Programmes Director – Rwanda
(2299)

Advertised Region: East and Central Africa

Advertised Job Category:

International Relief & Development (Outside UK)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date:/17 October 2021

Potential Interview Date:/27 October 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with proven management of development programmes experience to join our team in Rwanda as Programme Director.

Everything we do as Tearfund, we do it for the Glory of God; we want to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. We believe we are called to follow Jesus where the need is greatest, responding to crises and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to people living in poverty.

The Tearfund Rwanda Programmes Director, therefore, exists to lead the Programmes Team, within the wider Rwandan Country Team. She/he is responsible for leading the programmes team towards effective and efficient delivery of the Tearfund Rwanda Programme and projects. She/he assists the Country Director in the leadership and management of the country team and has oversight over successful design, resourcing, implementation, monitoring and accountability of projects.

The post holder will represent and advocate on behalf of Tearfund and its partners with donors, partner organisations and governmental bodies. The post holds specific line management responsibilities for the Programme Managers and Sector Advisors. The Programme Director is a member of the Senior Management Team.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent in development management studies or related subjects
• Relevant senior-level field management experience in multi-sector, multi-funded relief and development programmes which includes strategic planning and thinking, project management and capacity development, and budget development and management.
• Excellent people and team management skills
• Proven success in securing institutional funding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs. 

Applicants who have the right to live and work in Rwanda will be considered for this role.  The successful candidate will be offered a contract in Rwf based on local terms and conditions. For further information please contact kathleen.bakker@tearfund.org.

All applicants need to be completing our online application form. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. 

Documents

• JP_Programmes Director_Rwanda [2021].pdf (1.88 MB

The deadline: 17th October 2021

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

Requisition ID 41377 – Posted 30/09/2021 – Country (1) – Gender

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

ROLE PROFILE

ROLE PURPOSE

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

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

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

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

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

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

Direct reports: N/A

Key relationships

Internal:  

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

External:

• MCCH Reproductive Health team members/RBC
• ASRH partners
• Plan International Rwanda implementing partners
• National and Local authorities
• Other INGOs

Level of contact with children

• Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

Physical Environment

• The position is the typical office environment

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Planning and integration

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

Programming

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

Partnership, networking, and influencing

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

Mainstreaming

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

Coordination, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

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

Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

TECHINICAL COMPETENCIES

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

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

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

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

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

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

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

Languages required

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

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Location: Kigali

Reports to: HoP

Grade: D2

Closing Date: 20th October 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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JOB IDENTIFICATION-ACCOUNTANT.

JOB CATERGORY- FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT

LOCATION-MUHIMA KABASENGEREZI (RW)

JOB SCHEDULE-FULL TIME

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 30/10/2021

JOB SUMMARY

Elemac Ltd is an electrical company which markets and sales hardware items to the private and public markets as well as installation and maintenance of security systems, elevators, ups, lights, solar panels, etc.

you will be responsible for preparing accounts, budgeting, and managing financial information. You could also be advising and helping clients, whether that’s individuals or international companies, on financial situations

Key roles of accountant duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing accounts and tax returns
• Monitoring spending and budgets
• Auditing and analyzing financial performance
• Financial forecasting and risk analysis
• Advising on how to reduce costs and increase profits
• Compiling and presenting financial and budget reports
• Ensure that financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations
• Keeping account books and systems up to date.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Significant working experience in the accounting and management field.
• Excellent management, supervisory, communication, computer, and writing skills. (Know how to use QuickBooks)
• English language fluent.
• Minimum two years of working experience.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) via the email:elemacmarketing4@gmail.com  not later than the 30/10/2021​.

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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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1.Senior Research Associate

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2.Senior Research Associate – Education

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Blue Gear Machinery Ltd is specialized in supplying of quality, affordable machines, such as Agricultural Machines; Construction Machines, Industrial Machines; Water Pumps; Food Processing Machines; Animal Husbandry and Feed processing Machines; Forestry Machines; Engine, Motor and Generating set, Mining Machines; Maintenance and Repair Machines; Heavy Duty Machines, and matchable spare parts to Rwanda people since 2018.

Blue Gear Machinery Ltd looking for Mechanician:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Have a certain cultural foundation, specialized study of mechanical knowledge, the best to have the corresponding certificate;
• At least have 3-year experience as a Mechanician
• Young people are passionate and motivated. The best candidates should be under 35.

How to apply:

Interested applicant must submit your application letter, CV, and Reference letter from the previous employer, with a copy of your ID and one passport size photo to Blue Gear Machinery Ltd by using nshimyeclaver@gmail.com and put in cc bluegearmachinery@gmail.com before 15^th Oct 2021.

Address: Airport Road (KN 5 Rd) Opposite Hilltop Hotel.

Web site: www.bluegearmachinery.com 

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