Job Position (YFR Project Coordinator) at Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda) : Deadline: 12-07-2021

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June 24, 2021

Youth First Rwanda Project Coordinator position Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda):

Deadline: July 12 th, 2021

TERMS OF REFERENCE PROJECT COORDINATOR

Job Title	YFR PROJECT COORDINATOR (Number of positions: 1)
Department	Programs
Reports to	Country Director, Deputy Country Director, Program’s manager
Employment status	Program Staff (Position is conditional on availability of funds)

OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education. IEE programmes range from teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

CONTEXT

IEE in Partnership with Corstone USA and Rwanda Education Board is implementing an evidence-based program aims at developing adolescents social-emotional, psychological and physical well-being. The program is called Youth First Rwanda. In the last one year the partners has been piloting the school-based teacher facilitated, resilience and health development program in 5 schools in 2 districts of Rwanda. The program targets senior 1 students in public government schools. The program has so far trained 35 teachers and over 700 students.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Youth First Rwanda program has 25 sessions which are facilitated weekly in groups of 20 students with regular support visits from master trainers, who provide technical support until the teachers’ theoretical and practical capacity is fully developed to facilitate the session independently. Youth First is a program based on positive psychology, attitudinal healing and restorative practices, thus application of these three foundational principles is upheld.

From September 2021, the program will be scaled up to 50 schools in 6 districts. Coordinating and managing the master trainers and Monitoring officers in the program is important to attaining the program deliverables. The program manager will be based in Kigali with frequent visits to the districts and will responsible for providing technical and professional support and guidance to the MTs and Mos to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the program activities and the ultimate success of the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator (PC) will on a regular basis meet with the Program Manager to plan out and review the progress of the project and to discuss future steps.
The PC together with the Head of programs in IEE and the PM will develop annual work plans and work with the school headteachers to have a session allocated in the timetable for YFR program
The PC together with the Head of programs in IEE and the PM will collaborate with the headteachers and parents’ associations to have the program introduced to parents and to have them participate.
The PC together with IEE leadership and PM will partner and work closely with district education officers, Sector education officers, head-teachers, teachers and other stakeholders in selection of schools and other stages of the project, enhancing visibility and acceptability of the program
The PC will participate in organizing and training of teachers in the personal resilience and health program for effective deliver the content to the students
The PC will participate in planning and in conducting headteachers induction, Education officers and parents’ trainings in the different districts that the program is being implemented.
The PC will support and train Master trainers on areas of weaknesses together with the support of the PM
The PC will mentor and coach the teachers through model facilitation and regular support visits to the schools during project implementation period.
The PC will participate in monitoring progress and quality of the project activities together with the M&E team.
The PC together with the Master trainers will arrange for refresher trainings and curriculum review meetings with the teachers in collaboration with the PM.
The PC will be responsible for timely preparation and submission of accurate weekly progress reports or any request at request.
The PC will be responsible for identifying potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of the project. He/she will communicate these items with the PM, and will collectively work to identify potential solutions.
Under the direction of the PM, the Program Coordinator will update and maintain crucial program documents to help track progress. He/she will file all project documents in an appropriate database, and ensure that all documents are accurate, accessible and have been reviewed by the Program Manager
The PC will closely watch the project schedule, monitoring deadlines for each project task. He /she will check regularly that every deadline is still possible, and report any potential delays to the Program Manager for re-planning.
The PC will ensure smooth/ efficient project performance and effective management and communication with project team.
The PC will ensure coordination of partners by planning and organizing frequent review meetings.
The PC will support M&E staff to plan their monthly data collection and data entry targets and to ensure MOs are well trained, understand their roles, meet their monthly targets, and successfully collect objective program data

18.Provide monthly and weekly work-plans and reports to the Program manager for effective follow-up and accountability

Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

Essential:

An upper second-class bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
A master’s degree in Education is an added advantage
A Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in the education sector, especially In Program management
Proven Experience working in adolescents’ programs is an added advantage.
Proven team building and interpersonal skills within a multicultural context.
Proven experience working with multiple education stakeholders, especially teacher, DDEs, DEOs SEOs.
Proven ability to negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
Demonstrable experience in dealing with parents and communities
Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.
Give attention to details.

Desirable:

Experience of working in the Education NGO sector.
Rwandan nationality

Work-Based Skills and Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility, and engender trust with diverse audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrable monitoring and evaluation experience.
Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
A broad understanding teacher development and capacity building is an advantage.
Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging, and existing evidence-based practices and models.
Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

Length of contract:	12 months maximum (with the possibility of extension) A 3-month probation period is mandatory
Location:	Kigali with frequent travel to (Ruhango, Rulindo, Bugesera, Musanze, or Kayonza)
Travel involved:	This post requires frequent travel to the districts

Method of application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com on or before the closing date of July 12, 2021.

Please place “YFR project coordinator” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds the commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities

10 job opportunities (Youth First Rwanda Program Master Trainers) at Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda) :Deadline: 12-07-2021)

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June 24, 2021

Youth First Rwanda program Master Trainers at Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda):

Deadline: July 12th, 2021

TERMS OF REFERENCE MASTER TRAINERS

Job title	Youth First Rwanda Program Master Trainers (Number of positions: 10)
Department	Programmes
Reports to	Country Director, Deputy Country Director, Programmes manager
Employment status	Programme Staff (Position is conditional on availability of funds)

OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education. IEE programmes range from teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

CONTEXT

IEE in Partnership with Corstone USA and Rwanda Education Board is implementing an evidence-based program aims at developing adolescents social-emotional, psychological and physical well-being. The program is called Youth First Rwanda. In the last one year the partners has been piloting the school-based teacher facilitated, resilience and health development program in 5 schools in 2 districts of Rwanda. The program targets senior 1 students in public government schools. The program has so far trained 35 teachers and over 700 students.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Youth First Rwanda program has 25 sessions which are facilitated weekly in groups of 20 students with regular support visits from master trainers, who provide technical support until the teachers’ theoretical and practical capacity is fully developed to facilitate the session independently. Youth First is a program based on positive psychology, attitudinal healing and restorative practices, thus application of these three foundational principles is upheld.

From September 2021, the program will be scaled up to 50 schools in 6 districts. To ensure effective implementation of the project,2 the master trainers will be based in the districts and will responsible for providing day-to-day capacity support for facilitators and the students who are the primary beneficiaries of this program, the master trainers will ensure the program is implemented within the expected standards to ensure results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key accountabilities

. The master trainers will be responsible for training facilitators in the Youth First Rwanda Program in their districts of assignment or as requested by the PC/PM

The master trainers together with the facilitators will develop session facilitation plans.
Master trainers will provide support to all the teachers allocated to them during session facilitation in schools; providing feedback and needed support.
The Master trainers will monitor the progress of the program in schools, identify areas of weakness and work together with the teachers, PC and the PM to resolve the issues.
The Master Trainers will coach and mentor teachers throughout the implementation phase, identifying the teachers who need more support and availing it on time.
The Master Trainers together with the PC will provide a quick solution or replacements incase a teacher transfers from the project school or indicate a desire to leave the program; The MT and the PC should be able to train and support the new recruitees through co facilitation during the session or even facilitating alone for rapid and effective integration.
The master trainers will keep important records for quick reference and retrieval; Number of teachers, number of students in each school, number of groups, and the program time-table in each school.
The master trainers will support the M&E team in organizing for data collection, monitoring and evaluation.
The master trainer will work with the PC and the school’s administration in resolving issues that may need referral.
The master trainers will avail support in selection and launching relevant Youth First projects in schools.
Document session observation and session progress data on regular basis to ensure that the whole Youth First team is aware of the progress of the program on the ground.
The master trainers together with the PC, and the MO will meet with the students once in a while, the teachers and the headteachers separately to review the program activities and learn the challenges that may threaten smooth rolling out of the program.
The Master trainers from different districts will meet on Bi weekly basis to discuss their workplans, what has worked and what has not worked well and collectively come up with suggestions of improving the program activities in their districts.

14.Provide monthly and weekly work-plans and reports to the PC for effective follow-up and accountability

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

Essential:

An upper second-class bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
A Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in the education sector, with specific focus on teacher training, teacher mentorship or programs dealing with teacher development.
Previous experience designing and implementing teacher training programming and materials.
Proven team building and interpersonal skills; the ability to engage, inspire, and motivate a team towards a common goal within a multicultural context.
Proven experience working with multiple education stakeholders, especially teachers, head teachers, DoS, DDEs, DEOs SEOs.
Proven ability to negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
Demonstrable teaching experience, contributing to quality learning.
Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas in a clear, simplified manner to all audiences.
Demonstrable problem solving and critical thinking skills – the ability to think outside of the box in challenging situations
Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.
The ability to live in the district of operation throughout the school year
Passionate about the mission of Youth First and dedicated to introspection and self-improvement

Desirable:

Experience of working in the Education NGO sector.
Rwandan nationality.

Work-Based Skills and Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Excellent report writing, work planning and data collection skills are essential
Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility, and engender trust with diverse audiences.
Ability to engage inspire and motivate a team towards a common goal
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrable supervisory experience.
Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
A broad understanding teacher development and capacity building is an advantage.
Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
Demonstrate problem solving and critical skills-ability to think outside the box in a challenging situation
The ability to live in the district of operation throughout the school year
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

Length of contract:	12 months maximum (with the possibility of extension) A 3-month probation period is mandatory
Location:	(Ruhango, Rulindo, Bugesera, Musanze, or Kayonza)
Travel involved:	This post requires frequent travel to Kigali

Method of application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com on or before the closing date of July 12, 2021.

Please place “YFR Master Trainer” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds the commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities

5 Job opportunities (YFR Part-time Monitoring Officers) at Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda): Deadline: 12-07-2021

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June 24, 2021

YFR Monitoring officers at Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda):

Deadline: July 12th, 2021

TERMS OF REFERENCE PART TIME MONITORING OFFICERS

Job Title	YFR Part-time Monitoring Officers (Number of positions: 5)
Department	Programs
Reports to	Country Director, Deputy Country Director, Program’s manager
Employment status	Program Staff (Position is conditional on availability of funds)

OVERVIEW

Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda (IEE) is a Rwandan local Education Not-For-Profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since 2005, in collaboration with partners, IEE has complemented efforts of the Ministry of Education/ Rwanda Education Board, contributing to educational implementation. IEE designs and delivers innovative programmes to address challenges to provision of quality education. IEE programmes range from teacher development training and technical assistance, teaching and learning, curriculum and material development, research and evaluation, education policies and systems reform.

CONTEXT

IEE in Partnership with Corstone USA and Rwanda Education Board is implementing an evidence-based program aims at developing adolescents social-emotional, psychological and physical well-being. The program is called Youth First Rwanda. In the last one year the partners has been piloting the school-based teacher facilitated, resilience and health development program in 5 schools in 2 districts of Rwanda. The program targets senior 1 students in public government schools. The program has so far trained 35 teachers and over 700 students.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Youth First Rwanda program has 25 sessions which are facilitated weekly in groups of 20 students with regular support visits from master trainers, who provide technical support until the teachers’ theoretical and practical capacity is fully developed to facilitate the session independently. Youth First is a program based on positive psychology, attitudinal healing and restorative practices, thus application of these three foundational principles is upheld.

From September 2021, the program will be scaled up to 50 schools in 6 districts. Tracking the progress and impact of the program activities is key to program management. The program intends to engage in each a monitoring officer on part-time will be based in the districts and will responsible for providing day-to-day program activities progress and impact reports to ensure that the program is implemented within the established parameters for the expected results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key accountabilities

The MO will work with the PC to set monthly data collection and data entry targets for YFR program activities in their assigned district / schools.
The MO will collaborate with the IEE/Corstone research team in designing and implementing all routine and pre/post M&E activities for the Youth First Rwanda program.
The MO will collaborate with the IEE/Corstone research team in development of tools and other evaluation instruments.
The MO will work hard to collect reliable and objective data as required by the Corstone team or by the implementing Partner in their districts of assignment.
The MO will recommend further improvement in program activities, encompassing, teacher training and session facilitation.
The MO will be responsible for preparing Quarterly and Annual reports on project progress for each district in collaboration with the PM and PC and PL/IEE.
The MO in collaboration with PC and PM and the MTs will develop scripts, collect videos, photographs, testimonials and success stories for the YFR program in collaboration with the IEE/Corstone communications department.
The MOs from different districts will meet regularly to build their capacities through training and professional development and to consolidate their observations and reports and develop common work plans for consistency.
Through training and capacity building, the MOs will come to understand all aspects of the YFR program model to ensure accurate and relevant data collection and assessment
With the PC, the MO will liaise with school officials to coordinate and schedule any M&E activities within the schools, and ensure proper permissions are received.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities:

Essential:

An upper second-class bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
A master’s degree in Education is an added advantage
A Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in the education sector, especially in monitoring and evaluation
Proven Experience working with adolescents is an added advantage.
Experience designing evaluation manipulatives and tools.
Proven team building and interpersonal skills within a multicultural context.
Proven experience working with multiple education stakeholders, especially teacher, DDEs, DEOs SEOs.
Proven ability to negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
Demonstrable experience in interviewing, data collection and presentation
Good presenter with experience of presenting complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Extremely well-organized multi-tasker.
Self-motivated, ambitious, goal-oriented.
Give attention to details.

Desirable:

Experience of working in the Education NGO sector.
Rwandan nationality.

Work-Based Skills and Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Ability to clearly accurately articulate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility, and engender trust with diverse audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrable monitoring and evaluation experience.
Ability to enthuse and engage a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally.
A broad understanding teacher development and capacity building is an advantage.
Time management skills, project management skills, and organizational skills. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
Ability to research and quickly disseminate relevant, emerging, and existing evidence-based practices and models.
Able to work flexibly as part of a small team and to work independently.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Trustworthy, ethical, and authentic in all situations.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

Length of contract:	12 months maximum (with the possibility of extension) A 3-month probation period is mandatory
Location:	(Ruhango, Rulindo, Bugesera, Musanze, or Kayonza)
Travel involved:	This post requires frequent travel to Kigali

Method of application

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including names of at least 4 position-relevant referees with scanned copies of certificates/diplomas, to The Country Director, Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE) at ieerwanda.directorate.org@gmail.com on or before the closing date of July 12, 2021.

Please place “YFR Monitoring officer” in the subject line of the email when applying.

*Not heeding to this instruction will lead to disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

IEE upholds the commitment to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities

4 Job Positions at SAVICS (Ongoing Deadline)

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June 24, 2021

Position : UX/UI Designer

ABOUT SAVICS

Savics is a Social Enterprise that leverages existing technologies and field knowledge to co-create and implement innovative products to enhance stakeholders’ impact on individualized patient care, disease surveillance, and healthcare management at the global and local levels.

We partner with health stakeholders to build simple, customizable, and patient-centric applications that gather field data and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.

We have developed a suite of highly innovative mobile and web applications that support health systems, with the aim of strengthening and improving health outcomes for low and middle-income populations.

In 5 years’ time, we have deployed our products across fifteen countries; mostly in Africa and South-East Asia.

Your Location

This position is only open to candidates based in Africa. It is subject to project approval and has an expected start date at the beginning of Q4.

Your role

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to turn our software into adapted and easy-to-use solutions dedicated to health centers.

UI/UX Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements, and building navigation components. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with design software and wireframe tools.

If you have a portfolio of professional design projects that includes work with web/mobile applications, we would like to collaborate with you.

Ultimately, you will create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us reach our 2040 vision.

Responsibilities

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and the IT team
Design graphic user interfaces and their elements
Build page navigation buttons and search fields
Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and what they look like
Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables)
Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors, and images
Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
Collaborate with Dev Team members using Bitbucket, Planner, and Jira

Required profile for job ad : UX/UI Designer

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in design, computer science, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)
Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Proven software frontend development experience in desktop, web, and mobile
Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
Speak English. French is a plus
Comfortable traveling 25% of the time
A permanent internet connection (Savics will support your monthly fees)

Why work at Savics?

You will work in a fast-moving self-managed environment
You will be a valuable actor in the development lifecycle of our eHealth solutions
We share a common passion
We strongly believe that our actions shape the future
We have a work culture where team members are independent and encouraged to evolve daily in a supportive environment
We learn new things daily
We love what we do and love to be the best

Soft skills

You have empathy towards employee, customer, and end-user needs
You are a creative problem solver
You have good time-management skills
You are great at collaborating with cross-functional teams
You have good listening skills
You work in an independent, proactive, and transparent manner
You hold strong work ethics and humanist values

At Savics, you will work in an environment where humanist values are nurtured. You will be independent, responsible for finding solutions to local and global problems. We are all happy to be part of the team and learn from each other. Our goal is to make a significant impact on global health with appropriate technologies.

Based on our Privacy policy, applications are deleted from all our records after 12 months of reception unless you specifically authorize us to contact you to propose further job opportunities in line with your profile.

As we are working towards gender parity at Savics, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job criteria for job ad : UX/UI Designer

Job category :	Health and social professions IT, new technologies R&D, project management
Industries :	Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment IT, software engineering, Internet Quality, methods Research and development Services other
Employment type :	Permanent contract
Region :	Eastern Province – Kigali Province – Northern Province – Southern Province – Western Province – International
Experience level :	2 to 5 years
Educational level :	Bachelor
Spoken language :	English›Fluent French›Good Level
Number of Position(s) :	2

Position : Senior Software Engineer

ABOUT SAVICS

Savics is a Social Enterprise that leverages existing technologies and field knowledge to co-create and implement innovative products to enhance stakeholders’ impact on individualized patient care, disease surveillance, and healthcare management at the global and local levels.

We partner with health stakeholders to build simple, customizable, and patient-centric applications that gather field data and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.

We have developed a suite of highly innovative mobile and web applications that support health systems, with the aim of strengthening and improving health outcomes for low and middle-income populations.

In 5 years’ time, we have deployed our products across fifteen countries; mostly in Africa and South-East Asia.

Your Location

These positions are open to candidates based in Senegal (2 people), in Cameroon (one person), in Mali (one person), and one person based somewhere else in Africa. These positions are subject to project approval and have an expected start date at the beginning of Q4.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for five Senior Software Engineers to support the development, implementation, and/or strengthening of community-based surveillance products and their interconnectivity with existing health information systems. They will support landscape assessments and develop the existing national and point of care HIS applications (DHIS2, EMR, LIS), including the development of the APIs to enable interconnectivity.

You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure and perform installations in health care centers. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

Responsibilities

Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle
Determine operational feasibility by evaluating problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code
Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
Write well-designed and harmonious code
Provide training to the non-IT end-users to ensure sustainable use of the software
Collaborate with team to brainstorm and create new products
Write user guides and technical documentation

Required profile for job ad : Senior Software Engineer

Requirements

Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
Experience working in an agile environment
Experience with DHIS2 and/or OpenMRS. Experience with OpenHIE, OpenHIM is a big plus
Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux/Mac OS environments
Fluent with functional, imperative, and object-oriented languages; knowledge of Java, Scala, and/or Clojure, JavaScript, Python would be especially useful
Comfortable with relational and NoSQL databases
Stay on the leading edge of development practices
Speak English. French is a plus
Comfortable traveling 25% of the time
Be available online during working hours
A permanent internet connection (Savics will support the monthly fees)

WHY WORK AT SAVICS?

You will work in a fast-moving self-managed environment
You will be a valuable actor in the development lifecycle of our eHealth solutions
We share a common passion
We strongly believe that our actions shape the future
We have a work culture where team members are independent and encouraged to improve and evolve daily in a supportive environment
We learn new things daily
We love what we do and love to be the best

YOUR SOFT SKILLS

Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders to understand and explain highly technical information in a clear, concise manner
Empathetic to employee, customer, and end-user needs
Team player with a fondness for mentoring and working within a culture of learning
Great at collaborating with cross-functional teams
Be a persistent, creative problem solver
Proactive
Strong work ethics and humanist values

At Savics, you will work in an environment where humanist values are nurtured. You will be independent, responsible for finding solutions to local and global problems. We are all happy to be part of the team and learn from each other. Our goal is to make a significant impact on global health with appropriate technologies.

Based on our Privacy policy, applications are deleted from all our records after 12 months of reception unless you specifically authorize us to contact you to propose further job opportunities in line with your profile.

As we are working towards gender parity at Savics, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job criteria for job ad : Senior Software Engineer

Job category :	IT, new technologies Production, maintenance, quality R&D, project management
Industries :	Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment IT, software engineering, Internet Quality, methods Research and development Services other
Employment type :	Permanent contract
Region :	Eastern Province – Kigali Province – Northern Province – Southern Province – Western Province – International
Experience level :	5 to 10 years
Educational level :	Master
Spoken language :	English›Fluent French›Good Level
Number of Position(s) :	1

Position : Senior Business Analyst

ABOUT SAVICS

Savics is a Social Enterprise that leverages existing technologies and field knowledge to co-create and implement innovative products to enhance stakeholders’ impact on individualized patient care, disease surveillance, and healthcare management at the local and global levels.

We partner with health stakeholders to build simple, customizable, and patient-centric applications that gather field data and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making. We have developed a suite of highly innovative digital solutions that support health systems, with the aim of strengthening and improving health outcomes for low and middle-income populations.

In 5 years’ time, we have deployed our products across fifteen countries; mostly in Africa and South-East Asia.

Your Location

This position is only open to candidates based in Africa. It is subject to project approval and has an expected start date at the beginning of Q4 2021.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a Business Analyst who will be the vital link between our information technology capacity and our business objectives by analyzing and translating the functional and technical requirements into user stories and task lists that will form the basis for subsequent activities.

Together with the Project Manager, the Business Analyst will be the liaison between the Savics project team, the countries, and other local stakeholders.

You will also look at how the company operates – conducting research and analyzing data to develop knowledge – and suggest methods for the company to improve its practices and processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze the business structure, technology use, and goals
Formulate ways for businesses to improve, based on previous research
Persuade external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology
Perform in-country assessments
Run workshops and training sessions
Define configuration specifications and business analysis requirements
Define reporting and alerting requirements
Identify problems using data modeling techniques
Report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to the product team
Communicate key insights and findings to product/development/sales team
Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues, and deliver better value to the customer
Support the business development team in designing technical propositions for proposal submissions
Help design, document, and maintain system processes

Required profile for job ad : Senior Business Analyst

Requirements

Previous experience in Business / Systems Analysis
Knowledge in Unified Modeling Language
Knowledge in e-health digital tools (Global Goods, DHIS2, interoperability)
A degree in IT / Computer Science will be a plus
Experience in analyzing data to draw business-relevant conclusions
Knowledge in generating process documentation
Experience in data visualization techniques and tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing skills
Speak French & English
An interest in, and understanding of, project management techniques and computing systems
Comfortable traveling 25% of the time
A permanent internet connection (Savics will support the monthly fees)

WHY WORK AT SAVICS?

You will work in a fast-moving self-managed environment
You will be a valuable actor in the development lifecycle of our eHealth solutions
We share a common passion
We strongly believe that our actions shape the future
We have a work culture where team members are independent and encouraged to improve and evolve daily in a supportive environment
We learn new things daily
We love what we do and love to be the best

SOFT SKILLS

Commercial awareness
Communication and interpersonal skills
Time management and organizational skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership and management skills
Strong work ethics and humanist values

At Savics, you will work in an environment where humanist values are nurtured. You will be independent, responsible for finding solutions to local and global problems. We are all happy to be part of the team and learn from each other. Our goal is to make a significant impact on global health with appropriate technologies.

Based on our Privacy policy, applications are deleted from all our records after 12 months of reception unless you specifically authorize us to contact you to propose further job opportunities in line with your profile.

As we are working towards gender parity at Savics, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job criteria for job ad : Senior Business Analyst

Job category :	IT, new technologies Production, maintenance, quality R&D, project management
Industries :	Engineering, development studies Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment IT, software engineering, Internet Quality, methods Research and development
Employment type :	Permanent contract
Region :	Eastern Province – Kigali Province – Northern Province – Southern Province – Western Province – International
Experience level :	5 to 10 years
Educational level :	Master
Spoken language :	English›Native French›Fluent
Number of Position(s) :	1

Job Position of Senior Business Analyst at SAVICS (Deadline Ongoing)

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Position : Senior Business Analyst

ABOUT SAVICS

Savics is a Social Enterprise that leverages existing technologies and field knowledge to co-create and implement innovative products to enhance stakeholders’ impact on individualized patient care, disease surveillance, and healthcare management at the local and global levels.

We partner with health stakeholders to build simple, customizable, and patient-centric applications that gather field data and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making. We have developed a suite of highly innovative digital solutions that support health systems, with the aim of strengthening and improving health outcomes for low and middle-income populations.

In 5 years’ time, we have deployed our products across fifteen countries; mostly in Africa and South-East Asia.

Your Location

This position is only open to candidates based in Africa. It is subject to project approval and has an expected start date at the beginning of Q4 2021.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a Business Analyst who will be the vital link between our information technology capacity and our business objectives by analyzing and translating the functional and technical requirements into user stories and task lists that will form the basis for subsequent activities.

Together with the Project Manager, the Business Analyst will be the liaison between the Savics project team, the countries, and other local stakeholders.

You will also look at how the company operates – conducting research and analyzing data to develop knowledge – and suggest methods for the company to improve its practices and processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze the business structure, technology use, and goals
Formulate ways for businesses to improve, based on previous research
Persuade external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology
Perform in-country assessments
Run workshops and training sessions
Define configuration specifications and business analysis requirements
Define reporting and alerting requirements
Identify problems using data modeling techniques
Report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to the product team
Communicate key insights and findings to product/development/sales team
Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues, and deliver better value to the customer
Support the business development team in designing technical propositions for proposal submissions
Help design, document, and maintain system processes

Required profile for job ad : Senior Business Analyst

Requirements

Previous experience in Business / Systems Analysis
Knowledge in Unified Modeling Language
Knowledge in e-health digital tools (Global Goods, DHIS2, interoperability)
A degree in IT / Computer Science will be a plus
Experience in analyzing data to draw business-relevant conclusions
Knowledge in generating process documentation
Experience in data visualization techniques and tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing skills
Speak French & English
An interest in, and understanding of, project management techniques and computing systems
Comfortable traveling 25% of the time
A permanent internet connection (Savics will support the monthly fees)

WHY WORK AT SAVICS?

You will work in a fast-moving self-managed environment
You will be a valuable actor in the development lifecycle of our eHealth solutions
We share a common passion
We strongly believe that our actions shape the future
We have a work culture where team members are independent and encouraged to improve and evolve daily in a supportive environment
We learn new things daily
We love what we do and love to be the best

SOFT SKILLS

Commercial awareness
Communication and interpersonal skills
Time management and organizational skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership and management skills
Strong work ethics and humanist values

At Savics, you will work in an environment where humanist values are nurtured. You will be independent, responsible for finding solutions to local and global problems. We are all happy to be part of the team and learn from each other. Our goal is to make a significant impact on global health with appropriate technologies.

Based on our Privacy policy, applications are deleted from all our records after 12 months of reception unless you specifically authorize us to contact you to propose further job opportunities in line with your profile.

As we are working towards gender parity at Savics, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job criteria for job ad : Senior Business Analyst

Job category :	IT, new technologies Production, maintenance, quality R&D, project management
Industries :	Engineering, development studies Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment IT, software engineering, Internet Quality, methods Research and development
Employment type :	Permanent contract
Region :	Eastern Province – Kigali Province – Northern Province – Southern Province – Western Province – International
Experience level :	5 to 10 years
Educational level :	Master
Spoken language :	English›Native French›Fluent
Number of Position(s) :	1

2 Job Positions of UX/UI Designer at SAVICS (Deadline Ongoing)

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Position : UX/UI Designer

ABOUT SAVICS

Savics is a Social Enterprise that leverages existing technologies and field knowledge to co-create and implement innovative products to enhance stakeholders’ impact on individualized patient care, disease surveillance, and healthcare management at the global and local levels.

We partner with health stakeholders to build simple, customizable, and patient-centric applications that gather field data and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.

We have developed a suite of highly innovative mobile and web applications that support health systems, with the aim of strengthening and improving health outcomes for low and middle-income populations.

In 5 years’ time, we have deployed our products across fifteen countries; mostly in Africa and South-East Asia.

Your Location

This position is only open to candidates based in Africa. It is subject to project approval and has an expected start date at the beginning of Q4.

Your role

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to turn our software into adapted and easy-to-use solutions dedicated to health centers.

UI/UX Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements, and building navigation components. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with design software and wireframe tools.

If you have a portfolio of professional design projects that includes work with web/mobile applications, we would like to collaborate with you.

Ultimately, you will create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us reach our 2040 vision.

Responsibilities

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and the IT team
Design graphic user interfaces and their elements
Build page navigation buttons and search fields
Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and what they look like
Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables)
Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors, and images
Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
Collaborate with Dev Team members using Bitbucket, Planner, and Jira

Required profile for job ad : UX/UI Designer

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in design, computer science, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)
Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Proven software frontend development experience in desktop, web, and mobile
Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
Speak English. French is a plus
Comfortable traveling 25% of the time
A permanent internet connection (Savics will support your monthly fees)

Why work at Savics?

You will work in a fast-moving self-managed environment
You will be a valuable actor in the development lifecycle of our eHealth solutions
We share a common passion
We strongly believe that our actions shape the future
We have a work culture where team members are independent and encouraged to evolve daily in a supportive environment
We learn new things daily
We love what we do and love to be the best

Soft skills

You have empathy towards employee, customer, and end-user needs
You are a creative problem solver
You have good time-management skills
You are great at collaborating with cross-functional teams
You have good listening skills
You work in an independent, proactive, and transparent manner
You hold strong work ethics and humanist values

At Savics, you will work in an environment where humanist values are nurtured. You will be independent, responsible for finding solutions to local and global problems. We are all happy to be part of the team and learn from each other. Our goal is to make a significant impact on global health with appropriate technologies.

Based on our Privacy policy, applications are deleted from all our records after 12 months of reception unless you specifically authorize us to contact you to propose further job opportunities in line with your profile.

As we are working towards gender parity at Savics, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job criteria for job ad : UX/UI Designer

Job category :	Health and social professions IT, new technologies R&D, project management
Industries :	Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment IT, software engineering, Internet Quality, methods Research and development Services other
Employment type :	Permanent contract
Region :	Eastern Province – Kigali Province – Northern Province – Southern Province – Western Province – International
Experience level :	2 to 5 years
Educational level :	Bachelor
Spoken language :	English›Fluent French›Good Level
Number of Position(s) :	2

Job Position of Senior Software Engineer at SAVICS (Deadline Ongoing)

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Position : Senior Software Engineer

ABOUT SAVICS

Savics is a Social Enterprise that leverages existing technologies and field knowledge to co-create and implement innovative products to enhance stakeholders’ impact on individualized patient care, disease surveillance, and healthcare management at the global and local levels.

We partner with health stakeholders to build simple, customizable, and patient-centric applications that gather field data and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.

We have developed a suite of highly innovative mobile and web applications that support health systems, with the aim of strengthening and improving health outcomes for low and middle-income populations.

In 5 years’ time, we have deployed our products across fifteen countries; mostly in Africa and South-East Asia.

Your Location

These positions are open to candidates based in Senegal (2 people), in Cameroon (one person), in Mali (one person), and one person based somewhere else in Africa. These positions are subject to project approval and have an expected start date at the beginning of Q4.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for five Senior Software Engineers to support the development, implementation, and/or strengthening of community-based surveillance products and their interconnectivity with existing health information systems. They will support landscape assessments and develop the existing national and point of care HIS applications (DHIS2, EMR, LIS), including the development of the APIs to enable interconnectivity.

You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure and perform installations in health care centers. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

Responsibilities

Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle
Determine operational feasibility by evaluating problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code
Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
Write well-designed and harmonious code
Provide training to the non-IT end-users to ensure sustainable use of the software
Collaborate with team to brainstorm and create new products
Write user guides and technical documentation

Required profile for job ad : Senior Software Engineer

Requirements

Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
Experience working in an agile environment
Experience with DHIS2 and/or OpenMRS. Experience with OpenHIE, OpenHIM is a big plus
Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux/Mac OS environments
Fluent with functional, imperative, and object-oriented languages; knowledge of Java, Scala, and/or Clojure, JavaScript, Python would be especially useful
Comfortable with relational and NoSQL databases
Stay on the leading edge of development practices
Speak English. French is a plus
Comfortable traveling 25% of the time
Be available online during working hours
A permanent internet connection (Savics will support the monthly fees)

WHY WORK AT SAVICS?

You will work in a fast-moving self-managed environment
You will be a valuable actor in the development lifecycle of our eHealth solutions
We share a common passion
We strongly believe that our actions shape the future
We have a work culture where team members are independent and encouraged to improve and evolve daily in a supportive environment
We learn new things daily
We love what we do and love to be the best

YOUR SOFT SKILLS

Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders to understand and explain highly technical information in a clear, concise manner
Empathetic to employee, customer, and end-user needs
Team player with a fondness for mentoring and working within a culture of learning
Great at collaborating with cross-functional teams
Be a persistent, creative problem solver
Proactive
Strong work ethics and humanist values

At Savics, you will work in an environment where humanist values are nurtured. You will be independent, responsible for finding solutions to local and global problems. We are all happy to be part of the team and learn from each other. Our goal is to make a significant impact on global health with appropriate technologies.

Based on our Privacy policy, applications are deleted from all our records after 12 months of reception unless you specifically authorize us to contact you to propose further job opportunities in line with your profile.

As we are working towards gender parity at Savics, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job criteria for job ad : Senior Software Engineer

Job category :	IT, new technologies Production, maintenance, quality R&D, project management
Industries :	Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment IT, software engineering, Internet Quality, methods Research and development Services other
Employment type :	Permanent contract
Region :	Eastern Province – Kigali Province – Northern Province – Southern Province – Western Province – International
Experience level :	5 to 10 years
Educational level :	Master
Spoken language :	English›Fluent French›Good Level
Number of Position(s) :	1

Job Position of Associate, Health Financing at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) (Deadline:07 July 2021)

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June 24, 2021

Job Description

TITLE: Associate, Health Financing

Program: Laboratory Services

Job Location: Kigali

Type: Full-Time Paid, 6 months (July to Dec 2021)

Start date: Immediate

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. CHAI Rwanda carries out a wide range of programs, namely Nutrition, Access to Medicine – Hepatitis, Cervical Cancer, Laboratory Services, Health Financing and Human Resources for Health, to support the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure all Rwandans have access to quality, timely health care services.

For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

Laboratory Services Program:

CHAI Rwanda Laboratory Services Program is supporting the GoR and MOH/Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to identify challenges in the current medical laboratory network, evaluate and implement potential system strengthening opportunities and strategies to expand the coverage of diagnostics services across the country and create long-term improvements in healthcare delivery. Through the African Health Diagnostics Platform Project (AHDP), CHAI Rwanda team is supporting the MOH to assess, design, negotiate and implement Public private partnerships (PPP) between partner governments and private commercial organizations to achieve this goal. Through the Molecular Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) and Sample Referral System (SRS) design exercise, CHAI team is supporting the RBC/National Reference laboratory (NRL) to assess current and future testing network design to align testing demand and capacity in the most cost-effective way by defining the optimal instruments mix, identifying the most appropriate locations where instruments should be placed, and designing the referral network linkages across that revised network. CHAI team is also working with RBC, NRL to ensure timely response for COVID-19 pandemic management.

Position Overview:

CHAI is looking for an Associate- Health Financing to support the MOH in creating an efficient plan for, negotiation and implementation of the PPP agreement in laboratory sector. The Associate will provide high-level technical support to the MOH and the RBC/NRL in driving strategic planning and execution of the PPP. He/she will drive tender and negotiation process, identify resource gaps and other potential pitfalls, and support the government to establish a rigorous health financing and monitoring plan to support a successful implementation of the project.

The Associate will report to CHAI Rwanda’s Laboratory Services Program Manager and work closely with other team members, as well as CHAI’s global Laboratory Services Team. S/he will work closely with the MOH Planning, Health Financing and M&E team to provide technical and implementation support to drive finalization of PPP deals in laboratory sector.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong public health/laboratory sciences experience, outstanding credentials, and project implementation skills to support the program in Rwanda. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, flexibility, independence, energy, work ethic and humility.

This position will be based in Kigali, with travel to other districts as required.

Responsibilities:

Prepare PPP feasibility study documents for submission to the RBD, MINECOFIN for review and initiation of tender process.
Update PPP feasibility study financial model, as necessary.
Conduct private sector scoping- assessing private partner capacities, cost structures, regulations for engagement of private sector and operational models for implementation.
Support private sector round table event to get key feedback on expected tender.
Map costs and tariffs of laboratory tests and benchmarking with global data to inform updates to insurance tariffs.
Map the health financing context within which PPP would operate; contracting and payment modalities; available funding, and ongoing domestic financing reforms.
Support government in running the PPP tender process, conduct negotiations with private partner providing pricing and scenario analysis and key contract terms to guide, review matrix to compare tender application.
Support the MOH in design of the PPP performance management framework.
Participate in field visits to health facilities as required.
Develop materials and document project updates to share internally/with stakeholders.
Conduct literature reviews and research activities as needed, and undertake other duties related to improving diagnostics access.
Pro-actively identify and support risk mitigation to ensure proper implementation of the work
Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Financing, Health Economics, Business, Laboratory Sciences, or related technical field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in health system strengthening projects or in public/private health diagnostics projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Financing, Health Economics, Business, Laboratory Sciences, or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in health system strengthening projects or in public/private health diagnostics projects

Required skills:

Strong technical knowledge and understanding of health sector diagnostics and familiarity with global health issues, experience in carrying out diagnostics project implementation work, proven ability to understand PPP models in the health sector.
Demonstrated skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management and analysis, including knowledge of computer software: MS Office applications and other information systems (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.). Smartsheet experience a plus
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn the job quickly and adapt in a fast-oriented organization
Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage activities with minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate government processes with multiple stakeholders to build relationships.
High level of integrity, and professionalism
Experience in convening meetings and facilitating discussions among multidisciplinary group of stakeholders; previous experience working with government stakeholders is a strong plus.
Familiarity with a broad range of key global health issues, including health systems or health financing challenges in developing countries is a plus.
Experience working in Rwanda or other resource-limited settings strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of English

Application procedure:

Interested candidates should send their application to https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/11204/associate%2c-health-financing%2c-laboratory-services-%286-months%29/job. The deadline for applications is 7 July 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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9 Positions of Regional Sr. Technical Advisor, HIV Clinical Services at JHPIEGO: (Deadline Online)

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June 24, 2021

Job Ad & Profile Description

Position : Regional Sr. Technical Advisor, HIV Clinical ServicesRegional Sr. Technical Advisor, HIV Clinical Services and Vulnerable Populations will ensure the strategic, programmatic, and technical integrity of Jhpiego HIV testing and HIV/TB care and treatment programs to meet the needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in community and facility contexts, and across different age and gender subgroups, including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). The Senior Technical Advisor will provide technical support and recommendations to ensure successful implementation of programs across an assigned portfolio of countries and projects in sub-Saharan Africa. They will be responsible for reporting on Jhpiego activities and solving problems in short timeframes, while ensuring operational and program quality and integrity. This includes ensuring effective organizational management and communication interacting with other projects, Jhpiego staff and offices across the sub-Saharan Africa region, as well as international partners and agencies.

Support individual projects to achieve their goals, objectives, and targets, with sustained impact, namely reduction of HIV incidence and progress towards UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals by 2030
Remain abreast of the latest scientific literature, reports and international guidelines and standards to ensure programs can:
- Identify gaps in HIV testing, prevention, and treatment programming among target populations
- Target and streamline HIV testing in order to increase HIV case finding, including use of index approaches and monitoring for adverse events
- Facilitate and track immediate linkage to care
- Offer a comprehensive patient-centered approach to antiretroviral therapy (ART), including supporting rapid ART initiation, long-term continuation of treatment, and viral suppression under differentiated service delivery models, including return to care for individuals with interruptions in treatment
- Expand quality laboratory services to improve access to viral load and TB testing to support integrated HIV services
- Offer evidence-based capacity development
  
  , gender transformative, and/or economic strengthening interventions to vulnerable populations in alignment with PEPFAR OVC and DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe), technical priorities, where applicable
Support development and sharing of best practices for integrated clinical and community-based programming to reach epidemic control, including linkage/integration issues between community and facility structures
With monitoring and evaluation colleagues, support the development and implementation of program monitoring and data collection approaches for community- and facility-based HIV programming, and promote and strengthen the use of data at facility and subnational levels to guide program improvement
Represent Jhpiego’s interests and present progress, achievements and lessons learned to key stakeholders including donors, implementing partners in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations
Participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutions
Engage in the business development process by contributing to the technical design and review of new proposals
Review French language translations of technical materials
Ensure Jhpiego programs maintain compliance with donor policies and regulations

Required profile for job ad : Regional Sr. Technical Advisor, HIV Clinical Services

Proficient French language skills
Advanced clinical degree (nurse, clinical officer or medical doctor) Additional advanced degree in public health, health administration, international health or a related field preferred
10+ years’ experience managing large, multi-year, international health sector development projects
Previous experience serving as Technical Advisor or Program Manager, with demonstrated ability to develop technical capacity in regional and national programs
Experience working with PEPFAR-funded programs
Experience working with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, the World Health Organization, UNAIDS, and other multilateral donors preferred
Understanding of the social and political context and health sector developments in multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Management, training, or clinical background in HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment, and integrated TB/HIV services
Knowledge of HIV/TB programme implementation, including priorities for ensuring quality
Knowledge of research principles, including data analysis and use; and report and manuscript development
Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donors, host-country counterparts, and representatives from other key stakeholders
Ability to coach and mentor technical staff and strong skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, and representational skills
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 40%, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa

Job criteria for job ad : Regional Sr. Technical Advisor, HIV Clinical Services

Job category :	Management Marketing, communication Production, maintenance, quality
Industries :	Associative activities Services other
Employment type :	Permanent contract
Region :	Eastern Province – Kigali Province – Northern Province – Southern Province – Western Province
Experience level :	More than 10 years
Educational level :	Bachelor

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Job Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Kigali, (Deadline:24 July 2021)

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Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Kigali, Rwanda

MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Reports to: Vice Chancellor

Location: Kigali with travels locally and regionally

Role Purpose: This role will work across the organization to track major strategic initiative progress and provide necessary support to project leads while engaging the senior leadership regularly on appropriate progress updates and challenges. The role will also be responsible for measuring outcomes and success, building out monitoring, evaluation, and business analytic systems in a newly formed organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Analytics

Act as or support executive sponsor(s) in multi-phase planning of identified programs/initiatives that support the high level strategy. Integrate organizational focus through measurement and consistent program reviews
Centrally monitor timelines, performance, and track major milestones against targets, validate working group proposals, and provide updates and escalate issues to Senior Leadership, as needed
Track progress of transformation and individual initiatives against milestones and targets using suitable metrics to identify areas of concern and ensure value capture is achieved at appropriate time and sustained into steady-state
Support transformation effort through prioritizing and coordinating areas for appropriate functional support (finance, HR, IT, communications) and ensuring on-time execution against agreed upon tasks
Coordinate the efforts of several cross-cutting working groups that might be formed to draft specific components of the plan

Communication and Relationship Building

Get significant program work done through cooperation with other groups across UGHE who have, in many cases, no direct reporting relationship to the position
Meet regularly with initiative project leads and department heads to understand initiative progress, anticipate potential roadblocks to value capture, and actively resolve challenges by serving as a thought partner to make decisions on day-to-day execution and raising relevant issues to the Senior Leadership Team for further action
Keep leadership apprised of all program elements including operations, deadlines, revisions, and financial status (as needed).
Communicate and cascade information to employees in a timely manner and actively participate in the success of cross-organizational programs and initiatives

Manage Staff

Oversee day to day responsibilities of Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. Set clear goals and objectives for the team and use metrics to measure performance and hold team accountable
Motivate and encourage team; lead through change and adversity. Make decisions as needed and build consensus as appropriate
Monitor the welfare, morale and professional/career trajectory of the project team in order to ensure a healthy and supportive work environment
Provide coaching to improve performance and hold regular development discussions with direct reports. Recognize staff for their contributions

Issue Identification

Engage in root cause analysis, often without prompting from the Senior Leadership Team or others, on issues and opportunities that could impact UGHE’s executive agenda
Confirm hypotheses through tactful and discrete engagement with the relevant parties
Develop alternative approaches to addressing the problem or opportunity
Succinctly update the Vice Chancellor on the issues, supported with facts and recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

4+ years of managerial experience required, preferably in a health care, medical education, or international setting
Formal project management training or certification, such as Project Management Professional certification, highly desired
A passion for excellence, and a unique ability to build strong relationships
Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, good judgement and project management skills
First class time management and organizational skills, with a strong ability to prioritize
Master’s degree in either public or global health and/or master’s degree in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Administration, or any other related field.
Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
Commitment to social justice and health care equity

CORE COMPETENCIES

AGILITY: Flexible, results-oriented, and able to work in a project-driven environment with demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate specific programs and projects.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Multi-tasking, project management and decision-making skills
INFLUENCE: Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage key stakeholders
LEADERSHIP: Demonstrated ability to lead and provide direction to all the project staff
COMMUNICATION: Demonstrated ability to communicate to all stakeholders within and outside the outside the organization putting into consideration the cultural dimensions of all the stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for equity and social justice.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary based on experience
Great working environment that allows one to reach their greatest potential.
Prospective career growth opportunities.

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

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fomc0ffwx

The deadline: 24th July 2021

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Chevening Scholarship 2021-22 Congratulations to everyone who has been selected

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June 24, 2021

The first batch of offer letters for 2021-22 were sent yesterday. All letters will be sent over the next few weeks, so don’t worry if you don’t hear from us straight away. A huge congratulations to everyone who has been #ChosenForChevening – we can’t wait to meet you.If you didn’t make it this time – don’t give up! You will grow and learn every year, and many of our scholars have applied multiple times before being successful.

We wish you a good luck!!

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Meiji University International Students Incentive Scholarship Program 2022

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June 24, 2021

Information for Application(Click here!)

Meiji University International Student Incentive Scholarship Program is a scholarship to provide opportunity to study at Meiji University for young, competent students with financial difficulty from target countries/regions. Students honored with this scholarship are expected to take part in strengthening the relationship between Japan and their home country.

For 2022 Admission program, the target countries/regions is as follows;
The countries that are the members of ASEAN, and are listed on “The DAC List of ODA Recipients” Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam

2022 Admission and Application Information

■ Meiji University Special Grant for Privately Financed International Students

This program is designed to support promising students from overseas who can contribute to the advancement and globalization of Meiji University’s education and research, and to nurture people who will be able to succeed in the international arena. Recipient students will be subsidized for either 50% or 100% of their tuition fees. This grant is offered to undergraduate students who entered via the International Student Exam (TypeⅡ) or English Track Exam from Abroad. Successful students will be nominated by Undergraduate or Graduate School. No application is required.

By Meiji University (Financial Aid determined after admission)

■ Meiji University Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

This scholarship is for privately financed international students enrolled in a regular course to obtain a degree of Meiji University. It is to support international students with high academic motivation, and considered to be in need of financial support for education. The application period is around April of each year, and the selection is done in fall semester.

Monthly stipend	Eligibility	Number of Nominees	Selection
50,000 JPY/ month Up to 6 months	・Students with excellent personality, outstanding academic results and have difficulties in continuing studies for financial reasons.･Undergraduates: 2nd year or above ･Graduates: Any year	160 total (tentative)	Fall semester (Application: Spring semester )

For more information and Application Guidline is here.

■ Meiji University Parents’ Association Union Scholarship for International Students

This scholarship is for International Students with outstanding academic results from Meiji University Parents’ Association Union. International education center will name the students. (NOT open application system.)

Stipend	Eligibility	Number of Nominees	Selection
200,000 JPY	・Students with outstanding academic results ・Undergraduate, Freshman	10 (One person from each department)	Spring semester

■ Meiji University Emergency Scholarship for International Students

Available to enrolled students if the person primarily responsible for their financial support experiences a drastic change in financial circumstances and has trouble providing sufficient financial support to said student due loss of a job, a major reduction in pay, bankruptcy of their employer or other such circumstances (excluding retirement at standard retirement age) brought about by conditions at their employer or illness/injury or if the person primarily responsible for their financial support passes away or missing.　(Students can appliy within one year after occurrence.)

Stipend	Eligibility	Number of Nominess	Selection
200,000 JPY	・Students if the person primarily responsible for their financial support experiences a drastic change in financial circumstances and has trouble providing sufficient financial support ・Graduate students	－	Any time

Stipend

Eligibility

Number of Nominess

Selection

200,000 JPY

・Students if the person primarily responsible for their financial support experiences a drastic change in financial circumstances and has trouble providing sufficient financial support

・Graduate students

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Any time

Meiji University Tuition Assistance (Reduction) Program for Privately Financed International Students

Meiji University offeres the Tuition Assistance (Reduction) Program for Privately Financed International Students who have difficulties in continuing studies for financial reasons. The application period is scheduled in mid-April. (The application period for newly admitted or returning students in fall semester is scheduled in October. However, the students admitted in fall semester are also required to apply in April from the following academic year.) The assistance rate is as follows.

Grade	Decision criteria of Assistance rate	Assistance rate
Newly admitted Undergraduate/Graduate Students	–	40%
Newly admitted Professional Graduate School Students	–	30%
M2 or above/D2 or above	Top 80% grades of each graduate school	30%
2nd year or above Professional Graduate School Students	Top 80% grades of each graduate school	15%
2nd year or above Undergraduate Students	Top 10% grades of each school	50%
Top 40% grades of each school	30%
Top 80% grades of each school	15%

*Due to the budget limit, you might not be able to get the Tuition Assistance (Reduction) Program, even if you are meeting the criteria.

*Please check here for more information and Application Guideline.

The University of Hull Taught master’s degree in 2021/22

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If you progress from studying an undergraduate to an eligible taught master’s degree in 2021/22 we’ll give you £1,000 towards the cost of your tuition fees. This is also available to alumni who studied for an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull in previous years and would like to return to study.

How to apply

No need to! It’s applied automatically.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for the award if you have an undergraduate degree from a previous and separate programme at the University of Hull (includes ‘top-up’ degree awards and validated degrees) or Hull York Medical School and wish to progress on to a taught Master’s degree.

Other Regulations

An individual can only receive one Graduate PGT Scholarship. Students who have previously received a Graduate Scholarship or Graduate Studentship will not be eligible for this award.

The Graduate PGT Scholarship is payable as a discount on tuition fees and cannot be held in conjunction with any full-fee awards (scholarships/studentships). The award will be applied to fees on a pro-rata basis for programmes of study lasting longer than one academic year.

Withdrawals

If you withdraw from your studies the discount will be applied pro-rata to the fee due for the time studied.

Find out more

Questions about this award? Email hefunding@hull.ac.uk or call 01482 463002.

Program Specialist with Unesco Paris, France

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June 24, 2021

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education (ADG/ED), the guidance from the Director of the Division for Peace and Sustainable Development and the direct supervision from the Chief of Section of Education for Sustainable Development, the incumbent will serve as programme specialist for UNESCO’s activities in education for sustainable development (ESD). ESD is a key element of the global education agenda. It aims to provide every learner with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to promote sustainable development. UNESCO leads the global work on ESD in line with UNESCO’s designation as the lead UN agency for ESD, guided by the ‘ESD for 2030’ framework and its roadmap for implementation, which emphasizes the contribution of ESD to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. UNESCO’s approach to ESD addresses a wide range of sustainability challenges, with particular attention paid to climate change and other environmental challenges in their interlinkage with the other dimensions of sustainable development. As a recognized expert and experienced project manager, the incumbent is expected to play a key role in maintaining and expanding UNESCO’s global leadership in ESD, including its work on climate change education.

In particular, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following activities:

Long Description

Programme design and management

Lead the development and delivery of a wide spectrum of both regular and extra-budgetary programme and project management activities to implement UNESCO’s ‘ESD for 2030’ framework, from funding proposals to design to reporting.
Coordinate programme and project rollout and monitoring.
Recommend programme and project approaches, plans, expansion and changes, and develop, propose and advocate C/4 and C/5 thematic inclusions, with a view to maintaining and expanding UNESCO’s global leadership in ESD.
Develop projects, programme and funding proposals, oversee agreements and contracts as well as define UNESCO’s involvement and mobilize relevant resources.

Policy Advice

Provide technical backstopping for education authorities and other partners in Member States as well as UNESCO staff through advice, support for capacity building and advocacy on innovative and effective approaches for effective implementation of ESD at the country level, in line with the country’s overall education policy and in support of the transformative education approaches the underpin ESD.
Advocate UNESCO’s position/involvement with regard to ESD in relevant national and international processes and establish relevant guidelines, including in the context of SDG 4 coordination, implementation of Article 6 of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the global biodiversity agenda, etc.

Long Description

Communication and knowledge management

Organize consultations and events to implement the ‘ESD for 2030’ framework and ensure regular contributions and updates to online and knowledge management systems.
Identify knowledge gaps in areas of ESD and contribute to developing evidence based good practices.
Plan, develop and implement outreach strategies, aimed at expanding and communicating programmes and UNESCO’s ESD projects, and increasing visibility, resources and partnership, including with relevant UN partners such as UNFCCC, UNEP and UNU, among others.

Resource mobilization and partnership development

Pursue and maintain high quality synergies with other UNESCO entities, strategic partnerships and mobilize resources to advance UNESCO programmatic work related to ESD.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Building partnerships (M)Driving and managing change (M)Leading and empowering others (M)Making quality decisions (M)Managing performance (M)Strategic thinking (M)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, environment, sustainable development, or related fields.

Work Experience

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible, relevant work experience in the field of ESD, including in the areas of policy advice and national or local-level project implementation, of which preferably 3 years is acquired at international level.
Experience in designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating large ESD programmes and projects.
Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization for ESD or related fields.
Experience in outreach activities and partnerships/network building for ESD including at international level.
Track record in conceptualizing, developing, managing and monitoring ESD-related projects and communicating their progress and results.
Experience of technical support to governments in the area of ESD or related fields.

Skills and competencies

Excellent expertise in ESD and related fields, knowledge of the global sustainable development, ESD and related discourses.
Very good familiarity with UNESCO’s ESD for 2030 Framework, its rationale, priority action areas, and implementation mechanisms.
Proven conceptual, analytical and technical skills, including the ability to develop and provide expert advice on education policy and strategies to implement ESD as a transformative education approach and a key element of SDG Target 4.7.
Proven ability to identify emerging ESD-related trends, needs, priorities and risks.
Ability to plan strategically and to translate strategies into project proposals or actionable recommendations.
Ability to collect evidence, synthesize and analyze information or data from various sources for informed decision-making purposes.
Proven capacity to produce high-quality and policy-oriented analytical reports and recommendations.
Solid written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present findings concisely, as well as to discuss actionable recommendations on issues of a technical nature in education.
Ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment with high political sensitivity; ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff and teams.
Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN System.

Languages

Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Qualifications in fields relevant to ESD.

Work Experience

Experience with governments at local/national and international levels to provide technical support related to the education sector in the field of ESD or other areas related to SDG Target 4.7.
Experience with UN frameworks, international and regional development/coordination mechanisms.

Skills and competencies

Familiarity with the monitoring of ESD and SDG 4.7.
Knowledge of the global climate change agenda.

Languages

Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

For more information in benefits and entitlements, please consult ICSC website.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.

UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (last update here) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-JUL-2021

100 International Scholarships at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice Italy

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Welcome to Ca’ Foscari University of Venice’s online application portal!

If you have an entry qualification obtained outside of Italy, then this is where you need to complete your application for admission to a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme offered by Ca’ Foscari. The platform is open for a sequence of seven application rounds that end in late spring. To see when you are eligible to apply for admission in the fall of 2021 and how your application will be handled based on when you submit it, consult our admission rounds. (Please note that if you are a non-EU citizen residing outside Italy, the deadline to apply for admission in the 2021/2022 academic year has unfortunately passed.)

You can begin your application by clicking on the “Become an applicant” button. While registering, provide an email address that you check regularly, as it will be used for all communication moving forward. Before you get started, we always recommend reading all our helpful tips on completing your application. You can ask any questions you may have about the application process by writing to us at welcome@unive.it.

To learn more about the application procedure and the documents you need to provide, consult our web page either in English or in Italian.

If you have any questions you would like to ask about the Ca’ Foscari experience, you can contact us by writing to prospective.students@unive.it. We also encourage you to arrange a one-on-one Zoom chat with a current international student and to check out what our students post on Instagram at @studentlifeinvenice! Last but not least, if you are interested in how the university is managing the coronavirus situation, feel free to visit our coronavirus information hub.

Thank you for your interest in Ca’ Foscari!

Scholarship for Citizens of Non-EU-EEA countries in Austria

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June 24, 2021

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International degree seeking students, who are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, can avail of various MCI scholarship options. These MCI Scholarships may cover up to 50% of the tuition fee.

Scholarships will be awarded for the entire duration of a study program (3 or 2 years), provided the student continuously meets the criteria. The scholarship can be withdrawn for the next academic year, when the student fails to meet the requirements.

The scholarship value will be deducted from the tuition fee and not be disbursed directly to the student.

MCI GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP

Citizens of Non-EU-EEA countries; these are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area
Available for students who are required to pay the current annual tuition fee
25% of the tuition fee
Application for the MCI Global Scholarships during the MCI online application process.

The University of Malaya for International Students 2021/22

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June 24, 2021

Universiti Malaya would like to invite postgraduate candidates to apply for the Universiti Malaya Student Financial Aid award. This scheme is open to local and international candidates enrolled (active status) in Masters (research mode) or Doctoral programme.

Successful applicants will receive living allowance and up to 100% fee waiver (for selected fees).

APPLICATION PERIOD

Admission	Period of Application
Semester 2 , Session 2020/2021	8 March2021 – 31 August 2021

CONTACT US :

For any enquiries, please contact us at :

Scholarship & Sponsorship Unit
Academic Administration and Services Centre (AASC)
Examination Building
Universiti Malaya
Tel no. : +603-7967 6996/6999
scholarship_aasc@um.edu.my

Technical Sales Manager at Uzima Chicken : Deadline: 30-06-2021

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June 23, 2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY.

Position: Technical Sales Manager

Reports to: Commercial DOCs &Shops Manager

Location: Kigali with 90%field travels

Uzima Chicken ltd is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in the Country. We are a rapidly growing company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. Uzima Chicken ltd is National based company.

Our vision is to bring healthy and affordable eggs and meat to every family in Rwanda, and East African Community, and in doing so improve nutrition, enhance rural farmer livelihoods, and create income opportunities for our customers and partners.

Major Responsibilities

Visit customer facilities to evaluate programs and provide recommendations to control, prevent, and treat specific health challenges.
Conducts field investigations of economically significant Poultry disease problems and acts as a consultant for livestock producers, veterinary practitioners, animal scientists, nutritionists, etc.
Layer Day Old chick sales and layers feeds
Participates in the laboratory investigation of economically significant animal diseases.
Visiting poultry farmers to provide veterinary support
In connection with Catchment sales officers, disseminate information regarding Uzima chicken new products to farmers and encourage the latter to use them.
Help catchment Sales officers technically on house design and management of chicks to ensure a quality product to small holder farmers
Performs activities directed towards the detection, control, prevention and eradication of poultry diseases.
Performs necropsy and histopathologic examinations, orders appropriate additional laboratory tests and interprets resulting data.
Plans, organizes and leads laboratory investigations of poultry diseases.
Prepares and conducts extension education programs for livestock producers, producer groups and veterinary practitioners.
Working with Uzima chicken’s customers and distributors concerning all aspects of the health status and performance of the product.
Conducting training for smallholder farmers
Participates in the training of technical and support staff and of junior colleagues.
Suggests feed changes to increase egg production
Keep abreast of competitive products, applications, market conditions
Scout for new customers and new opportunities within segment
Provide active promotion and support for new products and services in support of growth
Offer appropriate support for newly identified opportunities or projects.
Provide regular updates and conform to reporting requirements.
Implement promotional and public relations activities developed by marketing team like distribution of promotional materials on market days and meetings.
Conduct ongoing market assessment and recommend any required change in tactics and strategies.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or his delegate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in animal production, veterinary medicine or related field.
Requires at least 5 years work experience in the same field.
Requires excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills both in English and Kinyarwanda
French could be an added advantage
Should be sociable, able to interact with the company customers.

Interested candidates are requested to submit an Application letter and updated Curriculum Vitae by using the” Apply for this job” button below before 30^th June, 2021

Boursier/Boursière en Démocratie au BUREAU REGIONAL POUR L’AFRIQUE CENTRALE DU HAUT COMMISSARIAT AUX DROITS DE L’HOMME (Exclusivement réservé aux candidats des pays suivants : Congo, Gabon, Guinée Equatoriale, Sao-Tomé et Principe, Tchad, Rwanda, RDC,RCA) at United Nations Development Program (UN)DP): (Deadline Ongoing

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Click here to read more & Apply

JOB DESCRIPTION

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Le Centre des Nations Unies pour les Droits de l’Homme et la Démocratie en Afrique Centrale (le Centre), établi à Yaoundé au Cameroun, a été créé à la demande des pays membres de la Communauté Economique des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (CEEAC) et la décision de l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU par les résolutions du 5 décembre 1998 (53/78) et du 1er décembre 1999 (54/55).

Le Centre est le Bureau régional pour l’Afrique centrale du Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies aux Droits de l’Homme (HCDH) avec pour mandat de promouvoir et protéger les droits de l’homme et la démocratie dans les 10 pays d’Afrique centrale (Burundi, Cameroun, Gabon, Guinée équatoriale, République centrafricaine, République démocratique du Congo, République du Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tomé et Principe et Tchad). En termes stratégiques et opérationnels, le Centre se concentre sur 6 pays prioritaires, en l’occurrence ceux qui ne disposent d’aucune présence du HCDH (Burundi, Cameroun, Gabon, Guinée équatoriale, République du Congo, Sao Tomé et Principe), à l’opposé des pays où existe soit un bureau pays (Tchad), un conseiller en droits de l’homme au sein de l’équipe pays du système des Nations Unies (Rwanda) ou une composante droits de l’homme au sein d’une mission de maintien de la paix (RCA et RDC). Le rôle du Centre dans les pays prioritaires consiste à veiller à l’effectivité des droits de l’homme par le renforcement des capacités, le plaidoyer, le lobbying, le dialogue, la prévention des violations des droits de l’homme, la surveillance de la situation des droits de l’homme, l’assistance technique et les services consultatifs fournis à l’ensemble des acteurs des droits de l’homme, notamment aux gouvernements, parlements, équipes-pays des Nations Unies, institutions nationales des droits de l’homme, organisations de la société civile et médias, entre autres.

Le Centre offre des bourses de perfectionnement de deux mois renouvelables pour une durée maximum de six mois, destiné aux étudiants diplômés, jeunes praticiens et défenseurs des droits de l’homme titulaires d’un diplôme dans un domaine en rapport avec les activités du Centre notamment les droits de l’homme ; le genre ; la démocratie ; la documentation, la communication/ le plaidoyer ; et l’administration/ les finances. Le présent appel à candidature concerne le volet démocratie.

Sous la direction du Représentant Régional du Centre des Nations Unies pour les Droits de l’Homme et la Démocratie en Afrique Centrale et la supervision directe du Chef de l’Unité surveillance, rapports et protection, le/la boursier/ère devra accomplir les tâches suivantes :

Contribuer à la préparation et la mise en œuvre des activités de l’Unité surveillance, rapports et protection ;

Effectuer des recherches sur les événements et toutes questions relatives aux droits de l’homme et à la démocratie, évaluer leur impact sur la situation en Afrique centrale, et préparer des notes analytiques sur les pays de la sous-région couverts par le Centre;

Apporter un appui dans le cadre de la préparation des rencontres avec les partenaires du Centre travaillant dans le domaine des droits de l’homme, notamment des droits des personnes handicapées, des femmes et des populations autochtones;

Effectuer des recherches de fond et des analyses sur les questions relatives aux droits de l’homme ;

Appuyer la recherche sur l’état des ratifications et de mise en œuvre des conventions, protocoles et autres textes relatifs aux droits de l’homme et à la démocratie ;

Contribuer à l’analyse des violations des droits de l’homme dans les processus électoraux en Afrique centrale et proposer des mécanismes d’alerte précoce en vue de prévenir la récurrence de ces violations ;

Contribuer à l’élaboration, l’exécution de programmes et projets relatifs à la démocratie, notamment sur les questions de droits de l’homme et élections et celles relatives aux droits des personnes appartenant aux groupes généralement marginalisés;

Contribuer à la préparation et la mise en œuvre de projets d’assistance technique;

Participer, s’il y a lieu, à la surveillance et à l’établissement de rapports sur les événements et les situations qui pourraient avoir une incidence sur l’état de la démocratie, de la gouvernance et des droits de la personne dans les régions d’affectation ;

Assurer toute autre tâche permettant le bon fonctionnement du Centre, à la demande du Représentant Régional ou du responsable du service communication et information.

Compétences

Capacité à s’organiser, prioriser les tâches
Capacité d’adaptation
Autonomie
Sens des responsabilités / fiabilité
Travail en équipe
Connaissance et respect des règles
Capacité à actualiser ses connaissances
Sens de la relation client
Capacité d’initiative / créativité
Capacité à travailler sous pression et à gérer le stress
Capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel

Qualifications requises et Compétences

Minimum requis: Etre inscrit en année de licence ou avoir obtenu la licence depuis moins d’un an en droit, droits de l’homme, sciences politiques ou relations internationales, ou tout autre domaine apparenté ;
Expérience professionnelle en matière de démocratie, élections et bonne gouvernance serait un atout ;
Connaissance et/ou intérêt pour les questions touchant les groupes généralement marginalisés;
Bonne capacité rédactionnelle, de recherche, d’analyse et de synthèse ;
Habilité à prioriser les tâches et à travailler sous pression ;
Grande faculté d’adaptation et de flexibilité dans la mise en œuvre des tâches multiples et variées ;
Parfaite maîtrise orale et écrite de la langue française ou anglaise, et connaissance pratique de l’autre langue ;
Bonne connaissance de l’informatique notamment, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint et Internet.

Procédure pour postuler

Les candidats intéressés sont priés de bien vouloir transmettre un dossier de candidature sous PDF en un seul exemplaire comprenant :

Une copie des diplômes universitaires;
Une lettre de motivation ;
Un Curriculum vitae en y précisant trois personnes de référence;
Deux lettres de recommandations ;
Copie du document d’identité en cours de validité (Carte Nationale d’Identité ou passeport).

Nota bene:

Seul/es les candidat/es présélectionné/es seront contacté/es pour les entretiens.
Les candidatures reçues après la date limite ne seront pas considérées
Les candidats sélectionnés seront pris en charge pour le billet d’avion aller/retour, une bourse de $700 par mois et un accès au dispensaire des Nations Unies.

If you are experiencing difficulties with online job applications, please contact erecruit.helpdesk@undp.org.

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (Mel) Manager at DAI Global LLC/Rwanda Nguriza Nshore Project :Deadline: 07-07-2021

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MONITORING EVALUATION AND LEARNING (MEL) MANAGER

SCOPE OF WORK

Rwanda Nguriza nshore

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public-sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water, and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Project Background:

The purpose of Nguriza Nshore (“Lend so that I may invest”) is to drive rural economic growth by facilitating the emergence of a dynamic agribusiness sector. By alleviating constraints to investment and increasing access to financing, Nguriza Nshore will facilitate the creation and growth of small to medium agribusinesses, as an entry point for broader growth, to provide productive employment for rural populations and reduce poverty. By working with financial institutions, investors, public and private sector business development service providers, and a variety of Government of Rwanda ministries and initiatives, Nguriza Nshore will be the catalyst that strengthens and improves existing public-private platforms that support investment from international, local, bank and non-bank sources, creating a better-functioning finance and investment ecosystem.

The MEL Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the project’s MEL system and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) processes in close coordination with technical and programmatic staff. As part of the project’s management team, the MEL Manager will lead the overall learning agenda of the program, working closely with partners and other internal and external stakeholders. The MEL Manager reports to the Chief of Party (COP).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting on performance indicators.
Aggregates analyze and presents project data for project staff and USAID.
Support and advise colleagues on activity-level and project-wide monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts, ensuring quality and consistency.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and ongoing revision of an M&E system that adheres to USAID guidance and meets the needs of program learning, analysis, and reporting.
Manage development of the MEL Plan (MELP) and qualitative and quantitative measurement tools, including gender-related indicators.
Offer technical assistance in the development, selection, and application of M&E processes, tools, methodology, and research.
Oversee and advises colleagues on information management processes by reviewing data collection efforts, overall data reliability, consistency, and quality.
Advice on the use of GIS methodologies and tools for data collection
Assist in the identification, analysis, and synthesis of lessons learned from program implementation; with the COP, DCOP, and Component Leads, facilitates the incorporation of those lessons into the activity cycle.
Provide input and advice on procurement of M&E third-party services, if needed, and provides management of awarded subcontracts.
Train other staff, and local partners, when required, on key M&E concepts, tools, and processes.
Train, mentor, and supervise staff.
Design data collection systems to measure project performance and impact, including undertaking field visits to activity sites.
Manage the monitoring and evaluation system, including implementing the MELP, developing data collection methodology and tools.
Manage the implementation of baseline surveys, program indicators, and targets, and gather qualitative and quantitative data related to those indicators and targets.
Provide performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to include developing appropriate indicators, implementing systems to safeguard the collection and management of program data, and recommending changes to performance monitoring and work plans.
Ensure timely preparation of M&E-related progress reports on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis.
Provide data analysis in support of periodic reporting, success stories, and lessons learned.
Oversee database management and Power BI dashboard.
Report to USAID using the FTFMS and other Feed the Future data entry systems.
Conduct internal and grantee data quality assessments to test the validity and reliability of data used to measure program impact.
Supports project data quality improvement activities driven by strategic information.

This SOW is intended to describe the general nature and level of work for this position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual in this role. The selected candidate may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the COP.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Trains, supervises, and mentors Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) staff at multiple levels.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, international development, evaluation research, statistics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, or knowledge management.
At least 4 years of experience in a USAID M&E function with responsibility for data collection and reporting, and maintenance of MEL systems in Rwanda.
Substantial experience with survey design, supervision, and analysis.
Experience training local partners and staff in M&E and data collection, data management, research ethics, and research methodologies.
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience with databases, database management, and Power BI a plus.
Excellent writing and organizational skills and experience preparing well-researched reports.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional (e.g. Government of Rwanda, NISR) and private-sector partners (e.g. entrepreneurs, employers, banks, etc.) and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workflow through marshaling human and technology resources.
Professional level oral and written skills in English.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda.
Ability to manage people, work in a team, and display excellent interpersonal communication with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Keen interest in M&E and desire to grow in the field.

LOCATION:

Kigali, Rwanda

HOW TO APPLY:

Fill out the online application on the following link:https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/0jvmmmhxxn/index.html

Applications are due by July 07th, 2021, 5 pm CAT

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Women, youth, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Job position Agriculture Sales Officer at Urwego Bank PLC :Deadline 05-07-2021

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Mission

To provide a ladder of opportunity to underserved communities in Rwanda, as we proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Method

We share the hope of Christ as we provide financial services and biblically based training that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.

Motivation

The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God.

Agriculture Sales Officer

Urwego Bank Plc is dedicated to provide financial services to the people of Rwanda. Motivated by Jesus Christ’s call to serve those in need. Its mission is to achieve economic spiritual transformation in the lives of underserved, using financial services and tested trainings as we share Jesus Christ’s love. Urwego Bank wishes to recruit (4) qualified, competent, committed and proactive Agriculture Sales Officer to support the Agriculture Department of Urwego bank Plc Ngoma, Muhanga, Bugesera and Gicumbi Branches.

Job Title: Agriculture Sales Officer

Department: Agriculture

Reporting to: Sales Team Leader

Directly supervises: None

Location: Ngoma, Muhanga, Bugesera and Gicumbi Branches.

JOB SUMMARY

The Agriculture Sales Officer (ASO) will mobilise and market the agriculture product in the cooperatives around the working area. The ASO will ensure the agricultural products are relevant to the target market and Urwego’s mission as well as financially sustainable with credit risk managed appropriately. The ASO will work with branch leadership to grow the existing portfolio and strengthen agricultural business partnerships. The ASO will also be responsible for mobilising and recruiting new agriculture clients. Maintaining the existing clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and fulfil Urwego Bank’s 3Ms as listed above while working within a Christ-centered environment that is mission-driven, community-oriented and results-driven.

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

1. Ensure a personal, healthy spiritual balance within family, work, and church life through the adoption of biblical personal and spiritual disciplines; and

2. Conduct daily work, make decisions, and help Urwego Bank make decisions in a way that witnesses to the presence, power, and love of Jesus and the reality of his Kingdom on earth.

Agriculture Product selling and marketing

Work with Branch leadership in close collaboration with agriculture program manager to grow portfolio in assigned working area.
Work closely and build relationship with off takers and district cooperative officers to manage and reduce the risks that may associate with poor cooperative leadership
Strongly understand good agriculture practices and agriculture seasons
Ensure agriculture products are financially sustainable
Originate agriculture loans, prepare agriculture loan files and analyse the risks that may cause the loan to underperform and reduce those risks
Identify key agriculture product risks and communicate mitigants to the supervisor
Regularly update the agriculture loan monitoring tool to minimize the risks in the value chain
Understand agriculture value chain financing models to grow portfolio and reduce the risks associated with it.

Portfolio Quality

Regularly monitor the quality of the agriculture product portfolio, utilizing PAR as the primary measure of portfolio quality and keeping PAR 30 below 5% on average.
Work with Branch leadership, Agriculture Program Manager to address portfolio quality shortcomings, including default management, through regularly review, update Agric Loan monitoring tool.
Regularly visit cooperatives to understand the field challenges and find out the solution and share the field updates to Branch manager and agriculture program manager.

Profitability and Growth

Collaborate with different stakeholders, cooperatives, and offtakes to understand the needs of the clients to keep Urwego on the top of lending industry in agriculture sector.
Provide all the needed agriculture practices trainings to ensure high yield to cooperatives and growth portfolio
Strategically market Urwego agriculture product to ensure all the cooperatives in area understand the product very well.

Stakeholder and Partner Relationships

The Agriculture Sales Officer will partner with the Service Delivery staff to grow existing and develop new agricultural business lines.

Serve as a key representative of the bank to partners and non-partners in providing expertise and funding focused on agriculture products.
Grow relationships with strategic partners and potential partners supporting agriculture lending.

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and vision of Urwego Bank Plc
Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agri-business, or related field
3 or more years of experience in agricultural lending, preferably in the following value-chains Coffee, Irish Potato, Rice, Maize
Experience in agricultural credit risk assessment and management
Experience in field mobilisation and cooperative relationship preferably rice and Maize.
Ability to source, negotiate and manage partnership agreements
Proven training skills
Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands/multiple deadlines
Must be fluent with Microsoft office (Word, Excel. Power point)

MUST have a valid motorcycle driving licence and be able to drive motorcycle to the field.

How to apply

Interested and eligible applicants should send the following documents to UrwegoHR@urwegobank.com not later than 5^th July 2021 5pm.

Applications should be addressed to HR Department with the subject: Agriculture Sales Officer

Application letter explaining your suitability for the position,
Curriculum vitae with 2 referee names,
Degree Certificate, and additional certificates if any.
Recommendation from your Church with a validity of not less than 6 Months
Your personal signed statement of Faith.
Copy of ID

Only selected candidates will be contacted for the test.

Thank you.

Urwego Bank PLC

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Community Health, Diseases Prevention and Health Promotion Supervisor) at Save the Children: (Deadline:06 July 2021)

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Advert – Community Health, Diseases Prevention and Health Promotion Supervisor

About the Role:

Under the guidance of the health and nutrition project coordinator, the supervisor will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program on community-based health promotion and disease prevention for different beneficiary groups. Coordinate different components of Community-based Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program targeting refugees and host communities and these will cover community mobilization, oversee iCCM implementation, community based Family planning, and integrated community management of acute malnutrition (iCMAM), community direct observed treatments of tuberculosis, disease surveillance as well as promoting SRH common approach.

Qualifications and experience

Required:almighty

At least Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Sciences, Public health, Community health, Health promotion and/or equivalent field experience;
Minimum of 1-3 years of successful experience in community health project implementation in international development/NGO context;
Significant staff/volunteers supervisory experience working in an emergency response context;
Ability to cultivate strong collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders such as support staff, operations staff, clinicians, community leaders, etc;
Understanding of and commitment to SCI mission, values and child rights-based programming approaches;
Good training and facilitation skills;
Strong networking skills;
Report writing skills in English is required;
Good knowledge of Child Safeguarding.

Desirable

Experience working in an international NGO in humanitarian context.

Experience and skills in managing, supervision and capacity building to community health staff and volunteers.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

Application Information:

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through: https://rwanda.savethechildren.net/careers Deadline for receiving applications is 6th July 2021.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*

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Associate, Health Financing, Laboratory Services (6 months) at The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI): (Deadline Ongoing)

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Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

Laboratory Services Program:

CHAI Rwanda Laboratory Services Program is supporting the GoR and MOH/Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to identify challenges in the current medical laboratory network, evaluate and implement potential system strengthening opportunities and strategies to expand the coverage of diagnostics services across the country and create long-term improvements in healthcare delivery. Through the African Health Diagnostics Platform Project (AHDP), CHAI Rwanda team is supporting the MOH to assess, design, negotiate and implement Public private partnerships (PPP) between partner governments and private commercial organizations to achieve this goal. Through the Molecular Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) and Sample Referral System (SRS) design exercise, CHAI team is supporting the RBC/National Reference laboratory (NRL) to assess current and future testing network design to align testing demand and capacity in the most cost-effective way by defining the optimal instruments mix, identifying the most appropriate locations where instruments should be placed, and designing the referral network linkages across that revised network. CHAI team is also working with RBC, NRL to ensure timely response for COVID-19 pandemic management.

Position Overview:

CHAI is looking for an Associate, Health Financing to support the MOH in creating an efficient plan for, negotiation and implementation of the PPP agreement in laboratory sector. The Associate will provide high-level technical support to the MOH and the RBC/NRL in driving strategic planning and execution of the PPP. They will drive tender and negotiation process, identify resource gaps and other potential pitfalls, and support the government to establish a rigorous health financing and monitoring plan to support a successful implementation of the project.

The Associate will report to CHAI Rwanda’s Laboratory Services Program Manager and work closely with other team members, as well as CHAI’s global Laboratory Services Team. They will work closely with the MOH Planning, Health Financing and M&E team to provide technical and implementation support to drive finalization of PPP deals in laboratory sector.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong public health/laboratory sciences experience, outstanding credentials, and project implementation skills to support the program in Rwanda. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, flexibility, independence, energy, work ethic and humility.

This is a temporary position with an expected end date of December 31, 2021.

Responsibilities

Prepare PPP feasibility study documents for submission to the RBD, MINECOFIN for review and initiation of tender process.
Update PPP feasibility study financial model, as necessary.
Conduct private sector scoping- assessing private partner capacities, cost structures, regulations for engagement of private sector and operational models for implementation.
Support private sector round table event to get key feedback on expected tender.
Map costs and tariffs of laboratory tests and benchmarking with global data to inform updates to insurance tariffs.
Map the health financing context within which PPP would operate; contracting and payment modalities; available funding, and ongoing domestic financing reforms.
Support government in running the PPP tender process, conduct negotiations with private partner providing pricing and scenario analysis and key contract terms to guide, review matrix to compare tender application.
Support the MOH in design of the PPP performance management framework.
Participate in field visits to health facilities as required.
Develop materials and document project updates to share internally/with stakeholders.
Conduct literature reviews and research activities as needed, and undertake other duties related to improving diagnostics access.
Proactively identify and support risk mitigation to ensure proper implementation of the work
Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Financing, Health Economics, Business, Laboratory Sciences, or related technical field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in health system strengthening projects or in public/private health diagnostics projects or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Financing, Health Economics, Business, Laboratory Sciences, or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of health sector diagnostics and familiarity with global health issues, experience in carrying out diagnostics project implementation work, proven ability to understand PPP models in the health sector
Demonstrated skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management and analysis, including knowledge of computer software: MS Office applications and other information systems (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn the job quickly and adapt in a fast-oriented organization
Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage activities with minimal supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate government processes with multiple stakeholders to build relationships
High level of integrity, and professionalism
Working knowledge of English

Advantages:

Experience in convening meetings and facilitating discussions among multidisciplinary group of stakeholders; previous experience working with government stakeholders
Familiarity with a broad range of key global health issues, including health systems or health financing challenges in developing countries
Experience working in Rwanda or other resource-limited settings
Smartsheet experience

2 Job positions at UNFPA : Closing date: June 26 & 27,2021

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ICT Associate

Purpose of consultancy:

The ICT Associate will support CO staff to deliver the 8th Country programme which endeavours to support upstream interventions focusing on policy dialogue, advocacy, evidence generation and capacity development while ensuring that no one is left behind. This will be done by assuring the following key functions:
Implementation of ICT management systems and strategies,
Supporting the Country office in ICT for Development (ICT4D), employing innovation in programming in delivering the country Programme.
Effective functioning of the Country Office (CO) hardware and software packages,
Ensure ICT security in the CO, Support networks administration and Provision of administrative support,
Facilitation of knowledge building, innovation and knowledge sharing in the CO,
Coordination with other ICT as part of One UN in Rwanda.
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the CO including improved business results and client services. Forward-looking ICT management has an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing, and information provision. All these will be achieved through a mix of strategies and interventions supported by the ICT Associate.

Scope of work (Description of services, activities, or outputs) :
Main Responsibilities/Expected Results:

1. Support implementation of ICT management systems and strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures for the CO technology environment;
Support to the use of ATLAS (UNFPA’s implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning) functionality for improved business results and improved client services;
Provide inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs);
Provide inputs to preparation of results-oriented work plans;
Transform use of eTools and facilitate training workshops or clinics, Safeguard the physical and logical security and safety of ICT; monitor risks and threats to the ICT infrastructure and take appropriate action;

2. Ensures effective functioning and optimal utilization of the CO hardware systems, network and software facilities:

Perform specific technical functions, including changing of hardware electronic components (disks, memories, network wiring, power sources, etc.) and routine repairs;
Assist in the installation of commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades;
Support staff in backing up and restoring their files in Google workspace, as well as in virus detection, removal and prevention; upgrading patch and anti-virus programs on a timely basis
Manage outsourcing, advise on IT- related contracts, monitor vendor performance, recommend necessary action to management on satisfactory completion of work and deliverables.
Ensure that desktops, laptops and server passwords and related policies and in line with established corporate standards;
Ensure normal users do not have administrative rights to their PCs and portable computers;
Ensure unauthorized software is not loaded onto computers;
Assist in the installation of commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades.
networks and systems administration, in trouble-shooting and monitoring of network problems; responding to user needs and questions regarding network access; Assist in backup and restoration procedures for local drives;

3. Provide facilities and administrative support

Inventory management of required hard and software utilities
Establish and maintain CO databases e.g. e-filing, electronic library directory, consultancy database, and database for common vendors, orient and coach staff on these databases/systems;
Provide ICT support to key events and workshops;
Maintain records on IT related asset management, preparation of reports, incl. year-end asset certification;

4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building; ICT for development in innovation and knowledge:

Support country office in delivering ICT for development (ICT4D) initiatives; participate and assist in the organization of training for the CO staff on ICT issues;
Promotes innovation for impacts, enhance collaboration; build internal and external relationships for capacity building of implementing partners;
Identify unmet needs, propose IT solutions, and advise management in the development of business cases, pitching of solutions, system architecture, and resource mobilization;
Promote the use of collaboration tools for knowledge management capacity building and preserving institutional memory;
Promote creativity and innovative thinking to re-engineer Business processes and make the best use of technology within and outside UNFPA;
Contribute to knowledge networks (e.g. Docushare) and communities of practice.
Coordinates with ICT colleagues from other UN Agencies and represents UNFPA in relevant working groups and activities pertaining to One UN in Rwanda

5. Perform the functions of the CO asset and GHGE focal point:

Support management in safeguarding the organization’s assets (acquisitions, disposal, recording, reporting and certifications) in line with the UNFPA fixed assets policy;
Support country office in the development and implementation of the greenhouse gas emission (GHGE) action plan.

Duration and working schedule:

Three Months, Full time at the duty station

Place where services are to be delivered:

UNFPA Country Offices

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

Both Electronic and Hard Copy where necessary

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

The consultant will be reporting to the Operations Manager at monthly basis on the accomplished tasks.

Supervisory arrangements:

The Consultant will be supervised by the Operations Manager under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative.

Expected travel:

As and when required subject to approval by the Representative

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences and/or IT, Systems analysis, being a Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is an advantage.
Relevant certifications in hardware and software management and application, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) required

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of Seven years of relevant working experience, including network administration, support to management of hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications.
Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT financial systems.
IT ability to familiarize with web-based integrated system.
Some experience in research assistance.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Languages:

Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French is desirable.

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

UNFPA will provide:

Required documentation
Support services where appropriate
Logistics arrangements while there is a need to travel

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:

An Individual Contract (IC) will be signed with the consultant for the duration of three months effective from the date of contract signature.

How to apply

Submit applications (a) cover letter (not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, (b) updated CV and Personal History Form (P11) and c) copies of degrees and other academic credentials. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please send your application documents via email rwanda.office@unfpa.org, addressed to; UNFPA Representative, P.O Box: 6119, Kigali, Aurore Building, Umuganda avenue.

The deadline for submission is June 26, 2021 by 6PM Kigali Time.

2. AYSRH and Disability Specialist

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support the practical application of UNFPA disability inclusion in delivering SRH/GBV/CSE services for adolescents and youths living with disabilities, including humanitarian settings;
Work in collaboration with UNFPA implementing partners to integrate disability inclusion in adolescent and youth and SRH interventions;
Monitor implementation of disability inclusion initiatives through project reviews and analysis of programming data and recommend appropriate corrective actions to address the identified challenges;
Facilitate disability inclusion integration in AYSRH/GBV/CSE Communication Campaigns;
Participate in national disability inclusion coordination mechanisms and make a substantial contribution;
Support advocacy efforts through preparing policy briefs with a focus on disability inclusion for adolescents and youths;
Analyse disability inclusion knowledge and trends to share knowledge, recommend programming opportunities, and initiate appropriate policy dialogue actions.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level

Master degree or equivalent

Educational additional comments

Advanced degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education and other related field, preferably at a Master’s degree level.

Required experience

60 Months

Experience remark

Minimum 5 years of professional experience

Language skills

English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent

Kinyarwanda(Mandatory), Level – Fluent

Area of expertise

Public health

Area of expertise details

At least five years of professional experience in project planning and management are working on issues of inclusive development, focusing on either adolescents and youth, sexual and reproductive health, rights, and gender;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English and Kinyarwanda;

Proficiency in current office software applications;

Experience in project planning, reporting, coordination, partnerships, and advocacy relevant to disability inclusion;

Working experience with the United Nations, non-government organizations, and persons with disabilities networks.

Driving license

Application procedure

This assignment is part of UNV’s disability inclusion strategy. UNV seeks to 1) provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to serve as UN Volunteers 2) enable UN partners to expand diversity and inclusion of persons with disabilities in their workforce worldwide 3) build a talent pipeline of qualified professionals with disabilities who can contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at national and global levels, with focus on national capacity. Only candidate with disabilities is eligible to apply for this position. If shortlisted for this assignment, you will be asked for a copy of an official document confirming that you have a disability from a general practitioner, or from an organization of persons with disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation The UN system wishes to create an inclusive workplace and commits to taking appropriate measures to enable persons with disabilities to access and benefit equally from employment and other engagement opportunities such as volunteering, by providing reasonable accommodation. In this context, “reasonable accommodation” means necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.[1].

[1] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 2 UNV Conditions of Service and Entitlements As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of a health insurance plan. National UN Specialist Volunteers in Rwanda receive approximately USD 703 as Monthly Living Allowance. Applicable dependents (primary family unit, up to 3) will be eligible for health insurance. For more information about UNV Conditions of Service and Entitlements, please refer to the following: https://www.unv.org/become-volunteer/volunteer-your-country/conditions-s… https://vmam.unv.org/calculator/entitlements Application procedure Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have a VMAM account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’. Important: On your profile, kindly select the response “yes” to the question whether you consider yourself a person living with a disability. Should you require special arrangements to facilitate the interview and assessment during the selection process, please indicate this in the “special remarks” field in your profile. In case you are facing accessibility constraints kindly write an email to support@unv.org. Application deadline: 27 June 2021.

Apply here: https://www.unv.org/vo/RWAR000597-9697

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Chief Programs Officer (CPO) Advisor at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 16 July 2021)

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