1.Learning and Design Associate for Kiziba and Ethiopia

Learning and Design Associate for Kiziba and Ethiopia

 Job Title: Learning and Design Associate for Kiziba and Ethiopia     Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                         Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design                 Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

About Kepler:

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

We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Job summary:

The Learning & Design team at Kepler is responsible for researching and structuring new academic programs at Kepler in collaboration with the academic team. The team is searching for two Learning and Design Specialists who will work closely with various academic units at Kepler to support teachers and academic managers to design and implement effective programs. One specialist will work with the teams in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Rwanda and in Ethiopia, while one will work with the Kepler College team in Kigali. Both positions are based in Kigali with the possibility of travel to other programs.

People in this position will receive in-depth training in learning & design principles and processes in order to support teachers and the academic leads of each site in planning the day-to-day curriculum. They will provide training and support as needed to academic staff as well as assist in organizing and project managing the build-out of new curriculum and management of current curriculum revisions. Learning and Design Specialists will also work together with the rest of the Learning and Design team to research and implement new pedagogical approaches and strategies as Kepler grows.

Reports To: The Senior Director of Learning and Design

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing professional development in learning & design processes for academic staff in collaboration with subject managers, including onboarding new staff
• Project managing the creation of new curriculum materials to ensure timely creation of materials
• Updating curriculum documents to meet current standards and improve quality across programs
• Assisting in planning in targeted ways as requested by subject managers (i.e. finding texts, editing curriculum documents, writing questions, etc.)
• Providing targeted feedback to ensure quality control of curriculum documents, with a particular focus on assessments
• Acting as a thought partner for teachers for challenging curriculum design tasks
• Working with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that revisions to the curriculum are tracked accurately and efficiently and that materials are prepared for audits as needed
• Working with academic leads to solve challenges related to the implementation of curriculum and with any other support needed to maintain or revise programs

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• A Master’s degree is required
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in higher education
• Experience with designing curriculum, preferably in a blended-learning or competency-based setting
• Experience teaching in a blended learning or online environment
• Basic understanding of and ability to use backward design principles
• Basic understanding of and ability to implement competency-based learning
• Basic understanding of and ability to use blended learning pedagogy and tools
• Ability to write clear and compelling curriculum documents, including lessons and assessments, that relate content to employment
• Collaborates well across teams and is able to coordinate project planning across multiple teams and departments
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and come up with innovative solutions that take into account the needs of a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in time-sensitive situations and to prioritize work based on importance
• Ability to research and synthesize information in order to fuel innovation
• Ability to find and use high-quality resources for instructional design purposes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively remotely across multiple teams
• Ability to seek and use feedback to grow and improve
• Facility with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=131&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

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2. Learning and Design Associate for Kepler College

Learning and Design Associate for Kepler College

 Job Title: Learning and Design Associate for Kepler College              Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                         Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design                 Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

Institution information:

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

We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Job summary:

The Learning & Design team at Kepler is responsible for researching and structuring new academic programs at Kepler in collaboration with the academic team. The team is searching for two Learning and Design Specialists who will work closely with various academic units at Kepler to support teachers and academic managers to design and implement effective programs. One specialist will work with the teams in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Rwanda and in Ethiopia, while one will work with the Kepler College team in Kigali. Both positions are based in Kigali with the possibility of travel to other programs.

People in this position will receive in-depth training in learning & design principles and processes in order to support teachers and the academic leads of each site in planning the day-to-day curriculum. They will provide training and support as needed to academic staff as well as assist in organizing and project managing the build-out of new curriculum and management of current curriculum revisions. Learning and Design Specialists will also work together with the rest of the Learning and Design team to research and implement new pedagogical approaches and strategies as Kepler grows.

Reports To: The Senior Director of Learning and Design

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing professional development in learning & design processes for academic staff in collaboration with subject managers, including onboarding new staff
• Project managing the creation of new curriculum materials to ensure timely creation of materials
• Updating curriculum documents to meet current standards and improve quality across programs
• Assisting in planning in targeted ways as requested by subject managers (i.e. finding texts, editing curriculum documents, writing questions, etc.)
• Providing targeted feedback to ensure quality control of curriculum documents, with a particular focus on assessments
• Acting as a thought partner for teachers for challenging curriculum design tasks
• Working with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that revisions to the curriculum are tracked accurately and efficiently and that materials are prepared for audits as needed
• Working with academic leads to solve challenges related to the implementation of curriculum and with any other support needed to maintain or revise programs

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• A Master’s degree is required
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in higher education
• Experience with designing curriculum, preferably in a blended-learning or competency-based setting
• Experience teaching in a blended learning or online environment
• Basic understanding of and ability to use backward design principles
• Basic understanding of and ability to implement competency-based learning
• Basic understanding of and ability to use blended learning pedagogy and tools
• Ability to write clear and compelling curriculum documents, including lessons and assessments, that relate content to employment
• Collaborates well across teams and is able to coordinate project planning across multiple teams and departments
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and come up with innovative solutions that take into account the needs of a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in time-sensitive situations and to prioritize work based on importance
• Ability to research and synthesize information in order to fuel innovation
• Ability to find and use high-quality resources for instructional design purposes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively remotely across multiple teams
• Ability to seek and use feedback to grow and improve
• Facility with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=130&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality, and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

read more here and apply

3.Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Job Title: Academic Advisor                                                            Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                     Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Manager of Academic Advising                           Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

Institution information:

The challenge: All across sub-Saharan Africa, millions of young people struggle every day with access to education and employment – and the kinds of livelihoods that lead to economic security and mobility for themselves and their families. Every young person deserves the chance to be educated; every young person deserves the opportunity to have a meaningful job.

Who we are: Kepler is a nonprofit university program that is building a transformative model of education-to-employment services for these young people across the region. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the economic mobility of thousands of individuals, families, and communities in all of our countries of operation. We want to reimagine what higher education can look like in sub-Saharan Africa.

What we do: Through a rigorous curriculum of in-person, online, and on-the-job learning, Kepler students graduate with the relevant skills and the right attitude to meet the needs of the changing global economy. We partner closely with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) – a global leader in higher education – which allows our students to attain affordable, internationally recognized degrees while studying in East Africa.

Our history: Kepler launched in Rwanda in 2013. Our 50+ staff currently serve 550 students across two campuses in Rwanda – our flagship campus in Kigali, as well as a second campus in the Kiziba refugee camp in Western Rwanda, where we serve refugee learners.

The future: Kepler has an ambitious new strategy for the next five years, which will include launching in two new countries; expanding our academic offerings; partnering with other public and private sector universities, and reaching a new level of organizational sustainability.

Job summary:

The Academic Advisor position is one of the most essential positions in the organization, other than the student, to help Kepler fulfill its vision to innovate higher education through a dynamic blended-learning model. The Academic Advisor is the first point of contact to support students’ learning and growth connecting the SNHU curriculum with the East African context as well as helping students understand their path through the degree.

The role includes supporting students to make adequate progress on their degrees through structured coaching and advising, facilitating various online and in-person support mechanisms, developing structured lessons that facilitate remediation, understanding, and extension of the SNHU degree projects, and collaborating with colleagues to aggregate data and make relevant recommendations and adaptations to the Kepler approach.

This position has non-traditional work hours that may require academic advisors to start work late, finish work late, and/or work on weekends. The position is equivalent to 45 work hours/week.

Reports to: The Manager of Academic Advising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support student success in both the Kepler-based curriculum and SNHU degree work
• Coordinate small group student-led sessions to support student-centered learning through SNHU projects
• Conduct optional and mandatory office hours through a variety of formats: workshop, 1:1 conference, group supported work time, etc.
• Schedule and facilitate study hall both online and offline
• Utilize student data to make informed decisions to guarantee all students’ progress through the curriculum
• Create and facilitate collaborative “co-labs” learning experiences
• Facilitate learning sessions and study groups in a variety of content areas with students
• Help non-native English speakers to rapidly improve English fluency through a competency-based, blended learning curriculum
• Create content for online Learning Management System.
• Grade competency-based work and provide student feedback in a timely manner (48-hour turnaround max)
• Generate scope and sequences, lesson plans, and other curriculum that supports diverse learners to acquire necessary skills
• Modify curriculum for applicability to the context and to best support students
• Engage in team meetings to collaborate and build high-quality resources for students
• Provide feedback on the program, curriculum, and students to various stakeholders within the organization in a timely manner
• Learn and utilize effective online, in-person, and blended learning teaching techniques
• Collaborate with peers to share best-practices and innovations from the classroom
• Share and train other educators in the implementation of online education in a blended learning environment
• Participate in the Kepler Teaching Essentials process as outlined by the administration
• Work in collaboration with the academic team to achieve annual academic goals
• Collaborate with the Managers of Academic Advising as well as the Careers team to identify and address gaps in the program.

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Highly motivated with a passion for education
• Demonstrates a strong desire to implement education through a model of learning, implementing, reflecting, revising and re-implementing
• Has high expectations of him/herself and believes in high expectations for students
• Has the ability to be creative and innovative in the way that education can be created and delivered to students
• Is open and willing to give and receive feedback from all stakeholders within the organization including students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Excellent writing and language skills in English.
• Displays ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal formats
• Excels at building and maintaining relationships, online and offline.
• Able to use or quickly learn: Microsoft Suite, Google Apps, Google Chrome
• Thrives in a dynamic environment and believes that change leads to progress
• Comfortable with not having or providing answers to students through an inquiry-based model where the facilitator of the class is not the “keeper” of all knowledge

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=129&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality, and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

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4.Data Specialist

Data Specialist

 Job Title: Data Specialist                                                                    Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                         Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design                 Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

About Kepler

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

We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Job summary

The Learning & Design team at Kepler is responsible for researching and structuring the curriculum for new and existing academic programs at Kepler in collaboration with the academic team. We are in search of a Data Specialist who will be able to coordinate and create data collection systems across Kepler’s academic programs. This person will be responsible for collaborating with key academic personnel at each of Kepler’s programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia as well as the Monitoring & Evaluation personnel at Kepler to ensure all necessary data is collected in a timely manner for teacher use as well as for reporting purposes.

Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain data collection and reporting systems for academic programs across Kepler
• Work with the Learning & Design and faculty teams to determine what data needs to be collected in each program and develop systems to meet those needs
• Conduct training of staff as needed to implement data collection processes and use data systems
• Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to ensure all essential data is collected for reporting purposes to external and internal stakeholders
• Create data reports and presentations as needed for academic and management teams
• Ensure quality and confidentiality of data collection procedures and outcomes
• Stay up to date on academic programs in order to advise best data procedures
• Innovate data collection processes and systems to ensure that they are scalable and flexible

Skills Required:

• Strong data analysis and data presentation skills
• Ability to train and evaluate staff on data collection procedures and systems
• Ability to build relationships across multiple teams and at multiple levels of an organization
• Ability to seek and use feedback to grow and improve
• Able to work effectively remotely and coordinate work across teams in different locations
• Ability to support multiple offices in completing multiple-step processes without being a direct supervisor
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to research and synthesize information in order to fuel innovation
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in time-sensitive situations and to prioritize work based on importance
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and come up with innovative solutions that take into account the needs of a variety of stakeholders
• Collaborates well across teams and is able to coordinate project planning across multiple teams and departments
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel and database and/or CRM programs

Experience Preferred:

• A minimum of 5 years work experience with data management responsibilities, ideally at least 2 years working with data in an academic setting
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field
• Experience working to ensure quality and confidentiality of data
• Experience setting up and implementing new data systems in an organization
• Has worked with database management or other complex information tracking systems (example: student information systems, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Dynamics, SPSS, Salesforce, etc.)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=132&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality, and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

click here to read more and apply

Data Specialist

 Job Title: Data Specialist                                                                    Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                         Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design                 Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

About Kepler

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

We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Job summary

The Learning & Design team at Kepler is responsible for researching and structuring the curriculum for new and existing academic programs at Kepler in collaboration with the academic team. We are in search of a Data Specialist who will be able to coordinate and create data collection systems across Kepler’s academic programs. This person will be responsible for collaborating with key academic personnel at each of Kepler’s programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia as well as the Monitoring & Evaluation personnel at Kepler to ensure all necessary data is collected in a timely manner for teacher use as well as for reporting purposes.

Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain data collection and reporting systems for academic programs across Kepler
• Work with the Learning & Design and faculty teams to determine what data needs to be collected in each program and develop systems to meet those needs
• Conduct training of staff as needed to implement data collection processes and use data systems
• Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to ensure all essential data is collected for reporting purposes to external and internal stakeholders
• Create data reports and presentations as needed for academic and management teams
• Ensure quality and confidentiality of data collection procedures and outcomes
• Stay up to date on academic programs in order to advise best data procedures
• Innovate data collection processes and systems to ensure that they are scalable and flexible

Skills Required:

• Strong data analysis and data presentation skills
• Ability to train and evaluate staff on data collection procedures and systems
• Ability to build relationships across multiple teams and at multiple levels of an organization
• Ability to seek and use feedback to grow and improve
• Able to work effectively remotely and coordinate work across teams in different locations
• Ability to support multiple offices in completing multiple-step processes without being a direct supervisor
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to research and synthesize information in order to fuel innovation
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in time-sensitive situations and to prioritize work based on importance
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and come up with innovative solutions that take into account the needs of a variety of stakeholders
• Collaborates well across teams and is able to coordinate project planning across multiple teams and departments
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel and database and/or CRM programs

Experience Preferred:

• A minimum of 5 years work experience with data management responsibilities, ideally at least 2 years working with data in an academic setting
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field
• Experience working to ensure quality and confidentiality of data
• Experience setting up and implementing new data systems in an organization
• Has worked with database management or other complex information tracking systems (example: student information systems, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Dynamics, SPSS, Salesforce, etc.)

 Starting Date: As soon as possible

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=132&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality, and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethttps://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=132&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3Dhnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

READ MORE AND APPLY HERE

Academic Advisor

Job Title: Academic Advisor                                                            Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                     Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Manager of Academic Advising                           Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

Institution information:

The challenge: All across sub-Saharan Africa, millions of young people struggle every day with access to education and employment – and the kinds of livelihoods that lead to economic security and mobility for themselves and their families. Every young person deserves the chance to be educated; every young person deserves the opportunity to have a meaningful job.

Who we are: Kepler is a nonprofit university program that is building a transformative model of education-to-employment services for these young people across the region. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the economic mobility of thousands of individuals, families, and communities in all of our countries of operation. We want to reimagine what higher education can look like in sub-Saharan Africa.

What we do: Through a rigorous curriculum of in-person, online, and on-the-job learning, Kepler students graduate with the relevant skills and the right attitude to meet the needs of the changing global economy. We partner closely with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) – a global leader in higher education – which allows our students to attain affordable, internationally recognized degrees while studying in East Africa.

Our history: Kepler launched in Rwanda in 2013. Our 50+ staff currently serve 550 students across two campuses in Rwanda – our flagship campus in Kigali, as well as a second campus in the Kiziba refugee camp in Western Rwanda, where we serve refugee learners.

The future: Kepler has an ambitious new strategy for the next five years, which will include launching in two new countries; expanding our academic offerings; partnering with other public and private sector universities, and reaching a new level of organizational sustainability.

Job summary:

The Academic Advisor position is one of the most essential positions in the organization, other than the student, to help Kepler fulfill its vision to innovate higher education through a dynamic blended-learning model. The Academic Advisor is the first point of contact to support students’ learning and growth connecting the SNHU curriculum with the East African context as well as helping students understand their path through the degree.

The role includes supporting students to make adequate progress on their degrees through structured coaching and advising, facilitating various online and in-person support mechanisms, developing structured lessons that facilitate remediation, understanding, and extension of the SNHU degree projects, and collaborating with colleagues to aggregate data and make relevant recommendations and adaptations to the Kepler approach.

This position has non-traditional work hours that may require academic advisors to start work late, finish work late, and/or work on weekends. The position is equivalent to 45 work hours/week.

Reports to: The Manager of Academic Advising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support student success in both the Kepler-based curriculum and SNHU degree work
• Coordinate small group student-led sessions to support student-centered learning through SNHU projects
• Conduct optional and mandatory office hours through a variety of formats: workshop, 1:1 conference, group supported work time, etc.
• Schedule and facilitate study hall both online and offline
• Utilize student data to make informed decisions to guarantee all students’ progress through the curriculum
• Create and facilitate collaborative “co-labs” learning experiences
• Facilitate learning sessions and study groups in a variety of content areas with students
• Help non-native English speakers to rapidly improve English fluency through a competency-based, blended learning curriculum
• Create content for online Learning Management System.
• Grade competency-based work and provide student feedback in a timely manner (48-hour turnaround max)
• Generate scope and sequences, lesson plans, and other curriculum that supports diverse learners to acquire necessary skills
• Modify curriculum for applicability to the context and to best support students
• Engage in team meetings to collaborate and build high-quality resources for students
• Provide feedback on the program, curriculum, and students to various stakeholders within the organization in a timely manner
• Learn and utilize effective online, in-person, and blended learning teaching techniques
• Collaborate with peers to share best-practices and innovations from the classroom
• Share and train other educators in the implementation of online education in a blended learning environment
• Participate in the Kepler Teaching Essentials process as outlined by the administration
• Work in collaboration with the academic team to achieve annual academic goals
• Collaborate with the Managers of Academic Advising as well as the Careers team to identify and address gaps in the program.

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Highly motivated with a passion for education
• Demonstrates a strong desire to implement education through a model of learning, implementing, reflecting, revising and re-implementing
• Has high expectations of him/herself and believes in high expectations for students
• Has the ability to be creative and innovative in the way that education can be created and delivered to students
• Is open and willing to give and receive feedback from all stakeholders within the organization including students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Excellent writing and language skills in English.
• Displays ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal formats
• Excels at building and maintaining relationships, online and offline.
• Able to use or quickly learn: Microsoft Suite, Google Apps, Google Chrome
• Thrives in a dynamic environment and believes that change leads to progress
• Comfortable with not having or providing answers to students through an inquiry-based model where the facilitator of the class is not the “keeper” of all knowledge

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=129&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality, and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

Learning and Design Associate for Kepler College

 Job Title: Learning and Design Associate for Kepler College              Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                         Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design                 Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

Institution information:

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

We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Job summary:

The Learning & Design team at Kepler is responsible for researching and structuring new academic programs at Kepler in collaboration with the academic team. The team is searching for two Learning and Design Specialists who will work closely with various academic units at Kepler to support teachers and academic managers to design and implement effective programs. One specialist will work with the teams in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Rwanda and in Ethiopia, while one will work with the Kepler College team in Kigali. Both positions are based in Kigali with the possibility of travel to other programs.

People in this position will receive in-depth training in learning & design principles and processes in order to support teachers and the academic leads of each site in planning the day-to-day curriculum. They will provide training and support as needed to academic staff as well as assist in organizing and project managing the build-out of new curriculum and management of current curriculum revisions. Learning and Design Specialists will also work together with the rest of the Learning and Design team to research and implement new pedagogical approaches and strategies as Kepler grows.

Reports To: The Senior Director of Learning and Design

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing professional development in learning & design processes for academic staff in collaboration with subject managers, including onboarding new staff
• Project managing the creation of new curriculum materials to ensure timely creation of materials
• Updating curriculum documents to meet current standards and improve quality across programs
• Assisting in planning in targeted ways as requested by subject managers (i.e. finding texts, editing curriculum documents, writing questions, etc.)
• Providing targeted feedback to ensure quality control of curriculum documents, with a particular focus on assessments
• Acting as a thought partner for teachers for challenging curriculum design tasks
• Working with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that revisions to the curriculum are tracked accurately and efficiently and that materials are prepared for audits as needed
• Working with academic leads to solve challenges related to the implementation of curriculum and with any other support needed to maintain or revise programs

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• A Master’s degree is required
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in higher education
• Experience with designing curriculum, preferably in a blended-learning or competency-based setting
• Experience teaching in a blended learning or online environment
• Basic understanding of and ability to use backward design principles
• Basic understanding of and ability to implement competency-based learning
• Basic understanding of and ability to use blended learning pedagogy and tools
• Ability to write clear and compelling curriculum documents, including lessons and assessments, that relate content to employment
• Collaborates well across teams and is able to coordinate project planning across multiple teams and departments
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and come up with innovative solutions that take into account the needs of a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in time-sensitive situations and to prioritize work based on importance
• Ability to research and synthesize information in order to fuel innovation
• Ability to find and use high-quality resources for instructional design purposes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively remotely across multiple teams
• Ability to seek and use feedback to grow and improve
• Facility with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=130&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality, and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

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Learning and Design Associate for Kiziba and Ethiopia

 Job Title: Learning and Design Associate for Kiziba and Ethiopia     Location: Kigali

Employment status: Full – Time                                                         Contract type: Open- ended

 Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design                 Deadline: 08^th October, 2021

About Kepler:

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

We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Job summary:

The Learning & Design team at Kepler is responsible for researching and structuring new academic programs at Kepler in collaboration with the academic team. The team is searching for two Learning and Design Specialists who will work closely with various academic units at Kepler to support teachers and academic managers to design and implement effective programs. One specialist will work with the teams in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Rwanda and in Ethiopia, while one will work with the Kepler College team in Kigali. Both positions are based in Kigali with the possibility of travel to other programs.

People in this position will receive in-depth training in learning & design principles and processes in order to support teachers and the academic leads of each site in planning the day-to-day curriculum. They will provide training and support as needed to academic staff as well as assist in organizing and project managing the build-out of new curriculum and management of current curriculum revisions. Learning and Design Specialists will also work together with the rest of the Learning and Design team to research and implement new pedagogical approaches and strategies as Kepler grows.

Reports To: The Senior Director of Learning and Design

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing professional development in learning & design processes for academic staff in collaboration with subject managers, including onboarding new staff
• Project managing the creation of new curriculum materials to ensure timely creation of materials
• Updating curriculum documents to meet current standards and improve quality across programs
• Assisting in planning in targeted ways as requested by subject managers (i.e. finding texts, editing curriculum documents, writing questions, etc.)
• Providing targeted feedback to ensure quality control of curriculum documents, with a particular focus on assessments
• Acting as a thought partner for teachers for challenging curriculum design tasks
• Working with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that revisions to the curriculum are tracked accurately and efficiently and that materials are prepared for audits as needed
• Working with academic leads to solve challenges related to the implementation of curriculum and with any other support needed to maintain or revise programs

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• A Master’s degree is required
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in higher education
• Experience with designing curriculum, preferably in a blended-learning or competency-based setting
• Experience teaching in a blended learning or online environment
• Basic understanding of and ability to use backward design principles
• Basic understanding of and ability to implement competency-based learning
• Basic understanding of and ability to use blended learning pedagogy and tools
• Ability to write clear and compelling curriculum documents, including lessons and assessments, that relate content to employment
• Collaborates well across teams and is able to coordinate project planning across multiple teams and departments
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and come up with innovative solutions that take into account the needs of a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in time-sensitive situations and to prioritize work based on importance
• Ability to research and synthesize information in order to fuel innovation
• Ability to find and use high-quality resources for instructional design purposes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively remotely across multiple teams
• Ability to seek and use feedback to grow and improve
• Facility with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=131&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. Deadline for applying is 08^th October 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.

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Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 17 countries. Our primary operations are in South Africa and the Rest of Africa, and we have niche businesses in Latin America and Asia. We have 12 million customers and 31,000 employees as at the end of 2017 and with over 170 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, we are a crucial part of the communities we serve and broader society on the continent. The business is listed on the Johannesburg, London, Zimbabwean, Malawian, and Namibian stock exchanges. The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda.  The Group now offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Banking, and Savings as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The wider group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced, and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The positions’ details are further outlined below.

Job Summary

The role holder will organize and maintain an efficient and effective Registry and Archives filing systems for easy retrieval of file and to offer proper security precautions and storage for both current and non-current files.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Academic/Professional Qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Records Management; Library; Information Science; ICT or any other related field
• 2 years’ experience in records management.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Quick learner
• Good computer skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work as a team player
• Honest, reliability & dependability
• Self-driven
• Good people skills
• Quality orientation.
• High standards of performance for self.

Please visit our careers page through: https://bit.ly/3C3X1Nq

Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 5.00 p.m. 20^th September 2021.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 17 countries. Our primary operations are in South Africa and the Rest of Africa, and we have niche businesses in Latin America and Asia. We have 12 million customers and 31,000 employees as at the end of 2017 and with over 170 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, we are a crucial part of the communities we serve and broader society on the continent. The business is listed on the Johannesburg, London, Zimbabwean, Malawian, and Namibian stock exchanges. The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Rwanda.  The Group now offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Banking, and Savings as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The wider group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced, and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The positions’ details are further outlined below.

Job Summary

To develop and grow the business by driving a good relationship between clients, brokers, and banks in a manner that ensures achievement of set business targets

Key tasks and responsibilities

Academic/Professional Qualifications and experience

• University degree in marketing or another related field
• Basic Insurance qualification
• Sales and Marketing Qualification
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in marketing/sales role.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Driven to deliver real value and quality service to a demanding and diverse client base.
• Confident and self-motivated.
• Quality orientation.
• Honest, objective, and high integrity.
• High standards of performance for self.

Please visit our careers page through: https://bit.ly/3ln6CrS

Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 5.00 p.m. 24^th September 2021.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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1.Registry Officer

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 17 countries. Our primary operations are in South Africa and the Rest of Africa, and we have niche businesses in Latin America and Asia. We have 12 million customers and 31,000 employees as at the end of 2017 and with over 170 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, we are a crucial part of the communities we serve and broader society on the continent. The business is listed on the Johannesburg, London, Zimbabwean, Malawian, and Namibian stock exchanges. The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda.  The Group now offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Banking, and Savings as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The wider group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced, and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The positions’ details are further outlined below.

Job Summary

The role holder will organize and maintain an efficient and effective Registry and Archives filing systems for easy retrieval of file and to offer proper security precautions and storage for both current and non-current files.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Academic/Professional Qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Records Management; Library; Information Science; ICT or any other related field
• 2 years’ experience in records management.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Quick learner
• Good computer skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work as a team player
• Honest, reliability & dependability
• Self-driven
• Good people skills
• Quality orientation.
• High standards of performance for self.

Please visit our careers page through: https://bit.ly/3C3X1Nq

Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 5.00 p.m. 20^th September 2021.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

2.Business Development Officer

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 17 countries. Our primary operations are in South Africa and the Rest of Africa, and we have niche businesses in Latin America and Asia. We have 12 million customers and 31,000 employees as at the end of 2017 and with over 170 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, we are a crucial part of the communities we serve and broader society on the continent. The business is listed on the Johannesburg, London, Zimbabwean, Malawian, and Namibian stock exchanges. The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Rwanda.  The Group now offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Banking, and Savings as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The wider group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced, and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The positions’ details are further outlined below.

Job Summary

To develop and grow the business by driving a good relationship between clients, brokers, and banks in a manner that ensures achievement of set business targets

Key tasks and responsibilities

Academic/Professional Qualifications and experience

• University degree in marketing or another related field
• Basic Insurance qualification
• Sales and Marketing Qualification
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in marketing/sales role.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Driven to deliver real value and quality service to a demanding and diverse client base.
• Confident and self-motivated.
• Quality orientation.
• Honest, objective, and high integrity.
• High standards of performance for self.

Please visit our careers page through: https://bit.ly/3ln6CrS

Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 5.00 p.m. 24^th September 2021.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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1.Advisor to the Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative

Vacancy Announcement

Advisor to the Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative

for

The Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative – Sustainable Growth Cluster

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

The Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative aims to improve the framework conditions for companies to participate in cross-border digital trade and is being implemented in Rwanda, Kenya, and at the EAC level. Focal aspects of the project are:

Capacity building for companies and other stakeholders looking to utilise e-Commerce to increase sales

 Improving the regulatory and business environment for digital trade, including the development of national and regional (EAC) e-Commerce strategies. Particular pillars for the implementation of PeCI in Rwanda include increasing trust in e-Commerce, and developing an e-Payment ecosystem conducive for the facilitation of cross-border e-Commerce

The main project office is in Eschborn, Germany with regional offices in the respective countries.

Location: Kigali

Fixed-term: January 2022 to December 2022

Position: One (1).

A. Responsibilities

The Advisor to the Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative (PeCI) in Rwanda will perform the following responsibilities:

1.  Technical:

•  Establish and manage collaboration between the PeCI and stakeholders in Rwanda
•  Gather and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders in Rwanda, East Africa, and Europe
•   Contribute to and lead elements of PeCI’s technical advisory to relevant partners and stakeholders on facilitating cross-border e-Commerce in Rwanda

 2. Project Management:

• Ensuring that the activities are closely coordinated with the programmes related to e-Commerce in Rwanda, East Africa, Germany and worldwide
• Support actively the Monitoring & Evaluation efforts of the programme
• Support effective communication of the Initiative and network proactively with relevant stakeholders
• Support financial planning, monitoring, and reporting for the project in Rwanda
•  Manage and steer the engagements of short-term experts engaged by PeCI to implement activities in Rwanda
•  Contribute actively to reports (regular and ad-hoc), PR materials, requests from GIZ HQ and for the preparation of political and economic delegations

3. Administrative:

•  Ensure that logistical and administrative elements of the project run smoothly and aligned to existing processes

The Advisor performs and supports the following tasks:

B.  Tasks

1.  Technical Advisory

 Establish and manage collaboration between PeCI and Stakeholders in Rwanda

• Contribute to technical advisory to relevant partners and stakeholders on facilitating e-Commerce in Rwanda, with a particular focus on building sustainably building the e-Commerce capacities of SMEs, increasing trust in e-Commerce in Rwanda, and improving the e-Payments ecosystem
•  Gather and disseminate relevant information on Rwanda-specific aspects of the project
•  Align specific needs in Rwanda with the overall/regional goal of the Initiative
•  Liaison with relevant e-Commerce platforms and associations

 2.  Communication and networking

• PR and communication of PeCI in Rwanda
• Event management: identify appropriate events for engagement and manage/assist in the management of events for the Initiative
• Relationship management of established contacts with companies and other stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining contacts with all other relevant stakeholders
• Representing the Initiative within Rwanda

·       Document approaches, implementation, and results and distribute/present them

3. Finance and Accounting

• Assist in preparation of budget planning for the Initiative in Rwanda
• Support reporting to headquarters and the commissioning party, monitor output-related budget allocations and expenses
•  Manage and monitor the expenses of any partner organisations supported through a local subsidy agreement
•   Manage financial aspects of the Initiative in Rwanda
•   Check travel expense statements of staff for approval
• Check requests for funds before release

4. Administration

• Take responsibility for administrative tasks according to GIZ rules and regulations (P+R), including assisting in and autonomously preparing bookings, bidding procedures, contracts of experts / external consultants and ensuring documentation of the procedures
•  Be responsible for logistical aspects of project activities (meetings, workshops etc.)

5. Project management, monitoring and evaluation

•  Monitoring and evaluation of the achievements of the Initiative indicators
•  Support to regular and ad-hoc reporting, PR requests as well as requests from GIZ HQ and for the preparation of political and economic delegations
•  Ensure that knowledge generated by the Initiative is captured and disseminated as appropriate
• Actively support the preparation of fact sheets, web pages, presentations, articles for GIZ intranet and other publications for presenting the programme to the public
• Guide, liaise with, and support consultants working for the programme on specific topics; ensure quality management and control of the services and tasks delivered
• Operational Planning and follow up on an ongoing basis with all counterparts
• Cooperate closely with other initiatives (GIZ projects)
• Support and execution of any other tasks assigned by the management

C. Required qualifications

Qualifications and Professional experience

• University degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Trade, Information Technology or related field. Post-graduate qualification preferred
•  At least six years of professional experience in the field of trade, logistics, private sector development, digitalisation, or sales – ideally in the private sector. Experience with cross-border trade is highly desirable
•  Strong knowledge of digital modernization in Africa and of Rwanda’s digital ecosystem
•   Excellent organizational and coordination skills. Project management skills and experience would be a strong asset
•   Experience in the administration of a project or in an office
•   Ability to work independently, remotely, and with minimal supervision, structure tasks, and to become familiar with new topics quickly and comprehensively
•  General understanding of financial planning and accounting
•  Experience with digital payments and regional payment systems would be an asset
•  Excellent writing and communication skills and a great interest in ICT and digitalisation
• Flexible and able to work under time constraints
• Business fluency in English is vital. Knowledge of German and/or French would be an advantage
•  Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and high commitment to integrity
• Skills in business planning, financial management, and project management are a strong asset
• Good working fluency with ICT and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams)
•  Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

 Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 27^th September 2021, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda                              

GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!

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2.National advisor for the MINICT Directorate of Future Planning

Vacancy Announcement for National advisor for the MINICT Directorate of Future Planning

Rwanda has distinguished itself as a country that is deeply committed to leveraging innovation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a means to accelerate growth and reduce poverty. The Government of Rwanda has therefore prioritized using digitally enabled solutions, wherever possible, to leapfrog traditional approaches and support innovation in service delivery. Beginning as early as 2000, Rwanda began charting an ambitious course for achieving rapid digitization, through a series of five-year plans – culminating in the SMART Rwanda Master Plan. These policies have resulted in the progressive roll-out of digital infrastructure, impressive public e-services expansion, as well as initiatives to support digital skills and to position Rwanda as a regional ICT hub, underpinned by government institutions and leadership committed to this agenda. Today, Rwanda continues to articulate ambitious strategies in relation to many of these areas.

The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) has prioritized positioning Rwanda as a nation where innovative solutions to great socio-economic challenges are translated into rapid economic growth, employment creation, increased productivity, and competitiveness. To boost these activities, MINICT has established a Future Planning Directorate to effectively facilitate the identification and integration of frontier technologies into systems that will bring solutions to challenges of various sectors. The Directorate will support the development, diffusion, and adoption of these technologies, which would tangibly contribute to the country’s socio-economic development goals and targets.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy, and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). The project “Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development”(DSSD) is advising MINICT, RISA, and Rwandan institutions on the digitization of various priority sectors.

In this context, GIZ Rwanda together with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation is recruiting a National Advisor of the Future Planning Directorate General.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 1 year

Position: 1 position

A. Responsibilities

The senior advisor will be responsible for the operationalization of the Future planning Directorate by structuring key projects and building capacities for the Directorate’s new staff members to be recruited. She/he will act as the Senior Expert of Future Planning, at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation.

The national advisor performs the following tasks:

B. Tasks

• Mainstream a radical, digital, and data-first approach to modernize the planning process, and as a result facilitate the Ministry and sector to a planning process driven by data.
• Develop tools, systems data sets, and other resources required to support the Ministry, sector, and all relevant stakeholders to use digital tools to support a new engagement and decision-making process hinged on data;
• Facilitate collaboration between Institutes of Higher Learning, research institutes, and industry in data science R&D, with the aim of driving industry adoption of cutting-edge data science and analytics technologies;
• Coordinate research and analysis to identify and integrate relevant future/frontier policies, strategies, programs, and technologies that may be adopted to ensure the ICT sector and Ministry deliver on their mandate.
• Support the development of a comprehensive resources and skills strategy for future planning for the Ministry and sector at large to support the implementation of policies, strategies, and plans developed by the directorate.
• Continuously monitor technological developments and their conditions, leading to early identification of promising future applications and an assessment of their potential.
• Analyze key areas of expected change where ICT for governance and policy modeling research is likely to have a significant impact on the public sector and on society, in different future scenarios;
• Work in partnership with relevant institutions to engage and attract investors in identified future technologies.
• Support the development, diffusion, and adoption of identified strategies, policies, and technologies identified to contribute to Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation efforts.
• Manage and maintain an excellent working relationship with both national and international stakeholders and initiate partnerships that promote, strengthen and drive the mandate of the Future Planning Directorate.
• Support transfer of knowledge and skills within the Directorate of Future Planning and key counterparts in the Ministry and the ICT sector.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to the Minister of Information Communication Technology and Innovation in designing and implementing relevant future strategies and policies to achieve Vision 2050 and NST1 goals.
• Other policy and strategic tasks as required by the senior leadership of the Ministry.
• Conduct other related activities as required by the Ministry.

C.  Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, ICT, Information Management System, Electronics and Telecommunication, a Professional certification in relevant fields a plus.

Professional experience

• 7 years of relevant working experience, with proven experience leading data focused projects.
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of ICT demonstrated by experience in conducting and leading research and programs in that area.
• Substantive overall understanding of economic development trends and ability to present related issues clearly both to a general and a specialist audience.
• Substantive overall understanding in technology trends, innovation, and ability to present related issues clearly both to a general and a specialist audience.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Preference for individuals with development projects work experience in Africa and/or other developing markets, especially in Rwanda.
• Demonstrate previous experience in public policy.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent business writing, presentation skills, and verbal communication skills (in English).
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills. Team player with an ability to develop and foster relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and build capacity, across different capacities.
• Drive, motivation, and ability to consistently achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda is required French; knowledge is an advantage.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until 27^th September 2021, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!

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3.National Tax Advisor

Vacancy Announcement

National Tax Advisor for Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) Project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Governance, Climate & Energy, Sustainable Growth, and Digitalisation.

The Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) Project is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project aims at strengthening individual and institutional capacities for economic analyses and evidence-based policymaking in three areas: macroeconomic and fiscal projections and policy analysis; public investment planning and appraisal; and national economic research and public dialogue on economic policies in Rwanda. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) is MIP’s main counterpart.

Candidate Profile

MIP Project is seeking a highly qualified and motivated National Tax Advisor (NA) to help advance capacity development on major tax reforms and tax analysis and contribute to other activities. The candidate should be a university graduate with strong analytical skills, and a self-motivated person with very high ethical standards who strongly believes in the developmental role of domestic revenue mobilization.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: One year

Position: (1) one

A.  Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Contribute to activities that build capacity in tax policy preparation and monitoring of revenue performance and tax policy implementation
• Help formulate and monitor operational plan and budget for capacity development in tax policy at MIP.
• Support the follow-up and implementation of Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) and roadmap of reforms under MTRS.
• Support international tax policy experts under the MIP project in delivering their activities in training, development of tax analytical tools, and advice to MINECOFIN.
• Participate in various research and modeling activities: revenue forecasting, tax expenditure analysis, and tax incidence analysis using macro and micro data.

• Apply computer skills, especially Excel for data analysis and data management, and STATA for micro (taxpayer, household) data analysis.

• Assist in preparing analytical and monitoring reports.

Reporting and Outputs

• The NA is GIZ staff, supervised by and reporting to the MIP Project Leader.
• The NA will work both at MIP and MINECOFIN and will be supervised for day-to-day operations at MINECOFIN by the Office of Chief Economist.

B. Qualifications and professional experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and a proven solid understanding of tax policy/administration, tax incentives, and the related legal framework;
• Ability to articulate taxation concepts clearly in oral and written forms; and to document technical work;
• Ability to analyze macro and micro tax- and taxpayer data; and fluency in Excel and STATA;
• Proficiency in English and strong English writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with various stakeholders;
• At least [1] year of relevant work experience; experience in an analytical role in taxation in Rwanda is an asset.

Confidentiality

The NA will maintain all work material and information accessed at GIZ, MINECOFIN, and Rwanda Revenue Authority as strictly confidential and discuss any disclosure with his/her supervisors.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until 27^th September 2021, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

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KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali, Rwanda

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Vacancy Announcement

Advisor to the Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative

for

The Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative – Sustainable Growth Cluster

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

The Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative aims to improve the framework conditions for companies to participate in cross-border digital trade and is being implemented in Rwanda, Kenya, and at the EAC level. Focal aspects of the project are:

Capacity building for companies and other stakeholders looking to utilise e-Commerce to increase sales

 Improving the regulatory and business environment for digital trade, including the development of national and regional (EAC) e-Commerce strategies. Particular pillars for the implementation of PeCI in Rwanda include increasing trust in e-Commerce, and developing an e-Payment ecosystem conducive for the facilitation of cross-border e-Commerce

The main project office is in Eschborn, Germany with regional offices in the respective countries.

Location: Kigali

Fixed-term: January 2022 to December 2022

Position: One (1).

A. Responsibilities

The Advisor to the Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative (PeCI) in Rwanda will perform the following responsibilities:

1.  Technical:

•  Establish and manage collaboration between the PeCI and stakeholders in Rwanda
•  Gather and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders in Rwanda, East Africa, and Europe
•   Contribute to and lead elements of PeCI’s technical advisory to relevant partners and stakeholders on facilitating cross-border e-Commerce in Rwanda

 2. Project Management:

• Ensuring that the activities are closely coordinated with the programmes related to e-Commerce in Rwanda, East Africa, Germany and worldwide
• Support actively the Monitoring & Evaluation efforts of the programme
• Support effective communication of the Initiative and network proactively with relevant stakeholders
• Support financial planning, monitoring, and reporting for the project in Rwanda
•  Manage and steer the engagements of short-term experts engaged by PeCI to implement activities in Rwanda
•  Contribute actively to reports (regular and ad-hoc), PR materials, requests from GIZ HQ and for the preparation of political and economic delegations

3. Administrative:

•  Ensure that logistical and administrative elements of the project run smoothly and aligned to existing processes

The Advisor performs and supports the following tasks:

B.  Tasks

1.  Technical Advisory

 Establish and manage collaboration between PeCI and Stakeholders in Rwanda

• Contribute to technical advisory to relevant partners and stakeholders on facilitating e-Commerce in Rwanda, with a particular focus on building sustainably building the e-Commerce capacities of SMEs, increasing trust in e-Commerce in Rwanda, and improving the e-Payments ecosystem
•  Gather and disseminate relevant information on Rwanda-specific aspects of the project
•  Align specific needs in Rwanda with the overall/regional goal of the Initiative
•  Liaison with relevant e-Commerce platforms and associations

 2.  Communication and networking

• PR and communication of PeCI in Rwanda
• Event management: identify appropriate events for engagement and manage/assist in the management of events for the Initiative
• Relationship management of established contacts with companies and other stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining contacts with all other relevant stakeholders
• Representing the Initiative within Rwanda

·       Document approaches, implementation, and results and distribute/present them

3. Finance and Accounting

• Assist in preparation of budget planning for the Initiative in Rwanda
• Support reporting to headquarters and the commissioning party, monitor output-related budget allocations and expenses
•  Manage and monitor the expenses of any partner organisations supported through a local subsidy agreement
•   Manage financial aspects of the Initiative in Rwanda
•   Check travel expense statements of staff for approval
• Check requests for funds before release

4. Administration

• Take responsibility for administrative tasks according to GIZ rules and regulations (P+R), including assisting in and autonomously preparing bookings, bidding procedures, contracts of experts / external consultants and ensuring documentation of the procedures
•  Be responsible for logistical aspects of project activities (meetings, workshops etc.)

5. Project management, monitoring and evaluation

•  Monitoring and evaluation of the achievements of the Initiative indicators
•  Support to regular and ad-hoc reporting, PR requests as well as requests from GIZ HQ and for the preparation of political and economic delegations
•  Ensure that knowledge generated by the Initiative is captured and disseminated as appropriate
• Actively support the preparation of fact sheets, web pages, presentations, articles for GIZ intranet and other publications for presenting the programme to the public
• Guide, liaise with, and support consultants working for the programme on specific topics; ensure quality management and control of the services and tasks delivered
• Operational Planning and follow up on an ongoing basis with all counterparts
• Cooperate closely with other initiatives (GIZ projects)
• Support and execution of any other tasks assigned by the management

C. Required qualifications

Qualifications and Professional experience

• University degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Trade, Information Technology or related field. Post-graduate qualification preferred
•  At least six years of professional experience in the field of trade, logistics, private sector development, digitalisation, or sales – ideally in the private sector. Experience with cross-border trade is highly desirable
•  Strong knowledge of digital modernization in Africa and of Rwanda’s digital ecosystem
•   Excellent organizational and coordination skills. Project management skills and experience would be a strong asset
•   Experience in the administration of a project or in an office
•   Ability to work independently, remotely, and with minimal supervision, structure tasks, and to become familiar with new topics quickly and comprehensively
•  General understanding of financial planning and accounting
•  Experience with digital payments and regional payment systems would be an asset
•  Excellent writing and communication skills and a great interest in ICT and digitalisation
• Flexible and able to work under time constraints
• Business fluency in English is vital. Knowledge of German and/or French would be an advantage
•  Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and high commitment to integrity
• Skills in business planning, financial management, and project management are a strong asset
• Good working fluency with ICT and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams)
•  Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

 Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 27^th September 2021, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

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• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
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