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1.  Documentation Professional or Scientific Writer

Consultancy Opportunity – Documentation Professional or Scientific Writer

 About IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. We are passionate and diverse; and are united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations.

Are you an experienced and documentation professional or scientific writer? This opportunity might be of interest to you.

Scope of Work

IntraHealth seeks an experienced documentation professional or scientific writer to work with its USAID Ingobyi Activity team to document key project interventions, processes and outcomes. The USAID Ingobyi Activity is a five-year cooperative agreement to improve the availability, utilization, and quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing neonatal, child and maternal mortality and morbidity in Rwanda. The Ingobyi Activity builds upon the tremendous gains Rwanda has made in the health sector as well as previous USAID investments in the sector to provide a healthier, more productive future for all Rwandans.

Interventions delivered by Ingobyi Activity to achieve expected results include the following, among others: competency-based skills building through clinical training and mentorship;  systems strengthening, focused on supporting district health units to organize regular DHMT meetings to discuss, prioritize and respond to key health challenges, strengthening the referral system to improve case management, capacity strengthening for community health workers (CHWs) on community level packages, including integrated community case management (iCCM), community-based maternal and newborn health (CB-MNH), and community-based program on family planning (CBP-FP); infection prevention and control, including preparedness and prevention of infectious diseases, such as Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and COVID-19, at facility and community levels to reduce preventable causes of morbidity and mortality; and promotion of healthy behaviors and demand creation through radio broadcasts, community outreach – integrated RMNCH and malaria messaging and service delivery, and health communication for clients at health facility level.

Ingobyi Activity implements globally approved high impact RMNCH and malaria interventions to increase access to high quality services for mothers, newborn, and children, such as: emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC); safe c-sections; respectful maternity care (RMC); management of pre/eclampsia; management of port-partum hemorrhage (PPH); obstetric fistula screening and repair; essential newborn care (ENC) – helping babies breathe (HBB); essential care for every baby (ECEB); essential care for small and sick babies (ECSB); family-centered care (FCC); emergency triage, assessment, treatment and admission (ETAT+); integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI); integrated community case management (iCCM); improved diagnostic services; management of malaria in pregnancy (MIP); and severe malaria and home-based care interventions, among many others.

The consultant will work under direct supervision of the Technical Director/DCOP and in collaboration with various technical leads during the entire course of the assignment.  Occasionally, the consultant will be required to consult with key contact persons at the Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to gather additional data and information.

 Purpose of consultancy and key expected tasks

The purpose of this consultancy assignment is to support IntraHealth’s Ingobyi Activity team to document key project interventions and strategies for internal and external dissemination.  The goal is to use final products as tools to promote awareness of project interventions, approaches, learning and promising practices with the global health community. The consultant will perform the following tasks, among others:

• Participate in orientation/introductory meeting with Ingobyi Activity technical team leads to gain a deeper understanding of the project, key interventions, including those to be documented as part of this assignment, documentation procedures and expected deliverables;
• Prepare and submit a generic inception report outlining key tasks, approaches to be used, sources of information/data for each intervention or strategy to be documented and the timeline for the entire assignment;
• Gather all relevant documents required for the documentation (reports, data, stories, photos, etc.) from respective Ingobyi Activity technical leads;
• Conduct desk review on each identified intervention or strategy to gather literature on current global and local knowledge and practices to provide context for documentation;
• Conduct in-depth interviews with selected staff, beneficiaries and/or partners to gain understanding of the benefits and outcomes of the strategies and interventions being documented;
• Prepare first draft (see expected content and outline of each document below) for each intervention and/or strategy pre-identified by Ingobyi Activity team (see below list for interventions to be documented –  Additional areas may be identified in the course of the assignment) and submit assignment supervisor for review;
• Incorporate feedback from Ingobyi Activity team and submit revised draft of each document; and
• Present final drafts of the above documents using the outline provided below – branding guidance will be provided.

Interventions and strategies to be documented

• Low does high frequency (LDHF) training approach
• Clinical mentorship – both by professional associations and district based mentors
• e-Learning courses for community health workers
• Supportive supervision
• Infection prevention and control – both at facility and community level
• Screening, repair and management of obstetric fistula
• Citizen voice and action (CVA)/patient voice program (PVP)
• COVID-19 responses and efforts to assure continuity of health services
• Social and behavior change – interventions to create demand for, and uptake of, key RMNCH and malaria services

 Expected content and outline of each document 

Each document is expected to include the following topics, as applicable to each intervention or strategy (additional topics may be added in the course of the assignment). Each document is expected to be between 5 and 10 pages long (excluding references and annexes).

• Introduction;
  • Description of intervention or strategy
  • Purpose and objectives of the intervention or strategy
  • Description of Ingobyi Activity – goal, expected results and key interventions
• Presentation of literature on the intervention or strategy – both local and global;
• The implementation approach;
• Key activities involved in the intervention or strategy and population coverage;
• Key results or outcomes to date – to include service data from project reports and databases and beneficiary voices, and stories of impact with relevant photos;
• Key lessons learned and opportunities for scale-up both locally and globally;
• Challenges and how Ingobyi Activity has responded or addressed them;
• References; and

Deliverables

 Expected deliverables for this assignment include the following:

• Inception report clearly stating key tasks, approaches to be used, sources of information/data for each intervention or strategy to be documented and the timeline for the entire assignment;
• Relevant desk review (including global and local literature) for each identified intervention and strategy;
• First draft of each documented intervention or strategy;
• Second draft of each documented intervention or strategy;
• Final drafts of each documented intervention or strategy; and
• Consultancy completion report.

Requirements

 The ideal candidate is expected to meet and/or possess the following qualifications and requirements.

 Education and training

• Advanced degree (at least Master’s level) in public health, health communication, global health or other related fields with specialization or experience in scientific writing, informatics and global health research.
• Clinical background with working knowledge and experience in the Rwanda health sector (community, health post, health center, district hospital and district health unit, as well as central level institutions) will be required.

Experience and skills

• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in scientific writing, scientific publications, global health research and documentation of health programs;
• Extensive experience in scientific writing (evidence of submitted papers required), documentation of program activities, evaluation of health programs, preparation of project and research papers or policy briefs (evidence required);
• Sound understanding of current developments in RMNCH and malaria prevention and treatment programs;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and an ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English are key requirements (evidence of written work will be required);
• Solid skills in documentation and report writing (evidence of written work will be required); and
• Excellent use of MS Word and Excel required.

Assignment tasks and expected duration

 This assignment is expected to commence in in early June and should be completed by end of August 2021.  The below table outlines estimated level of effort for each task.

How to apply

Applications must be sent to the Chief of Party via email: ingobyiprocurement@intrahealth.org with “Documentation or scientific writing consultant” in the subject line, no later than July 10, 2021 at 5.00 pm.

Evaluation of proposals:

The proposals will be evaluated as follows:

• Technical proposal: 70% marks
• Financial proposal:30% marks

The application file should include:

• Motivation letter and updated CV;
• Three professional references with full names, phone number and email address;
• Well written technical proposal (3 pages maximum), including your past experience in similar assignments, understanding of the current assignment, and how you plan to carry out the assignment/methodology;
• Proof of completion of similar assignments within the last 5 years;
• Financial proposal – provide your daily consultancy rate including applicable taxes; and
• Proposed timeline for the assignment.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and consultancies.

Note: Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within one week from the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

2. Call for Proposal of Individual Consultancy to serve as Midterm Review Coordinator

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ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Cloud Systems Engineer will manage software, hardware and networks. You will maintain reliable operations of the production, test, and development environments for applications and infrastructure at One Acre Fund. You will ensure compliance to policies and standards. You will collaborate with engineering teams to manage the performance of applications in the production environments.

As a member of the IT Operations department, the Cloud Systems Engineer will report to the Enterprise Architect.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage operations of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Maintain security through identity management, certificates, protocols, access controls, and firewalls
• Manage capacity, storage planning, and database performance
• Establish proper governance in the administration of systems by defining policies, standards, processes, and best practice guidelines

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• One or more relevant professional certifications, such as:
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solution Expert)
• Linux Certifications: LPIC-1 or LPIC-2
• Azure Certified (AZ900,AZ104, AZ303)
• Cisco CCNA-Cloud.
• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience managing cloud-hosted IT infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience managing Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
• Experience using shell script or interpreted languages such as Python, Bash, Perl, and Windows PS.
• Experience administering Kubernetes clusters (AKS, GKE, EKS or on-premises).
• Experience managing infrastructure security using identity management, certificates, VLAN, and access controls.
• Experience planning, design, implementing and managing IT networks.
• Experience implementing standards and best practices in infrastructure management.
• Experience managing continuous development, testing, and integration.
• 1+ years of experience managing other IT professionals.
• Language: English. Working knowledge of French and Swahili will be an added advantage.

PREFERRED START DATE:As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION:Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29 August 2021

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

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

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

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Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1. Social Capital Development and Training Manager at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

2. Project Manager at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

3. Livestock Specialist at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

4. Driver at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

5. Community Mobilization and Extension Officer at Heifer International: (Deadline Ongoing)

Research Associate at Laterite Ltd: (Deadline 21 July 2021)

Research Associate

Kigali, Rwanda

Requirements in a nutshell

Education:       Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy or a related field

Experience:    Three years of professional research experience

Languages:     English

Must-have:      Experience managing data collection or research projects, including contact with external stakeholders; quantitative data analysis skills in Stata.

Location:         Kigali, Rwanda

 About Laterite

Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.

Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 60 full time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization.

You can find out more about Laterite on our website at: http://www.laterite.com

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

 As a Research Associate, based in our Kigali office, you will:

• Manage one or two research projects in Rwanda: coordinating the project team; ensuring implementation according to protocols; managing to the budget and timeline; and communicating with clients.
• Play a hands-on role in all steps of the research process: designing the technical approach; developing protocols, research instruments, and sampling strategies; monitoring data quality; conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis; writing reports; and presenting to clients.
• Contribute to the development of new business: proposing research ideas; writing technical proposals; and pricing.
• Improve the way we work: researching and piloting new methodologies and technologies; standardizing and automating processes for data collection and analysis; and supporting internal operations like recruitment and IT.

You will develop skills and experience in:

• Technical design of research projects
• Data analysis
• Business development
• Managing a portfolio of research projects

Profile

Our ideal candidates are passionate about social and economic research in East Africa.  They can quickly grasp research concepts and structure their technical approach to a problem. They have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and a drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable. Our candidates have project coordination experience and can manage activities involving varying levels of stakeholders and multiple team members. They are willing to develop their professional skills, contribute to the growth of an organization dedicated to social impact, and thrive in an innovative and collaborative organization.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in research (whether in a project/program or academic setting).
• Strong analytical skills, experience working with quantitative data, and proficiency in Stata.
• Experience communicating with external stakeholders or in a client-facing role.
• Solid project management skills and experience coordinating projects with multiple components or teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

In addition, we value:

• Experience working with primary data (data collection or cleaning and analysis).
• Experience with Open Data Kit (ODK) or an ODK-based platform such as SurveyCTO or CommCare.
• Previous work experience in East Africa.
• Research experience in one of Laterite’s core sectors – education, youth and labor, public health, agriculture or urbanization.
• Knowledge of Python and/or R

Application Process

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience matches our requirements via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/211682285433557. After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a 30-minute quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed. Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps.

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

The deadline for applications is July 21^st, 2021.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Communication officer

World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Communication Officer. The position will be based at Head Office, Kigali reporting to the Communications & Public Engagement Manager.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to provide communications support to World Vision Rwanda stakeholders (both internal and external) to enhance marketing and in-country publicity of World Vision Rwanda’s projects. The Communications Officer will collaborate with the appropriate National Office, Regional Office and Support Office staff to help position World Vision as a humanitarian leader in Rwanda. The expected results will be enhanced visibility, brand promotion, and communications quality assurance support at World Vision Rwanda, to effectively demonstrate the organisation’s impact on the lives of the most vulnerable and deepen its commitment to them.

The major responsibilities include:

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or any other field relevant to this role.
• At least 2 years’experience doing communications work within the context of an International NGO (preferably one with a child sponsorship programme).
• 2-3 years’prior English-writing experience, with either a local or international news agency, marketing organization, or INGO.
• 1-2 years’experience with still photography, story writing, case study writing, and videography acquired from either formal or on-the-job training.
• Sound understanding of transformational and community development, with the ability to translate technical information to a language easily understood by donors and partners.
• Skilled in personal computing, email, and general office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and other programmes for uploading and downloading information.
• Cross-cultural interpersonal skills and experience

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 01st July 2021;no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Description

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

FUNCTION

The Social Capital Development and Training Manager will be responsible for the successful integration of Social Capital, and all full implementation of the Values-Based Holistic Development Model into the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Livestock Markets Project (PRISM) by incorporating essentials of Social capital including group formation and training in Heifer’s 12 cornerstones for just and sustainable development, personal leadership, Project Self Review and Planning (PSRP) and gender justice.

S/He shall build the capacity of PRISM staff, Self Help Groups, cooperatives, and Partners by providing leadership and overall support to ensure quality, consistency and effective training and follow up. The Social Capital Development and Training Manager will report to the Project Manager, and work in liaison with the Livestock Extension Coordinator and the District Mobilization Officers.

PRISM is an ambitious five-year Signature project with the overall objective of reducing poverty by empowering poor rural men, women and youth to participate in the transformation of the Rwanda livestock sector and to enhance their resilience. The programme development objective is to improve food and nutritional security and the incomes of poor rural households through better performance of the value chains.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS: 

Drives results, accountable, manages complex environments, excellent and effective communication, resourcefulness, manage conflict, team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

Social Capital Development (40%)

• Provide leadership in the implementation, incorporation, and strengthening of Heifer’s Values-Based Holistic Community Development (VBHCD) activities and events, including Social Capital approaches in Groups, Cooperatives, and hubs;
• Serve as the focal point person for Social Capital by preparing the annual plan, budget , track and assess the implementation of the Social Capital development plan for the Project;
• Keep informed on issues of socio-economic development, agriculture, environment, and livestock programs and policies by Visiting project locations/Project Partners/Self Help Groups for follow-ups and to check the effectiveness of Heifer’s existing Social Capital programs and contents and then customize the content, delivery, and materials for more effectiveness;
• Provide leadership throughout the process of identification and recruitment of Community Facilitators (CFs), Community Agro Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs), Mentoring Teams (MT), and Project Management Committees (PMCs).

Training (30%)

• In conjunction with the project team, supporting and organizing delivery of various training/workshops such as Heifer Cornerstones, PSRP, Gender and Justice, group management and personal leadership development for Heifer staff, projects’ participants, Informal Savings and Loans, Community and partner staff training;
• Translate and contextualize the Social Capital Minimum Requirement for PRISM Project;
• Identification, design, implement and follow-up of training and backstop the program staff as well as project partner staff and community facilitators to be highly efficient, effective, and consistent trainers to produce social transformation and TOC domain impacts in the field;
• Developing, reviewing, and updating training modules/manuals, and related training materials. Facilitate projects implementers to set up various training modules and train them in their use; provide follow-up services to these training programs.

Monitoring and Reporting (20%)

• Collaborate with the MEL Manager to develop and implement tools to monitor the “Graduation Pathway”
• Develop guidelines and tools for Collection and Reporting of non-donor local resources mobilized by the Project,
• With support from the Project Manager, generate and disseminate data relating to VBHCD outcomes at the project level.
• Ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into planning and implementation of PRISM Project

Any Other Assigned Function (10%)

• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in community development, Rural Development, social science, adult education, or related field required, plus five (5) years of relevant experience. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements. However, demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of adult learning methodology is a requirement.

Preferred Requirements

1. Five years experience working with rural communities would be an added advantage.
2. Fluent in local language (Kinyarwanda both spoken and written) and in English (Fluency in French would be an asset)

Most Critical Proficiencies

1. Knowledge and experience in conducting trainings and skills of moderation
2. Knowledge of different training topics such as social capital, gender, documentation, etc.
3. Knowledge of and experience with or within community organizations
4. Fluent in English or French and local language (Kinyarwanda), both spoken and written
5. Interest in animal, agriculture and community development
6. Understand the importance of traditional customs of the various groups and be familiar with their lifestyles
7. Basic understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and the environment
8. Experience in participatory training methodology, preferably with an NGO/INGO
9. Outstanding communication skills; good at writing and making speeches
10. Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and the Internet.
11. Knowledge of and experience with developing private/public partnerships at the national and business level.
12. Demonstrated proficiency in English and other local languages, both oral and written.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

1. Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision
2. Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner
3. Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity
4. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
5. Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both locally and internationally
6. Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation
7. Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity
8. Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting and work at a computer for extended hours.
9. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
10. Do any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by his/her supervisor.

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Description

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

FUNCTION

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the project which includes: efficient management of project resources; review and approve project plans and budgets and monitoring expenditures; supervision of field operations; procurement; supervision of monitoring and evaluation; and ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required. S/he will also be responsible for the successful launch and implementation of a six-year project “the Partnerships for Resilient and Inclusive Small livestock Markets-PRISM” that is co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International (HPI). The Project Manager will work closely with the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB), Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Heifer country program teams, and the IFAD country team as occasion demands to facilitate the implementation of the project.

Throughout the implementation, the Project Manager will maintain active engagement with the Local Governments in the fifteen (15) target Districts and coordinate engagement with other stakeholders both at the local and central levels as occasion demands to facilitate the implementation of the PRISM project. S/he will ensure full compliance with the donor contract and regulations and will oversee the project reporting process to Heifer International, IFAD and to the Government of Rwanda as per the requirements of the project (Monthly, quarterly, annual reports; evaluation report and end of project report). S/he will oversee performance management of all project staff working exclusively in his/her project and will ensure timely reporting on the progress of the project and its financial status.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS

Respect, accountability, Good stewardship, Credibility, excellence, analytical ability, Teachable, interpersonal skills and proactive, problem-solving, Humility, Flexibility, Enthusiasm, Dependability, Creativity, and Team player

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

A. Project Management and program effectiveness (50%).

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Project including technical, administrative, operational, and logistical direction of the project.

• Provide guidance and support to project teams through periodic planning and reviews as well as implementation.

• Collaborate with the Programs team and relevant departments (MEL and Finance) to ensure timely submission and review and dissemination of project information and reports.
• Lead the Annual Planning & Review Process and ensure quality implementation of approved Annual Work Plans and Budgets
• Review and approve  (Technical and financial) monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports as per project reporting requirements;
• On a quarterly basis, ensure that the performance-coaching logs are maintained and updated for all project staff;
• Coach and ensure that all staff carries out their assignments to achieve individual and project targets, including timely completion of staff performance review.

B. Reporting and Compliance (20%).

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and Heifer’s internal policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, timely reporting on technical and financial progress reports, periodic project reviews, and documentation of learnings and sharing.
• Hold project Teams to the highest standards of accountability.
• Ensure that all project staff meet their performance targets including but not limited to timely submission of the monthly, quarterly, semester, and annual reports, work plans and etc;
• On a quarterly basis, ensure that the project success stories and lessons learned are documented and disseminated;

C. Partnership and Engagement (25%)

• Establish plans for multi-stakeholders engagement and learnings, including the creation of appropriate fora for key stakeholders and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Develop strategies of capturing and processing sharing  knowledge from the project to CPO management for review and approval;
• Participate in quarterly, semi-annual and annual planning meetings with stakeholders;
• Develop and review the project exit strategy in the first 12 months of the project.

D. May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%)

• Any other job-related tasks assigned by the line manager or Country Director

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences (Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, Rural Development or related fields) plus a minimum of seven (7) years project management experience in the Agriculture Sector of which, at least 3 years implementing related projects in East Africa.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in the fields of Project Management, Agricultural sciences (Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production), and Rural Development or other related fields, plus five (5) years working experience in the Sector of which, at least 2 years implementing related projects in Rwanda.
• Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and innovate within the industry.
• Demonstrate experience in conducting business, investments analyses and capital budgeting and sufficient evidence on how the results were used to develop potentially viable business ideas and subsequently tangible businesses.
• Demonstrate project report writing and donor reporting experience.
• Demonstrate experience in project management including donor project budgets management.

Most Critical Proficiencies

• Experience managing large projects funded by major bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Good understanding of the different agricultural commodity value chains in general and small livestock value chain in particular.
• Experience working with producer organizations comprising of youth, women and men smallholder farmers.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven track record in generating innovative solutions in work situations; utilizing different and novel ways to deal with work problems and address opportunities.
• Knowledge of income and expense budget preparation and monitoring.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Experience in farming, crops and livestock is also needed.
• MS-Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Microsoft Project.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.
• Willingness to travel as per position demand.
• Ability to work independently ability to work with a flexible schedule.
• Ability to perform income and expense budget preparation and monitoring.
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures, beliefs, and Gender Equality.

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Description

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.

FUNCTION

The Project Livestock Specialist for the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Livestock Markets (PRISM) Project will be responsible for the coordination of matters related to livestock development, animal wellbeing and extension service delivery. S/he will lead and coordinate the planning and implementation of activities aimed to enhance adoption of improved animal management, productivity practices and standards to ensure animal health, animal husbandry and product quality assurance are achieved.

S/he will provide technical guidance to field teams throughout the implementation, ensure good collaboration with communities and local authorities; make sure that District Coordinators and beneficiaries have knowledge and skills to humanely maximize animals’ productivity and reduce the cost of production to the lowest level possible while working in close collaboration and coordination with the Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of the project. S/he will also be responsible for consolidating field data and evidence to support any impact achieved.

PRISM is an ambitious five-year Signature project with the overall objective of reducing poverty by empowering poor rural men, women and youth to participate in the transformation of the Rwanda livestock sector and to enhance their resilience. The programmed development objective is to improve food and nutritional security and the incomes of poor rural households through the better performance of the value chains.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS: 

Drives results, accountability, manage complex environments, excellent and effective communication, resourcefulness, manage conflict, team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

A. Coordinate all livestock related activities of PRISM and provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team on livestock-related matters (30%)

• In collaboration with the Project Manager, lead and facilitate the planning, implementation and reporting on project activities for animal production and animal health in the project area;
• Coordinate the placement of small livestock in the target communities, Update databases of project beneficiaries in a well and neatly complete training attendance sheets.
• Prepare and submit relevant, measurable and time-bound project information to the project manager on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually basis;
• Ensure quality animals are selected for placement throughout the project lifetime;
• Ensure timely delivery of livestock and other physical inputs throughout the project’s lifetime.
• Coordinate, supervise and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of field veterinary service delivery and disease control;
• Develop a monthly plan for all items needed for establishing and strengthening farmers Self Help Groups (SHGs);
• Review and approve annual, monthly quarterly, semester technical reports from the field technicians.

B. Support and provide oversight of the establishment of livestock producer hubs as well as veterinary and extension services delivery (20%)

• Support the recruitment process of Community Argo Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs), Mentoring Teams (MT) and Project Management Committees (PMCs).
• Coordinate supply of quality veterinary services, equipment, vaccines, medicines, through the hubs as appropriate
• Facilitate the engagement of the private sector in the provision of Veterinary and Extension Services.
• Develop plans for integration of technology in the delivery of extension services

C. Design and implement necessary capacity building for farmers & partners to ensure adoption of improved animal management and production practices and standards at project level (30%).

• Collaborate with a technical partner(s) both internally and externally to design training curriculum and develop training materials on animal health, husbandry, and animal-related issues.
• Participate in the development of technical training material and coaching program on animal production;
• Prepare and design training curriculum and develop training materials on animal health, husbandry and animal-related issues.
• Provide follow-up and backstopping to trained farmers, partners and Heifer staff Mobilize CAVEs and technical experts as appropriate for improving livestock management practices.
• Coaching, guiding and training of CAVEs, farmers and partners in animal management

D. Representation and stakeholder’s management (15%)

• Participate in planned project related meetings/events including the IFAD’s Implementation Support Missions as needed;
• Represent the organization in planned District Meetings including but not limited to the “Joint Action District Forum-JADF”;
• Ensure relationships with project partners at the district level are regularly nurtured and report any issue of interest for Heifer work to the manager as soon as it arises;
• Ensure cluster monthly work plans & reports are shared with the district Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) & Project Partner representative as needed;
• Participate in all regular and any relevant meetings/events that may come up.
• Ensure cluster work plans and reports are shared with the district (RGB online System) semi-annually

E. Any Other Assigned Function (5%)

• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

Minimum Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent plus five (5) years of relevant working experience is required. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Preferred Requirements

1. Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine with at least two (2) years of experience working with development programs in the small livestock value chains.
2. Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of French could be an added advantage.

Most Critical Proficiencies

1. Knowledge of and experience in working with livestock programs
2. Knowledge of and experience with or within community organizations
3. Fluent in national language/s and English, spoken as well as written
4. Good leadership qualities
5. Good communication skills
6. Have an interest in animals/agriculture/community development
7. Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail
8. Skills with Microsoft Office package, internet browser, and other appropriate technology.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

1. Serving as the Lead technical staff for Project Livestock management activities
2. Mentoring Project staff and Community Agro-Vet Entrepreneurs in small livestock development with relevance to the Project scope
3. Coordinating Livestock management training activities and prepare success stories.
4. Working in close collaboration with the Project staff, CFs, relevant authorities and SHGs to ensure successful POGs (small livestock, construction materials, knowledge, etc.).
5. Providing technical assistance to the Project Manager in the planning and implementation of Project activities crucial to the success of the project.
6. Preparing and presenting program reports and presentations in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
7. Proven team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
8. Regularly conduct a stakeholder analysis to strengthen partnerships and leveraging of resources
9. Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public to scale up country program visibility and publicity.
10. May require constant sitting; working at a computer, focusing for extended periods of time and performing office work in the field and/or in remote conditions.
11. Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting strict deadlines.
12. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
13. MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

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