Supervisory Financial Analyst at USAID Rwanda: (Deadline 25 June 2021)

Solicitation for a Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractor (CCNPSC), Supervisory Financial Analyst

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72069621R100002
2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 07, 2021
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: June 25, 2021, 12:00 p.m. noon African Central Time
4. POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resource Office, e-mail kigalihr@usaid.gov.
5. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Financial Analyst

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Dental Nurse

Job Title: Dental Nurse

Location: Nyarutarama – Kigali

Job Brief

Deva Medical Center is now looking for an ambitious, qualified and experienced individual to fill the position as Dental Nurse (DN) to work in the dental department with Dentist and inclusive sterilization process. The major role of DN is to assist dentists in carrying out different kinds of oral-care procedures. The position entails preparing instruments to be used during treatment procedures, recording medical information, and ensuring that patients are comfortable.

Deva Medical Center, is located in Nyarutarama, Kigali. Our dental team has been serving Rwanda and expats and the surrounding area for over 5 years. We take pride in providing a friendly, helpful atmosphere and high quality dentistry. We have a sizable patient pool and are looking for a DN to focus on our patients.

Exciting Employment Opportunity with the Deva Medical Center

Position: Dental Nurse

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Reports to: Head of Dental Department

Job Requirements

Candidates will be considered if they have the following qualifications:

1. Must have a registered License as a Nurse approved by the Rwanda Allied Health Council (RAHC).
2. An excellent proficiency in English, with the ability to express yourself clearly, both orally and in writing.
3. At least 2 years of experience working with a Dentist.
4. At least 1 year of experience working in Sterilization area.
5. Knowledge of MS Office
6. Knowledge of bookkeeping

Skills

As a dental nurse you should have:

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients in a calm and reassuring manner and to advise them on how to look after their teeth and gums
2. Effective listening and good motivational skills to educate patients to maintain healthy oral hygiene and a healthy diet
3. The ability to work well in a team as well as independently
4. An interest in helping and advising people to look after their teeth and gums
5. Good eyesight and steady hands for carrying out precision work
6. The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
7. Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
8. Ensured the optimum comfort of all quests in reception area and accommodated special requests
9. Demonstrate good work ethic, hardworking and honest
10. A friendly, confident and professional manner when interacting with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

As a dental nurse, your responsibilities are;

• PreMix and prepare materials
• Serve as an assistant to the Dentist during treatment by passing relevant equipment and instruments to him, in the same vein retracting and aspirating if necessary
• Ensure all dental instruments are correctly decontaminated(Sterilized)

• Processing and filing x-rays
• Tidying and cleaning the dental surgery.

• Write patient notes efficiently and correctly as dictated by the Dentist

• Advising patients on oral hygiene.

• Carry out stock control

Work experience

1. You should have had practical work experience in Dentistry Department minimum 2 years.

Application procedure

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

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter with one Dental related reference to the following e-mail address: hr@devamc.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

Closing date for all applications related to this vacancy is June 20, 2021 @ 5 pm

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 Agaciro Development Fund (AgDF) is the Rwanda’s sovereign wealth fund that was established by Rwandans in 2011.  In the framework of strengthening its human resource capacity, the company is recruiting a highly qualified and motivated candidate to fill the following position:

Position: Company Secretary

 Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The position holder is responsible for ensuring that AgDF complies with standard financial and legal practice and maintains high standards of corporate governance.

The Company Secretary acts as a link between the Management and Board of directors in primarily ensuring mitigating risks and maximizing the rights of AgDF in its engagements.

 The Company Secretary performs the following responsibilities:

• Provide timely and comprehensive facilitation to the Board to effectively carry out their fiduciary duties,
• Act as the Board and Executive management committee secretary and provide expert and strategic legal advice to both management and the Board,
• Ensuring compliance with standard financial and legal practice at AgDF,
• Mitigation of risk and maximization of rights,
• Organize and prepare agendas and papers for Board meetings, committees and annual general meetings,
• Take minutes, draft resolutions of Board, its committees, Executive management committee and follow up on implementation of decisions taken by the Board and management meetings,
• Oversee policies, making sure they are kept up to date and referred to
• Maintain statutory books,
• Deal with legally binding correspondences, collate information and write reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant stakeholders,
• Contribute to meeting discussions as and when required, and advise members of the management of the implications of proposed policies,
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action in consultation with relevant authorities,
• Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors on issues related to AgDF legal engagements and operations,
• Develop and oversee the systems that ensure AgDF complies with all applicable laws, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements
• Take a role in share issues, mergers, acquisitions, and advise on legal matters relating to all assets managed by AgDF,
• Maintain the register of AgDF shareholding and monitor changes in share ownership,
• Draft contracts in collaboration with departments, manage and renew contracts as appropriate,
• Be responsible for custody of all agreements and contracts; lead the negotiation, drafting, review, execution and interpretation of statutes, agreements, contracts and policies governing the operations of AgDF in collaboration with departments,
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the superiors in line with this position.

Job profile:

Interested candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant proven experience within legal advisory services field and meet the following position requirements:

• Possession of a degree of law (LLB);
• Master’s degree of law (LLM) is preferable;
• Possession of a professional qualification is desired;
• Possess 5years+ of experience in Board Secretariat functions in a corporate setting;
• Be a results driven and diligent company secretary and legal expert with exceptional interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in English is required and having a good working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

Applications including cover letter, CV with three references, copies of academic credentials and ID copy addressed to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) should be submitted to AgDF Head Office, at RSSB Tower II, 3^rd Floor, African Boulevard, Kigali, Rwanda or via this email : jean.ntabana@agaciro.rw , not later that 21^th June 2021 at 17h00 pm.

Done at Kigali, 11^th June 2021

Gilbert Nyatanyi

Chief Executive Officer

JOB ADVERT                                                                                 

Organization: Hasten Communications Ltd

Location: Kigali, Rwanda – possibility to travel to different rural provinces in Rwanda

Eligible Citizenship: Rwanda

Position: Public Relations and Marketing Officer

Job Function: Public Relations, Event Management, Content Development, Marketing and Social Media.

About

Hasten Communications Ltd is a newly rebranded Made-in-Rwanda Communications and Marketing Agency. Formerly known as Legacy Brands, we boast of more than 5 years of experience offering quality service to government institutions, large, small & medium private enterprises, and international and national non- government organizations.

We are made up of diverse experts who have mastered the art of communication strategies, media relations, audio-visual productions, digital marketing, and
creating successful awareness and marketing campaigns.

Position Overview

The Public Relations and Marketing Officer will be a key member of the Hasten Communications Ltd team working to enhance the visibility of our work, but also manage the public image of the companies and clients we represent, with the aim of increasing their presence and overall reputation. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in content creation, developing PR and marketing strategies, reporting, social media promotion, and event coordination among many others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and put in place PR and Marketing campaigns and strategies for clients
• Arrange interviews with media outlets and prepare and distribute press releases
• Create all content for various products (Articles, info graphics, newsletter, magazines etc)
• Regularly update and create content for Hasten Communications Ltd website, twitter, Facebook and Instagram and the clients’
• Coordinate all events for clients
• Coordinate and report on media coverage for clients’ events
• Develop communication and branding material for clients’ programs and events
• Handle the logistical requirements for campaigns, events and other activities
• Support monitoring and evaluation by developing communications materials based on lessons learned, including case studies and reports.
• Provide mentoring and capacity building support to junior communications team members and interns

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience and skills in communication and marketing strategies
• Ability to work with others and transfer skills
• Good Problem-Solving Skills
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Knowledge of computer programs relevant to the role including MS Word, PowerPoint, Publishing, Photoshop, etc.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Related Field
• Public speaking skills
• Understanding and interest of Social Media and Design Software
• Good command of English, French and Kinyarwanda

The position is full time 40 hours a week with a probationary period of 3 months. If you are interested in this position, please send your application including a cover letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume to info@hastencommunications.com with the position title as the subject.

The deadline is Wednesday 30^th June 2021.

 Project Director to USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Project

(Re-advertised)

SCOPE OF WORK

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd seeks to recruit a Project Director for USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply (TRMS) Project.

Background

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd is a state owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing end to end health supply chain for Rwanda.

The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable, and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future needs and manage increasing complexity.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”) in partnership with Rwanda Medical Supply looks to procure and provide health commodities for USAID/Rwanda’s health program, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Family Planning, and Maternal & Child Health through the TRMS (Transforming the Rwanda Medical Supply Chain) Project. The aim of TRMS is to address operational inefficiencies in Rwanda’s supply chain system such as lengthy procurement processes, poor inventory management and high end user mark-up.

RMS Ltd seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of; Project Director for the USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) project.

Purpose

The Project Director will work closely with RMS management and USAID/Rwanda to ensure successful implementation of this project. S/He will be responsible for all aspects of the project including planning and budget management implementation. S/he will provide leadership and oversight of the TRMS project. S/He will also serve as the primary contact to USAID/Rwanda.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of all project related activities and deliverables.
• Primary point of contact to USAID on the TRMS activity related matters.
• Leads and oversees the implementation of all the project’s activities with the aim of achieving the project goals and objectives.
• Provides overall technical, administrative and financial oversight of the project.
• Supervises the four Key Personnel and liaises closely with RMS leadership
• Provides change management advice to the RMS Ltd management particularly in the application of results-based human resources management and cash flow management.
• Maintains effective communication with the project staff, the MOH and its stakeholders, public, private, and FBO/NGO sector and other USG cooperating agencies and programs.
• Serves as the RMS liaison with USAID Third Party Monitoring partner.
• Report directly to the RMS Ltd Deputy CEO
• S/he will align reports in accordance to RMS Ltd procedures and guidelines

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain or medical logistics related field. S/he expertise in global supply chain management, procurement of health commodities
• Minimum ten years of experience in management, international development including or public health with at least seven years of executive experience as Project Director and/or Deputy Director for development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise teams across different capacities
• Demonstrate ability to work and collaborate with different stakeholders including with senior government officials and external donors
• Knowledge of the Rwanda country context (preferred)
• Ability to ensure successful transition with change management and change organization mindset.
• Strong Leadership and motivational ability
• Ability to gather and analyze information in order to make appropriate decisions
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel. PowerPoint, knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis, and reporting

Level of Effort and Location:

This is a contract based position and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, with intermittent travel throughout the country

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Health Insurance

Interested persons should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@rmsltd.rw, include; “Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) Project Director” the subject heading of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be submitted, no later than Friday, June 18^th, 2021 at 5:00pm (local time).

Job description

– Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing mails, invoices and other financial documents
– Establish and maintain the general filing system and file all correspondences in the finance department.
– Undertake all other duties assigned by the Director of Administration and Finance and/or the Executive Secretary.

Job description

– Management of institutional HR strategy
– Coordination of staff recruitment and selection process
– Coordination of NCST staff planning and Capacity development plan
– Provision of HR-related advice to the institution
– HR Budgeting
– Coordination of the Implementation of the performance management system at NCST
– Management of Payroll and various HR legal issues
– Management of labor relations
– Play advocacy role and ensure the staff’s welfare

Job description

– Facilitate the planning process and assuring participation and maximization of inputs from all units
– Facilitate the development and review of NCST strategic plan
– Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports from the heads of units and submit them for approval
– Set up the monitoring and evaluation framework for NCST
– Implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
– Plan, Monitor and evaluate projects

Job description

– Develop and introduce research and innovation standardized granting instruments such as tools, templates and guidelines to support grant management
– Oversee grants application processes.
– Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with established rules and procedures and requirements.
– Perform functions of grant management and report on status of grant processing and outcomes by regularly leasing with beneficiaries
– Receive and process technical and financial progress reports from NRIF beneficiaries
– Prepare financial and other reports related to the NRIF
– Engage grantees during budget negotiation in line with established guidelines
– Process grant payments to successful applicants and follow up on all queries related to NCST’s granting process
– Engage host institutions in elaborating roles to ensure efficient grants management
– Conduct fields visit to assess progress of NRIF grants
– Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interest.
– Undertake all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary

Job description

– Expand and maintain NCST’s network of partners and collaborators to advance the institution’s mission
– Prepare partnership proposals and agreements with NCST’s partners in Rwanda and abroad
– Coordinate NCST’s fundraising efforts for research and innovation
– Serve as a point of contact between various partners and the Council as needed
– Facilitate partnership with diaspora in national research activities
– Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interests.
– Undertake

Job description

– Review and recommend research permits applications
– Put in place and implement a framework for research entities classification and accreditation
– Review applications and recommend institutional research accreditation
– Collaborate with the STI Policy Analyst on drafting legal and regulatory frameworks
– Monitor the implementation of issued research permits and accreditations
– Design and recommend regulatory standards and measures benchmarking international best practices
– Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interests.
– Undertaking all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary

Job description

– Coordinate the development, execution and monitoring of NCST budgets (ordinary and development
– Elaborate administrative manuals such as administrative procedure manuals, internal rules and regulations, and other related documents
– Supervise and coordinate the management of office material and assets
– Coordinate and monitor activities of the unit
– Oversee the management and preservation of the NCST records and archives
– Ensure the establishment of exploitation system of information and the use of data in the archive of NCST.
– Oversee the management of NCST documentation library
– Contribute to resource mobilization to implement Plan/strategies
– Supervise and coordinate activities of central secretariat

1.Fiscal Decentralization Advisor

Vacancy Announcement

Fiscal Decentralization Advisor

for

Good Governance and Decentralization (DGG) Programme

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

The Decentralization and Good Governance (DGG) programme is jointly implemented by GIZ and its Rwandan partners, including the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning as well as several civil society organizations (CSOs). At the core of the DGG programme is the support to partners in improving the districts’ ability to effectively, efficiently and transparently deliver public services to its 11.3 million (est. 2015) citizens. This is achieved, on one hand, through technical advice on policy reform processes and guidelines that regulate planning, budgeting and intergovernmental relations. On the other hand, capacity building of both district authorities and CSOs aims to strengthen their ability to fulfill their responsibilities in a participatory manner. Critical to the advancement of the decentralization effort is also the ability of districts to generate and effectively manage limited financial resources.

The programme provides technical advisory services through international and national long- and short-term experts, funding for capacity development measures as well as equipment to a minimal extent.

The specific fields of intervention for the programme are: 1) Sector Decentralization, 2) Fiscal Decentralization and Local Revenue Generation and 3) Citizen – State Relations.

This position will be supporting the intervention area on fiscal decentralization which supports the review and implementation of the legal framework and guiding policies for local revenue generation as well as the assignment of fiscal responsibilities between central and local government. The main objective is to create the conditions for an increase in the share of financial resources over which districts have discretionary power.

The Decentralization Programme is searching for one candidate for the position of Fiscal Decentralization Adviser.

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: until 31.12.2021 (with possibility of extension until 31.12.2024)

Position: 0ne (1)

 A.    Responsibilities

The advisor is responsible for:

• Managing specific activity packages of responsibility under the intervention area Fiscal Decentralization in accordance with the Programme goals and activities agreed jointly with the Partners
• Serving as a primary focal person primarily for Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and supporting coordination of activities with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN)
• Identify and support the coordination of activities, in particular at decentralized level to enhance fiscal decentralization, local revenue generation and capacity building of local government in PFM
• Support the design, implementation and follow up on programme activities particularly in the areas of enhancing local revenue generation in Rwanda
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationship with partners
• Support the technical management and steering of national short-term experts in her/his area of responsibility
• Support the component manager in the coordination of programme activities with development partners
• Supporting the monitoring, reporting, planning and budgeting of activities conducted in the intervention area and for the Programme
• Contribute to any other team efforts deemed necessary by to enhance the work of DGG in Rwanda, including periodic operational planning, efforts at boosting visibility, etc.

B.    Tasks

1.    Coordination Tasks

• Provide inputs and comments on concept notes submitted by partners
• Support the implementation of Fiscal and financial decentralization policy and strategy
• Applies GIZ’s Capacity Works in his daily work
• Coordinates and prioritises relevant intervention activities in cooperation with the partners, both as regards the organisational preparation and implementation of the activities
• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
• Supports his colleagues and the Component Manager in strategy development for the intervention areas of fiscal decentralization
• Represents GIZ-DGG interests during meetings with partners and DPs,
• In cooperation with his teammates, be able to represent GIZ interests and ensure they are well addressed in the work of external consultants
• Fosters the visibility of GIZ-DGG and its work with the Development Partner community and the programmer’s stakeholder landscape

 2.    Professional advisory services

• Advises partner institution(s) technically on the development of concept notes and strategies by providing technical inputs,
• Works on policy recommendations and develops a strategic approach in the field of fiscal decentralization,
• Contributes to preparation and implementation process for joint programme activities,
• Formulates terms of reference and supervises third parties in the course of carrying out programme activities,
• Deals with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues related to the area of responsibility,
• Monitors programme progress in interventions of fiscal decentralization,
• Reviews report and documents on the progress of the joint action plan,
• Identifies bottlenecks and recommends alternative Management options to the team

3.    Networking and cooperation

• Ensures effective cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with the partners especially MINECOFIN, RRA, civil society as well as other relevant stakeholders,
• Contributes to the active participation of partner institutions in the Fiscal Decentralization Working Group and the Fiscal Decentralization Steering Committee,
• Supports the liaison with other Development Partners and shares insights with the rest of the team and the Component Manager

4.    Knowledge Management

• Compiling information on Fiscal Decentralization and ensures information sharing within the intervention and at the programme level, using appropriate GIZ channels
• Formulating appropriate inputs for various programme reports including annual reports and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office.

 5.    Other duties/additional tasks

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of Management of DGG.
• Understand and can apply GIZ’s procurement regulations in supporting the implementation of partner activities

1.    Qualifications and professional experience

• Masters/MSc or bachelor’s degree in economics, public administration, business administration
• with a minimum extensive professional experience of five years (5) in comparable positions
• Five (5) years’ professional experience in the fiscal decentralization and/or PFM
• Relevant track records of working experience with MINECOFIN or RRA is a requirement
• Demonstrated technical understanding of fiscal decentralization trends and topics in Rwanda, particular with respect to local revenue generation
• Demonstrated experience in supporting policy implementation in the area of fiscal decentralization
• Hands on experience in working in partnership with public and private (consultants) representatives
• An understanding of the DP landscape in Rwanda in the area of Decentralization and PFM is a strong asset

2.    Other knowledge and additional competences

• very good working knowledge of using computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• a proven track record in comparable position
• full working proficiency of the English language is required
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
• A team player with a demonstrated ability to work alongside stakeholders from various nationalities and seniority levels in the public sector
• Ability to work independently and proactively follow up on tight deadlines and ongoing commitments

Interested candidates should  submit  their  application  (motivation  letter,  updated  CV,  certificates  and references) until 24^th June 2021 at 4h00PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

 GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!

2.National Advisor for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Internal Vacancy Announcement

National Advisor for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

for

Good Governance and Decentralization (DGG) Programme

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).

The Decentralization and Good Governance (DGG) programme is jointly implemented by GIZ and its Rwandan partners, including the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning as well as several civil society organizations (CSOs). At the core of the DGG programme is the support to partners in improving the districts’ ability to effectively, efficiently and transparently deliver public services to its 11.3 million (est. 2015) citizens. This is achieved, on one hand, through technical advice on policy reform processes and guidelines that regulate planning, budgeting and intergovernmental relations. On the other hand, capacity building of both district authorities and CSOs aims to strengthen their ability to fulfill their responsibilities in a participatory manner. Critical to the advancement of the decentralization effort is also the ability of districts to generate and effectively manage limited financial resources.

The programme provides technical advisory services through international and national long- and short-term experts, funding for capacity development measures as well as equipment to a minimal extent.

The specific fields of intervention for the programme are: 1) Sector Decentralization, 2) Fiscal Decentralization and Local Revenue Generation and 3) Citizen – State Relations.

In 2021, the Programme will receive additional resources to streamline Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation measures in its programme. Aligned to the intervention area on Citizen-State relations, the main activities will focus on supporting local government in the integration of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in planning processes as well as other local level climate adaptation measures. It is expected that this area of work will continue in the follow up phase of the programme (from January 2022 – December 2024).

The Decentralization Programme is searching for one candidate for the position of Climate Change Adaptation at Local Level Adviser.

 Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: until 31.12.2021 (with possibility of extension until 31.12.2024)

Position: One (1)

A.  Responsibilities

The officer is responsible for:

• Managing specific activity packages relating to climate adaptation and resilience building mechanisms at local level
• Serving as a primary focal person for partners of the Decentralization Programme implementing climate adaptation activities at local level (civil society, public bodies and independent consultants)
• Identify and support the coordination of activities, in particular at local level to enhance integration of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in local government planning processes and other climate adaptation measures
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationship with partners
• Support the technical management and steering of national short-term experts on climate change adaptation in her/his area of responsibility
• Supporting the monitoring, reporting, planning and budgeting of activities conducted in the area of climate change adaptation and for the Project
• Contribute to any other team efforts deemed necessary by to enhance the work of DGG in Rwanda, including operational planning, efforts at boosting visibility, etc.

B. Tasks 

1.    Coordination Tasks

• Provide inputs and comments on concept notes submitted by partners
• Support the implementation of Fiscal and financial decentralization policy and strategy
• Applies GIZ’s Capacity Works in his daily work
• Coordinates and prioritises relevant intervention activities in cooperation with the partners, both as regards the organisational preparation and implementation of the activities
• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
• Supports his colleagues and the Component Manager in strategy development for the intervention areas of fiscal decentralization
• Represents GIZ-DGG interests during meetings with partners and DPs,
• In cooperation with his teammates, be able to represent GIZ interests and ensure they are well addressed in the work of external consultants
• Fosters the visibility of GIZ-DGG and its work with the Development Partner community and the programmer’s stakeholder landscape

 2.    Professional advisory services

• advises partner institution(s) and colleagues technically on the development of concept notes especially in the field of climate change adaptation and strategies by providing technical inputs,
• works on policy recommendations and develops a strategic approach in the field of climate adaptation at local level,
• contributes to preparation and implementation process for joint programme activities,
• formulates terms of reference and supervises third parties in the course of carrying out programme activities related to climate change adaptation,
• deals with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues related to the area of responsibility,
• monitors programme progress in interventions on climate adaptation,
• reviews report and documents on the progress of the joint action plan,
• identifies bottlenecks and recommends alternative management options to the team

3.    Networking and cooperation

• ensures effective cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with the partners
• supports the liaison with other Development Partners and shares insights with the rest of the team

4.    Knowledge Management

• compiling information on the intersection of climate change adaptation and decentralization in Rwanda and ensures information sharing within the intervention and at the programme level, using appropriate GIZ channels and tools
• formulating appropriate inputs for various programme reports including annual reports and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office.

 5.    Other duties/additional tasks

• Tightly managing the contractual obligations with respect to climate adaptation activities
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of Management of DGG.
• Understands and is able to apply GIZ’s procurement regulations in supporting the implementation of partner activities

B.  Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

1.    Qualifications and professional experience

• Masters/MSc or bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Geography, Environmental Studies or closely related qualification
• With a minimum extensive professional experience of five years (5) in comparable positions
• Five (5) years’ professional experience in the field of climate change adaptation, ideally at local level
• Relevant track records of working experience with local government is a requirement
• Demonstrated technical understanding of climate change trends and topics in Rwanda, with respect to local government
• Demonstrated experience in supporting capacity building of relevant actors particularly in the field of climate change adaptation/mitigation
• Hands on experience in working in partnership with public and private (consultants) representatives
• An understanding of the DP landscape in Rwanda in the area of climate change is a strong asset

2.    Other knowledge and additional competences

• Very good working knowledge of using computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• a proven track record in comparable position
• full working proficiency of the English language is required
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
• A team player with a demonstrated ability to work alongside stakeholders from various nationalities and seniority levels in the public sector
• Ability to work independently and proactively follow up on tight deadlines and ongoing commitments

Interested candidates should  submit  their  application  (motivation  letter,  updated  CV,  certificates  and references) until 24^th June 2021 at 4h00PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

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1.Managing Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT YLABS

YLabs is a leading global design and research organization working to improve health and economic opportunity for young people 10–24 years old. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America to design, test, and advocate for youth-driven solutions that address key challenges to young people’s health and economic opportunity worldwide. YLabs’ focus areas are sexual/reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and economic inclusion. Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

Our team of physicians, designers, economists, public health professionals, and educators bring a unique mix of human-centered design, adolescent health, evaluation, economic and health outcome evaluation, behavioral science, and implementation know-how to the global problems facing youth.

We have offices in the US and Rwanda, and are currently supporting our teams to work remotely during COVID-19 in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

SUMMARY

We’re looking for a dynamic, established global professional to join YLabs’ leadership team. In this role, the Managing Director will support the development and leadership of our Global Growth team, with a focus on growing YLabs’ portfolio of projects in sub-Saharan Africa. They will work alongside other global Directors and report directly to the Executive Director. This role is to be based in Kigali, Rwanda.
They will lead regional business development, identifying potential partners and opportunities  and develop projects and partnerships that can improve young people’s health and economic opportunity. They’ll build networks and alliances with a variety of stakeholders including YLabs’ government and NGO partners, donor agencies, research institutions, and grassroots organizations across Africa.

The ideal candidate will be excited to work with a creative and passionate interdisciplinary team of designers and public health professionals to support the development of design solutions for some of the biggest challenges facing young people globally. Their ideas and expertise will help shape the strategic direction and growth of an effective and impactful organization. They’ll be a collaborative and charismatic leader, providing leadership to our growing team. The Managing Director will support the recruitment and development of new talent, and work closely with the operations team to support a vibrant, supportive, and equitable working environment for our team. They will work in partnership with YLabs’ operations and finance, programs, and growth teams to ensure the Rwanda studio is effectively managed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Growth and Partnerships

• Build YLabs’ network of partners in sub Saharan Africa and foster strong relationships with our existing partners
• Lead YLabs’ strategy for partnerships and growth in sub Saharan Africa
• Take ownership of development of new business opportunities in sub Saharan Africa with support from the leadership team and partnerships and growth team
• Lead communication with project management teams, and work with our technical and design leadership to guide the successful launch of new projects in the region
• Work with regional design and technical leadership teams to ensure YLabs’ work is high-quality, impactful, and helps us achieve our strategic goals
• Foster effective, thoughtful engagement and communications with our partners, developing opportunities for continued collaboration and funding
• Collaborate with YLabs’ impact team to oversee effective tracking of project impact by regional project leads
• Collaborate with the global and Rwanda-based communications team to align on annual communications priorities across YLabs’ portfolio of work in order to advance new business development in the region

Operations and Finance:

• Provide oversight and management support to the Kigali location and team
• Work with the Rwanda-based department leads (Design Lead, Technical Lead, Senior Operations Manager) to develop and operationalize strategic goals for the Kigali office
• Work with the global finance team to develop and manage the annual budget for the Kigali office
• Provide input into global initiatives to support effective recruitment and retention of outstanding talent for our work across sub-Saharan Africa
• Work with the global operations and portfolio leads to identify talent needs and make resourcing decisions that support effective growth

Leadership:

• Sit on YLabs’ global leadership team, guiding the strategy of the organization and developing and tracking strategic objectives
• Provide input on mission-critical decisions and take leadership of organizational initiatives
• Collaborate with the other department leads to ensure the Rwanda office runs smoothly and supports a positive, creative experience for all staff (facilities, technology, wellness)
• Work with the global and local operations and finance team and YLabs’ counsel to ensure policies and local operations are compliant with local laws and regulations

YOU HAVE

• At least fifteen years of professional experience, including a track record of success in a leadership role.
• Experience in supporting or leading the thoughtful growth of early-stage, fast-growing organizations
• Proven experience in business development; you have successfully developed and launched large-scale projects and multi-partner initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills with attention to addressing power differentials, and ensuring equity in our work and in our organization

Desirable skills:

• Expertise in a relevant field to our work (public health, adolescent health, medicine, research disciplines, economics, international development)
• Language skills in French, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda

YOU ARE

• Passionate about improving the health and opportunity of young people globally
• A natural connector, energized by building new working relationships and partnerships
• Committed to operationalizing equity in our work and decolonizing global health
• A thoughtful leader who makes decisions with trust and transparency; you are collaborative and consultative in your workstyle.
• Data-driven with a high degree of integrity, valor, and care in your decision making
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and excited to help grow an dynamic, creative organization
• Enthusiastic about building and supporting a talented multi-disciplinary team to learn, grow, and deliver high-quality, impactful work
• Committed to building trusting, convivial working relationships that support wellness, creativity, and collective joy
• Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate evening calls with staff in other timezones
• Adaptable and optimistic when faced with changing circumstances and challenges

LOCATION

Under normal circumstances, this role would be based out of the YLabs Rwanda office. Given the current circumstances due to COVID-19, it is possible to conduct this role remotely within GMT+0 to GMT+4. There is an expectation that this role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda once normal office life resumes. Relocation benefits are provided for this role.

PAY RATE & BENEFITS

YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards to establish equity in pay with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive to regional and national salary benchmarks, based on the respective office location.

The salary range for this role is gross RF65,000,000 – RF80,000,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to talent@ylabsglobal.org with the subject line “Managing Director”.

This posting will be open from June 10th to July 20th, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; all applications submitted within the posting period will be reviewed by our Hiring Committee. YLabs recognizes the effort that goes into submitting an application; all candidates will be notified of their application status once the hiring process begins. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.

The deadline: 10th July 2021

2.Technical Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT YLABS

YLabs is a leading global design and research organization working to improve health and economic opportunity for young people 10–24 years old. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America to design, test, and advocate for youth-driven solutions that address key challenges to young people’s health and economic opportunity worldwide. YLabs’ focus areas are sexual/reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and economic inclusion. Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

Our team of physicians, designers, economists, public health professionals, and educators bring a unique mix of human-centered design, adolescent health, evaluation, economic and health outcome evaluation, behavioral science, and implementation know-how to the global problems facing youth.

We have offices in the US and Rwanda, and are currently supporting our teams to work remotely during COVID-19 in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

 SUMMARY

We’re looking for an established public health leader to join YLabs’ technical team as a Technical Lead. This role is to be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report directly to the Technical Director.

In this role, the Technical Lead will support the development and leadership of our Technical team, with a focus on providing guidance and expertise on YLabs’ portfolio of projects on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health, HIV, mental health, and financial inclusion. They will contribute to organizational learning and professional development of YLabs technical team of epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, content developers, and research associates. They will work in partnership with the Technical Director to support the growth, development, and leadership of our global technical team, and will sit on YLabs’ global leadership team to guide the strategy of the organization and develop and track strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will be excited to work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of designers and public health professionals to support the development of design solutions for some of the biggest challenges facing young people globally. They will provide public health expertise to support the design and evaluation of programs aimed to improve adolescent health and livelihoods; ensuring that YLabs’ work is high-quality, impactful, and helps us achieve our strategic goals. They will work to understand community perspectives, build and test prototypes, and implement and evaluate solutions that improve young people’s health and economic opportunity. They’ll help craft and disseminate compelling storytelling for a variety of audiences about our work and the young people and communities with whom we design in partnership.

In addition to providing public health expertise to YLabs’ portfolio of projects, this individual will also be responsible for building strong relationships with our existing partners (including donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, and other NGOs) and work with the global growth  team to contribute to the business development process.

YOU HAVE:

• Ten or more years of professional experience in public health (research, program design, or implementation)
• Experience providing supervisory support to global teams
• Experience overseeing quality assurance for external deliverables
• Fluency in quantitative and qualitative research methods across the research process, from research protocol development, to data collection and analysis, to reporting and presenting work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills with attention to addressing power differentials, and ensuring equity in our work and in our organization
• Strong project management skills; able to effectively communicate with supervisor and team members about work flow and prioritization of deliverables
• Prior work experience with youth programming

Desirable skills:

• Research ethics including safeguarding and protection
• Experience in scoping and developing new project proposals and partnerships
• Experience cultivating relationships with existing and potential new partners/funders
• Professional fluency in another language
• Experience with the human-centered design process

YOU ARE

• Enthusiastic about supporting and growing a vibrant, multidisciplinary technical team
• A thoughtful leader who makes decisions with trust and transparency; you are collaborative and consultative in your workstyle.
• Committed to building trusting, convivial working relationships that support wellness, creativity, and collective joy
• Excited about the prospect of mentoring, teaching, and training others, including colleagues, partners, and global audiences
• Adaptable, optimistic, and flexible when faced with changing circumstances and challenges
• A pro at prioritization, delegation, and helping others prioritize and delegate as needed
• Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate evening calls with the US-based YLabs team
• Fluent in English

 LOCATION

Under normal circumstances, this role would be based out of the YLabs Rwanda office. Given the current circumstances due to COVID-19, it is possible to conduct this role remotely within GMT+0 to GMT+4. There is an expectation that this role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda once normal office life resumes. Relocation benefits are provided for this role.

BENEFITS

YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards to establish equity in pay with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive to regional and national salary benchmarks, based on the respective office location.

The salary range for this position is gross RF46,125,000 – RF58,375,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to talent@ylabsglobal.org with the subject line “Technical Lead.”

This posting will be open from June 14th to July 30th, 2021. Once the application period closes, all applications will be reviewed by our Hiring Committee. YLabs recognizes the effort that goes into submitting an application; all candidates will be notified of their application status once the hiring process begins. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.

The deadline: 10th July 2021