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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Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

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
13. 2 Job positions at DALBERG: Deadline:28 Feb 2021
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
18. (ToRs)-Consultancy to Support Campaign and Policy Influencing (Re-Advertised) at Oxfam Rwanda: Dewadline:19 Feb 2021
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
24. 2 Job positions (LECTURER IN WILDLIFE TOURISM ) at IPRC KIRABi: Deadline:09 Feb 2021
25. 2 Job positions (ASSISTANT LECTURER IN WILDLIFE TOURISM) at IPRC KITABI:Dealine: 09 Feb 2021
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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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.

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 Vacancy Announcement

Head of Unit: Procurement & Logistics

for

GIZ Rwanda Country Office

 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and Information and Communications Technology.

GIZ Offices are the central element of GIZ’s field structure. They ensure consistent overall representation of the company and its successful positioning as a service provider in the international cooperation market. GIZ Office Rwanda is searching a candidate for the position of Head of Unity: Procurement & Logistics. The position will be based in the GIZ Country Office at Kigali

Location: Kigali.

Fixed Term: 2years and renewable

A.    Responsibilities

The Head of Unit

• Ensures effective and efficient operation and service delivery of the procurement and logistics unit in compliance with GIZ’s Process and Rules (P+R) and according to service level agreements
• Responsible for the achievement of the annual targets of the unit
• Organizes and manages processes and human resource allocation within the unit and for the effective cooperation with projects
• Responsible for the annual procurement planning and monitoring together with projects and clusters
• Contributes actively to the continuous development of efficient and high-quality processes and standards for procurement
• Effectively leads the procurement officers of team according to GIZ leadership principles and is responsible for human resource development within the unit
• Deals efficiently with queries about issues in Procurement and Logistics Unit

The manager also performs the following tasks:

B.    Tasks

1.    Dialogue with Director of Finance and Administration

The Head of Unit

• Advises the superior (Director of Finance and Administration) on questions relating to the Procurement and Logistics.
• Shares opinion before processing a decision inside or outside GIZ
• Provides a roadmap of upcoming operations inside the procurement and logistics unit.

2.    Management and Leadership Responsibility 

The Head of Unit

• Responsible for the business areas, orders, and measures assigned within the unit and for managing all staff reporting to him/her.
• Manages staff in accordance with management principles and guidelines to promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for creativity and innovation
• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, grading, planning the assignment of and professional development of staff members who report to him/her
• Responsible for monitoring, managing staff, and ensuring that they provide cost-effective services
• Carries out the annual staff assessment and development talk for staff members who report to him/her
• Explains to his/her team the global goal of GIZ Rwanda and how to achieve it together.
• Motivates and harmonise the team

3.    Content Related Tasks

The Head of Unit

• Advises project head regarding procurement issues
• Ensures internal and external networking between different teams
• Thinks and acts outside the boundaries of the immediate team
• Designs group and working procedures in line with objectives, requirements, and the client’s needs
• Further develops themes and instruments in his/her working area and incorporates these into the overall context
• Makes available expertise in the context of knowledge management and advises external parties on issues from the manager’s area of responsibility
• Networks with other units/other similar organisations and considers management goals and requirements in providing services
• Formulates solutions for complex issues and fundamental issues relating to the unit
• Keeps & respects the separation of role and responsibilities among the team member
• Maintains the professional relationship between CO and projects as well as within the team member
• Ensures all requests (construction contract, service or goods purchasing or booking) from programs and projects are processed in time
• Reviews all contracts and purchase order (process & content) before forwarding to signature.
• Prepares and disseminate a summary of new regulations from P&R to all other colleague from projects.
• Facilitates handover project cars/project equipment
• Manages annual procurement planning and monitoring together with projects and clusters

4.    Other duties/additional tasks

The Head of Unit

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

C.    Required qualifications, competences, and experience Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law, economics, or similar area
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position with management experience
• Managed different tasks under high pressure of time and standards
• Adaptability with changes based on technology innovations

 Other knowledge, additional competences

• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative at the conceptional level
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Very good knowledge of the European language widely used in the country, added advantage having knowledge of German and French languages
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates, and references) until 20^th February 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please, let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position:  Responsible Pharmacist

Deadline: 28th/ Feb/ 2021

Company Profile

Master Asili Ltd. is a Leading Importer and Distributor of various chemicals and disinfectants inter alia. Our Rwanda office seeks to hire for a pharmacist ASAP.

Position: Pharmacist (1)

Reporting to: Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Selection, preparation, quality control, preservation, and distribution of drugs and other pharmaceutical products
• Selection and shortlisting of pharmaceutical suppliers
• Importing and exporting of pharmaceutical products
• Traceability and call-back (surveillance) of the pharmaceutical products where necessary
• Distribution of pharmaceutical information in their establishment (information for customers, for the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, or for other persons requiring it).
• Being the technical spokesman of the establishment of the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority
• Ensure good practice in the distribution of drugs
• Enforcement of pharmaceutical legislation and regulation in the pharmaceutical establishment in which he/she is responsible
• Assume other professional responsibilities as might be deemed reasonable by the management of the company

Minimum Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with National Pharmacy Council
• Having a valid license to practice pharmacy
• Fluent in English both speaking and written
• Knowledge of the marketing strategies is an added advantage
• Fluency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added Advantage.

To Apply:

Only candidates who meet the minimum outlined criteria above are encouraged to send an application letter; a comprehensive CV and copies of certificates in one Pdf document to masterasili.rw@gmail.com no later than 28^th Feb. 2021, and the name of the document should be Candidates names.

The subject of your email should be “Application for Pharmacist Position.” The application should be addressed to the MD, Master Asili Ltd.

NB: Owing to the urgency of the position, MA Ltd will review applications based on a first come first serve basis and might close the vacancy ahead of schedule when suitable candidate has been found.

For any clarifications WhatsApp us on +250 786 403 525 (chat only, no calls.)

1. Cleaner/Care Giver (2)

JOB VACANCIES

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

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

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

The Centre offers:

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

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

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

  Position: Cleaner/Care giver (2 posts)

Main responsibilities:

• Assists children with difficulties in daily living, including toileting and feeding according to the individual needs.
• Serves meals to children in the dining room and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the Centre; performs general housekeeping

Caregiver Qualifications/Skills:

• Creating a safe and clean environment.
• Motivating others.
• Physical ability.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Know how to read and write Kinyarwanda
• Minimum 4 year(s) primary education
• Experience in working with children with disabilities.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae in English or Kinyarwanda including 3 names of professional referees to mukamedias014@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving applications is February 18^th 2021 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done on 03^rd February 2021

Signed by

MUKASHARANGABO Médiatrice

Coordinator

2. Cook (2)

JOB VACANCIES

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

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

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

The Centre offers:

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

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

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

 Position: Cook (2 posts)

Main responsibilities:

• A cook who can prepare delicious, nutritious food ranging from different African cuisine.
• He or she must follow proper food safety and sanitation standards for food preparation and keep a clean work space while working.
• Keeping proper inventory of kitchen stock, buying reasonable quantity of food, which can be enough to satisfy the needs and not being expired and being thrown away.

Minimum qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow written directions.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Diploma in Cooking or a least three years of experience in cooking environment.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae in English or Kinyarwanda including 3 names of professional referees to mukamedias014@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving applications is February 18^th 2021 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done on 03^rd February 2021

Signed by

MUKASHARANGABO Médiatrice

Coordinator

3. Driver

JOB VACANCIES

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

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

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

The Centre offers:

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

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

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

 Position: Driver ( One post)

Main responsibilities:

• Drive WIKWIHEBAMWANA vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers, deliver, and collect documents and other items.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
• Perform minor repairs, arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations, or other local procedures, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Ensures valid documentation for the vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 Minimum qualifications:

• Driving License category B and D.
• Ability to read, write and follow written directions.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae in English or Kinyarwanda including 3 names of professional referees to mukamedias014@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving applications is February 18^th, 2021 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done on 03^rd February 2021

Signed by

MUKASHARANGABO Médiatrice

Coordinator

4. Secretary Accountant

JOB VACANCIES

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

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

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

The Centre offers:

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

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

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

Position: Secretary Accountant (One post)

Main responsibilities:

• Provide full secretarial support by performing MS Word for Windows, PowerPoint and Excel charts
• Ensure all correspondences (out and  in coming) are well filed and oriented timely:
• schedule appointments and track calendar schedule travel arrangements
• Organize and file documentation
• Work with and submit complete corporate financial records for the organization
• Submit and receive document billing/application and filing for business transactions
• Answer simple inquiries related to business workings and project premise
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, mailing, and filing.
• File and complete documentation for employee status
• Receive and mail packages and letters
• Be a cheerful representative of the organization and relay a helpful and accommodating environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Having a least a diploma (A2) in Secretarial studies, Management, Accounting, Finance or related fields,
• Proven Experience of at least 3 years as secretary/accountant.

• Excellent organization skills, managing diaries and appointments, analyzing Information, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, petty cash, Verbal Communication, Reporting Skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Microsoft Office-Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook Express, Publisher and Internet, Excellent typing speed, Written and spoken English, French, and Kinyarwanda.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae in English or Kinyarwanda including 3 names of professional referees to mukamedias014@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving applications is February 18^th 2021 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done on 03^rd February 2021

Signed by

MUKASHARANGABO Médiatrice

Coordinator

5. Occupational Therapist

JOB VACANCIES

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

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

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

The Centre offers:

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

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

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

Position: Occupational Therapist (One post)

 Main responsibilities:

• Assess the functional capacities of children with disabilities and identify their needs for rehabilitation and specific items
• Provide safe and appropriate Occupation therapy interventions
• Participate in the inter-professional analysis, plan, and reporting of children with disabilities coming to the Centre.

Competencies (knowledge, skills required for the job):

• Ability to work in an multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply clinical tools
• Familiar users centered approach
• Good capacity to organize and conduct training and community awareness-raising campaigns
• Knowledge of community-based rehabilitation approach
• Ability to work with partners
• Knowledge of referral mechanism
• Ability to develop information materials

 Minimum qualification(s):

• Degree in occupational therapy from a recognized university or A2 with at least 2 years of experience as occupational therapist.
• To be registered in RWOTA

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae in English or Kinyarwanda including 3 names of professional referees to mukamedias014@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving applications is February 18^th 2021 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done on 03^rd February 2021

Signed by

MUKASHARANGABO Médiatrice

Coordinator

Description

ToRs: Request for Expression of Interest: Consultancy to Support Campaign and Policy Influencing (Re-Advertised) 

1.0  About Oxfam in Rwanda 

Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty. We are a confederation of 20 member organizations working across the world as one Oxfam International on goals that support our shared vision. We want a world where people are valued and treated equally, enjoy their rights as full citizens, and can influence decisions affecting their lives.

Oxfam Rwanda Programme has developed its Country Strategy for the period of 2015 – 2020 and identified interventions which align with its mission – to ensure that poor women, men and youth enjoy equal rights and benefit from fair and inclusive development. Oxfam delivers a combination of long-term programme interventions, responses to humanitarian crises, and advocacy/influencing activities to drive the strategy outcomes. Oxfam in Rwanda is currently implementing projects in the following four pillar programmes: Gender Justice, Sustainable Livelihoods, Participatory Governance and Humanitarian response and preparedness.

2.0  About FEMNET 

The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) is a pan- African, feminist and membership-based network based in Nairobi with over 800 members across 48 African countries. FEMNET envisions an African society where gender equality is achieved, and women and girls enjoy all their rights and live in dignity.  FEMNET exists to facilitate and coordinate the sharing of experiences, ideas, information, and strategies for human rights promotion among African women’s organizations through networking, communication, capacity-building and advocacy at the regional and international levels. FEMNET was conceived in 1988 but formally registered in 1993 under Kenya’s applicable incorporation laws and/or regulations.

Since inception in 1988, FEMNET has strategically positioned herself as a convenor, organizer and facilitator on dialogues around critical issues including women’s involvement in governance and leadership, promoting women’s economic justice, advocating for women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, ending gender-based violence and harmful practices (such as female genital mutilation and child marriage) and strengthening the women’s movement in Africa.

3.0    About the project 

The Strengthening Networks for Greater Impact – STITCH is four years (2019-2022) EU funded project, implemented by Oxfam in partnership with FEMNET. This initiative is being implemented in 7 countries in Africa namely: Kenya, Mali, Tunisia, DRC, Ethiopia, Mauritius, and Rwanda. The initiative is working with 13 local partners across the 7 countries. The project seeks to strengthen the institutional and operational capacities of women network organizations for coordinated actions at global, regional, and national levels.

Specifically, the initiative will

I.  Strengthen institutional and operational capacity of FEMNET secretariat to lead effectively, coordinate, and support its wide membership and

II. SupportFEMNET 14 members in 7 countries on policy advocacy, campaigning, networking, and information sharing.

Upon completion of the project, the following result areas will have been achieved:

1. FEMNET Secretariat has strengthened governance and management systems to mobilise, coordinate and carry out joint policy and advocacy with its members at national and regional levels.
2. Institutional and operational Capacities of members of FEMNET built to effectively influence policies on women’s rights and gender equality in their respective countries.
3. FEMNET members use emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) to tell and document their stories and contribute to the body of knowledge on women’s rights and gender equality in Africa and globally.
4. African women know about their rights and gender equality as recognized in key policy and development frameworks.

To ensure that African women know about their rights and gender equality as recognized in key policy and development frameworks, the project will be having a campaign in each of the 7 countries and in addition will engage in policy influencing around a country specific issue.

In Rwanda the project is being implemented in partnership with two women organizations namely Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN) and Young Women Christian Association (YWCA).

4.0    Purpose of Assignment 

Oxfam in Rwanda and FEMNET are seeking for a consultant based in Rwanda to support its Implementing Partners; Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN) and Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) in Rwanda to develop and roll out i) a National Campaign and ii) Policy Influencing.

5.0 Scope of Work and Terms of Reference

The consultant will work with RWN and YWCA to undertake the following activities:

i.  Assist RWN and YWCA to define and clarify the issues to be addressed in the national campaign and policy influencing. Where possible, the issue should be an issue affecting women and girls in the country and can be linked to either the Maputo Protocol, Agenda 2063, and or SDG 2030

ii.  Support RWN and YWCA to develop

i.  A campaign strategy and

ii. A policy influencing strategy in consultation with women and girls in the country and policy makers.

iii. Assist RWN  and YWCA to design and include specific interventions enlisting men and boys for policy change at policy, institutional and community level in Rwanda.

iv.  Attend and participate in regional workshops for campaign and policy influencing as a Trainer of Trainers (ToT) to provide one to one mentoring and support to RWN and YWCA as outlined in section 2 above.

v. Facilitate an in-country workshop with RWN and YWCA and their constituents to review and validate the campaign and policy influencing strategies

vi. Support RWN and YWCA to develop key messages and Information Education and Communication (IEC) /Behaviour Change Communication materials

vii. Support RWN and YWCA to develop either a briefing paper, or policy position paper for use in campaign and policy influencing

viii. Support RWN  and YWCA to roll out a national workshop and launch for the campaign

ix. Support RWN and YWCA to roll out a national workshop to train and sensitize stakeholders on policy influencing with a key focus on Maputo Protocol, Agenda 2063 and SDG 2030 depending on country context

6.0    Key Deliverables and Outputs

i.Country specific campaign strategy

ii. Country-specific policy advocacy and influencing strategy

iii. Training materials for ToT on policy influencing

iv. Report from  training on ToT policy influencing (Max 3 pages)

v. IEC / BCC materials

vi. Policy Brief or Position Paper on country issue (Max 2 pages)

7.0    Required Qualification, Skills and Competencies

I.  Post graduate degree in development studied, gender, governance, or other relevant subject area

II.  Excellent understanding of power, politics, and social change in the context of Rwanda and broadly in Africa.

III.  Experience working with and understanding of feminist and social justice principles

IV. Demonstrable experience of leading, designing and delivering influencing, campaigning and advocacy assignments in Rwanda

V.  A minimum  of 7 years of working in the field of influencing, campaigns, and advocacy

VI. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience of external representation strategies, lobbying, networking, and advocacy

VII. Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand highly complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans.

VIII.  Excellent written skills

IX. Relevant experience and proven track record in producing and managing high-quality research and policy papers and briefs

X. Experience of working in highly complex political environments.

XI.  Understanding and experience of managing diverse partnerships with civil society, private sector, governments and international organisations.

8.0 Duration of Assignment

 The assignment is for 30 days spread across a 3-month period

9.0 Application Process

 Interested applicants should send the following

i. Technical proposal (not more than 5 pages responding to the scope of work outlined in 4 above). The technical proposal should include a workplan outlining how the consultancy days will be utilized.

ii. Please also Include not more than 1-page financial proposal.

iii. CV of not more than 3 pages with names and contacts of 3 professional referees

iv. Sample   work from similar assignments

Applications are sent by e-mails only. Send your application to kigali@oxfam.org.uk Please indicate the reference on the subject line as Consultancy to Support Campaign and Policy Influencing. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 19 February 2021 by 17:00 Kigali time.

Please note: Only candidates who have been selected for interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: Oxfam and FEMNET value an intersectional approach and encourages young women, women with disabilities, sexual minorities, and marginalized groups to apply.  FEMNET also encourages its members both individuals and organisations to apply.

Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1. Early Childhood Development Technical Advisor INECD 

2. Early Childhood Development Technical Advisor INECD

Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1.  Comptable at COPEDU PLC

2. Responsable d’agence de Rwamagana – COPEDU PLC

3. Responsable de Marketing et Communication – COPEDU PLC

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