Job description

To ensure sound coordination, recording and administration of human resource plans and activities in the Ministry;
• To ensure annual performance assessments and review of Ministry staff is undertaken according to guidelines and is completed and recorded;
• To prepare, implement and monitor and review the MINEDUC Training and Development Plan and consult with the MINEDUC Capacity Building Officer to ensure the Plan is aligned with the Education Sector Institutional and Capacity Development Action Plan;
• To ensure the sound administration of all personnel records and staff contracts, including leave entitlement, absences etc ensuring that regular updating and filing is undertaken and that all personnel records are held in a secure place;
• To be responsible for the Ministry’s recruitment and selection procedures;
• To be responsible for the preparation and calculation of the salaries of MINEDUC staff and liaise with MIFOTRA on any matters concerning the management of the payroll;
• To be responsible for all matters concerning the Social Security Fund and Medical Insurance for staff of the Ministry

1. Branch Manager at Microfinance BRAC : Deadline: 03-06-2021

2. Branch Accounts Officer at BRAC :Deadline 03-06-2021

3. Credit Officer Small Enterprise at BRAC : Deadline: 03-06-2021

4. Credit Officer at Microfinance BRAC : Deadline: 03-06-2021

5. Junior Credit Officer at Microfinance BRAC : Deadline: 03-06-2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

1.    Position: Branch Manager (Microfinance),

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Gross salary range: Rwf 240,000-270,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.   

 Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Manager:

• Lead survey of the proposed branch and demarcate working area for the groups and Loan Officers.
• Arrange admission of members in groups after initial screening from the survey list of potential borrowers.
• Oversee at least two group meetings per day and reconcile passbooks.
• Prepare a target plan for the branch at the beginning of the year and monitor the operation if it is in accordance with the target plans or not.
• Prepare weekly cash requisitions for loan disbursement and other expenditure.
• Create an enabling environment for all the staffs working in the office. Ensure better and quick service to outside stakeholders.
• Develop staff’s capacity through mentoring, coaching and counselling, so that they can be promoted.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly report required by management. Analyze monthly trend and daily performance reports of the Credit Officer.
• Make sure COs and other MF staff adhere to the code of conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the brunch office.
• Follow up client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures and recommend changes.
• Review clients’ poverty profile and geographic targeting to ensure that client targeting is aligned with BRAC’s mission & vision.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications: University Graduate in any discipline.

Experience: At least two years of experience in any Microfinance/financial Institution. Candidates without experiences will not be short listed and should not apply.

How to apply

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 3^rd June 2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

2.    Position:  Branch accounts officer,

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender:  Female candidates should are encouraged to apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 200,000 Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.   

 Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Accounts Officer:

• To record the cash of all programs in the daily collection registers and preserve in the file by preparing necessary voucher with sign.

• To prepare the list of expected cash collection and disbursement every morning by discussing with the branch manager and local head of related programs and then withdraw necessary cash from bank.
• Make sure that there is no excess cash in hand or bank and dispatch excess funds to the Country office.

• To ensure all collections made are deposited in the office fund.
• To ensure that the loan is being disbursed to the real loan at the presence of the local supervisor of related program while disbursing loans.
• To reimburse bills after verifying the authenticity of the transaction with the approval of Supervisor of all programs
• To calculate the total of daily collections register and compare it with the cash ledger at the end of the day.
• Recording the daily loan disbursement, collection & savings including all other cash transactions and report as required by the program authorities.
• Deposit the surplus amount in the bank at the end of each day.
• Complete daily activities in time and maintain files properly.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience: Experiences of working as Accountant in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be given preference.

How to apply

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 3^rd June 2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

3.    Position: Credit Officer (Small Enterprise) 

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 200,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

 Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities of Credit Officer (Small Enterprise):

• Survey business, find out potential entrepreneurs and assess them properly through physical visit of entrepreneur’s business and residence.
• Prepare necessary documents /papers and complete the file for the loan disbursement,
• Prepare necessary reports, target plan and preserve it,
• Visit borrowers after disbursement, ensure loan collection and make frequent field visit to confirm quality disbursement,
• Always adhere to the Code of Conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the brunch office.
• Listen to clients’ complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.
• Prepare progress report and submit to management.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

Educational Qualifications: University Graduate in any discipline,

Experience: At least one year of experience in any Microfinance/financial Institution.

How to apply

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 3^rd June 2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

4.    Position: Credit Officer (Microfinance) 

Job location: Out of Kigali

Gender: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Gross salary: Rwf 200,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Credit Officer:

• Conduct household surveys using mobile app/Tab based application while opening a new branch. Identify potential clients based on survey results. Form group and provide orientation for the group members.
• Arrange admission of new members if a group becomes too small. Conduct two to three groups meetings per day.
• Provide financial education to group members as per organizational policy.
• Collect savings and weekly instalments from the small group leaders.
• Credit Officer will fill all loan data such as loan applications, guarantor form, DP Notes etc. in digital system.
• Credit Officer must attend the weekly/bi-weekly/monthly group meetings and should ensure recovery of loan instalments.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the branch office.
• Listen to client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

 Educational Qualifications: University Graduate in any discipline.

How to apply

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 3^rd June 2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

5.    Position: Junior Credit Officer, Microfinance  

Job location: Any District

Gender: Only Female candidates should apply.

Gross salary: Rwf 180,500. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.

 Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

  Major Duties and Responsibilities of Junior Credit Officer:

• Assist to conduct household surveys using mobile app/Tab based application while opening a new branch. Identify potential clients based on survey results. Form group and provide orientation for the group members.
• Assist for admission of new members if a group becomes too small. Conduct two to three groups meetings per day.
• Provide financial education to group members as per organizational policy.
• Collect savings and weekly instalments from the small group leaders.
• Credit Officer will fill all loan data such as loan applications, guarantor form, DP Notes etc. in digital system.
• Credit Officer must attend the weekly/bi-weekly/monthly group meetings and should ensure recovery of loan instalments.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the branch office.
• Listen to client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

 Educational Qualifications: Minimum “A” Level from any institution.

 If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for.  

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 3^rd June 2021

Job Title: Field Operations Manager

Number of positions: 1 person

Job allocation:  Rwanda

Job duration: One year renewable based on performance

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Opportunity:

 All Across Africa is a benefit corporation that employs over 2,000 artisans from different parts of Rwanda to create beautiful handmade baskets and accessories, while improving the lives of the rural poor with economic opportunity.

In order to respond to our growing market, we are looking for an experienced Field Operations Manager to coordinate and oversee our field operations in Rwanda. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct operations team to achieve business targets
• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
• Assist in employee appraisals, promotions, compensation and termination based on the performance review
• Assist in interviewing, recruiting and training candidates
• Maintain accurate and clear documentation for operational procedures and activities
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure team follows standard operating procedures for all operational functions
• Conduct regular meetings with team to discuss about issues, concerns, updates etc.
• Source new artisan groups for Company’s expansion
• Advise the top management on the best locations for new production centres set-up

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as Operations Manager or similar role
• At least 5 year of experience in similar responsibilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, Business or related field
• Experience working in rural areas
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Hard working, patient, enthusiastic and flexible
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda skills; speaking and writing
• Computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point and email system
• Demonstrated leadership experience, keen for learning, and receptive to feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must be flexible to reside near the workplace
• Driving license category “A”

Applications:

Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV with 3 professional references by using the” Apply for this job” button before not later than Monday May 31st, 2021 at 5:00pm

Note all offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including references and criminal record checks.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
National Consultancy firm to develop a guiding tool for engaging PSF and Civil Society, in mainstreaming environment and climate change for poverty reduction in Rwanda
PEA
Rwanda
RFP No.: RFP/UNDP/RWA/2021/023
United Nations Development Programme
May, 2021
Section 1. Letter of Invitation
Kigali Rwanda
May 19, 2021
Recruitment of International firm to develop a detailed and costed Action Plan for implementing Circular Economy in Rwanda
Dear Mr./Ms.: [indicate name]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hereby invites you to submit a Proposal to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the above-referenced subject.
This RFP includes the following documents:
Section 1 – This Letter of Invitation
Section 2 – Instructions to Proposers (including Data Sheet)
Section 3 – Terms of Reference
Section 4 – Proposal Submission Form
Section 5 – Documents Establishing the Eligibility and Qualifications of the Proposer
Section 6 – Technical Proposal Form
Section 7 – Financial Proposal Form
Section 8 – Form for Proposal Security [disregard, if not required as per Data Sheet]
Section 9 – Form for Performance Security [disregard, if not required as per Data Sheet]
Section 10 – Form for Advanced Payment Guarrantee [disregard, if not required as per Data Sheet]
Section 11 – Contract for Professional Services, including General Terms and Conditions
Your offer, comprising of a Technical and Financial Proposal, in separate sealed envelopes, should be submitted in accordance with Section 2.
You are kindly requested to submit an acknowledgment letter to UNDP to the following address:

Bids submission will only be electronic to:
United Nations Development Program
P.O Box 445 Kigali, Rwanda, 12 Avenue de l’Armée, Kigali, Rwanda
Attn: Head of Procurement Unit
Email: offers.rw@undp.org
The letter should be received by UNDP no later than 7 June 2021. The same letter should advise whether your company intends to submit a Proposal. If that is not the case, UNDP would appreciate your indicating the reason, for our records.
If you have received this RFP through a direct invitation by UNDP, transferring this invitation to another firm requires your written notification to UNDP of such transfer and the name of the company to whom the invitation was forwarded.
Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate with the contact person identified in the attached Data Sheet as the focal point for queries on this RFP.
UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thanks you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities.

Yours sincerely,

Maxwell Gomera
Resident Representative

Attachment: Request for Proposal (RFP)

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 17 countries. Our primary operations are in South Africa and the Rest of Africa, and we have niche businesses in Latin America and Asia. We have 12 million customers and 31,000 employees as at the end of 2017 and with over 170 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, we are a crucial part of the communities we serve and broader society on the continent. The business is listed on the Johannesburg, London, Zimbabwean, Malawian and Namibian stock exchanges. The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisition resulted in Old Mutual Kenya and UAP Holdings (www.uapoldmutual.com) as well as Faulu Microfinance Bank (www.faulukenya.com) forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. The Group currently has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda.  The Group now offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Banking, and Savings as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The wider group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with qualified, experienced and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The positions’ details are further outlined below;-

Job Summary

Academic/Professional Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor degree in Numerical, Commerce or Marketing is required.
• Customer Service experience will be an added advantage
• Technical Knowledge
• 5 years’ experience in financial services

Skills and competencies

• Ability to deliver results when objectives are set
• Excellent relationship management skills
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Task and time management proficiency
• Good communications skills
• Resilience to cope with pressure of working in a fast paced, dynamic and rapidly changing customer expectations environment

Please visit our careers page through: https://bit.ly/3fD3ntK

Interested candidate are requested submit their applications by 5.00 p.m. 06^th June 2021.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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CALLING FOR APPLICATION FOR NEXT INTAKE OF ISRAEL AGRO INTERNSHIP

The Government of Rwanda has been in a partnership with State of Israel on Capacity Building of youth through Agriculture related internship programme since 2012. The State of Israel has been offering apprenticeship to Rwandan young graduates in different areas such as field crop planting, Fruits, Vegetable and Green House Farming, Aquaculture, Poultry Breeding and production, Poultry vaccination, and dairy farms.

It is in this regard that MINAGRI is calling for application for Agro- internship for 2021/22 intake.

Terms of reference:

Eligible candidate should fulfil the following:

• Having AO in Crop Production, Horticulture, Animal Production, Veterinary medicine, Irrigation and drainage, Agricultural mechanization, Soil Sciences and Water Management,

• Having Advanced diploma issued by Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), in: – Veterinary Technology, – Irrigation and Drainage Technology, – Crop production, ‘.

• Being in normal health conditions,

• Being ready for and having exercised a hands-on agriculture and livestock related work,

• Being available for a period of 11 months,

• Being 30 years of age or younger.

• Being unemployed.

• Being not Alumni of this programme.

Application will include the following documents:

• Application form attached on this announcement well completed, v

• Application letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary of MINAGRI,

•CV

• Copy of degree/ Advance diploma

•Copy of ID

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged  to submit their applications to the Email: capacitybuilding@minagri.gov.rw not later than 24/May/ 2021 at 04:00 PM.

Note: All communications related to this recruitment will be published on MINAGRI website

Attachment : Announcement + Application Form >>>