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The Open University Full-time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law

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The Open University Full-time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law

Unit :  Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
Salary :  Stipend: £15,544 (circa) per year
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  FBL/PhDStudentships
Closing Date :  13 July, 2021 – 12:00

The Open University Business and Law Schools invite applications for a number of full-time funded PhD studentships beginning 1 February 2022.  Your application should be based on one of the advertised projects. We also welcome full- and part-time applications in other areas of business, management and law, including on a self-funded basis, dependent on supervision availability.

You will join a vibrant environment of students and academics in the Faculty of Business and Law who conduct research of the highest international standard that has economic, public and social value consistent with the mission of the Open University. You will work with subject specialists and have the opportunity to develop your skills in research communication, engagement and impact.

PhD studentships are based on full-time study for three years at the Milton Keynes campus. Full-time students are normally expected to live within commuting distance of Milton Keynes. Studentships cover tuition fees, a generous research training support grant and a stipend (circa £15,544 per annum) for 36 months.

Applicants for the PhD programme should have minimum qualifications of an upper second class honours degree 2:1 (or an equivalent) and usually a specialist masters in a subject relevant to the intended study with a strong research element.

Your application must include:

a proposal which should be at least 1,000 words and no longer than 2,000 words, which indicates your knowledge of the literature, methods and likely approach to your project of interest (guidance on how to write your research proposal)

a covering letter indicating your suitability for the project

a fully completed application form

copies of degree certificates and transcripts relevant to your application

If your first language is not English, you will need to verify your competence in the English Language in all four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any of the four categories (or approved equivalent). You should have your level of proficiency certified through a provider approved by UK Visas and Immigration and provide your certificate and grade with your application.

The closing date for applications is noon GMT on Tuesday 13th July 2021.  Your proposal, covering letter, fully completed application form and copies of certificates and transcripts, should be emailed to fbl-phd@open.ac.uk by the closing time and date.

Interviews will form part of the selection process and will be held in August or September, either in person or remotely via videoconference. Applicants are expected to give a 10 minute presentation about their proposal, followed by a question and answer session.

If you are applying to the FBL PhD Programme as a Centre for Policing Research and Learning PhD student please see here for further information about the process and application deadlines.

These roles are covered by various terms and conditions and will be made available to successful candidates

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University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship

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University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship

A postgraduate research scholarshipShareThis scholarship will provide academic tuition fees to outstanding international higher degree research (HDR) students within the Faculty of Engineering.

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close dateTuition fees + SSAF (for up to 12 research periods)International studentFull-time PhD or master’s by research student with the intend to transfer to a PhDApplied for an RTP scholarshipEvidence of stipend being paid by a third-party sponsor or university-fundedOngoingOngoing

How to apply

Engineering HDR students who can provide evidence of their stipend allowance being paid by a third-party sponsor or university-funded will be considered for this scholarship.

To express interest, contact engineering.scholarships@sydney.edu.au.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must have also apply for a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship (International).

Note: The award of this scholarship is subject to funding availability.

Benefits

The scholarship will provide academic course fees and the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), subject to satisfactory academic performance for:

up to four research periods for a successful master’s by research recipient (no possible extension)

up to 12 research periods for a PhD recipient with a possible two research period extension.

Who’s eligible

You must:

be an international student

have an unconditional offer of admission for a full-time PhD or master’s by research program with the intent to transfer to a PhD after satisfactory completion of the first progress review interview

provide evidence that your stipend allowance is being paid by a third-party sponsor or university-funded

apply and be considered for an RTP scholarship

not be the recipient of an RTP or equivalent primary scholarship that provides academic course fees.

Background

Funded by the University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, this scholarship has been established to provide academic tuition fees to outstanding international higher degree research (HDR) students within the Faculty.

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Scholarship at Rome Business School for International School in Italy

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Rome Business School for International School in Italy

Scholarships

At Rome Business School, we understand the financial burden required for an international education.

To support our students on this path, we offer partial coverage scholarships (up to 30% of the cost of the course) to the most deserving students. This is how we reward highly motivated students who have demonstrated excellence in one or more disciplinary areas related to the master for which admission has been requested.

Process

Scholarships are awarded to eligible candidates who demonstrate the most potential. For this reason, each round of the Admissions Committee takes consideration of a high number of scholarship applications. The committee selects roughly 1 out of every 5 for distribution of the existing scholarship or grant fund. For these select few, the committee takes into account several factors, including but not limited to previous academic performance, outreach and involvement in community activity, professional and career achievements, but most importantly, motivations and aspirations.

The competition for scholarships increases as the start date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to make the request as soon as possible.

Typology

Rome Business School offers the opportunity to the most deserving candidates to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic coverages can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.

1. Early Bird Enrollment Scholarship

The Early Bird Program is for early applicants considering several study abroad options who wish to earn maximum financial aid an scholarship allocation during the Early enrollment months of October and November for the Spring Intake, and the months of April and May for the Fall Intake. In order to qualify for the scholarship award, applicants must be recommended to the admissions committee by their program coordinator with a motivation letter approved by their program coordinator. Interested applicants should complete the online application, submit their motivation letter and should be able to claim their award within the Early Enrollment Deadline. Unofficial transcripts or intent to graduate on time may be required for applicants in their final year of undergraduate study. The scholarship is applicable for all programs and all published school fees. Students may not enroll under the Early Bird program if they will not be able to meet all the above requirements by the applied enrollment deadline. If accepted into the program, an updated transcript or diploma of the most recently competed education must be submitted to the Office of Admissions within semester 1 in order to continue semester 2.

2. Study in Italy Initiative Scholarship

Rome Business School has launched the Study in Italy Initiative Scholarship Program as of April, 2020. The program supports new students who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 by helping them complete a certification or degree program that aligns with Europe’s top jobs. The one-time grant is also stackable with any of newly expanded flexible payment option discounts for students with long term payment requirements.

The Study in Italy Initiative is a program funded entirely by Rome Business School and Planeta deAgostini. The program not only supports the short-term COVID-19 relief efforts but also informs and improves the European Union’s longer-term strategies for engaging professionals in postsecondary education. Our effort is particularly geared to have a direct impact to improve on campus enrollment for adults with some professional experience but have had their careers interrupted by negative economic impacts.

3. Lifelong Learning Scholarship

Applicants who demonstrate an ongoing, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and skill development are eligible for scholarship consideration with Rome Business School. There are no minimum criteria for age, but rather experience both professionally and in life. To apply for this scholarship, applicants need only to submit their CV or resume, clearly indicating total experience of greater than 5 years. An additional motivation letter, outlining any additional details may be submitted, but not required by the program coordinator.

4. Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Academic Excellence grant is awarded to candidates who have displayed extraordinary performance in their most recent academic career, whether graduate or undergraduate. For consideration, applicants must submit official transcripts of their most recently completed degree or unofficial transcripts if the student is in their final year of study, along with a motivation letter highlighting any and all academic awards or recognitions to date. Grade point scale conversion are not required by the student but the grading scale applied in the transcripts must be indicated upon submission.

5. Executive Women Grant

Rome Business School strives to increase and promote the ratio of women in executive positions and increase gender equality in the workplace. Over 50% of our students are women, many of whom balance their studies with their professional and personal lives. We seek to indorse these efforts with our Executive Women in Business Grant, which aims to strengthen our students’ ability to realize their executive potential, leadership capacity and professional aspirations. Executive Women Grant applicants required only to submit a CV upon declaration to apply. The program coordinator with submit the application to the Admissions Committee for final evaluation. Statements of purpose are not required but optional by request of the program coordinator.

6. Entrepreneurial Grant

Undertaking an entrepreneurial venture is often a daunting task that requires both preparation and the capacity for self-sacrifice. Our aim is to feed the entrepreneurial spirit of our students with great business ideas using this grant, awarded to directors of SMEs, self-employed professionals and people with their own business project. To be eligible to apply for this grant, Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation candidates must have created a company within the last 12-months. Candidates for other master programs are also eligible, but with limited availability.

7. Better Managers for a Better World

The Admissions Committee of Rome Business School is pleased to offer the Better Manager for a Better World grant to our candidates from Africa who demonstrate clear, future oriented motivation aimed and at improving the economy, society and the world around them. This unique opportunity provides significant funding for studies that seek to have a positive impact through any Rome Business School master program. In order to qualify for the scholarship award, applicants must be recommended to the admissions committee by their program coordinator with a motivation letter approved by their program coordinator. Interested applicants should complete the online application, submit their motivation letter and should be able to claim their award within the applied enrollment deadline.

8. Student Loan Assistance Grant

Students may receive aid from our partner financial institutions according to the expected requirements. Accepted candidates may be eligible to receive our Student Loan Assistance Grant as part of our agreement with the Futuriamo loan. The amount awarded will be based on enrollment for tuition costs of 5.000€ or more after all applicable scholarships and discounts. Students must be accepted to Rome Business School masters under the Full Time, Specialized or Executive formulas to qualify for this grant. The amount awarded will not count towards the student’s Futuriamo financial aid package.

9. Executive Women for International MBA Scholarship

While every International MBA cohort is highly diverse in socioeconomic backgrounds, working experience and of course culture, each intake poses the challenge to recruit qualified professional women to achieve a truly balanced and representative group. For this reason, Rome Business School offers a select scholarship of 30% near the end of the recruiting period to ensure diversity. The minimum requirements for any applicant are 2 years of continuous professional experience in one position or role and a 4-year bachelor degree.

Application

To apply for a scholarship, it is necessary to send a motivational letter of no more than 300 words together with the CV and the documentation when submitting the application for admission to the Masters.

To write a motivational letter for a scholarship, the applicant must indicate:

What distinguishes the applicant from the other candidates;

Professional goals and ambitions.

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Imyanya 60 y`akazi (DASSO) mu akarere ka Gasabo kubantu bafite Amashuli 3 ndetse na A2: Deadline: 20/05/2021

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Umwanya w`akazi (Non-Expendable Property Crew Leader) muri American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda: Deadline 27-05-2021

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 Non-Expendable Property Crew Leader

 Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-012

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Non-Expendable Property Crew Leader. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Incumbent is responsible for leading and guiding a team of five Warehouse Worker (including him or herself) in performing a variety of manual labor tasks include delivery; appropriate storage; packing and unpacking; and movement of USG property, within the chancery building and warehouse, at leased residences, and at representational residences, using appropriate tools and equipment. Incumbent is one of two vehicle operators for the embassy warehouse.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by COB (5:30 pm) May 27, 2021.

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

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










Umwanya w`akazi (Director of Finance and Administration (DFA)) muri Haguruka NGO kubantu bize: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration : Deadline: 18-05-2021

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Ref :784/05/UN/2021                                                                  

 Kigali, 12th May 2021

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration (DFA)

Accountability/Reporting to: Executive Secretary

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Organization: Haguruka

BACKGROUND

HAGURUKA is a non-governmental organization registered under the Rwandan Law. We work towards empowering women and children to claim their rights by improving their access to quality justice across the country. HAGURUKA was founded in 1991 and has since been at the forefront of the fight for the rights of women and children. HAGURUKA has its head office in Kigali (the capital city of Rwanda) with regional offices in Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces of the country. We see our beneficiaries as right holders who are empowered to claim their fundamental rights from duty bearers following relevant international and national legal instruments applicable in Rwanda. HAGURUKA has a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

HAGURUKA implements programs that address the immediate human rights needs of vulnerable women and children while working towards combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. We apply a rights-based approach and a holistic vision of victims’ needs. We Use our shelters in the four provincial centers to provide legal and psychosocial support to women and girls who are victims of sexual violence as part of response.

Hence and more concretely, our focus is on:

  • Legal aid and psychosocial counseling support;
  • Awareness-raising and social mobilization;
  • Capacity building of partners and stakeholders;
  • Research and advocacy.

HAGURUKA seeks a Director of Finance and Administration to ensure the organization meets all financial, legal and regulatory requirements. The Director of Finance and Administration will lead, manage, and integrate the accounting, administrative, operational, human resources and IT functions of the organization.




MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Works closely with the Executive Secretary to develop and monitor the financial budget and strategy of the organization and ensure that it aligns with the overall strategic direction of HAGURUKA.
  • Creates and periodically updates a financial management plan and budget with short-term and long-term strategic and tactical goals.
  • Works with the programs manager and accountants to develop and monitor budgets, financial statements and bank reconciliations.
  • Assesses and manages HAGURUKA’s risk and liability.
  • Provides expertise, guidance and oversight in the areas of IT and Human Resources to ensure that those functions are operating and/or being carried out efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Assists the Executive Secretary and Treasurer as custodian of HAGURUKA’s funds and other assets.




SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Responsible for HAGURUKA financial and administrative operations including banking, accounting functions, payroll, budget preparation, information technology, human resources and administrative services.
  • Reconciles fixed assets register and accounts, monthly depreciation.
  • Monitor organizational performance against both the annual budget and its long-term strategy.
  • Prepares accurate and timely recording of all financial information including cash receipts and disbursements, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, payroll and benefits, journal entries and the general ledger.
  • Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined.
  • Update and implement all necessary Haguruka policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
  • Implement exhaustive contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
  • Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants
  • Prepares monthly Balance Sheet, cash flow, and supplemental schedules.
  • Maintains prepayment schedules and ensure their reconciliation with all HAGURUKA accounts within 72 hours after the end of the month.
  • Prepares VAT, WHT and sometimes PAYE and reconciliation of tax accounts.
  • Manages all aspects of the annual audit.
  • Develops with the assistance of the accountants and programs manager, the annual budget and monitors budgets for grants, contracts and fundraising events, and prepares related reports.
  • Oversees and keeps current personnel policies and procedures.
  • Controls all suspense accounts on weekly basic to ensure no suspected amount in these accounts.
  • Interfaces with the Fund Mobilization, Internal Audit and Tender Committees and attends all meetings thereof.
  • Establishes and maintains contact with financial institutions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.




QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in non-profit management.
  • Experience with accrual accounting, cost allocation, budget development and administration and financial reporting.
  • Hands-on accounting experience.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Haguruka.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Quick Books.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Operations, administrative and time management skills.
  • Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks, and think innovatively.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

Required to comply with HAGURUKA’s Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Policy, to treat volunteers and colleagues according to the code, and inform superiors about any violation of the code. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to HAGURUKA Executive Secretary at info@haguruka.org.rw not later than 18th may 2021 at 5pm (Local time). The applications include motivation letter, CVs and Copy of academic qualifications

Ninette Umurerwa

Executive Secretary

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Umwanya w`akazi ( Accountant) muri Gotis Ltd kubantu bize Accounting : Deadline: 10-06-2021

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Company Description: 

Gotis Limited is a car rental company based in Kigali and which works with corporates. The company transports corparates staff accross the country in their everyday mission.  For more information please visit www.gotis.rw

An Account position is currently opened in the company. Please find below the description of this position.




Accountant

In brief…

The account provides financial information to the Managing Director by preparing balance sheets, Income, cashflow statements. She/he analyses Data with the aim to help the Management team to make decisions.

Responsabilities:

  • Summarize current financial status by preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement & prepare financial reporting
  • Recommend financial actions by analyzing company operations
  • Verify and reconcile company transactions
  • Develop document business processes and company accounting policies
  •  Do Declaration and pay Taxes
  • Gives suggestions about resources management, tax strategies
  •  Data Analysis using QuickBooks in the order to help Members of The Board and the Managing Director to take decisions

Required Skills:

Technical Skills:

  • Must-Know how to use Rwanda Revenue Authority Electronic Billing Machine (EBM)
  • Must know how to use QUICKBOOKS
  • Must know how to Declare Monthly taxes (TPR, Maternity RRA Contributions, Pension, CBHI …)
  • Aware of Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) regulations in the transportation Industry
  • In addition of Speaking Kinyarwanda, English is a must (both in speaking and in writing)

Education & Experience:

  • Minimum A Bachelor Degree in Accounting with 1-3 years of experience

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Flexible, Honest, integrity
  • Curious with a will to learn and consistently improve Her/his skills

Salary:

150 000 RFW- 200 000 RFW Net per Month

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through to the email:gotislimited@gmail.com. Deadline for receiving applications is 10th June 2021.










Umwanya w`akazi (Senior Product Designer) muri Youth Development Labs kubantu bize Interaction Design, Service Design, User Experience Design :Deadline: 12-06-2021

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Senior Product Designer

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 2016 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs has worked in Sub Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America in partnership with young people to design health programming to address key challenges in sexual reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and mental health. Find out more about our projects here: https:/ www.ylabsglobal.org/work

Our team of physicians, designers, economists, developers, public health professionals, and educators bring a unique mix of human-centered design, adolescent health, 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, but are currently supporting our teams to work remotely during COVID-19. Under normal circumstances, this role would be based out of the YLabs Rwanda Kigali office. Given the current circumstances due to COVID-19, it is possible to conduct this role remotely within GMT+0 to GMT+4. We expect this role will be based in Kigali once normal office life resumes.




JOB SUMMARY

YLabs is seeking a Senior Product Designer who will take a leading role on a diverse range of service and product design projects. You will have the opportunity to guide multidisciplinary design teams to build impactful programs based on the needs of users, stakeholders, and our partners. You will be working with teams to conduct and synthesize user research (qualitative and quantitative), build and test low-fidelity prototypes, and take concepts from rough to refined and launchable products and services.

The ideal person will be excited to work with a dynamic, global, cross-functional team of designers and healthcare professionals flexing their creative problem-solving muscles. This person is interested in both the “big picture” strategy of the design work and is also comfortable getting their hands dirty in the weeds of user research, Mural boards, and usability testing data. A quick thinking, curious, and empathetic designer who has experience in end-to-end service and product design will thrive in this role.

This is a full-time position which requires the ability to legally work in Rwanda. Due to the pandemic, a majority of our Rwandan staff live and work remotely in Kigali, there is no

requirement for this role to be based out of our Kigali office although if you choose to work remotely, it will be necessary to travel to the office at times, and we expect you will work within GMT+0 to GMT+4 when you are not onsite.




 ABOUT YLABS’ COMPENSATION

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.

PAY RATE

The pay range for this position is RWF 24,500,000 to RWF 32,375,000. per year, commensurate with experience.

YOU WILL:

  • Product Design: Design UX deliverables that are grounded in users’ needs e.g. convey concepts through wireframes, flows, mockups and prototypes; and communicate coordinate with product manager and
  • Service Design: Design offerings through the many service touchpoints required to get an offering into the end-user’s hands. This includes user-facing communications, internal workflows, technology and product interactions, scripts and inter-personal Translating complicated service flows and complex sets of insights into clear, concise artifacts.
  • Human-Centered Design Process Leadership: Lead small multidisciplinary teams of designers and researchers through the human-centered design process of product and service exploration, ideation, prototyping, and refinement.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with designers, technical experts, developers, and external stakeholders to achieve project priorities. Translate and communicate design insights across departments and stakeholders; simplify those complex ideas into succinct data points and recommendations for action. Work closely with a project manager to align project goals and reporting to client
  • Capacity-building: Utilise and involve junior designers in the design process, building their design capacity and fluency with product and service design
  • Data-driven Iteration: Collecting strategic feedback and metrics from your designs and creating improvements on the platform based on
  • Strategic Thinking and Alignment: Approach and map out ideas or problems with holistic systems thinking providing perspective on various components and how they affect each

YOU HAVE:

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in design strategy, UX/product design, and/or service design is
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in human-centered design methodologies and
  • At least 2 years of experience leading small teams through the design research and product/service development
  • Must have experience successfully launching digital
  • Experience and confidence in all stages of a design project including user research and testing, prototyping, service design blueprints, and developing user-centered A firm understanding of UI design is highly desirable.
  • Experience with work planning, project management, and managing other team members’ workstreams
  • Experience in hiring, mentoring, collaborating with, and managing junior designers in-house and on contract freelance
  • Strong verbal and visual communications skills with both developers, content developers and
  • Proven experience and portfolio that demonstrates your proficiency in crafting innovative, data-driven design solutions within complex, multi-sided service

DESIRABLE:

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in Interaction Design, Service Design, User Experience Design, or related design discipline
  • Experience with data synthesis (ie. Google Analytics) and using data to inform and bolster your
  • Portfolio work that includes elegant data visualization within digital products
  • Experience working in Rwanda and/or East Africa broadly; proficient Kinyarwanda is a
  • Eligibility to work in Rwanda is a

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and link to your portfolio to talent@ylabsglobal.org with the subject line: Senior Product Designer – Rwanda. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This posting will be open from May 11 to May 31. 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 YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.

The deadline: 12ndJune 2021










Imyanya 3 y`akazi muri University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) kubantu bize education, health, social science, business, humanities; : Deadline: 12-06-2021

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1. Academic Administrative Assistant, Clinical Medicine

Academic Administrative Assistant, Clinical Medicine

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Academic Administrative Assistant, Clinical Medicine

Reports to: Chair, Division of Clinical Medicine

Group/Department: School of Medicine, Division of Clinical Medicine

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

 Position Overview

The Research and Academic Assistant will provide administrative and academic support to the School of Medicine, specifically the Division of Clinical Medicine.

They will provide high level support to the Division of Clinical Medicine and the different clinical departments including academic tasks such as scheduling, course/faculty evaluation and e-learning support, and other administrative duties. They will also be involved in research projects relevant to the Division of Clinical Medicine.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about higher education, global health and medical education, with superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The Academic Administrative Assistant should possess previous experience in a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and effective communication. They will work closely with students, faculty and staff at all levels and across departments at UGHE, as well as important external partners. They must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive. They must exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.




 Responsibilities

 Academic

  • Provide general academic and administrative support to faculty at the Division of Clinical Medicine. This can include course scheduling, managing grades records, compiling and recording academic syllabi, tracking student progress and coordinating exams.
  • Assist in the administration of essential e-learning platforms, for example Canvas, Populi, Turnitin and any other online platform, and provide technical support to faculty and students in the Division of Clinical Medicine using these resources.
  • Aid in the coordination of faculty/course evaluations and reports alongside faculty in the Educational Development and Quality Centre.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for anything related to academic program delivery in the Division of Clinical Medicine
  • Work collaboratively alongside other academic assistants, staff and faculty in other Divisions and Departments of the School of Medicine

Research

  • Provide general research support to various Division of Clinical Medicine research projects and studies (i.e. data collection and entry, data analysis, background research, writing protocols/reports/publications etc.)

General support and resource mobilisation

  • Support all Division logistics such as booking transportation, accommodation and meals for visiting faculty, procurement of necessary resources, and general event logistics.
  • Support resource mobilization for the Division of Clinical Medicine, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approval and other financial processes.
  • Any additional tasks as directed by the Supervisor

Qualifications and competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, health, social science, business, humanities, or in another relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Academic or professional experience in research writing and data collection
  • Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or personal assistant role(s) in an educational or relevant setting
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
  • Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
  • Health sciences and/or global health content knowledge preferred
  • Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred
  • Experience in multicultural working environments required; experience living and working in Sub Saharan Africa preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired

Candidates must submit 1) a up-to-date CV and 2) a cover letter

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoPKmffwU

The deadline: 12nd June 2021

Click here to apply

 




2. Academic Administrative Assistant, Humanities and Social Sciences

Academic Administrative Assistant, Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Academic Administrative Assistant, Humanities and Social Sciences

Reports to: Head, Humanities and Social Sciences

Group/Department: School of Medicine, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Butaro & Kigali, Rwanda

 Position Overview

The Research and Academic Assistant will provide administrative and academic support to the School of Medicine, specifically the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

They will provide high level support to the Humanities and Social Sciences Department, including academic tasks such as scheduling, course/faculty evaluation and e-learning support, and other administrative duties. They will also be involved in research projects relevant to the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about higher education, global health and medical education, with superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The Academic Administrative Assistant should possess previous experience in a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and effective communication. They will work closely with students, faculty and staff at all levels and across departments at UGHE, as well as important external partners. They must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive. They must exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.




 Responsibilities

 Academic

  • Provide general academic and administrative support to faculty at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. This can include course scheduling, managing grades records, compiling and recording academic syllabi, tracking student progress and coordinating exams.
  • Assist in the administration of essential e-learning platforms, for example Canvas, Populi, Turnitin and any other online platform, and provide technical support to faculty and students in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences using these resources.
  • Aid in the coordination of faculty/course evaluations and reports alongside faculty in the Educational Development and Quality Centre.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for anything related to academic program delivery in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Work collaboratively alongside other academic assistants, staff and faculty in other Divisions and Departments of the School of Medicine

Research

  • Provide general research support to various Department of Humanities and Social Sciences research projects and studies (i.e. data collection and entry, data analysis, background research, writing protocols/reports/publications etc.)

General support and resource mobilisation

  • Support all Departmental logistics such as transportation, accommodation and meals for visiting faculty, procurement of necessary resources, and general event logistics.
  • Support resource mobilization for the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approval and other financial processes.
  • Any additional tasks as directed by the Supervisor

Qualifications and competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in social science, humanities, education, health, business, or in another relevant field; Master’s degree preferred; a degree in history or anthropology would be an asset;
  • Academic or professional experience in research writing and data collection
  • Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or personal assistant role(s) in an educational or relevant setting
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
  • Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
  • Health sciences and/or global health content knowledge preferred
  • Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred
  • Experience in multicultural working environments required; experience living and working in Sub Saharan Africa preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired

Candidates must submit 1) a up-to-date CV and 2) a cover letter

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoXXnffwg

The deadline: 12nd June 2021

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3. Administrative Assistant: Academics and Research Affairs

Administrative Assistant: Academics and Research Affairs

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Butaro, Rwanda

Job Title: Administrative Assistant: Academics and Research Affairs

Reports to: Dean, School of Medicine

Group/Department: School of Medicine

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

 Position Overview

The Research and Academic Assistant will provide administrative and academic support to the School of Medicine and associated research projects at the School of Medicine and Educational Development and Quality Center.

They will provide high level support to the MBBS program, including academic tasks such as scheduling, course/faculty evaluation and e-learning support, and other administrative duties. They will also be involved in research projects pertaining to excellence in medical education.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about higher education, global health and medical education, with superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The Research and Academic Assistant should possess previous experience in a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and effective communication. The Research and Academic Assistant will work closely with students, faculty and staff at all levels and across departments at UGHE, as well as important external partners. They must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive. They must exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.




 Responsibilities

 Academic

  • Provide general academic and administrative support to faculty at the School of Medicine. This can include course scheduling, managing grades records, compiling and recording academic syllabi, tracking student progress and coordinating exams.
  • Oversee essential e-learning platforms, for example Canvas, Populi, Scholar Rx, Osmosis, Turnitin and any other online platform, and provide technical support to faculty and students in the School of Medicine using these resources.
  • Aid in the coordination of faculty/course evaluations and reports aimed at academic policy and curriculum development within the EDQC.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for anything related to academic program delivery in the School of Medicine.
  • Work collaboratively alongside other academic assistants, staff and faculty in other Divisions and Departments of the School of Medicine

Research

  • Lead project coordinator on the eglobal project – an innovative online based research project between UGHE students and University of Virginia (UVA) students. This includes weekly communication project participants, overseeing qualitative data analysis and report writing whilst coordinating with UVA partners.
  • Provide general research support to various Schools of Medicine and EDQC research projects and studies (i.e. data collection and entry, data analysis, background research, writing protocols/reports/publications etc.)

General support and resource mobilisation

  • Coordinate on-site project logistics such as booking event spaces, transportation and meals for participants, procurement or requisition of necessary tools, and general event logistics.
  • Support resource mobilization for the School of Medicine and EDQC, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approval and other financial processes.
  • Any additional tasks as directed by the Supervisor

Qualifications and competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, health, social science, business, humanities, or in another relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Academic or professional experience in research writing and data collection
  • Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or personal assistant role(s) in an educational or relevant setting
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
  • Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
  • Health sciences and/or global health content knowledge preferred
  • Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred
  • Experience in multicultural working environments required; experience living and working in Sub Saharan Africa preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired

Candidates must submit 1) a up-to-date CV and 2) a cover letter

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FodJmffwh

The deadline: 12nd June 2021

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Umwanya w`akazi (Administrative Assistant) muri TechnoServe kubantu bize administration: Deadline 26-05-2021

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Administrative Assistant

Job Category: Administration

Requisition Number: ADMIN01827

Posting Details

Full-Time

Locations

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Rwanda Main Office
Kigali, RWA

Job Details

Description

Position Description

The position is responsible for providing administrative support to ensure that TechnoServe office’s operations are delivered in an effective and efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support:

  • Prepare documents and assist the Country Programs Manager to keep an accurate and organized filing system
  • Assist the Country Programs Manager in organizing in-house and external meetings
  • Produce documents, minutes, memos, letters and presentations, as requested
  • Prepare the Country Programs Manager’s expenses and travel advance requests/authorizations
  • Support travel arrangements for the Country Programs Manager
  • Coordinate all travel arrangements, hotel bookings for the office and manage TechnoServe’s expatriates and consultant house and needs are taken care of.
  • Manage front office which will include; answering phone calls, direct calls, respond to inquiries.
  • Maintain official TechnoServe correspondence filing as well as Rwanda (INC) filing system and inventory.
  • Coordinate, organize and maintain Rwanda (INC) diaries and making appointments.
  • Communicate and attend Rwanda (INC) team meetings where s/he shall be taking minutes.
  • Ensure Rwanda (INC) publicity materials, cameras, projectors and other working tools are well kept and maintained after use.
  • Guide external individuals (vendors, visitors and applicants) around TechnoServe offices




Front desk Activities

  • Handle incoming telephone calls and visitors; screen and redirect where appropriate
  • Assist in photocopying, faxing and filling
  • Maintain inventory of office supplies and re-order when required
  • Assure the confidentiality of dispatches delivered or received and that all such dispatches are recorded correctly
  • Receive deliveries, ensure that items are checked and quantities confirmed as needed under the direction of the supervisor

Financial and Procurement support

  • Coordinate procurement of Rwanda Ikawa Nziza Cyane (INC) training materials and TechnoServe’s office stationaries.
  • Ensure the accuracy of all the documents/invoices to be paid and make sure that invoices represent the correct and reasonable program fund codes to charge.
  • Support the financial team in ensuring financial documentation is recorded and organized.
  • Ensure that all the contracts with vendors are in place and are renewed on time with regular reminders to finance team for payment due dates.
  • Maintain up-to-date accurate asset register for Rwanda (INC).

Office and Staff

  • Coordinate office maintenance and repair work
  • Arrange for the repair and maintenance of office equipment as directed
  • Ensure a clean and presentable office environment
  • Supervise the office assistant and cleaning team to ensure their work is done on time
  • Ensure that standard office refreshments, teas, the water dispenser and other refreshments as may be required from time to time are available for the entire office
  • Ensure TechnoServe vehicles, fuel and driver administration is handled in a professional manner.

  Required skills and experience  

  • Degree in administration or related field with minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an administrative role and Procurement portfolio
  • Verbal and written communication skill that is clear and concise in both English and Kinyarwanda.
  • High level, of organization, efficiency and speed.
  • Strong interpersonal and cross cultural skill.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks for different individuals in the office.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in data input and analysis, report writing and communications.
  • Computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Word and Power Point in recommended.
  • Ability to travel to remote rural locations in Rwanda for project support.




Success Factors:

Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) directly related to successful performance on the job.

Core Competencies include:

  • Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
  • Team Work/ Relationships: Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal.  Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
  • Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
  • Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
  • Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
  • Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution.  Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
  • Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
  • Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
  • Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:

  • Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for own functional area.  Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
  • Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.
  • Internal Client Focus: Client Focus is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions.
  • Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees through:https://recruiting.ultipro.com/TEC1006TESER/JobBoard/18180d88-ced0-4361-bd09-d5eef66dab24/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=54d1a5bf-b03f-491a-8a2d-0486132570a8

Deadline for receiving applications is 26 May 2021 at 5:00PM

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District Field Officer (DFO) muri Tubibe Amahoro (TA) kubantu bize: public administration, law, Demography, Development studies, Sociology, Psychology: Deadline: 17-05-2021

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TUBIBE AMAHORO JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: District Field Officer (DFO)

Deadline for Submission: 17th May 2021 at 5:00 PM

Tubibe Amahoro (TA) is a not-for-profit organization created in 1995. Its vision is to “Achieve a society of equity in which laws and human rights are respected by everyone”. Its mission consists of “Promoting respect of human rights and integral socio-economic progress of Rwandan population emphasizing on Civic Participation and Access to Justice, Gender Promotion, and Sustainable Community Livelihoods”. TA is based in Karongi District and operates in Karongi, Rutsiro and Ngororero Districts of Western Province and Burera District of Northern Province.




With the support of Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA)- Tubibe Amahoro implements the Public Policy Information Monitoring and Advocacy (PPIMA) project- a civil society support project that seeks to support citizen participation to better fulfil their developmental role by engaging with and participating in local governance and public policy affairs. PPIMA is in line with Priority 1 of the Thematic Area for Accountable Governance in NST1 program and Rwanda’s Vision 2020/2050.

The PPIMA project uses the Community Scorecard (CSC)- a social accountability tool for participation and dialogue whereby citizens identify issues and score them for prioritization, and then raise them with service providers and local government for feedback and resolution. Implemented by PPIMA since 2010, the community scorecard has been refined over the years and is now fully adapted to align with the Rwandan context, the decentralized structure and the planning and budgeting process.

In this vein, Tubibe Amahoro is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of District Field Officer to be based in Ngororero District.

  JOB SUMMARY:

Position Title: District Field Officer

Reports To: TA Programme Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Period to start: May 2021

Duty station: Ngororero District

Type of contract: 8 Months

POSITION SUMMARY

The District Field Officer will have the responsibility to coordinate and manage the implementation and monitoring activities of the PPIMA project in the District mentioned above as well as being a link to the District authorities and other stakeholders in the District of operation.




Responsibilities:

  • Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary, the District Field Officer will coordinate the implementation of the PPIMA project activities in operational area assigned to him/her.
  • Take a leadership role ensuring joint planning and coordination with the project team.
  • Coordinate the capacity building activities on field, work closely with project beneficiaries particularly Governance Focal Persons (GFPs), Inshuti z’Umuryango (IZU), Umugoroba w’Imiryango (UWI), National Women Council and local authorities.
  • Participate and contribute in project reflection sessions and produce related monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.
  • With support from the Program Manager, document and disseminate the project implementation progress, best practices and lessons learned.
  • Timely production and submission of reports as will be agreed upon with the line manager,
  • Liaise and maintain dialogue with relevant governmental institutions and other partners to ensure the needed collaboration, synergy and sharing of experiences and communication with impact,
  • Provide technical support to beneficiaries through training, supportive supervision, coaching and evaluation of their performance,
  • Provide feedback on key issues that require special attention to the line manager and T.A management,
  • Represent TUBIBE AMAHORO in relevant forums in the District where the project operates (such as JADF meetings, open and accountability days etc) and other forums as it may be assigned to her/him by the line manager,
  • Ensure effective and efficient utilization of project resources including budget and assets
  • The District Field Officer is expected to live in the District of operation
  • Perform any other task as may be in line with duty.




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, law, Demography, Development studies, Sociology, Psychology and other related social sciences
  • Experience in working with community members, local authorities, Human Right Based Approach/HRBA, GBV programming, holding community meetings, outreach campaigns and performing advocacy within the context of Rwanda.
  • At least 3 years of experience in similar position
  • Sensitivity to citizens issues including gender and people living with disability related issues and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding gender and anti GBV work.
  • Understanding of the district planning and budgeting process
  • Computer literate to a high standard in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and other stakeholders.
  • Verbal, written, organizational and analytical skills
  • Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English

 Competencies/Personal Attributes

  • Ability to confidently represent Tubibe Amahoro to high level officials
  • Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast-paced fluid environment
  • Creative and flexible with problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy
  • People management particularly coaching and influence management
  • Strategy planning skills
  • Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis
  • Having driving license, category A

All interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (hard copies), including motivation letter, detailed CV, certified copies of degrees and certificates, a copy of driving license (Category A) three references including one from current or recent employer to TA Legal Representative at TUBIBE AMAHORO sub-office located in Muhororo Cell, Ngororero Sector of Ngororero District and hand the application documents to MUTONI Melisa (TA staff, telephone– 0788283361). If you need more information, please, contact us via sowpeace@gmail.com

Note:

  • Only short- listed candidates will be contacted for written and oral tests (interview). Successful candidate will be expected to start working immediately.
  • Given equal competence and high commitment to gender equality, Rwandan and Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Application materials will not be returned.

Done at Karongi, on May 10, 2021

 

KABANO Pierre Célestin

Executive Secretary of TUBIBE AMAHORO










Courier at DHL Express Rwanda Ltd :Deadline: 18-05-2021

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  Position:                      COURIER  

Closing date for receiving application:  Tuesday 18th May 2021 end of the day.

Addresses to send applications : fred.gashumba@dhl.com

Application Format                       : CV and motivation letter

Job profile

Location:   Rwanda Country Office  

Report to:  Operations Manager   

RCS GRADE: O

Overall Responsibility

Sort, deliver and pick up shipments for a specific courier route, in the most efficient and cost-productive manner, whilst providing a professional inter-face and image to customers and the general public.

Accountabilities

  • Ensuring that shipments are picked up when dispatched and delivered within the same cycle of WC scanning.
  • nsure that all records of each shipment are sufficient to affect delivery at destination.
  • Ensure that a legible signature is obtained on collection and delivery, on the AWB and delivery sheet.
  • Ensure that the shipment packaging meet network requirements so as to reduce damages en route.
  • Ensure that the courier’s kit has tariff sheets; de-brief sheets, pick-up sheets and other necessary material.
  • Ensure that checkpoint return timeless is done within 15 minutes of shipments scanning.
  • Ensure that correct checkpoint remarks are used using the available network guide.
  • Fully complete the vehicle check list, reporting accidents etc
  • Exception checkpoint scanning daily with appropriate remarks
  • Ensure that all AWB are completed to meet FSDC compliance levels
  •  Ensure that TDDs are delivered as per service network standard
  • Ensure Full shipment Inspection
  • Good equipment handling (Vehicles, Scanners, scales, tapes etc)
  • Team spirit & Team Work
  • Punctuality (Arrival at work, Route departure and Return)
  • Miscoded, Postcode & Destination codes
  • Adhering to GSOP procedures
  •  Total collection of Pickups dispatched cycle
  •  Provision of sales leads
  •  Preventability (Correct DHL regalia i.e. safety shoes, tags, uniform

The incumbent’s performance will be measured against timeous pickup & deliveries, route and data transmission.

Candidate profile

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree.
  •  Driver’s License both categories A and B.
  • Presentable with a good command of the English Language, both written and verbal.
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Questions / clarifications 

Should you need clarification or have any questions regarding this process, please do not hesitate to contact

Fred Gashumba (fred.gashumba@dhl.com). 

 

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Imyanya myimshi y’akazi muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) : Deadline 24-05-2021

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Kanda kunwanya wifuza kureba:

 

1. Umwanya w`akazi (Communications Manager) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: Communications n`ibindi bijyanye : Deadline: 24-05-2021

2. Umwanya w`akazi (Finance Manager) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize:accounting, Finance or Business Management : Deadline 24-05-2021

3. Umwanya w’akazi (ICT Manager) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: :Deadline 24-05-2021

4. Umwanya w’akazi (Intervention Manager-Data Analytics) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Computing, Computer science/ICT :Deadline: 24-05-2021

5. Umwanya w’akazi (Office Assistant and Receptionist ) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu hize:Business Administration, hospitality management, mass communication : Deadline: 24-05-2021

6. Umwanya w’akazi (Grants and Contracts Manager) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration. : Deadline: 24-05-2021

7. Umwanya w’akazi (Project Support Accountant) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: Accounting /Finance management: Deadline 24-05-2021










 

 

 

Umwanya w’akazi ( Monitoring and Evaluation Officer) muri (WfWI) Rwanda kubantu bize: Deadline 14-05-2021

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JOB TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

TEAM/PROGRAMME: PLANNING, M&E TEAM

LOCATION: HQ Kigali

GRADE:  4

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1-year renewable

Line managers

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PURPOSE:




The M&E Officer will assist the Head of Planning, M&E  in the collection of data and information from the program participants at designated periods throughout the program cycle, according to established M&E guidelines and standards.

The M&E Officer is also responsible for data analysis and assists the Head of P, M&E in developing P, M&E tools

SCOPE OF ROLE:

 Reports to: HEAD OF PLANNING, M&E
  • Participate in community assessment and pre-selection of new participants and collect and record information as required.
  • Coordinate the enrollment of women into the program and submit a report of specific observations about the process, highlighting any errors to be corrected in subsequent enrollments.
  • Complete the Baseline Forms for all new participants as they enroll in the program.
  • Participate in Focus Group discussions with participants for mid-term training assessment, and submit a report with findings, as well as any pertinent observations about the focus group process.
  • Work with women to collect other data and information as needed, for example, case studies, success stories, and ad-hoc information requests.
  • Participate in any special monitoring visits, evaluations, or impact studies as required.
  • Complete Evaluation Forms for all participants as they are finishing their program cycle and submit a report on each of the evaluated groups of women.
  • Complete Graduate Follow-Up Forms for a select sample of women one and two years after their graduation from the program.
  • Work closely with the EE and SE team to capture all relevant data and information from program participants throughout the program cycle.
  • Assist the PM&E Head in training other members of staff or contractors to carry out data collection tasks and completion of M&E forms as needed
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all M&E forms and other information required.
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date filing system.
  • Develop M&E tools in coordination with the Planning, M&E Head
  • Submit the collected data into the M&E system before being analyzed by the P, M&E Head
  • Assist with documentation and reporting of assessment reports and best practices



QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Project Management, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant field.
  • At least two (3) years of relevant work experience preferably in data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with communities and participants.
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
  • Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email; database skills an added advantage.
  • Fluency in English and local language skills required (reading, writing, and speaking); French language skills an advantage.
  • Ready to perform other duties assigned by his/her direct supervisor.

How to apply:

Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV with 3 professional references by completing very carefully the following Application Form not later than the 14th of May 2021.

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Umwanya w’akazi (Grants and Contracts Manager) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration. : Deadline: 24-05-2021

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Advertisement for Recruitment of the Grants and Contracts Manager Position

About AFR:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not-for-profit company established in 2010 by the Governments of the United Kingdom and Rwanda. AFR is currently funded by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), Sweden, the MasterCard Foundation, and USAID.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network of programs in Africa that seek to improve the livelihoods of low-income people and contribute to the desired economic transformation by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development.

 AFR’s intention is to remove systemic barriers that hinder access and usage of financial services by low-income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth, and MSMEs. AFR supports the development and provision of financial services including saving, credit, insurance, pension, payments, remittances, and capital market development.




The Role

The Grants and Contracts Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective grant management systems and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and the achievement of value for money (VfM) targets. The Grants Manager will work closely with program teams to provide input/advice in grant management, preparing proposal budgets, and assisting with the identification and assessment of sub-grantees. The Grants Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of the sub-grants processes, ensuring that AFR complies with generally recognized good practice all the way from the design of ‘funding windows’, through due diligence, contracting, and fund-disbursement, to project closure. S/he ensures correct fund disbursement, verification of sub-grantee financial accountability, as well as the identification and mitigation of grant-related risks.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Supervises: Project Support Accountant(s); Consultants engaged in grants & contracts management




 Scope of Responsibilities

The Grants and Contracts Manager will be responsible for the following key tasks:

  1. Lead the ongoing review and improvement of AFR’s Grant Management systems; monitor and support effective implementation organisation-wide
  2. Work together with Project teams to assist with the initial selection of implementing partners, the award of Sub-Grants, and the development of contracts
  3. Manage the processes associated with subgrants, ensuring that funds are disbursed to Implementing Partners (IPs) in accordance with the signed
  4. Provide AFR Staff and Partners with capacity building training and support so that they can manage grants effectively & in compliance with the signed contracts
  5. Lead on the identification of AFR’s grant-related risks and the development & implementation of risk-management controls and practices
  6. Lead any staff or consultants who contribute to the provision of financial support to projects, empowering them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance
  7. And other duties as requested by the Chief Operations Officer (COO).

Education and Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration.
  2. Certified professional qualification in finance and/or accounting

Job-related experience and knowledge

  1. At least 5 years experience in managing grants in a medium to large-sized donor-funded organization
  2. Knowledge of donor funding rules and regulations
  3. Demonstrated ability to set up an effective grant management reporting framework
  4. Experience in financial management, including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting
  5. Demonstrated ability to set up an effective grant management reporting framework
  6. Experience in working with partner organizations in relation to grants management
  7. Experience in the use of IT systems in grant management
  8. Strong excel, data analysis, and presentation skills
  9. Experience in contract negotiations; strong interpersonal/negotiation skills
  10. Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  11. Fluency in written and spoken English; Knowledge of Kinyarwanda and French is an added advantage

How to Apply

All qualified applicants should submit their applications through the “Apply for this job” button below by the 24th May 2021 at 5.00 pm Central African Time (CAT) 

The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact us here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position is open to local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.










Umwanya w’akazi (Project Support Accountant) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: Accounting /Finance management: Deadline 24-05-2021

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Advertisement for Recruitment of the Project Support Accountant Position

About AFR:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 by the Governments of United Kingdom and Rwanda. AFR is currently funded by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Sweden, the MasterCard Foundation and USAID.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network of programmes in Africa that seek to improve livelihoods of low income people and contribute to the desired economic transformation by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development.

 AFR’s intention is to remove systemic barriers that hinder access and usage of financial services by low income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs. AFR supports the development and provision of financial services including saving, credit, insurance, pension, payments, remittances and capital market development.




The Role

The Project Support Accountant will work closely with program teams to support them in project budgeting, financial planning, and finance management. Responsibilities include assisting with the selection of Implementing Partners (IPs) and ensuring correct fund disbursement to IPs. Additionally, the Project Support Accountant is responsible for helping to ensure that grant-related risk-management practices are adhered to and the implementation of effective grant management systems, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Grants and Contracts Manager

Supervises: None

Scope of Responsibilities

The Project Support Accountant will be responsible for the following key tasks:

  1. Support project teams and key stakeholders in clarifying resourcing requirements and developing comprehensive project budgets and annual work plans
  2. Support project leads in effectively managing each project’s finances, achieving value for money, and ensuring compliance with AFR and Funders policies
  3. Manage the processes associated with sub granting for the projects being supported, ensuring that funds are disbursed to Implementing Partners in accordance with the signed contracts and AFR & Donor contracts
  4. Work together with project teams to assist with the initial selection, assessment, and subsequent on-boarding of Implementing Partners (IPs)
  5. Ensure that all risk management and accountability provisions are adhered to by both AFR staff and implementing partners in the projects being supported
  6. And other duties as requested by the Grants and Contracts Manager




Education and Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance management (required)
  2. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA (desired)
  3. Knowledge and working experience with an accounting software package

Job related experience and knowledge

  1. At least 5 years’ experience in grants, sub grants and budget management and proposal budgeting at similar level, of which at least 3 in the development sector
  2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and good skills in using financial software applications
  3. Thorough understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and grants, sub grants and contracts management processes
  4. Solid knowledge of key donor regulations and compliance requirements
  5. Proven track record of effective analysis, proactive problem solving, and financial trouble shooting
  6. Good understanding of fund accounting, financial analysis, and auditing
  7. Good oral and written communication skills in English; French and Kinyarwanda are also an advantage

How to Apply

All qualified applicants should submit their applications through the “Apply for this job” button below by the 24th May 2021 at 5.00 pm Central African Time (CAT) 

 The application should contain a Resume with e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.For any questions regarding the application process please contact us here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position is open to local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.

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Umwanya w’akazi (Office Assistant and Receptionist ) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu hize:Business Administration, hospitality management, mass communication : Deadline: 24-05-2021

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Advertisement for Recruitment of the Office Assistant and Receptionist Position

About AFR:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 by the Governments of United Kingdom and Rwanda. AFR is currently funded by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Sweden, the MasterCard Foundation and USAID.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network of programmes in Africa that seek to improve livelihoods of low income people and contribute to the desired economic transformation by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development.

 AFR’s intention is to remove systemic barriers that hinder access and usage of financial services by low income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs. AFR supports the development and provision of financial services including saving, credit, insurance, pension, payments, remittances and capital market development.




The Role

The Office Assistant and Receptionist is responsible for providing office services, front desk, and telephone communication management services in the most efficient and timely manner and to the standards and expectations of AFR staff and visitors. The role holder shall act as the first point of contact and resource to all incoming guests and staff. S/he shall provide collaborative day to day general office management, clerical, logistical and administration support to executive functions of AFR in a professional manner for optimal performance.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Human Resources and Administration Manager

Supervises: None

Scope of Responsibilities




The Office Assistant and Receptionist will be responsible for the following key tasks:

  1. Manage an efficient and well-informed front desk; represent the organisation’s brand by ensuring that visitors and all incoming and outgoing communications are handled with maximum efficiency and professionalism
  2. Liaise with the Procurement Manager to ensure the provision of supplies for the reception area and executive offices; manage supplies and resources in compliance with AFR’s procedures and ensuring good value for money for the organisation
  3. Organise and coordinate meetings, visits, events, and workshops as requested; ensuring that all logistical requirements are effectively managed so that departmental staff can focus on the technical content
  4. Ensure compliance with the organisation’s policies, procedures, and risk management framework in relation to front desk and telephone communications
  5. Manage office facility and international staff housing (if applicable) ensuring an appropriate standard of health, safety, security, and environment is maintained at all times
  6. And other duties as requested by the Human Resources and Administration Manager

Education and Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, hospitality management, mass communication and/or an equivalent qualification
  2. Possession of a Certificate in either Customer Care; or Front Desk Management; or Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution is an added advantage.

Job related experience and knowledge

  1. At least 4 years’ experience in front office management and/or administrative functions in an international/diplomatic organisation
  2. Previous experience working in reception or call centre in a service industry is preferred
  3. Computer literate: word processing, excel, power point, MS outlook
  4. Track record of good quality internal customer service provision
  5. Experience with coordinating logistics and events
  6. Excellent team player and ability to accommodate work pressure
  7. Friendly and professional demeanour with positive attitude and good self-presentation
  8. Excellent planning and organising skills and abilities
  9. Good communication skills both oral and written in English and Kinyarwanda
  10. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage

How to Apply

All qualified applicants should submit their applications through the “Apply for this job” button below by the 24th May 2021 at 5.00 pm Central African Time (CAT) 

 The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact us here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position is open to local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.

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Scholarship at the University of Vaasa Tuition Fees and 2021

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University of Vaasa Tuition Fees and Scholarships 2021

Tuition fees

According to the Finnish Parliament decision, Finnish universities charge tuition fees from non-EU/EEA students. At the University of Vaasa tuition fees vary from 10,000 to 12,000 euros per academic year, and are billed to degree students in international Master’s degree programmes.

Tuition fees per academic year are:

Master’s Degree Programme in Finance12 000 €Master’s Degree Programme in International Business12 000 €Master’s Programme in Strategic Business Development12 000 €Master’s Programme in Industrial Management10 000 €Master’s Programme in Smart Energy10 000 €Master’s Programme in Industrial Systems Analytics10 000 €

You do not have to pay tuition fee if you:

are EU/EEA citizen

are equivalent to EU/EEA citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)

are residing in Finland on a permanent basis

have an EU Blue Card

For further information, please see Studyinfo.fi – Am I required to pay tuition fees?

Students are required to pay tuition fees unless they meet the criteria mentioned above and provide documentation of it. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the university with the necessary documentation.

The fees are not applicable to exchange or doctoral students.

Scholarships

The University of Vaasa offers a generous scholarship programme for students who are subject to tuition fees. Scholarships are applied for by choosing the scholarship option in the application form to the programme. Students are informed about possible scholarships together with the admission results.

First year scholarship – The University of Vaasa global student scholarshipEach Master’s programme will provide one 100% tuition fee waiver to the best ranked tuition fee subjected student based on the previous academic merits reviewed during application process.Each Master’s programme will also provide five 50% tuition fee waivers to the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth best ranked tuition fee subjected students based on the previous academic merits reviewed during application process.All first year scholarships include a conditional 50% scholarship for the second year (see below).Scholarships are personal and linked to the acceptance of the offered study place. They do not transfer to other universities. Second year scholarship – The University of Vaasa global student award for academic excellenceEvery student proceeding with the studies in the target time (approximately 55 ECTS during the first year) is entitled to a 50% tuition fee waiver for the second year.If the student was granted a first year scholarship to the programme, the second year scholarship is included as long as the studies are proceeding in the target time.Student who does not have a first year scholarship can apply for the second year scholarship during the studies. Details for the second year scholarships will be communicated to the students during their first year.

Financial support

Degree students are eligible for a Finnish state scholarship and a state-guaranteed bank loan only if they have lived in Finland for at least two years in some capacity other than that of a student and if their residence in Finland can be considered to be of a permanent nature. Those who have sufficient other income or who progress poorly in their studies are not eligible for support. As a rule, foreigners who have lived in Finland for less than two years are not eligible for financial support unless specific reasons make their residence in Finland permanent. More information may be obtained from Kela.

European Funding Guide assists students (EU citizens) who seek financial aid.

You can also take a look at following external scholarship schemes:

Global Study Awards initiative by StudyPortals

Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries for students who are starting a post-graduate course

Please note that the University of Vaasa is not involved in any of the above listed scholarship schemes. The study programmes offered by the university are full-time programmes and thus working is not an option when it comes to financing the studies in Finland.

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Scholarship at the University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence 2021

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University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship

The prestigious University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship is intended to reward exceptionally high-achieving international students progressing from UoLIC to a non-clinical, undergraduate degree programme at the University of Liverpool in September 2021.

About the Award

The highest achieving students, (who achieve 75% or above) progressing from UoLIC Foundation programmes, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study (a maximum of 15 scholarships are available for eligible students).

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

be liable to pay full tuition fees at the overseas rate

be starting a new non-clinical undergraduate programme in academic year 2021/22

achieve one of the highest academic scores in a UoLIC Foundation Certificate programme, achieving at least 75%.

Applying for the Award

You do not need to make an application to receive the UoLIC Excellence Scholarship. The relevant award will be automatically allocated to all eligible students.

Application deadline

No application is required for this Award.

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Full Scholarship at University of Nottingham Ningbo China 2021

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Full Scholarship at University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Nottingham Global Full Scholarship

Value of the award

Nottingham Global Full scholarship is worth 110,000 RMB per student, equivalent of 100% toward the first year of undergraduate tuition fees.
This scholarship is an entrance scholarship only. The fees will be waived from students’ first year’s tuition fees or will be refunded to students if the full tuition fee is already paid.

Eligibility

You must be an overseas applicant who has submitted the application.
Merit-based selection based on outstanding academic achievement having achieved the minimum requirements of AAA in A-level; IB 36 points or equivalent for Qualifying year entry; or AAAAA in iGCSE or equivalent for Primary year entry, as determined at the time of admission.

How to apply

A separate application for the Nottingham Global Full Scholarship is required. In order to complete the Nottingham Global Full Scholarship application, a completed scholarship application form needs submitting via online application system by the designated deadline (for early applicants, please attach the form in the ‘other documents’ under section 6 in the system). In addition, due to the nature of competition, applicants will be automatically considered for the next eligible scholarships available should they miss the first round of selection until the quota is filled.

Application Form: Please click here

Deadline

This scholarship will be awarded on a rolling basis until 31st May 2021.

Contact

Places are limited so please contact the Global Engagement Office for further details: global@nottingham.edu.cn

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Study: MOOC on Essentials of Youth Work E-learning

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MOOC on Essentials of Youth Work E-learning

17 May – 1 July 2021 | FranceThe course guides you through the “basics” of youth work and gives an overview of youth work practices and policies across Europe, while you can learn about best practices in the field, share your own experiences and get to know others’.

What is youth work? Who is it for? Where does it come from? How is it done and by whom? How does one become a youth worker? How is youth work supported? How is it linked to youth policy?

Join the Massive Open Online Course on Essentials of Youth Work, developed by the EU-Council of Europe youth partnership, to explore answers to these questions and many more. The course guides you through the “basics” of youth work and gives an overview of youth work practices and policies across Europe, while you can learn about best practices in the field, share your own experience and get to know others’.

After the successful first edition of the course, we are welcoming learners from all over the world again with an updated course content. We included the outcomes of the European Youth Work Convention and other recent youth policy developments in the course and you can learn more about the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda.

By the end of this course, you will:

Become more familiar with the “basics” of youth work (concepts and definitions, forms, practices, approaches, objectives, actors at European and national levels)

Gain an overview of how youth work is supported (through policies and strategies, youth work research, education of youth workers, funding, etc.)

Get inspired by the diverse good practices existing in Europe on different aspects of youth work

Reflect on the future of youth work in Europe and on how to engage in youth work developments

Who is this MOOC for:

Students involved in youth work studies or learners involved in non-formal education processes related to youth work

Volunteer or paid youth workers

Youth work managers

Responsible persons for planning youth work at municipal level

Youth organisations and other youth platforms

Those involved in youth work policy making or in funding youth work

Youth workers’ education providers

Researchers

Other persons interested in exploring the subject.

The course is based on the know-how and accumulated experience in youth work of the partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field of youth.

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Scholarship: Robert Gordon University International Student Discount for Master’s Students in UK

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Robert Gordon University International Student Discount for Master’s Students in UK

This award is for students starting in September 2020, January 2021, September 2021 and January 2022.

ELIGIBLE COURSES

Course Leve: Postgraduate

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students must:

be eligible for an offer from Robert Gordon University having met the standard or advertised academic entry requirements

be classed by the University as an international fee payer for tuition fee payment

be a self-funding student

How to Apply

No separate application is required.
Any award granted will be indicated in your Letter of Offer.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

University scholarship, financial award and discount will be awarded upon enrolment at the University. Part-time students will have the financial award and discount applied pro-rata

Discounts will be awarded at the discretion of the University

The most beneficial individual award for each student, the higher of the sum of the financial award, scholarship or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer

RGU Scholarships and Awards are for self-funding students only

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Umwanya w’akazi (Intervention Manager-Data Analytics) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Computing, Computer science/ICT :Deadline: 24-05-2021

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About AFR:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 by the Governments of United Kingdom and Rwanda. AFR is currently funded by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Sweden, the MasterCard Foundation and USAID.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network of programmes in Africa that seek to improve livelihoods of low income people and contribute to the desired economic transformation by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development.




 AFR’s intention is to remove systemic barriers that hinder access and usage of financial services by low income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs. AFR supports the development and provision of financial services including saving, credit, insurance, pension, payments, remittances and capital market development.

The Role

The Intervention Manager-Data Analytics is responsible for monitoring and influencing public policy and the regulation of data in Rwanda; aiming to positively impact financial inclusion and financial sector development in a manner that provides data protection and privacy for individuals. The role holder shall support the effective management of data generated by the various Financial Service Provides (FSPs) and results measurement initiatives of the AFR portfolio.

In collaboration with relevant staff, partners and FSPs, the role holder shall deploy efficient, cost-effective and centralized tools in the collection, analysis, visualization and reporting of policy and impact data. He/she shall also promote the use of data by financial and other institutions for the delivery of better services across the financial sector, to make AFR and players a more data-driven organisation and to source, manage and promote access to the industry’s internal data, as well as other data held by AFR, private companies, other research organizations and the Rwandan government.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Head of Research and Information.

Supervises: Consultants

Scope of Responsibilities

The Intervention Manager-Data Analytics will be responsible for the following key tasks:

  1. Design and contribute to a strategy that seeks to monitor and influence public policy and regulation of data in Rwanda as it impacts the financial sector, the usage of financial services and bringing the excluded into the financial sector.
  2. Promote/motivate access and use of data by financial and other institutions as well as AFR for the delivery of better services across the financial sector and to make AFR a more data-driven organisation.
  3. Lead the development and deployment of appropriate, modern and user-friendly data management systems that facilitate macro-level and micro level data mining, data availability, integrity, security, usability according to robust principles, practices and standards.
  4. Perform multi-level quantitative and qualitative data analytics and synthesis to support quality reporting and eventual decision making by AFR management, Pillar Heads and Board Investment Committee (BIC) and support FSPs and other financial institutions in conducting the same
  5. Work with the various AFR stakeholders to ensure that they have requisite skillset, toolsets, and mind-set to fully participate in the generation, analysis and reporting of financial sector performance and intervention design data
  6. And other duties as requested by the Head of Research and Information




Education and Qualifications

  1. Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Computing, Computer science/ICT
  2. Professional training or certification in data science, business analysis and intelligence, business modelling, and /Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage

Job related experience and knowledge

  1. At least 5 years post graduate experience in a s a research environment, such as academia, business intelligence, think tank or other research in multinational organisations
  2. Advanced knowledge of econometrics, modelling and data analysis focused on economic research and evaluation questions.
  3. Experience in working with qualitative and quantitative cross-section datasets is required. Experience in working with longitudinal datasets or transaction datasets is advantageous.
  4. Proven working knowledge of the research process, including formulation of research questions, identification of data required to answer the research question, selection of appropriate data analysis techniques.
  5. Advanced knowledge of any of the following programming/software skills required to apply the techniques to the dataset(s) available e.g. Python, Matlab, SAS, Stata, VBA, R-studio, SPSS etc and MIS systems in general. Knowledge of trending effective data management technologies is desired
  6. Ability to present results from a data analysis exercise in a concise and transparent manner, using written documents, presentations, and visuals (such as graphs and infographics).
  7. Knowledge and experience of financial inclusion research and evaluation in developing countries is required. Experience of working in Rwanda is preferred.
  8. Good numerical, analytical, investigative and data administration skills
  9. Knowledge of donor policies, procedures, expectations and trends regarding data management
  10. Excellent written and spoken English; Knowledge of Kinyarwanda and French is an advantage

How to Apply

All qualified applicants should submit their applications through the “Apply for this job” button below by the 24th May 2021 at 5.00 pm Central African Time (CAT) 

 The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact us here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position is open to local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.

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Umwanya w’akazi (ICT Manager) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize: :Deadline 24-05-2021

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Advertisement for Recruitment of the ICT Manager Position

About AFR:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 by the Governments of United Kingdom and Rwanda. AFR is currently funded by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Sweden, the MasterCard Foundation and USAID.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network of programmes in Africa that seek to improve livelihoods of low income people and contribute to the desired economic transformation by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development.




 AFR’s intention is to remove systemic barriers that hinder access and usage of financial services by low income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs. AFR supports the development and provision of financial services including saving, credit, insurance, pension, payments, remittances and capital market development.

The Role

The ICT Manager is the technical advisor on information and communication technology (ICT) for the organisation. S/he develops long-term ICT strategies that support AFR’s overall business plan and manages the day-to-day service delivery of technical solutions. The ICT Manager oversees the procurement, installation, maintenance and risk-assessment of all technological hardware and software within the organisation. S/he ensures that AFR staff are equipped with the training and knowledge to work effectively and collaborates proactively with users at all levels to ensure understanding of requirements and to recommend effective solutions.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Supervises: Consultants

Scope of Responsibilities

The ICT Manager will be responsible for the following key tasks:

  1. Work closely with AFR’s Senior Management to develop ICT plans that will facilitate the delivery of the overall strategy and business plan
  2. Lead the planning, design, documentation and implementation of systems, tools, and data infrastructure, including AFR’s website
  3. Manage the purchasing, installation, maintenance and management of AFR’s ICT resources, including hardware, software, equipment and the ICT budget
  4. Provide support to users, aiming to maximise their capacity to use ICT in support of their work
  5. Lead on the identification of AFR’s ICT-related risks and the development & implementation of risk-management controls and practices
  6. Lead any staff or consultants who contribute to the provision of ICT support, empowering them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance
  7. And other duties as requested by the Chief Operations Officer (COO).




Education and Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, electrical engineering or equivalent experience
  2. Certification as IT Technician, e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (added advantage)

Job related experience and knowledge

  1. Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience as an IT manager
  2. Analytical and management experience in process engineering and systems implementation in a full range of systems such as custom applications, ERP, and CRM; experience with NetSuite, Adaptive, Salesforce and Box is an advantage.
  3. Familiarity with running technical environments across globally mobile workforces and teams, satellite and work-share locations, and less-developed countries with limited infrastructure.
  4. Experience developing, managing and tuning technical and data environments across platforms and vendors.
  5. Proven Strong project management, able to work well with diverse stakeholders and development groups.
  6. Experience in business continuity management, including data and cybersecurity risk management across a geographically distributed organization.
  7. Resourceful and dependable problem solver with strong sense of ownership and accountability. Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with remote colleagues, field offices, and external professionals.
  8. Proactive communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills; strong customer support orientation.
  9. Good oral and written communication skills in English; French and Kinyarwanda are also an advantage

How to Apply

All qualified applicants should submit their applications through the “Apply for this job” button below by the 24th May 2021 at 5.00 pm Central African Time (CAT) 

 The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact us here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position is open to local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.

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Umwanya w`akazi (Finance Manager) muri Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) kubantu bize:accounting, Finance or Business Management : Deadline 24-05-2021

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Advertisement for Recruitment of the Finance Manager Position

About AFR:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 by the Governments of United Kingdom and Rwanda. AFR is currently funded by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Sweden, the MasterCard Foundation and USAID.

AFR is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network of programmes in Africa that seek to improve livelihoods of low income people and contribute to the desired economic transformation by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development.

 AFR’s intention is to remove systemic barriers that hinder access and usage of financial services by low income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs. AFR supports the development and provision of financial services including saving, credit, insurance, pension, payments, remittances and capital market development.




The Role

The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting AFR’s financial sustainability by ensuring good financial planning and management as well as overall compliance with AFR, donor and government rules and regulations. The Finance Manager is responsible for day to day financial operations, implementing AFR’s financial policies to provide effective support to the team. He/she plans, directs, and is responsible for providing quality financial services to all programmes, projects, departments, and staff. The Finance Manager works closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) to ensure that the Finance team provides an integrated and effective service to AFR’s programmes.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Supervises: Accountan

Scope of Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the following key tasks:

  1. Facilitate the development of budgets and financial plans that comprehensively support the implementation of AFR’s work plan and the achievement of strategic objectives
  2. Lead on the identification of AFR’s financial risks and the development & implementation of risk-management controls and practices
  3. Develop policies, procedures and financial systems that will ensure effective and compliant management of AFR’s financial resources; monitor and support effective organisation-wide implementation
  4. Oversee the sound use and management of organisational finances, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the laws of Rwanda
  5. Lead the financial team to produce accurate, timely and meaningful financial analysis and reporting; support AFR’s management to make effective financial decisions
  6. Lead any staff or consultants who contribute to the finance department, empowering them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance
  7. And other duties as requested by the Chief Operations Officer (COO).




Education and Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance or Business Management or related field
  2. Fully Certified Public Accountant (CPA and / or ACCA)

Job related experience and knowledge

  1. At least five years as a Head of Finance/Finance Manager or equivalent experience
  2. At least 8 to ten years’ experience working in the developmental / for profit Sector; with specific technical experience in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants/contracts management and business management
  3. Demonstrated experience with financial troubleshooting and audit
  4. Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor annual and periodic budgets.
  5. Proven ability to effectively carry out periodic accurate reporting in timely fashion
  6. Advanced analytical and mathematical skills
  7. Excellent attention to details, organised, and can work to strict deadlines
  8. A solid technical understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), IFRS and current Rwandan legislation
  9. Skilled in use of MS Excel (including MS query and pivot tables) and MS Office essential, with Proficiency in Office suites
  10. Good oral and written communication skills in English; French and Kinyarwanda are also an advantage

How to Apply

All qualified applicants should submit their applications through the “Apply for this job” button below by the 24th May 2021 at 5.00 pm Central African Time (CAT) 

 The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact us here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position is open to local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.

Click here to apply










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