Vacancy Announcement

Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative

Position: Country Director, Rwanda

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI Rwanda is currently seeking a Country Director to meet the evolving needs of the Rwanda health sector and the priorities of the Rwanda Ministry of Health. Reporting to the Regional Director for East & Southern Africa, the Country Director is responsible for realizing the vision and strategy for the country office by coordinating and managing the day-to-day efforts of the country program and the office’s administrative and technical staff. The Country Director will have overall responsibility for the performance of the country’s programs, oversee operations for the office pertaining to team safety, logistics, human resources, and finances. Specific responsibilities include strategically aligning the country’s programs with the overall CHAI program strategy, programmatic and financial planning/reporting, fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation efforts for all work areas. The Country Director will manage relationships across all stakeholders ranging from Government leadership, Ministry technical experts, in-country partners, to global counterparts within CHAI and donors. The Country Director will also ensure the office’s ongoing compliance with all CHAI policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Define the Country Team’s overall strategy, develop clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize the impact
• Ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability of CHAI Rwanda’s programs (Nutrition, Health Financing, Hepatitis & Malaria ), including:
  • Strong design, execution, and monitoring & evaluation.
  • Ensure program results meet/exceed targets aligned with the internal CHAI program strategy and committed to donors.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing internally and externally to ensure programs are fully leveraging available resources and partnerships.
• Build and leverage strong effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders, identify and establish additional partnerships as appropriate.
• Establish robust financial, administrative, and human resource policies and systems, ensuring they are aligned with CHAI global policies.
• Oversee the financial management of the country program, including monthly cash flow and financial reporting, cash allocations, and budget forecasting and planning – Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with program staff.
• Support human resources management, including recruitment and management of existing staff.
• Oversee internal management of the office’s daily operations, including contracting with vendors, ensuring compliance with local laws, and interfacing with CHAI’s legal and financial teams.
• Lead and support fundraising efforts, including new program development, budgeting, and the development and management of relationships with existing and potential donors.
• Manage processes for internal and donor reporting.
• Develop communication materials, make presentations and represent CHAI at public forums.
• Coordinate efforts with CHAI’s partners and establish new partnerships.
• Maintain appropriate bi-directional communication with CHAI’s Boston office to ensure that CHAI’s global capabilities are being fully leveraged.
• Facilitate communications and coordination between stakeholders
• Lead the M&E development and implementation plans of CHAI supported interventions and lead the country team in the preparation of donor reports
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Health Sciences, Health Economics, Public Health or related disciplines, plus a minimum of 10 years work experience; or a Masters or PhD degree in the same disciplines plus a minimum of 8 years work
• Experience conceiving, planning, and executing complex programs or projects with verifiable results
• Demonstrated people management skills and verifiable experience in managing complex cross-cultural teams in a high performing result driven environment
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, team building, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable in a peer relationship with political leaders such as the Minister of Health, as well as civil servants
• Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, and to negotiate and achieve consensus – Demonstrated ability to work with organization leadership on strategic, operational, and organizational issues, as a strong yet collaborative team member
• Ability to work independently to solve complex problems without extensive structural or operational support from CHAI’s Boston office
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, delegate, and work independently – Ability to achieve maximum efficiency and impact with limited human and financial resources
• Strong mentor, manager, role model, and team player who demands 100% performance from self and entire team
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including fluency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent business-oriented oral and written communication skills
• Prior experience working in Rwanda is strongly preferred
• Fluency in English, French, and/or Kinyarwanda is preferred

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and a resume as well as the names and contacts of three professional references to the following email address: awaza@gpopartners.com no later than April 20^th 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Interpreter
Duty Station: Gashora- Bugesera District
Job type: Full-Time
Duration: 9 Months with possible extension.

I. Background

Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the government of Rwanda and its relevant agencies, local and international partners, and volunteers to foster restorative justice, unity, and reconciliation, peace building, psychosocial healing initiatives, promotion of human rights and provision of legal assistance and development in Rwanda. Prison Fellowship Rwanda was founded on 01/07/1995, affiliated to the Prison Fellowship International in 1997. It was officially registered and recognized by the ministerial law no 037/17, of 23/10/2002 as a non-profit organization and published in the official gazette of the Republic of Rwanda in 2002.
Prison Fellowship Rwanda in partnership with UNHCR and the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) is ensuring access to justice and respect of human rights is strengthened by providing legal assistance, legal education, civil registration, and documentation to refugees living in the Gashora emergency transit centre. Currently, Prison Fellowship Rwanda is looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate of high moral character and professional integrity to fulfill the position of a translator to support the overall implementation of activities. The interpreter will provide interpretation and translation services for Person of Concerns (POCs) who possess limited proficiency in all languages used in ETM Gashora under legal aid services and civil registration. The interpreter provides services in person and/or over the phone, depending upon need.

II. Key Responsibilities

Under the Supervision of the Prison Fellowship Rwanda Staff, the Interpreter will provide interpretation and/or translation services to POCs seeking legal assistance and civil registration in ETM Gashora Office and other appointments in the community. In-office interpretation services include legal advice, mediation, and advocacy, accompaniment, and legal representation before the court of law, legal awareness, civil registration, detention, and other activities.
Specifically, the interpreter will execute the following responsibilities:
Providing interpretation and translation in Tigrinya and Arabic.
Providing PFR staff with interpretation support as they work with POCs both in one-on-one and group settings.
Assist POCs being prosecuted during interrogation, court hearing, court pronouncement at all levels of legal proceedings;
Assist Prison Fellowship Rwanda staff in legal advice provision, mediation, advocacy, and accompaniment services which bring together legal officers and POCs;
Attend legal awareness sessions conducted by PFR within the ETM Gashora for translation services;
Assist PFR Legal officer in all legal aid services provided to POCs in ETM under legal assistance and civil documentation (birth registration process, looking for other civil documents)
Be part of a detention monitoring team being conducted at police stations and prisons across the country

III. Essential skills and qualifications

The candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:
Skills and Abilities: Fluency in written and spoken English, Tigrinya, and Arabic.
Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating cross-culturally.
Be a team player, detail-oriented, patient, professional, and reliable.
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Able to work under pressure, especially in court hearing proceedings
Open-minded and adaptable
University education/degree in interpretation or translation is an added advantage.
At least two years of professional experience in interpretation or translation services.

IV. How to apply

To apply, please send the following by e-mail to recruitment.pfrwanda@gmail.com attaching the following:
Degree and ID;
CV (maximum 3 pages);
Two recommendations of previous relevant work;
Please include ‘’ Translator’’ in the subject line of the application e-mail. Due to the large number of applications, Prison Fellowship Rwanda will only be able to respond to short-listed candidates. The application deadline is on 15th April 2021. The application can be addressed to the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda. For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, consult: www.pfrwanda.com
Done at Kigali on 30rd March 2021.

Bishop Deogratias GASHAGAZA
Executive Director
Prison Fellowship Rwanda

1. Head Technology

Ecobank Rwanda Plc.

P.O. BOX: 3268 Kigali – Rwanda

 External recruitment Advert

Job Vacancy: Head Technology

Opening date:  March 30, 2021

Closing date:  April 14, 2021

About Ecobank Rwanda Plc

Ecobank Rwanda Plc is a full-service bank that joined the Rwandan market in 2007 with the aim of providing a broad range of products and Services to Consumer, Commercial, and Corporates business segments.

The bank’s vision is to build a world-class bank and contribute to the economic development and financial integration of Rwanda and the region by providing customers with convenient and reliable financial products and services.

Ecobank Rwanda Plc is an affiliate under Ecobank Group and operates in Central East and Southern African (CESA) region.

In order to respond to our growing market with the required human capital, we are currently looking for experienced professional in the following area

Role Title: Head Technology

Reporting: Head Operations & Technology

JOB PURPOSE:

• Reporting functionally to the CESA- CIO and on a day to day basis to the Country Head, Ops & Technology
• Directs the operation and delivery of Technology services within the country and ensure the timely and costs effective procurement, installation, implementation, and maintenance of necessary equipment, hardware, and software to meet business needs and support service delivery in line with corporate standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Manage office and data centre environments within the county and the growth and development of the IT department with responsibility for controlling annual budget and overseeing best practice in IT in line with corporate standards and supported by the Group Chief Information Officer.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship between business and technology by introduce new technology ideas
• Provide technical and software support to user-dedicated software systems
• Supervise testing of new programs and products prior to implementation
• Implement any across corporate standards and compliance requirements
• Provide training to members of staff on new software products and releases

Networking

• Assist in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions, and major modifications to country IT infrastructure.
• Implement network security at the country level in line with corporate standards.
• Oversees the administration of the company’s WAN.

Internal Systems

• Oversee troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support when necessary.
• Work with project teams to implement software updates

Commend Centre Management

• Oversee all help desk activities at the country level.
• Respond to escalated help desk issues.
• Oversee the utilization and maintenance of tracking software.
• Interact with management and staff to resolve Technology-related issues and provide answers in a timely manner.

Service Levels Management

• Close monitoring of SLA between ERW and eProcess International as main Technology Service Provider
• Build and Close monitoring of technology SLAs with other vendors
• Manages the purchasing of all software, hardware, and other IT supplies at the country level.
• Ensures that company assets are maintained responsibly and in line with Ecobank Group Standards.

        Compliance with country regulation and group standards

• Ensure that Information and Technology services comply with BNR regulations
• Ensure that all required Group policies, procedures, and standards are aligned with the ones at the country level
• Supervise and ensure timely completion of all Central Bank Information Technology related projects

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

• To have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or IT Related fields, a Master’s will be a added value
• To be certified in Oracle with OCA, and have OCP is an added value
• Have very strong Cisco and Microsoft skills preferably a CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, and MSCA or MSCE certified.
• Have excellent IT management skills coupled with a finance and Banking background and hands-on skills with LAN Switches and network security (Cisco Pix and ASA) as well as the management of core banking systems. It is also a plus to have ITILL/Prince II,Cobit5
• Have at least 5 years of management of a medium sized IT department.
• Have a background in the management and support of Core Banking Systems (Flexcube / Globus/ Delta)

Ecobank Rwanda Plc is an equal opportunities company and females’ candidates are encouraged to apply, If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting the position on the subject matter

How to apply: Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) via the “Apply for this job” button not later than the April 14, 2021

Only those who strictly meet the criteria should apply for this position

Due to expected high volume of applications we cannot respond to all applications and will only be contacting shortlisted applicants.

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2. Data Protection & Privacy Officer

Ecobank Rwanda Plc.

P.O. BOX: 3268 Kigali – Rwanda

 External recruitment Advert

Job Vacancy: Data Protection & Privacy Officer

Opening date:  March 30, 2021

Closing date:  April 14, 2021

About Ecobank Rwanda Plc

Ecobank Rwanda Plc is a full-service bank that joined the Rwandan market in 2007 with the aim of providing a broad range of products and Services to Consumer, Commercial, and Corporates business segments.

The bank’s vision is to build a world-class bank and contribute to the economic development and financial integration of Rwanda and the region by providing customers with convenient and reliable financial products and services.

Ecobank Rwanda Plc is an affiliate under Ecobank Group and operates in Central East and Southern African (CESA) region.

In order to respond to our growing market with the required human capital, we are currently looking for experienced professional in the following area

Role Title: Data Protection & Privacy Officer

Reporting: Head Information Security

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Head Information Security, the Data Protection & Privacy Officer will drive compliance of enterprise information by identifying and mapping data; determine data protection and privacy requirements; prescribe security controls, prepare plans, assess all data held in all business systems; prepare/update data protection and privacy standards, prepare technical security policies, and procedures associated with data classifications.

• The role requires specialist knowledge and understanding in financial services, obligations of data protection and privacy regulations, privacy technologies, and cybersecurity.
• Ensure Ecobank Rwanda is current on data protection laws, regulations, and technical requirements to ensure the Bank is not exposed to privacy risks and penalties
• Maintain the data protection & privacy program for Ecobank Rwanda in compliance with Rwanda Data Protection law, Cybersecurity regulation, GDPR, and other data protection requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating and maintaining data protection and privacy policies, procedures, and practices (Record of Processing documentation, review of data processing agreements, privacy by design, etc.)
• Conducting data protection impact assessments and advice on issues where applicable.
• Ensuring information security activities aligns with data protection and privacy requirements.
• Interfacing with appropriate data protection regulatory authorities on compliance with data protection regulations.
• Monitoring compliance with data protection regulations, other applicable data protection provisions, and strategies for protection of personal data, including the allocation of responsibilities, awareness-raising, and training of staff (e.g.: Human Resources) involve in the processing operations and related verifications.
• Interfacing with appropriate internal and external stakeholders in Legal, Compliance, and Technology to adhere to legal, contractual, and supervisory authorities.
• Embedding data protection and privacy requirements into technology services and new projects where applicable.
• Maintaining data protection and privacy governance structure within the affiliate.
• Ensuring data protection and privacy issues are addressed at appropriate meetings within the affiliate
• Carry out routine tasks associated with data protection & privacy and Business continuity
• Ensure privacy technologies and capabilities are embedded in all applicable/relevant solutions and projects
• Liaises with contractors and service providers to ensure that all activities are in line with the Banks Information Security Policy and regulatory Business continuity requirement.
• Provides Information Security and privacy Awareness training to all employees, and other third parties, ensuring proper information security clearance in accordance with established bank information security policies and procedures.
• Initiates, facilitates, and promotes activities to create information security and privacy awareness within the Bank.
• Develop and implement an ongoing risk assessment program targeting information protection& privacy and business systems. Recommend methods for vulnerability detection and remediation.
• Perform information security risk, vulnerability assessments and serves as an internal assessor for data protection and privacy issues.
• Report any incident that occurred and address security incidents, respond to alleged policy violations from staff, contractors, and external parties.
• Review of physical and logical protection of Information and ensure logical access management review is done and any non-conformity is reported
• Carry out any other responsibilities that may be assigned by Management

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS or Information Security and professional qualifications preferably in cybersecurity/data protection such as CISM, CDSPE, CIPP, CIPT, etc.(a Plus)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the information security/cybersecurity/data protection roles with some experience in the financial services sector.
• Background and expertise in data protection & Privacy compliance, IT audit, or IT security
• Experience of promoting a data privacy culture of awareness and understanding (preferably within a Bank)
• Experience of developing and assessing privacy policies and controls that minimize risk and ensure compliance
• Experience of responding to potential privacy incidents, to mitigate risk, determine reporting requirements, and developing corrective action plans when needed
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Experience of communicating effectively with the highest levels of management and decision-making individuals within the organization
• Strong knowledge and experience in data security and privacy practices such as data sensitivity handling, data destruction, data stewardship, data management lifecycle, handling data breaches, etc.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, data management lifecycle, information classification, and data leak prevention technologies and capabilities
• Background and expertise in national data privacy low, IT Security regulation, and Business continuity regulation compliance.
• Relevant work experience of monitoring compliance with regulatory requirement and engaging with regulatory bodies.
• Must demonstrate understanding of legal and regulatory matters affecting financial services industry.
• Familiarity with privacy and security risk assessment, best practices and gap analysis, privacy certifications/seals, and information security certifications.
• Team-player such that focus on the success of the team. Working well both with others, as well as individually, in a multicultural and multidisciplinary context
• Knowledge of data protection legislation, particularly GDPR and national data protection law.
• Experienced in Business Continuity management framework/standard.
• Familiarity with computer security systems
• Experience in managing data breaches
• Experience in cooperation with supervisory authorities of any kind
• Understanding the environment in which business operates and associated data protection risks.
• Experience in conducting data protection impact assessments.
• Understanding the national Data protection low and its requirements.
• Must be able to balance business priorities, information security risks, emerging data threats, and best practice of data protection & privacy to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company’s information assets.
• Monitoring and advising on the initial and ongoing data protection risk assessments (privacy impact assessments) to ensure that personal data is protected.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to learn new concepts, products, and technologies on the job.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills as well as be able to effectively work collaboratively and cross-functionally with members of the IT organization and various lines of businesses.

Ecobank Rwanda Plc is an equal opportunities company and females’ candidates are encouraged to apply, If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting the position on the subject matter

How to apply: Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) via the “Apply for this job” button not later than the April 14, 2021

Only those who strictly meet the criteria should apply for this position

Due to expected high volume of applications we cannot respond to all applications and will only be contacting shortlisted applicants.

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Coordinator (Trials and Other Research Management Administration)

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Kigali, Rwanda

Description

Institute of Global Health Equity Research

Coordinator (Trials and Other Research Management Administration)

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is committed to radically changing the way healthcare is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is growing the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all.

The Institute of Global Health Equity Research (IGHER) is the UGHE research institute that will contribute to UGHE’s vision and mission through high-quality research and research training. As the epicenter of global health equity research and research training, IGHER will generate and disseminate new and important knowledge for eliminating health inequities. It will also develop and deliver education and training that will ideally equip researchers to identify and solve problems related to health inequity.

One of the first initiatives of IGHER is to develop a Clinical Trials Center of Excellence (CTCoE). Appropriate staffing of the CTCoE is essential to ensure its success. The Coordinator (Trials and Other Research Management and Administration) is a new position at UGHE in which the successful applicant will oversee the ongoing conduct of clinical trials as well as other research management and administration concerned with the broader scope of IGHER’s and UGHE’s research activity.

ROLE PROFILE

Title: Coordinator (Trials and Other Research Management and Administration)

Rank: To be determined

Reports to: Director, IGHER

Location: Kigali

Role Purpose: Oversee management and implementation of clinical trials and other research projects in accordance with appropriate research, ethical, and regulatory guidelines; establish and organize essential systems of research administration; manage the Office of Research Administration (ORA); and actively participate in the preparation of competitive grant applications for research funding.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator (Trials and Other Research Management and Administration; C-TORMA) is a position of pivotal operational importance for IGHER. The C-TORMA will ensure that all stages of clinical trials at the CTCoE are managed efficiently, effectively, and safely so that trial objectives are achieved on time and within budget. The C-TORMA will manage the ORA and establish systems and processes to contribute to the efficient operation of the ORA and CTCoE specifically as well as IGHER more generally.

Specifically, the main responsibilities of the position will be to:

       1. Clinical Trials

• Ensure trial objectives are clearly described and achievable;
• Develop the protocol management plan (PMP) and coordinate the development of relevant operations plans;
• Oversee and monitor all aspects of the conduct of the trial including establishment, evaluation, and training to ensure milestones are achieved on time;
• Proactively anticipate and mitigate risks for all trials;
• Ensure research reports are of high-quality and submitted on time;
• Maintain good relations with stakeholders, partners, and collaborators;
• Detect and correct any errors in trial conduct and deviations from trial protocols as they arise;
• Ensure effective, ongoing, and regular communication between trial team members; and
• Effectively manage the budget of the trial.

       2. Other Research Management

• Support preparation of funding applications;
• Oversee progress of research projects;
• Oversee financial management of research projects;
• Contribute to training and mentoring initiatives;
• Contribute to risk management of research projects; and
• Maintain good relations with research stakeholders, partners, and collaborators.

       3. Research Administration

• Manage the ORA;
• Identify and disseminate appropriate sources of funding;
• Support UGHE Faculty in submission of funding applications; and
• Establish systems and processes for tracking UGHE research activity.

       4. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director IGHER.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The following qualifications and experience are regarded as the minimum requirements to excel in this position:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or otherwise relevant field. An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred;
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary clinical trial teams effectively to delivery clinical trials at high quality, on time, and within budget;
• Evidence of successfully managing to completion funded scientific and clinical research projects including all aspects of research reporting;
• Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver on assigned tasks within deadlines;
• Evidence of obtaining research income through competitive funding programs;
• Evidence of successfully managing research budgets;
• Evidence of the ability to successfully establish systems and processes for the efficient monitoring and recording of research activity in a large organization;
• Demonstrated computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite;
• Evidence of extensive experience in health especially with regard to health equity and social justice;
• Evidence of advanced written and verbal English communication skills;
• Evidence of exceptional creativity, ethical standards, and motivation;
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and productively both independently and as a leader of teams;
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and quality;
• Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with different grant systems including international funding organisations such as the NIH, Wellcome Trust, etc.;
• Demonstrated ability and experience to prepare competitive grant applications for research funding; and
• Demonstrated ability to use specific computer programs for developing research models, analyzing data, or creating and managing databases.

  CORE COMPETENCIES

The successful applicant will have:

• A sophisticated understanding of, and demonstrated commitment to, global health equity;
• An advanced understanding of research and research processes including the ethical conduct of research;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the conduct of clinical trials;
• Expert skills in data collection and data analysis;
• Expert skills in report writing;
• Expert skills in financial management;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a sustained, proven ability to establish and maintain research partnerships and collaborations;
• Advanced high-level computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in a range of standard software programs;
• Exemplary organizational skills;
• A highly developed ability to be detail-oriented and to work to deadlines and schedules both independently and when leading teams; and
• A highly effective ability to work flexibly and to engage and lead colleagues as well as external contributors.

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Job Position: Impact Ventures Growth Associate at One Acre Fund (Deadline:08 June 2021)

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Impact Ventures Department aims to build ultra-scalable new channels and business models that can grow to serve more than half a million farmers in just a few years. We have a diverse portfolio of investments, from government partnerships to short-term behavior change campaigns to tree seedling nurseries and rural retail shops. What they share is a commitment to serve millions of farm families while maintaining operations that are financially efficient or cost-neutral.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an extremely strong and dynamic leader to help identify, design, and scale-up early-stage ventures in partnership with the country and global teams. The Growth Associate will also lead key team-wide functions to support the management and growth of the department. We want someone with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who also knows how to apply rigor and structure to produce great results. You will report to a Program Director for Impact Ventures and work closely with leaders across the organization to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Examples of projects include:

• Improve Access to Tractors for Farmers in Nigeria: Partnered with a third-party ag-tech platform to provide affordable tractor services on credit to farmers in west-central Nigeria.
• Increase Seed Supply Ethiopia: Increased the supply of improved teff seed by creating a network of outgrowers and working with government agencies to implement a quality control system for harvested seed.
• Accelerate Growth of Large-scale Tree Program in Malawi: Collaborated with country leaders in Malawi to identify opportunities to achieve a faster growth rate in the next 2-5 years
• Research and Scout New Geographies: Researched new market opportunities in Nigeria, India, and the DRC. Hired staff and helped launch early-stage pilot programs.
• Manage professional development for Impact Ventures’ Staff: Conducted a skill-gap analysis and developed a continuous learning program for 25+ leadership staff based in 6 countries

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• 3 to 7+ years of professional work experience with experience leading teams and managing projects; entrepreneurial (e.g. building a new team, launching new programs, leading a field-based project) or management consulting experience preferred)
• Humility; a willingness to get your shoes muddy and work productively with people from all walks of life; ability to tackle any task, large or small, with enthusiasm
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to play different roles and the ability to add value quickly.
• Excellent data analysis skills, able to work with data to develop informed, evidence-based strategies
• Willingness to travel 35% of the time to rural areas post-Covid – our operations are predominantly based in rural areas, close to our customers. Desire to work in different geographic locations, in a field setting.
• Fluency in English

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya

BENEFITS

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE

8 June 2021

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

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

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

Click here to Apply

ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Impact Ventures Department aims to build ultra-scalable new channels and business models that can grow to serve more than half a million farmers in just a few years. We have a diverse portfolio of investments, from government partnerships to short-term behavior change campaigns to tree seedling nurseries and rural retail shops. What they share is a commitment to serve millions of farm families while maintaining operations that are financially efficient or cost-neutral.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an extremely strong and dynamic leader to help identify, design, and scale-up early-stage ventures in partnership with the country and global teams. The Growth Associate will also lead key team-wide functions to support the management and growth of the department. We want someone with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who also knows how to apply rigor and structure to produce great results. You will report to a Program Director for Impact Ventures and work closely with leaders across the organization to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
Examples of projects include:
Improve Access to Tractors for Farmers in Nigeria: Partnered with a third-party ag-tech platform to provide affordable tractor services on credit to farmers in west-central Nigeria.
Increase Seed Supply Ethiopia: Increased the supply of improved teff seed by creating a network of outgrowers and working with government agencies to implement a quality control system for harvested seed.
Accelerate Growth of Large-scale Tree Program in Malawi: Collaborated with country leaders in Malawi to identify opportunities to achieve a faster growth rate in the next 2-5 years
Research and Scout New Geographies: Researched new market opportunities in Nigeria, India, and the DRC. Hired staff and helped launch early-stage pilot programs.
Manage professional development for Impact Ventures’ Staff: Conducted a skill-gap analysis and developed a continuous learning program for 25+ leadership staff based in 6 countries

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
A Bachelor’s degree is required
3 to 7+ years of professional work experience with experience leading teams and managing projects; entrepreneurial (e.g. building a new team, launching new programs, leading a field-based project) or management consulting experience preferred)
Humility; a willingness to get your shoes muddy and work productively with people from all walks of life; ability to tackle any task, large or small, with enthusiasm
An entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to play different roles and the ability to add value quickly.
Excellent data analysis skills, able to work with data to develop informed, evidence-based strategies
Willingness to travel 35% of the time to rural areas post-Covid – our operations are predominantly based in rural areas, close to our customers. Desire to work in different geographic locations, in a field setting.
Fluency in English

PREFERRED START DATE

As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION
Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya
BENEFITS
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
ELIGIBILITY
One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

8 June 2021
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feels consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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ABOUT ONE ACRE FUND

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are nothing without the thousands of staff who devote themselves to making smallholder farmers in Africa more prosperous. Culture doesn’t happen accidentally: we must intentionally nourish the potential of our team. One Acre Fund aspires to be an organization in which every staff member has a daily felt sense of belonging, the ability to grow their career, and the opportunity to work with a diverse team. The DEI Lead will report to our Director of People Operations and lead plans designed to work toward this aspiration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy
One Acre Fund is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. You will be the primary focal point for these activities and ensure progress against shared goals.
Oversee all DEI efforts at the global and country level. This includes organization-wide priorities and supporting country teams and holding them accountable to progress.
Manage 1-2 organization-wide DEI projects at any given time. Examples include: strengthening internal anti-discrimination policies and reporting channels; leading global team diversification efforts; or improving our promotions processes to support the equitable growth of our team.
Chair our internal 14-member DEI Council.
Work with our internal communications team to build awareness of our DEI efforts and motivate action.

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
3+ years of work experience in DEI, organizational culture/design, talent management, or internal communications, including 3+ years of experience in one of our countries of operation
Passion for shaping organizational culture, staff engagement, and change management
Experience managing large projects in diverse organizations
Ability to persuade stakeholders at all different levels of the organization to take action in support of our DEI strategy
Hunger for self-improvement and upward growth
Bachelor’s degree
Language: Fluent English required, other East African languages (e.g. Swahili, Kinyarwanda) beneficial

PREFERRED START DATE
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.
JOB LOCATION
Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda
BENEFITS
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

ELIGIBILITY

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:8 June 2021

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Job Title:   Executive Assistant

Company:  EarthEnable, Incorporated

Reports to: Executive Associate

Location:   Kigali, Rwanda, with time spent traveling to rural areas

Timeframe:   2 years

Compensation: Competitive

Who We Are

At EarthEnable, we believe that our clients deserve our very best, that morning high-fives are the best way to start the day, and that the best ideas can come from any part of the company. We celebrate each other’s wins, learn from our setbacks, and are deeply proud of the impact we make every day. We believe that a clean, dust-free floor means more than living in a healthy home. It means pride and dignity in the place our customers treasure most: their homes. Being a part of our team means more than building floors: it means building an organization and building a better future for rural families.

What We Do

EarthEnable is transforming the way people live, by making homes healthier for families across rural Rwanda and Uganda. 70% of Rwandans and Ugandans live in homes with dirt floors that are dusty, unsanitary, and fertile breeding grounds for parasites and germs. While replacing a dirt floor with concrete has significant health benefits (e.g. reducing diarrhea by 50% and parasitic infections by 80%), concrete is unaffordable for many who need it.

EarthEnable addresses this pressing and ubiquitous problem by selling high-quality, earthen floors that are 75% cheaper than concrete with 90% less embedded energy. Earthen floors are prevalent in modern homes in the United States and are composed of natural materials (gravel, clay, sand, and laterite). EarthEnable trains and hires local masons to install the floors which are sealed using a proprietary drying oil that makes them waterproof, strong, and polished.

About the Role
EarthEnable’s Executive Assistant will get a chance to work on a wide range of executive activities and will gain experience in a variety of tasks. He or she will support the Executive team and CEO in developing training for employees throughout the company, developing tools to improve our business processes, and more. The successful candidate will be an ambitious, hard-working, and passionate individual who possesses a strong sense of social mission, thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment, excels at working autonomously, and demonstrates an unparalleled ability to multi-task while being detail-oriented. Specific responsibilities of the role will include:

 Corporate marketing/communication:

• Maintaining EarthEnable external image through regular communication with stakeholders
• Respond to media and partnership opportunities
• Manage communication that comes in through the website and general email account
• Draft and publish content on EarthEnable social media accounts
• Assist in compiling regular newsletters to donors and stakeholders including annual reports and interim update reports
• Maintaining relations with current funders as well as actively seeking out and applying for additional funding opportunities

Fundraising and grant management​​:

• Research for additional grants including putting together pitch presentations
• Research and maintain a portfolio of future funding opportunities for Earthenable to pursue
• Assist CEO in maintaining calendar and planning fundraising trips schedules
• Plan and ensure seamless potential and existing donor visits i.e. arranging logistics and showing donors around

Company initiatives:

• working with different teams to build to strong EarthEnable team through events and professional development activities
• Assist in organizing professional development activities for staff
• Assist in organising retreats and planning meetings
• Administrative duties: Filling, printing, making copies

Qualifications:

• Degree preferred
• Work experience, especially experience working in development, soliciting donations from funders and grant management, is highly desired
• Comfort and confidence to approach new donors and solicit support
• Learns on the go doing important, higher-level work from the start
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Positive attitude, self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit, sense of humor, and willingness to learn new things
• Commitment to excellence and outstanding work ethic
• Resourcefulness and creative problem solving
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English (Translating English to Kinyarwanda and vice versa)
• Strong alignment with EarthEnable’s values:
  • Take pride in our impact on health. Work passionately to change the way people live.
  • Set the bar for customer care. Exceed their expectations every step of the way.
  • Work hard and work together to achieve our most ambitious goals and dreams.
  • Be resourceful and responsible with money; our impact depends on it.
  • Treat everyone with fairness, empathy, and concern with which we expect to be treated.
  • Trust each other to have the humility to support and the vulnerability to be supported.

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Deadline: 29^th April 2021

Job Opportunity:  Program Assistant (4)

Why Choose IntraHealth

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

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we have built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.  Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.

The USAID Ingobyi Activity is a five-year cooperative agreement to improve the quality of reproductive, Maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing neonatal, child and maternal mortality in Rwanda. The Ingobyi Activity builds upon the tremendous gains Rwanda has made in the health sector as well as previous USAID investments in the health sector to provide a healthier, more productive future for all Rwandans. Ingobyi works to improve the availability, quality, and utilization of RMNCH and malaria services with resilience and sustainability.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The primary responsibility of the Program Assistant is to support technical teams in managing administrative, financial, and logistical functions of Ingobyi Activity and ensure the smooth running of activities in zonal offices. The incumbent will be based in the zonal office (i.e., one assistant for each of the four zones – central, eastern, southern, and western). S/he will report directly to the Zonal Coordinator and work closely with Finance and Operations Team based at the Main Office – Kigali.

Responsibilities:

• Manages zonal office activities including vehicle logistics, travel advance requests, hotel booking for staff in the field,
• Processes all financial requests and payments for the assigned activities;
• Processes financial documents including, expense reports, invoices, clearing advances, etc.
• Supports in drafting periodic reports with direction from zonal coordinator.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of program materials.

• Organizes meetings and events for the team;
• Responsible for filing all administrative documents for the zonal office.
• Serves as a focal point for the zone and other teams /departments, i.e. HR, Finance & Administration, other Programs, etc.
• Ensure that the office remains clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained including prompt repairs of equipment, furniture, and items in the premises.
• Responsible for office supplies & stationery and work closely with Operation Team based in Kigali re-order them.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate check in/out register of office equipment for out-of-office use or temporary assigning.
• Work closely with Operations Team based at the Main Office to Maintain up-to-date inventory records of office equipment, furniture & fittings, ensuring they are all tagged/labeled in accordance with IntraHealth’s policies & procedures; organize and support the annual physical verification of inventory by checking the accuracy of records and location of a property
• Report to any loses or damages to organizational property to help the Operations Team follow up on insurance refunds/reimbursements

• Participates in team meetings, adopts team spirit, takes responsibility for action items assigned, and provides feedback as needed.
• Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives
• The position requires discreet handling of all business and maintenance of confidentiality at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related fields is required. An advanced degree in project management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing or supporting a busy office environment is required.
• Experience working in a busy office in a reputable NGO /Development Agency is an added value.
• Good knowledge of USAID rules and regulations and donor requirements

• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office package.
• Excellent in both written and spoken English.

Knowledge: (functional or technical)

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple program activities and set priorities.
• Ability to communicate and to confidently engage with senior management
• Trustworthy with a track record of impeccable integrity
• Understanding of the health programs and MoH core functions & systems

Abilities/Skills: 

• A broad variety of administrative, office management, and computer skills
• Results-oriented and decision-making skills
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence
• Pleasant, warm, and outgoing personality
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and writing skills
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Experience in team working and multi-cultural staff.
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes, and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources, and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better, or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of IntraHealth’ s performance and meeting objectives, results, and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research, and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth’ s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

Summary of Benefits

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

Learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1

  Please apply by April 2, 2021.

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GIKONKO RICE LTD

 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GIKONKO RICE MILL.

 ICM Rwanda Agribusiness Ltd is an established agribusiness enterprise operating throughout Rwanda in rice production in a joint venture with rice cooperatives, milling at three locations Gikonko, Bugarama and Rwamagana, and retailing through Lucki Rice.

ICM wishes to recruit a diligent candidate for Gikonko Rice mill.

TITLE: Assistant Mill Manager

LOCATION: Gikonko Mill

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• In charge of coordinating all milling operations in the absence of the mill manager.
• Ensure that the paddy receivables are complying with the quality requirements
• Ensure that the finished product meets the company’s quality standards.
• Oversee and lead all mill employees
• Checking the weights of paddy during the purchasing period
• Checking the weights during the packing of rice
• Complete relevant supporting documents
• Daily report to the Mill Manager.
• Ensure the safety and hygiene of the mill and its employees.

JOB PROFILE

The successful candidate will have two years of experience in manufacturing and production procedures. The ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set you apart.

This is a senior appointment within Gikonko Rice Ltd and you are invited to submit an application no later than 9^th April 2021.

Applications with accompanying CV should be forwarded to;

Email address: jmn@icmafr.com

Human Resource Manager

ICM Rwanda Agribusiness Limited