Job opportunity: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (1 position) 

Vacancy – Technician S1 (03/22 KG)

Main purpose of job:

To provide general technical repairs and installations (Plumbing, white goods and Electrical mainly) to BHC Properties: office and Residential buildings.

Roles and responsibilities:

• The general technician will be supervised by the Technical Work Group Leader and s/he will be working closely with the Estates and Technician Team.
• Carrying out general Electrical, white goods &Plumbing repairs as requested by Technical Works Groupe Leader (TWG)
• Follow up Preventive maintenance plan as directed by Technical Work Group Leader(TWGL) or Estate Manager.
• Carrying out the Electrical and plumbing routine maintenance
• Carrying out PCA records  for all Properties  and office and filling them.
• Ensure the contractors complete the work as per agreed and meet FCDO Standards.
• Any other work related to Estates assigned by Line manager

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Supervision of different contractors as assigned by Line Manager
• Responsible for own work and accountable for the effective use of own time.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Should have at least an Electrical and white goods repairs certificates,
•  Should have a minimum of 3 years experience in similar works (Electrical and white goods maintenance and repairs), a training certificate or working in plumbing maintenance in Residential/small Offices would be an advantage.
• Having excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings
•  Valid Rwanda driving licence, category B

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Knowledge in white goods (fridge, washing machine, electrical cooker, etc )
• To be able to read, interpret and implement complex electrical drawings
• Knowledge of international health and safety standards
• Basic knowledge of technical specifications and purchasing

Type of Position : Permanent

Salary : RWF 399,591

Start Date : 1 August 2022

Working patterns:    From 08.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday; 0800-1200 Friday; out of hours emergency response as necessary.

To apply submit your application here: Technician S1 (03/22 KG) – FCO Local Posts (tal.net)

1. IFMIS Business Process Management Specialist Team Leader

Job Description

Provide technical support to develop/review system processes and business requirements for the IFMIS and integration with other systems to determine any necessary validation or alignment
Ensuring that developers obtain required support, input and technical guidance on functionalities being developed.
Ensuring that the IFMIS application build complies with all internal and external solution design requirements including statutory requirements and industry best practice.
Assisting with the development, agreement and implementation of a data conversion and consolidation strategy for the IFMIS modules. This will ensure that appropriate security and internal controls are implemented including all application and processing controls.
Providing guidance and coordinating the activities of Capacity Building team, including appropriate training for IFMIS user.
Continuously review and actively influence the Project Plan, the training content/materials and plan, and the change management plan to ensure that the weaknesses and recommendations are carried out and implemented.
Development and administration of End user’s forum to Enhance knowledge sharing and Communication
Providing guidance and Coordinating the activities of Help Desk team
Monitor the Progress of the resolution of incidents and provide regular feedback to the originators on the status of their support calls
Provide technical expertise in the reforms undertaken by GoR aimed at improving public sector accounting and financial management activities and resolving key accounting and financial management problems existent in Government. This will include temporary coverage of existing skills gaps in financial management and the development of accounting and financial management capacity. This will include (but not limited to) the provision of expertise in classification schemes/chart of accounts and streamlining cash management arrangements.
Ensuring government planning processes are well integrated through IFMIS to produce annual action plans for central and local government
Ensuring that the national investment and projects monitoring processes are embedded into IFMIS in order to produce quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on the performance of projects and programs.
Facilitate the national budget set up by providing an automated framework with flexibility to accommodate all the required reforms.
Identify requirements and opportunities for interoperability with other government systems
Establish professional working relationships with key personnel in Central and Local Governments to ensure knowledge transfer and assist in training and capacity development as considered necessary.
As may be necessary, provide Technical input in the update, development/implementation and documentation of policies and procedures, monitor and keep up to date with new changes in public financial management
Create a culture of ownership of the IFMIS by the respective government entities
Carrying out any such other duties that will be assigned by the IFMIS Project Manager in line with the improvement of financial management for GoR.

Minimum Qualifications

Now Hiring!

Join our team of staff at

Kigali International Community School as;

SCIENCE/ FOUNDATION TEACHER

To apply, visit https://www.kicsrw.org/working-at-kics

Welcome to Kigali International Community School (KICS)! KICS is located in the beautiful capital city of Kigali, Rwanda. The school is a college preparatory day school offering classes for students from pre- kindergarten through high school. KICS opened with its first class on September 14, 2006.

THIS IS WHO WE ARE:

A Christ-Centered, US accredited non-profit school that offers children of all nationalities and religions an education similar to that offered by schools in the USA. We are a fully accredited member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is endorsed by the Rwandan Ministry of Education as a sound educational institution.

Today, KICS has more than 315 students from 40 nations. The student body includes expatriate and national families living and working in Kigali in various industries. Many families work with embassies, multinationals, NGO’s, mission agencies, churches, and private businesses.

KICS is also the official site for U.S. College Board exams such as AP (Advanced Placement) and other U.S university entrance exams such as the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.

Our staff come from 13 different countries and are committed to integrating a Christ-centered worldview into all subject areas.

MISSION

The mission at KICS is to provide a Christ-centered, U.S. accredited primary and secondary education that challenges students to excel academically and live out a biblical worldview.

VISION

The vision of KICS is to impact the world for Christ by preparing servant leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service above self, and a lifestyle of participation over apathy.

OUR VALUES

Servant leadership: We believe each person at KICS should live in a way that models the servant leadership of Christ.

Christ-Centered: At KICS, we seek to live out a biblical worldview that believes and articulates that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the only way to have eternal life for all who believe.

Global Family: Each person created, is an image-bearer of God. At KICS, we value the diversity of creation by God the Father over all people, from every country and culture. As such, KICS values and respects the global nature of our family that comes from various countries of the world and is sent out to various countries of the world.

Customization: At KICS we value that each student is an individual and we desire to help each student grow into the unique gifts, skills, and talents God has placed inside of them.

Lifelong Learners: At KICS we desire for each student to grow in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving for all areas of life.

THE ROLE SECONDARY SCIENCE/FOUNDATIONS TEACHER 

REPORTS TO: SECONDARY PRINCIPAL

Required Qualifications:

Passion for serving God in the context of education Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field

Valid Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)

(Life experience related to content and/or teaching may substitute for a Teacher Certificate in some situations.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of successful teaching experience Prior experience in an international school

Master’s Degree in Education or related field Understanding of Common Core Standards Experience with English Language Learners.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Physics, Science, and health classes. Grade will depend on the schedule. At times, may be asked to help with a MS class.

These classes range from Grade 7 to Grade 8.

Contributes significantly to the critical thinking and inquiry layers of school culture

Collaborates with department, middle and high school teams, and administration around student progress

Demonstrates effectiveness in presenting English Language Arts in a way that frames students’ thinking from multiple angles using a variety of evidence, offers secular and biblical worldviews and equips students with the tools and perspectives to think for themselves.

Leads a HS Mission Group – a small group of HS students that connect regularly throughout the week and year.

Helps with college essays for seniors.

Professional Characteristics:

Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview Effectively collaborates in team settings Demonstrates superb communication skills

Uses data to adapt curriculum and refine instruction

Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture

Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual Utilizes technology to enhance student learn

Date: 21st June-2022

JOB ADVERTISEMENT AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

JALI S.C PLC is an Investee Company of JALI Investment Ltd and JALI Transport Ltd which are investment Companies of Rwanda Federal Union of Transport Cooperatives (RFTC). The Company was registered under the laws of the Republic of Rwanda by the Rwanda Development Board on the 26th January 2018. JALI S.C PLC was licensed by National Bank of Rwanda on 3rd January 2019 and in conformity with article 4 of BNR regulation number 02/2009 on the organization of Microfinance. it was allowed to operate microfinance activities in Rwanda under the status of Public Limited Company. JALI S.C PLC was authorized to perform all activities for which the license has been granted.  Its headquarters is located at AMASHYIRAHAMWE – Modern Market Building /Nyabugogo opposite WASAC Kimisagara Road; Nyarugenge district, in Kigali city.

The main founding objective of JALI S.C PLC is to provide reliable and affordable financial solutions to Small and Medium Size Enterprises and local individuals. Our primary targeted clientele is mainly the members of transport cooperatives across Rwanda. These clients include drivers, motor cyclists, vehicle operators, garages and spare parts shops, wash bay businesses and individual transport operators but we also extend financial services to the rest of the public.  Currently JALIS.C PLC has one main branch and makes use of Mobile banking (SMS, USSD, PUSH and PULL) for customer services accessibility and it’s going to make use of agency banking before putting branches in place.

It is in this regard that JALI SC PLC would like to recruit a qualified individual to fill the vacant Branch Manager position. The table below shows Job position/duties, specific requirements, and a number of needed employees.

Interested candidates are required to submit their academic documents for consideration via JALI S.C PLC Email: jaliscplc@gmail.com later than 28th -June-2022 at 5:00 pm:

• Application Letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of Degree/Certificates
• Copy of the Bio data page of National ID Card
• Telephone number and email address
• Names and contacts (with Telephone and emails) of three (3) referees

Note:

• Rwandan candidates who meet the above requirements will be shortlisted and contacted for the exam.
• Having knowledge in Ad banking software is an added value
• Age Limit:   25-40 years

Cordially,

Done at Kigali, on 21st June 2022.

……………………………………………………………………

MUTABAZI Augustin 

Managing Director, JALI S.C PLC

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO RECRUIT SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW  

1. Background

The Institute of Policy analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) is a fast growing indigenous, independent and not-for profit Rwandan Institute. IPAR seeks to enhance evidence based policy making by conducting timely, relevant, high-quality policy-oriented analysis and research. It also promotes culture of debate and dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda. IPAR is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated staff at the level of Senior Research Fellow.

1. The Senior Researcher’s Role;

• To work in a team to ensure IPAR’s poverty related research output is of quality, timely, relevant and high impact,
• To design, lead and deliver research programmes, consultancy assignments, projects and policy briefs on the topic of poverty, that contribute to meeting IPAR’s core objectives,
• To provide leadership in research project management: developing sustainable means to ensure that IPAR’s research on poverty is quality assured, submitted to rigorous deadlines, and that budgets are properly designed and managed,
• To develop funding proposals, the drive the organization’s ability to access new and diverse funding sources.
• To contribute to building the public profile of the organization, and the Poverty Advisory Group by creating opportunities to participate in various forms of dialogue with public, not-for- profit, private and donor stakeholders and by public speaking and contributing to print and broadcast media

1. Desired Profile of the Senior Research Fellow

• Highly motivated Research professional, with a PhD in Economics from a top-tier university, and with at least 5 years of relevant research experience in a think-tank or active policy research Institute.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and the willingness and ability to supervise and  transfer those skills to others
• Record of high quality research output demonstrable by publications in prestigious outlets including high quality journals, policy documents and newspapers.
• Experience of undertaking a similar role in a public Research Institution or Think tank
• Strong and demonstrated Research administration and Budget management skills
• Fluency in English is essential, working knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda is an added advantage
• Highly numerate, with strong skills in qualitative and statistical analysis, with expertise in Microsoft Office (word, Excel, Power point, outlook) and statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) very desirable.

1. Expected output

1. Reports, proposals, and articles written as needed
2. Budgets that area developed and adhered to
3. Presentations of research findings made to policymakers, media, and other public audiences
4. Funding adequate to support research operations
5. Detailed documentation and a database for all work performed
6. Deadlines for research projects met within established time frames

1. Reporting structure

The Senior Research Fellow will report to the Director of Research IPAR. He/she will have responsibility for leadership of a research team of up to 40 research assistants.

Delivery expectations will be agreed upon with the Senior Research Fellow when recruited. Regular progress reports shall be submitted on the agreed intervals to be specified at the beginning of the contract, with a strong focus on delivery. External reporting may also be required to IPAR’s board and funders.

1. Remuneration

An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to successful candidate

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and Academic credentials to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org copy to r.innocente@ipar-rwanda.org by 12/07/2022 before 4PM.

Should you have any further questions please send e-mail on r.innocente@ipar-rwanda.org with “Senior Research Fellow Recruitment” in the subject line.

Done at Kigali, on 21/06/2022

Eugenia Kayitesi

Executive Director

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO RECRUIT THE M&E OFFICER /RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR

1. Background

The Institute of Policy analysis and Research (IPAR –Rwanda) is a fast growing indigenous, independent, not-for-profit Rwandan think tank. IPAR seeks to enhance evidence based policy making by conducting timely, relevant, high-quality, policy-oriented analysis and research. It also promotes a culture of debate and dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda.

In order to meet the increasing expectations from its stakeholders, IPAR is seeking to recruit an experienced Monitoring & Evaluation Officer/ Research Administrator.

1. Objectives of Research Administrator and M&E Officer

 To develop and implement M&E systems focused on data collection, analysis and   reporting to ensure synergy between local M&E framework

1. Qualifications

• Master’s degree strongly related to social development, management, research or similar topics.
• Four (4) Experience in monitoring and evaluation to inform policy deliberations
• Working experience in public policy formulation and analysis and stakeholder coordination;
• Experience in coaching, teaching, or consulting
• Experience with management of databases and research processes.

1. Key Responsibilities

The Research Administrator and M&E Officer plays a vital role in the strategic direction and planning of IPAR. He/ She is expected to play a central role in developing IPAR’s overall strategy alongside the Management team. Following are the main responsibilities;

        Monitoring and Evaluation

1. 1. The Research Administrator and M&E officer will manage the existing capacity database and work to update and improve it to become more streamlined, accessible and relevant across all operations of IPAR
   2. Develop in coordination with the Finance and Administration Manager, a system to ensure that the organization’s planning, including inputs and targets is aligned with the overall organization’s log frame and M&E indicators
   3. Synthesize and analyze data for summary reports on M&E findings
   4. Develop, refine and manage the process for regular reporting on findings and coordinate with appropriate Units for the dissemination of information
   5. Produce  monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the management of  IPAR and Development Partners
   6. Follow up implementation of recommendations of M&E reports
   7. Manage day-to-day operation of the M&E system, including the implementation of M&E tools and instruments
   8. Assist in the coaching of other IPAR officers in M&E
   9. In collaboration with the IPAR events, publications and communication officer  provide good quality data for the M&E system
   10. Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organizations for best practices
   11. Regularly review and improve the M&E system by seeking stakeholder inputs and through consultation with practitioners in other organizations
   12. Participate in all surveys undertaken by IPAR

Research Administration

1. Drafting MoUs with research partners. Reviewing MoUs and Terms of Reference for research collaborations and advising the Director of Research prior to the Director of Research advising the Executive Director.
2. Regularly monitoring all research budgets and advising individual researchers and the Director of Research on budget spend and any issues;
3. Maintaining a data base of all research projects and monitoring progress against the project time line. Bring to the attention of researchers and the Director of Research any slippages and other necessary information.
4. Making all the logistical arrangements for research fieldwork and other visits
5. Arranging meetings of research staff including preparation of agendas, papers etc and taking minutes.
6. Working with Administrative and Finance and Knowledge Transfer Team to ensure that all arrangements for research events, publication of research findings and arrangements for research fieldwork are carried out in a timely manner.
7. Drafting the research teams annual progress report.
8. Undertaking literature searchers and otherwise identifying resources relevant for research projects as directed by the Director of Research
9. Undertaking research as agreed with the Director of Research Such other administrative duties as from time to time are allocated to the post holder.

1. Expected deliverables

The Research Administrator and M&E Officer shall deliver the following outputs:

• Annual Action Plan for IPAR
• Activity Plan for M&E for IPAR and Annual M&E framework
•  Developed M&E Log frames
• Database for IPAR
• Monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the management of  IPAR and Development partners
• Quality survey reports

1. Research Administrator and M&E Officer’s  obligations

Serve as the M&E Officer and Research Administrator of IPAR-Rwanda.

Responsible for day-to-day coordination of research admnistrator and M&E  activities.

Handle any other matter  as directed by the Executive Director and Director of Research.

1. How to apply?

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and Academic credentials to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org copy to r.innocente@ipar-rwanda.org by 12/07/ 2022 before 4PM.

Should you have any further questions please send e-mail on r.innocente@ipar-rwanda.org with “M&E officer/ Research Administrator” in the subject line.

Done at Kigali, on 21/06/2021

Eugenia KAYITESI

Executive Director

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO RECRUIT A PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION EXPERT

1. Background

The Institute of Policy analysis and Research (IPAR –Rwanda) is a fast growing indigenous, independent, not-for-profit Rwandan think tank. IPAR seeks to enhance evidence based policy making by conducting timely, relevant, high-quality, policy-oriented analysis and research. It also promotes a culture of debate and dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda.

In order to meet the increasing expectations from its stakeholders, IPAR is seeking to recruit an experienced Public Relations and Communication Expert.

1. Qualifications:

• Ambitious professional with a Maters’ degree of Communication;
• At least 4 years of experience in public relations; customer relationships or similar roles from a reputable organization
• Experience with drafting speeches for the leadership team of an institution;
• Experience with coordinating high-level events;
• Experience with coordinating outreach activities;
• Excellent writing and editing skills with experience producing documents for external audiences, such as feature articles, or blogs;
• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. government officials;
• Experience with drafting MoUs and concept notes;
• Ability to apply technical problem-solving techniques;

1. Objectives of the Assignment

• To promote a positive image of the Client;
• To build the Client’s reputation through the media;
• To provide support to researchers while  preparing articles for the media;
• To advise and implement pre and post publicity plan for specific occasions/ events/ policy reforms through the media, website and social media
• To advise on the content to publish on the Client’s website and social media and proof reading and editing.

1. Outline of the work

Scope of Work

• The Expert, will support IPAR in events, Publication, branding and communications.
• Development, editing and publishing of the content of strategic policy information materials for policy engagement /capacity building purposes, including press releases, policy briefs, press kits, information packages for policy engagements and communication as agreed by IPAR’s management
• Media advocacy strategies and its implementation including liaising with media to communicate key messages including events and press conferences to defined target audiences
• Liaising with IPAR Management to establish a forum for media houses that can help in policy engagements  and organize an annual breakfast  meeting involving high level influential policy makers with editors of media houses for the purpose of promoting IPAR’s research agenda
• Updating Website with current information on the work of the Client
• Effectively monitoring and evaluating various communications tools and activities, to measure the impact on achieving the overall objectives;

• Identifying and collate a database of local, regional and international media outlets and build links with them to enhance advocacy, outreach and strategic communications of the Client;
• Implementing IPAR Communications Strategy

• Managing and updating IPAR’s social media platforms( Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and  YouTube)
• Live updating social media platforms( Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) of the Client during events
• Produce a documentary video on IPAR’s work
• Initiate and supervise branding of IPAR’s offices, Staff, events and other promotional items
• Work with IPAR’s design and printing services suppliers to ensure better design and printing of IPAR  communication and promotional materials, reports and research publications
• Advising IPAR on all matters related to Public Relations and Communication

Expected Deliverables

The Expert will be expected to deliver these services in the context of the Terms of Reference in a timely manner. The Expert will be expected to deliver the following items during and at the end of the period of the project:

• Advisory services to IPAR’s management and communications office, on the development and/or improvement of the communications and policy engagements of their work plan, development and production of public policy materials
• Documentary video on IPAR’s work
• IPAR’s first brand manual and guidelines
• Updated IPAR Promotional materials
• Upgraded IPAR website

Reporting structure

The Expert will report to the Executive Director.

1.  How to apply?

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and Academic credentials to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org copy to r.innocente@ipar-rwanda.org by 12/07/ 2022 before 4PM.

Should you have any further questions please send e-mail on r.innocente@ipar-rwanda.org with “Public Relations and Communication expert” in the subject line.

Done at Kigali, 21/06/2022

Eugenia KAYITESI

Executive Director

Exciting Job opportunity with The European Business Chamber of Rwanda: Project Manager 

Background

The European Business Chamber of Rwanda is a group of businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals working together to contribute to a flourishing business climate in Rwanda. EBCR supports the business climate by supporting and representing the European Business Community in Rwanda and by encouraging European businesses to invest in Rwanda and trade with Rwanda.

On 18.05.2022 EBCR signed a contract with the EU Delegation in Rwanda to deliver a 3 year programme for the private sector with a focus on 3 strategic areas; Inform, Connect and Represent European connected businesses in Rwanda and European interests. The programme is designed to build a strong European business network and support the entrepreneurial scene in Rwanda. EBCR is therefore hiring a Project Manager to help with the implementation of this programme.

Duties and responsibilities 

Under the overall strategic guidance and the day-to-day supervision of the Executive Secretary, the Project Manager has the following duties and responsibilities:

Job Summary 

The project manager is first and foremost responsible for supporting the implementation of the EU grant project together with the Executive Secretary with a focus on the development of annual programme/project delivery targets. The project manager will also support the development of a EBCR service desk, develop services for members, network management and will lead the development of the new EBCR Youth professional network. The project manager will manage the EBCR data collection, building up a private sector knowledge bank and collaborate directly with stakeholders around data collection, sector reports and publications and be lead on the EBCR newsletter. Furthermore, will help manage EBCR’s internal operations, this includes managing the EBCR website, social media, online starter-pack and HubSpot updates with meeting notes and database building.

Manage the project on day-to-day basis

• Together with the ES develop and deliver on the annual project delivery targets
• Monitor and assure  progress on agreed results framework and performance indicators and regulary report this to ES and the Board; where necessary take appropriate corrective action in agreement with the ES.
• Develop the overall monitoring and evaluation systems for the project and put mechanisms in place for proper and timely reporting to the EBCR office and board and the EU Delegation.
• Prepare quarterly reviews of the project.
• . ( this is primarily task of ES)
• Deliver on internal operations, including social media, database, newsletter and reporting
• Set up the EBCR service desk to support EBCR members
• Lead the development of  the EBCR youth Professional Network

• Contribute to the analytical and policy development of EBCR advocacy work, including the writing of position papers.
• Support the development and delivery of EBCR strategic areas of Connect, Inform and Represent throughout the project.

Impact of Results:

The key results of the role have an impact on the overall success of the project and directly contribute to the EBCR’s  goals.  In specific, the key results have an impact on design, operations and management of activities, creation of strategic long-lasting impact as well as reaching overall project aims.

Skills needed to perform in this position: 

Overseeing monitoring and evaluation activities of the project;

1. Project management and cycle management skills
2. Excellent organisational skills and record-tracking
3. Good communication skills with focus on internal management, reporting and presentation
4. Managing partnerships, policy, resource mobilization and advocacy efforts, and;
5. Facilitating knowledge management and sharing
6. Good ICT skills (Microsoft Office Suite and particularly proficiency with Excel; various online tools e.g, Google Drive, etc.)
7. Language skills; Fluency in French, English and Kinyarwanda

Experience: 

1. Education; BA, MBA, Project Management, Business Analyst, Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, or other courses related to this profile
2. 3+ years of experience working with the private sector in Rwanda
3. Experience with managing networks and stakeholders
4. 2+ years of experience with managing international projects
5. Experience with writing and producing sector reports and position papers
6. Experience with managing social media content and external communication

Project period:

3 Years

Application procedure

We kindly request you to send us your resume (CV) including names and contact details of relevant

references) and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for EBCR as Project Manager for this project and what qualifies you for the position.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter with two work related references to the following e-mail address:info@ebc-rwanda.org before: 29.06.2022 at 5pm

Kind Regards

EBCR Executive Secretary

Johanna Sandberg

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Gardens for Health International

Employment Opportunity: Communications Associate

About Gardens for Health International:

Since 2009, Gardens for Health International (GHI) has implemented nutrition-sensitive agriculture programs to combat childhood malnutrition in Rwanda. We seek to fundamentally change the treatment of malnutrition by working with families to establish nutritious home gardens while equipping them with the knowledge to support long-term health. GHI’s core program works with government-run health centers. In addition, we collaborate with a variety of governmental and non-governmental partners to bring our expertise to new settings and populations, including schools and refugee camps. We are an impact-driven organization with a deep commitment to ensuring that every program we design responds to the unique needs of the communities we serve. Our team is flexible, innovative, and passionate about sparking lasting change.

GHI is proudly locally-led, with a dedicated staff of over forty Rwandan nationals. Our headquarters are located just outside of Kigali where we operate a five-acre demonstration and production farm.

For more information about GHI, check out our website and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

The Role

The Communications Associate is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized self-starter who shares a commitment to GHI’s values and works.

The Communications Associate is responsible for producing engaging written and visual content for Gardens for Health International’s external audience to contribute to Gardens for Health’s development activities. They will design strategies to attract new supporters and inform existing ones about our work and translate that influence into fundraising across diverse media outlets. The Communications Associate will work with the Development and Partnerships Associate and US Development Lead in cultivating and maintaining relationships with new donors and foundations through compelling storytelling of the organization’s programming. This is a position for a creative individual with strong writing, photography, and videography skills and an ability to craft engaging stories for diverse audiences.

The Communications Associate will serve as a key member of the Development and Communications Team under the direct supervision of the Executive Director who is also based in Kigali, Rwanda.

GHI seeks to hire qualified, committed, and experienced National to fill the following position:

Position: Communications Associate

Place of Work: Kigali with travel to the field as required

Reports to: Communications and Development Manager

Time frame: Open Ended

Start date: Immediately

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• • Lead the design and execution of the organization’s communications strategy
  • Support individual donor stewardship, including relationship management, organizational updates, and thank you notes;
  • Producing storytelling content that is locally empowering to the people we serve and engaging to our global network of supporters
  • Maintaining GHI’s active online social media presence across platforms including LinkedIn Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
  • Producing fundraising and marketing materials (e.g. program one-pager, donor appeal, annual report) using graphic design to attract new donors and engage existing ones
  • Writing and designing monthly newsletters, emails to donors, and blog posts
  • Leading the production of promotional videos for both internal and external use
  • Updating and Maintaining Gardens for Health’s website to ensure it accurately reflects the organization’s program and work
  • Conducting field visits and interviews with field staff and program participants to produce visual and written material to support our online and print media presence
  • Capacity building on storytelling for staff
  • Support the Executive Director in preparing for conferences and donor meetings

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing and Media Production or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of working experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention-to-detail
• Experience in photography with preferred knowledge of Adobe Lightroom
• Preferred skills in videography
• Preferred skills in graphic design with preferred knowledge of Adobe InDesign
• Preferred skills in website design including experience in Square space
• Passion for Gardens for Health’s vision and values, with a commitment to serving the organization’s mission
• Experience working in cross-cultural, international settings
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, big and small
• Exceptional written communication skills for diverse audiences
• Passion for GHI’s mission, values (commitment to the families we serve, belief in the potential of people, open and honest communication, humility and empathy, and commitment to long-term impact), and culture (“turi kumwe” in Kinyarwanda, meaning “we are all in this together” or “we are one”)
• Bonus: demonstrated experience in food, nutrition, agriculture, and/or global health

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees to careers@gardensforhealth.org. The deadline for receiving applications is 4^th July 2022. Please mention Communications Associate as the subject of your mail.

                       *Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1. 7 Job Positions of Electromechanical Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):(Deadline:29-06-2022)
2. 5 Job Positions of Marshland Irrigation Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):(Deadline:29-06-2022)
3. 4 Job Positions of SS Irrigation Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):(Deadline:29-06-2022)
4. 5 Job Positions of Hillside Irrigation Engineer at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):(Deadline:29-06-2022)

TERMES DE REFERENCE POUR LE RECRUTEMENT D’UNE ASSISTANTE  PSYCHOSOCIALES POUR L’APPUI A LA MISE EN OEUVRE DU PROJET  EDUCATION DES FILLES  POUR  UN AVENIR MEILLEUR (EDUFAM).

Informations sur le poste

Employeur : Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe (PFTH) sise dans le Secteur de Gahanga, District de Kicukiro, Kigali-Rwanda

Titre du poste  : Assistante Psychosociale (APS)

Lieu d’affectation  : Kirehe/ Mahama

Durée du contrat  : Une année renouvelable avec (3) mois comme période d’essai,

Superviseur immédiat  : l’Experte EFH du Projet EDUFAM

Présentation du Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe

Pro-Femmes / Twese Hamwe (PFTH) est un collectif national de  53 organisations de la société civile qui œuvrent pour  la Promotion de la Femme, de la Paix et du Développement au Rwanda. C’est un cadre de solidarité et de concertation entre les organisations œuvrant pour l’amélioration de la position de la femme dans la société et un centre de services, un cadre thématique et un lieu d’influences stratégiques.

La mission du collectif Pro-Femmes /Twese Hamwe est d’éliminer toute forme de discrimination contre les femmes afin de promouvoir le statut socio-économique, politique et juridique des femmes et de renforcer les capacités institutionnelles et organisationnelles du collectif  et de ses organisations membres à travers la promotion du développement humain durable basé  sur l’égalité du genre, la paix, la justice et les droits de l’homme.

Contexte du projet.

Le projet « Éducation des filles pour un avenir meilleur (ÉDUFAM) » est un projet financé par Affaires mondiales Canada (AMC) et mis en œuvre par la Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie (FPGL) et le Centre d’Etude et de Coopération Internationale (CECI), ONG canadiennes, et leurs partenaires au Rwanda, au Burundi, et en République démocratique du Congo.

D’une durée de 4 ans (2020-2023), le projet ÉDUFAM vise l’autonomisation par l’éducation de filles et de femmes déplacées, réfugiées, retournées et handicapées dans la région des Grands Lacs.

Le projet cible trois principaux enjeux liés à l’éducation des filles vulnérables dans la région, soit (1) les obstacles à l’accès à l’éducation primaire, secondaire et à la formation professionnelle des filles, (2) la qualité et l’adaptation des prestations éducatives axées sur l’égalité des genres et les besoins spécifiques des filles, et (3) le leadership des filles et des femmes dans la prise de décision et la promotion de leur droit à l’éducation.

Au niveau régional, le consortium CECI-FPGL travaille en partenariat avec la COCAFEM/GL et à travers ses 3 membres locaux ou nationaux, CAFOB au Burundi, Pro Femmes au Rwanda et COFAS en RDC, dans la mise en œuvre des composantes 1120, 1220, 1310 et 1320 en lien avec la mobilisation communautaire et féminine visant la réduction des obstacles à l’éducation des femmes et des filles.

Dans le cadre du projet, Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe travaille sur la promotion de l’égalité des genres et l’amélioration de l’éducation des filles dans le District de Kirehe de la province de l’Est.  Les interventions du projet sont menées dans le camp des réfugiées de Mahama et dans la communauté environnante du camp dans le secteur de Mahama.

Description des taches. 

Sous la supervision de l’Expert-e national-e Égalité Femmes-Hommes, l’APS accomplira les tâches

suivantes :

• • Etablir et/ou actualiser le plan d’action réaliste des interventions relatives à l’offre des services psychosociaux en vue d’identifier et d’accompagner directement les survivantes des VSBG et les autres femmes et filles membres de la communauté en besoin d’assistance ;
  • Travailler au niveau communautaire avec les agents communautaires, les membres des comités de protection et anti-VBG, les leaders communautaires ainsi que les centres de santé pour identifier les femmes en besoin d’appui afin de leur fournir un appui psychosocial adéquat ;
  • Fournir un appui psychosocial, assurer le référencement et l’accompagnement des survivantes des VSBG
  • Assurer la mise en place des systèmes de coordination entre les acteurs impliqués dans la prise en charge des survivantes des VSBG, y compris les centres de Santé, la police et l’éducation, ainsi qu’avec les chefs communautaires, leaders religieux et les membres des groupements des femmes ;
  • Organiser régulièrement des groupes de discussions avec les femmes et les filles dans la communauté cible pour identifier les risques liés aux VSBG et développer des stratégies de mitigation de ces risques ;
  • Participer activement aux réunions de supervision des cas des VSBG organisées par les fournisseurs de service dans la zone d’intervention pour assurer une coordination maximale dans la prise en charge des survivantes des VSBG ;
  • Mobiliser et participer dans la formation de la communauté, y compris le développement des modules de formation ;
  • Contribuer au suivi et évaluation en collaboration avec d’autres membres de l’équipe du projet ;
  • Suivre, collecter, classer les données sur les cas de VSBG dans les écoles et dans les communautés dans la zone d’intervention et rédiger des rapports périodiques sur les activités réalisées
  • Contribuer à la mise en place des dispositifs communautaires de prévention, d’alerte, de rapportage et de référencement dans les écoles et la communauté ;
  • Offrir les services d’accueil, d’écoute et d’orientation des victimes, et les accompagner vers les services ;
  • Agir comme trait d’union entre les survivantes et les intervenants, contribuant ainsi à l’efficacité du système et à la confiance entre les parties prenantes ;
  • Assurer la prise en charge également les questions de droits, et santé sexuelle et reproductive, les mariages et les grossesses précoces ;
  • Travailler en concert avec les points focaux genres situés dans les écoles ;
  • Partager les informations grâce aux TIC et la mise en place des dispositifs communautaires et en milieux scolaires, de prévention, d’alerte, de référence aux services, pour amplifier et permettre le partage d’information (données) en temps réel/instantané à travers des plateformes technologiques mise en place en collaboration avec les autorités éducatives et des fournisseurs de services en TIC ;
  • Exécuter toute autre tâche demandée par la Coordination du Projet relevant de son domaine de compétences.

Profil du / de la Candidate 

Formation

• Diplôme universitaire en sciences humaines et sociales, sciences du développement, ou autre discipline connexe
• Une formation supplémentaire sur les Violences Basées sur le Genre serait un atout.

Expérience professionnelle générale

• Connaissance technique avérée pour assumer les responsabilités et les exigences du poste ;
• Expérience dans un projet similaire serait un atout.

Expérience professionnelle spécifique

• Justifier une expérience pertinente d’au moins 3 ans d’assistance psychosociale des survivantes des VBG ;
• Avoir une connaissance et une expérience avérée de la prise en charge psychosociale des survivantes des VSBG
• Avoir une expérience dans la facilitation et la maitrise des méthodes d’animation des groupes ;
• Avoir une bonne connaissance du milieu associatif dans le pays et une expérience de travail avec les organisations communautaires des femmes ;
• Avoir d’excellentes capacités de communication, lobbying et plaidoyer ;
• Avoir un bon tempérament et un bon sens de l’écoute active, l’empathie, la discrétion et la confidentialité ;
• Etre disponible à travailler à plein temps et dans des situations difficiles ;
• Avoir la maitrise des logiciels informatique en Word, Excel, internet et réseaux sociaux
• Etre à même de prouver sa motivation pour la promotion du statut de la femme ;
• Etre capable de travailler en équipe ;
• Avoir la flexibilité et la créativité dans la résolution des problèmes ;
• Avoir la maîtrise du français et une bonne connaissance de la langue locale.

Capacités et qualités

• Très bonne capacité d’organisation et de méthode ;
• Aptitude à travailler en équipe et sous pression ;
• Sens d’initiative, de volontarisme, de dévouement, reconnues et acceptées par leurs communautés ;
• Bonne capacité rédactionnelle.

NB! 

1. La date limite de dépôt des dossiers avec mention “Offre d’emploi d’Assistante Psychosociale dans une enveloppe bien fermée est fixée au plus tard le 30 Juin 2022 à 17h, aux bureaux du collectif Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe sises dans le District de Kicukiro précisément à Gahanga, tout près du bureau de Secteur Gahanga.
2. Le dossier de demande d’emploi doit contenir la lettre de demande d’emploi, CV, carte d’identité/Passeport ainsi que la photocopie de son diplôme.
3. A compétences égales, les résidentes du District de Kirehe/ Secteur Mahama seront privilégiées.
4. Les candidatures féminines sont strictement encouragées à postuler.

Les dossiers des candidates non sélectionnées ne seront pas remis.

Fait à Kigali, le 20/06/ 2022

 Emma Marie BUGINGO 

Directrice Exécutive du Pro-Femmes/TH

Please we have a vacancy of “Accounting Manager” and we appreciate if we can dealing together. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY (EXCRAFT):

ExCraft is a pioneer brand in the export field in Egypt. It was founded in 2017 for distributing and marketing several kinds of high-quality FMCG products (Food, Beverage, Cosmetics, etc.) targeting hotels, modern trade and wholesale sectors.

ExCraft services cover companies in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Not only we export high quality products, but we also produce our own products to meet the needs of the wholesale, retail, and catering markets all over the world.

ExCraft is hiring Accounting Manager!!!

Location: M. Peace Plaza -KN4 AV10-11th floor, Tower B Kigali, Rwanda.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Managing the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Creating and managing sales analysis reports.
• Managing the production of periodic financial reports and statements; ensuring that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards with accurate results.
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return, to ensure all the taxes types on time with the deadline.
• Auditing accounts to ensure compliance with state and government regulations; working with outside auditors and providing needed information for the monthly, and annual external audit to ensure correct and timely closing reports.
• Presenting recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies to avoid possible fraud and errors.
• Controlling the treasury transactions, document filling, accounting policy, and cycles.
• Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Developing staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Managing and overseeing the bank’s deals and transactions.
• Managing the capital, cost, revenue, profit, and the cash flow of the company with full analysis reports evolving the cash position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in commerce.
• 8 – 10 years of experience in the same field.
• CMA or CPA holder is preferred.
• Excellent English Language is a must.
• Excellent user of MS office.
• Strong knowledge of Rwanda Accounting Standards and IFRS.
• Superior data management and data analysis skills.
• Experience in working with accounting software ERP systems.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.

How to Apply

For applying, Please send your CV and other documents at “info@excraft.rw “ & CC  “careers@excraft.com.eg ” with subject ( ACM- JR) and  inbox your updated resume.

Job description

– Deputize the Executive Secretary of the Sector in his or her absence;
– Supervise the planning, budget execution processes and manage the personnel of the Sector;
– Prepare periodic cash flow plans, fund requests and coordinate payments for goods and services delivered by operators to the Sector;
– Verify the accuracy of books of accounts, filing and ensure their compliance with public financial management practices;
– Advise technically the Executive Secretary of the Sector on all matters pertaining to resource utilization.
– Keep registers of annual inventories of assets of the institution and calculate annual depreciation of fixed assets.

Job description

-Elaborate the Sector’s strategy on forests and monitor its implementation across Sector and produce consolidated reports thereof;
-Organize, in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, trainings and public awareness campaigns meant to disseminate new forestry technologies among beneficiaries;
– Supervise the identification and mapping of forest diseases, reforestation and forests protection needs, vulgarization and valorization of trees and forests at the sector level and advise on the preventive and reactive measures across the Sector;
– Inspect whether forests harvesting practices comply with the applicable regulations and standards;
– Maintain an updated database of forests operators within the Sector, analyze the impact of their work on sustainable local development and advise the
Sector accordingly.

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

We believe that technology is important for building the most efficient rural distribution network on the African continent. Our passionate dev team manages a range of web, chat and mobile solutions to support our field operations staff, such as registering millions of farmers and their orders, optimizing delivery truck loads and routes, tracking deliveries, collecting mobile payments, and BI decision support solutions such as analyzing loan repayments.

Our tech includes .Net Core, React Native and Kubernetes.

Our tooling landscape includes GitHub, JIRA, Slack and Azure DevOps.

The Software Engineering Lead will report to the Software Engineering Manager; and the Manager will report to the Director of Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead several development teams working in Agile to ship our mobile solutions efficiently and predictably
• Contribute to our solutions’ technical architecture and design
• Watch for adherence to our technical and quality standards
• Improve and refine our development processes and quality
• Mentor your ~20 team members and support their growth
• Nurture a great team culture

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 8+ years experience building software solutions, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• High technical proficiency in web or mobile technologies
• Compassionate
• A desire to keep learning
• Comfortable with cloud-native technologies and architecture
• Experienced Agile (scrum) practitioner – CSM/CSPO appreciated
• Passion for quality, documentation, and automation
• Awareness of field surveying solutions such as ODK appreciated

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

14 September 2022

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

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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION: PROJECT COORDINATOR 

Overview of the Organization 

UNABU stands for Umuryango Nyarwanda w’Abagore Bafite Ubumuga, translated into English as the Rwandan Organisation of Women with disabilities. It is a non-governmental organization aiming at promoting gender equality and the removal of various barriers preventing girls and women with disabilities from fully enjoying their human rights and participating in the country’s development. The organization was established in 2004 women with various disabilities and for women with disabilities envisioning a world where “Women with disabilities enjoy equal and equitable opportunities and actively participate in the country’s development. UNABU empowers girls and women with disabilities to become agent of change, to demand their rights and to affirm their dignity as human beings.

Job Statement

NABU seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Project Coordinator for its Employable Project funded by See You Foundation. The Project Coordinator has the overall responsibility of Coordinating the Employable Project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting the project activities/he will be responsible for overall technical, administrative and managerial aspects of the   Project. The Project Coordinator will work in close collaboration with project implementing and technical partners and local authorities to ensure that activities are implemented in a way that contributes to the achievements of project objectives. S/he will also ensure that the project is implemented in full compliance with donor procedures and guidelines.  S/he will be responsible for supervision and coaching of project staff and volunteers to ensure the Employable project is effectively implemented.

The Employable Project Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is based in Kigali office with more than 70% working time spent on the field.

Key Responsibilities

• • To develop project plans, reports, budget and strategies that will contribute to empower and connect girls and women with disabilities to social and economic opportunities across Bugesera District
  • Ensure and strengthen partnerships with local authorities, youth & women empowerment stakeholders, TVET and other employment stakeholders in Bugesera District.
  • Ensure that project required reports in the district are timely submitted
  • Represent UNABU in relevant technical working groups; organising and/or participating in other high profile events
  • Keep up to date with standards of professionalism and UNABU’s expectations concerning personal behaviour and values; at all times acting accordingly
  • Coordinate capacity building programs for UNABU’s strategic partners, stakeholders and community mobilization volunteers to ensure they affectively contribute to the significant change in the   life of girls and women with disabilities
  • Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to projects staff, partners and community mobilization volunteers on gender and disability inclusion sensitivity and approaches
  • Ensure EmployAble project budgets are wisely managed to achieve the project outcome
  • Lead the project field staff and community facilitators in a manner that empowers them to deliver high standards of work and to maximise beneficial outcomes for EmployAble Project
  • Monitoring and reviewing performance plans and appraisals for staff and community volunteers
  • Coordinate the project team to carry out reflection session on the projects implementation, documentation of  projects impact, lessons learnt and life stories
  • Perform any other task reasonably assigned by the supervisor for the success functioning of the organization

Requirements for the position  

Educational Qualifications:

•  Minimum Bachelor degree in the following fields: Projects management, Psychology, social sciences (sociology, social work),education, gender and development studies,

Job related experience:

• • Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar position or any other senior managerial position preferably working with NGOs
  • Demonstrated strategic understanding of effective approach for better community engagement and empowerment of vulnerable groups for sustainable change
  • Proven experience in human rights, disability, jobs creation, working with local government structures gender based violence and social economic empowerment programs for vulnerable groups would be an asset
  • Basic experience in finance management, capacity building delivery and training manual development
  • Proven experience working in the community with vulnerable groups, Financial literacy and business skills development

Technical skills and Competencies:

• Good Computer literacy: Microsoft word, spreadsheet, power point, Internet

• Disability and gender responsiveness
• Adaptive to change management
• Effective communication, report writing and facilitation in English and Kinyarwanda
• Knowledge Management & Learning
• Working in Partnership
• Networking and influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Capacity to maintain excellent working relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Demonstrate diplomacy, self-confidence, leadership and patience
• Excellent time management and personal organization;

Persons with disabilities specifically girls and women are encouraged to apply and indicate their types of disability in their motivation letter as well as accessibility needs for reasonable accommodation purpose

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are requested to send their 3 pages maximum CV along with your education and former employers certificates, cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for this position, and your salary expectations to unaburwanda2021@gmail.com  by 26th  June 2022 . Late applications will not be considered and only selected candidates will be contacted for the next steps

Done at Kigali

On 17th June 2022

Executive Director

UNABU

Job Description

– The Marshland Irrigation Engineer will report directly to the Land Husbandry and Irrigation Specialist.
– The Marshland Irrigation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the design and implementation of Marshland Irrigation projects are of high technical quality. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:
– -Support the implementation of the selected projects:
– Support the project in implementation of the procurement process (studies, works and supervision) for the construction of Dams, Head works/weir structures, canals or pipelines: (i) preparing terms of reference for studies and technical specifications of the work; (ii) analysis of bids and proposals and selection of Consultants and Enterprise Works, (iii) preparation and negotiation of contracts and (iv) preparation and/or review of tender documents;
– Communication/dissemination materials in the field of marshland irrigation (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in Marshland irrigation and through various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried in Marshland irrigation
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in Marshland irrigation trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of Marshland irrigation activities;
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– Assist with supervision and quality control of contractors for all construction works including dams and appurtenant structures, irrigation systems of canals, pipelines and drains, and land levelling of the command area. And, to ensure that contractors are respecting the engineering and construction standards, working conditions, execution techniques and time schedule provided in the contract and
– To confirm and approve the executed quantities reported by the contractor for billing and contribution to provisional and final acceptance of works.
– Develop a program of capacity building and training for Project stakeholders and contribute to its implementation.
– Assist with supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer based at each Project site for the training of community members in operation and maintenance of the site including establishing and enforcing a calendar of maintenance activities, removing of sediment from canals and pipelines, repairing canals, pipelines and appurtenances, operation of dam and irrigation systems to ensure efficient use of water and maintenance of adequate stream flow for downstream users, and maintenance of reservoir and silt trap zone.
– Supervise installation of stream gauges, sediment sampling devices, rain gauges, and weather stations and provide training and supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer and community members responsible for data collection and ensure accurate reporting;
– Assist with the formation and effective functionality of the Water Users Associations at project sites including developing a list of users, establishing a system for collection and maintenance of water charges, operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure, and ensuring participation and benefit from organized regular training courses and workshops.
– Assist with the implementation of watershed-based environmental management plans in the command areas.
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.

Job Description

– The SSIT Engineer will report directly to the Senior Irrigation Engineer;
–
– The SSIT Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the design and implementation of Small-Scale Irrigation Technology (SSIT) projects are of high technical quality. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:
–
– Mobilization of farmers towards SSIT adoption;
– SSIT Project design and farmers’ application follow up;
– SSIT equipment quality assurance and control;
– Develop a program of capacity building and training for Project stakeholders and contribute to its implementation;
– Coordination of SSIT activities within the operation area;
– Working with key stakeholders such as banks and NGOs for SSIT financing;
– Reporting SSIT progress in the operational area and ensure accurate reporting to Project MIS;
– Assist with preparation of feasibility and design studies of Project sites including collecting design information, performing design calculations, running design software, and preparing design drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates;
– Assist with the formation and effective functionality of the Water Users Associations/Organizations;
– Support the implementation of other irrigation projects either marshland or hillside projects.
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– communication/dissemination materials in the field of SSIT (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in SSIT and various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried out in SSIT.
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in SSIT trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of SSIT activities;
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.

Job description

– The Hillside Irrigation Engineer will report directly to the Land Husbandry and Irrigation Specialist

– The Hillside Irrigation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the design and implementation of Hillside Irrigation projects are of high technical quality. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:

– -Support the implementation of the selected projects:

– Support the project in implementation of the procurement process (studies, works and supervision) for the construction of Reservoirs, pump stations, canals or pipelines: (i) preparing terms of reference for studies and technical specifications of the work; (ii) analysis of bids and proposals and selection of Consultants and Enterprise Works, (iii) preparation and negotiation of contracts and (iv) preparation and/or review of tender documents;
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– Assist with supervision and quality control of contractors for all construction works including dams and appurtenant structures, irrigation systems of canals, pipelines and drains, and land levelling of the command area. And, to ensure that contractors are respecting the engineering and construction standards, working conditions, execution techniques and time schedule provided in the contract and
– To confirm and approve the executed quantities reported by the contractor for billing and contribution to provisional and final acceptance of works.
– Communication/dissemination materials in the field of hillside irrigation (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in Hillside irrigation and through various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried in Hillside irrigation
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in Hillside irrigation trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of Hillside irrigation activities;
– Develop a program of capacity building and training for Project stakeholders and contribute to its implementation.
– Assist with supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer based at each Project site for the training of community members in operation and maintenance of the site including establishing and enforcing a calendar of maintenance activities, removing of sediment from canals and pipelines, repairing canals, pipelines and appurtenances, operation of dam and irrigation systems to ensure efficient use of water and maintenance of adequate stream flow for downstream users, and maintenance of reservoir and silt trap zone.
– Supervise installation of stream gauges, sediment sampling devices, rain gauges, and weather stations and provide training and supervision of Project Irrigation Engineer and community members responsible for data collection and ensure accurate reporting;
– Assist with the formation and effective
– functionality of the Water Users Associations at project sites including developing a list of users, establishing a system for collection and maintenance of water charges, operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure, and ensuring participation and benefit from organized regular training courses and workshops.
– Assist with the implementation of watershed-based environmental management plans in the command areas.
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.

Job Description

– The Electromechanical Engineer will report directly to the Senior Irrigation Engineer.
– The Electromechanical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the electromechanical equipment designed for irrigation development are of high technical quality and their operation within existing irrigation schemes are operating at high standards. In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, he/she shall also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders and be responsible for the following tasks:
– Develop and respect safety protocol of electrical equipment;
– Support the design and approval of electromechanical equipment within irrigation schemes;
– Training of farmers on better use of electricity and operation and management of irrigation equipment within the operation area;
– Assist with preparation of feasibility and design studies of project sites including collecting design information, performing design calculations, running design software, and preparing design drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates;
– Assist with the formation and effective functionality of the Water Users Associations/Organizations;
– Support the implementation of other irrigation projects either marshland or hillside projects where applicable.
– Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
– Ensure production of Communication/dissemination materials in the field of electromechanical and mechanical irrigation engineering (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done in irrigation schemes and through various communication tools
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried in irrigation schemes
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations in irrigation schemes trough on-farm demonstration plots or other approaches;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other programmes;
– Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation of assigned activities;
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.