development frameworks and the UN Delivering as One (DaO) context. The incumbent guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s Rwanda human resources for SRH programmes by monitoring results achieved in the implementation. S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.

The Programme Officer facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and s/he establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government.

You would be responsible for:

Programme Management

• In collaboration with Government counterparts, Regional Office, UN partners, NGOs, contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the UNFPA Maternal Health and Midwifery program component within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)in line with Government priorities and the Country Programme and in adherence to UNFPA policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality of programme/project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
• Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action.
• Coordinate IPs to ensure smooth execution of maternal health, midwifery, innovation and health system strengthening projects, monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.
• Expedites and coordinates project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel.

Leadership role in advocacy, visibility, partnership to leverage ICPD Agenda and SDG decade of action and delivering as one 

• Participation in national and One UN coordination forums such as Result Groups and Task Teams under UNSDCF, Health Development Partners meetings, health sector working group, Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health Technical Working Group (RMNCAH TWG) etc.
• Support the advocacy efforts of the Country Office to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• Support Country Office efforts for resource mobilization to finance the SDGs, partnership expansion including with the private sector using innovative financing mechanisms
• Support the evidence generation required to mobilize resources to finance the SDG including investment cases to end preventable maternal deaths, end unmet need for family planning and end Gender-Based Violence and harmful practices against women

Technical Support 

• With the guidance by the Reproductive Health Specialist, and in collaboration with Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity and Security Programme Officer and with substantive support from programme staff in the Country Office, he/she will provide ongoing technical and managerial assistance for ensuring up-to-date effective programme strategies to advance the SRHR agenda including spearheading innovations across maternal and neonatal health programming
• Support the ongoing efforts of the Government of Rwanda to promote Universal Health Coverage including ensuring universal access to quality Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and services, rights and choices for all

• Together with the Reproductive Health, the National Maternal Health and Midwifery Officer, provide technical support for strengthening and expansion of human resource capacities in health with a focus on midwifery services including promoting integration of competency based midwifery training curriculum, standardization of midwifery training and practice as well as supporting preparation, establishment and the functionality of the upcoming first Masters of Science in Midwifery in Rwanda.

• Fosters strategic alliances and partnerships between UNFPA Country Office and other UN agencies, local and international NGOs, academic institutions, health professional association and other relevant stakeholders, as necessary, to ensure that UNFPA priority issue of strengthening midwifery component is taken into account.

• Establish effective networking with key stakeholders such as Ministry of Health Human Resource Directorate, Ministry of Education, Development partners, Training Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, including NGOs other allied health professional associations to support the implementation of recommendations from a national wide Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) need assessment including establishment and monitoring the functionality of EmONC facility network.

• Coordinate the implementation of capacity building activities targeting the human resource for health with a focus to midwives using innovative approach such as Mobile Learning System, Mobile Mentorship, roll out of Comprehensive Abortion Care program among others.

• Participate in Human Resource Development strategy development/implementation technical working group meetings; establish synergies and related activities in the health system fostering access to skilled birth attendance including Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) services.

• Compile relevant national and international statistics, supervise commissioned research and needs assessments.

• Conduct monitoring field visits to ensure timely and quality execution of projects with the involvement of the relevant local and regional authorities. Ensure project activities progress according to work plans and timetables

• Prepare annual budgets, budget revisions and work plans, in consultation with the Reproductive Health Specialist and other staff of the Sexual Reproductive Health Unit
• Promote information and knowledge-sharing of the program good practices and model resources and support advocacy and promotional aspects of the maternal health programs.
• Foster innovations and creativity across maternal and neonatal health programming including alternative service delivery models

• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or as required by the post.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced degree in public health, development management, population, international development, demography and/or other related social science field.
• Bachelor degree in general medicine or specialty in obstetrics and gynecology would be an added value

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Prior professional experience of at least five years in the field of obstetrics, maternal health programs, or active engagement in Sexual Reproductive Health advocacy related agenda in Rwanda.
• Knowledge of the country context and good understanding of the Rwandan Health systems, particularly in the maternal, neonatal and child health services.
• Familiarity with UN policies will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills; demonstrated writing and oral communication skills;

Languages: 

Fluency in English

Required Competencies: 

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer: 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

How to Apply

If you are interested please click here to apply not later than 28 August 2022 at 17h00 Kigali Time

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Quality Improvement Specialist

Project Overview and Role:

Project Overview

The Rwanda Integrated Health Systems Activity (RIHSA) is a newly awarded, three year project funded by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) based in Kigali, Rwanda.  RIHSA works to reduce the financial barriers to healthcare in Rwanda through a mix of public and private interventions.  RIHSA works to improve the quality of essential health services at national, facility, and community levels utilizing a health systems approach.

Purpose of Position:

RIHSA is seeking to recruit a Quality Improvement Specialist based in Kigali, Rwanda. The QI Specialist will support activities related to strengthening quality of essential health services, including strengthening performance improvement for health facilities as part of the accreditation processes, effective leadership, governance for quality at the district level, institutionalizing sustainable quality structures, and increasing private sector engagement for accreditation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct site assessment of various health services
• Conduct data collection and analysis
• Participate in work planning with partners and government
• Work closely with Ministry of Health, USAID and private health care providers to support national quality improvement policy and strategic plan
• With the director, manage implementation of program’s quality improvement plan and oversee capacity building efforts in quality management activities
• Work with national and local actors to optimize data use to improvement effectiveness of local quality improvement approaches
• Ensure data quality measures are upheld
• Participates in technical meetings with donor, Ministry, and other actors
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications:

•  MPH, MSc, MA, MBBS or similar with a focus on healthcare quality improvement in public health, clinical health, international development, public policy, health sector management, or related field  with academic specialization in healthcare quality improvement or commensurate work experience in healthcare quality improvement

• 3-4 years experience in relevant field including designing and implementing quality improvement and/or supportive supervision skills
• Strong facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills
• Proven ability to manage data and familiarity with computer data analysis packages preferred
• Fluency in English required
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with government engagement and policy analyses, costing, and health economics, desired
• Past work experience managing USAID- or other donor-funded projects beneficial
• Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. Clear and effective writing and oral communication skills, including significant experience with report development and delivering oral presentations supported by PowerPoint slides
• Strong program management, organizational, and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe
• Professional and mature demeanor and conduct
• Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations
• Ability and willingness to travel within Rwanda and to implement studies on a national basis

Company Overview:About Palladium – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates shall click to the “Apply“ button below to submit their application.

Deadline: September 17th, 2022 

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Career Opportunities: Project Officer-The future is green (44362)

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

ROLE PROFILE    

role PURPOSE

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

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country’s operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International Rwanda Strategy statement.

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

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our program units which represent our point of contact with girls, their families and their communities.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the position is to support “The Future is Green! Promoting Youth Agri-Preneurship in Rwanda” Project in its implementation and evaluation in the areas of operation (Gatsibo, Bugesera and Nyaruguru districts respectively). The Project Officer will support the implementation of the project in order to achieve its objectives as well as communicate Plan International’s aims of supporting vulnerable and excluded young people, and particularly young women, to realise their full economic and social rights.

The priority of the project will be for rural young men and women in Gatsibo, Nyaruguru and Bugesera to be economically integrated in the agri-based sector through employment and sustainable entrepreneurship. Through this, we aim to enhance their agripreneurship skills and improve their resilience and those of their communities towards economic and climate shocks.

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

Reports to: Programme Manager

Direct reports:

• None

Level of contact with children

• Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

Physical Environment

• The position holder will work in an office environment with 40% field travel to the project areas of operations.

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Planning, coordination and implementation:

• Schedule activities and facilitate youth mobilization to participate in project activities.

• Supervise and lead project activities as per Detailed Implementation Plan.
• Coordinate partner activities on youth coaching and mentoring sessions for identified youth.
• Promote rural youth engagement in the market-oriented agriculture
• Build the capacity of youth on entrepreneurship.
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders including delivery partners
• Together with the Programme Manager provide technical expertise on youth development approaches to delivery partners to ensure activities are meeting their intended outcomes, objectives and achieving impact.
• Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports are prepared and submitted to expected standards.
• Take lead in developing project activity plans.
• Work together with delivery partners to ensure that key project activities including training are implemented in line with the standards required.

Support Project MERL Activities

• Lead on reviews and ensuring that information from the M&E report is used to further develop the project with support from the Program Manager.
• Compilation of evidenced based reports, collation of lesson-learning, good practice and success stories.

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Participate in financial planning and phasing, administer and monitor expenditures against budgets.
• Track, in liaison with Project Accountant the project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and budgets and project audit recommendations.
• Manage the budget reporting, requests and process payment requests for project activities.

Relationship management and partnership working

• Participate in country sector specific forums and county/regional levels as will be appropriate.
• Manage partners’ expectations in terms of the support that Plan International Rwanda can provide, enhance accountability & transparency mechanisms.
• Ensure that all project partners and stakeholders are kept regularly informed about the progress of the project.

Logistical and Administrative support

• Coordinate project logistical and administrative support as necessary.

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

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
• Ensure that Plan Rwanda contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Be aware of the values and the global strategy and understand why Plan International’s purpose is so important in advancing children’s rights and equality for girls globally. Understands and applies the principles of safeguarding and protection of the vulnerable populations with which Plan International works.
• Be aware of the different structural and governing elements, including national organizations, global hub, regional hubs, country offices, liaison offices, members assembly, international board, and the leadership team. Are aware of Plan International’s main sources of funding and know where to find company information.
• Be aware of the processes, institutions and organizations that shape the development and humanitarian context. Understands their local operating environment, demonstrating political, social and cultural awareness.
• Apply the Code of Conduct principles to the work activities.
• Contributes to their individual accountability plan and understands how they contribute to the team and organizational plan.
• Be aware of the procurement procedures relevant to their role and responsibilities.
• Know the resources required for the role. Manages his/her own workload, avoiding under or overcommitting to delivery activities.
• Aware of the project that Plan International delivers directly and through partner organizations.
• Aware of the project management procedures relevant to their role.
• Understands their responsibilities, level of decision making and how their role contributes to the wider team.
• Understands the importance of high-quality data and the implications of poor data.  Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decision-making. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidence-based decisions relevant to their role.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Professional Experience:

• At least 3 years relevant work experience.
• Business oriented mind set.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliable and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Networking and influencing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, development and business studies.
• Strong skills in collaboration with local leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to implement community participation strategy in the improvement of Youth Economic Empowerment.
• Ability to work with a quality assurance team in economic development.
• Ability to facilitate implementation of projects for the improvement of youth empowerment especially in the off-farm sector.
• Should be computer literate in word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Understanding the youth empowerment models.

Languages required

• Fluency in the English language is essential (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of French is desirable.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Location: Country Office

Type of Role: Project Officer

Reports to: Program Manger

Grade: c2

How to Apply

To apply please click on the “Apply” button below not later than 05/09/2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RWAMAGANA BANANA WINE CPC COMPANY Ltd

RWAMAGANA DISTRICT

MWULIRE SECTOR

Tel: +250787443214

Email: rwamaganabananawine@gmail.com 

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is a Private Limited Company registered in the office of the Registrar General with Company Code 107675046. Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is located in Rwamagana industrial Park in Rwamagana District, Mwulire Sector. It was established to produce quality and high-value Banana based products for local and export markets.

Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandan national to fill the following position:

MANAGING DIRECTOR one (1) position

Responsibilities

1. Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
2.  Reporting to Board of directors, Providing market insights and strategic advice.
3. Coordination and business plan implementation to improve cost efficiency.
4. Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders and authorities.
5. Overseeing the company’s business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.
6. Ensuring company policies and legal guidelines are clearly communicated.
7. Assessing, managing and solving problematic developments and situations.
8.  Building and enhancing the company’s public profile at events, speaking engagements.
9. Administration and capacity building.

Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in management, Business administration, economics, marketing and other related fields.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in managerial activities or in similar roles.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to excel in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.

Method of Application

Interested candidates match the above-mentioned positions will send    their documents (Copy of Degree, National ID, CV and Application Letter addressed to the Chairperson of Board of Directors) through the email of Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd: rwamaganabananawine@gmail.com 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written exam.

Application deadline: 27th August 2022 at 17hrs.

Done at Rwamagana, on 17th August 2022

KAKOOZA Henry

Chairperson of Board of Directors

RWAMAGANA BANANA WINE CPC COMPANY Ltd

RWAMAGANA DISTRICT

MWULIRE SECTOR

Tel: +250787443214

Email: rwamaganabananawine@gmail.com 

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is a Private Limited Company registered in the office of the Registrar General with Company Code 107675046. Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is located in Rwamagana industrial Park in Rwamagana District, Mwulire Sector. It was established to produce quality and high-value Banana based products for local and export markets.

Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandan national to fill the following position:

PRODUCTION MANAGER ONE (1) POSITION

Responsibilities 

1. Supervise the production team to manage and execute production projects.
2. Coordinate with customers to develop project plans and timelines.
3. Work with the team to plan, schedule, and perform production activities.
4. Assign daily workload to team members.
5. Develop production program and guidelines to support company objectives.
6. Schedule equipment maintenance and inspection on regular basis.
7. Suggest process improvements to enhance production quality and capacity.
8. Organize job trainings to team members to achieve production goals.
9. Investigate production issues and develop resolutions.
10. Determine equipment, material, and manpower requirements for project execution.
11. Develop project budget and maintenance expenses within the budget.
12. Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
13. Assist in employee recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, retention, and termination activities.
14. Monitor production activities and adjust schedules for on-time delivery.
15. Ensure that the final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
16. Ensure that team follows company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food science and technology.
• Have a minimum professional experience of 2 years in a related banana processing and as a team leader production management.
• Know how to communicate in English and/or French and to use Know IT tool.

Method of Application

Interested candidates match the above-mentioned positions will send    their documents (Copy of Degree, National ID, CV and Application Letter addressed to the Chairperson of Board of Directors) through the email of Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd: rwamaganabananawine@gmail.com 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written exam.

Application deadline: 27th August 2022 at 17hrs.

Done at Rwamagana, on 17th August 2022

KAKOOZA Henry

Chairperson of Board of Directors

RWAMAGANA BANANA WINE CPC COMPANY Ltd

RWAMAGANA DISTRICT

MWULIRE SECTOR

Tel: +250787443214

Email: rwamaganabananawine@gmail.com 

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is a Private Limited Company registered in the office of the Registrar General with Company Code 107675046. Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is located in Rwamagana industrial Park in Rwamagana District, Mwulire Sector. It was established to produce quality and high-value Banana based products for local and export markets.

Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandan national to fill the following position:

ACCOUNTANT OFFICER ONE (1) POSITION

Responsibilities

1. Prepare all payments of Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd
2. File all accounting documents; ensure proper and regular filling of documents to facilitate internal and external audits;
3. Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
4. Prepare bank accounts reconciliation, Analyze financial statements for consistency and correct errors in financial statements as and when necessary;
5. Declare and pay VAT and withholding taxes of RWAMAGANA CPC service providers in compliance with RRA and on time.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in in accounting and Finance.
• Have two (2) years of experience in the field of financial management
• Know the IT tool, more particularly management software.
• kills in general, analytical and public accounting
• Knowledge of l, administration, law, taxation, banking regulations
• Sense of negotiation, communication, and organization
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Rigor, method, responsiveness
• The practice of English and/or French

Method of Application

Interested candidates match the above-mentioned positions will send    their documents (Copy of Degree, National ID, CV and Application Letter addressed to the Chairperson of Board of Directors) through the email of Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd: rwamaganabananawine@gmail.com 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written exam.

Application deadline: 27th August 2022 at 17hrs.

Done at Rwamagana, on 17th August 2022

KAKOOZA Henry

Chairperson of Board of Directors

How to Apply

To apply please click on the “Apply” button not later than 31st August 2022

Job description

Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts
Develop various types of content, including awareness messages and campaigns
Edit and distribute material for the website and other channels of internal and external communication
Manage Rwanda FDA’s social media communications
Contribute to the development of stakeholder analysis and mapping to enable development of targeted communications strategy and feedback mechanism.
To provide information to the public on Rwanda FDA matters in consultation with the Communication Specialist
To draft press releases, edit notices and circulars intended for the public.
To assist in organizing of press conferences, radio and television talk shows, press releases, and prepare speeches for the Rwanda FDA Director General in consultation with the communication specialist.
To monitor and track newspapers, social media platforms and other sources of information and identify articles, issues, or queries that concern or relate to Rwanda FDA. Analyze such sources of information, prepare periodic reports and submit them to the Communication Specialist
To demonstrate the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within his/her Office in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
To participate in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.
To do the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.
To perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Job description

-Coordinate the development of communication and public relations work plans and budgets and ensure effective budget management with the objective of cost saving.
-To oversee the development of stakeholder analysis and mapping to enable development of targeted communications strategy and feedback mechanism.
-To develop the corporate image and identity of Rwanda FDA and increase awareness of the Rwanda FDA to the publics and stakeholders.
-To provide information to the public on Rwanda FDA matters in consultation with the Rwanda FDA Director General.
– To coordinate the drafting, reviewing and approval of press releases, notices and circulars intended for the public.
-To plan and manage press conferences, radio and television talk shows, press releases, and prepare speeches for the Rwanda FDA Director General in consultation with the
relevant department, Division or Unit.
-To liaise with the media outlets to create rapport so as to sustain good public image.
– To participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of quality management system to ensure that processes, systems and procedures needed for quality
enhancement of the services offered Rwanda FDA are established and implemented.
-To Develop and periodically update a communication framework or manual for both internal and external stakeholders, shows information like what will be communicated;
when
to communicate; with whom to communicate; how to communicate; and who communicates.
-To perform any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.

Job description

1. To plan and review resources needed for implementation, maintenance and improvement of the laboratory QMS
2. Planning of Medicines, Cosmetics and Chemicals Testing Unit safety and working conditions,
3. Prepare testing services cost and submit to the Division manager for approval
4. Prepare the proposal for new testing scope
5. Elaborate the list of testing parameters and matrices for accreditation
6. Plan for laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) and evaluate PT results
7. Approval of Technical Specifications of equipment and reagents
8. Participating in the technical evaluation committee on laboratory supplies
9. Elaborate the list of approved suppliers and subcontractors
10. Maintain the equipment maintenance and calibration schedules
11. Approving and authorizing the procedures, test methods and standards operating procedures (SOPs) drafted
12. Participate in the development of laboratory procedures and SOP’s
13. Investigating and identifying potential sources of deviations and institute corrective actions for all analytical work
14. Approval of new test methods and methods verification processes
15. Initiate method development, method validation and estimation of uncertainty budget
16. Ensure test data obtained from analytical work within the laboratory is secure and confidentiality is maintained
17. To organize meetings with external advisors, auditing/accreditation bodies
18. To coordinate the preparation, publication, and dissemination of information on relevant quality standards in the laboratory
19. To provide training in areas of laboratory QMS for staff
20. Authorize the laboratory testing reports before final approval

Job description

 To file documents and files of the Office of Deputy Director General.
 To answer telephone calls.
 To write texts and documents.
 To orientate correspondences.
 To analyze and synthesize the content of files to be submitted to Office of Deputy Director General.
 To give opinion and advice on any files/issues brought to him/her by the Office of Deputy Director General.
 To sort out urgent and priority files that requires attention of the Office of Deputy Director General.
 Demonstrating the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within your respective Office in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
 Participating in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.
 Doing the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.
 To perform any other duties as maybe assigned by immediate supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Job description

– Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;
– Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses;
– Carrying out tests, interpreting results and calculating uncertainties of measurement especially in cases of marginal test results
– Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
– Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Lead officer
– Maintain inventory of laboratories equipment;
– Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
– Establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
– Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;
– Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
– Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spares parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;
– Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning
– Maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.
– Perform any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor

Job description

Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals and reagents;
Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in analysis;
Carrying out tests, interpreting results and estimating uncertainties of measurement
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Laboratory Director.
Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment;
Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
Establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
Documentation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and submit them for approval;
Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports
Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
Give recommendation on equipment, chemicals and reagents required for testing;
Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spare parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;
Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.
To demonstrate the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within his/her unit in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
To participate in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.
To do the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.
Perform any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job description

Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals and reagents;
Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in analysis;
Carrying out tests, interpreting results and estimating uncertainties of measurement
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Laboratory Director.
Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment;
Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
Establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
Documentation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and submit them for approval;
Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports
Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
Give recommendation on equipment, chemicals and reagents required for testing;
Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spare parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;
Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.
To demonstrate the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within his/her unit in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
To participate in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.
To do the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.
Perform any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job description

– Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals and reagents;
– Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in analysis;
– Carrying out tests, interpreting results and estimating uncertainties of measurement
– Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
– Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Laboratory Director.
– Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment;
– Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
– Establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
– Documentation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and submit them for approval;
– Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports
– Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
– Give recommendation on equipment, chemicals and reagents required for testing;
– Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spare parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;
– Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.
– Perform any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job description

To screen, assess and prepare feedback to the applications for registration of tobacco products.
To submit samples for testing and ensure that the results are available for use in assessment process.
To efficiently use resources and ensure the compliance of product registration, review guidelines and to streamline the processes.
To improve tobacco assessment standard by adopting and harmonizing international standards and best practices.
To assess product variation applications and propose approvals on changes made to registered products to the Division Manager.
To demonstrate the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within his/her division in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
To participate in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.
To do the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.
To perform any other duty that may be assigned by direct supervisor.

Job description

1. Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and reagents;
2. Prepare and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses;
3. Carrying out tests, interpreting results and calculating uncertainties of measurement especially in cases of marginal test results
4. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
5. Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Lead officer
6. Maintain inventory of laboratories equipment;
7. Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
8. Establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
9. Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;
10. Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
11. Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spares parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;
12. Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning
13. Maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.

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