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Full Scholarships for Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) 2021-Apply Now

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Full Scholarships for Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) 2021-Apply Now

The Global UGRAD student application opens on January 4, 2021. It will close on March 15, 2021 at 12 midnight Eastern Time.

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (also known as the Global UGRAD Program) provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.

PROGRAM LENGTH

One semester scholarships

Eligibility and Application Overview

Public applications are accepted.

Two organizations administer the Global UGRAD Program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Application deadlines vary by program and region. Please visit the program websites below or contact the U.S. Embassy in your home country for further details and eligibility requirements.

Global UGRAD Program – Administered by World Learning

Eligibility

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program provides non-degree undergraduate study abroad in the United States on a competitive basis to university students.

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is open to anyone who is/has:

  • over 18 years of age;
  • a citizen of a UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country;
  • enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one semester remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the UGRAD program;
  • completed secondary education in their home country;
  • a solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible);
  • able to begin studies in the United States in August 2021 or January 2022 (selected participants may not defer to a later date);
  • eligible to receive and maintain the US student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program;
  • cleared by a physician to participate in the program;
  • committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.

Application Overview

Apply through the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or Fulbright Commission in your home country.

World Learning
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
1015 15th Street NW,
7th Floor Washington DC 20015
Phone: 202-408-5420
Email:exchangeprograms@worldlearning.org

Click here to Apply

Apply KDI Scholarship in G20 Global Leadership Program in Korea 2021-Apply Now

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Apply KDI Scholarship in G20 Global Leadership Program in Korea 2021

We would like to announce that the International Cooperation Division will be holding its G20 Global Leadership Program from April 21 – June 2, 2021. This program has been designed for experienced managers, practitioners and decision makers in their respective organization who will be working in some capacity as a leader, change agent, or facilitator in promoting global development or on G20 agenda-setting. We welcome all of applications from G20 countries and emerging countries.

What will we do
This is a blended program that will be offered using online and offline methodology. Calling upon participants to share their respective experiences, the online lectures will include lessons from Korea’s development experience with regards to growth strategies, trade and industrial policies, human development and other key development areas. G20 development agenda issues will also be addressed. Topics that may be covered during the course include how to overcome challenges to development amidst global changes in healthcare, energy, climate change and technology.

The program also incorporates a Field Study trip to Korea. This Field Study component is designed to optimize opportunities for participants to engage in in-depth discussions with the speakers and fellow G20 participants, as well as participate in activities outside the classroom that can build upon your online/classroom learnings.
* Details of the Field Study trip will be announced later in the year and will depend on COVID-19 travel restrictions.

How to apply
Please submit an online application via the link below. The application deadline for the program is February 28th, 2021. 
Application Link: https://forms.gle/kxc7AE5yyZ7q9sMe8 

For more detailed information regarding the G20 Global Leadership Program, please refer to the attached file.International Cooperation Division
International Cooperation and Capacity Building Department
Office of Development Research and International Cooperation
KDI School of Public Policy and Management

** Those who have participated in the G20 Global Leadership Program or other ODA programs funded by KDI School of Public Policy and Management in the last two years will not be eligible to apply. 

Attachment File

2021 G20 Global Leadership Program Leaflet.pdf

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Scholarships in Government of Ireland for International Education 2021-Apply Now

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Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships 2021

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is pleased to issue the 2021 Call under the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme. Under the initiative 60 scholarships will be provided for one year study at Bachelor, Masters or PhD levels to successful candidates who have an offer of a place at an eligible Irish higher education institution.

The offer is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study.

Students who are successful will receive:

  • A €10,000 stipend for one year’s study
  • A full fee waiver of all tuition and other registration costs at the higher education institution

Applications can be submitted via the online portal here.

The deadline for the submission of applications is 5pm (Irish Time) 26 March 2021

Enquiries only by email – goi-ies@hea.ie

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Rwandan Diaspora Mapping Exercise in United States of America (USA) International Organization for Migration (IOM) : Deadline: 07-03-2021

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Call for applications

Position Title

:

Rwandan Diaspora Mapping Exercise in United States of America (USA)

Organizational Unit

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Programme Department, Labour Mobility and Human Development (LHD)

 

                        Classification

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International Consultant

Type of Appointment

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Consultancy

Estimated Start Date

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As soon as possible

Closing Date

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March 07, 2021

Reference Code

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CON 2021/01 – RW

Background

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Rwandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MINAFFET) and the Rwandan Embassy in the USA, is seeking to hire a consultant to design and carry out a mapping exercise of the Rwandan diaspora in the USA.

For decades, Rwandans have been migrating to different parts of the world for political, social or economic reasons. These migration patterns date back to pre-colonial times, with increases during the colonial period and since the 1960s, including the large outflow as a result of the genocide against the Tutsi. As a result, Rwanda has significant diaspora communities in various countries across the world, with major concentrations in neighbouring countries, Western and Central Europe, as well as North America.

These Rwandan diaspora communities play an increasingly important role in the development of Rwanda through remittances, investing in various sectors of the economy, business and trade, as well as knowledge and skills transfers. On skills transfer, successful examples include the Transfer of Knowledge through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN-Rwanda) Programme and the Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA) Programme, which helped build capacity in targeted institutions through short term diaspora assignments.

Based on the findings of the diaspora mapping exercises in four European countries (United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany), concluded in 2019, two diaspora engagement projects are being implemented in the Rwandan TVET and Health Sector. 3

Realising the potential of the Rwandan diaspora in the development of the country, the Government of Rwanda published a diaspora policy in 2009 which sets out how the Government wishes to see the diaspora being integrated into national development frameworks, particularly in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) and Vision 2050.

However, to date, a number of factors have hindered the maximum utilization of the Rwandan diaspora in the country’s development, including poor knowledge about the skills of diaspora communities by the Government (their socio-economic profile, patterns of engagement and others) and a lack of information among the diaspora about development opportunities in Rwanda.

To respond to this need, IOM is supporting the Government of Rwanda by coordinating diaspora mapping exercises in the United States. The findings of these exercise will guide the design of potential diaspora engagement programmes to enable the

Objectives

The main objective of the consultancy will be to carry out a mapping study of the Rwandan diaspora in the USA to gain insight into their socio-economic profile, professional skills and expertise, and to assess their capacity, interests and motivation to participate and engage in developmental activities in Rwanda, such as skills transfer and/or business and investment.

The specific objectives of the study will be to:

  1. Provide an overview of the number and composition of the diaspora (education, training profession, gender, age, skills, numbers and geographical location) as well as existing diaspora networks, organisations or associations, with specific information on skilled diaspora members.
  2. Outline the levels of awareness among the diaspora in the USA about available diaspora engagement opportunities in Rwanda.4
  3. Present a clear picture of the gaps in the diaspora’s awareness and knowledge about Rwanda’s current economic and social development.
  4. Provide an overview of the diaspora’s expectations from the Government of Rwanda that would allow them to engage in the country’s development.
  5. Detail the level of interest among diaspora members in skills and knowledge transfer opportunities and their willingness to potentially participate in them.
  6. Identify which other areas the diaspora wants to contribute to that can support the social-economic development of Rwanda and how they would want this to be facilitated.
  7. Provide diaspora members with information about diaspora engagement opportunities.

Key deliverables

It is envisioned that this exercise will commence in March 2021 and be completed by June 2021 (assuming around 80 working days in this time).

Deliverable

  1. Submit an inception report outlining the proposed methodology and work plan (no longer than 6 pages).
  2. Updating the research tools to gather information on all of the objectives noted above, including interview and/or survey questions and focus group discussion questions, as well as an appropriate sampling framework. These tools will be reviewed by the Steering Committee and relevant feedback incorporated. Conducting a desk-based review of existing information and sources, including secondary data and statistics, on the demographic and socioeconomic composition of the Rwandan diaspora in the USA.
  3. Facilitating virtual sensitization sessions for the diaspora to encourage diaspora members to participate in the study/research, in coordination with the Government of Rwanda. Conducting virtual interviews and/or surveys with Rwandan diaspora members and Rwandan Embassy officials in the USA. Conducting virtual focus group discussions with Rwandan professionals and diaspora associations.
  4. Analyzing key findings and drafting a clear and concise report outlining findings. Comparing the findings with the findings from the previous conducted diaspora mapping exercises in four European countries and provide a comparison report.
  5. Organizing and hosting a validation workshop to present the draft report (findings of USA and comparison report with Europe) to Steering Committee and gather their feedback. Incorporating feedback from the relevant stakeholders and preparing a final report (no longer than 30 pages in total). Presenting the final report to the relevant stakeholders. The final report also includes the comparison report with the diaspora mapping exercises conducted in Europe.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in migration studies, political or social sciences, or other relevant subject.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in conducting migration research or social research, including previous experience in diaspora studies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between migration and development.
  • Knowledge of the Rwandan diaspora in the USA.
  • Advanced experience in drafting research tools and sampling frameworks, as well as data management and analysis.
  • Proven track record of drafting research reports, particularly in the USA context, for governments or international organizations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

 Delivers on set objectives within required timeframe.

  • Works effectively with stakeholders.
  • Necessary professional skills to strive towards the common goal and find
  • solutions to work with different stakeholders and different data sets.
  • General understanding of migration issues.

 LANGUAGES

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
  • Basic skills in Kinyarwanda are an advantage.

 OTHER COMPETENCIES

 The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Accountability: takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms.
  • Client Orientation: works effectively well with client and stakeholders.
  • Continuous Learning: promotes continuous learning for self and others.
  • Communication: listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
  • Creativity and Initiative actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services.
  • Negotiation: develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Performance Management: identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing: work plan, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility.
  • Teamwork: contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness: displays awareness of relevant technological solution.
  • Strong personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
  • Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications – CV, motivation letter, budget and technical proposal.

In order for an application to be considered valid, we only accept applications

duly completed.

Please submit all applications on iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int  not later than 7 March 2021 at midnight by the latest.

The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the Position title the candidate’s names.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period: From 23.02.2021 to 07.03.2021










Agent de Communication Bishop’s Justice and Peace Commission (CEJP Rwanda) :Deadline 25-02-2021

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AVIS DE RECRUTEMENT D’UN AGENT DE COMMUNICATION

La CEJP porte à la connaissance du public qu’elle voudrait recruter un agent de communication, qui aura pour tâche d’appuyer ses stratégies de communication interne et externe, rédiger et diffuser le matériel publicitaire et coordonner les événements promotionnels de l’institution.

Le/la candidat(te) intéressé(e) doit être capable de penser de manière créative et avoir d’excellentes compétences en communication et en relations publiques.




   Responsabilités:

  • Collaborer avec la direction pour développer et mettre en œuvre une stratégie de communication efficace.
  • Rédiger, éditer et distribuer le contenu, y compris des publications, des communiqués de presse ; alimenter le site Web et d’autres plateformes de l’institution, des rapports annuels, des discours et d’autres supports marketing visant la visibilité de la CEJP.
  • Établir et entretenir des relations efficaces avec les medias surtout les medias catholiques et maintenir une base de données sur les médias.
  • Tenir à jour des enregistrements de la couverture médiatique et rassembler des analyses et des mesures.
  • Entretenir les archives de la CEJP et veiller à leur mise à jour

Conditions:

  • Avoir une licence (A0) en communication, journalisme ou dans un domaine connexe.
  • Connaissance des logiciels de publication (Adobe In Design / Adobe Audition, Adobe premiere pro, Adobe Photoshop).
  • Maîtrise du Microsoft Office, des systèmes de gestion de contenu et des plateformes des réseaux sociaux.
  • Excellentes compétences d’expression orale et écrite en Français, Anglais et Kinyarwanda.
  • Avoir un domicile dans la ville de Kigali
  • Avoir une expérience dans la communication et être de confession Catholique serait un atout.

Dossier requis :

  • Lettre de demande d’emploi
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diplôme académique
  • Photocopie de la Carte d’identité

Les candidats intéressés doivent envoyer leurs dossiers à la CEJP au plus tard le 25 Février 2021 à 13hoo, à travers son adresse Email : cejprwanda1@gmail.com.

Les candidat(e)s sélectionné(e)s pour passer l’examen, seront contactés par leur téléphone mobile.

 

Fait à Kigali le 20 Février 2021

 

Abbé Valens NIRAGIRE

Secrétaire National










 

Construction Materials Planning Engineer at Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) Construction Materials Planning Engineer – Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL): Closing date: March 02,2021

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Management of Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) would like to inform the public that it is recruiting qualified and experienced staff on the position of Construction Materials Planning Engineer/EARP.

Key Roles/Responsibilities and qualifications required

  • Determine regularly the needs in electrical material and prepare their acquisition plan;
  • Work together with planning department and Procurement unit to determine necessary technical specifications for tendering process;
  • Assist in bids analysis and evaluation for cost selection of effective electrical systems and equipment;
  • Collaborates with procurement unit in the selection, qualification, and development of suppliers;
  • Monitor execution of contracts in collaboration with procurement units for proper supply of electrical Energy systems and materials;
  • Elaborate the procurement Plan of Energy/Electricity development for EARP Program in collaboration with all units and make follow-up of its execution;
  • Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations in relation to the technical requirements;
  • Work together with Planning department in approval of drawings and data sheets of equipment before manufacturing and follow up manufacturing process;
  • Determine regularly the needs in electrical material and prepare their acquisition plan;
  • Work together with planning department and Procurement unit to determine necessary technical specifications for tendering process;
  • Assist in bids analysis and evaluation for cost selection of effective electrical systems and equipment;
  • Collaborates with procurement unit in the selection, qualification, and development of suppliers;
  • Monitor execution of contracts in collaboration with procurement units for proper supply of electrical Energy systems and materials;
  • Elaborate the procurement Plan of Energy/Electricity development for EARP Program in collaboration with all units and make follow-up of its execution;
  • Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations in relation to the technical requirements;
  • Work together with Planning department in approval of drawings and data sheets of equipment before manufacturing and follow up manufacturing process;




Skills:

  • Good communication skills for presenting technical data, both in writing and orally,
  • The ability to work as part of a team and to take individual responsibility and make decisions,
  • Commercial awareness,
  • Ability to apply engineering and scientific reasoning to industrial situations,
  • Be familiar with electrical drawing system and design and construction standards as well as applicable industry codes and practices
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability,
  • Excellent knowledge of materials technology specifically for electrical and electro-mechanical materials,
  • The ability to prioritize and plan effectively

1.Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related quantitative field.

Minimum Experience required

  • At least 1 and a half years’ experience working as a Construction Materials Planning Engineer in charge of construction materials planning, procurement, engineering or supplier industrialization engineering is an advantage to be a good competent of this job.
  • Experience in Energy Sector company would constitute an added advantage.
  • Should ideally be fluent in English and French with a good command of one of the two languages.

2.REPORTING:

The Construction Materials Planning Engineer will report to the Director of General Services.

3.CONTRACT PERIOD

The Successful candidate will sign a two-year Contract with EDCL Managing Director renewable based on semi-annual performance appraisal in the first year and there after once a year.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Duly signed application letters addressed to the Managing Director of Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) together with updated detailed curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, proof of related experience/valid work certificates and names and addresses of at least three (3) reference persons and copy of Identity Card should be submitted by email to edclrecruitment@edcl.reg.rw not later than 02/03/2021 latest 05:00 P.M.

Note:

  1. Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job applications to support the relevant experience indicated in the applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection.

2.Your job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE single pdf document for easy download & analysis of applications.

3.ONLY online applications will be received on the mentioned above email. No hardcopy applications will be received.

4.REG is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our company Gender Mainstreaming policy and program, we seek to increase the number of women in all levels of the organization. Therefore, we strongly encourage female candidates to apply. Special consideration will be given to qualified female candidates










 

Associate Protection Officer at UNHCR Rwanda: (Deadline 8 March 2021)

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Associate Protection Officer at UNHCR Rwanda: (Deadline 8 March 2021)

Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.
Procedures and Eligibility
Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS). Applicants must be nationals of, and be locally recruited within the country of their employment.




Duties and Qualifications

Duties

– Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
– Promote International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.
– Foster their consistent and coherent interpretation and application through mainstreaming in all sectors and /or in clusters in applicable operations.
– Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to persons of concern.
– Provide legal advice and guidance on protection issues to persons of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation.
– Conduct eligibility and status determination for persons of concern in compliance with UNHCR procedural standards and international protection principles.
– Promote and contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness.
– Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy to ensure programmes use a child protection systems approach.
– Contribute to a country-level education plan.
– Implement and oversee Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities which integrate AGD sensitive procedures.
– Oversee and manage individual protection cases, including those on SGBV and child protection. Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents through working relations with governments and other partners.
– Recommend durable solutions for the largest possible number of persons of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement.
– Assess resettlement needs and apply priorities for the resettlement of individuals and groups of refugees and other persons of concern.
– Participate in the organisation and implementation of participatory assessments and methodologies throughout the operations management cycle and promote AGD sensitive programming with implementing and operational partners.
– Contribute to and facilitate a programme of results-based advocacy through a consultative process with sectorial and/or cluster partners.
– Facilitate effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems.
– Promote and integrate community-based approaches to protection and contribute to capacity-building initiatives for communities and individuals to assert their rights.
– Support activities in the area of risk management related to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, fraud, case-processing, data protection, and human rights due diligence at country level.
– Participate in initiatives to capacitate national authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures.
– Intervene with authorities on protection issues.
– Negotiate locally on behalf of UNHCR.
– Decide priorities for reception, interviewing and counselling for groups or individuals.
– Enforce compliance of staff and implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services.
– Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures.
– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P2/NOB – 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Law, International Law, Political Sciences or other relevant field
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Protection Learning Programme
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Professional experience in the area of refugee protection, internal displacement, human rights or international humanitarian law. Good knowledge of International Refugee and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles.
Desirable:
Field experience, including in working directly with communities. Good IT skills including database management skills.

Functional Skills
*PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
*LE-International Refugee Law
*PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD)
PR-Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Coordination
MG-Projects management
PR-PR-Human Rights Doctrine/Standards
PR-International Humanitarian Law
PR-Protection and mixed-movements
PR-Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Operations & IDPs Status/Rights/Obligation
PR-Climate change and disaster related displacement
PR-Community-based Protection
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
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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Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Associate Protection Officer reports to the Protection Officer or the Senior Protection Officer. Depending on the size and structure of the Office, the incumbent may have supervisory responsibility for protection staff including community-based protection registration, resettlement and education. S/he provides functional protection guidance to information management and programme staff on all protection/legal matters and accountabilities. These include: statelessness (in line with the campaign to End Statelessness by 2024), Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) commitments, age, gender, diversity (AGD) and accountability to affected populations (AAP) through community-based protection, Child protection, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) prevention and response, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth empowerment, psycho-social support and PSEA, registration, asylum/refugee status determination, resettlement, local integration, voluntary repatriation, human rights standards integration, national legislation, judicial engagement, predictable and decisive engagement in situations of internal displacement and engagement in wider mixed movement and climate change/disaster-related displacement responses. S/he supervises protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards.

The Associate Protection Officer is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern, ensuring that operational responses in all sectors mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards. The incumbent contributes to the design of a comprehensive protection strategy and represents the organization externally on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. S/he also ensures that persons of concern are meaningfully engaged in the decisions that affect them and support programme design and adaptations that are influenced by the concerns, priorities and capacities of persons of concern. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, authorities, protection and assistance partners as well as a broader network of stakeholders who can contribute to enhancing protection.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Closing Date
Closing date for submissions or applications is 8 March 2021.

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Public Health Officer at UNHCR Rwanda: (Deadline 4 March 2021)

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Public Health Officer at UNHCR Rwanda: (Deadline 4 March 2021)

Procedures and Eligibility

Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.




Duties and Qualifications

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Public Health Officer is a member of a multidisciplinary team and will ensure that UNHCR’s public health programmes meet minimum UNHCR and global health standards in order to minimise avoidable morbidity and mortality among populations of concern (POC) and towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The incumbent provides strong and timely technical guidance to UNHCR senior management and partners including on the design and scope of UNHCR¿s responses in health and nutrition, catalyses the engagement of other actors, supports resource mobilisation efforts, including with the private sector, and monitors the response. S/he has close contacts with internal and external stakeholders such as government counterparts, UN Agencies and embassies/donors.
The Public Health Officer should also ensure consultation with communities seeking the diverse views of men, women, girls and boys, adolescents, youth, older persons, LGBTI persons, persons with disabilities , including people with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities, in assessing needs, designing, implementing and monitoring responses in line with UNHCR’s policy on age, gender and diversity mainstreaming.
Public Health programmes include primary health care, secondary health care, community health, reproductive health (including HIV), nutrition, MHPSS and health information systems. In addition to public health staff, major operations may also have dedicated staff focusing on any of these components but public health officers are expected to be very conversant with reproductive health programming and ensure that minimum standards are met. Depending on the size of the operation the incumbent may be expected to have major responsibilities for nutrition and MHPSS responses. The Public Health Officer will work with the (Senior) Programme Officer (or other designated staff member) to support operational collaboration and joint programming with WFP on nutrition and food security.
The Public Health Officer is normally supervised by a Senior Operations/ Assistant Representative (Operations) unless supervised by a Senior Public Health Officer. The incumbent has a functional line with the Public Health Section in Geneva regarding authoritative guidance and support in technical matters and is expected to maintain regular contact with the PHS and the Regional Bureau.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.




Duties
Coordination, Leadership and Partnership
– Co-ordinate public health, reproductive health, nutrition and HIV activities in support of the government¿s responses and in conjunction with other UN agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other partners, including development actors to ensure delivery of public health and nutrition services to beneficiaries (POC and host community) meet UNHCR and /or nationally recognised and most up-to-date standards and policies.
– Support the Operation to define the level and scope of UNHCR’s involvement in public health and nutrition responses in terms of overall and operational objectives during emergency situations and beyond.
– Support the Operation¿s engagement in the public health-related aspects of contributions of major donors to refugee responses, including the World Bank; taking part in assessments, design of projects, monitoring and evaluation.
– In line with the Global Compact on Refugees work with governments, humanitarian and development partners to ensure a whole-of-government (i.e. relevant national and local authorities for health and nutrition response) multi-stakeholder approach and planning to harness the comparative advantages of different partners to meet the health needs of POC.
– Represent UNHCR in public health coordination and other meetings including relevant inter-sectoral groups such as Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for MHPSS and nutrition, reproductive health, community health, among others.
– Engage in relevant partnership fora, including in line with UNHCR’s role as a UNAIDS co-sponsor of the Joint Programme on AIDS and co-lead with WFP of the Division of Labour area of HIV in Humanitarian Settings.
– Support operational collaboration with WFP including the implementation of Joint Assessment Missions and corresponding Joint Plans of Action in line with global commitments on targeting of assistance to meet basic needs and data sharing to support assistance distribution (in collaboration with programme and protection colleagues).
– Support robust and timely emergency responses to new refugee influxes or disease outbreaks or other public health-related emergencies in line with UNHCR’s Public Health Emergency Toolkit, Emergency Handbook and the SPHERE Handbook.

Strategic planning and development
– Contribute to development and/or implementation and monitoring of UNHCR’s Strategic Plan for Public Health and adaptation at country level.
– Work with others in UNHCR to advocate for refugees, returnees and other POC’s access to local public health, reproductive health (RH) and HIV, MHPSS, nutrition (including food assistance where relevant) and water and sanitation services and lobby for inclusion of refugees, returnees and other POC as a specific group in government policies and plans related to health, RH and HIV as well as major donor programmes such as the Global Fund for HIV, TB and Malaria.
– Provide guidance and make recommendations on the overall strategy and focus of public health and nutrition programmes within the Area of Responsibility (AOR), including ensuring public health strategic approaches are developed in a multi-sectoral and co-ordinated manner in co-operation with government, UN agencies, NGOs and other humanitarian partners with due consideration to the approaches outlined in the Global Compact on Refugees and in support of the Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG3.
– Provide up-to date assessment and identification of needs for public health strategies, recognise and support the contributions of governments and other actors align with and support national health system as much as possible; include curative, preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and palliative care; recognise the different approaches required for the stage of the humanitarian response (preparedness, emergency, stabilisation and longer term inclusion) as well as for settlement or camp-based POC and those in urban or non-camp situations.
– Contribute to public health strategies addressing known gaps in health and nutrition programming based on country/field-specific needs assessments with due consideration to neonatal and maternal health care, TB, HIV and viral hepatitis, non-communicable diseases including mental health, palliative care, health services for LGBTI individuals, health and protection services for persons selling sex and programming for persons with disabilities including access to assistive technologies and appropriate associated services, adolescents and the elderly.
– Support the development and monitoring of country specific medium to long term inclusion plans in support of the Ministry of Health and other relevant Ministries (e.g. Social Welfare) and in partnership with development and other actors.
– Work with stakeholders, including Ministries of Health, UN agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, POC and other relevant partners in the development of public health preparedness and response plans associated with refugee movements (including in repatriation programmes).
– Maintain and update contingency/ preparedness and response plans within the AOR for potential public health events including disease outbreaks and public health aspects of refugee and returnee movements.

Technical integrity and risk mitigation
– Update and disseminate standard practices on public health, MHPSS, nutrition, HIV and reproductive health among partners.
– Support the prioritization of primary health care (including preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care)
– Ensure, in close co-ordination with other humanitarian actors, that health care services provided to POC are based on Ministry of Health, UNHCR and/or internationally recognized and most up-to-date standards and policies.
– Establish and/or adapt UNHCR internal operating procedures to ensure they are in line with UNHCR and/or international standards and improve efficiency of programme activities; this includes – but is not limited to – referral health care, medicines and medical supplies procurement and management, medical resettlement and resettlement of persons with health needs, cash-based assistance for health care coverage and referral between units and inter-sectoral collaboration.
– Monitor and support compliance with, and integrity of, all Public Health standard operating procedures in conjunction with Project Control and Programme staff and in line with delegated authorities, including flagging to senior managers when these are not in line with global guidance or not being followed.




Collaboration
– Work closely with UNHCR programme, technical, field and protection staff to identify priority health issues and key data requirements for programme planning and monitoring to ensure that minimum UNHCR and international standards are being met.
– Support linkages of public health to WASH programmes throughout all stages of the programme cycle including in outbreak preparedness and response, emergency responses to refugee influxes, WASH in health facilities, community health education and menstrual hygiene management.
– Support inter-sector collaboration throughout all stages of programme cycle between public health and nutrition with WASH, education, energy, environment, shelter, and protection in order to promote synergies and maximise impact.
– Participate in the review and analysis of relevant project proposals and budgetary submissions presented by UNHCR partners within the context of the UNHCR programming cycle.
– Ensure that project plans or proposals submitted to UNHCR for funding adhere to internationally accepted standards, and are based on a comprehensive PHC strategy, rights based and meet the needs of vulnerable persons.
– Ensure consultation with communities seeking the diverse views of men, women, girls and boys, adolescents, youth, older persons, persons with disabilities and LGBTQI in assessing needs, designing, implementing and monitoring responses in line with UNHCR’s policy on age, gender and diversity mainstreaming.
– Ensure implementation of the UNHCR Health Information System and other relevant data collection tools including the balanced scorecard, maternal and neonatal death audits, Health Access and Utilisation Survey and other corporate tools where relevant; support the analysis, interpretation, dissemination and use of public health data.
– Advocate for the inclusion of refugees and other POC in national surveys such as demographic and health surveys, multi-indicator cluster surveys, AIDS indicator surveys including where possible a separate sample/oversampling to include refugees thus allowing for comparisons and trend analysis over time.
– Support national health systems to disaggregate data by refugee and nationals in key areas based on country specific needs in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
– Monitor public health and nutrition programmes against standard UNHCR and international indicators, to ensure that programmes are evidence-based and implemented in a comprehensive, cost-effective and efficient manner.
– Support the planning, implementation, analysis, dissemination and use of nutritional surveys (Standardized Expanded Nutrition Surveys, SENS), health-related surveys and post-distribution monitoring exercises (in collaboration with WFP).
– Promote applied research and programme evaluation to enable the identification of gaps in programme implementation and standards, and to further promote evidence-based activities and guidance.
– In line with policies for Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) ensure POC have access to feedback and accountability mechanisms relating to public health and nutrition services including the collection and analysis of data on their satisfaction with regards to public health and nutrition services.
– Prepare regular sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports as required by the office at country level.
– Ensure adequate and accurate reporting, timely updates and briefings to donors and management.

Capacity Building
– Support capacity strengthening of UNHCR and its implementing partners to address public health, nutrition, reproductive health, HIV, MHPSS programming in a co-ordinated, multi-sectoral way and disseminate relevant guidelines and information materials.
– Undertake and/or support capacity building needs assessments of UNHCR staff and partners and develop approaches to address capacity gaps including identifying internal and external training opportunities.
– In conjunction with the Public Health Section in HQ, Global Learning and Development Centre, bureaux and external actors support development of capacity strengthening tools and materials including webinars, e-learning materials and online learning tools and contribute to relevant communities of practices.
– Plan, organise, facilitate and participate in workshops in conjunction with Bureaux, Public Health Section in HQ, Global Learning and Development Centre and external actors.

– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC – 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Medicine, Medical Science, Medical Doctor, Nursing, Public Health
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Epidemiology
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Knowledge of public health, reproductive health and nutrition in humanitarian situations.
Exposure to UNHCR mandate, its priorities and principles.
Good communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiations skills.

Desirable
Additional qualifications in Nutrition and WASH and a thorough understanding of the linkages with public health and food security.
Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of Public Health.

Functional Skills
MS-Monitoring & Evaluation
PG-Monitoring Programmes/Projects
MD-Public Health Epidemiology
MD-Experience with HIV/AIDS situations
MD-Reproductive Health
MD-Community Health – Health Data Collection/Analysis/Interpretation
CO-Strategic Communication
UN-UNHCR’s Mandate/Policy and Global Strategic Priorities
EX-Experience in complex field emergencies
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Position Competencies
C001L3 – Accountability Level 3
C002L3 – Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 – Communication Level 3
C004L3 – Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 – Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 – Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 – Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M006L3 – Managing Resources Level 3
M003L3 – Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
M002L3 – Managing Performance Level 3
X001L3 – Analytical Thinking Level 3
X005L3 – Planning and Organizing Level 3
X008L3 – Stakeholder Management Level 3
Additional Information

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.




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Additional Information
Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

Desirable Attributes
The candidate should have solid experience in the various aspects of PH in refugee and other settings. S/he should also have strong communication and negotiation skills. Flexibility, innovativeness are also required qualities for the position. Training skills and high reporting skills are mandatory for this post.

The applicant should have ground experience in the Central Africa Region, be fluent in French and have good working knowledge of English.
Current Situation
As of 31 January 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) hosts 490.243 refugees in the country, including 213.777 Rwandan, 173,731 CAR, 46,829 Burundian and 54,755 South Sudanese refugees. DRC also hosts more than 5 million IDPs located mainly in the provinces of Ituri, Kasai, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tanganyika. As Protection Cluster lead, UNHCR continues to play a key role supporting the DRC Government in implementing a durable solutions strategy in order to help end the cycles of protracted displacement in the country.

As of today, the operation manages 18 field offices (1 Branch Office, 5 Sub Offices, 10 Field Offices and 2 Field Unit Offices) and has a field presence in the provinces of Kasai, Ex Katanga, Ex Equateur, Kivu (north and south) and Haut Uele/Bunia
Current Situation
The Role of Senior Regional Public Health Officer is not limited to the geographical area covered by the Kinshasa Regional Office. In addition to DRC, RoC and Gabon, the SRPHO takes the overall responsibility of planning, supervising and supporting Public Health Programs in Cameroon, Rwanda, Burundi, CAR and Chad.
In refugee camps, UNHCR provides full range of public health services including: all elements of primary health care (PHC); WASH; nutrition, and patient referrals for secondary and tertiary care. UNHCR have competent implementing partners that provide those services in the camp with acceptable national, International and UNHCR standards. Refugee camps exist in Rwanda, Burundi, CAR and Cameroon.
In non-refugee settings such as the IDPs and return zones, the SRPHO works with country team to collaborate PH activities with the MoH, Health Cluster and other stakeholders.
The key challenge is to supervise and support projects in the hugely diverse area where the access and provision of logistical support is not an easy task. Operations in target countries are also variable in terms of national standards, level of resources available and competency of the IPs. The tense security situation and the high incidence of outbreaks and epidemics in most countries of the region represent a risk on staff safety and continuity of operations. The common unavailability of designated PH officer for many of the countries adds to the difficulty of the task as the SRPHO has to fill such gaps and work with the IPs to implement activities directly. Despite the ongoing discussion on the subject, the Regional Office still has no clear strategy for supporting regional staff when they carry out activities outside the regional office target countries.
Current Situation
The SRPHO is based in Kinshasa and oversee all PH activities in the region. Key tasks includes: helping countries with planning PH activities and identify appropriate strategies; Provide technical support to UNHCR staff and IPs including training, access to resource materials and stocks of medical supplies; creating a link between HQ and countries of the area to ensure flow of information and availability of resources; evaluate and build capacity of the IPs; and coordinate activities at the regional level particularly those related to the donors and other regional offices of UN agencies.
Working and Living Conditions
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the third largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse. Living conditions therefore vary between UNHCR duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply nor running water. Accommodation is very expensive in Kinshasa. There are several Supermarkets in town but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative. Kinshasa is considered family duty station effective 1 January 2015, despite the fact that most facilities and amenities are still basic.

The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveller¿s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani), it is recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and payments will be processed in cash.

In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.
Security Considerations
Kinshasa is a security level 2 duty station.
Additional Factors
Strong written skills are requested both in French and English.
Closing Date
Please note that the closing date for vacancies advertised in this addendum is Thursday 4 March 2021 (mid-night Geneva time).

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Imyanya 3 yo kwigisha (Teachers) muri Wikwiheba Mwana Center kubantu bafite A2, A1 cy A0 muri Education or Early  Childhood  Education and Special Needs Education : Deadline: 04-03-2021

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JOB VACANCIES

 WIKWIHEBA MWANA CENTER is a registered local NGO with reference number N98/RGB/NGO/2017 located in Gatsibo Districtwhich started its activities in April 2007 and was created under the initiative of one of the parents with three children suffering from epilepsy, it was initially an association of parents of children with various types of disabilities.




In accordance with the Government policy to ensure that, every child is raised within a family, children have been reintegrated with their respective families and others were welcomed in family-based alternative care. The Centre is currently focusing on follow-up activities and offer of daycare services to children with disabilities. This new way of working means that the staff of the Centre do fieldwork and home visits, as well as receive children who come daily to the Centre for inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) and other specialized services for people with disabilities.

Since then the Center has changed the name into WIKWIHEBAMWANA INCLUSIVE ECD AND COMMUNITY CENTER/HUB, where we offer Inclusive services to children without disabilities and those with disabilities around the Centre.

The Centre offers:

  • Daycare center for children
  • Inclusive ECD
  • Supporting therapy activities for children with Disabilities coming to the Centre: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and TVET for young adults with disabilities.

WIKWIHEBAMWANA INCLUSIVE ECD AND COMMUNITY CENTER/HUB has exciting vacancies and seeks to recruit passionate Rwandan nationals with relevant technical and working experience that will contribute to the delivery of Inclusive services to children without disabilities and those with disabilities around the Centre.

These posts require regular access with children and recruited staff should protect children from abuse and harm. The place of work for the following positions is at Gatsibo District.

 Position: Teachers (Three posts)

 Main responsibilities:

  • Create and  provide  an  appropriate  learning  environment and  experiences to foster  the  physical,  social,  emotional,  and  intellectual  growth of  preschool children .
  • Direct classroom in a constructive manner
  • Plan and provide an environment that makes interaction possible
  • Work as part of center team.
  • Develop and implement a curriculum that reflects the educational goals, objectives, and philosophies of the center.
  • Organize, arrange, and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
  • Establish an ongoing daily schedule that allows for flexibility and that is reflective of the overall educational goals for the year.
  • Plan and evaluate the daily educational program.
  • Attain knowledge  of  each  child  through  observation,  assessment, interaction,  and  ongoing  records  to  develop  an  appropriate  program  for individual growth.
  • Help to develop children’s independence so they can function and interact in group activities.
  • Establish communication between classroom and home to foster understanding of goals, procedures, and program.

 Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma (A1) or Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Early  Childhood  Education and Special Needs Education
  • A2 with a post-secondary course Certificates in SNE and three years Teaching Experience
  • Knowledge of Nursery and Daycare centers standards in Rwanda
  • Experience in working with children with disabilities will be an added value
  • Having no child abuse record
  • Maintain an appropriate relationship with children
  • Endeavour to be an excellent role model for dealing with other people

 Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae in English or Kinyarwanda including 3 names of professional referees to mukamedias014@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving applications is March 04th 2021 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done on 22nd February 2021

Signed by

 

MUKASHARANGABO Médiatrice

Coordinator










Call for Proposals Psychosocial Support Services and Social Cohesion Initiatives for Cross-border Traders and Porters in Rusizi (Rwanda) and Bukavu (Democratic Republic of Congo) at International Organization for Migration (IOM) :Deadline: 08-03-2021

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IOM Call for Proposals

Psychosocial Support Services and Social Cohesion Initiatives for Cross-border Traders and Porters in Rusizi (Rwanda) and Bukavu (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Background

Cross-Border Trade (CBT) represents a vital source of livelihood and food security for African border communities, enhancing potentials for regional economic integration and political stability in the Great Lakes Region in particular. In the last two decades, informal CBT (ICBT) has been increasingly under the lens of research institutes and international organizations for its flexibility to adapt to fast political, economic, military, and environmental changes. However, despite many efforts to regularize CBT, the sector remains largely informal, partially regulated by simplified trade regimes, and massively operated by female small-scale traders.

Therefore, along with potential economic development and relevant political dimensions of the trade, there are crucial aspects related to women’s welfare and social cohesion in the communities across the borders to be considered in a more comprehensive perspective. The border between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) might simultaneously represent an area of economic opportunities and a space of multiple threats to many women who literally “carry” on with their business on daily basis. Despair, frustration, and fear are easily found among the psychosocial outcomes for women who mainly depend on this source of income for their survival and that of their children and family members.

The International Organization for Migration in Rwanda (IOM), through the support of the European Union (EU), is implementing a 3-year cross-border project – “Secure cross-border social, economic and commercial activities in the Great Lakes Region” – aimed at improving trading relations among the bordering communities of Rusizi (Rwanda) and Bukavu (Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC), enhancing women’s welfare and social cohesion initiatives. Under this operational framework, IOM launched a survey in Rusizi and Bukavu to assess psychosocial needs and social cohesion resources in the bordering communities between October 2019 and March 2020.

The present Call for Proposals is part of the operational plan developed by IOM on the basis of the results of the action-research and measures suggested by the study to enhance women’s welfare and cross-border trade in Rusizi and Bukavu. This plan envisages the engagement of two implementing partners, one in each side of the border, to implement community-based activities, awareness campaigns and mediation initiatives between cross-border traders and borders authorities, in coordination with IOM Staff and Social Cohesion Mobile Team in Rusizi and Bukavu.

Scope of the Call for Proposals

IOM Rwanda is seeking applications from eligible Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Rwanda and DRC, with experience in delivering conflict mitigation and social cohesion initiatives, protection and psychosocial services, in bordering communities of Rusizi in Rwanda and Bukavu in DRC.

The overall goal of this Call for Proposals is to enhance women’s welfare and protection services to vulnerable cross-border traders and porters in the bordering communities of Rusizi (Rwanda) and Bukavu (DRC). This objective should be achieved through the direct provision of psychosocial support activities and social cohesion initiatives, access to cross-border markets and credit schemes, business enhancement and trade expertise, inclusion in professional networks, and cohesive communities.

Specific objectives of the Call for Proposals are:

A. Provision of community-based psychosocial and protection initiatives in favour of vulnerable cross-border traders and porters, including their children, family members, close relatives, friends, and neighbours.

B. Facilitateaccess of vulnerable cross-border traders and porters to social, learning and commercial services such as education, health, housing, vocational training courses and credit institutions, trade associations and cooperatives, legal services and professional consultancies.

C. Promotion of awareness campaigns on women’s welfare and cross-border trade, highlighting threats, challenges, and opportunities across the borders and coordination between cooperatives and trade associations of both countries.

D.Establishment or strengthening of existing consultative platforms and mediation initiatives between customs authorities and representatives of cross-border traders, cooperatives, trade associations, NGOs and CSOs.

Project Proposals should address at least two of the four specific objectives of the Call for Proposals, clearly indicating implementing modalities, synergies among activities, theory of change, selection criteria for beneficiaries, benchmarks and output/outcome indicators. Partnership among NGOs and CSOs are eligible, provided that each partner is clearly tasked with project activities and managerial responsibilities within the consortium.




Guidelines for Submitting Applications

1.    Project Duration

The proposed projects might last between a minimum of six months and a maximum of eight months, starting  in March, 2021 and be completed not later than October 31, 2021.

2.    Beneficiaries

Proposed projects should target vulnerable cross-border traders and porters, their professional organizations, families and communities.

3.    Geographical Coverage

The proposed projects should cover at least three neighborhoods in Rusizi and Bukavu where the economic relevance of cross-border trade is high (proximity to the border, presence of marketplaces, cooperatives, stores) and the socio-relational impact of the business on families and groups is negatively perceived (domestic violence, abusive communication, lack of trust, stigma).

4.    Type of Activities

Thematic areas to be covered by the successful candidate are, but not limited to, the following:

  • Joint initiatives with the other successful candidate of this Call for Proposal to promote conflict prevention and mediation activities between cross-border traders in Rusizi and Bukavu.
  • Psychosocial wellbeing, professional and relational capacities of vulnerable cross-border traders and porters, following holistic and multidisciplinary approaches.
  • Protection and resilience of destitute women and survivors of violence among cross-border traders and porters, including the establishment of self-help groups or legal services.
  • Social cohesion, respect, and mutual trust between cross-borders traders and porters across the borders, including recreational activities and celebration of public events.
  • Alternative livelihood opportunities for cross-border traders and porters who have been marginalized or are not able to engage in the business anymore.
  • Training initiatives to enhance leadership, life-skills, and professional capabilities for women engaged in cross-border trading.
  • Awareness on human rights, social cohesion, and protection with particular references to girls, single mothers, persons with disabilities, person affected by mental health disorders or substances abuse.
  • Conflict prevention and mediation initiatives to set-up channels of communication and agreed procedures across the border to address unfair competitions, abuses of power, and dangerous practices.
  • Coordination with customs authorities, regional organizations, and provincial/district institutions.

Evaluation Criteria

IOM shall evaluate Project Proposals on the basis of their responsiveness to the above mentioned thematic areas and compliance with overall goal and specific objectives of this Call for Proposals. Project Proposals will be ranked according to a scoring point system. Each Proposal shall be given a technical score by the review committee nominated by IOM. IOM will reserve the right to conduct due diligence on any organization that would be short-listed, which may include a verification visit to the headquarters and request of additional documentation.

i)    Experience in  working with cross-borders traders (max. 30 points)

The candidate needs to send a table with previous experience of similar interventions to the one proposed, by outlining:

  • Title of project
  • Duration of project activities
  • Project objectives
  • Main activities
  • Beneficiaries selection criteria (include the targeted number of beneficiaries)
  • Partnerships, if any.

ii)    Clear and cost-effective budget (max. 15 points)

The cost application should include a detailed overview of all costs against activities as per the attached budget template. Please draft the budget as realistic and competitive as possible (i.e. cost-benefits and effectiveness).

iii)    Organization Capacity (max. 15 points)

Candidate should demonstrate both physical capacity (e.g. physical presence human resource capacity, financial conditions) and technical knowledge and expertise. Candidate should also have experience working with vulnerable categories of individuals such as persons with disabilities, women, and children.

iv)    Quality of proposal (max. 15)

The proposal should be clear and in line with the IOM Call for Proposals’ expected objectives. Target groups and indicators should be realistic and measurable. A proposal which contravenes fundamental ethical principles such as “do not harm” principle, gender inclusion, and respect for diversity, or fails to comply with relevant security procedures shall not be selected.

Eligible Institutions

National and local associations such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) legally registered in their respective countries. The successful candidate should demonstrate to have:

  • Working experience in similar interventions.
  • Financial capacity to pre-finance the 20% of the activities.
  • Adequate and qualified staff in relation to the activities.
  • Be legally registered to operate in Rwanda or DRC.
  • Applicants must have established outreach capabilities with linkages to the beneficiary groups identified in the program description.

Reporting Requirement

The successful organization will need to provide IOM with interim and final narrative reports at, as well as interim and final financial reports no later than a month after the completion of the project. Disbursement will happen in three installment: 50% at the inception of the project; 30% after interim reports; 20% after final reports.

Duration of Assignment

The successful candidate would be engaged by IOM for a minimum of 6-month and a maximum of 8-month period. Following a review of services rendered and project’s achievements, IOM may consider extending the contract for an additional period of time.

Financial Resources

Financial ceiling for each Project Proposal will be 20,000 USD (Twenty Thousand United States Dollars).

Please note that Staff & Office Costs should not exceed 15% of the total budget, while operational staff (i.e. project coordinator, trainers, social workers, nurses, drivers) can be included in the Activities budget lines.

How to apply

The candidate organization is required to submit a Project Proposal, including:

  • Technical Application (max. 6 pages) as per template in Annex A ;
  • Financial Application as per budget breakdown in Annex B;
  • Organization’s profile;
  • Copy of government registration as NGO or CSO;
  • List of relevant past projects in a table (max 2 pages).

Applications should be accompanied by a covering letter from the applying organization, with a signature of the official representative and official stamp of the organization.

Applications can be written in English or in French languages and must be submitted electronically at IOMRwandaProcurement@iom.int

Deadline: applications should be sent to IOM by the 8th of March 2021.

An on-line meeting will take place on the 1st March 2021 from 10 to 11 AM (Rwanda time) in view of providing further clarifications on the call and requirements for applicants. In order to attend, interested applicants should manifest their interest by addressing an email to KAREGE Herve hkarege@iom.int

Any request for additional information must be addressed at least one week before the deadline for submissions.

Attachment:

Annex A_Project Document Template_ENde934a5d35fb3e94d83fa8e29fa81049

Annex B_Budget Template_EN0268594bc88b06b84927db86aaaf10d5










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To attract aspiring and talented students in the UK, the University of Essex is now offering a unique Americas Regional Scholarships programme to help and support students financially to achieve their future career goals. The programme is available for the academic year 2021-2022.

Scholarship Benefits

Each successful scholar will receive the award amount of £3,000 to study a masters degree in Australia.

Scholarship Eligibility

         Eligible Countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador or Peru Eligible Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria: be classified as an international student for fee purposes be fully self-funding your studies be a national of and resident in one of the countries specified be in the first year of your degree course have an offer of a place on a Masters course from our Graduate Admissions Office

Fully Funded Scholarship at universities of Germany Government (Deadline:31 March 2021)

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Fully Funded Scholarship at universities of Germany Government (Deadline:31 March 2021)

Scholarship Overview

The Applications are open to apply for the Germany Government Scholarship 2022. The German Scholarships are Fully Funded Scholarships to Study in Germany Full-time Masters and PhD Degree Programs. Participants will Study in Prestigious German Universities. The German Government supports over 100,000 German and International students each year.

Scholarship Benefits

Germany Scholarships for Masters & PhD is a Fully Funded Scholarship in Germany for International Students. It will cover all the Expenses to Study Free in Germany.

  • Full Tuition Fee will be covered for Germany Government Scholarship.
  • Depending on an academic level, monthly payments of 850 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates
  • Payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover
  • Round Airfare Travel Allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
  • Monthly rent subsidy
  • Monthly allowance for accompanying members of the family.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Candidates From all Developing Countries. You can check the List of the Developing Countries (Here)
  • Candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject.
  • His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
  • Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience for Germany Government Scholarship.

Others

  • The application form can be found under “Application Procedure”.
  • A hand-signed CV (please use the Europass specimen form: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
  • A hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation), maximum of 2 pages
  • Academic letter/s of recommendation (the letters must have a letterhead, a signature, and an official stamp and must be of recent date)
  • Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer (the letter must have a letterhead, a signature, and an official stamp and must be of recent date)
  • Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and – if possible – a guarantee of reemployment.
  • Proof of language abilities:
    • English – TOEFL or IELTS (Note: We only accept an academic TOEFL)
    • German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
  • (certified*) copies of awarded academic degrees (certified translation if necessary)
  • (certified*) copies of academic transcripts (certified translation if necessary).


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Scholarship at UKESC Caribbean Undergraduate Academic Excellence International, UK (Deadline:31 May 2021)

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Scholarship at UKESC Caribbean Undergraduate Academic Excellence International, UK (Deadline:31 May 2021)

Scholarship Overview

The University of Plymouth is now offering a very prestigious UKESC Caribbean Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship to support students to fund their studies in the UK for the academic year 2021-2022.
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Scholarship Eligibility

     Eligible Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, United States, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia Eligible Course or Subjects: The bursary is available for the undergraduate degree course excluding the following: Peninsula Dental School Peninsula Medical School School of Art, Design and Architecture School of Biomedical Sciences and Health Professions School of Nursing and Midwifery Eligibility Criteria: To become eligible for the award, applicants must: Have an outstanding academic record Meet our standard English language requirements Have an unconditional/conditional offer letter from the University of Plymouth, which you have accepted as your firm choice.

Apply Scholarships at University of Newcastle PhD International  in Ramifications of Climate Change, Australia 2021-Apply Now

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Apply Scholarships at University of Newcastle PhD International  in Ramifications of Climate Change, Australia 2021-Apply Now

Scholarship Overview

Do you have a desire to study in Australia? If yes, apply for the PhD International Scholarships in Ramifications of Climate Change for the academic session 2021-2022.
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Scholarship Eligibility

       Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world. Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree programme in ramifications of climate change on microbial ecology in the Pacific Ocean. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria: Must hold bachelor’s degree with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved by the Assistant Dean for this reason. Must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree, including a major component of research training at a high level, is commonly considered to be equivalent to an Australian honours degree. Must provide other academic or specialized qualifications, and/or experience as may be approved by the Assistant Dean if asked by the university. A minimum level of professional experience has been achieved in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences, and surgery, as required by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the School.

Fully Funded Scholarship at Bilkent University in Turkey (Deadline:10 July 2021)

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Fully Funded Scholarship at Bilkent University in Turkey (Deadline:10 July 2021)

Scholarship Overview


The Applications are invited to apply for the Fully Funded Bilkent University Scholarship in Turkey. The Bilkent University 2021-2022 Fall Term Scholarship is for Bachelors, Masters and PhD Degree Programs. Bilkent University is the Second Highest Ranked University in Turkey. All the Expenses will be Covered by Bilkent University.

Scholarship Benefits

Scholarship Coverage for Bilkent University Scholarship

Bilkent University offering a Fully Funded International Student Scholarship in Turkey For International Students. This International Scholarship will cover all the Expenses:

Bachelors/Masters and PhD Grants:

  • Tuition Waiver
  • Monthly Stipend and Housing support ( total of 4.500 TL / month)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • A Laptop Computer
  • Meal Card
  • Travel Support (once a year, at a yearly determined fixed amount) to attend scientific events

Scholarship Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for Bilkent University Scholarship

  • Citizens of all countries including Turkish Citizens.
  • BSc graduates or MSC students need at least 2.80/4.00 CGPA at the time of application.
  • If you are a Turkish citizen resident in Turkey: ALES score is required, <55 (quantitative)
  • Otherwise; GRE General Test score is required: 153 (quantitative). However, if you are off by a small margin and you have a strong background, we encourage you to apply.
  • TOEFL IBT(at least 87), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent COPE (at least C).

Required Documents

  • Proof of Degree (if already obtained)
  • Official Transcripts (most recent)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Recommendation.
  • If You Need to Know how to Make a CV.

Others

Available Academic Fields at Bilkent University

Undergraduate Programs

  • FACULTY OF ART, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
  1. Department of Architecture
  2. Department of Communication and Design
  3. Department of Fine Arts
  4. Department of Graphic Design
  5. Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
  6. Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture
  • FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  1. Department of Management

  • FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
  1. Department of Economics
  2. Department of International Relations
  3. Department of Political Science and Public Administration
  4. Department of Psychology
  • FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
  1. Department of Computer Engineering
  2. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  3. Department of Industrial Engineering
  • FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND LETTERS
  1. Department of American Culture and Literature
  2. Department of Archaeology
  3. Department of English Language and Literature
  4. Department of Philosophy
  • FACULTY OF SCIENCE
  1. Department of Chemistry
  2. Department of Mathematics
  3. Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
  4. Department of Physics

FACULTY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

  1. Department of Music
  • SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
  1. Information Systems and Technologies
  2. Tourism and Hotel Management

Graduate Programs

Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences

  • Archaeology (MA)
  • Business Administration (MBA, Executive MBA, MS, Ph.D.)
  • Conference Interpreting (MA)
  • Economics (MA, Ph.D.)
  • Energy Economics, Policy and Security Program (EEPS) (MA)
  • History (MA, Ph.D.)
  • Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (MFA, PhD)
  • International Affairs and Public Policy (MIAPP)
  • International Relations (MA, Ph.D.)
  • Law
  • Media and Design (MFA)
  • Media and Visual Studies (MA)
  • Music (MA, PhD)
  • Philosophy (MA, Ph.D.)
  • Political Science (MA, Ph.D.)
  • Psychology (MA, Ph.D.)
  • Turkish Literature (MA, PhD)

Graduate School of Education

  • Curriculum and Instruction (MA, Ph.D.)
  • Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching Certificate (MA)
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (MA)

Graduate School of Engineering and Science

    • Architecture (MS)
    • Chemistry (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Computer Engineering (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Industrial Engineering (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Materials Science and Nanotechnology (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Mathematics (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Mechanical Engineering (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Molecular Biology and Genetics (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Neuroscience (MS, Ph.D.)
    • Physics (MS, Ph.D.)
    • GE 590 / GE 690: Academic Practices
    • GE 500: Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics

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Business Advisor at Agriterra :Deadline :10-03-2021

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Piloting a new farmer-led business model in the Ngoma maize value chain 

Vacancy for ambitious and knowledgeable professionals with a passion for rural development
We are Agriterra, a Dutch agri-agency that provides business development services to ambitious cooperatives and farmer organizations in developing and emerging economies. We assist them with advice and training by locally based business advisors and by deploying practitioners from the Dutch, Spanish, and international farmer organizations and (cooperative) companies; the so-called AgriPool experts. We apply a three-track approach: We make cooperatives bankable and create real farmer-led companies, we improve extension services to farmer members and we enhance farmer-government dialogues. Our advisory practice covers the full range of services on management & organization, financial management, governance, business development, and lobby & advocacy.

Agriterra works from local offices in a large number of countries. We work with self-steering teams, so our employees are challenged to use every bit of determination, creativity, and strategy to achieve our compelling goals. Being a self-steering organization makes Agriterra an inspiring and challenging environment for professional growth and development. Agriterra is looking for a highly motivated business advisor to support the implementation of an out-growers service company model for organized soybean and maize farmers in Rwanda.

Out growers service company (OSC) model

The OSC model for maize and soybean in Rwanda is a pilot project that seeks to increase the soybean and maize productivity and supplies of raw materials for animal feed production. Several factories have been set-up in Rwanda to process animal feeds, but they all lack sufficient availability of domestic quality maize and soybean, forcing them to import their raw materials. Most maize and soya bean producers have organized themselves into cooperatives, but the efficiency of the cooperatives often requires further professionalization and upscaling. Having seen the situation, ENABEL initiated the Out grower Service Company model to provide solutions to challenges faced by both smallholder farmers and animal feed processors. Agriterra has designed a project, financed by ENABEL, to implement the model for a period of 3 years, starting in NGOMA district. Experiences and lessons learned from the pilot in NGOMA will be shared with cooperatives in Gisagara and Kirehe Districts in year 2 of the project.

Building on the farmer-led business expertise of Agriterra, the sustainability of the OSC will be based on basic economic principles: the economic interests of farmers and farmer cooperatives will be best served when they become and remain loyal members of the OSC, benefiting from better access to inputs, access to finance, insurance, extension services, and the farmer field school model. On the marketing side, the OSC will provide the members with the best marketing strategy, as the economies of scale and reduced post-harvest handling time will increase the access to remunerative formal markets. These services will be complemented by in-house expertise of logistics, post-harvest handling, and market linkages with reliable off-takers.

Position of business advisor

The Business Advisor will be based in the Agriterra Kigali office and will support the implementation of the Out-growers services company model in the maize and soybean value chains. The business advisor position requires an experienced person with multi-annual experience in cooperative development in the maize/soy sector, with a high degree of independence, integrity, and problem solving skills. The business advisor is expected to contribute to the overall management and implementation of project activities that include but are not limited to facilitate access to inputs, oversee farm operations on the field, provide business advisory services to the OSC and the member cooperatives and facilitate the access to market and finance. To ensure that the project objectives are achieved in full, the job holder will be required to establish a great cooperation and communication with OSC staff on the field, liaise directly with project partners (i.e. Enabel, RAB and local government), and other key maize and soybean value chain partners (farm inputs suppliers, financial institutions, crop insurance companies, off-takers and other services providers).

Duties

  • Provide business advisory services to the OSC and the affiliated cooperatives
  • Plan, implement and monitor project activities and progress
  • Support data collection for all project activities
  • Support the establishment of FFS
  • Create and maintain a good working relationship with all project partners, including the M&E expert, the OSC expert, the PHH&L expert, and OSC representatives.
  • Facilitate the access to finance of the OSC and the affiliated cooperatives
  • Facilitate the market access
  • Facilitate the training of farmers on post-harvest handling, storage, and logistics
  • Facilitate access to inputs
  • Provide advice to improve the extension services
  • Support the mobilization of farmers to grow soybeans
  • Facilitate the organization of meetings with partners
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly narrative and financial reports
  • Facilitate the drafting of the reports to Enabel and to the district
  • Work closely with district agricultural unit
  • Support the mobilization of cooperatives to join OSC
  • To carry out other relevant tasks as assigned by Agriterra Rwanda
  • Facilitate the training on governance and business development
  • Attending quarterly workshop to assess the achievement and progress of the project
  • Analyse the aggregation and sales achievement to provide adequate advice or recommendations

Expected results

  • Improved business performance of affiliated cooperatives

  • Professionally established and performing Outgrower Service Company, serving the economic interest of its members sustainably
  • Increased volumes of quality soybean and maize supplied to the animal feed industry
  • Increased number of farmers growing sobean
  • Increased area under soybean production
  • Improved access to farm inputs
  • Improved access to reliable and remunerative markets
  • Increased productivity of sobean and maize
  • Increased aggregation and sales volume
  • Reduced costs of production
  • Improved access to finance
  • Improved access to crop insurance
  • Great collaboration with all project partners
  • Improved governance and business development within cooperatives
  • Reduced post-harvest losses
  • Increased income for farmers

Education, experience, and skills

  • At least a Master’s degree in Agribusiness
  • At least 7 years’ experience in a comparable position in maize or soybean value chains
  • Demonstrable experience with the Farm to Market Alliance or comparable market coordination initiative in the maize sector
  • Demonstrable experience in coaching and coordinating field staff
  • Demonstrable experience in working for projects supporting smallholder farmers in maize and soybean value chains
  • Demonstrable experience in making assessments of farmer cooperatives
  • Strongly developed analytical abilities and commercial insight
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • A robust personality combined with the ability to work independently
  • Good command of Microsoft office and Agro-info.net
  • Good knowledge of two of the following languages: English and Kinyarwanda
  • Knowledge of the OSC model is an advantage

Performance evaluation

The advisor will work under the supervision of the country representative of Agriterra Rwanda and he will support and work closely with the Agriterra Business Advisors of the Rwanda and Great Lakes team. Evaluation of the performance of the advisor will be done by the country team, under the supervision of the manager agri-advice in The Netherlands, in order to establish areas of further development. A final evaluation will be done at the end of the contract period.

General conditions

  • The duty station is Kigali with frequent travels to the clients’ locations;
  • The advisor will be provided with a smartphone and laptop computer and access to Agriterra’s ICT network and systems. The smartphone and laptop computer will remain property of Agriterra and will be returned after the contract expires;
  • There will be close cooperation and communication with other business advisors of team Rwanda about planning and exchange of information.

Are you interested?

 Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile? Apply before the 10th of March 2021 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and academic certificate in one PDF file, by sending an e-mail to rwanda@agriterra.org  to the attention of Mr. Jasper Spikker, Agriterra Rwanda Country representative, with reference code ATRW-8706. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.










Officer, Performance & Development Management Development at Bank of Rwanda (BRD) : Deadline: 08-03-2021

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Vacancy Announcement

The Development Bank of Rwanda is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s development goals. Over the last years, the bank has undergone substantial re-organization aimed at positioning it as an “innovative and sustainable provider of development finance for socio-economic impact”.

To achieve this vision, the bank’s new strategic plan (2018-2024) has outlined 3 key strategic themes.

  • Operational Excellence: Continuous improvement of our credit and risk management system, financial performance, and customer services.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Forming strategic partnerships to deliver our mandate is a key component of our core activities.
  • Dynamic Culture: Continuously improving our pool of knowledge to have the most competent and skilled employees.

To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the position of Officer, Performance & Development Management.

BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and disability norms. We promote gender responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Background Information

Job Title:  Officer, Performance & Development Management

Job Level:  JG6

Department: Human Capital and Corporate Services

Reports to: Manager, Human Capital

Direct Reports:

N/A

Indirect Reports:

N/A

Contract terms: Open ended contract

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the job is building the Performance & Development function & Embedding it into the business strategies.

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

 Develop policies and processes related to P&

  •   Liaise with strategy division responsible for Corporate performance management and heads of departments to design and interpret standard KPIs for staff
  •  Lead the performance review process and provide guidance to managers to ensure effectiveness
  • Liaise with team leaders to monitor staff performance against performance goals throughout the year and advise them accordingly to ensure achievement of the set goals
  •  Provide support to users on the appraisal process, ensuring concerns are addressed for timeliness and quality
  •  Generate reports on the performance appraisal process, making appropriate recommendations such as promotions and salary increments
  •  Guide employees in drafting annual development plans and performance goals and following up with respective supervisors for sign-off
  •  Create awareness to connecting development investment to business results
  •  Identifying learning needs in the organization & making up yearly training plan
  • Coming out with cost-conscious training solutions. (Have a clear budget and training plan (monthly follow up), reinforce internal training programs and establish partnerships with top-tier schools
  •   Implementing young professional program
  •  Maintain safe custody of performance management and training records for reference when required
  •  Design Basic Job Knowledge program
  • Conduct and/or facilitate training and orientation programs for new and existing employees to ensure they are well equipped to perform their tasks.

Performance indicators

  •  Compliance with the performance, Learning & development management policies and procedures
  • Timeliness on assigned tasks
  •  Quality of service provided against the set standards
  • Feedback from users on the quality of service provided
  • Timely update of performance & development management records

Working relationships

  •  Head, human capital and corporate support
  • Heads of departments
  • Staff within the human capital and corporate support department
  • Human resource regulatory authorities
  • All staff

Professional, academic qualifications and experience

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Commerce, Business Administration or any other field
  • Relevant progressive experience of a minimum of two (2) years in Performance, learning & development Management

Core competencies

  •  Understanding of Organization design concepts
  •  Knowledge of performance management frameworks
  •  Understanding of Rwanda’s labor law
  •  Experience with execution of General HR Operations
  • Knowledge of performance management frameworks
  • Understanding of Rwanda’s labor law
  • Remuneration and Job Evaluation Tools
  • Record Management Systems
  •  Contract Management

 Application Guidelines:

Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone.

Only online applications shall be considered.

Email only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw

Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital, and Corporate Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda.

Deadline for application: Monday, March 08, 2021.

The employment package is highly competitive/attractive.

Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for interviews.

Done in Kigali, February 22nd, 2021

Information Assistant (Social Media) at American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda : Deadline 08-03-2021

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Information Assistant (Social Media)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2021-002

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Information Assistant (Social Media). The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Incumbent is responsible for collaborating with U.S. Mission Rwanda sections and agencies to develop and publicize public diplomacy content, including through social media, to elevate the profile of the United States in Rwanda.  The position reports directly to the Information Assistant for press and media engagement with additional guidance and assignments from the Deputy Public Affairs Officer and Public Affairs Officer.  Efforts include content-gathering from within the U.S. Mission, message development, strategic planning for messaging and social media, and understanding of Rwandan media environment, including social media environment.  S/he will develop original content and suggest creative ways to attract social media influencers and users, increase web traffic and engagement with Rwandans using social media, and promote U.S. Rwandan partnerships and U.S. Mission goals.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by COB (5:30 pmMarch 8, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov










Communication Officer at FXB Rwanda : Deadline 12-03-2021

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda is currently seeking to recruit for the following position:

Position Title: Communication Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Number of position: 1

Job Location: Coordination Office located in Kamonyi District,Runda Sector, Ruyenzi Cell

Period: One year renewable based on performance

 JOB PURPOSE:

FXB Rwanda is looking to hire a dedicated Communications Officer to join our team. The Communications Officer will support our internal and external communications strategy, develop and disseminate promotional content, respond to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinate promotional events. He/she will also support managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication.




MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities are, but not limited to:

  • Develop, write and edit promotional and communications materials, including press releases, website, and social media content, reports, success stories, and other promotional materials that communicates the organization’s activities.
  • Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communication strategy based on our target audience
  • Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
  • Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos
  • Respond to media & public inquiries, manage the organization’s correspondence (Email, Phone calls etc.), arrange meetings and interviews.
  • Proofreading of documents and reports
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Perform any other task requested by his/her line supervisor

DESIRED COMPETENCES

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a communications role
  • Previous experience working in a Non-Government Organization in a similar role is an added value.
  • Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
  • Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset

Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director at info@fxbrwanda.org not later than Friday, March 12, 2021 at 5Pm (local time).

The applications include motivation letter, CVs, and well completed FXB application form found via this link http://www.mediafire.com/download/68hw76cw49ch06q/Job_Application_Form_-__FXB.pdf ).

Please remember to add the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Any applications sent after the deadline will not be considered. Due to big number of expected applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams.

Qualified Female applicants are encouraged to apply.










Junior Database Administrator at Unguka Bank PLC :Deadline 01-03-2021

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RECRUITMENT NOTICE

 Exciting Career Opportunity

 Are you ambitious and seeking for a career rewarding challenge to propel you to the next level?

Unguka Bank Plc is looking for a qualified, self-driven, competent, and committed ‘Junior Database administrator’ reporting to the Head of Information and Technologies Department.

Overall

The Junior Database administrator will assist the Senior DBA on maintaining the bank’s database systems including performance tuning, monitoring critical events, back-up/restore, archiving, reporting and documentation. And Extracting, Developing, and integrating various end users reports using oracle scripts.

Key responsibilities:

  • Control and monitor user access permission and privileges to the database.
  • Enrol users and maintain database security.
  • Perform and maintain Backups and restoring databases.
  • Monitor database performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users.
  • Allocate system storage and plan future storage requirements for the database system
  • Install and test new versions of the DBMS.
  • Ensure storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly.
  • Work closely with the Core Banking Vendor and consultants for new application database management and integrity.
  • Performs end financial activities (EOD, EOM, and EOY) regularly.
  • Document and communicate database logs and errors to the Vendor.
  • Extract, Develop and integrate various end users reports using oracle scripts.
  • Perform other database administration related tasks.
  • Manage and Monitor database replications.
  • Other tasks assigned by his hierarchical supervisor.

Qualifications and other requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information systems, management information systems or the equivalent.
  • Relevant database professional certifications in Oracle is a critical added value
  • Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
  • Ability to work autonomously.

Key Behaviours & Abilities

  • Self-motivated and customer-oriented
  • High level of personal ethic and integrity
  • Excellent strategic thinking, process management, and problem-solving skills;
  • Initiative, resourcefulness, and innovation.
  • Detail-oriented

How to apply:

If you believe your career objectives matches this position, send your application letter, academic transcripts, and CV with three referees to recruitment@ungukabank.com, with the position you are applying for in subject line not later than March 1st, 2021 at 4:00 pm.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Done at Kigali, Feb 19th, 2021.

Lois NYIRASONI

Acting Head HR & Administration Department.










Interpreter at UN Volunteers: (Deadline 3 March 2021)

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Interpreter at UN Volunteers: (Deadline 3 March 2021)

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Under the direct supervision of Protection Officer or his/herdesignate (please complete with the function of the supervisor) the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • The Interpreter will be assigned to work with one of the ETM/Protection Units, namely either Child Protection/BID, RSD, Resettlement, or Field (Protection)/Community Services. The interpreter will report to the Head of the pertinent Unit;
  • The Interpreter will provide operational support to registration, protection, refugee status determination (RSD),), child protection, resettlement (RST)and field staff of UNHCR and to the staff of partner organizations through language support services for evacuees from Libya;
  • Under supervision of the Protection Officer or his/her designate; the Interpreter is expected to provide interpretation and translation in the following languages:
  1. Sudanese Arabic to English and vice versa
  2. Fur to English and vice versa
  3. Zaghawa to English and vice versa
  • The interpreter may be asked to translate written documents or statements as necessary;
  • Assist in the translation of all office documents including general correspondence, manuals ass required;
  • The interpreter is required to read, understand and comply with UNHCR’s Code of Conduct and realizes that he/she shall be expected to work in the spirit of the principles set forth therein;
  • The interpreter is required to read and understand the Undertaking of Confidentiality and Impartiality and understands that he shall be expected to respect the principle of confidentiality and remain impartial in his/her work;
  • The interpreter is required to read and understand and agree to abide by the standards of conduct set forth in the Secretary- General’s Bulletin, ST/SGB/2003/13 of 9 October 2003, concerning “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”;
  • The Interpreter must observe total confidentiality regarding information obtained in the performance of his/her duties.

In doing so, s/he will:

  • be expected to be equipped with relevant knowledge and skills on the UNHCR’s protection mandate;
  • be expected to recognize, understand and – in a split second – have a word in another language for any one of a myriad of issues. The range of interpretation subjects is broad, including politics, legal affairs, economic and social issues, human rights, finance and administration;
  • A wide-ranging knowledge of world affairs, subjects (including technical terms) and United Nations processes is essential for all interpreters.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
 Bachelor degree or equivalent

Humanities,Social Sciences,Arts,Intepretation,Letters and Arts.

 24 Months

  • At least 2 years of work experience as translator/interpreter
  • Practical experience in translation/interpretation using technical terminology.
  • Written and spoken skills required in English
  • Strong skills in the use of computers for word processing, spreadsheets and common business Internet usage

  • English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
  • Sudanese(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
  • Arabic(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
 Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs
 No

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams

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Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

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Application deadline: 3rd March 2021

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