1.Re-advertise-Research Analyst

Research Analyst

Kigali, Rwanda

This vacancy is reserved for Rwandan candidates

Requirements in a nutshell

Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Applied Economics, one of Laterite’s core sectors (education, public health, agriculture, youth, and livelihoods, or urbanization and migration), or related field with a strong quantitative component

Experience: At least one year of professional experience

Languages: English

Must-have: Quantitative data analysis skills in Stata

Location: 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. We provide three types of services to clients:

• Data: comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions;
• Research: from the design of large-scale research projects through to analysis; an
• Advisory: strategic and technical research advice.

Laterite’s growing network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. Our teams bring together more than 60 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.

You can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

• Work on technical research projects – supporting the design of research studies and survey instruments, coding survey instruments into SurveyCTO, developing data monitoring systems in collaboration with the data quality team, cleaning quantitative datasets, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, drafting sections of reports, and keeping clients updated on progress.
• Independently deliver high-quality sections of reports or data analysis – ensuring your deliverables are client-ready and on time.
• Work with a team – proactively communicating with team members to keep projects on track, paying attention to details, and escalating any risks or issues early.

You will be able to develop skills and experience in:

• Technical design of research projects, including sampling and impact evaluation methodologies.
• Project management and client communication.
• Data analysis and statistical analysis techniques.
• Report writing: drawing insights from data and presenting them in a consultancy quality format.

This position is offered as a 1-year contract. Following this first contract, Laterite will be open to discuss possibilities of extension.

Profile

This position is suited to an individual with an understanding of quantitative data analysis and motivation to work in social and economic research in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Requirements:

• A completed Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Applied Economics, one of Laterite’s core sectors (education, public health, agriculture, youth, and livelihoods, or urbanization and migration), or related field with a strong quantitative component
• At least one year of professional experience in a similar role
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and proficiency in Stata
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

In addition, we welcome:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable.
• Experience working with at least one ODK-based platform (such as SurveyCTO, ODK, CommCare)
• Experience with in-person data collection
• Knowledge of Python and/or R

Application Process

Please upload your CV and your cover letter via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212432243902546. After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a 30-minute 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:14th November 2021

2.Senior Research Associate – Education

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3.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 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 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: 27th October 2021

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1.Technical Advisor on Women’s Empowerment and Family Promotion

Career Opportunities: Technical Advisor on Women’s Empowerment and Family Promotion (41377)

Requisition ID 41377 – Posted 11/10/2021 – Country (1) – Gender

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

ROLE PROFILE

ROLE PURPOSE

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

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

The position holder will be contributing to advocate for Plan International influencing asks toward the advancement of children rights and equality for Girls including different framework such as the Girls Get Equal Campaign and specific Call to Action (CtA) for girls’ rights promotion targeting policy and decision-makers during high level influencing events.

The main objective of the Senior Technical Advisor is to provide technical advice, support the implementation of Plan International Influential asks toward children right advancement and equality for girls in high-level advocacy spaces as well as provide support to MIGEPROF and its partners in ensuring smooth planning, programming, implementation and timely reporting of gender equality promotion and women’s empowerment initiatives.  This will also involve capacity-building support to the partners and strong collaboration and linkages to facilitate learning and effectiveness for all stakeholders in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE).

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

Reports to: Head of Programs for Plan International Rwanda with a dotted line reporting to PS MIGREPROF

Direct reports: N/A

Key relationships

Internal:  

• Head of Programs for Plan International Rwanda
• Gender Advisor for Plan International Rwanda
• Functional departments Heads at PIR

External:

• PS MIGEPROF
• MIGEPROF Partners
• Plan International Rwanda implementing partners
• National and Local authorities
• Other INGOs

Level of contact with children

• Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

Physical Environment

• The position is typical office environment

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Planning and integration

• Contribute to girls’ and young women’s transformational leadership and empowerment commitments
• Ensure gender advocacy actions including Plan International influencing asks are embedded in MIGEPROF’s plans to work with others to challenge negative gender norms and sexual and gender-based violence hindering gender equality and empowerment of girls and women.
• Embed and align Plan International gender equality and inclusion framework such as the Girls Get Equal campaign and influencing asks, call to action in MIGEPROF planning, gender agenda including in high level influencing space.
• Contribute to MIGEPROF’s and its partners’ operational plans and assess their interventions in regard to the promotion of gender equality and women empowerment.
• Ensure that the gender agenda including girls ‘rights, issues are consciously embedded in all programmes, policy of MIGEPROF and its partners.
• Initiate and suggest gender equality and girls, women empowerment initiatives to the management of MIGEPROF
• Participate and contribute to the development of the national and other strategic documents on girls, women empowerment, gender equality, and inclusion promotion, women’s rights, fight against gender-based violence against women and girls such as child defilement and it outcome including teenage/early pregnancy, etc.
• Assist the Ministry in designing frameworks and wide action plans for the implementation of international and regional GEWE commitments;

Programming

• Provide strong technical inputs in implementation of women and girls national mentorship programme;
• Support the Ministry to operationalize and influence Rwanda Women Leaders Network on embedding gender responsive agenda including critical girls’ issues (child defilement, early pregnancy);
• Identify strategies to further promote participation of girls and women in decision making especially at local government level
• Support the implementation of Plan International girls programming: The Girls Get Equal Campaign, Girls Takeover, and Plan International influencing asks aligned to the girls’ right promotion.
• Contribute to the analytical work of the existing gender and girls, women empowerment policies and programs and assess their relevance and alignment to the national priorities;
• Participate and identify opportunities for the formulation of GEWE related bills, policies, plans, and programmes;
• Provide technical guidance and advisory services on critical issues to accelerate GEWE based on evidence-based analytical work;
• Develop high-level policy briefs to be used by the Ministry in high-level forums to move GEWE to influence policy dialogue;
• Support efforts to formulate GEWE sensitive programs that are responsive to the needs of targeted beneficiaries;
• Provide systematic guidance and support to the Ministry to ensure effective implementation of GEWE policies, programs, and strategies;
• Support the National Women Council to mobilize young women and women to exploit existing economic and financial opportunities;
• Provide systematic guidance and support to the Ministry to ensure implementation of international and regional gender equality commitments including those targeting girls ‘right advancement;

Partnership, networking, and influencing

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the performance of partners and advise the MIGEPROF on the remedial actions that can be taken.
• Support and strengthen the partnership, networking, influencing between MIGEPROF and Plan International Rwanda on children’s rights advancement and Equality for Girls.
• Build and strengthen links with networks of women to learn and share from knowledge gained, propose best practices and programs based on researched mechanisms
• Develop mechanisms to strengthen strategic partnerships with various stakeholders on girls, women empowerment
• Develop and maintain up-to-date analysis of the global emerging issues on gender equality and women empowerment, develop mechanisms for stakeholder’s dialogue on those issues;
• Strengthen network with key actors to advance GEWE in Rwanda;
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with International and Regional GEWE actors and intergovernmental bodies;

Mainstreaming

• Provide technical advice and support to government institutions in developing mainstreaming strategies that put girls and women at the center of everything
• Facilitate capacity building initiatives of partners and actors in gender mainstreaming and analysis
• Provide technical support in mainstreaming gender and girls, women empowerment initiatives across sectors and work with gender machinery institutions to ensure gender and family are mainstreamed in District development plans and in their annual performance contracts.

Coordination, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Support MIGEPROF and partners in developing, monitoring, and reporting frameworks to follow up on the implementation of the GEWE interventions
• Strengthen MIGEPROF partners’ accountability and learning through regular follow-up, coaching, and capacity building through Gender Equality and Women Empowerment sub-clusters
• Contribute to the implementation of reporting obligations, documentation of good practices, and submissions for regional and international GEWE commitments;
• Participate in organizing high-level policy, strategic meetings, and events related to women empowerment & gender equality like the CHOGM women side event, CSW, International Women`s Day, International Rural Women’s Day, 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence, etc
• Support the active participation of Plan International Rwanda in the High-level policy, meeting, and event related to girls, women such as the CHOGM, International Day of the girls Child, 16 days of activism and International Women ‘Day, etc.
• Participate in the coordination process and supervision of all interventions related to gender equality and women empowerment;
• Facilitate coordination and documentation of women’s economic empowerment initiatives and best practices in consultation with the National Gender Machinery Institutions.

Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Set high standards for self-behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality, and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being, and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
• Hold self to account for what we have agreed, dealing with a poor performance quickly, firmly, and constructively.
• Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect, and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
• Collaborate with team members, colleagues, and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience, and ideas and actively seeking their input.
• Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.
• Motivating and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained, and helping them develop their potential.
• Positive about change and supporting others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

TECHINICAL COMPETENCIES

• Understands fundamental issues and root causes: Understands the development and needs of our Primary Impact Groups from birth to adulthood, the root causes of the issues affecting them, and the key actors most relevant to their interests and therefore to our work
• Understands key programme and influence principles: Understands the rationale for and practical implications of being rights-based, gender transformative, participatory, working in partnership; evidence-based, and working to strengthen civil society.
• Understands a range of strategies and approaches: Understands approaches to programme/project logic, trends in own and related fields of work, and a range of effective strategies, approaches, and practices.
• Analyses issues and evidence in context – Builds the evidence base by analysing issues in their context, using appropriate methods and relevant data sources.
• Shapes strategy, policy, standards, and plans clearly aligned with relevant priorities and stakeholder interests and based on rigorous internal and external evidence
• Designs effective programmes and projects with clear and measurable objectives contributing to overall outcomes, appropriately resourced, mainstreaming gender and inclusion and participatory approaches, and engaging with and influencing relevant actors and stakeholders.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Understand relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
• Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management, and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety, and Security
• Manage activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme, and project management.

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• A Bachelor’s degree in nursing, midwifery, public health, or other clinical or related disciplines with nursing or social sciences background is required.
• At least 3 – 5 years experience implementing and/or supporting reproductive health programs
• Proven experience working with and for adolescents and young people, and track record of successful implementation of similar programs in Rwanda.
• Experience to mentor health providers using competency-based approaches; experience of training health workers on clinical aspects related to ASRH, peer education, etc.
• Ability to work with senior MOH officials, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community on ASRH/FP matters.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the Rwandan healthcare system
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff in ASRH

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Willingness to work overtime as required

Languages required

• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English and Kinyarwanda.  The knowledge of the French language is an added value.
• Strong skills in word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint Presentation.
• Ability to travel nationally (frequently)

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Location: Kigali

Reports to: HoP

Grade: D2

Closing Date: 25th October 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.Project Manager-CIVSAM Project

Career Opportunities: Project Manager-CIVSAM Project (41376)

Requisition ID 41376 – Posted 14/10/2021 – Country (1) – Child Protection

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

PROLE PROFILE  

ROLE PURPOSE

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

Plan International Rwanda Strategy statement.

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

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking, and innovative individuals who can showcase the work we are doing and cascade our commitment to keeping children and young people safe and protected in all contexts and at all levels through strategic partnerships for community ownership and accountability.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation of the CIVSAM project. S/he will lead all phases of the project management cycle; S/he will be responsible for ensuring that project activities and spending are on track and according to the work plan and donor expectations, that objectives are met, and that all data are captured and analyzed appropriately. S/he will be ensuring that all staff have clear roles and responsibilities and that they follow their schedule of activities, and advising and guiding them in critical situations, in cooperation with other key staff members.

Close collaboration, follow up and monitoring of partners is essential and the core pillar, to ensure the success and sustainability of the project. The post holder should therefore fully support this deliverable to the best of their capabilities.

Management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

Report to: – The post holder will report to the Child Protection & Safeguarding Program Manager

Direct report:

• Child Protection Advisor
• Project Community Development Facilitator

Key relationships

Internal

• Head of Programmes
• Key technical advisors of the CIVSAM project
• MERL Team
• Plan SNO Program Manager
• Head of Operations
• Program Unit Managers

External

• Implementing partners for the CVISAM project
• National and Local authorities
• Other INGOs
• Level of contact with children

Medium contact: Moderate interaction with children at field level

Physical Environment

• Typical Office environment with % travel in PIR’s programming areas.

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Project implementation (50%)

• Ensure project implementation is in conformity with Plan International’s standards and policies and donor requirements.
• Ensure the project adheres to the four essential principals of child rights (Best interest of the child, Participation, Non- Discrimination, and Survival, and development of the child).
• Manage the implementation of activities by partners, to ensure there is adequate sharing of information between different actors and the project stakeholders.
• In collaboration with their supervisor and the project’s technical leads ensure the project contributes to the overall country’s strategy and our global distinctiveness.
• Maintain relationships with local government, partner NGOs as well targeted schools/institutions to promote the efficiency in project implementation.
• Facilitate the capacity building of partners to increase best practices in child protection and SRHR.
• Compile information and relevant data to share them within and outside the country as required.
• Work closely with partners to collect evidences and stories to make the project visible and for funding purposes.
• Monitor all activities in line with child protection and SRHR provide regular reports and updates to the Child Protection & Safeguarding Program Manager and other actors/stakeholders.
• Assist the Child Protection & Safeguarding Program Manager to follow up on yearly/annual Donor requirements that contribute to the 3-year framework. Ensure that project administrative processes are carried out in conformity with the agreed standards and policies;
• Be part of project monitoring through dedicated time to field visits, in collaboration with partners and project M&E staff, for evidence-based programming.
• Promote and abide to organisation’s policies, especially the Safeguarding children and young people policy, PSHEA policy and the code of conduct.

• Ensure safeguarding children and young people principles (Do no harm, Duty of Care, Prompt Action) are emended in all project’s activities including partners interventions.

MERL (10%)

• Coordinate the realization of CIVSAM project monitoring and evaluation deliverables; including the project baseline and end-term evaluation of the project;
• Contribute to the development of learning papers and fact sheets on child protection and sexual reproductive health and rights that showcase based practices in development settings
• In liaison with M&E, establish proper data management systems in accordance with the donor reporting requirements.
• Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.
• In collaboration with implementing partners, ensure evidence-based programming.
• With the support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.

Partnership and Resource Mobilisation (25%)

• Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables.
• Ensure high professionalism of coordination of all implementing partners to ensure the success of the project and to safeguard organisational reputation.
• Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values, and behaviours.
• Coordinate with other NGOs, consortium partners, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.
• Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children’s rights at National level.
• Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project  Support proposal development in partnership with Plan International Rwanda’s Business Development Unit in line with the country strategy.

Reporting (%)

• Ensure all reporting donor requierements and timelines are respected.
• Review relevant monitoring reports to the donor to ensure that technical issues are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission.
• Ensure partners reports are of high quality and portrait the project’s real image at grassroot level

Financial Management (%)

• Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.
• Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget.
• Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts, and agreements.
• In collaboration with the Grant accountant, ensure submission of accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with donor regulations.

Risk Management (%)

• Collaborate with and provide advice to key teams and/or departments within the offices to ensure that risk identification and management strategies of the country’s processes, procedures, and activities include assessment of project’s risks and appropriate mitigating actions are developed.
• Ensure safeguarding risk identification for the project’s activities is always in place for the protection of children and young people we work serve. Capacity building and People Management (%)
• In collaboration with the Child Protection & Safeguarding Program Manager, carry out capacity gap mapping and analysis with Plan and partner staff, design and carry out tailored CP and SRHR capacity strengthening activities as well as already existing training modules from the global child protection and SRHR training package to support better implementation of the project.
• Engages in ongoing and continuous feedback and support particularly for employees under her/his responsibility but also other staff members;
• Organizes regular meetings within her/his team to ensure an optimal coordination of the work and proper flow of information;
• The Project Manager will ensure that all staff working in the CIVSAM Project are able to perform their duties and receive coaching and supervision and s/he will maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that Plan Rwanda contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge

Qualifications/ experience essential:

Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in Child Protection.
• Experience working with social norms change and programs addressing the root causes leading to violence against children and youth, with focus on girls and young women.
• Experience in SRHR, positive masculinity, and men engagement programming
• Experience in capacity strengthening; designing and implementing capacity-building initiatives within child protection programming for adults
• Experience working directly with children in vulnerable communities.
• Knowledge of policies and frameworks in place to protect children
• Knowledge on local child protection systems that can contribute to our cause and purpose.
• Working experience in a similar role in bilateral organizations or INGOs.
• University degree or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Gender, Human Rights Law, International Relations, Sociology, Public Administration or related fields
• Strong leadership competency and management/supervisory skills; ability to work individually and within a team with limited supervision. A self-starter.
• Good budgetary and financial planning/management skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and project planning skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan International Rwanda. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
• Computer Literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Adequate skills in monitoring, evaluation, research, and conducting participatory, community-led assessments.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English, and Kinyarwanda
• Excellent community mobilization skills and abilities.

Desired

• A relevant Master’s degree is a distinct advantage

Specific skills of this position:

• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication, facilitation, and report writing skills
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Strong negotiating, strategic thinking, and influencing skills
• MS office skills

Leadership Competencies

• Setting high standards for self and others’ behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality, and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being, and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
• Holding self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly, and constructively.
• Creating a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect, and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
• Collaborating with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience, and ideas and actively seeking their input.
• Motivating and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained, and helping them develop their potential.
• Positive about change and supporting others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Understands relevant sectoral context including how the project operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy.
• Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management, and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety, and Security
• Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
• Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing and digital working, including personal digital skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Understanding issues: Causes of violence (including inter-generational and gender based), both social and arising from the presence or absence of national systems. The impact of violence on childhood and youth health, psychological and emotional development.  Similarities and overlaps of the fields of child protection and gender-based violence and implications for policy and practice.
• Understanding Strategies to: prevent all forms of violence and provide support to survivors of violence under 25 years of age children, adolescents, and young people. Strengthen protection systems, family relations, and the resilience of children, adolescents, and youth.
• Driving Quality by using strategies for: preventing violence based on an analysis of causal factors, including social norms. Working on protection mechanisms at the family level, community level, service level. Responding to incidences of violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect; and ensure access to support services.
• Adapting to Context: The effect of humanitarian events including disaster and climate change, food insecurity crisis, conflict, and displacement on the protection of children, adolescents, and youth. How violence and power are manifest in the particular culture and culturally specific features of family relations; the state services present eg. legal, educational and what response is likely to be socially and culturally accepted. Setting and communicating ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.

Behaviours:

• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
• Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others
• Promotes high-quality child rights programs
• Having initiative and able to work independently
• Promotes innovation and learning within the child rights realm
• Communicates clearly and effectively on child protection issues
• Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities
• Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Location: Kigali

Reports to: Child Protection & Safeguarding Program Manager

Grade: D2

Closing Date: 20th October 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Accounts Payable Officer| JOB ADVERT

Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer
Employer: BI
Recruitment Service: CIMG & Associates plc
Deadline: Tuesday 19^th October 2021

Expected Date for Written Exam: 21^st October 2021
Expected placement date: 1^st November 2021

On behalf of its customer, CIMG & ASSOCIATES PLC is looking for talented people to fill the position of Accounts Payable Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The accounts payable officer will be accomplish the following core functions:

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling supplier invoices.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; posting entries.
• Keeps suppliers accounts updated by creating bills for any bills received, and paying the bills into QuickBooks.
• Responsible for debit notes and any other supplier account adjustments
• Pays vendors scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Issues stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Verifies any outgoing payment in alignment with tax compliance
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintains proper records for transactions.
• Verifies petty cash payments and related documentation, and approves the request for petty cash replenishment in consultation with the Chief Accountant.
• Responsible for Payroll Liabilities (RSSB/RRA)
• Responsible for all domestic and customs taxes and other payables
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A degree in Accounting is strictly required
• A proven track record in Accounts
• A proven experience within the manufacturing sector is compulsory (multi items manufacturer with complex cost accounting)
• Ability to develop, manage and implement strategy and plans for a manufacturer
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Enterprise Accountant
• Enthusiastic and creative
• Mastering Taxation systems, procedures, and laws
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical ability

Job application procedure

Please submit your application via e-mail to recruitment.cimgassociates@gmail.com not later than 19^th October 2021. The application should include signed thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are interested in the mission/values/activities of BI and why you are qualified for this position; resume, copy of identification document, three referees, Notarized copy of required degree, and testimonials for any experience.

In the e-mail subject line please write “BI-Accounts Payable Officer-CIMG & Associates”

Note: Applications without required documents will not be considered. No phone calls are allowed!

1.Branch Manager (Microfinance)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

1. Position: Branch Manager (Microfinance), 

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Only Female candidates should apply

Gross salary range: Rwf 240,000 – 270,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.   

 Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

    Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Manager:

• Lead survey of the proposed branch and demarcate working area for the groups and Loan Officers.
• Arrange admission of members in groups after initial screening from the survey list of potential borrowers.
• Oversee at least two group meetings per day and reconcile passbooks.
• Prepare a target plan for the branch at the beginning of the year and monitor the operation if it is in accordance with the target plans or not.
• Prepare weekly cash requisitions for loan disbursement and other expenditure.
• Create an enabling environment for all the staffs working in the office. Ensure better and quick service to outside stakeholders.
• Develop staff’s capacity through mentoring, coaching and counselling, so that they can be promoted.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly report required by management. Analyze monthly trend and daily performance reports of the Credit Officer.
• Make sure COs and other MF staff adhere to the code of conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the brunch office.
• Follow up client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures and recommend changes.
• Review clients’ poverty profile and geographic targeting to ensure that client targeting is aligned with BRAC’s mission & vision.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Finance, Accounting, or any other related field

Experience: At least two years of experience in any Microfinance/Financial Institution will be an added advantage.  Candidates without experiences will not be short-listed and should not apply.

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, an updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 27th October, 2021

2.Branch Accounts Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

2. Position: Branch Accounts Officer.

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Only female candidates should apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 200,000 – 220,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Accounts Officer:

• To record the cash of all programs in the daily collection registers and preserve in the file by preparing necessary voucher with sign.

• To prepare the list of expected cash collection and disbursement every morning by discussing with the branch manager and local head of related programs and then withdraw necessary cash from bank.
• Make sure that there is no excess cash in hand or bank and dispatch excess funds to the Country office.

• To ensure all collections made are deposited in the office fund.
• To ensure that the loan is being disbursed to the real loan at the presence of the local supervisor of related program while disbursing loans.
• To reimburse bills after verifying the authenticity of the transaction with the approval of Supervisor of all programs
• To calculate the total of daily collections register and compare it with the cash ledger at the end of the day.
• Recording the daily loan disbursement, collection & savings including all other cash transactions, and report as required by the program authorities.
• Deposit the surplus amount in the bank at the end of each day.
• Complete daily activities in time and maintain files properly.

 Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience: Experiences of working as Accountant in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be given preference. 

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 27th October 2021

3.Credit Officer (Small Enterprise)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

3. Position: Credit Officer (Small Enterprise) 

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Only female candidates should apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 200,000 – 205,000.  Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Credit Officer (Small Enterprise):

• Survey business, find out potential entrepreneurs, and assess them properly through physical visit of entrepreneur’s business and residence.
• Prepare necessary documents /papers and complete the file for the loan disbursement,
• Prepare necessary reports, target plan and preserve it,
• Visit borrowers after disbursement, ensure loan collection and make frequent field visit to confirm quality disbursement,
• Always adhere to the Code of Conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the brunch office.
• Listen to clients’ complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.
• Prepare progress report and submit to management.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

Educational Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Finance, accounting, Marketing, Banking or any other related field.

Experience: At least one year of experience in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be an added advantage.

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 27th October 2021.

4.Credit Officer (Microfinance)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from the National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

4. Position: Credit Officer (Microfinance)  

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Only female candidates should apply.

Gross salary: Rwf 200,000 – 205,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Credit Officer:

• Conduct household surveys using mobile app/Tab based application while opening a new branch. Identify potential clients based on survey results. Form a group and provide orientation for the group members.
• Arrange admission of new members if a group becomes too small. Conduct two to three groups meetings per day.
• Provide financial education to group members as per organizational policy.
• Collect savings and weekly instalments from the small group leaders.
• Credit Officer will fill all loan data such as loan applications, guarantor form, DP Notes etc. in digital system.
• Credit Officer must attend the weekly/bi-weekly/monthly group meetings and should ensure recovery of loan instalments.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the branch office.
• Listen to client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Finance, accounting, or any other related field.

Experience: Experience of working in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be given preference

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 27th October, 2021

5.Junior Credit Officer, Microfinance

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from the National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

5. Position: Junior Credit Officer, Microfinance  

Job Location: Any District

Gender: Only Female candidates should apply.

Gross salary: Rwf 180,500. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Junior Credit Officer:

• Conduct household surveys using mobile app/Tab based application while opening a new branch. Identify potential clients based on survey results. Form group and provide orientation for the group members.
• Admission of new members if a group becomes too small. Conduct two to three groups meetings per day.
• Provide financial education to group members as per organizational policy.
• Collect savings and weekly instalments from the small group leaders.
• Credit Officer will fill all loan data such as loan applications, guarantor form, DP Notes etc. in digital system.
• Credit Officer must attend the weekly/bi-weekly/monthly group meetings and should ensure recovery of loan instalments.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the branch office.
• Listen to client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

Educational Qualifications: Minimum “A” Level from any institution.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 27th October 2021.

6.Internal Auditor

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from the National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

6. Position: Internal Auditor

Job location: BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PCL Country Office

Salary Range: Negotiable

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist Head of Internal Audit to conduct internal audit of BRAC Rwanda  Programmes as per Annual Internal Audit Plan, Types of internal audits (not limited to) are:
• Annual Audit
• Departmental Process Audit
• Financial Statements Audit
• Legal and donor compliance Audit
• Continuous Audit
• Special Audit
• Investigation
• Risk Based Audit through field visit to different locations in Rwanda
• Physical Verification of Inventory
• Surprise Audit
• Preparation of summary report on Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ)
• Compliance of the Organization Policy/Procedure.
• Preparation of Audit report and submit to Head of Internal Audit/CEO (as per requirement)
• To face review on Draft Audit Report and working file with Head of Internal Audit
• To compare and finalize Draft Audit Report after review
• To comply with reporting structure and filing properly with adequate evidences.

 Knowledge, Skill & Competence

• Proven knowledge of internal auditing standards and procedures, country laws, rules, and regulations
• Self-motivated, determined, and confidence.
• Self-Driven, flexible, resilient, and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English is required (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, Accounting software/ERP
• Familiarity and experience with microfinance is strongly preferred

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA/CIA/ACCA (Part Qualified) will be given preference.

Experience: Minimum one year of experience in any reputed Audit Firm or two years of working experiences in internal audit department of any financial institution/ Company.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational and professional qualification, years of experience, and notarized scan copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net , Application deadline is 27th October 2021. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview.

7.Monitoring Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from the National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular position.

 Position: Monitoring Officer

Gender: Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gross salary range: As per Salary structure

 Major Duties and Responsibilities of Monitoring Officer:

1. To carry out branch reviews diligently and in accordance with the timelines in the unit’s action plan ensuring loans are issued to qualifying beneficiaries and loan repayments and savings deposits are properly recorded in their pass books
2. Ensure that all loan documents both MF and SEP are properly executed and maintained at branch level;
3. Provide effective monitoring feedbacks to BMs, AMs, and ensuring follow-up is done in order to ensure the issues are effectively closed.
4. Provide at minimum, monthly compliance reporting status reports to the Monitoring and Compliance Manager or (more frequently as deemed necessary).
5. Collaborate with and offer support to the branch network in relation to internal Compliance Issues. Provide necessary coaching to those employees with specific compliance reporting responsibilities
6. Carry out or support investigations when possible non-compliance issues occur.
7. Performance of any other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the

 Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English is mandatory
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration, Management, or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience: Experiences of 2 years minimum working as Monitoring in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be given preference.

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational and professional qualification, years of experience, and notarized scan copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net , Application deadline is 27th October 2021.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview.

UKEYE IBINDI BISOBANURO TWANDIKIRE KURI WHAT’S UP UNYUZE AHA (WHAT’S UP)

Research Analyst

Kigali, Rwanda

This vacancy is reserved for Rwandan candidates

Requirements in a nutshell

Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Applied Economics, one of Laterite’s core sectors (education, public health, agriculture, youth, and livelihoods, or urbanization and migration), or related field with a strong quantitative component

Experience: At least one year of professional experience

Languages: English

Must-have: Quantitative data analysis skills in Stata

Location: 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. We provide three types of services to clients:

• Data: comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions;
• Research: from the design of large-scale research projects through to analysis; an
• Advisory: strategic and technical research advice.

Laterite’s growing network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. Our teams bring together more than 60 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.

You can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

• Work on technical research projects – supporting the design of research studies and survey instruments, coding survey instruments into SurveyCTO, developing data monitoring systems in collaboration with the data quality team, cleaning quantitative datasets, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, drafting sections of reports, and keeping clients updated on progress.
• Independently deliver high-quality sections of reports or data analysis – ensuring your deliverables are client-ready and on time.
• Work with a team – proactively communicating with team members to keep projects on track, paying attention to details, and escalating any risks or issues early.

You will be able to develop skills and experience in:

• Technical design of research projects, including sampling and impact evaluation methodologies.
• Project management and client communication.
• Data analysis and statistical analysis techniques.
• Report writing: drawing insights from data and presenting them in a consultancy quality format.

This position is offered as a 1-year contract. Following this first contract, Laterite will be open to discuss possibilities of extension.

Profile

This position is suited to an individual with an understanding of quantitative data analysis and motivation to work in social and economic research in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Requirements:

• A completed Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Applied Economics, one of Laterite’s core sectors (education, public health, agriculture, youth, and livelihoods, or urbanization and migration), or related field with a strong quantitative component
• At least one year of professional experience in a similar role
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and proficiency in Stata
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

In addition, we welcome:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable.
• Experience working with at least one ODK-based platform (such as SurveyCTO, ODK, CommCare)
• Experience with in-person data collection
• Knowledge of Python and/or R

Application Process

Please upload your CV and your cover letter via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212432243902546. After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a 30-minute 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:14th November 2021

UKEYE IBINDI BISOBANURO TWANDIKIRE KURI WHAT’S UP UNYUZE AHA (WHAT’S UP)

1.Branch Manager

Job Opportunities in VisionFund Rwanda

‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in Rwanda. VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on following positions:

1. Branch Manager

Reporting line:  Head of Operations

Work location: Nyamata Branch

The expected Branch Manager will be responsible for producing the effective performance of Gicumbi Branch activities, providing significant extension, planning, monitoring, and documentation of the branch operations, maintain the quality of loan portfolio and level of deposits of the branch.

Major responsibilities:

• Provides sound planning, monitoring, implementation, extension, and documentation of branch Operations including but not limited to loans and collaterals management, internal control systems, compliance with policies & procedures, and timely & adequate reporting (50%);
• Maintains the deposits of the branch, verifies related transactions, and ensures quality customer service at branch levels (15%);
• Manages loan portfolio and ensures compliance with policies and procedures (15%);
• Provides regular coaching & mentoring to staff and ensures that staff in operations are equipped with adequate knowhow by closely liaising with HR in all matters regarding training to new and existing branch staff (10%);
• Provides strong leadership to staff including Banking, MIS, group and individual lending and manages branch performance by supervising set targets achievement and maintaining appropriate liquidity at branch (10%);
• Any other task that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification, experience, and core capabilities

Education: Bachelor Degree in Management, economics, Accounting, Finance, or business administration.

Experience:

• 5 Years’ experience in Microfinance or any other financial Institution
• He/she should have a valid driving license, category A
• In-depth knowledge of the banking and microfinance industry’s standards
• Knowledge of applicable laws is desirable;
• Sound leadership skills and excellent communication skills

Proficient Core capabilities

• Achieving Capabilities
• Thinking Capabilities
• Self-managing Capabilities
• Relational Capabilities

How to apply

If the aforementioned positions speak to you, carefully complete the pre-screen questionnaire and attach your application letter together with a detailed and updated CV via the following email: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw by 27th October 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

By sending in your application, you consent to VFR running a background check on.

2.Digital Channel Officer

Job Opportunities in VisionFund Rwanda

‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in Rwanda. VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high-performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on following positions:

2. Digital Channel Officer

Reporting to Head of Risk and Finance

Work location: Head Office/Kacyiru

 Digital Channel Officer will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations performed through the Company Digital Channels and ensure the digital channels are supporting to improve the company business and high service quality to the clients.

Major responsibilities

• To ensure the digital channels are supporting to improve the company business and high service quality to the clients;
• Dual control on how M-hano system users are registered in the system by checking charge account; account mapped and the validity of the phone numbers and share weekly report to Head of Operations, Head of Risk and Finance;
• Closely work with Branches and ensures they link customers to M-hano Agents to do both cash withdrawal and Cash Deposit;
• Handling and following up loan requests initiated through M-hano and providing a daily report to the supervisors;
• Full daily Mobile Banking support to the clients by troubleshooting and analyzing the error given and working with M-HNOs where necessary;
• Coordinating with all Branch Leaders, customer service assistants, and Loan Officers and ensure clients are well trained on how to use M-hano and also how to link their bank account with their wallet;
• Monthly sharing of trend Reports for branches performance about M-hano;
• To develop digital finance campaigns that enable to communicate with our key audiences about our services;
• To drive engagement through VFR digital channels in order to increase VFR outreach;
• Continuous refresher training to all Loan Officers and Branch Leaders on how to use M-hano in all branches;
• Provide training to VFR Agents, assisting them and sort out all issues that may arise in the performance of their daily activities serving VFR clients,

Qualification, experience, skills, and knowledge

Education: University Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Business administration and prolonged experience in Banking or MFI’s operations.

Experience: 3 Years related experience is desired.

Skills and knowledge:

• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance, and the ability to be a good team player,
• Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude,
• Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values
• Be proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Extensive experience on the operational business of VFR,
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and good analytical skills Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Very good communication skills,
• A mature, committed Christian

 Our offer

 VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused, and high-performing environment.

How to apply

If the aforementioned positions speak to you, carefully complete the pre-screen questionnaire and attach your Application letter together with detailed and updated CV via following email: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw by 27th October 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

By sending in your application, you consent to VFR running a background check on.

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