Job description

He/she will focus on the following duties;
– Advise the coordinator on all issues related to the finance
– Ensure execution of the SPIU budget;
– Process authorized payments
– Keep records of all payments
– Prepare bank reconciliations related to the project financial transactions
– Record and process authorized payments done through a bank or direct payments
– Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the project’s expenditures including procurement reports
– Ensure all reports are submitted to partners on time.
– Prepare annual SPIU procurement plan and follow up procurement processes
– Ensure appropriate and organized filing of the project documents
– Prepare inventories of the project goods and services.
– Prepare all documentation needed for the audit process
– Perform any other task that may be assigned by the supervisor

2. VCT Councellor at KIMISAGARA

Job description

Under the supervision of the KIMISAGARA Centre Coordination Program Manager, the VCT Counsellor will be to conduct all VCT related activities including youth mobilization through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT, and SRH services to youth in accordance with Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.

He/she will be focusing on the following duties

– Ensure that all materials and consumables needed for VCT are regularly available.
– Ensure laboratory and data quality control
– Ensure FP integration in VCT activities
– Apply all policies, measures, procedures, and protocols relevant to VCT services
– Prepare weekly and monthly reports of VCT activities, following guidance from the VCT from RBC/HIV division.
– Provide comprehensive VCT and SRH services (HIV, Pregnancy Test, STI treatments, FP and VMMC) in a friendly and confidential manner
– Refer and follow all HIV positive clients to the health facilities
– Refer all clients who reported having STI’s symptoms to the health facilities
– Refer clients who need FP methods to the health facilities
– Refer all uncircumcised men tested HIV negative and who are interested in
– Complete all relevant data collection tools

3. Lab Technician at KIMISAGARA

Job description

Under the supervision of the KIMISAGARA Centre Coordination Program Manager, the Lab Technician will be to conduct all test-related activities including youth mobilization through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT, and SRH services to youth in accordance with Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.
He/she will be focusing on the following duties
– Test all samples submitted by the counsellors according to the LNR algorithm and give results back to counsellors
– Respect confidentiality
– Prepare and bring samples to LNR for quality control
– Respect universal measures of laboratory safety
– Produce a report of VCT test kits and consumables, and submit orders

4. Youth Center Coordination Officer at District Level

Job description

Under the supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, the Youth Centre Coordination Officer will be in charge of:
He/she will be focusing on the following duties
– To coordinate all activities of the youth-friendly center.
– To represent the Youth-friendly center in all activities at Sector and District levels.
– To ensure funds mobilization for the center’s activities
– To ensure the efficient mobilization and sensitization of youth
– To ensure the effective use of funds, documents, and equipment/materials of the center.
– To supervise and coordinate youth center staff.
– To conduct monitoring and evaluation of activities at the level of the community.
– To prepare different reports and ensure that they are submitted to the concerned authorities.
– To collaborate with local authorities, other partners, and all implementing agencies to empower young people.

5. VCT Councellor at District Level

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Youth Center Coordinator, the VCT Counsellor will be to conduct all VCT related activities including youth mobilisation through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT and SRH services to youth in accordance with Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.

He/she will be focusing on the following duties

– Ensure that all materials and consumables needed for VCT are regularly available.
– Ensure laboratory and data quality control
– Ensure FP integration in VCT activities
– Apply all policies, measures, procedures and protocols relevant to VCT services
– Prepare weekly and monthly reports of VCT activities, following guidance from the VCT from RBC/HIV division.
– Provide comprehensive VCT and SRH services (HIV, Pregnancy Test, STI treatments, FP and VMMC) in a friendly and confidential manner
– Refer and follow all HIV positive clients to the health facilities
– Refer all clients who reported having STI’s symptoms to the health facilities
– Refer clients who need FP methods to the health facilities
– Refer all uncircumcised men tested HIV negative and who are interested in
– Complete all relevant data collection tools

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6. Lab Technician at District Level

Job description

Under the supervision of the Youth Centre Coordination Officer, the Lab Technician will be to conduct all test related activities including youth mobilisation through IEC and BCC sessions, comprehensive VCT and SRH services to youth in accordance with the Ministry of Health/RBC guidelines.
He/she will be focusing on the following duties
– Test all samples submitted by the counsellors according to the LNR algorithm and give results back to counsellors
– Respect confidentiality
– Prepare and bring samples to LNR for quality control
– Respect universal measures of laboratory safety
– Produce a report of VCT test kits and consumables, and submit orders

PROJECT COORDINATOR OF INTEROPERABILITY/ PATIENT NAVIGATION PROJECT

ABOUT ALLM and C/CAN

ALLM and C/Can, are hiring a Project coordinator of interoperability/ patient navigation project. ALLM is a Japanese information technology and services company that is dedicated to shaping healthcare and that seeks to benefit society by launching next-generation technologies and medical communications platforms for the healthcare industry. It operates a secure communication mobile service, JOIN, which is a multifunctional platform that enables communication among medical professionals utilizing diagnostically important models of communication.

C/Can Foundation is a non-profit, independent organization leading the global initiative “City Cancer Challenge” whose mission is to support cities around the world as they are working to improve quality and equitable cancer care. The approach is built on the core principle that cities can drive impact at national level by crafting data-driven solutions with the support of a network of global, regional, and local partners that reflect an understanding of the unique local context.

PROFILE OF THE COORDINATOR OF THE KIGALI INTEROPERABILITY/PATIENT NAVIGATION PROJECT

In order to attain the project expected results, the Coordinator of the Project in Rwanda should possess the following qualifications and experience and respond to the following profile:

Educational Qualifications and Experience

1. A  master degree in Public Health, or Epidemiology, or Project Management or Statistics or related fields with at least 3 years of work experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, or Epidemiology, or Project Management or Statistics or related fields with 5 years of work experience.
2. Experience in health project management is highly preferred.
3. Proven experience in conducting/managing medical research projects.
4. Data Analysis experience.
5. Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and French, plus excellent writing and reporting skills
6. Adaptability to health technology
7. 1^st level knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts and notions.

Core Values

1. Diversity and Inclusion: Treats people with dignity, encourages diversity, shows respect for gender, cultural and challenges prejudices and biases in the workplace.
2. Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards, keeps promises and resists pressure in decision making.
3. Commitment: Demonstrates commitment and value to the project.

Core Competences

1. Communication: Expresses opinions and speaks clearly and freely while presenting information with honesty.
2. Drive for results: Sets and maintains high standards and quality of work.
3. Working with people: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members.
4. Learning and Researching: Rapidly learns new tasks and demonstrates understanding of newly acquired information.
5. Formulating Strategies and Concepts: Works strategically to realize the project goals.
6. Planning and Organizing: Plans and organizes work well in advance after setting clearly defined objectives to accomplish assigned tasks.
7. Ability to work with limited supervision: Has the ability to work with very limited supervision to deliver results.
8. Coping with pressure: Maintains a positive outlook at work and works productively in a pressurized environment and in a crisis situation while keeping emotions under control.
9. Risk Management

Core Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the implementation of new patients’ journey with experts, internal clinical team and technology platform
2. Take ownership of patient journey’s indicators and monitor those indicators
3. Organize clinical and platform trainings, in coordination with the MultiDisciplinary project team
4. Facilitate the dialogue between participating institutions to ease the change management process
5. Collect feedback and suggest project iterations for optimal patients’ outcomes
6. Produce quarterly, semi annual and annual reports against the project action plan and indicators
7. Organize regular virtual and in-person inter-hospital meetings
8. Maintain the patient’s registry updated in the technology platform.

Location of the assignment: Kigali

Duration of the assignment: Till December, 2022 with renewable option.

Documents to be sent include:

• The application letter to the Organizations Executive Directors,
• Curriculum Vitae with 3 referees,
• Motivation letter,
• Copies of degrees,
• Copies of Certificates of professional qualification and trainings

How to apply

All interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their  application files to c.beck@allm.inc not later than Friday, July 30^th, 2021 at 04:00 PM. Only applicants fulfilling the highlighted requirements will be contacted.

Done in Kigali, 21^st July, 2021

1. Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Closing Date:29 Jul 2021

About the role

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be responsible for oversight and coordination of all the monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirement-related activities and requirements of the Building Learning Foundations program. This includes working closely with the Education Technical Lead in the development and day-to-day management of the client log frame, oversight and management of the BLF data management plan. The incumbent will be responsible for the M&E system.

Responsibilities:

• Development of the Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy and oversight of its implementation and periodic revision
• Proactively seek out data to assist staff in making decisions,
• Development of Monitoring & Evaluation instruments and tools for the programme, in collaboration with technical teams
• Ensure programming is aligned to targets and milestones and use the information from the M&E systems and tools to improve the program effectiveness.
• Support and supervise collection and analysis of data for programme M&E activities such as base-line progress, midline end line assessments
• Provide technical assistance to build and strengthen partner and stakeholder’s capacity for data management and M&E
• Provide information and support in the development of the workplan, quarterly reports and annual reports
• Organize and provide training in M&E tools and systems for project staff on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to assure data quality and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
• Prepare and share required analytical reports on progress, highlighting areas of concern and proposed actionable recommendations
• Lead the development and implementation of the programme research agenda
• Plan and organize the quarterly learning sessions to discuss M&E findings
• Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate monitoring and evaluation framework
• Contribute to the programme management aspects such as work planning, risk management as well as programme value for money monitoring
• Identify capacity gaps of MEL staff and lead capacity building of MEL staff and partners through coaching, mentoring, and training
• In collaboration of Education Technical lead, troubleshoot MEL systems and program quality issues

Person specification:

Knowledge:

Essential

• A Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, international development, education, statistics, mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques in addition preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of management experience in designing and implementing M&E systems in a developing country context; monitoring and evaluation of education, literacy programmes would be an added advantage.
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, using either / both quantitative and qualitative research and dissemination of results
• Proven experience working with donor’s representatives and counterparts in government institutions such as MINEDUC, REB, NESA, NISR and RNEC
• Proven experience overseeing and ensuring the success of MEL systems for an international donor funded education projects
• Experience in designing survey and research tools, evaluation terms of reference and concept notes,
• Experience in organising and delivering training workshops
• Proven experience in knowledge management and implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous collaboration, learning, adaptation
• Prior work experience leading large scale assessment and impact evaluation in education sector.

Desirable

• Familiarity and knowledge of Rwandan Education Sector will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Strong technical skills in M&E and data management
• Ability to analyse complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy, and corporate spirit
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate, set priorities, create manageable workplans, and evaluate progress
• Experience with digital data collection systems and platforms
• Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata R, NVivo orATLAS. ti.
• Hands-on skills on creating M&E performance dashboards
• Sound understanding and practical knowledge of qualitative methods

 Education Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and Mathematics in grades P1-P5, ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO and British Council.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/1290/monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel-manager.html

The deadline: 29 Jul 2021

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2. Mathematics Teacher Development Lead 

Mathematics Teacher Development Lead

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Closing Date:29 Jul 2021

About the role

The Mathematics Team Lead will be responsible for oversight, technical design and implementation of all mathematics related project activities and requirements for the Building Learning Foundations (BLF) project. This includes working closely with the Education Technical Lead, our consortium partners, the British Council and VSO and the wider BLF team on the following: the development, design and production of teacher development and pupil resources, coordinating, designing and continuously building capacity of field-based colleagues and Mathematics teachers; designing the framework of support and guidance on school-based teacher Communities of Practice; collaborating with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team to design, coordinate and support mathematics assessments as well as longer term project planning and delivery. The Mathematics Team Lead will work with the Maths sub-team to ensure that all materials, assessment, training and resources are aligned to Rwandan Education Board (REB) curricula and are approved by REB/FCDO and other relevant project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Management and Operations

• Provide overall management and coordination of all mathematics workstream activities as well as co-lead on joint activities with the British Council and VSO
• Directly line-manage the Maths Specialist and Assistant, providing support and quality assurance of their work

Programme Design & Implementation

• Provide technical design inputs to build and strengthen material development for mathematics teachers and pupils in P1 to 5.
• Oversee and contribute to the development, production and distribution of mathematics materials including audio and visual materials
• Oversee and contribute to the adjustments of existing materials to ensure they respond to the change in the language of instruction from primary 1 with a focus on gender responsive pedagogy.
• Oversee and contribute to adaptation of training materials to accommodate the change in the language of instruction and to ensure teachers are supported to adjust to the COVID context.
• Oversee and contribute to the development, production, and distribution of additional materials for School Subjects Leaders to ensure they are well equipped and ready to sustain BLF activities in schools including providing induction to new teachers.
• Ensure the above-mentioned materials are designed in alignment with current REB tools, curricula and other relevant partner materials and approved by REB, MINEDUC and FCDO.
• Design the guidance and support to ensure sustainability of school-based teacher communities of practice
• Provide technical input and continuously support field-based colleagues – Sector Learning Facilitators and District Teaching Assistants for implementation of programme activities
• Provide information to and work with other Foundation Leads and team members for wider project activities

Assessment and Tool Design

• Adjust assessment baseline tools and subsequent pupil assessments as a response to the change in language of instruction ensuring they are approved by REB/MINEDUC/FCDO and all other relevant bodies
• Review of pupil assessments, data and assessment analysis for reporting
• Design and deliver training for enumerators on mathematics and pedagogy tools
• Provide inputs, where necessary, to the MEL, School Leadership and System Strengthening teams
• Implement the classroom practice development tool along with consortium partners, adapting where necessary and support MEL activities on data collection, analysis and reporting on this tool

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

• Provide support for wider MEL processes and activities as necessary

Budgeting and Reporting

• Provide information to support monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the mathematics workstream as required
• Prepare and share required reports on progress, highlighting areas of concern including preparing documentation for routine reports, bidding, and ad hoc meetings
• Monitor and provide updates on the workstream budget

Person specification:

Knowledge

• Advanced (Masters-level) degree from a recognised institution in mathematics, education or a related teaching degree and qualification/licence
• Familiarity with primary teaching, pedagogy and assessment frameworks

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ mid-level management experience in education in Rwanda.
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Rwandan primary curriculum, the 2015 Competency Based Curriculum, preferably experience with the mathematics curriculum.
• In depth experience working with Rwandan teachers at the primary school level, preferably experience with mathematics teachers.
• Experience with large scale assessments including design, assessment, analysis and reporting.
• Experience developing instructional materials for teachers
• Experience working with the Rwanda Education Board, preferably in mathematics related areas.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in mathematics education including programme design and developing high quality instructional materials
• Strong project management skills including managing staff, planning, reporting and coordinating programme activities
• Excellent programme design skills, including the capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent documents
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations and from multiple organisations

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Able to develop effective working relationships with donors, REB, local organisations, other project partners and national stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills
• Highly functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other ICT skills required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• Flexible and able to adapt activities when necessary
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and corporate spirit.

Education Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and Mathematics in grades P1-P5, ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO and British Council.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/1288/mathematics-teacher-development-lead.html

The deadline: 29 Jul 2021

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Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Closing Date:29 Jul 2021

About the role

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be responsible for oversight and coordination of all the monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirement-related activities and requirements of the Building Learning Foundations program. This includes working closely with the Education Technical Lead in the development and day-to-day management of the client log frame, oversight and management of the BLF data management plan. The incumbent will be responsible for the M&E system.

Responsibilities:

• Development of the Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy and oversight of its implementation and periodic revision
• Proactively seek out data to assist staff in making decisions,
• Development of Monitoring & Evaluation instruments and tools for the programme, in collaboration with technical teams
• Ensure programming is aligned to targets and milestones and use the information from the M&E systems and tools to improve the program effectiveness.
• Support and supervise collection and analysis of data for programme M&E activities such as base-line progress, midline end line assessments
• Provide technical assistance to build and strengthen partner and stakeholder’s capacity for data management and M&E
• Provide information and support in the development of the workplan, quarterly reports and annual reports
• Organize and provide training in M&E tools and systems for project staff on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to assure data quality and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
• Prepare and share required analytical reports on progress, highlighting areas of concern and proposed actionable recommendations
• Lead the development and implementation of the programme research agenda
• Plan and organize the quarterly learning sessions to discuss M&E findings
• Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate monitoring and evaluation framework
• Contribute to the programme management aspects such as work planning, risk management as well as programme value for money monitoring
• Identify capacity gaps of MEL staff and lead capacity building of MEL staff and partners through coaching, mentoring, and training
• In collaboration of Education Technical lead, troubleshoot MEL systems and program quality issues

Person specification:

Knowledge:

Essential

• A Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, international development, education, statistics, mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques in addition preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of management experience in designing and implementing M&E systems in a developing country context; monitoring and evaluation of education, literacy programmes would be an added advantage.
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, using either / both quantitative and qualitative research and dissemination of results
• Proven experience working with donor’s representatives and counterparts in government institutions such as MINEDUC, REB, NESA, NISR and RNEC
• Proven experience overseeing and ensuring the success of MEL systems for an international donor funded education projects
• Experience in designing survey and research tools, evaluation terms of reference and concept notes,
• Experience in organising and delivering training workshops
• Proven experience in knowledge management and implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous collaboration, learning, adaptation
• Prior work experience leading large scale assessment and impact evaluation in education sector.

Desirable

• Familiarity and knowledge of Rwandan Education Sector will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Strong technical skills in M&E and data management
• Ability to analyse complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy, and corporate spirit
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate, set priorities, create manageable workplans, and evaluate progress
• Experience with digital data collection systems and platforms
• Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata R, NVivo orATLAS. ti.
• Hands-on skills on creating M&E performance dashboards
• Sound understanding and practical knowledge of qualitative methods

 Education Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and Mathematics in grades P1-P5, ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO and British Council.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/1290/monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel-manager.html

The deadline: 29 Jul 2021

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Mathematics Teacher Development Lead

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Closing Date:29 Jul 2021

About the role

The Mathematics Team Lead will be responsible for oversight, technical design and implementation of all mathematics related project activities and requirements for the Building Learning Foundations (BLF) project. This includes working closely with the Education Technical Lead, our consortium partners, the British Council and VSO and the wider BLF team on the following: the development, design and production of teacher development and pupil resources, coordinating, designing and continuously building capacity of field-based colleagues and Mathematics teachers; designing the framework of support and guidance on school-based teacher Communities of Practice; collaborating with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team to design, coordinate and support mathematics assessments as well as longer term project planning and delivery. The Mathematics Team Lead will work with the Maths sub-team to ensure that all materials, assessment, training and resources are aligned to Rwandan Education Board (REB) curricula and are approved by REB/FCDO and other relevant project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Management and Operations

• Provide overall management and coordination of all mathematics workstream activities as well as co-lead on joint activities with the British Council and VSO
• Directly line-manage the Maths Specialist and Assistant, providing support and quality assurance of their work

Programme Design & Implementation

• Provide technical design inputs to build and strengthen material development for mathematics teachers and pupils in P1 to 5.
• Oversee and contribute to the development, production and distribution of mathematics materials including audio and visual materials
• Oversee and contribute to the adjustments of existing materials to ensure they respond to the change in the language of instruction from primary 1 with a focus on gender responsive pedagogy.
• Oversee and contribute to adaptation of training materials to accommodate the change in the language of instruction and to ensure teachers are supported to adjust to the COVID context.
• Oversee and contribute to the development, production, and distribution of additional materials for School Subjects Leaders to ensure they are well equipped and ready to sustain BLF activities in schools including providing induction to new teachers.
• Ensure the above-mentioned materials are designed in alignment with current REB tools, curricula and other relevant partner materials and approved by REB, MINEDUC and FCDO.
• Design the guidance and support to ensure sustainability of school-based teacher communities of practice
• Provide technical input and continuously support field-based colleagues – Sector Learning Facilitators and District Teaching Assistants for implementation of programme activities
• Provide information to and work with other Foundation Leads and team members for wider project activities

Assessment and Tool Design

• Adjust assessment baseline tools and subsequent pupil assessments as a response to the change in language of instruction ensuring they are approved by REB/MINEDUC/FCDO and all other relevant bodies
• Review of pupil assessments, data and assessment analysis for reporting
• Design and deliver training for enumerators on mathematics and pedagogy tools
• Provide inputs, where necessary, to the MEL, School Leadership and System Strengthening teams
• Implement the classroom practice development tool along with consortium partners, adapting where necessary and support MEL activities on data collection, analysis and reporting on this tool

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

• Provide support for wider MEL processes and activities as necessary

Budgeting and Reporting

• Provide information to support monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the mathematics workstream as required
• Prepare and share required reports on progress, highlighting areas of concern including preparing documentation for routine reports, bidding, and ad hoc meetings
• Monitor and provide updates on the workstream budget

Person specification:

Knowledge

• Advanced (Masters-level) degree from a recognised institution in mathematics, education or a related teaching degree and qualification/licence
• Familiarity with primary teaching, pedagogy and assessment frameworks

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ mid-level management experience in education in Rwanda.
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Rwandan primary curriculum, the 2015 Competency Based Curriculum, preferably experience with the mathematics curriculum.
• In depth experience working with Rwandan teachers at the primary school level, preferably experience with mathematics teachers.
• Experience with large scale assessments including design, assessment, analysis and reporting.
• Experience developing instructional materials for teachers
• Experience working with the Rwanda Education Board, preferably in mathematics related areas.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in mathematics education including programme design and developing high quality instructional materials
• Strong project management skills including managing staff, planning, reporting and coordinating programme activities
• Excellent programme design skills, including the capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent documents
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations and from multiple organisations

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Able to develop effective working relationships with donors, REB, local organisations, other project partners and national stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills
• Highly functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other ICT skills required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• Flexible and able to adapt activities when necessary
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and corporate spirit.

Education Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Building Learning Foundations (BLF) is a programme funded by the UK government which aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in Rwanda’s primary schools. The objective of BLF is to improve English literacy and Mathematics in grades P1-P5, ensuring that children have the required foundational skills to make successful progress through the system. BLF focuses on building the capacity of teachers, enhancing school leadership, strengthening the country’s education system and improving education for children with special educational needs. This project is delivered by a consortium consisting of Education Development Trust, the consortium lead, VSO and British Council.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/1288/mathematics-teacher-development-lead.html

The deadline: 29 Jul 2021

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1. Grants Analyst 

Grants Analyst

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Kigali, Rwanda

Position Title: Grants Analyst

Reports to: Grants Manager

Department: Finance

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next  generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September  2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an  academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease  suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

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

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

Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Position Overview

The Grants Analyst is a member of the UGHE growing Finance Team. In this role, s/he will be  responsible for keeping grants documents, preparing funder invoices and financial reports, and  participating in the proposal writing, especially budgeting.

The Grants Analyst position will work under the Grants Manager and closely with all departments of  UGHE ensuring close coordination of the development of grant budgets, periodic program  budgets review, expense analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Grants and Contract Administration

•  Maintain and update UGHE grants/contract tracking tool .
•  Keep meticulous files of the grant related documents.
• Ensure that grants tracking mechanisms (both financial and non-financial) are properly  implemented following all grants and contracts awards.
•  Review and draft contracts for subaward institutions and consultants
• Participate in the development and renewal of grants proposals.

 Schedule meetings, administer conference calls, and circulate minutes.

​Grants/Contracts reporting

•  Review grants monthly expenditures and ensure that transactions are coded correctly and  respond to all coding questions related to expenditures in grants.
•  Identify the grant transactions requiring reclassifications and ensure that they are  processed in the accounting system.
• Prepare invoices and/or financial reports for funders based on actual expenditures.
•  Regularly review expenses allocated to grants and contracts to confirm all allowable  expenses based on the approved grant budget and agreement.

 Participate in the grants/contracts closure of funds at the end of fiscal year and at the end  of the grant/contract.

​Proposal Writing and Budgeting

• Support the entire process of grants application .
•  Prepare budget for grants application.
•  Provide support to the planning and budgeting processes.

​General

• Support urgent grants activities and events as required.
•  Review grants files to ensure that all the necessary information and documentations  essential to financial accountability is available.
• Other duties as assigned.

​Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or related field required.

​Experience

•  At least 5 years of experience in Grants management required.
•  Minimum of 2 years of experience in analytical roles.

​Technical competencies

•  Mastery of the basic standards of accounting
•  Demonstrated strength in relevant computer software including Excel, and experience
• with accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda preferred.
• Superior attention to detail and adaptability to rapidly changing work environments
•  Commitment to Global Health Equity and social justice

​Behavioral Competencies:

•  Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and managing a variety of activities in a  time-sensitive environment.
•  Ability to make decisions based on data findings.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills;
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment leading new initiatives
•  Flexibility and adaptability
•  Ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
•  Exemplary written and oral communication skills
•  Demonstrated tactical thinking and analytical skills.
• Good judgment, and creative problem-solving
• Possess diplomatic instincts, ability to work within challenging professional contexts requiring  tact and judgment gracefully and humbly

How to apply

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

The deadline: 22^nd August 2021

Click here to read more & Apply

2. Accountant

Accountant

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Kigali, Rwanda

Position Title: Accountant

Reports to: Accounting and Reporting Manager

Department: Finance

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Position Overview

The Accountant is a member of the UGHE growing Finance Team who is directly responsible for recording transactions in the accounting system and supports the reporting, accounts receivable, fixed assets and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Transaction recording and reporting

•  Record transactions in the accounting system and ensure accuracy and completeness of relevant documentation.
• Assists the Accounting and Reporting Manager in the preparation of financial information related to the accounts for specific periods.
• Support the Accounting and Reporting Manager to prepare different reports
•  Performs related duties as required.

​Supporting the accounts receivable

•  Prepare and upload students monthly invoices based on the signed student’s payment plans.
•  Generate and disseminate monthly aging reports.
•  Provide Monthly reports of students’ status and enforce financial policies included in the student’s handbook
•  Respond to all queries from students to Finance by seeking guidance and decision making where necessary.
•  Prepare cost estimates and invoices for executive education and research.
• Track payments and issue receipts for students and all executive courses delivered by UGHE.

​Fixed assets and Inventory management

• Ensure UGHE that fixed assets and inventories are recorded and managed in accordance with policies and procedures
•  Coordinate the asset tagging system for all UGHE assets and periodic stock take for all UGHE stock items and report variances

Qualifications

•  At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting required
•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required
•  Experience with accounting software such as Microsoft is highly preferred
•  Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred
• Demonstrated strength in relevant computer software including Excel
•  Fluency in English required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda preferred
• Commitment to Global Health and social justice

How to apply

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

The deadline: 22^nd August 2021

Click here to read more & Apply

Accountant

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Kigali, Rwanda

Position Title: Accountant

Reports to: Accounting and Reporting Manager

Department: Finance

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Position Overview

The Accountant is a member of the UGHE growing Finance Team who is directly responsible for recording transactions in the accounting system and supports the reporting, accounts receivable, fixed assets and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Transaction recording and reporting

•  Record transactions in the accounting system and ensure accuracy and completeness of relevant documentation.
• Assists the Accounting and Reporting Manager in the preparation of financial information related to the accounts for specific periods.
• Support the Accounting and Reporting Manager to prepare different reports
•  Performs related duties as required.

​Supporting the accounts receivable

•  Prepare and upload students monthly invoices based on the signed student’s payment plans.
•  Generate and disseminate monthly aging reports.
•  Provide Monthly reports of students’ status and enforce financial policies included in the student’s handbook
•  Respond to all queries from students to Finance by seeking guidance and decision making where necessary.
•  Prepare cost estimates and invoices for executive education and research.
• Track payments and issue receipts for students and all executive courses delivered by UGHE.

​Fixed assets and Inventory management

• Ensure UGHE that fixed assets and inventories are recorded and managed in accordance with policies and procedures
•  Coordinate the asset tagging system for all UGHE assets and periodic stock take for all UGHE stock items and report variances

Qualifications

•  At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting required
•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required
•  Experience with accounting software such as Microsoft is highly preferred
•  Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred
• Demonstrated strength in relevant computer software including Excel
•  Fluency in English required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda preferred
• Commitment to Global Health and social justice

How to apply

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

The deadline: 22^nd August 2021

Click here to read more & Apply

Grants Analyst

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Kigali, Rwanda

Position Title: Grants Analyst

Reports to: Grants Manager

Department: Finance

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next  generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September  2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an  academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease  suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

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

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

Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Position Overview

The Grants Analyst is a member of the UGHE growing Finance Team. In this role, s/he will be  responsible for keeping grants documents, preparing funder invoices and financial reports, and  participating in the proposal writing, especially budgeting.

The Grants Analyst position will work under the Grants Manager and closely with all departments of  UGHE ensuring close coordination of the development of grant budgets, periodic program  budgets review, expense analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Grants and Contract Administration

•  Maintain and update UGHE grants/contract tracking tool .
•  Keep meticulous files of the grant related documents.
• Ensure that grants tracking mechanisms (both financial and non-financial) are properly  implemented following all grants and contracts awards.
•  Review and draft contracts for subaward institutions and consultants
• Participate in the development and renewal of grants proposals.

 Schedule meetings, administer conference calls, and circulate minutes.

​Grants/Contracts reporting

•  Review grants monthly expenditures and ensure that transactions are coded correctly and  respond to all coding questions related to expenditures in grants.
•  Identify the grant transactions requiring reclassifications and ensure that they are  processed in the accounting system.
• Prepare invoices and/or financial reports for funders based on actual expenditures.
•  Regularly review expenses allocated to grants and contracts to confirm all allowable  expenses based on the approved grant budget and agreement.

 Participate in the grants/contracts closure of funds at the end of fiscal year and at the end  of the grant/contract.

​Proposal Writing and Budgeting

• Support the entire process of grants application .
•  Prepare budget for grants application.
•  Provide support to the planning and budgeting processes.

​General

• Support urgent grants activities and events as required.
•  Review grants files to ensure that all the necessary information and documentations  essential to financial accountability is available.
• Other duties as assigned.

​Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or related field required.

​Experience

•  At least 5 years of experience in Grants management required.
•  Minimum of 2 years of experience in analytical roles.

​Technical competencies

•  Mastery of the basic standards of accounting
•  Demonstrated strength in relevant computer software including Excel, and experience
• with accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda preferred.
• Superior attention to detail and adaptability to rapidly changing work environments
•  Commitment to Global Health Equity and social justice

​Behavioral Competencies:

•  Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and managing a variety of activities in a  time-sensitive environment.
•  Ability to make decisions based on data findings.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills;
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment leading new initiatives
•  Flexibility and adaptability
•  Ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
•  Exemplary written and oral communication skills
•  Demonstrated tactical thinking and analytical skills.
• Good judgment, and creative problem-solving
• Possess diplomatic instincts, ability to work within challenging professional contexts requiring  tact and judgment gracefully and humbly

How to apply

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

The deadline: 22^nd August 2021

Click here to read more & Apply

ECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT

The HQ Power project is a 70 MWe peat fired power plant situated in Rwanda. The five-year agreement with Fortum covers the operation and maintenance (O&M) services of this new plant including technical services and IT tools needed for the operations. This operation is called HQ Services Ltd which is also responsible for the mobilization phase of the new power plant. The site area is one of the most remote areas in Rwanda, located close to the Burundian border. The commissioning of the plant is ongoing.

To be able to execute its contractual obligations effectively for power plant project in Rwanda, HQ Services Ltd is seeking to employ mechanical engineer.

Fortum is a leading clean-energy company that provides its customers with electricity, heating and cooling as well as smart solutions to improve resource efficiency. We want to engage our customers and society to join the change for a cleaner world. Fortum’s share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.fortum.com

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in English – written and spoken

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Kindly forward your profile and Cover letter expressing interest to:clemence.nyiraneza@fortum.com
• Application deadline is 6^th of August 2021

Public Health Specialist Field Epidemiology Training Program

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-018

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Public Health Specialist Field Epidemiology Training Program. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately. (This position is temporary for two years).

Duties: The Program Specialist is a key technical advisor for Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH) and its partners, responsible for overseeing activities to strengthen Rwanda’s capacity to prevent, detect, respond to and contain infectious disease threats. Specifically, the incumbent provides the technical expertise and guidance needed to effectively and efficiently implement Rwanda Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) and strengthen public health preparedness and response. S/he works closely with the FETP Resident Advisor, Global Health Security (GHS) Director, and other colleagues within the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Kigali, Rwanda to support the Rwanda MOH, University of Rwanda, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) and other stakeholders who are the FETP primary implementing partners. Rwanda MOH increasingly relies on the epidemiological capacities developed through FETP to respond to public health emergencies and outbreaks, strengthen multi-disease surveillance systems and enhance data-driven public health decision making. The Program Specialist is therefore expected to provide the technical and operational stewardship needed to steer FETP towards becoming a self-sustaining, well-institutionalized epidemiological workforce development program that can address current and emerging national public health priorities.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by COB (5:30 pm) August 5, 2021.

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

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

GAHENGERI LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FARM

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE FARM MANAGER

 Post: Farm Manager

Duty Station: Rwamagana, Muhazi, Karambi, Gahengeri

Supervises: All workers at the farm

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

 Institutional Background

Gahengeri livestock and poultry farm is a private owned farm that has about 40 cows and with intentions of having over 60 cows, 100 Pigs and 15,000 Layer Chickens. The farm is situated in Rwamagana district, Muhazi Sector, Karambi cell, Gahengeri village with a branch in Kayonza District, Mukarange Sector, Nyagatovu cell, Iragwe Village.

Position Overview

Farm Manager will provide oversight, leadership, and strategic direction of the farm as well as ensuring that there is daily planning, work organization, activity supervision and all administration work of farm estates. It is his responsibility to ensure that the farm runs efficiently and profitably.

Responsibilities

As a farm manager, he will need to:

• Prepare budgets, plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters;
• Liaise with key rural professionals e.g. vet, suppliers, stock agents and contractors to ensure smooth operation of the farm;
• Operate farm machinery, make sure that there is adequate and high quality animal feeds and that animals and chickens well fed and on time;
• market the farm’s products in collaboration with the farm business supervisor;
• In collaboration Veterinary Doctor, Accountant and Farm Business Supervisor prepare the annual farm budget;
• Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment in collaboration with the Administration and Logistics officer;
• Setting budgets and production targets in collaboration with the farm business supervisor;
• Plan activities for the staff under him, mentoring and monitoring their performance and ensure that they are motivated for better performance;
• Coordinate, maintain and monitor the quality of yield, whether livestock, poultry or Pig;
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in raising poultry, collecting eggs, crating fryers, and maintaining equipment and facilities on poultry farm;
• Assign workers to duties, such as collecting and candling eggs, feeding and vaccinating poultry, crating and shipping fryers, and cleaning and fumigating chicken houses;
• In collaboration with the Veterinary Doctor, understand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans to ensure that productivity is not affected. This will include preserving animal feeds in order to avoid situations where animals and birds do not have feeds;
• Monitor animal health and welfare, and ensure that all veterinary high-quality services to the cows, Pigs and chickens are offered and on time;
• maintain a knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them;
• Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations;
• Attend local meetings and contribute effectively;
• Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate;
• Protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity; and
• Managing any farm diversification activities that may arise.

General Administration: 

• Provide outstanding management and mentoring to direct reports and to all Gahengeri Livestock and Poultry Farm staff.
• Partner with the CEO of Gahengeri Livestock and Poultry Farm regarding policies,

property maintenance and infrastructure projects.

• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Attend professional development opportunities, as appropriate.
• Engage with other organizations and opportunities throughout the Karambi celL, Muhazi Sector, Kayonza District, Eastern Province and nationally.

Required Qualifications and Experiences 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made available to perform the essential functions.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience and a relevant university degree, within the fields of Livestock and Poultry farm management focused on agricultural and Livestock.
• Outstanding and proven skills in managing diverse teams with maximized productivity and efficiency.
• Passion for interacting with and educating community members, volunteers and staff of varied ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge and passion for community farming, food systems development, etc.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural equipment uses and safety.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship development skills.
• Ability to be open and flexible to new ways of working with diverse communities.
• Creative skills and ability to experiment to attain new, better strategies, approaches, and solutions to challenges.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks along with an ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team environment.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s (A0) degree in sustainable agriculture, Agri-Business, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Experience with soil and water management.
• Experience working with livestock.
• Food safety training.
• Experience as an agricultural cooperative Manager or Farm Manager.
• Project management experience.
• Active listening and constructive communication techniques such as Non-Violent Communication,meeting facilitation,

Compensation 

Salary commensurate with experience.

Gahengeri Livestock and Poultry Farm offers a competitive benefits package.

Typical Working Conditions 

The Farm Manager will work outdoors. There will be exposure to chemicals used in the agricultural and Livestock industry.

How to Apply 

Please email your resume to William.twahirwa70@gmail.com and copy to mpis2450@yahoo.fr.

Please state the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email before August 03^rd,2021.

(Signed)

Dr. William TWAHIRWA

CEO – GAHENGERI LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FARM

CALL FOR APPLICATION

Job description: Short-Term National professional integration and career guidance Expert to Support the development of professional integration and career guidance support mechanisms in Rulindo district.

Rwanda Polytechnic has signed a financial agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD), for the implementation of a pilot project in the district of Rulindo. Expertise France (EF), the French Agency for international technical expertise, has been tasked to support the implementation of the project during the first 3 years.

To do so, Expertise France is currently recruiting a short-Term National Professional Integration and Career Guidance expert to lead the development of Career Guidance and Professional Integration support mechanisms in Rulindo district for 120 to 140 working days (maximum). The assignment will take place from October 2021 to June 2023, and the exact dates for each deliverable will be defined in collaboration with Rulindo district, TVET Providers and Expertise France.

Companies with relevant experience and with evidenced proof of experience of their staff on this assignment are also eligible to apply.

 How to apply

Please note that application documents should be sent to this email: joseph.masengesho@expertisefrance.fr   and the deadline is 3 August 2021

Notes: Application documents should contain a CV, cover letter and certificates and if you are a company, please send your company profile with the CVs of the person who will perform the task above

Kindly note that Expertise France will not be able to notify all the applicants. Only candidates who have been selected will be contacted for an interview before the final selection.

Done in Kigali, 21 July 2021

David Farge

Resident Technical Assistant

Gender and Youth Inclusion Specialist

 Location: Kigali, Rwanda                                 

Closing Date: August 13^th, 2021

 Background:

Land O’Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening agriculture from farm-to-fork, helping businesses grow, and linking farmers to markets. Since our start in 1981, we have been leveraging nearly 100 years of expertise in crop inputs, agricultural insights, dairy and animal nutrition from our close affiliate, Land O’Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned agribusiness committed to fulfilling its purpose of feeding human progress.

Our team is made up of nearly 350 employees who are committed to market-led approaches, and passionate about collaborating locally to create lasting inclusive economic growth. By unlocking the potential of agriculture for the last 36 years, the lives of more than 3 million people have been transformed through nearly 300 programs in more than 80 countries. Land O’Lakes has been operating in Lebanon for over 10 years.

Project Description:

Venture37 is seeking candidates for the Gender & Youth Inclusion Specialist position for a 5-year Cooperative Development Program (CD4) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  The project will run until August 2023 and is in its third year of implementation. CDP is advancing dairy, horticulture, and maize cooperatives in Rwanda; horticulture and dairy cooperatives in Malawi; and Mouneh cooperatives in Lebanon. The project aims to improve capacity, the enabling environment, and resources to meet the evolving needs of their members.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is chosen.

Position Summary: 

The Gender & Youth Inclusion Specialist will be responsible for the development and oversight of related tasks to ensure the inclusion of, and economic opportunity upgrading for men, women, and youth in the agricultural cooperative development sector through the CD4 activity. This role will adaptively manage implementation of a robust gender strategy that meets the requirements of USAID and Land O’Lakes Venture37 policies.   This Specialist will oversee the Gender Action Research that will study the impact of gender transformative approaches in agriculture by comparing the outcomes of entrepreneurial training in a treatment group of cooperative members (that have previously worked with Venture37) and a control group. In addition, this Specialist will liaise with the activity DCOP to coordinate and collaborate on key youth inclusion initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Gender & Youth Inclusion (30%)

• Ensure the continuity and sustainability of gender activities implemented by CD4 in the last two years including but not limited to strengthening women safe space in CD4 partner cooperatives, operationalizing gender champion groups and monitoring the implementation of cooperative gender policy and action plans.
• Initiate gender activities that strengthen gender and youth inclusion by replicating gender best practices to the CD4 new cohort of cooperatives.
• Manage CD4’s youth related efforts, including but not limited to youth intern program, partnership with RYAF on youth inclusion in cooperatives

Gender Action Research (50%)

Participate in work planning process to finalized Gender Action Research (GAR) plan.

Co-design research strategy and curriculum for GAR work with two GAR sub-awardees

Oversee at least two subawards and any contractors or STTA hired to facilitate the Gender Action Research.

Hire, train, and oversee facilitators, as necessary, to implement gender action work.

Regularly contribute to data collection, synthesis, and analysis processes for Gender Action Research.

Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of the strategy and to identify where adaptations and improvements might be needed.

Reporting & Administration (20%)

Regularly contribute to data collection processes for gender and youth inclusion indicators, perform data quality assessments, and adjust as needed.

Provide regular updates on project progress against key metrics to the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party for inclusion in donor reports, work planning and learning events.

Represent work being done in gender-transformation and women’s empowerment under the Program in relevant internal and external forums.

Assist project staff to use project data to report and disseminate evidence of project work to the wider community, USAID, Land O’Lakes Venture37, and two sub-awardees

Demonstrate the highest degree of integrity throughout all activities and raise any concerns with implementation quality immediately with the Chief of Party.

Supervision:

• Supervised by the Deputy Chief of Party
• Oversight and management of two sub-awardees

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Gender Studies, Youth Studies, Agribusiness, Rural development, or another relevant managerial field.
• A minimum of four (4) years designing and implementing women’s and/or youth integration and empowerment activities, specific to the roles above.
• Proven experience with hands-on conducting and or managing research activities.
• Experience overseeing consultants, facilitators, and other shot-term assistance.
• Strong interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills in Kinyarwanda and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with International development projects working in the agriculture sector.
• Experience working with cooperatives, farmer organizations, Agricultural SMEs, and rural farmers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
• Knowledge of the Rwandan gender development trends and challenges

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the link: https://lol.avature.net/Careers/JobDetail/Kigali-Rwanda-CD4-Rwanda-Gender-and-Youth-Inclusion-Specialist/1523 no later than August 13^th, 2021.

Please note only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls please.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce.