Career Opportunities: Community Engagement Lead (39702)

Requisition ID 39702 – Posted 06/02/2021 – Country (1) – Programme Management

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan Rwanda’s activities are focused in four areas: Inclusive and Quality Education; Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD); Economic Security and Active Citizenship, and Child Protection. As such, Plan Rwanda is a leader in national civil society and NGO networks and has developed and strengthened strategic relationships with key government ministries.  With extensive local networks and community reach, Plan drives positive change through broad community participation, achieving sustainable results by actively engaging and providing services to individuals, families, communities and governments. Plan International has been working in Rwanda since 2007.

Position Description

Plan is seeking applicants for a Community Engagement Lead for an anticipated USAID/Rwanda Education Activity. The Community Engagement Lead will be responsible for Plan International’s work in mobilizing parents, community actors and school leadership. In order to achieve this objective, the Community Engagement Lead will oversee the capacity building, knowledge and skills of local stakeholders and partner, organizations, alongside relevant Government of Rwanda (GOR) actors to implement contextualized engagement activities to expand and sustain home and community literacy promotion. The Community Engagement Lead will work directly with these key stakeholders to design community engagement and behavior change strategies develop tools, and collaborate effectively with other development partners and stakeholders operating in the areas of literacy promotion, positive parenting, and community engagement to build on existing strengths and maximize results, and especially avoid duplication of programming. The Community Engagement Specialist would also be responsible for oversight of the operational activities around partnership with the local level bodies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the design and implementation of the Community Engagement Strategy for the program
• Lead the development of the community engagement tools and resource packages for training local stakeholders and partner
•  organizations, alongside relevant GOR actors. Lead development of a social behavior change strategy and tools for community and parent engagement in early grade reading
• Oversee development of technical guidelines for working with NGOs, CBOs and community-based structures
• Lead community engagement training for partner organizations and key stakeholders
• Facilitate and lead use of community-based strategies to promote after-school activities with the help of community members;

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in education, social work, community development, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience providing community mobilization direction and capacity building for improved educational outcomes; preferably on donor-funded programs
• Experience mobilizing parent support to students’ acquisition of reading skills, in particular students enrolled in early grades of primary education.
• Experience developing training materials for communities in support of primary school reading activities, especially in the assessment of reading skills, and social behavior change communication.
• Ability to interact and build performing relationships with stakeholders especially with school management committees, district councils, organizations, departments and institutions that complement the acquisition of reading skills at the school and community level
• Computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and Power Point presentation
• Strong oral and written skills in English required.

Location: Kigali

Reports to: Chief of Party

Grade: D2

Closing Date: 18-02-2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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Bubinyujije kurukuta rwabwo rwa Tweeter, ubuyobozi bukuru bwingabo zu Rwanda
buramenyesha abanyarwanda bose bifuza kwinjira mungabo z`u Rwanda kurwego
rwabasirikare bato, ko batangira kwiyandikisha mubiro byumurenge babarurirwamo
guhera tariki ya 08 kugeza tariki ya 12 Gashyantare 2021.

Kanda hano usome iri tangazo kurubuga rwa Minisiteri yingabo zu Rwanda

Lecturer, Center for Gender Equity

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Butaro, Rwanda

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

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

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

ROLE PROFILE
The Center for Gender Equity at University of Global Health Equity was launched in 2020 and is responsible for mainstreaming of gender in UGHE’s academic, research, community engagement, and organizational development activities. The Center is also responsible for directing a Gender and Social Justice Course for UGHE’s Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Surgery program (MBBS), as well as other long- and short-term trainings on gender and global health issues including a Concentration on Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health under the Master of Global Health Delivery (MGHD) program.

The lecturer will be responsible for developing and assisting with the design and delivery of long and short courses/ trainings to various stakeholders, including UGHE’s students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Title: Lecturer for the Center for Gender Equity
Reports to: Chair, Center for Gender Equity
Location: Butaro and Kigali, Rwanda

Role Purpose: Under the guidance of the Chair for the Center for Gender Equity (CGE) and the senior faculty of CGE, the junior faculty will research, compile and develop training and course materials, participate in the delivery of trainings for MBBS, nursing, and Masters students as well as UGHE’s executive training programs on nursing, gender, and global health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Assist with Curriculum Development and Teaching (60%)

• Assist with preparation of course outlines and course content on gender and reproductive health issues for University of Global Health’s academic programs for students and staff
• Assist with delivery of training for students, faculty, and other relevant stakeholders on gender, social justice, and sexual and reproductive health issues
• Assist with grading student assignments and exams

Supervising and Mentoring (10%)

• Mentor and guide students through their learning as well as ongoing professional growth

Assist and engage in collaborative Research (20%)

• Engage/ collaborate in the Center’s research activities
• Assist with and partake in research on gender and global health issues

Organizational Development (10%)

• Collaborate with the Center’s Chair and other key personnel at UGHE in the development, implementation, and improvement on plans for the Center for Gender Equity

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MA in Gender Studies or Reproductive Health Science related field
• Excellent academic record
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
• 1-2 year work experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and/or gender-related programs
• Preferable experience working in Rwanda
• Preferable experience working in an academic institution
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation
• Ability to work both collaboratively and
• Commitment to gender equity and equality
• Commitment to work in a fast-paced environment

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of pedagogical strategies
• Research skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

BENEFITS: As per UGHE’s salary scale

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Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) graduate transcripts, (3) a list of relevant trainings delivered or designed

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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1. Itangazo rireba abantu bose basabye akazi gatandukanye muri RIB
2. 7 Job positions at World Vision International Rwanda : Deadline: 14 & 17-02-2021
3. Imyanya 6 y`akazi muri BRAC microfinance : Deadline: 15-02-2021
4. Imyanya 7y`akazi muri Wikwiheba Mwana Center isaba kuva kumashuli 4 abanza, A2 cyangwa kategori A&B: Deadline:18 /02/2021
5. Imyanya 2 y’akazi muri RIB kubantu bize HR management, Public Administration, Administrative science, Computer Science, Electronics& Telecommunication: Deadline:12/02/2021
6. Imyanya myinshi y’akazi k’ubwarimu muri IPRC KITABI: Deadline:09/Feb/2021
7. 300 Technical Support Engineer at TEK EXPERTS : Deadline:17-02-2021
8. Imyanya 5 y’akazi muri World Relief Rwanda (WRR)
9. 6 Job opportunities at AOS: Deadline: 18th February 2021
10. 3 Job positions at Spark MicroGrants: (Deadline: 22 February 2021)
11. Imyanya 3 y`akazi muri COPEDU PLC kubantu bize :Economie, Business…: Deadline:12Feb 2021
12. Imyanya 2 y`akazi muri Save the Children: Deadline:12 Feb 2021
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14. Driver at OX Delivers : Deadline: 22-02-2021
15. Responsible Pharmacist at Master Asili Ltd :Deadline: 28-02-2021
16. Junior Internal Auditor at AB Bank: Deadline:February 10, 2021
17. Regional Social Safeguards Coordinator at Central Africa Wildlife Conservation Society: Closing Date: Feb 19 2021
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19. Logistics Manager at The Wellspring Foundation:Deadline 18-02-2021
20. Communications Associate at Gardens Health International: Deadline:19-02-2021
21. District Field Officer at AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA :Deadline: 12-02-2021
22. Indi myanya 2 y’akazi muri World Relief Rwanda (WRR): Deadline: 11 Feb 2021
23. 2 Job positions ( LECTURERS in WILDLIFE TOURISM) at IPRC KITABI: Deadline:09 Feb 2021
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26. Senior Grant Accountant at Plan International Rwanda: Deadline 11-02-2021

Career Opportunities: Senior Grant Accountant (35938)
Requisition ID 35938 – Posted 05/02/2021

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

ROLE PROFILE

ROLE PURPOSE

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian not-for-profit organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination, and its girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Rwanda is implementing different Sponsorship and donor (institutions, corporate & foundations) funded projects in different parts of the country. The Grants Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, and grant support services in order to meet the needs of the organization and the respective donors. This position is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, providing financial reporting and analysis of budget and expenses. This position is also responsible for the operations of post-award grant administration (partner financial management) and related accounting duties. Working closely with the Programme teams, Programme Units, Grants, and finance team, the Grants Accountant will focus heavily on financial management, budgeting, compliance, reporting, and variance analysis functions.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

The post holder will be based in the  Country Office and will report to the Country Finance Manager /Grants Manager. S/he will uphold Plan’s Core Values, promote our mission and vision, programme principles (transparency, gender equality, and diversity) to enhance programme impact, and be committed to child protection and respect for human rights.

 Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities:

Budget management and monitoring

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2. Kanda hano urebe urutonde rw’abemerewe kuzakora ibizamini

3. Kanda hano urebe urutonde rw’abataremerewe kuzakora ibizamini

Kanda hano usome itangazo ryose urebe n’ibisabwa

1. Human Resource and Training Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

6.    Position: Human resource and training Officer

Job location: Country Office, Kigali

Gender: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.        

 Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Training & Development

• Liaising with Managers and interviewing employees at all levels to identify and assess training and development needs
• Supervising and monitoring progress made via training programs or schemes
• Ensuring employees receive required training
• Designing and assessing training programs
• Delivering training of individuals or groups of employees

Performance Management

• Support management in monitoring performance with agreed-upon performance standards and in taking corrective action against deviations.
• Ensure all staff are motivated to exceed performance targets.

Leave management 

• Ensure each department has an annual leave-taking calendar;
• Develop a tracking system to ensure staff take their allowed leave days and advise team leadership on any challenge to ensure its smooth implementation.
• Ensure the leave application process is accessible and easy to use by the staffers, this will include the new process through the human resources information system (HRIS).

Data management 

• Maintenance and updating of HR data from the (HRIMS).
• Be a custodian of all staff personal files by ensuring that all staff records are accurate and filled in their personnel files kept at country HR office.
• Help prepare reports from the HR database and HRIMS for data quality assessment and other performance measures.

Payroll and Benefits coordination

• Coordinate with the payroll team to ensure every new team members is put on the payroll
• Ensure every staff member has all the required information before starting day and being added on the payroll also ensures each staff member gets a monthly payslip.
• Ensure exit processes and prepare terminal benefits to the exited staff and make follow up with payroll teams to ensure deactivation of leavers on all benefits and payroll system

Other HR responsibilities:

• Staff grievances and complaints management
• Be the contact person to receive HR correspondences, and draft appropriate responses.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and offer HR support to run field related HR decisions and ensure its implementation.
• Maintain employee support and ensuring confidentiality
• Perform any other responsibility as directed by the Supervisor

Educational Qualifications:

We are looking for an HR professional with 2+ years of work experience and a passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

• Relevant educational background; degree in Human Resources, public administration or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of HR principles, practices, labor relations.
• Leadership experience at work, or outside of work, enthusiasm for learning.
• Build teams and work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 15^th February 2021

2. Junior Credit Officer, Microfinance

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

5.    Position: Junior Credit Officer, Microfinance  

Job Location: Any District

Gender: Only Female candidates should apply.

Gross salary: Rwf 180,500. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Junior Credit Officer:

• Assist to conduct household surveys using mobile app/Tab based application while opening a new branch. Identify potential clients based on survey results. Form group and provide orientation for the group members.
• Assist for admission of new members if a group becomes too small. Conduct two to three groups meetings per day.
• Provide financial education to group members as per organizational policy.
• Collect savings and weekly instalments from the small group leaders.
• Credit Officer will fill all loan data such as loan applications, guarantor form, DP Notes etc. in digital system.
• Credit Officer must attend the weekly/bi-weekly/monthly group meetings and should ensure recovery of loan instalments.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the branch office.
• Listen to client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English 

Educational Qualifications: Minimum “A” Level from any institution.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 15^th February 2021

3. Credit Officer (Microfinance)  

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

4.    Position: Credit Officer (Microfinance)  

Job Location: Any District

Gender: Only female candidates should apply.

Gross salary: Rwf 200,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Credit Officer:

• Conduct household surveys using mobile app/Tab based application while opening a new branch. Identify potential clients based on survey results. Form group and provide orientation for the group members.
• Arrange admission of new members if a group becomes too small. Conduct two to three groups meetings per day.
• Provide financial education to group members as per organizational policy.
• Collect savings and weekly instalments from the small group leaders.
• Credit Officer will fill all loan data such as loan applications, guarantor form, DP Notes etc. in digital system.
• Credit Officer must attend the weekly/bi-weekly/monthly group meetings and should ensure recovery of loan instalments.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the branch office.
• Listen to client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

Educational Qualifications: University Graduate in any discipline.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 15^th February 2021

4. Branch Accounts Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

2.    Position: Branch Accounts Officer, 

Job location: Any District

Gender: Only female candidates should apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 200,000 Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Accounts Officer:

• To record the cash of all programs in the daily collection registers and preserve in the file by preparing necessary voucher with sign.

• To prepare the list of expected cash collection and disbursement every morning by discussing with the branch manager and local head of related programs and then withdraw necessary cash from bank.
• Make sure that there is no excess cash in hand or bank and dispatch excess funds to the Country office.

• To ensure all collections made are deposited in the office fund.
• To ensure that the loan is being disbursed to the real loan at the presence of the local supervisor of related program while disbursing loans.
• To reimburse bills after verifying the authenticity of the transaction with the approval of Supervisor of all programs
• To calculate the total of daily collections register and compare it with the cash ledger at the end of the day.
• Recording the daily loan disbursement, collection & savings including all other cash transactions, and report as required by the program authorities.
• Deposit the surplus amount in the bank at the end of each day.
• Complete daily activities in time and maintain files properly.

        Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience: Experiences of working as Accountant in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be given preference.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 15^th February 2021

5. Branch Manager (Microfinance)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

1.    Position: Branch Manager (Microfinance), 

Job location: Any District

Gender: Only female candidates should apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 240,000-270,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.        

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Manager:

• Lead survey of the proposed branch and demarcate working area for the groups and Loan Officers.
• Arrange admission of members in groups after initial screening from the survey list of potential borrowers.
• Oversee at least two group meetings per day and reconcile passbooks.
• Prepare a target plan for the branch at the beginning of the year and monitor the operation if it is in accordance with the target plans or not.
• Prepare weekly cash requisitions for loan disbursement and other expenditure.
• Create an enabling environment for all the staffs working in the office. Ensure better and quick service to outside stakeholders.
• Develop staff’s capacity through mentoring, coaching and counselling, so that they can be promoted.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly report required by management. Analyze monthly trend and daily performance reports of the Credit Officer.
• Make sure COs and other MF staff adhere to the code of conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the brunch office.
• Follow up client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures and recommend changes.
• Review clients’ poverty profile and geographic targeting to ensure that client targeting is aligned with BRAC’s mission & vision.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications: University Graduate in any discipline.

Experience: At least two years of experience in any Microfinance/financial Institution. Candidates without experiences will not be short listed and should not apply.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 15^th February 2021

6. Credit Officer (Small Enterprise) 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

3.    Position: Credit Officer (Small Enterprise) 

Job location: Any District

Gender: Only female candidates should apply.

Gross salary range: Rwf 200,000. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.    

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Credit Officer (Small Enterprise):

• Survey business, find out potential entrepreneurs, and assess them properly through physical visit of entrepreneur’s business and residence.
• Prepare necessary documents /papers and complete the file for the loan disbursement,
• Prepare necessary reports, target plan and preserve it,
• Visit borrowers after disbursement, ensure loan collection and make frequent field visit to confirm quality disbursement,
• Always adhere to the Code of Conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the brunch office.
• Listen to clients’ complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.
• Prepare progress report and submit to management.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English

Educational Qualifications: University Graduate in any discipline,

Experience: At least one year of experience in any Microfinance/financial Institution.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

NB. The subject should be the position you have applied for.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Application deadline: 15^th February 2021

1. Child Protection & Education Sector Lead

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Child Protection & Education Sector Lead

World Vision Rwanda is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Child Protection & Education Sector Lead. The position will be based at Gakenke District-Buranga cluster reporting to the Cluster Manager.

Purpose of the position:

The Child Protection (CP) & Education Sector Lead will lead, manage and maintain the delivery of cluster‘s technical program to end violence against children and ensure improved literacy for lower grade levels. S/he will work with other sectors to strengthen integrated approaches to achieving child protection and education outcomes, ensuring quality monitoring and evaluation of child protection and education and demonstrating evidence of impact. Her/his role is to ensure that all child protection and education interventions are of a high technical quality to achieve desired outcomes for the most vulnerable boys and girls in Rwanda.

The major responsibilities include:

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, and Social Science.
• At least 2 years working experience in performing the same role preferably within a country office setting.
• Considerable experience in networking
• Experience in instructional approaches, material development, and instructional toolkit preparation on Child Protection & Education Programme;
• Experience in providing technical support to District level education personnel;
• Ability to work with quality assurance officers, INZU coordinators at local levels, principals, teachers, community partners, and volunteers in Child Protection & Education;
• Interest and ability to relate positively to children, staff, and parents.
• Experience and skills in preparing instructional and training materials appropriate to the needs and interests of children, informal or formal structures for Child Protection and education;
• Ability to implement community participation strategy in the improvement of Child Protection & basic education
• Strong skills in networking with Child Protection & education sector stakeholders in the field as well as other network of organizations;

Must have a Motorcycle driving License

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 14^th February 2021; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

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2. Literacy Boost Facilitators (2)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Literacy Boost Facilitators

World Vision Rwanda is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 1.5 million people.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire highly qualified, dedicated and experienced nationals for the positions of Literacy Boost Facilitators (two) for the Food For Education /Home Grown School Feeding project. The positions will be based in Burera and Huye Districts, reporting to the Literacy Boost Coordinator.

Purpose of the position:

 The Literacy Boost Facilitator will have technical accountability in overseeing implementation of all project activities in their geographical area.  He/she will also play a critical liaison role between World Vision & districts-based education stakeholders including Technical Specialists.  The Literacy Boost Facilitator will be accountable to the Literacy Boost Coordinator for project deliverables.

The major responsibilities include:

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Languages), Pedagogy or social sciences.
• At least 2 years working in education projects.
• Strong background in pedagogy, or innovating community development
• Experience in instructional approaches, material development, instructional toolkit preparation, current classrooms organization.
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
• Must have a valid motorcycle riding license and able to ride.

 Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong skills in networking with Health/Hygiene sector stakeholders.
• Experience in developing sound proposal and concept notes

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 17^th February 2021; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

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3. Health and Hygiene Facilitators (4)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Health and Hygiene Facilitators

World Vision Rwanda is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 29 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 1.5 million people.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced nationals for the positions of Health and Hygiene Facilitators (four) for the Food For Education /Home Grown School Feeding project. The positions will be based in Kayonza or Gasabo District, reporting to the Health and Hygiene Coordinator.

Purpose of the position:

 The Health and Hygiene Facilitator will have technical accountability in overseeing the implementation of all project activities in their geographical area.  The Health and Hygiene Facilitator will also play a critical liaison role between World Vision & districts-based education stakeholders including Technical Specialists.  He/She will be accountable to the Health & Hygiene Coordinator for project deliverables.

The major responsibilities include:

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Must have a Bachelor degree of Science in Environmental Health, Public health or related fields.
• At least 2 years working in WASH or Health and Hygiene projects and leading teams.
• Strong background in WASH, Health & Hygiene programming, Sanitation marketing, and/or innovating community development
• Experience in designing and leading Social Behavior Change Communication programs.
• Excellent project management skills and good understanding of the project life cycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills
• Must have a valid motorcycle riding license and able to ride.

 Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong skills in networking with Health/Hygiene sector stakeholders.
• Experience in developing sound proposal and concept notes

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 17^th February 2021; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Click here for more details & to apply