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 30^th 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 22^nd  November, 2021 By:

Luc Dushimerugaba

Deputy National Director and Ministries Director

Youth For Christ Rwanda

Contact Tel.   + 250 788587168

                        + 250 725758997

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 30^th 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 22^nd  November, 2021 By:

Luc Dushimerugaba

Deputy National Director and Ministries Director

Youth For Christ Rwanda

Contact Tel.   + 250 788587168

                        + 250 725758997

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 30^th 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 22^nd  November, 2021 By:

Luc Dushimerugaba

Deputy National Director and Ministries Director

Youth For Christ Rwanda

Contact Tel.   + 250 788587168

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 30^th 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 22^nd  November, 2021 By:

Luc Dushimerugaba

Deputy National Director and Ministries Director

Youth For Christ Rwanda

Contact Tel.   + 250 788587168

                        + 250 725758997

Career Opportunities: Driver, Service Contract, Level 2, Nyabiheke Refugee Camp (154102)

Requisition ID 154102 – Posted 22/11/2021 – Short Term-SC WFP – Africa, Central & Eastern – Rwanda – RWA – Other cit – Working Job Language (2) – ADMINISTRATION

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

In Rwanda, under its current five-year Country Strategic Plan, WFP provides monthly food assistance – either in cash or through a mix of cash and in-kind to over 130,000 refugees living in camps, while promoting an enabling environment for their self-reliance and economic inclusion. Supplementary nutritious food is provided to vulnerable groups, such as young children, pregnant and nursing women, and people living with tuberculosis or HIV/AIDS. School children, including those from host communities.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area Offices (AOs), and Field Offices (FOs). Job holders report to the Administration Officer, Logistics Officer, or the designate, and drive light vehicles, trucks, vans, motorcycles, or any other type of land transport. They may also be assigned to operate speed boats or other types of watercrafts. The job may involve basic administrative assistance in the office or stores.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
•  Be a force for positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Connect individual tasks and responsibilities to the unit’s goals and mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.
•  Focus on getting results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.
•  Be Decisive: Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission of each unit.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field toward common goals.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Experience: Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in emergency/humanitarian settings in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks, and other kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge of driving/boat operating rules and regulations whichever applicable. Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone, and other applications.
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, and tact.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of Nyabiheke field monitor and the general supervision of the Strategic Outcome One Manager the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

Major Duties and key Responsibilities: 

1. Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language
2. Provide transportation of authorized personnel in refugee camps mainly in Nyabiheke refugee camp
3. Deliver various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
4. Facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival of official personnel and visitors to the authorized destinations
5. Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status
6. Ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency
7. Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
8. Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward
9. Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying, and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service, and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

N/A

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job title: Driver

Job Category: Service Contract (SC)

Reporting to: Nyabiheke Field Monitor

Job level: SC 2

Duration: 12 Months renewable subject to performance and funding availability

Duty Station: Nyabiheke Refugee Camp(KABARORE)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for submitting applications is on 5th December 2021, 23:45 CAT

Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero-tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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Alliance for Healthy Communities (AHC), Kigali-Rwanda

Vacancy Announcement: Drivers (3)

Status: Full-Time, conditional

 Duty Station: Kigali,

Starting date: January 4, 2022.

 Introduction.

Alliance for Healthy Communities (AHC) is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to provide leadership and excellence in delivering quality health care services that improve the health status and welfare of communities through research, implementing evidenced based programs, education, capacity building, and collaborating partnerships. AHC is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate opening in the position of Drivers. Under the direction of the HR and Operations Director, the Driver(s) will be responsible for the following:

• Driving to assigned locations, and maintaining accurate travel log book.
• Ensure the safety of the assigned vehicle including basic routine checks.
• Responsible for a thorough check of the vehicle for any damages, fuel refill, tire pressure, oil, fluids and water levels, vehicle cleanliness, and vehicle accessories, before driving off to any destination.
• Adhere to the traffic regulations and keep them abreast all the time.
• Observe all necessary vehicle repairs and report to the immediate supervisor for immediate action.
• Keep the vehicle logbook up to date by recording all the fuel purchases, mileages/and or destinations.
• Ensure that the project vehicle is not used for activities other than those designated by the organization unless approved by an authorized officer.
• Drive on board officers or employees to their destinations responsibly.
• Be ready for any activity on demand by the supervisor in relation to the organization’s requirements.
• Participate in all special events organized by AHC whenever

Driver Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Ready to work in all conditions and sometimes late hours and/or on weekends depending on authorized assignments.
• Must possess a high school diploma (A2), a sound experience of more than 5 years with reputable institution can be taken into consideration in lieu of the diploma.
• Must have a valid Rwandan driving license with at least categories B and D.
• Prior experience working for a NGO preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, minimum supervision, and meet deadlines.
• Able to communicate in English or French Languages.
• Sound knowledge of road safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of local roads and routes.
• The ability to utilize maps, GPS systems, and car manuals.
• Effective communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are accepted until December 5th at 23:45 PM. Only selected candidates will be contacted by phone and email for interview. Qualified candidates may submit a resume with 3 professional references, cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, and certified copy of the academic certificates/driving license through email: info@ahcglobal.org. We will only consider applications submitted online. Also note that before signing the contract, the selected candidate will submit a valid criminal record. More on AHC, visit: www.ahcglobal.org.

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Oxfam is a global community that believes poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s rights activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers, and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation of 21 organizations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development, and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

 Oxfam in Rwanda was physically established in the 1980s, although prior to that in the 1960s, Oxfam was engaged in delivering humanitarian response, water and sanitation, conflict management, and sustainable livelihoods by funding project work of partner organizations in the country. Oxfam overall vision is a just Rwanda without poverty.

 Oxfam in Rwanda developed a Five-Year Strategic Plan (2015-2020) based on comprehensive analysis of the Rwandan context and the power constellations that identify some of the critical barriers to inclusive development in the country and opportunities for change. Therefore, the strategy is centered on interventions that are in line with its mission – to ensure that poor women, men, and youth enjoy equal rights and benefit from fair and inclusive development. Oxfam invest where it can add value as the country implements the National Strategy for Transformation and now moving from Vision 2020 to Vision 2050. Oxfam Country Strategy is implemented under four key program pillars, namely: – Sustainable Livelihood, Participatory Governance, Gender Justice, and Humanitarian Preparedness and Resilience Strengthening.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Rwandan national for the following position:

Programme Officer

Location: The job holder shall be based at the Country Office currently in Kigali but should be flexible to work with Support Implementing Partners in all Oxfam’s operating areas

Salary:  Competitive

Duration: One year ( Non-renewable)

Availability: Immediately

Level: National D1

The Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the last year of the Rwanda Market Oriented Programme (PGII) five-year program’s activities by providing needed support in the programme management, programme quality and managing linkages with sustainable livelihoods programme, especially Horticulture Value Chain Programme.  The position also will provide thought leadership in the activities aiming to promote women’s economic empowerment and leadership, as well as the contribution of the PGII program’s experience to Oxfam’s legacy influencing strategy in the country.

The Programme Officer will contribute to keeping close collaboration with various key stakeholders including smallholder farmers’ cooperatives, private enterprises, micro-finance institutions, government institutions, and civil society organisations. The Job holder will also support programme quality and documentation, knowledge generation, and capacity building of programme stakeholders in a bid to ensure increased visibility and sustainability of the work done during last year of the programme in Rwanda. The Job holder will ensure that the PGII Programme phasing out priorities comply with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) checklist, including facilitating districts and national closing events for smooth handover of the programme, and preparation of programme closing. 

 key Responsibilities

Programme Management                                                                                 50%

• Take the lead in the day-to-day implementation of PGII programme and create synergy with other Oxfam legacy programmes, especially the Horticulture Value Chain Programme.
• Analyse the gaps and opportunities in the Rwanda Market Oriented Programme for smallholder farmers, especially women from different perspectives, and develop agreed interventions.
• Take the lead in the facilitation, coordination with other key stakeholders involved in agriculture value chain, including technical experts, private sector actors including business facilitators, financial institutions, International NGOs, Government institutions, etc and coordinate smallholder farmers’ engagement in agriculture value chain.
• Work closely with Oxfam partners to supervise the implementation of activities and support the reporting.
• Represent the Programme in the national level agriculture value chain networks for experience sharing, learning, and key awareness raising and evidence-based advocacy events within PGII activities.
• Take the lead in handling Oxfam programme management system and engage with internal stakeholders in meeting quality standards.
• Leverage funds for the program interventions and support partners’ fundraising efforts.
• Track and monitor financial transactions of the programme and related documents to maintain an overview of the financial status, especially providing technical support and assistance in analysing the projects’ financial information (e.g. income statements, financial projections, BVAs).
• Produce and analyse information to support influencing activities in collaboration with country leadership and communications team.
• Take the lead in implement the Oxfam gender, diversity, and equal opportunity policy in the programme and in mainstreaming cross-cutting issues (including gender equality and women’s rights, disability, HIV&AIDS, Climate change, etc) in the programme.
• Support the Legacy Programme to implement the program annual work plan and phase out plan.

Partnership Management and Networking                                                                     30%

• Take the lead in assessing the partners’ needs, conducting safeguarding reviews, and develop capacity development plans, including specific milestones per organisation that are monitored regularly, including via frequent visits.
• Maintain effective coordination with Oxfam programme team, programme quality, influencing and communication teams, and other programs in Rwanda as well as partners and regional platform as relevant.
• Establishing links with research and technical institutes like universities, organizations, and networks to explore areas of engagement and explore joint work opportunity.
• Guide partners to support smallholder farmers and community-based organisations involved in agriculture value chain.
• Provide leadership in facilitation and communicating with PGII key stakeholders.
• Engage with Oxfam and external professional peers in and outside the country to share knowledge and to identify best practice in other countries/agencies relevant to the programme which can contribute to our own understanding and development of MEAL.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning                                                   20%

• Ensure that MEAL efforts at Oxfam, partners and target groups are coordinated with other programs to avoid duplication and maximize impact.
• Conduct regular programme monitoring visits and share updates with the Country Programme team.
• Closely monitor the performance of programme and collect Key Performance Indicators to feed into M&E plan of PGII and for reporting purposes.
• Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities of the programme and contribute to improve PGII MEAL framework.
• Take the lead in the PGII programme quarterly reviews and planning meetings.
• Ensure that community and citizen voice, particularly those of women, are at the heart of the Rwanda program communication work.
• Lead on the close monitoring of a program feedback and complaint mechanisms in line with Oxfam standards and in coordination with other programs.
• Ensure that accountability mechanisms and a feedback system are effectively utilized at PGII level.
• Ensure minimum standards of accountability within the PGII Programme correspond to Oxfam standards and oversee quality assurance of accountability mechanisms.
• Assist in programme planning and reporting for Oxfam in Rwanda’s annual registration at the Rwanda Governance Board.Complete data quality assessment and produce high-quality report

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

 Skills

• University degree in Agriculture value chain, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-work skills
• Ability and willingness to work towards deadlines, in a planned and inclusive way.
• Demonstrable communication, facilitation, and representation skills (in English and Kinyarwanda preferably).
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within a team
• Excellent and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic photography and video skills

Knowledge

• Project Cycle Management.
• Working knowledge of and fluency in agriculture value chain, successful and live business plan development.
• Knowledge and experience of gender, participatory governance, climate change, risk reduction programming for smallholder and women producers
• Having knowledge on partnership development and management, building the relationship with different enterprise development actors
• Ability to acknowledge cultural and political issues within the locality and usage of wisdom and tact to avoid expression of conflicting stand.

Experience

• At least 5 years work experience with at least 3-year experience in programme management role, markets-based or value chain development and value chain finance projects; or similar private sector positions.
• Clear understanding of market analysis, role of private sectors in poverty eradication, and value chain
• 5 years working experience in successful and live business plan
• Demonstrated use of system skills and ability to learn and manipulate online system.
• Demonstrated English writing skills
• Experience of 5 years in partnership development, nurturing and management, and alliance building and maintenance across actors and
• Proven experience and ability to work with partners, community-based groups, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience working with private sector actors.

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
• Commitment to undertake Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adherence of relevant policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job 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 his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness.

• Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

About Oxfam

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 HOW TO APPLY

 As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile with contact details (phone and email address) of your most recent line manager as part of your referees to: https://bit.ly/3DCky9q

The closing date for this vacancy is 30^th November 2021