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JOB ADVERTISEMENT-APEFE

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) is a Belgian organization that mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South for strengthening their capacities to implement their Development policy in the sectors of education, agriculture and environment, health, governance, and the private sector.

In Rwanda, APEFE is implementing its five-year program (2022-2026) financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD), with the objective of initiating “ The objective of the programme is to increase the capacities of Rwandan young women and men to access or create decent jobs in selected TVET trades in 6 districts’’. This program will be implemented in a partnership with the Ministry of Public Services and Labour (MIFOTRA).

Expected results of the APEFE program 2022-2026

In this phase 2022-2026, APEFE in collaboration with its partners aim at the following results:

Result 1: MIFOTRA, MINEDUC, MINICOM, MINIYOUTH, RDB, PSF ensure strategic steering and coordination of skills development and employment of TVET/dual training graduates in respect of the SDGs.

Result 2: Districts coordinate the creation of an enabling local environment for skills and decent jobs development for youth in line with their development plans.

Result 3: TVET schools and companies collaborate and implement quality and inclusive dual training, using digital solutions when appropriate, to provide youth with adequate skills responding to the labour market needs in selected trades ( food processing- fashion-Leather works- beauty).

Result 4: Employment and business development services at the district level collaborate and offer proper career guidance, employment placement, and business development services.

To fulfil this mandate APEFE is seeking interested Rwandan candidates for the following position:

Position: one (1) Expert in Workplace learning/ TVET inclusion & Gender/ Ref: E-WPL-IG-01.2022

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South to strengthen their capacities to implement their development policy in the sectors of Education, Agriculture and Environment, Health, Governance, and the Private Sector.

As part of its 2022-2026 programme in RWANDA, APEFE is hiring an Expert in Workplace learning/ TVET inclusion & Gender (M/F) for the Programme, whose objective is as indicated above.

• Place of assignment: Kigali (Rwanda) with regular missions in Provinces.
• End of contract: December 2026
• Deadline for submitting the application: 18 March 2022, by 5 p.m
• Salary: APEFE local salary scale
• Career level: 8 years of useful experience
• Full-time.

Function: Under the hierarchical authority of the APEFE Intervention Manager, the Expert in Workplace learning/ TVET inclusion & Gender will provide support to ensure efficient Programme Workplace Learning as per core results under agreement of APEFE Rwanda office towards the Government of Rwanda, the Donor and partners expectations.  He/she will also liaise closely with other National Technical Assistants/NTAs to ensure high quality of Workplace Learning/dual training implementation.

Profile:

1. Master’s degree in the science of education, training engineering, social sciences or in other related fields;
2. Proven experience of at least 5 years on issues of inclusion and gender in education
3. Proven experience of at least 5 years in the field of Workplace Learning/dual training or TVET;
4. Experience in e-learning is a plus ;
5. Experience in the field of development cooperation, with more than 2 years of experience in the field, preferably in Africa;
6. Experience in supporting change at the institutional level;
7. Proven ability to work in a team and in multi-stakeholder environments and to optimize cooperation with stakeholders;
8. Very strong leadership expertise and in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of organizational development; environment; gender and disability inclusion
9. In general, have a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or have a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience in the above-mentioned fields;
10. Good ability to listen and intercultural dialogue, particularly on the dimensions of gender
11. Have skills in coaching, tutoring, monitoring; and organization of study trips
12. Have practical organization and planning skills;
13. Methodical and rigorous approach;
14. Have proven aptitude for oral and written communication as well as presentation;
15. Have the ability to develop and publish awareness tools (brochures, articles, reports, etc.)
16. Perfect command of French and English, both written and spoken;
17. Mastering basic office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
18. Be prepared to travel within the country.

A curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, past and current service certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), copies of diploma and certificates, and names 3 references contacts and emails (former direct supervisors) indicating the reference E-WPL-IG-01.2022, must be sent, not later than March 18, 2022, by 5 p.m., to Hubert KAGABO, Ag Programme Administrator, by e-mail: bureau.kigali@apefe.org

Only short-listed candidates whose background and experience meet the criteria above will be contacted.

Done in Kigali, 4 March 2022,

Hubert KAGABO

Ag Programme Administrator

APEFE-Wallonie Bruxelles

Rwanda

JOB ADVERTISEMENT-APEFE

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) is a Belgian organization that mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South for strengthening their capacities to implement their Development policy in the sectors of education, agriculture and environment, health, governance, and the private sector.

In Rwanda, APEFE is implementing its five-year program (2022-2026) financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD), with the objective of initiating “ The objective of the programme is to increase the capacities of Rwandan young women and men to access or create decent jobs in selected TVET trades in 6 districts’’. This program will be implemented in a partnership with the Ministry of Public Services and Labour (MIFOTRA).

Expected results of the APEFE program 2022-2026

In this phase 2022-2026, APEFE in collaboration with its partners aim at the following results:

Result 1: MIFOTRA, MINEDUC, MINICOM, MINIYOUTH, RDB, PSF ensure strategic steering and coordination of skills development and employment of TVET/dual training graduates in respect of the SDGs.

Result 2: Districts coordinate the creation of an enabling local environment for skills and decent jobs development for youth in line with their development plans.

Result 3: TVET schools and companies collaborate and implement quality and inclusive dual training, using digital solutions when appropriate, to provide youth with adequate skills responding to the labor market needs in selected trades ( food processing- fashion-Leather works- beauty).

Result 4: Employment and business development services at the district level collaborate and offer proper career guidance, employment placement, and business development services.

To fulfil this mandate APEFE is seeking interested Rwandan candidates for the following position:

Position: one (1) Expert in Employment & Entrepreneurship / Ref: E-EE-02.2022

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South to strengthen their capacities to implement their development policy in the sectors of Education, Agriculture and Environment, Health, Governance, and the Private Sector.

As part of its 2022-2026 programme in RWANDA, APEFE is hiring an Expert in Employment & Entrepreneurship (M/F) for the Programme, whose objective is as indicated above

• Place of assignment: Kigali (Rwanda) with regular missions in Provinces.
• End of contract: December 2026
• Deadline for submitting an application: 18 March 2022, by 5 p.m.
• Salary: APEFE local salary scale
• Career level: 8 years of useful experience
• Full-time.

Function: Under the hierarchical authority of the APEFE Intervention Manager, the Expert in Employment & Entrepreneurship will provide support to ensure efficient Programme employment & Entrepreneurship interventions as per core results under the agreement of APEFE Rwanda office towards Government of Rwanda, the donor and partners expectations.  He/she will also liaise closely with other National Technical Assistants/NTAs to ensure high quality of employment & Entrepreneurship implementation and business development.

Profile:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, and Agribusiness, Management or any other relevant field with a minimum of 8 years experience ;
2. Master’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, and Agribusiness, Management or any other relevant field ;
3. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the field of employment, professional integration, and support for entrepreneurship and self-employment of young people, women ;
4. Control of the Employment value chain (training engineering, professional integration, incubation, entrepreneurship, etc.);
5. Mastering incubation mechanisms and devices;
6. Knowledge of inclusion, gender, or environmental issues is a plus ;
7. Experience in cooperation program management ;
8. Have at least 1 year of experience in the field of business development ;
9. In general, have a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or have a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience in the above-mentioned fields;
10. Ability to implement a process of change, particularly at the institutional level;
11. Excellent oral and written communication skills ;
12. Knowledge management and capitalization;
13. Results-based management;
14. Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda, and French.

A curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, past and current service certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), copies of diploma and certificates, and names 3 references contacts and emails (former direct supervisors) indicating the reference E-EE-02.2022, must be sent, not later than March 18, 2022, by 5 p.m., to Hubert KAGABO, Ag Programme Administrator, by e-mail: bureau.kigali@apefe.org

Only short-listed candidates whose background and experience meet the criteria above will be contacted.

Done in Kigali, 4 March 2022,

Hubert KAGABO

Ag Programme Administrator

APEFE-Wallonie Bruxelles

Rwanda

JOB ADVERTISEMENT-APEFE

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) is a Belgian organization that mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South for strengthening their capacities to implement their Development policy in the sectors of education, agriculture and environment, health, governance, and the private sector.

In Rwanda, APEFE is implementing its five-year program (2022-2026) financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD), with the objective of initiating “ The objective of the programme is to increase the capacities of Rwandan young women and men to access or create decent jobs in selected TVET trades in 6 districts’’. This program will be implemented in a partnership with the Ministry of Public Services and Labour (MIFOTRA).

Expected results of the APEFE program 2022-2026

In this phase 2022-2026, APEFE in collaboration with its partners aim at the following results:

Result 1: MIFOTRA, MINEDUC, MINICOM, MINIYOUTH, RDB, PSF ensure strategic steering and coordination of skills development and employment of TVET/dual training graduates in respect of the SDGs.

Result 2: Districts coordinate the creation of an enabling local environment for skills and decent jobs development for youth in line with their development plans.

Result 3: TVET schools and companies collaborate and implement quality and inclusive dual training, using digital solutions when appropriate, to provide youth with adequate skills responding to the labor market needs in selected trades ( food processing- fashion-Leather works- beauty).

Result 4: Employment and business development services at the district level collaborate and offer proper career guidance, employment placement and business development services.

To fulfil this mandate APEFE is seeking interested Rwandan candidates for the following positions:

Position: one (1) Procurement officer / Ref: PRO-05.2022

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South to strengthen their capacities to implement their development policy in the sectors of Education, Agriculture and Environment, Health, Governance and the Private Sector.

As part of its 2022-2026 programme in RWANDA, APEFE is hiring a Procurement Officer (M/F) for the Programme, whose objective is as indicated above

• Place of assignment: Kigali (Rwanda) with 10 % of the time of missions in Provinces
• End of contract: December 2026
• Deadline for submitting the application: 18 March 2022, 5 p.m
• Salary: APEFE local salary scale
• Career level: 5 years of useful experience.
• Full-time.

Function: Under the hierarchical authority of the APEFE Programme Administrator, in collaboration with the Administrative & Financial Responsible, the Procurement Officer will provide support to ensure efficient procurement operations of the APEFE Rwanda office.  He/she will also liaise closely with other Administrative & Financial Department agents and National Technical Assistants to ensure smooth implementation of activities at the Kigali Office in adherence to the laid down APEFE tender policies and procedures.

Profile:

1. A minimum bachelor’s degree in economics, management, public procurement, or in a relevant field with specialization in supply and logistics;
2. At least 5 years of procurement experience in public procurement, in NGOs, public or in the private sector;
3. Must have strong principles to ensure accountability and transparency within the organization;
4. Ability to work independently and in a team with strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
5. In-depth knowledge of regulations, laws, and public procurement procedures recommended by Rwanda public procurement authority-RPPA
6. Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication
7. skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda;
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).a

A curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, past and current service certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), copies of diploma and certificates and names 3 references contacts and emails (former direct supervisors) indicating the reference PRO-05.2022, must be sent, not later than March 18, 2022, by 5 p.m., to Hubert KAGABO, Ag Programme Administrator, by e-mail: bureau.kigali@apefe.org.

Done in Kigali, 4 March 2022,

Hubert KAGABO

Ag Programme Administrator

APEFE-Wallonie Bruxelles

Rwanda

JOB ADVERTISEMENT-APEFE

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) is a Belgian organization that mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South for strengthening their capacities to implement their Development policy in the sectors of education, agriculture and environment, health, governance, and the private sector.

In Rwanda, APEFE is implementing its five-year program (2022-2026) financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD), with the objective of initiating “ The objective of the programme is to increase the capacities of Rwandan young women and men to access or create decent jobs in selected TVET trades in 6 districts’’. This program will be implemented in a partnership with the Ministry of Public Services and Labour (MIFOTRA).

Expected results of the APEFE program 2022-2026

In this phase 2022-2026, APEFE in collaboration with its partners aim at the following results:

Result 1: MIFOTRA, MINEDUC, MINICOM, MINIYOUTH, RDB, PSF ensure strategic steering and coordination of skills development and employment of TVET/dual training graduates in respect of the SDGs.

Result 2: Districts coordinate the creation of an enabling local environment for skills and decent jobs development for youth in line with their development plans.

Result 3: TVET schools and companies collaborate and implement quality and inclusive dual training, using digital solutions when appropriate, to provide youth with adequate skills responding to the labour market needs in selected trades ( food processing- fashion-Leather works- beauty).

Result 4: Employment and business development services at the district level collaborate and offer proper career guidance, employment placement, and business development services.

To fulfil this mandate APEFE is seeking interested Rwandan candidates for the following position:

Position: one (1) Accountant Assistant/ Ref: ACA-04.2022

The Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE) mobilizes its resources and expertise to serve the countries of the South to strengthen their capacities to implement their development policy in the sectors of Education, Agriculture and Environment, Health, Governance and the Private Sector.

As part of its 2022-2026 programme in RWANDA, APEFE is hiring an Accountant Assistant (M/F) for the Programme, whose objective is as indicated above.

• Place of assignment: Kigali (Rwanda) with 10 % of the time of missions in Provinces
• End of contract: December 2026
• Deadline for submitting the application: 18 March 2022, by 5 p.m.
• Salary: APEFE local salary scale
• Career level: 5 years of useful experience
• Full-time.

Function: Under the hierarchical authority of the APEFE Administrative and Financial Manager, in collaboration with the Administrative Assistant, the Accountant Assistant will provide support to ensure efficient administrative and financial operations of the office.

Profile:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, organization management OR Possession of a professional baccalaureate with at least 5 years experience in the above-mentioned fields ;
2. Experience in education, technical and vocational training, Workplace Learning being an added value ;
3. Experience in the management of companies and administrations: accounting and financial management option ;
4. Experience working with auditors ;
5. Professional experience with a Belgian actor/Organization financed by the Belgian Cooperation or similar context ;
6. Experience and demonstrated success in financial positions in an international NGO or similar ;
7. Analytical Thinking and Good Judgment ;
8. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision ;
9. Strong organizational and research skills with a thorough understanding of finance and accounting principles, procedures, and techniques ;
10. Mastering communication tools ;
11. Mastering the administrative procedures of the public service.
12. Proficiency in office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CAD software, SAGE, and others.
13. Knowledge of public procurement and accounting.
14. Confidentiality and ethical behavior,
15. Teamwork and Time Consciousness,
16. Basic understanding of financial and tax regulations in Rwanda
17. Sense of organization, rigor and management of priorities.
18. Good listening skills.
19. Ability to multi-task.
20. High degree of professionalism.
21. Have interpersonal skills

A curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, past and current service certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), copies of diploma and certificates,  and names 3 references contacts and emails (former direct supervisors) indicating the reference ACA-04.2022, must be sent, not later than March 18, 2022, by 5 p.m., to Hubert KAGABO, Ag Programme Administrator,  by e-mail: bureau.kigali@apefe.org

Done in Kigali, 4 March 2022,

Hubert KAGABO

Ag Programme Administrator

APEFE-Wallonie Bruxelles

Rwanda

How to apply

Interested candidates will submit an application letter addressed to the Executive Director with their Resume and copies of the academic qualifications via the below email address   info@womenforwomenrwanda.org  not later than 23^rd March 2022

Candidates will be shortlisted as resumes come in and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali,

Marie Jeanne MUTEZINKINDI

Finance, Administration and HR Manager

Job Description

 To contribute to teaching and learning at Advanced Diploma level 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 grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Note: 1. Having any of professional certificate for the required technical skills is a added advantage
2. Current academic staff in all IPRCs are not allowed to apply for these academic
positions.

Job Description

 Coach trainers about pedagogical documents and the code of conducts within Institution;
 Monitor everyday teaching and learning activities;
 Organize pedagogical class visits to follow up and evaluate the implementation of curriculum, teaching methods and textbooks;
 Provide periodic report as required;
 Perform any other task assigned his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities

Job Description

 Participate in elaborating student’s admissions, conditions and procedures;
 Prepare documents deemed necessary for students registrations;
 Create, keep and manage student’s files;
 Issue the students identity card;
 Maintain accurate and confidential academic records for all enrolled student;
 Provide periodic report as required;
 Perform any other task assigned his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities

Job Description

 Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records of current and former students.
 Facilitate effective student registration and enrollment;
 Build secure student data files and database records;
 Develop files, classification, and /or indexing systems for records that all members must understand and follow;
 Process the request of information required by supervisors;
 Prepare lists of students for the matriculation;
 Prepare transcripts and Other Academic related documents;
 Provide periodic report as required;
 Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities

Job Description

 Participate in development of quality assurance manuals;
 Participate in development of general academic regulations;
 Conduct seminars, workshops regarding quality assurance processes at college level;
 Provide clear guidelines and procedures to all departments to maintain high standards of quality in their activities;
 Monitor daily teaching and learning activities to ensure high standards in teaching/ learning processes;
 Monitor the implementation of curriculum;
 Monitor the implementation of academic rules and regulation;
 Assist in conducting self-assessment within departments and units of the institution;
 Conduct internal audit to ensure quality of teaching and learning activities;
 Support Higher education council in conducting the quality of teaching audit of the institution;
 Provide periodic report as required;
 Perform any other task assigned his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities.

Job Description

• Prepare laboratory/workshop protocols.
• Prepare workshop equipment and materials
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper handling, packaging and storage of samples for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of students and others.
• Select and maintain workshop equipment
• Implement quality control measures
• Prepare, label, package, and store samples for laboratory analysis
• Ensure safety and maintenance of the workshop materials
• Ensure successful deliver of all competencies
• Review and propose new workshop/field exercises determining effectiveness in training
• Manage the day-to-day field/Workshop activities
• Maintain inventory of workshop supplies, making orderings any time needed
• Assist students perform the necessary tasks while working on the field/workshop preparation
• Maintain inventory of laboratory/workshop supplies, making orderings and time needed
• Do service and repair of workshop equipment as required
• Provide individual support for the students during practical work.
• Safely and effectively handle, manage and monitor trials prepared in research activities
• Perform and/supervise field activities
• Participate in transferring skills and knowledge to the community
• Actively participate in activities and events hosted by the institution
• Participate in activities and events, where the institution is invited
• Formulate problem-specific solutions for the community

Job Description

• Prepare laboratory/workshop protocols.
• Prepare workshop equipment and materials
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper handling, packaging and storage of samples for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of students and others.
• Select and maintain workshop equipment
• Implement quality control measures
• Prepare, label, package, and store samples for laboratory analysis
• Ensure safety and maintenance of the workshop materials
• Ensure successful deliver of all competencies
• Review and propose new workshop/field exercises determining effectiveness in training
• Manage the day-to-day field/Workshop activities
• Maintain inventory of workshop supplies, making orderings any time needed
• Assist students perform the necessary tasks while working on the field/workshop preparation
• Maintain inventory of laboratory/workshop supplies, making orderings and time needed
• Do service and repair of workshop equipment as required
• Provide individual support for the students during practical work.
• Safely and effectively handle, manage and monitor trials prepared in research activities
• Perform and/supervise field activities
• Participate in transferring skills and knowledge to the community
• Actively participate in activities and events hosted by the institution
• Participate in activities and events, where the institution is invited
• Formulate problem-specific solutions for the community

Job Description

 To contribute to teaching and learning at Advanced Diploma level 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 grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Note: 1. Having a professional certificate for any of the required technical skills is an
added advantage

2. Current academic staff in all IPRCs are not allowed to apply for these academic
positions.

Job Description

 To contribute to teaching and learning at Advanced Diploma level 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 grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Note: 1. Havin a professional certificate for any of the required technical skills is an
added advantage

2. Current academic staff in all IPRCs are not allowed to apply for these academic
positions.

Got Interested? Please apply using this Link form

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Job Title: Communications Officer 

Reports To: Director of Programmes, Policy and Business Development

Location: Kigali, Rwanda, with frequent travels to the Local Rights Program Operational Areas.

Grade: A

AAR Background

ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is an Affiliate Member of ActionAid International (AAI) – an anti-poverty agency working with poor, voiceless people, communities, and similar-minded partners worldwide.  ActionAid is a non-partisan, non-religious development organisation that has been working in Rwanda since 1982 to contribute towards eradication of poverty and injustices with a focus on tackling the root causes of poverty.

Currently, ActionAid Rwanda implements several activities in the areas of Agriculture, Education & Food security, Women’s Rights and Poverty Eradication from 7 Local Right Programs (LRPs) including Nyanza, Gisagara, Ruheru, Murundi, Gitesi, Muko and Shingiro LRPs.

The Communications Unit plays a key role in ensuring visibility of AAR work and enhancing its brand. The Communications role is very vital to document and disseminate the achievements of the organisation to achieve visibility and build its brand.

AAR is seeking for applications from well qualified and self-motivated persons to fill the position of a Communications Officer.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Communications Officer shall work under the direct supervision of Head of Programs and Policy, he/she will work harmoniously with the Program and Policy team to build a strong and credible profile, image and reputation of AAR using effective, creative, and innovative communication tools. The Communication Officer’s work will support the program team to raise the profile and improve the visibility of the programs and partnerships of ActionAid Rwanda at local, national and international levels and enhancing regular interaction, dialogue and communication with the key stakeholders of AAR, including rights holders (women, children, youth and other people living in poverty) partners, AAR supporters. He /she will also ensure that the communication Strategy is updated, implemented, and monitored.

Reporting

The Communications Officer shall report to the Head of Programs and Policy

Expected tasks and deliverables 

Development, implementation and monitoring of the AAR Communication Strategy and plans 

• Takes a lead in the integration of communication, documentation and information work in the AAR CSP, Annual Plans and Budgets and Medium/long term plans and budgets
• Review the AAR’s Communication Strategy in consultation with Head of Programmes and Policy, SMT, and AA GS Media and Communications Team.
• Manages monitors and reviews the implementation of the AAR Communication Strategy.

Capacity building and support of AAR partners, rights holders, and AAR staff in developing effective communication strategies and activities.

• Identification of partner, rights holders and AAR staff capacity building needs in documentation, communication and information work.
• Developing and implementing capacity building plans on documentation, communication and information work.
• Training, mentoring and coaching of AAR partner organisations and AAR Staff in developing and managing their own documentation and communication strategies and activities, including follow up support visits to partners.
• Defines Terms of Reference and identifies suitable resource persons/consultants for the different training workshops and other capacity building interventions on communication and information work in partnerships.
• Ensure that ActionAid Rwanda’s partners implement their activities in accordance with the contract and agreed plans.

Documentation of AAR programmes, Management of Website/HIVE and production of publications

• Management and regular updates of the AAR Website, Social media sites and HIVE sites.
• Writing, editing and supervision of the production and dissemination of AAR publications communication and information materials (e.g. newsletters, magazines, press statements, brochures, flyers, posters, videos etc.)
• Development and dissemination of IEC materials that facilitate sensitization of right holders, communities and other key stakeholders on relevant rights issues linked to CSP strategic objectives and key change promises.
• Compilation of Impact stories and testimonies from rights holders (Women, children, youths, and other people living in poverty), partners and other stakeholders of the programme.
• Compilation of best practices/ success stories and case studies.
• Production of and dissemination of the AAR Annual Reports, Progress Reports and Country Strategy Plan.
• Produces internal and external newsletters, press releases, AAR magazine, brochures, flyers and posters. Also assists in the production of audio and video productions.
• Takes in lead in research for compilation and storage of information in relation to program activities.

Networking and representation of AAR 

• Acts as Media Liaison person for the AAR Country Programme as directed by Management
• Identifies, facilitates, and maintains contacts and relationships with the local and global Media in order to build a strong public profile and visibility of AAR and its partnerships.
• Drafts press statements and organises press conferences in consultation with Country Director and/or Head of Programmes and Policy.
• Organizes and facilitates AAR’s public relations and marketing activities, including organisation of Exhibitions at relevant platforms (e.g. Agricultural shows, NGO Expo, Trade Fairs, Public Meetings, Civil Society Meetings, Donor Round Table meetings etc.)
• Contributes to the development and implementation of AAR campaigns and advocacy work by mobilizing different Media and other key stakeholders and setting up effective communication platforms for different stakeholders of the programme in order to influence policy, attitudes and behaviour changes at local, national and regional/internal levels.
• Organising and co-facilitation of commemorations/anniversaries of International/Regional events at National, local and partner levels (e.g. International Women’s Day, 16 Days of Gender Activism, World Food Day, Rural Women’s Days, Day of African Child, World AIDS day, International Human Rights Day etc.)
• Participates in relevant AAI federation wide meetings (e.g. Media and Communication Team meetings); Civil society networking meetings; relevant Media events; Press Conferences and Campaigns being organized by AAIR partners, Civil Society and other likeminded organisations, including the UN and relevant government departments.

 Support on Fundraising and Sponsorship work of AAR

• Gives technical support to Sponsorship & Fundraising team in sponsorship communications activities
• Support Fundraising and Sponsorship and Programme Teams and AAR partners in writing and editing of Community Newsletters and production of Reports
• Contribute to the development of Concept Papers and Project Proposals linked to the Strategic objectives of the CSP

Human Resources, Organisational effectiveness and other duties as delegated by Management 

• Participates in recruitment and selection of communications and other staff
• Co-facilitation of partnership assessments, appraisals, baselines, LRP and National PRRPs
• Contributes to the organization of staff planning and review retreats and other internal meetings.

Key Relationships

Internal Contacts

Under the supervision of the Programme, Policy and Business Development Lead, the Communication Officer shall also work closely with the following teams:

• Programmes and Policy teams, Fundraising and Sponsorship Teams
• Country Director, SMT, CMT and other AAR Staff
• Rights Holders, Partner Staff, Board members and communities being served by the partners
• Resource Persons, Consultants and Facilitators appointed by AAR and partners
• Media and Communications Staff in other Federation members and AA Global Secretariat

External Contacts

• Local and external Media.
• Local authorities, Community leaders, Government Departments/Ministries, Parliamentarians, Politicians in areas or districts where AAR partners are operating and at National level.
• Other likeminded organizations including local and international NGOs and other civil society groups, UN and donor agencies.

Required qualification and experience:

Education: 

• A Bachelor’s degree gained from a recognised College or University i.e. either in Mass Communications, Media studies and/or Journalism.

Experience: 

• At least 5 year’s practical experience working for and with different Media as journalist, communications, information, public relations and/or marketing Officer.

Other requirements and competences  

• Strong command in oral and written English and Kinyarwanda as well as a working Knowledge of French.
• High skills level in using different Computer software packages for producing various publications
• A flair for writing and finding the good stories.
• Experience working with new media/web will be an added advantage.
• Interpersonal communication skills and proven skills in teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to work with people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit in filled application form through this link: APPLICATON FORM FOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER and  send to Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org  not later than Thursday the 17th  March at 5:00 pm. Indicate in the subject line: Communications Officer. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer and candidates will be expected to embody ActionAid’s values and adhere to organization policies including the Safeguarding Policy and the Child Protection Policy, among other ActionAid policies.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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RECRUITMENT OF ACTIONAID RWANDA (AAR) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & DONOR ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Position: Business Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator  

Reporting To: Programmes, Policy and Business Development 

Grade: B

AAR Background:

ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is a local non-Governmental organization and an Affiliate Member of ActionAid Global Federation, an Anti-Poverty Agency working with the poor. AAR has had its operations in Rwanda since 1982, due to effects of the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi, AAR resumed its operations in 1997 as a full Country Program and has contributed towards eradication of Poverty and Injustice with a focus on tackling their root causes. AAR has a very strong commitment to supporting and empowering women and children as well as Promoting their Rights through Campaigns, Sensitizations and Advocacy.

AAR’s vision is a Country without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys their right to life of dignity and mission is work with people living in poverty with focus on women and girls to eradicate poverty and injustice.

Purpose Of the Job

This position shall function collaboratively as a member of the Programmes, Policy & Business Development Team and exists to develop and implement the AA Rwanda (AAR) Country Programme’s Business Development and Funding coordination while supporting the new business development in the Organization, creating, identifying and accessing new funding opportunities; contribute in maintaining a consistent standard of donor relationship and high-quality proposal development; and will actively seek to grow income for the AA Rwanda Country Programs through (national, multi country or global) funding opportunities and consortium partnerships.

The Business Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator will be expected to work alongside the AAR Country teams and in operationalizing the results of the donor mapping and be the primary link for accessing technical fundraising assistance and support from the confederation’s fundraising architecture and especially all the (current and potential) Donors.

The Major Responsibilities Include:  

Strategic research and donor engagement

• Develop donor engagement/cultivation plans for various level of management in ActionAid Rwanda
• Preparing fields/capacity statements to relevant donors
• Contribute on increasing internal and external visibility
• Map out existing and potential opportunities for donor engagement and fundraising based on existing documents and updated consultations with staff, donors, and Other Various National and International Agencies

Bid Development and Resource Mobilization

• Prepare internal timelines for proposal development and coordinate with relevant persons and donor to prepare quality proposals in line with donor requirements and according to the time frame
• Prepares all necessary groundwork for proposal development and bid management, helps assemble bid development teams,
• Provides effective bid project management and undertakes quality assurance and compliance check of donor proposals to ensure high quality competitive proposals to successfully secure institutional donor funds at scale
• Potentially contribute to writing/editing proposals in coordination with program staff.
• Oversee and accompany program staff around contract management and report development
• Lead on Inception Workshops for grants/contracts.

Coordination:

• Co-ordinate’s business development processes and funding activities with relevant CARE staff in country and at regional level and reports on progress to the supervisor
• Links with the confederation funding architecture to access intelligence, opportunities, and skills
• Participates and actively engages in relevant Funding bodies. Together with the program team in country, coordinates submissions, including multi-country and multi-affiliate submissions. This includes leading proposal development processes, ensuring inclusive and quality risk assessment, quality program, design, narrative and budget development and internal approval
• Act as the focal point for ActionAid Rwanda for regional/global submissions.

Donor Mapping, Resource Mobilization and Relationship Management

• Identify and maintain positive relations with existing donors
• Invite and ensure that donors are involved in AAR programmes
• Maintain an open communication channel with donors
• Identify and establish contact with new / potential donors
• Prepare internal timelines for proposal development and coordinate with AAR Team or donor to prepare quality proposals in line with donor requirements and according to the time frame;
• Prepares all necessary groundwork for proposal development and bid management, helps assemble bid development teams, provides effective bid project management and undertakes quality assurance and compliance check of donor proposals to ensure high quality competitive proposals in order to successfully secure institutional donor funds at scale;

Compliance to SHEA and Safeguarding Policy guideline statements:

• Comply and ensure compliance to Sexual Harassment Exploitation & Abuse and Safeguarding Policies in place and adhered to by the Organization.
• Ensure Compliance of Assurance Policy within the AAR, Partners and Stakeholders working with AAR
• Respect Gender and Feminist Leadership Principles

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit in filled application form through this Link:APPLICATION FORM FOR  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR  and  send to Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org not later than Thursday the 17th  March at 5:00 pm.  Indicate in the subject line: Business Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer and candidates will be expected to embody ActionAid’s values and adhere to organization policies including the Safeguarding Policy and the Child Protection Policy, among other ActionAid policies.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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RECRUITMENT OF ACTIONAID RWANDA (AAR) PROGRAMME, POLICY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD (PPBDL)

Position: Programme, Policy & Business Development Lead (PPBDL)

Reporting to: Executive Director (ED)

Line managing: Business Development and Donor engagement Coordinator, Sponsorship Coordinator, Program Quality Learning and Accountability Coordinator, Women Right, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Local Right Program and Supporter care Coordinator, Communication Officer and Project Coordinator.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Grade: C

AAR Background

ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is a local non-Governmental organization and an Affiliate Member of ActionAid Global Federation, an Anti-Poverty Agency working with the poor. AAR has had its operations in Rwanda since 1982, due to the effects of the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi, AAR resumed its operations in 1997 as a full Country Program and has contributed towards the eradication of Poverty and Injustice with a focus on tackling their root causes. AAR has a very strong commitment to supporting and empowering women and children as well as Promoting their Rights through Campaigns, Sensitizations and Advocacy.

AAR’s vision is a Country without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys their right to life of dignity and its mission is to work with people living in poverty with focus on women and girls to eradicate poverty and injustice.

Purpose of Role:

The Program, Policy & Business Development Lead (PPBDL) reports to the Executive Director. PPBDL is a member of a senior management Team with high responsibility functions. These include strategic management, the development and management of all Programme, Policy advocacy activities at strategic level, and the incumbent is responsible for leading in the implementation of the Country Programme and Business development Policy through effective partnership fundraising and coordination of sponsorship work in the Country Programme

The PPBD Lead will be responsible for leading advisory, motivating and supporting the Programme team to plan and manage activities aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of ActionAid Rwanda.  To provide strategic leadership on Policy & Advocacy issues arising from the Communities. He/she will also support initiatives, management, supervision, and guidance for Advocacy & Campaigns generated from grassroots whilst liaising closely with the Communications Manager.

The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating the Advocacy Working Group and will facilitate processes that enhance space for the poor in the National arena. PPBDL is on top of community-level Governance issues from the entire Programme areas from the community-based work at the national level as well as linking to wider macroeconomic and governance issues including at Africa and international level.

The Major Responsibilities Include:

Corporate Responsibility

Jobholder is part of the Senior Management team of AAR, which makes key strategic decisions regarding AAR. This requires the jobholder to:

• Contribute to the development and achievement of the AAR’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure that the long-term Programme, Policy and Business development strategy of the country Programme is viable.
• Keep the other members of the AAR Management Team informed about Programme & Business development matters.
• Provide updates of the department to Board and Senior Management to guide strategic decision
• Attend and participate in meetings or conferences of ActionAid as Requested.

Strategic Planning and Development

• Provide Strategic Support to the Organizational Leadership and the Senior Management Team to lead the development of both strategic and plans in accordance with Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and planning guidelines.
• Monitor the implementation of the Country Strategy Program ensuring short-term Programmes deliverables within the framework of the CSP
• Manage the review of the Country Strategy Program: Mid-term review of Country Strategy Program successfully conducted and on time.
• Support the various teams/sectors in the development and revision of strategic plans Undertake the review of any sector when due

Programme Management

• Manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Programmes and Projects in the AAR Executive Programme
• Support the Programme / Project staff in the development and implementation of Programme support activities.
• Manage the development of project proposals in accordance with the CSP and donor guidelines
• Manage the timely appraisal and development of Line Managed staff
• Ensure the timely submission of good quality Programme reports as agreed with donors or in project proposal
• Manage the Annual Participatory Review and Reflection Process

Projects Management and reporting

• Liaise with Business development staff and other essential staff in Fundraising Proposals Development.
• Ensure Projects reports are submitted on time and queries call for information from donors promptly acted on.
• Manage the evaluation of Programmes/projects

Development and implementation of AAR Resource Mobilization Policies, Strategies and Tools:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Affiliate Programme resource mobilization/fundraising strategy.
• Develop systems and structures for effective implementation of resource mobilization and fundraising.
• Coordinate and Lead resource mobilization effort and utilization of field programs and evaluating contract management processes of donor-funded projects as per planned objectives.
  • Participate in the international and regional initiatives, teams, and projects
  • Contribute to the development of the Executive Programme as a member of the Senior Management Team
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the resource mobilization strategy
• Ensure availability of adequate resources to meet organizational commitments and funding needs
• Review and customize AA fundraising and sponsorship policies, and tools to support effective utilization and implementation at the country level
• Provide advice to management and Governance on fundraising
• Research and develop fundraising products to be marketed in Rwanda and elsewhere needed.
• Link up with various units to promote AAR’s work to attract donors and support within and outside Rwanda.

Implementing donor intelligence mechanisms and influencing development aid architecture:

• Develop and maintain an up-to-date donor intelligence system that provides information on donor funding and the link to Actionaid Rwanda’s work and Country Strategic Paper (CSP)
• Conduct annual donor scoping to inform donor focus and identify opportunities available to ActionAid International Rwanda and partners
• Support partners to identify potential donors to support their work
• Provide periodic information on the existence of funding available for AAR and partners
• Identify and lead on opportunities for consortium funding
• Identify new donors and or donor policy campaign targets
• Participate in development discourse to influence development aid agenda to improve the level and quality of development cooperation
• Lead and coordinate all process of writing/editing proposals in coordination with program staff.

Annual report and Documentation

• Support the documentation and sharing of experience in all Programmes within AAR, with partners and other stakeholders
• Represent AAR in alliances and networks both within and outside Rwanda as may be guided by Executive Director
• Contribute and capture ideas from the micro-level work for the development of advocacy at the macro level while feeding macro-level policy to inform our work at the micro-level
• Manage the development, implementation and monitoring and documentation of the outcome of periodic advocacy plans
• Contribute to policy briefs and media strategies that inform stakeholders about the policy positions of ActionAid and partners

Policy & Advocacy

• Develop Advocacy plans regularly and ensure outcomes of advocacy activities are documented and shared
• To provide a forum through which civil society and the public can make an input and contribute to the parliamentary policy-making and legislative process
• Identify key issues and key collaborators for AAR advocacy work and conduct pro-poor analysis of policies and Programmes aimed at reforms that will have impact on the lives of the poor and excluded.
• Initiate, direct and co-ordinate the Programme activities relating to Parliaments or direct at reforms and policies impacting on poverty
• Identify areas of critical concern and within the priorities of the CSP for research and advocacy work aimed at policy influencing, policy input and initiatives and policy measures on poverty issues.
• Promote a rights-based approach in advocating for citizens’ rights.

Human Resource Management

• Provide support to Staff overseen under the Unit with clear annual targets/Objectives for each staff of the Unit in consultation with the staff and conduct Quarterly/Annual Performance Appraisals Maintain ongoing monitoring of the performance of staff against targets and take corrective steps if targets are not well achieved.
• Providing Career Growth and Development support through Coaching and Mentoring.
• Handlings Programmes/Projects staff issues appropriately in consultation with Finance and People Management Lead and the Executive Director.
• Team Building, change Management and Motivation initiatives to ensure strong Programme /Projects teams.
• Ensure Programmes weekly and regular planned meetings take place and reports shared.

Collaboration with Partners

• Support the LRP and other Programme staff to strengthen networks and collaborations of AAR.
• Support AAR’s collaboration with government agencies to share information, experiences, influence them and/or build capacity
• Collaborate and exchange information with networks and other organizations in areas of common interest.

Financial Management

• Ensure that Programme activities are carried out within agreed budgets and Value for Money.
• Ensure the timely completion of Programme processes for the release of funds of donors and Grants to partners.
• Documents required for the release of funds are submitted by dates agreed in each project.

Communications and Campaign

• Develop a communication strategy that will deepen the impact of communication work, identify key priorities, channels, audiences and messages to establish an appropriate public image for ActionAid Rwanda in line with ActionAid International values and culture
• Develop and manage a sound relationship with all sections of the media and ensure that any published material accurately reflects the views of AA Rwanda
• Encourage the development of appropriate research with a view to improving the quality of grassroots work and influencing change in policy to improve the quality of life for the poor and excluded ActionAid works in Rwanda
• Conceptualise and conduct local-level campaigns to create connections between poor and excluded people to increase public awareness of, and support for their cause and grow our supporter base in Rwanda.
• Ensure that Child Sponsorship servicing, contract management and compliance is effectively carried out.

Interface with the Board/Management

• Play an active role & support the development of the Governance Manual with emphasis on input on Programme, Policy and Fundraising aspects.
• Participate in Board meetings and give necessary support and information to the Programme & Resources Mobilization Committee (s)- quarterly or other such reporting
• Plan for and organize Board/Management training when they become necessary.
• Be always prepared to engage and support the Board/Management in any other role and capacity or assignment for better governance and management of the CP.

Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) and Safeguarding policies

• Ensure compliance of SHEA and Safeguarding Policy in place and adhered to by the Organization.
• Ensure Compliance of Assurance Policy within the ActionAid Rwanda and Partners and Stakeholders working with ActionAid Rwanda in the programme, policy, fundraising-related policies.
• Always work towards ensuring that the Programme-Policy and Business Development department function is observing gender and Feminist Leadership Principles.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit in filled application form through this Link: APPLICATION FORM FOR  PROGRAMME-POLICY  BUSINESS DEVT LEAD  and send to Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org no later than Thursday the 17^th  March at 5:00 pm. Indicate in the subject line: Programme, Policy & Business Development Lead

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer and candidates will be expected to embody ActionAid’s values and adhere to organization policies including the Safeguarding Policy and the Child Protection Policy, among other ActionAid policies.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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Job Title: Finance Officer

Based: Rwanda

To start: 18 April 2022

Contract duration: 24 months with possibility for extension depending on funding

Tearfund in Rwanda is looking for a skilled, experienced and qualified finance individual, with a good level understanding and Proven hands-on finance experience with an NGO .

The individual will be responsible to ensure that the financial affairs of the Tearfund Rwanda Programme are managed ethically and professionally and provide effective and efficient Support.

This position supports the programme in maintaining a good system of financial record-keeping and sound internal control systems in compliance to Tearfund’s standards, in order to safeguard the organisation’s assets, mitigate against the risk of financial loss/fraud and satisfy donor/statutory audit requirements. It is also responsible for accounts processing, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all payments, purchase ledger, expenses and bank transactions.

Do you have Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related degree or  CPA /ACCA qualification

Do you have proven working experience in Proven hands-on finance experience with an NGO,experience planning and budgeting with NGO, experience using advanced excel and accounting software

Do you have good written and verbal communication skills in English and, Kinyarwanda and French

Do you have Leadership, Administrative, Analytical, problem solving skills and training skills

Do you have finance management software skills

If this is who you feel you are and the above statements describe you, then take a look at the attached Job Profile and apply.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs. We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate a clear and specific desire to work in this country

The recruitment process includes specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

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