1.Associate Protection Officer 

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

Eligible Applicants

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

¿ Provide detailed mapping for Gashora Transit centre.

¿ Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

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

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable

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

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

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

Certificates and/or Licenses
Civil Engineering; Architecture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vacancy: Finance Officer – Rwanda

24 February 2021

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

Office: Trócaire Rwanda

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager

Date Advertised: 25 February 2021

Due date of receiving applications: 10 March 2021

Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

Start date: Immediate

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

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

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

Scope and responsibilities of the role

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

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

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

The Finance Officer will manage 1 Finance Assistant.

Expected skills, competencies and qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date for applications:  March 10^th 2021

COUNTRY ACCOUNTANT SOKOWATCH RWANDA

 About Us:

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

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

Role: Country Accountant

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

Location: Kigali

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

 Application:

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

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Description

We are looking to hire a skilled Auto Electrician to work in our Auto Repair service center. Your duties will include installing and repairing electrical wiring, diagnosing problems with vehicle electrical systems, repairing damaged electrical parts, and maintaining electrical equipment for agricultural machinery.

To ensure success as an Auto Electrician, you should have extensive knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems, have a good eye for detail, and be able to problem-solve complex electrical problems. Ultimately, a top-notch Auto Electrician can install, troubleshoot and repair any electrical system in a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Installing new vehicle wiring systems.
• Installing and troubleshooting immobilizer and alarm systems.
• Gathering information from customers about issues with their electrical system.
• Diagnosing electrical issues and proposing a course of action.
• Providing customers with estimated time and cost for repairs.
• Repairing and replacing faulty wiring or electrical systems.
• Servicing of electrical automotive parts.
• Servicing and repairing electrical systems on agricultural vehicles.
• Maintaining a clean working environment.
• Completing job reports and processing paperwork.

Qualifications

•  Minimum 5 year experience
•  High school diploma and auto electrical qualification certificate.
• Proven work experience as an Auto Electrician
• Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work standing or in a crouched position for long periods.
• Ability to distinguish subtle color variations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should fill the following web link https://www.mrservice.rw/careers/

Note: Please do not send your ID soft-copy and certificates before the interview.

We are looking for an experienced and competitive Field Sales Representative to join our team. As our Field Sales Representative, you will develop sales strategies and be responsible for attracting new clients and customers. You will investigate and find new sales opportunities and close deals.

Field Sales Representative duties and responsibilities

• Use of various sales methods (door-to-door, cold calling, presentations, etc)
• Develop new sales strategies and models
• Evaluate sales strategies’ effectiveness
• Evaluate customers needs
• Build long lasting client relationships
• Meet personal and team sales targets
• Attend meeting, sales events, and training
• Report and provide feedback to management using financial statistical data
• Manage your client database within your assigned territory

Qualifications

• 3 year of experience in sales
• Knowledge of different sales techniques
• Strong experience in food products sales
• Strong network of contacts in Rwandan market and sales business
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Self motivated and driven

Method of Application

Submit your CV and cover letter to Dinasheeha@gmail.com

Deadline 25/3/2021

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 IMBARAGA is an independent, Non-governmental National Farmers Organization. IMBARAGA works with farmers to improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers’ members and non members located in 25 out of 30 districts throughout the country. IMBARAGA is structured from the village to the national level and governed by the vision of making its member “A professional farmer and a change maker” through “lobby and advocacy”; “increase in productivity and competitiveness” and “environmental protection”. In partnership with Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgique (VSF-B) and under the funding of Enabel as part of the implementation of the PRISM project, IMBARAGA recruits a Veterinary Field Supervisor.

1.    Function

The Veterinary Field Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision and advisory of all matters related to quality and affordable veterinary services delivered by private veterinarians. S/he will be responsible for capacity reinforcement of selected private veterinarians by project. S/he will be responsible for monitoring of activities realized by private veterinarians in the defined area. S/he applies the work plans in the cluster assigned to achieve the results of project on time. S/he will provide technical guidance to private veterinarians for efficiency and quality vet services. S/he will be responsible for ensuring good collaboration with animal health stakeholders and local authorities in its area. S/he will also be responsible for consolidating field data and evidence to support any impact achieved.

2.     Responsibilities  and deliverables

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting the project activities in the districts under its supervision and report to the Project Manager on the regular (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually) basis ;
• Apply the strategic approach to strengthening private veterinary services it in the districts under its supervision for the development of poultry and pig production;
• Accompany selected private vet candidates to fulfill requirements to access loans from micro-finance institutions as part of strategic approach and accompany them for acquisition of planned inputs;
• Develop and ensure good relationship with microfinance institutions to provide loans to selected private candidates Monitor the implementation of the partnership agreement established between the selected IMFs and the project as part of support for animal health promotion and monitoring compliance with the commitments made by the parties in this type of partnership and this in the districts of its supervision;
• Accompany and provide advices to reinforced private vets for regular reimbursement of contracted loans;
• Ensure that the training material and logistics are efficiently realized based on the training plans and contribute to the improvement of the quality of zoo-vet services provided by reinforced private vets;
• In collaboration with the District Animal Resources Officer from supervised districts, organize (by district) the regular workshops intending to reinforce synergy and complementarity between all animal health actors and develop quality and affordable zoo-vet services;
• Represent the project and project partners in the districts of its supervision especially ensure good partnership with Joint Action Development Forum (JADF);
• Ensure the proper use of resources (financial and material) allocated to the execution of the project activities in the districts of its supervision and inform the manager if there are areas for improvement;
• Coordinate internal and external mission activities in the districts of its supervision for the project and for the benefit of project partner organizations;
• Contribute to the process of knowledge management and lessons learnt acquired during implementation of PRISM project.

3.    Critical proficiencies and physical demands

• Strong planning and reporting writing skills;
• Strong knowledge of private veterinary sector context in Rwanda;
• Strong team work, mentoring, and coaching skills;
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven record of accomplishment in generating innovative solutions in work situations, utilizing different and novel ways to deal with work problems and address opportunities;
• Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda;
• Experience in poultry & pig farming producers;
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity;
• Ability to work independently;
• Willingness and ability to work with a flexible schedule.

4.    Required Education and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Veterinary Medicine/ Animal Production with three (3) years of working experience in (the private) veterinary services development particularly in poultry and pig chain development or A1 with at least five (5) years of the same experience;
• Experience in working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, including private sector, financial institutions, local authorities, and farmer producers;
• The applicants must hold a valid driving license category A;
• Demonstrate experience in conducting business;
• Demonstrate skills in report writing.

5.    Number of Positions: 1

6.    Job Location:

• KIGALI, for the supervision of Rwamagana, Bugesera and Gicumbi districts;

7.    Position Type: Full-Time/Regular for 2 years

8.    Closing Date: 8^th March 2021

• Desired start : End March 2021. Please send your motivation letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package to application@imbaraga.org not later than 8^th March, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Application will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis to identify suitable candidates as soon as possible.

  MUNYAKAZI Jean Paul

Legal Representative

Attachment: TOR- VETS SUPERVISOR

Job Opportunity Announcement/CBMNH Technical Coordinator   

Jhpiego is an International, Non-Profit health organization affiliated to Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments, and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems, and improving delivery of care. Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Website: http://www.jhpiego.org

 Project Overview

 ENABEL/BARAME MNCH Project is a three- year, funded by ENABEL with the objective of reinforcing capacities of staff with regard to obstetrical, neonatal, and childcare in 7 districts namely Gakenke, Gisagara, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Nyarugenge, Rulindo, and Rusizi Districts.

Position Description

 Position Title: CBMNH Technical Coordinator    

Project: Enabel/ MNCH project

Position Reports to:  MNCH Technical Director

Position Supervised:  None

Location: Based in Kigali, Rwanda with frequent field travels

Duration: Open-ended contract based on availability of funding and good performance

 Scope of work

The community health coordinator will provide technical and program support in the planning and implementation of community health services including Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) and Community Based Maternal and Neonatal Health (CBMNH). S/he will participate in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring, and evaluation to MNCH project’s community activity.
Responsibilities:

Planning and integration of maternal newborn and malaria support

• Work closely with the technical team to plan, implement, and scale-up strategies for high-impact interventions at the community level.
• Monitor the implementation of Enabel/ MNCH project workplan related to community level interventions such as ICCM, maternal and newborn health activities and ensure that all activities are executed according to plan and in an integrated manner.
• Work collaboratively with other Jhpiego staff and MOH/RBC to ensure good coordination and efficient programming and management of community health interventions.

Implementation and Operations

• Lead iCCM and CBMNH related interventions in Enabel/ MNCH project supported district, including the adaptation of best practices and evidence-based approaches into the local context.
• Plan implementation of activities in close collaboration with Jhpiego technical team and RBC/MCCH counterparts.
• Support development of community health technical documents
• Conduct training on community health packages.
• Contribute to the roll-out of e-learning for community health workers
• Conduct supportive supervision for CHW supervisors to ensure effective
• implementation of community health activities and ensure support is provided based on needs.
• Support mentorship and supportive supervision for iCCM, and CBMNH activities and ensure that CHWs have updated learning tools, job aids, and reporting tools.
• Prepare and avail job-aids and training materials in coordination with Jhpiego and MOH/RBC technical teams and ensure that materials and supplies reach targeted sites in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit reports on community health interventions in a timely manner.
• Assist with organization of technical meetings, trainings, field visits, events, and other activities.
• Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required.

Prepare and submit reports to the supervisor in a timely manner;

Learning, documentation, and sharing of lessons learned

• Contribute/coordinate with Enabel/ MNCH project‘s MEL team to ensure that the project meets deliverables in accordance with the MEL framework.
• Collaborate with the MEL team, and other project personnel, to support ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Ensure that iCCM and CBMNH related activities are properly documented, and that program data are systematically collected, analyzed, submitted, and properly archived as well as shared across the project to inform learning.
• Share experiences related to community based maternal, newborn activities to inform the project workplan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in general nursing, public health, or other related fields. Candidates with master’s degree in public health will be preferred.
• Valid license issued by Rwanda National Council of Nurses and Midwives, Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council, or Rwanda Medical and Dental Council.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience working in maternal, newborn, and malaria programs at the community level.
• Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in capacity building skills, including training and mentoring skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office programs including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
• Solid skills in documentation and report writing
• Ability to travel nationally frequently

IMPORTANT – HOW TO APPLY!!

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online http://jrims.org/Job_Application and  upload the following documents in PDF format with your names:

a.    Application letter

b.    Updated CV

a.    Academic Degrees & Certificates

b.    3 referees,  one of whom should be the current employer, previous employer, and academic supervisor/lecturer with their full contacts.

Address the complete application files to Country Representative.  The closing date for the vacancy is March 5^th, 2021 @ 5pm. 

 Only online applications through the link shall be considered and failure to follow the outlined procedure might result in the application being disqualified.

If you don’t hear from us within three weeks from the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

Note:

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment because of age, religion, tribe, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military status, marital status, family responsibility, station of life, political opinion, health (includes HIV/AIDS, pregnancy) socioeconomic status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Employment and promotion for any position are based on an individual’s qualifications and merit. Jhpiego does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, orientation, or any other fees).

Job Opportunity Announcement/ MNCH Program Officer

Jhpiego is an International, Non-Profit health organization affiliated to Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments, and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems, and improving delivery of care. Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Website: http://www.jhpiego.org

Project Overview

 ENABEL/BARAME MNCH Project is a three- year, funded by ENABEL with the objective of reinforcing capacities of staff with regard to obstetrical, neonatal, and childcare in 7 districts namely Gakenke, Gisagara, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Nyarugenge, Rulindo and Rusizi Districts.

Position Description

 Position Title: MNCH Program Officer

Project: Enabel/ MNCH project

Position Reports to:  MNCH Technical Director

Position Supervised:  None

Location: Based in Kigali, Rwanda with frequent field travels

Duration: Open-ended contract based on availability of funding and good performance

 Scope of Work:

The program Officer will provide program management support for implementation of the scope of work outlined in the work plan and grant agreement for Enabel/MNCH Project. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Program Management team, including the Project Director, Technical Director and other Technical staff to contribute to continuity across program implementation areas and service delivery. The MNCH program Officer will also work closely with the Jhpiego HQ Jhpiego backstops to ensure comprehensive programmatic support in project and consequently collaboration with other Jhpiego in country projects or departments.

Responsibilities:

A.    Management:

• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of annual work plans and budget of ENABEL/MNCH Project and ensure the project is delivering on time, scope and budget
• Coordinate the ENABEL/MNCH Project annual planning and implementation process monitor progress and propose corrective measures towards achievement of the project’s objectives and results.
• Ensure ENABEL/MNCH Project is being implemented using Jhpiego Program Management best practices and in compliance with the donor and Jhpiego policies &procedures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports in close collaboration with ENABEL/MNCH Project team and Jhpiego Sr M&ER Advisor.
• Prepare and track the Project activity implementation budget
• Serve as the focal person to link ENABEL/MNCH Project team with other Jhpiego projects and operations teams and ensure the needed support is timely provided.
• Represents Jhpiego in ENABEL/MNCH Project meetings at district level
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

 Knowledge Management and sharing learnings:

• Work closely with the Jhpiego Communication Specialist and ENABEL/MNCH Project Team to raise the project visibility through the development and dissemination of the Project success stories, photography, infographics, social media posts, events….
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing from ENABEL/MNCH Project learnings.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, in Global Healthcare Management or in Global Health Equity
• At least 2 years of professional, progressively more responsible of the program work plan management experience in NGOs in health sector.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, communication and report writing skills.
• Experience in managing donor-funded projects and in designing and implementation of health projects; preferably in Rwanda
• Experience in budget development, track, record and management
• Experience in proposal writing
• Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda languages.
• Experience working with MOH systems, local authorities, and health providers
• Experience of working with different donor funding agencies and private sector foundations

Required Knowledge, Abilities/Skills: 

• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform
• Ability to multitask, be able to manage competing priorities, and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives and deadlines
• Computer literate with skills in MS Office Suite

 IMPORTANT – HOW TO APPLY!!

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online http://jrims.org/Job_Application and upload the following documents in PDF format with your name

a.  Application letter b.    Updated CV

c.  Academic Degrees & Certificates

d.  3 referees, one of whom should be the current employer, previous employer, and academic supervisor/lecturer with their full contacts.

Address the complete application files to Country Representative.  The closing date for the vacancy is  March 5^th, 2021 @5pm. 

 Only online applications through the link shall be considered and failure to follow the outlined procedure might result in the application being disqualified.

If you don’t hear from us within three weeks from the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

Note:

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment because of age, religion, tribe, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military status, marital status, family responsibility, station of life, political opinion, health (includes HIV/AIDS, pregnancy) socioeconomic status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Employment and promotion for any position are based on an individual’s qualifications and merit. Jhpiego does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, orientation or any other fees).

Job Opportunity Announcement/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Jhpiego is an International, Non-Profit health organization affiliated to Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments, and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems, and improving delivery of care. Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Website: http://www.jhpiego.org

Project Overview                                                                   

 ENABEL/BARAME MNCH Project is a three- year, funded by ENABEL with the objective of reinforcing capacities of staff with regard to obstetrical, neonatal, and childcare in 7 districts namely Gakenke, Gisagara, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Nyarugenge, Rulindo, and Rusizi Districts.

 Job Description

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Department:  Monitoring, Evaluation and Research

Position Reports to:  MER Senior Advisor

Position Supervised:  None

Location: Based in Kigali, Rwanda with frequent field travels

Duration: Open-ended contract based on availability of funding and good performance

 Position overview:

 The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will support all efforts related to M&E activities under ENABEL Barame Project.  Under the direct supervision of the MER Senor Advisor, s/he will work with the M&E team to monitor program implementation including collecting data from the field, ensuring data quality, documenting program results, and ensuring timely reporting to the donors and partners as required. S/he will work closely with the BARAME MNCH project team including to document project results.

Responsibilities:

In closer collaboration with the M&E team, the M&E officer will have the following responsibilities:

• Contribute in development of M&E strategies, frameworks, plans, and indicators to capture program performance and results in support of the Enabel M&E system.
• Assist program staff in planning and implementing M&E systems and activities, data-based program decision-making, and results reporting;
• Collaborate with project staff and project counterparts at all levels to participate in and lead, as needed, M&E of program activities, and data use for programmatic decision-making;
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed,
• Write/ develop program reports capturing program results, successes, challenges, and lessons learned in a timely manner to Enabel.
• Support all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

 Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related social sciences;
• At least 2 years of applied skills in designing and implementing M&E activities and special studies for integrated public health programs that include maternal, neonatal, and child health or related programs;
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management, information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis, and presentation;
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access, the health management information system (HMIS), community information system (SIS-com);
• Demonstrated understanding of health facilities and community-based family health services and M&E practices in Rwanda.
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing and editing skills for publication and success stories

Other competencies / Skills:

• Ability of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Fluent in English, French, and Kinyarwanda both written and oral.
• Experience in working in a team with a multi-cultural staff.

IMPORTANT – HOW TO APPLY!!

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online http://jrims.org/Job_Application and upload the following documents in PDF format with your names:

a.  Application letter

b.  Updated CV

c.  AcademicDegrees & Certificates

d.  3 referees,   one of whom should be the current employer, previous employer, and academic supervisor/lecturer with their full contacts.

Address the complete application files to Country Representative.  The closing date for the vacancy is March 5^th, 2021 @5pm. 

 Only online applications through the link shall be considered and failure to follow the outlined procedure might result in the application being disqualified.

If you don’t hear from us within three weeks from the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

Note:

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment because of age, religion, tribe, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military status, marital status, family responsibility, station of life, political opinion, health (includes HIV/AIDS, pregnancy) socioeconomic status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Employment and promotion for any position are based on an individual’s qualifications and merit. Jhpiego does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, orientation or any other fees).

Job Opportunity Announcement/MNCH Technical Coordinator

Jhpiego is an International, Non-Profit health organization affiliated to Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments, and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving delivery of care. Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Website: http://www.jhpiego.org

Project Overview

 ENABEL/BARAME MNCH Project is a three- year, funded by ENABEL with the objective of reinforcing capacities of staff with regard to obstetrical, neonatal, and childcare in 7 districts namely Gakenke, Gisagara, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Nyarugenge, Rulindo and Rusizi Districts.

Position Description

 Position Title: MNCH Technical Coordinator (3)

Project: Enabel/ MNCH project

Position Reports to:  MNCH Technical Director

Position Supervised:  None

Location: Based in Kigali, Rwanda with frequent field travels

Duration: Open-ended contract based on availability of funding and good performance

 Scope of Work for Maternal Newborn and Child health (MNCH) technical coordinator

MNCH Technical Coordinator will provide technical and program support in the area of MNCH and act as an integral part of Barame Project Rwanda’s team. S/he will participate in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring and evaluation of reinforcing capacities of staff with regard to obstetrical, neonatal, and child care project at health center level.

Responsibilities include Planning and integration of maternal newborn and child support

• Work closely with Barame project technical team and district mentors to plan, implement the evidence-based, improved, and innovative health services at health center level including: Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (B-EMONC) including, Antenatal Care (ANC), Post Natal Care (PNC) for mothers and newborn, Essential Newborn Care (ENC) including Essential Care for Every Baby (ECEB), and Helping Baby Breathe (HBB), Care for small and sick babies Kangaroo mother care including integrated Management of Childhood illness(IMCI)..
• Monitor progress of implementation of work plan activities related to maternal and newborn activities and ensure that activities are executed according to plan and any issues are discussed with supervisor in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with other Barame Project team members and MOH/RBC to ensure good coordination and efficient programming and management.

Implementation and Operations

• Lead training of district-based mentors/trainers and health care providers using the Low Dose/High Frequency (LDHF) approach;
• Provide technical support to district-based mentors in conducting mentorship in health centers
• Provide supportive supervision of district-based mentors;
• Ensure that updated protocols are available and used in maternity, neonatology, and child services
• Contribute in the development of technical documents related to MNCH
• Support health care provider efforts to implement quality of care for mother’s newborns and child;
• Ensure that health centers receive support based on their needs;
• Assist finance staff to review, process and reconcile payment documentation from trainers, program as well as management staff;
• Prepare and avail job-aids and training materials in coordination with MNCH technical advisor and the Procurement team, and ensure that materials and supplies reach targeted sites in a timely manner;
• Prepare and submit reports on MNCH activities in a timely manner;
• Assist with organization of technical meetings, trainings, field visits, events, and other activities;
• Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required.

Learning and documentation

• Contribute/coordinate with Barame Project’s MEL team to ensure that the project meets deliverables in accordance with the MEL framework;
• Ensure that maternal, child, and newborn related activities are properly documented, and that program data are systematically collected, analyzed, submitted, and properly archived as well as shared across the project to inform Barame Project’s technical reports and to feed into Barame’s learning activities;
• Share experience related to maternal and newborn activities to inform the design of Barame’s subsequent work plans.

 Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree of nursing/Midwife, Public Health, or other clinical disciplines.
• Additional training related to Maternal New born and Child health will be an added value.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in Maternal, New Born, and Child Health programs.
• Proven experience in working in similar position
• Have a valid nursing midwife license
• Experience in MNCH-related mentorship for Health center staff.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office programs including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English, French, and Kinyarwanda (preferred).
• Solid skills in documentation and report writing.
• Ability to travel nationally frequently.

IMPORTANT – HOW TO APPLY!!

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online http://jrims.org/Job_Application and upload the following documents in PDF format with your names:

a.  Application letter

b.  Updated CV

c.  Academic  Degrees & Certificates

d. 3 referees,  one of whom should be the current employer, previous employer, and academic supervisor/lecturer with their full contacts.

Address the complete application files to Country Representative.  The closing date for the vacancy is  March 5^th, 2021 @5pm. 

 Only online applications through the link shall be considered and failure to follow the outlined procedure might result in the application being disqualified.

If you don’t hear from us within three weeks from the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

Note:

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment because of age, religion, tribe, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military status, marital status, family responsibility, station of life, political opinion, health (includes HIV/AIDS, pregnancy) socioeconomic status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Employment and promotion for any position are based on an individual’s qualifications and merit. Jhpiego does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, orientation or any other fees).