1.Administrative Assistant to the National Director
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANISATION: Youth For Christ/Rwanda
YOUTH FOR CHRIST/RWANDA is a missionary movement entrusted with a global vision and committed to a mission of youth evangelism, discipleship, social involvement, and leadership development.
Administrative Assistant to the YFC/RWANDA National Director (1 position)
Location: Youth For Christ/Rwanda Main Office (Kibagabaga)
Nature of Contract: INDEFINITE
Job Profile
Job Title: Administrative Assistant to the National Director
Supervisor(s): Director of Administration and Finance
Job Summary:
This Position aims to provide assistance in managing the office of the National Director, and ensuring that there is proper communication between the National Director and different departments, staff, board and partners.
The management of the office includes, but not limited to filing of essential documents of the organization, drafting letters to be signed by the National Director, taking minutes of the Board meetings and the Leadership team, and ensuring that he/she keeps the calendar of the deadlines of tasks assigned to or from the National Director. This office will coordinate with other offices to plan for the international teams that visit Rwanda, be a personal assistant to the National Director, manage the appointments of the National Director and ensure that the letters or e-mails sent to the National Director are responded to timely.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to ensure that YFC/Rwanda operations are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner
Main Activities:
- Type correspondences, reports, and other documents;
- Prepare, edit, format and presentations documents (memos, letters, presentations, etc.)
- Administration Assistant, maintain office files
- Take minutes at meetings
- Distribute minutes
- Administration Assistant, maintain confidential records and files
- Maintain records of decisions
- Administration Assistant, prepare correspondences for management team, leadership team, and Board members;
- Administration Assistant ensure the organization of meetings, events, and other calendar actions.
- Arrange National Director’s travels, create detailed travel itineraries, and process resulting expenses and returns reports.
- Provide back to office reception
- Other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Administration and finance.
Required skills
- Proficiency with basic computer and including Google Docs, News Alerts and MS Office Apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills
- Excellent Presentation skills
- Initiative and creativity
- Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
- Excellent organizational, scheduling, and planning skills.
- Ability to juggle different priorities and meet deadlines.
- Awareness of current affairs and a passion for finding out new information.
- Self-confident and sociable – ability to network effectively.
- Team player.
- Attention to detail.
- Stamina, energy, and drive.
- Ability to handle pressure.
- Achievement orientated and results driven.
- Excellent office administration and management skills
- University degree in office administration and management or related field.
Faith and behaviors Requirements:
Faith – Follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local church.
Behaviors –Personal integrity in both professional and private life. Self-Discipline and teachable.
Ability Requirements:
Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures).
Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Job activities :
Communicating with Supervisors, Board, or Partners – Providing information to Management, Board, donors, local leaders, volunteers, and churches by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources;
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others – Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics;
Interacting With Computers – Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information;
Communicating with People Outside Organization – Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to the youth, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events – Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
Thinking Creatively – Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions;
Documenting/Recording Information – Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Analyzing Data or Information – Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Manage National Director’s office – Keeping the National Director’s agenda, Managing National Director’s mailing list, updating donors on ongoing activities, preparing the National Director’s journeys, Receiving and answering the National Director’s mails; Receiving, recording, and communicating the National Director journeys’ news.
Interested candidates to the above position are requested to submit their applications addressed to the Youth For Christ/Rwanda National Director, at the YFC/RWANDA main office at Kibagabaga not later than Tuesday, the 30th November 2021 at 5:00 PM including:
- Application letter;
- Curriculum Vitae bearing at least three referees;
- Recommendation letter from their church;
- Copies of Degree and academic transcripts;
- Photocopy of Rwandan Identity card or Passport for foreigners.
Done at Kigali on the 22nd November, 2021 By:
Luc Dushimerugaba
Deputy National Director and Ministries Director
Youth For Christ Rwanda
Contact Tel. + 250 788587168
+ 250 725758997
2.YFC/RWANDA Office Accountant
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANISATION: Youth For Christ/Rwanda
YOUTH FOR CHRIST/RWANDA is a missionary movement entrusted with a global vision and committed to a mission of youth evangelism, discipleship, social involvement, and leadership development.
YFC/RWANDA Office Accountant (1 position)
Location: Youth For Christ/Rwanda Main Office (Kibagabaga)
Nature of Contract: INDEFINITE
Job Profile
Job Title: YFC/RWANDA Office Accountant
Supervisor(s): Director of Administration and Finance
Job Summary:
YFC/Rwanda office Accountant responsibilities include: Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all financial transactions are recorded, updating accounts receivables and issue invoices, updating accounts payables, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, and preparing monthly, term, and yearly end consolidated reports, filing supporting documents and follow up the budget implementation. She/he combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Requirements:
- Follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local church.
- Passion to serve and work hard;
- Self-disciplined and teachable;
- University degree in accountant or finance and management;
- Prior experience in accountant or finance management positions;
Knowledge and skills:
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sage, quick book and Excel;
- Fluent in English;
- Team worker
- Passionate about details
Duties and Responsibilities:
Include:
- Post and process journal entries to ensure all financial transactions are recorded;
- Update accounts receivables and issue invoices;
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable;
- Assist the Director of Administration and finance with reviewing of expenses, payroll records, etc as assigned;
- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed;
- Assist the Director of Administration and finance with reviewing the execution and organization of tender contracts with implementing agencies, consultants, suppliers, entrepreneurs etc;
- Assist the Director of Administration and finance the in elaboration of payment orders after verification of their compliance, eligibility, and availability of funds;
- Assist the Director of Administrative Ministries in the preparation of checks and other means of payment to be signed by authorized persons in accordance with requirements and guidelines;
- Provide technical support and advice to the Director of Administration and finance;
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures;
- Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process;
- Provide input into department’s goal setting process;
- Assist with tax payment, tax audits and tax returns;
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance;
- Ensure compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles;
- Carry out a monthly control of the petty cash and send a report thereof to the Director of Administration and finance;
- Manage bank accounts and update financial journals;
- Collect necessary data for the budget forecast and participate in the overall budget planning;
- Centralize and file all supporting documents during the recording, allocation, and payment;
- Control the regularity of accounting transactions and check if they are executed in accordance with the law in force and administrative procedures;
- Verify payments and ensure the follow up thereto;
- Prepare and provide salary certificates to interested workers;
- Verify the payroll and verify the regularity of all regulatory contribution payments (RSSR…)
- Elaborate and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of YFC/Rwanda office;
- Control suppliers’ invoices before approval of the Director of Administration and finance;
- Monitor budget implementation;
- Check the completeness, quality, and reliability of accounting documents presented before any budget costs allocation and ensure chronological filing of all documents in relation with those operations;
- Verify monthly reconciliation statements of bank accounts;
- Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Administration and finance
Interested candidates to the above position are requested to submit their applications addressed to the Youth For Christ/Rwanda National Director, at the YFC/RWANDA main office at Kibagabaga not later than Tuesday, the 30th November 2021 at 5:00 PM including:
- Application letter;
- Curriculum Vitae bearing at least three referees;
- Recommendation letter from their church;
- Copies of Degree and academic transcripts;
- Photocopy of Rwandan Identity card or Passport for foreigners.
Done at Kigali on the 22nd November, 2021 By:
Luc Dushimerugaba
Deputy National Director and Ministries Director
Youth For Christ Rwanda
Contact Tel. + 250 788587168
+ 250 725758997
3.Director of Administrative Ministries Department
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANISATION: Youth For Christ/Rwanda
YOUTH FOR CHRIST/RWANDA is a missionary movement entrusted with a global vision and committed to a mission of youth evangelism, discipleship, social involvement, and leadership development.
YFC/RWANDA Director of Administration and Finance (1 position)
Location:Youth For Christ/Rwanda Main Office (Kibagabaga)
Nature of Contract: INDEFINITE
Job Profile
Job Title: Director of Administrative Ministries Department
Supervisor(s): National Director
Job summary:
To mobilize and manage resources (human, materials, and finances) in order to;
- Strengthen and develop a growth and development program that will help in planning decentralization of our activities, in order to continuously meet national discipleship, evangelism, social and leadership youth needs;
- Provide effective leadership that will create a good reputation and image that will build confidence in our partners;
- Build a robust, sound, and integrated financial management system that will yield financial sustainability;
- Establish and consolidate an administrative support service that is efficient and responsive to all user needs and expectations and to develop an integrated human resources management system that is responsive to all our statehooders’ expectations;
- Strengthen and develop communications, ICT, fundraising, and sponsorship management system that will help to better fundraising and maintaining good relationship with our financial partners and other stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local church.
- Passion to serve and work hard;
- Self-disciplined and teachable;
- University degree in finance or administration and management;
- Prior experience in leadership positions;
- Prior experience in finance or administration and management.
Knowledge and skills:
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Sage, quick book and Excel;
- Fluent in English;
- Able to communicate with English and Kinyarwanda;
- How to motivate and mentor others;
- Team worker
- Passionate about details
- Passionate about policies, procedures, and systems.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the YFC/Rwanda National Director, the Director of Administration and Finance Department has the following responsibilities:
- Be an active member of the YFC/Rwanda Leadership Team;
- Prepare the annual action plan of the department;
- Supervise and coordinate department services;
- Plan, mobilize, and manage department resources (human, finances, and materials);
- Ensure effective implementation of the handbook of administrative and financial procedures;
- Ensure efficient and effective financial management;
- Ensure efficient and effective management of the assets of the organization;
- Ensure that administration is in harmony with established procedures;
- Propose new procedures and policies for the development of YFC/Rwanda
- Ensure procurement and logistics transactions are carried out in accordance with YFC/Rwanda financial guidelines, policies, and procedures;
- Ensure that proper administrative systems, standards of excellence, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are established and maintained;
- Assist the National Director in establishing and maintaining good public relations with donors, churches, other entities/agencies, and the community at large;
- Assist in providing and explaining the policies and procedures manual to the staff and follow-up its implementation in their functional area;
- Assist in the development of the fundraising strategy;
- Ensure effective communication and public relations;
- Ensure that human resources are managed in harmony with related laws and regulations;
- Prepare narrative and financial reports of the department;
- Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the National Director.
Interested candidates to the above position are requested to submit their applications addressed to the Youth For Christ/Rwanda National Director, at the YFC/RWANDA main office at Kibagabaga not later than Tuesday, the 30th November 2021 at 5:00 PM including:
- Application letter;
- Curriculum Vitae bearing at least three referees;
- Recommendation letter from their church;
- Copies of Degree and academic transcripts;
- Photocopy of Rwandan Identity card or Passport for foreigners.
Done at Kigali on the 22nd November, 2021 By:
Luc Dushimerugaba
Deputy National Director and Ministries Director
Youth For Christ Rwanda
Contact Tel. + 250 788587168
+ 250 725758997
4.Teen Mom Counselor
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANISATION: Youth For Christ/Rwanda
YOUTH FOR CHRIST/RWANDA is a missionary movement entrusted with a global vision and committed to a mission of youth evangelism, discipleship, social involvement, and leadership development.
Rwanda is faced with a challenge of high teenage pregnancy rates. Many of these young moms face stigma and rejection from their families and community at large. Teen moms drop out of school and lose hope for the future not to mention high probabilities of many of them terminating their pregnancies. It is against this background that YFC/RWANDA seeks to hire a counselor to serve in its Crisis Pregnancy Ministry.
Teen Mom Counselor (1 position)
Location: Youth For Christ North Western Chapter (Rubavu)
Nature of Contract: INDEFINITE
Job Profile
Job Title:Teen Mom Counselor
Supervisor(s): The YFC/RWANDA social ministries coordinator.
Job Summary:
The Teen Mom Counselor ensures the emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of the teen moms at the Rubavu Teen Mom and Infant Center. The counselor ensures that the teen moms are introduced to the redemptive gospel of Jesus Christ and are given opportunities to be His followers. Our joy would be to see these girls’ becoming followers of Jesus Christ, committed to keep their pregnancies and protect their babies, integrated in their communities, and able to learn skills that help them to be productive citizens.
Requirements:
- Follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local church.
- A high level of emotional intelligence.
- A high level of flexibility and patience.
- Passionate about serving young people.
- University degree in clinical psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
- Prior experience in counseling.
Knowledge and skills:
- Proficient with Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint.
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.
- Fluency in French is an added advantage.
- Skills in counseling.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Listening skills
Responsibilities:
- Identify the teen moms in the North Western Chapter whom the center will serve.
- Assess teen mom needs through detailed conversations, interviews, and observation.
- Design appropriate plans and strategies for meeting emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual needs of the teen moms.
- To ensure their reintegration in the community, equipped with skills that help them to be productive citizens, thus restoring their dignity;
- Ensure that the teen moms are introduced to the redemptive gospel of Jesus Christ and are given opportunities to be His followers.
- Provide discipleship opportunities to teen moms and expecting teenagers.
- Help teen moms to set life goals for both themselves and their kids.
- Provide counseling to the teen moms.
- Monitor and Keep records of teen mom progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Elaborate and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Liaise with relatives of teen moms, colleagues, and other professionals where need be and appropriate to ensure that the teen moms receive the best services.
- Create a safe environment in which pregnant teens can discuss their hopes and fears.
- Pay home visits to pregnant teens and teen moms with a view to further understand their environment and needs.
- Ensure confidentiality of all conversations held with pregnant teens and teen moms.
- Act as a bridge and advocate between pregnant teens, teen moms, and all stakeholders.
Interested candidates to the above position are requested to submit their applications addressed to the Youth For Christ/Rwanda National Director, at the YFC/RWANDA main office at Kibagabaga not later than Tuesday, the 30th November 2021 at 5:00PM including:
- Application letter;
- Curriculum Vitae bearing at least three referees;
- Recommendation letter from their church;
- Copies of Degree and academic transcripts;
- Photocopy of Rwandan Identity card or Passport for foreigners.
Done at Kigali on the 22nd November, 2021 By:
Luc Dushimerugaba
Deputy National Director and Ministries Director
Youth For Christ Rwanda
Contact Tel. + 250 788587168
+ 250 725758997
