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Transport & Travel Assistant (AfCHPR) at African Union: Deadline:May 22, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.

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Purpose of Job

To provide operational support in delivering services of transport and voyages in accordance with the Financial Regulations, the Policies, the Manuals of the African Union, the Decisions, Policies and Management procedures laid down by the Court.

Main Functions

  • Helps to apply the provisions of instruments and procedures governing transportation and coverage of travel costs by the Court.
  • Helps to formulate strategies for the optimum management of transportation and travelling.
  • Directs and monitors Court vehicle movements.
  • Controls maintenance and repairs work and consumption of fuels and lubricants in vehicles and generators.
  • Ensure implementation of the African Union Administrative Policy on Travel and Mission.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Helps to prepare travel documents covered by the Court as well as documents needed for the payment of transport tickets and allowances (air tickets, excess transport claims, terminal service charges, day-to-day subsistence allowances, etc.).
  • Helps verify the completeness, accuracy and validity of travel documents before forwarding them to the Finance Service.
  • Helps coordinate with finance, protocol and administration services all issues relating to travelling and transport (financial issues, visas, other documents).
  • Ensure the maintenance of Court Motor Vehicles and Power Generators.
  • Ensure the smooth functioning of the official travel for staff and other authorized participants during missions, assumption of duty and end of service.
  • Prepare periodic travel reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
  • Management of Vehicles on Hire during Court Sessions and Official Meetings.
  • Participate in the Procurement of Car hire and Accommodation Services for Official meetings
  • Performs any other duties that may be assigned.


Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Management or in Administration or in Transport and Travel or related disciplines with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization

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  • Diploma in Management or in Administration or in Transport and Travel or related disciplines with three (3) years of relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization




Required Skills

  • Demonstrate professionalism abilities;
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision;
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Communication and Public relations
  • Planning and organizational skills;
  • Knowledge of international organizations;
  • Computer literacy, including knowledge of ERP-SAP Materials Management Modules.

Leadership Competencies

Flexibility
Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
.Learning Orientation
Communicating Clearly


Functional Competencies

Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge Sharing
Task Focused
Continuous Improvement Awareness

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.


GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.




Applications must be submitted no later than May 22, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor’s degrees (Bac+3), Master’s degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

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Head of Planning, Reporting & Accountability (AfCDC) at African Union: Deadline: May 22, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.

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Purpose of Job

The Head of Planning, Reporting and Accountability Division is responsible for leading and assisting the Director General in translating the Institutional mandate into the long term strategic roadmap and public health initiatives, managing the development of business plan based on the approved strategic plan, the provision of quarterly and annual reports summarizing key results and insights,  developing  tools that provides highlights on progress against plans and objectives and the fostering of a culture driving high performance, instituting accountability mechanism to ascertain results to the resources deployed, and put in place measures that ensures collaboration, agility and transparency in the delivery of the organization activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic plans, deep understanding of public health programmes and initiatives, as well as the understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.


Main Functions

This job involves the following main functions:

  • Designs and implements policies, programs, and projects to achieve the division’s strategic objectives.
  • Manages and supervises employees within the division, ensures the timely delivery of the division’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation.
  • Review policies, strategies, and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of Africa CDC Decisions.
  • Develop and implement tools in accordance with the goals of the division to integrate performance assessment in global results of the division.
  • Strengthen accountability, promote a culture of performance, and extend reach both internally and with the institution’s stakeholders.
  • Ensures the delivery of the division’s annual targets in line with the institution’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting.
  • Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Division.
  • Develop institutional key indicators to monitor performance and results.
  • Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system.




  • Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Division.
  • Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Division’s mandate.
  •  Ensures that responsibilities are clearly defined, and that key performance indicators and scorecards are balanced and measure both results and performance, and that measurement parameters are passed on to lower levels where appropriate.
  • Represents the organisation and communicates its position at conferences.
  • Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
  • Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization.
  • Manages risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies.
  • Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level.
  • Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement performance tracking measures to continuously monitor allocation of resources and progress against strategic plans to inform reporting and decision-making.
  • Lead and coordinate effective system-wide strategic and business-planning processes and results reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with the African Union/Africa CDC Staff rules and regulations.
  • Commission data analysis to provide quarterly and annual reports summarizing key findings and insights, using visualization tools to highlight progress against plans and objectives, to inform decision making.
  • Lead, motivate and mentor the team, monitoring performance, fostering ongoing professional development and ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to achieve their work objectives in alignment with Department values.
  • Interpret Africa CDC Mandates into public health functions and strategies in collaboration with functional Centres, Directorates, Divisions, Regional Coordinating Centres, Member States, and other Continental Public Health Stakeholders.
  • Analyzes independent and external evaluations with a view of improving the institution’s performance, suggesting ways of solving key problems, removing obstacles, and improving the operational process.
  • Formulate implementable public health initiatives, programmes, and workplans from different public health functions, and aligned to continent’s health priorities.
  • Develop evidence-based and cost-effective implementation approaches for the attainment of expected results from the Africa CDC Strategic Plan.




  • Develop systems, processes, standards, and structure to support Africa CDC Programme planning, implementation of its activities, report on the results, and account for resources deployed.
  • Establish an evidence-based mechanism to link the results attained by different public health initiatives to the resources deployed.
  • Lead periodic reviews of policies, strategies, and programmes to ensure they respond to key public health functions and mandates of Africa CDC.
  • Determine and implement KPIs to evaluate operational performance outcomes and program progress to contribute to the achievement of the long-term strategy.
  • Develop and document on the best practices for planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public health programmes that are adoptable to other Africa’s public health institutions and African Union Member States
  • Implement capacity building programs for Africa CDC Business Units and Member States on Planning, Reporting, and Monitoring and Evaluation of public health programmes.
  • Facilitate on the linkage between Programmatic and Supporting functions of Africa CDC for effective implementation of its strategic plan and mandate.
  • Foster a culture which drives and encourages high performance, collaboration, agility and accountability in the delivery of educational outcomes aligned with the division and Department’s strategy


Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Master’s degree in economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, or other related fields of study.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience at national, regional, or international organization out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level and with at least five (5) years with supervisory responsibilities.


Required Skills

  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate complex projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluency in one or more AU official working languages.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Perspective

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk


Core Competencies

Building Relationships

Foster Accountability Culture

Learning Orientation

Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for Results

Fosters Innovation

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage


REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$  50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  26,208.00   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.


Applications must be submitted no later than May 22, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

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Head of Partnership & International Cooperation (AfCDC) at African Union: Deadline: May 23, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT

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Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. The African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want” strategy for the development of the continent, details several key public health concerns that justified the establishment of Africa CDC: a) Increased potential for new or re-emerging pathogens to turn into pandemics as a result of increasing, rapid population growth (estimated population 280 million in 1960 and 12 billion in 2016) and movement across Africa; b) Existing endemic and emerging infectious diseases, including antimicrobial resistance; c) Increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases and injuries; d) High maternal mortality rates, and e) Threats posed by environmental toxins.


The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 31, 2017. The agency envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats. The mission is to strengthen Africa’s public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programs.  In order to achieve this mission, Africa CDC works in all geographic regions of Africa continent and has instituted five technical divisions to focus on the following priority areas: 1. Surveillance and disease intelligence; 2. Preparedness and response; 3. Laboratory systems and networks; 4. Disease Control and Prevention; and 5. Public health Institutes and research.




The Africa CDC seeks to recruit a highly qualified and dynamic Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation to lead its efforts in strengthening partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders to advance its mission. The Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation will lead and coordinate the Africa CDC’s partnership and collaboration efforts with international organizations, governments, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the institution’s goals and objectives. The incumbent will work closely with the Director General of Africa CDC and other senior leaders to design and implement the institution’s partnership and collaboration strategies. The role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key partners, and donors to secure resources and support for Africa CDC’s programs and initiatives as well as identifying opportunities for new partnerships, and providing strategic guidance to programmatic teams on partnership activities. The role will play a critical role in driving growth and success of Africa CDC by building and managing strategic partnerships with external organizations.


Main Functions

Partnership and Collaboration Strategy:
•    Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and collaboration strategy for Africa CDC that aligns with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
•    Establish and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders to advance Africa CDC’s goals and objectives.
•    Provide strategic guidance and support to programmatic teams to ensure effective partnership and collaboration activities.

Partnership and Collaboration Management:
•    Manage and coordinate partnership and collaboration efforts across Africa CDC’s programs and projects.
•    Identify, establish and manage partnerships with international organizations, governments, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
•    Lead the development of partnership agreements and MoUs in collaboration with relevant programmatic teams and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Resource Mobilization:
•    Support the Director General and senior leadership team in developing resource mobilization strategies and plans.
•    Identify and cultivate funding opportunities and partnerships with donors and other funding agencies to support Africa CDC’s programs and projects.
•    Lead the preparation of high-quality funding proposals and grant applications in collaboration with programmatic teams.

Partnership and Collaboration Monitoring and Evaluation:
•    Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for partnership and collaboration activities.
•    Ensure effective monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of partnership and collaboration activities to track progress and results.
•    Provide regular updates and reports to the Director and senior leadership team on partnership and collaboration activities and outcomes.


Specific Responsibilities

•    Partnership Development: Identifies potential partners, assesses their suitability, and initiates collaboration with those partners who are aligned with Africa CDC’s goals and objectives;
•    Relationship Management: Responsible for maintaining strong relationships with existing partners, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met, and that they are kept informed of the Africa CDC’s progress and impact;
•    Collaboration and Coordination: Works closely with other divisions within Africa CDC to identify areas where partnerships can be leveraged to support Africa CDC’s goals and objectives. This involves collaborating with other teams to develop joint initiatives and programs;
•    Communication: Communicates effectively with partners and donors to build trust and confidence in Africa CDC’s work. This includes regular updates on progress, impact, and future plans;
•    Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitors the effectiveness of partnerships and resource mobilization efforts to ensure that they are aligned with Africa CDC’s strategic objectives and goals. This involves tracking performance metrics, assessing impact, and adjusting as necessary.
•    Develop and implements strategies to secure resources and support from partners and donors. This includes developing proposals, making presentations, and negotiating contracts;
•    Advocate for the mobilization of increased resources and technical assistance by the international donor community to support Africa CDC mandate, raising awareness and commitment for ensuring the effective incorporation of responses in bilateral and multilateral development assistance policies;


•    Plan, oversee and coordinate the implementation of the division’s objectives and its mainstreaming into continental, regional and national development plans.
•    Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various partnerships relevant for Africa CDC mission.
•    Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the division’s support to AU.
•    Foster and ensure implementation of large-scale and long-term initiatives related to Strategic Partnerships;
•    Provide ongoing technical guidance, policy advice and assistance to the Regional Economic Communities and African Union Member States;
•    Develop, in collaboration with key stakeholders, key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor programme and activities within the division, and make recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programme implementation;
•    Undertake periodic field missions to monitor and assess programme implementation and progress, and to ensure compliance with operational procedures (results and logical frameworks);
•    Coordinate and provide substantive support to the development of programme and grant proposals, and resource mobilization.
•    Promote the harmonization and alignment of donor assistance to national strategies and priorities
•    Supervise staff and provide guidance and supervision to national and regional focal points, on the basis of agreed upon biennial plans.
•    Participate in meetings, technical working groups, inter-agency task forces, and other relevant forums;
•    Monitor, prepare, analyse, and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
•    Perform any other duty as may be assigned;


Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•    A Masters university degree in Development studies, Public Health/Health Systems Management, International Relations, Strategic Management Public Policy or International Development or a related field is required
•    Twelve (12) years of relevant work experience with a minimum of seven (7) and five (5) years’ experience in a managerial and supervisory role (s) respectively.
•    Proven track record of building partnerships and driving business growth, ability to identify potential partners, negotiate deals, and close partnerships that align with Africa CDC’s goals.
•    Experience in planning, managing offices, project management, programs and portfolios;
•    Experience with successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings;


Required Skills

•    Excellent capacity for developing and maintaining a network of contacts with potential donors and partners.
•    Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills
•    Excellent technical writing skills, translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences;
•    Adaptable and able to work effectively with a range of partners across different types of organisations (international, government, non-government) and at global, regional and country levels.
•    Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analysing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature to lay audiences.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
•    High level of judgement, responsibility and initiative.
•    Integrity, tact and discretion dealing with sensitive issues.
•    Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish). Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage


Leadership Competencies

Strategic Perspective:
Developing Others:
Change Management:
Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationship ….
Foster Accountability Culture:
Learning Orientation:
.Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies

.Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing ….
.Drive for Result
Fosters Innovation:

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$   126,440.93  (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 108,357.41 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.





Applications must be submitted no later than May 23, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.

-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.

-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.

-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

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Finance & Operation Officer – RCC Central (AfCDC) at African Union: Deadline:May 27, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.

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Purpose of Job

The Finance and Operations Officer is responsible for the day-to-day financial and operational activities of the RCCs. This includes managing budgets, accounts, procurement, and facilities management. The Finance and Operations Officer will also work to support the RCCs in achieving their objectives and have hierarchical supervision from the Regional Director as well as functional supervision from the Directors of Administration and Finance.


Main Functions

  • Assist in the following up on the activities of the RCC, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
  • Manage and maintain updated organisation asset, and inventory in the region.
  • Support the headquarters procurement team to set up a regional approved suppliers database.
  • Support the headquarters procurement team to ventilate all calls for tenders and expression of interest in the region.
  • Support in disseminating any job offers from headquarters human resource team in all member states of the region.
  • Support AfCDC Administration and Finance Directorates at any time when need be.
  • Suggest new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research.
  • Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective RCC and Africa CDC’s internal use.
  • Assist in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
  • Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
  • Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
  • Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships. Support the promotion of the activities of the RCC including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
  • Assist in drafting functional reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the RCC.
  • Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Manage budgets and ensure that they are in line with the RCCs’ objectives.
  • Design and implement financial and operational policies and procedures for the Regional Coordinating Centres (RCCs) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
  • Coordinate and oversee the financial and operational activities of the RCCs, ensuring compliance with Africa CDC and African Union rules and regulations.
  • Prepare and monitor the annual budgets and work plans of the RCCs, liaising with the Africa CDC headquarters and the regional partners.
  • Provide timely and accurate financial and operational reports to the Africa CDC management and donors, highlighting achievements, challenges and recommendations.
  • Manage the human resources, procurement, logistics, security and administrative functions of the RCCs, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the RCC staff, regional stakeholders, donors and other partners, representing the Africa CDC in relevant meetings and forums.
  • Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, ensuring adherence to internal controls and audit recommendations.
  • Support the RCCs in resource mobilization, proposal development and grant management.
  • Provide technical guidance and capacity building to the RCC staff on financial and operational matters.
  • Prepare financial reports and ensure that they are accurate and timely.
  • Administer accounts and ensure that payments are made on time and in accordance with the RCCs’ policies.
  • Oversee procurement activities and ensure that goods and services are purchased in a cost-effective manner.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Africa CDC Director or his/her designate


Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree OR a Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field. coupled with at least five (5) and two (2) years relevant work experience for Bachelor  and Masters degree holders respectively, in financial and operational management of complex projects or programs, preferably in the public health or development sector.
  • A professional certification (such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, etc.) is preferred.
  • At least five years of relevant experience
  • Experience with financial software management.
  • Experience in financial management.
  • Experience in contract management at the regional level.
  • Experience in cash management and relations with banks.
  • Experience with procurement procedures.
  • Experience with facilities management.
  • Knowledge of the public health sector.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, procurement, human resources, and logistics management.
  • Familiarity with Africa CDC policies and procedures, donor regulations (such as USAID, EU, etc.), and local laws applicable to the RCCs is an added advantage.


Required Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and accounting software (such as QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of other African Union working languages is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel within the region and to other locations as required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Leadership Competencies

Change Management..
Managing Risk…

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration..
Accountability awareness and Compliance..
Learning Orientation ….
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Job Knowledge and information sharing..
Drive for result..
Continuous improvement focus..


TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage


REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 84,022.62 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,959.20 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.




Applications must be submitted no later than May 27, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

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Senior Technical Officer, Workstream (PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme) (AfCDC) at African Union: Deadline:May 13, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT

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Purpose of Job

The Senior Technical Officer, Workstream (PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme) is responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to the PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme within a larger project or program. She/he should be able to plan, coordinate, and manage initiatives supporting the end-to-end manufacturing process for healthcare products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the Bold Programme, as well as the ability to manage and motivate a team of technical staff.


Main Functions

This job involves the following main functions that are generally applicable for this category:

  • Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to the PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme.
  • Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to the Bold Programme
  • Assist in the development of strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
  • Assist in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
  • Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units as required.
  • Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Develop a detailed and robust work plan for the Bold Programme activities for the short, mid and long-term with clear objectives, key milestones, and resource allocation which contributes to creating a well-functioning, healthy market for health products/commodities in Africa
  • Help develop a better understanding of root causes of market lags in Africa linking them to Bold Programme specific contribution to local production possibilities
  • Review and evaluate papers, concepts and proposals to be used to drive the Bold Programme agenda.
  • Coordinate and interact with external actors relevant for the Bold Programme agenda
  • Draft key documents (e.g., presentations, technical design document, proposals, briefing notes, Q&A key milestones, and progress monitoring) for internal and external meetings
  • Manage coordination, scoping and execution of work within the Bold Programme to ensure timely completion and alignment with overall bold program implementation plan as well as wider PAVM and continental strategy requirements
  • Support in structuring the manufacturing of vaccines and other health products as an enabler in supporting pandemic preparedness and response.
  • Support Africa CDC’s engagement with global financial institutions and DFIs.
  • Support in planning and reporting of the Bold Programme




Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Masters Degree in Health Economics, Public Health or related field, and 7 years of relevant experience and OR
  • Bachelor degree in Health Economics, Public Health or related field, and 10 years of relevant experience

Required Skills

  • Proven ability to develop and use economic models.
  • Proven experience working with multilateral financial institutions and DFIs on health-related projects.
  • Excellent track record of developing bankable projects in health.
  • Understanding of the health products manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as a proven track record of publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight
Change Management
Managing Risk….

Core Competencies

Building Relationship
Accountable and Complies with Rules
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact


Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$  96,921.34  (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.





Applications must be submitted no later than May 13, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

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Cargo Pricing Analyst at RwandAir Ltd : Deadline:May 07, 2024

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RwandAir Ltd is Rwanda’s flag carrier airline. It operates domestic and international services to East AfricaCentral AfricaWest AfricaSouthern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.  Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following vacancy:

  • Job Title:                    Cargo Pricing Analyst
  • Reports to:                 Supervisor Cargo Planning, RM & Pricing
  • Department:              Cargo Services
  • Section:                      Cargo Sales and Network Planning
  • Duty Station:             Kigali International Airport (KIA)


Job Purpose

To provide the RwandAir network with competitive cargo rates and pricing support, which promotes cargo sales as well as maximizing network cargo revenues and yield.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor, analyze, communicate, and respond to competitive fare actions and market practices in a timely fashion.
  • Develop and implement pricing actions to respond to various market activities.
  • Understand and analyze market dynamics, consumer price sensitivity, and market demand.
  • Develop traffic, yield, and revenue evaluations of various price scenarios.
  • Implement changes to pricing structures consistent with the company’s business plan.
  • Perform comprehensive evaluation and analysis of all individual and group pricing proposals received from Sales regions and local offices.
  • Evaluate and develop local corporate deal frameworks to ensure RwandAir’s competitive position within the corporate travel market.
  • Ensuring pricing structures are continuously monitored, benchmarked and developed to maintain a competitive price.
  • Detailed understanding of how pricing decisions are made and key levers used by pricing.
  • Using various electronic data sources and input from local sales offices, assess competitor activity, recommend and prepare competitive responses aimed at retaining market share and optimising revenue.


Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities

  • Degree in one of the following areas; Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, and Accounting.
  • One (1) year of work experience in an airline or related field would be an added advantage.
  • Understanding of the airline industry’s competitive and regulatory environments.
  • Business/commercial experience.
  • Familiarity with the company’s internal systems and processes.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks, prioritize work, handle heavy workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Analytical approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • A high level of accuracy, details and ownership which would drive to increase results.
  • Basic Computer Skills


How to Apply:

  • An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae.
  • A photocopy of the Passport/National ID.
  • Copies of Degree/Diploma certificates
  • Copies of relevant certificates.
  • Three referees

The deadline for submitting application documents is May 07, 2024. Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com. The position title you apply for should appear in the subject line of your email.

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Senior Procurement Specialist at RwandAir Ltd : Deadline: May 07, 2024

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RwandAir Ltd is Rwanda’s flag carrier airline. It operates domestic and international services to East AfricaCentral AfricaWest AfricaSouthern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.  Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following vacancy:

  • Job Title:        Senior Procurement Specialist
  • Reports to:     Manager Procurement
  • Department: Finance
  • Location:        Kigali International Airport



Job Purpose

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing goods, services, and works, requesting proposals, quotations, and bids, as well as doing evaluation and analysis and drawing recommendations for consideration. This shall be done in full compliance with the policy and SOPs in place. Will conduct procurement operations daily.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare bidding documents, bid receipts, and opening reports for bids; make Bid evaluation reports, request clarifications during the tendering process, and notify bidders about the procurement process’s outcome.
  • Liaise with the user departments on the technical evaluation of Bids;
  • Coordinate the process of reviewing the contracts by the users and the suppliers;
  • Receipt of requisitions from the users and make Purchase orders;
  • Prepare suppliers’ vetting slips, approve and submit them to the security department, and prepare reports.
  • Follow up vetting feedback with the security department;
  • In collaboration with the logistics office, follow up on suppliers’ payments with the Finance department where necessary;
  • Work closely with the user departments to provide terms of reference where required;
  • Requesting samples from the supplier and coordinating the process of approving them and giving feedback to the suppliers.
  • Search for suppliers/suppliers identification and participate in the suppliers’ shortlisting process.
  • Full compliance with policy and SOP in place and the filing and safekeeping of records;
  • Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.


Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities:

  • The Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Procurement with at least a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in procurement or a bachelor’s degree in law with CIPS level 4-Diploma in Procurement and Supply and five (5) years of professional experience in procurement.
  • The candidates with Bachler’s degree in procurement who do not have CIPS level 4-Diploma in Procurement and Supply should be willing to register for CIPS.
  • Should have practical knowledge of logistics operations, preferably cross-border trade.
  • Practical knowledge of incoterm is required.
  • Knowledge of the aviation industry is an added advantage.
  • Should be a person of Integrity;
  • Should have Basic negotiation skills;
  • Should have Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and outlook;
  • Should be able to communicate fluently in both oral and written English. Basic knowledge of French is an added advantage.
  • Should be able to make procurement analysis and draw unbiased recommendations;
  • Should be a team player, able to network and build relationships.


How to Apply:

  • An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae;
  • Copies of Notarized Degree/Diploma certificates
  • Relevant certificates;
  • Copies of academic papers;
  • A photocopy of the Passport/National ID.
  • Three referees

The deadline for submitting your applications is May 07, 2024. Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com. The subject of your email should have the title of the job you applied for.

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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4 Job Positions of Agroforestry Field Officer at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Contract :Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

Assist with the implementation of all RFA projects at the community level. • Through active participation in landscape hubs, assist in the development of annual, quarterly and monthly intervention plan • Assist in the design of participatory forest and agroforestry management and action plans, community landscape restoration plans, and facilitate participatory stakeholder workshops. • Support the establishment, organization, and training of local community groups, participate in the restoration and protection actions for each of the protected natural forests and/or restored landscapes, awareness sessions, group organization and agreement meetings, practical field training, to ensure community engagement through the restoration and protection processes. • Support the natural regeneration and enrichment plantation of biodiversity-supportive native trees and shrubs and for regeneration of biodiversity tree seedling production, planting, and maintenance/protection • Assist in monitoring and supervision of landscape restoration activities (agroforestry) and extension activities driven by implementing partners • Assist in the efficient distribution of tree planting materials and improved cook stoves to beneficiaries, by ensuring compliance to approved distribution modalities, where required. • Support field-level monitoring system on project activities under implementation. • Provide regular field reports. In close collaboration with the M&E specialist, ensure monitoring and recording of progress against the project’s indicators • In addition, the candidates will do any other business assigned by the supervisor.




Minimum qualifications
    • 1

      Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 2

      Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 3

      Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 4

      Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 5

      Bachelor’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation

      3 Years of relevant experience


  • 6

    Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

    3 Years of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1
      Integrity

    • 2
      Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

    • 3
      Professionalism

    • 4
      Extensive Knowledge in Forestry and Natural Resources

  • 5. Skills in Agroforestry,

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Rural Engineer at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Contract :Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

• Identify typical interventions and design cost effective models suitable for implementation and meet operation and maintenance requirements • Prepare handbooks of designs and national costs to be used as basis for discussions with beneficiaries when proposals are being formulated • Provide technical input in assessing and approving proposals, and help to overcome design and feasibility problems. • Monitor the quality of work, and provide engineering advice as needed




Minimum qualifications
    • 1
      Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 2
      Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience


  • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Water Management

    3 Years of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1. Integrity

    • 2. Accountability

    • 3. Client/citizen focus

    • 4. Problem solving skills

    • 5.Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

  • 6. Multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and keep up with project scope changes;

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10 Job positions of Agroforestry Field Officer at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Contract : Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

“• Assist with the implementation of all RFA projects at the community level. • Through active participation in landscape hubs, assist in the development of annual, quarterly and monthly intervention plan • Assist in the design of participatory forest and agroforestry management and action plans, community landscape restoration plans, and facilitate participatory stakeholder workshops. • Support the establishment, organization, and training of local community groups, participate in the restoration and protection actions for each of the protected natural forests and/or restored landscapes, awareness sessions, group organization and agreement meetings, practical field training, to ensure community engagement through the restoration and protection processes. • Support the natural regeneration and enrichment plantation of biodiversity-supportive native trees and shrubs and for regeneration of biodiversity tree seedling production, planting, and maintenance/protection • Assist in monitoring and supervision of landscape restoration activities (agroforestry) and extension activities driven by implementing partners • Assist in the efficient distribution of tree planting materials and improved cook stoves to beneficiaries, by ensuring compliance to approved distribution modalities, where required. • Support field-level monitoring system on project activities under implementation. • Provide regular field reports. In close collaboration with the M&E specialist, ensure monitoring and recording of progress against the project’s indicators • In addition, the candidates will do any other business assigned by the supervisor.”




Minimum qualifications
        • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

          3 Years of relevant experience


        • 2.Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

          3 Years of relevant experience


        • 3. Bachelor’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation

          3 Years of relevant experience


        • 4. Bachelor’s degree in Forestry

          3 Years of relevant experience


      • 5.Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

        3 Years of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

        • Integrity

        • 2. Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

        • 3. Accountability

        • 4. Communication

        • 5. Teamwork

      • 6. Decision making skills

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Logistic Officer at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Contract : Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

– Development and implementation of methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistical plans – Prepare logistics and support plans; – Ensure the provision of transport services for RFA staff – Ensure the provision of cleaning and sanitation services – Report regularly the fuel consumption – Ensure the vehicles safety and repair – Perform any other task assigned by the Supervisor




Minimum qualifications
    • 1
      Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

      2 Years of relevant experience


    • 2
      Bachelor’s Degree in Store Management

      2 Years of relevant experience


    • 3
      Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

      2 Years of relevant experience


    • 4
      Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

      2 Years of relevant experience


    • 5
      Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

      2 Years of relevant experience


    • 6
      Bachelor’s Degree in Assets Management

      2 Years of relevant experience


  • 7
    Bachelor’s in Business Administration

    2 Years of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1. Integrity

    • 2. Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

    • 3. Accountability

    • 4. Communication

    • 5. Professionalism

    • 6. Resource management skills

    • 7. Decision making skills

    • 8.Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

  • 9.Excellent analytical and critical skills, accuracy and an eye for detail

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Agroforestry Field Technician at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Contract: Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

• Networking with local authorities and lead farmers for smooth implementation of the project. • Monitor the project and disseminate project information across implementation sites. • Collect data, back stopping and disseminate project information and technical bulletins. • Conduct capacity building of farmer including farmers mobilization, organizing exchange visits and recruiting lead farmers, liaising with extension staff and engaging other project participants. • Initiate and supervise diverse tree seedling production work in collaboration with local tree nurseries and organize trainings on tree nurseries, seedlings production & care, tree planting & management, smart, conservation agriculture practices, gender mainstreaming, and transformation. • Coordinate seedlings distribution and planting activities across farmer fields and collect field data on tree seedling establishment: survival, growth performance, and gapping measures. • Organize for field visits, supplies requisition, meetings, reviews, monitor surveys and attend collaborators meeting. • Conduct efficient distribution of tree planting materials and improved cook stoves to beneficiaries, by ensuring compliance to approved distribution modalities, where required. • Provide regular field reports to the field officer • In addition, the candidates will do any other business assigned by the supervisor




Minimum qualifications
        • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

          0 Year of relevant experience


        • 2
          Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

          0 Year of relevant experience


        • 3
          Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

          0 Year of relevant experience


        • 4
          Bachelor’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation

          0 Year of relevant experience


        • 5
          Bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences

          0 Year of relevant experience


      • 6
        Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

        0 Year of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Required competencies and key technical skills

        • 1
          Integrity

        • 2
          Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

      • 3
        Decision making skills

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14 Job positions of District Forest Management Officer Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Contract: Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring smooth implementation and the completion of project activities in adherence to the proposed work plan; • Ensure that project related information is availed to the District teams and is shared widely with the assigned District, relevant communities and the existing district forums such as JADF, Twigire Muhinzi, Imboni z’ibidukikije Structure; • Conduct farmers and farmer groups, unions of cooperatives need assessment; and through consultative meetings prioritize the issues to be advocated for; • Organize coaching sessions to farmers to engage with local authorities and development partners at District and Sector levels and support them advocate for their forest and environment issues and interests;

• Identify opportunities to engage youth and women in the project activities and build the confidence and capacity of young people and women as leaders; • Monitor and document progress of project activities against agreed indicators, and the M&E plan; • Represent RFA in assigned strategic meetings organized at the District level, and strengthen relationship with local officials and leaders to maximize collaboration and ensuring good working relations with all stakeholders; • Assist in the organization and conduct of on-farm and follow-up trainings and demonstrations with project beneficiaries; • Participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the project fieldwork; • Participate in adaptation and utilization of the training module; • Liaise with local authorities and other strategic partners for a smooth project implementation; • Advise the Project Manager on Project issues; • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor




Minimum qualifications
    • 1
      Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 2
      Bachelor’s degree in Forestry

      3 Years of relevant experience


  • 3
    Driving license Category A

    0 Year of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1
      Integrity

    • 2. Accountability

    • 3. Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

  • 4. Conflict resolution skills

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Phytopathologist researcher at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Statute: Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

1. Work alongside the research plant pathologist and molecular biologist to plan and assess new research opportunities. 2.Undertake routine data collection such as samples of diseased plant life to run innovative tests on them. 3. Maintain accurate and concise reports of results from experiments and communicate key aspects to different stakeholders. 4. Design and implement different screening methods or platforms to monitor existing and emerging plant diseases. 5. Run complex multi-layer data analysis with parametric and non-parametric statistical models, to determine the characteristics of a disease.




Minimum qualifications
    • 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

      6 Years of relevant experience


    • 2.Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science

      6 Years of relevant experience


    • 3.Master’s Degree in Crop Science

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 4.Master’s Degree in Forestry

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 5.PhD in Plant pathology

      0 Year of relevant experience


    • 6. Masters Degree in Plant Pathology

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 7. PHD in agroforestry

      0 Year of relevant experience


    • 8. Bachelor’s degree in Forestry

      6 Years of relevant experience


    • 9. Master’s Degree in Agroforestry

      3 Years of relevant experience


  • 10. PhD in Forestry

    0 Year of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1. Integrity

    • 2. Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

    • 3.Inclusiveness

    • 4.Accountability

    • 5. Communication

    • 6.Teamwork

    • 7.Client/citizen focus

    • 8. Professionalism

    • 9. Commitment to continuous learning

    • 10. Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

    • 11. Skills in Forestry industries dealing with tree seed production, tree species identification, silviculture practices, forest protection, forest economics, and forest landscape development and management; and forest harvesting operations, and agroforestry practices,

  • 12. Extensive knowledge in forest and nature resource

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Forest Regulation Officer at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Statute :Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Job responsibilities

1. Participate in elaboration of Ministerial orders determining forest licenses; 2. Elaborate standards and forms to be filled by applicants for forest licenses; 3. Elaborate list of licenses required by the forest law; 4. Prepare forest licenses for authorized Harvesting, transport, trade; 5. Create and Maintain a database of licenses distributed country wide; 6. Contribute to the quarterly reports by collecting data from District on Forest harvested, type and number of licenses distributed, revenues from forest products; 7. Valuation of forests/trees to be harvested and supervise state forest public auction 8. Coordinate issuance of export and import of forest products 9. Perform any other duties assigned by the forestry department. 10. Report to the Director of Forest Business support Unit




Minimum qualifications
  • 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law

    0 Year of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1. Integrity

    • 2. Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

    • 3. Inclusiveness

    • 4. Accountability

    • 5. Communication

    • 6. Teamwork

    • 7. Client/citizen focus

    • 8. Professionalism

    • 9. Commitment to continuous learning

    • 10. kills in Forest economics and management

    • 11. Skills in forest protection

    • 12. Extensive knowledge in forest and nature resource

  • 13. Forest harvesting operations

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PROFESSIONAL IN CHARGE OF RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS at RRA: Deadline: 29 Apr 2024

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Purpose
The job purpose for the Professional in Charge of Research and Policy Analysis is to: independently identify and document specific economic trends, revenue collection performance, prevailing challenges and opportunities and conduct relevant research and policy analysis to inform decisions on both tax policy and administrative measures to improve tax compliance, efficiency and effectiveness in tax administration and revenue collection.
Key duties and responsibilities
  1. Conduct impact evaluation of RRA initiatives aimed at improving compliance, boosting revenues and modernizing the tax administration (Incl. Customer satisfaction and Taxpayer perception surveys)
  2. Conduct research on widening the tax base and issues of tax compliance
  3. Formulate tax policy proposals and perform both pre-and post-implementation impact analysis of various tax policies on revenue collection
  4. Benchmark on evolving tax policy landscape with other countries and work with relevant stakeholders to formulate appropriate tax policy proposals
  5. Ensure research recommendations are fully implemented
  6. Provide guidance and support to junior researchers in the team
  7. Ensure and adhere to proper planning and reporting of activities following RRA reporting requirements
  8. Create and update dashboards/models for easy monitoring of trends of important shocks on revenue collection
  9. Perform any other duties related to RRA business as assigned by line manager




Required Academic Qualification
   Preferred Qualifications
  1. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in Monetary Economics
  2. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in International Economics
  3. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in Development Economics
  4. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in Art in Economics
  5. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in Science in Economics
  6. Master’s Degree in Statistics specialized in Statistics Applied to Economy
  7. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in Science in Economics
  8. Master’s Degree in Statistics specialized in Economic statistics
  9. Master’s Degree in Data Science specialized in Econometrics
  10. Master’s Degree in Public policy specialized in Tax policy Analysis
  11. Master’s Degree in Public Finance specialized in Impact Evaluation
  12. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in Economic Policy Analysis




  Relevant Qualifications
  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics specialized in Economic statistics
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics specialized in Statistics Applied to Economy
  3. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics specialized in International Economics
  4. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics specialized in Monetary Economics
  5. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics specialized in Development Economics
  6. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics specialized in Science in Economics
  7. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics specialized in Art in Economics
  8. Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics specialized in Statistics
  9. Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Statistics specialized in Statistics




Skill Type Required Skill Required Proficiency level
COMMUNICATION Good analytical and written communication skills medium
Interpersonal Team working skills medium
Language Proficiency in English medium
Practical skills and experience in handling goods & works contracts and consultancy services con Handling of goods & works contracts and consultancy services contracts; medium
Strong data analysis skills using latest data programming softwares such as Stata & R Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in securely working with large datasets medium




Required Competencies
  1. Data analytical skills.
  2. Research study design
  3. Ability to conduct research;
  4. Ability to communicate findings from complex analysis to a wide variety of audiences, through written reports and oral presentations;
  5. Ability to follow specified procedures, solve problems, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate tasks to deliver outputs to meet required deadlines;
  6. Ability to prioritize workloads and work under pressure as well as a team member;
  7. Experience of econometric techniques, predictive analytics, and data mining and statistical analysis using large, complex datasets would be an added advantage.
  8. In-depth knowledge and understanding of data analytical software and languages such as STATA, SPSS, R, and Excel;
Required Experiences
  1. 2 years experience in Research and Policy Analysis or Impact Evaluation

 

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SUPERVISOR IN CHARGE OF REVENUE MODELLING AND STATISTICS at RRA: Deadline: 29/04/2024

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Purpose
A Supervisor in a member of the lower management. S/he organises operational activities of the Revenue Modelling and Statistics teams, supervises and reports on team activities, motivates and assesses team performance in order to achieve assigned operational priorities, assignments and targets.
Key duties and responsibilities
  1. Ensure proper maintenance and coordination of Microsimulation models, to make quick impact analysis of new policies that will affect revenue projections;
  2. Coordinate Tax Gap modelling and ensure accuracy and quality of its reporting, for core taxes (CIT/PIT, VAT, PAYE, Customs Taxes)
  3. Coordinate tax expenditure modelling for VAT, CIT/PIT, PAYE, Excise duty and Customs duties and ensure accuracy and quality related reports.
  4. Coordinate the Compilation and ensure accuracy and quality of data published in the National and international Publications
  5. Ensure timely compilation and accuracy of the RRA Tax statistics Publication;
  6. Plan and assign operational tasks to various workers on own team.
  7. Guide, instruct, control and supervise team members to achieve operational performance targets.
  8. Advise on staff deployment, and talent management, and conduct team performance assessment, encourage continuous learning and capacity development within the Section.
  9. Often carry out technical and support work especially involving the most difficult tasks.




Required Academic Qualification
   Preferred Qualifications
  1. Master’s Degree in Statistics specialized in Statistics
  2. Master’s Degree in Economics specialized in Economics
  3. Master’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences specialized in Statistics
  4. Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics specialized in Data Science
  5. Master’s Degree in in Data Science specialized in Econometrics
   Relevant Qualifications
  1. Master’s Degree in Quantitative Analysis specialized in Quantitative Analysis
Skill Type Required Skill Required Proficiency level
Coding Data manipulation using Data Science tools (R, Python, SQL, etc…) medium
Computer Literacy Spreadsheets (MS Excel) advanced
Computer Literacy Presentation (MS PowerPoint) advanced
Computer Literacy Word Processing (MS Word) advanced
Language Proficiency in English advanced
Presentation Skills in drafting ,reporting and presentation advanced




Required Competencies
  1. Ability to follow specified procedures, solve problems, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate tasks to deliver outputs to meet required deadlines;
  2. In-depth knowledge and understanding of data analytical software and languages such as STATA, R, Python, SPSS and Excel;
  3. Ability to communicate findings from complex analysis to a wide variety of audiences, through written reports and oral presentations;
  4. Data Visualization skills
  5. Ability to prioritize workloads and work under pressure
  6. Experience using econometric techniques, predictive analytics, data mining and statistical analysis for large, complex datasets;
  7. Excellent oral and written English; proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is added value.
Required Experiences
  1. 4 years experience in Statistical Analysis and Policy Analyis

 

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Urban Transport & Regional Integration Program Manager at Rwanda Transport Development Agency ( RTDA) Under Contract :Deadline: May 6, 2024

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Job responsibilities

Reporting channel: reports to the SPIU Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinating the implementation of urban transport development program with specific focus on NST-1, the Government of Rwanda 7 years program, presidential pledges and cabinet resolutions, • Coordinating elaboration and keeping updated strategies, work plans and budgets as well as cash flows guiding implementation at the road project level; • Identifying windows of opportunity to further develop the urban transport development program and all its components;


• Monitoring progress and outcomes of all funded projects of the urban transport program by ensuring that programs and projects are delivered on time with required quality standards and in the available financial means/budget; • Ensuring that technical and financial reports are timely submitted to all stakeholders including but not limited to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, the Ministry of Infrastructure and development partners according to timelines agreed upon with all concerned institutions (monthly, quarterly and annual); • Making proposals and taking actions to remove any bottlenecks that might arise during program implementation; • Providing technical and administrative support to implementing partners (supervision missions and contractors, etc.) and ensuring active participation of local authorities in the decision making and program monitoring (province and district authorities);


• Organizing and facilitating stakeholder consultations and program review meetings as required, • Conduct field visits and meetings as required to verify project activities relative to stated targets for concerned program and projects; • Coordinating closing out activities for any project of the program which include preparation of project completion report, final financial and technical reports, and the handing over of all documents as required. The Project Completion Report comprises, but is not limited to, a detailed overview of the technical and financial achievements, lessons learned, and good practices in line with project appraisal documents or evaluation reports; • Providing strategic and technical guidance to engineers under his/her direct responsibility; • Support RTDA in obtaining clean audit • Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management




Minimum qualifications
    • 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Pavement Engineering

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 3. Master’s Degree in Pavement Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 4. Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 5. Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 6. Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 7. Master’s Degree in Road Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 8. Bachelor’s degree in Roads Construction Engineer

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 9. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction management

      5 Years of relevant experience


  • 10. Master’s Degree in construction Management

    3 Years of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1. Computer literate (MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, or related software)

    • 2. Knowledge management/sharing of best practices and skills, interpersonal relationships, influencing and negotiation skills

    • 3. Experience in working with donors funded projects, public, private and civil society organizations

    • 4. Skilled in managing integrated projects/programs and putting in place sustainable approaches

  • 5. Leadership and team building skills

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Social Scientist Specialist at Rwanda Transport Development Agency ( RTDA) Under Statute :Deadline: May 6, 2024

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Job responsibilities

Reporting: Social Scientist Specialist reports to the Corporate Services Division Manager. Duties and Responsibilities The Social Scientist Specialist is responsible for:

1. Ensuring social safeguard by coordinating, planning, organizing, analysing, and reporting the social-economic related effects from construction and maintenance projects of transport infrastructure as well as implementation of transport services initiatives;

2. Support the linkage of project preparation to transport development initiatives with economic development goals, and specifically human cantered development;

3. Determine affordability and access to transport for different populations, as well as providing information on appropriate technological solutions to deal with the social and physical realities of grass root communities;

4. Safeguard projects compliance with laws/regulations with regards to labour;

5. Develop measures to ensure Environmental Health and Safety (ESHS) on transport projects are implemented;

6. Identify the spatial and poverty dimensions of inadequate access to employment opportunities in project areas and propose project job creation framework in line with existing laws and regulations. Review of ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment) on transport projects and therefore coordinate the Measure the socio-economic impacts of the transport projects and other transport Projects throught surveys conducted before, during and after the project implementation;

7. Evaluate the mitigation measures to prevent or minimize the negative socio-economic impacts of the transport projects as proposed in the Environmental Impact Assessment studies and monitor their implementation;

8. Develop strategies and programs for resettlement for people to be affected by transport projects;

9. Monitor the public consultation meetings and citizen engagement with the beneficiaries of projects;

10. Lead the mainstreaming of all social aspects in projects formulation and after the implementation of projects;

11. Conduct social analysis to guide gender targeted interventions and to create community-based road maintenance groups and micro enterprises;

12. Handle social claims related to transport projects;

13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.




Minimum qualifications
    • 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Sciences

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • 3
      Master’s Degree in Sociology

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 4
      Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

      1 Years of relevant experience


    • 5. Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

      3 Years of relevant experience


  • 6. Master’s Degree in Social Sciencies

    1 Years of relevant experience




Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1. Resource management skills

    • 2. Analytical skills

    • 3. Problem solving skills

    • 4. Time management skills

    • 5. Risk management skills

    • 6. Results oriented

    • 7. Digital literacy skills

    • 8. Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

    • 9. Knowledge of Rwanda social safeguard guidelines

  • 10. Knowledge of Donor’s social safeguard guidelines

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Child Rights and Inclusion Technical Advisor at National Council Of Persons With Disabilities (NCPD) Under Contract :Deadline: May 6, 2024

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Job responsibilities

Under the Direct Supervision of the Executive Secretary of NCPD, The Job Holder will be responsible for the following functions and tasks: Coordinate the monitoring of the implementation of the national policy of persons with disabilities, with a focus on interventions related to Children with Disabilities • Provide guidance to Government institutions on inclusive disability mainstreaming across sectors • Coordinate all programs, projects and initiatives implemented within the NCPD and its partners related to Children with Disabilities through Disability Coordination Forum, Community Based Rehabilitation and District Disability Coordination Committees; • Monitor the implementation of the National Partnership on Children with Disabilities in Rwanda;


• Coordinate the data collection of Children with Disabilities through Disability Management Information System (DMIS); • Provide technical guidance to partners on proper mainstreaming of children with disabilities; • Analyze fields, monthly, quarterly and annual activities reports. Ensure coordination and cooperation with partners involved in the welfare of children with disabilities • Map of all partners engaged in the welfare of Children with Disabilities and their interventions; • Provide regular technical support to ensure the partners plans and budgets cater for needs of children with disabilities; • Coordinate the inclusive de-institutionalization of children and young adults with disabilities in residential centers;


• Organize and coordinate regional and international conference/workshops/seminars/meetings around children with disabilities; • Negotiate MoUs and other agreements with partners involved in the welfare of children with disabilities; • Supervise the elaboration of projects aimed at mobilizing funds to support children with disabilities; • Supervise the evaluation of annual partners’ activities involved in the mainstreaming children with disabilities; • Analyze requests of new partners who will work for Children with Disabilities and recommend the ES/NCPD to provide recommendations by Rwanda Governance Board (RGB); • Recommend corrective measures against defaulted partners to competent authorities;


• Facilitate partners to access adapted equipment and other devices designed for Children with Disabilities and facilitate its distribution to the beneficiaries; Coordinate advocacy activities for inclusion of Children with Disabilities • Develop messages and produce communication materials for families, community and local authorities to fight social norms, stigma and discrimination against children with disabilities and their families; • Support community outreach awareness raising and sensitization campaigns to combat stigma and discrimination against children with disabilities and their families; • Organize national advocacy event (annually) to strategically influence allocation of more resources to improve accessibility to services (eg: health, education, social protection and social care …) at all levels; • Initiate and support for the development of NCPD advocacy plan for inclusion of Children with Disabilities; • Ensure implementation of mainstreaming guide in different partners; • Provide technical support for the mainstreaming Children with Disabilities in different service providers.


Coordinate the prevention and mitigation of causes of disabilities among children with disabilities • Initiate strategies to prevent disabilities; • Support in the researches around Children with Disabilities; • Supervise partners involved in the prevention and mitigation causes of disability; • Ensure the availability of assistive devices and inclusive technologies for children with disabilities. Promote Community Based Inclusive Development • Monitor the implementation of community based inclusive development program; • Ensure compliance of laws on social benefits for Children with Disabilities; • Initiate strategies that promote the welfare of Children with Disabilities; • Ensure the inclusion of Children with Disabilities in social protection programs;


• Initiate and promote socio-economic programs for parents having children with disabilities; • Link children with disabilities with existing services; • Conduct trainings of community-based volunteers and community leaders for support to children with disabilities and their families • Establish peer-support groups for mutual psychosocial support and parental/ caregiver skills’ upgrading to care for children with different disabilities in families and community daycare settings


IV. QUALIFICATIONS: The Applicant should have Masters’ Degree in Disability studies, Management, Development Studies, Project management, International Law, Planning, Public administration.

V. WORKING EXPERIENCE The Applicant should have working experience of at least five (5) years in the project related to children with disabilities, or 5 in managing social or economic empowerment projects or programs targeting Persons with Disabilities, for which 3 years should be at a management position. She/he should also demonstrate extensive experience in key issues hindering the welfare and mainstreaming of children with disabilities with comprehensive knowledge of policies and laws protecting persons with disabilities in Rwanda. The Applicant should also have knowledge of results-based management (RBM), SMART IFMIS, Strategic planning processes and tools and having computer skills. Working knowledge of the activities of other Public Institutions should be an added value.


VI. VALUES AND PRINCIPLES FOR THE POSITION The applicant should respect the following values and principles: 1. High standards of professional ethics and Secrecy 2. Efficient, effective and economic use of resources 3. Responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services 4. Devotion and serving public interest 5. Accountability for administrative decisions 6. Transparency and provision to the public of timely and accurate information 7. Customer Care 8. Time management 9. Zero tolerance to corruption, rape and sexual harassment. 10. Decency and integrity.


VII. KEY COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION The applicant should demonstrate the following key competencies in order to run for this position: 1. Strategic Leadership and Orientation 2. Analytical Skills 3. Problem Solving 4. Decision Making 5. Time Management 6. Mentoring and Coaching 7. People Management 8. Resource Management 9. Teamwork 10. Project Management 11. Creativity/Innovation 12. Risk Management 13. Diplomacy


Minimum qualifications
    • 1

      Master’s in Project Management

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 2

      Master’s Degree in Public Administration

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 3

      Master’s Degree in Management

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 4

      Master’s Degree in Development Studies

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 5

      Master’s Degree in Planning

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • 6

      Master’s Degree in International Law

      5 Years of relevant experience


  • 7

    Master’s degree in Disability Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience


    Required competencies and key technical skills

      • 1
        Teamwork

      • 2
        Resource management skills

      • 3
        Analytical skills

      • 4
        Problem solving skills

      • 5
        Decision making skills

      • 6
        Mentoring and coaching skills

      • 7
        Time management skills

      • 8
        Risk management skills

      • 9
        Project formulation and funding skills

      • 10
        Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude

      • 11
        Demonstrated effective leadership and managerial/ administrative skills

      • 12
        Having Three (3) years of relevant working experience in leadership positions for Master’s

      • 13
        Familiarity with project implementation procedures and guidelines

      • 14
        Experience of at least five (5) years in the project related to children with disabilities, or 5 in managing social or economic empowerment projects or programs targeting Persons with Disabilities, for which 3 years should be at a management position.

    • 15
      Demonstrate extensive experience in key issues hindering the welfare and mainstreaming of children with disabilities with comprehensive knowledge of policies and laws protecting persons with disabilities in Rwanda.

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Manager-Customer Experience Digital Transformation at MTN Rwanda: Deadline: 26/04/2024

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Job requirements

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education

  • A Degree in IT or Business information technology
  • A Master’s degree or a Professional Certification in Project Management is an added advantage

Experience  

  • 3 years relevant experience with at least 1 years in the field of  User Experiences (UX) design and Agile and Scrum Mastering
  • Experience in successfully led and supported multiple digital innovation projects working on digital solutions for consumers and enterprises.
  • Experience in Agile Methodologies Experience with working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders


Job description

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

  • To coordinate the delivery of effective and efficient digital transformation initiatives in customer experience, thereby improving customer NPS and cost reduction.
  • To drive the uptake and growth in usage of the self-service, digital and online channels (IVR/Email/Chatbot/Social Media/MTN App) to ensure call deflection KPIs are achieved and grow Unassisted Contacts
  • Champion the implementation of digital transformation to digitize High-Volume Journeys.
  • Working with detailed customer insights to deliver a unique Digital Customer Experience and thus delivering personalized differentiated brand interaction as a competitive advantage.
  • Design End-to-End Customer Journey and User Experience across all business units for all customer touch points – Service centers, Mobile, Online and Contact Centre.





Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of the digital transformation strategy in Customer experience across various business units in the most efficient, meaningful and effective way.
  • Working with product owners to ensure product journeys are available on all digital touch points and ensuring MTN digital touchpoints have a great UX.
  • Responsible for Growth and penetration of digital channels to grow unassisted contacts and reduce overall cost to serve.
  • Identify Digital Champions across Business Units to ensure the delivery of process simplification, efficiency, improvement and automation.
  • Drive disruption through design thinking, journey mapping and leverage on customer insights, process automation, human centered design to challenge the status.
  • Lead the identification & Digitalization of high-volume customer journeys in MTN.
  • Manage the implementation of digital processes across customer touch points to improve CSAT, resolution and efficiency strategies.
  • Use all the knowledge collected from customer analytics, customer interactions, customer feedback and other sources to provide excellent digital customer experience.
  • Organize training programs for frontline to update their knowledge and awareness of available digital channels.
  • Responsible for conducting internal and external analysis, research and evaluating competitors and industry trends, and propose digital solutions to improve customer experience.
  • Continuously implement transformative initiatives on self-service, digital and online channels (Email/Web Chat/Social Media/Chatbot/MTN App).
  • Support the organization in embracing Digital Transformation and Agile as a culture shift.
  • Customer Focus – Understands customer (both internal and external) insights, influences teams to build customer centric processes and systems, drives customer focus as a value within the organization.
  • Develop highly effective, influential relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders to research, identify and capture new digital opportunities across the business.
  • Collaborate with the Business Units on driving digital channel uptake per segment within the defined Service experience standards.
  • Gaining an understanding of digital market trends and opportunities that are relevant to the digitalization of the contact center.


How to apply

All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae with copies of academic credentials no later than 26th April 2024. MTN Website portal: https://www.mtn.co.rw/careers/

We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.

Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application unsuccessful, If you encounter any issues when completing the application, reach out to Alozius.Mutamba@mtn.com (+250788319965)

At MTN Rwandacell Plc we are committed to safeguarding your data privacy. For more information visit our website to read our job applicants privacy notice that explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data at https://www.mtn.co.rw/privacy-notice-for-job-applicants/

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Executive Assistant to the CEO at MTN Rwanda: Deadline:27th April 2024

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Job description

Job Responsibilities

Administration

  • Ensure efficient and effective administration of the CEO’s Office.
  • Efficient planning and coordination of the CEO’s calendar and meetings.
  • Schedule both internal and external appointments/ meetings for the CEO.
  • Clear documents and contracts for approvals established procedures and accuracy before being signed by the CEO.
  • Coordinate the use of the Boardroom and organize internal, external, Board Meetings, company conferences, events, and seminars.
  • Take minutes in CEO management meetings.
  • Raise the payment request for the CEO and prepare orders where possible.
  • Act as an office manager by keeping up with supply stock and inventory.
  • Provide administrative support around the CEO’s residence as required.
  • Manage payments from the CEO’s office.
  • Managing and reconciling CEO’s accounts with the organization.
  • Organize and maintain the office filing system.




    • Act as liaison with internal departments and external stakeholders for the CEO’s Office
    • Receive and route internal and external correspondence to the CEO’s Office and maintain follow up.
    • Draft responses to internal and external communications for CEO’s signature
    • Liaise with all departments/staff regarding any queries to the CEO’s office.
    • Act as a backstop for the CEO for routine information inquiries and respond to such inquiries where possible or forward to relevant officers.
    • Prepare informal translations and may act as interpreter.
    • Managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner


Internal and External Stakeholder Management

  • Maintain good internal and external relationships in the CEO’s office.
  • Ensure travel requisitions for staff are approved and choose itineraries and negotiate service level agreements with travel agencies Hotels for the company’s benefit.

Travel Arrangements and Coordination of events.

      • Organize CEO’s and Exco travels: airport pick up, hotel accommodation (within and outside the country),
      • Ensure smooth operations and coordinate all functions within the CEO’s office.
      • Coordination of CEO and Exco conferences, seminars & meetings, CEO and Exco travel arrangements and events.
      • Ensure visitor’s travel, tickets, airport transfer and hotel accommodation arrangements (Group Stakeholders, Shareholders, Board directors and other company visitors)eliveries for the CEO’s office.



  • How to apply 
    • All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae with copies of academic credentials no later than 27th April 2024. MTN Website portal: https://www.mtn.co.rw/careers/We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application unsuccessful, If you encounter any issues when completing the application, reach out to Alozius.Mutamba@mtn.com (+250788319965)At MTN Rwandacell Plc we are committed to safeguarding your data privacy. For more information visit our website to read our job applicants privacy notice that explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data at https://www.mtn.co.rw/privacy-notice-for-job-applicants/Click  here for more details & Apply











Business Advisor at TechnoServe | Kigali : Deadline: 26-05-2024

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Job Title: Business Advisor

Supervisor: Senior Business Advisor

Grade: 7

Period: May – Dec 2024

About TechnoServe

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.


 Position Description:

Reporting to the Senior Business Advisor, the Business Advisor (BA) will work closely with the project team in Kenya, as well as team members from the Global Entrepreneurship team. The role will directly coordinate project operations in Rwanda. Over an initial (extendable) eight month period, the primary role of the is to implement our Technical Assistance (TA) approach for Agri-SME which aims to revolutionise the way TA is delivered to Agri- SMEs in Africa. Our aim is two-fold. First, to revolutionise the way technical assistance is delivered to Agri-SMEs in Africa and secondly, build the capacity of SMEs to enhance their ability to attract commercial capital. The role holder will be responsible for activity implementation and in-country reporting.

Program Overview:

In partnership with Aceli Africa, TechnoServe is implementing the Growth and Investment Program designed to deliver a partially virtual training programme tailored to the needs of small and medium scale agribusinesses (Agri-SMEs) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Program aims to enhance the ability of participating Agi-SMEs to improve their internal and external structures and capability to attract commercial funding. The project targets Agri-SMEs with $150,000 – $500,000 in annual turnover, SMEs with an existing growth strategy, and/or those with 7 – 25 employees. The program’s sub-objectives include: developing customised training content specific to the needs of Agri-SMEs, monitoring, evaluation, and learning for decision support and learning. The project has been in operation since 2021 and is currently providing technical assistance to a fourth cohort with prospects of additional trainee cohorts in future.


Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

  1. Program Implementation:
  • Support the identification, profiling and recruitment of Agri-SMEs in Rwanda.
  • Support the on boarding process of the Agri-SMEs into the Growth and Investment program,
  • Create and manage synergies across TechnoServe’s portfolio to create holistic TA support for the SMEs
  • Provide personalised support/advisory to the Agri-SMEs during the program implementation and ensure they complete program based activities on time.
  • Support planning and organising the Growth and Investment Pitching sessions which includes identification and recruitment of investors and supporting the Agri-SMEs to develop their pitching decks.
  • Continuously monitor and engage strategic partners for TA, business development, and collaborations
  1. Capacity Development:
  • During Cohort four, the BA will provide technical assistance through training, group and individual coaching and mentorship of the recruited Agri-SMEs on areas relevant to a growing business. Focus will be on typical business challenges and company priorities around generating top-line growth, addressing operations/management inefficiencies, accessing finance, market development/ customer acquisition & retention.
  • Support management of the project WhatsApp group to provide support, answer questions and share information of interest and promote networking


  1. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):
  • Track and monitor the real-time analytics of Agri-SMEs progress on the various program based activities in order to ensure timely implementation of the program as per the work plan.
  • The BA will work on integrating follow-up surveys after delivery of content to assess adoption and uptake and collect information from Agri-SMEs related to training outcomes.
  • The BA will support the program quality surveys by contacting the registration (baseline), module satisfaction and end line surveys.
  • The BA will periodically develop updates and reports to the supervisor and the donor. The collected data will be used as input for a joint workshop that will look at how to incorporate our lessons learned to further optimise our approach for scale-up. The BA/ABA, in collaboration with Aceli and other stakeholders, will co-author a report for publication.

Basic Qualifications:

These are the requirements that any qualified candidate must meet. Typically includes

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in economics, business or a related field is an advantage
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong background advising and coaching agri- SMEs in Rwanda is highly desirable
  • Proven analytical and modelling skills
  • Demonstrated ability to gather data (through desk research and interviews) and synthesise large amounts of information to provide a cohesive assessment of opportunities and constraints within a market
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, teamwork and relationship building
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Able to work independently, flexibly and responsively to deliver high-quality deliverables
  • Able to adapt to changing working conditions
  • Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Strong background in agriculture, economics, business and strategy development.
  • Ability to communicate in English. Kinyarwanda and Swahili an added advantage.


Success Factors

Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) directly related to successful performance on the job.

Core Competencies include:

  • Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
  • Teamwork/ Relationships: Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
  • Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
  • Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
  • Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
  • Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyse situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
  • Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
  • Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritises and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritises work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
  • Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.


 Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:

  • Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.
  • Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
  • Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labour code and tax laws.
  • Internal Client Focus: Client Focus is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply here before May 26th, 2024.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

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Lead Project Manager at CARE International Rwanda | Kigali : Deadline: 07-05-2024

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT:

CARE Rwanda is seeking to recruit a “Lead Project Manager”.

Introduction

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE aims to be a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.


Are you passionate about creating positive change in the lives of marginalized young women? Do you have the skills and expertise to lead a transformative project aimed at empowering young women and girls towards self-reliance and inclusivity?

Join us at CARE Rwanda through its SERVE (Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities project), where we’re embarking on a five-year journey to transform the landscape of employment for young people. Led by CARE and implemented in partnership with three local organizations and a private sector entity, SERVE aims to cultivate a resilient, sustainable, gender-equitable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment by increasing dignified and fulfilling work opportunities in agricultural value chains across Rwanda, with a particular focus on exploiting the unused potential of young women.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Project Manager to spearhead the implementation of the SERVE project over a five-year period. The Lead Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management, including planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformative initiative that will empower young people, particularly women, in Rwanda’s agricultural value chains.

If you are committed to fostering sustainable development and believe in the potential of young people to transform the agricultural sector in Rwanda, then you are the one we are looking for. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people in Rwanda and building a more resilient and sustainable future for them.


Key Responsibilities:

As the Lead Project Manager, you will play a central role in the SERVE project: you will oversee the human and financial resource management, reporting, and stakeholders management, to harness the untapped potential of young women in specific value chains in the agricultural sector in Rwanda, as a means for them to generate and sustain their income and business while gaining resilience to shocks and climate related changes.

Your responsibilities will include the following :

  • Lead and manage the project implementation in a manner that ensures deliver CARE Rwanda’s goals and donor expectations.
  • Develop, plan and manage the project budget according to CARE and Donor requirements
  • Effectively coordinate and manage the consortium partners and all project stakeholders including government, private sector, and youth groups; Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Collaborate with the Knowledge Management & Learning/Impact Measurement Team to continuously develop broad and deep understanding of the root causes of vulnerability and enhance the efficacy of CARE’s interventions
  • In collaboration with the Programs Director partnership manager and sub grant team support coordinate the provision of Capacity Building training and support to Implementing Partners; ensuring that they are fully equipped to meet the requirements of the project plan and operate sustainably thereafter


Position requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agricultural Economics, International Development, Development studies, gender studies, environment and climate change, Project management, Social Science, or any other related field
  • Master’s degree in international development, food systems, environment and climate change, women’s and/or youth studies, financial inclusion, agriculture, agricultural Economics, business administration or related field
  • Qualified Project Management Certification
  • At least 10 years’ experience in project management role in the development sector, or prior experience with youth and women in Agribusiness, food security and livelihoods, food systems, agricultural value chains/market systems programming required.
  • Prior experience in international development with a focus on gender transformation, youth economic empowerment through entrepreneurship development, financial inclusion, or climate change adaptation in Rwanda
  • At least five years’ experience managing complex project: multi-million-dollar budget, multi donor funded, multi-partner and/or consortium projects with foundations and/or institutional donors.
  • At least five years’ experience leading and managing complex partnership projects: multi-sectorial, multi-partner and/or consortium of diverse partners/stakeholders including government, CSOs and private sector.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in risk management and ensuring value for money.
  • Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation, including participatory approaches.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated skill in financial management.
  • Managing a complex budget
  • Effective follow-up on internal and external audit recommendations
  • Ensuring donor compliance and reporting


Notes

  • CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, diversity and Inclusion. CARE’s focus as an organization is to empower women and girls as we strongly believe that they are most affected by poverty. In line with our values, we highly encourage women to apply for this position.
  • We are committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework.
  • CARE has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of any person or child by any of our staff, or partners. CARE reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.
  • We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
  • By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that they have no objection to CARE requesting the information specified above.

Applications should be submitted not later than May 7th , 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

*Disclaimer: CARE does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment.

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