Handyman Plumber

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA will engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students will develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA will experience the six Enterprises including Beef Cattle and Small Ruminants, Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Tree Crops, Irrigation, and Mechanization. The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, OneHealth Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum. All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

DESCRIPTION

The plumber is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in the task to the allotted student houses, faculty houses classrooms, and public areas in facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures and prepare written work cost estimates.
• Study building plans and inspects structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joint to hold pipes in place.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, and open clogged drains.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A2 certificate in a trade or technical school or craftmanship training with extensive hands-on experience. Basic computer skills and familiar with Facility Management systems, inventory systems, etc.
• Minimum 3-years experience as a plumber in Hotels/Large Facilities maintenance and previous experiences within the plumbing field.

• Must be able to work as a team.
• Able to find the root cause of the issues and have attention to details.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on and flexible approach.
• Able to adapt to unpredictable events.
• Must be pro-active and reliable.
• Able to thrive working in a busy environment and stay calm under pressure.

HOW TO APPLY

• Fill in the information required, upload, and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.

Application Link:https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Application review will begin February 5, 2021, and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.

Approved:

Richard B. Ferguson

Vice Chancellor of Academics Affairs, Extension, and Research

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Vacancy Announcement

Trade Policy Advisor

for

the AfCFTA Support Programme

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

 The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, was charged with the responsibility to coordinate and provide overall guidance for the negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA entered into force on May 30, 2019, and implementation is set to start in January 2021.

The trade advisor will be responsible for the setup of the technical advisory component of the project towards the AfCFTA Secretariat as well as Ghana as an African Union (AU) Member State. The project in support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) works in close collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industries (DTI) of the African Union, AfCFTA Secretariat, Member States and partners such as UNECA, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and a large number of African actors to support the content of free trade negotiations in the areas of trade in goods and services, trade facilitation, customs cooperation as well as on the investment protocol. The project also works on industrialization, e-commerce, women in trade, value chains, special economic zones and other trade-related issues. The project is part of the GIZ portfolio with the African Union in Addis Ababa under the direction of the GIZ Liaison Office to the AU. Due to the continental relevance of its mandate and range of tasks, the project increasingly cooperates with global and other regional GIZ projects, for instance with the East African Community (EAC) and African member states.

For further information see GIZ African Union

Location: Kigali

Fixed term: January 2023

 The trade policy advisor performs the following responsibilities:

A.    Responsibilities:

• Support the bilateral partners in Ruanda in fostering their role in implementing the AfCFTA through technical advisory services on the member state level
• Close collaboration with AU Commission, the GIZ AfCFTA Support Programme Team (which the advisor is part of) as well as with RECs
• Manage short-term experts to undertake subject-specific research into areas of concern to Member State representatives participating in technical meetings throughout the key project component topics of trade in services, goods as well as the investment protocol.
• Technical advice and project coordination on various aspects of trade integration, including trade in goods, trade in services, trade facilitation, and stakeholder involvement and possibly also industrialization, value chain and other emerging topics
• Participate in the AfCFTA Team meetings and bilateral exchanges with AfCFTA advisors throughout the various project components and locations
• Work with other GIZ projects and be familiar with GIZ internal procurement processes

 The trade policy advisor performs the following tasks

B.    Tasks

• Support of the project and in particular the programme management in all areas of programme management; on all levels and all complexities
• Support the preparation of contracts, preparation of Terms of Reference and other project documents
  • Work closely together with the technical advisors and head of component in following all steps and prepare all necessary documents for contracts
  • Communication with potential consultants and contractors as well as partners
  • Follow up all steps with GIZ HQ in Germany and Country Office of GIZ
• Support in the field of communication, public relations, preparation of fact sheets, including social media and websites
  • Collecting necessary information from technical staff to prepare fact sheets and project briefs;
  • Coordinating inputs for communication documents
• Support in setting up a monitoring system
• Support to comply with data protection regulations
  • Be the liaison person with data protection unit in GIZ HQ
  • Prepare and follow up all necessary steps to comply with data protection rules
• Support for the introduction of digital tools in the project
  • Get familiar with all digital tools of GIZ and act as a mentor to all staff
• Documentation and follow-up of meetings with local and international companies

C.    Required qualifications

 Qualifications and Professional experience:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Law, or equivalent
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in French is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 4 years in trade policy, in e-commerce an advantage
• Solid understanding of regional and continental economic integration issues in Africa
• Experience in development cooperation is an asset
• Experience in working with AU or other regional organizations is an asset
• Flexibility to travel within the region

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Able to work under little supervision but at the same time being a real team player
• Persistent and focused on the tasks, but at the same time creative and open minded
• Excellent communication skills; experienced in communication on different levels and with different target groups (public and private sector)
• Very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Excellent knowledge of English, orally and written; fluency in German required (up to a level that documents of several pages can easily be understood and correspondence (emails, letters) and briefing notes can be prepared by the professional in good grammar and without a lot of proof reading).

 Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 7^th February 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali, Rwanda

GIZ Office Rwanda reserves all rights!!

JOB ADVERT

TITLE: GRANTS MANAGER (1)

SUPERVISOR: PROJECT DIRECTOR

TYPE: ONE YEAR FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

DATE:  JANUARY 2021

OPEN FOR: RWANDA NATIONALS ONLY

 ABOUT SFH

Society for Family Health (SFH) is a non-profit organization in Rwanda. It is the largest social marketing organization in Rwanda, with five regional offices across the country. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, SFH provides life-saving products, clinical services, and social and behavior change communications (SBCC) that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. SFH’s core values include a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the national and district level; and a long-term commitment to the people we serve. SFH implements diverse public health interventions in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, malaria, and maternal and child health including nutrition as well as health systems strengthening. SFH’s activities range from product sales and distribution to social and behavior change communication, advocacy, reproductive health research, and community mobilization.

Through the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS/CDC), SFH Rwanda is a receipt of a federal grant No:1 NU2GGH002206-01-00 to Implement Evidence-Based Prevention Interventions for Key and Priority Populations in the Republic of Rwanda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

In order to implement the above-mentioned project, SFH Rwanda is hiring a Grants Manager. The position holder reports to the Project Director.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Grants Manager will manage the CDC grant for SFH Rwanda and administer grants and procurement processes related to subaward management. S/He will finalize and manage sub-awards and ensure that the implementing sub-partners are compliant with CDC policies and procedures. In addition, this role will work with program and M&E teams to ensure oversight during project implementation and closeout. The Grants Manager, under the supervision of the Project Director, will advise staff on contractual and grant issues, donor compliance, and implementation of SFH Rwanda policies related to subaward management and risk mitigation in high-risk settings.

Reporting to the CDC Project Director, the role will focus on coordinating the oversight of grants management processes, working in collaboration with the other finance project team to produce high-quality donor reporting, and conduct national staff capacity building. The Grants Manager will also be responsible for providing program and support teams with general grants management support and advice on CDC donor compliance.

S/He is responsible for performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of controls surrounding the completeness and accuracy of transactions recorded and reported in the financial reporting of CDC and SFH as well as assessing the compliance with policies and procedures, as well as CDC requirements, Government, and identifying process and control improvements required to address any identified weaknesses.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GRANTS MANAGER

 The roles and responsibilities of the Grants Manager are but not limited to:

Grant & Financial management

1. In coordination with relevant technical teams, manage implementation of the CDC project funds as per the grant agreement.
2. Establish and manage the grant oversight of the sub-grant processes including review of all partner financial documents/reports, review and approval of advances and liquidations, asset and inventory management including the transfer of expendable and non-expendable supplies and equipment at the end of the project.
3. Carry out monthly performance (financial and program) reviews of the CDC project and its sub-awards and share with the project team and senior management status and necessary improvement-oriented actions,
4. Liaise with the Procurement function to ensure all procurements done by local sub-grantee partners are compliant with SFH Rwanda and donor rules and regulations.
5. Monitor and report on implementation and performance issues of program sub-awards in coordination with program, M&E,
6. Establish and maintain a strong subaward files management system; track and monitor physical & electronic files during implementation.
7. Coordinate with the program team on selection, institutional capacity development plans, and overall partnership development methodologies.
8. Provides support on all activities related to the administration and management of grants and contracts, including preparing and managing agreements, conducting procurement actions, overseeing deadlines and reporting requirements, monitoring subawards, and processing contractual actions (extensions, modifications, termination, disbursements, etc.).
9. Design and maintain internal systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting on financial performance;
10. Establish and/or refine and disseminate policies, systems, and practices for effective accounting for all financial resources in line with USG and international standards accounting policies, requirements, and local laws where required;
11. Coordinate with program team to review sub-recipient reports;
12. Maintain an understanding of USG/CDC financial and accounting requirements throughout the duration of the award.
13. Establish a risk assessment to SFH Rwanda departments for the management to take necessary measures;
14. Carry out a field visit to SFH Rwanda Regional teams and provide technical support and necessary guidance for proper fulfillment of their duties;
15. Ensure a strong internal control within the organization and recommend for best practice;
16. Any other responsibilities assigned to him/her by the supervisor.

Award and Sub award management  

• Provide guidance on award management during implementation to ensure compliance with donor/client requirements.
• Ensure that the project management team (PMT) understand prime award, sub award prior approval requirements, and follow up to ensure that they are met.
• Contribute to development of SFH CDC project grants and compliance guidance documents as requested, reinforcing donor/client requirements, reflecting best practices, and award monitoring tools and templates.
• Develop, manage and monitor the SFH Rwanda – CDC subaward risk mitigation plan.

 Compliance Oversight

• Coordinate with the audit & compliance function and supervise teams that conduct compliance spot checks and monitor corrective action plans.
• Provide expert advice to SFH CDC sub-awardees and partners on audit requirements.
• For all subagreements/subcontracts issued under awards in the portfolio, ensure proper use and documentation by SFH Rwanda of the compliance required subrecipient management and monitoring tools, in collaboration with the Project Director/Investigator.
• Participate in Monthly Program Finance Reviews to stay abreast of current project activities in order to proactively flag and address compliance-related matters.
• Conducts and documents analysis of proposed procurements for compliance with funder requirements and SFH Rwanda policy requirements, including cost reasonableness and allowability.
• Identify control weakness and areas of actual or potential non-Compliance with CDC requirements and address them well ahead of time;

 Training and Capacity Building

• Conducts and supervises formal trainings on both SFH Rwanda and donor rules and regulations.
• Mentors and trains all CDC project staff on all aspects of subaward management and compliance.

 Closeout

• The Grants Manager works with the Project Management team to ensure that staff understand compliance requirements for the prime and sub-agreement closeout process, conducting closeout trainings/webinars as needed.
• Using appropriate checklists and guidance documents, ensure that the following closeout categories are verified: final financial expenditures, reporting requirements, prior approvals, cost-share, program income, equipment/final disposition, and finalization of closeout of all related sub-agreements and subcontracts.

These responsibilities are not exhaustive and maybe, if needed, modified by the supervisor.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration or management with a major in accounting and/or finance required. A master’s degree in these fields shall be preferred;
• Professional qualification in accounting (CPA/ ACCA) is a MUST;
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting for US Government-funded NGOs. Experience with CDC grant management will be a plus;

• At least 3 years of grants experience for U.S. government-funded programs, with sub-grantees and/or local partner organizations.
• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Experience working on USG, CDC-funded programs preferred

• Experience with laws and regulations pertinent to NGO taxes and donor funds;
• Proficiency in QuickBooks application strongly preferred;
• Experience with US Government financial rules and regulations required
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a background reference check

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of USG grants policies, procedures, and USG 2 CFR 200 requirements
• Demonstrated ability to form effective and productive relationships with stakeholder counterparts, in order to achieve program objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise with researching, interpreting, and applying USG regulations. Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, Standard Provisions, and other donor rules and regulations regarding implementation of Federal awards.
• Ability to develop budgets and budget notes and to do a cost analysis for reasonable, allocable, and allowable costs.
• Knowledge of USG audit requirements for non-USG organizations.
• High degree of accuracy and very strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of the full lifecycle of a sub-award and the different subaward mechanisms to include simplified grants, standard grants, fixed amount awards, in-kind grants, and grants to local governmental organizations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French as well as Kinyarwanda.

S/he must be outcome oriented, able to manage multiple priorities at a time, and able to keep moving with minimal day-to-day supervision. This highly professional individual will be comfortable speaking and working in public settings.

STATUS: Full-time position, based in Kigali, SFH Rwanda Headquarters

DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT INCLUDE:

• Application letter addressed to the Executive Director;
• Curriculum Vitae (3 referees including at least 2 former employers);
• Copies of degrees;
• Copies of Certificates of Professional qualification and trainings;

All interested applicants who fulfill the required qualifications are advised to submit their application files by email ONLY to hr@sfhrwanda.org by Friday, February 12, 2021, at 16:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 SFH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.

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Handyman Plumber

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA will engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students will develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA will experience the six Enterprises including Beef Cattle and Small Ruminants, Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Tree Crops, Irrigation, and Mechanization. The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, OneHealth Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum. All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

DESCRIPTION

The plumber is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in the task to the allotted student houses, faculty houses classrooms, and public areas in facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures and prepare written work cost estimates.
• Study building plans and inspects structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joint to hold pipes in place.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, and open clogged drains.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A2 certificate in a trade or technical school or craftmanship training with extensive hands-on experience. Basic computer skills and familiar with Facility Management systems, inventory systems, etc.
• Minimum 3-years experience as a plumber in Hotels/Large Facilities maintenance and previous experiences within the plumbing field.

• Must be able to work as a team.
• Able to find the root cause of the issues and have attention to details.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on and flexible approach.
• Able to adapt to unpredictable events.
• Must be pro-active and reliable.
• Able to thrive working in a busy environment and stay calm under pressure.

HOW TO APPLY

• Fill in the information required, upload, and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.

Application Link:https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Application review will begin February 5, 2021, and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.

Approved:

Richard B. Ferguson

Vice Chancellor of Academics Affairs, Extension, and Research

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Job responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of technical security standards on the financial technology platforms as well as ongoing monitoring and reporting of compliance against the standards.
• Ensure the integration of the financial technology platforms into the security compliance and monitoring eco-system both at opco and Group level then regularly confirm and report on ongoing effectiveness.
• Liaise with other relevant functions to facilitate the timeous closure of incidents and vulnerabilities in relation to the financial technology platforms.
• Ensure the integration of the financial technology platforms into the security compliance and monitoring eco-system both at opco and Group level then regularly confirm and report on ongoing effectiveness.
• Liaise with other relevant functions to facilitate the timeous closure of incidents and vulnerabilities in relation to the financial technology platforms.
• Manage and support the implementation of risk assessments exercises across the Financial Technology function to trap and highlight information security weaknesses and advice on controls to mitigate those risks.
• Liaise with other relevant functions to implement information security as defined by MTN for Financial Technology.
• Manage escalating issues (within the information security domain) along with relevant stakeholders!
• Assist relevant business owners and custodians in identifying and setting activities logs, audit trails, functional and technical requirements, and ensure adequate custody of such.
• Serve as an internal information security consultant to MTN and advise on trending information security technologies/related regulatory issues around financial technology.
• Provide adequate support for any other escalated information security issues (when needed).
• Supervise and manage collaboration with relevant vendors/stakeholders for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing exercises.
• Provide direct support and oversight to the information security department team members and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate compliance to the information security requirements of MTN.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum of 3-year tertiary degree / diploma (Bachelor of Science, Engineering or related field or MBA  or master’s is advantageous

• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in the Information Security domain – Experience in the Financial Services or telecommunication sector is advantageous

• Experience in Information Security related Governance, Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance

How to apply

All interested candidates are requested to send their application letters and updated curriculum vitae together with copies of their academic credentials not later than 26th January 2021 at 5:00 pm Through the job’s platform on: jobs2.RW@mtn.com or HRIS

MTN Rwandacell Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Re-Advertised

TITLE: Senior Associate, Laboratory Services

Program: Laboratory Services

Job Location: Kigali

Type: Full-Time Paid

Start date: Immediate

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. CHAI Rwanda carries out a wide range of programs, namely Nutrition, Access to Medicine – Hepatitis, Cervical Cancer, Laboratory Services, Health Financing, and Human Resources for Health, to support the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure all Rwandans have access to quality, timely health care services.

For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

Laboratory Services Program:

CHAI Rwanda Laboratory Services Program is supporting the GoR and MOH/Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to identify challenges in the current medical laboratory network, evaluate and implement potential system strengthening opportunities and strategies to expand the coverage of diagnostics services across the country, and create long-term improvements in healthcare delivery. Through the African Health Diagnostics Platform Project (AHDP), the CHAI Rwanda team is supporting the MOH to assess, design, negotiate and implement Public private partnerships (PPP) between partner governments and private commercial organizations to achieve this goal. Through the Molecular Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) and Sample Referral System (SRS) design exercise, CHAI team is supporting the RBC/National Reference laboratory (NRL) to assess current and future testing network design to align testing demand and capacity in the most cost-effective way by defining the optimal instruments mix, identifying the most appropriate locations where instruments should be placed, and designing the referral network linkages across that revised network.

CHAI team is also working with RBC, NRL, and the strategy development team to ensure timely response for COVID-19 pandemic management. This includes sharing technical expertise, updates on diagnostics landscape, and providing analytical, program strategy, planning, and implementation support for introduction and uptake of innovative, affordable, and high-quality diagnostics products.

Position Overview:

CHAI is looking for a Senior Associate, Laboratory Services to provide technical and operational support across multiple workstreams – network assessment; national strategy development and costing; implementation plans development; clinical training and mentoring; health information and quality assurance systems; and closing the loop interventions.

The Senior Associate will report to CHAI Rwanda’s Laboratory Services Program Manager and work closely with other team members, as well as CHAI’s global Laboratory Services Team. S/he will work closely with the MOH Laboratory team to provide technical and implementation support to drive timely execution and monitoring of laboratory system strengthening interventions including PPPs, DNO and SRS, COVID-19 diagnostics decentralization strategy.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong public health/laboratory sciences experience, outstanding credentials, and project implementation skills to support the program in Rwanda. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, flexibility, independence, energy, work ethic, and humility.

This position will be based in Kigali, with travel to other districts as required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and technical input into policy documents including but not limited to national laboratory policies and strategic plans, quality improvement plans including accreditation schemes
• Support assessment of technical resources and operational requirements in the laboratory network
• Lead assessment of the PPP model’s technical capacity to expand access to laboratory services
• Support development of implementation plans based on outputs from PPP feasibility, DNO, and SRS studies and for selected models
• Develop and share deployment models and strategies with operational considerations to support scale-up of piloted system strengthening activities
• Share experience and best practices from other countries on strategies and tools for adoption of current and new diagnostic models and products and their integration into existing lab networks
• Support the MOH in adoption of WHO guidelines for diagnostics
• Support the diagnostics working group in developing presentations, reports, and other documents
• Support national quantification exercises for diagnostics equipment and supplies
• Support planning and implementation of technical and programmatic training and mentoring, including revision of training and mentoring materials, tracking training gaps and progress
• Support in setting up of a data management system for reporting and results delivery and its integration into existing routine data management processes and systems, such as the country’s health information management system (HMIS)
• Develop recommendations for complementary interventions that can “close loop of care” and maximize the impact of diagnostic improvements
• Support broader advocacy and resource mobilization efforts for diagnostics access, e.g. drafting grant proposals, concept notes, presentations, budgets
• Develop materials and document internal updates to share with other CHAI team members, highlight opportunities for integration and coordination across workstreams wherever possible
• Conduct literature reviews and research activities as needed, and undertake other duties related to improving diagnostics access
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or Engineering, or related technical field
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional work experience and at least 3 years’ experience working in health system strengthening projects or in public/private health diagnostics projects

Required skills:

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of health sector diagnostics and familiarity with global health issues, experience in carrying out diagnostics project implementation work
• Demonstrated skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis, including knowledge of computer software: MS Office applications and other information systems (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Smartsheet experience a plus
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-oriented environment with the ability to learn the job quickly through research and absorb synthesis on broad range of interventions
• Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage activities with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate government processes with multiple stakeholders to build relationships
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and knowledge of research ethics
• Experience in convening meetings and facilitating discussions among a multidisciplinary group of stakeholders; previous experience working with government stakeholders is a strong plus
• Experience working in Rwanda or other resource-limited settings strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda/French

Application procedure:

Interested candidates should apply through https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/10579/senior-associate%2c-laboratory-services/job The deadline for applications is February 2, 2021. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted:

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Mission

To provide a ladder of opportunity to underserved communities in Rwanda, as we proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We share the hope of Christ as we provide financial services and biblically based training that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.

The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God.

Agriculture Sales Officer

Urwego Bank Plc is dedicated to provide financial services to the people of Rwanda. Motivated by Jesus Christ’s call to serve those in need. Its mission is to achieve economic spiritual transformation in the lives of underserved, using financial services and tested training as we share Jesus Christ’s love. Urwego Bank wishes to recruit (1) qualified, competent, committed, and proactive Agriculture Sales Officer to support the Agriculture Department of Urwego bank Plc Rwamagana Microfinance Branch.

Job Title:  Agriculture Sales Officer

Department:  Agriculture

Reporting to: Sales Team Leader

Directly supervises: None

Location: Rwamagana

JOB SUMMARY     

The Agriculture Sales Officer (ASO) will mobilize and market the agriculture product in the cooperatives around the working area. The ASO will ensure the agricultural products are relevant to the target market and Urwego’s mission as well as financially sustainable with credit risk managed appropriately. The ASO will work with branch leadership to grow the existing portfolio and strengthen agricultural business partnerships. The ASO will also be responsible for mobilising and recruiting new agriculture clients. Maintaining the existing clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and fulfill Urwego Bank’s 3Ms as listed above while working within a Christ-centered environment that is mission-driven, community-oriented, and results-driven.

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

1.Ensure a personal, healthy spiritual balance within family, work, and church life through the adoption of biblical personal and spiritual disciplines; and

2. Conduct daily work, make decisions, and help Urwego Bank make decisions in a way that witnesses to the presence, power, and love of Jesus and the reality of his Kingdom on earth.

Agriculture Product selling and marketing

1. Work with Branch leadership in close collaboration with agriculture program manager to grow portfolio in assigned working area.
2. Work closely and build a relationship with off-takers and district cooperative officers to manage and reduce the risks that may associate with poor cooperative leadership
3. Strongly understand good agriculture practices and agriculture seasons
4. Ensure agriculture products are financially sustainable
5. Originate agriculture loans, prepare agriculture loan files and analyze the risks that may cause the loan to underperform and reduce those risks
6. Identify key agriculture product risks and communicate mitigants to the supervisor
7. Regularly update the agriculture loan monitoring tool to minimize the risks in the value chain
8. Understand agriculture value chain financing models to grow portfolio and reduce the risks associated with it.

Portfolio Quality

1. Regularly monitor the quality of the agriculture product portfolio, utilizing PAR as the primary measure of portfolio quality and keeping PAR 30 below 5% on average.
2. Work with Branch leadership, Agriculture Program Manager to address portfolio quality shortcomings, including default management, through regular review, update Agric Loan monitoring tool.
3. Regularly visit cooperatives to understand the field challenges and find out the solution and share the field updates to Branch manager and agriculture program manager.

Profitability and Growth

1. Collaborate with different stakeholders, cooperatives, and offtakes to understand the needs of the clients to keep Urwego on the top of lending industry in the agriculture sector.
2. Provide all the needed agriculture practices training to ensure high yield to cooperatives and growth portfolio
3. Strategically market Urwego agriculture product to ensure all the cooperatives in area understand the product very well.

Stakeholder and Partner Relationships

The Agriculture Sales Officer will partner with the Service Delivery staff to grow existing and develop new agricultural business lines.

1. Serve as a key representative of the bank to partners and non-partners in providing expertise and funding focused on agriculture products.
2. Grow relationships with strategic partners and potential partners supporting agriculture lending.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and vision of Urwego Bank Plc
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agri-business, or related field
• 3 or more years of experience in agricultural lending, preferably in the following value-chains Coffee, Irish Potato, Rice, Maize
• Experience in agricultural credit risk assessment and management
• Experience in field mobilisation and cooperative relationship preferably rice and Maize.
• Ability to source, negotiate and manage partnership agreements
• Proven training skills
• Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands/multiple deadlines
• Must be fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Powerpoint)
• MUST have a valid motorcycle driving license and be able to drive motorcycle to the field.

  How to apply

Interested and eligible applicants should send the following documents to UrwegoHR@urwegobank.com not later than 8^th February 2021 at 5 pm.

Applications should be addressed to HR Department

1. Application letter explaining your suitability for the position,
2. Curriculum vitae with 2 referee names,
3. Degree Certificate, and additional certificates if any.
4. Recommendation from your Church with a validity of not less than 6 Months
5. Your personal signed statement of Faith.
6. Copy of ID

Only selected candidates will be contacted for the test.

Thank you.

Urwego Bank PLC

Management

1. Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor 

Family Health International (FHI 360) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor for the anticipated USAID Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity in Rwanda.

The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity will promote nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Specifically, the activity aims to improve health and nutrition outcomes among women of reproductive age and adolescents and improve infant and young child feeding practices. It also aims to address child development gaps and significant unmet physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT) and social inclusion needs for infants and children. The activity will focus on community-level service delivery, community-health facility linkages and district level capacity development, as well as address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, in line with Government of Rwanda priorities.

**This is a full-time position based in Kigali, Rwanda for a duration of up to five years. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.

Responsibilities:

The proposed Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and oversight for the project’s work to address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, with particular focus on provision of services through the health system.

Specifically:

• Provide strategic leadership to the project’s inclusion portfolio;
• Ensure the technical quality and integrity of the project’s inclusion and assistive technology investments;
• Oversee development of tools, guidelines, and standards where necessary to improve program integration and implementation;
• Ensure programming is fully aligned with Government of Rwanda nutrition, health, ECD and inclusion policies and USAID’s policy priorities;
• Contribute to project design, learning, monitoring and evaluation;
• Design and oversee research;
• Represent the project in national networks and key coordination forums;
• Build capacity of government and CBO counterparts and ensure coordination across stakeholders;
• Represent the project’s inclusion portfolio to the donor and high-level government officials; and
• Undertake other activities upon request.

Minimum Requirements:
The Physical Rehabilitation Technical Advisor must be a subject matter expert in the development of physical rehabilitation, including assistive technology, services and be knowledgeable about health system approaches.

Specifically:

• Master’s degree or higher in a physical rehabilitation and/or associated field is required
• At least 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting physical rehabilitation programming, is highly desired;
• Technical capacity, experience, and skills to develop quality sustainable physical rehabilitation services is highly desired;
• Strong technical skills around policy development and quality control for training curricula/tool development/revision and support for the physical rehabilitation national platform is required; and
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are highly desirable.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself

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2. Early Childhood Development Technical Advisor

Family Health International (FHI 360) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Early Childhood Development Technical Advisor for the anticipated USAID Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity in Rwanda. The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity will promote nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Specifically, the activity aims to improve health and nutrition outcomes among women of reproductive age and adolescents and improve infant and young child feeding practices. It also aims to address child development gaps and significant unmet physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT) and social inclusion needs for infants and children. The activity will focus on community-level service delivery, community-health facility linkages and district level capacity development, as well as address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, in line with Government of Rwanda priorities.

**This is a full-time position based in Kigali, Rwanda for a duration of up to five years. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.

Responsibilities:

The proposed Early Childhood Development (ECD) Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and oversight for activities associated with improving early childhood development, positive parenting, and social inclusion.

Specifically:

• Provide strategic leadership to the project’s ECD portfolio;
• Ensure the technical quality and integrity of the project’s ECD investments;
• Oversee development of tools, guidelines, and standards where necessary to improve program integration and implementation;
• Ensure ECD programming is fully aligned with Government of Rwanda nutrition, health and ECD policies and USAID’s policy priorities;
• Contribute to project design, learning, monitoring and evaluation;
• Design and oversee ECD-related research;
• Represent the project in national ECD networks and key coordination forums;
• Build capacity of government and CBO counterparts in ECD and ensure coordination across stakeholders;
• Represent the project’s ECD portfolio to the donor and high-level government officials; and
• Undertake other activities upon request.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or higher in early childhood development, Social Sciences, Education or in a closely related field is required;
• At least 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting ECD and positive parenting programming, preferably in Rwanda is highly desired;
•  Excellent knowledge of holistic child development and understanding of global evidence, best practices, and gaps around early childhood development interventions;
• Experience integrating ECD interventions into nutrition, health and other service delivery platforms is preferred;
•  Demonstrated experience working with children experiencing deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability and their families, and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are highly desirable.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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3. Nutrition Technical Advisor

Family Health International (FHI 360) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nutrition Technical Advisor for the anticipated USAID Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity in Rwanda.

The Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) activity will promote nurturing and responsive care practices, especially in the areas of health, functioning, nutrition, and early childhood development (ECD) for caregivers and children. Specifically, the activity aims to improve health and nutrition outcomes among women of reproductive age and adolescents and improve infant and young child feeding practices. It also aims to address child development gaps and significant unmet physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (rehab/AT) and social inclusion needs for infants and children. The activity will focus on community-level service delivery, community-health facility linkages and district level capacity development, as well as address issues of inclusion and participation, including access to programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, in line with Government of Rwanda priorities.

**This is a full-time position based in Kigali, Rwanda for a duration of up to five years. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.

Responsibilities:

The proposed Nutrition Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership oversight to the project’s multisector nutrition work, with particular focus on maternal, infant and young child nutrition. Specifically:

• Provide strategic leadership to the project’s nutrition portfolio;
• Ensure the technical quality and integrity of the project’s nutrition investments;
• Oversee development of tools, guidelines, and standards where necessary to improve program implementation;
• Ensure nutrition programming is fully aligned with Government of Rwanda nutrition, health and ECD policies and USAID’s policy priorities;
• Contribute to project design, learning, monitoring and evaluation;
• Design and oversee nutrition-related research;
• Represent the project in national nutrition networks and other key coordination forums;
• Build capacity of government and CBO counterparts and ensure coordination across stakeholders;
• Represent the project’s nutrition portfolio to the donor and high-level government officials; and
• Undertake other activities upon request.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or higher in nutrition, public health, or in a closely related field is required;
• At least 8 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 behaviour 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.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Click here to apply