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University of Nottingham Kazakhstan’s Postgraduate Scholarship in UK

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Scholarship Overview

The University of Nottingham is now offering Kazakhstan’s Postgraduate Scholarship to high achieving students for the academic year 2022/2023.

Scholarship Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Kazakhstan Acceptable Course or Subjects: Postgraduate Degree program in any subject offered by the university Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria: Are classed as an international (non-UK or EU) student for fee purposes AND Hold, or are predicted to achieve, the UK equivalent of a high 2:1 in undergraduate studies – these students will be considered for a 50% scholarship until we reach our funding limit Hold, or are predicted to achieve, the equivalent of a first-class degree – these students will be considered for a funding for Excellence which will provide either a 75% or 100% scholarship until we reach our funding limit

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Riquelme yavuze ko Messi nadahesha PSG igikombe cya Champion’s league ntacyo azaba abamariye!!

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Riquelme yavuze ko Messi nadahesha PSG igikombe cya Champion’s league ntacyo azaba abamariye!!

Juan Roman Riquelme, umwe mu bakinnyi b’umupira w’amaguru beza bo muri Arijantine bahagarariye Boca Juniors, Barcelona na Villarreal mu gihe cye, yizera ko Paris Saint-Germain ifite amahirwe menshi yo gutwara igikombe babuze igihe kirekire cya Champion’s league dore ko bafite Lionel Messi nk’umwami.

Uyu mugabo yongeyeho ko nibaramuka badatwaye iki gikombe bari kumwe na Messi ntacyo bazigera babona.

Mu kiganiro na ESPN, Riquelme yagize ati: “Niba PSG idatwaye igikombe ubu hamwe na Messi, ntibazigera batsinda”

Riquelme yabajijwe n’umunyamakuru umukinnyi abona wa mbere ku isi amusubiza ko ntawundi ari “Messi”

Mu gihe Riquelme yemera ko Messi azayobora PSG mu cyubahiro cya Champions League, yahanuye ko ejo hazaza azasubira muri Barcelona.

Ati: “Ndatekereza ko Messi azegukana igikombe cya Champion’s league hamwe na PSG akazasubira muri Barcelona”.

Messi w’imyaka 34, yasinye amasezerano y’imyaka ibiri muri PSG muriyi mpeshyi, bityo azongera kuba free agent afite imyaka 36 mu mwaka wa 2023.










Arsene Wenger wahoze atoza Arsenal arasaba ko igikombe cy’isi cyajya kibaho buri myaka 2 aho kuba nyuma y’imyaka 4.

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Arsene Wenger wahoze atoza Arsenal arasaba ko igikombe cy’isi cyajya kibaho buri myaka 2 aho kuba nyuma y’imyaka 4.

Wenger arifuza ko ibi bitangira kuva 2028, abafana bifuza amarushanwa ndetse n’ibyishimo bya buri mwanya kandi ashimangira ko nta mpamvu byarushaho guha inyungu FIFA muburyo bw’amafaranga.

Wenger ni umuyobozi wa FIFA ushinzwe iterambere ku isi kandi yavuze ko bishobora kubaho guhera mu 2028, ibi biri guhabwa Amahirwe menshi kuko Bamwe mubayobozi ba FIFA bakorana na Wenger bashyigikiye iki gitekerezo cy’uyu mukambwe.

Wenger, ufite imyaka 71, yavuze ko abafana bifuza ‘amarushanwa menshi, kandi ko byoroshye kumvikana’

Uwahoze ari umutoza wa Arsenal, ubu akaba ari umuyobozi wa FIFA ushinzwe iterambere ry’isi, yavuze ku cyifuzo cye cyo guhindura ikirangaminsi cy’umupira wamaguru ku isi, none akaba yerekanye uburyo yizera ko iyi gahunda nshya ishobora gukora kandi bitagoranye.

Ibyifuzo bya Wenger byibanze ku kugabanya umubare w’ibikorwa mpuzamahanga byakorwaga na FIFA, kandi yavuze ko buri mwaka hajya habaho igihe cy’amajonjora aho kuba mu myaka ibiri.

Job Position of Project Accountant at U’MWiza Rwanda (Deadline:10th September 2021)

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

‘’ Project Accountant ‘’

Join the U’Mwiza-Rwanda the Local charity NGO

I. ABOUT US

Purpose: U’Mwiza-Rwanda with our partner Unbound, our purpose is to create a worldwide community of compassion through personal outreach. Unbound envisions a world where persons from diverse backgrounds are living in authentic relationships with themselves, one another, and in authentic relationships with the resources of the world.

U’Mwiza-Rwanda is a Local nonprofit organization in partnership of Unbound an international nonprofit founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. We build relationships of mutual respect and support that bridge cultural, religious, and economic divides. We invite all people of goodwill to join us.

Mission

 U’Mwiza-Rwanda mission is to walk with the poor and marginalized people.

  • We provide personal attention and direct benefits to children, youth, elders, and their families so they may live with dignity, achieve their desired potential and participate fully in society.
  • We invite people of goodwill to live in daily solidarity with the world’s poor through one-to-one sponsorship.
  • We build community by fostering relationships of mutual respect, understanding, and support that are culturally diverse, empowering, and without religious or other prejudice.

Grounded in the Gospel call to serve the poor, U’Mwiza-Rwanda is an organization working with persons of all faith traditions to create a grateful community of compassion and service.

II. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO WE HAVE FOR YOU?

At U’Mwiza-Rwanda we believe our Employees are the bridge to achieving our program development goals and creating sustainable social and economic change in our society. We make it our priority to ensure their growth and comfort while working with us.

We empower our employees by offering those training, career-building sessions, and team-building workshops, this helps you to run and make achieve your personal goals.

If the position described below speaks to you, send us your application via email at rwanda@intl.unbound.org  by or before 10th September 2021 marking the subject as “The Job You Are Applying for”. i.e.  ‘Project Accountant’

Job Title and requirements

Job Title: PROJECT ACCOUNTANT FOR U’MWIZA RWANDA

REPORTS TO:  PROJECT COORDINATOR

The total compensation (base salary and benefits) will be between RWF 10,626,756 and RWF 12,457,928 depending on education and work experience.

Key Accountabilities: 

  • Document financial transactions for the Coordinating unit by entering them in the Cashbook and into Abila.
  • Examine, carry out and properly file cash and bank reconciliations for the Coordinating unit
  • Carry out monthly disbursements of funds to subprojects while ensuring that all the supporting documents e.g. Financial memos are sent to the respective subprojects
  • Ensure a proper, efficient, and timely process in budgeting and disbursement of benefits to the beneficiaries.
  • Review accounting transactions, bank reconciliations, and financial reports for all the subprojects and submit them to the regional Accountant within the given timelines.
  • Ensure all staff advances, supplier invoices, and other project payments are processed in line with laid down procedures and that they are all correctly accounted for.
  • Maintain updated asset and liability listing for the project.
  • Maintain up-to-date internal controls; preparing and recommend policies & procedures while ensuring their implementation.
  • Oversees the payroll function and ensures that all statutory obligations are met and submitted to the government.
  • Prepare and consolidate the annual budget for the project in liaison with the departments, subproject teams and ensure compliance with the budget.
  • Cooperate with external auditors to ensure that all records required during the audit process are availed; any queries are responded to and any recommendations are implemented.
  • Regularly analyze financial statements and advise the Project coordinator on the financial position of the project.
  • Coordinate accounting works within the project and carry out support subproject visits.
  • Secures financial information by ensuring data backups are carried out.
  • Any other duty as assigned by the Project Coordinator

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or closely related field
  • Professional qualification in ACCA/CPA, CIMA
  • At least 2 years experience in finance roles
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Ability to manage relationships and expectations on various levels
  • Languages: Fluency in Kinyarwanda and either English or French, with working knowledge of the other
  • Strong computer skills in a Windows environment including e-mail, Skype, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence required. Ability to write procedure manuals preferred
  • Excellent organizing capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Proven experience in managing people
  • Good problem solving and analytical skills
  • A good communicator within and outside work
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good planning and organization skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Disbursing funds to subprojects,
  • Ensuring the benefit distribution is done in good time, design and reviewing financial system and procedures that will enable credible and timely benefits distributions,
  • Handling cash transactions as you receive them from a petty cashier, and ensuring that the cash files are in order,
  • Ensuring that all payment requests is well signed and supported with relevant documents, verified, and well filed
  • Ensuring that financial books are well updated and proper filling is done,
  • Preparing the project’s annual and coordinating office, monthly administrative budgets in a timely manner and ensuring purchases are made accordingly,
  • Monitoring child/elders accounts and ensuring proper expenditure and reconciliations of the accounts and child/elders files in a timely manner,
  • Work with ledger book holders to ensure that the stores are well updated and maintained,
  • Reviewing the financial reports from subprojects and posting the transactions,
  • Preparing bank reconciliation for the coordinating office in a timely manner,
  • Preparing the payroll on time,
  • Tracking and ensuring all project assets are well used, maintained, and are in good order,
  • Ensuring compliance with the project financial policies, by periodically auditing the finances in the project and also monitoring financial reports from the subproject,
  • Ensuring project data is maintained in safe back up as well as for the subproject,
  • Planning for the internal and external Audits and leading in statutory audit and keeping the project abreast of the same.
  • And any other duties which can be assigned to you.

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4 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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1.Hospitality Assistant

Hospitality Assistant

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Hospitality Assistant

Reports to: Hospitality Coordinator

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview

This position is responsible for assisting in day-to-day campus hospitality on all items related to accommodation, cleaning, operations, special events, program logistical support, welcoming visitors and new residents, and more. Reporting to the Hospitality Coordinator, the Hospitality Assistant is required to live on the Butaro campus full time including some weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Support in liaising between UGHE operations team, the outsourced cleaning firm as well as campus residents when it comes to all campus hospitality needs;
  • Assist in coordinating the Butaro Campus housing assignment schedule for all staff, faculty, visiting faculty, visitors and programs, quarantine units, in coordination with both the operations and academic program teams.
  •  Working with the operations team to maintain all housing items and equipment.
  •  Assist the Hospitality Coordinator in improving the full campus housing cleaning schedule in liaison with the outsourced cleaning firm supervisor and the Campus Operations Manager;
  •  Conduct regular checks to ensure that all rooms and units are fully prepared at least 24 hours in advance of the resident’s arrival;
  •  Partake in-unit inspections with the student services and facilities team to ensure all housing is being maintained accordingly by UGHE and its residents;
  • Provide administrative and oversight support in cleaning checklist distribution for each housing unit and academic/admin building (ie cleaning checklist, supply checklist, maintenance checklist, etc.)
  • Follow up with the Campus Operations team in carrying out specific operations duties as needed (i.e. if a resident informs you that they have no hot water, work with the plumber to ensure it is fixed efficiently and then inform the resident once it is complete.)
  •  Assist in the recording of a daily track record of all accommodation requests, complaints, actions taken and so on coming in to the hospitality team;
  • Support in monitoring all logged accommodation issues over time and suggest ways for improvement during weekly meetings with the Hospitality Coordinator;
  • Assist in liaising with the dining firm manager on a daily basis to ensure outsourced staff are performing adequately and work schedules are harmonious – provide training and mentorship when they are not meeting expectations;
  •  Support in the planning and coordination of special events, academic program needs, etc.;
  •  Collaborate with the Hospitality Coordinator to continually develop and improve Campus accommodation services systems to better meet the needs of the residents;
  •  Support in the development of a detailed technical Hospitality Manual and accompanying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) laying out how all accommodation and hospitality related functions are to operate on the campus (ie responding to resident needs in the housing, quarantine units, etc.);
  •  Work closely with the Facilities team to conduct testing the functionality of the equipment installed in accommodation facilities to ensure they are in good working order after handover from the construction firm but before campus occupancy (i.e. ensuring doors and windows open correctly, water pressure is sufficient, etc.);
  •  As UGHE brings new housing and buildings online, oversee the increasing of contracted services as well as advise on procurement requirements;
  •  Fill in for general administrative needs on campus such as printing, mail receipt, and delivery, scheduling, program support, office supply ordering, and distribution, etc.

Operations, Procurement & Logistics

  • Support with campus operations tasks as needed;
  • Help to ensure all Campus accommodations are fully stocked with the baseline items provided by UGHE;
  • Be proactive to minimize stock outs and waste on campus;
  • Assist with the procurement needs and installations of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment throughout all the housing units as well as new housing as they are built;
  • Assist with the recording, tracking, and delivery of procurement needs for all cleaning and unit supplies

Community Relations

 Support community relations efforts by acting as another friendly face of UGHE welcoming guests and community members as needed, attending community events, striving to build and maintain excellent relationships with our neighbors in the cell, sector, and district;

Qualifications

  •  Minimum 2-3 years work experience in hospitality or other related fields.
  •  Experience coordinating hospitality/administration in a university, NGO, or hotel industry setting.
  •  Knowledge and experience in higher education or global health is mandatory; knowledge and experience in both is desired.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to articulate UGHE’s and PIH’s mission and program objectives persuasively.
  • Ability to serve as an external representative to government officials, UGHE partners, and donors.
  • Ability to live in Butaro full-time required (including weekends as needed).
  • English and Kinyarwanda proficiency required; French knowledge preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage complex and dynamic projects from creation to completion, plan and prioritize multiple projects, and coordinate teams to meet deadlines.
  •  Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and organizations.
  • Demonstrated poise, tact, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Interest in social justice is strongly desirable.
  •  Bachelor’s degree required.

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%2FoyYNgfwj

The deadline: 3rd October  2021

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2.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: 3rd October  2021

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3.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: 3rd October  2021

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4.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: 3rd October  2021

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3 Job Positions at Deriv (RW) Ltd (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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1.E-Payments Executive (Kigali)

E-Payments Executive (Kigali,Rwanda)

Your role

As an E-Payments Executive at Deriv, you will help maintain good financial records for the company, using well-documented accounting practices and payment reconciliation protocols.

Your challenges

  • Ensure our accounting records are healthy by tracking, managing, and reconciling transactions.
  • Keep our clients happy by processing their payments in a timely manner.
  • Help resolve clients’ payment-related queries.
  • Be vigilant in monitoring all payments and help us identify and prevent fraud and other suspicious transactions. When they do occur, be resilient in handling and resolving them.
  • Safeguard and comply with internal controls and keep our documentation updated and audit-ready.

 What you have

  • A diploma or degree with a major in finance or risk management
  • Proficiency with popular office applications such as Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and databases
  • Solid analytical skills
  • The ability to quickly learn new (proprietary) systems and procedures
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

 What’s good to have

  • An understanding of AML, fraud processes, and risk

What we’ll give you

  • Growth-inducing challenges
  • The productive and cooperative work atmosphere
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Market-based salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Casual dress code

 About us

We’re Deriv. We’re all about trading. We’re the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry. That was more than 20 years ago, and we’re still going strong. Today, we work across continents and serve over a million traders from around the globe.

Join us. Grow with us.

Our team

You’ll be part of our Accounts and Payments team, where we manage the company’s financial and accounting health to ensure sustainable business growth. We control operational costs and mitigate financial risks.

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/590522000037223025/E-Payments-Executive?source=JIR not later than the 3rd October 2021.

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2.Business Development Executive (Kigali)

Business Development Executive (Kigali)

About us

We’re Deriv, the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry 20 years ago. Today, with over a million traders worldwide and 400+ employees, we enable anyone to get trading from anywhere, at any time.

Deriv (RW) Ltd is the latest addition to our offices around the globe. A response to our growing customer base across Africa and our commitment to them.  Be part of something big. Join us.

Our team

We are a part of the Marketing team at Deriv.com. We look for opportunities to partner with traders, brokers, influencers, and app developers to grow our business.

Your role

You’ll be a Business Development Executive in our new Kigali office, set up to serve our rapidly growing customer base in the African continent. You will grow our partner networks, support our partners in their marketing activities, and build the Deriv brand in Africa.

What you’ll do

  • Grow the business of our existing affiliates in the African continent.
  • Source, recruit, and support affiliates that are aligned with our values and business plans.
  • Make data-driven recommendations to increase affiliate performance.
  • Monitor and analyze partner activity, using metrics such as the number of conversions per affiliate.
  • Develop marketing plans and promotional materials to help partners improve their client acquisition and retention efforts.

 What you have

  • A university degree in marketing, business administration, or any other related discipline
  • Experience in using a wide range of digital marketing tools
  • Market research skills and a keen understanding of the consumer journey
  • An assertive, sales-driven personality and the ability to adapt quickly and achieve results
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

 What’s good to have

  • Experience in affiliate marketing, growth hacking, and business development
  • IT knowledge or experience
  • Proficiency in French

What we’ll give you

  • Exciting work challenges
  • Cooperative work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Market-based salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Casual dress code

 Location

Kigali, Rwanda

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/590522000004649139/Business-Development-Executive?source=Jobinrwanda not later than the 3rd October 2021.

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3.Client Support Executive (Kigali)

Client Support Executive (Kigali)

About us

We’re Deriv, the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry 20 years ago. Today, with over a million traders worldwide and 400+ employees, we enable anyone to get trading from anywhere, at any time.

Deriv (RW) Ltd is the latest addition to our offices around the globe. A response to our growing customer base across Africa and our commitment to them.  Be part of something big. Join us.

Our team

We are the Customer Support team, responsible for establishing a sustainable relationship with our clients, assisting them to resolve their potential problems with our products and services, increasing product adoption, and communicating clients’ demands to relevant teams.

Your role

As a Client Support Executive at Deriv.com, you will help our clients with their requests, questions, and concerns about our products and services on a variety of support channels. You will keep track of recurring issues and convey customer expectations to other teams. By answering the queries of potential clients and encouraging our current clients to try our new products, services, and platforms, you play a role in our business growth.

If you have great people skills and enthusiasm for this job, we welcome your application even if you’re a fresh graduate.

Your challenges

  • Respond to customer enquiries and concerns by phone, email, social media, and live chat.
  • Process applications and customer documentation according to relevant policies and regulations.
  • Collaborate with client support agents in different time zones to ensure optimum results and customer satisfaction.
  • File records and documents of customer interactions and customer satisfaction.

What you have

  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
  • Willingness to work in fixed shifts
  • Willingness to work for 5 days between Monday to Sunday

What’s good to have

  • University degree in a related field
  • Work experience in technical customer support
  • Experience in the financial services or IT industry
  • Proficiency in any African language, especially Afrikaans, Igbo, and Swahili
  • Fluency in spoken and written French

What we’ll give you

  • Exciting work challenges
  • Cooperative work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Market-based salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Casual dress code

 Location

Kigali, Rwanda

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/590522000003910182/Client-Support-Executive?source=Jobinrwanda not later than the 3rd October 2021.

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2 Job Positions at One Acre Fund (Deadline:17 October 2021)

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1.Rwanda Program Growth Data Specialist At One Acre Fund

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

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.

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2.Rwanda Program Growth Data Specialist

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

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.

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Job Position of E-Payments Executive (Kigali) at Deriv (RW) Ltd (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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E-Payments Executive (Kigali,Rwanda)

Your role

As an E-Payments Executive at Deriv, you will help maintain good financial records for the company, using well-documented accounting practices and payment reconciliation protocols.

Your challenges

  • Ensure our accounting records are healthy by tracking, managing, and reconciling transactions.
  • Keep our clients happy by processing their payments in a timely manner.
  • Help resolve clients’ payment-related queries.
  • Be vigilant in monitoring all payments and help us identify and prevent fraud and other suspicious transactions. When they do occur, be resilient in handling and resolving them.
  • Safeguard and comply with internal controls and keep our documentation updated and audit-ready.

 What you have

  • A diploma or degree with a major in finance or risk management
  • Proficiency with popular office applications such as Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and databases
  • Solid analytical skills
  • The ability to quickly learn new (proprietary) systems and procedures
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

 What’s good to have

  • An understanding of AML, fraud processes, and risk

What we’ll give you

  • Growth-inducing challenges
  • The productive and cooperative work atmosphere
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Market-based salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Casual dress code

 About us

We’re Deriv. We’re all about trading. We’re the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry. That was more than 20 years ago, and we’re still going strong. Today, we work across continents and serve over a million traders from around the globe.

Join us. Grow with us.

Our team

You’ll be part of our Accounts and Payments team, where we manage the company’s financial and accounting health to ensure sustainable business growth. We control operational costs and mitigate financial risks.

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/590522000037223025/E-Payments-Executive?source=JIR not later than the 3rd October 2021.

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Job Position of Business Development Executive (Kigali) at Deriv (RW) Ltd (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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Business Development Executive (Kigali)

 About us

We’re Deriv, the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry 20 years ago. Today, with over a million traders worldwide and 400+ employees, we enable anyone to get trading from anywhere, at any time.

Deriv (RW) Ltd is the latest addition to our offices around the globe. A response to our growing customer base across Africa and our commitment to them.  Be part of something big. Join us.

Our team

We are a part of the Marketing team at Deriv.com. We look for opportunities to partner with traders, brokers, influencers, and app developers to grow our business.

Your role

You’ll be a Business Development Executive in our new Kigali office, set up to serve our rapidly growing customer base in the African continent. You will grow our partner networks, support our partners in their marketing activities, and build the Deriv brand in Africa.

What you’ll do

  • Grow the business of our existing affiliates in the African continent.
  • Source, recruit, and support affiliates that are aligned with our values and business plans.
  • Make data-driven recommendations to increase affiliate performance.
  • Monitor and analyze partner activity, using metrics such as the number of conversions per affiliate.
  • Develop marketing plans and promotional materials to help partners improve their client acquisition and retention efforts.

 What you have

  • A university degree in marketing, business administration, or any other related discipline
  • Experience in using a wide range of digital marketing tools
  • Market research skills and a keen understanding of the consumer journey
  • An assertive, sales-driven personality and the ability to adapt quickly and achieve results
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

 What’s good to have

  • Experience in affiliate marketing, growth hacking, and business development
  • IT knowledge or experience
  • Proficiency in French

What we’ll give you

  • Exciting work challenges
  • Cooperative work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Market-based salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Casual dress code

 Location

Kigali, Rwanda

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/590522000004649139/Business-Development-Executive?source=Jobinrwanda not later than the 3rd October 2021.

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Job Position of Client Support Executive (Kigali) at Deriv (RW) Ltd (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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Client Support Executive (Kigali)

About us

We’re Deriv, the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry 20 years ago. Today, with over a million traders worldwide and 400+ employees, we enable anyone to get trading from anywhere, at any time.

Deriv (RW) Ltd is the latest addition to our offices around the globe. A response to our growing customer base across Africa and our commitment to them.  Be part of something big. Join us.

Our team

We are the Customer Support team, responsible for establishing a sustainable relationship with our clients, assisting them to resolve their potential problems with our products and services, increasing product adoption, and communicating clients’ demands to relevant teams.

Your role

As a Client Support Executive at Deriv.com, you will help our clients with their requests, questions, and concerns about our products and services on a variety of support channels. You will keep track of recurring issues and convey customer expectations to other teams. By answering the queries of potential clients and encouraging our current clients to try our new products, services, and platforms, you play a role in our business growth.

If you have great people skills and enthusiasm for this job, we welcome your application even if you’re a fresh graduate.

Your challenges

  • Respond to customer enquiries and concerns by phone, email, social media, and live chat.
  • Process applications and customer documentation according to relevant policies and regulations.
  • Collaborate with client support agents in different time zones to ensure optimum results and customer satisfaction.
  • File records and documents of customer interactions and customer satisfaction.

What you have

  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
  • Willingness to work in fixed shifts
  • Willingness to work for 5 days between Monday to Sunday

What’s good to have

  • University degree in a related field
  • Work experience in technical customer support
  • Experience in the financial services or IT industry
  • Proficiency in any African language, especially Afrikaans, Igbo, and Swahili
  • Fluency in spoken and written French

What we’ll give you

  • Exciting work challenges
  • Cooperative work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Market-based salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Casual dress code

 Location

Kigali, Rwanda

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/590522000003910182/Client-Support-Executive?source=Jobinrwanda not later than the 3rd October 2021.

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Job Position of Rwanda Program Growth Data Specialist At One Acre Fund (Deadline:17 October 2021)

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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

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.

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Rwanda Program Growth Data Specialist at One Acre Fund (Deadline:17 October 2021)

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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

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.

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Job Position of IT Officer at Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC) (Deadline:September 13th, 2021)

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Job title:

IT Officer

Reporting to:

Deputy Registrar

Office location

KG 632 No.4 Kigali, Rugando

I. Background

The Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC) referred to as the Council, is a statutory body established under the RAHPC Law N°46/2012 of 14/01/2013 and is committed to protecting the public and guiding the healthcare professions. The Council is mandated to regulate the allied health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to education, training and registration, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing Professional Development (CPD), and fostering compliance with healthcare standards.

This carries with it the responsibility of enforcing compliance with the rules, honor and dignity of the medical profession; ensuring compliance with the principles of morality, integrity and dedication essential to the practice of the profession; and ascertaining that all its members comply with the professional requirements, laws, and regulations governing the medical profession.

The Council reviews continually its strategic direction guided by a vision and vision that is translated into strategic objectives in the implementation of its legal mandate.

 II. Job Summary

RAHPC requires an IT Officer who will offer a variety of technical services such as providing expert advice, troubleshooting issues, and preventing future issues to ensure the Council’s business operations run smoothly and effectively.

The IT officer shall provide assistance to the RAHPC Permanent Secretariat duties to ensure all Council’s processes run smoothly. He/she shall mainly be responsible for the IT services including hardware maintenance, Support services, network, software, and maintenance.

III.  Knowledge and Skills requirements  

In the RAHPC framework,the IT Offiecr should have the following skills and competences:

a.Thorough knowledge of CISCO, Unix/Linux, and Windows Administration
b. Practical experience in configuring Router, Firewall, Active Directories, Server and working in an interactive and Online systems environment
c.  Ability to work autonomously with a positive, energetic, inspiring, can-do attitude
d.  Ability to think strategically and manage time well.
e. Great communication and interpersonal skills
f.  Strong problem solving and analysis skills
g. Be culturally relevant, insightful, and aware
h. Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams of varying expertise, skills, and backgrounds
i. Self-starter – confident and proactive in generating and leading new initiatives
j. Ability to make recommendations for business processes re-engineering, and implementation of the new system;
k. Proven experience with programming languages such as JAVA and PHP and in database management;
l.  Excellent report writing skills and analytical skills;

IV. Reponsibilities 

Within the framework of the Council, the IT Officer  shall be responsible for the following:

A. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

  • Provide high-quality preventive maintenance that provides 99% availability of Systems.
  • Perform general hardware maintenance i.e. blowing of dust on the equipment etc.
  • Check workstations/servers and memory usage patterns;
  • Tune and adjust equipment to optimize performance that includes network element health check assessment to proactively identify needed preventive action;
  • Perform system updates and upgrades
  • Check for vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, congestion, and misconfigurations in the network;
  • Frequently check system performance;
  • Perform virus checks and removal (software bugs);
  • Install RAHPC domain controller to allow greater performance of computers.

On Servers (local server and cloud):

  • Perform server hardware health check monitoring by collecting the counter logs Database and making an analysis of the graphs for every quarter;
  • Update server firmware as per the new versions are available from the manufacturer;
  • Check the server anti-virus on a weekly basis to ensure it is updated;
  • Create a backup periodically which helps to restore servers in case any Emergency problem occurs;
  • Make necessary documentation with the existing configuration details of the Server;

For Network Devices:

  • Monitor connectivity and fix issues in case of slow or no connection;
  • Check and ensure no security concerns on the network infrastructure including configurations, bugs, and vulnerabilities;
  • Monitor the equipment port status, service performance, and whole-system health;
  • Monitor the spanning tree and routing protocol status, DVPN, IPS, NMS;
  • Make sure all triggers for alarms to notify critical situations are enabled and working;
  • Check and verify the management network are enabled and allow connections;

For uninterruptible Power Supply Systems:

  • Dust blow and clean uninterruptible power supply units;
  • Check whether the batteries are operating efficiently;
  • Check for defective or loose cables;
  • Check UPS calibrations;
  • Checking general UPS performance; For Network Structured Cabling/Wireless:
  • Make sure all the network data points are operational and making necessary changes in the settings if required;
  • Check and integrating the Outlets in case of loss of connectivity;
  • Check to avoid cable cuts and being in heavy electromagnetic fields;
  • Check and distribute the AP considering the power usage;
  • Tweak the access point to have best performance;
  • Check the performance of the wireless and optimization of coverage and load.

B. CURATIVE MAINTENANCE

  • Reconfigure equipment for optimal and secure performance;
  • Restore normal service in case of reported failures;
  • Reconfigure failed equipment to restore their normal status;
  • Provision of planned upgrades for network equipment, which includes remote
  • And on-site maintenance, full multi-vendor, and multi-technology support;
  • Provide emergency response, security monitoring, and recovery as well as a proactive approach to intrusion prevention;
  • Reconfigure services to cater for minimal/minor changes when requested;
  • Provide a schedule for proposed maintenance program;
  • Provide both original and updated maintenance reports within 24 hours after each maintenance session (preventive and curative);
  • Ensure QOS is maintained on the network giving priority to some traffic;
  • Check and establish secure communication links;
  • Advise on care pack status of all HP equipment and renewal of the same.

C. IT Operation

  • Manage IT security measures for information technology system within RAHPC network system;
  • Perform regular inspections of systems and network processes for security update;
  • Conduct IT security audit process for initiating security and safety measures and strategies;
  • Customize access to information as per RAHPC rules and necessity;
  • Maintain standard information security policy, procedure, and services;
  • Be responsible for Data and system security; Server and System Administration
  • Analyse system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems;
  • Performing routine audits of systems and software;
  • Review licensing;
  • Perform backups;
  • Apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes;
  • Install and configure new hardware and software;
  • Add, remove, or update user account information, resetting passwords, etc
  • Be Responsible for documenting the configuration of the system.

D. IT Support

  • Offer basic IT training and refresher on different IT systems/policy, cyber security, and troubleshooting to staff members.
  • Support the Operations team with specifications to purchase IT equipment.
  • Support the Operations team in reviewing and updating IT Policy;
  • Implement controls to comply with RAHPC data protection policy;
  • Support Operations team in managing and maintaining the office management systems that were developed for RAHPC
  • Provide a Help Desk Service that acts as a central point of contact for all technical support issues. These include issues related to an ICT equipment function, system configuration, consultation, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Support the Registration Office in handling IT-related queries submitted online via chat, via email, or by phone by applicants.

a. Required Qualifications 

The applicant must hold at least a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Applications should be submitted with the following documents on RAHPC email: rahpc.recruitment@rahpc.org.rw

  1. Signed letter addressed to the Registrar and CEO of RAHPC
  2. A dully updated curriculum vitae with motivation
  3. A copy of academic qualifications
  4. Proof of previous working experience

N.B: Interested candidates should submit one PDF document with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is September 13th, 2021 before 17:00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 (sé)

Maj (Rtd) Jean Damascene GASHEREBUKA

Registrar &CEO

Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC).

 

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Job Position of Comptable Junior at HR Management Services Ltd (HRMS Ltd) (Deadline:24 Septembre 2021)

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Re-advertisement pour le recrutement du poste de Comptable Junior.

URGENT

Vous êtes un comptable motivé(e) et souhaitez développer vos compétences ? Vous avez une première expérience dans un bureau d’expertise comptable et êtes à la recherche d’une nouvelle opportunité ?

N’attendez plus et postulez !

COMPTABLE JUNIOR

 Détails du client

Notre client, cabinet d’expertise comptable située à Kigali, cherche actuellement un comptable pour rejoindre son équipe.

Que vous soyez expérimentés ou junior, celui-ci est prêt à adapter son offre à votre profil et à vous former si cela est nécessaire. Axée sur la digitalisation, ce cabinet d’expertise comptable et son équipe dynamique et jeune seront vous aider à développer et parfaire vos compétences.

Description

COMPTABLE JUNIOR – Description des tâches

  • Vous serez en charge des opérations comptables (A-Z)
  • Vous contribuez à l’exécution de la comptabilité générale.
  • Vous êtes en charge des encodages (achats, ventes, financiers et opérations diverses) de l’entreprise.
  • Vous serez responsable de la préparation des déclarations de TVA, impôts de personnes physiques et/ou des sociétés
  • Vous assurez le suivi des travaux de bureau à effectuer dans l’entreprise.
  • Vous entretenez le contact avec nos partenaires.
  • D’autres responsabilités selon vos compétences et votre expérience.

Offre

COMPTABLE JUNIOR – Offre

  • Un salaire attractif, variable selon votre expérience et vos connaissances.
  • L’opportunité d’être supervisé et formé par des seniors expérimentés
  • Faire partie d’une entreprise où vous aurez la chance de vous développer et de gagner en expérience

COMPTABLE JUNIOR – Profile

  • Vous êtes titulaire d’un bachelier, licence en comptabilité, gestion ou économie,
  • Vous avez une expérience pertinente en tant que comptable
  • Vous parlez parfaitement le français, la connaissance d’une seconde langue (anglais) est un plus.

Comment s’inscrire

Votre candidature sera traitée de manière confidentielle, vous pouvez nous envoyer votre CV (avec 3 références professionnelles),  avec photo et lettre de motivation mentionnant votre prétention salariale (seules les offres en français seront recevables) en utilisant le bouton ” Apply for this job ” ci-dessous au plus tard le 24 Septembre 2021.

Les anciens candidats ne doivent pas postuler à nouveau

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Job Position of Hospitality Assistant at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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Hospitality Assistant

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Hospitality Assistant

Reports to: Hospitality Coordinator

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview

This position is responsible for assisting in day-to-day campus hospitality on all items related to accommodation, cleaning, operations, special events, program logistical support, welcoming visitors and new residents, and more. Reporting to the Hospitality Coordinator, the Hospitality Assistant is required to live on the Butaro campus full time including some weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Support in liaising between UGHE operations team, the outsourced cleaning firm as well as campus residents when it comes to all campus hospitality needs;
  • Assist in coordinating the Butaro Campus housing assignment schedule for all staff, faculty, visiting faculty, visitors and programs, quarantine units, in coordination with both the operations and academic program teams.
  •  Working with the operations team to maintain all housing items and equipment.
  •  Assist the Hospitality Coordinator in improving the full campus housing cleaning schedule in liaison with the outsourced cleaning firm supervisor and the Campus Operations Manager;
  •  Conduct regular checks to ensure that all rooms and units are fully prepared at least 24 hours in advance of the resident’s arrival;
  •  Partake in-unit inspections with the student services and facilities team to ensure all housing is being maintained accordingly by UGHE and its residents;
  • Provide administrative and oversight support in cleaning checklist distribution for each housing unit and academic/admin building (ie cleaning checklist, supply checklist, maintenance checklist, etc.)
  • Follow up with the Campus Operations team in carrying out specific operations duties as needed (i.e. if a resident informs you that they have no hot water, work with the plumber to ensure it is fixed efficiently and then inform the resident once it is complete.)
  •  Assist in the recording of a daily track record of all accommodation requests, complaints, actions taken and so on coming in to the hospitality team;
  • Support in monitoring all logged accommodation issues over time and suggest ways for improvement during weekly meetings with the Hospitality Coordinator;
  • Assist in liaising with the dining firm manager on a daily basis to ensure outsourced staff are performing adequately and work schedules are harmonious – provide training and mentorship when they are not meeting expectations;
  •  Support in the planning and coordination of special events, academic program needs, etc.;
  •  Collaborate with the Hospitality Coordinator to continually develop and improve Campus accommodation services systems to better meet the needs of the residents;
  •  Support in the development of a detailed technical Hospitality Manual and accompanying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) laying out how all accommodation and hospitality related functions are to operate on the campus (ie responding to resident needs in the housing, quarantine units, etc.);
  •  Work closely with the Facilities team to conduct testing the functionality of the equipment installed in accommodation facilities to ensure they are in good working order after handover from the construction firm but before campus occupancy (i.e. ensuring doors and windows open correctly, water pressure is sufficient, etc.);
  •  As UGHE brings new housing and buildings online, oversee the increasing of contracted services as well as advise on procurement requirements;
  •  Fill in for general administrative needs on campus such as printing, mail receipt, and delivery, scheduling, program support, office supply ordering, and distribution, etc.

Operations, Procurement & Logistics

  • Support with campus operations tasks as needed;
  • Help to ensure all Campus accommodations are fully stocked with the baseline items provided by UGHE;
  • Be proactive to minimize stock outs and waste on campus;
  • Assist with the procurement needs and installations of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment throughout all the housing units as well as new housing as they are built;
  • Assist with the recording, tracking, and delivery of procurement needs for all cleaning and unit supplies

Community Relations

 Support community relations efforts by acting as another friendly face of UGHE welcoming guests and community members as needed, attending community events, striving to build and maintain excellent relationships with our neighbors in the cell, sector, and district;

Qualifications

  •  Minimum 2-3 years work experience in hospitality or other related fields.
  •  Experience coordinating hospitality/administration in a university, NGO, or hotel industry setting.
  •  Knowledge and experience in higher education or global health is mandatory; knowledge and experience in both is desired.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to articulate UGHE’s and PIH’s mission and program objectives persuasively.
  • Ability to serve as an external representative to government officials, UGHE partners, and donors.
  • Ability to live in Butaro full-time required (including weekends as needed).
  • English and Kinyarwanda proficiency required; French knowledge preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage complex and dynamic projects from creation to completion, plan and prioritize multiple projects, and coordinate teams to meet deadlines.
  •  Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and organizations.
  • Demonstrated poise, tact, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Interest in social justice is strongly desirable.
  •  Bachelor’s degree required.

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%2FoyYNgfwj

The deadline: 3rd October  2021

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Job Position of Campus Gardener at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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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: 3rd October  2021

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Job Position of Plumber at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) (Deadline:3rd October 2021)

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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: 3rd October  2021

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Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) : | Deadline: 03-10-2021

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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: 3rd October  2021










10 Job positions at Water For People: Deadline: 15-09-2021

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Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

 

1.Water and Sanitation Business Development Officer at Water For People:Deadline: 15-09-2021

2. Sanitation Officer Water at For People: Deadline: 15-09-2021

3. WASH Sustainability Manager at Water For People: Deadline: 15-09-20214. 

4. Administration and Procurement Officer at Water For People: Deadline :15-09-2021

5. Communications & Outreach specialis at Water For People: Deadline: 15-09-2021

6. Administration and Procurement Officer at Water for People (15 September 2021)

7. District Facilitator at Water For People: Deadline 15-09-2021

8. Finance Manager at Water For People: Deadline: 15-09-2021

9. Project Accountant at Water For People: Deadline :15-09-2021

10. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at Water For People- : Deadline :15-09-2021

 










Water and Sanitation Business Development Officer at Water For People:Deadline: 15-09-2021

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Job Title: Water and Sanitation Business Development Officer

Reports to: Sanitation Business Development Manager

Location: Kigali, with frequent travel to all Everyone Forever (EF) districts

No. of working hours: 40 hours in a week

Commencement Date: September 2021

Duration: One (1) year with the possibility of renewal.

Background  

Water For People is an international not-for-profit organization established in 1991. Our vision is a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. We exist to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. We value accountability, courage, empowerment, partnership, and transparency. We operate in nine African, Asian, and Latin American countries.

The Water and Sanitation Business Development Officer will support and coordinate sanitation and water business development work in Rwanda.

Job Summary

The Water and Sanitation Business Development Officer will coordinate, support, and drive the implementation of Water For People’s market-based approaches in sanitation and water, an initiative that seeks to facilitate private sector development and increase access to sustainable urban and rural sanitation, and safe drinking water through local market channels.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a market-based approach towards the provision of sustainable WASH services in Rwanda.

This will include but is not limited to providing business development technical expertise to the program, carrying out due diligence through comprehensive assessments of potential business partners, developing and testing new business propositions for rural and urban water and sanitation management, creating financial service linkages for water and sanitation businesses, identifying and providing technical support to water and sanitation service providers in the districts where Water For People has programming, assisting service providers in developing business plans, setting their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and tracking progress.




Major responsibilities and duties

  1. Participation in strategic and operational planning
  • Drive innovation in the water and sanitation business in line with the overall vision of the Water For People and Rwanda Country Program.
  • Provide business development technical expertise to the program.
  • Provide technical leadership on sanitation and water business strategies, business modeling, and operational planning to partners/entrepreneurs.
  • Conduct business landscaping studies, and oversee the management of market analysis work in all the districts where Water For People has programming.
  • Identify needs, opportunities, gaps, and constraints in potential water and sanitation markets, models, and service providers/entrepreneurs.
  • Support partners to develop business growth strategies, operational plans, marketing and promotion strategies and plans, and working capital analysis for identified businesses.
  1. Financing water and sanitation businesses
  • Review opportunities for financing water and sanitation businesses and developing market linkages.
  • Undertake consultations with finance institutions (e.g. micro-finance institutions, Savings and Credit Cooperatives, banks, etc.) to evaluate financing mechanisms.
  • Work with relevant institutions to develop and implement national and district-wide strategies relating to improving co-financing for Water and sanitation services.
  1. Partnerships
  • Build trust and relationships with key local entrepreneurs, and gain an understanding of the private sector and water and sanitation businesses in the district Water For People intervenes in.
  • Identify and maintain regular contact with partners, including private sector organizations and government bodies supporting water and sanitation businesses.
  • Engage with local government to understand and, if necessary improve the regulatory operating environment for emerging water and sanitation businesses.
  • Collaboration with LIXIL to increase scale of SaTo pan distribution and marketing to national scale in Rwanda, with focus on affordable pricing models and expansion into rural distribution networks




  1. Capacity building and learning
  • Promote entrepreneurial development by coaching and mentoring WASH businesses to build their entrepreneurship capacity and ability to innovate, market their products/services and run successful businesses.
  • Document successes, failures, and lessons learned, and work with both MEL Officer and Communication Officer to share knowledge both internally and externally.
  • Actively collaborate with Water For People strategic partners and other sector players to promote marketing approach to sustainable sanitation;
  • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competences & Behaviors

  • Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays a leading social impact in international development;
  • Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization;
  • Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity;
  • Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage the wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures;
  • Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
  • Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing;
  • Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence, and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in own role.

Qualifications, knowledge & skills required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business development/management, social marketing, entrepreneurship development, or other related disciplines.
  • At least five years of experience in social and commercial marketing approaches, ideally with work in the water and sanitation sector.
  • Extensive experience in small and medium enterprise development, preferably in Rwanda.
  • Experience in business modeling and financial forecasting.
  • Excellent representational experience and skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling software.
  • Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.
  • Good analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations.
  • Experience with running or investing in a business would be an added advantage.

Note:   This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

How to Apply:

  • If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with an application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
  • Applications need to be received no later than 15 September 2021 at 5:00 pm (Rwanda time).

 

Kigali, August 2021.

Perpetue Kamuyumbu

Country Director

Water For People in Rwanda.










Sanitation Officer Water at For People: Deadline: 15-09-2021

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Position Title: Sanitation Officer
Employer: Water For People in Rwanda

Supervisory Duties: Reports to the Sanitation Business Development Manager.

Duty Station: Kigali with frequent field visits in Water For People focus districts and within the entire country as needed.

1. Background and program objectives

 Water For People is an international not-for-profit organization established in 1991. Our vision is a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. We exist to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. We value accountability, courage, empowerment, partnership, and transparency. We operate in nine African, Asian, and Latin American countries.

The Sanitation Officer will support and coordinate sanitation marketing approaches to sustainable sanitation in Rwanda, within and outside Water For People focus districts.




2. Job Summary

The Sanitation Officer will support and drive the implementation of Water For People’s market based approaches in sanitation, an initiative which seeks to facilitate private sector development and increase access to sustainable urban and rural sanitation through local market channels.

The successful candidate will develop, pilot, and support the national rollout of successful and affordable sanitation technologies and work with relevant institutions, districts, and local sanitation entrepreneurs and operators of District Sanitation Centers to create a sustainable supply chain for sanitation products and services in Rwanda.

3. Major responsibilities and duties

 The Sanitation Officer will specifically perform the following tasks:

  • Conduct research on households’ needs and preferences for improved sanitation and hygiene products and services.
  • Work with local leaders and institutions responsible for sanitation to identify existing entrepreneurs, both individuals and companies, local masons and technicians running sanitation business in each of the Water For People focus districts, discuss sanitation business, and get their areas of interest and commitment to providing sanitation services;
  • Work with sanitation local entrepreneurs, technicians, and local artisans to design prototypes of appropriate sanitation products.
  • Develop targeted marketing and distribution plans for sanitation and hygiene products and services.
  • Test and evaluate the effectiveness of new sanitation technologies and approaches to sustainable onsite and offsite sanitation and work with the government and other interested sector stakeholders to roll out successful technologies/approaches.
  • Support establishment of a sustainable supply chain for sanitation products and services, to ensure that they are available in each sector/cell where households can purchase them near their homes.
  • Contribute to the elaboration of training modules for sanitation marketing.
  • Document successes in sanitation marketing approaches and support roll out nationwide.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation of sanitation programming
  • Lead testing and evaluation of the Gulper 4 desludging pump with pit emptying entrepreneurs
  • Lead design and implementation of vermifiltration treatment plant, including implementation of established monitoring plan and development of accompanying pit-emptying services and business plan




4. Employment Conditions:

  • The position is based at Water For People’s Rwanda office;
  • Trips within and outside Rwanda will be required from time to time.

5. Job Qualifications:

  • Must be a Rwandese
  • At least 3 years of experience in the sanitation area;
  • Must have an experience in sanitation related research studies;
  • Have experience in WASH networks and strong relationship management skills;
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent written and analytic skills, report writing, networking, and representation;
  • Must be risk taker, and have a nose for entrepreneurial opportunities;
  • Good analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations;
  • Comfort and talent in communicating with diverse and international constituents;
  • Ability to analyze and organize data and communicate results effectively;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with multiple priorities;
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team effort.
  • Must have well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda;
  • Must be flexible, innovative, proactive, to work under tight deadlines, and have excellent follow through skills.
  • Maintain sound ethical principles, integrity and transparency of due process
  • Be a self-starter and to work with limited supervision.

 Note:   This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

 How to Apply:

  • If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
  • Applications need to be received no later than 15 September 2021 at 5:00pm (Rwanda time).

August 2021.

Perpetue Kamuyumbu

Country Director

Water For People in Rwanda.










Job Position of Project Legal Officer at The Network of Lawyers of Hope in Rwanda (LOH) (Deadline:September 10th, 2021)

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September 2nd, 2021

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT/ Project Legal Officer

Lawyers of hope(LOH) is a Non-Governmental Organization with the mission to seek and reach out to the most vulnerable members of Rwandan Society, in particular Children, Prisoners, Women, and other needy people, to seek Justice on their behalf, and to share with them Christ Love and compassion.

Funded by the Royal Netherlands Embassy-Rwanda;

Through the Legal Aid Forum (LAF), LOH is implementing a project entitled LEGAL AID CIVIL SOCIETY FUND (LACSF).

The objectives of LACSF are to:

  • Improve understanding of legal rights and judicial procedures for detainees in prisons;
  • Increase awareness and access to legal aid for detainees and prisoners; and
  • Improve the legal capacity of prison paralegals.

In line with the above background, LOH would like to recruit one (1) qualified Legal Officer, to serve the LACSF project in prisons, the post holder will report directly to the National coordinator and will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project activities in his or her working area.

Number of positions: 1

1. Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide accurate, timely, and effective legal advice to the beneficiaries;
  • Advise beneficiaries on their legal rights and obligations;
  • Organize awareness sessions in prisons;
  • Referral of cases to respective institutions;
  • Draft court briefs for detainees;
  • Organize coordination meetings with prison paralegals;
  • Maintain contact with both prisons and local authorities of the project working districts;
  • Maintain contacts with the paralegals in the working prisons;
  • Produce periodic report on the project implementation;
  • Represent the organization in different meetings, seminars, and/or workshops related to human rights and legal aid in the respective areas of the project coverage.

2.  Required Skills and Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law and other related fields,
  • At least 3 years of experience working in prison,
  • Varied experience in delivering training and other capacity-building initiatives on legal issues,
  • Experience in working with detainees and prisoners,
  • Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people in communities,
  • Excellent in reporting,
  • Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated commitment to participatory approaches,
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added asset),
  • Ability to use ICT to access information and prepares reports.
  • Ability to travel and perform field activities.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV, along with a motivation letter addressed to the president of LOH (Executive Committee) outlining what experience and skills suit you to this post, a certified copy of your degree, along with your full contact details, including mobile telephone number and two recommendation letters.

The application should be sent to lawyersofhoperecruitment@gmail.com

Telephone: 0785247005

Application Deadline: Friday, September 10th, 2021.

Time: 4:00 PM

N.B: “Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.”

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WASH Sustainability Manager at Water For People: Deadline: 15-09-2021

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Job Title:                WASH Sustainability Manager

Reports To:              Country Director

Duty station:             Kigali

Supervisor Duties:    Manages MEL Officer, Water and Sanitation Business Officer, and Sanitation Officer.

JOB SUMMARY:

Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems globally. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.

WASH Sustainability Manager collaborates and provides support to national WASH Ministries (Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Local Government and Ministry of Environment), Government Institutions (WASAC Ltd, Rwanda Environment Authority, Water Resources Management Authority, Local Administrative Entities Development Agency-LODA, Rwanda Utilities, and Regulatory Authority, etc.), WASH Service Authorities (districts) and Service Providers in water and sanitation to ensure sustainable water and sanitation services.




       ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

  1. Strategic Planning for Sustainability
  • Work with WFP HQ, and Country Program staff to develop country strategic sustainability plan in line with Water For People’s overall strategy and policy objectives;
  • Contribute to Water For People’s overall program and policy discussions pertaining to sustainability of WASH Services;
  • In co-operation with partners, develop program work that contributes to Water For People’s learning and advocacy agendas;
  • Initiate annual operating plans in line with set sustainability priorities and allocated budget.
  1. Partnerships
  • Entertain relationships with national WASH stakeholders including WASH Ministries, government institutions responsible for providing and sustaining WASH Services, local government authorities, and local water and sanitation service providers.
  • Strengthen relationships with partner organizations, the local private sector, and NGOs supporting WASH in WFP EF districts to create synergies.
  • Build/strengthen relationship with sector stakeholders supporting sustainability-oriented activities and influence harmonization of sustainability approaches.
  • Act as a liaison person for Agenda For Change Partners and other WASH Alliances.
  • Influence the uptake of sustainable WASH approaches by sector stakeholders.
  1. Specific tasks
  • Participate in the review of sector policies, strategies, guidelines and influence the inclusion of sustainability principles in all sector documents where possible.
  • Support MININFRA in organizing annual sector performance review meetings/workshops.
  • Initiate research, and documentation of sustainability-oriented programs/activities such as performance of District WASH Boards in the EF districts, the impact of WFP work on peoples’ lives, the performance of water and sanitation service providers and support the improvement process.
  • Take a lead role in identifying capacity-building needs of the national WASH Ministry (MININFRA), EF districts, and service providers both in and outside EF districts.
  • Collaborate with Agenda For Change partners and others to develop WASH tools.
  • Provide technical support to MININFRA in the pilot and scale-up of the District Wide Approach.
  • Provide support to MININFRA in developing frameworks, indicators, and setting targets for sustaining WASH services.
  • Monitor the performance of EF districts towards sustainability of WASH services using available tools such as Forever planning tool, and contribute to the development of other tools when needed.
  • Collaborate with the relevant water resources management institutions to ensure that districts are supported to develop their water resources management plans.
  • Schedule and conduct Sustainable Services Checklist Interviews.
  • Participate in the international, and regional sustainability events.
  • Promote a learning environment among Water For People’s partners and staff.
  • Contribute to organizational learning by preparing and disseminating data, lessons learned, good practices, and statistical and qualitative data to Water For People staff, partners, and other stakeholders, and work with the MEL Officer to organize periodic organizational learning events to share best practices.
  • Identify funding opportunities and support proposal development.
  • Conduct and/or supervise periodic evaluations of the Program and Thematic Strategies and their contribution to the achievement of overall results.
  • Track delivery against Water For People—Rwanda goals and objectives, including establishing baselines to gauge and support the performance of the program sustainability;
  • Contribute to internal communications as needed.
  • Contribute to donor reports, and bi-annual reports, and produce a synthetic and analytical progress report to guide management decision-making when required.
  • Facilitate/lead the scale-up of successful water and sanitation businesses.




COMPETENCIES:

  • Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays leading social impact in international development.
  • Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
  • Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity.
  • Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage the wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
  • Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
  • Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing.
  • Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence, and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in own role.

 QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Master’s degree in development studies, Management, Environmental sciences, or any related fields.
  • At least five (5) years at a senior position, and at least 3 years ‘experience preferably in an NGO setting.
  • Strategic thinker with well-developed planning skills.
  • Understanding of sector building blocks, and water and sanitation sustainability at least three (3) years’ experience preferably in an NGO setting.
  • Experience in Tracking Budget Expenses and Grants Management.
  • Experience in Staff Supervision and Performance Management.
  • At least three (3) years experience in project and personnel management.
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
  • Fundraising and proposal writing experience.
  • Experience in budget development and operations management.
  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Self-starter and ability to undertake any tasks without intensive supervision.
  • Maintain sound ethical principles, integrity, and transparency of due process.
  • Common sense to make judgments about a situation requiring deviations from routine tasks.

  EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

  • The position is based at Water For People’s Rwanda office;
  • Trips within and outside Rwanda will be required from time to time.

 How to Apply.

  • If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
  • Applications need to be received no later than 15 September 2021 at 5:00pm (Rwanda time).

August 2021.

Perpetue Kamuyumbu

Country Director

Water For People in Rwanda.










Administration and Procurement Officer at Water For People: Deadline :15-09-2021

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Position Title: Administration and Procurement Officer

Duration: One Year with possibility of renewal

Department:  Water For People/USAID ISOOKO Y’UBUZIMA PROJECT

Supervisor’s title: Finance Manager

Organizational context:                                                                                          

Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in developing countries.  The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.

Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where Water For People is supporting WASH in the Districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, and Karongi.

Water For People has secured funds from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to finance the USAID THRIVE WASH project in 10 Districts of Rwanda from 2021 to 2026.

It is against this background that Water For People in Rwanda is seeking to recruit an Administrator and Procurement Officer with the following qualification and competencies for the THRIVE Project.




Position objective:

The Administration and Procurement Officer is responsible for the Human Resources administration, logistics, and procurement to facilitate the project’s effectiveness and efficiency in coordination with the Finance Manager. S/he works closely with project and service providers to ensure that project administration and procurements are compliant with USAID policies and procedures.

 Essential job functions and duties: 

General Administration

  • Provide logistical support to all programs, meetings, etc.
  • Establish policies, procedures, and work schedules for all support staff.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Ensure regular staff meetings and reflections including management of staff minutes.
  • General Administration of local contracts drafting of contracts/ agreements.
  • Complete filing and safe custody of the contracts.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to staff based in Kigali, and the Field Offices.
  • Ensure that international employees posted in the country acquire legal instruments (Work Permits, Resident Permits, Visa) to enable them to perform their duties uninterrupted.
  • Manage security and internal controls for the department.
  • Assist project staff with all professional administrative procedures including processing requests for visas, addressing diplomatic papers and procedures, etc.);
  • Assist the project staff with all traveling procedures: mission orders, flight tickets, booking of hotels, processing of expenses claims, etc.;
  • Manage the filing and archiving of administrative and technical documents and update registers regularly;
  • Maintain relevant internal databases and files; keeps track of contractual agreements and purchase orders;
  • Maintain a proper and systematic archive system
  • Guard all project records and software against unauthorized people by employing appropriate control.
  • Manage maintenance and repair works of the office facilities.
  • Perform a wide range of office support, for events and workshops contributing to the efficient and effective management of the administrative and procurement activities.
  • Serve as point of contact for IT and ensure implementation of the IT policy in the country.
  • Arrange for routine equipment servicing or repairs when necessary and manage replacement plans.
  • Maintain an updated organization asset registry.
  • Create/manage a centralized filing system for all administrative letters, correspondences, and contracts including an updated file index list.
  • Ensure that drivers and office assistants and all other direct reports receive proper supervision, including coaching/mentoring, capacity building.
  • Transport management and delivery of all materials required in districts of operation.
    • Ensure that all project vehicles are in excellent and road-worthy condition (insurance, tax, repair, and maintenance, etc.)
    • Manage vehicle logbooks (ensuring that each vehicle has a logbook, drivers fill the logbook at the end of each trip, checking the accuracy of the logbooks, etc.)
    • Fuel management (including periodic analysis of fuel consumption for each vehicle to determine efficiency and perhaps abuse)
    • Line management of drivers.




    Human Resource Management

  • Lead staff recruitment, induction, facilitation of training and development, drafting job descriptions, informing new employees about conditions of employment, managing performance management process, staff compensation management, staff offboarding, etc.
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
  • Prepare payroll
  • Manage employment agreements and ensure that these agreements are renewed in due course.
  • In coordination with Project Management Team, complete all THRIVE WASH administrative procedures (job advertisement, collecting CVs, shortlisting against criteria, interviews, drafting employment contract, etc.).
  • In coordination with WFP HR officer and COP, ensure that all project staff set performance objectives and participate to the staff performance reviews.
  • In coordination with WFP HR Officer, maintain personnel files (including annual and sick leave records) and prepare payroll for national staff/employees assuring that all amounts and deductions are made accurately, and monitor employee time keeping.

 Procurement

  • Ensure the integrity and transparency of the procurement process and compliance with the USAID and WFP Financial Regulations and Rules and relevant internal policies;
  • Implement proper procurement planning every year in coordination with relevant Teams to ensure cost-effective solicitation of goods and services;
  • Identify and fully understand the details and conditions of the best procurement methods to be used for maximized competitive bidding process through pre-qualification exercise,
  • Submit for approvals agreements and contracts to the Finance Manager for review;
  • Provide clarifications and advice on THRIVE procurement procedures and practices; respond to queries about the status of delivery raised by requisitioner and about payment and other matters raised by the suppliers;
  • Coordinate and facilitate procurement planning, including preparation of procurement plans. This work includes providing support to the Program staff in the preparation of project procurement plans.
  • Prepare inputs to standard bidding documents for project activities.
  • Prepare inputs as needed by the project for the recruitment of consultants (firms and individuals), procurement of other services (e.g., training and workshops), and the procurement of goods and small works.
  • Procure goods and services following established procedure, ensuring proper implementation of individual procurements at each stage of the process, from advertising to contract award.
  • Prepare, evaluate and collate a shortlist of suppliers based on firm capabilities.
  • Monitor procurement through regular updates of the procurement plans.
  • Maintain working files and records; prepared correspondence related to procurement activities; seek legal advice where appropriate; prepare procurement progress reports.
  • Prepare contracts for review for the COP’s authorization.
  • Check suppliers’/consultants’ invoices, delivery notes, and any other relevant documents verify them and submit them for payment.
  • Maintain current market knowledge by evaluation of technical data, price and payment terms, visits, and phone/e-mail interviews and contacts.
  • Ensure that prospective consultants, staff, vendors or subcontractors are eligible for use under Thrive WASH program using www.sam.gov and other online verification systems to be determined, and filing the verification reports in the grant filing system

COMPETENCIES:

  • Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays in leading social impact in international development.
  • Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
  • Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity.
  • Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
  • Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
  • Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing.
  • Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence, and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in own role.




 QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, human resources, procurement, or its equivalent
  • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible procurement and administrative work experience preferably in non-profit or international NGO.
  • Demonstrated experience in procurement and grants focused on ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations, working with a USAID grant is an added value
  • Ability, to prioritize multiple assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, to exercise good judgment, and to effectively communicate with Management
  • Full and up-to-date computer literacy, especially in all MS and Windows-based applications, including Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
  •  Full literacy in accessing email systems and navigating on the internet.
  • Demonstrated writing, presentation, and reporting skills.
  • Self-starter and ability to undertake tasks without intensive supervision.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English language.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties may be added, deleted, or modified in consultation with the incumbent as necessary.

  How to Apply:

  • If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
  • Applications need to be received no later than 15 September 2021 at 5:00 pm (Rwanda time).

August 2021.

 

Perpetue Kamuyumbu

Country Director

Water For People in Rwanda.










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Human Resource officer at CHUB : Deadline :May 5, 2026

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Job responsibilities 1. Organization of Staff recruitment: -Prepare CHUB recruitment plan and monitor its implementation. -Provide advice and assistance to supervisors on staff recruitment. -Prepare notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions. -Schedule and organize...
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2 Jobs of Business Branch Managers at RATWA SACCO HUYE | Huye...

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Huye, 23rd April, 2026 Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Management of RATWA SACCO HUYE informs the public that it is recruiting people to apply for available job positions. Applicants interested in these positions and who meets the required qualifications are...
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IMYANYA 96 Y`AKAZI KO KURINDA PARIKI MURI RDB: DEADLINE:2 Gicurasi 2026,

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Urwego rushinzwe iterambere mu Rwanda (RDB) rurifuza guha abanyarwanda 96 babyifuza kandi babifitiye ubushobozi akazi ko kurinda pariki y'Akagera, Nyungwe, Gishwati-Mukura ndetse n'apariki y'ibirunga. Kanda hano usome itangazo ryose (Kiny)   Kanda hano usome itangazo ryose (Eng)
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4 Positions of Program Assistant, Neonatal Nurse at Clinton Health Access Initiative- Rwanda (CHAI)...

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CHAI RWANDA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Program Assistant, Neonatal Nurse Program: Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (SRMNCH) Job Location: Rwanda (Embedded within high-burden District Hospitals and their catchment areas) Type: Full-Time Start date: May 2026 Number of Positions: 4 ...
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4 Positions of Program Assistant, Midwife at Clinton Health Access Initiative- Rwanda (CHAI) |...

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CHAI RWANDA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Program Assistant, Midwife Program: Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, and Neonatal Health (SRMNH) Job Location: Rwanda - District Hospitals (and their catchment areas) Type: Full-Time Start date: May 2026 Number of Positions: 4 Organization Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global...
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