Job Opportunities

Project profile

Project title: Bienfait Project

Location of the project: Karongi District, Western Province

Closing date: January 12, 2022

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector; Nyarutarama Cell, Po Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda.

RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment, and support for children and adolescents with disabilities.

It is against this background that RD Rwanda has received a fund from 1000 Hügel e.V., Germany to implement the project called “Bienfait Project” which aims to support health care for children and adolescents with disabilities through mobile teams so that they can access diagnosis, treatment, and assistive devices despite their immobility and lack of infrastructure in Karongi District. RD Rwanda wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified people of high integrity to fill the following position:

5. Nurse Counselor (1)

Report to: General Medical Officer

Roles and responsibilities 

• Provide counseling to children with disabilities;
• Keep confidential records of children with disabilities and their parents or guardians;
• Build a relationship of trust and respect with children with disabilities;
• Listen to children’s concerns, empathize with them and help them to see things more clearly or in a different way;
• Observe and interpret children’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians;
• Collaborate with doctors to devise individualized care plans for children with disabilities;
• Educate children with disabilities and their parents/guardians on prevention and healthy habits;
• Monitor children with disabilities’ condition and assess their needs to provide the  best possible care and advice;
• Travel to remote villages of Karongi District to visit children with disabilities and accompany them in their development.

Basic Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or mental health with a background in nursing;
• Valid nursing license;
• A Proven experience as a professional Nurse Counselor;
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures;
• Proven experience in developing effective treatment plans; experience in care and treatment;
• Good time management skills;
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills;
• Having worked with children with disability will be an added value.

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfill the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a copy of National Identity accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than January 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. For further information, please contact Paul Harorimana, Project Administrator, on his mobile phone: 0788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exam/interview.

Pascal UWIMANA

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on January 5, 2022

Job Opportunities

Project profile

Project title: Bienfait Project

Location of the project: Karongi District, Western Province

Closing date: January 12, 2022

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector; Nyarutarama Cell, Po Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda.

RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment, and support for children and adolescents with disabilities.

It is against this background that RD Rwanda has received a fund from 1000 Hügel e.V., Germany to implement the project called “Bienfait Project” which aims to support health care for children and adolescents with disabilities through mobile teams so that they can access diagnosis, treatment, and assistive devices despite their immobility and lack of infrastructure in Karongi District. RD Rwanda wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified people of high integrity to fill the following position:

4. Physiotherapist (1)

Report to: General Medical Officer

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, assess and treat children with disabilities;
• Encourage exercise and movement and put together a treatment plan including manual therapy and electrotherapy;
• Advise patients on leading a healthy style;
• Keep reports on children with disabilities and their progress;
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals to encourage a holistic approach to treatment;
• Stay up to date with developments in treatments;
• Prevent further problems in future;
• Strengthen an area of the body through exercises, ultrasounds, and strengthen trainings;
• Use specialized equipment to determine the extent of the disability and determine the best method of treatment;
• Travel to remote villages of Karongi District and examine the children with disabilities;
• Prescribe medications to aid children with disabilities in their recovery;
• Surgically repair bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints to promote healing;
• Monitor children with disabilities’ healing processes and make necessary adjustments to their treatment plans;
• Arrange rehabilitation plans after surgery;
• Enhance children with disabilities’ abilities and remain up to date through attending   medical conferences and seminars;
• Support the mobile team.

Basic requirements

• Degree in physiotherapy;
• Experience working as a physiotherapist;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with patients;
• Teamwork skills;
• Tolerance and patience

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfill the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of National Identity accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than January 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. For further information, please contact Paul Harorimana, Project Administrator, on his mobile phone: 0788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exam/interview.

Pascal UWIMANA

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on January 5, 2022

Job Opportunities

Project profile

Project title: Bienfait Project

Location of the project: Karongi District, Western Province

Closing date: January 12, 2022

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector; Nyarutarama Cell, Po Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda.

RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment, and support for children and adolescents with disabilities.

It is against this background that RD Rwanda has received a fund from 1000 Hügel e.V., Germany to implement the project called “Bienfait Project” which aims to support health care for children and adolescents with disabilities through mobile teams so that they can access diagnosis, treatment, and assistive devices despite their immobility and lack of infrastructure in Karongi District. RD Rwanda wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified people of high integrity to fill the following position:

3. Orthopedic mechanic (1)

Report to: Physiotherapist

Roles and responsibilities 

• Support the mobile team;
• Measure wheelchairs, prostheses, and orthoses for a precise fit;
• Responsible for the supply of assistive devices;
• Preparation of specialized equipment for use in orthopedic surgeries;
• Maintenance of inventory of aids;
• Application and/or removal of casts from patients;
• Repair of aids;
• Perform any other related duties.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma in a job description-related subject; having a  certificate in manufacturing production is a plus;
• Proven Orthopedic efficiency;
• Completion of Orthopaedic Technician training and certification program;
• Great organizational skills and ability to work in a busy environment;
•  Excellent interpersonal skills are required as the incumbent interacts with patients;
• Flexibility and ability to work in very remote areas and remain on the call for emergency situations.

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfill the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of National Identity accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than January 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. For further information, please contact Paul Harorimana, Project Administrator, on his mobile phone: 0788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exam/interview.

Pascal UWIMANA

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on January 5, 2022

Job Opportunities

Project profile

Project Title: Bienfait Project

Location of the project: Karongi District, Western Province

Closing date: January 12, 2022

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector; Nyarutarama Cell, Po Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda.

RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment, and support for children and adolescents with disabilities.

It is against this background that RD Rwanda has received a fund from 1000 Hügel e.V., Germany to implement the project called “Bienfait Project” which aims to support health care for children and adolescents with disabilities through mobile teams so that they can access diagnosis, treatment, and assistive devices despite their immobility and lack of infrastructure in Karongi District. RD Rwanda wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified people of high integrity to fill the following position:

2. General Medical Officer (1)

Report to: Project Coordinator

Roles and responsibilities 

• Travel to remote villages of Karongi District and examine the children with disabilities;
• Conduct examinations on children and adolescents to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms;
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration;
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to gain more information for possible infections and abnormalities;
• Examine and treat children and adolescents with disabilities and refer them to  physicians of other disciplines when necessary;
• Advise parents on children’ s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures;
• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses.

Basic Requirements

• A degree in General Medicine;
• Proven knowledge as a medical doctor;
• A license and certification to practice medicine;
• Patient and caring and able to foster long term trust relationship with the children and their parents;
• In-depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases;
• Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques;
• Up to date knowledge of drugs/medications appropriate for children and adolescents with disabilities and their side-effects;
• Having worked in clinical/genetic consultation for children with disability;
• Active listener, patient and calm;
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem-solving abilities;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Having published at least a research paper will be an added value.

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of National Identity accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than January 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. For further information, please contact Paul Harorimana, Project Administrator, on his mobile phone: 0788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exam/interview.

Pascal UWIMANA

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on January 5, 2022

Job Opportunities

Project profile

Project title: Bienfait Project

Location of the project: Karongi District, Western Province

Closing date: January 12, 2022

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector; Nyarutarama Cell, Po Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda.

RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment, and support for children and adolescents with disabilities.

It is against this background that RD Rwanda has received a fund from 1000 Hügel e.V., Germany to implement the project called “Bienfait Project” which aims to support health care for children and adolescents with disabilities through mobile teams so that they can access diagnosis, treatment, and assistive devices despite their immobility and lack of infrastructure in Karongi District. RD Rwanda wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified people of high integrity to fill the following positions:

1. District/Local Project Manager (1)

Report to: Bienfait Project Coordinator

Roles and responsibilities 

• Perform all the duties assigned by Bienfait Project Coordinator;
• Be in charge of the training center management on a daily basis;
• Be in charge of coordinating all the activities of the center;
• Identify children and adolescents with disabilities from their remote villages;
• Accompany mobile teams that travel to the remote villages, visit the children where they live and help them on the spot;
• Provide education about the health picture and disability, monitoring and evaluation and support parents in terms of creating networks;
• Train and sensitize parents and guardians of children with disabilities;
• Fight against the stigmatization of people with disabilities;
• Distribute assistive devices to children with disabilities;
• Participate in the counseling of children with disabilities;
• Strengthen volunteer community health workers’ work
• Plan for the training of health workers;
• Participate in the planning and implementation of the project;
• Plan and schedule project timelines in collaboration with the project coordinator;
• Coordinate project staff;
• Quality assurance;
• Reporting regularly to senior management;
• Tracking project performance;
• Project evaluation and results measurement;
• Collaborate with Bienfait Project Coordinator and RD Rwanda staff and administrators to achieve the project objectives;
• Perform any other activities as might be assigned by the Project Coordinator or RD Rwanda management.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies/ Rural Development, Project Management, or a related field from a recognized university; having a master’s degree in public health or related field will be an added value.
• A proven experience of project management and related experience;
• Ability to solve problems creatively;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline;
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools;
• Conversant with English;
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadline;
• Having local working experience with similar projects;
• Good organizational skills;
• Having knowledge of local context will be an added value.

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of National Identity accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than January 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. For further information, please contact Paul Harorimana, Project Administrator, on his mobile phone: 0788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exam/interview.

Pascal UWIMANA

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on January 5, 2022

JOB TITLE: Institutional Strengthening Specialist

LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

REPORTS TO: FTT Kungahara Wagura Amasoko DCOP/Senior Enabling Environment Advisor

SUPERVISES: n/a

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the 5-year Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko (FTF KWA) project in May 2021 to unleash the potential of Rwanda’s high-value agriculture export sector, drive sales, create jobs, increase incomes and participation of women, youth, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to access productive economic resources in support of Rwanda’s journey to self-reliance. FTF KWA is implemented by a consortium led by RTI International, including J.E. Austin Associates, Dalberg Advisors, LixCap, and Vanguard Economics. The project works with and through the Government of Rwanda (GOR) to boost economic growth by increasing export of high-value agricultural products such as coffee, tea, horticulture and spices, livestock products (dairy and hides), and other emerging values chains (e.g., stevia, essential oils). The geographic focus area spans 13 districts namely, Bugesera, Kayonza, Ngoma, Gatsibo, Burera, Gakenke, Nyamagabe, Nyamasheke, Karongi, Rutsiro, Ngororero, Rubavu and Nyabihu. Under this consortium, J.E. Austin Associates Inc., a registered U.S. small business and expert in strengthening enabling environment, oversees implementation of the FTF KWA Activity objective 1: Facilitate inclusive and resilience-focused policy reforms that promote agricultural export growth using evidence-based analysis and strengthened advocacy capacity of the private sector organizations.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Institutional Strengthening Specialist shall be responsible for coordinating and facilitating implementation of institutional capacity strengthening activities of FTF KWA that aim to modernize the regulatory and policy environment for investment in high value agricultural export growth. These activities will involve building capacity within the GOR’s institutions to undertake evidence-based policy reform, fostering the culture of public private sector engagement in policy dialogue, and enhancing advocacy capacity of private sector organizations to influence policy reform for increased investment for high value agricultural exports.

The Institutional Strengthening Specialist shall work with relevant GOR’s institutions, private sector, and civil society organizations to enhance their ability to engage and implement legal and regulatory reforms for high-value agricultural and investment promotion with focus on trade, access to private land, tax, domestic and foreign direct investment, public private partnership, and economic resilience.

The Institutional Strengthening Specialist reports to the FTF Kungahara Wagura Amasoko DCOP/Senior Enabling Environment Advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead institutional capacity need assessments of key GOR’s institutions in high-value agricultural sector and investment promotion
• Lead advocacy capacity assessments of key private sector associations civil society that engage in advocacy and dialogue in high value agriculture sector and investment promotion
• Identify, prioritize, and analyze institutional capacity gaps within the key GOR’s institutions in high-value agricultural export and investment promotion
• Identify, prioritize, and analyze advocacy capacity gaps within the private sector and civil society organizations in high-value agricultural export sector and investment promotion
• Design and facilitate the delivery of institutional capacity building programs/activities of key GOR’s institutions to modernize the regulatory and policy environment for increased investment for high-value agricultural exports
• Design and facilitate the delivery of advocacy capacity building programs/activities for private sector and civil society organizations to influence and contribute to policy reforms
• Assist with strengthening of formal and informal platforms and venues for intra-government and public-private dialogue on policies related to agriculture exports and investments
• Assist with improvement of information sharing tools and platforms
• Work closely with the MEL team to develop a monitoring framework to measure institutional capacity development within the GOR’s institutions and advocacy capacity within the private sector and civil society organizations
• Evaluate and recommend necessary improvements to strengthen institutional capacity of the GOR’ institutions and advocacy capacity of private sector and civil society organizations
• At the DCOP’s delegation, manage international and local STTAs designed to strengthen institutional capacity within the GOR’s institutions an private sector organizations
• Work with the project’s Embedded Investment Advisors to understand RDB and NAEB needs and deliver assistance as needed
• Apply political economy analysis and thinking and working politically to collaborate with project partners and adapt project activities to maximize effectiveness in institutional strengthening activities
• Collaborate with the Policy and Regulatory Coordinator as required
• Contribute to FTF KWA program deliverables (e.g., workplans, quarterly reports).

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree and 6 years of experience; or, Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8 years of experience
• Experience in working with GOR’s policy reform systems for agricultural export and investment promotion, with a preference with prior-experience on using data analysis to inform evidence-based reform
• Good knowledge of GOR stakeholder map in agricultural export and investment sector
• Experience in improving management and other aspects of capacity development in public and/or private sector organizations
• Experience in meaningful collaboration with government and ministry counterparts, and local capacity development
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability as a facilitator/trainer and manager
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability
• Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.

How to apply

Please send the following documents by using the email:Info@jeaustin.com not later than 31^st January 2022.

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1.Protection and Empowerment Officer

2.SGBV/ Case Worker

VACANCY – SGBV/ CASE WORKER  

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

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary responsibility of the SGBV Case Worker is case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable communities, including survivors of SGBV in assigned location. The Case Worker ensures appropriate support for individuals, working closely with relevant colleagues to identify asylum seekers at risk of SGBV and other vulnerable people and providing case management services in line with Rwanda’s Standard Operating procedures, and Global minimum standards of child protection case management.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide case management services, including interviews with clients, assessments, and case plans in line with the National Standard Operating Procedures for case management & Global Child Protection Case Management Guidelines;
• Provide ongoing, one-on-one emotional support to SGBV survivors;
• Accompany SGBV survivors and other people with specific needs to the competent service providers, follow up and document referred cases;
• Establishing and coordination with Community Based Protection Structures (CBPS) for support of SGBV cases;
• Training Community Based Protection Structure (CBPS) to prevent SGBV and provide basic emotional support and referrals;
• Maintain case records according to ethical and safety standards, as well as document all SGBV cases as per the guidelines; as well as develop and keep updated the SGBV database;
• Work closely with one-stop centers to ensure that SGBV survivors receive comprehensive services at health facilities;
• Responsible for closely coordinating with relevant external agencies for service provision and referrals to national mechanisms to report cases of SGBV as per the agreed SoP and referral pathway in place;
• Prepare required weekly and monthly reports and briefs as required or directed by supervisor and program leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Community Development, Psychology, human rights, or closely related field;
• Minimum of three years’ previous experience with GBV programming— implementing SGBV, child protection programs, preferably in social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings;
• Excellent report writing, communication, and analytical skills;
• Comfort residing full time working in anyone on the field site (kirehe, Huye, Gatsibo, Karongi) and in other low resource-refugee settings in Rwanda;
• Solution, service, and support oriented attitude and work ethic; and a willingness to guide refugees towards exploring options and solutions, while assuring fidelity and confidentiality to expected policies and compliance;
• Capable communicator in English and Kinyarwanda; including written; also, conversance with French is an added advantage;
• Self-motivated and client-oriented with a strong sense of personal ethic, integrity, and quality.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:  Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most recent or current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 14^th January 2022 at 16:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

VACANCY – SGBV/ CASE WORKER  

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

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary responsibility of the SGBV Case Worker is case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable communities, including survivors of SGBV in assigned location. The Case Worker ensures appropriate support for individuals, working closely with relevant colleagues to identify asylum seekers at risk of SGBV and other vulnerable people and providing case management services in line with Rwanda’s Standard Operating procedures, and Global minimum standards of child protection case management.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide case management services, including interviews with clients, assessments, and case plans in line with the National Standard Operating Procedures for case management & Global Child Protection Case Management Guidelines;
• Provide ongoing, one-on-one emotional support to SGBV survivors;
• Accompany SGBV survivors and other people with specific needs to the competent service providers, follow up and document referred cases;
• Establishing and coordination with Community Based Protection Structures (CBPS) for support of SGBV cases;
• Training Community Based Protection Structure (CBPS) to prevent SGBV and provide basic emotional support and referrals;
• Maintain case records according to ethical and safety standards, as well as document all SGBV cases as per the guidelines; as well as develop and keep updated the SGBV database;
• Work closely with one-stop centers to ensure that SGBV survivors receive comprehensive services at health facilities;
• Responsible for closely coordinating with relevant external agencies for service provision and referrals to national mechanisms to report cases of SGBV as per the agreed SoP and referral pathway in place;
• Prepare required weekly and monthly reports and briefs as required or directed by supervisor and program leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Community Development, Psychology, human rights, or closely related field;
• Minimum of three years’ previous experience with GBV programming— implementing SGBV, child protection programs, preferably in social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings;
• Excellent report writing, communication, and analytical skills;
• Comfort residing full time working in anyone on the field site (kirehe, Huye, Gatsibo, Karongi) and in other low resource-refugee settings in Rwanda;
• Solution, service, and support oriented attitude and work ethic; and a willingness to guide refugees towards exploring options and solutions, while assuring fidelity and confidentiality to expected policies and compliance;
• Capable communicator in English and Kinyarwanda; including written; also, conversance with French is an added advantage;
• Self-motivated and client-oriented with a strong sense of personal ethic, integrity, and quality.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:  Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most recent or current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 14^th January 2022 at 16:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

1.Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer

Reports to:  Branch Manager/Head of Sales and Marketing

The Person:

The post demands an outgoing person who will be in constant contact with the Branch Manager/Head of Sales and Marketing doing solution designs and technical presentations to the customers.

The person will be responsible to make sure that the company is compliant with Manufacturer requirement in terms of Technical sales certifications across all product range.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or any relevant field with a minimum of 2 years experience in technical field.
• Must have System Administration knowledge of at least one of the Linux systems. Those with Unix knowledge will have an added advantage.
• Must have technical knowledge of any of the databases SQL or Oracle
• Hardware knowledge of any of the servers and storages (SUN, IBM, NetApp, HP or EMC)
• Must be result oriented with good customer relations
• Ability to articulate their solutions in good English and French
• Ladies are encouraged to apply

Remuneration

An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with detailed CV with names and addresses of at least 3 traceable referees by email only to recruitment@sparcsystems.africa  not later than 14th January 2022.

2.Trainee Systems Engineer

Trainee Systems Engineer

Reports to: Technical Manager

The Role:

Provide backup support to the systems engineers.

Must have System Administration knowledge of at least one of the Linux systems. Those with Unix knowledge will have an added advantage.

Requirements

The person should be willing to learn new technologies and able to certified on all the trainings they will be offered either at our training facility in Blantyre or manufacturer sites abroad.

Technical knowledge of any of the databases SQL or Oracle will be an added advantage

Hardware knowledge of any of the servers and storages

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or any related field.

Remuneration

An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with detailed CV with names and addresses of at least 3 traceable referees by email only to recruitment@sparcsystems.africa  not later than 14th January 2022.

Trainee Systems Engineer

Reports to: Technical Manager

The Role:

Provide backup support to the systems engineers.

Must have System Administration knowledge of at least one of the Linux systems. Those with Unix knowledge will have an added advantage.

Requirements

The person should be willing to learn new technologies and able to certified on all the trainings they will be offered either at our training facility in Blantyre or manufacturer sites abroad.

Technical knowledge of any of the databases SQL or Oracle will be an added advantage

Hardware knowledge of any of the servers and storages

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or any related field.

Remuneration

An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with detailed CV with names and addresses of at least 3 traceable referees by email only to recruitment@sparcsystems.africa  not later than 14th January 2022.

Technical Sales Engineer

Reports to:  Branch Manager/Head of Sales and Marketing

The Person:

The post demands an outgoing person who will be in constant contact with the Branch Manager/Head of Sales and Marketing doing solution designs and technical presentations to the customers.

The person will be responsible to make sure that the company is compliant with Manufacturer requirement in terms of Technical sales certifications across all product range.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or any relevant field with a minimum of 2 years experience in technical field.
• Must have System Administration knowledge of at least one of the Linux systems. Those with Unix knowledge will have an added advantage.
• Must have technical knowledge of any of the databases SQL or Oracle
• Hardware knowledge of any of the servers and storages (SUN, IBM, NetApp, HP or EMC)
• Must be result oriented with good customer relations
• Ability to articulate their solutions in good English and French
• Ladies are encouraged to apply

Remuneration

An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with detailed CV with names and addresses of at least 3 traceable referees by email only to recruitment@sparcsystems.africa  not later than 14th January 2022.

Health Manager / UN Physician

Job Description

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UN field personnel are exposed to various health and security hazards that may result in disease; psychological trauma and life-threatening injuries. Dedicated, effective primary health, occupational health and emergency medical services may mitigate negative outcomes of trauma, injuries, and health complications providing better chances for saving lives as well as for faster and better recovery.

The Health Manager/UN Clinic Physician is part of the UN common services of the UN country team in Rwanda and administered by UNDP. The Health Manager/UN Clinic Physician will attend to the UN Clinic on a full-time basis and provide medical services to staff members and their dependents. In addition, he/she will facilitate for medical evacuations and cooperate with headquarter offices on all related matters. The Health Manager/UN Clinic Physician is responsible for the day-to-day running of the UN Clinic and he/she manages the UN Clinic staff and physical assets (equipment and inventories), ensures consistent delivery of high-quality medical services to the UNCT. The Health Manager/UN Physician will also be responsible for medical examinations of staff, a responsibility he/she will share with other designated UN Physicians. (The UN Clinics operate, with regards to technical matters only, under the general supervision of the UN Medical Director and with UNDP with regards to all administrative matters)

Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Resident Representative with regards to all administrative matters and the general supervision of the UN Medical Director with regards to technical matters, the Health Manager/UN Clinic Physician, will provide clinical services including medical consultations and emergency care, and supervise the work of the medical staff (including the nurse, the lab technician and the assistant nurse). The incumbent will promote proactive occupational health policies and best practices and procedures in the medical services in conjunction with Administration. This will include outreach to staff and dependents in the areas of preventative health. The Clinic doctor is expected to take part in the HIV work in the UN work place as outlined in UN Cares and UN Plus. S/he is part of the emergency response team and will as such work closely with UNDSS in implementing case-vac and mass casualty response.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical duties

• Attend the United Nations Clinic on a full-time basis
• Respond to acute emergencies in line with international protocols such as advanced trauma life support management and advanced cardiac life support or Pre-Hospital Trauma life support
• Be able to do triage and primary stabilization
• Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations and immunizations;
• Provide health education;
• Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issue;
• Undertake medical examinations for UN Agencies international and local staff and dependents.
• Diagnose and recommend treatment to all staff visiting the Clinic on a daily basis.
• Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the UN Clinic. Undertake house calls when required
• Responsible for entry and periodic medical examinations for United Nations staff members who choose to use the UN Clinic for their examinations;
• To make follow-up on chronic diseases cases (HIV, Asthma, Gouts, Glycemia, Hypertension, Hypotension, and provide relative accurate medical advisory.

Medical Administrative duties

• Promote proactive occupational health policies and best practices and procedures in the medical services in conjunction with Administration. This will include outreach to staff and dependents in the areas of preventative health;
• Ensure that appropriate medical records are kept in a trictictly confidential manner in hard copies or in medgate software;
• Represent the UN Clinic in UNCT, OMT, LIACMC;
• Being part of the emergency response team and will as such work closely with DSS in implementing case-vac and mass casualty response;
• Liaise with other UN Clinic host-nation medical facilities and medical facilities abroad to coordinate medical evacuations;
• Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations;
• Recommend medical evacuation when required to the Resident Coordinator / Resident Representative who are delegated to authorize MEDEVAC in emergency cases up to 45 days and to the recognized evacuation center for the duty station upon advice of the doctor. (The doctor recommends as the medical expert, submit evacuation request to UN Medical Director for authorization and facilitate medical evacuations of UN staff and their dependents);
• Responsible for all paper work and reporting procedures for medical evacuations in line with UN Rules and procedures;
• Ensure proper follow up on all cases;
• Application of terms of reference in UNDP POPP for rules and regulations regarding UN Clinic operations;
• Responsible for establishing good relations with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities, and blood banks, and local physician, including UNEP if available;
• Keep constant contact with the United Nations Designated Examining Physicians to facilitate their availability as and when required;
• Ensure that proper medical records are kept in Earth med, in a strictly confidential manner;
• Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency;
• Replenish first aid kits and other essential medical supplies kept in other duty stations within the country;
• Recommend procurement of vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment, and ensure that inventory is kept;
• Maintain medical records of all United Nations personnel and advise health precautionary steps to new staff members; already include above;
• Prepare and send periodic (quarterly) reports of functions, visits, medical evacuations, and treatments at the UN Clinic to the United Nations Medical Service; included below;
• Advise on health precautionary steps to be undertaken at the duty station, and perform any other duties as considered necessary by the United Nations medical Director and/or the UN Resident Coordinator

Supervisory Administration:

• Supervise, distribute work to the nurse (s) and other staff of the United Nations Clinic;
• Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment;
• Ensure that appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR);
• Support the implementation of the UN HIV PEP program in the duty station /mission through the facilitation of access to all required HIV PEP services. The UN healthcare provider can be designated as HIV PEP custodian in addition to work as an attending physician in the administration of HIV PEP;
• Support the process involved in the clinical diagnosis and management of HIV infection including Voluntary Confidential Counselling and Testing, HIV diagnosis, and where applicable prescription of antiretroviral medication;
• The UN Physician may be involved in the coordination of referral of UN personnel to Centre of Excellence or other health facilities with expertise in the management of HIV/AIDS;
• Support provision and creation of health promotion and awareness on all areas of HIV prevention and prevention of stigmatization in PLWHA;
• The UNC and or UN Physician are required to participate in all training and other continuing medical education organized by DHMOSH on HIV/AID management and implementation of HIV PEP program within UN missions and duty stations;
• Responsible for regular reporting on the UN Clinic activities, medical facilities available locally and other statistical information as may be required.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Innovation

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Leadership

• Ability to persuade others to follow

People Management

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Communication

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Delivery

• Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Technical Functional Competencies

Professionalism

• Knowledge of clinical, occupational, and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning& Organizing

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Creativity

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Client Orientation

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Commitment to Continuous Learning

• Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others and improve.

Technological Awareness

• Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Advanced University Degree in Medicine, from an accredited University and currently licensed to practice within home country or any other national jurisdiction;
•  Valid certification in Advanced Trauma Life support, Advanced cardiac Life support OR Pre-hospital trauma life support is required;
•  Certification in HIV care OR VCCT is desirable.

Experience

• At least five (5) years progressive experience and practice in general medicine in developing countries or countries in conflict, of which at least one year should be in Trauma and Emergency care and two years in Internal Medicine;
• Surgical, ICU, aeromedical or anesthetic experience is an advantage;
• Experience in Tropical Medicine,
• Previous UN medical system/international medical experience is desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is expected

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and /or French is required;
• Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is highly desirable.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Candidates selected pursuant to this vacancy may be subject to UNDP’s policy on Probation upon assignment.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience, and educational requirements.

Scam warning

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names, and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/1660

The deadline:31^st  of January 2022.

AFD Kigali

Investment Officer

Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group is a French public institution that implements France’s policy in the areas of development and international solidarity. Our mission is to contribute to the economic, social, and environmental progress of low and middle-income countries. In practical terms, this mission is carried out by providing loans, grants, expertise, or technical assistance. They are granted to States, local authorities, companies, foundations, or NGOs and are used to complete projects in many different fields including climate, biodiversity, energy, education and urban planning, health, digital technology, sport, and training.

AFD Group comprises AFD and its subsidiaries Proparco, dedicated to financing private-sector stakeholders, and Expertise France, the French international technical cooperation agency. Thanks to its network of 85 agencies throughout the world, AFD Group finances, and monitors over 4,000 development projects and programmes. In 2020, the Group’s commitments amounted to €12.1 billion.

As part of the normalization of relations between France and Rwanda, AFD opened an office in Kigali in October 2021.

AFD’s action in Rwanda is organized around three pillars: human capital (health, education, and vocational training); sustainable economic development; territorial development, and access to basic services.

AFD has a historic relationship with two major banks: BRD – Development Bank of Rwanda and Bank of Kigali, with which it has various ongoing programs (lines of credit, technical assistance). It seeks to explore the possibility to build partnerships with other public finance institutions (Agaciro, RSSB, National Bank of Rwanda, microfinance institutions) and to lend directly to Rwandan public enterprises that have the legal and financial capacity.

AFD is hiring an external consultant for a 6-month period (with possible extension) to help expend its portfolio in the financial sector and the support to state-owned entreprises.

Mission: reporting to the Country Director of AFD in Rwanda, the Investment Officer (‘IO’) is based in Kigali with an overall responsibility of identifying / managing / following up of a project portfolio (existing and to be developed) with public financial institutions and State owned enterprises.

Activities:

• Identifying and developing a pipeline of projects with public banks and State owned enterprises;
• Drafting of application forms and project identification forms
• Facilitating due diligence missions on projects and liaising with the head office and regional office and project teams
• Participating in the negotiating process of credit facilities;
• Monitoring the existing projects in terms of signing, disbursements, repayments, compliance with financial covenants and reporting requirements;
• Managing the portfolio in collaboration with the Portfolio Department and ensuring constant dialogues with AFD’s beneficiaries;
• Monitoring the evolution of the regulatory framework;
• Participating in sector dialog and follow up of the relevant government strategies, notably on green finance linked;
• Contributing to the definition of AFD strategy and eventual support to knowledge production or technical assistance program;
• Ensuring the daily contacts with all AFD’s partners on the portfolio: beneficiaries, Rwandan authorities, French embassy, NGOs, etc.
• Representing AFD in fora relating to the portfolio.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in finance or similar qualification, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in finance positions in a reputable organization and hands-on experience in financial analysis, financial modelling, and credit risk assessment. You are able to draft clear and concise reports or analytical notes.  You possess advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong appetite for team work. In your previous positions, you have shown a great sense of autonomy and an ability to bring new ideas. Excellent communication and writing skills in English are required; knowledge of French would be a strong plus.

How to apply

Interested candidates should be sent  applications to the office email address: AFDAgencedeKIGALI@afd.fr

Closing date for submission of applicants: January 31^st, 2022 at 5 pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

I. ABOUT THE COMPANY 

Asharami Energy Rwanda Ltd is a subsidiary of Sahara Group which is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lagos. Sahara Group has business operations across the energy and infrastructure value chain including the upstream, midstream, downstream, power, real estate, and infrastructure.

We deploy our deep knowledge and insight into the African energy and infrastructure sectors to seek out entrepreneurial opportunities based on which we develop market leading businesses. Our vision is to become “the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed”

II. KEY DELIVERABLES OF THE JOB

• Handle clearing of imports by liaising and following up with company clearing agents.
• Liaise with transporter and coordinate loading of products as well as loadings from the local depots
• Raising and processing Proforma Invoices/Delivery notes/Invoices and Local purchase orders for approval by the Business Development Manager/Business Development supervisor.
• Plan, monitor and follow stock movements. Ensure customer orders are delivered in time and company dispatch documents are followed, filed, registered and accounted for.
• Responsible for all fuel stocks in depot, transit and those held by suppliers/third parties.
• Compile stock, sales, purchases, transport volume statistics/report on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Receive suppliers’ documents, check for: completeness, accuracy, compile and submit for payments
• Follow up insurance policies/licenses/Returns to ensure they are processed in time
• Ensure that product tax and RRA related levies are paid on time
• Assist in submitting Suppliers/Customers documents such as invoices and other correspondences
• Any other duty assigned my management

 III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND PERSONALITY TRAITS

• A University degree in any Social Science/Administrative or accounting courses.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years relevant working experience
• Good/Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time and resources management
• Quick learner
• Confidence and Resilience
• Good interpersonal skills

IV. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Government Regulatory authorities
• Trade Team
• Operations Team
• Storage facilities in Kigali

V. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and application letter to: jobs@rumaconsult.com and kindly include “Logistics Assistant” in the subject line. Whilst this position is open until filled candidates are advised to submit their application not later than 18 January 2022.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at https://www.sahara-group.com/home/