Career Opportunities: Senior Internal Controller (41122)

Requisition ID 41122 – Posted 11/08/2021 – Country (1) – Finance

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

ROLE PROFILE

Role PURPOSE

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

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

The Senior Internal Controller will be accountable for objectively assessing the internal control environment, actions, methods, and practices of PIR. This includes keeping a record of all company finances to ensure that no funds are misplaced because of a lack of organisation or individual greed.

In addition to this, Senior Internal Controller serves as a link between the employees and the management of the organisation for the sharing of information between the two. The incumbent will be responsible for formulating appropriate audit programs, assigning and directing resources to complete the audit plans as scheduled and generating the final audit reports for internal and regulatory agency review. They will also ensure that thorough follow-up audits on previously identified issues are carried out.

S/he will lead all internal audit and assurance activities in PIR and coordinate and assist audits implemented by 3rd party audit firms and external/regulatory auditors. The senior internal auditor will work closely with all PIR departments while maintaining necessary auditor independence.

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

Reports to: CD

Direct reports: None

Key relationships

Internal:

• Country Director – Line Manager
• Country Leadership Team
• Program Leadership Team

External:

• Partners.
• Other INGO audit staff and networks.
• Audit and compliance lead at NOs and in-country donor offices.

Level of contact with children

• Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Physical Environment

• The position is typical office environment

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position

• Develop PIR’s annual audit plan to assess controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform different audit tasks, including preparation, paperwork, and other associated reports.
• Audit all PIR departments and locations to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of the internal control system to achieve established objectives.
• Maintain a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports,
• and follow-up audits.
• Review the reports prepared by the Internal Control Officer.
• Line manage the Internal Control Officer on various assigned tasks and ensure satisfactory outcomes.
• Ensure the verification of financial transactions is executed quarterly to assure the correctness and accuracy of liabilities, assets, expenditures and receipts.
• Lead the coordination of audit assignments and ensure good interactions with Global Assurance, staff, external auditors and legal or statutory agencies.
• Carry out risk assessments and provide advice to CLT when they are developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Recommend different methods that could help to enhance and improve internal control procedures.
• Work with the management to resolve issues that may have been identified through audit findings.
• Conduct research on the latest trends and other issues relating to audit practice.
• Perform other related assignments as assigned by management.
• Recommend revisions and additions to policies and procedures to improve operations as well as internal controls.
• Conduct training of new employees and partners.
• Create audit finding presentations to be presented to the Country Leadership Team.
• Respond to ad hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes, policies and
• procedures, and provide consultative services to management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage subordinate employees in the auditing department.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees/interns; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performances; rewarding; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Risk Management

• Review the organisations’ performance in identifying, assessing, mitigating and reporting risks in line with the Global Risk Management Policy and the Global Risk Management Toolkit.
• Ensure that all inherent risks in PIR, including safeguarding children & young people, safety & security and fraud & corruption, are given top priority by management and all staff.
• Provide risk management and fraud & corruption training to staff and partners as required.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 

• Promotes and abides by internal policies and procedures including but not limited to:  Child Protection Policy; Code of Conduct; mandatory reporting responsibility.
• Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;
• Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
• Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
• Take responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
• Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

• Understands responsibilities, level of decision making and how my role contributes to the wider team.
• Works in accordance to the policies and procedures relevant to my role and responsibilities
• Uses the personal development tools available
• Creates channels of communication with other individuals and teams.
• Identifies with the Plan International logo and brand and understand what they represent.
• Applies the brand guidelines to all forms of written and verbal communication
• Considers the audience, purpose and accessibility of all communications, taking the local context and culture into account.  Where necessary, adjusts the tone, style, complexity and level of technical detail of communication accordingly.
• Evidence-based management: Understands the importance of high-quality data and the implications of poor data.  Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decision-making. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidence-based decisions relevant to my role.
• Digital working: Identifies ways to use digital to improve the effectiveness of work activities. Understands how digital enablers can contribute to achieving Plan International’s purpose.  Utilises the digital tools available in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines.   

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• 4 years of experience in auditing with at least 2 years’ experience in audit management.
• Have a CPA, CIA or ACCA qualification. Having a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certificate is a distinct advantage.
• Proven experience in audit leadership in INGO or professional auditing firm environment.
• Proven understanding of “child rights” and “gender in development” concepts and the promotion of girls’ rights in the context of relevant International Conventions (Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Eradication of Discrimination against Women) and the Global Goals (SDGs).
• Possess advanced knowledge of internal controls across the various business functions cycles (e.g. finance reporting, procurement, HR and payroll, etc.)
• Excellent written & spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills.
• Sound planning, time management and administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a team, and for extended hours if required.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT and DB Software.
• Experience in working in a culturally diverse setting.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policies, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of financial recordkeeping procedures, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Understanding of the IT control environment.
• Acute devotion to detail and having a meticulous nature are preferred qualities.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, auditing or business management/administration.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of auditing best practices, such as GAAP and internal control measures.
• An in-depth understanding of tax, business compliance, and financial regulations.
• Experience working in a humanitarian or NGO environment.
• Proven track record of coaching and capacity building.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Location: Kigali

Reports to: Country Director

Closing Date: 23-08-2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Career Opportunities: Grants Compliance Specialist (41121)

Requisition ID 41121 – Posted 11/08/2021 – Country (1) – Finance

The Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

ROLE PROFILE

Role PURPOSE

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

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

The position holder will be responsible to support the efficient and effective implementation of Programs by ensuring; Program resources are utilized for the intended purposes, Financial reports are accurate, reflecting the reality of transactions incurred at all times, Projects are effectively implemented according to donor requirements, and Development and maintenance of systems within the grants portfolio.

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

Reports to: Head of Operations

Direct reports: None

Key relationships

Internal:

• Country Finance Manager – Line Manager
• Program Leadership Team
• Head of Programs
• Business Development Manager
• Program Units and Project Managers
• Work closely with the MERL team and Technical Advisors (in-country, region and NOs) and PU Managers to coordinate information and reporting.
• Support technical capacity building of project partners and frontline staff.

External:

• Partners, civil society members and alliances in identifying capacity building needs on donor compliances, financial, Log & Admin and facilitating training
• Other INGO technical staff and networks.
• Technical leads at in-country donor offices.

Level of contact with children

• Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Physical Environment

• The position is typical office environment

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Grants Process Management

• Develop organisational and partner capacity (individual and collective) to manage grants compliance processes by developing and maintaining by designing and deploying capacity building plans.
• Identify the capacity building need and give technical and on job support to plan Partners and sub-grantee Finance staff.
• Create tools, templates and training content to disseminate grants management and compliance knowledge to staff and partners.
• Advise both program and finance stakeholders of any changes made to donor compliance regulations and assess their impact on PIC programs.
• Act as the CO liaison with other Plan International offices (NOs, RH and GH) on all grant’s management and compliance issues.
• Participate in regional and global platforms/forums/workshops and any other skills-building opportunities and obtain information best practice, models, innovations, approaches in grants management and compliance.
• Prepare and give technical presentations on grants management and compliance strategies, models, activities and achievements at various platforms as needed.
• Lead start-up and close-out workshops so that all functions and partners understand contractual obligations and donor compliance requirements.
• Prepare and disseminate quality and accurate grants management and compliance reports.
• Update indicative grants and pipeline information in the ERP system and other applicable platforms in collaboration with the BDM.
• Ensure donor requirements are complied with before closure of projects;
• Engage with Implementing Partners (IPs) as needed to provide input and develop solutions on major donor compliance matters.
• Report regularly to the CFM and PLT on progress/results achieved in internal and partner grants compliance and management.
• Provide on-site grants management and compliance support through audit support, on-site verification and field visits.
• Provide grants compliance and management input in the technical capacity-building support of local implementing partners with specific focus on strengthening institutional & individual capacity, enhancement of management systems and governance of regulatory functions and activities.

Fundraising and Financial Management

• Work in coordination with the Business Development Unit to validate proposals and budgets for consistency and accuracy in line with donor requirements.
• Work with the finance team to monitor and support income recognition and reporting in coordination with NOs, RH and GH.
• Carry out research and analysis on the compliance requirements of potential donors in the pipeline and prepare reference materials.
• Identify donor related grants compliance and management policy decisions and strategic directions that have the potential to affect Plan International Rwanda’s opportunities and operations.
• Be part of the team engaged in donor engagement activities such as donor visits where required to obtain necessary information that is critical for PIR’s grants management processes.
• To contribute to the successful management of Plan Ethiopia’s Grants Portfolio by offering timely and appropriate support to respective grants projects such that high standards of compliance are maintained.
• To develop and maintain systems for tracking and promoting compliance across all relevant departments and staff involved in the grant management cycle.
• To coordinate with other departments and staff to ensure donor compliance, (including compliance with implementation timeframes, and implementation requirements such as procurement conditions, expenditure eligibility conditions, reporting requirements, budget amendments, cost or no cost extensions, and so on).
• Handle Grant Management Meeting proceedings and project reports to donors for consistency and compliance to donor requirements – before submission to National Offices / donors.
• Prepare reporting schedule; and share with relevant staff and review the report from compliance perspective;
• Ensure donor requirements are complied with before closure of projects.
• Keep the grant document in soft for all grants as well as hard copies for specific documents
• Monitor the budget utilization per each budget in the agreement and give the timely advice to the programme team about the budget status.

Compliance and Monitoring

• Attend project start-up workshops and ensure that compliance matters are brought to the attention of all relevant staff.
• Monitor the budget utilization per each budget in the agreement and give the timely advice to the programme team about the budget status.
• Coordinate with PAs and CO staff to ensure donor compliance are maintained;
• Track grant budget portfolio.  Identify challenges or potential delays in implementation/management early, and escalate as required to ensure timely achievement of project goals
• Work closely with the Program, Business Development and finance to develop Grant, guidelines, tools and templates as needed to ensure optimal implementation of donor compliance requirements.
• Assess current contracts, systems, and procedures against donor requirements and develop donor compliance track sheet to support contract readiness and compliance adherence;
•  Support or lead negotiations with NOs/donor, as needed.
• Assist the Business Development Manager and Head of Programs in the preparation and documentation of donor project visits for PIR and Partners.

Risk Management

• Ensure systems and processes are in place to identify and manage risks including developing, updating and reviewing the CO risk register in line with the Global Risk Management Policy and the Global Risk Management Toolkit, and ensuring that risks are adequately identified, assessed, mitigated and reported on.

Safeguarding Children and Young People & Gender Equality and Inclusion  

• Promotes and abides by internal policies and procedures including but not limited to:  Child Protection Policy; Code of Conduct; mandatory reporting responsibility.
• Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;
• Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
• Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
• Take responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
• Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

• Understands responsibilities, level of decision making and how my role contributes to the wider team.
• Works in accordance to the policies and procedures relevant to my role and responsibilities
• Uses the personal development tools available
• Creates channels of communication with other individuals and teams.
• Identifies with the Plan International logo and brand and understand what they represent.
• Applies the brand guidelines to all forms of written and verbal communication
• Considers the audience, purpose and accessibility of all communications, taking the local context and culture into account.  Where necessary, adjusts the tone, style, complexity and level of technical detail of communication accordingly.
• Evidence-based management: Understands the importance of high-quality data and the implications of poor data.  Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decision-making. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidence-based decisions relevant to my role.
• Digital working: Identifies ways to use digital to improve the effectiveness of work activities. Understands how digital enablers can contribute to achieving Plan International’s purpose.  Utilises the digital tools available in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Proven understanding of “child rights” and “gender in development” concepts and the promotion of girls’ rights in the context of relevant International Conventions (Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Eradication of Discrimination against Women) and the Global Goals (SDGs).
• At least 3 to 5 years in Grants Quality and Compliance or Grant Project Management.
• Experience of International NGO or demonstrated equivalent combination
• Sound planning, time management and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of several donor regulations.
• Experience in working in culturally diverse setting.
• Experience in working in Humanitarian and/or development spheres
• Proven track record of coaching and capacity building.
• Experience and understanding of the concepts of sustainable community development and participatory approaches and practice in development interventions.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquires – organisation is key to the success of this role.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, also keen knowledge and experience of the importance of databases and their role in providing accurate management information.
• Able to form and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations,
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English language is essential
• In additional to Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French language would be an added value

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Education at First Degree in fields such as Accounting and Finance
• ACCA/ CPA or partial completion will be an advantage
• At least 3 years of work experience in accounting stream;
• Experience of International NGO grant management systems and financial regulations
• Knowledge of Grants Administration especially system management and donor compliance in reporting of diverse institutional donors (EU, USAID, etc.)

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Location: Kigali

Reports to: Country Finance Manager

Grade: D1

Closing Date: 23-08-2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ITANGAZO RY’AKAZI

I. IRIBURIRO 

Ihuriro ry’amakoperative y’abahinzi ba kawa (UCOCARU) rikorera mu karere ka Rulindo, Umurenge wa Bushoki, Akagali ka Mukoto, Umudugudu wa Buvumo ryatangiye mu 2007 rikaba rifite ubuzima gatozi N^o/RCA /0276/2016. Ihuriro rigizwe n’amakoperative 16 afite abanyamuryango 2,186 abagabo 1,536 n’abagore 650. Intego rusange y’ihuriro ni uguteza imbere ubuhinzi bwa kawa no kongera umusaruro.

Ihuriro UCOCARU ku bufatanye n’umuryango mpuzamahanga w’ubutwererane n’iterambere ukomoka mu gihugu cya Suwede Vi Agroforestry iri gushyira mu bikorwa umushinga ugamije: “Guteza imbere imibereho y’abahinzi ba kawa binyuze mu buhinzi burambye bw’ikawa mu karere ka Rulindo”. Ni muri urwo rwego UCOCARU yifuza gutanga akazi ku mwanya w’umugoronome.

II. IBYO AGOMBA KUBA YUJUJE:

• Kuba ari umunyarwanda,
• Kuba ari indakemwa mu mico no mu myifatire afite n’icyemezo kibigaragaza gitangwa na RIB,
• Kuba afite amashuri atandatu yisumbuye mu bijyanye n’ubuhinzi (A2 Agriculture),
• Kuba afite uruhushya rwa burundu rwo gutwara ibinyabiziga (Categorie A),
• Kuba azi kuvuga no kwandika neza ururimi rw’icyongereza,
• Kuba afite uburambe mu kazi nibura bw’imyaka 4,
• Icyemezo cy’umukoresha wa nyuma,
• Urupapuro rwa muganga wemewe rugaragaza ko nta burwayi bukomeye afite bwamubuza gukora akazi,
• Kuba yemera gutura aho akazi gaherereye,
• Kuba yiteguye guhita atangira akazi.

Abifuza uyu mwanya basabwe kugeza ibyangombwa byavuzwe haruguru ku biro by’Ihuriro UCOCARU biherereye mu karere ka Rulindo bitarenze kuwa gatanu taliki ya 18 Kanama 2021 mbere ya saa sita. Abemerewe gukora ikizamini bazamenyeshwa itariki.

Ku bindi bisobanuro mwahamagara kuri nomero ya telefoni 0785775453 mu masaha y’akazi.

 Bikorewe I Rulindo, kuwa 10/08/2021

MURENZI Straton

Perezida w’Ihuriro UCOCARU

About the job

Customer service at Cheza Rwanda Games means providing timely, attentive, upbeat service to customers, and making sure their needs are met in a manner that reflects positively on the company. Customer service agents interact with customers to handle complaints, process their requests, and provide information about our organization’s products and services.

Responsibilities

Serves customers by providing product and service information and resolving product and service problems.

Communicate with customers via phone, email and chat

Provide knowledgeable answers to questions about product, pricing and availability

Work with internal departments to meet customer’s needs

Data entry in various platforms

Qualifications / Skills:

Customer care

Market knowledge

Problem solving

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Analysing

Multi-tasking

Being responsible

Time management

Persuasive speaking skills.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in communications,Marketing,Jounalism,Business Management or any related field is an asset.

Familiarity with MS and Phone systems is a plus.

Previous experience especially in sports betting and casino industry is preferred.

How to apply

Cheza Rwanda Games (CRG) is an equal opportunities employer, if your career expectations match this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter including at least 3 position-relevant references with scanned copies of degrees/certifications/diplomas to our human resource manager at d.mukundente@crg.rw before 13th of August 2021.

NOTE: Please ONLY write customer service agent as the subject of the your application email. Failure to observe this instruction, it will lead to disqualification.

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:25 September 2021

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

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

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

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Accountant

Job Title                   : Accountant

Report to                   : Finance Manager

Job location            : AEE Rwanda Headquarters

Duties and Responsibilities.

1. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document financial transactions.
2. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
3. Managing all aspects of day-to day operations of AEE Project.
4. Managing accounting and financial systems and maintaining full and accurate accounting records.
5. Conduct financial analysis and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual report.
6. Preparation and follow up of the bank reconciliation.
7. Ensure compliance with AEE / Donor policies and procedures.
8. File supporting papers justifying the expenditures
9. Reviews all financial reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and propriety of payments to employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, finance, economics, and other related fields
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical
• A Born-again Christian who is compassionate and cares, with ability to foster teamwork.
• Should not be above 35 years old.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Expression of interest letter
• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details
• 3 references
• Copies of educational qualifications
• Church recommendation
• Criminal Background Record
• Copy of National Identity card.

 Qualified female candidates and people with disability are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application documents written in English addressed to AEE Rwanda Executive Secretary exclusively to: aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo by August 13^th, 2021 not later than 4:00pm Kigali time.

N.B. Only selected candidates will be contacted for tests.

Done at Kigali, August 10^th, 2021.

Beatrice Umulisa

HR Manager

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Agribusiness Officer

Job Title                   : Agribusiness Officer

Reports to                : AEE Project Manager

Location                   :  AEE Rwanda HQ

Major responsibilities are to:

• Establish agribusiness networks (for chain actors) and conduct their regular workshops at the district level.
• Build the capacity of agribusiness clusters through trainings and study tours.
• Sensitize the farmers on cropping techniques through regular field visits and give advisory services.
• Regular monitoring of different project activities that are assigned to him.
• Monthly and Quarterly collection, analysis, and update of the agribusiness clusters’ data (access to finance, market, services and all data related to selected chain etc…) to track the change and impact.
• Provide technical support for targeted clusters in the preparation of the plans (seasonal, annual, business plan) and coaching work plans to achieve these.
• Be the main point of contact and business advisor for the targeted Agribusiness clusters.
• Assist the program management team in continuous adjustments / updates of project tools.
• Provide all relevant business development services to target farmers’ agribusiness clusters.;
• Ensure a proximity transfer of practical knowledge and skills on agriculture entrepreneurship business management, modern agricultural practices, and value chain development in general.
• Provide coaching services on innovative agribusiness ideas and best practices related to the access to finance and access to markets.
• Stimulate fair business linkages of Agribusiness clusters to the potential business partners; service providers, financial services, and market (contract farming).
• Provide all necessary cooperative organizational and governance support (Regulations, meetings, governance, etc).
• Keep track of development of Agribusiness clusters under his/her responsibility and regularly report progress to his supervisor.
• Liaise with the Cooperative support networks at the district level and actively participate in local meetings related to agribusiness.
• Actively participate in all trainings and meetings organized by the project authorities.
• Identify and work closely with local partners (District and Sector levels);
• Provide guidance to the agribusiness clusters on Market Assessment findings with local information systems.
• Assess the training need, Organize, and do trainings, workshops, and meetings with agribusiness farmers.
• Perform other tasks that are assigned to him by his supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness and related fields.
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical
• A Born-again Christian who is compassionate and cares, with ability to foster teamwork.
• Should not be above 35 years old.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Expression of interest letter
• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details
• 3 references
• Copies of educational qualifications
• Church recommendation
• Criminal Background Record
• Copy of National Identity card.
• Copy of Driving License Class A

Qualified female candidates and people with disability are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply

 Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application documents written in English addressed to AEE Rwanda Executive Secretary exclusively to: aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo by August 13^th, 2021, not later than 4:00pm Kigali time.

N.B. Only selected candidates will be contacted for tests.

Done at Kigali, August 10^th, 2021.

Beatrice Umulisa

HR Manager

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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:                                                    Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Reports To:                                                Project Manager (Coordinator)

Location:                                                   Kigali H/Q

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The M&E Program Officer- will work closely with the Project Manager (Coordinator) and the field teams to ensure accurate, timely and effective reporting of all program activities.  He will support in the designing and managing data collection systems, analysing both quantitative and qualitative results, recording lessons learned, highlighting success stories, producing accurate quarterly reports that summarize program progress against the approved work plan, highlighting innovative activities, and working with the technical team to address any programmatic or reporting issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and assist with training for Field Officers in data planning, collection, recording and reporting requirements.
• Work in collaboration with AEE field officers to help ensure that annual work plans reflect and state the appropriate reporting standards
• Actively support the information dissemination plan on AEE Project achievements towards local partners, program beneficiaries and the Government of Rwanda.
• Guide staff and implementing partners in preparing their progress reports. Together, analyse these reports in terms of problems and actions needed.
• Prepare consolidated progress reports for AEE Project to submit to Donor, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
• Review monitoring reports: analyse them for impact evaluation and to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in AEE Project implementation.
• Collaborate with staff and field staff on monitoring to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of AEE Project activities, effects and impacts.
• Foster participatory planning and monitoring by training and involving AEE field officers’ program component and/or GOR in the M&E of activities.
• Plan for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for AEE Project’s next steps. Participate in these events when necessary.
• Oversee the achievement of performance indicators across AEE Project (level) components and districts.
• Communicate activities, events and progress to senior management, field officers and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a bachelor’s Degree in Social science, international development, public health, evaluation, statistics, or economics and other related fields
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical
• A Born-again Christian who is compassionate and cares, with ability to foster teamwork.
• Should not be above 35 years old.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Expression of interest letter
• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details
• 3 references
• Copies of educational qualifications
• Church recommendation
• Criminal Background Record
• Copy of National Identity card.

 Qualified female candidates and people with disability are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application documents written in English addressed to AEE Rwanda Executive Secretary exclusively to: aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo by August 13^th, 2021, not later than 4:00pm Kigali time.

N.B. Only selected candidates will be contacted for tests.

Done at Kigali, August 10^th, 2021.

Beatrice Umulisa

HR Manager

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JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST ENERGY POVERTY!

BBOXX is a UK-based Next Generation Utility company providing affordable, reliable and clean energy solutions to meet off-grid customers’ energy needs. We are fully vertically integrated, controlling every part of our customer experience. With over 2,000,000 people having access to Bboxx clean energy in Africa and diversification into clean cooking underway, we have 1,000+ staff working across five offices in Europe, Asia and Africa – who are waking up every morning to transform the lives of our customers and to unlock their potential.

Title: Expansion Manager

Reporting to: Head of Head of Business Development

Location: Kigali -Africa HQ office(KG 7 Avenue, Kigali Heights – Floor 4) with regular travel around Africa.

About the Role

The Expansion Manager will report into the Head of Business Development and will lead the development of new markets and other strategic projects at Bboxx. In this role, you will be responsible for launching Bboxx business in new NGUs (“Next Generation Utility”) across our new markets and drive growth as per agreed business plans. The role will require regular travels to new Bboxx markets to provide operational support on the ground and make sure we capture all the needs and challenges in our commercial strategy. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial project leader, driven by results and able to play a major role in the implementation of strategic business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the set-up of the business and the launch of operations in new markets (new NGUs)
• Steer the business development of new NGUs from market readiness to a fully commercial stage in collaboration with other Bboxx departments
• Manage and oversee implementation of strategic projects (“Value Added Services”) in collaboration with selected partners and relevant teams (business development, product, finance, policy, marketing and legal).
• Support the Business Development team to build strong business plans and validate corresponding business assumptions to launch new markets / VAS (pricing, costs, arpu, default rate, portfolio growth etc.)
• Optimize commercial and operational models to implement a high-quality strategy and deliver on business plans
• Lead the discussion and manage relationships with project partners (third-party partners, experts, consultants, software providers and hardware suppliers) to support the execution of strategic projects
• Participate in the technical design, selection and procurement of most efficient solutions for our VAS projects in order to ensure the commercial viability of corresponding business lines
• Lead the discussion with the Innovation team around software design and development required to manage new markets and VAS projects through the Bboxx platform (Pulse), including needs for integrations with external partners in our different projects
• Pitch the business case and business model internally and externally, acting as a Bboxx ambassador.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships our key market partners in the Off-Grid sector as well as with external stakeholders, business partners and governmental institutions active in the region.
• Conduct on-site visits to ensure proper project execution and high-quality process implementation

About you

• University Education in a related degree (Business Management, Economics, Engineering, or related field)
• 5 years + experience in a similar position in Africa (Project Management, Business Development, or market-related function)
• Experience in the energy or digital technology sector (direct experience in the Off-Grid sector is preferred).
• Project Management – we want a world class project manager, that can take responsibility for an entire project end-to-end, navigating inevitable obstacles that arise, to deliver this project to the end.
• Analytical skills – we are looking for an analytical wizard with strong understanding of excel, that can quickly analyze different scenarios, solve problems and make decisions using data
• Leadership – you are a team player and have motivational skills to enhance collaboration and promote efficiency between cross-functional teams with a positive and “can-do” attitude
• Communication capabilities – both written and verbal for excellent networking, persuasion, negotiation and relationship management with all project partners and stakeholders
• Solution-oriented, entrepreneurial and able to work in a results-driven environment.
• Financial understanding – you will have a good understanding of unit economics and profitability, and be able to quickly analyze the profitability of different scenarios and products
• Fluent in English and French (as many projects are in West Africa)

 Application Process

Please upload your CV and answer few questions via our online application platform: https://bboxx.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1142?c=bboxx . Qualified candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

The deadline for applications is August 31^st 2021.

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