Background

AOS LTD is a Service Provider that was established from the Joint Venture between the Government of Rwanda and Korea Telecom and is incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company is engaged in the business of providing advanced Information and Communication Technology (“ICT”) services based on a state-of-the-art Data Center, System development and Integrations, e-Government projects implementation and Consulting among others.

In order to effectively accomplish its business objectives, AOS Ltd is looking for an experience and competent driver to support transport related duties.

Position: Company Driver (1)

Roles and Responsibilities

The Company Driver’s responsibilities include dropping and picking up staff, collecting various packages, and maintaining a travel log to record work hours, travel-time and locations traveled to.

• Drives official vehicles of the Company
• Responsible for keeping his/her driving license valid and for conforming to the traffic code
• In case his/her vehicle is involved in accident, ensure that the necessary steps confirming to rules and regulations are taken
• Keep inspect the vehicles’ document of licensing and its mechanical status and inform the line managers
• Keeps records/logbook as required of the performance and cost of upkeep of the vehicle assigned to him/her.
• Assists in identifying and purchasing necessary spare part for office vehicles;
• Transports official staff/visitors and facilitates in all operations formalities as necessary
• Perform any other tasks as appropriately assigned
• Delivery support as messenger and responsible for safe carrying of any documents, parcels or other articles entrusted to him/her for transporting as assigned by the line manager.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will possess the following skill and qualification:

• Experience with driving VIP officials.
• Experience in working with a multi nationals and interactions with foreign employees.
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and Basic in English (written and spoken)
• Rwandan Nationality
• Full knowledge of Rwandan traffic rules and laws
• Be able to fix the vehicles as minor broken.
• Having interpersonal skills, honest and active in services.

Education/ Experience

• Completion of secondary education.
• Valid driving license of B Category
• Minimum of 3 years’ driving experience with safe driving record.

Application

Interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit their application electronically through recruitment system. Link: recruitment.aos.rw

• Application letter;
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae;
• Copy of the biodata page of ID;
• Copies of driving license;
• Daytime telephone contact;
• Names and contact addresses (with telephone and emails) of 3 referees.
• Provide detailed current address (district, sector, cell, village etc)

Deadline

The deadline for submission of application is at 5:00pm by 04 March 2022.

Notification

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact all applicants directly. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

Done at Kigali, on 21^th February 2022

Kim Seong Woo

Chief Executive Officer

AOS Ltd.

The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of South Sudan, Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania with its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of Partner States members of East African community under the following conditions:

I. EAC Secretariat

1. Director Infrastructure (REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/58)
2. Principal Resource Mobilisation Officer (REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/59)

Note: Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position

II. East African Court of Justice

1. Registrar, East African Court of Justice (REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/60) Note: Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position

III. East African Science and Technology Commission

1. Principal Accountant– (REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/61)

Note: Only applicants from the Republic of Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and Uganda are eligible to apply for the above position

To download the detailed job adverts including the required qualifications, duties and responsibilities. EAC job application format etc. please visit the EAC website: http: www.eac.int – employment link.

Applications should be submitted not later than Friday, 18 March 2022. How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above-mentioned positions are advised to send their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and contact details of three referees, and copy of National Identity Card, or Birth Certificate or Passport showing date of birth. Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope. For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.

Applications should be submitted not later than Friday, 18 March 2022.

The Secretary General,

East African community,

EAC Close, Secretariat Wing, EAC Complex

P. O. BOX 1096, Arusha, Tanzania

E-mail- vacancies@eachq.org

Fax +255 27 2162190

Tel +255 27 2162100

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Job Description

1. Integration of Technical developments and trends of archives and library systems,
• Contribute to the development of the National Union Catalog and digital libraries in Rwanda,
• Plan and carry out digitization work in the National Archives and National Library services units
• Develop, implement, and maintain SQL databases and related PHP and PERL scripts, and different protocols in link with international Standards of archives and library’s information management and automate the systematic administration processes
• Plan, install and maintain servers, computer workstations, uninterruptible power supplies, backup systems and storage devices, solve problems with hardware, software, system, network and create and maintain current documentation,
• Guide a collaborative process to assist National Archives and Library Services Unit, in choosing, deploying, and optimizing integrated archives /library management systems,
• Ensure disaster prevention policy and management and recovery efforts for archives and National Library Services system

2. Lead infrastructure related project from idea generation, through implementation including need analysis, cost benefit, selection, implementation, knowledge transfers and support.
• Initiate Projects of Archives and Library services management
• Plan for Archives and Library services management
• Analyze requirements for Archives and Library services management
• Design for Archives and Library services management
• Ensure implementation of Archives and Library services management
• Ensure Maintenance for Archives and Library services management
• Ensure Review and evaluation of Archives and Library services management

3. Help Archives and Library Services democratizing information technology in archives and library services across the country,
• Contribute to strengthening the democratization of archives and library digital management systems across the Country, providing training and technical support to the libraries and archives services in Rwanda, and monitoring their performance,
• Design, update and maintain integrated national archives and library management systems customizable according to the wishes and capacities of archives and library services, design and implement display catalogs for libraries and archives on demand, design and implement the production of the national union catalog and manage the content of the website for archives and library services,
• Implement the rules and policies of the Rwandan institution in charge of information and communication technologies,

4.Propel Rwanda’s archives and library services among the main players in the information society in the country and around the world.
• Participate in the development of national, African and international policies and strategies of information rich society and the knowledge-based society;
• Keep National Archives and library Services of Rwanda abreast of current trends in integrated electronic management systems for archives and libraries with regard to the various international standards in the management of information in archives and libraries and the different information formats to be managed, communicated and stored.

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education and research”. This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction. The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized medical and surgical services.

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda is looking for suitable candidate to fill the role of the following position

How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Centered Care. Qualified candidates should fill the attached application form and attach your curriculum vitae and academic credentials, recommendation from previous employer, criminal record National ID, by MARCH 4th 2022.

KFH is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply 

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Prof. MILLIARD DERBEW

Chief Executive Office

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education and research”. This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction. The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized medical and surgical services.

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda is looking for suitable candidate to fill the role of the following position

How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Centered Care. Qualified candidates should fill the attached application form and attach your curriculum vitae and academic credentials, recommendation from previous employer, criminal record National ID, by MARCH 4th 2022.

KFH is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply 

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Prof. MILLIARD DERBEW

Chief Executive Office

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Job Description

1. Development of the Marketing and Communication Strategy document for Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy
 Elaborate the concept note explaining the rationale of the strategic document;
 Propose appropriate plan for elaboration of the strategic document;
 Supervise and participate in the drafting activity of the strategic document;
 Organise and participate in the validation session(s) of the strategic document.

2. Monitoring the implementation of Marketing and Communication Strategy
 Prepare annual action plan for marketing and communication;
 Prepare and execute institution’s promotional and advertising communications projects in line with the strategy;
 Design and monitor the implementation of the branding manual for the institution, its services and cultural tourism;
 Produce reports on marketing programs, including post-event reports, regular status reports, and analysis;
 Produce the institution’s internal communication framework;
 Put in place measures for recording success and failures in marketing and communication activities; gather result data and produce reports for the management team and propose solutions to address failures;
 Make regular critical analysis of publications in the media (national and international) about the institution and produce summarized technical notes to managers;
 Put in place effective monitoring mechanisms for the implementation of the strategy;
 Seeking technical advice from professional institutions to comply with national communication policies and guidelines in relation to marketing and communication;
 Advise the Director General on different strategies to apply in marketing and communication.

3. Creation of liaison mechanisms between the institution, the public and other institutions
 Handle public relations, in and out information, speeches, interviews, hearings, press releases and conferences, TV shows and radio talks, media requests and be active on social media platforms;
 Coordinate the Dissemination of information, events and other institution’s activities, both internally, nationally and internationally;
 Organize and participate in all marketing events to expose the institution’s programs and offerings to its target audience;
 Create effective framework for the community participation in the institution’s activities;
 Create original, error free, clear, and concise information and regularly update content provided on the institution’s online sources;
 Participate in procurement processes related to marketing and communication projects;
 Manage all institution’s contracts and MoU’s related to marketing and communication;
 Take minutes of management meetings and communicate them to the staff;
 Supervise the translation of key documents to be communicated to all staff.

4. Participation and Coordination in the organization of all surveys on public opinions about services offered by the institution on request of Supervisors
• Participate in collecting, compiling and analysing the results of investigations and complaints received in the suggestions’ box and identify key ideas.
• Participate in collecting and processing information from users on their expectations, satisfactions, type of disputes with the institution.
• Participate in providing advice and recommendations to improve the image and quality of the services delivered by the institution

Job Description

1. Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing mails
 Receive and check incoming and outgoing mails;
 Record incoming and outgoing mails;
 Scan and submit incoming mails;
 Ensure timely distribution of all Incoming/outgoing mails;
 Facilitate staff to access documents;
 Regularly check and dispatch mails received e-mail;
 Ensure the security of correspondences and stamp;
 Write and submit on regular basis (monthly and quarterly) reports of the central secretariat.

2. Establish and maintain the general filing system and file all correspondences
 Maintain a current and accurate filing system;
 Ensure timely filling of documents;
 Determine Central Secretariat documents to be sent and to be archived in Office.

3. Receive and provide clear guidance and orientation of clients/visitors
 Receive and answer telephone calls and orient them accordingly;
 Receive clients/visitors and provide orientation.

Job Description

1. Coordination of the development, execution and monitoring of administrative and financial activities of RCHA
– Coordinate the daily administrative activities of RCHA
 Participate in the development of key priorities/Action Plan of RCHA;
 Participate in the budget preparation process;
 Participate in budget negotiation with MINECOFIN, Parliament and development partners;
 Coordinate the Preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly cash plans in collaboration with other units;
 Monitor INMR budget execution;
 Receive and check all invoices and requests and forward them for payment;
 Verify and sign all payments;
 Ensure timely preparation of periodic budget execution and financial statement reports;
 Participate in budget revision process.

2. Coordination of management of the human resources
– Supervise the recruitment and selection process
– Review the Capacity and skills development plan and monitor its implementation
– Advise the management of RCHA on human resources management
– Supervise the management of administrative and financial records of staff

3. Coordination of pay and compensation
 Supervise the preparation of the unit budget and ensure its integration in the institutional budget;
 Monitor the preparation of the salary payroll lists, fringe benefits and other bonuses;
 Receive, analyse, find or propose solutions to the employees ‘complaints regarding remunerations.

4. Supervision and coordination of the management of office material and assets
 Review and approve the list of office material to be purchased;
 Ensure the approval of office equipment by management;
 Coordinate procurement process related to tenders of operational;
 Approve material requests;
 Ensure the preparation of monthly inventory report and monthly inventory review;
 Ensure regular update and inventory of assets register
 Coordinate auctions of RCHA assets.

5. Coordination and monitoring of activities of the unit
 Organize unit regular meetings
 Ensure proper contract management for operational services;
 Ensure preparation and submission of activity plans and periodic report;
 Facilitate external and internal audit of the RCHA;
 Build and strengthen partnerships with MINECOFIN, MIFOTRA, RHA, service providers, and other potential partners.

6. Supervision and coordination management of RCHA software systems, and maintenance
 Oversee proper functioning of RCHA server
 Ensure proper management of ICT equipment
 Supervise the administration of RCHA website
 Ensure proper functioning of INMR software
 Ensure the security and proper functioning of RCHA internet connection

7. Coordination of activities related to the development of Projects aimed at mobilization of resource
 Guide the identification of a development project
 Coordinate the preparation of the development project
 Review the development project and submit for approval
 Follow up with the donors

8. Supervision and coordination of activities of central secretariat

 Supervise the reception, recording and distribution of all incoming and outgoing mails
 Supervise the establishment and maintenance of the general filing system and file all correspondences

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CARE INTERNATIONAL

EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA REGION

CARE East and Central Africa (ECA) and Southern Africa (SA) Regional Offices VACANCY

REGIONAL RISK & COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR – GREAT LAKES 

The CARE East and Central Africa (ECA) Region is responsible for the oversight of CARE’s operations in the region as well as the provision of support to Nine Country Offices in the region. CARE ECA is seeking an energetic, optimistic, proactive, and resourceful person to take up an exciting challenge in the capacity of Regional Risk & Compliance Coordinator – Great Lakes to offer support to the Country Offices (COs) in the Great Lakes region (DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda), to be based either Kigali, Rwanda or Bujumbura, Burundi. This is a national position.

This role gives the selected individual an opportunity to lead on providing independent assurance and consulting services with the aim of improving operations in a transparent, effective, and innovative way.

Your role functions will include,

1. Support the Great Lakes Country Offices (COs) accomplish their objectives by evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance. policies relating to compliance are instituted, understood, and maintained
2. Assess compliance with selected policies, procedures, donor requirements as well as local laws and regulations. This includes ensuring compliance matters are appropriately considered throughout the sub-region.
3. Perform special investigations as requested and make written recommendations to the COs that will increase efficiency & effectiveness of the control systems.
4. Support COs teams, including Internal Audit, Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Procurement, and IT, to identify and remediate internal control gaps identified.

Qualifications required for this role include university graduate or equivalent degree in either accounting/finance, or related area from a recognized and must be a National Board of Accounting and Auditing Member/ACCA/CPA/CIA. Fluent in French and English. Over five years’ experience working in a similar position preferably in international NGO. Having working knowledge of classical compliance techniques and tools including problem solving, corrective action and auditing, as well as good knowledge of internal control systems and risk management. Knowledge of major donor policies, regulations, reporting formats e.g., USAID, EC and DfID.

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment . Please click here to apply here 

Career Center (taleo.net)

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Chauffeur at American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda: (Deadline 11 March 2022)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2022-010

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for  Chauffeur position. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The Chauffeur operates and maintains serviceability of Defense Attaché Office (DAO) motor vehicles for transport of the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT), DAO members, and DAO visitors to various locations within Rwanda and neighboring areas. Responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of 4 vehicles, maintaining service charts, and completing driving, fuel, and maintenance logs in accordance with directives. Assists arriving and departing DAO personnel, as well as official and Distinguished Visitors, with customs, immigration, and other clearances required for entry and exit at Rwanda Airport terminals. Provide routine translator and cultural immersion assistance for DAO Personnel.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by March 11, 2022.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

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Job Description

– Analyze any information (documents, files, reports, etc.) and issues brought to the attention of the Executive Committee for consideration and action, produce an executive summary thereof where appropriate and advise on alternative solutions;
– Analyze the impact of intended and or existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), bilateral or multilateral agreements entered into or to be entered into by the District and advise accordingly;
– Analyze the annual performance report of the District and provide advice on areas of improvement;
– Draft and or review speeches and any other message to be delivered by members of the Executive Committee and serve as minutes taker for meetings of the Executive Committee;
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee. Draft and or review speeches and any other message to be delivered by members of the Executive Committee and serve as minutes taker for meetings of the Executive Committee;
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee.

Job Description

– Elaborate a local strategy and actionable plan on nursery, primary and adult literacy education, monitor its implementation across Sectors and produce consolidated reports thereof;
– Carry out, together with other relevant stakeholders, regular inspection of nursery, primary education and adult literacy schools in respect to quality education and administrative standards, elaborate and update nursery, primary and adult literacy schools maps and maintain an updated database thereof;
– Identify and consolidate nursery, primary and adult literacy facilities construction needs, carry out training needs of teachers therein, and work hand in hand with the Human Resources Unit to deliver tailor-made capacity building support across the District;
– Develop project proposals for the mobilization of additional funds to improve the functioning of nursery, primary and adult literacy education, initiate and coordinate the implementation of advocacy campaigns meant to meet the educational needs of vulnerable people across the District;
– Organize and supervise, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, the implementation of regular campaigns meant to raise local population’s awareness on the benefits of adhering to nursery, primary and adult literacy education programs.

Job Description

– Elaborate a local strategy on youth, sports and culture and monitor its implementation at the Sector level and produce consolidated reports thereof;
– Elaborate the budget of the National Youth Council (NYC) at the district level and follow up on its execution and develop project proposals to mobilize additional resources;
– Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the activities of the National Youth Council at the Sector levels;
– Coordinate campaigns meant to raise and sensitize the youth on productive activities and supervise the promotion of youth, sports and cultural activities across the District;
– Maintain an updated database of youth-led organizations operating within the District.

Job Description

– Initiate and operationalize a quality system of aggregated and disaggregated quantitative data consolidation at the District level and ensure its regular update;
– Participate in the design, roll out of surveys and/or census deemed necessary by the District;
– Consolidate quantitative data on all activities performed by the District where applicable, and disseminate necessary sector-related statistics;
– Timely avail data to support planning and decision-making processes at the District level and/or national level where applicable for purposes of evidence-based policy/decision making or public reference;
– Check the compliance of the findings from quantitative or mixed studies/researches conducted in the District with standards set by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda;
– Liaise with NISR to streamline the statistics produced by the District;
– Work hand in hand with the District Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the elaboration and/or review of quantitative indicators related to sector/activity performance.

Job Description

– Supervise all construction and maintenance works of the District’s Roads, Sewage, Bridges and Drainage’s;
– Produce and update on a regular basis an inventory of the District’s roads state;
– Consolidate roads construction and maintenance needs across the District;
– Suggest, through his or her direct supervisor, a set of intervention priorities in matters related to roads construction and maintenance;
– Prepare progress and completion reports on roads under construction or maintenance;
– Work hand in hand with any delegated contract management agency contracted by the District to oversee the design and execution of roads construction and maintenance.

Job Description

Collect and consolidate data on specific public (policy) issues pertaining to socio-economic development and record data about death and birth across the Cell;
Identify socio-economic development needs at the Cell level and accordingly advise on response measures;
Elaborate, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Cell, programs of community works;
Supervise the execution of community development and citizen participation activities across the Cell and produce consolidated reports thereof;
Prepare documents to be signed by the Executive Secretary of the Cell and assist him/her in the production of the Cell’s activities performance reports.
Facilitate gathering data related to the employment status within the cell

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.

Job Description

– Provide notary services to the public as per the competencies set forth by the law;
– Deliver all documents related to civil registration;
– Register and consolidate disaggregated data related to civil registration status in the Sector;
– Receive and analyse contentious issues and accordingly provide a legal advice to the Sector.

Job title: Cook / Cleaner at Kacyiru close to America embassy

2. Job Description

• Responsible for all household and/or Speedwapp office cleaning
• Prepare meals in a healthy and hygienic manner for ARC Site Manager, staff and guests as needed
• Plan meals on a weekly basis
• Ensure there is an adequate amount of food for meals
• Prepare a shopping food list once a week, at least a day before purchasing date
• Minimize wasting food by monitoring food usage (using leftovers where appropriate,
• storing food properly
• Ensure backup cook is following the above in your absence
• Laundry & Cleaning
• Report and request any maintenance/repairs and missing water/electricity
• Always stock enough water to prevent water shortage
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervisor

3. Required Qualifications

• Completion of Primary School
• Ability to clean and take directions
• Reliable, punctual, and detailed oriented
• Prior experience as a chef/cook in restaurants or local hotels is an added advantage.

4. Working Hours and Contract Period

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (08:00-17:30).
• Saturday twice in a month (08:00-12:00).
• Overtime work (paid) may be needed depending on the workload.
• Contract Period: One-year contract including a probation period of three months.
• The contract will be renewable on a yearly basis based on work performance.
• Expected date to start work: Early March 2022.

5. Benefits

• Monthly Salary: Negotiable

6. How to Apply: 

Application Deadline is 30 March 2022

Applicants can apply by submitting their CV to the following email address at akambi@speedwapp.com

Applications that have missing documents, those that are submitted late will NOT BE ACCEPTED

7. Recruitment Procedure

Only successful candidates will be contacted for the next stages

Inquiries will only be accepted through akambi@speedwapp.com

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Project Field Officer – Quality Care / BMZ Project

Vacant positions: 2 persons

Type of contract: One year renewable based on appraisal performance 

Working location: Kigali/ National Office

Supervisor: Project Coordinator – Quality Care / BMZ Project

Nationality: Rwandese

Deadline: 4 March 2022

The National Office of SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda located at Kigali/Kacyiru wishes to recruit 2 Filied Officers.

Context of the position: 

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent, non-governmental social development & child-focused organization. The Organization supports vulnerable children and young people in four locations of Kigali, Gicumbi, Kayonza and Nyamagabe. SOS Rwanda applies a one program approach in its education, family strengthening, health and community development programs, that support a holistic approach in the interest of the child. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda therefore seeks to recruit a Project Field Officer for the New Project that will be funded by BMZ.

Job summary:

The Project Field Officer – Quality Care / BMZ Project will be required to provide assistance to the Project Coordinator in all aspects of project delivery including budgeting, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and collaboration with project stakeholders.

The position holder will therefore be responsible for the following tasks:

• Liaise with NCC and IZUs when doing identification & profiling of project beneficiaries
• Organize meeting and training (inform the participants, arrange training venues, meals and transport of participants, monitor the attendance list, etc)
• Ensure good collaboration with NCC and IZUs for a smooth implementation of Project activities contact with stakeholders
• Assist Project Coordinator in planning, monitoring and revising plans
• Assist Project Coordinator in compiling donor reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual)
• Assist Project Coordinator organizing learning and sharing sessions
• Communicate to the Project Coordinator any challenge met during field work
• Support the work of external consultants during baseline and End-Term Evaluation
• Liaise with M&E Manager and regularly update the number of reached beneficiaries in Programme Database (PDB)
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator to ensure smooth implementation of the project

Key Performance Indicators  

• Effective implementation of activities
• Effective collaboration with Project Coordinator
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders (local authorities, NCC, IZUs, etc)
• Effective collaboration with external consultants

Technical Qualifications and personal skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (e.g social work, sociology, education, rural development, psychology, laws, etc)
• At least 3 successive years working with International NGOs
• At least 3 years’ experience implementing donor funded projects
• Prior experience managing children-focussed interventions will be an added value
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Good communication in French will be added value. Excellent written and verbal communication in English is a requirement.
• Good understanding of international child right frameworks, child safeguarding, child, mental health and psychosocial support
• Good knowledge of project cycle management (planning, monitoring and reporting)
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Please note: This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities and work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion of the direct superior.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please mention in the subject of your email the name of the position you are applying for and send us your detailed application in a zipped folder including a signed application letter, CV, 3 traceable professional referees and copies of education qualification.

Application Process

Interested candidates in this offer should send their applications to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org. The application dossier should contain:

• Application letter, 
• CV
• Copies of education qualification, and 

A mandatory employment application form well filled in, Available on this link: https://forms.office.com/r/sS6YFuqy31

Please indicate in the subject line “Field Officer-BMZ Quality Care”. The deadline for application is Monday 4 March 2022 at 17h00

NB: The applications from qualified women are strongly encouraged

        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

       Late applications will not be accepted.

“SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda/ International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”. 

Done at Kigali, 23 February 2022

Jean Bosco KWIZERA

National Director

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Project Field Officer FS/GREEN Project

Vacant positions: 1 person

Type of contract: One year renewable based on appraisal performance 

Working location: Kigali/ National Office

Supervisor: Project Coordinator – Quality Care / BMZ Project

Nationality: Rwandese

Deadline: 4 March 2022

The National Office of SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda located at Kigali/Kacyiru wishes to recruit 1 Fiefd Officers for FS/Green Project.

Context of the position: 

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent, non-governmental social development & child-focused organization. The Organization supports vulnerable children and young people in four locations of Kigali, Gicumbi, Kayonza and Nyamagabe. SOS Rwanda applies a one program approach in its education, family strengthening, health and community development programs, that support a holistic approach in the interest of the child. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda therefore seeks to recruit a Project Field Officer for the New Project that will be funded by BMZ.

Job summary:

Under the leadership of the Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator, the field officer supports programme development in the field of FS/Green project in line with the “Vision, Mission, Values”, the brand and approved strategies, policies, guidelines of the organisation and national legislation. Field officer is responsible to support children who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family which includes direct work with the children, caregivers and communities, based on the professional social work practice, ethic, values to achieve the sustainable development of the families and integration in the community. He/she is also responsible to ensure the timely completion of the case management procedures at all stages based on the individual approach and on the active participation of children, parents/caregivers. He/she is a member of the multidisciplinary team in the programme and coordinates multidisciplinary team work within the case he/she is responsible for.

Programme DevelopmentThe position holder will therefore be responsible for the following tasks:

Technical Qualifications and personal skills:

• A degree qualification in Agriculture especially crop protection, rural development studies, environmental protection and related fields
• At least 3 years’ work experience in the community development field, child protection , working with cooperatives and farmers and related fields.
• Experience in project cycle management
• Positive and professional approach. Ability to work independently, self-organise, use initiative, fulfil commitments and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including written and spoken English; French would be an added value
• Well-developed facilitation, group leadership and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop guidelines and tools, and oversee their implementation.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• A team player who is culturally astute, respectful and tolerant.
• Experience in using applied social research skills (quantitative and qualitative). Additional skills to support FS families would be an added value

 How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please mention in the subject of your email the name of the position you are applying for and send us your detailed application in a zipped folder including a signed application letter, CV, 3 traceable professional referees and copies of education qualification.
Application Process

Interested candidates in this offer should send their applications to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org. The application dossier should contain:

• Application letter, 
• CV
• Copies of education qualification, and 

A mandatory employment application form well filled in, Available on this link: https://forms.office.com/r/2xy4LPCUqC

Please indicate in the subject line “Field Officer FS/Green project”. The deadline for application is Monday 4th March 2022

NB: The applications from qualified women are strongly encouraged

        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

       Late applications will not be accepted.

“SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda/ International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”. 

Done at Kigali, 4 March 2022

Jean Bosco KWIZERA

National Director

Job description

– Collect and consolidate data on specific public (policy) issues pertaining to socio-economic development and record data about death and birth across the Cell;
– Identify socio-economic development needs at the Cell level and accordingly advise on response measures;
– Elaborate, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Cell, programs of community works;
– Supervise the execution of community development and citizen participation activities across the Cell and produce consolidated reports thereof;
– Prepare documents to be signed by the Executive Secretary of the Cell and assist him/her in the production of the Cell’s activities performance reports.
– Facilitate gathering data related to the employment status within the cell

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.

Job description

– Conduct inspection of all buildings to check their compliance with master plan designs, construction permits, house occupation permits, zoning guidelines and any other applicable laws, policies and regulations regarding Building Construction;
– Conduct, in collaboration with Construction Permitting Officer, site visits prior to the issuance of land deeds, construction and house occupation permits and report to relevant officials and stakeholders any non-compliant structure and advise on necessary measures to take;
– Supervise the demolition of illegal and non-compliant structures.

Job description

– Maintain the incoming and outgoing correspondences of the Sector;
– Manage the agenda of the Executive Secretary;
– Receive clients’ queries and direct them to the right personnel;
– Keep the Sector’s store and manage flux on a daily basis;
– Prepare logistics for meetings held at the Sector level.