JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Pro-Femmes /Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992, and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic political, and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice, and human rights.

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill position of Receptionist

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure administrative support tasks are handled;
• Handling  PFTH visitors;
• Provide excellent customer service;
• Preparing meeting and training rooms;
• Assisting visitors in finding their way around the office;
• Diary management and management of meeting rooms;
• Handle event coordination internally;
• Maintaining office services as required (such as cleaners and maintenance companies);
• Assist with mail as required;
• Assist the HR team with managing office supplies such as  office equipment and furniture;
• Ensure messages are passed to the appropriate staff member on a timely basis;

• Ensure appropriate and effective communication between Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe and various visitors/ stakeholders;
• Perform other tasks as shall be advised by the supervisors at Pro-Femmes /Twese Hamwe.

Key skills required

• Knowledge of office administration procedures;
• Aptitude to manage reception work;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an added advantage;
• Presentation aptitudes;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• High level of discretion and judgment;
• Customer service oriented and experience with teams of various backgrounds.

Desired competencies and qualifications for the Receptionist

• Secondary school certificate (A1) in Literature Economics and Geography (LEG), History Economics & Literature (HEL); any other related field. Having a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Hospitality or any other related field will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field;
• Consistent, professional dress and manner;
• At least 3 years of experience
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required;
• Good time management skills;

 Expression of interest and application

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents, and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE’s office not later than Monday 4^th October 2021 at 4:00 pm.

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

The application file must contain the following documents:

1. A motivation letter addressed to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE;
2. Detailed Resume/Cv
3. Copy of degree and other relevant documents/ certificates
4. Copy of ID
5. At least one recommendation letter from a previous employer.

 N.B:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test.

Done at Kigali, 22^nd September 2021

BUGINGO Emma Marie

Executive Director

Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe

Medical Doctor (Treating physician)

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Medical Doctor (Treating physician)

Reports to: Dean, School of Medicine and Manager of Student Services

Location: Full time at the Butaro Campus, Rwanda

Organizational Profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high-quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
The University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program, the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). The joint Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)/ Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) degree, to be launched in July 2019, aims to improve individual and population health by training diverse

clinician leaders with the skills, attitudes, and commitment to promote wellness, to ease suffering, and to develop more effective and equitable health care delivery systems. Consistent with UGHE’s vision of training future leaders with expertise in health care delivery, our medical students will pursue a joint MBBS and MGHD degree.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Position Overview

The Medical Doctor (Treating physician) will be responsible for the delivery of quality health services including consultations, diagnosis, and treatment of clients in accordance with the Rwanda Ministry of Health protocols. He/she will be responsible to provide technical assistance and build the capacity of the health facility staff to improve the quality of health service delivery. Under

general supervision, oversees the administration of patient care at the University’s Student Health Services unit. Responsible for the implementation and oversight of an integrated clinical practice delivery model. Directly supervises the coordinator and collaborates with other clinical/medical staff to ensure a high standard of clinical delivery across patient care specialties within the unit. Provides and manages direct health care for a specific patient population.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Directs, coordinates, and oversees patient care within a defined clinical practice of the University;

2. Provides and manages direct patient care to the campus community (students, staff, faculty, visitors, and others), including handling of medical emergencies.

3. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate.

4. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.

5. Maintenance of appropriate clinical documentation of each care recipient in the campus,

6. Maintains standards of confidentiality and patient privacy in maintaining files and the electronic medical database.

7. Serve as a focal person and implementer for matters related to health and health-care in the campus

8. Ensures the University health facility adheres to national and international health standards, specifically from the Rwanda Ministry of Health and WHO.

9. Provides supervision, mentoring, training, and development to clinical staff at the health care unit.

10. Serves as a lead of the student Health services department and participates in the development and oversight of organizational policies, procedures, business models, and strategies.

11. Reviews, establishes, and maintains patient care protocol and standards, ensuring that all policies, regulations, and guidelines for patient care are met;

12. Establishes and coordinates quality improvement, safety, and infection control programs.

13. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

14. Represents UGHE at health-related community and/or business meetings, committees, and task-forces;

15. develops the departmental annual budget and will perform periodic cost and productivity analyses.

16. Participates in reporting and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including stock reports on pharmaceuticals and HIS data.

17. Provides technical support for health education activities in the clinic and during outreach sessions.

18. Collaborates with Health Services Coordinator and others in developing standards and procedures for the Medical Staff and in monitoring the continuity of Medical activities.

19. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to female candidates,
• Medical Doctor (MD, MBBS) from a recognized university with full registration and current practicing license with a relevant professional body (Rwanda Medical Dental Council)
• A minimum of 2 years experience in Rwanda health system
• Experience in capacity building of health staff and good leadership qualities
• A passion for providing and supporting an environment in which all students can thrive, and a deep commitment to the mission of the University as well as a vision for increased excellence in the student experience required
•  Experience in the multicultural working environment required; experience working in East African countries preferred
• Experience in Managing Healthcare Departments is a plus.
•  Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is mandatory, French is an added advantage.
•  This position will require working beyond traditional hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to interact with students, faculty, and/or staff in a team environment.
•  Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced.
•  Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care in Rwanda.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
•  Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients incorrect usage.
•  Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fob5Zgfwf

The deadline: 22^nd October 2021

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

PREFERRED START DATE

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

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance paid time off

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE

28 November 2021

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

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

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

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1.New Country Scout Associate

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:27 October 2021

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

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

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

Click here to apply

2.Global Ombuds/Mediator

3.Rwanda Product Scaling Specialist

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

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

Career Growth and Development

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

Qualifications

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

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

Preferred Start Date

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

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

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

Eligibility

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

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

Application Deadline:17 October 2021

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

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

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

4.Rwanda Program Growth Data Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Research

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

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

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

Reporting and Analysis

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

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

Work with other Strategy Leads

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

Field Operations Tasks

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

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

PREFERRED START DATE

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

JOB LOCATION

Rubengera, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance paid time off

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:17 October  2021

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

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

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

Click here to apply

5.Global Logistics Specialist

About One Acre Fund

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

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

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

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

Career Growth and Development

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

Qualifications

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

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

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

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

Benefits

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

Eligibility

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

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

Application Deadline:07 October 2021

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

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

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

6.Product Manager

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Product Manager at One Acre Fund, you will be part of our internal Tech Department, creating technology solutions for our country programs and global departments. You will gather and document product requirements from our client departments, work with the Development team to translate these requirements into solutions, and use your project management skills to bring field timelines and development timelines into sync. You’ll report directly to the Head of Product Management and work with other Product Managers, our team of Business Analysts, Development Team Leads and partners from our client departments around the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A successful Product Manager at One Acre Fund can combine an understanding of our users – farmers, field officers, support staff – with an ability to coordinate resources to meet critical timelines. You will manage a portfolio of internal products and manage one or more projects that cut across multiple products. Specific responsibilities may include:

• Document requirements for new projects – including requests for new solutions and added functionality for existing products
• Lead a project team to deliver a set of features cutting across multiple products. You’ll create project management plans, lead project meetings and manage timelines
• Plan and implement User Acceptance Testing and release planning
• Maintain a development roadmap for your projects to ensure high-level resourcing decisions
• Develop and maintain relationships with important stakeholders across the organization
• Work with UX designers to test and refine user-facing product design

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 3+ years of experience with technology product management, project management, or similar work experience
• 3+ years of experience in one of our countries of operation (Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, Burundi, Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia)
• Experience with Agile software development. A Certified Product Owner certification is a plus
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse team members to achieve goals. A relevant certification like the PMP is a plus
• Experience with user design, prototyping, UI/UX mockups, etc is a plus
• Language: English is required. Other notable and useful languages are Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Chichewa, Amharic

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:25 September 2021

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

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

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

7.Rwanda Operations Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21​^st October 2021

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

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

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

8.SAP Success Factor Engineer

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

PREFERRED START DATE

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

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, paid time off

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11 October 2021

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

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

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

9.Rwanda Field Data Verification Agent

About the Role

Field Data Verification Agent (FDVA) is a key factor in TUBURA’s continued commitment to providing all of its clients with great customer service, ensuring compliance with government regulations and internal policy, and assisting the TUBURA Systems and Field Divisions in identifying and correcting data errors.

• Entry-level
• As an FDVA, you will split your time between the field and TUBURA HQ in Rubengera – you will spend roughly part of your time in the office at TUBURA HQ, working on weekly data entry, KPI reporting, IDS_TMS reconciliation, and other tasks as requested by team management. The remaining time will be spent in the field working directing with TUBURA clients verifying repayment data, investigating client protection violations, and back-checking input claims
• Field Data Verification Team/Business Operations
• You will report directly to the field data verification manager

Responsibilities

Office Work

• You will conduct phone investigations
• You will do IDS_TMS reconciliation and charging process
• You will draft weekly investigation reports
• You will collate and record all data collected in the field and presenting it to team management
• You will work with your manager to make weekly travel plans,
• You will coordinate with other teams on specific projects and issues,

Field Work

• You will sometimes travel to the field, to meet with TUBURA clients and the TUBURA Field Team, and you will coordinate meeting schedules with both of these groups
• You will interview both clients and TUBURA staff on client data, internal policy, and other issues
• You will keep detailed records of all data collected in the field
• You will immediately escalate any urgent issues to your Field Data Verification Manager,
• You will maintain a schedule flexible to client needs
• You will keep detailed records of all travel and expenses.
• Note: while travel and other expenses will be reimbursed, you will provide receipts for all expenses. You will be held responsible for any missing receipts

Data Quality

• You will present data to your Field Data Verification Team Manager
• You will use and maintain Google spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets) containing client data
• You will occasionally present short analyses of the data and your fieldwork to the FDV team in English.
• You will maintain client privacy and protection, and ensuring a high degree of confidentiality of client data.

Career Growth and Development

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

Qualifications

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

• 1+ years of experience in fieldwork.
• Languages: Kinyarwanda and basic English
• Diploma/Bachelors degree in any field

Preferred Start Date

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

Job Location

Rubengera, Karongi

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline:29 September 2021

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

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

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

1.Human Resources Assistant ( Main Timekeeper)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-024

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

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

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

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

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

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2.Warehouse Worker

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(Re-advertised) Vacancy for ambitious and knowledgeable professionals with a passion for rural development 
Project: Out-grower Service Company model for maize and soybean in Rwanda

We are Agriterra, a Dutch agri-agency that provides business development services to ambitious cooperatives and farmer organizations in developing and emerging economies. We assist them with advice and training by locally based business advisors and by deploying practitioners from the Dutch and international farmer organizations and (cooperative) companies; the so-called Agripool experts. We apply a three-track approach: we make cooperatives bankable and create real farmer-led companies, we improve extension services to farmer members, and we enhance farmer-government dialogues. Our advisory practice covers the full range of services on Management & Organization, Financial Management, Governance, Business Development, and Lobby & Advocacy.

Agriterra works from local offices in a large number of countries. We work with self-steering teams, so our employees are challenged to use every bit of determination, creativity, and strategy to achieve our compelling goals. Being a self-steering organization makes Agriterra an inspiring and challenging environment for professional growth and development.

Agriterra has an annual turnover of approximately 15 million euros, is ISO certified, and has over 160 employees, both in the Netherlands and abroad. For more information, visit our website www.agriterra.org.

For a new and innovative initiative in the Rwandan maize and soybean value chains, specifically in Ngoma district, Agriterra Rwanda is looking for an accountant of an out-grower service company.

I. Introduction of the project

The Out-grower Service Company (OSC) model for maize and soybean in Rwanda is a pilot project that seeks to increase the soybean and maize productivity and supplies of raw materials for animal feed production. Several factories have been set up in Rwanda to process animal feeds, but they all lack sufficient availability of domestic quality maize and soybean, forcing them to import their raw materials. Most maize and soybean producers have organized themselves into cooperatives, but the efficiency of the cooperatives often requires further professionalization and upscaling. Having seen the situation, Enabel initiated the Out-grower Service Company model to provide solutions to challenges faced by both smallholder farmers and animal feed processors. In November 2020 Agriterra received a grant from Enabel to implement this project for a period of 3 years. The targeted number of direct beneficiaries is 3,000 maize and soybean farmers, located in the Eastern province, Ngoma district. Experiences of the pilot in Ngoma will be shared with cooperatives in Gisagara and Kirehe districts in year 2 of the project.

II. Background of the assignment

The animal feeds industry is a critical component of the livestock sector in Rwanda. However, over the years the sector faced significant challenges in producing sufficient animal feed to support the development of its livestock sector. These challenges include:

i. Low productivity of the livestock sector with farmers utilizing grasses, maize, and legumes in feeding their animals which in many cases affects their productivity.
ii. Poor quality (high aflatoxin levels) and limited availability of maize (energy source).
iii. Lack of reliable domestic supply of Soya (plant protein) or alternatives.
iv. High cost of imported animal feed ingredients which positions the price of feeds above farmers’ purchasing power.
v. The limited availability of alternative sources of calcium.

To this end, Enabel funded the implementation of the Out-grower Service Company Model to be piloted by Agriterra in the maize and soybean sectors to increase the local supply of animal feeds ingredients, increase the production levels of animal feeds and improve the productivity in the livestock sector.

 Position: OSC Accountant

Location: Ngoma district, Eastern province

As an accountant, you will be based in the OSC office in Ngoma and will support the implementation of the Out-growers services company model in the maize and soybean value chains. The accountant position requires an experienced person with multi-annual experience in cooperative financial administration, especially in the maize/soy sector, with a high degree of independence, integrity, and problem-solving skills. To ensure that the project objectives are achieved in full, the job holder will be required to establish great cooperation and communication with OSC staff on the field, liaise directly with project partners (i.e. Enabel, RAB, and local government), and other key maize and soybean value chain partners (farm inputs suppliers, financial institutions, crop insurance companies, off-takers, and other services providers).

Duties

• Compile and analyze financial information prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts and ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Review entries and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to the Manager and the board of the OSC and explain them in an understandable manner.
• Prepare and submit tax declarations.
• Engage in and facilitate annual financial and tax audits as required by law
• Review of accounts payables and weekly check runs.
• Arrange reconciliations.
• Report, analyze and ensure the integrity of all financial information.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports along with any other reports that may be required by the Senior Management or Board
• Facilitate the drafting of reports to the Board of Directors, Enabel, and the district.
• Carry out other relevant tasks as assigned by Agriterra Rwanda or the OSC manager.

Your profile

• A0 in accounting with at least 2 years of working experience in a related field
• Knowledge of quick books or similar accounting software
• A respectful and motivated attitude towards farmers and their organizations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal and writing skills in Kinyarwanda, French and English.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in an innovative business model, with loyalty to farmers, cooperatives.
• Ability to work in Ngoma District.
• Strongly developed analytical abilities and commercial insight
• A robust personality combined with the ability to work independently
• Good command of Microsoft office
• Knowledge of the OSC model is an advantage.

 Are you interested?

Are you interested in this position, and do you fit the profile? Apply before the 8^th of October 2021 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and academic certificate in one PDF file, by sending an e-mail to rwanda@agriterra.org to the attention of Mr. Jasper Spikker, Agriterra Rwanda country representative, with reference code ATRW-8706ACC. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT COORDINATOR AT PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE

1. Introduction 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at advancement of women status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992, and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic political, and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of a sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice, and human rights.

To achieve her mission promoting the socio-economic status of women, funded byh Trade Mark East Africa will implement “Building Capacity Of Cross Border Traders On Rusizi II Border” project. The projects aim at strengthening Capacity of cross-border traders at Rusizi II to increase their income, improve trade environment and support them to trade formally. With reference to the above,  PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a position for a Project Coordinator.

2. Tasks and responsibilities 

 Under the supervision of Program Manager, the Project Coordinator will undertake the following specific tasks;

2.1. Coordinating and Facilitating the Project Planning Process

To develop plans and strategies that will contribute to sustainable improvements in the wellbeing of Project beneficiaries: Including but not limited to:

Sub Tasks:

• Ensuring that detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and budgets are developed in order to deliver against all aspects of the project
• Overseeing the fund request process, ensuring that the relevant documents are prepared and roles and responsibilities of PFTH are clarified
• Ensuring the overall coordination of the project staff & project activities
• Planning and forecasting grant expenditure, project activities, procurement, and staffing to ensure compliance with the project contract and budget and to prevent overspending or under spending
• Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on project progress to PFTH, Trade Mark East Africa, and to other project stakeholders.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in relation to the project activities and other reports as reasonably requested by her/ his supervisor

2.2. Coordinate Project implementation 

Sub Tasks:

• Ensuring that all project components are implemented according to the project plans, in order to meet all goals and objectives; taking assertive corrective action in the case of missed deliverables
• Ensuring  monitoring is conducted in order to measure progress against the baseline survey, needs assessment, and analyze the success of interventions to date and all surveys planned in the project are conducted
• Ensure that the project field officer carry out the activities planned  and if any delay, a catch plan is established and any constraint is timely communicated to her/his supervisor
• Ensure budget is utilized against the plan, any change is timely communicated to  TMEA for seeking approval after internal consultation and all requests are made on time

2.3. Advocacy and policy influencing 

• Understand the context of policy influencing in Rwanda and what the project wants to achieve in particular and Pro-Femmes’ advocacy agenda in general
• Coordinate with colleagues at Pro-Femmes and the team to determine advocacy needs and set forth the plan to be implemented under the project  and Pro-Femmes
• Plan and deliver advocacy capacity building to Pro-Femmes team and other CSOs staff including but not limited to policy analysis, writing policy briefs, measuring advocacy impact, etc.
• Lead the process of information gathering, analysis of those information, and develop advocacy messages to be presented to key decision-makers
• Lead the development and implementation of the advocacy strategies, and advocacy campaigns related to the project advocacy agenda and produce related reports
• Participate in mentoring and coaching of Pro-Femmes staff and other CSOs on advocacy and policy influencing
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of advocacy campaigns/interventions related to both the project and Pro-Femmes
• Identify existing local, national, and regional networks and alliances with regional advocacy/coalition organizations and guide them on how to actively engage in national advocacy and policy influencing agenda
• Develop and validate policy briefs, policy proposals, and campaign materials for local, national advocacy
• Identify key moments for advocacy and policy influencing and drive the work related to the development of advocacy messages and policy briefs
• Develop the project advocacy and policy influencing monthly, quarterly, and annual plan in consultation with TMEA team and other CSOs
• Collaborate with key national CSOs and key stakeholders and engage them in the all efforts related to evidence gathered, advocacy implementation results measurement, and the monitoring of the implementation of national, regional, and international policy commitments related to improving cross border trade
• Facilitate local, national spaces for dialogue for women and girls to exchange on the implementation of the above-mentioned commitments and issues that need to be advocated for

3. Quality, Learning & Knowledge Management

To lead reflection on, documentation of, and communication of project experiences and achievements and promote effective monitoring of program activities and a learning environment.

Subtasks:

• Contributing towards the development of effective impact measurement, knowledge management, and internal accountability systems for the project
• Coordinating regular data and information collection and analysis for all project activities, according to the agreed systems with TMEAl
• Organizing regular information gathering and sharing opportunities

• Conduct field visits by others

• Ensuring that any ‘success stories’ suitable for publicity purposes are properly recorded
• Ensuring that lessons learned are documented and disseminated Represent PFTH in TMEA meetings and other relevant meetings related to the project;
• Collaborate with a project team at  TMEA and provide updates to PFTH’s management team;
• Collaborate with key partners including CSOs on the field and at a national level that are relevant to the project implementation
• Design project proposals for submission to potential donors;
• Perform other tasks as shall be advised by the supervisors at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE.

4. DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR COORDINATOR

 The candidate should fulfill the following competencies and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, Management, Social sciences or any other related field;
• Holders of master’s degree in relevant field are preferable for the prospective candidate;
• At least Five (5) years progressive experience in managing projects related to trade, gender and GBV, economic behavioral change, and empowerment.
• Strong understanding of the East African Community and regional Integration in broad ;
• Strong experience and knowledge of civil society in Rwanda;
• Experience and knowledge of national and regional issues relevant to trade;
• Experience in Networking, building coalitions, lobbying, and advocacy especially for gender related issues;
• Understanding the role of psycho-social status in business management   ;
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added advantage;
• Computer literate (high proficiency in word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
• Excellent communicator orally and in writing;
• Innovative, self –driven, and team player;
• Interpersonal skills with experience of working in multicultural contexts.

 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents, and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and delivered in hard copy to PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE’s office by 4:00 pm 30^th September, 2021

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

N.B: ONLY FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; and Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.

KIGALI, 17^th September 2021.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/TweseHamwe

Warehouse Manager – VectorLink/Rwanda 

Job Identification

100792

Job Category

Program Delivery

Locations

Abt Associates, Kigali, RW

Job Schedule

Full time

Deadline for Application submission:04/10/2021

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Logistics Coordinator, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for inventory management and assuring that commodities used in IRS campaigns and entomology surveillance activities are secure and safely stored at the project’s main warehouse.  This position will help arrange for the logistics of delivering of all IRS commodities to IRS campaign operation sites in various locations, and assuring accurate inventory counts for all IRS commodities being used during the IRS campaign. The Warehouse Manager will be expected to liaise regularly with the storekeepers at each IRS operation site to assure all needed IRS campaign commodities are in-stock, and collections of IRS campaign wastes are ongoing and transported back to the central warehouse.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Receipt and quality control of delivered goods to project warehouse.
• Processing appropriate supply chain documentation and updating stock cards to assure an accurate count of IRS commodities at the central warehouse.
• Managing the project’s inventory control system during the IRS campaign, including storage, quality control, inventory record-keeping, and inventory reporting.
• Working with the project staff to supervise the storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodities to all IRS campaign operation sites, to assure they have the necessary equipment to complete IRS.
• Working with the project staff to supervise store keepers and operation site storerooms.
• Assuring accurate and exact knowledge of IRS commodities at the central warehouse, and at each operation site storerooms at any given time.
• In collaboration with the Environmental Compliance Officer:
  • Ensuring that all health and safety measures are in place and followed at all store and spraying locations.
  • Ensuring the clearance and proper disposal of all waste material and excess items from project stores.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Administration, or other relevant field.
• Significant experience in supply chain management and the storage of health commodities.
• Demonstrated experience in warehouse/stores management.
• Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
• Experience with international donor projects preferred.
• English language fluency.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma + Two years of relevant experience, or Associates Degree

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security, and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

To apply use the link below: Warehouse Manager – VectorLink/Rwanda not later than 4th October 2021.

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TERMS OF REFERENCES FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF ONE SENIOR IT OFFER.

Kigali, Tuesday, September 21, 2021

 JOB VACANCY

1.BACKGROUND

Prime Life Insurance Limited is an insurance company, established in 1995 by Rwandan investors, a licensed life insurance company authorized by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). The Company is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, self- motivated and experienced person to fill the following post:

2. Senior IT Officer (1)

Under the supervision of Director of ICT and Innovation, the Senior IT Officer shall be responsible for software development assist in system, database, network, and security as described in point 3 related to responsibilities.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Software Development (50%)

• Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts
• Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable C# code
• Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
• Integrate software components and third-party programs
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• Implement, test, bug-fix functionality, and validation procedures
• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle and reporting

B. System and Database Administration (20%)

• Install and maintain the performance of database servers and applications.
• Manage database access.
• Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
• Create automation for repeating database tasks.

C. Network and Security (15%)

• Configuring and supporting security tools (firewalls, antivirus, etc..)
• Identifying threats and working on steps to defend against them
• Training employees in security awareness/procedures
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
• Support and administer third-party applications
• Ensure network security and connectivity
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses
• Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords

D. Other Related IT supports (15%)

• Provide technical assistance with computer hardware and software
• Resolve issues for staff via phone, in person, or electronically
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners
• Providing technical support across the company (this may be in person or over the phone)
• Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary or advise for third party

4. Education and Experience Requirements:

Qualification

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Management or related field
• At least 3+ years working experience in IT including Software development, Database, Networking, etc…)
• Working in financial institution or public sector is an added advantage
• Age maximum 34

Required Skills:

• Proficient in ASP.NET , C#.Net, Java, HTML, JavaScript ,AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery
• Experience with Web services/ APIs development
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.
• Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools
• Knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices.
• Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation
• Team-oriented attitude to help other colleagues and departments with technical problems.
• Strong customer service orientation

 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified and interested Candidates should submit their applications to Prime Life Insurance Ltd mail: hrmlife@prime.rw   IN ONE SINGLE PDF FILE and the application must include:

1. Application letter addressed to CEO
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience
3. Copy of academic documents
4. Copy of National Identification

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday September 26^th 2021 (17:00(5:00 PM), Kigali time).

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Signed by:

Chief Executive Officer

RECRUITMENT OF A TRAINER FOR THE MODULE OF INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE APPLIED IN MICROFINACE INSTITUTIONS AS PER THE DUAL APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM

Background

RICEM was launched in June 2014 as Vocational Technical Institute for the three pillars namely Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship, and Microfinance. It was created from the “Centre de Formation ET de Recherché” (former Iwacu Kabusunzu) which was initiated by the Government of Rwanda and the Government of Switzerland for the capacity development of Cooperatives.

In partnership with DSIK, RDB, AMIR, and MFIs, RICEM is implementing the Dual Apprenticeship System in Kigali and Rubavu.

Within the regional project, one objective is the implementation of a Dual Apprenticeship System for the Rwandan Microfinance Sector in order to enhance the quality of vocational education in the sector. The Dual Apprenticeship System is a capacity development intervention, specifically targeting young adults. The training is based on a competency-based approach to teaching and learning, hence encompassing the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviour. The Dual Training method puts strong emphasis on practical knowledge and skills application which is reflected in its rotational fashion of the learning place of which 20% is theory-based learning at school and 80% is practical workplace learning.

The Dual System pursues three main goals:

1. Improvement of employability and productivity of the apprentice.
2. Significant increase of MFIs’ service quality and institutional performance.
3. Continuous increase of professionalism and growth of the microfinance sector.

Terms of Reference:

1. The trainer must be fluent in English and must have several years (5+ years) of work experience in Accounting or Finance areas in a financial institution. In addition to that, he/she must have experience as a trainer related to Accounting and Finance in Rwanda’s microfinance sector.
2. As part of the Dual Apprenticeship System, the trainer is requested to provide the theory-based training at school. Against the backdrop of a competence-based training, the trainer will conduct the training in a holistic manner, hence, supporting the development of the trainees’ knowledge, skills as well as attitudes.
3. The trainer is required to provide the training in a participatory fashion. This is to mean that classroom training is implemented in a learner-centered and participatory fashion by applying a variety of teaching-and-learning methods (discussions, group work, role-play, brainstorming, case studies, etc.). The trainer shall encourage the learners to develop, exchange, and apply new as well as existing knowledge.
4. In order to monitor the performance as well as learning process of the apprentices, the trainer is required to apply Quality Assurance mechanisms in class, namely pre- and post-exams, Formative Assessments (FAs), as well as participation evaluation. The trainer commits her/himself to provide adequate feedback to the pre/post exams and Formative Assessment (FAs) and includes their outcome into training session development. The trainer furthermore agrees to receive external observers throughout classroom training in order to enable Quality Assurance.

The Service Provider’s specific tasks for the mission include:

• Provide theoretical training once a week (Wednesday or Thursday) from 8 AM until 5 PM at RICEM premises or virtually for the agreed period of time.
• Ensure availability and readiness of classroom materials prior to each session (laptop, projector, flip chart including stand, water for apprentices, task and solution sheets, handouts)
• Conduct, marks, collect, and provide feedback to pre-and post-exam exams during the first and the last session respectively
• Conduct participation evaluation on the basis of provided evaluation sheets (weekly and concluding) conduct weekly participation evaluation based on provided sheets, accumulate results and use the results in the bilateral feedback sessions.
• Collect all Formative Assessment (FAs) including corrections as well as performance surveys and any training relevant surveys (employability survey, in-company trainer survey, etc.) from apprentices in the provided hard copy folder
• Provide feedback and correction to activities with a special focus on potential homework assignments to apprentices either face to face or in a written fashion
• Share training material with apprentices via email in its soft-copy version after each training session
• hand back the trainer manual after training completion to the project team

For the interested candidates, they are kindly requested to submit their expression of interest, detailed CV, and supporting proofs related to the achievements in Accounting and Finance areas. All those docs will be addressed to ricem.company@gmail.com by 5^th October 2021 @ 5:00 PM.

1.Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Director of Institute of Global Health

Group/Department: Institute of Global Health, UGHE

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Organizational Profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high-quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in needed, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

 Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and research support to the Institute of Global Health. S/he will provide administrative support, including meeting scheduling, academic policy development, and other administrative duties. S/he will also be involved in projects pertaining to programs within IGH. This position is a fantastic opportunity for the Administrative Assistant to develop his/her research skills.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about higher education and global health with superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The Administrative Assistant will have experience with a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and have mastered effective communication. The Administrative Assistant will interact with staff at all levels and across offices, as well as important external constituents. S/he must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive. The Administrative Assistant must exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Provides general administrative support to the teams (i.e. data collection and entry, basic data analysis, background research, etc.)
• Supports the IGH team with day to day operation
• Schedules and coordinates meetings for the IGH, including communicating the agenda and taking minutes during these meetings
• Manages the team calendar and meeting scheduling
• Supports the team’s external relations, including the organization of visitors’ itineraries as needed
• Serves as a key point of contact for faculty logistics, including flight booking and transportation

 Academic Planning & Development

• Provides support in academic scheduling
• Provides support in academic quality assurance activities (i.e. administrative support, data collection, data analysis)

 Research

• Support IGH research in partnership with UGHE faculty and staff
• Support with data collection and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses, including data management;
• Support in writing project deliverables, such as protocols, reports, and publications;
• Conduct literature searches and reviews and support with ethics review submissions;
• Support resource mobilization for IGH programming, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approvals and other financial processes.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, health, social science, business, humanities, or in another relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or personal assistant role(s) in an educational setting
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Health sciences and/or global health content knowledge preferred
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred
• Experience in multicultural working environment required; experience living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoSiYgfw8

The deadline: 21^st October 2021

2.Head, Department of Community Health

Head, Department of Community Health

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all.

Role Profile

Title: Head, Department of Community Health 
Reports to: Chair, Humanities, Community Health, and Social Medicine
Program: All Academic programs at UGHE (Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) and MBBS (MD) program, and others)
Location: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview
As a new university committed to providing an academic experience, rooted in global health delivery and equity, UGHE seeks a Head of Community-based Education, a visionary leader with vast implementation expertise, experience teaching and developing academic training programs, a robust research portfolio, and a deep commitment to equity-driven access to the highest quality education.

Through a unique combination of curricular content, innovative pedagogy, robust research experience, UGHE seeks a leader with a similar creative approach coupled with the energy, determination, and dedication to realize such a vision.

The Head will oversee, develop, evaluate, and improve current and future program models for all aspects of community-based education programs of the MBBS (MD) program. S/he will direct a team of faculty and staff that involved in the development and delivery of all aspects of the programs.

 Responsibilities

Provide Strategic Leadership (25%)

Oversee the strategic direction, development, and continuous improvement of the community-based education program (CBE), Global-CBE, and other Community Health and Social Medicine academic programs at UGHE.

• Oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement for all aspects of the CBE program, in partnership with MGHD, MBBS, and other academic programs team such as nursing.
• Provide strategy and direction for Global and Community Health Education at UGHE.
• Serve as a leader for academic developments including global health learning, teaching, research.
• Participate in and provide leadership on academic committee overseeing student performance.
• Participate in responsibilities and contribute to UGHE activities as directed by the UGHE leadership

Provide direction for priority strategic initiatives in the academic realm

• Develop and maintain a robust partnership portfolio
• Work with local and international partners to successfully carry out the CBE and Global CBE programs
• Develop global partners to popularize the Global CBE program
• Identify and create strategic partnerships with local and international organizations for practicum placement opportunities

Teach (45%)

• Lead the curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation of the CBE and Global CBE programs, and all community facing academic programs to all MBBS, MGHD, and other students (executive, nursing, and others)
• Lead the delivery of all CBE programs to all UGHE students
• Lead the implementation of the Global CBE program
• Lead all academic related community engagement programs

Supervising and mentoring (20%)

• Supervise and mentor UGHE’s junior faculty in professional development, including but not limited to education, research, management, and communication skills.
• Mentor and guide students through their academic experience.

Conduct and accompany Research (10%)

• Undertake research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on global and community health delivery and equity.
• Accompany and mentor student and alumni-driven global health research linked to their UGHE training.

Qualifications

• Master level degree in Global Health, Global Health Delivery, public health or health-related field
• A background MD (MBBS) degree is preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in Community based education teaching, leadership, and global health care delivery
• Advanced training and experience in health, research, or community education with a focus on global settings and equity-driven initiatives
• Experience in curriculum development, teaching, and developing academic health science training for students
• Passion for and experience mentoring students, faculty, and staff
• Experience overseeing academic programs and health initiatives
• Commitment to equity-centered education
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications focused on implementation science
• Excitement for working in a dynamic, fast-paced, startup educational environment

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoUZQgfwJ

The deadline: 8th October  2021

3.IT Helpdesk Assistant

IT helpdesk Assistant

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: IT Helpdesk Assistant

Reports To: IT Specialist

Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda (full time)

Position Overview

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining  computer systems and networks within UGHE. IT Helpdesk Officer will be responsible for the installation and configuration of computer systems, diagnose software faults and solve technical and application issues. Responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problems, and determines and implements solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
• Support the student/ faculty with the audiovisual configuration, before/ during/ after class;
• Making sure that the audiovisual equipment is maintained in health condition and serviced appropriately;
• Respond to queries/ Talking to staff, students or faculty through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve IT issues;
• Troubleshooting system and network problems, diagnosing and solving software faults and some basic hardware issues, replacing parts if required;
• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports to the supervisor;
• Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications;
• Setting up new user accounts and profiles and dealing with password setup issues;
• Respond to email messages for users seeking help;
• Walk user through the problem-solving process;
• Rapidly establishing a good working relationship with the staff and other UGHE partners;
• Testing and evaluating new technologies deployed on the university computer systems;
• Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment;
• Follow up with users to ensure issues have been resolved to their satisfaction;
• Keeping track of records for all issues reported and how they were resolved
• Collect feedback from users about computer usage.
• Run reports to determine malfunctions that continue to occur.
• Promote continuity of service delivery by keeping the team informed of any potential problems and provide possible solutions.
• Help users to adequately connect to the appropriate University network systems
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• BSc in IT, Computer Science or relevant field
• Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware, and other equipment
• Related experience and training in troubleshooting and providing help desk support
• Proven experience as a help desk technician or other user support role
• Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

To Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a personal statement, (4) names and contact information of three professional references (5) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter, personal statement, and proof of degrees attained as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page.
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes in health care.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Over three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high-quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB) – PIH’s sister organization – and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, launched in July 2019, aims at improving individual and population health by training diverse clinician leaders with the skills, attitudes, and commitment to promote wellness, to ease suffering, and to develop effective and equitable health care delivery systems. Consistent with UGHE’s vision of training future leaders with expertise in health care delivery, MBBS students will also be granted the MGHD degree. In 2017, the Center for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership (CNML) was developed to address the gaps in nursing and midwifery education and to meet the needs of the healthcare system and most vulnerable patients around the globe.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in their drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as they uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Partners In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo9XQgfwW

The deadline: 7th  October  2021

4.Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator

Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Kigali, Rwanda

Title: Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Arts and Culture in Global Health Public Engagement

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Kigali

Background:

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an independent, accredited university with the mission to train the next generation of global health professionals and thinkers to be leaders and change makers so that equitable, quality health services are accessible and delivered to all.

At UGHE, we believe that building bridges across sectors is a necessity to sustainably transform health education and delivery globally, but also to eliminate the gap between the most and least disadvantaged.

 During the past two years, UGHE had incubated a series of projects looking at the role and contributions of culture and arts in individual and community health as well as in generating health outcomes and engaging the public about health and wellbeing. As part of those projects, UGHE created Hamwe Festival in 2019, a platform bringing the health sector together with creative industries annually, with the dual mission to create an enabling environment for strong collaboration between the health and creative sectors, as well as to generate new insights into global health challenges and corresponding solutions, using the unique and complementary vantage points of creative and global health professionals.  After two years of existence, Hamwe festival has proven its value by attracting a large public in Rwanda and beyond, but also by hosting innovative high-quality creative research content contributing to successful engagement and the creation of partnerships across sectors.

 Acknowledging this success, UGHE created the Arts and Culture in Global Health Public Engagement in charge of organizing Hamwe Festival annually and designing, implementing, and evaluating arts and culture in health projects at community, national and global level.

About the role:

UGHE is looking for an Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator to support the Arts and Culture in Global Health Public Engagement research projects. The ideal candidate is a creative, highly organized and resourceful professional with experience planning and managing events (including online), this person will work with a multidisciplinary team, various UGHE departments as well as external partners to accomplish the tasks entailed in implementing the logistics, finance and administrative activities of the department’s projects.

 Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point of contact for the team’s administrative and logistics needs and requests and provide high-quality and timely support to the department projects
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate project records, documents, and reports
• Support team logistics and travel arrangements when necessary
• Schedule and coordinate meeting and events, including drafting agenda, invitations, mails, emails, setting preparation calls
• Occasionally recruit and supervise interns, volunteers, and assistants
• Support management in collaborating and reviewing and evaluating activities of vendors, contractors, and partners
• Support the department projects communications and translations
• Contribute to projects financial and procurement processes ensuring all internal policies and budget limits are respected
• Monitor department contract execution and payments
• Use various software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software when facilitating projects.
• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and distributing them as needed in the organization
• Assist with a variety of organization activities and processes
• Act as a focal point for diverse events such as writing contests, webinars, exhibitions
• Maintain a database of partners (artists, funders, academic technical partners, and global health professionals) that will be used to advise UGHE teams during the programing activities
• Provide strategic support on initiatives important for the team and organization success
• Contribute to team monitoring and evaluation activities
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements – Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Ability to comply with organization policies and follow up on agreement execution
• Ability to work under effectively in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
• Experience performing administrative duties and logistics support to small, medium, and large projects
• Ability to lead projects and also to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage junior staff
• Proactive problem solver
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Interest in working at the intersection of the health and creative sectors
• Experience in building and managing vendors and partners relationships
• Excellent time management skills

Preferred candidates will have previous experience in similar roles and hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoEXQgfwr

The deadline: 7th  October  2021

5.Hospitality Assistant

6.Campus Gardener

Campus Gardener

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job title: Campus Gardener

Report to: Head Gardener

Business/Department: Infrastructure Department

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Burera District

Description

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. UGHE is pioneering a new way of training leaders who will emerge ready to develop health care services and systems that connect neglected communities with essential and life-saving attention. UGHE has established in 2014 thanks to a visionary partnership of the Cummings Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners in Health, and the Rwandan Government.

Position overview

Reporting to the Head Gardener, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining the campus garden by planning it and supervising the campus gardening team. The individual will be based at UGHE Butaro campus but will work at other UGHE sites/campus-based on needs. The candidate must demonstrate a sound knowledge of all plumbing works and demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative. We are looking for a hands-on, skilled, enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic gardener who will effectively and efficiently take care of the whole campus garden.

1. Main duties

Working as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, as the campus gardener, you will be responsible for:

• Planning the campus garden.
• Advising different types of plants needed in different garden areas.
• Supervising gardeners in their daily work.
• Conducting garden boosting projects by planning them and implementing them.
• Ensuring that all campus gardens are in good condition.
• Plan tree planting at campus and maintain them regularly.
• Recommend changes or upgrades to campus gardens.
• Producing a list of all needed plants and trees for the campus garden maintenance.
• Producing reports of the activities done.
• Work hand to hand with the head gardener and assist him in work planning.
• Provide support to all garden maintenance and upgrade initiatives
• Conduct any other duties assigned to him/her by his line manager.

 2. Job Specification and requirements

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrate previous knowledge & experience in garden maintenance work.
• Holding a gardening TVET certificate or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of different tree species with their specifications.
• Being able to use hand tools and conduct gardening tasks by himself.
• Being able to take instructions and offer advice when needed.
• Demonstrate communication skills.
• Have basic computer knowledge; ie., emails, Microsoft Words, Excel,..
• Able to speak English and Speaking French will be an added value, in addition to these mentioned earlier.

Desirable

• Formally trained in gardening.
• Previously worked in a campus or any other multi-user environment.
• Experience in garden project work.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FohVNgfwZ

The deadline: 3^rd October  2021

7.Plumber

Plumber

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job title: Plumber

Report to: Facilities Manager

Business/Department: Infrastructure Department

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Burera District

Description

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. UGHE is pioneering a new way of training leaders who will emerge ready to develop health care services and systems that connect neglected communities with essential and life-saving attention. UGHE has established in 2014 thanks to a visionary partnership of the Cummings Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners in Health, and the Rwandan Government.

Position overview

Reporting to the Campus Plumber, the candidate will be responsible for undertaking various plumbing maintenance tasks and occasional new installation works in order to achieve a high level of service delivery. The individual will be based at UGHE Butaro campus but will work at other UGHE sites/campus-based on needs. The candidate must demonstrate a sound knowledge of all plumbing building services and demonstrate ability to work on own initiative. We are looking for  a hands-on, skilled, enthusiastic, innovative, dynamic plumber who will drive and sustain our plumbing systems.

1. Main duties

Working as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, as one of the Multi-Skilled plumber, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining high-quality plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance of the campus buildings.
• Playing a key role in planning and completing a range of planned maintenance works associated with plumbing encompassing leakages repairs, taps, showerhead, sinks, toilet installation, and repairs, STP maintenance works, water tanks installation and repair, sewage drainage preventive maintenance, grease trap maintenance, rainwater drainage.
• Completing proactive inspections and any required remedial repairs and monitoring and managing equipment operation via UGHE facilities maintenance systems; BIM 360 Ops.
• Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing equipment.
• Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on laundry machines.
• Support installations, analysis, and acceptance of new plumbing equipment.
• Facilitate to ensure tools attain all plumbing safety requirements.
• Conducting all plumbing maintenance and repairs of the campus.
• Recommend changes or upgrades to plumbing systems to increase productivity and functionality.
• Producing a maintenance material list with and recommending their required specifications and vendors.
• Producing reports of the maintenance activities done.
• Work hand to hand with the campus plumber and assist him in work planning.
• Ensuring regular availability of water on campus.
• Conduct any other duties assigned to him/her by his line manager.

 2. Job Specification and requirements

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrate previous knowledge & experience in a plumbing Maintenance role maintenance services.
• Holding a Plumbing TVET or Diploma certificate or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of building services.
• Being able to use hand tools and complete any plumbing maintenance task by himself.
• Sound administration skills with an understanding of the importance of paperwork and the accuracy and timeliness of submission of same.
• Being able to take instructions and offer advice when needed.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Have computer knowledge; ie., emails, Microsoft Words, Excel,..
• Able to speak English and Speaking French in addition to these, will be an added value.

Desirable

• Formally trained in plumbing works.
• Previously worked in a campus or any other multi-user environment.
• Experience in attending to requests from different customers.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FofUMgfwV

The deadline: 3^rd October  2021

8.Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer

Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer

Report to: Director of Infrastructure

Department: Infrastructure Department

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Butaro_Burera District

 Description

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. UGHE is pioneering a new way of training leaders who will emerge ready to develop health care services and systems that connect neglected communities with essential and life-saving attention. UGHE has established in 2014 thanks to a visionary partnership of the Cummings Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners in Health, and the Rwandan Government.

1. Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Electromechanical Engineer is responsible for the planning and hands-on maintenance of all UGHE electro mechanical systems across all UGHE facilities. He is charged with the day-to-day maintenance of all main electrical and mechanical rooms and energy source stations including but not limited to; Main Electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, backup generators, solar power plants, fire fighting system, major kitchen equipment. The engineer will also be charged with the planning and advising of UGHE’s new infrastructure projects on matters related to electro-mechanical installations and systems. The Electro-Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for undertaking various electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks and occasional new installation work in order to achieve a high level of service delivery. The individual will be based at Butaro campus but will work at other UGHE sites/campus based on needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly skilled Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who will drive and sustain our energy systems and sources.

2. Main areas of focus 

 Facilities Maintenance

• Maintaining all UGHE core electrical and mechanical installations and systems including but not limited to; all main electrical rooms and distribution boards, backup generators, solar power plants, mechanical rooms, and thunderstorm arrestor systems to better standards,
• Develop a maintenance plan for all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations
• Keep up to date maintenance records of all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations through UGHE facilities maintenance system BIM 360 Ops
• Develop an annual procurement plan for all maintenance spared parts required to maintain all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations.
• Play a key role in UGHE mission of transforming all its infrastructure into green star compliance campuses
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections at all UGHE electrical and mechanical installations and systems
• Provide all necessary maintenance reports for all UGHE electrical and mechanical installations and systems through BIM 360 Ops
• Respond to any emergency incidents related to electrical and mechanical installations and systems at all UGHE infrastructures.
• Monitor consumption of all UGHE energy consumptions and guide on best practices for energy consumption
• Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on all laundry machines.
• Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on all core kitchen equipment.
• Manage installations of all new core UGHE equipment that are electricity enabled
• Facilitate to ensure tools attain all electro and mechanical safety requirements.
• Advise on the electro mechanical system upgrades necessary to increase productivity, functionality, and efficiency
• Provide UGHE electrical load calculation reports needed to guide infrastructure upgrades and expansion
• Develop policies, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and tools to guide maintenance of all UGHE electro-mechanical systems and installations
• Manage a team; composed of UGHE staff and contractors, involved in the day-to-day maintenance of all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems.

Planning and implementation of new Infrastructure

• Advise on all electrical and mechanical systems and installations for all UGHE infrastructure projects to ensure system integration, efficiency, and sustainability
• Provide technical support in the recruitment process of new contractors in developing contractor terms of references, material specifications, etc…
• Contribute to UGHE’s vision of transforming and increasing environmental friendly energy sources
• Provide technical inputs to the development proposals related to UGHE electrical and mechanical systems
• Design electrical and mechanical system upgrades necessary for UGHE existing infrastructures and new small infrastructure projects.
• Conduct any other duties assigned to him/her by his line manager.

3. Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years hands on experience in the installation and/or management of large electrical and/or mechanical installations
• Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering; Masters in the same fields is desired
• Experience in installing and managing complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience is facility maintenance and infrastructure planning for large infrastructure projects focused on electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge in the design of electrical and mechanical systems for new systems
• Experience in managing multitasking and high performing staff
• Demonstrated experience in Fault Finding with various systems (mechanical & electrical).
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Certified by Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority (RURA)

Desirable

• Formal qualifications in the following fields; Refrigeration, Hot Water System, mechanical, electrical,
• Formally trained in Testing & Inspection and safe handling of HVAC, Electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment.
• Formally trained in Solar systems installation and maintenance.

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Team Player: Always willing to be involved in the team’s activities to achieve their objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
• Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimize waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working and user manuals.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrate the ability to listen and communicate to customers in a professional way and address maintenance issues raised on time.
• Effective Communication Skills: Able to adapt communication to the audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders (campus residents, contractors, etc). Presents a professional image.
• Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoxSMgfwb

The deadline: 3^rd October  2021

9.Assistant Academic Librarian

Assistant Academic Librarian

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Butaro, Rwanda

Organization profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals, doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all.

 Role profile:

 Job Title: Assistant Academic Librarian

Department: UGHE Library

Reports to: Academic Library

Location: University of Global Health Equity, Butaro – Rwanda

Position Overview:

To assist the Academic Librarian in the day-to-day administration of the UGHE Library and support in the learning, teaching and research needs and activities of the university community. The Assistant Academic Librarian shall have responsibility for running the circulation system and information resources processing functions at the library.

Responsibilities:

• To deal with library users enquiries and to promote effective use of the library resources with responsibilities in assisting in the preparation of user guides and documentation.
• To maintain the Library Accessions Register.
• To be responsible for the Circulation System.
• To maintain Library order and security.
• To catalogue and classify new library resources.
• To assist in collection development and stock management. To identify and select materials for binding and de-selection.
• To consult with library users about their needs, reporting these needs to the Academic Librarian.
• To keep abreast of the higher education environment while developing professional skills.
• To participate in wider University committees and special interest groups as opportunities arise.
• To carry out any other duties appropriate to the post, as directed by the Academic Librarian.

Qualifications and experience:
Minimum :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library Studies or its equivalent.
• 2-3 years post-graduation experience.

Desirable :

• Experience working in a medical/health sciences academic library environment.

Organisational Skills:

• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work.
• Ability to take responsibility for delegated tasks.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• Ability to work in a multicultural rural environment.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to teach.

Technical skills:

• Ability to catalogue to international standards (RDA Standards).

• Good IT skills (including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Google Suite).

• Fluent English and Kinyarwanda

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fogixffw4

The deadline: 1^st October  2021

1.Assistant Lecturer for Project Management

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer for Project Management                   Location: Kigali

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

 Reports to: Subject Manager for Project Management                 Deadline: 15^th October, 2021

Institution Information

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.

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.

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.

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. 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 

Kepler is hiring an Assistant Lecturer for Project Management to teach in the Faculty of Management. We are looking for a talented educator with strong skills in project management, operations management, asset management, and related fields. The role will focus on facilitating student-centered learning and conducting project-based assessment.

The Assistant Lecturer will also conduct related activities to support students and Kepler as an organization in constant learning and improvement, including creating, documenting, and sharing best practices. The role includes developing structured lessons, adapting curriculum to best meet student needs, analyzing and utilizing data to support diverse learners, and collaborating with colleagues to holistically develop and support all students at Kepler.

In contrast to traditional lecturing positions, Assistant Lecturers at Kepler are focused on creating student learning experiences that are active and encourage students to be self-guided learners.

Reports to: Subject Manager for Project Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach project management related modules in compliance with Kepler policies and procedures;
• Regularly evaluate student learning through competency/project-based assessments, including both formative and summative assessments, and provide clear and actionable feedback to students;
• Conduct and facilitate other forms of assessments as specified in Kepler academic and assessment policies;
• Utilize student data to make informed decisions to guarantee all student progress through the curriculum;
• Create or modify lesson plans as needed in the specified format provided;
• Build courses (curriculum delivery and communication regarding curriculum) through a Learning Management System;
• Under the direction of the Faculty leadership, collaborate with the Learning and Design team in planning and implementing new learning content;
• Conduct student office hours and create other channels for open and positive communication with students;
• Participate in various activities such as meetings, workshops, and seminars as may be scheduled from time to time;
• Undertake any other activities assigned from time to time by the Subject Manager for Project Management.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Project Management or related fields;
• 1 year of experience teaching preferably at higher education level in East Africa;
• Ability to support students in their various learning needs;
• Knowledge of trends and development in the fields of Project Management as well as the skills most sought by employers in Rwanda and East African region;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and networking skills;
• Good command of English as a language of instruction;
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• Proven ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively with colleagues to productively contribute to teams with less or minimal supervision;
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and competing and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google suites, and conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, etc;
• Passion for education and interaction with students;
• Demonstrated understanding of how students learn and how to support the most struggling ones;
• Willingness to experiment, try things out, fail fast, and learn constantly
• Functional knowledge of project management information systems/software

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years of teaching experience at university level, preferably in the East African Community or demonstrated a strong ability to support the learning of others in a professional setting;
• Experience teaching in non-traditional, learner-centered teaching environments;
• Experience in program or training curriculum development, either in academic or other professional settings, ideally with a focus on employability and using competency/project-based learning;
• Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to innovation in learning and teaching pedagogy;
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs and making recommendations for improvements;

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary (calculated in USD) commensurate with experience
• Eighteen (18) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) or an annual vacation, which will need to be planned with your supervisor;
• 5 weeks of leave during campus breaks;
• Local medical insurance for you, spouse, and 4 children maximum;
• Kepler will pay for work-related expenses and trips that have been initially approved by your line manager.

 Application Deadline:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link: https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=136&source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. The deadline for applying is October 15th, 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will not be considered.

Kepler values diversity as a paramount aspect of growth and provides equal opportunities. Discrimination against employees based on gender, race, religion, physical abilities, social status, beliefs, and cultural values is strictly forbidden.

2.Subject Manager for Project Management

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 Job Title: Subject Manager for Project Management            Location: Kigali

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

 Reports to: Dean of Faculty                                                    Deadline: 15^th October, 2021

 Institution Information

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.

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.

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.

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. 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

Kepler is hiring a Subject Manager for Project Management in the Faculty of Management. We are looking for a candidate with excellent leadership skills paired with strong knowledge in Project Management and passion for education. The role is an academic leadership position that serves to provide support to new and developing instructors (Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers, and Tutorial Assistants) as well as to continue to support the growth of best academic practices at Kepler.

The Subject Manager is an exemplary model of Kepler’s core values and works to lead initiatives that support students and the academic vision as a whole. It includes developing systems of support for developing instructors, creating curriculum, modeling and coaching the use of data to drive instructional decisions, and supporting students inside and outside of the classroom to help fulfill the mission/vision of Kepler.

Reports to: Dean of Faculty

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers, and Tutorial Assistants
• Lead and inspire the team to achieve their goals in relation to Kepler’s mission, vision, and core values
• Research and utilize effective online, in-person, and blended learning teaching techniques
• Serve as a model instructor for other staff members as well as visitors to the Kepler model through an open classroom forum, demo-lessons, or co-teaching with struggling members.
• Share and train other educators in the implementation of online education in a blended learning environment
• Conduct class observations to give feedback and offer coaching to support to the team as needed
• Plan and facilitate various activities such as professional development, meetings, workshops for the team
• Build courses (curriculum delivery and communication regarding curriculum) through a Learning Management System
• Teach project management-related modules in compliance with Kepler policies and procedures
• Regularly evaluate student learning through competency/project-based assessments, including both formative and summative assessments, and provide clear and actionable feedback to students
• Utilize student data to make informed decisions to guarantee all student progress through the curriculum
• Conduct student office hours and create other channels for open and positive communication with students
• Collaborate with the Learning and Design Team to generate scope and sequences, lesson plans, and other curricula that support diverse learners to acquire necessary and relevant technical skills in accordance with blended learning and competency-based model
• Lead out the evaluation of Project Management curriculum as well as conduct and facilitate other forms of assessments as specified in Kepler academic and assessment policies
• Provide feedback on the program, curriculum, and students to various stakeholders within the organization in a timely manner
• Collaborate with peers to share best practices and innovations from the classroom
• Undertake any other activities assigned from time to time by the Dean of Faculty

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Project Management or related fields
• Ability to manage people in a fashion that demonstrates service leadership
• Open and willing to give and receive feedback from all stakeholders within the organization including students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to be creative and innovative in the way that education can be created and delivered to students
• Demonstrated understanding of how students learn and ways to support them.
• Experience creating or modifying curriculum
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated mastery of Google and Microsoft suites
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent command of English as a language of instruction.
• Ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively with colleagues to productively contribute to teams
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and competing and conflicting priorities in a fast paced, changing environment
• Demonstrated willingness to implement education through a process model of learning, implementing, reflecting, revising and re-implementing
• Ability to support students in their various learning needs
• Functional knowledge of leading project management information systems/software

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 2 years of teaching experience at the university level, preferably in the East African Community
• Experience in program or training /curriculum development, either in academic or other professional settings, ideally with a focus on employability and using competency/project-based learning
• Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to innovation in Learning and Teaching pedagogy
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs and making recommendations for improvement

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (calculated in USD) commensurate with experience
• Eighteen (18) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) or an annual vacation, which will need to be planned with your supervisor;
• 5 weeks of leave during campus breaks;
• Local medical insurance for you, spouse, and 4 children maximum;
• Kepler will pay for work-related expenses and trips that have been initially approved by your line manager.

Application Deadline:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=137&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 October 15th, 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler values diversity as a paramount aspect of growth and provides equal opportunities. Discrimination against employees based on gender, race, religion, physical abilities, social status, beliefs, and cultural values is strictly forbidden.

3.Career Guidance and Internship Coordinator

4.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.

5.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.

6.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.

7.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.

Talent Acquisition Executive

• FunctionPeople Management
• CityKigali
• CountryRwanda

Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a deep understanding of the company hiring needs, you will build a pipeline of competent local talent to fill the required roles. Being experienced in using multiple selection methodologies, you will assess candidates’ cultural fit while determining if they meet the role requirements. You’ll also participate in career events and build a rapport with potential hires.

What you’ll do

• Source suitable candidates from internal databases, job portals, and career sites.
• Screen candidates using our established Topgrading methodology.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews in line with company procedure and participate in the selection process.
• Manage candidate databases and tracking systems.
• Prepare recruitment analytics and hiring reports.
• Spearhead recruitment activities such as career fairs and campus recruitment drives.

Requirements

• A university degree or other relevant professional qualifications
• Exposure to recruitment and selection processes and methodologies
• Proficiency in office software such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

What’s good to have

• Experience as a recruiter in the financial or IT industries
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations

Benefits

• Growth-inducing challenges
• Cooperative work environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Market-based salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Casual dress code

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) by the link:https://deriv.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/590522000003910120/Talent-Acquisition-Executive?source=jobinrwanda not later than the 21^st October 2021.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer for Project Management                   Location: Kigali

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

 Reports to: Subject Manager for Project Management                 Deadline: 15^th October, 2021

Institution Information

 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.

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.

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.

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. 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 

Kepler is hiring an Assistant Lecturer for Project Management to teach in the Faculty of Management. We are looking for a talented educator with strong skills in project management, operations management, asset management, and related fields. The role will focus on facilitating student-centered learning and conducting project-based assessment.

The Assistant Lecturer will also conduct related activities to support students and Kepler as an organization in constant learning and improvement, including creating, documenting, and sharing best practices. The role includes developing structured lessons, adapting curriculum to best meet student needs, analyzing and utilizing data to support diverse learners, and collaborating with colleagues to holistically develop and support all students at Kepler.

In contrast to traditional lecturing positions, Assistant Lecturers at Kepler are focused on creating student learning experiences that are active and encourage students to be self-guided learners.

Reports to: Subject Manager for Project Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach project management related modules in compliance with Kepler policies and procedures;
• Regularly evaluate student learning through competency/project-based assessments, including both formative and summative assessments, and provide clear and actionable feedback to students;
• Conduct and facilitate other forms of assessments as specified in Kepler academic and assessment policies;
• Utilize student data to make informed decisions to guarantee all student progress through the curriculum;
• Create or modify lesson plans as needed in the specified format provided;
• Build courses (curriculum delivery and communication regarding curriculum) through a Learning Management System;
• Under the direction of the Faculty leadership, collaborate with the Learning and Design team in planning and implementing new learning content;
• Conduct student office hours and create other channels for open and positive communication with students;
• Participate in various activities such as meetings, workshops, and seminars as may be scheduled from time to time;
• Undertake any other activities assigned from time to time by the Subject Manager for Project Management.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Project Management or related fields;
• 1 year of experience teaching preferably at higher education level in East Africa;
• Ability to support students in their various learning needs;
• Knowledge of trends and development in the fields of Project Management as well as the skills most sought by employers in Rwanda and East African region;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and networking skills;
• Good command of English as a language of instruction;
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• Proven ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively with colleagues to productively contribute to teams with less or minimal supervision;
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and competing and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google suites, and conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, etc;
• Passion for education and interaction with students;
• Demonstrated understanding of how students learn and how to support the most struggling ones;
• Willingness to experiment, try things out, fail fast, and learn constantly
• Functional knowledge of project management information systems/software

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years of teaching experience at university level, preferably in the East African Community or demonstrated a strong ability to support the learning of others in a professional setting;
• Experience teaching in non-traditional, learner-centered teaching environments;
• Experience in program or training curriculum development, either in academic or other professional settings, ideally with a focus on employability and using competency/project-based learning;
• Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to innovation in learning and teaching pedagogy;
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs and making recommendations for improvements;

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary (calculated in USD) commensurate with experience
• Eighteen (18) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) or an annual vacation, which will need to be planned with your supervisor;
• 5 weeks of leave during campus breaks;
• Local medical insurance for you, spouse, and 4 children maximum;
• Kepler will pay for work-related expenses and trips that have been initially approved by your line manager.

 Application Deadline:

 Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link: https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=136&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 October 15th, 2021 before the end of the day, all late applications will note be considered.

Kepler values diversity as a paramount aspect of growth and provides equal opportunities. Discrimination against employees based on gender, race, religion, physical abilities, social status, beliefs, and cultural values is strictly forbidden.