Casual Driver

About the Role:

The casual Driver on board will support to ensure an effective management of the organization fleet and meeting all transportation requirements of the Programme, Replacement of driver on leave, Need of extra hours for the weekend duties. The casual Driver will be called when there is need, In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications and experience

Required

• Rwanda national
• Possesses a valid national driving permit of category, B
• At least secondary education
• At least 5 years of driving experience
• Able to work long hours
• Able to communicate in English

Desirable:

• Must be physically fit.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3:  The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

Application Information:

To apply, follow this link: https://rwanda.savethechildren.net/careers

Deadline for receiving applications is 12^th March 2021.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

• Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *
• Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*

Attachment: Temporally Driver

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (m/f)

Enabel is the Belgian development agency. Under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we carry out public service assignments in Belgium and abroad. In addition, Enabel enhances the impact of Belgium in international development by carrying out assignments for Belgian and international third-party donors.

Currently, Enabel is implementing a five-year cooperation programme (2019 – 2024) with a total budget of 120 million euros in four priority sectors of development of Rwanda: health, agriculture, urbanisation, and public finance management.

Barame Project is one of the health sector interventions financed through bilateral cooperation between the Federal Government of Belgium and the Government of Rwanda which focuses on ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health and Household access to health care’. This project pays attention to the needs of neonates, children, under five, adolescents (pregnant) women, and men.

Barame project is implemented closely with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) institution through Maternal, Child, and Community Health (MCCH) Division.

In view of supporting the MCCH Division, Enabel is currently looking for a (f/m)– Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E) for Rwanda Maternal, Child, and Community Health Program.

Location: MCCH Division, Gikondo, Kigali, Rwanda.

Duration of the contract: 1 year renewable – local contract according to the Rwandan labor law.

Expected starting date: April 2021

Salary package: From 1.827.368RWF gross salary depending on the number of years of relevant experience.

Function:

The M&E Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Intervention Manager and in close collaboration with the MCCH Division Manager.

In general, (s)he will:

• Participate in the development of M&E frameworks and reporting tools for MCCH Division
• Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussion forums to fill any gaps
• Organize (and provide) refresher training in M&E for data managers and implementing partner staff
• Design and implement a system to identify, analyze, document, and disseminate lessons learned
• Prepare and present a regular analysis of MCCH data and support all levels for improvement of data reporting and data use
• Participate in the elaboration of strategic plans and other policy documents for maternal child and community health
• Guide staff in preparing their activity reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission
• Prepare consolidated progress reports for MCCH division contributing to Imihigo, National Strategy for transformation, SDGs
• Regularly alert MCCH staff about priority activities that need immediate attention
• Follow up of community health interventions and regularly report on progress
• Monitor MCCH interventions implemented by stakeholders and partners
• Together with the Community Health Desk staff, organize impact evaluation studies on community health interventions
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed

Profile:

qualification and experience

• Rwandan Nationality

• Master’s degree or Equivalent in Public Health/Epidemiology or related fields
• At least 5 years working experience as M&E for public-health programs at National or decentralized level
• Working experience in the field of maternal, neonatal, child, and reproductive health will be an asset

technical skills

• Skills in manipulating DHIS 2
• Excellent skills in data management
• Excellent skills in excel and other important analysis tools (EpiInfo, Stata, SPSS, etc.)
• Expertise in M&E methodologies including the various approaches and theories, the norms and standards, the health indicators, the quantitative and qualitative methods, the quality and validity of data, the analysis and interpretation of the data
• Expertise in reporting and learning exercises
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and in English with good knowledge of French

attitude

• Mature and team player
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with no objection to working overtime and undertaking field missions
• Ability to work independently to produce expected results
• High level of rigor and integrity
• Proactive

How to Apply

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents through Job in Rwanda by clicking the “Apply for this job” button including detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages), a motivation letter, and a copy of University degree(s). Past and current service certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), specify in your CV the names of three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone numbers not later than the 12^th March 2021. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Enabel never requests money to be part of any of the recruitment process.

Done at Kigali, 26^th February 2021

Resident Representative, Enabel Rwanda

2. Health Project Coordinator Western Province (m/f)

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Health Project Coordinator Western Province (m/f)

Enabel is the Belgian development agency. Under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we carry out public service assignments in Belgium and abroad. In addition, Enabel enhances the impact of Belgium in international development by carrying out assignments for Belgian and international third-party donors.

Currently, Enabel is implementing a five-year cooperation programme (2019 – 2024) with a total budget of 120 million euros in four priority sectors of development of Rwanda: health, agriculture, urbanisation, and public finance management.

Barame Project is one of the health sector interventions financed through bilateral cooperation between the Federal Government of Belgium and the Government of Rwanda which focuses on ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health and Household access to health care’. This project pays attention to the needs of, neonates, children, under five, adolescents (pregnant) women, and men.

Barame project is implemented closely with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) through Maternal, Child, and Community Health (MCCH) Division.

In view of the further reinforcement of Barame Project team in three districts of the Western Province (Karongi, Nyamasheke, and Rusizi), Enabel is currently looking for a (f/m) Health Project Coordinator in Western Province.

Location: Karongi District with regular travel to Nyamasheke, Rusizi, and Kigali

Duration of the contract: Open-ended– local contract according to the Rwandan labor law.

Expected starting date: April 2021

Salary package: From 3.106.526 RWF gross salary depending on the number of years of relevant experience.

Function:

The Regional Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Intervention Manager to support the related Districts in relation to the coverage and quality of reporting of the health services which are targeted by Specific Objective 2 (SO2).

In general, (s)he will:

• Coordinate and monitor progress of Barame Program in the three districts, namely Karongi, Nyamasheke, and Rusizi in the Western Province
• Represent Barame program and work closely with authorities of the three districts in Western province for the planning, execution, coordination, and monitoring and evaluation of the activities
• Ensure timely, complete, and quality monthly reports
• Support and assist the Intervention Manager in management of the team
• Supervise the Barame National Technical Assistants who are based in the Western Province
• Contribute to the implementation of the Health program (SO2) by providing input
• Contribute to provide evidence-based documentation of innovative experiences

Profile:

qualification and experience

• Rwandan Nationality
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, Business Administration or Management
• At least 5 years of experience in coordination and team management level

technical skills

• Proven experience in Project Cycle Management Systems and Result Oriented Management
• Proven experience and knowledge of Rwanda health systems especially at operational district level is a strong asset
• Knowledge of IFMIS budget procedures and other districts and finance procedures
• Proven relevant experience in leading a team of professionals, in supervising staff, and in coaching co-workers
• Excellent planning, reporting, and communication skills (oral and written)
• High analytical capacity, critical mind with strong advisory capacities
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and in English with good knowledge of French
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-actor environment
• Very good hands-on knowledge of excel and word is a must. Other programs (Database, accounting programs) knowledge is a strong advantage

attitude

• Mature and team player
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with no objection to working overtime and undertaking field missions
• Ability to work independently to produce expected results
• High level of rigor and integrity
• Proactive

How to Apply

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents through Job in Rwanda by clicking the “Apply for this job” button including detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages), a motivation letter, and a copy of University degree(s). Past and current service certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), specify in your CV the names of three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone numbers not later than the 12^thMarch 2021. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Enabel never requests money to be part of any of the recruitment process. 

Done at Kigali, 26^th February 2021

Resident Representative, Enabel Rwanda

2. Gender and Protection Officer

JOB OFFER

Gender and Protection Officer

If you have a taste for challenges, a real commitment to development, and a deep sensitivity towards vulnerable people in general and persons with disabilities in particular, then this recruitment notice is for you!

Post description

The Gender and Protection Officer (GPO) will be responsible of mainstreaming protection issues into activities of the project entitled “Health, Education & Livelihoods Africa: A Sustainable Inclusion Approach (HELASIA)” funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).

The HELASIA project is jointly managed with the current Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)-Inclusive Local development (ILD) project that is implementing inclusive local development approach. Thus, under the direct supervision of CBR-ILD and HELASIA Projects Manager, the Gender and Protection Officer (GPO) will provide required expertise in ensuring that gender and protection issues are addressed across the project cycle in accordance with (1) the HI’s Disability, Gender and Age, (2) protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse as well as (3) Child protection institutional policies. The role will include mainly (1) supporting the analysis of gaps in terms of Women Rights and Gender equality cross-cutting theme, (2) support the programme in providing capacity building to HI Rwanda programme staff, implementing partners, and other key actors, (3) providing technical support mainstreaming gender and protection in project activities and (4) contribute to planning, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of gender and protection-related policies across the project and HI Rwanda programme. The post holder will act in direct interaction with other projects team members, especially the Disability Inclusion Officers, the Policy Analysis Officer, and the implementing partner (National Union of Disabilities’ Organisations of Rwanda -NUDOR) staff. She/he will be based in Kigali with regular field visits in Nyamasheke and Rutsiro districts and other locations depending of the needs.

The Gender and Protection Officer (GPO) will be technically supported mainly by the HELASIA Regional Technical Coordinator and other staff within HI Rwanda Program.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS

The Gender and Protection Officer’s profile is expected to meet the following tasks:

• Supporting project team promoting women’s rights and gender equality issues and concern during field activities
• Supporting the programme to plan, implement and monitor the implementation of the gender and protection related institutional policies including among others the (1) the HI’s Disability, Gender and Age (DGA), (2) protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse as well as (3) Child protection institutional policies
• Providing technical support and capacity building to project staff and key actors
• Analyzing and communicating related complex information to project staff, partners, and other stakeholders

Expected profile

For details, please refer to job profile in attachment: PPP Gender and protection officer.

 About our organization:

 Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is a solidarity organization international committed to the rights of persons with disabilities, of people in a situation of vulnerability, and in general for human rights. Respect and the dignity of people concerned and beneficiaries of the actions and communities are at the heart of the staff and collaborators of HI, in all contexts of intervention.

Our code of conduct is a key element to the implementation of the institutional policies that set out the fundamental principles in the protection of our beneficiaries – especially the most vulnerable – against any form of abuse be of power, harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, by our own staff. These policies include, but are not limited to:

•  Protection of Beneficiaries against Exploitation and Abuse Sexual
• Child Protection
•  Fight against Fraud and Corruption.

All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our code of conduct. Any violations of those policy will be treated seriously.

Terms and conditions of submission

The application file must include a letter of motivation addressed to the Country Manager of HI in Rwanda, accompanied by the coordinates of 3 professional references related to the position, certificates of services rendered, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a copy of each diploma. Complete applications must be submitted no later than midnight on 14^th March 2021 at 00:00; to the following addresses:

•  « Humanity & Inclusion » KK15 Rd/KK10 Ave KICUKIRO IMELA HOUSE B.P. 747 Kigali-Rwanda
• Or via e-mail: recrutement@rwanda.hi.org with in subject: GPO-HELASIA-HI-202102

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted to take the tests.

N.B: HI strongly encourages women candidates and persons with disabilities to apply.

(In accordance with the law into force, persons with disabilities will be given priority in the event of equal professional competence or the same mark at the end of the written tests and interviews)

Mélanie GEISER

Country Manager

Attachments:

Gender and protection officer

JOB DESCRIPTION PROFILE

3. Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor

JOB OFFER

Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor

If you have a taste for challenges, a real commitment to development, and a deep sensitivity towards vulnerable people in general and persons with disabilities in particular, then this recruitment notice is for you!

Fédération Handicap International, which implements its programs under its operational, branding name of “Humanity & Inclusion” (HI), is seeking a Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity in Rwanda.

The proposed project aims to improve maternal, infant, child, and adolescent nutrition, development, functional, and health outcomes. It will address child development gaps, specifically unmet physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT), and social inclusion needs for infants, children and adolescent and adults with disabilities. The activity will focus on community-level service delivery, community-health facility linkages and district level capacity development, as well as address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adolescent with disabilities, in line with Government of Rwanda (GoR) priorities.

The Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor reports to project Manager and will provide technical leadership in the development of physical rehabilitation, including assistive technology, and health system approaches.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS

The Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor will be entitled to performing the following activities:

• Support the development and strengthening of community-based rehabilitation services for mothers, infants, children and adults
• Work at the district and national level to support policy, planning, budgeting, coordination, implementation and monitoring of rehab/AT services
• Develop tools and training for frontline workers (facility and community based) to support children with disabilities and their families to participate in ECD/nutrition services
• With NCDA, inform development and rollout of adapted ECD tools/training for caregivers of children with disabilities.
• Coordinate with project staff to ensure the implementation of the Disability Inclusion and Rehab/AT Strategy
• Support with project reporting, ensuring that updates and progress on related indicators and successes are included in project reports and annual work plans.
• Work with and support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability and Learning (MEAL) teams to support collection and use of disability disaggregated data
• Build capacity of project and partner staff in disability inclusion and Rehab/AT, in project activities.
• Represent disability inclusion and Rehab/AT aspects of the project to external stakeholders and participate in technical working groups.

  Required Qualifications

Subject matter expert in the development of physical rehabilitation, including assistive technology, services and be knowledgeable about health system approaches with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience.

About our organization:

 Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is a solidarity organization international committed to the rights of persons with disabilities, of people in a situation of vulnerability, and in general for human rights. Respect and the dignity of people concerned and beneficiaries of the actions and communities are at the heart of the staff and collaborators of HI, in all contexts of intervention.

Our code of conduct is a key element to the implementation of the institutional policies that set out the fundamental principles in the protection of our beneficiaries – especially the most vulnerable – against any form of abuse be of power, harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, by our own staff. These policies include, but are not limited to:

• Protection of Beneficiaries against Exploitation and Abuse Sexual
• Child Protection
• Fight against Fraud and Corruption.

All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our code of conduct. Any violations of those policy will be treated seriously.

 Terms and conditions of submission

The application file must include a letter of motivation addressed to the Country Manager of HI in Rwanda, accompanied by the coordinates of 3 professional references related to the position, certificates of services rendered, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a copy of each diploma. Complete applications must be submitted no later than midnight on 14^th March 2021 at 00:00; to the following addresses:

•  « Humanity & Inclusion » KK15 Rd/KK10 Ave KICUKIRO IMELA HOUSE B.P. 747 Kigali-Rwanda
• Or via e-mail: recrutement@rwanda.hi.org with in subject: Rehab-Advisor-HI-202102

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted to take the tests.

N.B: HI strongly encourages women candidates and persons with disabilities to apply.

(In accordance with the law into force, persons with disabilities will be given priority in the event of equal professional competence or the same mark at the end of the written tests and interviews)

Mélanie GEISER

Country Manager

Attachment: Job – rehab Advisor

Research Associate

Amsterdam or Kigali

Requirements in a nutshell

Education:       Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy or a related field

Experience:     Three years of professional research experience

Languages:     English

Must-have:      Experience managing data collection or research projects, including contact with external stakeholders; quantitative data analysis skills in Stata.

Location:         Amsterdam, Netherlands (for candidates with a valid EU working permit)

Kigali, Rwanda (for Rwandan nationals)

 About Laterite 

Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. We provide three types of services to clients:

• Data: comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions;
• Research: from the design of large-scale research projects to analysis; and
• Advisory: strategic advice to bring evidence and learning to the center of decision-making.

Laterite’s growing network of offices includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. Our teams bring together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization.

You can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

 As a Research Associate, based in our Amsterdam or Kigali office, you will:

• Manage one or two research projects in East Africa: coordinating the project team; ensuring implementation according to protocols; managing to the budget and timeline; and communicating with clients.
• Play a hands-on role in all steps of the research process: designing the technical approach; developing protocols, research instruments, and sampling strategies; monitoring data quality; conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis; writing reports; and presenting to clients.
• Contribute to the development of new business: proposing research ideas; writing technical proposals; and pricing.
• Improve the way we work: researching and piloting new methodologies and technologies; standardizing and automating processes for data collection and analysis; and supporting internal operations like recruitment and IT.

You will develop skills and experience in:

• Technical design of research projects
• Data analysis
• Business development
• Managing a portfolio of research projects

This position is offered as a 1-year contract. Following this first contract, Laterite will be open to discussing the possibility of extension and, for candidates based in the Netherlands, career development opportunities in one of our East Africa offices.

Profile

Our ideal candidates are passionate about social and economic research in East Africa.  They can quickly grasp research concepts and structure their technical approach to a problem. They have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and a drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable. Our candidates have project coordination experience and can manage activities involving varying levels of stakeholders and multiple team members. They are willing to develop their professional skills, contribute to the growth of an organization dedicated to social impact, and thrive in an innovative and collaborative organization.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in research (whether in a project/program or academic setting).
• Strong analytical skills, experience working with quantitative data, and proficiency in Stata.
• Experience communicating with external stakeholders or in a client-facing role.
• Solid project management skills and experience coordinating projects with multiple components or teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

In addition, we value:

• Experience working with primary data (data collection or cleaning and analysis).
• Experience with Open Data Kit (ODK) or an ODK-based platform such as SurveyCTO or CommCare.
• Previous work experience in East Africa.
• Research experience in one of Laterite’s core sectors – education, youth and labor, public health, agriculture or urbanization.
• Knowledge of Python and/or R

Application Process

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience matches our requirements via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/203163934715556. After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a 30-minute quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed. Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

Attachment:Laterite Research Associate Rwanda – Job Description Dec 2020 (re-advertised)

1.Associate Protection Officer 

2.Associate Reporting and Public Information Officer-IICA-1 under

Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.
Procedures and Eligibility
nterested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS).
Duties and Qualifications
Office and the direct supervision Head of Field Office based at Nyamata, the Supervising Engineer shall supervise the execution of the Contract for the construction of Proposed storey structure accommodation and office block in Gashora; construction of a Women Opportunity Centre; construction of Gashora Clinic; construction of a police post; construction of a livelihood training centre; Construction of a Child Friendly Space and other task assigned during the period. The Supervising/Construction Engineer shall in general carry out such duties as issuing instructions, decisions, certificates, and orders as are required for the satisfactory execution of the Contract.

The Supervising/Construction Engineer will be empowered to:
¿ Carry out tests of samples of materials and supplies and verify workmanship, as he/she may consider necessary at the cost of the Contractor in order to ensure their compliance with the relevant specifications and standards of the Contract.

¿ Measure quantities of work completed and approve or reject invoices submitted by the Contractor for such quantities.

¿ Issue and sign the Certificates of Completion of Works and Defects Liability Period.

¿ Serve as a quality assurance supervisor for all processes related to engineering works.

¿ Regularly examine and verify the works and outputs, both quantitatively and qualitatively.

¿ Identify, examine, measure, and certify any work which is about to be covered up (hidden works)

¿ Measure and test any work/workmanship and the quality, weight and/or quantity of any materials utilized.

¿ Identify problems related to the execution of works; recommend – for final approval by project management – on alternations and/or additions/omissions in the works.

¿ Check and certify the quantities of works stated by the Contractor in the respective certificate of payment.

¿ Undertaking daily monitoring and technical assessments for all new construction activities and rehabilitation works in Gashora and Nyamata FO.

¿ Closely coordinate with District Engineers, MINEMA on weekly/monthly joint monitoring of construction activities and to participate on joint site meetings.

¿ Conduct routine concrete test jointly with the contractors or take material samples to the laboratory during the construction of the storey building structures (especially accommodation and office block) to ensure mix ratio is attained.

¿ Support the office in structural, architectural drawings and prepare BOQs for proposed projects and follow up with the Bugesera District on construction permits.

¿ Ensure and coordinate with relevant authorities especially District Engineers and MINEMA for the material samples delivered on site by the contractors are approved and all works are done based on proper workmanship.

¿ Ensure that contractors follow and adhere to security measures on site especially for big project such as accommodation, office block; the contractors need to temporary build a corrugated iron sheet fencing and site management required during the implementation of the project.

¿ Carry out daily/weekly measured works for the new construction works and document or file; also, daily/weekly instructions documented on site logbooks.

¿ Share weekly/monthly technical progress/site minutes with Associate Physical Site Planner and Head of Field Office on the progress of construction works.

¿ At field level, assist the UNHCR Associate Physical Site Planner or Head of Field Office to implement clear guidance and standards for shelter, including minimum standards to meet basic and essential needs.

¿ Assist in verifying any BoQs, execution plan, including defining the scope of works, technical drawings and specifications for internal analysis.

¿ Support supply unit in the market analysis of locally available construction materials and skills, promoting the use of local capacity as appropriate.

¿ Support Field Office and WASH unit in monitoring WASH activities within the transit centre under partners implementation and commercial contractor and to ensure all related WASH services conform to UNHCR standards.

¿ Play major role in Multi-functional Team during joint monitoring of construction activities.

¿ Regularly report on work progress of various activities and preparation of SitRep (weekly and monthly).

¿ Support the Shelter unit in the implementation of SOPs in construction guidelines to ensure the construction activities are implemented within UNHCR procedures.

¿ Coordinate the construction activities with the key units especially WASH, Environment, Electrical, Protection, Field to ensure the implementation to be suited and conform to the standards.

¿ Work with the contractors on site to have workplans for the implementation of the activities and to be reviewed on weekly/monthly basis.

¿ Provide detailed mapping for Gashora Transit centre.

¿ Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable

The below qualifications are an added advantage:
¿ Master¿s degree or equivalent in experience, in project management, social sciences, economics, development studies or related fields

¿ Completion of degree in Civil Engineering or any related construction degree i.e. Architecture, Quantity Surveyor etc. from a recognized university.

¿ Registered and with issued active license to practice (from Institute of Engineers of Rwanda or any recognized Engineering Board)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Civil Engineering; Architecture

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
– Minimum 2 years post-graduation experience in the construction industry in positions of increasing responsibility ¿ a portion of this should have been in a consulting engineering role involving similar design detailing and construction as needed for the market. A further key attribute for the post is the ability to establish and maintain good working and professional relationships and to exercise diplomacy while efficiently and successfully ensuring standards and levels of quality are consistently achieved by the contracted company.

– Knowledge of SPHERE standards and the ability to use basic survey equipment, digital cameras, and computer equipment.
– Experience in developing shelter and settlement need assessments and undertaking gap analysis for development of shelter programs.

Desirable
– Knowledge of UNHCR shelter standards, as well as standards related to protection, environment and land use.
– Knowledge of a range of shelter assistance options, including sensitivity to cultural and gender specific needs to ensure that the social and cultural background of PoC is taken into account while designing and developing shelter options.
– Knowledge of computer graphics, AutoCAD and mapping software as well as the capacity to use mapping tools (GPS), and digital photographic equipment, and related software (map info etc.).

Functional Skills
IT-MS Office Applications
IT-AutoCAD (Computer Assisted Design Software)
SP-CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
SP-Sphere Handbook
SP-Shelter Assessment including survey/implementation/monitoring/evaluation/coordination
UN-Knowledge of UN/UNHCR terminology
Position Competencies
Competencies as defined in Job Profile
Language Requirements
Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
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See below for this postion’s Operational Context
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Operational Context
On 10 September 2019, Rwanda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNHCR and the African Union to evacuate refugees and asylum-seekers from Libya. Under the MoU, UNHCR in collaboration with the GoR and the AU established the ETM in Gashora Sector, Bugesera District, Rwanda to support up to 500 persons of concern (at any given time) to be evacuated from conflict zones, including detention centres in Libya, while continuing to search for durable solutions. Since the MOU, Rwanda has received a total of 306 refugees and asylum-seekers who are now safely accommodated on the existing accommodation block based on the current capacity of the Centre.

As Rwanda is a densely populated country, the GoR has adopted a policy requiring any new structures to be built vertically (to ensure economic use of scarcely available land-space). Accordingly, a Site planning with all supporting documents/designs and Bill of quantities prepared for storey accommodation block (G+2) and office block (G+1) and all submission uploaded to Bugesera District construction platform for award of construction permits.

The newly proposed facilities once constructed will accommodate 200 persons and the office structure will provide appropriate and safe office space for the purpose of case processing including interview rooms for RSD, resettlement, and other protection concerns.
Closing Date
Closing date for submissions or applications is 10 March 2021.

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Vacancy: Finance Officer – Rwanda

24 February 2021

NB: This position is for a local contract on national salary scale

Office: Trócaire Rwanda

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager

Date Advertised: 25 February 2021

Due date of receiving applications: 10 March 2021

Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

Start date: Immediate

Mode of application: Applications to be submitted on the platform following this link:https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/AFA072252D/

Trócaire is the official overseas development and humanitarian agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland and one of Ireland’s largest development organisations. Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 27 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people’s dignity is ensured and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; where people have control over their own lives; those in power act for the common good.

Trócaire in Rwanda works in 7 out of 30 Districts with 18 national partners and focuses on 3 main areas – Resource Rights which builds on our previous Livelihoods work, Women’s Empowerment and preparing and responding to emergencies. The integrated programme is funded by a variety of donors including IrishAid, the European Union, USAID, Jersey Overseas Aid, among others.

Scope and responsibilities of the role

The Finance Officer (FO), reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager will assist in the delivering on finance and administration functions for the Rwanda office and programmes. Specifically the role covers the following broad responsibilities either as accountable, consulted, informed or responsible:

• partner governance and financial management;
• financial control and reporting;
• staff capacity building and networking;
• internal systems and processes;
• administration;
• budgeting;
• inventory control;
• fixed assets control;
• human resources management;
• treasury and balance sheet management; and
• other responsibilities.

The FO will work in close collaboration with the Country Finance and Administration Team and closely with the rest of the Country Team to achieve the strategic and operational goals of Trócaire in Rwanda. The role will commit 30% of time to Partner Grant Management and work closely with the Programme Accountant and Finance and Administration Manager.

The Finance Officer will manage 1 Finance Assistant.

Expected skills, competencies and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance
• Progress towards an internationally recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA)
• At least 7 years post qualification experience in a finance/accounting role. This should include at least 3 years of experience in the NGO sector.
• Impeccable integrity and work ethics, Accuracy, attention to detail
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Programmes such as Word and Excel as well as accounting packages & other database competencies.
• Intermediate to advanced excel
• Experience in line management and coaching of financial staff
• Demonstrated ability to work with a participative style within teams.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• A commitment to social justice and the ethos of Trócaire.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Motivated.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Effective team member.
• Understanding of development issues.
• Fluency in English

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the post highlighting the particular personal attributes which make them ideally suited for the role.

Please note that only applications submitted on the online platform will be considered

 Salary will be provided in accordance with Trócaire’s national salary scale.

Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives.  Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Applications should be submitted on the platform following this link:https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/AFA072252D/

We encourage experienced and interested female candidates, as well as people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responses will only be provided to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from Trócaire by end of March 2021, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications:  March 10^th 2021

COUNTRY ACCOUNTANT SOKOWATCH RWANDA

 About Us:

Sokowatch is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small shops to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services previously unavailable to informal businesses. Sokowatch aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no wholesalers or banks necessary.

Thousands of retailers across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda use Sokowatch’s mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time. We’re looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.

Role: Country Accountant

Seeking a Country Accountant who will be tasked with performing key reconciliations such as reconciling transactions across the general ledger and sub-ledgers together with other key accounts

Location: Kigali

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform and review ledger subledger reconciliations for all balance sheet items.
• Perform and review inventory and tax reconciliations.
• Perform and review reconciliations for bank & cash balances; debtors; suppliers; inventory and control accounts.
• Generate fixed asset register and fixed asset movement schedule which ties to the General Ledger.
• Generate aged open balance listings for all items in the balance sheet.
• Generate a list of all proposed reconciling journals.
• Perform financial record audits to ensure compliance with IFRS and with the law.
• Ensure all accounting procedures follow IFRS.
• Assist in instituting financial controls (including end of day, end of month procedures) that are aimed to ensure integrity of financial data capture and aide in the process for regular reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and trace discrepancies.
• Review financial documents to identify inaccuracies.
• Perform review of reconciliations and tasks carried out by the bookkeepers.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; CPA qualification; MBA/CFA a plus but not required
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and experience with accounting and financial procedures
• Strong investigative and analytical skills; ability to identify errors
• Experience reconciling accounting figures and financial records
• Appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Ability to work to deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages

 Application:

To apply for this position please submit your application letter and  CV to  careers@sokowatch.com clearly indicating ‘Country Accountant- Rwanda’ on the subject by 25th March 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.