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Fully Funded Foreign Affairs Scholarships at Romania Universities in Romania: (Deadline 16 March 2021)

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Fully Funded Foreign Affairs Scholarships at Romania Universities in Romania: (Deadline 16 March 2021)

Application details

Apply for Fully Funded Foreign Affairs Scholarships at Romania Universities in Romania. The deadline for this application is 16th March 2021.

Scholarship Description:

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs international awards is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Masters, PhD level programs in the field of Architecture, Visual Arts, Romanian Culture and Civilization, Journalism, Political Science, Administrative Science, Education, Oil and Gas, veterinary medicine taught at Romania Universities . The deadline of the scholarship is 16 Mar 2021.

The scholarship program offered by the Romanian state, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to foreign citizens, based on H.G. 288/1993, for the current academic year, was launched. The scholarships are offered to foreign citizens from countries that are not members of the European Union, for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. See the methodology, calendar and list of universities enrolled in the program.

Degree Level:

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs international awards is available to undertake Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Masters, PhD level programs at Romania Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

  • Architecture
  • Visual Arts
  • Romanian Culture and Civilization
  • Also, Journalism
  • Political Science
  • Administrative Science
  • Likewise, Education
  • Oil and Gas
  • Similarly, Veterinary medicine

The fields of study are the following (indicative list): architecture, visual arts, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, political and administrative sciences, education sciences, social and human sciences, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine.

Eligible Nationalities:

scholarship is open to all nationalities other than European union countries.

Scholarship Benefits:

The winning scholars will receive all the following:

  • Free of Charge Tuition Fee,
  • Furthermore, free of Charge Accommodation,
  • Also, a Monthly Stipend,
  • Moreover, 65 EURO/Month, for Undergraduate Students,
  • Likewise, 75 EURO/Month, for Master Studies,
  • Similarly, 85 EURO/Month, for Postgraduate Students 

Eligibility Criteria:

  •  Foreign citizens coming from all the states of the world, except for EU member states.
  • Also, the applicant for the scholarship must present study papers issued by accredited / recognized educational institutions, have good results in education.
  • Likewise, the applicant for the scholarship is not, until 31 December of the year in which he / she was nominated, more than 35 years of age.

Application Procedure:

In order to receive this education award, candidates need to take admission in an undergraduate, master and doctorate degree coursework at any University in Romania. After taking admission, candidates can download and send these award application forms to the International Relations Department/the Rectorate of the University.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

Imyanya 2 y`akazi muri Private Sector Federation (PSF) :Deadline: 15-01-2021

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1. EATP Project Assistant

Terms of Reference for the recruitment of a PROJECT ASSISTANT for the East African Tourism Platform  (EATP)

JOB TITLE:  EATP Project Assistant

REPORTS TO: EATP TECHNICAL ASSISTANT/ COORDINATOR

LOCATION:  KIGALI, RWANDA                                                    

I.     Background and Context

The East Africa Tourism Platform is the apex private sector body for Tourism in East Africa. The East Africa Tourism Platform (EATP) ensures active and focused engagement of the Private sector in the EAC tourism development process, this also coming on the background that the private sector drives tourism largely in each of the EAC Economies. The Platform under the leadership of key tourism leaders in the region motivates and defines private sector participation in the emerging EAC policies and behaviour. It makes the voice of the private sector heard and relevant in the regional integration process, pursuing a common agenda as a sector.

EATP’s Mission is to promote intra and inter-regional tourism through advocacy, marketing, skills development, research and information sharing.

II.  Position Summary

The East Africa Tourism Platform Project Assistant will work under the supervision of the  East Africa Tourism Platform Coordinator and will undertake tasks related to promoting and strengthening the EATP programs.

The EATP Project Assistant will support the EATP Coordinator to ensure regional tourism vision and strategy into results, ensuring project design and implementation are geared towards achieving scale and impact, attracting funding to diversify funding resources and that the project implementation processes respond to EATP growth need to strengthen partnerships that lead to business development, improving marketing and increasing sales from the tourism and hospitality industry among Member countries.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of EATP Strategic Activities, ensuring that they are aligned to the Strategic Workplan.
  • Monitor and coordinate a portfolio of partners, including reviewing financial and narrative reporting from partners; driving, challenging and holding partners accountable for project deliverables and deadlines.
  • Engage with partners/grantees to review opportunities; challenges and advances interventions through collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships.
  • Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends aligned to Business Development, Strategic Marketing, financing and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on Strategic Markets.
  • Serve as a point of contact and collaborator, supporting the EATP coordinator, across a range of partners; including donors, government officials, and private sector leaders on issues of common concern to leverage positive impact toward common goals.
  • Together with the team and other partners, work towards maximizing the potential of grant opportunities and bilateral aid available at the national level to broker aligned, harmonized resources to address community priorities and resources for civil society organizations and communities, including for community systems strengthening.
  • Ensure that technical and Operation reports are generated in a quality and timely manner, and Communicating progress and learnings from projects to the EATP Coordinator and partners.
  • Support interaction with donors across the Secretariat, notably Grant Management, in support of overall resource mobilization activities. Further frequently interacts with PSF Procurement, Communications, and Finance to ensure alignment with internal and external policies and procedures.
  • Determine personnel, supplies, equipment, and other resources needed for the project.
  • Assist in establishing criteria and measurable for success or completion of the project.
  • Nurture relationships with the regional private sector apex body for tourism  and other stakeholders

 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven 5 + years’ experience in a project management role.
  • Proven track record of excellent performance related to private sector development.
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism or a related field, e.g. Business administration, Social Sciences, Public relations, Communication, Project Management
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills across a range of stakeholders, including the private sector, CSOs, INGOs or government institutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office tools (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
  • Business English proficiency is a must, with abilities to make conduct meetings in Kinyarwanda; and a working knowledge of  French would be an added value.
  • Excellent Communication: Demonstrated ability to articulate Chamber/Associations  mission and program objectives persuasively
  • Versatility and good judgment:
  • Accountability: Demonstrated commitment to personal responsibility and value for equity
  • Influence: Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage key stakeholders
  • Project management: Multi-tasking, project management, and decision-making skills
  • Agility: Flexible, results-oriented, and able to work in a project-driven environment

HOW TO APPLY:

 Interested candidates should submit their application letters, CVs with three references, and notarized degrees to the Director of Human Resource on humanresources@psf.org.rw not later than 15 January 2021 at 23:59




 

2. (ToR)- Project Coordinator for the East African Tourism Platform (EATP) 

 

Terms of Reference for the recruitment of a Project Coordinator for the East African Tourism Platform (EATP)                                                      

I.  Background
The East African Tourism Platform: Overview

The East African Community (EAC) recognizes the significance of the tourism sector to the national economies of its Partner States. The Sector contributes an average of about 10% to GDP, 20 % to foreign exchange earnings and, creating employment opportunities of about 8.3% in the region.

Review of the Partner States policy and development frameworks reveals that tourism is recognized as a key driver for future growth with a high potential to transform their economies.   In particular, tourism development has been prioritized in the Vision Burundi 2025, Kenya Vision 2030, Rwanda Vision 2050, Tanzania Vision 2025, and Uganda Vision 2040. Given its cross-sectoral nature, tourism can only grow sustainably if it is integrated into each country and the East African Community’s overall economic, social, and physical planning policies.

Open dialogue between the governments, the private sector and civil society, is needed to ensure consensual decisions and full implementation of the Common Market Protocol (CMP).

To Fastrack and fully tap the potential of Tourism to lead the East Africa Community member states economic development agenda, it was necessary to create a regional platform to drive an effective coordination mechanism by way of Public-Private Dialogue and partnerships. It is against this background that, in 2011, key stakeholders led by TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) PSO/CSO programme established partnerships with key private sector tourism actors in the region to develop the East African Tourism Platform.

The East Africa Tourism Platform was therefore established in July 2011and became operational on 2nd April 2012 with start-up funding from Trademark East Africa.  TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is a not-for-profit organization funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa by working closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, and business and civil society organizations.

In 2015, EATP was registered as a company limited by guarantee without share capital, registered under the Companies Act section 486 laws Kenya. With Mission, to promote intra and inter-regional tourism through advocacy, marketing, skills development, research, and information sharing.

II. Objectives and scope of the work

The EATP Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the establishment of a strategic workplan to address key constraints faced by the Tourism and hospitality sector across the region aligned to Marketing unfavorable tourism business policies, unskilled labor force, limited access to investment financing, and among others, variations in industry standards across the EAC member countries.

III. Duration of the contract

The assignment will run for 18 Months effective January 2021.

IV.   Duty station

The EATP Coordinator will be based in Kigali Rwanda.

V.  Position Summary and Responsibilities

The EATP Technical Coordinator is the focal lead to the establishment of the EATP with Senior Management responsibility of establishing and enhancing key partnerships, increasing the EATP Grant Portfolio and generating Business opportunities for EATP members.

S/he will lead the planning, design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of EATP and programs and ensuring the quality of projects, implementation, donor reporting, and maintain field-level management at highest standards.

The EATP Technical Assistant will work to translate regional tourism vision and strategy into results ensuring project design and implementation are geared towards achieving scale and impact, attracting funding to diversify funding resources and that the project implementation processes respond to EATP growth need to strengthen partnerships that lead to business development, improving marketing and increasing sales from the tourism and hospitality industry among Member countries.

Core Responsibilities:

Enhance and establish new strategic partnerships, including identifying and working with prospective partners to design proposals (including helping determine the goals of the grant, its activities, expected results, indicators of success and budget), undertaking due diligence of potential partners and projects. Identify needs for business development approaches, plan and implement aligned activities that include but not limited to, financing access plans, customer relationships, business Intelligence to enhance sustainable tourism and hospitality trends.

Contribute to the implementation of EATP Strategic Activities, ensuring that they aligned to the Strategic Workplan.

Manage, monitor and coordinate a portfolio of partners, including reviewing financial and narrative reporting from partners; driving, challenging and holding partners accountable for project deliverables and deadlines.

Engage with partners/grantees to review opportunities; challenges and advances interventions through collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships.

Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends aligned to Business Development, Strategic Marketing, financing and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on Strategic Markets.

Serve as a point of contact and collaborator, supporting the Directors and Program coordinators, across a range of partners; including donors, government officials, and private sector leaders on issues of common concern to leverage positive impact toward common goals.

Together with the team and other partners, work towards maximizing the potential of grant opportunities and bilateral aid available at a national level to broker aligned, harmonized resources to address community priorities and resources for civil society organizations and communities, including for community systems strengthening.

Ensure that technical and Operation reports are generated in a quality and timely manner, and Communicating progress and learnings from projects to colleagues and partners.

Coordinates interaction with donors across the Secretariat, notably Grant Management, in support of overall resource mobilization activities. Further frequently interacts with PSF Procurement, Communications, and Finance to ensure alignment with internal and external policies and procedures.

More specifically, the primary duties and responsibilities aligned to this role will include but not limited to:

Program Strategy, Management, & Development

  • Participate in EATP and regional level strategic planning and contribute to the sustainable management of program growth with an eye towards program growth and development.
  • Enabling and overseeing the effective, efficient, and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements.
  • Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected, compiled, analyzed, and distributed and that appropriate assessment are conducted in the project areas of focus.
  • Lead the planning and development of concept papers, budgets, and project proposals with support from line EATP team.
  • Provide regular internal and external reports, and other relevant information on programme activities, policy matters and external relations.
  • Support the Technical team to ensure effective coordination and visibility of the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and development actors.

 Fundraising, Grant proposals writing & reporting processes

  • Lead funding opportunities for all projects in all EATP areas of competence and coordinate the activities of the program managers, budget holders, and SMT to identify and materialize opportunities in alignment within Rwanda and regional strategies ensuring that all new funding opportunities and proposals reflect the existing capacities and strategy of the EATP Business Models.
  • Lead and oversee the drafting of concept notes, proposals, and donor reports by program managers (including budgets for cost-related activities) in coordination with support departments in compliance with EATP partner
  • Ensure all concept notes and project proposals are well written, professionally presented, have undergone technical review by relevant sector focal points, are reflective of best practices and are in line with EATP strategy as well as broader regional and global strategies of the organization. This responsibility may entail support in designing and coordinating needs assessments and other research initiatives.
  • Oversee the work of the program support function, and the budgeting coordinator to make sure timely and coherent budget preparation for all new proposals and budget revisions.
  • Ensure timely and targeted communication and information flow to all relevant internal and external parties in coordination with the tourism sector, private sector and other regional stakeholders to remain informed about program achievements.

Program Staff Management and Capacity Building

  • Effectively manage program teams, including managers, specialists and technical experts across the country with an emphasis on program implementation excellence, learning, creativity, and innovation that promote tourism and hospitality business in Rwanda.
  • Lead and manage the programme department staff including people planning, recruitment, objective setting, performance reviews, well-being, and development
  • Conduct annual staff performance reviews, ensuring that poor performance is identified and corrective measures are put in place to develop staff capacity and encourage improvements
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and Administration to allocate funding for staff development, performance management, and team-building processes.

Stakeholders’ Liaison, Partnerships, and Representation

  • Cultivate key relationships that enhance EATP visibility, credibility and notoriety in across all stakeholders in Rwanda and East Africa.
  • Identify local partners with whom to cooperate and partner with focusing on creating a more favorable business environment for the T&H sector.

Implementation & Coordination:  

  • Provide oversight, guidance, and leadership to all aspects of EATP in-country and regional projects implementation
  • Ensure effective and transparent budget follow up, planning, and use of financial resources in coordination with the Area Managers (budget holders), in compliance with EATP Partner policies and priorities.
  • Effectively stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and train EATP program staff in these policies, developing guidelines and ensuring kick-off meetings to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning

  • Business Intelligence: lead all key business consultancies, focusing on creating business opportunities for the EATP and counterpart regional members: this will include analyzing and presenting key information gathered from diverse sources.
  • Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations, or other research activities and studies.
  • Design and ensure the implementation of effective and participatory program monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategies at all levels of the EATP strategic plan.
  • Ensure that all projects contribute to measuring impact and are in line with EATP strategic plan.
  • Ensure quality programming by coordinating the technical support and contributing to the development of M&E tools and indicators and other quality improvement for various business initiatives
  • Promote learning and knowledge management within the EATP strategic
  • Document lessons learned and best practices for dissemination within EATP Members and EAC Region counterparts to donors and to other stakeholders when relevant in order ensure synergetic programming and cross-program collaboration in EATP Rwanda and in the whole region.
  • Supervise monitoring and evaluation of the operations to ensure the overall implementation is in accordance with agreed work plans, donor agreements, and humanitarian accountability framework.
  • Develop appropriate monitoring, tracking, and reporting systems, tools, and templates that enhance monitoring of programme outputs and quality, generate quality evidence on program impact and promote and ensure use of data for decision-making processes/ program adjustments.

VI.         Required Candidate Profile:

To be successful in this role, the suitable candidate will possess the following:

  • Master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Over 8 years of progressively responsible experience in tourism and hospitality; preferably in areas such as Tourism promotion Businesses, Tourism Destination Marketing, public-private partnerships, management consulting;
  • Good understanding of critical issues faced by the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in the East African Community region; with the ability to generate relevant intervention proposals.
  • Demonstrate experience and skill in proposal development, budget development, program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Proven experience in senior public or private sector with a focus on tourism for at least 5 years
  • Proven experience in donor funds and effectively coordinating various projects with the private sector, government, international, and national NGOs and Corporate
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills across a range of stakeholders, including the private sector or government institutions.
  • Substantial experience in business development, and/or developing public-private partnerships with a successful track record in the Tourism and Hospitality related activities across multiple contexts in a multi-cultural
  • Ability to assess the viability of Tourism and Hospitality business opportunities and risks;
  • Track record in developing and maintaining strong high-level relationships in the private sector, relevant governments, and development institutions;
  • Demonstrable understanding and ability to enable and participant in market creation opportunities and interventions to strengthen tourism Business investment
  • Ability to represent the EATP externally with the private sector, government, development partners, media, and other stakeholders;
  • Team player with strong leadership and influencing skills, and track record in working in a matrix structure; Strong client service orientation; Ability to resolve challenging issues;
  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical and presentation skills, and ability to work with or supervise the use of data utilizing standard office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint; among others.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required; working knowledge of French and Swahili is a strong added advantage.

VII.        Application procedures

  • The application should contain the following:
  • A detailed CV indicating education background/professional qualifications, all experience, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
  • Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit their application letters, CVs with three references and notarized degrees to the Director of Human Resource on humanresources@psf.org.rw not later than 15 January 2021 at 23:59







 

Imyanya 2 y`akazi muri Deva Medical Center: Deadline: 15-01-2021

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1. Receptionist

Receptionist

Job Title: Receptionist – Full Time

 Location: Nyarutarama – Kigali

 Job Brief

We are looking for a pleasant Receptionist/Cashier to undertake all receptionist and clerical duties at the desk of our main entrance. You will be the “face” of the company for all visitors and will be responsible for the first impression we make,

You must have a flexible approach and have the ability to work as a team player as well as individually, in order to meet the demands of an extremely busy department. Therefore, good organizational and excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone are essential. The ideal candidate will have a friendly and easy going personality while also being very perceptive and disciplined. You should be able to deal with complaints and give accurate information. A customer-oriented approach is essential.

Applications are invited from individuals with relevant administration experience to provide efficient Clinic Reception.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Receiving and welcoming patients/visitors
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Marketing and upselling of activities, promoting the Clinic Services
  • Cash handling, Invoicing Insurances, receipting, record keeping, and reporting
  • Providing knowledge about the Clinic
  • Answering questions and addressing complaints.

Suitable candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Proven experience as front desk representative, agent or relevant position
  • Familiarity with office machines (printer etc.)
  • Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping
  • Proficient in English and Kinyarwanda (oral and written),
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
  • Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in clinic/hospital.
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Completed and maintained Patients/visitors’ logs and required
  • Ensured the optimum comfort of all quests in reception area and accommodated special requests
  • Have completed education to a minimum level of Diploma (A1)
  • A quick learner and enthusiastic, and have good people skills
  • Demonstrate good work ethic, hardworking and honest
  • Be highly organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn
  • Be dependable, respectful, flexible

Advantages

  • Speaking French
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Insurance Smart system.
  • A background in finance or administration
  • Certificates and Diplomas, additional qualification.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should fill the following web link or send their Resume/CV below mentioned addresses

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




https://www.devamc.com/career/

hr@devamc.com

Application Deadline:15th January 2021.




 

2.Registered Nurse/Midwife

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Job Title: Registered Nurse/ Midwife – Full Time

 Location: Nyarutarama – Kigali

 Job Brief

We are looking for a pleasant Nurse/Midwife to undertake all triage and care for duties at the triage area and observation room with full-time work. The eligible candidate will be the “first medical person” of the company for the patient and will be responsible for the first care we make,

You must have a flexible approach and have the ability to work as a team player as well as individually, in order to meet the demands of the patients and/or the doctors. Therefore, well-educated/trained and excellent communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will have a friendly and easy-going personality while also being very perceptive and disciplined. You should be able to deal with complaints and give accurate information. A patient-oriented approach is essential.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Monitoring patients
  • Administering the forms/prescriptions
  • General nursing procedures
  • Maintaining the observation room
  • Coordinating the availability of physical resources within the observation.
  • Preparing the doctors’ room
  • Assisting the doctors in all the procedures
  • Keeping and reporting the triage and observation records

Suitable candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife at the council
  • Have completed education to a minimum level of Diploma A1
  • Proficient in English and Kinyarwanda (oral and written),
  • Knowledge of computer skills, especially MS Excel and Word.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the clinic/hospital.
  • Carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment
  • Accept accountability and responsibility for own actions within nursing practice
  • A quick learner and enthusiastic, and have good people skills
  • Demonstrate good work ethic, hardworking and honest
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Be highly organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn
  • Be dependable, respectful, flexible

Advantages

  • Speaking French
  • Experience in gynaecology and paediatrics area
  • Experience in dental department
  • Trainer and management skills

 How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should fill the following web link or send their Resume/CV below mentioned addresses

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

https://www.devamc.com/career/

hr@devamc.com

Application Deadline:15th January, 2021.







 

Two (2) Job positions at Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) : Deadline: 31-01-2021

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1. Chargé/e de Programme Emploi et Développement Economique

Offre d’emploi

Un/e chargé/e de programme Emploi et Développement Economique

A pourvoir : Immédiatement/dès que possible

Lieu : Kigali (Rwanda)

La Direction du développement et de la coopération (DDC) est l’organe du Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE) en charge de la coopération internationale. Lui incombe la coordination de la coopération au développement, ainsi que l’Aide humanitaire de la Suisse.

La coopération suisse au développement est active dans trois thèmes prioritaires dans la région des Grands Lacs : la gouvernance, emploi et développement économique, ainsi que la santé. La DDC coordonne ses actions au Rwanda, au Burundi et en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) au moyen d’un programme régional. La direction régionale est basée à Kigali, Rwanda

Dans le cadre du renouvellement de sa stratégie régionale, la DDC au Rwanda recherche des candidat-e-s pour le poste de :

Chargé/e de Programme Emploi et Développement Economique

La DDC s’engage en faveur de la participation, de la transparence et de la responsabilité, pour l’égalité de traitement et la non-discrimination, ainsi que pour l’efficacité de son action et des partenaires engagés avec elle. De manière générale, l’objectif est de contribuer à la création d’un environnement où se renforcent l’état de droit et les droits de l’homme, l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes, la répartition appropriée des pouvoirs ainsi que la stabilité macroéconomique pour permettre le développement économique et l’envol du secteur privé.

La Suisse soutient le développement économique de la région des Grands Lacs avec un programme qui vise en priorité les jeunes et les femmes par la création d’emplois en dehors de l’agriculture, la formation professionnelle, la facilitation du commerce transfrontalier et l’appui au développement de la chaine de valeur des matériaux de construction.

Vu l’importance du secteur privé pour le développement économique et la création d’emplois, la DDC met un accent particulier sur la collaboration et l’engagement avec le secteur privé et les activités de coopération favorisant des approches basées sur les marchés.




POSITION :

Le/a chargé/e de programme national/e est placé/e sous la supervision du directeur régional adjoint de coopération et va gérer des programmes nationaux et régionaux.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :

  • Diplôme universitaire (Master) ou jugé équivalent, en économie, relations internationales, sciences politiques, sociales ou équivalent

EXPERIENCES PROFESSIONNELLES

  • Expérience professionnelle et pratique dans la coopération au développement et la gestion de projet.
  • Au moins cinq ans d’expériences dans le secteur du développement économique et/ou la formation professionnelle ainsi que dans la gestion des projets

LANGUES

  • Excellente maitrise du français, de l’anglais et du kinyarwanda.
  • La connaissance du swahili est un atout

COMPETENCES REQUISES

  • Bonnes connaissances du secteur du développement économique et de la formation professionnelle pour la création de l’emploi, notamment des enjeux dans la région des Grands Lacs
  • Capacité de développer des visions et stratégies du domaine E&DE et pour les concrétiser par des objectives, des tâches conceptuelles et des procédures opérationnelles.
  • Excellente connaissances des outils de planification, de suivi et d’évaluation de programmes et projets de coopération (PCM)
  • Haut dégrée d’autonomie individuelle et sens de la responsabilité personnelle, créativité et capacité d’innover ainsi qu’une volonté d’apprendre et de participer au changement
  • Capacité de créer la confiance auprès des partenaires et des collègues ainsi qu’une aptitude exceptionnelle de travailler en réseaux et en équipe.
  • Facilité de communiquer, y inclus compétences de communication interculturelle et aptitude à travailler dans une équipe régionale et multiculturelle
  • Sensibilité et intérêt d’explorer la dimension genre dans le domaine E&DE
  • Compétences éprouvées en matière de leadership dans le dialogue politique et l’implémentation et le suivi des programmes de développement
  • Excellentes capacités rédactionnelles en français et en anglais
  • Connaissances confirmés des programmes Windows (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook). ;
  • Intérêt et disponibilité pour effectuer des déplacements sur le terrain au Rwanda, au Burundi et en RDC (Province du Sud Kivu).

Résponsabilités :

Gestion de programme / project / PCM

  • Responsabilité pour le suivi opérationnel, administratif et financier du domaine emploi et développement économique au Rwanda et au niveau régional
  • Conception, planification, mise en œuvre et suivi des engagements de la Suisse
  • Programme régional d’appui à la formation professionnelle, suivi opérationnel et stratégique pour la région ; dialogue avec les partenaires, appui méthodologique, conceptuels et techniques
  • Programme régional sur la chaine de valeur des matériaux de construction, suivi opérationnel et stratégique pour la région ; ; dialogue avec les partenaires, appui méthodologique, conceptuels et techniques
  • Programme sur le commerce transfrontalier, suivi opérationnel et stratégique pour le Rwanda ;
  • Programme régional relance économique après Covid, suivi opérationnel et stratégique pour la région ; dialogue avec les partenaires, appui méthodologique, conceptuels et techniques
  • Programme Appui au secteur financier, Conceptualisation, suivi opérationnel et stratégique pour le Rwanda (analyse du contexte, monitoring et maintien d’un réseau) ;
  • Appuis méthodologiques, conceptuels et techniques aux partenaires de mise en œuvre.

Coordination et plaidoyer

  • Coordination et animation du domaine emploi et développement économique au sein du programme régionale, contribution active au processus régionaux et à la gestion du savoir ;
  • Participation active dans le dialogue politique et plaidoyer avec les partenaires et stakeholders (bailleurs de fonds, UN, gouvernement) sur les thématique emploi et développement économique
  • Représenter la DDC dans les fora de coordination liés à la thématique emploi et développement économique (ex. sector working group, etc.)
  • Participation active aux moments forts de la DDC Grands Lacs (Revue à mi-terme, Rapport annuel) et pour les thèmes transversaux Genre, Gouvernance, Changement climatique
  • Coordinateur de l’équipe régionale au niveau thématique, dans le cadre des portfolio reviews et dans la rédaction du rapport annuel partie emploi et développement économique

Thématiques :

  • Suivi du développement économique du Rwanda et de la situation de l’emploi
  • Point focal pour la coopération avec le secteur privé

Les candidate-e-s retenu-e-s seront soumi-e-s à un test écrit afin de confirmer leur compétences techniques, linguistiques et rédactionnelles.

Lieu : Kigali, Rwanda avec déplacements dans la région des Grands Lacs (Burundi et RDC)

Taux d’occupation : 100%

Entrée en fonction : A partir de mars 2021

Veuillez envoyer votre dossier de candidature complet au Bureau de Coopération régional Grands Lacs avec les documents suivants :

  • Lettre de motivation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copies des diplômes
  • Copies des certificats de travail
  • 1 photo récente
  • Contacts (téléphone et e-mail) de trois personnes de référence

En vue de la situation COVID-19, merci de privilégier l’envoi du dossier par mail à l’adresse suivante : kigali@eda.admin.ch avec la mention « Candidature Chargée de programme Emploi & Développement économique »

Délai de postulation : 31 janvier 2021

Les candidatures seront traitées confidentiellement. Celles dont le dossier est incomplet ou parvenu à la DDC après le délai de postulation ne seront pas prises en considération.

Seules les personnes répondant au profil requis et ayant respecté les procédures de postulation seront contactées.

Candidatures féminines encouragées.

Information complémentaire sur le site de la DDC Grands Lacs

www.eda.admin.ch/deze/fr/home/pays/grands-lacs.html

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2. National Program Officer Employment and Economic Development

Employment Opportunity

National Program Officer Employment and Economic Development

From: Immediately/As soon as possible

Location: Rwanda, Kigali

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). SDC is responsible for the overall coordination of development activities, as well as for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation.

The SDC’s activities in the Great Lakes region cover three priority themes: governance, employment, and economic development as well as health. The SDC coordinates its activities in Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo within a regional strategy. The head office is located in Kigali, Rwanda.

As part of the renewal of its regional strategy, the SDC in Rwanda is looking for candidates for the recruitment of a:

NATIONAL PROGRAMM OFFICER EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SDC is committed to promoting participation, transparency and accountability, equal treatment and non-discrimination, as well as ensuring the effectiveness of its own activities and those of its partners. It views to contribute to an environment that strengthens rule of law and human rights, gender equality, balance of power, and macro-economic stability to create the conditions for economic development and take-off of the private sector.

Switzerland supports economic development in the Great Lakes region through a program targeting in priority young people and women by creating employment opportunities out of agriculture, promoting professional skills, facilitation of cross-border trade, and strengthening the construction material value chain.

Given the crucial importance of the private sector for economic development and employment creation, SDC focuses on collaboration and engagement with the private sector and market-based development approaches

POSITION:

The National Program Officer will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director of Cooperation and will coordinate national and regional programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, international relations, political or social sciences or equivalent.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Working experience in international development cooperation on project and program implementation and management;
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional work working in economic development sector or vocational training as well as in project management.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

  • Fluency in French, English, and Kinyarwanda, written and oral;
  • Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

  • Good knowledge of the sector of economic development, vocational training for job creation, and related issues in the Great Lakes region;
  • Capacity for developing visions and strategies for the domain of employment and economic development and to realize them by means of objectives, conceptual work, and operational procedures;
  • Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate tools for cooperation programs and projects (PCM);
  • High individual autonomy and a high sense of personal responsibility, including creativity and innovative capacity and willingness to learn and to embrace change;
  • Good ability to establish confidence among partners and colleagues, including an excellent ability to network and to work in an team;
  • Strong communication skills, including intercultural communication and capacity to work in multicultural teams ;
  • Sensitivity and interest to further develop the gender dimension within the domain of employment and economic development;
  • Proven leadership skills in terms of policy dialogue and program implementation / oversight;
  • Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook);
  • Excellent writing skills in French and English;
  • Interest and availability to carry out field trips in Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC (South Kivu Province).

Responsibilities:

Program Management/Project/PCM

  • Operational, administrative, and financial lead of the Swiss activities in the domain of employment and economic development in Rwanda and at regional level;
  • Design, planning, implementation, and follow-up of Switzerland’s interventions;
  • Regional support program for vocational training, operational and strategic lead; dialogue with partners, methodological, conceptual, and technical support;
  • Regional program on the value chain of construction materials, operational and strategic lead; dialogue with partners, methodological, conceptual, and technical support;
  • Program on cross-border trade, operational and strategic lead for Rwanda;
  • Regional economic recovery program after COVID, operational and strategic lead; dialogue with partners, methodological, conceptual, and technical support;
  • Support program for the financial sector, Conceptualization, operational and strategic lead for Rwanda (context analysis, monitoring, and maintenance of a network);
  • Organizational, conceptual, and technical support to implementing partners.

Coordination and advocacy

  • Coordination and animation of the domain of employment and economic development within the regional program, active contribution to regional processes and knowledge management;
  • Active participation in policy dialogue and advocacy with partners and stakeholders (donors, UN, government) on issues of employment and economic development;
  • Representation of SDC in coordination groups within the thematic of employment and economic development (eg sector working group, etc.);
  • Active participation in the annual high points and events of SDC’s Great Lakes program (Mid-term review, Annual planning) and engagement for the promotion of cross-cutting themes Gender, Governance, Climate change;
  • Coordinator of the regional team at thematic level, within portfolio reviews, and in the drafting of the annual report section on employment and economic development.

Thematic:

  • Monitoring of Rwanda’s economic development and the employment situation;
  • Focal point for private sector engagement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written exam to confirm their technical, linguistic, and editorial skills.

Duty Station: Kigali with field visit in the Great Lakes’ region (Burundi and South-Kivu)

Occupancy rate: 100%

Estimated Start Date: From March 2021

Supporting documents to be sent:

  • Motivation letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copies of diplomas
  • Working certificates
  • Three reference persons with their contacts (phone number and email).
  • 1 recent passport photo

In view of the COVID-19 situation, please send your application by email to the following address: kigali@eda.admin.ch  the subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the Position title. “Application National Program Officer Employment & Economic Development”.

Closing date: 31 January 2021

Applications will be treated confidentially. Applications that are incomplete or have reached SDC after expiration of the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. Only candidates who meet the required profile and who have followed the application procedures will be contacted.

Female candidacies are highly encouraged.

 For additional information please visit the SDC Great lakes website: www.eda.admin.ch/deze/fr/home/pays/grands-lacs.html

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Imyanya 13 y`akazi muri NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STATISTICS OF RWANDA : Deadline:13/Jan/2021

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  1. Economic Statistics Data Team Leader

Job description

Key activities and responsibilities A Senior Data scientist can expect the unique experience of shaping the realisation of the Data Revolution Policy at NISR. This includes overseeing the construction of data infrastructure that will bring NISR to an exceptional standard of practice in the field of data science. In achieving this, successful applicants will be provided with ample opportunity to further their position as an expert in this exciting area of work. As this is a new role in NISR, the successful candidate will be expected to shape their own role according to NISR’s needs, but NISR expects their main activities to include:

• Manage a team of data scientists in NISR to scope and deliver data science projects that support NISR to achieve its mandate of supporting evidence
– based decision making across government. You will oversee projects using a variety of different data sources and data science techniques. Pipeline projects include analysis of large, granular, unstructured datasets from other government departments, interactive visualisations to improve dissemination of NISR data, and automation to improve the efficiency of NISR processes.

• Encourage a culture of innovation and learning. Teach others to become effective data scientists by identifying data science capacity gaps and facilitating training/mentoring to fill them. This includes facilitating both formal training and informal ‘on
– the
– job’ technical capacity building on data curation, analysis and visualization (R, GIS, and/or Python skills preferred);

• Work with ICT specialists to create an environment in which data scientists can work effectively and teach others to use and maintain this environment.

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of NISR’s data science projects to ensure they meet the customer’s objectives and are delivered in line with technical and analytical standards from across the data science community;

• Promote and role model best practice in planning, managing and communicating data science projects to ensure they are a success for both NISR and the customer. This includes establishing and enforcing effective ways of working across the Data Science Team as well as documenting and sharing good practice across NISR and the NSS,

• Oversee good data management within the NISR Data Science Team, and promote good practice in data management across the NSS;

• Form productive relationships with other teams across NISR to understand their priorities and identify opportunities for new data science projects of value to NISR. Communicate the value of data science to senior managers.

• Support the data science community across the NSS, including key institutions in government, civil society, the private sector and academia. This may include developing and sharing good practice guidance, facilitating cross
– departmental training and presenting data science projects.

• Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data access and sharing, data protection, capacity building, etc.

Job profile

Qualifications and experiences Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Data Science, Computer Science or Software Engineering with three years of working experience in data management.

Click here to apply




2. Social and Demographics Statistics (3)

Job description

2. Key activities and responsibilities As this is a new role in NISR, the successful candidate will be expected to shape their own role according to NISR’s needs, but NISR expects their main activities to include:

• Identify, scope and deliver data science projects that support NISR to achieve its mandate of supporting evidence
– based decision making across government. Some examples of ongoing projects include supporting the National Bank of Rwanda create interactive visualisations of data from their data warehouse, supporting NSS to produce some of their regular analysis and data tables using code rather than manual processing, etc.

• Follow appropriate quality assurance processes and contribute to good practice guidelines to ensure data science deliverables are of good quality and meet customer needs. Ensure projects are documented appropriately and that users know how to use and maintain solutions.

• Use appropriate agile management techniques to plan, manage, deliver and generate learning from data science projects.

• Maintain productive relationships with customers and take time to understand the priorities of NISR and other government departments so you can identify opportunities for new data science projects of value.

• Keep updating your knowledge by identifying gaps in your knowledge and learning new data science techniques that you think will be useful for NISR. Support the development of others by delivering training and mentoring others on techniques you are familiar with.

• Support NISR to manage data effectively and facilitate data
– sharing across the NSS and externally by following good practice for data management/cleaning and developing data standards to ensure interoperability.

• Support the data science community across the National Statistical System (NSS), including key institutions in government, civil society, the private sector and academia. This may include presenting projects, sharing good practice, or delivering cross
– departmental training.

• Promote NISR’s data science work both within and outside of the organisation. This may include presenting data science projects, writing blogs or articles, sharing methods online or drafting content for NISR’s communications team.

• Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data access and sharing, data protection, capacity building, etc.

Job profile

Qualifications At least a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Software Engineering or Economics

Click here to apply

3. Infrastructure, Systems and Data Security Statistics (X3)

Job description

Key activities and responsibilities In this role you can expect having the unique experience of shaping the realisation of the Data Revolution Policy at NISR.

This includes overseeing the construction of IT infrastructure that will bring the Rwanda National Statistics System to an exceptional standard of practice in the field of data science and data management. In achieving this, successful applicants will be provided with ample opportunity to further their position as an expert in this exciting area of work. As this is a new role in NISR, the successful candidate will be expected to shape their own role according to NISR’s needs, but NISR expects their main activities to include:

• Implement technology (hardware and software) for fulfilling the Data Revolution in NISR, and support other institutions in the development of big data ICT infrastructure.

• Develop and support the security and data management environment in the NISR Big Data Lab, ensuring that up to data security software is employed at all times.

• Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data management and capacity building throughout the NSS, particularly in areas that require expertise in areas concerning ICT.

• Construct MySQL and NoSQL based databases with intuitive designs in order to best manage data within NISR and the NSS, while ensuring interoperability of these databases throughout the NSS. Ensure the effective translation of data management policy to the everyday practice of these databases.

• Promote best practices in data access and privacy by constructing, supporting and promoting effective user access control systems within the NISR and the NSS.

• Communicate with ICT specialists within the NSS in order to ensure collaboration and harmonisation of ICT infrastructure concerning data management and data collation, with a particular emphasis on the development of a national data portal.

• Assist proactively in the classification and secure storage of data within NISR and throughout the NSS.

•Take time to understand the priorities of NISR and the NSS within the ICT context and communicate and shape ICT infrastructure to best realise these priorities.

Job profile

Qualifications At least a bachelor’s degree in Computer science or Software Engineering.

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4. Economic Statistics (3)

Job description

2. Key activities and responsibilities As this is a new role in NISR, the successful candidate will be expected to shape their own role according to NISR’s needs, but NISR expects their main activities to include:

• Identify, scope and deliver data science projects that support NISR to achieve its mandate of supporting evidence
– based decision making across government. Some examples of ongoing projects include supporting the National Bank of Rwanda create interactive visualisations of data from their data warehouse, supporting NSS to produce some of their regular analysis and data tables using code rather than manual processing, etc.

• Follow appropriate quality assurance processes and contribute to good practice guidelines to ensure data science deliverables are of good quality and meet customer needs. Ensure projects are documented appropriately and that users know how to use and maintain solutions.

• Use appropriate agile management techniques to plan, manage, deliver and generate learning from data science projects

• Maintain productive relationships with customers and take time to understand the priorities of NISR and other government departments so you can identify opportunities for new data science projects of value.

• Keep updating your knowledge by identifying gaps in your knowledge and learning new data science techniques that you think will be useful for NISR. Support the development of others by delivering training and mentoring others on techniques you are familiar with.

• Support NISR to manage data effectively and facilitate data
– sharing across the NSS and externally by following good practice for data management/cleaning and developing data standards to ensure interoperability.

• Support the data science community across the National Statistical System (NSS), including key institutions in government, civil society, the private sector and academia. This may include presenting projects, sharing good practice, or delivering cross
– departmental training.

• Promote NISR’s data science work both within and outside of the organisation. This may include presenting data science projects, writing blogs or articles, sharing methods online or drafting content for NISR’s communications team.

• Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data access and sharing, data protection, capacity building, etc.

Job profile

Qualifications At least a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Software Engineering or Economics.

Click here to apply

5. Infrastructure, Systems and Data Security Team Leader

Job description

Key activities and responsibilities In this role you can expect having the unique experience of shaping the realisation of the Data Revolution Policy at NISR. This includes overseeing the construction of IT infrastructure that will bring the Rwanda National Statistics System to an exceptional standard of practice in the field of data science and data management. In achieving this, successful applicants will be provided with ample opportunity to further their position as an expert in this exciting area of work. As this is a new role in NISR, the successful candidate will be expected to shape their own role according to NISR’s needs, but NISR expects their main activities to include:

• Implement technology (hardware and software) for fulfilling the Data Revolution in NISR, and support other institutions in the development of big data ICT infrastructure.

• Develop and support the security and data management environment in the NISR Big Data Lab, ensuring that up to data security software is employed at all times.

• Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data management and capacity building throughout the NSS, particularly in areas that require expertise in areas concerning ICT.

• Construct MySQL and NoSQL based databases with intuitive designs in order to best manage data within NISR and the NSS, while ensuring interoperability of these databases throughout the NSS. Ensure the effective translation of data management policy to the everyday practice of these databases.

• Promote best practices in data access and privacy by constructing, supporting and promoting effective user access control systems within the NISR and the NSS.

• Communicate with ICT specialists within the NSS in order to ensure collaboration and harmonisation of ICT infrastructure concerning data management and data collation, with a particular emphasis on the development of a national data portal.

• Assist proactively in the classification and secure storage of data within NISR and throughout the NSS.

• Take time to understand the priorities of NISR and the NSS within the ICT context and communicate and shape ICT infrastructure to best realise these priorities.

Job profile

Qualifications At least a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Software Engineering or Economics.

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6. Director of Data Revolution and Big Data Unit

Job description

Key activities and responsibilities Data Revolution and Big Data, Director can expect the unique experience of shaping the realisation of the Data Revolution Policy at NISR. This includes overseeing the construction of data infrastructure that will bring NISR to an exceptional standard of practice in the field of data science. In achieving this, successful applicants will be provided with ample opportunity to further their position as an expert in this exciting area of work. As this is a new role in NISR, the successful candidate will be expected to shape their own role according to NISR’s needs, but NISR expects their main activities to include:

• Manage a team of data scientists in NISR to scope and deliver data science projects that support NISR to achieve its mandate of supporting evidence
– based decision making across government. You will oversee projects using a variety of different data sources and data science techniques. Pipeline projects include analysis of large, granular, unstructured datasets from other government departments, interactive visualisations to improve dissemination of NISR data, and automation to improve the efficiency of NISR processes.

• Encourage a culture of innovation and learning. Teach others to become effective data scientists by identifying data science capacity gaps and facilitating training/mentoring to fill them. This includes facilitating both formal training and informal ‘on
– the
– job’ technical capacity building on data curation, analysis and visualization (R, GIS, and/or Python skills preferred);

• Work with ICT specialists to create an environment in which data scientists can work effectively and teach others to use and maintain this environment.

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of NISR’s data science projects to ensure they meet the customer’s objectives and are delivered in line with technical and analytical standards from across the data science community;

• Promote and role model best practice in planning, managing and communicating data science projects to ensure they are a success for both NISR and the customer. This includes establishing and enforcing effective ways of working across the Data Science Team as well as documenting and sharing good practice across NISR and the NSS.

• Oversee good data management within the NISR Data Science Team, and promote good practice in data management across the NSS;

• Form productive relationships with other teams across NISR to understand their priorities and identify opportunities for new data science projects of value to NISR. Communicate the value of data science to senior managers.

• Support the data science community across the NSS, including key institutions in government, civil society, the private sector and academia. This may include developing and sharing good practice guidance, facilitating cross
– departmental training and presenting data science projects.

• Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data access and sharing, data protection, capacity building, etc.

Job profile

Qualifications and experiences Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematical Sciences, or Computer Science with three (3) years of relevant working experience in data management and Data analysis; or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematical Sciences, or Computer Science with one (1) year of relevant working experience in data management and data analysis.

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7. Social and Demographic Statistics Data Team Leader

Job description

5. Key activities and responsibilities A Senior Data scientist can expect the unique experience of shaping the realisation of the Data Revolution Policy at NISR. This includes overseeing the construction of data infrastructure that will bring NISR to an exceptional standard of practice in the field of data science. In achieving this, successful applicants will be provided with ample opportunity to further their position as an expert in this exciting area of work. As this is a new role in NISR, the successful candidate will be expected to shape their own role according to NISR’s needs, but NISR expects their main activities to include:

• Manage a team of data scientists in NISR to scope and deliver data science projects that support NISR to achieve its mandate of supporting evidence
– based decision making across government. You will oversee projects using a variety of different data sources and data science techniques. Pipeline projects include analysis of large, granular, unstructured datasets from other government departments, interactive visualisations to improve dissemination of NISR data, and automation to improve the efficiency of NISR processes.

• Encourage a culture of innovation and learning. Teach others to become effective data scientists by identifying data science capacity gaps and facilitating training/mentoring to fill them. This includes facilitating both formal training and informal ‘on
– the
– job’ technical capacity building on data curation, analysis and visualization (R, GIS, and/or Python skills preferred);

• Work with ICT specialists to create an environment in which data scientists can work effectively and teach others to use and maintain this environment.

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of NISR’s data science projects to ensure they meet the customer’s objectives and are delivered in line with technical and analytical standards from across the data science community;

• Promote and role model best practice in planning, managing and communicating data science projects to ensure they are a success for both NISR and the customer. This includes establishing and enforcing effective ways of working across the Data Science Team as well as documenting and sharing good practice across NISR and the NSS,

• Oversee good data management within the NISR Data Science Team, and promote good practice in data management across the NSS;

• Form productive relationships with other teams across NISR to understand their priorities and identify opportunities for new data science projects of value to NISR. Communicate the value of data science to senior managers.

• Support the data science community across the NSS, including key institutions in government, civil society, the private sector and academia. This may include developing and sharing good practice guidance, facilitating cross
– departmental training and presenting data science projects

. • Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data access and sharing, data protection, capacity building, etc.

Job profile

Qualifications and experiences Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Data Science, Computer Science or Software Engineering with three (3) years working experience in data management;

Click here to apply




Imyanya 10 y’akazi muri Afrilandscapes:Deadline: 20-1-2021

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1. Botanist

Qualifications, Education and Training

• PhD in botany

• Over Fifteen years of experience in professional consulting incorporating

assessments of botanic diversity; associated ecosystems; ecosystem

rehabilitation, response and resilience; vulnerability and risk assessments;

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of botany

• Knowledge of wide range of biological taxa, sampling methods and

understanding of ecological interactions

• Expert in vegetation ecology, primarily in grasslands, thicket, coastal systems,

wetlands

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized botany-based professional association

Click here to apply

2. Aquatic Ecologist

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Master’s degree in hydrology and zoology

• Over Fifteen years of experience in professional consulting incorporating

assessments of aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity (fauna and flora);

associated ecosystems; ecosystem rehabilitation, response and resilience;

vulnerability and risk assessments; and environmental hydrology

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of aquatic

ecology

• Knowledge of wide range of biological taxa, sampling methods and

understanding of ecological interactions

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized ecology-based professional association

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3. Design Engineer

Qualifications, Education and Training

• MSc in Engineering

• Over Fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as a design

engineer

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized engineering-based professional association

Click here to apply




4. Geomorphologist

Qualifications, Education and Training

• MSc in Geography

• Over fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as a

geomorphologist

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized engineering-based professional association

Click here to apply

5. Resource Economist

Qualifications, Education and Training

• MSc in Agricultural Economics

• Over Fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as an economist

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized economics-based professional association

Click here to apply

6. Senior Landscape Architect

Senior Landscape Architect

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Master’s in Landscape Architecture

• Over Fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as a lead

landscape architect

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized landscape architecture-based professionala ssociation

Click here to apply

7. Social Scientist

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Master’s in Environment and Development

• Over fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as a social

scientist

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized social science-based professional association

Click here to apply

 

8. Soil Scientist

 

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Master’s in Soil Science

• Over fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as a soil scientist

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized soil science-based professional association

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9. Wetland Ecologist

 

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Master’s in Environmental Science

• Over fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as a Wetland

Ecologist

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized ecology-based professional association

Click here to apply

 

10. Hydrologist

Introduction

Afrilandscapes Ltd is a Landscaping Design and Construction Company in Rwanda

actively delivering the following:

• Soft & Hard Landscaping Works

• Irrigation Solutions

• External Lighting, Statues and Water Features

• Greening & Ecological Restoration Works

We are currently seeking the following expertise to support our existing team in fulfilling our delivery on Greening & Ecological Restoration works.

10. Hydrologist

Qualifications, Education and Training

• PhD in Hydrology

• Over fifteen years of experience in professional consulting as a hydrologist

• Direct involvement in at least 5 projects with key components of wetland

rehabilitation

Professional Memberships/Accreditations

• Membership in a recognized hydrology-based professional association

Click here to apply




Imyanya 3 y’akazi muri CIMERWA Ltd :Deadline:12-01-2021

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1. Wheel Loader Operator and Truck Driver

LOCAL JOB ADVERT.

CIMERWA PLC is Rwanda’s only integrated cement manufacturer. It has a capacity of 600,000tons per annum with Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Ltd having 51% Shareholding. The company operates a dry process technology Plant in Rusizi District in Western Province and has a distribution chain across the country and into some export markets. As part of its drive on performance improvement, the company is recruiting professionals to strengthen its organization in order to fully exploit its potential. We are looking for an experienced professional to fill the position below

Job Title: Wheel Loader Operator and Truck Driver

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure Optimal SHERQ Performance.
  • Perform job effectively to ensure acceptable Financial Performance.
  • Effective Communication.
  • Maintain House Keeping.
  • Efficient Operation of relevant mobile equipment.
  • To Carry out zealously with loyalty and faithfulness all the entrusted duties and go wherever CIMERWA Ltd needs his services.
  • To do his utmost to use and keep safely the material given to him;
  • To devote his time subject to the rules in force to the service of the employer.

Professional, academic qualifications and experience

  • Possess a valid Driving Licence with category F & C with a reputable driving record.

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  • Minimum of 2 years Driving experience of Trucks and Loaders with a recognized Company or Institution. ‘

Skills and competences required

  • To be Rwandan by Nationality;
  • Competent in operating, Front end loader and Rear tipper truck;

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application documents together with copies of the degrees certificates, summarized curriculum vitae with three professional references at CIMERWA Plc head office at KIMIHURURA, City of Kigali or at its liaison office at Bugarama, Rusizi District and/or at Email: cimerwa@cimerwa.rw not later than Tuesday  12th January  2021.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 03rd November 2020

Nkusi Paul Gashumba

Head of Human Resources




2. Crusher Operator

LOCAL JOB ADVERT

CIMERWA Ltd is Rwanda’s largest cement manufacturer with a capacity of 600,000tons of cement per year with PPC Ltd having 51% shareholding. The company operates a dry process technology Plant in Muganza Sector, Rusizi District in Western Province. As part of its localization and optimization plans the Company is recruiting professionals to fully optimize its production capacity and hence cater to the country’s growing demand for cement and that of the region.CIMERWA Ltd is looking for an experienced professional to fill the following vacancy.

Crusher Operator (1)

Key duties and responsibilities;

To operate crusher and ensure:

  • Required raw material quality is crushed.
  • Housekeeping of the crushing line.
  • Crusher pre-inspection and record maintenance.
  • Compliance with safety policy.
  • Compliance with relevant legal requirements and safe operation of plant and equipment (crusher).
  • Operation log sheet and prepare shift reports.
  • Any other task as per mining operations requirement.

Education and experience requirements

  • Secondary school Education.
  • Understand Health and safety
  • Relevant certification for crusher operation.
  • A certificate in the mining field will be an added advantage.
  • The license in mobile equipment operation will be an added advantage.
  • In-depth understanding and knowledge of the Cement processing raw materials requirement.
  • At least 6 months or more relevant experience in the mining environment.
  • Crusher operation and troubleshooting.
  • Raw material quality control.

Special Requirements

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure;
  • Good reporting skills; and good knowledge of English and
  • Computer operation skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application documents together with copies of the degrees certificates, summarized curriculum vitae with three professional references at CIMERWA Plc head office at KIMIHURURA, City of Kigali or at its liaison office at Bugarama, Rusizi District and/or at Email: cimerwa@cimerwa.rw not later than Tuesday 12th January  2021.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Done at MUGANZA, on 02nd  November   2020

Nkusi Paul Gashumba

Head of Human Resources




3. SHE Systems Administrator

LOCAL JOB ADVERT

CIMERWA Ltd is Rwanda’s largest cement manufacturer with a capacity of 600,000tons of cement per year with PPC Ltd having 51% shareholding. The company operates a dry process technology Plant in Muganza Sector, Rusizi District in Western Province. As part of its localization and optimization plans the Company is recruiting professionals to fully optimize its production capacity and hence cater to the country’s growing demand for cement and that of the region.CIMERWA Ltd is looking for an experienced professional to fill the following vacancy.

SHE Systems Administrator (1)

Key duties and responsibilities;

  • Reporting to the SHERQ Manager, the SHE Systems Administrator will be responsible for the following:
  • Ensure proper usage and reporting into the ISOMETRIC system.
  • Record and updates all data and information related to integrated management Systems (IMS).
  • Update and Conduct compliance checks and monitoring of Isometrix system use.
  • File and monitor control of all IMS documentation (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018).
  • Ensure Maintenance and optimization of systems Dashboards.
  • Liaison Officer for supervisor and external system user / PPC Group.
  • Follow up on IsoMetrix’s actions and progress.
  • Conducting compliance checks and monitoring of system use and its performance.
  • Monitor and report PPE consumption into the System.
  • Analysis of data within the IsoMetrix system.
  • Raise PR for the SHERQ department and ensure items are ordered on time.
  • Under the guidance of the supervisor ensure and monitor audit findings track and provide updates (external and internal audits).
  • With the guidance of the supervisor, ensure updated IMS documentation on a shared drive.
  • Record & register all SHE incidences and reports into the system.
  • Ensure updated legal register uploaded into the system.
  • Participate in the review of SHERQ related policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Participate in the implementation of ISO Standard and ensure compliance with their requirements.
  • Conduct onsite SHE inspections and ensure compliance.
  • Perform any other work as tasked s assigned by the supervisor.

Education and experience requirements:

Minimum: Bsc. Environmental Sciences, or Bsc, Environmental management.

Special Requirements:

Specialized Trainings required:

  • ISO 14001;2015, 9001:2015 and 45001:2018

Computers skills:

  • STATA system.
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS).

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Candidates interested in the above vacancy are required to submit their application documents together with copies of the degrees certificates, detailed curriculum vitae and any other relevant certificates should be submitted at CIMERWA Ltd head office at Kimihurura, Gasabo District, and western Province or at its liaison office at Bugarama, Rusizi District and/or at Email: cimerwa@cimerwa.rw not later than Tuesday 12th January 2021.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Done at MUGANZA, on 10th November   2020

Nkusi Paul Gashumba

Head of Human Resources






Executive Assistant at Business Development Fund Ltd:Deadline: 21-01-2021

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Job Vacancy

 BDF ltd is a public limited company whose mission is to promote SME Development through provision of financial and non-financial services to enhance the lending mechanisms of financial institutions as the leading institution in facilitating both companies and individual bankable projects to access financial services, through provision of financial facilities and business advisory services for national development.

With the above mandate, BDF wishes to recruit a Qualified and self-motivated Executive Assistant in the office of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at BDF Head Office:




1.    Position: Executive Assistant (1)

Reporting to both:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Deputy CEO

Office Location: BDF Headquarters

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the position is to provide administrative support to senior staff in the corporate support department and Units to facilitate efficient delivery of strategic tasks.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

a)    Maintain the Executive’s office records and documents by ensuring proper record keeping and cataloguing;

b)    Maintain the Executive’s diary and calendar of events to ensure that there are no overlaps, delays or overruns;

c)    Prepare reports for the Executive’s as per the agreed reporting framework, in compliance with the BDF reporting framework;

d)    Receive and attend to the CEO and Deputy CEO’s visitors;

e)    Facilitate  the Executive’s meetings and other engagements with various stakeholders by liaising with the organizers and briefing accordingly;

f)    Ensure Executive’s welfare is taken care of by requesting for transport as required and ensuring that they access reports, newspapers, and other materials as necessary;

g)    Receive, analyze and present a brief to the Executive’s on all issues directed to the office;

h)    Communicate to the Executive’s on requests or concerns from stakeholders;

i)    Follow up on the Executive’s circulars and memos for feedback.

Requirements and Qualifications

a)    Must be  a Rwandan;

b)    Female candidates are encouraged to apply;

c)    Age limit 35 years old;

d)    Bachelor’s degree in either Business administration, Office Management, or a relevant field. Fair level of understanding financials is an added value;

e)    Relevantprogressive experience of three (3) years;

f)    Knowledge of secretarial services;

g)    Knowledge of front and back-office operations;

h)    Computer application skills;

i)    Time management;

j)    Excellent  interpersonal and teamwork skills;

k)    Communication skills. Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English while knowledge of French is an added value.

How to apply: 

Please submit your application letter with signed Curriculum Vitae, notified copies of academic and professional certificates, copies of Identity card and contact details of three references to BDF office Reception, Avenue de la Justice, to attention of Human Resource and Administration Manager not later than 21st January 2021 at 11 A.M.

 

NB: BDF will contact only those who will be shortlisted.




Ishyirwa mumyanya ya ba School Leaders 11/2020

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Imyanya 16 y”akazi muri Dynamic Retails: Deadline: 18 January 2021

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1. (X4) Cashier

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
  • Prepare financial management reports.
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
  • You will be responsible for handling cash, preparing cash report, cash deposit slip, goods received note.
  • All bank reconciliation, handling bank accounts, checking & verification all bank charges.
  • Adherence to the QHSE management system as detailed in the ISO Manual and the related work procedures and Instructions.
  • Any other tasks that may be assigned to you

Minimum qualifications
1. A0 degree in financial accounting, management, or any other related fields
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Packages
3. Diploma or equivalent in a Sales, Management Course shall be an added advantage

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven Experience of above 1 years working as a cashier
  • Strong communication skills both in written, Verbal forms.
  • Must be proficient on a computer
  • Must-know language at least English and local language Kinyarwanda.
  • Being able to be faster learners.

OTHER QUALITIES

  • Teamwork commitment
  • Hard-working
  • honest

Interested candidates may submit their cover letter, CV, Degree/Diplomas, and professional certificate. Submission should be sent to Hr.recruitment@dynamicretails.rw not later than 18th January 2021.






2. (X10) Sales Attendant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

  1. Always Strive to achieve 100% of the Sales Budget / Target of the Individual & product Section
  2. Maximize Efforts in Cross Selling other product division’s sales. Minimum Expected Ratio of
    1. 70% Primary Product
    2. 30% Secondary product
  3. Continuous review of individual Section’s MTD /YTD achievement with Showroom Manager & Supervisor.
  4. Maximize Efforts in Customer Service Standards in the Branch as per corporate guidelines.
  5. Regularly communicate with Showroom Manager & Supervisor about the difficulties in services that the branch is facing & resolve the issues (escalate if required & if beyond control).
  6. Weekly review stocks position of the shelf / section and order for display / replenishment of stocks (on Sunday & Wednesday).
  7. Weekly review of new arrivals is mandatory in every section.
  8. Once stocks are displayed at the section, checking of bar codes with prices and tagging is mandatory for staff.
  9. To ensure that all products in your lobby are displayed with price tags & bar codes as per the System Price.
  10. Ensure the individual section & the entire floor is always clean & free of dust
  11. No damaged items are displayed in the selling area:
    1. In case of display damage, inform Store Keeper immediately
    2. In case of Customer Damages, inform Manager & take corrective action
    3. In case of Self Damaged (during merchandising), inform the Store Keeper & Branch Accountant.
  1. Adherence to the QHSE management system as detailed in the ISO Manual and the related work procedures and Instructions.
  2. Any other tasks that may be assigned to you.

Minimum qualifications
1. A2 degree bachelors more preferably
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Packages
3. Diploma or equivalent in a Sales, Marketing Course shall be an added advantage

RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven Experience of above 1 years working in sales related fields
  • Strong communication skills both in written, Verbal forms.
  • Must be proficient on a computer
  • Must-know language at least English and local language Kinyarwanda.
  • Being able to be faster learners

OTHER QUALITIES

  • Teamwork commitment
  • Hard-working
  • honest

Interested candidates may submit their cover letter, CV, Degree/Diplomas, and professional certificate. Submission should be sent to Hr.recruitment@dynamicretails.rw not later than 18th January 2021.






3. (X2) Section Supervisors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Overall day to day responsibility of the functioning of the section includes planning & budgeting etc.
  • Managing stock levels and ensuring optimum stock control in all areas of the store.
  • Merchandising, visual displays, organizing special promotions, displays, and events on the sales floor, and smooth store operations.
  • Dealing with staffing issues-(Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency).Providing/organizing training and development for the shop floor staff and logistics staff.
  • Ensuring standards for quality and customer services are met and responding to customer complaints and comments.
  • Touring the sales floor regularly, talking to staff and customers, and identifying and resolving urgent issues.
  • Adherence to the QHSE management system as detailed in the ISO Manual and the related work procedures and Instructions.
  • Any other tasks that may be assigned to you.

Minimum qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Management, Business or related fields
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Packages
3. Diploma or equivalent in a Sales, Marketing Course shall be an added advantage

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven Experience of above 1 years working in Stock and Inventory related fields
  • Strong communication skills both in written, Verbal forms.
  • Must be proficient on a computer
  • Must-know language at least English and local language Kinyarwanda.
  • Being able to be faster learners.

OTHER QUALITIES

  • Teamwork commitment
  • Hard-working
  • honest

Interested candidates may submit their cover letter, CV, Degree/Diplomas, and professional certificate. Submission should be sent to Hr.recruitment@dynamicretails.rw not later than 18th January 2021.






 

 

Free Scholarship in United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership: (Deadline 15 January 2021)

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Free Scholarship in United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership: (Deadline 15 January 2021)

Application details

The U.S. Embassy seeks qualified Zambian women to apply for the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership.  SUSI Student Leader programs are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.

The five-week Institute will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.  The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community. The Institute will include an academic residency component of approximately four weeks and a domestic study tour of approximately one week.  During the academic residency, participants will also have the opportunity to engage in educational and cultural activities outside of the classroom.  The program is tentatively scheduled to begin June 2021.

CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Female undergraduate students between the ages of 18-25
  • Should be interested in the topic of Women’s Leadership
  • Have at least one semester left of their undergraduate studies, and therefore committed to return to their home universities following completion of the program
  • Highly motivated and demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university and community
  • Speak English fluently (participants will be expected to handle substantial reading assignments in English and to be full and active participants in all seminar and panel discussions)
  • Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States
  • Mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful and inquisitive
  • Willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and educational travel
  • Comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to make adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those of their home country.

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. A) Provide a personal statement (one page); Tell us about yourself and your goals including the following: What about your background and/or interests makes you competitive for the SUSI program? What will you contribute to the program? How will the program affect you personally and professionally? what makes you a strong candidate, and what you expect to get out of the experience? (Max 500 words)
  2. Attach CV with the following information:

A. Title of Institute: SUSI Student Leader on Women’s Leadership

B. Full names (should match the ones in your passport and should be presented in the following order: Prefix (Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss), Last Name(s), First Name, Middle Name)

C. Gender

D. Date of Birth (please spell out Month, Day, Year)

E. Birth City

F. Birth Country

G. Country of Citizenship: Primary and, if applicable, secondary country

H. Country of Residence

I. Medical, Physical, Dietary or other Personal Considerations

J. Contact Information: Home Address, City, Home State/Province, Home Country, E-mail, and Telephone

K. Academic Major, Name of Institution, and Country

L. Work and Volunteer Experience

M. Year in School

N. Memberships in Associations, Clubs, etc

O. Previous experience in the United States: Yes/No?

P. If yes, please list all trips made to the United States and include approximate dates and the reason for travel.

Q. Family Residing in the United States: Please list any immediate family members who currently are residing in the United States, including city and state.

Application Deadline:  Friday, January 15, 2021

Submit applications via email at LusakaExchanges@state.gov or contact the Public Affairs Office at 0211-357426 if you have any questions.

For More Information;

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Fully Funded Scholarships in Finland: (Deadline 18 January 2021)

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Fully Funded Scholarships in Finland: (Deadline 18 January 2021)

Application details

International Masters Programs Scholarships – University of Helsinki Finland is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level programs in the field of All Subjects taught at University of Helsinki . The deadline of the scholarship is Open.

Scholarships are intended for excellent students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who want to complete a Master’s program at the University of Helsinki. We are among the top 1% of the world’s research universities because the University of Helsinki is often ranked among the top 100 best universities.

Degree Level:

International Masters Programs Scholarships – University of Helsinki Finland is available to undertake Masters level programs at University of Helsinki.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

  • All Subjects

Eligible Nationalities:

International students are eligible.

Scholarship Benefits:

  • Fully Funded Grant (Tuition fee + 10 000 EUR)
  • Also, full Tuition fee Grant Tuition fees range from 13 000 to 18 000 euros.
  • Likewise, duration of the scholarship is two years.

Eligibility Criteria:

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • You are eligible for the Master’s program at the University of Helsinki.
  • Furthermore, liable for tuition fees: Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries who do not have permanent residence status in the EU/EEA area are liable for tuition fees. You can check the FAQ at the Study info website as to whether or not you are required to pay tuition fees.
  • Likewise, meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for Finland.
  • You have obtained excellent results in your previous studies and can prove this in your application.

Application Procedure:

  • Find the Master’s program you want to apply to through the Degree Finder
  • Similarly, see the instructions on how to apply to the Master’s program and prepare the necessary attachments.
  • Also, apply for a scholarship with the same application form used to apply to the Master’s program.
  • Likewise, submit all the required attachments.


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Fully-funded Scholarship at AIMS Structured Master’s Program in Mathematical Sciences 2021: (Deadline 31 March 2021)

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Fully-funded Scholarship at AIMS Structured Master’s Program in Mathematical Sciences 2021: (Deadline 31 March 2021)

Application details

Do you have a university degree in Mathematics? Would you like to further and get a master’s degree? Applications are open for the AIMS Structured Master’s Program in Mathematical Sciences 2021.

The AIMS Structured Master’s Program runs over three semesters. The requisite skills phase of the AIMS course builds a standard core set of problem-solving skills: estimation, computation, approximation, modelling, data analysis and statistics. The elective review phase allows students to apply these skills in some of the most exciting areas of science.

During the final phase of the AIMS course students do a research project and write a scientific report under the supervision of an expert researcher on a topic of their choice. Research initiated in these projects often develops into further postgraduate research work after AIMS.

Program Details

  • Classes are taught by renowned African and international teachers and supported by a team of resident tutors.
  • Students and teachers cohabit in a permanent learning environment.
  • A highly interactive teaching environment where students are encouraged to learn together through questions and discoveries.
  • An emphasis on computing with 24-hour access to computer rooms and the internet.
  • A Pan-African student body made up of at least 30% women.
  • AIMS graduates embark on outstanding graduate programs and professional careers in Africa and around the world.

Funding

  • No registration fees are required for the candidates selected for the Master’s degree.
  • Full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, meals and travel expenses are also awarded to successful applicants.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold or expect to obtain by the date of commencement of AIMS training a 4-year university degree in mathematics or any other science/engineering discipline with a significant mathematics component.
  • Candidate records must demonstrate strong mathematics, leadership and community service skills.
  • Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

Fully Funded World Bank Graduate Scholarship at Japan Universities in Japan: (Deadline 23 April 2020)

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Fully Funded World Bank Graduate Scholarship at Japan Universities in Japan: (Deadline 23 April 2020)

Application details

Apply for Fully Funded  World Bank Graduate Scholarship at Japan Universities in Japan. The deadline for this application is ongoing.

Scholarship Description:

Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is open for World Bank Member Developing Countries . The scholarship allows Masters level programs in the field of Multi Subject, Development Related Topics taught at Japan Universities, USA Universities, Africa Universities See the list in detail description. The deadline of the scholarship is 23 April (Annual).

Summary:

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open for students from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a development-related topic.After completion of degree, the students is required to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.

Degree Level:

Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is available to undertake Masters level programs at Japan Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

  • Multi Subject
  • Also, development Related Topics

Subject to available funding, JJWBGSP offers scholarships for over 200 see list of programs spanning a wide array of development topics and for 14Partner Programs at universities in  Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management. If you are not admitted to one of these programs you are not eligible for a JJWBGSP Scholarship.

Eligible Nationalities:

Students from world bank member developing countries are eligible.

Scholarship Benefits:

A JJWBGSP scholarship provides following for Fully Funded Scholarship in Japan

  • Tuition fee
  • Also, a monthly living stipend
  • Likewise, round-trip airfare
  • Similarly, health insurance
  • Moreover, travel allowance.

Eligibility Criteria:

Broadly speaking, Developing Country nationals must:

  • Be a national of a World Bank member developing country;
  • Also, mot hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • Likewise, be in good health;
  • However, hold a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date;
  • Likewise, have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree.

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Scholarships of International Advancement at Tampere University in Finland: (Deadline 20 January 2021)

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Scholarships of International Advancement at Tampere University in Finland: (Deadline 20 January 2021)

Application details

Apply for International Advancement Scholarships at Tampere University in Finland. The deadline for this application is 20th January 2021.

Summary:

Education strengthens one’s intelligence, abilities, and develops a personality. Keeping under eye the importance of education, the University of Tampere is offering its International Advancement Scholarships.

The educational award is designed to provide financial aid for ambitious students who are going to pursue an undergraduate or master’s degree at the university.

About:

The University of Tampere (UTA) was a public university in Tampere, Finland that was merged with Tampere University of Technology to create the new Tampere University on 1 January 2019.
The University offered undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs with 20,178 degree students and 1,981 employees as of 2016. Founded in 1925 in Helsinki as the Civic College.

Also, this 94 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. Likewise, the admission rate range is 0-10% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Also, Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any subject offered by the university
  • Likewise, to be eligible, the applicants must have high school certificates for an undergraduate degree and have an undergraduate degree for a master’s degree from a recognized university.

Offered Benefits

The University of Tampere will provide an award amount of 1500 € to the successful candidates.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Applicants have to take admission in the degree program at the university.
  • Similarly, applicants need to include a CV and a motivation letter for this free study.
  • Likewise, an applicant must have a completed university-level Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the field of the desired program or a closely related subject. University accepts the following tests as proof of a good command of English:
  • Additionally, IELTS (Academic), International English Language Testing System; 6.5 with no individual score below 5.5
  • Also, PTE (Academic), Pearson’s Test of Academic English.

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Apply World’s Scholarship at Laval University in Canada: (Deadline 15 February 2021)

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Apply World’s Scholarship at Laval University in Canada: (Deadline 15 February 2021)

Application details

Apply for World Scholarship at Laval University in Canada. The deadline for this application is 15th February 2021.

Scholarship Description:

Citizens of the World Scholarship – Laval university Canada is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters, Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Graduate level programs in the field of All Subjects taught at Laval University . However, the deadline of the scholarship is 15 Feb 2021.

Degree Level:

Citizens of the World Scholarship – Laval university Canada is available to undertake Masters, Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Graduate level programs at Laval University.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

  • All Subjects

Eligible Nationalities:

International Students are eligible.

Scholarship Benefits:

  1. Excellence scholarship

The Citizens of the World Excellence scholarship is intended for international students who have submitted a new application for admission for the summer 2021, fall 2021 or winter 2022 semester. Likewise, the objective of this scholarship is to promote academic excellence.

2. Bachelor’s degree and professional master’s programs – New

  • Scholarships vary between $10,000 and $15,000 (two payments)

3. Research master’s with thesis and PhD programs

  • Research master’s programs with thesis: Total value of $20,000 ($5,000 per semester, up to four semesters)
  • Also, for PhD: Total value of $30,000 ($5,000 per semester, up to six semesters)

4. Commitment scholarship

The Citizens of the World Commitment scholarship is intended for international students who have submitted a new application for admission for the Summer 2021 or Fall 2021 semester in a regular master’s or PhD program at University Laval.

Eligibility Criteria:

Note that for scholarships to be awarded, the applicant must have received a conditional or final offer of admission to University Laval. Similarly, candidates who are on the waiting list will not be considered eligible.

Application Procedure:

You must complete the online form and submit a complete application by the required deadline. Likewise, to access the application form, you must have previously applied for full admission to University Laval and this application must have been processed.

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Scholarship at the University of Sydney of Research international awards in Australia: (Deadline 3 February 2021)

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Scholarship at the University of Sydney of Research international awards in Australia: (Deadline 3 February 2021)

Application details

Apply for Research international awards at The University of Sydney in Australia. The deadline for this application is 3rd February 2021.

 Summary:

The University of Sydney is eagerly awaiting applications from excellent deserving students for its Postgraduate Research International Scholarship in Deep-Sea Sedimentology and Paleoclimate. The educational award is open for international candidates so that they can fulfil their educational dreams.

The funding program helps and supports interested students who want to undertake a research degree at the University of Sydney in Australia. The bursary is available for the academic session 2021/2022.

About:

Established in 1989, Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Penrite, New South Wales.

The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is Australia’s first university and is regarded as one of the world’s leading universities. The university is known as one of Australia’s six sandstone universities. Its campus, spreads across the inner-city suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Postgraduate research degree program in science by the University
  • Also, to be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • Likewise, be a full-time PhD candidate in the Faculty of Science.
  • Moreover, have the willingness to research deep-sea sedimentology and spatio-temporal data analysis
  • Also, have Honors degree in geosciences or a relevant master’s degree.
  • Furthermore, have a willingness to travel to remote field areas.

Offered Benefits

The University of Sydney will provide a stipend allowance of $28,092 per annum (indexed on January 1 each year) for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. The recipient may apply for an extension of the stipend allowance for up to six months.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: First applicants have to take admission at the University. After that, applicants have to apply online for the program.
  • Similarly, candidates need to meet the documents required at the University of Sydney
  • Also, for taking admission, students must have to check the entry requirements of their chosen program.
  • Likewise, if your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. For more information, go through the English language requirements.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

Project Coordinator at BENIMPUHWE: Deadline: 20-01-2021

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SCOPE OF WORK

Umurimo Kuri Bose Project Coordinator

BACKGROUND

 BENIMPUHWE is a local non-profit organization legally recognized in 1995. It is implementing various projects in 11 districts of Rwanda. The organization provides assistance to the vulnerable women, orphans and other vulnerable children and youth so as to improve their livelihood and sustain adequate living conditions.

BENIMPUHWE ORGANIZATION is implementing Umurimo Kuri Bose “UKB” Project among others.

 Project Description

 The Umurimo Kuri Bose (UKB) is a 2-year (September 2020 – August 2022) USAID funded Project that will provide 1,560 youth with employability skills, focusing on youth with disabilities in 12 districts of Rwanda. A subset of youth without disabilities (360) will be included to promote an inclusive learning environment and to mitigate stigma against people with disabilities.

The UKB activity will be implemented to achieve a disability inclusive workforce by working with Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs), local Implementing Partners (IPs), businesses, and technical skills training institutions and providers to equip youth with disabilities with employability skills and to establish a disability inclusive learning and workplace environment that enables youth with disabilities to access and succeed in employment markets, both wage and self-employment.




Education Development Center (EDC) will be responsible for the management and overall technical leadership of UKB, in collaboration with its consortium members, which include the Umbrella of Organizations of People with Disabilities in the Fight against HIV and AIDS in Health Promotion (UPHLS); Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB); the Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD); and UWEZO Youth Empowerment (UWEZO); as well as Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA), African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE); and Benimpuhwe. UPHLS will lead technical approaches related to disability mainstreaming.

BENIMPUHWE ORGANIZATION will implement the project activities to enable 120 youth with disabilities and without disabilities to acquire skills and to gain better access to jobs and/or self-employment in the following two districts of Rwanda: Nyarugenge and Kicukiro.

Summary

 BENIMPUHWE is seeking a Coordinator of UKB Project. The Coordinator will be in charge of overall supervision of the project implementation, quality assurance, and reporting and communication to EDC.

The Coordinator will be technically supervised by BENIMPUHWE Program Coordinator.

Essential responsibilities are, but not limited to:

  • The Coordinator will work with other UKB Coordinators in two districts and coordinate UKB rollout in a unified fashion, using a one-project one-voice approach;
  • In the two districts, the Coordinator will ensure UKB targets/achievements are embedded in districts performance contracts and any reporting instruments;
  • The Coordinator will liaise with other Coordinators (DPOs & IPs) to perform the same tasks as above;
  • At each district, the Coordinator will co-design with district and other stakeholders all project interventions and agree with respective districts on implementation mechanisms and mutual support to be provided;
  • Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information;
  • Ensure that all project activities are done in accordance with the set Scope of Work;
  • Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes;
  • Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management;
  • Make sure that project’s needs are met as it evolves;
  • Help prepare budgets;
  • Analyze risks and opportunities;
  • Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise;
  • Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants;
  • Work with the Executive Secretary to eliminate blockers;
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports;
  • Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests, etc…




Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics or any other related field;
  • Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role;
  • Experience in project management, from conception to delivery;
  • An ability to prepare and interpret schedules and step-by-step action plans;
  • Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management;
  • Strong teamwork skills;
  • Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control;
  • Excellent report writing, communication, and analytical skills;
  • Strong working knowledge with Information and Communication Technologies;
  • Knowledge of youth job market dynamics in the Rwandan context most specifically for PwD

Deadline for submission

The deadline for submission is January 20th, 2021 at 4:00 pm

Women and People with Disability are strongly encouraged to apply!

Benefits

  • In compensation for service rendered, BENIMPUHWE will offer a monthly salary, health & maternity insurance and pension savings insurance;
  • The Coordinator will benefit from different trainings organized by the project including, but not limited to, Work Ready Now! (WRN!) and Advanced entrepreneurship;
  • The Coordinator will be given opportunities to use their knowledge, talents, and experiences. S/he will also learn more about development interventions, project management functions and contribute to impacting community;
  • BENIMPUHWE will provide workstation, access to internet, and permission to use its facilities within the limits of its internal policies and procedures;
  • Based on performance, at the end of the work period, BENIMPUHWE will issue certificate and recommendation for future employment;

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application through info@benimpuhwe.org and copy to a_benimpuhwe@yahoo.fr including a 2-pager CV  and Motivation letter not later than January 20th, 2021 at 4:00 pm.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test!

BENIMPUHWE is an equal opportunity employer we are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, religion, gender, physical disability or other basis protected by Rwandan law.







2 Job positions at Practical Action:Deadline :08/01 & 06-02-2021

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  1. Administration Officer

Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage. With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet.

Practical Action seeks to recruit a capable and focused People, Culture (P&C) & Administration Officer to be based in its Rwanda office in Kigali.

Reporting to the Rwanda Country Manager, the post holder will provide quality administrative and human resources services to the Rwanda and Senegal offices on cost share basis with around 80% of the time focusing on people, culture and administration activities for Rwanda.

An experienced professional, you will have at least 4 years’ proven HR generalist experience and must have ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in both English and French. You must be a holder of a degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development or other related field.

How to apply

  • A detailed Job Profile can be accessed from the download section.
  • If you have the experience, skills and the ability we are looking for, please forward the application letter and updated CV by email to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke with the title ‘People, Culture & Administration Officer’ not later than 8th January 2021.
  • We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
  • Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to per-employment checks. The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Rwanda.
  • Previous applicants need not apply.

Kanda hano usome ibindi bijyanye n`uyu mwanya

 

2.Senior MEL Officer

Practical Action seeks to recruit a capable and focused Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer to be based in its Rwanda office in Kigali.Reporting to the Rwanda Country Manager, the Senior MEL officer will be responsible for delivering high quality MEL activities across the three project sites including coordination of MEL activities between field staff and the technical team in Kigali.

An experienced professional, you will have excellent knowledge and 5 years’ minimum experience working in the field of monitoring, evaluation and learning, and working knowledge of renewable energy, development programming and humanitarian response. You must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in social science, international development, information systems management or related field and you must have proven success in implementing and operating complex monitoring, evaluation and learning systems.

Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage. With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet.

How to apply

  • A detailed Job Profile can be accessed from the download section.
  • If you have the experience, skills and the ability we are looking for, please forward the application letter and updated CV by email to:

    recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke

    with the title ‘Senior MEL Officer’ not later than 8th January 2021.

  • We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
  • Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Rwanda.
  • Previous applicants need not apply.

Kanda hano usome ibindi bijyanye n`uyu mwanya

 

 

Human Resources and Administration Officer at Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) : Deadline :14-01-2021

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Position: Human Resources and Administration Officer

Duty Station: Kigali

Job type: Full-Time

V.    Background

 Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the government of Rwanda and its relevant agencies, local and international organisations as well as UN agencies to foster interventions that support psycho-social healing, peace building and reconciliation, restorative justice, crime prevention, human rights promotion and legal aid, intervening in emergencies as well as nurturing socio-economic empowerment in Rwanda in the wake of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi and its aftermath. Prison Fellowship Rwanda was founded on 01/07/1995, affiliated to the Prison Fellowship International in 1997. It was officially registered and recognized by the ministerial order no 037/17, of 23/10/2002, by the Ministry of Justice as a non- profit organization, published in the official gazette of the Republic of Rwanda in 2002.




Currently Prison Fellowship Rwanda is looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate of high moral character and professional integrity to fulfill the position of Human Resources and Administration Officer to ensure human resources management and administration. This person must have strong leadership skills and well organized, flexible, and embrace the challenge of managing a big team of staff, community facilitators, paralegals, and other contractors.

VI.    Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, He /She will undertake the following specific tasks:

  • Coordinate all organization’s efforts related to recruitment procedures in collaboration with the senior management;
  • Develop and implement a performance monitoring system which will be a partial basis for employees’ remuneration and employment continuity;
  • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, providing all relevant communications on time and helping resolve work-related problems;
  • Nurture a positive working environment and define employee relations practices necessary to promote a high level of employee morale, engagement, and motivation;
  • Create and maintain HR files;
  • Complete periodic reconciliation of benefits and payroll records and rectify issues in a timely manner;
  • Administer HR policies and procedures and periodic updates to employee handbook;
  •  Coordinate the training needs analysis process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the submission of the training needs report;
  • Develop annual leave plans for staff and ensure compliance;
  • Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with the organization’s internal rules and regulations;
  • Coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, distributing memos and reports;
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the management.




VII.    Essential skills and qualifications

The candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources administration, Management or a related field required;
  • At least 5 years of work experience as a Human Resource Manager/officer of a reputable organization;
  • Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of Rwanda labor laws, insurance, personal income tax and other fringe benefits laws and regulations required;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with working proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Demonstrated capacity to build a strong, cohesive team and a professional, respectful workplace;
  • Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills, including conflict management/resolution;
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision;
  • Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly using Microsoft Office software (Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

VIII.    How to apply

To apply, please send the following by e-mail to recruitment.pfrwanda@gmail.com attaching the following:

  • Degree and ID;
  • CV (maximum 3 pages);
  • Three recommendations of previous relevant work;

Please include ‘’ Human Resources and Administration officer’’ in the subject line of the application e-mail. Due to the large number of applications, Prison Fellowship Rwanda will only be able to respond to short-listed candidates. The application deadline is on 14th January 2021. The application can be addressed to the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda.

For more information about Prison Fellowship Rwanda, consult: www.pfrwanda.com

Done at Kigali on 6th January 2021.

 

Bishop Deogratias GASHAGAZA

Executive Director

Prison Fellowship Rwanda




3Job positions at Victory Farms Ltd :Deadline: 06-02-2021

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OPEN POSITION:

Finance and HR Manager – Nairobi, Kenya




(With expectation to transition to the founding team for Country 2)

Victory Farms wants to bring on an ambitious self-starter to play a leading role in our organization. In your first year in Nairobi, you will be working with our Human Resources and Finance functions to drive initiatives and comprehensively learn the business. At the end of this time, subject to performance, we will expect you to then transition to the founding team for our first international expansion, most likely into Rwanda. Here you will operate as our Finance and HR lead, where you will help launch and scale what is expected to become one of the largest fish farms in Africa. You will report directly to our Director of Expansion, who will be leading the launch of Country 2.

Your three (3) primary responsibilities will consist of:

  • [Core responsibility #1] Spearhead projects that will develop and improve our Finance and HR functions’ effectiveness
  • [Core responsibility #2] Support Finance and HR teams in daily and monthly operations across the business
  • [Core responsibility #3] Identify and drive top initiatives as pertains to the launch of Country 2

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

[Core responsibility #1]

  • Plan and execute on assigned projects across Finance and HR. These projects are intended to improve business function while also giving you a crash-course in the internal workings of Victory Farm’s business.
  • Ensure new project rollouts are fully adopted by the respective teams.
  • Manage multiple projects at a time, ensuring timely delivery as per prescribed timelines. •
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders internally and externally to ensure projects are implemented to the standards required.

[Core responsibility #2]

  • HR: Assist in recruitment of potential applicants, filing paperwork, completing employee documentation, recording data on each current employee; maintaining and filing paperwork of terminated or exiting employees
  • HR: Help organize and manage new employee orientation, onboarding, and training
  • HR: Provide documentation of employee absences, bonuses, and personal time to be used in payroll preparation
  • HR: Assist in drawing up plans for future personnel hiring procedures and goals.
  • Finance: Validate sales revenue; manage invoicing within established deadlines including posting collections, drawing up records, auditing invoices, and performing end-of-month closings
  • Finance: Management reporting, taxation, risk management, and financial budgeting.
  • Finance: Support in receivables and collections reporting. Processing payments and invoices accurately
  • Finance: Management of inter-company transactions and balances.

[Core responsibility #3]

  • Work with Director of Expansion to build HR headcount forecasts and recruitment strategy for Country 2 roll-out.
  • Prepare financial reporting infrastructure, including templates and technologies to be used in preparation for Country 2.
  • Review all financial reporting and HR legal requirements in preparation for Country 2 expansion.
  • Identify gaps in our launch plan and act to support in ensuring they are remedied.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or a related field preferred
  • 5+ years working in an Accounting/Finance/Management role, experience in HR and Recruitment a plus
  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda a plus
  • CPA / ACCA or equivalent qualifications is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Held previous leadership positions at the companies you have worked for
  • Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
  • Advanced Computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Excel
  • Ability to form working relationships with people at all levels
  • Must have high energy levels
  • Excels in a startup environment by staying organized, not being afraid to take initiative, and willing to jump in and help wherever needed
  • Capable and comfortable with working in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment (if successful you will be involved in scaling a business from 5 to several hundred employees)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

  • Location: Nairobi based for year 1, followed by a transition to Country 2 (likely Rwanda) after this period
  • Status: Full time
  • Start date: Immediate.
  • Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

How to apply

Applications for  the email:recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com  not later than 06th February 2021

Kanda hano usome  itangazo ry’umwimerere: Victory Farms – Finance and HR Manager

 

2.Sales Manager –Commercial Team

Victory Farms Kenya

Victory Farms aims to be the most sustainable fish farm on the planet whilst it scales to feed 2 billion Africans in the coming 2 decades. Currently, VF is sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing fish farm, and the largest Fish Farm in East Africa. We have operations on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria, with distribution capacity throughout Kenya, and plans to expand across Africa. The Company has the highest standards for performance, execution, culture, and integrity, with best in class talent from across the globe.

OPEN POSITION:

Sales Manager – Commercial Team, Nairobi, Kenya

(With expectation to transition to Commercial Co-Lead for Country 2)

Victory Farms wants to bring on an ambitious self-starter to play a leading role in our Commercial organization. In your first year in Nairobi, you will be working with our Sales, Marketing, and Business Development functions to drive initiatives and comprehensively learn the business. At the end of this time, we expect you to then transition to the founding team for our first international expansion, most likely into Rwanda. Here you will operate as Commercial co-lead, where you will help launch and scale what is expected to become one of the largest fish farms in Africa. You will report directly to our Deputy Commercial Director and will also work closely with our Director of Expansion.

Your three (3) primary responsibilities will consist of:

  • [Core responsibility #1] – Lead development of a sales & marketing strategy for fresh and frozen fish.
  • [Core responsibility #2] – Initiate and coordinate the development of action plans to roll out new branches, markets, verticals.
  • [Core responsibility #3] – Track and manage the sales ecosystem, including sales and marketing reps, customers, and prospects.

This position is perfect for a people person with a results driven mindset, as well as the ability to lead and manage across teams of diverse backgrounds and expertise. You will also be called upon to identify and drive top initiatives within the business, particularly as pertains to the launch of Country 2.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

[Core responsibility #1]

  • Plan and carrying out marketing activities to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, and timescales.
  • Perform analytics to determine the optimum pricing for margin and sales growth.
  • Carry out market research, competitor, and customer surveys. Keeping abreast of what competitors are doing.
  • Devise marketing campaigns and sales promotions to spur sales growth.
  • Coordinate with the farm team to plan and forecast sales targets.

[Core responsibility #2]

  • Present coherent market expansion strategies supported by data and analysis.
  • Carry out market research to assess the market potential for prospective expansion opportunities.
  • Assist in the selection and launch of new branch locations.
  • Seek out and vet new sales and marketing partnership opportunities.

[Core responsibility #3]

  • Manage Customer Relationship Management system to keep track status and information on suspects, prospects, and customers.
  • Train and develop sales staff to achieve their targets.
  • Supervise, motivate, and monitor performance of the sales team.
  • Maintain accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by sales team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years’ experience in sales with at least 2+ years scaling and managing a successful
  • sales team, experience in the Food & Beverage space a plus/
  • Experience in a quota-carrying role; responsible for meeting and exceeding a quarterly goal.
  • Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
  • Good knowledge of the sales process.
  • Must have high energy levels.
  • Experience with Customer Relationship Management tools a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability/flexibility to travel and work long hours.
  • Proven teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Ability to combine and analyze reports for the purposes of forecasting.
  • Excels in a startup environment by staying organized, not being afraid to take
  • initiative and willing to jump in and help wherever needed.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

  • Location: Nairobi based for year 1, followed by a transition to Country 2 (likely Rwanda) after this period
  • Status: Full time
  • Start date: Immediate
  • Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Applications for  the email:recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com  not later than 06th February 2021

Kanda hano usome  itangazo ry’umwimerere: Victory Farms – Sales manager_ Commercial Team

 

3. Sales Operations Manager –Commercial Team

Victory Farms Kenya

Victory Farms aims to be the most sustainable fish farm on the planet whilst it scales to feed 2 billion Africans in the coming 2 decades. Currently, VF is sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing fish farm, and the largest Fish Farm in East Africa. We have operations on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria, with distribution capacity throughout Kenya, and plans to expand across Africa. The Company has the highest standards for performance, execution, culture, and integrity, with best in class talent from across the globe.

OPEN POSITION:

Sales Operations Manager – Commercial Team, Nairobi, Kenya

(With expectation to transition to Commercial Co-Lead for Country 2)

Victory Farms wants to bring on an ambitious self-starter to play a leading role in our Commercial organization. In your first year in Nairobi, you will be working cross-functionally between Sales, Logistics, Warehousing, and Admin functions to drive initiatives and comprehensively learn the business. At the end of this time, we expect you to then transition to the founding team for our first international expansion, most likely into Rwanda. Here you will operate as Commercial co-lead, where you will help launch and scale what is expected to become one of the largest fish farms in Africa. You will report directly to our Commercial Director and will also work closely with our Director of Expansion.

Your three (3) primary responsibilities will consist of:

  • [Core responsibility #1] – to coordinate and align the Commercial Team’s sales, Logistics, Warehousing, and admin functions.
  • [Core responsibility #2] – to develop and improve operational systems, processes, and policies.
  • [Core responsibility #3] – to leverage data and technology to deliver operational excellence

This position requires a high degree of technology literacy and data analytics capability, as well as the ability to lead and manage across teams of diverse backgrounds and expertise. You will also be called upon to identify and drive top initiatives within the business, particularly as pertains to the launch of Country 2.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

[Core responsibility #1]

  • Managing the internal operations of the business and improve cross-departmental effectiveness.
  • Design and manage cross-functional projects to accelerate revenue growth and reduce costs within the business.
  • Support in office administration and other office and inter-office logistical matters, maintaining a very high degree of organization

[Core responsibility #2]

  • Develop schedules, maintain accurate records across multiple activities, and handle complexity with ease and solid control.
  • Support better management reporting, information flow, business processes, and organizational planning.
  • Organizing programs/projects and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the business.

[Core responsibility #3]

  • Set up, manage, and train teams to run systems for tracking inventory, sales, and logistics, accurately, in real-time, leveraging modern tools.
  • Use data-driven decision-making and sound business judgment to optimize business performance.
  • Solve complex multi-variant problems and relay actionable solutions supported by data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors or master’s degree in business, engineering, or another technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in operations, sales operations, or engineering.
  • Experience working throughout an organization, across administration, corporate affairs, human resources, IT, and management of various support departments.
  • Strong data analytics background, and an ability to produce and analyze reports for the purposes of forecasting.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, indication of a high degree of proficiency in other software solutions will be a plus.
  • Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
  • Flexibility to travel and work long hours.
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excels in a startup environment by staying organized, not being afraid to take initiative, and willing to jump in and help wherever needed.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

  • Location: Nairobi based for year 1, followed by a transition to Country 2 (likely Rwanda) after this period
  • Status: Full time
  • Start date: Immediate
  • Salary: Competitive, based on experience

How to apply

Applications for  the email:recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com  not later than 06th February 2021

Kanda hano usome  itangazo ry’umwimerere: Victory Farms – Sales Operation manager_ Commercial Team




 

Water Users Association (WUA) Technician – RYAF: Closing date: January 07,2021

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Background

The Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum (RYAF) is a nationwide platform whose purpose is to change the current perception among the youths vis-à-vis the agriculture sector in Rwanda, while orienting them to seize investment opportunities through awareness creation, skills development, and advocacy support services. The idea is to create a critical mass of change agents to influence transformation of agricultural business landscape with courage, determination and positive attitude.




TERMS OF REFERENCE

“The RYAF (through young graduates) under an MOU with RAB to implement Sustainable
Agricultural Intensification and Food Security Project (SAIP) is responsible for providing
technical know-how and support in the increase of agriculture productivity specifically in
horticulture crops, market access, and food security within SEIG and Cooperatives supported by SAIP Project and also to improve nutrition. RYAF will support the Water Users Associations in ensuring proper operation and maintenance as well as cost recovery through full collection of water fees among users Of the irrigation schemes that were developed under INH-RSSP Projects.

The project is being implemented in 8 Districts namely: Gatsibo, Rwamagana and Kayonza in the Eastern Province, Karongi, Rutsiro and Nyabihu in the Western Province, Nyanza in the Southern Province and Rulindo in Northern Province.

It is with this background that RYAF is looking a highly motivated young individual that will
collaborates with the Water Users Associations to rapidly improve technical and managerial
aspects and ensunng proper operations and maintenance of infrastructure.

Position :Water Users Association(WUA)Technician (1)

Working Place: Karongi District

Duties and responsibilities of WUA Technician includes but not limited to:

  • Support and follow up seasonal water sharing schedule and revision according to urgency
  • Support WUA in the preparation and implementation of the Annual Work plan and Budget.
  • Support WUA in preparation of seasonal maintenance plans and cleaning schedule.
  • Provide support to WUA in preparation of staff remuneration.
  • Follow up water fee payment and usage per season
  • Follow up operation and maintenance activities on a weekly and monthly basis

To qualify for this offer, these will be the key requirements:

1. Diploma A2 in any of these fields: Agronomy science, plumbing or any of related Field
2. No more than 30 years old
3. Experience and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and
openness to learning and working with new technology.
4. Strong verbal and written and listening communication skills.
5. Languages Skills in Kinyarwanda, English or French, knowledge of all is an advantage
6. Demonstrated attention to detail.
7. Being a resident of Karongi District will be an added advantage

Application Modality

The following are the key guidelines to apply for the above RYAF jobs offer:

1. Application letter addressed to the Corporate Liaison Manager,
2. Curriculum Vitae of not more than 3 pages with at least 3 professional references,
3. National ID,
4. Copies of academic certificate,
5. Soft copies must be submitted not later than January 7, 2021 at 2:00 Pm . Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for the next stage of selection processes.

Click here to submit your application

Or

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gldb71FvMycMy_rHo7Z8JkQTf6xaqZR8qzhQFNArlZs/viewform?edit_requested=true

 




Scheduler to support Contract/Claim Management at ANDRITZ Hydro GmbH:Deadline: 06-02-2021

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Governments of Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania have agreed to develop a joint project, the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydropower Project (RRFHP), with the objective of generating 80 MW that will be shared equitably among the three countries. The RRFHP project is a Nile Basin Initiative key project prepared through the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP).

ANDRITZ Hydro GmbH has signed a contract with NELSAP as RRFHP Contractor for electro-mechanical works.

Therefore, ANDRITZ Hydro GmbH wants to recruit a SCHEDULER to support Contract/Claim Management.

Job descriptions for a SCHEDULER to support Contract/Claim Management are:




  • Active progress monitoring in coordination with the Site Manager and the System Supervisors
  • Handling and updating the progress monitoring in MS-Project
  • Monitoring handover dates and reporting for Claim Management
  • Claim preparation for any deviation at site
  • Claim notifications and Claim coordination with the Project Commercial Manager
  • Participating in Site Coordination Meetings with the Site Manager, monitoring civil contractor
  • Reporting to Project Manager – Site Manager – Commercial Manager

Minimum requirements:

  • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electro-mechanic or other related fields.
  • Have a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience working on a Hydropower Project.
  • Have advanced skills in MS-Project.
  • Have advanced knowledge of the claim management process.

Workplace: Rwanda at Rusumo, border to Tanzania

Site resident job: living in the site camp

Time Frame:

  • Start: 2021
  • End: Mid 2022

In case you are interested, you can send your C.V to the following persons: 

–  Martin Stark, martin.stark@andritz.com, Site Manager

–  Gottfried Seisenbacher, gottfried.seisenbacher@andritz.com, Project Director




Imyanya y’akazi itandukanye muri Global Communities-Rwanda: Deadline:03/02/2021

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Kanda kumwanya ushaka kureba:

 

1. Nutrition Technical Advisor : Deadline: 03/02/2021

2. Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor:Deadline:03/02/2021

3. Early Childhood Development Technical Advisor :Deadline:03/02/2021

 

Nutrition Technical Advisor at Global Communities Rwanda: Deadline: 03/02/2021

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Overview

Global Communities is an international development non-profit organization. Our mission is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Global Communities seeks an experienced Nutrition Technical Advisor for the USAID Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) Activity.  This activity will be a 5 year 38M program.  The purpose of the program will be to enable children to have the strongest foundation to reach their full potential in life and improve health and nutritional outcomes for women and children in the first 1,000 days.  This will require a multi-pronged and multi-sectoral approach and the Government of Rwanda.

Responsibilities

The proposed Nutrition Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and have responsibility for all activities associated with improving the nutritional status of the beneficiaries.

Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree or higher in nutrition, public health, or in a closely related field is required;
  • At least seven years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting nutrition programming, preferably in Rwanda is highly desired;
  • Strong technical skills in essential nutrition actions, growth monitoring and promotion, and social and behavior change is desirable;
  • Strong technical skills in multi-sectoral nutrition programming, including health, WASH and food security are preferred;
  • Demonstrated ability to address SBC issues in improving nutritional status, especially for women and children in the first 1,000 days.
  • Experience in nutrition research, monitoring and evaluation is highly desirable
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are highly desirable.

Residents of Rwanda are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.




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