Officer, Currency Examine at National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) (Deadline for Application: Nov 19, 2021)

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November 11, 2021

Description

Job Summary

The inspector is responsible for ensuring a stable and sound financial sector with regards to microfinance institutions and for providing technical and professional advice to both the BNR Management and financial institutions. The position will be on contract basis and located in BNR Branches.

Key duties and responsibilities

Develop an understanding of Microfinance institutions and other financial institutions through research, documentation review and interviews;
Participate in the development of the annual inspection plan, detailed of inspection work plans and schedules of microfinance institutions;
Draft reports, technical notes and/or memos to facilitate preliminary policy reviews;
Conduct off-site surveillance and on-site supervision of Microfinance institutions in line with approved inspection procedures and methodology to ensure compliance with provisions of the Microfinance Law and other statutory requirements and regulations;
Prepare draft inspection reports on issues identified and provide recommendations on action plans to address concerns raised;
Follow up on reported findings to ensure issues identified are being addressed;
Assist in the initial assessment on the adequacy of existing regulations vis-à-vis market requirements;
Prepare reports, memos and technical notes for various correspondences with Microfinance institutions and other stakeholders for Management’s review;
Analyse applications for license submitted by new Microfinance institutions and external auditors.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field;
Professional Certification such as ACCA,CPA,CFA, at intermediary level;
At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role in the financial services sector or auditing.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Skills and competencies

Strong analytical skills with a knack for analysis, math and statistics. Having the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written, research, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on model product development and analysis.
Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.

Reba Ibyo REB yagendeyeho ishyira abarimu mu myanya y’akazi (Ugushyingo 2021)

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November 11, 2021

The following are the criteria that have been used for teacher placement of November 2021:

1. The candidates to be placed:
A. Candidates on the waitlist who passed exams in July 2020;
B. Candidates who appealed against the recent teachers’ placement based on academic transcripts. These include:
(i) Candidates who appealed for having not been placed yet those with lower marks were placed;
(ii) Candidates who were placed in schools and collided with others who had more marks and are now pending;
C. Candidates who passed October 2021 teacher recruitment examinations

2. Placement criteria:

A) Placement for candidates on waitlist of July 2020 and candidates who appealed against the previous teachers’ placement and their appeals are valid: Those candidates will be given priority and they will be ranked by score, by position, and by qualification and will be placed according to their three districts of preferences/if not provided they will be placed in their districts of application.
(i) In case there are no positions in his/her districts of preferences and or district of application, a candidate shall be placed in any other district.
(ii) In case there are candidates with the same aggregate score, priority will be given in the following order:
==> A candidate who studied education,
==> A candidate with disability,
==> A candidate from the less represented gender in education sector,
==> In case all the above criteria are the same ties will be broken by considering alphabetic order.

B) Placement for candidate who passed teacher recruitment examinations in October 2021 ( Teachers and school administrative staff except HT, DOD and DOS)

(i) Placement of all successful candidates will be based on the vacant posts provided by districts.
(ii) A candidate whose job position was not provided by any district will be kept on waitlist;
(iii) A candidate will be ranked by score on each position
(iv) Candidates will be placed according to their 3 districts of preferences. In case there are no positions in his/her districts of preferences, a candidate shall be placed in any other district with the similar vacant post;
(v) Candidates who obtained the same aggregate score, priority will be given in the following order:

==> A candidate who studied education
==> A candidate with disability
==> A candidate from the less represented gender in education sector,
==> In case all the above criteria are the same ties will be broken by considering alphabetic order.

(vi) Candidates who are already in service (currently teaching and paid by government) and did October, 2021 recruitment examinations for teaching positions of their current level (A2, A1, A0) shall not be eligible for placement.

Senior Statistician, Monetary Statistics : Deadline for Application: Nov 19, 2021

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November 11, 2021

Job Description

Senior Statistician, Monetary Statistics – (2100000Q)

Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Monetary Statistics, the Statistician, Monetary Statistics is responsible for compiling and analysing all information related to monetary statistics.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of the department’s operational and activity plans;
Collect statistics on the financial sector including the central bank, other depository corporations, microfinance institutions and other financial institutions;
Provide technical guidance and support to Statisticians in the collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data;
preliminary analysis on compiled monetary statistics;
Provide support in the management of the economic and financial database;
Ensure all data collected and compiled is prepared in the required format and in line with international best practice;
Production of daily BNR reserve money, weekly and monthly TMU and other standardized report forms as required by GoR partners such as IMF and EAC Secretariat;
Prepare the monetary tables of quarterly bulletin, annexes to BNR annual report
Ensure data collected is accessible to both internal and external users; and
Participate in the formulation of statistical tools, surveys, questionnaires and data collection

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least a Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics or a related field

At least three (3) years of experience in statistical methodologies design, sampling and modeling
A strong background in financial accounting.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Skills and Competencies

Personal drive and effectiveness;
Ability to generate breakthrough solutions;
Ability to constantly deliver quality and value;
Strong customer focus; and
Effective communication skills

Officer, debt instruments in Central Securities Depository : Deadline for Application: Nov 19, 2021

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November 11, 2021

Description

Job summary

Reporting to the Manager, Central Securities Depository, the Officer, debt instruments is responsible for safekeeping of Government securities, settlement of securities transfers at issuance stage and in the post-trading stage as well as insuring the reconciliation of securities held in CSD.

Key responsibilities

Contribute to the issuance and management of Government debt Securities;
Process securities settlement and tax payment for Government debt securities
Perform securities transfers, securities pledge and pledge release
Ensure timely declaration of withholding tax on Government securities
Perform daily reconciliation of securities
Provide technical and operational assistance to stock brokers/Custodians and commercial banks and Stock Exchange
Prepare period securities reports
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field;
At least three (3) years’ experience in financial sector;
At least Intermediate professional courses level including ACCA, CPA or related professional courses.
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

Skills and Competencies

Personal drive and effectiveness;
Ability to generate breakthrough solutions;
Ability to constantly deliver quality and value;
Strong customer focus; and
Effective communication skills

SOC Analyst at National Bank of Rwanda : Deadline for Application: Nov 19, 2021

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November 11, 2021

Description

Job Summary

Jobholder is in charge of reviewing the latest alerts to determine relevancy and urgency, creates new trouble tickets for alerts that signal an incident and require Incident responder review, runs Vulnerability scans and reviews vulnerability assessment reports, manages and configures security monitoring tools and ad-hoc report to SOC team leader when necessary. He also reports analyzed threats to Tier 3 SOC analyst for further analysis and investigation for root cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities

24/7 security monitoring and security incident response activities for NBR SOC and FinSOC connected Stakeholders.
Timely response to cyber events occurring.
Monitor and report to SOC Manager on health and security of SOC and FinSOC infrastructure.
Quick and full planed system scanning and results analysis.
End user support to IT security related issues.
Ensure all NBR devices and systems are updated and patched.
Monitoring of users activities, Perimeter devices alerts and behaviors to ensure there are no security breaches.
Stay updated in all areas of information technology concerning security breaches or malicious attacks.
Analyse tickets and take proper action.
Leverages emerging threat intelligence (IOCs, updated rules, etc.) to identify affected systems and the scope of the attack.
Reviews and collects asset data (config, running processes, etc.) on these systems for further investigation and ensure all work is done in compliance with local and federal laws and forensic standards.
Determines and directs remediation and recovery efforts.
Participate in Vulnerability analysis and internal penetration testing.
Provide technical advice to ICT Directorate and staff on computer and data security issues
Investigate information security vulnerabilities and threats facing NBR and propose solutions and improvements
Cooperate with FinSOC peer groups to share security incidents and ease response plans.
Cooperate with NCSA, R-CSIRT and other national and international security intelligences to share threats and security incidents.
Represent NBR in the court of law as technical expert whenever NBR is involved in any case (this is common in the sector fraud cases)
Comply with NBR policies and procedures

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Atleast a Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
Three(3)years experience in Security Operations.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Skills and Competencies Required

Professional certificates such as GCTI, GREM, GXPN, SEC642, OSCP, GCFE, GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, GNFA
Very good understanding of windows and Linux operating systems (OS architecture, information flows & instruction processing, ..)

Temple University Scholarships for International Students in USA 2022

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November 10, 2021

Our international students are an integral part of the Temple community. We provide opportunities for financial awards to promising international students to help make their college education in the United States more accessible.

Temple awards merit scholarships to international students with strong academic records. These scholarships range from $2,000 to full tuition. The availability of funding and the size, quality and characteristics of the overall applicant pool will determine the number and value of merit scholarships offered. Please note full-tuition scholarships are extremely competitive.

Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships upon applying to Temple—a separate application is not needed. Submit your application for admission and all supporting documents by the application deadlines. We strongly encourage students to apply early in order to have the best chance to receive a merit award.

#WhyUS Campaign and Scholarship

Temple has introduced the #WhyUS campaign and scholarships to help ensure all international students know that the U.S. is one of the most desirable places in the world to study.

These scholarships, which range from $2,000 to $10,000 for up to four consecutive years (four years for first-year students and two years for transfer students), will be awarded for the best responses to our creative prompt. Winners will be chosen independent of a prospective student’s academic performance, and scholarships can be combined with other awards already received. Scholarship winners will be announced by April 1.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for #WhyUS scholarships, you must

be a Temple applicant (first-year or transfer international student). An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

demonstrate interest in one of the #WhyUS points. Read more about the scholarship and #WhyUS points.

How to Apply

Apply for admission using the Common Application.

Submit the #WhyUS application with your response to the creative prompt by February 1.

If submitting a large file, please also share a link.

Scholarship winners will be announced by April 1.

Deadline

Make sure to meet the application deadline to be considered for the #WhyUS Scholarship.

February 1: Application deadline

April 1: Announcement of scholarship winners

The deadline to submit your enrollment deposit is May 1.

#YouAreWelcomeHere Campaign and Scholarship

In 2016, Temple pioneered a nationwide welcome message from U.S. higher education to international students around the world. Through the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, Temple recognizes international students who demonstrate a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. Temple was one of the first nine universities to make an initial commitment to the #YouAreWelcomeHere initiative. Every year, we select two first-year students to receive an annual, renewable scholarship of $20,000. Scholarship winners will be announced by April 1.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, you must

be a first-year international applicant. An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

attend (or have graduated from) a secondary school outside of the U.S.

demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.

Three Steps to Apply

Here’s what you need to do to apply for the scholarship.

Apply for admission using the Common Application.

Submit the #YouAreWelcomeHere application and corresponding essay or video to YAWH@temple.edu by Feb. 1. If submitting a large video file, please share a link to the video.

If you are awarded a scholarship, you must claim it by submitting an enrollment deposit by May 1.

Make sure to meet the following deadlines in order to be considered.

Deadlines

February 1: Application deadline

April 1: Announcement of scholarship winners

The deadline to submit your enrollment deposit is May 1.

To check on the status of your admissions and scholarship decision, check TUportal, or contact us at YAWH@temple.edu or +1-215-204-4900.

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International ESOP Scholarships for Master students 2022-23, ETHZ, Switzerland

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November 10, 2021

Application period: from November 1, 2021, to December 15, 2021

ETH Zurich supports excellent Master’s students with the following scholarship programme:

The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) supports students with a scholarship, mentorship and a network of the ETH Foundation. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during the Master’s degree course.

Scholarship amount and duration

The Excellence Scholarship/ESOP consists of a scholarship covering living and study expenses (CHF 12’000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver.
ESOP is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). This also applies for the tuition fee waiver.

Eligibility/Prerequisites

1. Very good result in Bachelor’s degree programme (top 10% of Bachelor’s degree programme = grade A)
2. Please make sure to be reachable under the telephone number specified in your CV as the selection process might include a phone/VC interview in February

If you are already enrolled in a Master’s degree programme at ETH Zurich, or hold a Master degree, you are not eligible for ESOP.

Application documents

In addition to the documents for the Master admission you will need to upload a pre-proposal for your master thesis.
See specifications here.

The pre-proposal for the Master’s thesis must be developed by yourself and use established scientific citation practice.
Plagiarism, negligent or intentional misinformation will lead to exclusion from the admission process or – if discovered later – to the revocation of the admission and of any scholarship.

If your study programme does not ask for references you must name two reference persons for your ESOP application.

Selection process

For the start in the academic year 2022/23 there will be assigned approximately 60 ESOP scholarships.
The applications are evaluated by the Admissions Committees of the respective Master’s programmes. The final decision for awarding scholarships in the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme rests with the Rector of ETH Zurich. The exact number of annual scholarships depends on the availability of funds. The decisions are communicated by end of March.

Application

ESOP applications are supplied via eApply (online Master application).
This also applies for ETH Bachelor students for a consecutive Master programme.

More information on Official website HERE.

UNITED NATIONS IMMERSION PROGRAMME TO VISIT GENEVA 2022 (FULLY FUNDED)

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November 10, 2021

Multilateral Diplomacy training lies at the heart of UNITAR. The Institute traditionally delivers training workshops on the UN system and skills development. Given the recent global context, UNITAR specifically designed a series of training programmes on multilateralism.

These aim at strengthening the spirit of international cooperation and togetherness, build up values such as solidarity and inclusiveness in participants, and sensitise them to the importance of addressing global challenges, such as climate change, in a spirit of a cooperation.

As part of the training activities implemented during the winter months, UNITAR designed a five-day field visit to Geneva (31 January 2022 – 04 February 2022) offering participants the chance to fully immerse themselves into International Geneva, and thereby gain a first-hand experience of the United Nations. It covers different thematic areas:

United Nations System

Career Development

Leadership in the UN Context

For more information, and to apply, please visit: United Nations Immersion Programme | UNITAR

The Lebesgue Center International Master Scholarships in France

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November 10, 2021

The Lebesgue Center and its partners provide support to Masters in mathematics at the University of Rennes 1, the University of Nantes, the ÉNS Rennes, the University of Bretagne Sud, the University of Bretagne Ouest, and the University of Angers, through scholarships and special lectures. The Lebesgue Master scholarship of 10, 000 euros per year is awarded to students in mathematics enrolling in a second year (M2) of our Masters’ programme, fundamental mathematics pathways.

Description

The Henri Lebesgue Centre offers in-depth training in fundamental and applied mathematics. A wide range of courses are offered each year with a rich set of complements covering a broad spectrum of todays mathematics.

The Henri Lebesgue Center together with Ambition Lebesgue Loire and the Fondation de Rennes 1 grants excellence scholarships for the fundamental mathematics pathways.

The total amount of the shcolarship is 10.000€ for the academic year (Sept 1st to August 31st). Students will get it monthly from September to June. The shcolarship includes the internship gratification, unless the lab decides to pay internship gratification. Students should ask their tutors and the admin office for more information.

The applications are open from November to March. The outcome of the selection process is edited in April.

The scholarship cannot be combined with any other regular remuneration.

Eligibility

The Lebesgue Master Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the second year of the fundamental mathematics pathway of our Masters in Rennes-Brest or in Fundamental and applied mathematics pathways in Nantes-Angers-Vannes. The selection process will be based on the academic quality of the transcripts, the motivation, and the recommendation letters.

The M2 scholarships are open to all students who have completed the first year of a master in mathematics at the end of the current academic year. Woman applications and applications from foreign countries will be particularly appreciated.

The Lebesgue scholarship application is independent of the application for enrolment in the Masters programmes. The terms and conditions for the latter are indicated in the dedicated websites.

Information for foreign students

International students must look at the Campus France website in November. 51 countries are applying the Etudes en France procedure which has be done by the student on top of the application on the Lebesgue website. Both procedures are compulsory. Please check the Campus France website for more information.

Training

Any student may apply for a research Internship at Lebesgue Center. This internship at Lebesgue Center is highly recommended for students who wish to enroll in PhD.

Apply Now

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Itangazo rya REB rireba umukandida waba ufite icyo yifuza kubaza kijyanye n’ishyirwa mu myanya ry’abarimu

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REB iramenyesha umukandida waba ufite icyo yifuza kubaza kijyanye n’ishyirwa mu myanya ry’abarimu ko yakoresha iyi ‘form’ iri kuri iyi link: https://t.co/I83vlJhOck . Iyi ‘form’ kandi iboneka ku rubuga rwa REB ( https://t.co/GavZNFWUJJ).

Kanda hano wuzuze form yokubaza ikibazo waba ufite ku ishyirwa mumyanya ry`abarimu

Finance Manager at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd (Deadline: 10th December 2021)

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November 10, 2021

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Finance Manager to USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Project

SCOPE OF WORK

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd seeks to recruit a Finance Manager for USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply (TRMS) Project.

Background

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd is a state owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing the end-to-end health supply chain for Rwanda.

The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable, and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future needs and manage increasing complexity.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”) in partnership with Rwanda Medical Supply looks to procure and provide health commodities for USAID/Rwanda’s health program, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Family Planning, and Maternal & Child Health through TRMS (Transforming the Rwanda Medical Supply Chain) Project. The aim of TRMS is to address operational inefficiencies in Rwanda’s supply chain system such as lengthy procurement processes, poor inventory management, and high end user mark-up.

RMS Ltd seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of; Finance Manager for the USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) project.

Purpose

The Finance Manager will work closely with the TRMS Project Director as well as RMS management to ensure success of the project implementation. Finance Manager will be responsible for all budgeting, financial, and administrative management aspects of the project. He will serve as the main point of contact for financial management issues related to the project.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Project Director with financial oversight of all contract activities
Ensure compliance with all financial legislation, regulations and guidelines and document, implement and operate financial controls.
Review and approve all contract related payment vouchers
Ensure accurate recording of expenditures per RMS finance accounting procedures.
Produce and/or oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
Provide documentation for auditors, develop plans with RMS in accordance with audit recommendations.
Prepare and coordinate annual budget preparations for the board approval and monitor budget execution and report on any significant trends/variance.
Propose modifications in processes and procedures to RMS Board and CEO, as needed, including but not limited to expenditure planning and cash flow management best practices.
Provide training and capacity building to RMS personnel in financial management and internal controls.
To report directly to the RMS Ltd CFO.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, and a professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or any other accounting professional qualification.) OR Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration with a professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA or any other accounting professional qualification and years of work experience beyond the seven required (above may be substituted for a master degree.)
Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, auditing, and/or other experience managing the finances of US Government funded programs with multi-country field offices.
Extensive experience in use of automated accounting systems and computer software is required.
Experience interacting with senior U.S. officials and ability to develop and maintain contacts with high level GOR officials in both technical ministries and the Ministry of Finance.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology as well as the principles and accepted practices of governmental and business financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting is required.
Specialized training and skills on project funds management, project cash flows, and accrual accounting systems, ability to manage and update accounting system of the project in line with the USG’s funding systems, practical experiences in financial or accounting services for U.S. government-funded programs (preferred), and ability to provide analytical skills in pipeline and outlays of project funds in an organized manner.
Experience recruiting, forming, and successfully managing teams, and ensuring the quality of their products.
Ability to make independent judgement and detect financial strengths and weakness of projects.
Ability to gather and analyze information in order to make appropriate decisions
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel. PowerPoint, knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis, and reporting

Level of Effort and Location:

This is a contract based position and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, with intermittent travel throughout the country.

Benefits:

Competitive salary package
Health Insurance

Interested persons should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@rmsltd.rw, include; “Transform Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) Finance Manager” in the subject heading of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As applications are submitted, shortlisting will be on rolling basis up to when we get the right candidate.

The deadline: 10th December 2021.

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Officer, Currency Examiner at National Bank of Rwanda (BNR): Deadline for Application: Nov 19, 2021

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November 10, 2021

Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the manager currency, the jobholder is responsible for proper management of money kept in our main vaults managed under currency management division

Key Responsibilities

Participate as operator using appropriate processing machines to count and sort banknotes and coins.
Participate in reception of banks deposits and replenished funds from branches. This involves loading and unloading bundles in bin.
Identify erroneous (shortage, excess or fake notes) in cash received
Perform the physical counting/handover once a year at the end of financial year
Daily support to maintenance of proper storage of money; money should be kept orderly and in good condition;
Ensure proper management of opening and closing of vaults in accordance with NBR currency and security procedures;
Ensure that all exceptions are reported to the direct supervisor timely; and notify the senior officer vault operations and the currency manager of any safety or security concerns;
Ensure the operation is functioning efficiently and in accordance with the currency management standard and procedure

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
Having at least three (3) years experience in cash management Operations from Commercial bank or Micro-Finance
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Competencies

Personal drive and effectiveness;
Ability to generate breakthrough solutions;
Ability to constantly deliver quality and value;
Strong customer focus; and
Effective communication skills

Inspector,Microfinance at National Bank of Rwanda (BNR): Deadline for Application: Nov 19, 2021

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November 10, 2021

Description

Job Summary

The inspector is responsible for ensuring a stable and sound financial sector with regards to microfinance institutions and for providing technical and professional advice to both the BNR Management and financial institutions. The position will be on contract basis and located in BNR Branches.

Key duties and responsibilities

Develop an understanding of Microfinance institutions and other financial institutions through research, documentation review and interviews;
Participate in the development of the annual inspection plan, detailed of inspection work plans and schedules of microfinance institutions;
Draft reports, technical notes and/or memos to facilitate preliminary policy reviews;
Conduct off-site surveillance and on-site supervision of Microfinance institutions in line with approved inspection procedures and methodology to ensure compliance with provisions of the Microfinance Law and other statutory requirements and regulations;
Prepare draft inspection reports on issues identified and provide recommendations on action plans to address concerns raised;
Follow up on reported findings to ensure issues identified are being addressed;
Assist in the initial assessment on the adequacy of existing regulations vis-à-vis market requirements;
Prepare reports, memos and technical notes for various correspondences with Microfinance institutions and other stakeholders for Management’s review;
Analyse applications for license submitted by new Microfinance institutions and external auditors.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field;

Professional Certification such as ACCA,CPA,CFA, at intermediary level;
At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role in the financial services sector or auditing.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Skills and competencies

Strong analytical skills with a knack for analysis, math and statistics. Having the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written, research, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on model product development and analysis.
Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.

Directeur(trice) Général(e) at SOSOMA Industries Ltd (Deadline: 26 Novembre 2021)

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November 10, 2021

Avis de recrutement du Directeur(trice) Général(e) de SOSOMA Industries Ltd

SOSOMA Industries Ltd voudrait recruter un(e) Directeur(trice) Général(e) de la Société. Le(a) Directeur(trice) Général(e) est le plus haut responsable de la gestion courante de la Société. Il lui incombe de planifier, organiser, diriger et évaluer toutes les activités dans le respect des standards les plus élevés de qualité et de productivité. Il(elle) est directement responsable des résultats globaux obtenus par la Société.

I. Les principales tâches :

Coordonner toutes les opérations de la Société : gestion administrative, financière et technique ;
Assurer la représentation légale de la société sur délégation expresse de son Conseil d’Administration aux rencontres nationales et internationales traitant des technologies alimentaires et de la politique nutritionnelle et aux négociations avec les différents partenaires ;
Entretenir les relations fructueuses avec les tiers et représenter la Société dans les actes de gestion courante ;
Assurer une protection adéquate de tous les actifs de la Société en suivant les principes de sécurité, de liquidité et de rentabilité ;
Elaborer les Manuels et Règlements des Opérations à l’approbation du Conseil d’Administration ;
Mettre au point une politique de production et veiller à son application dans la Société ;
Proposer au Conseil d’Administration la politique des prix à l’achat des matières premières et à la vente des produits finis permettant à la Société d’atteindre un niveau adéquat de rentabilité et veiller au respect du Manuel des Procédures de Passation des Marchés ;
Concevoir, recommander et mettre en application les politiques établies en matière des affaires de la Société, de son organisation, gestion des ressources humaines et du patrimoine, la planification ainsi que le suivi des opérations ;
Mettre au point un plan d’approvisionnement et veiller à son application ;
Administrer, diriger, superviser, guider et former les collaborateurs de service et le personnel de la Société ;
Organiser les réunions de l’équipe de gestion de la Société et les diriger ;
Veiller au maintien du climat de travail harmonieux ;
S’assurer que les employés de la Société jouissent de leurs droits et remplissent leurs obligations ;
Veiller à ce que la Société SOSOMA Industries Ltd fonctionne de manière efficace et offre un service de qualité ;
Elaborer les plans stratégiques et d’opérations ainsi que leurs budgets pour leur approbation par le Conseil d’administration ;
Elaborer et ajuster les plans d’actions pour qu’ils reflètent réellement les objectifs et l’orientation de la Société et les faire approuver par le Conseil d’Administration ;
Elaborer et présenter le rapport d’activités comprenant le rapport financier au Conseil d’Administration ;
Veiller à ce que les unités de travail fonctionnent de manière efficace et offrent un service de qualité.
Etablir les contrôles nécessaires pour assurer un fonctionnement optimal du processus de production et des unités organisationnelles de la Société et de ses ressources humaines ;
Mettre en application les décisions de l’Assemblée Générale et du Conseil d’Administration.

II. Le Profil exigé

Avoir au moins un diplôme A0 en Economie, Finance, Comptabilité ou Gestion ;
Avoir une expérience professionnelle d’au moins 5 ans de préférence dans les sociétés commerciales ;
Avoir une expérience d’au moins 3 ans dans un poste de responsabilité de haut niveau ;
Avoir la capacité de travailler en équipe ;
Avoir la capacité rédactionnelle;
Avoir le sens d’organisation;
Maîtriser l’outil informatique : Tableurs et traitement des textes et le logiciel SAGE Comptabilité et GESCOM (Gestion commerciale et gestion des stocks) ;
Etre d’une honnêteté et d’une intégrité exemplaire ;
Parler et écrire couramment le Kinyarwanda, le Français et l’Anglais ;
Avoir de bonnes manières de courtoisie et de savoir-vivre.

III. Rémunérations

Le salaire mensuel net prévu est d’un million quatre cent cinquante mille Francs Rwandais (1,450,000 FRW) auquel s’ajoute un véhicule de travail, des frais de communication (50,000 FRW) et une prime de bilan en cas de bénéfice. Des soins médicaux sont assurés pour le(a) concerné(e) et toute sa famille.

IV. Procédure de recrutement

Présélection des candidat(e)s ;

V. Envoi de candidatures:

Les personnes intéressées et remplissant les conditions mentionnées peuvent adresser leurs demandes à la Présidente du Conseil d’Administration de SOSOMA Industries Ltd et déposer leurs demandes au Secrétariat de la Société SOSOMA Industries Ltd à Kicukiro (B.P. 6779 KIGALI Tél : 0788384189) au plus tard le 26 Novembre 2021. Seul(e)s les candidat(e)s présélectionné(e)s seront contacté(e)s par téléphone.

Le dossier de demande comprend obligatoirement :

La lettre de demande d’emploi ;
Le Curriculum Vitae;
Les copies notifiées des diplômes ;
Les attestations de services rendus ;
Un téléphone et une adresse email de contact et 3 recommandations émanant de 3 personnes de référence.

Une copie du dossier de demande va aussi être envoyée à l’adresse électronique de SOSOMA Industries avec copie à ayinkamiyespe@gmail.com

Fait à Kigali, le 10 Novembre 2021.

Spéciose AYINKAMIYE

Présidente du Conseil d’Administration

Imyanya 3 y’akazi muri FHI 360 – Rwanda Country Office ku bantu bize (database management, computer science, research, and evaluation or education assessment and evaluation,administration,statistics, mathematics, informational technology, demography) (Deadline:November 23rd, 2021)

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November 10, 2021

1.Data Associate

Job Description

Data Associate, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Data Associate for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description

The Rwanda Schools and Systems activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on the learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Data Associate will provide support to the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MEL) Officer and Director in implementing MEL and program research activities. S/he will support in the development of data capturing tools to be used on mobile devices and in field-testing and general data collection processes. Furthermore, s/he will support data analysis, maintain the database and conduct preliminary data cleaning. He/she will also provide support to the Education Management Systems Strengthening component of the project by contributing to the capacity building of education systems actors in education data management

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Assist the MEL Officer and MEL Director in developing mobile-based data collection instruments
At least 3 years of experience in data systems management
Develop and maintain database, develop data abstraction algorithm, ensure data abstracted and collected is uploaded, and perform preliminary data cleaning.
Support in the design, implementation, and track of queries;
coordinate with other MEL and project staff to resolve data problems.
Supports data collection, data entry & data analysis based on study requirements
Manage, reformat, enter, edit, merge and maintain data in preparation for analysis
Study data validation checks
Program, test, maintain and update data entry applications for manual data entry or electronic data capture.
Support the planning, implementation, and documentation of data audits and data quality site visits.
Contribute to preparing program presentations by supplying analyzed data in form of graphics, etc.
Define and execute processes for identifying potential data problems due to transcription, keying, or recording errors.
Use statistical software for qualitative and quantitative analysis like R, SAS, STATA, Nvivo, MAXQDA, etc to efficiently analyze data and prepare reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, informational technology, demography, social sciences with specialization in research and data management.
At least 5 years’ experience working in human development as a data Associate
Proven experience in students learning assessment using Early Grade Reading Assessment tools or related assessment tools
Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale education projects
Data management skills with a proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration.
IT and database skills with familiarity with modern databases and IT systems and how they work.
Analytical skills with proficiency in analyzing large amounts of data.
Problem-solving skills to be able to tackle problems under pressure.
Communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is required.

Supervision:

The Data Associate will provide MEL and research technical support to the M&E Team in implementing MEL and research activities. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Data Associate will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the MEL Officer and Director.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

The deadline: November 23rd, 2021

2.Decentralized Level support Coordinator

Job Description

Decentralized Level support Coordinator, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Decentralized Level support Coordinator for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description

The Rwanda Schools and Systems (S&S) activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls in pre-primary through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Literacy Data Use Specialist and the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of Decentralized-level Ministry of Education structures in interpreting Local Early Grade Reading Assessment (LEGRA) data and using it systematically to make decisions for improving reading instruction and learning outcomes for all students.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Coordinate at the decentralized level the delivery of technical assistance to decentralized-level education actors designed to improve their capacity to use reading assessment data to make decisions to improve reading instruction and outcomes for all students in lower primary.
Support project’s efforts to promote lower primary teachers’ use of evidence-based and inclusive literacy pedagogy as well as improve the implementation of remedial reading instruction programming informed by LEGRA data
Participate in the review and updating of literacy remediation guidelines for use in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers, coaches, and Communities of Practice (COPs).
Support the project’s efforts to ensure efficient and effective education resource management towards the improvement of reading outcomes at decentralized levels
Support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of decentralized structures to respond to shocks and unpredicted emergency situations by ensuring schools and school-communities/parents plan for continuity of early grade reading instruction.
Work in close collaboration with the field-based community level support coordinators and the Senior Decentralized Education coordinator at a partner organization to ensure efficient support to decentralized education systems actors in the implementation and monitoring of field activities.
Formatively evaluate teacher’s fidelity of implementation of LEGRA assessment and remediation program in authentic classroom situations.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate training (CPD) for decentralized education staff to support them to apply newly developed procedures for literacy data collection, data interpretation, and data-based action planning
Support decentralized actors to prioritize support efforts, including identification of literacy training/CPD for school staff based on multiple sources of data

Required Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
At the least a bachelor’s degree in education administration, Curriculum, and Instruction with emphasis on reading, literacy, linguistics, or a related field
At least 2 years of experience coordinating technical assistance to decentralized-level education actors in Rwanda
Recognized expertise in early-grade reading systems strengthening approaches and activities
Expertise in policy and implementation of programs for early-grade reading reform is highly desirable
Solid experience supporting decentralized level education actors in efforts to improve instruction
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Supervision:

The Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will support the Literacy Data Use Specialist and report to the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to deliver technical assistance to develop decentralized Ministry of Education actors; capacity to interpret and utilize data in making decisions to improve reading instruction and learning outcomes for all lower primary students. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the Literacy Data Use Specialist and Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

The deadline: November 23rd, 2021.

3.Literacy Data Use Specialist

Job Description

Literacy Data Use Specialist, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Literacy Data Use Specialist for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description

The Rwanda Schools and Systems activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Literacy Data Use Specialist will work in close collaboration with the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of Ministry of Education (Rwanda Basic Education Board/REB and the National Examination and School Inspection Authority/NESA) in taking on independent management of the Local Early Grade Reading Assessment (LEGRA) data system and using it systematically with other sources of data to make system-wide decisions. This includes decisions that apply at the national level as well as making changes and targeting support for district, sector, and school levels for improving reading instruction and literacy learning outcomes for all students.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Work closely with NESA, with the possibility of being located partly or fully within NESA for a period of time to be decided, to provide direct support to NESA for management of the LEGRA data collection and data visualization systems (back-end technology, data cleaning, data management, data analysis, etc.)
Support NESA to fully institutionalize LEGRA tools and processes over the life of the S&S project, including gap analysis and support to needs in relation to all aspects of LEGRA (budgeting, planning, technical capacity strengthening, definition of roles, etc.)
Support NESA with other databases supporting literacy-related functions as prioritized in work planning by S&S and NESA (such as TMIS and CA-MIS)
Connect NESA with relevant S&S expertise as well as seeking out other support as needed, to assure NESA has the capacity to sustainably manage the LEGRA system
Work with NESA to review LEGRA data collection events to determine successes and needs, gaps or challenges for implementation at national, district, sector, and school levels, and to continually improve LEGRA planning and implementation processes
Support NESA/REB coordination on LEGRA data visualization and use, as well as supporting NESA as needed in responding to needs expressed by external entities for LEGRA data (Rwandan govt and NGOs and development partners)
Coordinate the delivery of technical assistance to REB and NESA designed to improve their capacity to use reading assessment data to make system-wide decisions to improve reading instruction and outcomes for all students in lower primary.
Support S&S efforts to promote lower primary teachers’ use of evidence-based and inclusive literacy pedagogy, and remedial reading instruction as informed by LEGRA data

Required Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in database management, computer science, research, and evaluation or education assessment and evaluation
At least 3 years of experience managing systems of data collection analysis, visualization, and data-driven decision making
Proven capacity to work with Rwandan government counterparts
Strong understanding of Rwandan education system preferred
Demonstrated experience/ proficiency in programming/ statistical analysis
Expertise in data management, data analysis, and ability to navigate across different databases (data structures and software)
Expertise in data process modeling
Experience with literacy data collection EGRA/LEGRA or other preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Supervision:

The Literacy Data Use Specialist will support the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead in delivering technical assistance to develop REB and NESA’s capacity to manage, analyze, interpret and utilize data in making system-wide decisions to improve reading instruction and learning outcomes for all lower primary students. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Literacy Data Use Specialist will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead and the Senior Technical Advisor.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

The deadline: November 23rd, 2021.

Imyanya 2 y’akazi muri Laterite Ltd ku bantu bize (Economics, International Development, one of Laterite’s core sectors,Education, Economics, Public Policy) (Deadline:10th December 2021)

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November 10, 2021

Laterite Senior Research Associate – Education RW Job Description Sep 2021b371696c294eb5e79a234f572bcf2ba8.pdf

1.Senior Research Associate -Education

Senior Research Associate – Education

Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Laterite is looking for an accomplished education researcher and project manager to lead our education work in Laterite’s Rwanda office.

About Laterite

Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.

Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization. Learn more: www.laterite.com

Our core sectors are: education, public health, agriculture, urbanization & migration, and youth & labor. We are also involved in projects with a focus on gender issues. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with key players, and understanding their constraints and motivations.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Laterite was founded in Rwanda in 2010, and Kigali is our oldest and largest office, both in terms of team size and volume of work. The team in Rwanda comprises 25 researchers, data specialists, and a finance and admin team. Education is one of our largest areas of practice.

This role will focus on deepening Laterite’s engagement in the education sector and leading our work on the Leaders in Teaching initiative, a long-term program funded by the Mastercard Foundation to support teachers in secondary schools in Rwanda to deliver high-quality, relevant education. Along with the REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge, Laterite leads research and learning for the initiative.

Within this context, the Senior Research Associate – Education will:

Lead a portfolio of impactful education-focused research activities, in particular under the LIT initiative, in close collaboration with the REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge.
Lead research teams to ensure we deliver value for our clients, using rigorous and innovative research methods.
Build successful partnerships with clients and stakeholders in the education sector and establish Laterite as a trusted partner.
Manage the successful delivery of activities according to timelines, budget, and research objectives.
Mentor our growing research and data teams.
Contribute to country-level strategic decisions such as which projects to pursue, team development, and how to increase the impact of our research.
Support business development and grow our portfolio of education work in country.
Support recruitment processes.

As part of Laterite’s management team in Rwanda, you will have a voice in project selection, corporate strategy, process improvements, and structuring Laterite’s research agenda. You will serve as a role model for the team, actively promoting our organizational culture, and helping us to grow and achieve our mission as an organization.

Laterite is expanding rapidly, and we are open to the possibility of hiring exceptional candidates at a higher grade.

Profile

We are looking for an accomplished education researcher who combines excellent technical skills with experience in project and team management.

Our future colleague has:

A postgraduate degree (master’s or above) in Education, Economics, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field with a strong component of quantitative data analysis
Motivation to work in education research in Rwanda
At least 5 years of work experience in public policy, economic and social research, or management consulting, with a focus on the education sector
Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring research teams
Demonstrated experience in managing complex research projects, involving data collection and field teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in STATA is required.

Additionally, we are looking for:

Solid project management skills to oversee a portfolio of projects at different stages in the research lifecycle
An excellent networker with experience in building relationships with clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors
A self-motivated team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment where timelines can be unpredictable

Application Process

Please upload your CV and a personal statement describing your motivation to apply and your experience with managing research teams working on development research projects via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212713349315553 After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a short quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed.

Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

The deadline:10th December 2021.

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2.Senior Research Associate

Senior Research Associate

Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Laterite is looking for an accomplished researcher with a track record of experience in project and team management, to join our office in Kigali, Rwanda.

About Laterite

Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.

Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization. Learn more: www.laterite.com

Our core sectors are: education, public health, agriculture, urbanization & migration, and youth & labor. We are also involved in projects with a focus on gender issues. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with key players, and understanding their constraints and motivations.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Laterite was founded in Rwanda in 2010, and Kigali is our oldest and largest office, both in terms of team size and volume of work. The team in Rwanda comprises researchers, data collection experts, data quality specialists, and a finance and admin team. Our project portfolio is varied and ranges from data collection (including mixed-methods studies with observational assessments or anthropometric measurement modules) to long-term learning partnerships. The team works across all our key sectors with the majority of projects in education, public health, and early childhood development topics.

Within this context, the Senior Research Associate in Rwanda will:

Lead a portfolio of impactful research projects, from design to data collection, analysis and follow-through.
Lead research teams to ensure we deliver value for our clients, using rigorous and innovative research methods.
Build successful partnerships with clients and stakeholders and establish Laterite as a trusted partner.
Mentor our growing research and data teams.
Contribute to country-level strategic decisions such as which projects to pursue, team development, and how to increase the impact of our research.
Support business development and recruitment processes.

As part of Laterite’s management team, you will have a voice in project selection, corporate strategy, process improvements, and structuring Laterite’s research agenda. You will serve as role model for the team, actively promoting our organizational culture, and helping us to grow and achieve our mission as an organization.

Laterite is expanding rapidly, and we are open to the possibility of hiring exceptional candidates at a higher grade.

Profile

We are looking for an accomplished researcher who combines excellent technical skills with experience in project and team management.

Our future colleague has:

A postgraduate degree (master’s or above) in Economics, International Development, one of Laterite’s core sectors, or related field with a strong component of quantitative data analysis
Motivation to work in social and economic research in Rwanda
At least 5 years of work experience in international development, public policy, economic and social research, or management consulting
Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring research teams
Demonstrated experience in managing complex research projects, involving data collection and field teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in STATA is required. Knowledge of R and/or Python is a plus.

Additionally, we are looking for:

Solid project management skills to oversee a portfolio of projects at different stages in the research lifecycle
An excellent networker with experience in building relationships with clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors
A self-motivated team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment where timelines can be unpredictable

Application Process

Please upload your CV and a personal statement describing your motivation to apply and your experience with managing research teams working on development research projects via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212693780351559 After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a short quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed.

Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

The deadline:10th December 2021.

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Laterite Senior Research Associate RW Job Description Sep 2021 v2 (1)ae347e36ddd25cd24e7768aa689306ee.pdf

Literacy Data Use Specialist At FHI 360 – Rwanda Country Office (Deadline: November 23rd, 2021)

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November 10, 2021

Job Description

Literacy Data Use Specialist, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Literacy Data Use Specialist for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description

The Rwanda Schools and Systems activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Literacy Data Use Specialist will work in close collaboration with the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of Ministry of Education (Rwanda Basic Education Board/REB and the National Examination and School Inspection Authority/NESA) in taking on independent management of the Local Early Grade Reading Assessment (LEGRA) data system and using it systematically with other sources of data to make system-wide decisions. This includes decisions that apply at the national level as well as making changes and targeting support for district, sector, and school levels for improving reading instruction and literacy learning outcomes for all students.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Work closely with NESA, with the possibility of being located partly or fully within NESA for a period of time to be decided, to provide direct support to NESA for management of the LEGRA data collection and data visualization systems (back-end technology, data cleaning, data management, data analysis, etc.)
Support NESA to fully institutionalize LEGRA tools and processes over the life of the S&S project, including gap analysis and support to needs in relation to all aspects of LEGRA (budgeting, planning, technical capacity strengthening, definition of roles, etc.)
Support NESA with other databases supporting literacy-related functions as prioritized in work planning by S&S and NESA (such as TMIS and CA-MIS)
Connect NESA with relevant S&S expertise as well as seeking out other support as needed, to assure NESA has the capacity to sustainably manage the LEGRA system
Work with NESA to review LEGRA data collection events to determine successes and needs, gaps or challenges for implementation at national, district, sector, and school levels, and to continually improve LEGRA planning and implementation processes
Support NESA/REB coordination on LEGRA data visualization and use, as well as supporting NESA as needed in responding to needs expressed by external entities for LEGRA data (Rwandan govt and NGOs and development partners)
Coordinate the delivery of technical assistance to REB and NESA designed to improve their capacity to use reading assessment data to make system-wide decisions to improve reading instruction and outcomes for all students in lower primary.
Support S&S efforts to promote lower primary teachers’ use of evidence-based and inclusive literacy pedagogy, and remedial reading instruction as informed by LEGRA data

Required Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in database management, computer science, research, and evaluation or education assessment and evaluation
At least 3 years of experience managing systems of data collection analysis, visualization, and data-driven decision making
Proven capacity to work with Rwandan government counterparts
Strong understanding of Rwandan education system preferred
Demonstrated experience/ proficiency in programming/ statistical analysis
Expertise in data management, data analysis, and ability to navigate across different databases (data structures and software)
Expertise in data process modeling
Experience with literacy data collection EGRA/LEGRA or other preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Supervision:

The Literacy Data Use Specialist will support the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead in delivering technical assistance to develop REB and NESA’s capacity to manage, analyze, interpret and utilize data in making system-wide decisions to improve reading instruction and learning outcomes for all lower primary students. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Literacy Data Use Specialist will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead and the Senior Technical Advisor.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

The deadline: November 23rd, 2021.

Decentralized Level support Coordinator at FHI 360 – Rwanda Country Office (Deadline: November 23rd, 2021)

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Decentralized Level support Coordinator, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Decentralized Level support Coordinator for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description

The Rwanda Schools and Systems (S&S) activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls in pre-primary through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Literacy Data Use Specialist and the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of Decentralized-level Ministry of Education structures in interpreting Local Early Grade Reading Assessment (LEGRA) data and using it systematically to make decisions for improving reading instruction and learning outcomes for all students.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Coordinate at the decentralized level the delivery of technical assistance to decentralized-level education actors designed to improve their capacity to use reading assessment data to make decisions to improve reading instruction and outcomes for all students in lower primary.
Support project’s efforts to promote lower primary teachers’ use of evidence-based and inclusive literacy pedagogy as well as improve the implementation of remedial reading instruction programming informed by LEGRA data
Participate in the review and updating of literacy remediation guidelines for use in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers, coaches, and Communities of Practice (COPs).
Support the project’s efforts to ensure efficient and effective education resource management towards the improvement of reading outcomes at decentralized levels
Support the project’s efforts to build the capacity of decentralized structures to respond to shocks and unpredicted emergency situations by ensuring schools and school-communities/parents plan for continuity of early grade reading instruction.
Work in close collaboration with the field-based community level support coordinators and the Senior Decentralized Education coordinator at a partner organization to ensure efficient support to decentralized education systems actors in the implementation and monitoring of field activities.
Formatively evaluate teacher’s fidelity of implementation of LEGRA assessment and remediation program in authentic classroom situations.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate training (CPD) for decentralized education staff to support them to apply newly developed procedures for literacy data collection, data interpretation, and data-based action planning
Support decentralized actors to prioritize support efforts, including identification of literacy training/CPD for school staff based on multiple sources of data

Required Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
At the least a bachelor’s degree in education administration, Curriculum, and Instruction with emphasis on reading, literacy, linguistics, or a related field
At least 2 years of experience coordinating technical assistance to decentralized-level education actors in Rwanda
Recognized expertise in early-grade reading systems strengthening approaches and activities
Expertise in policy and implementation of programs for early-grade reading reform is highly desirable
Solid experience supporting decentralized level education actors in efforts to improve instruction
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Supervision:

The Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will support the Literacy Data Use Specialist and report to the Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead to deliver technical assistance to develop decentralized Ministry of Education actors; capacity to interpret and utilize data in making decisions to improve reading instruction and learning outcomes for all lower primary students. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Decentralized Level Support Coordinator will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the Literacy Data Use Specialist and Systems Strengthening/Results 4 Lead.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

The deadline: November 23rd, 2021.

Data Associate at FHI 360 – Rwanda Country Office (Deadline: November 23rd, 2021)

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Job Description

Data Associate, USAID-Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Data Associate for the Schools and Systems (S&S) USAID-funded project in Rwanda.

Project Description

The Rwanda Schools and Systems activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on the learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. S&S will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Data Associate will provide support to the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MEL) Officer and Director in implementing MEL and program research activities. S/he will support in the development of data capturing tools to be used on mobile devices and in field-testing and general data collection processes. Furthermore, s/he will support data analysis, maintain the database and conduct preliminary data cleaning. He/she will also provide support to the Education Management Systems Strengthening component of the project by contributing to the capacity building of education systems actors in education data management

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Assist the MEL Officer and MEL Director in developing mobile-based data collection instruments
At least 3 years of experience in data systems management
Develop and maintain database, develop data abstraction algorithm, ensure data abstracted and collected is uploaded, and perform preliminary data cleaning.
Support in the design, implementation, and track of queries;
coordinate with other MEL and project staff to resolve data problems.
Supports data collection, data entry & data analysis based on study requirements
Manage, reformat, enter, edit, merge and maintain data in preparation for analysis
Study data validation checks
Program, test, maintain and update data entry applications for manual data entry or electronic data capture.
Support the planning, implementation, and documentation of data audits and data quality site visits.
Contribute to preparing program presentations by supplying analyzed data in form of graphics, etc.
Define and execute processes for identifying potential data problems due to transcription, keying, or recording errors.
Use statistical software for qualitative and quantitative analysis like R, SAS, STATA, Nvivo, MAXQDA, etc to efficiently analyze data and prepare reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, informational technology, demography, social sciences with specialization in research and data management.
At least 5 years’ experience working in human development as a data Associate
Proven experience in students learning assessment using Early Grade Reading Assessment tools or related assessment tools
Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale education projects
Data management skills with a proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration.
IT and database skills with familiarity with modern databases and IT systems and how they work.
Analytical skills with proficiency in analyzing large amounts of data.
Problem-solving skills to be able to tackle problems under pressure.
Communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is required.

Supervision:

The Data Associate will provide MEL and research technical support to the M&E Team in implementing MEL and research activities. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Data Associate will be expected to closely coordinate with other project staff, as per direction from the MEL Officer and Director.

Location of Assignment:

The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.

The deadline: November 23rd, 2021

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at Africa Improved Foods Rwanda (Deadline:Tuesday 16th November 2021)

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY – ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Africa Improved Foods (AIF), is a Public-Private Partnership focused on addressing malnutrition through the production of nutritious, high-quality fortified foods.

AIF Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team on the position of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician.

GENERAL JOB INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance REPORTING LINE: Electrical Team Leader CONTRACT TERMS: Open ended Contract
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder plays a key role in the installation, commission, and maintenance of the electrical systems (high and low voltage, generators, ACs) and instrumentations in the manufacturing plant and within the corporate requirements and guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Installation, commission, and maintenance of electrical systems (high & low voltage, diesel generators, LPG boilers and ACs). Support operations during shifts and on calls to achieve Plant Optimum Production capacity. Ensure efficient operations, troubleshoot, and take corrective action of faulty rectifiers, AC & DC system units, alarm monitoring system, and AC units. Installation, commissioning, and Maintenance of different types of unit operations such as Milling, Extrusion, Packaging, etc. Ensure efficient operations of shift effectiveness of preventive maintenance, strongly support maintenance team shift activities, and generate reports and RCAs to the supervisor. Design earth formation for lower earth resistance and ensure that earth formation is fully implemented. Interpretation & implementation of electrical layouts and diagrams. Monitor and maintain efficiency of diesel generators. Complete electrical installation and maintenance within defined timelines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electronics, or any other equivalent & relevant field. Minimum of 3 years working experience in electrical engineering roles, preferably manufacturing industry. Must have language proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda Knowledge of green solutions especially solar systems

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

All applications including application letter, curriculum vitae, and academic qualifications should be submitted in single PDF File via this email: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com for the attention of the Human Resources Manager of Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd not later than Tuesday 16^th November 2021.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kigali, 09^th November 2021

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Senior Research Associate -Education at Laterite Ltd (Deadline:10th December 2021)

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Senior Research Associate – Education

Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Laterite is looking for an accomplished education researcher and project manager to lead our education work in Laterite’s Rwanda office.

About Laterite

Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.

Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization. Learn more: www.laterite.com

Our core sectors are: education, public health, agriculture, urbanization & migration, and youth & labor. We are also involved in projects with a focus on gender issues. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with key players, and understanding their constraints and motivations.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Laterite was founded in Rwanda in 2010, and Kigali is our oldest and largest office, both in terms of team size and volume of work. The team in Rwanda comprises 25 researchers, data specialists, and a finance and admin team. Education is one of our largest areas of practice.

This role will focus on deepening Laterite’s engagement in the education sector and leading our work on the Leaders in Teaching initiative, a long-term program funded by the Mastercard Foundation to support teachers in secondary schools in Rwanda to deliver high-quality, relevant education. Along with the REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge, Laterite leads research and learning for the initiative.

Within this context, the Senior Research Associate – Education will:

Lead a portfolio of impactful education-focused research activities, in particular under the LIT initiative, in close collaboration with the REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge.
Lead research teams to ensure we deliver value for our clients, using rigorous and innovative research methods.
Build successful partnerships with clients and stakeholders in the education sector and establish Laterite as a trusted partner.
Manage the successful delivery of activities according to timelines, budget, and research objectives.
Mentor our growing research and data teams.
Contribute to country-level strategic decisions such as which projects to pursue, team development, and how to increase the impact of our research.
Support business development and grow our portfolio of education work in country.
Support recruitment processes.

As part of Laterite’s management team in Rwanda, you will have a voice in project selection, corporate strategy, process improvements, and structuring Laterite’s research agenda. You will serve as a role model for the team, actively promoting our organizational culture, and helping us to grow and achieve our mission as an organization.

Laterite is expanding rapidly, and we are open to the possibility of hiring exceptional candidates at a higher grade.

Profile

We are looking for an accomplished education researcher who combines excellent technical skills with experience in project and team management.

Our future colleague has:

A postgraduate degree (master’s or above) in Education, Economics, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field with a strong component of quantitative data analysis
Motivation to work in education research in Rwanda
At least 5 years of work experience in public policy, economic and social research, or management consulting, with a focus on the education sector
Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring research teams
Demonstrated experience in managing complex research projects, involving data collection and field teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in STATA is required.

Additionally, we are looking for:

Solid project management skills to oversee a portfolio of projects at different stages in the research lifecycle
An excellent networker with experience in building relationships with clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors
A self-motivated team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment where timelines can be unpredictable

Application Process

Please upload your CV and a personal statement describing your motivation to apply and your experience with managing research teams working on development research projects via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212713349315553 After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a short quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed.

Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

The deadline:10th December 2021.

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Senior Research Associate at Laterite Ltd (Deadline:10th December 2021)

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Senior Research Associate

Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Laterite is looking for an accomplished researcher with a track record of experience in project and team management, to join our office in Kigali, Rwanda.

About Laterite

Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.

Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization. Learn more: www.laterite.com

Our core sectors are: education, public health, agriculture, urbanization & migration, and youth & labor. We are also involved in projects with a focus on gender issues. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with key players, and understanding their constraints and motivations.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Laterite was founded in Rwanda in 2010, and Kigali is our oldest and largest office, both in terms of team size and volume of work. The team in Rwanda comprises researchers, data collection experts, data quality specialists, and a finance and admin team. Our project portfolio is varied and ranges from data collection (including mixed-methods studies with observational assessments or anthropometric measurement modules) to long-term learning partnerships. The team works across all our key sectors with the majority of projects in education, public health, and early childhood development topics.

Within this context, the Senior Research Associate in Rwanda will:

Lead a portfolio of impactful research projects, from design to data collection, analysis and follow-through.
Lead research teams to ensure we deliver value for our clients, using rigorous and innovative research methods.
Build successful partnerships with clients and stakeholders and establish Laterite as a trusted partner.
Mentor our growing research and data teams.
Contribute to country-level strategic decisions such as which projects to pursue, team development, and how to increase the impact of our research.
Support business development and recruitment processes.

As part of Laterite’s management team, you will have a voice in project selection, corporate strategy, process improvements, and structuring Laterite’s research agenda. You will serve as role model for the team, actively promoting our organizational culture, and helping us to grow and achieve our mission as an organization.

Laterite is expanding rapidly, and we are open to the possibility of hiring exceptional candidates at a higher grade.

Profile

We are looking for an accomplished researcher who combines excellent technical skills with experience in project and team management.

Our future colleague has:

A postgraduate degree (master’s or above) in Economics, International Development, one of Laterite’s core sectors, or related field with a strong component of quantitative data analysis
Motivation to work in social and economic research in Rwanda
At least 5 years of work experience in international development, public policy, economic and social research, or management consulting
Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring research teams
Demonstrated experience in managing complex research projects, involving data collection and field teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in STATA is required. Knowledge of R and/or Python is a plus.

Additionally, we are looking for:

Solid project management skills to oversee a portfolio of projects at different stages in the research lifecycle
An excellent networker with experience in building relationships with clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors
A self-motivated team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment where timelines can be unpredictable

Application Process

Please upload your CV and a personal statement describing your motivation to apply and your experience with managing research teams working on development research projects via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212693780351559 After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a short quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed.

Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

The deadline:10th December 2021.

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Intervention Manager Social Protection Portfolio (m/f)–Rwanda at Enabel (Deadline:24th November 2021)

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Intervention Manager Social Protection Portfolio (m/f) – Rwanda

Background

Enabel is the Belgian development agency. It implements and coordinates Belgium’s international development policy and primarily works for the Belgian State. The agency also implements actions for other national and international donors. With its partners in Belgium and abroad. Enabel offers solutions addressing pressing global challenges: Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality, and Global Citizenship. With 1,500 staff, Enabel manages about 150 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa, and the Middle East.

Currently in Rwanda, Enabel is implementing a five-year cooperation programme (2019 – 2024) with a total budget of 120 million euros in four priority sectors of development: health, agriculture, urbanisation, and public finance management.

In parallel, a new Thematic Portfolio of 50 million Euro on Social Protection in Central Africa, is under formulation and will be implemented in DR Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda from 2022-2026. The portfolio will also focus on regional networking, learning, and exchange of best practices.

Decent work and social protection are high on the international agenda because of their transformative nature, also in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Decent work is also a priority theme of the Belgian Law on Development Cooperation of 19 March 2013 and an integral part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Belgium is a global leader in social protection and decent work and supports the ILO’s approach and guidelines in favour of social protection in developing countries as universal and fundamental human rights. The right to social protection – through redistribution of wealth- must be guaranteed for all, including the most vulnerable, throughout life, while avoiding any discrimination and such right is also closely related to labour rights, social dialogue, and the tripartite mechanism of ILO, to which Belgium voluntarily contributes, in addition to its contributions as a member of the United Nations.

The social protection portfolio is part of an approach aiming at supporting partner countries to establish comprehensive and universal social protection mechanisms.

Job description

The Intervention Manager under the direct supervision of the Resident Representative will rely on internal and external sources of expertise and provide support to his/her colleagues in the field, while making sure to ensure transparent and efficient communication with all stakeholders at any time.

The Intervention Manager will coordinate the implementation of the intervention in Rwanda, and specifically ensuring that women and young people of working age have an increased opportunity to engage in decent work, are better protected by labour rights, and benefit from social protection and more inclusive social dialogue.

Specific results areas:

Result area 1: Increased access to decent work through (i) enterprise development of micro and small enterprises through business development services and supporting access to finance; and (ii) improving employability of individuals faced with skills gaps;
Result area 2: Improved working conditions of informal workers employed in precarious employment in mining, construction, manufacturing, and trade through strengthened institutional actors, improved awareness, and roll out of collective agreements at entreprise level ;
Result area 3: Increased access to social services through the operationalization of parasocial workers and the piloting of maternity leave approaches for women in the informal sector;
Result area 4: Enhanced social dialogue mechanisms in the four priority sectors, through improved capacity of all tripartite actors and increased trade union representation at grassroot level;
Result area 5:An improved enabling environment at national level and at regional level for decent work and social protection through supporting research and strategy formulation
Result area 6: Regional initiatives on decent work and topics of mutual interest are strengthened through evidence-based learning and regional networking and exchange

Your profile

Required qualifications

Allowed to work in Rwanda;
Master’s degree in social sciences, project management, law, human rights, statistics, economics, or other areas closely relevant;
An international experience is a strong asset.

Required experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in steering international development projects;
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the area of social protection and/or Decent Work;
Previous experience (work or consultancy) with trade unions, the ILO and other organizations active in decent work and/or social protection is an asset;
Work experience with the informal sector;
Relevant experience in public sector support and capacity building (governance, policy & strategy within the labour and social protection sector);
Proven experience in Project Cycle Management Systems and Result Oriented Management;
An experience as team manager;

Required skills and knowledge

In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies;
Thorough knowledge of the social protection situation and policy discourse, institutional set up of Rwanda Social Protection institutions and the relevant stakeholders;
Excellent analytical and writing skills demonstrated by a track record of accessible publication and reports. Experience writing project proposals, reports, and policy documents;
Monitoring and evaluation competencies;
Continuous learner, able to demonstrate a familiarity with current trends;
Excellent team player, able to meet tight deadlines and produce high quality work;
Adaptability, cultural-gender-age-religion-nationality sensitivity;
fluency in spoken and written English. Considering the working language of and the international environment in which you will work, the knowledge of French is an asset.

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission, and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values).

We offer you

An interesting job in an international environment.
An Open-ended employment contract – local contract according to the Rwandan labor law (upon the Specific Convention of the Portfolio is signed between Government of Rwanda and Kingdom of Belgium
A salary package starting from 106.526RWF in accordance with our salary scales (Class 6), The amount varies in function of relevant recognised experience for the function.
Duty station: Kigali with regular field missions.

Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist of successful applicants may be constituted which may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings.

Expected starting date: January 2022

Are you interested?

Applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents through Job in Rwanda by clicking the “Apply for this job” button including detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages), a motivation letter, and a copy of University degree(s). Past and current service certificates also need to be attached to the application (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting). Specify in your CV the names of three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone numbers. Submit the full file not later than 24^th November 2021.

Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other factor other than competence.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Enabel never requests money to be part of any of the recruitment process.

Done at Kigali, on 10^th November 2021

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Job Position of Registered Nurses at Save the Children (Deadline:22nd November 2021)

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