Job Description

1.Prepare RCA internal annual audit plan
 Consult different units for collecting information regarding their annual activities;
 Prepare a risk based audit plan;
 Design the audit plan with clear timing;
 Ensure that the annual audit plan is approved by the audit committee BoD and submitted to MINECOFIN.
2.Carry out financial review (monthly and annually)
 Conduct the review of financial statement;
 Review all payment done during the period under review;
 Provide Findings to the units under audit;
 Provide final reports to the Chairperson of Audit Committee BoD;
 Give advice on the appropriateness of accounting records and financial reporting.
3.Carry out general management of the annual systems audit
 Assess whether current controls are adequate to identify risk and provide assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of risk management practices;
 Help management to improve efficiency and to ensure that governance, risk management and internal control systems are operating efficiently and effectively.
 Examine adherence to any policy, contractual, regulatory and legislative requirements
4.Provide advisory services
 Participate in significant initiatives and priorities and providing solutions to financial and internal controls;
 Safeguards objectivity and ensure he/she does not play a management role.
5. Follow up the implementation of audit recommendations
 Review management responses to internal audit reports;
 Review and follow-up the implementation of external audit recommendations and prepare report
6. Prepare consolidate quarterly audit report
 Summarize Internal Audit activities in a consolidated report to be submitted to the audit committee;
 Provide a copy consolidated report on the Internal Audit activities to the chief Budget manager and to the office of Government Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA);
 Facilitate RCA internal Audit committee activities.
 Any other task assigned by his/her supervisor.

Job Description

1.Advise and provide support in the RCA staff recruitment process.
 Advise on the management and orientation of new employees, process probationary reviews, new employee evaluations and terminations;
 Analyze and Advise on the skills and qualities required for each particular job and provide guidelines for developing job descriptions and specifications
 Prepare notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions;
 Prepare short listing and inform successful candidates’ dates of written and oral exams;
 Prepare Schedule and organize exams (written and interviews);
 Organize staff orientations (induction period);
 Ensure probation phase are concluded and reports made.
2.Provide support to RCA staff career development.
 Prepare regular capacity needs assessment and identify training and development opportunities;
 Prepare human resource development plans;
 Organize staff training sessions, workshops and activities;
 Process employee requests for outside training while complying with policies, training plans and procedures ;
 Identify, design and implement strategic Human Resource management and development projects, as and when required.

 Coordinate career development, succession planning and talent management needs in partnership with line management;
 Monitor training costs against budget;
 Administer the evaluation of all learning and development activities.
3.Advise and monitor staff Performance Management Systems and procedures
 Ensure all staff signed their performance contract on time and their compliance with duties and annual plan of action;
 Provide Advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluation;
 Provide advice and recommendations on actions to be taken for performing staff (rewards) and non performing staff (sanctions).
 Provide Advise on performance management process. Custodian of effective performance management practices.
 Ensure that performance management is standardized and that all employees are informed of and trained in the application of the performance management model and system.
 Monitor the implementation of the performance appraisal and ensuring that mid-term and annual appraisals are carried out in a timely manner and followed up.
 Consolidate Reports on the results of performance appraisal.
4.Manage administrative and financial records of staff
 Update personnel records on a regular basis.
 Identify incomplete records and ensure proper filing.
 Prepare monthly salaries and allowances.
 Declare monthly and quarterly statutory contributions.
5.Monitor staff attendance activities
 Monitor and report on daily attendance of staff;
 Monitor scheduled absences (holidays or travel) and ensure continuity of services;
 Recommend disciplinary measure for staff with unjustified absences.
6.Provide information and assistance to staff and supervisors on human resource and work related issues
 Ensure proper implementation of existing human resource management policies, regulations and procedures;
 Promote labor standards and workplace safety;
 Provide Advice and assistance to staff and management on pay and benefits systems.
 Prepare RCA staff participation in the National ceremonies;
 Manage staff complaints regarding labor relation;
 Organize the general staff meetings;
 Monitor and report on staff attendance
 Take minutes of RCA staff meetings and timely communication
7.Advise Rwanda Cooperatives Agency on Employee Work Relations.
 Work closely with senior and line managers, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of HR activities (including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, human resource and career development, restructuring of services, performance management, human resource planning etc.), in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to human resource management throughout the institution;
 Keep up to date with HR legal developments and advise management on compliance and risk factors;
 Manage investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters in conjunction with the Director General and the Director in charge of Administration and legal Affairs Officer;
 Provide Advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases, ensuring that these are well managed and meet the requirements of related policies and employment legislation;
 Ensure that managers and staff are aware of the policies and procedures and able to operate them effectively;
 Provide support to staff on HR issues whenever required;
 Ensure that staff are informed and updated on key business and issues regarding strategic of HR management;
8.Change Management
 Lead programs that are aimed at improving employee morale and welfare.
 Identify and analyze current institution effectiveness and propose solutions to address the gaps.

Job description

1. Prepare and conduct capacity building activities of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Prepare and conduct the exercise of Financial Services Cooperatives Capacity Needs Assessment, base line surveys and prepare capacity building plans;
 Assist in evaluation of impact of capacity building activities in Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Prepare capacity buildings framework and road map;
 Prepare and update training materials, modules, standards and curriculum as well as supervisory systems needed to build the capacity of Financial
Services Cooperatives and enable them to meet Financial Services Cooperatives needs;
 Prepare and conduct coaching activities of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Prepare and conduct trainings of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Provide services related to financial education, access to finance and consumer protection;
 Prepare and submit training reports.
2. Prepare and conduct Promotion, Development and Sustainability activities of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Providing advisory services to Financial Service Cooperatives;
 Facilitating Financial Services Cooperatives in automation, consolidation and establishment of Cooperative Bank;
 Assist in developing and designing new financial products for Financial Services Cooperatives
 Ensure that internal policies and procedures of Financial Services Cooperatives are updated
3. Participate in research and development activities in Financial Services Cooperatives
 Participate in surveys to discover prospective Financial Services Cooperatives preferences;
 Conducting research activities related to the development of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Prepare and conduct assessments exercises related to Financial Services Cooperatives
4. Conduct financial analysis of requests for registration, merging, transformation and dissolution of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Conduct analysis of financial statement of Financial Services Cooperatives requesting for registration, merging, transformation and dissolution
 Conduct analysis of business plans of Financial Services Cooperatives
5.Conduct mobilization of informal savings and credit groups(VSLS) to form Financial Services Cooperatives
 Prepare and conduct savings campaigns to increase mobilization of informal savings groups(VSLS) to form Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Assist in preparing and developing of accounting and management tools for informal savings and credit groups;
 Assistance of savings and credit groups to meet legal and financial requirements for registration and licensing;
 Participate in annual National Savings Campaigns.
 Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor

Job description

1. Provide technical support in development of cooperatives across Provinces/Kigali City
 Assist provinces/Kigali City in the elaboration of specific strategies for the implementation of Government Policy on cooperatives;
 Assist in promotion of investment opportunities within cooperatives;
 Assist cooperatives in their capacity building through training, coaching, mentoring and seminars of their members and staff;
 Assist stakeholders in matters related to cooperatives
2. Carry out inspection in non-financial in Provinces
 Carry out a systematic and regular inspection of governance and management in cooperatives with the aim to ensure their compliance with policy, law and regulations;
 Produce inspection reports and submit them to the supervisor;
 Follow up whether the recommendations of the inspection are implemented;
 Analyze requests from cooperatives related to all cooperatives matters
 Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor

Job Description

1. Provide legal advice on all RCA interventions
 Collect and keep in records all laws, decisions related to jurisprudence in the area of complaints of interest to the institution;
 Collect, review and keep legal documents, instruments or other materials related to Rwanda Cooperative Agency and ensure its operationalization;
 Advise on the application of legal instruments that govern Cooperative Movement;
 Provide practical legal opinions to ensure that the appropriate legal approach is taken on arising matters in accordance with existing laws;
 Provide legal advice on tender documents;
 Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly;
 Review and advise the management on legal compliance of internal policies and procedures;
 Ensure proper recording of all legal documents and precedents where the institution was involved;
 Provide periodic report.
 Provide legal advice to all documents from cooperatives and stakeholders requesting legal opinion.
2. Contract management
 Participate in contracts negotiation;
 Draft contracts and MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) and get them signed by concerned parties;
 Communicate signed contract to all concerned parties.
 Preserve all documents related to the contract (negotiation, minutes….);
 Monitor contract execution to ensure contract closure, extension or renew;
 Provide legal advice on contract disputes settlement.
3. Draft legal instruments
 Draft legislative instruments (Laws and regulations, MOU);
 Ensure proper legal compliance on documents produced within the institution with legal implications;
 Work closely with parliamentary commissions to speed up the adoption of legal provisions in process initiated by RCA
4. Liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other Institutions in legal matters
 Work closely with other Institutions including the Office of Attorney General by providing necessary information on legal issues involving the institution.;
 Represent the institution before the court in case he/she is entitled to do so;
 Attend regular coordination and validation meetings organized by the Ministry of Justice and other Institutions.
5. Conduct legal research
 Carry out legal research and highlight potential problems that may engage the liability of the institution;
 Propose new amendments and revision of existing legal instruments related to the mission and mandate of the institution;
 Initiate new legal instrument drafting if necessary.
 Any task assigned by his/her supervisor

Job description

1. Coordination and supervision of staff of the Unit
 Coordinate the activities of the Unit;
 Supervise and monitor the implementation of the activities of the Unit;
 Assign any other activity to the staff of the unit;
Performance evaluation of the staff of the Unit.
2. Improve institutional and policy environment to support rapid and transformative expansion of the cooperatives sector in Rwanda
 To ensure that new emerging dynamics in the cooperatives sector are covered by RCA and partners in cooperative movement;
 To ensure that management and accountability system in the overall structure of cooperative movement in Rwanda is capacitated to support the development of cooperatives and reduces all possible transaction costs for primary cooperative members;
 To ensure that cooperative members become more active and owners of the cooperative activities and have access to increased benefits from cooperatives sector development;
 To ensure that financial sustainability of cooperatives increases as they increasingly become self-reliant with less dependence to the donor or government funding;
 To ensure that there is active participation of cooperatives in various development platforms both at central and district levels which in turn create opportunities for the government and cooperative dialogues.
3. Improve cooperative Sector Coordination, Equity in Partnerships and Accountability Framework
 Coordinate a well-established cooperative sector coordination mechanism of the collaboration and partnerships of cooperatives with stakeholders and partners at all levels -central and decentralized;
 To ensure that support to cooperative organizations is much better coordinated and it is based on a proper gap analysis of their needs;
 To ensure that the secterial contribution of cooperatives is well managed for impact assessment.
4. Structurally Transforming Cooperatives in Rwanda
 To ensure that there is a structural shift of cooperatives from low to high production sectors and value addition of products from various sectors;
 Ensure that cooperatives are Self-sustained and financed in running profitable businesses and activities for their growth and improved cooperative members’ livelihoods;
 To ensure that Cooperatives are capable to mobilize resources and savings towards collective investments.
5. Coordinate categorization of Cooperatives in order to graduate into Stable Cooperative Enterprises and Business Entities for Improved Socio-Economic Transformation
 To ensure that cooperatives grow horizontally and graduate into self-sustained cooperatives running self-reliant enterprises or business entities, run profitable commercial operations and create substantial benefits for their members;
 To ensure that cooperatives grow vertically and graduate into small and Medium Enterprises or self-sustained private companies
6. Coordinate research and capacity development activities in cooperatives and well integrate them in the development of cooperatives
 To coordinate Research and impact assessment on cooperatives and ensure that they are strengthened and integrated in the regular functions of RCA;
 Improve capacity development and entrepreneurship skills for cooperatives
 Lead the Exercise of Cooperative Capacity Needs Assessment and develop capacity building plans;
 Lead the evaluation of impact of capacity building activities;
 Lead the Development of Cooperatives capacity buildings, Frame work and road map;
 Coordinate the development and update of training materials, standards and curricula as well supervisory systems needed to build the capacity of cooperatives and enable them to meet members’ needs;
 Coordinate training and coaching activities

Job description

Conduct capacity building activities of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Review the exercise of Financial Services Cooperatives Capacity Needs Assessment, base line surveys and develop capacity building plans;
 Conduct and evaluate the impact of capacity building activities in Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Review capacity buildings framework and road map;
 Develop and update training materials, modules, standards and curriculum as well as supervisory systems needed to build the capacity of Financial Services Cooperatives and enable them to meet Financial Services Cooperatives needs;
 Review coaching concept documents and conduct coaching activities of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Review training concept documents and conduct training of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Provide services related to financial education, access to finance and consumer protection;
 Review training reports
2. Prepare and conduct Promotion, Development and Sustainability activities of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Assisting in reviewing, updating and validating Internal policies and procedures of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Providing advisory services to Financial Service Cooperatives;
 Facilitating Financial Services Cooperatives in automation, consolidation and establishment of Cooperative Bank;
 Developing and designing new financial products for Financial Services Cooperatives
 Conduct collection of data on Financial Services Cooperatives market place and consolidating information into actionable items in product development
3.Conduct research and development activities in Financial Services Cooperatives
 Understand sector objectives and designing surveys to discover prospective Financial Services Cooperatives preferences;
 Assist in conducting research activities related to the development of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Remain fully informed on market trends, other parties researchers and implement best practices;
 Assist and conduct assessments exercises related to Financial Services Cooperatives
4.Mobilize informal savings and credit groups(VSLS) to form Financial Services Cooperatives
 Initiate and supervise savings campaigns to increase mobilization of informal savings groups(VSLS) to form Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Develop accounting and management tools for informal savings and credit groups;
 Assistance of savings and credit groups to meet legal and financial requirements for registration and licensing;
 Participate in annual National Savings Campaigns
5. Review financial analysis of requests for registration, merging, transformation and dissolution of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Review analysis of financial statement of Financial Services Cooperatives requesting for registration, merging, transformation and dissolution
 Review analysis of business plans of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor

Job Description

Coordination and supervision of the staff of the Unit
 Coordinate planning activities of the Unit;
 Supervise and monitor the implementation of planned activities of the Unit;
 Assign any other activity to the staff of the unit;
 Performance evaluation of the staff of the Unit.
2. Coordination of Capacity building activities in Financial Services Cooperatives
 Coordinate the exercise of Financial Services Cooperatives Capacity Needs Assessment, base line surveys and develop capacity building plans;
 Supervise the evaluation of impact of capacity building activities in Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Supervise capacity buildings frame work and road map;
 Organize the development and updating of training materials, modules, standards and curriculum as well as supervisory systems needed to build the capacity of Financial Services Cooperatives and enable them to meet Financial Cooperatives needs;
 Supervise coaching activities of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Supervise training of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Coordinate services related to financial education, access to finance and consumer protection;
 Approve training reports
3.Coordination of Promotion, Development and Sustainability activities of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Coordinate a well-established financial services cooperative sector coordination mechanism of the collaboration and partnerships of financial services cooperatives with stakeholders and partners at all levels -central and decentralized;
 Coordinating in review, update and validate internal policies and procedures of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Providing advisory services to Financial Service Cooperatives;
 Facilitating Financial Services Cooperatives in automation, consolidation and establishment of Cooperative Bank
 Reviewing and approving new financial products designed for Financial Services Cooperatives
 Supervise collection of data on Financial Services Cooperatives market place and consolidating information into actionable items in product development
4.Coordinate all research and development activities in Financial Services Cooperatives
 Understand sector objectives and designing surveys to discover prospective Financial Services Cooperatives preferences;
 To coordinate Research and impact assessment on financial services cooperatives and ensure that they are strengthened and sustained;
 Coordinate and assist all research activities related to the development of Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Remain full informed on market trends, other parties researchers and implement best practices;
 Coordinate conducting assessments exercises related to Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor
5.Coordination of mobilization of informal savings and credit groups(VSLS) to form Financial Services Cooperatives
 Coordinate savings campaigns to increase mobilization of informal savings groups(VSLS) to form Financial Services Cooperatives;
 Coordinate development of accounting and management tools for informal savings and credit groups;
 Supervise assistance of savings and credit groups to meet legal and financial requirements for registration and licensing;
 Participate in annual National Savings Campaigns
6.Coordination of financial analysis of requests for registration, merging, transformation and dissolution of Financial Services Cooperatives
 Supervise analysis of financial statement of Financial Services Cooperatives requesting for registration, merging, transformation and dissolution
 Supervise analysis of business plans of Financial Services Cooperatives

1. Request for Proposal for Provision of Statutory Audit Services for the Financial Years 2022 to 2024 (Contract Engagement will be Renewable Annually)

2. Consultancy for Koica Ultra Poor Graduation Project for Women Headed Household (Koica III)

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR RECRUITEMENT OF SIX (6) INTERNS

 Organization:      AKA KANOZE Access

Project:               SDEPAY Project

Donor:                BMZ

Location:            Gatsibo, Nyaruguru and Bugesera

Internship Duration: two months

­­­­­­­­­­­­­AKA Background Information

AKAZI KANOZE ACCESS (AKA) was established in 2015 as a sustainability initiative of AKAZI KANOZE which was focusing on developing the livelihoods of Rwandan youth with financial assistance from USAID through Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC). As a result of this initiative, 65% of the young people from twenty thousand (20,000) young people completing the work readiness training were wage or self-employed after six months of obtaining their certificates.

AKA provides employability skills and other support services to enable youth access to employment through self-employment or job seeking.

AKA has a strong experience in working in rural and urban areas of Rwanda supporting economic activities of young people across the country. Past and current interventions strengthen the organization in managing relationships with donors and government, as well as building strong links with beneficiaries and various stakeholders. Geographically, AKA has extensive knowledge and experience of working with young people.

Today, AKA is implementing Skills Development and Employment Promotion among Youth in Rwanda (SDEPAY) project jointly with Plan International Rwanda, supported and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Plan International Germany. The WRN&BYOB will be the foundation of AKA interventions to support the selected youth in their economic development and improved livelihood conditions.

The SDEPAY project is a three-year project directly targeting 1,200 unemployed young people (60% of whom are women) to be supported through technical and soft skill trainings. Beneficiaries are expected to improve access to employment and thereby contribute to the well-being of their families.

The project will be implemented in the semi-urban and rural areas of Nyaruguru district of the Southern province, Bugesera and Gatsibo districts of the Eastern province.

The SDEPAY project targets groups who are vulnerable children and youth from 16 years to up to 30 years’ old who are out of school and socially and economically vulnerable. Their parents and other community members are targeted through awareness sessions on a regular basis. SDEPAY staff in partnership with partners follow specific criteria to select youth beneficiaries through community screening process undertaken by SDEPAY trainers.

Duration and objective of the internship

In that framework, AKA wants to hire six (6) local interns, in category of youth, who could be capacitated by being involved in its SDEPAY interventions, particularly in its field works in Nyaruguru, Bugesera and Gatsibo districts for supporting the AKA team allocated in those districts. Successful interns will be based in the field office of Nyaruguru, Gatsibo or Bugesera.

For this purpose, AKA will involve in its work over the duration of 2 months long periods, thus enabling them to gain valuable practical work experience that will further qualify them for the labour market. In close collaboration with SDEPAY field Coordinators who will be their respective supervisors, draw up a workplan (according to the project priorities towards their personal goals) and ensure a regular exchange session to assess their level of performance. After 2 months, their supervisors will plan to carry out  a final assessment that will allow them to get certificate of completion. This could be using as confirmation to have an experience to work with ONGs.

The overall objectives to be achieved are the following:

• To increase awareness of the work and achievements of SDEPAY and promote greater practices/ knowledge of project planning, project implementation, project monitoring and evaluation activities at the field level.
• Promote the culture of exchange of AKA’s achievements through the internal meetings, community meetings and positively management of the feedback from project stakeholders.

Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the AKA management team, the Intern will perform the following tasks:

• Support the field team with the collection and documentation of work-based learning activities (exposure and work experience) in the SDEPAY project.
• Support the project team in the implementation of the project activities planned in the field;
• Participate in the process of selecting project beneficiaries, in literacy and numeracy tests, in the organization of trainings, in the recording of field data,
• Assist in the planning and coordination of meetings and orientations
• Support supervisor in maintaining professional relationships with local stakeholders and project beneficiaries;
• Document/report the field works;
• Collaborate effectively with the entire AKA team in an effort to support quality programming;
• Ensure a good filing of project documents;
• Any other duty as required by the field coordinator, Project manager or AKA management.

AKA responsibilities:

The AKA responsibilities here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. Reasonable incentives may be made to enable interns to perform the essential functions. This could be discussed with the potential interns during the orientation meeting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Energetic and enthusiastic youth who can succeed in in a fast-paced, high energy environment;
• Capability to succeed while working either independently or in collaborative settings.
• Problem solving abilities and analytical skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French;
• Dependability, accuracy, and attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and provide effective follow-up with staff;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software; excellent familiarity with Excel and Pivot tables is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Holding bachelor degree in one of the following fields: rural development, social work, business administration, public relations or any other related field.

 How to apply:

The application must be in English and submitted electronically with mention of “Application for professional intern with AKA” in subject line addressed to:

Executive Director,

AKAZI KANOZE ACCESS (AKA),

KG 676 ST 43, P.O.BOX 7047 KIGALI-RWANDA

Use the following email address for submission: info@akazikanoze.org  and cc: jnyirahabimana@akazikanoze.org .

Notes:

• Interested applicants are encouraged to email their motivation letters, CVs, copies of ID / passports, photocopies of  academic or other relevant professional.
• Female candidates with the above profile are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Qualified and potential candidates who are locally based in Nyaruguru (Munini, Kibeho and Rusenge ), Gatsibo (Kiramuruzi, Kiziguro and Murambi) or Bugesera ( Ruhuha, Ngeruka and Kamabuye) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Having a Driving License, Category A, will be an added advantage.

The closing date is 06^th June, 2021 by 5:00pm (Kigali Time). Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for the tests (written and /oral).

1. Branch Manager

2. People and Culture (HR) Officer

VACANCY NOTICE

The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia invites qualified applicants for the following vacant position:

Receptionist ፦ One person

Duties:

• Receive guests
• Answer telephone calls
• Give relevant information to requests
• Assist in translation and interpretation
• Visa and related services
• File documentation
• Related duties

Requirement:

• Minimum diploma in any Social Science fields.
• Language skills – English, French and Kinyarwanda.
• Computer skills
• Minimum experience of two years as secretary or receptionist.
• Preferable experience in Embassy, International Orgs. Or NGOs.

Salary:

• Negotiable

Employment Type:

• Contract basis

Application period

• Within five consecutive working days from the date of this announcement

Application method:

• Click on the Apply Button below to submit your application

The deadline: 3rd June 2021

Click here to apply

Vacancy Announcement – Enumerators

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

Education Development Trust is looking for qualified and suitable persons for the position of enumerator to support BLF programme in its data collection activities.

Job purpose:

The purpose of this role is to support in all data collection activities under BLFs monitoring and evaluation department ensuring all tasks related to the collection  of data and delivery of evaluation are carried out smoothly.

Job Objectives

• Participate in training sessions prior to fieldwork.
• Participate in and complete data collection piloting activities.
• Support in the selection of subsamples per procedures pre-established by lead researchers or evaluators.
• Conduct and fully complete the required number of daily interviews and questionnaires with the sampled target groups using tablets and other electronic devices.
• Draft daily reports on progress, including the number of interviews transcribed.
• Provide a brief report on the overall activity, complete with lessons learned and recommendations for future data collection and cleaning activities.
• Ensure that relevant data are accurately collected and uploaded to the database.
• Assist in any other tasks related to the delivery of the evaluation/research activities.
• Work as a team member to ensure that the data collection activity as smoothly implemented.

Person Specification
Knowledge

• Bachelors’ degree preferably in education, statistics, social sciences.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
• Knowledge of the data collection techniques and tools.

Experience

• Previous experience working with BLF in the same capacity is desirable.
• Proven experience as an educational research assistant and/or as a data collector in the education sector.
• Prior experience using tablets or other electronic data collection devices required.
• Proven experience in collecting learning assessment data
• Prior experience in data entry
• Experience as primary teachers would be  an added advantage

Skills

• Ability to spend extensive periods of time in remote areas of Rwanda.
• Punctuality, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Good communication skills to ensure the effective management of workload.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines.

Interested and eligible candidates should submit a detailed CV including three referees and scanned degree certificate, and to blf-recruitment@educationdevelopmenttrust.com with the subject line of the name of the post applied for.

Applications must be received on or before 5^th June 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and police clearance checks.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ADRA Rwanda seeks to hire a highly-qualified, dedicated and experienced for the role of   DRIVER

PART 1 – Position and number

Drivers (5)

PART 2 – Place of Engagement

The position of engagement is based in ADRA Rwanda/Kigali Town and the employee is required to travel through all Rwanda especially in different refugee camps where ADRA is operating.

PART 3 – Structural Position

The driver is responsible and reports to the Transport and Security Assistant who will assign the duties as appropriate. In the absence of the Transport and Security Assistant, the driver will directly be responsible and report to the H.E.R Logistics Manager.

PART 4 – Basic Function of Position

The employee serves as a driver of the ADRA Rwanda Office especially in UNHCR Program with responsibility for assuring fulfilment 0f the need for transportation as well as the security  personnel of goods on transit.

PART 5 – Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out driving duties as instructed by the Transport and Security Assistant or other persons designated for this duty. No service vehicle will be driven unless authorized by the supervising personnel.

Only ADRA personnel should be authorized to be driven as passengers in ADRA vehicles. Unauthorized persons should never be taken as passengers in ADRA vehicle.

• The driver is responsible for all loading and offloading goods into the vehicle and ensures their security and condition while in transit in the vehicle.
• Checks weekly vehicle schedule for the office (transport needs) and prepare necessary plans.
• Maintains the relevant forms (Log Book) assigned to each of the ADRA vehicles and submit it to the Transport Officer at the end of each month.
• Ensures that the vehicle allocated is checked on a daily basis (Monday to Friday) concerning fuel, water, oil and other fluids, tyre pressure and any damage/repair requirement (which are to be reported to the Transport and Security Assistant for action).
• Suggest and report in writing on appropriate services or repair needed.
• Ensures that all equipment and accessories are in good order and report it to the Transport and Security Assistant on a monthly basis.
• Ensures that all allocated vehicles are kept clean and the interiors tidy.
• Report any accident or driving incident, even minor, to the Transport Officer as quickly as possible and complete necessary reports.
• Obey all traffic regulations, including the wearing of seat belts. The driver must ensure that he is in possession of a driving license when on driving duties.

The payment of speeding, parking and other road traffic offence fines is the driver’s responsibility.

• Carries out any other duties as to assist ADRA office for administrative, to replace absent colleagues duties however driving duties or tasks take priority.
• Supervises all maintenance jobs carried out by the garage on the vehicle .
• The driver should make sure that fulfilment of his tasks is carried out with full care preserving the confidentiality of all matters related to ADRA’s operations.
• To reside near within easy reach of place where the persons/staff being driven so as to be easily accessible to attend to his/her work whenever duty calls.

PART 6 – Skills and Qualifications Required

Followings are the qualifications and experience required for the position of ADRA driver:

• Completion of secondary education (A’ level certificate);
• Basic French/English/Kinyarwanda communication;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
• Minimum of 10 years driving experience with safe driving record;
• Experiences working with national and international projects;
• Having interpersonal skills, honest and active in services;
• Possession of driving license at least class B, C, D, and E.

PART 7

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their scanned and signed Letter of application, Curriculum vitae (CV) and copy of a valid driving licence  to the Human Resources and Administration Manager  of ADRA Rwanda, indicating : Application for the post of : Driver  via  email (erecruitment@adra.org.rw) until June 3,2021 at 2:00pm.

1. Head of Research and Information

Kigali, Rwanda

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head of Research and Information (R&I) has two key themes of responsibility:

1. Lead program development and implementation for the Research and Information Pillar; this includes analysis of the ecosystem within which the Pillar operates, and understanding how supply, demand, and enabling environment interact to support or hamper the growth and inclusiveness of Rwanda’s financial markets.
2. The Head of R&I will continuously monitor the desirability and feasibility of the different routes by which beneficial change can be stimulated, e.g. new investments, instruments, partnerships, and communications
3. Directing the cross-cutting research and information service that supports the whole organization and informs the development of all interventions.  This involves providing expert advice on the design, measurement, and adaptive management of impactful interventions. It also involves leading the functions that contribute to AFR’s position as a thought leader and knowledge hub; including research, knowledge management, and communication, and ensuring that knowledge is curated and communicated in a way that is accessible and relevant to all stakeholders
4. The Head of R&I will be expected to initiate and take responsibility for nurturing key business relationships (e.g. with regulators and policymakers, trade associations, private sector entities, technical or funding partners); providing thought leadership, and utilizing influencing strategies to support the achievement of AFR’s strategic goals.

Reporting line; The position reports to the Chief Programs Officer (CPO).

Supervises; Research Manager and any Data Analytics Specialist.

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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Research and Information will be responsible for the following key tasks:

1. Lead the development of an innovative research agenda and strategy; ensure the provision of insights on how to optimize AFR’s impact on the sustainable development of Rwanda’s financial sector, and develop our understanding of how to make markets work for the poor.
2. Take an active role in the development of the whole country strategy, encouraging the team to incorporate insights gained from research, knowledge management, and learning into the design of strategies and interventions; lead the development of strategy and annual work plans for the Research & Information Pillar.
3. Coordinate the roll-out of projects so that results are achieved, risks are managed and that quality projects are delivered; ensuring that learning from projects is fully utilized to maximize impact and innovation.
4. Support the development, and implementation of organization-wide systems that embed a learning culture, drive innovation, provide accountability for results, and effectively manage AFR’s institutional knowledge derived from research and analysis.
5. Support organization-wide innovation, including the incubation of new interventions based on research and analyses, and support market players to have Research and Development capacity for sustainability.
6. Oversee the development and implementation of AFR’s Communication and Influencing Strategy, aiming to enhance AFR’s impact through effective (wide-reaching and impactful) communication.
7. Manage the finances associated with the R&I pillar, aiming to maximize the efficiency achieved with the available resources, manage risks arising from the work in the pillar, and ensuring compliance with AFR and donor policies.
8. Lead the R&I team of staff and consultants in a manner that empowers them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance.
9. And other duties as requested by the CPO.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
2. Post Graduate Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Economics, Research, or other related fields.
3. Professional qualification in monitoring and statistical techniques preferred.
4. Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP/ PRINCE2) is an added advantage.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

1. 10+ years’ post-graduation experience in development economics; ideally involving strategic leadership of research and market information management
2. Strong technical understanding in research, strategy development, business planning and program development; knowledge of data science and cutting-edge technologies in the field
3. Proven experience in strategic oversight of knowledge management systems and the effective provision of necessary management information
4. Proven experience in managing and engaging teams for delivery of results
5. Strategic thinker with the ability to facilitate program design at both strategic and operational levels
6. Excellent knowledge of data and information quality management techniques
7. Proven track record of working with a range of different actors to nudge and incentivize institutional change; cross culturally if coming from outside Rwanda
8. Excellent written and spoken English
9. Desirable Languages: French, Kinyarwanda

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should submit their applications by clicking on the “Apply button” on this page and fill their details by 21 June 2021 at 5.00pm (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 at, recruitment@cedarafricagroup.com (DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION ON THIS EMAIL)

Qualified Rwandans and Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

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2. Gender Specialist 

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Gender and Inclusion Specialist is AFR’s in-house advisor on Gender & Inclusion.  There are two major components to the role:

1. Developing capacity building approaches and tools that will support AFR’s staff, Implementing Partners (IPs), and stakeholders to deliver best practice in Gender & Inclusion; providing expert advice and guidance, cross-cutting all projects. This includes the development of communications and knowledge management strategies that will position AFR as a centre of excellence in Gender & Inclusion.
2. Acting as an intervention manager: managing a portfolio of projects, and interventions within pillars that are led by colleagues, that will have a beneficial impact on Gender and Inclusion. Participate in networking and advocacy activities when called for by AFR’s communication plan.

The Specialist is an accomplished project manager and ensures that the portfolio of Gender & Inclusion projects deliver against the goals and targets laid out in the work plan and results management framework.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Senior Project Portfolio Manager.

Supervises: Relevant technical consultants

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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Gender Specialist will be responsible for the following key tasks:

1. Act as AFR’s advisor in Gender & Inclusion and support AFR’s staff, Implementing Partners, and stakeholders understand and adopt best practice
2. Participate in the development of the whole country strategy, pillar strategies and plans, contributing insights on Gender & Inclusion and helping to design impactful programmes
3. Coordinate the roll-out of projects so that results are achieved, risks are managed and that quality projects are delivered; ensuring that learning from projects is fully utilised to maximise impact and innovation
4. Actively participate in the development, implementation, and results-measurement of an innovative Communications & Influencing plan for AFR; collaborate with the Communications Manager to achieve priority influencing and communications goals for Gender & Inclusion
5. Manage the resources associated with Gender & Inclusion projects, aiming to maximise the efficiency achieved with the available resources, and ensuring compliance with AFR and donor policies
6. And other duties as requested by the Senior Project Portfolio Manager

 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Additional professional qualification, post graduate degree in Gender studies and relevant accreditations are an advantage
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP/ PRINCE2) preferred

 JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

1. At least 5 years proven experience in the Gender and Inclusion space
2. Demonstrated track record of providing advisory services and capacity building in the Gender and Inclusion emerging evidence of thought leadership (e.g. by publication/production of knowledge materials)
3. Evidence of concrete achievement in the Gender mainstreaming – hands on delivery of projects, outcome, impact
4. Ability to think conceptually and systemically; familiarity with market development approaches (M4P)
5. Proven ability to develop practical interventions and tools and to facilitate the capacity of others to operate in accordance with good practice
6. Track record of managing relationships and influencing key stakeholders; able to engage effectively at EXCO level
7. Excellent written and spoken English

 Desirable

1. Familiarity with major players in financial sector development in Rwanda
2. Languages: French, Kinyarwanda

 HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should submit their applications by clicking in the “Apply button” on this page and fill in their details by 16 June 2021 at 5:00pm 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 at: recruitment@cedarafricagroup.com (DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION ON THIS EMAIL)

Qualified Rwandans candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

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3. Head of Digital Financial Services and Market Infrastructure at Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR): (Deadline 21 June 2021)

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head of Digital Financial Services & Market Infrastructure (DFSMI) bears the prime responsibility for leading program development and implementation for AFR’s Digital Financial Services (DFS) and Market Infrastructure Pillar; ensuring that a comprehensive portfolio of impactful projects is developed and implemented to high standards. This includes leading the development of applying DFS and market infrastructure to supporting both financial inclusion, resilience, growth, and jobs, as well as and related risk management.  As such DFSMI is a cross-cutting pillar.

The Head of DFSMI will lead analysis of the ecosystem within which the Pillar operates, understanding how supply, demand, and enabling environment, interact to support or hamper the development of Rwanda’s financial markets, and the effect they have on promoting both inclusion, resilience, growth and job creation. S/he will constantly monitor the desirability and feasibility of the different routes by which beneficial change can be stimulated, e.g. new investments, instruments, partnerships, communications, etc. The Head of DFSMI will be expected to initiate and take responsibility for nurturing key business relationships (e.g. with regulators and policymakers, trade associations, private sector entities, stock exchanges, technical or funding partners); providing thought leadership and utilizing influencing strategies to support the achievement of AFR’s strategic goals.

Reporting line; The position reports to the Chief Programs Officer (CPO).

Supervises;  Intervention Managers.

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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Digital Financial Services & Market Infrastructure (DFSMI) will be responsible for the following key tasks:

1. Provide thought leadership to the team and community on how DFS and market infrastructure can help drive financial market development and inclusiveness, economic growth and jobs; participate in the development of the whole country strategy and lead the development of strategy and  annual work plans and budgets for the DFSMI pillar.
2.  Lead the review and continuous development of the project pipeline to ensure utilization of funds and achievement of output, outcome, and impact targets; ensure a potentially high impact portfolio of interventions are submitted and approved.
3. Coordinate the roll-out of projects so that results are achieved, risks are managed and that quality projects are delivered; ensuring that learning from projects is fully utilised to maximise impact and innovation.
4. Clarify the ways in which achievement of AFR’s objectives depends upon influencing the mind-set or behaviour of others (e.g. Implementing Partners, policymakers, end-users & other stakeholders); lead the development, implementation, and results-measurement of an innovative Communications & Influencing plan for the pillar.
5. Manage the finances associated with the DFSMI pillar, aiming to maximise the efficiency achieved with the available resources; manage risks arising from the work in the pillar and ensure compliance with AFR and donor policies.
6. Lead the DFSMI team of staff and consultants in a manner that empowers them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance.
7. And other duties as requested by the Chief Programs Officer (CPO).

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
2. Additional professional qualification and relevant accreditations are an advantage (e.g. Digital Finance Practitioner, etc.)
3. Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP/ PRINCE2) preferred

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

1. Minimum 8 years working experience, including at a senior level, in DFS and market infrastructure environment (e.g. a Mobile Network Operator, Financial Service Provider with DFS focus, or a Fintech)
2. Experience of business leadership, resulting in an ability to empathize with the challenges of corporate financial management (this could include entrepreneurial business activities, volunteering, or employment in the DFS and market infrastructure sectors)
3. Knowledge of global regulation in financial markets; specifically in DFS and market infrastructure, ability to understand the financial policy, laws, and regulations in Rwanda.
4. Good general knowledge of financial management practice and high ethical & financial standards for managing funds
5. Clear understanding of the role of DFS and market infrastructure contributing  in particular to the development of high growth sectors and those with jobs creation potential
6. Understanding of the monitoring and results measurement concepts and processes
7. Track record of managing relationships and influencing key stakeholders at a national level and across cultures if coming from outside Rwanda
8. Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable:

1. Familiarity with major players in financial sector development in Rwanda
2. Languages: French, Kinyarwanda

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should submit their applications by clicking in the “Apply button” on this page and fill their details by 21 June 2021 at 5.00pm (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 pleasecontact us at, recruitment@cedarafricagroup.com (DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION ON THIS EMAIL)

Qualified Rwandans candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

4.  Head of Finance for Growth and Jobs at Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR): (Deadline 21 June 2021)

Head of Finance for Growth and Jobs

Kigali, Rwanda

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head of Finance for Growth and Jobs bears the prime responsibility for leading program development and implementation for AFR’s Finance for Growth & Jobs Pillar; ensuring that a comprehensive portfolio of impactful projects is developed and implemented to high standards.  This includes leading the development of SME and Agribusiness financing strategies, as well as capital markets development.

The Head of Finance for Growth and Jobs will lead analysis of the ecosystem within which the Pillar operates, understanding how supply, demand, and enabling environment, interact to support or hamper the growth and inclusiveness of Rwanda’s financial markets, and the effect they have on promoting growth and job creation. S/he will constantly monitor the desirability and feasibility of the different routes by which beneficial change can be stimulated, e.g. new investments, instruments, partnerships, communications, etc.  The Head of Finance for Growth and Jobs will be expected to initiate and take responsibility for nurturing key business relationships (e.g. with regulators and policymakers, trade associations, private sector entities, stock exchanges, technical or funding partners); providing thought leadership and utilizing influencing strategies to support the achievement of AFR’s strategic goals.

Reporting line; The position reports to the Chief Programs Officer (CPO).

Supervises; Intervention Managers.

Download the technical job descriptions

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Finance for Growth and Jobs will be responsible for the following key tasks:

1. Provide thought leadership to the team and community on how to drive financial market development and inclusiveness; participate in the development of the whole country strategy and lead the development of strategy and annual work plans & budgets for the Finance for Growth & Jobs pillar.
2.  Lead the review and continuous development of the project pipeline to ensure utilization of funds and achievement of output, outcome, and impact targets; ensure a potentially high impact portfolio of interventions are submitted and approved.
3. Coordinate the roll-out of projects so that results are achieved, risks are managed and that quality projects are delivered; ensuring that learning from projects is fully utilized to maximize impact and innovation.
4. Clarify the ways in which achievement of AFR’s objectives depends upon influencing the mindset or behavior of others,  (e.g. Implementing Partners, policymakers, end-users & other stakeholders); lead the development, implementation, and results-measurement of an innovative Communications & Influencing plan for the pillar.
5. Manage the finances associated with the  Finance for Growth and Jobs pillar, aiming to maximize the efficiency achieved with the available resources; manage risks arising from the work in the pillar and ensure compliance with AFR and donor policies.
6. Lead the Finance for Growth & Jobs team of staff and consultants in a manner that empowers them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance.
7. And other duties as requested by the CPO.

Education and Qualifications

1. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
2. Additional professional qualification and relevant accreditations are an advantage (e.g. CFA, SME Finance)
3. Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP/ PRINCE2) preferred.

 JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

1. Minimum 8 years working experience, including at a senior level, in an SME finance environment (e.g. an SME-orientated bank, DevCap institution).
2. Experience in business leadership, resulting in an ability to empathize with the challenges of corporate financial management (this could include entrepreneurial business activities, volunteering, or employment in the SME sector).
3. Knowledge of global regulation in financial markets; capital markets development, ability to understand the financial policy, laws, and regulations in Rwanda.
4. Good general knowledge of financial management practice and high ethical & financial standards for managing funds.
5. A clear understanding of SME finance especially for high-growth sectors and those with job creation potential.
6. Understanding of the monitoring and results measurement concepts and processes.
7. Track record of managing relationships and influencing key stakeholders at a national level and across cultures if coming from outside Rwanda.
8. Excellent written and spoken English.

 Desirable:

1. Familiarity with major players in financial sector development in Rwanda.
2. Languages: French, Kinyarwanda

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should submit their applications by clicking on the “Apply button” on this page and fill in their details by 21 June 2021 at 5.00 pm (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 at, recruitment@cedarafricagroup.com (DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION ON THIS EMAIL)

Qualified Rwandans candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Attachment: Head of Finance for Growth and Jobs – Advert

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5. Head of Monitoring, Results Measurement, Learning & Communication (MRMLC)

Head of Monitoring, Results Measurement, Learning & Communication (MRMLC)

Kigali, Rwanda

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head of Monitoring, Results Measurement, Learning & Communication (MRMLC) is responsible for supporting the effective design, measurement, and adaptive management of impactful interventions. The role holder shall play an integral support role to program teams in identifying interventions that have the potential for a beneficial impact on Rwanda’s financial systems and on the beneficiaries who we serve.

This involves leading the functions that contribute to AFR’s position as a thought leader and knowledge hub; including learning, knowledge management, and communication, ensuring that knowledge is curated and communicated in a way that is accessible and relevant to all stakeholders. She/he is responsible for managing the systematic monitoring, evaluation, and review of learning from AFR’s programs and accountability reporting in accordance with DCED standards.  The Head of MRMLC also oversees AFR’s Communication and Knowledge Management activities; seeking to ensure that impactful approaches are publicized widely, in an influential manner, so as to stimulate the critical mass of utilization necessary for systemic change (‘crowding in’).

Reporting line; The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Supervises; MRM Manager, Communications Manager, and Knowledge Management Specialist.

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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The MRMLC will be responsible for the following key tasks:

1. Lead the MRMLC Team (MRM, Knowledge Management, Learning, and Communications) to contribute to the development of innovative strategies for enhancing the growth and inclusiveness of Rwanda’s financial sector and, through that, support targeted areas of the real economy.
2.  Lead the development and implementation of AFR’s Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Systems, and Resources; ensuring that they support the efficient collection, analysis, and dissemination of data and information.
3. Manage and coordinate the entire program of reviews and visits that will enable AFR to adaptively manage the performance of projects and achieve targeted outcomes and impact.
4. Ensure that AFR staff and stakeholders are provided with technical advice and support, enabling them to carry out Communications, MRM, and Learning activities according to best practice.
5. Oversee the development and implementation of AFR’s Communication and Influencing Strategy; aiming to enhance AFR’s impact through effective (wide-reaching and impactful) communication and to ensure that DCED standards for reporting are met.
6. Lead the team of staff and consultants in a manner that empowers them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance.
7. And other duties as requested by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
2. Post Graduate Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Economics, Research, or other related fields
3. Professional qualification in monitoring and statistical techniques preferred
4. Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP/ PRINCE2) is an added advantage

JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Minimum of 7 years post-graduation experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded programs.
2. Excellent knowledge and conceptual understanding of MRM & application to international development & financial market systems development
3. Demonstrated commitment to academic integrity and a track record of analyzing both successes and failures for opportunities to improve; experience of Quality Management Systems or approaches an advantage
4. Track record of developing and operating a MEL system in practice; including data collection tools development
5. Knowledge of research methods and techniques, with strong data analysis skills
6. Proven experience in conducting and managing baselines and evaluations
7. Demonstrable experience in the application of Knowledge Management techniques in both managing and disseminating information
8. Very good written and spoken English; fluency in Kinyarwanda and French are also desirable
9. Expert use of MS Office (Advanced Excel)

 HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should submit their applications by clicking on the “Apply button” on this page and fill their details by 16 June 2021 at 5.00 pm (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 at, recruitment@cedarafricagroup.com (DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION ON THIS EMAIL)

Qualified Rwandans candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Attachment: Head of MRMLC – Advert

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6. Chief Programs Officer ( CPO)

7. Chief Operations Officer (COO)