Scope of Work

Chemonics Soma Umenye LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L) Specialist (Short-Term)

Project: Rwanda Soma Umenye

Project Summary

Soma Umenye is a five-year USAID-funded activity that aims to improve reading outcomes in Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children in public and government-aided schools in Rwanda. Covering all 30 districts of Rwanda and working in close collaboration with the Rwanda Education Board (REB) and the Rwandan Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), Soma Umenye will contribute to Rwanda’s Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) and the Government of Rwanda’s national development priority of ensuring that Rwandan primary-grade students acquire the fundamental competency of literacy so that they can succeed in future schooling and, later, in the modern workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Review the project contract and other background documentation such as the client’s strategic objectives, results framework, MEL plan, and country strategy to understand how the project helps to achieve the client’s goals.
Ensure project staff in the field and home offices understand the importance of monitoring and evaluation and the use of information for learning purposes.
Support the ME&L Advisor to ensure that M&E activities under contract are in accordance with USAID regulations, USAID Education technical requirements and meet reporting timelines as described in sections B, C, and F of the project contract.
Support the ME&L Advisor to organize the collection of data in accordance with the MEL plan including the development of digital tools.
Support the ME&L Advisor to ensure data quality and integrity by periodically conducting field visits (data quality assurance exercises) and spot checks to verify data and investigate any data anomalies.
Identify and track reliable secondary (external) sources of data as needed.
Support the ME&L Advisor to conduct periodic training for project staff, stakeholders, and/or partners. Share information to help them monitor the progress of their work and use the data for strategic decision-making.
Support the ME&L Advisor in maintaining the MEL system, periodically evaluating its effectiveness, and adjusting as necessary to provide the project with accurate and useful data.
Support the ME&L Advisor to compile and analyze relevant data on project indicators for contractual reports.

Provide as-requested MEL data to the client in a timely manner and ensure that all data are filed and warehoused effectively and ready for any report generation.
Support the ME&L Advisor to regularly communicate progress against targets to project staff.
Support project communications staff to disseminate lessons learned and best practices to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
Other

Conduct other tasks as requested by supervisor or Chief of Party.
Job Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in economic sciences, statistics, information management, education, social sciences or related field.
At least five (5) years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning for development programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of USAID reporting system and data quality requirements or experience working with another donor in an M&E capacity.
Demonstrated knowledge of necessary computer, database management system, and analytical skills, particularly in issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience with quantitative analytical software such as SPSS or STATA and advanced excel spreadsheet manipulation.
Strong experience in digital data collection tool design and development using tools such as ODK, Survey CTO, KoboToolBox, CommCare, CSPro and SurveyMonkey.
Demonstrated experience with qualitative software such as ATLAS.ti, WordStat.
Must be familiar with USAID Education Strategy Technical Notes regarding monitoring and evaluation of Goal 1 activities.
Experience tracking equity in learning outcomes among boys, girls, and children with special needs preferred.
Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Written and spoken proficiency in English.
Location of Assignment

This is a short-term position. The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

Supervision

The ME&L Specialist will report directly to the ME&L Advisor or his/her designee.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR RECRUITING A CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER

Position: Capacity Building Officer

Number: 1

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda with frequent travel in different districts of operation

Type of Appointment: Fixed term contract (One Year)

Report to: NAR Director of Programs

1. Background

Never Again Rwanda (NAR) is a peace building and social justice non-government organization that arose in response to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis. Guided by a vision of a society that enjoys sustainable peace and social justice, NAR aims to o engage society to embrace sustainable peace and social justice. NAR has five core pillars: Peacebuilding, Governance & Human Rights, Youth Engagement, Research and Strategic Partnerships.

Under its governance and Human Rights pillar, Never Again Rwanda is implementing different programmes and activities aimed at promoting participatory governance.  With the support from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) through its Public Policy – Information, Monitoring and Advocacy (PPIMA) program, NAR will collaborate with PPIMA partners to implement the advocacy component of the program at the national level. The role of Never Again Rwanda under the PPIMA program is to contribute to policy implementation through evidence-based advocacy engagements with policy makers, regarding citizen’s concerns from the Community Score Card (CSC) process and other public spaces and fora.  NAR will work with all PPIMA partners to collectively consolidate and analyze the issues raised by citizens across the program Districts through the Community Score Card, translate its results into complementary advocacy tools and resources and deeply analyze the lingering challenges through a Participatory Action Research process, for evidence-based conclusions and recommendations to better elevate and advocate for citizen priorities that require attention of national policymakers.

It is against this background that Never Again Rwanda wishes to recruit a full time Capacity Building Officer to support PPIMA partners in different capacity building areas through tailored trainings and regular accompaniment for technical support. The capacity building areas include but not limited to; documentation, policy analysis and advocacy, scientific CSC Data collection and analysis for effective policy advocacy, and Participatory Action Research (PAR)

2. Summary of the Position

The main role of the Capacity Building Officer is to oversee the planning and delivery of capacity building activities as planned in the PPIMA project and the capacity building strategy. The Capacity Building Officer will support the Capacity Building Consultant to design the capacity building strategy in line with NPA’s capacity building plan as well as the identified capacity needs among PPIMA partners. The Capacity Building Officer will assist in planning and coordinating the daily implementation of capacity building activities in collaboration with the consultant and the entire project team.  The Capacity Building Officer will assist the capacity building consultant to conduct regular capacity needs assessments among PPIMA partners to determine the capacity improvement among partners and suggest further areas of focus. The Capacity Building Officer will jointly work with the Consultant to plan and deliver technical accompaniment to PPIMA partners to improve and sustain the capacity outcomes among partners.

3. Scope of work, roles, and responsibilities

The Capacity Building Officer will do the following:

• Work with the Capacity Building Consultant to design and implement the capacity building strategy.
• Work with the Consultant to design and operationalize quality capacity assessment tools and processes.
• Provide technical assistance to develop/contribute to the development of knowledge products and ensure effective dissemination among PPIMA partners.
• Collect data from PPIMA partners and other key stakeholders to identify, update and consolidate capacity building needs and gaps.
• Assist the Consultant to design quality capacity building materials and methodology based on identified gaps and needs.
• Together with Consultant, propose innovative capacity building strategies, initiatives, and approaches to enhance PPIMA partners’ capacities.
• Support the trainings and technical accompaniment for PPIMA partners in documentation, policy analysis and advocacy in collaboration with the Consultant.
• Support the Consultant to organize and facilitate learning and experience sharing sessions to support PIMA partners, review, reflect and support advocacy initiatives to adopt collective policy recommendations for advocacy.
• In collaboration with the Consultant, organize capacity building sessions for PPIMA partners in scientific CSC Data collection and analysis for effective policy advocacy in collaboration with NAR Policy Analysis and Advocacy Advisor.
• Assist in design and delivery of Participatory Action Research (PAR)
• Prepare and deliver the trainings to National key policy and decision makers in participatory approaches.
• Co-facilitate the joint workshops together with PPIMA partners for consolidation and analysis of CSC issues to inform national level advocacy.
• Co-facilitate the establishment and operationalization of thematic coalitions among PPIMA partners for advocacy.
• With the support of the Consultant, plan and deliver the technical accompaniment, on the job trainings, in house technical assistance and learning by doing to PPIMA partners to strengthen organizational and program capacities to successfully implement PPIMA program.
• Design and provide in house capacity building for NAR staff in identified capacity building areas especially among staff involved in the implementation of the PPIMA program.
• Assist in development of tools and methodology, facilitate the data collection and analysis of follow up assessments (post-capacity building assessments) to document the capacity building outcomes, good practices, and impact across PPIMA partners and suggest areas of improvement.
• Arrange the logistics for capacity building activities such as following up with invitees, hotel booking, printing trainings materials, etc.
• Coordinate and facilitate knowledge and experience sharing within NAR and other PPIMA partners.
• Actively participate in relevant NAR activities especially those related to PPIMA program including planning periodic reflection meetings.
• Collect  and analyze data related to capacity building and provide technical inputs in NAR reporting
• Prepare and submit activity reports, quarterly and annual reports related to capacity building  activities
• Any other role as my be assigned by his/her supervisor

4.Supervision and Working relationships

The Capacity Building Officer will report directly to the Director of Programs and will work closely with the Capacity Building Consultant, Senior Researcher and the Policy Analysis and Advocacy Advisor.

5.Qualifications

The desired skills and experience for the Capacity Building Officer include:

• At least 3 progressive working experience in a similar position for institutions and organizations in areas of governance, advocacy, policy influencing, participatory approaches, research, documentation, data analysis, reporting and learning.
• Strong experience in development and implementation of capacity building strategies
• Prior experience in conducting capacity gaps and needs assessments
• Experience in designing and providing technical accompaniment including on the job trainings, learning by doing, etc.
• Strong experience in designing quality capacity building materials.
• Demonstrated experience developing training curricula, including workshop agendas, presentations, and training exercises; games and drills
• Conversant with innovative approaches for capacity building of adult people
• Experience in producing and disseminating knowledge management products.
• Knowledge in Participatory Action Research (PAR)
• Experience and skills in scientific  data collection, analysis and reporting
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences
• Prior experience working with civil society organizations, preferably in a management capacity.
• Familiarity with a wide range of capacity-building techniques.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build consensus across diverse sets of stakeholders.
• Previous experience with Civil society Organizations, and development partners
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Governance & Human Rights, political sciences, development studies, education, Curriculum development, law, or any other relevant field in social sciences.
• Experience in policy influencing or advisory role.
• Proven record of delivering high-quality professional outputs.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in Kinyarwanda, English, and working knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.

6. Application Procedures

The interested individuals are required to submit the following:

• Updated CV  indicating the contact of 3 references including the current or former employer,
• Motivation letter

The documents must be sent electronically via email to:job@neveragainrwanda.org  by April 9^th, 2021, by 5:00 pm.

Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1. Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist: Deadline: 24/04/2021

2. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director: Deadline:24/04/2021

3. Deputy Chief of Party Operations/Finance: Deadline:24/04/2021

4. Deputy Chief Of Party Technical, Rwanda: Deadline: 24/04/2021

5. Senior Reading Advisor, Rwanda:Deadline:24/04/2021

6. Chief of Party, Rwanda : Deadline: 24/04/2021

CHAI RWANDA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE: Senior Associate

Program: Sustainable Health Financing

Job Location: Kigali

Type: Full-Time Paid

Start date: April 2021.

Overview

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.

The Government of Rwanda strives to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by enabling equitable access to quality health services for their population as outlined in the Fourth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP IV). This commitment has been made against a backdrop of rising health care costs and uncertainty around the future availability of donor funding. Acknowledging this, the Government aims to employ effective, equitable, efficient and sustainable health care financing approaches and inform reforms of existing financing mechanisms including the national insurance scheme.

CHAI Rwanda’s Sustainable Health Financing (SHF) program works on a day-to-day basis with Government leadership in the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). The goal of our program is to support the Government to sustainably finance and improve the Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI) scheme and address key challenges in the health sector, towards the goal of UHC.

The Senior Associate will be seconded to the Department of Planning and Health Financing at MoH, and will work closely with Senior Program Manager of CHAI SHF to provide strategic direction to the growth of the SHF program in Rwanda. The Senior Associate will focus support on strengthening the sustainability of the health sector, including high priority areas, such as improving access to primary healthcare, increasing the quality of health service delivery, and identifying opportunities to increase private sector engagement in health.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding planning, health financing, management, analytical and communication skills to serve as a Senior Associate for the Sustainable Health Financing team. CHAI places great value on resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, flexibility, independence, energy, work ethic and humility.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not be limited to, the following:

• Support CHAI’s health financing work at MoH;
• Serve as a strategic and technical advisor to MoH Leadership responding to strategic questions as they arise and advising on strategic policy documents;
• Provide day-to-day technical and strategic support to MoH on the overall sustainability of the health system including but not limited to:
  • Approaches to improve funds mobilization and management, especially through domestic revenue sources and other health financing options to increase the fiscal space;
  • Conduct research, analytics and reports on strategies to improve pooling of risks and funds, Strategic purchasing reforms related to benefit package optimization and prioritization, provider contracting, tariff setting, provider payment mechanisms and referral process as needed by the MoH.
  • Develop and deliver data-driven analyses, concept notes, and presentations to inform strategy and evidence-based decisions, including but not limited to:
    • Sustainability analyses to assess funding gaps to deliver quality healthcare services;
    • Strategies to close funding gaps in alignment with the Health Financing Strategic Plan;
    • Resource forecasts and health system costings t used to quantify funding gaps;
    • Opportunities to engage the private sector.
  • Support the Ministry of Health with the implementation of the Health Financing Strategic Plan and support development of partner coordination tools to achieve the goals of the plan;
  • Develop strong working relationships with Ministry counterparts;
  • Assist in building capacity at different levels of the Ministry of Health;
  • Participate in and contribute to relevant workshops/meetings with stakeholders;
  • Support efforts to scope and pursue other health financing needs and opportunities towards the goals of UHC, including strategies to improve equity, quality of service delivery and financial protection, through government and partner consultation;
  • Pro-actively identify and support risk mitigation to ensure proper implementation of the work;
  • Other responsibilities as guided by the supervising Senior Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as health economics, public health, public policy, finance, business, investment banking or other relevant disciplines preferred;
• 5-10 years of experience in demanding, results-oriented environments in the public sector and/or private sector (e.g., management consulting);
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, dataand quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in modeling using Microsoft Excel;
• Strong communication skills, including delivery of compelling presentations and documents in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word;
• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to learn on the job quickly and absorb and synthesize a broad range of information;
• Ability to mentor and lead teams in a fast-paced and changing environment; and
• Strong command of the English language.

Advantages:

• Professional experience working with government authorities in developing countries, with experience in sub-Saharan Africa and in public health organizations;
• Familiarity with a broad range of key global health issues, including health systems or health financing challenges in developing countries.

Application procedure

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest (maximum 1 page) outlining how their background meets the requirements outlined above; CV (maximum 3 pages); and the names of three references through https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/10938/senior-associate%2c-sustainable-health-financing/job

The deadline for applications is April 5th, 2021. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Rwanda entitled the Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN. This position will be based in Rwanda – in Kigali or field offices in the project’s target states – and is contingent upon award.

Project Description 

The anticipated Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the anticipated five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education systems management strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. The Schools and Systems Activity will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description 

The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall implementation and oversight of the project, including: managing the annual work plan and budgeting process; creating/maintaining an effective project management team; overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system; and coordinating activities and sub-grantees to achieve results.

This individual will be the primary liaison with the funder (USAID), key stakeholders, and other implementing partners. Her/his primary responsibilities are to provide overall leadership, management oversight, and technical direction for the program, ensuring an integrated vision across components and actors, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract.

The Chief of Party will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure activities meet stated goals and reporting requirements. The Chief of Party will have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

Required Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in education, public administration, international development, or related field from an accredited university; Ph.D. or Ed.D. is highly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in similar education intervention activities, and experience managing complex international donor-funded development activities in challenging environments.
• Strong knowledge of, and commitment to, gender and social equity issues in education.
• Relevant management, supervisory, technical experience working with programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this program.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective organizational development, partnership-building, managerial, teambuilding and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines across a broad geographic area.
• Proven ability to coordinate with government stakeholders, as well as non-governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of United States Government rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting.
• Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French preferred.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Reading Advisor for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Rwanda entitled the Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN. This position will be based in Rwanda – in Kigali or field offices in the project’s target states – and is contingent upon award.

Project Description 

The anticipated Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the anticipated five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education systems management strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. The Schools and Systems Activity will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description 

The Senior Reading Advisor will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and oversight assuring high-quality reading and writing programming and related teacher professional development in Rwanda. S/he will work in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, USAID, other implementing partners, and key stakeholders to: provide technical oversight on education systems and policies to support high-quality decentralized reading programming across target states; provide technical leadership in collaborating with stakeholders to bring about improvement in pre-service and in-service professional development systems for teachers, coaches, and mentors; review and revise existing early grade reading materials; design context-appropriate, classroom-based reading assessments and related instructional materials; advise on improving reading assessment systems and data-informed decision-making at central and decentralized levels; support community reading campaigns and other outreach that strengthens the ecosystem of literacy support and initiatives.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Working with the Chief of Party and other team members as needed, participate in discussions with government stakeholders on policy and sustainable systems to improve student literacy outcomes;
• Build strong collaborative relationships with governmental agencies, including national, provincial and municipal governments, donor and partner organizations and other NGOs to establish collaborative working processes, enhance quality and effectiveness of programming, and serve as a knowledgeable resource in the area of literacy programming;
• Lead the team of technical staff and partners working on assuring responsiveness of reading education program to current needs including resilience, socio-emotional skills & inclusion;
• Provide technical leadership to design and revise professional development in reading for teachers and government stakeholders, assuring adherence to research and best practices;
• Provide capacity building in the teaching of reading as needed for staff and partners;
• Collaborate with government agencies to improve national reading assessment systems and data use, as well as context-appropriate, classroom-based reading assessments;
• Collaborate with complementary programs aimed at building community and parent engagement for reading;
• Evaluate, through data and site visits, the effectiveness of literacy related activities and make recommendations for improvement to meet project goals, especially student learning outcomes;
• Represent the organization on this component externally at professional meetings and conferences.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: reading education, curriculum and instruction, elementary teacher education, or education with a reading focus;
• Knowledge of research-based practices in reading and writing instruction required;
• Working knowledge of linguistics, instructional design, bilingual education and/or language transition;
• At least eight years of demonstrated technical expertise, preferably in Rwanda or a similar context;
• At least five years of demonstrated excellence in a management position, preferably including direct supervision of professional and support staff, and quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables is required;
• Demonstrated technical expertise with literacy assessment, teaching and learning materials, and scripted lessons required;
• Experience and expertise in overseeing the design of teacher professional development for large-scale education programs required;
• Ability to organize and conduct trainings and technical workshops related to literacy;
• Experience and skills related to policymaking and/or parent and community engagement;
• Experience teaching in primary schools strongly preferred;
• Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural and political challenges of implementing projects in developing countries required;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and required; fluency in French and Kinyarwanda preferred.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Click here to apply

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party, Technical Lead for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Rwanda entitled the Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN. This position will be based in Rwanda – in Kigali or field offices in the project’s target states – and is contingent upon award.

Project Description:

The anticipated Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the anticipated five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education systems management strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. The Schools and Systems Activity will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Deputy Chief of Party, Technical Lead, works in close coordination with the Chief of Party and is responsible for managing the quality and timeliness of the project’s overall technical workstream.  S/he will supervise the technical team, liaise with technical partners, relevant national stakeholders, beneficiaries and the funder, as needed.

Job Summary/Responsibilities 

• Coordinate closely with the Chief of Party (COP) on all technical matters;
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and implementation of the technical program areas and daily oversight of project activities;
• Provide guidance and supervision to technical staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and maintain clear lines of communication with project team members;
• Collaborate with in-country technical advisors and headquarter-based technical staff to  ensure the project is implemented according to organization and industry best practices,  program framework, and regulations;
• Oversee technical outputs of all partner organizations through regular field visits and facilitate work planning and regular technical meetings for all consortium partners;
• Provide support to the overall leadership and management of the project, ensuring strategic  program direction, managed growth, and compliance with organizational policies and  procedures and donor regulations;
• Oversee project monitoring and evaluation activities in collaboration with the relevant team lead;
• Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, coordination and linkages to other programs, partners and counterparts, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations;
• Contribute to timely and accurate donor reporting;
• Supervise the recruitment, hiring, and management of technical staff and consultants;
• Support performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support;
• Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms;
• Serve as the primary technical program representative in the absence/temporary leave of the COP.
• Ensure compliance with the US Government and Government of Rwanda rules, regulations and policies regarding contracts and grants, procurements, financial management, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (preferred) in education, social sciences, or related field;
• Minimum of 9 years of progressively responsible technical management experience in support of large-scale international development programs;
• Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred;
• Proven leadership in implementation of similar-sized international donor education-related technical assistance projects, preferably in Rwanda or the region;
• Effective strategic planning, program evaluation, and project management skills;
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills;
• Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, and donor representatives;
• Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross-program coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems;
• Must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines;
• Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French preferred.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Click here to apply

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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
The Rwanda Procurement team oversees over $ 4 million in spending each year across over 2,000 transactions and oversees all operational goods and service purchasing on behalf of over 700,000 smallholder farmers. This team purchases all items needed to keep our program running.

Working with the Procurement team requires communication with our suppliers and the teams within One Acre Fund that we are procuring operational goods and services for. The Purchasing Coordinator provides support to the Rwanda Procurement team to put food on the farmer’s table by providing clients with access to the highest quality products, at the right time, every time, as cost-effectively as possible.

You will accomplish all local purchasing functions in Rwanda by sourcing operational goods and services from suppliers to all OAF Rwanda offices. Also, you will implement essential projects to improve quality, reduce cost, increase productivity and improve cycle time, resulting in internal clients’ satisfaction

Responsibilities
Market Research:

Conduct market research related to operational goods and services.
Strengthen our supplier database through market research.
Assess prevailing market prices to estimate financial savings made through the Procurement team.
Maintain long-term business relationships with our suppliers and identify and build new supplier relationships for all products.
Purchase:

Complete requests for quotations, tenders, supplier selection, and purchases from Kigali and regions.
Negotiate the best prices for all purchased goods and services.
Follow-up with the Finance team to make sure suppliers are paid.
Support the Purchasing team on supplier and category management activities.
Deliveries and client communication:

Negotiate best delivery/payment terms with suppliers.
Build inviolable relationships with requesting departments.
Collect all purchases’ supporting documents from suppliers and share with SAP Data Administrator.
Improve customer satisfaction through the use of communications – always keep clients updated on the status of their requests.
Processes:

Provide support on procurement project execution.
Work with internal departments to elaborate procurement plans for their multiple projects.
Identify opportunities for cost savings through upstream supplier relationships.
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:

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of project management experience at work or outside of work.
Experience in procurement, supply chain, or consulting.
Creativity. You always look for alternative solutions to problems.
A passion for outstanding customer service.
Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Experience using Google’s G Suite.
Language: Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (required), French (preferred).
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible

Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

Application Deadline
13 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.
You will accomplish all local purchasing functions in Rwanda by sourcing operational goods and services from suppliers to all OAF Rwanda offices. Also, you will implement essential projects to improve quality, reduce cost, increase productivity and improve cycle time, resulting in internal clients’ satisfaction

Market Research:

• Conduct market research related to operational goods and services.
• Strengthen our supplier database through market research.
• Assess prevailing market prices to estimate financial savings made through the Procurement team.
• Maintain long-term business relationships with our suppliers and identify and build new supplier relationships for all products.

Purchase:

• Complete requests for quotations, tenders, supplier selection, and purchases from Kigali and regions.
• Negotiate the best prices for all purchased goods and services.
• Follow-up with the Finance team to make sure suppliers are paid.
• Support the Purchasing team on supplier and category management activities.

Deliveries and client communication:

• Negotiate best delivery/payment terms with suppliers.
• Build inviolable relationships with requesting departments.
• Collect all purchases’ supporting documents from suppliers and share with SAP Data Administrator.
• Improve customer satisfaction through the use of communications – always keep clients updated on the status of their requests.

Processes:

• Provide support on procurement project execution.
• Work with internal departments to elaborate procurement plans for their multiple projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through upstream supplier relationships.

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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of project management experience at work or outside of work.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or consulting.
• Creativity. You always look for alternative solutions to problems.
• A passion for outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Experience using Google’s G Suite.
• Language: Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (required), French (preferred).

As soon as possible

Kigali, Rwanda

Health insurance, paid time off

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

13 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.

 

Chemonics Soma Umenye LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L) Specialist (Short-Term)

Project: Rwanda Soma Umenye

Project Summary

Soma Umenye is a five-year USAID-funded activity that aims to improve reading outcomes in Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children in public and government-aided schools in Rwanda. Covering all 30 districts of Rwanda and working in close collaboration with the Rwanda Education Board (REB) and the Rwandan Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), Soma Umenye will contribute to Rwanda’s Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) and the Government of Rwanda’s national development priority of ensuring that Rwandan primary-grade students acquire the fundamental competency of literacy so that they can succeed in future schooling and, later, in the modern workplace.




Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Review the project contract and other background documentation such as the client’s strategic objectives, results framework, MEL plan, and country strategy to understand how the project helps to achieve the client’s goals.
• Ensure project staff in the field and home offices understand the importance of monitoring and evaluation and the use of information for learning purposes.
• Support the ME&L Advisor to ensure that M&E activities under contract are in accordance with USAID regulations, USAID Education technical requirements and meet reporting timelines as described in sections B, C, and F of the project contract.
• Support the ME&L Advisor to organize the collection of data in accordance with the MEL plan including the development of digital tools.
• Support the ME&L Advisor to ensure data quality and integrity by periodically conducting field visits (data quality assurance exercises) and spot checks to verify data and investigate any data anomalies.
• Identify and track reliable secondary (external) sources of data as needed.
• Support the ME&L Advisor to conduct periodic training for project staff, stakeholders, and/or partners. Share information to help them monitor the progress of their work and use the data for strategic decision-making.
• Support the ME&L Advisor in maintaining the MEL system, periodically evaluating its effectiveness, and adjusting as necessary to provide the project with accurate and useful data.
  • Support the ME&L Advisor to compile and analyze relevant data on project indicators for contractual reports.
  • Provide as-requested MEL data to the client in a timely manner and ensure that all data are filed and warehoused effectively and ready for any report generation.
  • Support the ME&L Advisor to regularly communicate progress against targets to project staff.
  • Support project communications staff to disseminate lessons learned and best practices to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.

Other

• Conduct other tasks as requested by supervisor or Chief of Party.

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in economic sciences, statistics, information management, education, social sciences or related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning for development programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID reporting system and data quality requirements or experience working with another donor in an M&E capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of necessary computer, database management system, and analytical skills, particularly in issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative analytical software such as SPSS or STATA and advanced excel spreadsheet manipulation.
• Strong experience in digital data collection tool design and development using tools such as ODK, Survey CTO, KoboToolBox, CommCare, CSPro and SurveyMonkey.
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative software such as ATLAS.ti, WordStat.
• Must be familiar with USAID Education Strategy Technical Notes regarding monitoring and evaluation of Goal 1 activities.
• Experience tracking equity in learning outcomes among boys, girls, and children with special needs preferred.
• Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.

Location of Assignment

This is a short-term position. The location of the assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout the country.

Supervision

The ME&L Specialist will report directly to the ME&L Advisor or his/her designee.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To learn more about Chemonics, please visit www.chemonics.com

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party, Operations and Finance for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Rwanda entitled the Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN. This position will be based in Rwanda – in Kigali or field offices in the project’s target states – and is contingent upon award.

Project Description 

The anticipated Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the anticipated five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education systems management strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. The Schools and Systems Activity will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP), Operations and Finance is responsible for supporting the Chief of Party in staff, operational, and financial management. In close coordination with the CoP, the DCoP will oversee administrative, operational, finance, and HR teams and be responsible for effective utilization of resources including staff with a diverse range of capabilities.  Additionally, S/he will provide operational oversight on financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, contracts and grants, asset management, ICT, general administration, and will lead efforts to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations as well as timely and effective delivery of program activities.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with COP to lead financial and contractual aspects of the project;
• Responsible for implementing and enhancing internal organizational and financial processes;
• Ensure compliance with US Government and Government of Rwanda rules, regulations and policies regarding contracts and grants, procurements, financial management, etc.;
• Manage the planning and implementation of field activities, including oversight of budgets, grants, operational plans, reporting, and procedural and financial compliance;
• Ensure efficient management and utilization of resources in accordance with applicable FHI and donor policies and procedures;
• Provide guidance and supervision to program staff and managers who are charged to implement activities within the assigned area of expertise;
• Collaborate with FHI 360’s country team, Regional Office and headquarter-based staff to  ensure the project is implemented according to organization and industry best practices,  program framework, and regulations;
• Contribute to timely and accurate reporting;
• Supervise the recruitment, hiring, and management of operational/financial local staff and consultants; and
• Support performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, social sciences, or related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible operational and financial management experience in support of large-scale international development programs;
• Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred;
• Proven leadership in the administration of similar-sized international donor technical assistance projects;
• Budgeting, financial management, and policies and procedures oversight experience, especially related to USAID programming;
• Effective strategic planning and project management skills;
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or other similar, relevant professional qualification is required;
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills;
• Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, and donor representatives;
• Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross-program coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems;
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills;
• Must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines;
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision;
• Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region strongly preferred;
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French preferred.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Rwanda entitled the Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN. This position will be based in Rwanda – in Kigali or field offices in the project’s target states – and is contingent upon award.

Project Description

The anticipated Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the anticipated five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education systems management strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. The Schools and Systems Activity will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Position Description

The MEL Director is responsible for establishing and managing the project’s overall M&E system, tracking all progress made towards meeting program/contract results, indicators, and targets, including impacts on access, retention, reading outcomes, community engagement, gender, and disability-inclusive measures, ensuring that they are being consistently and systematically tracked and reported. He/she collaborates with and oversees sub-grantees to provide feedback on data collection and indicators; analyzes data reported from sub-grantees; and supports training of M&E personnel in quality assurance methods. He/she collaborates with the program team to design operations research to support learning, evaluation, and planning, and oversees the implementation, analysis, dissemination, and use of research products. He/she shares MEL data and improvement plans and collaborates with staff and stakeholders on strategies for program improvements for greater program effects.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities of the project
• Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of the MEL plan and project evaluation activities, including the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention-linked research
• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of monitoring of specific technical components
• Works closely with the technical team leads to co-design monitoring tools, select indicators, and determine field monitoring responsibilities
• Ensures tool compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements
• Responsible for providing technical assistance, and developing and setting up systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements
• Focuses on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems
• Supports the project’s Collaborating, Learning, Adapting (CLA) framework
• Undertakes periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participates in planning M&E system strengthening actions
• Provides guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting
• Oversees the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned, and other program results to ministry counterparts, donors, program partners, and other key stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in evaluation, demography, social science, economics, or other relevant discipline
• At least 9 years of experience related to monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on education or social-sector programs required; experience in early grade reading research or assessment preferred
• Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems for USG-funded projects
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff and partners
• Proficiency with relevant software (Stata, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas)
• Proven supervisory experience
• Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French preferred.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Click here to apply

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Rwanda entitled the Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN. This position will be based in Rwanda – in Kigali or field offices in the project’s target states – and is contingent upon award.

Project Description

The anticipated Rwanda Schools and Systems Activity: LEARN will strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on learning of foundational reading skills. Specifically, the anticipated five-year activity will improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (4) Education systems management strengthened for improved literacy outcomes. The Schools and Systems Activity will include a focus on learning for children with disabilities to ensure project approaches reach all children.

Job Description

The GESI Specialist will work closely with the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Technical Lead, as well as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning to ensure that principles of gender equality and social inclusion are integrated into all aspects of project design and implementation. S/he will provide programmatic and technical support to the project team, government counterparts, and other stakeholders on effective integration of GESI considerations. S/he will work closely with project staff to ensure integration of GESI elements in the M&E plan. The GESI Specialist will also provide necessary guidance related to GESI mainstreaming within the project’s internal operations and processes, including in recruitment and HR policies.

 Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Provide GESI technical guidance related to the project’s objectives to the CoP, DCoP, Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, and other key technical staff.
• Lead and/or collaborate with a headquarters-based Gender/GESI Specialist as well as the Research and Evaluation team to conduct a GESI analysis at the beginning of the project, leading to a project GESI strategy.
• Support the COP and DCOP to oversee the integration of GESI activities into the project work plan and M&E plan and adjust activities to be responsive to GESI issues identified during the GESI analysis.
• Provide technical guidance across the various components of the project to ensure GESI integration in project interventions and trainings.
• Support the MEL Director to track and report against GESI-related indicators and disaggregating data appropriately to analyze results within each project component (intermediate result).
• In collaboration with the MEL Director, conduct annual GESI assessments to measure progress and adjust and/or refine project activities.
• In collaboration with a headquarters-based Gender/GESI Specialist (if needed), mentor and train project staff, partners, and stakeholders, including Ministry of Education and Human Development’s (MINEDH) officials, on GESI integration and mainstreaming issues, tools, policies, and practices as relate to project objectives.
• Prepare and deliver training content on gender- and socially inclusive pedagogy and curricula as well as safe school methodologies to prevent and reduce school-related gender-based violence.
• Support technical project staff to ensure that training materials and participant engagement are gender- and social inclusion-sensitive.
• Provide technical support to education system stakeholders on the quality implementation of gender- and socially inclusive pedagogy and safe school methodologies.
• Provide overarching GESI technical support to project stakeholders, including advising and supporting partners to integrate GESI considerations into activities.
• Review and provide technical feedback on results and project reports required by funders to ensure quality and full compliance with donor GESI policies and progress toward achieving GESI integration in the project.
• Develop tools, frameworks, and resources to enable better GESI integration in the project.
• Identify successful practices in the project that can be showcased in publications, communication materials, and conferences.
• Prepare communications materials that highlight the project’s GESI programming, successes, and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area(s), preferably in gender, social work, education, international development, or community development required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing, managing, and implementing activities to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
• Experience in the field of education, and knowledge of health and hygiene needs and best practices for the target population and age-group preferred..
• Strong understanding of issues related to gender equality in education, including gender- and socially inclusive pedagogy and safe learning environments, and disability inclusion required.
• Experience ensuring GESI integration in project design, implementation and M&E required.
• Experience developing and delivering GESI-themed content in training and education materials as well as GESI-focused assessments, training, and organizational capacity-building preferred.
• Ability to navigate politically sensitive subjects and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and transmit her/his vision to partners and colleagues.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with others.
• Experience in the education sector in Rwanda or the region strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French strongly preferred.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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APP operators

We are looking for App operators to use the App to help members of the community gain access to Technology so that they can obtain the necessary assistance from RBJ. You will work with the App team and be given hands-on training on how to use the App.

The App Operator responsibilities include:

• Performs specified tasks in accordance with written instructions/processes.
• Generate reports from data obtained from end-users.
• Answer concerns and requests from other users to solve problems.
• Collaborated with the team regarding app-related issues.
• As required, contributes to team effort by completing related tasks.

Our ideal candidate App Operator Skills:

• Communication and documentation skills
• Basic reporting abilities
• Speedy typing with a keen eye for detail, as well as experience with spreadsheets and online forms
• Capability to build and maintain spreadsheets
• Capable of both learning and teaching
• Basic legal knowledge

How to Apply:

Please submit a motivation letter of no more than 250 words, a copy of your notified qualifications, a one-page curriculum vitae, a copy of your ID, and remuneration expectations in Rwandan Francs to Rwanda Bridges to Justice via email: rbj.humanresourceteam@gmail.com  by March 29th, 2021 2:00 pm Rwandan Time. Due to the number of applications submitted, only those short-listed will be informed.

N.B: Applicants that operate an Irembo stationed center have a competitive advantage.

N.B: Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

About SOS Children’s Villages

SOS Children’s Villages is the global federation of 118 national SOS Children’s Villages associations, which work in 135 countries around the world. The associations work together with a single vision: each child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security. SOS Children’s Villages provides long-term, family-style care to children who have lost their parents (alternative care service), and works with vulnerable families and communities to help them strengthen and strengthen themselves, to prevent the abandonment of children (family strengthening service).

SOS Children’s Villages Belgium supports the national association SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda in the development of a five-year program 2022-2026 (supported by the DGD, Belgian development cooperation) on Early Childhood Development.

SOS Children’s Villages adopted in 2014 a Gender Equality Policy [1]. For the development of the DGD program, it is recommended to better integrate gender issues.

2.OBJECTIVE OF GENDER ANALYSIS

2.1. Main objective

SOS Children’s Villages Belgium and SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda want to conduct a thorough gender analysis to identify gender gaps as well as study the differences in conditions, needs, constraints, opportunities, participation rates, access to resources and development, control over assets, decision-making power, etc., between women and men, of its proposed DGD program implemented in the Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza and Nyamagabe Districts.

The objectives are the following:

• Improve the quality of the DGD program on gender equality in order to adapt the proposed program and identify areas of improvement for future interventions;
• Estimating the impact of the future program on the differences in conditions, needs, participation rates, access to resources and development, control of assets, decision-making power, etc., between women and men;
• Identifying gender/sex-specific challenges in the program implementation and identify gender gaps, particularly in terms of livelihood needs, constraints, opportunities, access to micro-credits and savings groups, access to business development services, enterprise development, language and other relevant training, access to health services, including family planning and parenting trainings and check the feasibility, relevance and adequacy of the existing program strategy in addressing these gaps;
• Identifying actions to improve gender relations in the context of the program and provide operational recommendations for sharpening/shaping the gender dimension of the DGD programme.

Analytical framework

Different gender analysis frameworks have been developed and they all ask questions about the differences between men and women in a given population. These questions generally relate to the following aspects [2]:

Roles and activities: Who (women, men, girls, boys) does what (productive or reproductive activities, paid or not)? How long does it take? Where?

Resources and constraints: What resources do men and women have to work with? Who uses, owns and controls each of these resources? Who is excluded from use / ownership / control? What decisions do men and women make in the household? in the community?

Benefits and Incentives: Who controls productive and reproductive activity? Who benefits from economic activity? Who receives income? Who controls the income? What about non-income benefits? Do men and women have incentives to participate in these activities?

Practical and Strategic Needs: Practical needs are the needs that women identify in their socially accepted roles in society. The practical needs do not call into question the role of women and men, although they arise from the gender division of labor and the position of subordination in society. They are a response to the immediate perception of need, identified in a specific context. They are practical in nature and often-inadequate living conditions, such as water supply, nutrition, health care and employment. Strategic gender needs, on the contrary, are the needs women identify because of their subordinate position in society. They vary according to particular contexts, relating to the gender division of labor, power and control, and may include issues such as legal rights, domestic violence, equal pay, and control over women on their body. Responding to strategic needs helps women achieve greater equality and shift existing roles, which challenge unequal gender relations in society

. Level of analysis required

A gender analysis traditionally takes into account different levels of analysis (Macro, Meso and Micro) [3] .

For the development of the DGD program, SOS Children’s Villages Belgium and SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda wish to focus primarily on the micro level and, to a lesser extent, on the macro level (this level will further be addressed during the gender audit during program implementation), the most important elements should be mentioned.

Micro level

At the micro level, the focus shall be given to the beneficiaries of the program (children and families), highlight Gender situation in the Program or measure for integration of Gender dimensions in the program. The analysis identifies their specific needs and priorities based on gender and context. It examines the extent to which gender roles, relationships and cultural issues are crucial for the sustainability of a project’s results.

The key questions are the following:

• What is the division of labor between women and men, young and old? Who usually does what? Y has there been changes related to conflict, to labor migration, the HIV / AIDS, etc?
• Are there inequalities in access to and control over different resources, including new resources and benefits from development institutions or projects (or from any intervention outside government)? Resources also include intangible resources such as time, knowledge, information and rights. Are time use studies available?
• What factors influence access to and control over resources (age, gender, position in an organization, ethnic status, wealth, rural or urban location, educational level, networks and sponsorship)?
• At the community level, how are decisions about different resources and activities made? At the household level, who makes decisions about different resources and activities?

Macro level

The macro level relates to national policies governing activities in the country, including laws and regulations (for example, in the education sector). The analysis focuses on how national policies influence activities at the level of an institution, organization or in the field. International influences on national laws and policies should also be analyzed.

The key questions are:

• Has the government made any commitments to gender equality in international processes such as the Beijing process, the Sustainable Development Goals or the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms? Discrimination against women (CEDAW) or the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?
• Do national and sectoral policies reflect these commitments by recognizing gender inequalities at different levels and including means to address them?
• How do the policies, laws and regulations in force in a given sector have a different impact on women and men, girls and boys?
• How are decisions taken at the level of national institutions (parliament, ministries, universities, companies)? How are women represented in the system?

Sectors concerned

In general, are programs SOS have the main area of intervention the field of protection of child rights, through support for optimization of systems in cases of abuse, and child protection committees, as well as the promotion of children’s rights, in particular through the Children’s Rights Clubs and community awareness sessions.

The overall objective of the DGD program of SOS RW is to strengthen community-based structures for improved access to early childhood development (ECD) services for children aged 0-6 years. The specific objectives and related results are:

• Improve children access to early childhood development core services including education, WASH, nutrition , health and child protection for 4,000 vulnerable children aged below 6 years:
  • 2,000 children below 6 years old are identified and receive integrated ECD services (education, WASH, nutrition, health and child protection) through home-based and community-based ECD centres
• 40 Home-based & community-based centres have improved facilities and adequate equipment to advance the delivery of services.

• Strengthen the capacity of ECD community structures including 2,000 direct child protection duty bearers, 200 local authorities, 800 ECD community professionals (500 ECD caregivers & 300 IZUs):
  • 2,000 direct child protection duty bearers have essential life skills and basic financial literacy to promote quality care of children aged below 6 years
• Community structures understand ECD standards and provide adequate support to home-based & community-based ECD centres
• Non-state stakeholders advocate & increase awareness about the needs of children in ECD centres.

Target group concerned

The target group is the following:

Direct Target Group:

• 4000 children at risk of losing parental care aged below 6 years
• 2000 direct child protection duty bearers (biological parents of children aged below 6 years)
• 200 local authorities (Sector Executive Officers, in charge of Social Affairs, Education Officers, etc)
• 800 ECD community professionals (500 ECD caregivers & 300 IZUs)

Indirect Target Groups

• 200 local authorities (Sector Executive Officers, in charge of Social Affairs, Education Officers, etc)
• 800 ECD community professionals (500 ECD caregivers & 300 IZUs)

• 12000 community members reached through community awareness campaigns.

3.METHODOLOGY

1. Understanding of the objectives of the study
2. Desk review of existing analyzes performed by other donors, multilateral agencies, civil society, governments, universities, etc., including analyzes of the macro level and intervention sectors concerned;
3. Quantitative Methods: sample size, sampling techniques, tools for data collection, tools for data analysis, data analysis process
4. Qualitative Methods: sampling techniques, data collection tools, interview approach (e.g Focus Groups Discussion, Key Informant Interviews), tools for data analysis
5. Ethical consideration
6. Clear and detailed work plan to complete the whole work for 20 calendar days

The Technical Proposal should clarify how the consultant intends to perform the following:

The consultant is expected to propose a methodology to contextualize the macro and micro levels of analysis to the type of program (Early Childhood Development) to draw concrete lessons for the development of the DGD program.

4.DELIVERABLES

1. An inception report, detailing the methodology, work plan and work schedule based on the program idea (concept note) that will be shared once the contract is signed;
2. A draft final report (preliminary version) and a final report containing the results and conclusions of the gender analysis;
3. A presentation for the dissemination of the process and results of the gender analysis during an online workshop with the team of SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda and SOS Children’s Villages Belgium.
4. The Dataset of quantitative & qualitative data used for analysis

The consultant should produce the following:

• An inception report, detailing the methodology, work plan and work schedule based on the program idea (concept note) that will be shared once the contract is signed;
• A draft final report (preliminary version) and a final report containing the results and conclusions of the gender analysis;
• A presentation for the dissemination of the process and results of the gender analysis during an online workshop with the team of SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda and SOS Children’s Villages Belgium.

• The Dataset of quantitative & qualitative data used for analysis
• CALENDAR
• 6.QUALIFICATION S AND EXPERTISE NEEDED

The consultant will have experience in the realization of gender analyses in organizations, especially for s international NGOs or other institutions involved in development activities.

The consultant should have the following skills and qualifications:

üAt least a Holder of Master’s Degree in social sciences, education, gender studies, development studies, childcare related degree, demography or a Master’s degree in research focused subject e.g. Master’s in Public Health;

At least five years of practical experience conducting research or needs assessments in gender, child protection, education, health or demography

üStrong facilitation skills and practical experience of working in a participatory manner with staff and in particular with children and young people;

üGood report writing skills are essential;

üAbility to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and present the findings including quantitative data disaggregated by sex and qualitative data accompanied with concrete recommendations;

üKnowledge of the local context of Rwanda;

üExcellent command of English and Kinyarwanda

7.PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Offers shall be submitted to sos.procurement@sos-rwanda.org by 9^th April 2021 with the subject “Rwanda Gender Analysis Consultancy”

The offer must include:

• A Technical Proposal (see in Annex I all required documents to be included);
• A financial proposal;
• The CVs of Lead Consultant and Team Members
• Four certificates of successful completion of similar assessment or research done
• At least two traceable professional referees that can certify the skills of the consultant.
• Proof of payment of tender submission non refundable fees equivalent to (30,000 Rwf) Thirty thousand Rwandan Francs payable on SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda account number:400418314910177 entitled SOS-CV RWANDA TRUST opened in BPR
• 8,APPENDICES
• Technical Proposal Outline
  
• Introduction: description of the company / consultant, qualifications, legal compliance (1-3 pages)
• Context: understanding of the project, the context and the requirements of consultancy (2-6 pages)
• Proposed methodology: indication of the proposed methodology, detail of the groups of respondents targeted, details of the questions proposed (specify in relation to the key questions of the two levels of analysis), detail of the sampling procedure if applicable (5 – 8 pages)
• Detailed work plan: 20 days in total (including inception meeting, data collection & reporting)
• Experience of the consultant in carrying out missions of a similar nature and experience of the geographical area for other important clients (name of the organization, name of the mission, dates of the mission, contacts of the reference person) – 2-7 pages
• Examples of reports submitted in previous works (at least 2 report should be attached)
• Four certificates of successful completion of similar assessment or research done
• Copy of certified degree of each Consultant team members
• The composition of Consultant team members – 1-2 pages
• Legal requirements (including RGB Registration, certificate of incorporation, Rwanda Revenue Authority Tax compliance)

Annex II: Report Outline

The submitted Report should include the following:

• Introduction: reminder of the context of gender analysis, objectives and methodology
• National socio-political context (macro analysis)
• In- depth analysis of the sector (s) of intervention and of the target group (micro analysis)
• Key Findings about Quantitative (quantitative segregated data by sex and qualitative data)
• Conclusions and recommendations for the current program and for future interventions. Recommendations should focus on the key themes identified and should contain relevant proposals at sector level. Proposals on the role of the different stakeholders and the target group (families, children, communities, civil society); their potential and capacities should also be presented. Proposals with a timetable will assist in the design of the project / program
• Annexes (relevant documents e.g national laws and regulations, etc.)

[1] SOS Children’s Villages International, Gender Equality Policy, October 2014:

https://www.sos-kinderdorpen.be/files/gender-policy-en-5d78cb26d312e.pdf

The Gender Equality Policy is based on five principles:

1) Protection of girls, boys, women and men against sexual violence;

2) Equal access to education for girls and boys;

3) Sexual, reproductive and maternal health;

4) Financial empowerment of women and girls;

5) Overcome gender inequalities within SOS Children’s Villages

[2] ILO / SEAPAT, 2000, excerpt from Building Block 6 – Useful gender analysis frameworks: http://eugender.itcilo.org/toolkit/online/story_content/external_files/BB6.pdf

[3] Source: European Commission, 2009, Toolkit for integrating the gender dimension into EU development cooperation. DG Europe Aid, p. 85,

http://eugender.itcilo.org/toolkit/online/story_content/external_files/BB6.pdf

ITC / ILO (2009), training module: Introduction to Gender Analysis and Gender-sensitive Indicators, p. 7-9.

Done, at Kigali on 23 ^rd March 2021

Jean Bosco KWIZERA

National Director

Recruitment of Principals for the Colleges of the University of Rwanda

The University of Rwanda (UR) is a Rwandan public Institution of higher learning, established by law N^o 71/2013 of 10/09/2013 determining its mission, powers, organization and functioning. UR is constituted of six colleges namely; College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM), College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), College of Business and Economics (CBE), College of Education (CE), College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), and College of Science and Technology (CST). The mission of UR is to deliver quality education and develop innovative teaching and research to address Rwanda’s socioeconomic development challenges of the Country, the Region and the World. The University also hosts a number of regional Centers of Excellence including Internet of Things, Energy for Sustainable Development, Data Science, Innovative Teaching of Mathematics and Science, Biomedical Engineering and eHealth, Vaccine, Immunization Health Supply Chain and Biodiversity Natural Resources Management and East Africa Institute of Fundamental Research.

UR seeks to fill the positions of Principal of the College of

• Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine,
• Arts and Social Sciences,
• Business and Economics,
• Education and
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Interested individuals from both within and outside UR should submit a letter of application accompanied with Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic credentials.
• Applicants should forward references from three referees, one of whom must be of international standing from a country other than the one the applicant is applying from; referees should assess applicants against the eligibility criteria and duties detailed in the job descriptions and eligible applicants profile.
• The deadline for submission of application is 5^th April 2021 at 6pm local time.
• Applications should be submitted by email with subject heading ‘Confidential Principal’s Application’ to: vc@ur.ac.rw

The Colleges are structured into Schools, Centers, and Departments delivering general and professional training as well as carrying out research across disciplines. These Colleges are a critical part of UR’s profile and reach as a University and as such we are seeking exceptional individuals to lead the teaching, research and innovations in these areas. The Principal is a member of the Senior Management Council in the University and the post-holder is expected to be a leader in academia, with excellent people management skills, and a genuine commitment to the development of students and staff. Details of profile of eligible applicants and job description are available on UR website (https://ur.ac.rw).

A competitive salary plus a package of fringe benefits commensurate with the position of Principal (which is at level E) as per the University structure will be offered to the successful applicants.

Rwandan citizens in diaspora and women are encouraged to apply.

Mode of Application

Done in Kigali, March 2021

Prof. Alexandre Lyambabaje

Vice Chancellor

University of Rwanda