1.Building Inspection and Audit Engineer

Job description

-Contribute in the initiation of the acquisition of relevant housing inspection tools and provide support in the procurement process up to delivery;
-Conduct regular inspections of building constructions in all districts;
-Assess the inspection reports of Housing Inspectors from districts One Stop Centers;
-Contribute in organizing and conduct capacity building activities in housing inspections.
-Monitor the trainees in the implementation of the training recommendations;
-Elaborate and develop the concepts notes, templates and schedules of Master Plan implementation and Housing regulations audits;
-Conduct audits, produce reports, present them to the respective Districts and ensure the approval of the recommendations from those audits;
-Monitor the implementation of the approved recommendations from Master Plan Implementation and Housing regulations audits;
-Communicate to the management the output from housing inspection, audits and capacity building and propose the way forward;
-write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor

Job description

-Advise on tests that are able to effectively analyze product components and yield helpful feedback to identify discrepancies, defects and problems in construction projects and in the sector in general;
-Operate engineering software and work with colleagues to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy and building stability;
-Collaborate with other departmental professionals to understand government requirements and specifications in regard to construction projects for smooth permitting processes;
-Through inspections, verify that building components are functioning as they should and in compliance with blueprints and carefully engineered design plans;
-Analyze testing data to determine areas where a building item or component can be improved or modified to optimize building performance;
-Present report findings, suggestions and detailed data to the division management in an informative manner to accurate decision making;
-Facilitate in the approval process of new building materials and provide guidance in the elaboration of related standards;
-Ensure that acknowledged dangerous building materials are phased out or kept out of the Country’s market;
-Ensure that suspicious building materials or construction technologies are banned and make sure that all defaulters are sanctioned to preserve a safe built environment;
-Collaborate with in house Quantity Surveyors to periodically prepare and publish a quality list of acceptable building materials with their specifications and their unit costs to guide Government projects;
-Collaborate with professional bodies to promote the use of standards templates, checklists, BoQ, Design codes, etc;
-write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor.

Job description

-Contribute in the initiation of the acquisition of relevant housing inspection tools and provide support in the procurement process up to delivery;
-Conduct regular inspections of building constructions in all districts;
-Assess the inspection reports of Housing Inspectors from districts One Stop Centers;
-Contribute in organizing and conduct capacity building activities in housing inspections.
-Monitor the trainees in the implementation of the training recommendations;
-Elaborate and develop the concepts notes, templates and schedules of Master Plan implementation and Housing regulations audits;
-Conduct audits, produce reports, present them to the respective Districts and ensure the approval of the recommendations from those audits;
-Monitor the implementation of the approved recommendations from Master Plan Implementation and Housing regulations audits;
-Communicate to the management the output from housing inspection, audits and capacity building and propose the way forward;
-write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor

Job description

-Participate in elaboration of terms of references and technical specifications for technica studies on electro-mechanical services;
-Advise on the standards in force on the design and installation of mechanical services in affordable housing projects;
-Collaborate with other engineers and architects to assess and verify the electro-mechanical services reports from the consultants to ensure the quality;
-Participate in building inspections and contribute in the area of electro-mechanical services;
-Advise technically investors, developers and professionals on the best practices in line with standards in force on the design and installation of electro-mechanical services;
-Collaborate with other departments and concerned professional bodies to strategize a smooth capacity building of practitioners to ensure quality in the area of electro-mechanical engineering;
-Prepare and undertake capacity building for inhouse engineers especially those deployed on construction projects;
-Participate in validation sessions of building designs and commissioning of electro-mechanical works;
-write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor

Job description

-Propose better site plans for social housing, IDP and informal settlement upgrading projects that include social economical amenities.
-Coordination of the technical studies development for social housing, IDP and informal settlement upgrading
-Assist Social Housing and IDP architect in Developing the master plans and physical plans for Social Housing and IDP projects up to village level;
-Guide the local government (District) in the implementation of the approved new settlement plans
-Ensure the quality of the outputs during implementation with a focus on new settlement design aspects;
-Develop the designs and the BoQs of social infrastructures in the planned villages
-Ensure the compliance of detailed studies carried out in specific areas to approved master plans;
-Supervise the execution of the housing projects;
-Provide technical support in settlement design in any location;
-write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor.

1.Director of Infrustructure, Medical and Non-Medical Maintenance Unit

Job description

“1 .Ensure the management of biomedical and non-medical maintenance
2. Distribute regular tasks between Biomedical Maintenance Manager, Non-Biomedical Maintenance Manager and Infrastructure.
3. Initiate, coordinate and manage maintenance contracts for biomedical equipment and non-biomedical with specialized houses.
4. Provide technical and administrative management of all the team responsible for maintenance equipment of Hospital.
5. Centralize all biomedical equipment needs and spare parts
6. Coordinate and monitoring usage and acquisition of spare parts of all equipments,
7. Produce quarterly and annual reports of activities
8. Perform other related duties as required

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Familiarity with conflicts resolution or arbitration is an added value

• Time management skills

• Strong analytical and complex problem solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Computer Skills

• Complex Problem Solving Skills

• Planning & Organizational Skills

• Knowledge in the Rwanda Infrastructure Sector

• knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and policy making

• Understanding of Civil engineering and physical designs

• – Knowledge in standards required to preserve the Master Plan

• Master planning skills

• Demonstrated expertise across operations, engineering and architecture

• Knowledge of infrastructure deployment, testing and deployment processes

• Demonstrated knowledge implementing Disaster Recovery configurations and approaches

• Understanding of the legal framework relevant to urban planning and construction

• Budgeting skills

• High Critical Thinking Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making Skills

• Research Skills & Writing Skills

2.Bio Medical Maintenance Officer

Job description

1. Perform all activities concerning the management and maintenance of medical equipments
2. Realize preventive and curative maintenance of medical equipments and device.
3. Intervening technically if necessary on biomedical equipments.
4. work on the development and review of equipments specification to support medical equipments tender documentation and evaluation.
5. Participate in the Provision Guidance for service contract language and maintenance support by equipments suppliers with tender document.
6. Schedule of particular equipment pre-installation works for specialized equipment.
7. Participate in and assist in the commissioning of new medical devices and equipment by monitoring the installation of said items in accordance with signed contract and appropriate Hospital Regulations.
8. Review and advice on supply chain for spare parts and consumables for medical Equipment.
9. Participate in the development of technical document and formal memorandum as required to support the health sector.
10. Produce quarterly reports of activities
11. Perform other related duties as required
12. Elaborate preventive maintenance plan of Biomedical equipment and supervise its execution.
13. Con tribute to the hospital environmental hygiene
14. Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement of hospital

3.Infrastructure Mantenance Technician

Job description

“1. Perform minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment;
2. Replace and repair broken windows; doors, door locks and closets;
3. Install electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects;
4. Replace and repair wiring as needed;
5. Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required;
6. Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures;
7. Assist engineers and other maintenance personnel in improvement of facility infrastructure;
8. Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures;
9. Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
10. Comply with Health and Safety by: adhering to standards;
11. Repair damaged buildings or faulty infrastructure’s areas, equipment and facilities;
12. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor
13. Perform other related duties as required

Job description

“1. Perform minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment;
2. Replace and repair broken windows; doors, door locks and closets;
3. Install electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects;
4. Replace and repair wiring as needed;
5. Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required;
6. Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures;
7. Assist engineers and other maintenance personnel in improvement of facility infrastructure;
8. Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures;
9. Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
10. Comply with Health and Safety by: adhering to standards;
11. Repair damaged buildings or faulty infrastructure’s areas, equipment and facilities;
12. Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor
13. Perform other related duties as required

Job description

1. Perform all activities concerning the management and maintenance of medical equipments
2. Realize preventive and curative maintenance of medical equipments and device.
3. Intervening technically if necessary on biomedical equipments.
4. work on the development and review of equipments specification to support medical equipments tender documentation and evaluation.
5. Participate in the Provision Guidance for service contract language and maintenance support by equipments suppliers with tender document.
6. Schedule of particular equipment pre-installation works for specialized equipment.
7. Participate in and assist in the commissioning of new medical devices and equipment by monitoring the installation of said items in accordance with signed contract and appropriate Hospital Regulations.
8. Review and advice on supply chain for spare parts and consumables for medical Equipment.
9. Participate in the development of technical document and formal memorandum as required to support the health sector.
10. Produce quarterly reports of activities
11. Perform other related duties as required
12. Elaborate preventive maintenance plan of Biomedical equipment and supervise its execution.
13. Con tribute to the hospital environmental hygiene
14. Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement of hospital

Job description

“1 .Ensure the management of biomedical and non-medical maintenance
2. Distribute regular tasks between Biomedical Maintenance Manager, Non-Biomedical Maintenance Manager and Infrastructure.
3. Initiate, coordinate and manage maintenance contracts for biomedical equipment and non-biomedical with specialized houses.
4. Provide technical and administrative management of all the team responsible for maintenance equipment of Hospital.
5. Centralize all biomedical equipment needs and spare parts
6. Coordinate and monitoring usage and acquisition of spare parts of all equipments,
7. Produce quarterly and annual reports of activities
8. Perform other related duties as required

JOB DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM COORDINATOR/SUGIRA MURYANGO PROGRAM

FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda in partnership with Boston College of the United States is implementing a research program on children and adversity in Rwanda.  FXB Rwanda is a leading implementing partner of a research initiative, Strong Families locally known as “Sugira Muryango.” Which focuses on home-visiting to promote early childhood development (ECD) for families living in extreme poverty in Rwanda. Since 2019, FXB Rwanda in partnership with Boston College School of Social work received funds from multiple donors to scale up the Sugira Muryango interventions in three District of Rwanda namely Rubavu, Nyanza and Ngoma. By joining a dynamic team of FXB staff, we hope that the position will offer unique career development opportunities for the successful candidate.

FXB Rwanda is recruiting one (1) competent and dynamic nationals to fill the position of Program Coordinator

Position title: Program Coordinator

Reports to:  Program Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Job location: Either at the Coordination office or at the District Office when needed.

Period: 1 year renewable based on performance

1. JOB PURPOSE

Sugira Muryango is a Family Strengthening Intervention (FSI) research initiative designed for families living in extreme poverty. It is a preventative, family-based model that uses home visiting and active coaching to encourage positive parent-child interactions, while discouraging violence against children. This intervention will be examined via a randomized control trial to test the impact on children’s overall ECD when the intervention is delivered by lay community based volunteers.

Under the direct supervision of Program Manager, Program Coordinator will be responsible to provide technical support and coordination of all program interventions across the three district and build the capacity of staff in terms of ECD deliverables focusing on Home Visitation approach promoted by Sugira Muryango Program.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide technical guidance, facilitate project related trainings and support quality capacity building to district team leaders, Associate district team leaders and Sector Associate trainers in ECD services delivery as promoted by Sugira Muryango.
• Support other program staff in the coordination of day-to-day implementation of the program interventions by assessing the gaps to be addressed.

• Represent FXB Rwanda at district stakeholder meetings and other external meetings as needed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Program staff and other ECD stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation across the areas of operations.

• Provide feedback on questionnaires,surveys, and other data collectioninstruments through criticalanalysis
• Provide technical support to district team leaders in the identification, analysis, documentation and dissemination of lesson leant, best practices and success stories from the program.
• Synthesize lessons learned from the advisory board, local NGOs, and study data to create and disseminate targeted messaging on father engagement and violence reduction via continuous training opportunities, a one-day government workshop, and weekly/monthly implementation partners/stake-holder meetings of the PLAY Collaborative

• Lead the translation of interviews and other data collected by cell mentors and community based volunteers and provide technical guidance to other program staff on how to transcribe interviews from Kinyarwanda to English.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership in project design and implementation
• Review and consolidate narrative field visit reports prepared by district team leaders staff during their fields visit
• Supervise program monitoring, evaluation related activities to make sure that all activities are in line with professional ethics and standards
• Analyze interventions’ results, and trends for sharing with Staff and other stakeholders to enhance knowledge sharing.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual program reports to be shared with stakeholders and donors

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by his or her supervisor

4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (preferredpsychology, social science or health relatedfields); Masters in the related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of experience in working with OVC or ECD field including experience in assessing; ECD development, activities to promote ECD, nutrition as a means of promoting ECD;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in both Kinyarwanda and English;
• Ethical sensitivity and strong judgement in working with vulnerable households;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email (Gmail preferred);
• Willing to work with a diverse group of team members and under minimum supervision;
• Self-directed, reliable and hard-working;
• Respect for and comfort working with vulnerable populations;
• Experience in extensive community data collection  (field work);

• Experience in team management and supervisory skills
• Having a driving license – (Cat. B) Is an added advantage.
• Residing in the district is an added advantage
• Experience with RedCap or Survey CTO highly desirable

5. OTHERS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Practical experience in ECD training and nutrition
• Practical ECD home visiting approach would be an advantage
• Proven experience in working with partners
• Ability to professionally represent FXB Rwanda to government and NGO partners within district
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal, multi-cultural and training/mentoring skills.

 Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director at info@fxbrwanda.org.  Please reference the Position and Project Name in the e-mail subject line. The applications include motivation letter, CVs, and well completed FXB application form (found here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/68hw76cw49ch06q/Job_Application_Form_-__FXB.pdf . The applicants should be willing to work from any districts between Nyanza, Muhanga and Rwamagana. The applications will be accepted not later than Monday ,August 30^th, 2021 at 5:00pm (local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

1. National Program Administrator (NPA)

The Embassy of Sweden is a longstanding development partner to Rwanda. The objective of Sweden’s international development cooperation is to create the conditions to improve the lives of people living in poverty and oppression. The current development cooperation strategy with Rwanda 2020–2024, has a focus on the following support areas (i) Human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality, (ii) Environmentally sustainable development and (iii) Inclusive economic development. In addition, Sweden supports research and higher education in Rwanda.

Exciting Employment Opportunity with the Embassy of Sweden

Position:                               National Program Administrator (NPA)

 Duty Station:                       Kigali, Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda

Reports to:                          Head of Development Cooperation and Head of Administration

About the Embassy

The Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda has 20 employees, of which 8 are sent out staff from Sweden. Its overall tasks include political and economic reporting, trade promotion and the implementation of Sweden’s development cooperation with Rwanda.

The Embassy is now looking for an engaged, service-minded and experienced individual to fill the position as a locally employed National Program Administrator (NPA) for the Development Cooperation Section. The position is challenging, involves many different tasks and duties and offers many opportunities for professional growth.

The Embassy constitutes a dynamic work environment with a high degree of team work, adaptive management and continuous learning. Openness and transparency, trust, courage, togetherness and respect are values that characterize the Embassy. All staff is expected to master a high degree of self leadership and results-based management.

Job Description:

The Embassy is looking for a service-minded, outgoing, and well-organized person with a desire to provide efficient administrative and financial support to the development cooperation team.

Job requirement

 Candidates will be considered if they have the following qualifications:

• Academic degree in a discipline relevant for the position i.e administration, economics, accounting or equivalent knowledge acquired
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar setting and a broad knowledge of administration support, financial follow-up and quality assurance of information.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office-package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent command of the English language, both in writing and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and networking skills
• Self-driven, flexible, solutions-oriented including ability to organize and follow up own work

 Application procedure

 We kindly request you to send us your resume (CV) including names and contact details of relevant references) and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for the Swedish Embassy and what qualifies you for the position.

 The Embassy of Sweden is working with the HR consultancy company Sandberg Ltd to complete this recruitment. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter with two work related references to the following e-mail address:info.sandberg@gmail.com

All applications should be marked with the reference: “Embassy of Sweden: National Program Administrator (NPA)”.

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

Closing date for all applications related to this vacancy is September 3, 2021 @ 5 pm

2. National Program Officer (NPO)

The Embassy of Sweden is a longstanding development partner to Rwanda. The objective of Sweden’s international development cooperation is to create the conditions to improve the lives of people living in poverty and oppression. The current development cooperation strategy with Rwanda 2020–2024, has a focus on the following support areas (i) Human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality, (ii) Environmentally sustainable development and (iii) Inclusive economic development. In addition, Sweden supports research and higher education in Rwanda.

Exciting Employment Opportunity with the Embassy of Sweden

Position:                               National Program Officer (NPO)

 Duty Station:                       Kigali, Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda

Reports to:                          Head of Development Cooperation

About the Embassy

The Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda has 20 employees, of which 8 are sent out staff from Sweden. Its overall tasks include political and economic reporting, trade promotion and the implementation of Sweden’s development cooperation with Rwanda.

The Embassy is now looking for an engaged, energetic and experienced individual to fill the position as National Program Officer (NPO) to work specifically in the thematic areas of democracy, human rights and gender equality.

The Embassy constitutes a dynamic work environment with a high degree of team work, adaptive management and continuous learning. Openness and transparency, trust, courage, togetherness and respect are values that characterize the Embassy. Staff is expected to master a high degree of self leadership and results-based management.

Job Summary

The NPO will focus on the thematic area of democracy, human rights, rule of law and gender equality. He/she will manage programs, in both leading and supporting roles, as part of the development cooperation team. This includes management of the whole project cycle – analyzing, formulating, assessing and monitoring of programs.

Programs within the support area focus on, among other, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), media, participatory governance, democratic accountability, and peace building.

Job Description

• To manage, support and contribute to the identification, formulation and appraisal of new programs in the areas of human rights, the rule of law and gender equality.
• Manage, support and follow-up on program implementation incl. compliance with financial-, program- and reporting requirements.

As NPO you will also be expected to:

• Participate in the operational and strategic planning of the Swedish development cooperation with Rwanda.
• Analyse economic, political and other development in the Rwandan context and to explore potential areas of intervention and new ways of working/methodological development.
• Apply and maintain a close monitoring regarding possible suspicions of irregularities, and act to prevent and stop corruption within areas of responsibility.
• Establish good working relationships with partners and to contribute to the Embassy’s reporting and overall embassy work where deemed necessary.
• Contribute to communication of results and political developments.

Job requirement

 Candidates will be considered if they have the following qualifications:

• University degree with a strong academic track-record in Political Science, Social Science, Law, Economics, Management or other related areas. Master’s degree in the related area will be an advantage.

• At least 5 years of experience working with international development cooperation of which at least three years in program/project management related to the planning and implementation of programs in an Embassy, international or multilateral organizations, international non-governmental organizations but also renown local CSOs
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the areas of democracy, human rights, justice, governance, peace building and/or gender equality in the Rwandan context.
• Knowledge of political analysis, advocacy work and communication
• Proven self-leadership skills. Demonstrated pro-active and solution-oriented and positive work attitude.
• An excellent proficiency in English, with the ability to express yourself clearly, both orally and in writing.

Application procedure

 We kindly request you to send us your resume (CV) including names and contact details of relevant references) and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for the Swedish Embassy and what qualifies you for the position.

 The Embassy of Sweden is working with the HR consultancy company Sandberg Ltd to complete this recruitment. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter with two work related references to the following e-mail address:info.sandberg@gmail.com

All applications should be marked with the reference: “Embassy of Sweden: National Program Officer (NPO)”.

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

Closing date for all applications related to this vacancy is September 3, 2021 @ 5 pm

The Embassy of Sweden is a longstanding development partner to Rwanda. The objective of Sweden’s international development cooperation is to create the conditions to improve the lives of people living in poverty and oppression. The current development cooperation strategy with Rwanda 2020–2024, has a focus on the following support areas (i) Human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality, (ii) Environmentally sustainable development and (iii) Inclusive economic development. In addition, Sweden supports research and higher education in Rwanda.

Exciting Employment Opportunity with the Embassy of Sweden

Position:                               National Program Administrator (NPA)

 Duty Station:                       Kigali, Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda

Reports to:                          Head of Development Cooperation and Head of Administration

About the Embassy

The Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda has 20 employees, of which 8 are sent out staff from Sweden. Its overall tasks include political and economic reporting, trade promotion and the implementation of Sweden’s development cooperation with Rwanda.

The Embassy is now looking for an engaged, service-minded and experienced individual to fill the position as a locally employed National Program Administrator (NPA) for the Development Cooperation Section. The position is challenging, involves many different tasks and duties and offers many opportunities for professional growth.

The Embassy constitutes a dynamic work environment with a high degree of team work, adaptive management and continuous learning. Openness and transparency, trust, courage, togetherness and respect are values that characterize the Embassy. All staff is expected to master a high degree of self leadership and results-based management.

Job Description:

The Embassy is looking for a service-minded, outgoing, and well-organized person with a desire to provide efficient administrative and financial support to the development cooperation team.

Job requirement

 Candidates will be considered if they have the following qualifications:

• Academic degree in a discipline relevant for the position i.e administration, economics, accounting or equivalent knowledge acquired
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar setting and a broad knowledge of administration support, financial follow-up and quality assurance of information.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office-package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent command of the English language, both in writing and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and networking skills
• Self-driven, flexible, solutions-oriented including ability to organize and follow up own work

 Application procedure

 We kindly request you to send us your resume (CV) including names and contact details of relevant references) and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for the Swedish Embassy and what qualifies you for the position.

 The Embassy of Sweden is working with the HR consultancy company Sandberg Ltd to complete this recruitment. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter with two work related references to the following e-mail address:info.sandberg@gmail.com

All applications should be marked with the reference: “Embassy of Sweden: National Program Administrator (NPA)”.

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

Closing date for all applications related to this vacancy is September 3, 2021 @ 5 pm

The Embassy of Sweden is a longstanding development partner to Rwanda. The objective of Sweden’s international development cooperation is to create the conditions to improve the lives of people living in poverty and oppression. The current development cooperation strategy with Rwanda 2020–2024, has a focus on the following support areas (i) Human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality, (ii) Environmentally sustainable development and (iii) Inclusive economic development. In addition, Sweden supports research and higher education in Rwanda.

Exciting Employment Opportunity with the Embassy of Sweden

Position:                               National Program Officer (NPO)

 Duty Station:                       Kigali, Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda

Reports to:                          Head of Development Cooperation

About the Embassy

The Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda has 20 employees, of which 8 are sent out staff from Sweden. Its overall tasks include political and economic reporting, trade promotion and the implementation of Sweden’s development cooperation with Rwanda.

The Embassy is now looking for an engaged, energetic and experienced individual to fill the position as National Program Officer (NPO) to work specifically in the thematic areas of democracy, human rights and gender equality.

The Embassy constitutes a dynamic work environment with a high degree of team work, adaptive management and continuous learning. Openness and transparency, trust, courage, togetherness and respect are values that characterize the Embassy. Staff is expected to master a high degree of self leadership and results-based management.

Job Summary

The NPO will focus on the thematic area of democracy, human rights, rule of law and gender equality. He/she will manage programs, in both leading and supporting roles, as part of the development cooperation team. This includes management of the whole project cycle – analyzing, formulating, assessing and monitoring of programs.

Programs within the support area focus on, among other, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), media, participatory governance, democratic accountability, and peace building.

Job Description

• To manage, support and contribute to the identification, formulation and appraisal of new programs in the areas of human rights, the rule of law and gender equality.
• Manage, support and follow-up on program implementation incl. compliance with financial-, program- and reporting requirements.

As NPO you will also be expected to:

• Participate in the operational and strategic planning of the Swedish development cooperation with Rwanda.
• Analyse economic, political and other development in the Rwandan context and to explore potential areas of intervention and new ways of working/methodological development.
• Apply and maintain a close monitoring regarding possible suspicions of irregularities, and act to prevent and stop corruption within areas of responsibility.
• Establish good working relationships with partners and to contribute to the Embassy’s reporting and overall embassy work where deemed necessary.
• Contribute to communication of results and political developments.

Job requirement

 Candidates will be considered if they have the following qualifications:

• University degree with a strong academic track-record in Political Science, Social Science, Law, Economics, Management or other related areas. Master’s degree in the related area will be an advantage.

• At least 5 years of experience working with international development cooperation of which at least three years in program/project management related to the planning and implementation of programs in an Embassy, international or multilateral organizations, international non-governmental organizations but also renown local CSOs
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the areas of democracy, human rights, justice, governance, peace building and/or gender equality in the Rwandan context.
• Knowledge of political analysis, advocacy work and communication
• Proven self-leadership skills. Demonstrated pro-active and solution-oriented and positive work attitude.
• An excellent proficiency in English, with the ability to express yourself clearly, both orally and in writing.

Application procedure

 We kindly request you to send us your resume (CV) including names and contact details of relevant references) and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for the Swedish Embassy and what qualifies you for the position.

 The Embassy of Sweden is working with the HR consultancy company Sandberg Ltd to complete this recruitment. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter with two work related references to the following e-mail address:info.sandberg@gmail.com

All applications should be marked with the reference: “Embassy of Sweden: National Program Officer (NPO)”.

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

Closing date for all applications related to this vacancy is September 3, 2021 @ 5 pm