Job Description

-To contribute to teaching and learning at Advanced Diploma level, other TVET levels and tailor-made short Courses, through: Design, preparation, and development of Module teaching materials.
– Delivery of Modules through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and other supervisory and coaching methods.
– Assessing courses by setting and marking assignments and examination papers.
– Attending assessment board meetings
– Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative methods of teaching, learning, and assessment, including open and web-based learning, as part of the College’s learner-centered approach to education.
– Deliver and supervise students’ examinations as per the set standards
– Liaise closely with teaching, technical and administrative staff to ensure quality teaching
– Give advice and guidance to students to support their academic progress through the college
– Proactively contribute to the development of the curriculum, module, and program reviewing
– Supervise the internships, field studies, and students’ research activities
– Undertake any appropriate continuous Professional development training to enhance professional skills.
– Pursue opportunities for academic research, publication, and funded consultancy.
– Liaise with and assist others in the administration and management of programs;
– Propose and assist in the recruitment of lecturers and other academic staff to the college;
– Perform any other relevant tasks as required from time to time by the college management
– Write and contribute to writing grant proposals to procure external research funding

Job Description

-To contribute to teaching and learning at Advanced Diploma level, other TVET levels and tailor-made short Courses, through: Design, preparation, and development of Module teaching materials.
– Delivery of Modules through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and other supervisory and coaching methods.
– Assessing courses by setting and marking assignments and examination papers.
– Attending assessment board meetings
– Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative methods of teaching, learning, and assessment, including open and web-based learning, as part of the College’s learner-centered approach to education.
– Deliver and supervise students’ examinations as per the set standards
– Liaise closely with teaching, technical and administrative staff to ensure quality teaching
– Give advice and guidance to students to support their academic progress through the college
– Proactively contribute to the development of the curriculum, module, and program reviewing
– Supervise the internships, field studies, and students’ research activities
– Undertake any appropriate continuous Professional development training to enhance professional skills.
– Pursue opportunities for academic research, publication, and funded consultancy.
– Liaise with and assist others in the administration and management of programs;
– Propose and assist in the recruitment of lecturers and other academic staff to the college;
– Perform any other relevant tasks as required from time to time by the college management
– Write and contribute to writing grant proposals to procure external research funding

Job Description

-To contribute to teaching and learning at Advanced Diploma level, other TVET levels and tailor-made short Courses, through: Design, preparation, and development of Module teaching materials.
– Delivery of Modules through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and other supervisory and coaching methods.
– Assessing courses by setting and marking assignments and examination papers.
– Attending assessment board meetings
– Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative methods of teaching, learning, and assessment, including open and web-based learning, as part of the College’s learner-centered approach to education.
– Deliver and supervise students’ examinations as per the set standards
– Liaise closely with teaching, technical and administrative staff to ensure quality teaching
– Give advice and guidance to students to support their academic progress through the college
– Proactively contribute to the development of the curriculum, module, and program reviewing
– Supervise the internships, field studies, and students’ research activities
– Undertake any appropriate continuous Professional development training to enhance professional skills.
– Pursue opportunities for academic research, publication, and funded consultancy.
– Liaise with and assist others in the administration and management of programs;
– Propose and assist in the recruitment of lecturers and other academic staff to the college;
– Perform any other relevant tasks as required from time to time by the college management
– Write and contribute to writing grant proposals to procure external research funding

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NB: UNDP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its work force, for this position we strongly encourage female and persons living with disabilities to apply to become part of the organization.

How to Apply

Click here to apply until 02^nd of June,2022 

OUR ORGANISATION

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

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

ROLE PURPOSE

The MERL Officer will lead the research, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and learning components of the DGD Project. He/she will build the capacity of project staff in M&E skills and lead learning-based documentation of program progress. She/he will lead the development of the DGD project M&E tools, and checklists including supporting the Project Manager and MERL Manager to produce quality project reports both for Donor and country program reporting obligations.

S/he will ensure effective tracking and measurement of outcome indicators for the overall project and leading learning and reflection initiatives and S/he will take lead in documenting change realised through routine monitoring, collection of most significant change stories on project implementation following established guidelines, as well as ensuring quality assurance and technical oversight of the DGD project management scope, reporting lines.

Direct reports- The post holder will report to the MERL Manager with dotted line to Project Manager

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Programme Operation
• Program Quality
• Finance Department
• Business Development

External:

• Partners
• Donors

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• High level interaction with children.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Based at CO with frequent travel to the Camps and PUs

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

M&E Design and Business Development:

• Support project design and work closely with the Project Manager and MERL Manager to ensure clarity of results and priorities, in alignment with programmatic objectives and indicators.
• Support the development of M&E plans and budgets for projects and ensure comprehensive and detailed M&E budgeting.
• Design and Implement program monitoring tools as per program quality standards and key performance indicators, and ensure use of appropriate tools in collection, compilation, analysis and utilisation of findings.
• Ensure Plan International and donor standards such as safeguarding children and young peoples’ policy, research protocols, knowledge management and MERL standards and Guidelines are adhered to.
• Monitoring PMERL system progress report and supporting the process of entering the project into PMERL.

Research and Evaluative Studies:

• Provide technical support in developing design/methodology of studies, quality assurance of consultant reports during evaluations and studies in line with Plan International guidelines.
• Support recruitment of external consultants for evaluations, coordinate evaluations and research activities in their thematic area
• Oversee and quality assure consultants’ work in coordination with field-based staff.
• Coordinate ethics approval for studies, manage enumerator training and identify, mitigate/manage risks related to studies and evaluations
• Ensure development of management responses and action plans.
• Support the maintenance of a programme level tracker on lessons and implementation of key action plans.

Capacity Building and Quality Assurance:

• Support other project team and officers in their thematic area in implementing M&E standards
• Support the capacity building of project and M&E staff, including training project teams on results, indicators and tools for the programme and their project.
• Conduct routine Monitoring field visits and document key improvement actions based on the findings
• Data quality (completeness, comprehensiveness and correctness)
• Quality of monitoring and evaluation of projects to inform the design
• Building Plan International Rwanda and partners’ research capacity
• Taking the lead in data audits and verification
• Ensuring the field teams are compliant as per data needs
• Timely submission of data for entry and updating of the database

Report, Documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and good practices:

• Implement routine data collection system and support the implementation of database for DGD project

• Analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of evaluation findings, including maintaining a database of evaluation findings and responses.
• Closely follow the implementation of the Knowledge Management strategy
• Document lessons learned and good practices, lessons, success
• Facilitate regular project implementation and performance review sessions and learning events.
• Maintain and update the Project M&E database to ensure timely and quality data for evidence-based reporting, decision making and learning
• Provide information or data input for quarterly and annual reports

Representation, partnership, advocacy and coordination:

• Represent MERL and program quality related networks, platforms and workshops related to DGD Project
• Represent Plan International Rwanda in Interagency Accountability working group
• Establish smooth relationships with partners and government stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with Plan International staff, donors and relevant government bodies

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

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
• Ensures that Plan Rwanda contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies or any other related field. Additional training at Post-Graduate level in Monitoring and Evaluation is an asset.
• At least 3 years of experience in M&E for integrated programs in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in report writing, donor compliance and budget management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Analytical skills in Research methodology
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, mentoring, and coaching staff.
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Powerpoint presentation, Excel spreadsheets, and statistical analysis packages (SPSS or STATA)
• Ability to work and stay in hard areas and familiar with programming for vulnerable children especially young girls and boys.

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Understands Plan International in Context, including its purpose, values, and global strategy, and can communicate these to varied audiences, including how Plan International will deliver on its objectives through the theory of change
• Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
• Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
• Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Research: Conducting and managing original investigations undertaken to gain knowledge and understand about issues critical to Plan International, from conceptualisation through to use including specific ethics processes.
• Statistics/ quantitative methods: Design, planning, collection, analysis and use of numerical information that can be transformed into statistics for analysis of trends, frequencies and correlation, to test objective hypotheses.
• Qualitative methods: Design, planning, collection, analysis and use of non-numerical data (transcripts, reports, stories, discussions, pictures, recordings etc.) to explore meaning, perceptions, opinions and perspectives from individuals or groups, to uncover the deeper meaning and significance of human behaviour and experience, including contradictory beliefs, behaviours and emotions.
• M&E in humanitarian response: Applying MERL processes and concepts to conflict affected context, protracted and rapid emergencies and refugees.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button for application until 01st of June,2022 

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

ROLE PROFILE

ORGANIZATION PROFILE

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

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

role PURPOSE

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative and result-oriented individuals to manage HR operations. Culture and Change Champion who is able to support making change happen and support in managing organizational culture.

The position holder will be responsible to support the CHR&OD Manager in managing the Human Resource function both on a day to day operational basis and in some aspects of providing strategic guidance and advice, including but not limited to Talent Acquisition and Management, Compensation and Benefits Management, Employee Relations, Learning and Development. In addition, The role holder will be responding to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests, and HR audit queries and will be dealing with different HR reports as well as providing assistance to HR&OD Manager in order to achieve HR Department targets and be a backup for CHRD in his/her absence.

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

Reports to: Country HR&OD Manager

Direct reports: None

Key relationships

Internal: The job holder has a close working relationship internally with the following departments and/or functions:

• All staff

External: The job holder has a close working relationship externally with the following departments and/or functions:

• NGOs
• HR Network groups
• INGO/Partners
• Government offices
• HR service providers

Level of contact with children

• Low contact: Very low frequency of interaction

Physical Environment

• Typical office environment with 30% travel in PIR’s programming areas.

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

HR Operations

• Working with the CHR&OD Manager to provide support to the organization’s human resources strategy and vision; by actively participating in any global or regional HR activities for local implementation through HoDs
• Coordinate and lead where applicable all process audits and closures where applicable
• Maintain and audit the HR Operations Information on Share point for all employee information ensuring data accuracy, Up-to-date, integrity, and confidentiality as per Plan International Data Protection policy.
• Monitoring the HRIS and Payroll Software to ensure accuracy and accountability for HR core data security and accuracy and timely updating as required for the region
• Maintain all personnel policies and procedures and provide guidance and

interpretation to staff.

• In collaboration with the CHROD Manager, review and as needed develop detailed workflows to support process (re)design, and/or improve existing processes.
• Monitor social committees and other social events
• Ensure HR operations in compiling the CHR&OD department unit reports as well as the whole CO-HR related reports
• Support in the design, development, delivery, and management of change communication
• Assists in generating, maintaining, and supporting a variety of regular and ad-hoc requests to meet HR Operations SLAs and needs for HR-related information to various levels of the system.
• Provide timely information for updating of Organization Structure to relevant teams through the HRIS.
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliances
• Facilitate staff’s socialization while nurturing Plan’s values and behaviors
• Support the development and implantation of HR initiatives and systems in consultation with CHR&OD Manager
• Take part in special assignments and committee works as and when required.
• Handle any HR issues as deemed necessary;
• Support Exit Management process for international hires which includes preparing exit letters, and conducting Exit Interviews.

Recruitment and onboarding

• Update current and design new recruiting procedures in collaboration with CHROD Manager (e.g. job application and onboarding processes)
• Coordination of job postings, receipt of applications, provides support in longlisting and advice on shortlisting stage;
• Responsible for interview planning and the liaison with the interviewees;
• Conduct reference checks, background checks, and separation according to recruitment and separations procedures.
• Provide monthly reports to the CHR&OD Manager on recruitment activities carried out when required;
• Ensures that clear statements of Plan’s commitment to Child Protection are included in all advertising, job profiles, and pre & post-interview documentation to candidates.
• Ensures that for roles involving contact with children, checks are completed before the person takes up post.
• Guide the hiring managers through the talent management process
• Compile new joiner information and notification to staff supervisors.
• Complete onboarding activities for newly hired international staff, including preparing and sharing onboarding information, and documents.

Compensation and benefits:

• Work with the CHR&OD Manager to ensure that our pay and benefits structure and application are in line with Plan International Rwanda and global guidelines.
• Manage the preparation of all staff payroll and timely disbursement of salaries or other employee benefits by ensuring leave and time sheet tracking for updating any payroll changes accurately and timely.
• Work closely with Finance team to ensure that timesheets are completed on time and all staff information are accurate for payroll processing;
• Manage the Staff Medical Scheme in accordance with contractual obligations such that all medical services to staff are satisfactory and contract procurement reviews are done timely and in accordance with Plan International Rwanda procurement policies;
• Coordinates the day to day HR administration duties by ensuring timely and quality HR paperwork for appointment packages and salary adjustments, promotion, transfers, employee requests, termination and separations process.

Performance management & Learning and Development 

• Support the CHR&OD Manager to strengthen initiatives that promote staff development and capacity building
• Ensure all performance stages are completed by reminding staff and line managers of the timeline of each stage;
• Conduct refresher trainings on performance management processes to all staff and follow up to check if objectives set are SMART;
• Extract quarterly performance review’s reports and recommend urgent actions;

• Assess, identify, prepare and compile staff training needs as per performance appraisal results and submit annual training plan to Country HR Manager.
• Lead the induction process and ensure all new staff have been inducted and completed all mandatory trainings.
• Delivering training where possible, in consultation with the Country HROD Manager.
• Advise management on how implementation of training programs can be done in-house as much as possible and should also cater for individual personal development plans.

Employee Relations Management:

• Support the CHR&OD Manager to handle employee relations, grievance, and disciplinary cases, workplace safeguarding, employee safety, coordinate department audit
• employee health and well-being, by working closely with CHR&OD Manager, Heads of departments, Programme Unit Managers, and staff.
• Adequately monitor, provide data needed for disciplinary and grievance cases and participate in the case management when required
• Ensure that all staff understand Plan International Rwanda and Country office HR procedures and policies.
• Monitor the implementation of HR policies and procedures and access staff perceptions of policies, benefits, and welfare services;
• Respond proactively to all staff welfare support matters.
• Promote work-life balance by ensuring all departments have annual leave calendars and all leave types are logged in the HRIS system.
• Advice staff and managers in resolving HR Operational issues as well as contractual management issues and bring to the attention of the CHR&OD Manager

Risk Management

• Collaborate with and provide advice to key teams and/or departments within the offices to ensure that risk identification and management strategies of the HR processes, procedures, activities and appropriate mitigating actions are developed.
• Conduct operational HR risk assessment by working closely with County HR and OD Manager and In line with the HR management standards.

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

• Promotes and abides by internal policies and procedures including but not limited to:  Child Protection Policy; Code of Conduct; mandatory reporting responsibility.
• Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;
• Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Understands responsibilities, level of decision making and how my role contributes to the wider team.
• Works in accordance to the policies and procedures relevant to my role and responsibilities
• Uses the personal development tools available
• Creates channels of communication with other individuals and teams.
• Identifies with the Plan International logo and brand and understand what they represent.
• Applies the brand guidelines to all forms of written and verbal communication
• Considers the audience, purpose and accessibility of all communications, taking the local context and culture into account.  Where necessary, adjusts the tone, style, complexity and level of technical detail of communication accordingly.
• Evidence-based management: Understands the importance of high-quality data and the implications of poor data.  Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decision-making. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidence-based decisions relevant to my role.
• Digital working: Identifies ways to use digital to improve the effectiveness of work activities. Understands how digital enablers can contribute to achieving Plan International’s purpose.  Utilises the digital tools available in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential and desirable:

• University Degree preferably in Human Resource Management or Business Administration or a related field and/or equivalent is required.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a Human Resource Operations function preferably includes experience in Employee Relations and managing HRIS.
• Technical skills using diverse HRIS and reporting tools is required
• Experience of International NGO or demonstrated equivalent combination
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquires – organisation is key to the success of this role.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, also keen knowledge and experience of the importance of databases and their role in providing accurate management information.
• Able to form and maintain effective working relationships
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced and results-driven work environment
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and be able to deliver to tight deadlines
• Experience in handling disciplinary cases
• Ability to provide training
• Fluency in English language is essential
• In additional to Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French language would be an added value

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button for application until 25th  of June,2022

Description

Department: Infrastructure

Job Location: Mainly Butaro Campus located in Burera District & Kigali Headquarters Office

Job title: IT System Administrator

Reports to : IT Specialist

Type of Position: Full time

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an independent, accredited university that is training the next generation of global health professionals and thinkers to be leaders and change makers  so that equitable, quality health services are accessible and delivered to all.

We believe that building bridges across sectors is necessary to sustainably transform health education and delivery globally and eliminate the gap between the most and least disadvantaged.

The IT System Administrator will mainly be responsible for organizing, installing and supporting  UGHE computer systems, doing network performance, by recommending potential and future

adjustments and changes to improve the existing system access, and availability across the UGHE;  reporting based on system and network activities and thus ensuring users get maximum benefits from his/her system administration expertise.

Responsibilities:  

• The tasks for the system administrator will include but not limited to:
• Monitor network performance and recommend future adjustments and changes to improve  the connectivity across the Campus and create reporting based on network activities,
• Perform system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, resources and systems and identify any possible intrusions,
• Provide, install, troubleshoot and support wired and wireless network access devices, and  other structured cabling systems for inside Campus services
• Maintain network documentation and databases for network access devices, Voice, digital  signage, and security cameras systems
• Communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of end-users,  peers and customers
• Prepare and maintain system documentation of any service interruptions facts for future  reference and standards of work
• Train, educate, guide and support IT Helpdesk Assistants as they troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, connectivity, and printer issues reported to the end users,
• Work with management to assign best resources to projects and continually evaluate  workloads to meet internal and external deadlines
• Provide oversight and follow-up on outstanding helpdesk requests to ensure timely resolution. Maintain compliance with internal and external Service Level Agreements,

• Apply patches, configure security, and handle change control in accordance with best  practices,
• Implement and manage Radius based authentication, • Manage and maintain Voice over  IP system utilized throughout the campus,
• Provide network connectivity support for AV systems throughout the campus, • Monitor and engage with ISPs on Internet bandwidth utilization,
• Implement new installations and movement of remote locations throughout Butaro Campus, this includes installation of network access devices, digital signage and security  camera systems,
• Implement IT strategies and procedures that seek to guide the IT Support Service delivery  model,
• Provide advice and guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical,  procedural and technical security controls,
• Contribute to team effort by support implementation of the Campus IT strategy and  ensuring that Campus data protection and network access policy are adhered to,
• Promote continuity of service delivery by keeping the team informed of any potential  problems and provide possible solutions,
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Repair and recover from system failures.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and  utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.
• Upgrade and configure system software
• Perform periodic systems performance reporting.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, software upgrades, and resource optimization as  required.
• Performs and complete any other special projects as requested by supervisor.

Qualification and experience:  

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System  Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related  fields are a plus
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking  protocols
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations  best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• Proficiency in English

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

APPLY

Interested candidates should submit 1) CV and 2) cover letter detailing interest and aptitude for this position by clinking Apply below not later than 25th June 2022

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Nyamasheke

Compensation: Commensurate with experience Start date: As soon as possible

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, the largest fish farm in East Africa, based in Kenya. We launched our Rwandan business in Q4 of 2021 and will have all standing functions up and running this year across Hatchery, Production, Processing, Distribution, and Sales. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in the country, producing and distributing over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi.

Description:

Kivu Choice is looking for an aspiring Production Manager to join our team and play an integral role in building the country’s premier aquaculture business. As Production Manager you will oversee management of all lake operations on the farm, and you’ll work closely with the heads of the various sections of the business to achieve our ambitious production goals. You will report directly to our Chief Executive Officer and play an integral role as we build out one of the largest hatchery operations in all of Africa.

What we’re looking for:

• The successful candidate is likely to have a good solid background in agricultural/aquacultural sciences and/or general management, preferably with at least a B.Sc. level of education
• 8+ years in farm management with experience managing large teams in a farm environment,

preferably in the aquaculture sector

• Excels in a startup environment by staying organized, not being afraid to take initiative and willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Experience working on large-scale commercial fish farms.
• Be willing and ready to relocate to Rural Rwanda
• Open water scuba diving and boating experience
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluent in English

Duties:

• Liaises with our CEO, CAO, and Finance team to plan and implement budgets
• Ensures that our farm is compliant with regulation and that all processes and equipment are being maintained to our standards
• Coordinates day-to-day operations across our hatchery, nursery, lake production, processing, and cold-chain and distribution functions
• Ensures Feeding, monitoring, counting, sampling, and upholding fish welfare for best growth results.
• Supervises the cage construction, placement, moorings, net maintenance, lake logistics, fish transfers and harvesting operations
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Manages lake operations and grow-out employees including, training, scheduling, motivating and evaluating.

To apply, send your CV and the job title you’re applying for to recruiting@kivuchoice.com

The meeting for shortlisting candidates to pass interview for the award of a TELLS’ scholarship was held at Rukara Campus on May
13, 2022. This report focuses on the background of the call for application, selection criteria and the meeting outcomes (seleceted
candidates and guiding questions for interview)

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SRH Content Specialist (Contractor)

RWANDA 

BACKGROUND 

YLabs is a leading global design and research organization working to improve health and economic opportunity for young people 10–24 years old. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America to design, test, and advocate for youth-driven solutions that address key challenges to young people’s health and economic opportunity worldwide.

We are looking for a content writer that specializes in sexual and reproductive health to support content creation for CyberRwanda, a digital platform that equips Rwandan youth aged 12-19 years with SRH knowledge, job skills, and streamlined access to quality products and services to support healthy and safe relationships. Content can be written in English or Kinyarwanda, depending on the writer’s preference.

SCOPE OF WORK 

The Scope of Work for this role includes writing, editing, and reviewing content for three key features being built out on the CyberRwanda platform. They include:

1.Educational Landing Pages (6), topics being:

• Menstruation
• Contraception
• STIs & HIV
• Puberty
• Gender-Based Violence
• Goal Setting

2.Crisis hotline, with 5 scenarios:

• I am pregnant
• I had unprotected sex
• I am being pressured to have sex
• I think I have an STI
• I was raped

3.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

TIMELINES 

The expected start date for this work is Monday, June 20th. The expected completion date for this scope of work is August 2022. It is anticipated that the project will require 80 hours in total. These timelines are subject to change depending on hiring and project needs.

TO APPLY

This is a 2 month, part-time contractor role, with potential for continuous work in the future. To apply, please send a resume, your hourly rate, and responses to the case study questions  to talent@ylabsglobal.org with the subject line: SRH Content Specialist – Rwanda.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please select 2 of the following case study questions to respond to in English.

1. A 14-year-old has had unprotected sex. What should they do next?
2. What are common changes that occur during puberty for boys?
3. Who should use implants?

All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.

Applications close on June 10, 2022. 

Job Description

– Implement the District’s agriculture strategy and programs in conformity with national policies and strategies;
– Implement national measures for natural resource protection and report any violation to the competent authorities;
– Provide technical advices, organise training sessions, public awareness campaigns and disseminate new agricultural technologies among the beneficiaries;
– Identify, map and monitor crop diseases prevailing in the Sector and advice on preventive and reactive measures;
– Inspect whether mine operators’ practices comply with the mining industry regulations and standards.

Job Description

– Keep and update the books of accounts of the Sector;
– Impute budgetary expenditures and file all supporting documents related to these operations;
– Verify whether disbursements initiated take into account priorities of the Sector and respect financial procedures;
– Carry out periodic bank accounts reconciliation;
– Carry out the management and replenishment of petty cash of the Sector and file all supporting documents;

Job Description

-Perform daily duties of the Cell administration and monitor the administration of Villages and produce reports thereof;
Follow up, in collaboration with relevant organs, on the security of people and their property in the Cell;
-Coordinate community development and citizen participation activities, mobilize the local population on government policies and programs and implement decisions by higher authorities and or the Cell Consultative Council;
-Render services provided at the cell level as per the law, and receive and solve or channel issues affecting citizens and provide them with a feedback;
-Serve as a minutes taker to the Cell Consultative Committee meetings, monitor all activities of Land Committees, and serve as a nonprofessional bailiff at the Cell level;
-Supervise the collection and consolidation of data on specific public (policy) issues at Cell level, and manage the finances and assets of the Cell.

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda; DRC and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to nearly 8 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below

Job purpose

The ICT Network and Infrastructure manager is responsible to lead the network and infrastructure team that will provide the first line and 2nd line support liaising with the ICT team business users

Deadline: May 27,2022

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Job purpose

The Manager of Enterprises Applications and IT Core operations is responsible for monitoring the operations of the core banking system and enterprises applications to enhance quality service delivery.

CAREER OPORTUNITIES AT EQUITY BANK

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods
of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services
that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda; DRC
and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to nearly 8 million customers – the largest customer base in
Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

ENTERPRISES APPLICATIONS& IT OPERATION MANAGER

The Manager of Enterprises Applications and IT Core operations is responsible for monitoring the
operations of the core banking system and enterprises applications to enhance quality service delivery.
He will provide leadership, guidance and coaching for IT Field Engineers and Systems Support Engineers.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

 Manage the performance, deployment and support of office automation and collaboration tools.
 Manage user support on business and banking applications.
 Manage engagement and enlightenment of users to ensure optimal use of IT solutions.
 Collaborate with business units and provide advisory services to help them achieve their
business objectives through effective use of technology.
 Optimize performance for systems across the enterprise
 Provide support to Senior Management Staff in the office and on offsite official engagements
and
 meetings.
 Ensure increased use of IT solutions to drive business through engagement and enlightenment
of the users
 Champion adoption of digital tools for solving business problems and optimizing operations
 Implement policies and procedures on IT operations, business support and applications to full
compliance with all relevant regulations.
 Monitor the performance of Enterprises applications, Core banking and develop solutions to
enhance capabilities.
 Recommend modifications and development of enhancements, applications that enhance
service delivery.
 Implement change management programs to enhance the uptake of Corebanking, Enterprises
business applications and IT operations.
 Prepare related documents required for all changes, submit to Change advisory boards, and
attend all CAB meetings.
 Lead and Administer Core banking, Enterprises applications, IT operations system change
control file to ensure the relevant information security controls are observed.

Liaise and work with all IT teams to ensure customer are served within agreed SLA.
 Test new changes or new products/enhancements in Corebanking, Enterprises business
applications to ensure necessary adjustments are undertaken in a timely manner.
 Monitor the quality of reports produced by the applications to ensure the information fed to
the business is accurate, and for any malfunctions to be identified and addressed.
 Ensure the replication of the data in the replication servers and production servers by restoring
replication were incidents cause failure in scheduled relocations.
 Ensure the smooth operation of the production environment.
 Ensure IT operations run smoothly.
 Ensure compliance to Bank regulations. International standards, Audits recommendations and
ensure their implementations.
 Lead a team of 5-8 people and ensure high quality of service delivery and their career growth



.
Qualification, Experience, Skills, Attributes and Core Competencies

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, computer engineering, information systems or any other relevant
degree in IT
Relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution
Relevant professional qualifications in IT (ITIL, SLDC, PMP, Programming, TOGAF ISO 20000), COBIT
5
A minimum of eight (7) years’ experience in IT at an organization of similar and complexity (BANK or
TELCO, two (3) of which must be at a senior management level
 Programming languages
 Databases management (Oracle/SQL)
 Strategy development and implementation
 Project management
 Change management
 Leadership skills
 Reporting
 Communication
 Supplier management
 Stakeholder management
 Interpersonal Skills
 Ability to work under pressure
 Budgeting Knowledge
 Banking operations
 Relational Database management
 Strong Oral and Written Communication
 Results orientation
 Technology Innovation
 Issues management
 Methods, standards creation
 Teaming

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job opportunity you are applying
for to the email address below by 27
th May 2022. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the
relevant certificates, testimonials, and daytime telephone contact and email address. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
Email to: jobsrwanda@equitybank.co.rw
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives,
insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.

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RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT

The HQ Power project is a 70 MWe peat fired power plant situated in Rwanda. The five-year agreement with Fortum covers the operation and maintenance (O&M) services of this new plant including technical services and IT tools needed for the operations. This operation is called HQ Services Ltd which is also responsible for the mobilization phase of the new power plant. The site area is one of the most remote areas in Rwanda, located close to the Burundian border. The commissioning of the plant is ongoing.

To be able to execute its contractual obligations effectively for power plant project in Rwanda, HQ Services Ltd is seeking to employ site assistant.

Fortum is a leading clean-energy company that provides its customers with electricity, heating and cooling as well as smart solutions to improve resource efficiency. We want to engage our customers and society to join the change for a cleaner world. Fortum’s share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.fortum.com

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in English – written and spoken

APPLICATION DETAILS 

• Kindly forward your profile and Cover letter expressing interest to:clemence.nyiraneza@fortum.com
• Application deadline is 30th of May 2021

Narrow Vein Deposit Stoping Supervisor (Underground Mining Trainer / Stoping specialist)

Job Description:

Rutongo Mines Ltd., a Tin mining company based in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District is seeking a professional with depth and demonstrated experience in the coordination of daily operations during shifts for their various mining operations. Using their expertise, they will ensure a high productivity rate as well as training of the production crews.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day production operations and train and develop skills in the production Teams.
• Ensure all workers on shift are trained and competent to always perform their duties safely and productively.
• Training of the workforce to a high standard ensuring safe working conditions.
• Conduct daily work planning meetings / toolbox meetings.
• Carry out production crew training, practical assessments and review each employee’s development, mentoring and performance.
• Expected to present yourself and, by association, the company in a respectful and considerate manner that is aligned to company principles.
• Will be required to impart knowledge and skills onto his production / stoping Teams.
• Must be resilient and able to work through challenging situations.
• Provide and maintain a mine environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees within your area of responsibility.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in underground mining that must also include the following mining methods in narrow vein mining:

1. Breast mining
2. Up – dip mining
3. Wide raise
4. Down dip
5. Double cut
6. Steep areas (above 60 degrees)
7. Pillar mining

• High level of understanding of drilling and blasting techniques.
• High level of understanding of underground mining plans.
• High level of understanding of strata control (rock mechanics and support methods)

Other requirements:

• Driver license (Class B – Motor Vehicles).
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their applications through this email address : julian.nixon@tincogroup.com not later than 31/05/2022

Job Description

• Mobilize resources and work with different stakeholders to coordinate projects within the Ministry of Environment aligned with SCENR Program,
• Support effective functioning and coordination of Environment and Natural Resources(ENR) Sector activities through sector working groups (SWGs) and technical /thematic working groups(TWGs)
• Take responsibility and oversee all technical, organizational and financial management aspects of the Strengthening Capacities to ENR Sector Program in line with the implementation strategies and ensure delivery of key milestones on projects.
• Ensures timely reporting to all stakeholders in the Strengthening Capacities to ENR Sector Program implementation and with high standard of quality reports
• Work with government and donor partners proactively to identify future areas of support in Environment and Climate Change to strengthen ENR Sector
• Ensure project work plans and budgets under his/her program of management are in accordance with the agreement signed between the Funders and the Ministry;
• Organize formal Program Management and Program Steering Committee meetings with various project stakeholders,
• Coordinate and ensure timely submission of annual action plans, budgets and procurement plans for all projects managed under his/her Program;
• Monitoring the Program ‘s progress against the Work Plan prepared by the consultants;
• Ensure regular and quarterly progress reports to facilitate smooth implementation of program’s activities
• Ensure appropriate quality assurance of the donor funded projects that are executed by implementing/Executing agencies under his/her program
• Make sure the donor funds are managed within and in the limits of the agreed financial management procedures;
• Oversee the TAs and liaise with MoE Staff involved in developing and implementation of the Program activities under the Ministry;
• Provides exemplary leadership to staff under the Strengthening Capacities to ENR Sector Program with a high sense of motivation
• Other Project Management related duties allocated to him/her from time to time may be assigned by the supervisors

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

MAGERWA Ltd would like to recruit qualified and experienced HSE Executive

Job Profile

1. Establish and maintain strategies/procedures to mitigate security & safety incidents resulting from the nature of MAGERWA core business towards attaining 0 incidents. Carry out risk assessments and suggest risk mitigating measures that could reduce the impact to MAGERWA.  This would cover scenarios such as fire, flood, theft, corruption, accident, incident, and any other type of risk that can affect MAGERWA.
2. Crime Prevention and Investigation: Coordinate investigation with relevant departments and partner authorities for all acts of crime, incidents/accidents or any losses incurred to determine those responsible and for recovery. Personally, conduct door lock checks, CCTV surveillance equipment, etc, to handle investigations. This would also include a comprehensive crime prevention plan that would protect MAGERWA life and property.
3. Personnel training and enforcement of policies & procedures: Work with HR to organize and conduct all HSE training matters where necessary for all departments. Ensure that all staff are properly trained in emergency procedures and maintain an ongoing training/retraining program to ensure that all staff are always familiar with procedures.
4. Knowledge in ISO management system, especially in ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
5. Experienced and proficient in document controls and documentation management.
6. Reporting: Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements. Record incidents, accidents, near misses and produce statistics for managers and Headquarters reports. Involved as secretariat in MAGERWA HSE Committee and relevant meetings.
7.  Reporting to HSE manager and be involved in all HSE related matters including site inspections and audits when required.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized higher learning institution
2. Proven working experience in an organization / company with at least 3 years in the field of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).
3.  Good understanding on the local safety and environmental regulation requirements and its interpretation.
4. Must not be above 35 years of age
5. Ability to work beyond normal working hours, when needed
6. Well conversant with report writing and good command on MS office.
7. Having a certification in HSE will be an added advantage
8. Need to be proficient in spoken and written English language.

How to apply: 

Interested candidates should submit their application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, 3 referees or recommendations and to be addressed to the CEO of MAGERWA Ltd, through central secretariat.
The submission for this application will be closed on 10th June 2022 at 5PM.

Done at Kigali, 23rd May 2022

Mohd Yassin Bin Kabir,

Chief Executive Officer