Volunteer role: Project Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to coordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview

Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.

To lead on the delivery of all aspects of the ‘Imbere Heza’ / ‘Bright Futures’ project including close coordination with the Make Way project part of VSO Rwanda Sexual Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child Adolescent Health and Rights (SRMNCAHR).

Skills, qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate will have the following desirable skills and experience:

•  Knowledge of maternal, newborn and child health;
•  Knowledge of intersectionality in relation to vulnerable youth and SRH

he/He will have the following essential skills and experience:

•  At least three years of experience managing small projects.
• Experience in health programming with a focus on youth SRH.
• Experience in project logistics, finances, and procurement.
•  Experience of working with local communities, community groups, community volunteers, and community leaders.
•  Experience working with local health services providers, and local authority staff and officials responsible for health services.
•  Ability to lead and manage others, including volunteers.
•  Ability to work with a range of people from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
• Knowledge of social inclusion and gender issues particularly in relation to young people.
• Experience of gathering data and evidence for monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Ability to produce narrative and financial reports.
• Confident public speaker and good networking and relationship building skills.
•  Excellent writing skills.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
•  Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Allowance

As a VSO volunteer you will work on an ad hoc basis, performing activities for VSO / your community during your free time. Expenses you incur while volunteering for VSO are reimbursed (be more specific if applicable).

Accommodation

If you are not able to work from your own home, VSO will provide basic accommodation (including utilities).

Some background about VSO

Much has changed since VSO started 60 years ago. We’ve gone from being a UK charity to a truly global development organisation. In 2016/2017 alone, we worked with over 7,000 volunteers from all over the world and from all backgrounds to deliver services that had an impact on the lives of almost 2.6 million people in the 24 countries where we work. Our programmes focus on the areas of health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We believe progress is only possible when we work together and that strong partnerships are crucial to delivering positive change. That’s why we work with over 500 partner organisations, from local and national governments to businesses, NGOs, funders, charities and community groups. Currently, over 30% of our people are recruited from within the country in which they work, and we continue to grow the share of community and national volunteers involved in our programmes. We also send increasing numbers of volunteers from one developing country to another. However, our vision has remained the same; to build a world without poverty

Your application and COVID-19

We are continually reviewing our ability to safely programme and implement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many local restrictions are being implemented in several VSO locations, which impacts VSO’s existing programme delivery.

We will continue to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and national governments to protect the wellbeing and safety of all communities, employees and volunteers.

We’re continuing to build a talent pool of prospective professional volunteers so we can get back to supporting communities as soon as we’re able to.

If your application is shortlisted, a VSO hiring manager will be in touch to discuss the next steps and any changes to your placement and role.

You can read VSO’s COVID-19 statement and frequently asked questions about volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic here.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.

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VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy (PDF).

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Project Officer

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to coordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education, and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender, and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview

Build the capacity of civil society organisations to advocate for youth with compounded vulnerabilities to make informed decisions about their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and hold duty bearers accountable for inclusive SRH rights. The selected candidate will provide project implementation support to the Project Implementation Lead and the Make Way collaborating partners to ensure agreed activities are implemented. These include amongst others trainings, events, mentorship, and advocacy.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
• Proven experience in project implementation
•  Experience Advocacy, research Youth engagement Previous experience in working with marginalized youth
• Awareness of disability knowledge and youth movements in Rwanda
•  Working knowledge of key SRHR issues in Rwanda

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open-minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.

Make an application

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy (PDF).

Click here to read more and Apply

Vacancy Announcement

Livelihood Promotion and Employability Advisor

for

The Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities project

Special Initiative Refugee (SI Refugee)

 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and Information and Communications Technology.

The Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities project (Special Initiative Refugee) is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project aims to improve the economic inclusion of residents of Mahama, Mugombwa, and Kigeme Refugee Camps and neighbouring communities. The project facilitates interventions in the following fields of action: (1) improvement of framework conditions at national and local level, (2) business start-ups and expansions particularly in the refugee camps and surrounding areas, (3) professional development for young refugees and the youth from neighbouring communities and (4) psychosocial support for those in need.

A vacancy for a Livelihood Promotion and Employability Advisor has become available to support the SI Refugee team in the implementation of project interventions in Kirehe District.

Location: Kirehe

Fixed Term: One year (with possibility for extension till 31.08.2023)

Position: (1)

A. Responsibilities

The advisor is responsible for:

• Implementation of all field activities under the supervision of the Project Manager and in close cooperation with consultants and advisors in the key areas of enhancing framework conditions to promote local economic development to enhance economic inclusion of refugees and host communities, fostering conflict transformation and dialogue, and coordinating activities in the field of professional upgrading and entrepreneurship promotion in Kirehe district and Mahama Refugee Camp
• Supporting the local organizations and beneficiaries in the areas of employment promotion and professional qualification for refugees and inhabitants of host communities

 The advisor performs the following tasks:

B. Tasks

a. Enhancing framework conditions

• Supporting the rollout of studies to identify opportunities and challenges for integrated local economic development to promote (self-)employment of refugees
• On the basis of which the officer validates findings with local stakeholders regarding administrative barriers for inclusive economic development
• Facilitate the organization of campaigns and dialogue mechanisms to raise awareness on the economic inclusion of refugees at district level

b. Activities of entrepreneurship promotion and business development

• Support the identification of capacity development measures for persons with the potential to become entrepreneurs, business creators, and MSMEs with growth potential to expand business operations in coordination with local partners
• Providing support to service providers and partner organizations in the development of business training programs and other capacity development measures
• Linking entrepreneurs with financial institutions, national or international investors
• Supporting the development of public-private partnerships or similar kinds of development partnerships
• Identifying and addressing gaps and barriers for economic development in the target region and liaising with District officials (e.g. Business Development and Employment Unit, Youth Development Alliance) and other key stakeholders

c. Vocational qualification measures and employability

• Providing technical support and advising on technical and vocational qualification and training (TVET) and career guidance to the project technical team and local partners
• Supporting in developing concepts for the integration of young persons from refugee and host communities from qualification training to wage employment or self-employment
• Support the implementation of short-term training courses according to the standards of the Workforce Development Authority and identifying and advising organizations on career guidance services and follow up support
• Supporting private and public-sector partners in the development, implementation, and coordination of innovative qualification approaches (modern apprenticeship, dual training)
• Networking and cooperation management with private and public stakeholders in TVET.

d. Supporting activities for psychosocial support and conflict transformation

• Supporting the development of projects with local organizations in providing services to training providers, vocational schools, entrepreneurs, consultants to sensitize on the psychosocial impacts of displacement and instruments for conflict transformation.

C. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, economic, regional, or business development or similar

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position in the fields livelihood promotion, employability, private sector development, and/or vocational qualification.
• Experience working on economic inclusion, specifically on refugees, with public authorities such as district administrations is an asset

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Strong project management and coordination skills as well as working experience with refugees and a good understanding of the situation of refugee communities in Rwanda
• Strong advisory competency, high conceptual abilities, and understanding of development measures
• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Able to work under little supervision but at the same time being a real team player
• Quick learner; affinity to numbers as well as good understanding why details matter
• Persistent and focused on the tasks, but at the same time creative and open minded
• Very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office); good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of English, orally and written; ability to express oneself in clear sentences with relevant context; being able to write English with rigour and precision in grammar and spelling is an absolute must
• Excellent knowledge of Kinyarwanda, French is an asset
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until 19^th October 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please, let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

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TENDER NOTICE

COOPAC Ltd is looking for “AGRONOMISTS” for its production department.

IV. THE FILE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:​

1. A motivation letter addressed to the management of COOPAC Ltd;
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
3. A copy of the diploma or equivalence;
4. A photocopy of the Identity Card;
5. One or more attestation (s) of services rendered;
6. Any other document that proves the candidate’s experience.

V. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FILES 

By email to administration@coopac.com no later than 18^th October 2021

N.B:

1. The preselected candidates will be contacted for the exam;
2. Place of work: Rubavu, Rutsiro, Nyamasheke, Rulindo, and Gakenke

APPEL D’OFFRE

COOPAC Ltd  cherche pour son  service de production des <<AGRONOMES >>.

I. QUALIFICATIONS/EXIGENCES

1.    Formation en phytotechnie, agronomie, horticulture ou cours connexes dispensés par des établissements d’enseignement supérieur (A0)

2.    Avoir des connaissances de base en production de café

3.    Bonnes compétences en communication (en kinyarwanda)

4.    Volonté d’être basé dans des endroits éloignés assignés et de passer beaucoup de temps dans les zones rurales

5.    Maîtrise de l’informatique

6.    Une bonne maîtrise de l’anglais est fortement souhaitée

II.  RÉSUMÉ DU ROLE

Préparer, mettre en œuvre et soutenir la mise en œuvre d’un programme de formation des agriculteurs qui assure l’amélioration de la production de café grâce à la mise en œuvre de pratiques agricoles efficaces et intelligentes face au climat. En outre, l’incubateur travaillera avec et soutiendra les agriculteurs principaux pour dispenser une formation aux agriculteurs dans le cadre de démonstrations centralisées et à la ferme.

III. PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS

1.    Coordonner et soutenir les représentants de producteurs pour mener efficacement les activités suivantes :

• Formation et assistance aux champs de démonstration de café
• Mobiliser les producteurs de café pour la formation
• Mise en place de parcelles/fermes de démonstration
• Mener des démonstrations aux champs sur les bonnes pratiques culturales de café face au climat
• Développer et maintenir des dossiers de formation des agriculteurs
• Former les agriculteurs aux normes et exigences de certification
• Collecte des données des plantations et inspections

2. Veiller au respect des activités agronomiques de production annuel de café par les producteurs

3. Planifier et effectuer un suivi dans les plantations pour assurer la mise en œuvre des bonnes pratiques agricoles selon les sessions de formation

4. Soumettre un plan de travail mensuel

5. Préparer et soumettre des rapports de site, hebdomadaires et mensuels sur les réalisations de la formation des producteurs

6.S’assurer que les représentants de producteurs participent à leurs sessions de formation périodiques comme prévu

7. Suivre de près le maintien des plantations de café, la production par pied et les coûts de production

8. Surveiller de près les plantations de café pour tout ravageur ou maladie émergents et signaler rapidement à la direction

9. Assurer une utilisation judicieuse par les producteurs des intrants agricoles fournis, y compris les engrais, les fongicides et les pesticides

10. Aider la Direction à mettre à jour périodiquement le plan d’assistance technique

11. Toute autre tâche pouvant être demandée par la direction

IV. LE DOSSIER COMPRENDRA LES ELEMENTS SUIVANTS:

1. Une lettre de motivation adressée à la direction de la COOPAC Ltd ;
2. Un curriculum vitae détaillé et actualisé ;
3. Une copie du diplôme ou équivalence;
4. Une photocopie de la Carte d’Identité ;
5. Une ou des attestation(s) de services rendus ;
6. Tout autre document qui prouve l’expérience du candidat.

V. DEPOT DES DOSSIERS DE CANDIDATURE

1.  Par email à administration@coopac.com au plus tard le 18/10/202

N.B :

1. Les candidat(e)s présélectionné(e)s seront contacté(e)s pour l’examen

2. Lieu de travail : Rubavu, Rutsiro, Nyamasheke, Rulindo et Gakenke

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1.Carbon Projects Manager

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

One Acre Fund is bolstering its Agroforestry work with payments for ecosystem services, especially the development and sale of verified carbon emissions reductions. We believe that helping smallholders participate in carbon markets represents an opportunity for advancing climate justice by increasing smallholder profitability and resilience, and for contributing to climate change mitigation.

We are looking for an entrepreneur with experience in the fields of Agroforestry and Carbon Emissions Reductions to lead our nature-based carbon projects. You will manage all aspects of our carbon work, including the participatory design of carbon projects, guiding field teams in the design and implementation of our CER pilots, developing robust monitoring and verification processes, managing carbon project certification, and supporting CER financing and sales.

This position is in the Global Impact division and will report to the Global Agroforestry Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Carbon Program Design. Design carbon projects that boost farmer prosperity and mitigate climate change

• With smallholders and local community members, use participatory methods to co-design carbon projects that stand up to rigorous certification standards.
• Work with partners to build One Acre Fund’s multi-year strategy and actionable plans for operations.
• Identify and support the introduction (or new development) of technology that dramatically improves smallholder access to carbon markets.

Carbon Project Implementation

• Lead the implementation of carbon work across the organization.
• Develop carbon project design documents for approval by established standards.
• Line up technical support resources for field teams to ensure that project implementation, monitoring, and verification meet certification requirements.
• Work with our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to build a world-class MRV system for CER verification.

External engagement, project financing, and sales.

• Support One Acre Fund’s work in building relationships with global buyers and financing partners to stand up and sell certified carbon projects.
• Develop partnerships with project developers, carbon certification standards, and technical partners in all of the above responsibilities.
• Contribute to advocacy work that improves access to carbon markets for smallholder farmers.

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of experience leading nature-based carbon projects, including implementation and certification.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage successful teams.
• History of collaboration with primary actors in the carbon sector, including implementers, technical advisors, and certification standards.
• Familiarity with carbon emissions reductions verification methodologies and standards.
• Experience implementing projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Cross-cultural competence and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across a wide range of audiences.
• English Fluency. Other preferred languages include Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Chichewa, Amharic, or French.
• Travel within the region up to 30% of the time.

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda, with substantial travel time (other locations in Eastern and Southern Africa are possible)

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21 December 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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2.Rwanda Rural Retail Lead

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will lead the Rural Retail program, which encompasses 120+ retail locations and 175+ team members. In partnership with small business owners, we deliver quality products and services to 100,000+ farmers, including advisory services and asset-based micro-financing. To succeed, you will need to manage a high pace of growth, while ensuring service quality, partner satisfaction, and improvement on our financials. You will help to shape and achieve on the country program’s vision, reporting to the Deputy Country Director. You will directly manage three people: the Operations Manager, the Repayment & Strategy Associate, and the Expansion Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run a quality program
• Improve the program: Get the program to profitability. Deepen impact.
• Grow the program: We aim to grow to a national scale in the next 18 months.
• Develop your team: Everyone on the team, from your direct reports to the newest Shop Officer, should be mentored, challenged, and supported.
• Learn and share learnings: There are other budding retail programs at One Acre Fund. And our donors want your insights.

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 6+ years of professional experience, and a Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years managerial experience
• Experience in leading a team (of 3+ people), setting goals and strategy
• Intermediate to advanced analytical skills
• Fluent in English

If you additionally fit two or more of the below qualifications, you would make an excellent candidate.

• On-the-ground experience in low or lower-middle-income countries
• Consulting experience or mindset: You can approach big problems, and you know how to create a framework to proceed.
• Financial proficiency: You can read simple financial statements, and explore opportunities for improvement.
• Retail experience
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda

PREFERRED START DATE

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21 November 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feels consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Read more here and apply

3.Senior Mobile Software Engineer

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our passionate development team manages a range of web and mobile solutions to support our field operations, from registering millions of farmers and their orders, optimizing delivery truckloads and routes, tracking deliveries, collecting mobile payments, and analyzing loan repayments.

Specific challenges that our mobile solutions have to overcome include:

• High usability requirements – targeting users with little computer proficiency
• Offline-first, to provide a good experience with no or limited network connectivity
• Running on cheap hardware

Our mobile technology is React-Native, Sentry, Detox, and our tooling landscape is based on GitHub / JIRA / Slack / Azure DevOps.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to our Mobile team lead
• Work as part of a small, collaborative, and agile team of mobile developers
• Design, develop, document, test, and support our mobile solutions according to our standards
• Ensure smooth progress of your projects
• Participate in your Agile team’s lifecycle
• Contribute to your department’s improvement by sharing knowledge, sharpening your skills, suggesting different ways of working, and developing
• Provide technical mentoring to junior team members

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 5+ years of experience in Software Development
• Expert level in one or more mobile frameworks, ideally React-Native for Android, with 3+ years of experience
• A mindset of testing and automation
• Experience working in Agile
• A passion for solving problems and a customer mindset

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

PERKS

• Health insurance and other comprehensive benefits including a professional development stipend
• 6 weeks of leave
• Flexible work from home policy
• Flexible Bring-Your-Own-Device policy with laptop allowance
• Free lunch on working days and regular happy hour nights
• A rare opportunity to apply your skills to make an impact in the world by working with a top-ranked non-profit!

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:19 December 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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4.Rwanda Credit Analyst/Manager

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will oversee a total of over $20 million loan portfolio from farmer revenue and the Government of Rwanda subsidy revenue. You will design a customer repayment experience and strategy that leads to full recovery of all clients’ credit. You will develop systems to ensure seamless farmer subsidy registration and data reconciliation. . The work you do in this role is fundamental to the Rwanda program sustainability and requires data analysis, innovation, and reporting.

You will report to the Rwanda Field Operations Director and manage a team of 4-5 staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client credit recovery
  • Create annual plans for recovery with input from all relevant team members
  • Bring credit recovery to at least 98% of the total credit
  • Lead credit recovery performance analysis to understand performance risks and tailor solutions accordingly
  • Create periodic credit recovery performance reports to share with country leadership
• Subsidy invoicing
  • Develop an understanding of the subsidy processes from client’s registrations in Smart Nkunganire to invoicing in the MOPA.
  • Build controls in our subsidy processes to ensure compliance with all Government of Rwanda guidelines about the subsidy program
  • Lead cross-team collaboration workaround subsidy processes from registration to invoicing
  • Create periodic subsidy performance reports to share with country leadership

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• You have 3 or more years of experience in strategic or consulting contexts or program management experience
• You are comfortable going to the field, take full ownership of projects, and bring them to results independently.
• You can quickly identify what matters and communicate that.
• You are a logical thinker and comfortable with analysis – We are looking for someone who can use analysis to create insights and inform recommendations.
• You understand complex concepts quickly and learn fast! – We are looking for someone who can step into any situation and start adding value very quickly.
• You have experience working in the banking sector or microfinance, although this is not a strict requirement.
• You at least have a Bachelor’s Degree
• You speak English (Kinyarwanda or French is also very useful)

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Rubengera, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 14, 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feels consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to read more and apply

5.Accounts Receivables Accountant

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Associate, the Accounts Receivables Senior Accountant will make sure that the accounting procedures in relation to One Acre Fund’s Farmer Receivables (across 8 countries of operations) are followed and all financial reporting controls are implemented and running.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce Quarterly/Monthly Accounts receivables and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Own the reporting process for the core program & trials across 8 countries of One Acre Fund Operations;
• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP ;
• Analyze and verify Accounts Receivables related general ledger account balances, including making recommendations for adjustments;
• Identity, suggests, and support the process improvements in relation to Accounts Receivables;
• Coordinate the communications between Business Operations and Finance to ensure that monthly reporting is smooth;
• Project management: you will implement projects in relation to the process improvements for the receivable reconciliation/reporting process;
• Support the team during the country and global audits;
• Other tasks as requested by senior management.

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields
• Part or fully CPA qualified;
• At least 4 Years of experience in Accounting (preferably in a similar role)
• Project management skills
• Language: English (with French a plus)
• Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)

PREFERRED START DATE

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance paid time off

ELIGIBILITY

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

28 November 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to read more and apply

6.New Country Scout Associate

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Seeking an exceptional project manager with a strong ‘get stuff done’ (GSD) mindset to help scout a new market for 1AF. You will lead data collection and analysis in this new market and will recommend what intervention 1AF should pilot in what location. You will establish our brand, get support from a variety of stakeholders, and recruit the team required for piloting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare scouting plans based on desk research findings
• Scout specific locations for 1AF in a new market
• Build and deploy appropriate data collection tools in the field
• Recruit and manage data collection team on the ground
• Create a data collection framework for both quantitative and qualitative data
• Engage with the local community and other partners to gather relevant information
• Build 1AF brand awareness on the ground – for farmers, the government, and more broadly in this sector
• Report on location and business model feasibility based on pre-determined metrics
• Roll-out small trials to test key impact hypotheses

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 2+ years of experience in project management or setting up a field program
• Experience managing survey development and deployment
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection
• Team management
• Stakeholder management and Communication
• Data analysis skills (Excel – can perform complex functions)
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data and distill it down to essential findings
• English and French required

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:27 October 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feels consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to read more and apply

7.Global Ombuds/Mediator

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Global Ombuds mediates employee conflict and investigates DEI-related employee conduct and bias complaints and resolves them, usually through recommendations or mediation sessions. The Global Ombuds also works with the Office of the CEO and the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council to identify systemic issues leading to poor employee conduct or culture and makes recommendations for improvement. The objective of this role would be to help One Acre Fund create a safe, supportive, inclusive workplace, and to ensure that employees can report and resolve instances of bias in a fair, transparent process free from retaliation. The Global Ombuds would report to the Office of the CEO and would manage one direct report, and would work with HR and Legal Teams. The Global Ombuds would:

• Create the structures and processes needed to manage cases
• Resolve cases related to bias, minor misconduct cases, and staff conflict
• Provide One Acre Fund staff support and mediation services
• Escalate cases of formal discrimination and grave misconduct to Legal
• Report aggregated trends and make recommendations to the CEO, DEI Council, Company Board, and Managing Counsel

RESPONSIBILITIES

While the Global Ombuds will be first and foremost involved in staff mediation work, they will have a number of other responsibilities, which may take up a greater or lesser percentage of the Global Ombuds’ bandwidth, depending on the caseload of staff mediation cases.

A. Staff Mediation (60%)

• Resolve cases of bias, staff conflict, micro-aggressions through mediation, training, and recommendations.
• Ensure confidentiality and fairness in resolving cases

B. Awareness & Training (15%)

• Lead programs and communication to increase all staff awareness of and access to reporting channels.
• Shape the organizational culture we want at OAF through preventative training and other interventions.
• Ensure that staff view the Ombuds and reporting channels as accessible, trusted, and unbiased.

C. Identify trends and support systemic solutions (10%)

• Analyze case data, draft reports, and make recommendations.
• Advocate for any necessary changes to organizational structures, plans, or processes to ensure that One Acre Fund is building the culture we want.
• Provide support scoping or implementing relevant DEI projects.

D. Stakeholder Management (Community of Practice leadership) (15%)

• Delegate cases to and support in-country mediators / staff-liaison officers
• Offer performance support and professional development resources to in-country mediators
• Build knowledge of the Ombuds services and gain a better understanding of staff sentiment by attending regional meetings and country-level leadership meetings

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 5 or more years of experience in mediation/Ombuds/conflict resolution work
• 3+ years of experience in any of our countries of operation
• 2+ years in management
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, diverse workplace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Some experience in corporate Culture or DEI work, or experience in the legal field is a plus.
• English is required, knowledge of French/Swahili/Kinyarwanda/Kirundi/Chichewa/Amharic is preferred.

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Flexible within East Africa; Kigali, Rwanda is preferred.

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:23 November 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feels consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to read more and apply

8.Rwanda Product Scaling Specialist

About the Role

The Product Scaling Specialist will manage the design, implementation, and evaluation of OAF margin product trial projects. You will contribute to the organizational strategy, OKRs, and improvement of farmer livelihoods, impact and margin to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Trial Ownership; Lead multiple trials – be the primary contact person for the trials, organize the execution and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and quality products delivery to farmers and after-sales service support.
• New Products Research: Identify and propose new products to offer farmers, then independently undertake appropriate desk research, farmer OAF staff interviews to understand farmer needs and OAF opportunities to deliver them. Use the research findings to develop cases for or against new products and/or trials. Support other Product Scaling staff in qualitative research including focus groups.
• Product Trial Design: Design new products trials. This will include written project documents explaining the trial from start to finish along with proper project management tools, impact models, project plans, calendar, budget, evaluation plans. Also, elicit contributions from all relevant all partners.
• Product Trial Evaluations: Coordinate the development of trial evaluations, from survey design to data analysis, report writing, and presentation to stakeholders. Liaise with the Data Project Specialist throughout the evaluation process, depending on the complexity of the trial. Ensure a good mix of quantitative and qualitative methods is used.
• Performance Management: Oversee one or two direct reports and casuals supporting the trial projects.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3 years of experience in the project management field.
• Project and trial design, quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, and report writing.
• Written and oral English language fluency is a must and Kinyarwanda for farmer engagement and communication.
• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant areas such as Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Economics, Development Studies, with some components of research and data analysis training will be an added advantage.

Preferred Start Date

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off. In addition to paid maternity and paternity leave, we offer additional benefits to new parents.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

Women are encouraged to apply. We are committed to gender equity in our staff operations, representation, and experience. In 2020, women made up 40% of our clients and 44% of our total staff. We have and will continue to intentionally grow these numbers.

Application Deadline:17 October 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to read more and apply

9.Rwanda Program Growth Data Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Marketing and Enrollment Data Specialist will be a crucial member in supporting marketing and enrollment strategy design in Rwanda. We are currently delivering impact to thousands of Rwandans serving over 700,000 farmers across Rwanda. By the end of 2022 we will be serving over 1,000,000 farmers across Rwanda and this role plays a crucial role to us achieving this milestone. The hire will be a core member of the Field Operations Team, based in Rubengera, and will report to the Marketing and Enrollment Lead.

The Marketing and Enrollment Data Specialist will take ownership of quantitative research and analysis that helps the Rwanda Core Program reach their 5-year client credit size goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Research

The Marketing and Enrollment Data Specialist will research questions around client product adoption and digging into what factors lead clients to (or not to) adopt specific products. This strategy research will take place both in the office and in the field.

You will take the lead on managing crucial sub-projects of small to medium complexity. This will include the following:

• Analyze the data we have on client product adoption throughout our Core Program.
• Lead relevant desk and field research into transaction size and how best we can increase this, and any other relevant research to help us understand our clients and the market, and to help guide our strategy.
• Utilize the research insights to provide applicable recommendations to address specific challenges and lead the implementation of the suggested recommendation addressing a specific challenge.

Reporting and Analysis

You will develop and maintain marketing and enrollment data dashboards to offer analysis for the wider OAF team, this will also include the updating of the Marketing and Enrollment BI interactive map.

In addition to this you will share research findings with the wider team through memos, leading important field team meetings and delivering important reports. You will provide crucial information to help align stakeholders on projects so that they are accomplished and allow us to serve more farmers.

Work with other Strategy Leads

You will work with the Execution Team, Product team and Repayment Lead to design the incentives structure for the field team, in addition to product pricing options and prepayment amounts for clients. This work will ensure that you communicate openly and give and receive feedback well.

Field Operations Tasks

You will attend field visits to monitor the execution of strategy in the field. This will occur throughout the marketing and enrollment period and during other times of the year to improve familiarity with farmers and our program, to more effectively develop strategies that increase the scope and depth of our impact.

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Experience in data analysis using R, Stata, Python, or excel skills (can perform complex functions).
• Experience managing, cleaning, and analyzing data.
• Work experience overseeing data collection in a rural setting.
• Experience developing research assessments about product adoption and client behavior.
• We are looking for passionate professionals that combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service.
• A willingness to commit to living in rural Rwanda for at least two years – this is a long–term, career–track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
• Language – English, and Kinyarwanda

PREFERRED START DATE

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

JOB LOCATION

Rubengera, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance paid time off

ELIGIBILITY

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:17 October  2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to read more and apply

10.Global Logistics Specialist

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

As Logistics Specialist, you will report directly to the Global Logistics Director and manage 1 central data officer. You will be in charge of enforcing data integrity and adherence to the Global Logistics department’s policies to support country-input distribution and other units such as rural retail, tree production, and deliveries, local hubs, crop commercialization/buyback, and direct deliveries. You will use systems and data expertise to influence strategy and related business infrastructure. You will support building scalable and connected supply chain and logistics systems without any double-data entry. With more digitalization and automation we have real-time data and full transparency, reduced process times, improved data integrity, and reliable operations with reduced cost and risk. You will fall in love with this role if you are passionate about maximizing impact through operationalizing data.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory data and report for up to 9 markets while ensuring the highest integrity (complete, accurate, reliable, and in context)
• Grow with dynamic requirements from country programs and teams to guide and oversee the implementation of inventory policies and Service level agreements geared towards efficiency gains
• Find and implement operational efficiencies and innovations to upgrade existing high touch, manual processes related to inventory through a data-driven approach/decision science
• Learn One Acre Fund systems and analysis tools to get the right inventory data, analyze and share with team members for execution
• Improve speed and accuracy of all logistics data and upgrading existing paper-based warehouse systems through coordinating the roll-out of a WMS and other digitalization/automation opportunities
• Develop controls to prevent inventory shrink and checklists, guides and scorecards improve process / procedural efficiency
• Monitor warehouse compliance with One Acre Fund policies and local regulations

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, logistics, or other operational management
• Previous staff management and project management experience an asset
• Can maintain complex spreadsheets using functions in either Excel or Google Sheets
• Can present complex data/research in a digestible way
• Interest in operational and technical challenges related to inventory
• You love to learn with passion and commitment!
• Flexible, dynamic, self-demanding, and independent
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP and business intelligence/analytics solutions such as Power BI an asset
• SQL and some data analysis with Python or R an asset
• Fluency in English required; French and regional languages an asset
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Operations, Computer Science, IT, Statistics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

• Kigali, Rwanda | Nairobi, Kenya
• Iringa, Tanzania | Zomba, Malawi | Muramvya, Burundi | Kabwe, Zambia (negotiable)
• Regional Travel up to 20% of the time on an as-needed basis

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off. In addition to paid maternity and paternity leave, we offer additional benefits to new parents.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of either Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, or Malawi.

Women are encouraged to apply. We are committed to gender equity in our staff operations, representation, and experience. In 2020, women made up 40% of our clients and 44% of our total staff. We have and will continue to intentionally grow these numbers.

Application Deadline:07 October 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Click here to read more and apply

11.Rwanda Operations Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The biggest responsibility of the Systems Division (or operations team) is to ensure that everything is in place to deliver inputs (seed, fertilizer, solar, phones) to farmers 2 times per year. This includes (1) ordering inputs ahead of the season, (2) receiving and ensuring they meet requirements, (3) setting up our data and documentation for the season, (4) getting these inputs to farmers and back to our warehouses, (5) responding to client concerns through our hotline, and (6) conducting reconciliation and fraud investigations after each season. As the Rwanda program grows, the Systems Division is also increasing our support to new programs in Rwanda that operate differently.

• You will be reporting to the Head of Operations for Rwanda (we refer to this as “Systems Lead”). You will work closely with her on a range of projects to further the goals of the team. These exact responsibilities will change over time depending on the needs.
• You will initially begin with no management responsibilities. However, you will take on at least 1 and up to 4 direct reports over time, based on the department needs and your interests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Rwanda team’s representative to our Global Tech team to develop technologies that better serve our farmers and field teams
• Lead the input (seed/fertilizer/solar/etc) ordering process end to end (from creating projections to final delivery to our warehouses)
• Manage innovations within our distribution to increase efficiency and reduce risks.
• Serve as the point-person for compliance-related matters within the Systems division, including certification
• Identify strategies and take on projects to help Systems effectively serve other Teams
• Over time, undertake management responsibilities as agreed upon by you and the Rwanda Systems Lead

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters Degree preferred
• 5 years total work experience, including 3 years of experience in Rwanda in senior roles. Note that people without these criteria will not be considered.
• Someone able to full own projects, and really drive projects forward independently.
• Communication and critical thinking skills – We are looking for someone who can quickly identify what matters and communicate that clearly and concisely.
• Understand complex concepts quickly and learn fast! – We are looking for someone who can step into any situation and start adding value very quickly.
• Logical thinker and comfort with analysis – We are looking for someone who is a structured thinker and can use quantitative analysis to create insights and inform recommendations
• English required. Kinyarwanda strongly desired.

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21​^st October 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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12.SAP Success Factor Engineer

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working within the Technology Division of the organization you will be in a position to serve as the technical expert, providing specific expertise in the areas of system functionality, system features, report generation, data integrity, and data analysis for One Acre Fund SuccessFactors solution. You will report to the head of our enterprise resource planning team where you will work alongside an experienced team of engineers and consultants. This position is for someone who not only wants to continue learning but also does well in different situations and is comfortable with being presented with new challenges. You will provide business and technical software assistance to our team that uses SuccessFactors daily.

In taking on this responsibility: You will manage the maintenance of the HRIS, SAP SuccessFactors solution, and its modules; You will manage the Service delivered to the HR and Technical Division Departments where the integrated solutions overlap; You will maintain other applications that work together with the HRIS like the payroll system, google workspace among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will design, manage system processes and documentation based on lessons learned, continuous improvement, and quarterly releases for modules
• Create and publish dashboards and metrics
• Work with other system administrators to ensure consistency, share best practices, improve processes and develop system knowledge
• You will lead process improvement efforts, in the areas of workflow, system enhancements.
• You will develop and write quality assurance tests and participate in their execution
• Manage daily operations and special projects.
• You will consult with the HR and IT leaders, with an approach to future release functionality
• Have deep system knowledge to make the process and system changes, including configuration, permissions.
• Ensure processes across solutions
• Manage implementation of new products, new processes, and requirements
• Manage release updates and work with leadership to determine enablement plan
• Manage to test system changes in Test and Production environments
• Coordinate’s delivery of training for end-users (Documentation/Training materials)
• You will monitor and triages interface issues with 3rd party vendor solutions.

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years professional experience in IT with a focus on HR systems management
• Success Factors Expert Accredited in Employee Central and Onboarding, with system implementation experience plus one other SuccessFactors module such as: Performance, Goals, Compensation, Recruiting, or Recruiting Marketing
• Advanced administrator skills with SuccessFactors Employee Central and Onboarding
• Knowledge of HRIS system integrations
• Experience in the development of functional design specifications for business application
• Complex scenarios and the ability to identify the causes, and recommend corrective and preventative actions
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent computer-related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Language: English

PREFERRED START DATE

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, paid time off

ELIGIBILITY

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11 October 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY.

Mission

To provide a ladder of opportunity to underserved communities in Rwanda, as we proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Method

We share the hope of Christ as we provide financial services and biblically-based training that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.

Motivation

The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God

IT manager

Urwego Bank Plc is dedicated to providing financial services to the people of Rwanda. Motivated by Jesus Christ’s call to serve those in need. Its mission is to achieve economic spiritual transformation in the lives of the underserved, using financial services and tested training as we share Jesus Christ’s love. Urwego Bank wishes to recruit (1) qualified, competent, committed, and proactive IT Manager to oversee the IT Department of Urwego Bank Plc.

Job Title:  IT Manager

Department:  Operations

Reporting to: Chief Operating officer

Directly supervises IT, team

Location: Kigali.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and fulfill the mission of Urwego Bank.

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

Ensure a healthy spiritual balance within a family, work, and church life through the adoption of biblical personal and spiritual disciplines.

Conduct daily work, make decisions and help Urwego Bank make decisions in a way that witnesses to the presence, power, and love of Jesus and the reality of his Kingdom on earth.

Contribute to a healthy corporate culture that integrates faith and work through spiritual thought leadership and inspiration via staff devotions, retreats, and relevant meetings.

As appropriate disciple team members, growing the maturity of their faith and integration of the spiritual, social, material, and personal elements of their life.

Ensure that Christian witness is incorporated into our product and service design.

IT Strategy

Work with the Bank Senior Executive team to establish an IT strategy that enable cost-effective implementation of key services across the Urwego network of offices and agents so as to help achieve the Christ-centered, Quality, and Growth targets established by the bank.

Staffing and Culture

Work with HR to lead the hiring, training, and retention of skilled IT staff who possess the industry-leading capacity in their area of expertise and who exude passion for the work of Urwego and the people we serve.

Effectively establish a culture of extraordinary service, starting with personal example through serving direct reports and radiating outwards to branches and clients.

Work with HR to oversee the consistent implementation of a fair and transparent performance management process that motivates high performers and removes low-performing staff in a healthy fashion.

Set precedent through a personal example for healthy discipleship of Christian character among the staff of the service delivery team.

IT Budget

Work closely with Finance to ensure that the planned IT annual budget is wisely used to serve its objective

Proactively intervene with help from Finance in case there is an urgent cost to IT and may affect the planned budget.
Implementation and Integration of Information Technology

Ensure up-to-date, well-designed, cost-effective technological solutions are available for efficient bank operations.

Lead large IT projects with exemplary project management skills.

Policy and Procedure Management

Maintain up-to-date policy and procedure manuals for the critical processes associated with IT infrastructure, and IT security including end-user policies, training, and awareness.

Work with the risk department to ensure the effective and timely mitigation of the many risks associated with our IT systems.

Network / Connectivity Management

Ensure the best practice deployment of industry-leading VPN / MPLS network for our core business needs connecting branches to our primary data center.

Ensure appropriate/cost-effective backup systems are in place to provide strong business continuity in the event of a network disruption.

Provide mobile solutions and oversee arrangements with MNOs to offer our staff, agents, and clients the best possible mobile data services to facilitate digital banking services.

Regulatory Alignment

Ensure adequate knowledge of regulatory guidance for the bank and its various service delivery channels and ensure our IT procedures, structure and design are in accordance with the relevant directives.

Delivery Channels Management

Oversee monitoring of all Delivery channels including ATM, mHose, EOS, RIPPS, UT Bio, etc uptime and take immediate action from a technical and partner communication perspective to remedy the issue as rapidly as feasible.

Ensure technological systems are in place and working well to support EFT and other financial remittance systems.

Oversee maintenance of ATM network.

Oversee monitoring and troubleshooting technical issues related to delivery channels service ranging from Mobile Banking solution (Mhose), MEOS/EOS/UTBIO, Check Truncation.

Data Centers and Infrastructure

Oversee the stability of Power and overall healthy environment and security of Urwego’s primary and DR data centers.

Ensure the bank is operating on sufficient, well maintained, and cost-effective hardware which facilitates the required work we do.

Research and implement updated hardware and IT solutions that provide Urwego a cost and functionality advantage in the work we do.

Maintain a comprehensive IT hardware inventory and depreciation database.

Cyber Security Posture of the Bank.

The Head of IT is also tasked with the responsibilities to oversee Information Security and Cyber Security related issues in collaboration with the Cyber Security and Information Officer.

Oversee External Cyber Security service providers during annual planned cyber security assessment and provide status reports to Executive management on the cyber security compliance of the ban

 Frequently review and track the progress on the cyber security framework work plan in collaboration with the Cyber Security and Information officer

Licensing and Vendor Management

Support the Tender committee in negotiating research and champion cost-effective contracts and licenses with essential vendors and for essential systems.

Oversee IT-related contract/license renewal and budgeting so that Urwego is never surprised by unpaid systems or unexpected costs.

Stakeholder and Partner Relationships

Serve as a key representative of the bank to stakeholders and partners.

Establish relationships with vendors, service providers, and donors to assist as appropriate with the execution of specific projects and services needed.

Staff Management

Create healthy, trusting management relationships with direct reports and help them do likewise with teams that they oversee.

Establish accountability and high performance among team members.

Demonstrate effective delegation.

Train and build the capacity of team members so that they thrive in their areas of responsibility;

Other

Any other duties as periodically assigned to you by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission of Urwego Bank.
• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science or related field;
• 6 or more years of experience in managing and deploying complex enterprise-grade networks, infrastructure, and hardware, preferably at a financial institution;
• 4 years of management/leadership experience;
• Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands/multiple deadlines;
• Experience managing large scale IT projects and demonstrated competence in project management disciplines;
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills;
• Excellent written, verbal, and computer-based communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent cross-cultural listening, communication, and leadership skills;
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate, develop and lead others in a diverse and geographically distributed context;
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Certified in Cisco Network Administration, Firewalls, etc.
• Expertise in Linux Administration, VMware Administration, Windows Server Administration, and Cyber Security certification (CISA, CISM, CISSP)
• Strong English language skills;

How to apply:

Please submit the following documents to Urwego Bank Plc Head Office at Remera/Kisimenti Kigali.

You can also send your complete application in a single file attachment on the following email HR@urwegobank.com (please indication in the subject – application for IT Manager Position)

• Motivation/application letter explaining your suitability for the sales staff position
• Curriculum vitae (CV) and notarized copies of academic documents.
• 2 referees that are not blood relatives with their full address/contact.
• Recommendation from your church leader – Pastor, issued within the 6 months period.

• Copy of your National ID.
• Statement of Faith.

Deadline for application: Friday 22^nd  oct. 2021. 5 PM

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the test and interview.

Thank you

Urwego Bank PLC

Management.

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Backpack 26 Project Fellows

Humanitarian · Kigali, kigali

Institution information

Since Kepler’s launch in 2013, we are building a model of accessible and quality higher education. We provide a different kind of education – one that combines in-person, online, and on-the-job learning in service of a singular goal: decent jobs for young Africans. And we have been successful, with more than 90% of scholars employed within six months of graduating. Kepler, through a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), has enrolled more than 1,000 students across our campuses in Kigali and the Kiziba refugee camp in Western Rwanda. We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College, and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Backpack16 Project Summary

In its partnership with the University of California Davis, Kepler will pilot the use of the Article 26 Backpack (Backpack) in Rwanda for refugee, displaced, and at-risk young people seeking to connect with higher education, enrolled in higher education, or those recently graduated. Backpack empowers access to higher education and training opportunities through the secure curation and protection of critical educational documents, as well as providing them with the possibility to safely share elements of their educational preparation with universities, employers, scholarship organizations, and credential evaluators. The international nature of Backpack fosters the creation of a global community of refugee and displaced students, and the digital ecosystem provides opportunities to expand knowledge in host countries and countries of resettlement about the humanity, capabilities, and talents of refugee young people.

Job Summary

Kepler is looking for two competent graduates/ students closer to graduation to serve as Backpack 26 project fellows in Rwanda. This is a full-time position that will last 6 to 8 months. The Rwanda Backpack fellows will support refugees and displaced university-age young people living in Rwanda to access the Backpack service tools.  Alongside this, fellows will help backpack service users upload critical documents and learn how to use the service for academic and career purposes. Also, Backpack fellows will use the Backpack enrollment as an adjunct to broader career development and college counseling/advising opportunities for refugees and host communities in Rwanda. Backpack fellows will work with the Kepler humanitarian team to implement the project in collaboration with different partners.

The Fellows positions at Kepler are designed as an opportunity for recent or upcoming graduates to grow professionally by gaining meaningful work experience while supporting Kepler programming. Fellows will be provided with significant support from their managers and other team members as well as opportunities for professional development.  After the fellowship is complete, fellows should be confident professionals with competitive skills and resumes to continue their careers, whether at Kepler or an external organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Backpack interns including administrative processes and team development
• Conduct group workshops and sessions informing the importance of the Backpack tool to refugee communities
• Run program operations and assess logistical needs of the program
• Collaborate with different partners and stakeholders in planning Backpack events in refugee communities in Rwanda
• Develop tools, media, and techniques to train and support the implementation of Backpack that can serve as a model for further expansion
• Maintain accurate and updated records/data of the program implementation and encountered challenges
• Guide Backpackers to use the platform for  education and employment opportunities
• Review documents of backpackers and help them to create an account and to use the service
• Prepare monthly reports that include data, a narrative history of the Backpack users, and development phases, recommendations for program improvement
• Reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Backpack program
• Advise refugee young scholars about transitions to higher education and workplace
• Prepare backpack events and involve all stakeholders
• Participate in meetings with partners for advocating for refugees’ access to tertiary education
• Work with university students to engage refugee communities and schools to use the backpack services in Rwanda
• Manage a small budget and follow finance procedures
• Take responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Have graduated/closer to graduation in a relevant field
• Registered as a refugee in Rwanda
• Experience of working with refugees in education
• Demonstrated knowledge of refugee rights, laws, and methods of advocacy
• Experience with event planning and communicating across different stakeholders
• Ability to manage operations and logistical needs of a project
• Ability to use online conferencing tools [Ex: Uber, Zoom, Google meet, etc.…]
• Ability to use social media platforms [Ex: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc…]
• Organized, extreme attention to detail, and good at the time and task management
• Excellent with using Google Products(creating and uploading files and folders, sharing files folders, google forms, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and highly adaptable technology skills
• Ability to use at least one project management tool [Ex: Slack, Asana, Trello, Doodle, etc…]

Deadline: The application deadline is October 11th, 2021, late applications will not be considered and only selected candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

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Volunteer role: Social Accountability-National Volunteer

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to coordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peacebuilding, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead, we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview

Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.

The volunteer will provide support and capacity building at the country level and consortium partners, Civil Society Organisations, especially youth-focussed/led organizations to enable them to: 1. gain skills and knowledge in social accountability relevant to the needs of the Intersectionality Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights programme; 2. Have the necessary tools for undertaking social accountability activities within the programme; 3. Raise awareness and promote dialogue among different stakeholders to respond to the needs and priorities of vulnerable youth with compounded vulnerabilities across the programme; and, 4. To engage and mobilise vulnerable youth groups to lead their own advocacy agendas.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential criteria (must have to be able to carry out the role successfully)

Qualifications:

•  At least a bachelor’s degree in a related subject preferably Policy, Political Science, Law, Gender or Development studies.

Experience:

•  At least three years experience in advocacy and policy space as well as developing responses to SRHR issues in a development context.
•  Demonstrated ability to effectively convene, coordinate and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and identifying their needs and using their own voice to express their priorities.
• Strong background in participatory community consultation.
•  Experienced in designing and delivering community consultation programmes.
•  Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
•  Excellent written and communication skills especially when explaining complex concepts to audiences of different levels.
• Proven ability to train, coach and supervise others.

Skills/Abilities:

• Building and sustaining working relationships: foster teamwork and collaboration with others for the benefit of a common goal.
• Open-minded and respectful: a non-judgmental approach that values other people and culture.
• Seeking and sharing knowledge: recognition that learning is a two-way and continuous process.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Facilitating positive change: the ability to analyse problems and develop lasting solutions in line with VSO approaches.
• Adaptability: a flexible approach and the ability to adapt behaviour to different situations.
•  Resilience: the self-confidence to work with a variety of situations, diverse people and ambiguity

People with a lived experience of marginalization based on their identities (gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, etc) are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunities:

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Allowance

As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full-time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in the country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

Accommodation

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

Some background about VSO

Much has changed since VSO started 60 years ago. We’ve gone from being a UK charity to a truly global development organisation. In 2016/2017 alone, we worked with over 7,000 volunteers from all over the world and from all backgrounds to deliver services that had an impact on the lives of almost 2.6 million people in the 24 countries where we work. Our programmes focus on the areas of health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We believe progress is only possible when we work together and that strong partnerships are crucial to delivering positive change. That’s why we work with over 500 partner organisations, from local and national governments, to businesses, NGOs, funders, charities and community groups. Currently, over 30% of our people are recruited from within the country in which they work, and we continue to grow the share of community and national volunteers involved in our programmes. We also send increasing numbers of volunteers from one developing country to another. However, our vision has remained the same; to build a world without poverty.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Your application and COVID-19

We are continually reviewing our ability to safely programme and implement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many local restrictions are being implemented in several VSO locations, which impacts VSO’s existing programme delivery.

We will continue to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and national governments to protect the wellbeing and safety of all communities, employees and volunteers.

We’re continuing to build a talent pool of prospective professional volunteers so we can get back to supporting communities as soon as we’re able to.

If your application is shortlisted, a VSO hiring manager will be in touch to discuss the next steps and any changes to your placement and role.

You can read VSO’s COVID-19 statement and frequently asked questions about volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic here.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.

Make an application

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy (PDF).

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Trades Helper

 Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-027

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for one position of Trades Helper. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The incumbent reports directly to the Locally employed Staff Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.  The position holder is employed as a Trades Helper to assist the technicians of the skilled trades in the performance of routine and preventive maintenance, and new installations and demolition work.  The Supervisor will assign the incumbent to any of the skilled trade shops on a daily basis to assist the skilled technicians with maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC) office buildings, grounds, and residential owned/leased properties.  The incumbent performs limited skilled tasks as qualified by on-the-job training.  In addition to assisting the skilled trade technicians, the incumbent may be assigned tasks include material handling, painting, custodial type work, common laborer work, and grounds maintenance work.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 18, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

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Ingenuity Ltd,

Land Trade House Building, Suite 209

Remera; Gasabo Kigali

Announcing an open position for 

Title: DHMT Functions Technical Advisor (1 position)

OPEN TO: Interested national candidates

OPENING DATE: October 4, 2021

CLOSING DATE: October 11, 2021

WORK HOURS: Full-time (40 hours per week)

LENGTH OF HIRE: Long Term Employment

Ingenuity Ltd. is a public health consulting firm in Rwanda that provides services in areas of health programs design and implementation, health management systems, health policy and strategy design, and technical assistance across a number of health clinical areas.

Ingenuity Ltd seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of DHMT Functions Technical Advisor ‘Ingobyi’ Activity–– a five-year USAID-funded Activity implemented by an IntraHealth International-led consortium. Ingobyi Activity aims to improve the quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing infant and maternal mortality in Rwanda. The position will be based in Kigali and report to the Ingenuity Ltd Managing Director.

Purpose: in close consultation with Ingenuity Managing Director, and Ingbyi Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director, this position will support DHMT to fulfill their roles as stipulated in the District health system re-organization guideline, by operationalizing HealthAppex through training of the DHMT members, self-assessments (by DHMTs) and audits (by MoH, Ingobyi and others as deemed relevant) quarterly. The audit findings will guide the development of solutions to address key challenges.

Essential Duties:

• Leads the process of implementing the district health system re-organization guideline, to reflect the current developments in the DHMT roles responsibilities, and composition among others, their alignment with the responsibilities of the District Health Unit, the District Joint Action Development Forum (DJAF) among others.
• Together with Ingobyi zonal technical teams, trains members of DHMT with respect to their updated roles.
• In collaboration with Ingobyi MEL Director and MoH counterparts, identifies and develops a list of users of the HealthAppex with all required information to use for user system set up and configuration and updates as needed.
• Attends training on HealthAppex delivered by the Content Expert and works with the Data Analyst Dashboard Technical Expert to ensure mastery and subsequent knowledge transmission to district health leaders
• Develops and continually updates the training program for HealthAppex users.
• Trains users of HealthAppex identified, records and reports on system areas needing upgrades to optimize system performance
• In collaboration with the MEL Director, Digital Health Officer, Data Analyst/Dashboard Technical Expert, and other project staff, MoH plus relevant stakeholders, supports district to select key indicators for tracking and action by members of the DHMT.
• Conducts close follow-up with DHMTs in implementing quarterly self-assessments using HealthAppex, in close coordination with the zonal technical team, specifically zonal coordinators. Ensures that all data is submitted timely to the Data Analyst/Dashboard Technical Expert, and provides necessary interpretations to the data, seeks clarification from DHMT point of contact as needed.
• Together with zonal coordinators, plans, and implements the quarterly DHMT functionality verifications. Compiles, analyses data from the process, convenes and moderates feedback workshops to discuss and chart a way forward based on audit results.
• Together with zonal coordinators, supports DHMTs to develop realistic action to the identified challenges and.
• Together with zonal coordinators, supports DHMTs to develop strategies that address the identified verification gaps, works with the Zonal Coordinators to ensure follow-up and action to ensure sustained improvement.
• Together with zonal coordinators, explores avenues, develops and implements strategies that allow closer coordination of DHMT with the DJAF.
• Collaborates with the Data Analyst/Dashboard Technical Expert and other project staff to identify pertinent health challenges and brings these to the attention of DHMTs to develop solutions.
• Helps DMHT and zonal teams to identify and document lessons and best practices for sharing at the Quarterly Districts Coordination Meetings and/or, with DHMTs in other districts to facilitate district-to-district learning.

Other duties

• Demonstrates effective communication skills to develop written and oral program materials.
• Plans and completes work assignments with a high degree of initiative, good judgment, analytical skill, and integrity.
• Participates in Ingobyi Activity planning meetings, progress review meetings, and Technical Working Group, and provides relevant technical inputs
• Participate in key MEL team planning and review meetings to coordinate and review tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education & Experience

• Master’s in Public Health, Development Studies, Health Policy and/or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in related positions
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Competent in the use of computers and basic computer programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience in program development, implementation, having worked with sub-national level is an asset.
• Experience working on USAID-funded and MoH is an advantage.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well with others;
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision;
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit CVs and application letters electronically to the following email address: niyomathias2005@yahoo.fr  copying kamudave@gmail.com indicating in the subject line the position for which the candidate is applying, not later than October 2021 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. Hard copies will be rejected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the tests. If you are not contacted within one week from the deadline date, please consider that your application was not successful.

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1.Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-026

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for one position of Lead Maintenance Technician. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The incumbent provides full supervision of 8 multi-trade technicians and tradesmen. Oversight of journeyman level installation, preventive and routine maintenance, and routine and urgent repairs on facilities, systems, and equipment in Government Owned and Operational Lease office and residential properties.  S/he is knowledgeable of electrical, mechanical, and structural trades including methods, materials, and tools. Detailed knowledge in electrical safety, diagnostics, codes, methods, installations, repairs, and maintenance.  S/he establishes and enforces journeyman level electrical standards for government properties in accordance with International Building Codes. Reports to Maintenance Superintendent and substitutes for Maintenance Superintendent in his absence.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 15, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

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2.NXP Crew Leader

NXP Crew Leader

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-012R1

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for two positions of NXP Crew Leader. The positions are open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Incumbent is responsible for leading and guiding a team of five Warehouse Workers in performing a variety of manual labor tasks include delivery; appropriate storage; packing and unpacking; and movement of USG property, within the chancery building and warehouse, at leased residences, and at representational residences, using appropriate tools and equipment. Incumbent is one of two vehicle operators for the embassy warehouse.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 15, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

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3.Public Health Program Assistant

Public Health Program Assistant

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2020-015R

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Public Health Program Assistant. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The incumbent provides technical and administrative assistance to the Country Director, Associate Director for Programs, Health Systems Strengthening Advisor, Project Officers, Team Leads, and other technical staff at CDC Rwanda (Center for Disease Control) to ensure no interruption in the execution of program activities related to COP (Country Operations Plan) and HSS (Health Strengthening System). This includes working with PEPFAR, other USG ( United States Government) health team colleagues, and the PEPFAR Coordination Office to assist CDC-Rwanda’s participation in PEPFAR and HHS (Health and Human Services) planning and reporting processes. This position will be responsible for coordinating and leading budget analyses and portfolio reviews within the CDC technical and interagency teams for the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan. The incumbent serves as a liaison between CDC Rwanda, USG PEPFAR team, Ministry of Health, and other implementing partners on program support services.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 13, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

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4.Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

 Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-023

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for two positions of Warehouse Worker. The positions are open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Incumbent is responsible for safe handling, moving and storage, and inventory of both expendable and non-expendable items.  The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor. Job holder performs loading and unloading of both expendable and non-expendable including but not limited to furniture, appliances, etc. from trucks/vans to the warehouse(s).  Assists in organizing, preparation, and the delivery of items from the warehouse to office buildings, residential properties, and other locations.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 06, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

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5.Human Resources Assistant ( Main Timekeeper)

Human Resources Assistant ( Main Timekeeper)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-024

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for two positions of Human Resources Assistant (Main Timekeeper). The positions are open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist and the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the incumbent serves as the Mission’s expert on Time and Attendance and primary point of contact with the Global Financial Services Center (GFSC) in Charleston and Bangkok on timekeeping for U.S. Direct Hires (USDH), Eligible Family Members (EFMs), Members of Household (MOHs) and Locally Employed (LE) Staff of all agencies. The employee manages payments to the Local Social Security System, Local tax withholdings, Workers’ compensation claims processing, and the LE Staff Performance Management program for the Mission. Position is also responsible for creating personnel actions in partnership with the HR Assistant and assists the HR Assistant on recruitment actions.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 8, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

 

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Lead Maintenance Technician

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-026

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for one position of Lead Maintenance Technician. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The incumbent provides full supervision of 8 multi-trade technicians and tradesmen. Oversight of journeyman level installation, preventive and routine maintenance, and routine and urgent repairs on facilities, systems, and equipment in Government Owned and Operational Lease office and residential properties.  S/he is knowledgeable of electrical, mechanical, and structural trades including methods, materials, and tools. Detailed knowledge in electrical safety, diagnostics, codes, methods, installations, repairs, and maintenance.  S/he establishes and enforces journeyman level electrical standards for government properties in accordance with International Building Codes. Reports to Maintenance Superintendent and substitutes for Maintenance Superintendent in his absence.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 15, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

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