1.Safe Surgery Technical Advisor

Job Opportunity : Safe Surgery Technical Advisor

 Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we have built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.  Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.

The USAID-funded Momentum Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetric (MSSFPO) Activity is a five-year global cooperative agreement with USAID, which aims to increase the capacity of host country institutions and local organizations to strengthen surgical safety within maternal health and family planning programs by promoting evidence-based approaches and testing new innovations. In Rwanda, through the USAID-funded Ingobyi Activity, MSSFPO will support the Government of Rwanda to accelerate reductions in maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity by increasing the capacity of the Rwandan health system to introduce, deliver, scale up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, high-quality interventions for the provision of safe emergency surgical obstetric services, including caesarian delivery (CD) and hysterectomy, and difficult removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

IntraHealth seeks a Safe Surgery Technical Advisor, to be based in Kigali, who will provide technical and program support in maternal health and family planning for the MSSFPO . Reporting to the MH Advisor, the Safe Surgery Technical Advisor will coordinate safe surgery activities in family planning and obstetrics in all hospitals in supported districts.

JOB TITTLE

The Safe Surgery Technical Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the Maternal Health Advisor to design and implement activities to strengthen safe obstetric surgical care provision, availability, and quality of LARCs and PMs and systems for developing health care workers’ capacity to provide these services. The Safe surgery Technical Advisor will work in partnership with the Ministry of Health, aligning all project efforts to the costed National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP, 2018-2024), national MNCH quality of care standards, and other relevant national strategies and guidelines. S/he will coordinate and consult with other stakeholders, including the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), academic institutions, district representatives, civil society organizations, medical professional associations, and existing development partners and projects to ensure the relevance and utility of project activities. S/he will also ensure that gender, youth, and social inclusion (GYSI) are embedded into project interventions.

KEY FUNCTIONS

The Safe Surgery Technical Advisor will be responsible for the following functions:

Capacity building

• Contribute to capacity building of medical doctors in supported health facilities through mentoring on surgical obstetric care, including safe and indicated Cesarean Delivery (CD), peripartum hysterectomy, obstetric and iatrogenic fistula prevention and treatment, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and permanent methods (PMs);
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the development/updating of national policies, strategies, protocols, and guidelines related to safe surgical obstetric care as well as long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception;
• Contribute to the development of an induction course to equip health care providers involved in obstetrical surgery with practical safe surgery obstetrical skills in hospitals supported by MSSFPO;
• Support the development and roll-out of family-centered approach in supported facilities for use by health providers to guide companions of choice on how to support women, identify and report danger signs during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postnatal period;
• Organize and conduct facility level supportive supervision visits in the Health Facilities with highest maternal deaths and near misses to strengthen service organization with a focus on days and times when most maternal deaths occur (MH);
• Contribute to the training of hospital safe surgery core team on quality improvement and leadership;
• Contribute to the establishment and support the functionality of a safe surgery core team in supported hospitals, and strengthen its leadership and capacity to plan, implement and coordinate tasks related to safe surgery, including emergency preparedness;
• Lead the assessment of training and service delivery needs in provision of safe obstetric surgical care (specifically indicated caesarean delivery, peripartum hysterectomy, obstetric fistula –surgical as well as anesthetic needs) at supported facilities, and in the design and implementation of appropriate, evidence-based interventions to meet them;
• Lead the assessment of training and service delivery /outreach needs in provision of long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception (surgical as well as anesthetic needs) at the supported health facilities and in the design and implementation of appropriate, evidence-based interventions to meet them;
• Assist in the development and implementation of national and project-relevant training programs, including development of materials, curricula, and assessment tools;
• Identify opportunities for systematizing and institutionalizing capacity-building efforts on safe surgery in obstetrics and family planning for MD/GPs and MD/residents, whether in the in-service or pre-deployment settings, and design and implement activities to support these processes;
• Support identification of equipment needs for provision of safe obstetric surgical care and long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception, and advise on specifications for any necessary procurement; and
• Conduct facilitative supervision to health facilities where the MSSFPO activity is being implemented and follow up as necessary on supervision findings

Coordination

• Coordinate the implementation of safe obstetric surgical care provision, availability and quality of LARCs and PMs in MSSFPO supported health facilities;
• Actively participate in relevant national maternal health policy and strategy discussions as appropriate;
• Work closely with Ingobyi staff as well as other USG-funded partners, as relevant, to ensure program efforts are complementary and non-duplicative;
• Coordinate with Ingobyi Activity’s maternal health team, the national MNCH Technical Working Group (TWG), and Safe Motherhood sub-TWG at national level to ensure project activities are managed effectively as per the NSOAP, national quality of care guidelines, and other national frameworks, as appropriate; and
• Participate in the national Safe Motherhood TWG, share project learnings, and incorporate group feedback into future activities.

 Monitoring and reporting

• In partnership with the IntraHealth MEL team, document and report progress on project activities with regard to safe obstetric surgical care and long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception to national and district leadership and other stakeholders;
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, developing indicators, benchmarking, analysis of lessons learned, and reporting in a timely manner to the donor and to other audiences as requested; and
• Support data use on safe surgery through presentations, sharing of lessons in different fora including TWGs, coordination meetings and global community of practices

DURATION

 Life of the project with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funding.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is expected to meet and or possess the following qualifications and requirements.

Education and training

• Medical degree and specialization in obstetrics and gynecology is required.
• Additional MPH training preferred; and
• Candidates must have a valid license issued by Rwanda Medical and Dental Council.

Experience and skills

• At least 8 years of experience in maternal health service delivery: labor/delivery, surgical obstetric care , including safe and indicated Cesarean Delivery (CD), peripartum hysterectomy; obstetric and iatrogenic fistula prevention and treatment; long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and permanent methods (PMs);
• At least 3 years of experience as mentor/ trainer in maternal health service delivery, surgical skills preferred – excellent classroom and clinical training skills including participatory and experiential methods;
• Current knowledge of high-impact practices in the fields of safe obstetric surgical care and long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception;
• Sound understanding of current policy developments related to maternal health;
• Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating maternal health policies, procedures, and tools in Rwanda or similar contexts;
• Hands-on skills in rapid assessment techniques, knowledge, and skills in designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring facility-based maternal health interventions;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and an ability to work effectively in multicultural environment;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and Kinyarwanda – French language skills would be added advantage;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint;
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking;
• Solid skills in documentation and report writing; and
• Ability to travel frequently within the country.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to travel within and outside of Kigali, and to work independently with all stakeholders;
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities; and
• Willingness to work overtime whenever required.

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes, and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources, and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth’s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

HOW TO APPLY

Learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1

 Please apply by October 31, 2021. Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.

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2.Maternal Newborn and Child Health Technical Advisor

Job Opportunity:  Maternal Newborn and Child Health Technical Advisor

Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we have built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.  Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.

The USAID Ingobyi Activity is a five-year cooperative agreement to improve the quality of reproductive, Maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing neonatal, child, and maternal mortality in Rwanda. The Ingobyi Activity builds upon the tremendous gains Rwanda has made in the health sector as well as previous USAID investments in the health sector to provide a healthier, more productive future for all Rwandans. Ingobyi works to improve the availability, quality, and utilization of RMNCH and malaria services with resilience and sustainability.

SUMMARY ROLE:

The MNCH Technical Advisor will work as an integral part of Ingobyi Activity’s MNCH team at the same time as part of MCCH-RBC team. The MNCH Technical Advisor will report primarily to MCCH Division Manager – RBC and secondly to Sr. RMNCH Specialist of IntraHealth – Ingobyi Activity.  Through a five-year grant from USAID, Ingobyi is a consortium project led by IntraHealth International. This project collaborates with the Rwanda Ministry of Health to reduce preventable infant and maternal deaths, reduce the incidence of malaria, and bring high-quality, integrated health services to more Rwandan mothers, children, and adolescents. The MNCH Technical Advisor will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health/RBC for all matters pertaining to Maternal and Child Health to ensure the implementation of high-quality MNCH services at the facility and community levels. He will be based on daily basis at RBC and will report to Ingobyi Activity office at least four days within a month for program planning and reporting with the rest of the team under Ingobyi Activity.

Responsibilities:

In collaboration with MOH/RBC/MCCH Division staff and Ingobyi Activity MNCH Team,

• Review, develop and prepare project training around MNCH.
• Participate in all Ingobyi Activity operations research and monitoring and evaluation activities conducted by Ingobyi Activity and Rwanda Ministry of Health/RBC/MCCH Division.
• Seeking out and using available MCH data to inform strategic and implementation decisions.
• Seek out innovative approaches to address the MNCH challenges faced in Rwanda and share all new information and insights with Ingobyi Activity colleagues, supervisor, and project management.
• Represent the Ingobyi Activity at Ministry of Health and other MNCH technical meetings related to areas of responsibility and alert supervisor and project management about any upcoming meetings of importance to the project
• Support the Rwanda Ministry of Health/RBC/MCCH Division to implement new deaths audit approaches and to monitor existing maternal, neonatal and under five deaths audit programs at health facility and community level (verbal autopsy)
• Develop, review, and adapt maternal, neonatal and child deaths audit tools
• Conduct analysis and produce reports on maternal, neonatal, and child deaths audit at health facility and community levels.
• Support Rwanda Ministry of health/RBC/MCCH Division to move from Maternal Death Surveillance and Response (MDSR) to Maternal, Perinatal Death Surveillance, and Response (MPDSR)
• Support the MOH/RBC/MCCH Division to review the vital registration system components and how data is collected
• Participate in evaluations of maternal, neonatal, and child deaths audit programs and to follow implementation of recommendation from those evaluations.
• Alert supervisor and Project management of all issues and problems that have the potential to undermine project success.

1.Requirements

• A Medical Doctor with Advanced Degree in Medicine or Public Health is required
• A valid Registration Certificate from Doctors’ National Council.
• At least 8 years’ experience implementing RMNCH Programs
• At least 5 years’ experience in conducting MNCH Death Audit at the central or district level
• Qualification as a “master trainer”; experience training health workers on clinical aspects of MNCH Death Audit.
• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels
• Skilled in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, in-service training, pre-service education, quality improvement, monitoring, and evaluation
• Ability to liaise with senior MOH and RBC officials and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community
• Demonstrated understanding of Rwandan healthcare system, in-country work experience preferred
• Familiarity with USAID or other USG administrative, management, and reporting procedures/systems
• Proven track record managing a project team composed of technical experts and fostering teamwork
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff
• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English; working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda is preferred
• Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets
• Ability to travel both nationally (frequently) and internationally.

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes, and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources, and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions, or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of IntraHealth’ s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research, and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth’ s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

HOW TO APPLY

Learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1

 Please apply by October 31, 2021. Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful

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AVIS D’OFFRE D’EMPLOI AU SEIN DE L’ONG TUBITEHO

POSITION : Comptable de Tubiteho Centre de Jour.

DATE LIMITE DE DÉPȎT : dimanche le 17 octobre 2021 à 23:45 (heure de Kigali)

TUBITEHO est une Organisation Non-Gouvernementale légalement reconnue par la loi Rwandaise No34/RGB/NGO/08.11/11. Elle souhaite devenir une référence nationale en matière d’offre de services et d’inclusion socio-économique des enfants et jeunes ayant une déficience intellectuelle. Créée en 2003 TUBITEHO ONG a mis en place un Centre de Jour en 2005 ayant pour mission de promouvoir l’autonomisation et l’intégration socio-économique de la personne handicapée mentale dans la communauté rwandaise par des services de prise en charge éducative, d’insertion professionnelle et socio-économique, et le mainstreaming du handicap. Pour se faire, elle entend renforcer ses propres capacités en termes de ressources humaines, matérielles et financières.

C’est pour cela qu’elle veut recruter un (e) comptable  du Centre de Jour TUBITEHO dont le PROFIL REQUIS est le suivant:

 COMPETENCES SCOLAIRES ET PROFESSIONNELLES

Le dossier de candidature doit être composé d’une lettre de motivation adressée à la  Représentante Légale adjointe de I’ONG TUBITEHO, accompagnée des coordonnées de 3 personnes de référence professionnelle en lien avec le susdit poste, ses attestations de services rendus, son curriculum vitae détaillé, sa carte d’identité et une copie de chacun de ses diplômes et / ou une autre preuve de formation.

MODALITÉS DE DÉPȎT  DU DOSSIER DE DEMANDE

Envoyez votre demande et documents y relatifs en ligne à l’adresse email suivant   tubitehongoca@yahoo.com    tout en copiant    tubitehodcc@gmail.com   et    gnyamaswa@gmail.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre du poste dans l’objet de votre email. Seules les demandes soumises avant dimanche  17 octobre 2021 à 23:45 (heure de Kigali)  seront traitées. Enfin, seul.e.s les candidat.e.s présélectionné.e.s seront contacté.e.s pour passer à l’étape suivante.

Fait à Kigali,  le 12 octobre  2021

Dr Donatilla MUKAMANA,

Représentante Légale suppléante de I’ONG TUBITEHO.

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Please we have a vacancy of “Warehouse Accountant” and we appreciate if we can dealing together.

ABOUT THE COMPANY (EXCRAFT):

ExCraft is a pioneer brand in the export field in Egypt. It was founded in 2017 for distributing and marketing several kinds of high-quality FMCG products (Food, Beverage, Cosmetics, etc.) targeting hotels, modern trade, and wholesale sectors.

ExCraft services cover companies in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Not only we export high-quality products, but we also produce our own products to meet the needs of the wholesale, retail, and catering markets all over the world.

ExCraft is hiring Warehouse Accountant!!!

Location: M. Peace Plaza -KN4 AV10-11th floor, Tower B Kigali, Rwanda.

Responsibilities: 

• Managing financial records.
• Preparing financial statements.
• Checking payroll records.
• Reconciling accounts.
• Handling reimbursements.
• Closing monthly records and reports.
• Ensuring efficiency and accuracy of records.
• Preparing Analysis Reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is a must.
• CMA prepared or certificate.
• 1-3 years experience in Accounting.
• Very Good in English Language.
•  Meeting accounting goals.
• Prospecting Skills, Negotiation, Self-Confidence.
•  Presentation Skills.
• Self-Motivated.

For applying, Please send your CV and other documents at “info@excraft.rw “ & CC  “careers@excraft.com.eg ” with subject ( ACC- JR) and inbox your updated resume.

The deadline: 12th November 2021     

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Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Project Manager for Education & Remedial Learning

Vacant positions: 1 person

Type of contract: Permanent

Working location: Kigali/National Office

Supervisor: Head of Projects and RBM

Nationality: Rwandese

Deadline: 22^nd October 2021

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is part of a Federation of more than 120 National Associations (NA), that makeup SOS Children’s Villages International. The latter is the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children without parental care and families at risk. SOS Children Villages Rwanda was established in 1979 and currently operates from four Programme Locations: Kigali, Nyamagabe, Gicumbi, and Kayonza.

 Job Summary

The Project Manager for Education and Remedial Learning, under the leadership of the Director of Programmes, supports the development and implementation of strategic initiatives in Education and Remedial Learning through the provision of technical advice to the MA and partner organizations in relation to relevant programs in general and to Kura Umenye – FS Educare Project in particular. She/he advises all the locations program and FS Educare project teams in the implementation of an innovative Education and Remedial Learning model as guided by the SOS CV Care promise, existing agreements with line Ministries and other Government bodies, and SOS CV Rwanda strategic orientations and plans.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Develop criteria to select learning clubs’ members
• Assist in establishing the Learning clubs in schools
• Develop criteria to select mentors in consultation with stakeholders
• Recruit mentors to train the school-based mentors
• Select learning clubs’ members in consultation with stakeholders
• Offer remedial program through Ed Tech to improve learning outcomes (Tablets)
• Develop and offer incentives to motivate and reward learning clubs’ members (books, notebook)
• Deliver remedial program through gender-sensitive, disability inclusive, and environmentally friendly education infrastructures
• Address negative gender-based social norms through EdTech and arts
• Assist in Strengthening the School based Mentors’ capacity
• Train mentors in Districts of the Project’s intervention
• Offer mentors with performance incentives
• Establish partnership with other Implementing stakeholders
• Assist in hiring the Consultant to train teachers in remedial learning education
• Assist in the follow up with MINEDUC/REB for list for Schools that need remedial learning program
• Assist program locations to increase capacity in high-quality Project reporting and meeting agreed deadlines
• Create work plans for field team through Heads of Locations to execute against the set targets
• Provide weekly reports to track productivity and quality of service; own course correction if metrics feedback from schools.
• Formulate a plan for targeted monitoring/engagement while in the field supervision and monitoring the result on the field.
• Run performance reviews for Project Field Officers attached to Education and remedial learning unit
• Provide reports and information in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform project related analysis and policy issues associated with recovery and resilience for agile operations
• Support the Schools (In our Intervention) in developing detailed operational plans and associated documentation
• Create a comprehensive tool set for supervision of the Project operations and fieldwork.

Required experience and qualification:

• At least Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Education or community development-related social sciences such as social work, school psychology, school mental health, etc.

• At least 5 years work experience with at least 3 years in a managerial position
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with at least 3 years management experience.
• Positive and professional approach. Ability to work independently, self-organize, bring initiative, fulfil commitments and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including written and spoken English and the ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Well-developed facilitation, group leadership, and presentation skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Able and willing to travel within the country
• A team player who is culturally astute, respectful, and tolerant

Competencies:

• Knowledge of social development issues, such as children’s rights
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-site organization with a matrix structure and a geographically-dispersed team.
• Ability to work under pressure and on short deadlines.
• Matured candidate with good analytical skills

 How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application (including application letter, CV, and copies of education qualification) and an employment application form well filled in.  (Available at the National Office).

NB: This position is open for Rwanda nationals only and the applications from qualified women are strongly encouraged.

Applications that are late, or do not have CV or certificates attached, will be disqualified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be submitted not later than 22^nd October, 2021 by latest 17:00 hours Kigali time to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org.

“SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda/ International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasise to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”.

Done at Kigali, 7^th October 2021

Jean Bosco KWIZERA

National Director     

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 8

Economic Strengthening Officer at AEE Rwanda (3)

Department: Programming/INECD

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Country/Location: District Level/Field-based

About African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE Rwanda).

About African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) Rwanda

AEE is a Christian local relief, development, and advocacy organization established in 1987 and dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to address root causes of poverty and injustice. AEE’s relief and development work is accomplished through programs of health, nutrition, agriculture, education, peacebuilding and reconciliation, emergency response, and youth/women entrepreneurship. AEE works closely with CRS Rwanda to promote Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development initiatives in both rural and urban settings.

Job Summary:

The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity will promote nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Specifically, the activity aims to improve health and nutrition outcomes among women of reproductive age and adolescents and improve infant and young child feeding practices. It also aims to address child development gaps and significant unmet physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT) and social inclusion needs for infants and children. The activity will focus on community-level service delivery, community-health facility linkages, and district level capacity development, as well as address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, in line with Government of Rwanda priorities.

As member of INECD project team, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through implementing, coordinating, and reporting on all Economic Strengthening project activities for the successful implementation of the Saving Internal Lending Communities/Private Service Provider (SILC/PSP) model. You will provide technical guidance and advice to AEE staff and Community members.

 Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities in SILC/PSP as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with AEE program quality principles and standards, and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff at cluster level to ensure effective coordination of SILC/PSP activities with other aspects of the program through different Components/ approaches planned to be implemented
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community structures, to achieve program targets
• Provide periodic training refresher pieces of training or additional pieces of training related to ES component throughout the life of the project.
• Support accountability through contributing on the evaluation of project activities and endeavor build on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
• Provide effective supervision to support community members in SILC/PSP implementation including establishment of PSP networks.
• Conduct field visits in the assigned district and make informative reports with specific recommendations on key gaps identified to ensure improvement of quality services delivery
• Compile project report related to ES component
• Organize financial linkages between savings groups and formal financial institutions.
• With the Project Coordinator, represent AEE economic strengthening programming to key stakeholders, including in the government, community, and among other economic strengthening actors and counterparts in Rwanda.

Basic Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in the field of Business, Finance, Economics, Rural Development, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project implementation, ideally in the field of microfinance and economic strengthening.
• Must have 2-3 years of experience in organizing and facilitating Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) training or another community-based micro-finance model.
• Experience working with participatory action planning, and community engagement.
• Experience in monitoring projects, collecting, and analyzing SILC data using Savings Groups Information Exchange- Management Information System SAVIX-MIS
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Rwandan nationality
• Must have a valid motorcycle driving license Category (A).

Required Languages – Working proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda. French is a plus.

Travel – The position is field based.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with development partners and with GoR/MOH, District officials
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with participatory action planning, and community engagement.
• Experience in monitoring projects, collecting, and analyzing SILC data using Savings Groups Information Exchange- Management Information System SAVIX-MIS
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 Key Working Relationships:

 Internal: Relevant AEE Rwanda staff

External:  INECD consortium technical staff, district staff, other Saving practitioners in the project implementation area as well as financial services providers.

 How to apply:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the following email aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo (please indicate in the subject -application for Project M&E Officer).

• Motivation/application letter explaining your suitability for the position (maximum 1page)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) and notarized copies of academic documents
• 2 referees that are not blood relatives with their full address/contact.
• Recommendation from your church leader, issued within 6 months period
• Copy of your National ID

• Copy of your valid driving license category (A).

Deadline for application: Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 5 pm.

Please, include the below statement in your motivation letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that AEE requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics”

 Due to the anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali, Rwanda October 12, 2021

AEE Management

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Regional Office Development Manager Kigali

To manage our regional office in Kigali, FIFA Development AG is looking to recruit a permanent Regional Office Development Manager, (full-time).
Your duties:

• Managing the regional office and coordinating all FIFA activities in the CECAFA region
• Setting up and managing the new FIFA office autonomously, administering it properly, and managing one Coordinator
• Maintaining liaison with the Host Country government and facilitating discussions and service arrangements with local stakeholders and authorities
• Providing strategic guidance to MAs and recommendations to FIFA HQ for development support
• Implementing the FIFA FORWARD programme in the Region
• Being the first contact point for the MA and FIFA representative in the Region
• Monitoring governance issues for the Region and advising the relevant FIFA departments

Our requirements:

• Completed tertiary education and more than 5 years experience in management and leadership
• Strong track record of implementing inclusive and diverse international projects / programmes successfully
• Good understanding of the football industry and its business environment and political framework
• Vision of Football Development, grassroots and change management experience is a plus
• Good understanding of the political and societal landscape
• Knowledge about the local football community and the country incl. the wider African region
• Fluent in English and French. Knowledge of the local language or Arabic would be an advantage.
• Strong strategic skills; capacity to propose adapted solutions
• Project management skills, certification is considered an asset
• High identification with football and FIFA

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://jobs.fifa.com/job/Regional-Office-Regional-Office-Development-Manager-Kigali/734415802/

The deadline: 8th November 2021

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Social Economic Empowerment Coordinator

Overview of the Organization

UNABU stands for Umuryango Nyarwanda w’Abagore Bafite Ubumuga, translated into English as the Rwandan Organisation of Women with disabilities. It is a non-governmental organization aiming at promoting gender equality and the removal of various barriers preventing girls and women with disabilities from fully enjoying their human rights and participating in the country’s development. The organization was established in 2004 women with various disabilities and for women with disabilities envisioning a world where “Women with disabilities enjoy equal and equitable opportunities and actively participate in the country’s development. UNABU empowers girls and women with disabilities to become agent of change, to demand their rights and to affirm their dignity as human beings.

Since its creation the organization has been implementing projects of capacity building of local groups of women with disabilities, strengthening the voices of women with disabilities in community development and empowering individual women with disabilities in income generating activities, human right, gender and gender-based violence in Rwanda.

 Job Purpose Statement

UNABU seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator. The primary responsibility of the Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator is to provide technical support to the projects and program implementation through field project activities planning and implementation and building the capacity of community mobilization volunteers change leaders and monitor the implementation and contribute to organizational compliance.

In collaboration with the Deputy Executive Director in charge of Programs, MEAL, and projects managers, Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator will establish and maintain excellent relationships with key project stakeholders including but not limited to local leaders, community mobilization volunteers, and GBV and justice service providers as well as girls and women with disabilities themselves as primary beneficiaries.

The Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator reports to the Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Programs and is based in Kigali office with more than 80% working time spent on the field.

1.  KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.1. Providetechnical support to the projects and programs planning and implementation :

• Coordinate all projects awareness-raising and training activities in collaboration with the project managers and officers
• Coordinate the projects training activities, training guides development, and harmonization of self-advocacy groups training manuals, IEC materials at the organizational level
• Coordinate young girls leadership development initiatives at organizational level
• Coordinate self advocacy groups training activities in  financial literacy and business skills development trainings and ensure effective management  of distributed seed capital and support to self advocacy groups
• Coordinate and facilitate self advocacy groups linkages to existing community support services and opportunities
• Provide technical advice on strategies and directions and projects priorities based on project goal and UNABU vision and mission National strategy.
• Communicate the organization Visionary plans to the local leaders, strategic stakeholders and community mobilization volunteers change leaders;

1.2. Building the  capacity of UNABU’s partners and stakeholders

• Coordinate capacity building programs for UNABU’s strategic partners, stakeholders, and community mobilization volunteers to ensure they affectively contribute to the significant change in the   life of girls and women with disabilities
• Coordinate disability mainstreaming into other partners women’s rights and GBV programs implementation
• Assess stakeholders and Projects community mobilization volunteers capacity development needs and coordinate capacity building plans implementation through coaching and mentoring
• In collaboration with the projects managers, carry out performance appraisals for the community mobilization volunteers on a regular basis
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to projects staff, partners and community mobilization volunteers on gender and disability inclusion sensitivity and approaches

1.3. Financial Resources management 

• Contribute to the projects budgeting process including preparation of periodic budgets, cash request, and justification
• Assist in the Proposal writing, working closely with Deputy Executive Director in charge of programs, Project Managers, MEAL for the intervention design

1.4. Networking  and  Representing UNABU

• Carrying out stakeholder analysis in order to identify individuals, organisations, and institutions with whom relationships need to be built
• Ensure and strengthening partnership with local authorities, women empowerment, and GBV stakeholders.
• Ensure that project required reports  in the district where the projects are being  implemented are timely submitted to rights  stakeholders for the purpose of  celebrating successes and sharing lessons learned
• Keeping up to date with standards of professionalism and UNABU’s expectations concerning personal behaviour and values; at all times acting accordingly

1.5. Quality ,Learning & Knowledge Management

• Actively participate in reflection session on the projects implementation, documentation of UNABU’s project experiences and achievements
• In collaboration with MEAL , lead on social impact monitoring, evaluation, and data collection tool development in  accordance with the projects results frameworks
• Coordinate gender based violence identified and reported cases management
• Ensure collected information about violence cases across all the projects  is documented and stored appropriately in accordance with confidentiality and safety principles;
• Participate in the ongoing project planned assessments and evaluation activities
• In collaboration with MEAL and project Managers, coordinate documentation and dissemination  of the projects  impact, lessons learnt , success stories, and its

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION  

Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in the following fields: Projects management, Psychology,  social sciences (sociology , social work ), gender and development studies, law, nursing preferably working in NGOs

Job related experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar position, community mobilization, and volunteers management
• Working experience in the disability movement and vulnerable groups ,  local leadership structures, and stakeholders
• Proven experience in human rights, gender-based violence, and women empowerment programs would be an asset
• Should have been involved in the volunteerism.
• Experience in capacity building, counseling, and report writing is essential.
• Basic experience in finance management , capacity building delivery, and training manual development
• Proven experience working in the community with vulnerable groups, Financial literacy, and business-oriented mindset

Technical skills:

• Strong report writing skills and fluent communication skills in English as well as Kinyarwanda required
• Theoretical and practical skills in human rights and women empowerment
• Computer literacy: Microsoft word, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Internet

Competencies:

• Disability and gender responsiveness
• Accountability
• Adaptive to change management
• Advocacy
• Effective communication
• Knowledge Management & Learning
• Working in Partnership
• Networking and influencing skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Using Evidence from Research

N.B: Persons with disabilities specifically girls and women are encouraged to apply and indicate their types of disability in their motivation letter for reasonable accommodation purpose

TO APPLY

Make sure you fully meet the requirements and provide your CV along with your education certificates, cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for this position, and your salary expectations to unaburwanda@yahoo.com by 20 October 2021 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. UNABU team will not be able to respond to any inquiry addressed to UNABU through phone calls and or email for this purpose.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Done at Kigali

On 11 October 2021

Executive Director

UNABU

Read more and apply here

JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance and Administration Manager

Overview of the Organization

UNABU stands for Umuryango Nyarwanda w’Abagore Bafite Ubumuga, translated into English as the Rwandan Organisation of Women with disabilities. It is a non-governmental organization aiming at promoting gender equality and the removal of various barriers preventing girls and women with disabilities from fully enjoying their human rights and participating in the country’s development. The organization was established in 2004 women with various disabilities and for women with disabilities envisioning a world where “Women with disabilities enjoy equal and equitable opportunities and actively participate in the country’s development. UNABU empowers girls and women with disabilities to become agent of change, to demand their rights, and to affirm their dignity as human beings.

Since its creation the organization has been implementing projects of capacity building of local groups of women with disabilities, strengthening the voices of women with disabilities in community development and empowering individual women with disabilities in income generating activities, human right, gender and gender based violence in Rwanda.

 Job Purpose Statement

UNABU seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Finance for financial and administrative services for UNABU and will provide strategic organizational guidance to further develop UNABU as a financially sound organization. The Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Finance will provide strategic organizational leadership in planning, supervise and or conduct all financial operations, and manage the administrative performance for UNABU. S/he will serve as key member of UNABU staff team responsible for the project’s administrative and financial management and reporting, human resources, and procurement, while ensuring compliance with UNABU’s donors’ regulations and agreements as well as local laws.  Deputy Executive Director in charge of finance works closely with the Executive Director and the projects managers for fundraising

1. Key roles and Responsibilities

The Deputy Executive Director in charge of finance will work directly under the supervision of the Executive Director and work closely with project officers and other UNABU staff. S/he will be responsible for the following tasks:

1.1. Strategic Management and Leadership 

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Finance will be responsible for the strategic directions of UNABU.
• Support management of the organization’s strategic plan, budget and fundraising strategy.
• Supervise and mentor senior staff to ensure quality work and accountability.
• Ensure the operationalization and adherence to all UNABU and donors’ policies and procedures.
• Create a supportive environment that fosters personal responsibility and commitment to UNABU’s goals and values.

1.2.Operational Management 

• Direct and manage the overall operations of Rwandan Organization of Women with Disabilities.
• Oversee the financial management and be responsible for ensuring quality and integrity of the systems and policies.
• Oversee all procurement and local contracting processes and ensure compliance with the organizational Procurement and contracts policies, donors’ procurement  rules and regulations
• Oversee human resource management at Rwandan Organization of Women with Disabilities supervise human resources personnel to develop and ensure that all personnel are managed in compliance with manuals and local labour laws.
• Support and oversight to the team in all program fundraising, planning, and budgeting
• Coordinate the process of preparation of financial reports to be submitted to donors and General Assembly
• Contribute effectively to the overall strategic visioning, conceptual development, planning, and monitoring of UNABU’ work.
• Ensure accurate project budgeting and expenditure projections, quarterly financial analyses (projections against actual), and the development of annual operating plan budget for approval by UNABU’s board and General assembly ;
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance team, and senior management team; assess any changes necessary.
• Update and implement all necessary policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.

1.3.  Human resource Administration 

• Coordinate UNABU’s staff and consultant recruitment plan and process
• Organize capacity building sessions for UNABU’s members and staff in relation to finance and administration as well as various policies ;
• Coordinate in collaboration with accountant monthly payroll and other payments requests related to procurement and acquisition of services
• Ensure UNABU’s staff files are appropriately  filed and updated

1.4.  Internal and External Relations 

• Facilitate internal processes for UNABU staff that build skills and commitment to organizational values and social justice.
• Demonstrate effective, values driven leadership to all UNABU staff.
• Foster a conducive environment that is transparent, accountable, and supportive.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director in charge of programs and projects managers on strategic decisions and leadership of UNABU.
• Represent UNABU at national processes and events in Rwanda and beyond.
• Contribute to maintaining UNABU’ good strategic relationships and partnerships at national and international level in collaboration with the Executive Director.

1.5. Reporting 

• The Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Administration and Finance will lead all UNABU’s operations and oversee programming. S/he will report to the Executive Director of UNABU.
• The Human resources and administration officer, accountant will report directly to the Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Administration and Finance

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION 

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective financial management experience in national and International NGOs as well as proven experience in accounting, administration, and procumbent. S/he  should possess

• Master’s degree desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or similar field required; minimum of five (5) years of experience with national and International NGOs in financial management and administration, grants management, and contractual technical assistance services experience also highly desirable. Your application will not proceed if this criterion is not met
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a supervisory role related to accounting, payroll, procurement, and logistical support services;
• Work experience providing contractual and financial oversight to UK Aid and UN funded projects;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment;
• Detail-oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks and support program implementation while ensuring adherence to required policies and protocols;
• Rwandan nationals, persons with disabilities, and especially women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Technical skills:

• Additional skill sets/experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning, procurement, contract management, management of statutory audits and tax reporting Technical skills:
• Strong report writing skills and fluent communication skills in English as well as Kinyarwanda required
• Accounting/audit certifications highly preferred;
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software like  Quickbooks required;
• Kinyarwanda, French and English language fluency (oral and written) is required.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft word, spreadsheet, power point, Internet,

Competencies:

• Disability and gender responsiveness

• Ability to work in a team ;

• Accountability
• Attention to details
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate high level of integrity, transparency, serving as a role model for others
• Good interpersonal and social collaboration ;
• Strong analytical, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.

N.B: Persons with disabilities specifically girls and women are encouraged to apply and indicate their types of disability in their motivation letter for reasonable accommodation purpose

TO APPLY

Make sure you fully meet the requirements and provide your CV along with your education certificates, cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for this position, and your salary expectations to unaburwanda@yahoo.com by 20 October 2021 at 5:00pm Kigali time. UNABU team will not be able to respond to any inquiry addressed to UNABU through phone calls and or email for this purpose.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali

On 11 October 2021

Executive Director

UNABU

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

 Sponsorship Assistant.

 World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Sponsorship Assistant. The position will be based at Head Office – Kigali reporting to the Sponsorship Manager.

 Purpose of the position:

Sponsorship Assistant will be responsible for effective handling of Administrative responsibilities in Sponsorship department, to ensure integrity and confidentiality of correspondence between sponsors and children, at the NO level for the realization of Child wellbeing outcomes.

The major responsibilities include:

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 20^th October 2021; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Read more and apply here

1.Finance and Administration Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance and Administration Manager

Overview of the Organization

UNABU stands for Umuryango Nyarwanda w’Abagore Bafite Ubumuga, translated into English as the Rwandan Organisation of Women with disabilities. It is a non-governmental organization aiming at promoting gender equality and the removal of various barriers preventing girls and women with disabilities from fully enjoying their human rights and participating in the country’s development. The organization was established in 2004 women with various disabilities and for women with disabilities envisioning a world where “Women with disabilities enjoy equal and equitable opportunities and actively participate in the country’s development. UNABU empowers girls and women with disabilities to become agent of change, to demand their rights, and to affirm their dignity as human beings.

Since its creation the organization has been implementing projects of capacity building of local groups of women with disabilities, strengthening the voices of women with disabilities in community development and empowering individual women with disabilities in income generating activities, human right, gender and gender based violence in Rwanda.

 Job Purpose Statement

UNABU seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Finance for financial and administrative services for UNABU and will provide strategic organizational guidance to further develop UNABU as a financially sound organization. The Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Finance will provide strategic organizational leadership in planning, supervise and or conduct all financial operations, and manage the administrative performance for UNABU. S/he will serve as key member of UNABU staff team responsible for the project’s administrative and financial management and reporting, human resources, and procurement, while ensuring compliance with UNABU’s donors’ regulations and agreements as well as local laws.  Deputy Executive Director in charge of finance works closely with the Executive Director and the projects managers for fundraising

1. Key roles and Responsibilities

The Deputy Executive Director in charge of finance will work directly under the supervision of the Executive Director and work closely with project officers and other UNABU staff. S/he will be responsible for the following tasks:

1.1. Strategic Management and Leadership 

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Finance will be responsible for the strategic directions of UNABU.
• Support management of the organization’s strategic plan, budget and fundraising strategy.
• Supervise and mentor senior staff to ensure quality work and accountability.
• Ensure the operationalization and adherence to all UNABU and donors’ policies and procedures.
• Create a supportive environment that fosters personal responsibility and commitment to UNABU’s goals and values.

1.2.Operational Management 

• Direct and manage the overall operations of Rwandan Organization of Women with Disabilities.
• Oversee the financial management and be responsible for ensuring quality and integrity of the systems and policies.
• Oversee all procurement and local contracting processes and ensure compliance with the organizational Procurement and contracts policies, donors’ procurement  rules and regulations
• Oversee human resource management at Rwandan Organization of Women with Disabilities supervise human resources personnel to develop and ensure that all personnel are managed in compliance with manuals and local labour laws.
• Support and oversight to the team in all program fundraising, planning, and budgeting
• Coordinate the process of preparation of financial reports to be submitted to donors and General Assembly
• Contribute effectively to the overall strategic visioning, conceptual development, planning, and monitoring of UNABU’ work.
• Ensure accurate project budgeting and expenditure projections, quarterly financial analyses (projections against actual), and the development of annual operating plan budget for approval by UNABU’s board and General assembly ;
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance team, and senior management team; assess any changes necessary.
• Update and implement all necessary policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.

1.3.  Human resource Administration 

• Coordinate UNABU’s staff and consultant recruitment plan and process
• Organize capacity building sessions for UNABU’s members and staff in relation to finance and administration as well as various policies ;
• Coordinate in collaboration with accountant monthly payroll and other payments requests related to procurement and acquisition of services
• Ensure UNABU’s staff files are appropriately  filed and updated

1.4.  Internal and External Relations 

• Facilitate internal processes for UNABU staff that build skills and commitment to organizational values and social justice.
• Demonstrate effective, values driven leadership to all UNABU staff.
• Foster a conducive environment that is transparent, accountable, and supportive.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director in charge of programs and projects managers on strategic decisions and leadership of UNABU.
• Represent UNABU at national processes and events in Rwanda and beyond.
• Contribute to maintaining UNABU’ good strategic relationships and partnerships at national and international level in collaboration with the Executive Director.

1.5. Reporting 

• The Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Administration and Finance will lead all UNABU’s operations and oversee programming. S/he will report to the Executive Director of UNABU.
• The Human resources and administration officer, accountant will report directly to the Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Administration and Finance

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION 

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective financial management experience in national and International NGOs as well as proven experience in accounting, administration, and procumbent. S/he  should possess

• Master’s degree desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or similar field required; minimum of five (5) years of experience with national and International NGOs in financial management and administration, grants management, and contractual technical assistance services experience also highly desirable. Your application will not proceed if this criterion is not met
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a supervisory role related to accounting, payroll, procurement, and logistical support services;
• Work experience providing contractual and financial oversight to UK Aid and UN funded projects;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment;
• Detail-oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks and support program implementation while ensuring adherence to required policies and protocols;
• Rwandan nationals, persons with disabilities, and especially women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Technical skills:

• Additional skill sets/experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning, procurement, contract management, management of statutory audits and tax reporting Technical skills:
• Strong report writing skills and fluent communication skills in English as well as Kinyarwanda required
• Accounting/audit certifications highly preferred;
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software like  Quickbooks required;
• Kinyarwanda, French and English language fluency (oral and written) is required.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft word, spreadsheet, power point, Internet,

Competencies:

• Disability and gender responsiveness

• Ability to work in a team ;

• Accountability
• Attention to details
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate high level of integrity, transparency, serving as a role model for others
• Good interpersonal and social collaboration ;
• Strong analytical, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.

N.B: Persons with disabilities specifically girls and women are encouraged to apply and indicate their types of disability in their motivation letter for reasonable accommodation purpose

TO APPLY

Make sure you fully meet the requirements and provide your CV along with your education certificates, cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for this position, and your salary expectations to unaburwanda@yahoo.com by 20 October 2021 at 5:00pm Kigali time. UNABU team will not be able to respond to any inquiry addressed to UNABU through phone calls and or email for this purpose.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali

On 11 October 2021

Executive Director

UNABU

Read more and apply

2.Social Economic Empowerment Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION: Social Economic Empowerment Coordinator

Overview of the Organization

UNABU stands for Umuryango Nyarwanda w’Abagore Bafite Ubumuga, translated into English as the Rwandan Organisation of Women with disabilities. It is a non-governmental organization aiming at promoting gender equality and the removal of various barriers preventing girls and women with disabilities from fully enjoying their human rights and participating in the country’s development. The organization was established in 2004 women with various disabilities and for women with disabilities envisioning a world where “Women with disabilities enjoy equal and equitable opportunities and actively participate in the country’s development. UNABU empowers girls and women with disabilities to become agent of change, to demand their rights and to affirm their dignity as human beings.

Since its creation the organization has been implementing projects of capacity building of local groups of women with disabilities, strengthening the voices of women with disabilities in community development and empowering individual women with disabilities in income generating activities, human right, gender and gender-based violence in Rwanda.

 Job Purpose Statement

UNABU seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator. The primary responsibility of the Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator is to provide technical support to the projects and program implementation through field project activities planning and implementation and building the capacity of community mobilization volunteers change leaders and monitor the implementation and contribute to organizational compliance.

In collaboration with the Deputy Executive Director in charge of Programs, MEAL, and projects managers, Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator will establish and maintain excellent relationships with key project stakeholders including but not limited to local leaders, community mobilization volunteers, and GBV and justice service providers as well as girls and women with disabilities themselves as primary beneficiaries.

The Socio-Economic Empowerment Coordinator reports to the Deputy Executive Director in Charge of Programs and is based in Kigali office with more than 80% working time spent on the field.

1.  KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.1. Providetechnical support to the projects and programs planning and implementation :

• Coordinate all projects awareness-raising and training activities in collaboration with the project managers and officers
• Coordinate the projects training activities, training guides development, and harmonization of self-advocacy groups training manuals, IEC materials at the organizational level
• Coordinate young girls leadership development initiatives at organizational level
• Coordinate self advocacy groups training activities in  financial literacy and business skills development trainings and ensure effective management  of distributed seed capital and support to self advocacy groups
• Coordinate and facilitate self advocacy groups linkages to existing community support services and opportunities
• Provide technical advice on strategies and directions and projects priorities based on project goal and UNABU vision and mission National strategy.
• Communicate the organization Visionary plans to the local leaders, strategic stakeholders and community mobilization volunteers change leaders;

1.2. Building the  capacity of UNABU’s partners and stakeholders

• Coordinate capacity building programs for UNABU’s strategic partners, stakeholders, and community mobilization volunteers to ensure they affectively contribute to the significant change in the   life of girls and women with disabilities
• Coordinate disability mainstreaming into other partners women’s rights and GBV programs implementation
• Assess stakeholders and Projects community mobilization volunteers capacity development needs and coordinate capacity building plans implementation through coaching and mentoring
• In collaboration with the projects managers, carry out performance appraisals for the community mobilization volunteers on a regular basis
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to projects staff, partners and community mobilization volunteers on gender and disability inclusion sensitivity and approaches

1.3. Financial Resources management 

• Contribute to the projects budgeting process including preparation of periodic budgets, cash request, and justification
• Assist in the Proposal writing, working closely with Deputy Executive Director in charge of programs, Project Managers, MEAL for the intervention design

1.4. Networking  and  Representing UNABU

• Carrying out stakeholder analysis in order to identify individuals, organisations, and institutions with whom relationships need to be built
• Ensure and strengthening partnership with local authorities, women empowerment, and GBV stakeholders.
• Ensure that project required reports  in the district where the projects are being  implemented are timely submitted to rights  stakeholders for the purpose of  celebrating successes and sharing lessons learned
• Keeping up to date with standards of professionalism and UNABU’s expectations concerning personal behaviour and values; at all times acting accordingly

1.5. Quality ,Learning & Knowledge Management

• Actively participate in reflection session on the projects implementation, documentation of UNABU’s project experiences and achievements
• In collaboration with MEAL , lead on social impact monitoring, evaluation, and data collection tool development in  accordance with the projects results frameworks
• Coordinate gender based violence identified and reported cases management
• Ensure collected information about violence cases across all the projects  is documented and stored appropriately in accordance with confidentiality and safety principles;
• Participate in the ongoing project planned assessments and evaluation activities
• In collaboration with MEAL and project Managers, coordinate documentation and dissemination  of the projects  impact, lessons learnt , success stories, and its

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION  

Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in the following fields: Projects management, Psychology,  social sciences (sociology , social work ), gender and development studies, law, nursing preferably working in NGOs

Job related experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar position, community mobilization, and volunteers management
• Working experience in the disability movement and vulnerable groups ,  local leadership structures, and stakeholders
• Proven experience in human rights, gender-based violence, and women empowerment programs would be an asset
• Should have been involved in the volunteerism.
• Experience in capacity building, counseling, and report writing is essential.
• Basic experience in finance management , capacity building delivery, and training manual development
• Proven experience working in the community with vulnerable groups, Financial literacy, and business-oriented mindset

Technical skills:

• Strong report writing skills and fluent communication skills in English as well as Kinyarwanda required
• Theoretical and practical skills in human rights and women empowerment
• Computer literacy: Microsoft word, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Internet

Competencies:

• Disability and gender responsiveness
• Accountability
• Adaptive to change management
• Advocacy
• Effective communication
• Knowledge Management & Learning
• Working in Partnership
• Networking and influencing skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Using Evidence from Research

N.B: Persons with disabilities specifically girls and women are encouraged to apply and indicate their types of disability in their motivation letter for reasonable accommodation purpose

TO APPLY

Make sure you fully meet the requirements and provide your CV along with your education certificates, cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for this position, and your salary expectations to unaburwanda@yahoo.com by 20 October 2021 at 5:00 pm Kigali time. UNABU team will not be able to respond to any inquiry addressed to UNABU through phone calls and or email for this purpose.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Done at Kigali

On 11 October 2021

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 7

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A DRIVER AT AEE RWANDA

Job Title: Driver

Department: Operations

Reports to: Logistics Officer

Location: Kigali

About AEE Rwanda

African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) is a Christian local relief, development, and advocacy organization established in 1987 and dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to address root causes of poverty and injustice.

AEE Rwanda currently implements projects in Education, Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, Youth entrepreneurship, Improved livelihood and Peacebuilding, and reconciliation. The organization has over 200 staff and implements its projects through community-based partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures.

Job Summary:

The AEE driver is responsible for driving AEE staff, guests, partners, and other associates. He/ She is also responsible of other key duties such as regular maintenance of vehicles including ensuring that registration and insurance documents are kept up to date as well as providing basic logistics support to the program and support team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Drive staff/guests or partners in a safe, timely, and controlled manner.
• Ensure proper use of AEE Vehicles in accordance with AEE travel and vehicle policies.
• Monitor and implement regular vehicle maintenance plan.
• Review maintenance Logs and recommend changes as necessary.
• Ensure all staff/guests or partners have and travel with appropriate authorizations as per applicable policies.
• Ensure that paper vehicle logs are maintained up to date.
• Support procurement and logistics activities through collection/distribution of documents and goods.
• Provide basic administrative support to the Programs when required.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Minimum valid driving license Category B and C
• High school certificate(A2) or 3 years Vocational/technical training certificate.
• Strong ability to read and interpret traffic policies and regulations
• Minimum of three years’ driving experience, preferably in an NGO.
• Having knowledge in mechanics automobile preferred.
• Basic knowledge in MS Office packages is advantageous.
• Able to communicate in basic written and spoken English

Personal Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Physical fitness.
• Ability to work smoothly in a multi-cultural environment while building good teamwork spirit.
• High tolerance rate for working under pressure and dealing with diversified cultures and tense situations.
• Customer services approach.
• Ability to work diligently and independently
• Maturity and discretion.

Required/Desired Foreign Language

• French and English as working languages.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: All staff

External: Partners and Guests

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to apply:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the following email aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo (please indicate in the subject -application for AEE Driver).

• Motivation/application letter explaining your suitability for the position (maximum 1page)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) and notarized copies of academic documents
• 2 referees that are not blood relatives with their full address/contact.
• Recommendation from your church leader, issued within 6 months period
• Copy of your National ID
• Copy of your valid driving license Category B or C

Deadline for application: Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 5 pm.

Please, include the below statement in your motivation letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that AEE requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics”

 Due to the anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali, Rwanda October 11, 2021

AEE Management

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JD for Project Accountant at AEE Rwanda

Company: AEE Rwanda

Location: Kigali

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: Accounting and Finance

 Job Title: Project Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To:  Finance Manager

About African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) Rwanda

AEE is a Christian local relief, development, and advocacy organization established in 1987 and dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to address root causes of poverty and injustice. AEE’s relief and development work is accomplished through programs of health, nutrition, agriculture, education, peacebuilding and reconciliation, emergency response, and youth/women entrepreneurship.

AEE Rwanda has been present in Rwanda since 1987, and currently implements projects in education, nutrition, WASH, agriculture, youth and women entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding and reconciliation. The Organization has over 200 staff and implements its projects through local community-based partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures.

Job Summary:

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the AEE policies and procedures in compliance with AEE’s established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting AEE’s financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for INECD Project staff following established standards. Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned project.
• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Assess, evaluate, and monitor financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen the capacity of project staff in financial accounting and transactions.
• Monitor burn rate and alert relevant AEE staff of due payments/liquidations and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
• Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist AEE staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to AEE staff, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity-building activities.
• Keep up-to-date filing of document supporting financial transactions
• Analyze and settle the balance of account payables timely (Taxes, Social contributions, …)
• Analyze and recover the balance of account receivables timely
• Perform assigned treasury AEE (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties if segregation of duties is ensured.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or another relevant field preferred. Accounting or audit certification preferred.
• Previous experience ensuring compliance on USAID or other large donor contracts.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience, ideally with NGOs, with progressive responsibility in operations and/or programming. At least 3 of these years entailing audit, compliance, or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement leading practices
• Knowledge of accounting systems
• Coaching and training abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.

Required Languages – English – French – Kinyarwanda

Travel – willing and able to travel up to 20 %.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good relationship management skills
• Good analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills
• Ability to make sound judgment
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented

 Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of QuickBooks financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Finance and Programming staff

External: Donors and Partners

 Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

 AEE’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 How to apply:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the following email aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo (please indicate in the subject -application for Project Accountant).

• Motivation/application letter explaining your suitability for the position (maximum 1page)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) and notarized copies of academic documents
• 2 referees that are not blood relatives with their full address/contact.
• Recommendation from your church leader, issued within 6 months period
• Copy of your National ID

Deadline for application: Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 5 pm.  Please, include the below statement in your motivation letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that AEE requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics”

 Due to the anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali, Rwanda October 11, 2021

AEE Management

Read more and apply here