Safety and Security Supervisor

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Description

Job Title: Security and safety supervisor

Reports to: Safety & Security Manager

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview

The Safety and Security supervisor works under the direction of the Safety & Security assistant /Manager, to help oversee a comprehensive safety and security activities at UGHE campus Butaro. This program will have four areas of responsibility: Health, Security, Safety, and Incident/Emergency Response. Covering nights and weekends, this position will assist in the proper implementation of security by the private security contractors, while observing security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all activities done by the contracted private security company/s regarding Safety & Security at Buttaro Campus in observation of the Safety & Security daily activities and procedures mostly in the CCTV control room
• Patrol the enlarged campus to secure the campus during the day /night shifts and weekends, immediately contacting the Safety & Security assistant / Manager as soon as any issue arises
• Train the contracted guards on job training and in radio walkie talkie use
• In coordination with all involved, complete reports, mostly Incident Report Forms for all incidents occurring on duty
• Assist in the documentation processes and procedures for emergency and disaster response
• Conduct safety trainings/ briefings and site security orientations to private security guards contracted to work at the UGHE campus
• Take some roles during emergencies and drills
• Work with contracted security firm daily ensuring all posts/duties are covered
• Assist the facilities team in things like switching off unnecessary lights or closing forgotten running water taps, closing unlocked doors of buildings on campus

Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

Qualifications At least  5 or more years in the field of safety & security guard duties in a well-known private security company or other institutions

• If with skills in training preferred Radio walkie talkie use.
• Ability to adapt to various cultures; tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation skills;
• English and Kinyarwanda proficiency required, French knowledge optional.
• Being from or residing in Burera District also considered an added advantage.
• After-hours on-call availability to respond to emergency situations as they arise; Butaro based work
• Commitment to social justice and health care equity.

 Organizational Profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high-quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fojiuifw7

The deadline: 9^th March 2022.

Job description: short term national expert/company to deliver training of trainer’s sessions in office Lan setup; Digital and analog phone system installation; CCTV Camera installation; backend application development; database development; web application development; website development.

Rwanda Polytechnics has signed a financial agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), for the implementation of a pilot project in the district of Rulindo. Expertise France, the French Agency for international technical expertise, has been asked to support the implementation of the project during the first 3 years.

To do so, Expertise France is currently recruiting a short-term national expert/Company in ICT to deliver 4 training of trainer’s sessions of 28 days. The assignment will take place during a period of April 2022 to March 2023

Companies with relevant experience with evidenced proof of experience of staff on this assignment are also eligible to apply.

How to apply

Please note that application documents would be forwarded to this email:kiba.muvunyi@expertisefrance.fr  and the deadline 21^st /02/2022.

Notes: Application documents should contain a CV, cover letter and certificates and if you are a company, please send your company profile with the CVs of the person who will perform the task above

Kindly note that Expertise France will not be able to notify all the applicants. Only candidates/company who have been selected will be contacted.

Job description: Short-term national expert in Carpentry to deliver training of trainer’s sessions

Rwanda Polytechnics has signed a financial agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), for the implementation of a pilot project in the district of Rulindo. Expertise France, the French Agency for international technical expertise, has been asked to support the implementation of the project during the first 3 years.

To do so, Expertise France is currently recruiting a short-term national expert in Carpentry to deliver 3 different training of trainer’s sessions of 21days. The assignment will take place during the period of April 2022 to October 2022.

Companies with relevant experience with evidenced proof of experience of staff on this assignment are also eligible to apply.

 How to apply

Please note that application documents would be forwarded to this email: kiba.muvunyi@expertisefrance.fr  and the deadline is 21^st/02/2022.

Notes: Application documents should contain a CV, cover letter, and certificates and if you are a company, please send your company profile with the CVs of the person who will perform the task above

Kindly note that Expertise France will not be able to notify all the applicants. Only candidates who have been selected will be contacted.

Payments & Reconciliations Officer

Job Description

As a Payments & Reconciliations Officer, you will help maintain good financial records for the company, using well-documented accounting practices and payment reconciliation protocols. Simultaneously, you will need to handle client’s inquiries related to deposits and withdrawals, including processing the transaction.

• Ensure our accounting records are healthy by tracking, managing, and reconciling transactions.
• Keep our clients happy by processing their payments in a timely manner.
• Help resolve clients’ payment-related queries.
• Be vigilant in monitoring all payments and help us identify and prevent fraud and other suspicious transactions. When they do occur, be resilient in handling and resolving them.
• Safeguard and comply with internal controls and keep our documentation updated and audit-ready.

Requirements

• A diploma or degree with a major in finance or risk management
• Proficiency with popular office applications such as Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and databases
• Solid analytical skills
• The ability to quickly learn new (proprietary) systems and procedures
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

What’s good to have

• An understanding of AML, fraud processes, and risk

Benefits

• Growth-inducing challenges
• Productive and cooperative work atmosphere
• Career progression opportunities
• Market-based salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Casual dress code

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) by the link:https://deriv.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/590522000003910120/Talent-Acquisition-Executive?source=Jobinrwanda not later than the 9^th March 2022.

Talent Acquisition Executive

Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a deep understanding of the company hiring needs, you will build a pipeline of competent local talent to fill the required roles. Being experienced in using multiple selection methodologies, you will assess candidates’ cultural fit while determining if they meet the role requirements. You’ll also participate in career events and build a rapport with potential hires.

What you’ll do

• Source suitable candidates from internal databases, job portals, and career sites.
• Screen candidates using our established Topgrading methodology.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews in line with company procedure and participate in the selection process.
• Manage candidate databases and tracking systems.
• Prepare recruitment analytics and hiring reports.
• Spearhead recruitment activities such as career fairs and campus recruitment drives.

Requirements

• A university degree or other relevant professional qualifications in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or any other relevant field.
• Exposure to recruitment and selection processes and methodologies
• Proficiency in office software such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

What’s good to have

• 1 or 2 years of experience in a Human Resources or Customer Service environment
• Experience as a recruiter in the financial or IT industries
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations

Benefits

• Growth-inducing challenges
• Cooperative work environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Market-based salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Casual dress code

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) by the link:https://deriv.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/590522000003910120/Talent-Acquisition-Executive?source=Jobinrwanda not later than the 9^th March 2022

Career Opportunities: Country Finance Manager (42703)

Requisition ID 42703 – Posted 07/02/2022 – Country (1) – Finance

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

ROLE PROFILE

ROLE PURPOSE

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

Plan International Rwanda Strategy Statement

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over five (5) years to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to achieving the sustainable development goals and, in particular, the goals of gender equality.

Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need a bold, forward-thinking and innovative Country Finance Manager ( CFM) to lead the effective delivery, support, oversight, and development of the Finance Department. The CFM is responsible for leading, managing and developing a team of functional experts in Finance to support the delivery of quality and integrated programming in line with the organizational standards, frameworks, and procedures.

Supporting the HoO, the CFM has a vital responsibility to undertake internal and external representation on all operations with critical stakeholders, including RH, GH, and the NOs. The CFM will be a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and provide high-level strategic leadership to the CO, working collaboratively with other CLT members.

The Country Finance Manager will provide overall leadership and strategic oversight of the accounting and financial management services function in Plan International Rwanda in compliance with Plan’s global policies, accepted accounting practices, and develop and maintain an appropriate financial reporting system. The position will also participate and take responsibility in the management of country business risks.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

• The CFM is a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and is expected to contribute to Plan International Rwanda’s strategic direction in the country.
• The CFM manages the Finance Department.
• Upon delegation of the Country Director, the CFM may approve financial obligations, disbursements, and transfers to third parties up to a specified amount.

Direct Reports – Senior Grants Accountant and Senior Accountant

Key Relationships

Internal

• Country Leadership/Management Team members
• Country Director, Head of Operations,
• Business Development Unit,
• HR Department and
• CO Admin & Logistics Team
• CO Finance Team: Analysis of monthly financial reports
• Global, Regional, and Sub-Regional HoO networks as relevant.
• Global and Regional functional leads in Finance.
• Plan Inc. National Organisations and Liaison Offices

 External

• National and Local authorities, especially relevant ministers in the country, e.g.  Gender & Family Promotion, Finance, and Economic Planning, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), RSSB.
• Civil Society/Partner organisations- Preparing budget, identifying capacity building needs on financial capacity and donor compliances; facilitating training
• Other INGO operations Finance Director/ CFM and functional managers forums in-country;
• Loca Donor Offices.
• Donors National Office: Budgeting, compliances requirements and negotiations where applicable, reporting
• Auditors
• Bankers
• Vendors

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Strategic Oversight and Compliance – (20%)

• Provide strategic leadership, organization, and coordination of country finance team in ensuring provision of required financial services in line with required standards of the Plan global strategy.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to finance policies and procedures that are consistent with Plan global policies and compliant with local statutory and legislative requirements.
• Advances the departmental interests to ensure adequate resourcing and professionalization of the workforce as well as allocating resources for the completion of staff outputs and their timely delivery.
• Oversee and support the maintenance of the financial systems (SAP/Business Planning and consolidation/ ERP).

Business planning and management – (15%)

• Communicate instructions and milestones for business planning, including long-term planning, budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and cash flow forecasting
• Facilitate and coordinate business planning processes in the country.
• Co-ordinate the budgeting processes in the country, manage the consolidation and support the Country Director to communicate the budgets to the Regional and Global Hubs.
• Consolidate and review planning inputs
• Support the Country Director (CD) to communicate business plans to the Regional Hub
• Support the CD to disseminate approved annual business plans.
• Provides technical support during proposal writing process (budgeting).
• Manage the Country office Operations budget for effective and efficient use of allocated funds.

Grants financial reporting and overall Grants Accounting (10%)

• Establishing complete grants budgets which include cost recovery of staff costs and support services
• Accurate maintenance of grants expenditure records including supporting documentation which is approved by the appropriate authority
• Review of financial reporting prepared for submission to donors to ensure it is accurate and on time
• Maintaining close monitoring of advances to partners, expenditure reporting by partners, and complete supporting documentation

Financial Accounting and Treasury management-(20%)

• Review all transactions processed in SAP and ensure accuracy and compliance with Plan procedures and donor requirements.
• Oversee the short term and long term cash forecasts in the country and communicating the same to the Country Leadership Team.
• Authorize financial commitments and payments that are in compliance with Plan policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory and tax legislation
• Oversee the management of payroll and review and approval of staff separation benefits and ensure that Statutory Deductions are in line with laws and regulations.
• Monitor community/partners advances and balance sheet items.
• Liaise with the bank in updating accounts signatories, negotiate exchange rates and resolve any issues concerning bank accounts.

Financial reporting and analysis-(10%)

• Provide leadership during preparation and submission of country financial reports
• Monitor the overall country budgets implementation and communicate variances to the Country Leadership Team.
• Oversee the implementation of the operations budgets in the country.
• Provide leadership and coordinate the quarterly and year-end processes and the preparation of schedules.
• Provide timely and reliable financial information for decision making and reporting.

Risk Management – (10%)

• Provide advice to management to ensure compliance to legal requirements in-country and liaise with legal counsel as required.
• Manage the financial risks in the country by ensuring appropriate financial internal controls processes, procedures, and systems are in place, adhered to, and are in compliance with global policies.
• Support audits by ensuring required documentation and information is provided in a timely manner to auditors and follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations

Staff Management and Representation– (10%)

• Manage the performance of the Senior Accountant and Senior Grants Accountants.
• Development, coaching, and training of direct reports for high performance.
• Provide support in recruitment process of finance staff.
• Capacity building and training staff on financial management, Plan policies, and donor requirements.
• Leading regular meetings of finance team members.
• Ensuring performance management of all finance staff occurs in line with the global standard

Other Responsibilities-(5%)

• Participate and represent the department in internal and external meetings
• Perform other duties to be assigned to support the attainment of organizational goals.
• Provide leadership during preparation of Plan International audited financial statements and ensure timely filing of the audited accounts with the relevant statutory bodies.
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Dealing with Problems

• The role manages in a matrix management relationship and is he/she managed in this way. This places a requirement for the development of excellent working relationships and communication that is greater than in more regular management relationships
• The role requires the ability to analyse data, qualitative indicators, and reported issues to determine key risks, adverse trends, and the appropriate corrective measures
• An ability to arbitrate between parties and to find solutions to difficult financial issues in an evolving development/emergency context is necessary
• Sudden emergency situations are not unusual in Rwanda the post holder must be ready to support the financial management of response programs
• The post holder approves financial transactions and contracts up to USD 50,000 or as varied by the prevailing financial authorization matrix

Others

• Liaison With Stakeholders: liaise and communicate with government bodies, donors, other Plan offices, local and international agencies, and other key stakeholders as required and directed by the Country Director.
• A key member of the CO emergency preparedness mechanism and ensures effective activation of Logistics in Emergencies and Procurement in Emergencies as required.

Child Protection and Gender Equality & Inclusion

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded under the policy’s principles and requirements, including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.
• Includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed following the appropriate procedures.

Leadership COMPETENCIES

• Maximises our progress by aligning work priorities and resource deployment in our own area with Plan International’s wider goals and longer-term direction.
• Leads through influence rather than position, and role model our values, accelerating gender equality inside and outside Plan International and addressing resistance. Self-aware and keen to learn, seeking feedback, and creating a safe environment for others to challenge self or raise concerns.
• Achieves desired outcomes and finds innovative solutions by using the expertise and creativity of others and adopting a coaching approach with the people they manage or advise.
• Willing and able to take complex decisions, weighing up the available information, and assessing opportunities and risks.
• Delegates tasks and decisions, trusting and stretching others but ensuring they have the resources and support they need.
• Creates space for reflection and uses external evidence and internal evaluation to identify what and how we need to improve and then to support others through change.
• Builds positive relationships outside their own work area, being willing to compromise own preferences to achieve our broader purpose and longer-term impact.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES and skills

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance/Accounting related courses
• CPA, ACCA, CFA, or other professional qualification in accounting

Essential

• Minimum (7) years of progressive experience in finance with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Proven experience in the implementation and use of any major ERP system.
• Proven experience in Financial Analysis.

• Ability to demonstrate and foster in team members a strong commitment to meeting the needs of other employees and managers for financial services
• Knowledge of the sector and the financial management issues specific to it an advantage
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, Control standards, and the reporting requirements of major international grant donors
• Excellent proven financial analytical skills
• Proven effective management skills leading teams across several sites and operating in a multi-cultural and matrix management structure

• Strong negotiations, influencing, and networking skills.
• Presentation and problem-solving skills in a complex work environment.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong communication in English (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Kwo ERP System
• Advanced level of Excel
• Experience in Grants management and knowledge of major donors’ (USAID, DFID, EU, etc.) compliance requirements

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Physical Environment

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Typical Office Environment

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

Location: Country Office

Reports to: Head Of Oparation

Grade: E

Closing Date: 17/02/2020

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply

The candidates should send applications by the link

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Rwanda Printery Company (RPC) Limited is a State Owned company, subsidiary of Agaciro Development Fund, the Rwanda Sovereign Wealth Fund. RPC Ltd wishes to recruit capable candidates to fill vacant positions. The details of these posts are hereunder.

Job Title: Accountant

Supervisor: Director of Finance and Administration

Job Descriptions

Duties of an Accountant including but not limited to the following:

• Assist Chief Accountant in preparing financial reports
• Assist Chief Accountant in performing monthly reconciliation required
• Issuing EBM invoices and submitting invoices to Customers
• Maintain the petty cash fund and petty cash filing system
• Records cash receipts and make bank deposit promptly
• Apply for replenishment to the Director of Finance and Administration who authorized the float
• Maintain filing of accounting transaction in proper way
• Prepare payment claim forms and petty cash requisition forms for approval
• Perform monthly verification stock and assets physical verification

Job Requirements

The Job holder must have a

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Being an active student in accounting profession such as ACCA/CPA

Skills and competences

• Should have 2 years working experience in the same job
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Computer literacy

Note: Maximum Age: 30

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications and attach the below documents (all as a single PDF document) via email info@rpc.rw and copy to Emmanuel.habineza@agaciro.rw and fannyvito5@gmail.com

• A motivation letter addressed to CEO explaining your suitability for the position,
• Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
• Copies of degree certificates and other professional certificates
• Copy of National Identity Card.

 Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.rpc.rw

Note:

The closing date for submission of applications is 13^th February 2022 at 5 pm; no late applications will be accepted. However, the shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within four weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.

Published date:

Best Regards;

Emmanuel HABINEZA

Interim. Chief Executive Officer

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Rwanda Printery Company (RPC) Limited is a State Owned company, subsidiary of Agaciro Development Fund, the Rwanda Sovereign Wealth Fund. RPC Ltd wishes to recruit capable candidates to fill vacant positions. The details of these posts are hereunder.

2. Executive Assistant to CEO

 Job Descriptions 

The Executive Assistant to CEO duties and responsibilities includes providing administrative support to ensure efficient operations of the office.

His/her support Managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. The Executive Assistant job scope includes communication via phone and email ensuring that all CEO office duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in timely manner.

His/her duties are as follows:

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
• Maintain contact lists
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain in filing system
• Order office supplies
• Book travel arrangement
• Submit and reconcile expense reports on behalf of CEO’s office
• Reviewing and arranging documents in CEO’s office
• Provide general support to visitors, any other office task as assigned by his/her superior

The job holder must have a

• Bachelor’s degree in secretarial studies or bachelor’s degree in Management sciences.

Skills and Sciences

• Proven admin or assistant experience of 2 years and above
• Basic skills in contract drafting and reviewing
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and priorities work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications and attach the below documents (all as a single PDF document) via email info@rpc.rw and copy to Emmanuel.habineza@agaciro.rw and fannyvito5@gmail.com

• A motivation letter addressed to CEO explaining your suitability for the position,
• Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
• Copies of degree certificates and other professional certificates
• Copy of National Identity Card.

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.rpc.rw

Note:

The closing date for submission of applications is 13^th February 2022 at 5 pm; no late applications will be accepted. However, the shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within four weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.

Published date:

Best Regards;

Emmanuel HABINEZA

Interim. Chief Executive Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:Chief Cook

Type of contract:Open

Working location:National Office

Supervisor: Logistics, Fleet, Asset Officer

Deadline: 16^th February 2022

The National Office of SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda located at Kigali/Kacyiru wishes to recruit 1 Chief Cook for the Guest House of its National Office.

Content of the organization

Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development international organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of vulnerable children.  In Rwanda SOS Children’s Villages is an affiliate of SOS Children’s Villages International which is a federation of over 130 SOS Children’s Villages associations world-wide. We build families for neglected, abandoned or orphaned children, we help them shape their own futures and we share in the development of their communities. In order to further satisfy this responsibility, SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is seeking for a competent Chief Cook.

Job Purpose

The chief cook is the responsible of the work done in the kitchen and the restaurant. The main tasks are to avail meals for Guests, participants in the trainings and meetings, preparing balanced diet for training participants and responding to special diets in need be.

She/He is also required to make the restaurant more attractive, and ensuring customer care is one of the main attitudes as well. She/He is the manager of the casual workers in her/his service when hired to support her/him. In addition, the chief cook can contribute in trainings for caregivers in topics related to balanced diet, in the Care Training or at location level.

 Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

1. Avail meals for Guests, participants in the trainings and meetings,ensuring a healthy diet

• Set menus
• Purchasing ingredients for the kitchen
• Prepare meals
• Avail the menu tags
• Ensure customer care during breakfast, health breaks, lunch and dinner

2. Setting a pleasant restaurant for the National Office guests

• Ensure the hygiene of the restaurant
• Hygiene of kitchen materials
• Make an inventory of materials to be replaced when needed
• Making the restaurant always attractive (decoration, TV, classic music)

3. Stock management

• Ensure food purchasing
• Liaise with the accountant for reception
• Stocking
• Ensure a good conservation of food
• Make a comprehensive management of stock, according to the number of guests to cater for

4. Management of kitchen staff

• Tasks dispatching
• Hygiene of staff (kitchen suits, check on corporal hygiene, harmful germs prevention
• Guiding and orientation while preparing meals
• Verify their attendance and sign their attendance

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application including:

• 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/1bAHWacvzj

NB: The applications from qualified women are strongly encouraged

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be submitted not later than 16^th February 2022 at the latest by 17h00 hours Kigali time to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org

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”.

Kigali, on 3^rd February 2022.

Jean Bosco KWIZERA

 National Director

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Sub-contractor Recruitment Notice 

Position: Project Field Manager

Expected start date: April 1, 2022

Type of contract: Consultancy position, monthly retainer

Time commitment: Part-time role for project implementation, approx. 10-15 days per month from late April to end of October; additional time to coordinate follow up data collection in January 2023

Length of engagement: Approx. 8 months

Reports to: Project Lead

Summary of the role: The Gender Action Research (GAR) project is a collaborative partnership between Land O’Lakes Venture37 in Rwanda, Picture Impact (US-based), and Katie Carlson-Akuno consulting in Rwanda. The project is funded by USAID and takes an ‘action research’ approach, focusing on building, customizing, and implementing a Cooperative Leadership and Entrepreneurship training curriculum for rural, low literacy, agricultural female cooperative members, and testing the curriculum with both control groups as well as intervention groups from the previous Gender Action Plan implemented in the CD4 program. This project will serve to assess and compare groups to gauge impact and the value of gender transformative approaches in women’s economic empowerment programming. The project involves implementing a 6-month training curriculum with women farmers attached to 8 different agricultural cooperatives in different districts of Rwanda. The project field manager will work closely with project leads to coordinate the training schedule with cooperatives, ensure field activities are implemented on time and to a high standard of quality, liaise with and report to the project lead from Katie Carlson-Akuno consulting, and assist with managing project activities overall.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Lead on project management activities for field implementation aspects of the project (April to October, with a few additional weeks in January 2023)
• Work closely with the project lead and the team of women facilitators to ensure schedules and logistics are clear and field activities are implemented on time and in an organized manner
• Liaise directly with cooperatives in different districts to confirm schedules and ensure all logistical needs are addressed and organized for field activities
• Participate in the ‘training of trainers’ process to become familiar with the training curriculum as well as the action research elements of the project
• Work closely with the project lead within Land O’Lakes Venture37 to coordinate field transportation and other logistical needs for the team of facilitators
• Work with the team of facilitators to ensure training materials are organized and managed well before, during, and after field activities
• Ensure attendance lists and transportation reimbursement records are completed properly by facilitators and collected by the field manager for submission to project leads
• Keep detailed records of field activities and coordinate the preparation and submission of timesheets and invoices from the team of facilitators to submit to the Project Lead
• Attend group debriefing / feedback sessions with the project team, as and when needed
• Coordinate final data collection activities in January 2023 to capture additional feedback from women participants three months after the close of the curriculum
• Other project management support activities, as required.

Necessary skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in project management, coordination, and field implementation activities, particularly with a local organization working in the Rwandan context
• Experience working with agricultural cooperatives in rural areas is an advantage
• Formal training / education in the field of project management is an advantage
• The ability to be proactive, follow up promptly, and ensure consistent, smooth communication with other team members is a high priority for this role
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships with partners and local communities
• A confident self-starter who takes initiative and owns the successful outcomes of their work
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently without compromising attention to detail and professionalism
• Proven ability to work responsibly and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate professionally is mandatory

Compensation: Monthly retainer fee. Successful candidates will need to provide a recent tax clearance certificate, and/or proof of tax filing for the previous year along with a valid TIN number. Candidates who are registered for VAT are preferred.

To apply:

Please send a detailed cover letter describing your interest in the role and why you believe you are the right candidate for this opportunity, as well as an updated CV highlighting your most relevant experience based on the job requirements and the necessary skills and qualifications. Applications must include two professional references from previous similar roles. Applications should be submitted to: consulting@katie-carlson.co

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 16^th, 2022

Overview

Sanlam Assurances Générales Plc is seeking to recruit a highly-skilled, self-motivated, and experienced person to fill the position/post of Internal Auditor.

The person holding this position will be reporting to the Head of the Internal audit department. As part of the IA team, he/she will help perform the planned risk-based audits and any management consulting-related requests assigned to him.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation and execution of the annual internal audit plan.
• Independently perform audits following the internal audit plan.
• Monitor tasks progress with all team members during an audit and resolve any challenges encountered by the team.
• Prepare high-quality Internal Audit deliverables as listed in the Sanlam Group Internal Audit Methodology using the existing templates.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant fields, Master’s Degree in these fields is preferred and
• Professional Audit Certificate (ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA) finalized or in an advanced stage of the certification process would be an added advantage
• Three years of progressively responsible full-time experience as an Auditor.
• Background in Insurance, preferably general insurance.
• Assess the company’s risks and the efficacy of its risk management efforts,
• Experience in Risk-Based Auditing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and establish credibility with business partners.
• Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Fluent in English both writing and speaking.
• Exceptionally strong reporting writing skills.

Preferred:

• Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Computer skills (office application, accounting systems is a plus).
• Working knowledge in Audit software packages.
• A global mindset
• Able to work under pressure

The application should include the following:

• Motivation letter
• Updated CV, including three professional references. References should include the current direct supervisor and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number, and email address.
• Copies of degrees or certificates
• Copy of national ID card/passport.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) all in one document before Tuesday, 22^nd February 2022 using the “Apply for this job“ button

Job Description

– Elaborate guidelines for Integrated Development Planning of the District and monitor compliance by various units;
– Provide technical support in the elaboration of actionable strategies meant to localise national policies and implement the District Council’s decisions;
– Monitor the overall progress in the execution of the strategic plan, action plan and Imihigo and accordingly advise on necessary reviews and or end of programs;
– Supervise the consolidation of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation reports emanating from various units and Sectors of the District;
– Develop and operationalize strategies meant to strengthen relationships and ensure active participation of various local development stakeholders/partners in the assessment of local priorities towards a responsive local planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and advise the institution on matters pertaining to integrated planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.