Grant Writer

Description

Job Title: Research Development Strategist / Grant Writer

Reports to: Director, Institute of Global health Equity Research (IGHER) and Head of Research

projects

Group/Department: Institute of Global Health Equity Research

Location: Kigali/Rwanda

Role Purpose: The Institute of Global Health Equity Research (IGHER) of the University of

Global Health Equity (UGHE) is looking to hire a Grant Writer to support grant proposal writing

and explore all potential research and project funding opportunities with an emphasis on LMIC

and Sub-Saharan Africa funding possibilities. The grant writer will be based in the IGHER unit

and will work closely with researchers, administrative units such as grants management, finance

team, and the library. The grant writer primarily support principal investigators within IGHER,

including the newly established Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) and other departments within UGHE.

The grant writer is responsible for all phases of grant writing including the development of concept

notes, pre-award grant writing, development of procedures, evaluation, and compliance, and the

coordination of grant applications leading up to submission.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Prospect, identify, and recognize external opportunities that present viable funding
• opportunities and match priorities in global health, clinical trials, and other
• initiatives from within IGHER/UGHE.
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules, tracking grants, and notifying
• faculty of requests for proposals (RFP).
• Meets regularly with faculty/staff to discuss prospective, current and new funding
• needs and opportunities.
• Manage the entire proposal process, including strategic planning, drafting specific
• sections, editing and evaluating drafts, and coordinating proposal submission
• Advise, prepare and edit text, figures, and tables to increase the impact and clarity
• of proposals
• Regularly source, collect, and analyze data to track proposal success rates
• Develop processes and procedures related to grant management and proposal
• development
• Develop and maintain positive, proactive relationships with researchers, university
• offices and funding agencies to ensure process efficiency and grant compliance
• with funding policies and procedures
• Act as liaison person of all funding agencies or organizations, developing
• collaborative relationships with grant funding representatives.
• Create and advise in the development of a grant writing curriculum to enhance the
• training of junior faculty and /or clinical fellows.
• Teach and/or assist in teaching and administering programs to support grant writers,
• especially, junior faculty and /or clinical fellows.
• Provide individualized grantsmanship advice, coaching, and assistance to faculty
• writing grants
• Take on other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this position, the grant writer should be articulate, possess excellent written

and oral communication skills, a team player with great ability to multitask and sometimes work

under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, Masters, MD) or combination of relevant education, training, and/or
• experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in technical grant writing with a successful track record
• Familiarity with the most common LMIC and sub-Saharan Africa funding schemes
• Previous grant budget development and management experience.
• A proven record of having secured major grants with certifiable references.
• Demonstrable knowledge of grant application process, evaluation criteria and funding cycles.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching grant writing, academic writing, to graduate students, clinical
• fellows, and academic faculty.
• Highly organized, accountable, analytical, proactive, and deadline-oriented
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of persons,
• especially faculty and trainees (graduate students, postdocs, or clinical fellows)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Grant writing experience, preferably with a focus in health inequities and global health
• A professional, able to develop excellent work relations with faculty, academic staff, and funding
• agency executives.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures as pertains to the administration of higher education
• grants is desirable.
• Highly organized, creative, accountable, analytical, proactive, and deadline-oriented
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working-relationships with a variety of persons,

especially faculty and trainees (graduate students, clinical fellows).

UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by

law.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual  

Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including

community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are

treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and

any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment

checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy. UGHE will request information

from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment

and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left

employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these

recruitment procedures.

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Interested candidates should apply for this position by clinking Click here to Apply button below not later than 18th August 2022

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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF NATIONAL COOPERATIVES CONFEDERATION OF RWANDA (NCCR) 

NCCR background 

The National Cooperatives Confederation of Rwanda (NCCR) is the umbrella organization that promotes and represents the interests of the cooperative movement in Rwanda. NCCR exists to support its member Federations, Unions and Primary Cooperatives through capacity development, information sharing, advocacy and collaboration with public, private and civil society organizations at local, regional and international levels.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY  

The daily management of the NCCR is ensured by an Executive Secretary, who exercises authorities delegated to him/her by NCCR Board of Directors. He/she is the lead of all technical and administrative team of the confederation and his/her key roles and responsibilities include but not limited to;

• Ensure the daily management of the confederation,
• Follow up the progress of the implementation of NCCR action plans,
• Ensure the organization operates in compliance with administrative and financial procedures and policies,
• Ensure Timely financial and activity reports are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval and partner (where necessary),
• Ensure timely planning of confederation activities and their monitoring and evaluation is maximized,
• Allocate tasks to different staff members,
• Ensure discipline and a smooth working environment among the NCCR’s staff;
• Attend the Board of Directors’ meetings,
• Ensure the security of confederation resources is established,

• Manage and coordinate confederation/ project activities, from substantive, administrative and financial points of view, applying strategic planning and systematic coordination of project activities, monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports
• Manage day-to-day project implementation and overall coordination of project outcomes,
• Ensure supervision of the Project personnel and other staffs and ensure effective communication and coordination between the Project offices, confederation offices and the BoD,
• Provide direction and leadership in advocating confederation objectives and ensure that all interested parties are well informed about the organization/ project activities and goals,
• Ensure the quality of outputs and results with optimal monitoring mechanisms; establish effective coordination, monitoring, information sharing and reporting systems,
• Prepare funding proposals and concepts for mobilization of resources for NCCR;
• Guide and orient efforts and contributions of consultants, staff and government counterparts towards achievement of the confederation objectives,
• Lead   transparent and competitive selection, recruitment, supervision and mentoring of respective project staff.  Ensure efficient HR management, conduct regular performance appraisal for staff,
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of   proper professional relationships with relevant national and international partner agencies, relevant developing programs/projects,
• Carry out any duties assigned to him/her by the board of directors,

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIOS 

• Bachelors degree or master’s degree is preferred in Management, Economics, Rural development or related discipline,
• At least 5 years working in managerial roles,
• Knowledge in use of computer; micro soft office,
• Familiar with cooperative movement in Rwanda,
• Strong knowledge of Cooperative law and cooperative policy in Rwanda,
• Ability in negotiating business alliances,
• Demonstrated diplomacy and lobbying skills,
• Ability to work under minimum supervision to meet deadlines,
• Commitment and drive to achieve challenging goals, and problem-solving attitude,
• Team player with strong inter-personal skills and the ability to deal with multiple teams located in multiple institutions,
• Ability to identify client needs and address them promptly and accurately
• Knowledge of rural development, Rwanda’s socio-economic situation and its cooperative structure,
• Good analytical and practical skills in elaboration of capacity building programs,

• Experience in networking with partners at all levels (Ministry, Donors, private sector, NGOs and local community-based organizations),

• Expertise and experience in Coordination of project,
• Strong management skills including ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, mentor staff, build strong teams, develop work plans, and manage budgets and project expenditures,
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous and complex tasks and projects with high attention to details,
• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments,
• Proven written, analytical, presentation and reporting skills,
• Fluency in spoken and written English, preferably bilingual, but at least working knowledge (spoken and written) of French; and Kinyarwanda is essential,
• Excellent communicational skills

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The Executive Secretary shall be recruited for a period   of 1 year (12 months) under a Service Contract appointment.  The contract may be renewed.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send their  CVs,  working certificates, , including and cover letter to nccrrwanda@gmail.com   or deliver hard copy to  NCCR offices located at Kabusunzu, at RICEM premises,  Former Center IWACU, Nyarugenge District, Nyakanda Sector,

The deadline for application is 5:00 pm Kigali local time on 23th July 2022. 

MUTEZINKA Thacienne

Chairperson of NCCR

Incamake y’ingengabihe y’ibizamini bya Leta mu byiciro byose.

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Job Description

A1 in Accounting, Finances or A2 in Accounting

Minimum Qualifications

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Who we Are:

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province.

On behalf of Trinity Metals Ltd, the Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Competent, Qualified and Experienced Staff for the following positions:

Group Finance Manager (1 Position )

• Position/Job Title:  Group Finance Manager

• Job Grade: E2

• Department :  Finance

• • Reports To:   Group CFO

Job Brief: Performs financial management duties including financial operations, providing advice and guidance to Top management/Leadership on future financial plans to facilitate them to make sound business decisions in order to promote Business success and growth while maintaining legal financial practices across Trinity Metals Ltd.

Responsibilities: Group Finance Manager has the following responsibilities and duties:

1. 1. Implements and manages the Mine’s and Company’s financial reporting systems
   2. Manages the Procurement Function for the Company
   3. Advises the CFO and Leadership team on long term financial plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts, taking into account economic and environmental changes and projections
   4. Implements and Manages   the Company’s annual  budget and business  process
   5. Oversee financial operations, set goals and objectives, budgets, creating and reviewing policies, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures; and design a framework for these to be met to ensure Companies goals are met across the Group.
   6. Manages, guides and leads Finance Team to ensure appropriate financial processes are being applied.
   7. Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information.
   8. Analyse financial reports and interpret financial information for Management and Stakeholders, providing advice how the Company and future business decisions might be impacted and recommending further courses of action.
   9. Correspond with other departments, discussing Company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
   10. Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, Exports results and the Company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
   11. Implements a costs management system and conducts  reviews and evaluations to ensure the most cost efficient work practices
   12. Ensure financial practices, monitoring and enforcing compliance with finance-related laws, procedures and regulations such as tax filing and financial reporting.
   13. Ensures that all capital allocation and financial approvals are managed within the Company’s approved DOA and Capital Allocation Policies.
   14. Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of Company finances is maintained.
   15. Comply and ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures.
   16. Performs any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor or and Management.

Job Requirements: The  Group Finance Manager should have the following education, experience and

Skills:

1. Bachelor’s  degree in Finance, Accountancy or Economics
2. Professional Accountancy Certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA,..)
3. At least 7 years’ Experience as a Financial Manager; a previous experience as Financial Analyst is and in Mining Sector is a plus
4. Hands on Experience in Mining  sector
5. Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the Company and general market patterns
6. Proficient use of financial  soft wares
7. Experience on advanced excel and other office applications
8. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
9. A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
10. Working  knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and statutory legislation and regulations
11. Experienced with various financial software applications to process financial information and create models for other departments.
12. Analytical, Critical Thinking and Attention to details skills
13. Negotiation and the ability to develop strong working relationships skills
14. Commercial and Business awareness/Acumen
15. Teamwork and collaboration skills
16. Work ethics
17. Excellent oral and written communication skills
18. Leadership Skills

Applying for the Positions:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail recruitment.rmines@tincogroup.com for Human Resources Office, indicating which position you are applying for and addressed to the General Manager of Rutongo Mines Ltd.

1. Application letter/A cover letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position not more than 1 page,
2. A Curriculum Vitae- maximum 3 pages,
3. The name, position and contact number for three references, one of them being from your recent employer, preferably your direct Supervisor.
4. A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
5. Any pertinent recommendation letter that the candidate may wish to add.
6. A copy of relevant work certificates.
7. A copy of ID

Submission of Applications Deadline 

The deadline for Application is 30th July 2022 at 5:00 Pm. 

The applications submitted after deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

For other inquiries please contact HR Office on +250788312104 or +250791701498

Done at Rutongo, on 15th July 2022

__________________

Julian Nixon

General Manager

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Who we Are:

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province.

On behalf of Trinity Metals Ltd, the Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Competent, Qualified and Experienced Staff for the following position:

Group Supply Chain Superintendent (1Position )

• Position/Job Title:  Group Supply Chain Superintendent

• Job Grade: D3

• Department :  Finance

Reports To:  Group Financial Controller

Job Brief: Plans and Manages Supply Chain function across Trinity Metals Ltd and ensures compliance

                with Supply Chain Plan and Processes across the three Companies.

Responsibilities: Group Supply Chain Superintendent has the following responsibilities and duties:

1. Develops and implements Supply Chain policies and procedures
2. Manage a team of procurement, logistics and Inventory Management across 3 different sites.
3. Establishes a procurement system that ensures internal stock is absorbed/considered before procurement is actioned
4. Ensures monthly stock reconciliation
5. Establish min max levels for stock items
6. Establish list of strategic stock items
7. Manages and reports obsolete stock
8. Implements strict stock control measures across the company stores
9. Implements an Inventory Management system
10. Maintains excellent housekeeping standards at all the stores
11. Develops a local content catalogue and identifies opportunities to develop local supply chains
12. Leads the tender process and conduct cost analysis for presentation and approval by the tender committee.
13. Sourcing for different suppliers, recommend cost effective  solutions and options to mitigate supply chain risks
14. Constant communication and follow-up with the supplier, forwarders and clearing agents to ensure the timely delivery of orders.
15. Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers.
16. Develop sound, cost-effective strategies without compromising safety.
17. Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
18. Establish strong collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
19. Responsible for developing the procurement plan to ensure the availability of supplies in the warehouse.
20. Submit the procurement forecast for the next 2 consecutive months to Finance for cash flow management.
21. Sets up Supply Chain KPI’s and reports against these, monthly
22. Complies and ensure the Team s/he supervises comply with all Company Policies and Procedures
23. Perform any other task as may be required by the Supervisor and or Management.

Job Requirements: The Metallurgist should have the following education, experience and Skills:

1. 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering related course
   2. Minimum of 5yrs related experience in Procurement function
   3. Knowledgeable in MS Office applications.
   4. Knowledgeable in contract terms/laws, procurement techniques and principles of negotiations
   5. Experience in vendor negotiation
   6. Leadership skills
   7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
   8. Resourceful and with strong data analysis skills to recommend logical solutions
   9. High level of integrity.
   10. Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, document, implement and follow-through.

Applying for the Positions:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail recruitment.rmines@tincogroup.com   for Human Resources Office, indicating which position you are applying for and addressed to the General Manager of Rutongo Mines Ltd.

1. Application letter/A cover letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position not more than 1 page,
2. A Curriculum Vitae- maximum 3 pages,
3. The name, position and contact number for three references, one of them being from your recent employer, preferably your direct Supervisor.
4. A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
5. Any pertinent recommendation letter that the candidate may wish to add.
6. A copy of relevant work certificates.
7. A copy of ID

Submission of Applications Deadline 

The deadline for Application is 30th July 2022 at 5:00 Pm. 

The applications submitted after deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

For other inquiries please contact HR Office on +250788312104 or +250791701498

Done at Rutongo, on 15th July 2022

__________________

Julian Nixon

General Manager

School Operations and Logistics Lead, Pharo School – Kigali, Rwanda

Organization Overview

The Pharo Foundation (the ‘’Foundation”) is a privately funded entrepreneurial organization that runs philanthropic programmes as well as a for-profit arm, Pharo Ventures. The vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The mission is to achieve this vision by investing in Africa’s human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation.

Established in 2011 as a UK-based non-profit, the Foundation has since made a strategic shift to design and implement its own programmes to ensure greater community engagement, better results, and increased accountability. The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in Eastern Africa, focusing on Ethiopia and Somaliland, and is now expanding operations in Rwanda and Kenya. The key strategic pillars for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are Education, Health, Water, and Agriculture.

Aligned with the Foundation’s overall strategy, in Rwanda, the Foundation plans to focus on all four of its strategic pillars: Education, Health, Agriculture, and Water. Within the education sector, the primary focus will be to:

• • Run its K-12 schools (Kindergarten up to S6) with a focus on quality 21st-century learning;
  • Collaborate with the government to implement key government priorities in education; and
  • Promote TVET education.

About the School

The anticipated Pharo School will be located in one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in Kigali City. We anticipate attracting a substantial number of students from communities around the school and some other areas of Kigali City. This will be the first in tens of schools that The Pharo Foundation Rwanda is planning to launch in and around the Kigali area.

Position Summary

In anticipation of the launch of the first-ever Pharo School in Rwanda, the Foundation is seeking to recruit a proven School Operations and Logistics Lead to manage the operations and logistics of the school.

The School Operations and Logistics Lead will plan, manage, and coordinate all logistical aspects of the school. The ultimate goal for this role is to ensure that the school provides an environment that offers an opportunity to our students, educators, and everyone in our school community to thrive and achieve their maximum potential.

Role: School Operations and Logistics Lead

Reporting to: Principal

Functional Relationships: Finance and Administration Manager (Rwanda)

External Relationships: Contractors, suppliers, service providers, and consultants

Direct Reports: School Operations and Logistics Team

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Operations and Logistics

• Manage suppliers to ensure that supplies are received on time and in agreed quantities and quality and oversee the receipt of goods purchased.
• Manage school systems and services, including but not limited to IT, cafeteria, school bus system, and transportation.
• Prepare requisitions for procuring materials, books, equipment, and services.
• Assist staff as needed, ensuring that proper procedures are adhered to.

Maintenance of School Facilities

• Develop and implement a five-year preventative maintenance program for the school, including planning for minor works during school holidays or other agreed periods.
• Ensure that the school premises are well maintained and cared for to facilitate smooth learning and teaching.
• Ensure regular maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and good presentation of school buildings through appropriate management, coordination, and delegation of duties.
• Organize, prioritize, and supervise construction and maintenance work in the school to maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment.
• Monitor and review the supply of all services (gas, electricity, water) and secure competitive prices from utility providers.
• Liaise with the school leadership teams to identify maintenance and facilities upkeep needs.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Contribute to the school’s security planning, advising on the use of CCTV cameras, automated entry points, etc.
• Manage health and safety teams in school and oversee health and safety training requirements and the process of risk management within the health and safety teams.
• Conduct the school’s internal health and safety report and alert the school leadership team of deficiencies.
• Ensure that the school complies with all health and safety legislation as it relates to buildings and premises, including but not limited to asbestos management (if applicable), PAT (portable appliance testing), COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), and COVID-19 regulations.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations related to buildings and premises, contribute to developing policy and procedure and, in consultation with the school leadership teams, implement and monitor actions required under the school’s external fire risk assessment.
• Arrange periodic fire marshal/drill training for school staff and students and undertake fire awareness induction for new staff.

Skills, Qualifications, and Behavioural Competencies

• • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role. Demonstrable experience in handling school operations and logistics will be an added advantage.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or any relevant field. Agile, can communicate in English and has professional IT Skills.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Please send the information listed below, as a single PDF file, to the following email address:  recruiting.rw@pharofoundation.org with the subject line “SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS LEAD_RWA.”

1. A detailed CV and cover letter. State in your cover letter where you heard about this position, e.g., through the website, jobs board, etc.
2. An essay of no more than 1,000 words outlining:

• Your operations and logistics experience and why you think you are the most qualified candidate for the role.
• Your plan and experience in providing the school community with a seamless learning environment. Kindly give examples from your experience, if any.
  3. A one-page list of five references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.
  4. Make sure to submit your application before July 29, 2022, at 5.00 PM CAT.

School Accountant, Pharo School – Kigali, Rwanda

Organisation Overview

The Pharo Foundation (the ‘’Foundation”) is a privately funded entrepreneurial organization that runs philanthropic programmes as well as a for-profit arm, Pharo Ventures. The vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The mission is to achieve this vision by investing in Africa’s human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation.

Established in 2011 as a UK-based non-profit, the Foundation has since made a strategic shift to design and implement its own programmes to ensure greater community engagement, better results, and increased accountability. The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in Eastern Africa, focusing on Ethiopia and Somaliland, and is now expanding operations in Rwanda and Kenya. The key strategic pillars for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are Education, Health, Water, and Agriculture.

Aligned with the Foundation’s overall strategy, in Rwanda, the Foundation plans to focus on all four of its strategic pillars: Education, Health, Agriculture, and Water. Within the education sector, the primary focus will be to:

• Run its K-12 schools (Kindergarten up to S6) with a focus on quality 21st-century learning;
• Collaborate with the government to implement key government priorities in education; and
• Promote TVET education.

About the School

The anticipated Pharo School will be located in one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in Kigali City. We anticipate attracting a substantial number of students from communities around the school and some other areas of Kigali City. This will be the first in tens of schools that The Pharo Foundation Rwanda is planning to launch in and around the Kigali area.

Position Summary

In anticipation of the launch of the first-ever Pharo School in Rwanda, the Foundation is seeking to recruit a proven School Accountant to manage finance duties for the school.

The School Accountant role is challenging for a self-driven individual who seeks to leverage their knowledge and understanding of the local accounting principles and tax regulations and ensure compliance with the required regulatory standards. The incumbent will be accountable for maintaining financial processes within the school through effective implementation of policies, systems, robust internal controls, and accurate and transparent record keeping.

Role: School Accountant

Reporting to: Principal

Functional Relationships: Senior Finance Officer (Rwanda) and Finance and Administration Manager (Rwanda)

Direct Reports

• None

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and yearly variance reports and seek explanations with the help of the School Principal.
• Prepare school monthly financial reports and support the country office in providing financial school data as may be requested.
• Prepare monthly and termly fee reconciliations.
• Prepare and process all financial expenses for the school and submit them for further review and approval.
• Make payments from petty cash only when approved and perform reconciliation regularly.
• Prepare school payroll and submit it to the country office for processing.
• Scan and archive financial supporting documents every week.
• Post daily transactions in the accounting system regularly and seek reviews and approvals as required.
• Ensure all electronic and paper filing records for all accounting transactions and banking information are fully documented, well structured, transparent, and easily accessible.
• Ensure that the budget holders use the correct project codes while reviewing and processing financial transactions for approval.
• Work closely with the School Principal and Operations and Logistics lead to manage the school budget.
• Ensure the documentation for all accounting transactions is complete, transparent, and robust.
• Ensure program monthly controls are adhered to and executed effectively.
• Support the review and development of financial policies and ensure their implementation maintains integrity and transparency.
• Reconcile cash/bank accounts within three working days after the end of the month.
• Maintain proper inventory records and management of the school assets by ensuring they are secure and tagged.
• Ensure that all school supplies that have been paid for are fully delivered.
• The line manager may require other ad-hoc finance-related tasks.

Skills, Qualifications, and Behavioural Competencies

• • Minimum three years’ experience in working in a similar capacity.
  • Degree in Accounting or Business Management.
  • A candidate with a CPA background will be an added advantage.
  • Familiar with basic accounting and bookkeeping theory, e.g., .debits/credits and assets/liabilities.
  • Experience using an accounting software package (Xero is ideal but not mandatory).
  • Experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Proactive and able to manage workload with minimal guidance from the line manager.
  • Methodical with an attention to detail.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Please send the information listed below, as a single PDF file, to the following email address:  recruiting.rw@pharofoundation.org with the subject line “SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT_RWA.”

1. A detailed CV and cover letter. State in your cover letter where you heard about this position, e.g., through the website, jobs board, etc.
2. An essay of no more than 1,000 words to respond to the following:

• What experience have you gained that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role?
• What challenges do you foresee as a School Accountant in managing increasingly complex financial accounting tasks in a growing international organisation, and what steps will you take to resolve these based on your experience and knowledge?
  3. A one-page list of five references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.
  4. Make sure to submit your application before July 29, 2022 at 5.00 PM CAT.

School Principal, Pharo School – Kigali, Rwanda

Organization Overview

The Pharo Foundation (the ‘’Foundation”) is a privately funded entrepreneurial organization that runs philanthropic programmes as well as a for-profit arm, Pharo Ventures. The vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The mission is to achieve this vision by investing in Africa’s human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation.

Established in 2011 as a UK-based non-profit, the Foundation has since made a strategic shift to design and implement its own programmes to ensure greater community engagement, better results, and increased accountability. The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in Eastern Africa, focusing on Ethiopia and Somaliland, and is now expanding operations in Rwanda and Kenya. The key strategic pillars for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are Education, Health, Water, and Agriculture.

Aligned with the Foundation’s overall strategy, in Rwanda, the Foundation plans to focus on all four of its strategic pillars: Education, Health, Agriculture, and Water. Within the education sector, the primary focus will be to:

• • Run its K-12 schools (Kindergarten up to S6) with a focus on quality 21st-century learning;
  • Collaborate with the government to implement key government priorities in education; and
  • Promote TVET education.

About the School

The anticipated Pharo School will be located in one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in Kigali City. We anticipate attracting a substantial number of students from communities around the school and some other areas of Kigali City. This will be the first in tens of schools that The Pharo Foundation Rwanda is planning to launch in and around the Kigali area.

Position Summary

In anticipation of the launch of the first-ever Pharo School in Rwanda, the Foundation is seeking to recruit a proven School Principal to lead a diverse community of learners, educators, and parents who will choose the Pharo School as their number one choice for kindergarten and primary school education. Among other things, the individual will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management of the school community leading to improvements in teaching and learning for all students. The role offers an excellent opportunity to coach, mentor, and supervise a committed team of educators to achieve the school’s mission. The Pharo School Principal serves as an educational leader responsible for managing policies, regulations, procedures, and routines to ensure that all children have an opportunity to learn in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula. Achieving academic excellence requires that the School Principal works collaboratively to direct and nurture all school staff members and to engage the Pharo School community effectively. Inherent in the position are scheduling, curriculum development, extracurricular activities, personnel and finances management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.

Role: School Principal

Reporting to: Head of Education (Rwanda)

Functional Relationships: Regional Head of Academics, Head of College Counselling and Preparation (Kenya)

External Relationships:

• Relevant local authorities in Rwanda
• Contractors, suppliers, service providers, and consultants
• Government stakeholders (these include the Ministry of Education, District, and Sector Education Authorities).

Direct Reports: School Management Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Governance and Finance

• Provide strategic direction and leadership and exercise oversight of the Pharo School.
• Establish, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and transparent procedures and systems for the efficient operation and functioning of the school.
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all students, employees, and visitors.
• Nurture students and teachers to achieve their most significant academic, instructional, and social potential.
• Work with the Head of Education to produce strategic plans, school policies, systems, and processes.
• Develop, review and operate the school budget, provide financial accountability to a sophisticated corporate level and multiple external auditors, and ensure high levels of fiscal responsibility and awareness.
• Be responsible for effective data management by ensuring that all relevant data about students and staff are entered into the appropriate systems accurately and promptly.
• Work with the Senior HR Officer to ensure that all the statutory requirements of the local government authorities and Rwandan Labor Law are fully adhered to.
• Ensure positive relationships with parents and the community through implementing strategies aimed at continuous communication (e.g., regular parent/teacher meetings, school open days, newsletters, extra-curricular activities involving the community, etc.).

Planning

• Establish priorities, objectives, and targets to be achieved during each semester and the academic year.
• Establish and maintain the annual master schedule for the instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students.
• Establish schedules and procedures for supervising students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school and field trips).
• Oversee the implementation of the long-term strategic planning of the school.
• Lead the development of the School Improvement Plan, which analyses student and staff performance, identifies areas of teaching and learning weakness, sets out the strategies for improvement, and creates short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals that focus on improving teaching and learning.
• Direct the preparation of the school’s annual operational plan, using the school’s School Improvement Plan as the base, with specific targets for higher student achievement, which include all aspects of the school’s operations, including classroom planning, teaching, and learning, assessment, and reporting

Teaching and Learning

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning through evidence-based, data-driven decision-making and continuous professional development, with the primary aim of improving student learning outcomes.
• Establish a strong understanding of the Rwandan curriculum and associated high-stakes assessments.
• Continually develop student attainment at the Rwandan examination level and beyond.
• Supervise the school’s instructional programs, evaluate lesson plans and observe classes (teaching, as duties, allow) regularly to encourage the use of various instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Establish procedures for the evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment.
• Supervise and review student evaluations and performance and use that data to design professional development programs in the school.

Human Resources

• Recruit, retain, and develop a high-quality faculty and support staff.
• Supervise the provision of high-quality learning through appraisal-based performance management.
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of school human resources.

Reporting and Documentation

• Complete in a timely fashion all records and monthly, quarterly and annual reports as requested by the position.
• Establish procedures for the safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records and ensure that student records are complete and current.
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as exercise professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information.
• Supervise the production of quarterly student grade and behavior reports.

Qualifications, skills, and attributes

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
• Master of Education in educational planning and management/ administration /leadership (preferred).
• Demonstrable experience in leading a school or a chain of schools; at least five years as a school principal.
• A high track record as a classroom teacher and educator.
• Agile, can communicate in English and has professional IT Skills.
• Passionate about education and having compassion for children.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Please send the information listed below, as a single PDF file, to the following email address:  recruiting.rw@pharofoundation.org with the subject line “SCHOOL PRINCIPAL_RWA.”

1. A detailed CV and cover letter. State in your cover letter where you heard about this position, e.g., through the website, jobs board, etc.
2. An essay of no more than 1,000 words outlining:
   • Your school leadership experience and what you have gained out of it that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role.
   • Your plan and experience managing a start-up school towards growth and sustainability. Kindly give examples from your experience, if any.
3. A one-page list of five references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.
4. Make sure to submit your application before July 29, 2022, at 5.00 PM CAT.

VACANCY – SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve!

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Based in ALIGHT Kigali main office, the Senior Operations Officer will provide day-to-day oversight of operational activities to achieve better service delivery and cost-effectiveness using best and emerging practices in operations management and putting to profit technological innovations.

The Senior Operations Officer will report to the Operations and Logistics Coordinator and support a team of operations staff based in Kigali. S/he also provides technical support  to operations personnel in the field sites. The Senior Operations Officer will work in close coordination with other departments and management staff to provide outstanding support to the field operations and to collaborate with Operations and Logistics Coordinator on operational issues.  The Senior Operations Officer will work with, and provide input to the Operations and Logistics Coordinator in helping ALIGHT Rwanda to navigate towards a period of change to achieve its new country strategy, to diversify and grow.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinate and plan operational activities for ALIGHT Rwanda in collaboration with the Operations and Logistics Coordinator
• Maintain and ensure full compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational policies used in ALIGHT Rwanda program
• Ensure full compliance of operations with ALIGHT and donor rules, regulations and policies
• Stay abreast of relevant donor operational policies, procedures, rules and regulations and train ALIGHT program and partner staff in these policies.
• Monitor, manage, maintain and update operations service contracts for all the ALIGHT Rwanda related services.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of all ALIGHT facilities (Offices, Guest Houses, Stores, Warehouses, etc.)
• Ensure that appropriate controls and systems established for smooth operations management are adhered to, ensuring compliance with all operational policies and fraud prevention.
• Prepare monthly status reports on fleet consumables including fuel, utilities, inventory and assets, contractor database and payments.
• Build the capacity of ALIGHT operations staff to understand and utilize operations and supply chain tools and services for effective programming.
• Provide technical support, warehouse management at Kigali, to field based store keepers, ensuring proper warehousing, communication, assets and stock management and transportation.
• Ensure that the vehicle fleet owned by, lent to or hired by ALIGHT is managed according to ALIGHT and/or donor’s policies and procedures, including efficient fuel consumption, maintenance and repairs, mileage monitoring etc.
• In coordination with the Operations and Logistics Coordinator, monitor and report on the security situation in Rwanda on a regular basis managing all security incidents and crisis;
• Ensure safety of all ALIGHT assets, supplies and ALIGHT office and residential premises
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (Operations Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Humanitarian Logistics, etc.), with additional four years relevant work experience;
  • Continuous education and specialized trainings in operations and logistics management;
  • Skills and knowledge in use of Information Management Systems (IMS);
  • Strong experience and technical skills in supply chain management and asset management;
  • Knowledge of donor’s procurement policies (US Gov, UNHCR etc.)
  • Experience coordinating transportation providers and third parties
  • Management experience leading a team of national staff ;
  • Fluent in spoken and written English with aptitude in report writing. Working knowledge of Kiswahili and/or French are an added advantage.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated, client-oriented with a strong sense of personal ethic, integrity and a big appetite for quality improvement and accountability to improve stewardship of ALIGHT’s resources
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills to build strong relationships and trust among stakeholders;
• High level of flexibility and tolerance to ambiguity;
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to situations as required due to changes on the ground;
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but also works independently.
• Capacity to think ahead and highlight areas of risk and concern.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong sense of diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a sensitive, multi-cultural context as a respectful team player and manager
• Exercises situational awareness and good judgment in precarious security situations
• Demonstrate commitment to ALIGHT’s core values and policies
• Ability and willingness to travel and spend long periods of time in remote field areas

Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 28^th July 2022 at 16:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

POSITION: 5 Paid Interns –  Accountants

TERM: 1 – 6 months internship (with the possibility to get a permanent contract)

LOCATION: Company Head Office

REPORTING TO: Senior Accountants

THE ORGANIZATION

JALI PARTNERS is professional accounting firm headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda offering services related to accounting, tax advisory, business planning, loan facilitation and training to different kind of companies and organizations. Our clientele consists of various industries such as wholesalers, transport, project funded project, hospitality, manufacturers, energy, education and ICT.

Our mission is to strengthen our clients’ finance departments by providing high quality, innovative and accountable services.

JALI PARTNERS is regulated by Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) as a tax advisory firm and has a subsidiary audit firm called AWO PARTNERS that is regulated by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR)

THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

JALI PARTNERS is looking for a well-educated and preferably and experienced intern accountant who will be assisting and learning from the senior accountants and together manage the client’s accounting and tax life and intervene in audit and financial compilation. core responsibilities will be as follows:

• • Prepare accurate daily, weekly, monthly quarterly and yearly clients financial statements;
  • Prepare and/or review clients statutory filings to RRA, RSSB, and RDB;
  • Participation in clients’ yearly financial audit and audit reports;
  • Yearly clients’ financial compilations;
  • Audit planning and participation in execution;
  • Clients tax advisory on potential tax risk and possible tax advantages;
  •  Clients accounting and fiscal problems solving;
  • Prepare contracts and proposals;
  • Advise the team on the patenting improvement internal or clients’ accounting procedures;
  • Any other task assigned by the supervisors.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum mandatory qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance or finished all studies waiting for graduation;
• Qualified or pursuing CPA, ACCA or other IFAC accredited accounting courses from intermediate level;
• English fluency required plus Kinyarwanda;
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with the highest personal integrity, minimum supervision and critical thinking skills;

Non-mandatory assets/qualifications

• 1+ year of work experience in accounting, finance or relevant field;
•  Experience in Xero, QuickBooks online or other cloud-based accounting software;
• Knowledge in RRA e-tax system;
• Hands-on experience in audit report preparation in MS Excel, Word, Draftworx or a special financial reporting software;
• Previous Experience in accounting firms is a valuable asset but not mandatory;

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send an email to info@jalipartners.com with:
• CV
• Cover letter
Applications deadline is 31/07/2022 (or before if the position is filled)

Empower Pharmacy Ltd is seeking to recruit experienced and Rwanda board-certified retail pharmacists to join a growing team.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Pharmacist Responsibilities:

• Compounding and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.
• Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications.
• Conducting health and wellness screenings.
• Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
• Keeping accurate customer records.
• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
• Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, and charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
• Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
• Performing other administrative tasks when needed.

Pharmacist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or pharmacology.
• 2 – 3 years of proven experience as a pharmacist.
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist.
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software applications, used by pharmacies, such as ISHYIGA SOFTWARE which is allowed by MINISANTE.
• Great organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should send a letter of application demonstrating work experience, CV and other application documents by clicking on the apply button below by July 2022

Job Opportunity- Information Technology Officer

Background of the organization 

Komera project is a community-based organization, which is located in Rwinkwavu sector, Kayonza district in the Eastern Part of Rwanda. It is a registered organization under Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and was established with the major aim of promoting Gender Equality and empowerment of young Women and girls through, access to Education, health and community support.

The organization currently implements project activities in areas of women’s rights, Girl rights and currently expanding its scope of operations in line with its strategic orientations.

In line with its mission and as it aims to expands its operations, Komera Project would like to Recruit an Information Technology Officer 

Specific job description

• Ensure an effective IT user friendly environment and general IT support to staff at Komera project.
• Develop and manage IT strategy and Policy provide leadership in strengthening the IT in line with the strategic goals of Komera project.
• Participate and help to strengthen the IT policy function to support the overall achievement of Komera Project goals.
• Employ and implement new relevant technologies to ensure business continuity in accordance with changing IT needs
• Identify and recommend suppliers of IT services and goods (Assets and consumables) as per IT policy
• Liaise with IT solutions providers to plan, design and implement IT business solutions relevant to different offices and departments.
• Develop, implement and review the contingency and data disaster recovery plan
• Support Training and development of staff in the use of IT in line with user and organizational needs
• Provide technical support and recommend technological assets to staff and partners as may be required
• Backup; Monitor & ensure that the backup procedures are being followed
• Design and maintain an IT and Communication infrastructure that will support the effective and efficient operations of all Komera Project departments / functional areas
• Design, build and administer an appropriate Local Area Network to promote collaboration, learning and sharing among Komera Project staff as may be required.
• Train and develop staff in the use of emerging IT Technologies according to IT plans and needs.
• Design, implement and maintain an MIS as per Komera Project needs
• Provide Help Desk User Support as per user needs Komera Project.
• Provide support to departmental system and Manage IT budget as per annual plans
• Identify and recommend suppliers, procure IT Assets and consumable as may be required, guided and advised by Procurement Committee.
• Maintain, update and standardize Komera project website.
• Facilitate the Designing and production of flyers, brochures, newsletters as may be necessary;

Education and experience

•  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer science, computer applications or any related IT field from a recognized institution.
• A least 2 years relevant working experience from a reputable institution.
• A dynamic, self-motivated, innovative, person capable of working with little or no supervision.
• Knowledge of Computer Networks, their installation, administration and troubleshooting especially of Microsoft Windows 2000 server LAN systems.
• Knowledge of office automation systems especially email groupware e.g. Microsoft Exchange Server, World Wide Web, Microsoft Office Suite,
• Good knowledge of desktop publishing applications: Microsoft Word 2000, Publisher 2000, Ventura, PageMaker etc
• Respect of confidentiality and high integrity

Qualities and competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office, with exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Google Docs
• Good inter-personal communication skills
• Capacity to work independently
•  Fluency in the local language and English

Application procedure

Interested candidates should send the following document- CV, Application letter clearly mentioning the job tittle to munezariella2014@gmail.com no later than 21/07/2022 at 5:00pm.

Qualifying Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Opportunity- Business Development Manager

Background of the organization 

Komera project is a community-based organization, which is located in Rwinkwavu sector, Kayonza district in the Eastern Part of Rwanda. It is a registered organization under Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and was established with the major aim of promoting Gender Equality and empowerment of young Women and girls through, access to Education, health and community support.

The organization currently implements project activities in areas of women’s rights, Girl rights and currently expanding its scope of operations in line with its strategic orientations .

In line with its mission and as it aims to expands its operations, Komera Project would like to Recruit a Business Development Manager,

Specific job description

• Work with Senior Management team to establish strategic plans that supports project sustainability;
• Draft, propose and adopt Komera Business plans for the next 2 years;
• Manages Komera Business initiatives by ensuring profitability strategies.
• Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships.
• Track performance of Komera business activities and report on the potential business risks to management and mitigation strategies;
• Develop a marketing strategy that clarifies understanding of Business strength, weaknesses, Opportunities and strength (SWOT).
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting and contracting potential partners.
• Discovers and explores business opportunities.
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, and financials.
• Recommends equity investments.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new business operations with company strategies.
• Conducts, customer needs assessments and adopt strategies to improve customer loyalty and excellent clientele;
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Enhances organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Education and experience

• A0 in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance entrepreneurship, Marketing, or Economic;
• Three-five (3-5) years of experience in management of a profitable business preferably in tourism, Foods and beverages etc.

Qualities and competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office, with exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Google Docs
• Strong ability to network;
• Bi-lingual skills in English and French desired.

Application procedure

Interested candidates should send the following document- CV, Application letter clearly mentioning the job tittle to munezariella2014@gmail.com no later than 21/07/2022 at 5:00pm

Qualifying Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

Position: Caseworker

Duty Station: Kigali

Job type: Full time

Background

Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the government of Rwanda and its relevant agencies, local and international partners, and volunteers to foster restorative justice, unity, and reconciliation, peacebuilding, psychosocial healing initiatives, promotion of human rights and provision of legal assistance and development in Rwanda. Prison Fellowship Rwanda was founded on 01/07/1995, and affiliated with the Prison Fellowship International in 1997.  It was officially registered and recognized by ministerial law no 037/17, of 23/10/2002 as a non-profit organization and published in the official gazette of the Republic of Rwanda in 2002.

Prison Fellowship Rwanda in partnership with Prison Fellowship International (PFI) through the Program “The Child’s Journey “helps the Children of incarcerated parents by providing services and activities that meet the children’s four most vital needs, namely Education, safety, health, and spiritual engagement. The program pairs each enrolled child with a trained Caseworker.

Currently Prison Fellowship Rwanda is looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate of high moral character and professional integrity to fulfil the Position of a Caseworker to monitor the health, education, safety, and spiritual growth of the children of incarcerated parents during the period of incarceration.


 

Key Responsibilities

Under the Supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Caseworker is responsible to undertake the following specific tasks:

1. Recruit and register children and obtain accurate child data.
2. Perform regular telephone, home, school, and activity monitoring.
3. Assess child and family needs.
4. Deliver services to enrolled children and families in each of the four program areas.
5. Monitor, document, and report on child progress.
6. Maintain individual case files for each child.
7. Facilitate communications between child and sponsor.
8. Any other duty.

Knowledge/Skills 

1. 1. Ability to gather information and identify client needs.
   2. Ability to maintain and keep case files and consistent written documentation.
   3. Demonstrates excellent communication skills
   4. Demonstrates proven organizational and administrative skills.
   5. Demonstrates a passion and love for the children.
   6. Experience in providing case management services (preferred).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Clinical-Psychology, Education, Management, Development studies, and related fields.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in administrative work or social management.
• Having worked with Children based NGO is an added advantage.
• Being a Christian is mostly valued.

Language:

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.

How to apply

To apply, please send the following:

• Degree and National ID;
• CV (maximum 3 pages);
• Recommendation letter from employer.
• Recommendation letter from any church in Rwanda, signed and stamped.
• All documents should be sent in one document in PDF format to recruitment.pfrwanda@gmail.com.

Application documents that will not contain the above conditions will not be considered.

The application should be addressed to the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda with the subject “Caseworker”. 

For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, consult: https://pfrwanda.org/ Deadline for submission is 22nd /07/2022 at 5:00PM.

Bishop GASHAGAZA Deogratias

Executive Director Prison Fellowship Rwanda.

Vacancy Announcement

Junior TVET Expert 

For

Eco-Emploi Programme

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and the promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Energy and Decentralization and Good Governance.

General Context of Eco-Emploi 2020 – 2022

Rwanda aspires to improve standards of living for all its citizens in the Vision of 2050. The Vision will be affected through a series of seven-year National Strategies for Transformation (NST1), underpinned by detailed sectoral strategies that are aimed toward achievement of the SDGs. The NST1 came after the implementation of two, five-year Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategies—EDPRS (2008-12) and EDPRS-2 (2013-18), under which Rwanda experienced robust economic and social performances. The growth averaged 7.5% over the decade to 2018 while per capita growth domestic product (GDP) grew at 5% annually.

However, the rate of unemployment and underemployment is still prominent. With strategies like the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) and the Private Sector Development and Youth Employment Strategy (PSDYES), the Government of Rwanda is promoting skills development and the creation of off farm jobs. The programme GIZ Eco-Emploi as part of the priority area “Sustainable Economic Development” of the Rwandan-German Development Cooperation is supporting these efforts.

GIZ Eco-Emploi incorporates an integrated approach of technical and vocational education and training, labour market interventions and private sector development and will be implemented between January 2020 and December 2022. The programme aims at employment-intensive growth in selected economic sectors, namely wood industry, tourism & hospitality and film industry, with a special focus on digitalisation. The economic empowerment of women, youth and people with disabilities are a crosscutting effort in all activities of the Programme. GIZ Eco-Emploi works towards achieving SDG 1 “No poverty”, SDG 4 “High-quality education”, SDG 5 “Gender equality” and SDG 8 “Decent work and economic growth”.

It is with this background that GIZ Rwanda is currently looking for an Advisor for Private Sector Development for the Programme of Promotion of Economy and Employment (ECO-EMPLOI).

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: Until 31.12.2022

Position: One (1)

The Junior TVET Expert performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibilities

The Junior TVET Expert will be responsible for:

• Support the implementation of selected interventions in the TVET Sector (e.g. Digital Skills Training of 2.500 teachers in collaboration with Rwanda TVet Board und the Digital Skills Foundation).
• Support the implementation of online, blended and face-to-face trainings in selected TVET schools and trainers in the tourism and hospitality sector.
• Support the implementation of Training of Trainers and the roll-out of trainings in the selected sectors and value chains of Eco-Emploi (wood, tourism and audio-visual) with a focus on M&E.

The Junior TVET Expert performs the following tasks:

Tasks:

• Prepare training plan, list of TVET trainers including their respective schools for digital literacy and pedagogy training.
• Ensure that digital literacy and pedagogy training plan is implemented in the set period and find/seek for solution(s) on challenges which may arise.
• Prepare progress report(s) and submit reports to supervisor.
• Ensure that a training plan for digital literacy and pedagogy for selected TVET trainers in the respective economic sectors trades/occupations is implemented in set period and find/seek for solution(s) on challenges which may arise.
• Prepare database and training plan for trainings of selected TVET school trainers from GIZ supported economic sector trades/occupations through selected courses available e.g. on ‘atingi Platform’.
• Ensure that the planned interventions are implemented in set period and find/seek for solution(s) on challenges which may arise.
• Prepare, send email invitations for planned meetings with stakeholders on meso and micro levels and making follow up on the requested meetings.
• Support in preparation of Terms of Reference for required interventions.
• Support in preparation of concept notes for required interventions.
• When requested by supervisor attend TVET partner workshops/meetings, prepare short report and submit it to supervisor.
• Performs other general support duties and tasks at the request of management.

D. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• • Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Revenue Management, Business administration and Leader ship or equivalent.
  • First experiences in a similar position, e. g. as advisor in the area of TVET or private sector development, coordinating different activities.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative, in project management but also at the conceptional level.
• Able to work under little supervision but at the same time being a real team player.
• Persistent and focused on the tasks, but at the same time creative and open minded.
• Very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
• Excellent knowledge of English, orally and written.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 29th July   2022 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject.

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

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

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TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS PROJECT 

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP MENTORS 

OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Basic Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education.

IEE programmes range from: teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

CONTEXT 

In the context of Mastercard Foundation- funded Leaders in Teaching (LIT) initiative, IEE is implementing the Teaching Assistantships Project (TAP) under the LIT “Recruit” pillar. TAP is aimed at supporting Rwanda with skill-nurturing for passionate young people, with an interest in education, attracting them to join the teaching profession, or support education.  Through capacity building and exposure to teaching through teaching assistantships, a young, skilled teaching force could hence be nurtured to contribute to Ministry of Education priorities in the current Education Sector Strategic Plan (2018/19- 2014/25).

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Teaching Assistantship Mentors will be responsible for implementation of project activities in support of Teaching Assistants. Using a mentorship approach, Teaching Assistantship Mentors will provide school-based day-to-day technical support and guidance to Teaching Assistants, in addition to facilitating on-going Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.

TARGET APPLICANTS FOR THE ROLE

IEE seeks qualified female and male candidates to apply for the role of Teaching Assistantship Mentors.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Key accountabilitiesFacilitate Teaching Assistants’ understanding of career preparation in their transitional year to higher learning.

• Facilitate Teaching Assistants’ understanding of English language for teaching.
• Facilitate Teaching Assistants’ understanding of planning for teaching and methodology.
• Facilitate Teaching Assistants’ understanding of study strategies and personal development.
• Provide moral support to Teaching Assistants to be determined to strive against any obstacles, in determination to succeed professionally.
• Provide moral and technical support to Teaching Assistants, interesting them to join the teaching career.
• Provide moral support to Teaching Assistants for empowerment, participation and decision-making.
• Support Teaching Assistants as they facilitate peer support sessions with their peers.
• Mentorship for Teaching Assistants to collaborate with host teachers to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Mentorship for Teaching Assistants to develop skills, values and attitudes for effective knowledge searching and sharing.
• Facilitating Teaching Assistants’ appreciation of requisites for quality learning.
• Facilitate Teaching Assistants’ understanding of the main domains of CPD: Professional Knowledge, Professional practice and Professional ethics, values and behaviors in support of quality teaching and learning.
• Build pedagogical skills of Teaching Assistants as effective facilitators of teaching and learning.
• Equip Teaching Assistants with knowledge and skills for preparation for and facilitation of teaching and learning.
• Support Teaching Assistants’ work with teachers to ensure they: 

1. Know and effectively support learners and the learning process.

2. Know subject and curriculum content and appropriate ways to teach it.

3. Plan and teach effectively and set high expectations for learner achievement.

4. Assess to improve learning and teaching.

5. Create and sustain an inclusive, learner-friendly learning environment.

6. Engage in school-based professional development.

7. Establish professional relationships with the community to support student learning.

• Undertake any other project implementation roles and activities as may be requested by IEE Management.

  
  
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Essential: 

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Education with at least 3 years continuous experience in education delivery, education monitoring, capacity building in education and mentorship. 

• Master’s Degree in education is an added advantage.

• Demonstrable skills and experience in teaching.

• Strong professional mentorship experience including planning, initiating and delivering activities within agreed time scales.

• Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and delivery.

• Understanding and experience of school-based mentorship, Training of Trainers and capacity building is an advantage.

• Demonstrable experience in program Monitoring, Evaluation and reporting is an advantage.

• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

• Experience of working in the NGO sector in education is an advantage.

• A clean criminal record.

Work Based Skills and Competencies: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.

• Able to analyse teaching data and convert it to reportable formats.

• Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.

• Cognitive flexibility, professional curiosity and initiative, and interpersonal sensitivity as a member and builder of CPD teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrable mentorship experience.

• Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.

• Agent of change, knowledgeable about personality and power dynamics, and community issues while continually identifying the best ways to move forward.

• Time management skills, task management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.

• Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.

• Good IT skills including proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Demonstrable supervisory experience.

• Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging and existing evidence-base practices and models.

• Proven experience managing a team.

• Demonstrable skills and experience in project implementation.

• Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

• Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.

• Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.

• Self-motivated, ambitious, goal oriented.

• Adaptability and willingness to work in rural areas.

• A role model for young people.

  
  
  
  

OTHER KEY INFORMATION 

TO APPLY 

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Human Resources Office, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at iee.job.hr@gmail.com on or before the closing date of July 27, 2022.

Please place “Teaching Assistantship Mentor” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.