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JOB DETAILS:
Internal & External Communications Manager
Location: Kigali
Function: Corporate Affairs & Communications
Position Title: Internal & External Communications Manager
We are looking for a qualified, dedicated & experienced individual to fill the position of Internal & External Communications Manager located in Kigali, Rwanda reporting to the Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager.

Job Purpose:
• Develop and implement an Annual Communication plan in order to reinforce company values
• Maintain connection with Bralirwa and employees to ensure a high level of employees’motivation and an equally high-level performance and commitment
• Understand the role, diversity, acceptance, and power of news media in society and their own goals and audiences in order to create new content and generate positive coverage
• Manage Corporate Brand image by building relevant content that the company communicate externally

Tasks & Responsibilities:
Employee Engagement
• Implement the internal company strategy, together with other departments in order to drive employees’ engagement
• Offer full support and advice on internal communication matters to other departments (HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales etc.)
• Coordinate and support actively internal events (New year, QUM, Family Day, Genocide Commemoration, Official visits, other occasional events, Special drinks, etc.)
• Support change management and manage all communication channels
• Establish and develop quarterly Newsletters
• Implement the employee engagement programs: i.e. Cool @ Work, alcohol policy, Business conduct, support the community, drive ambassadorship initiatives, etc.
• Choose the right media, messenger, tone of voice and delivery and develop relevant tools
• Responsible for developing and monitoring internal communication platforms, including writing/editing articles for workplace news and evaluating the channels on a regular basis as required.
• Read and analyze submissions or letters and provide relevant feedback after aligning with the Head of Corporate Affairs and Communication Manager.

Media Management
• Build relationships with the media. Create and drive a proactive and transparent media plan
• Ensure and coordinate the preparation of activities in connection with the company’s external communication (Press conferences, Press releases, etc.)
• Provide a press review on sensitive issues for Management and General Management
• Work closely with the Agency managing the Corporate Media accounts in answering all complaints posted on different channels
• Play the advisory role to Marketing on Media by reviewing all press releases and other editions that are meant to be published with Media
• Track and evaluate all press coverage
• Ensure that the business is prepared for a crisis in terms of procedures and awareness. Lead communication, mobilize business and advise management during a crisis

Brand PR
• Develop and execute Brand PR strategies and plan, in conjunction with commercial management, to maximise and enhance brand strategy through non-paid media. Build a network in key lifestyle and news media
• Create and embed a clear PR strategy that builds equity and relevance for brands.
• Create PR assets such as imagery, footage, quotes, facts & figures to include them in Brand PR strategies and plans
• Translate data into a compelling story

Qualification And Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies, Public Relations or related studies
• At least 3-5 years experience in the Communication profession in corporate companies
• Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda (written and spoken)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Good understanding of digital technologies used in internal and external communications
• Ability to work independently on own initiative
• Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage communication crisis
• Ability to read and understand financial reports
• Ability to build an effective relationship with people and media
• Be innovative and creative

JOB DETAILS:
Finance Officer
FXB Rwanda is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in February 2012. It is affiliated to FXB International; an international NGO created in 1989, whose mission is to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. FXB Rwanda is currently seeking to recruit the Finance Officer for Sugira Muryango program.

Position title: Finance Officer
Reports to: Finance & Operations Director
Location: Kigali office
Period: One year renewable based on performance
Job Purpose:
The Finance Officer is responsible for the preparation and monitoring the project budget, financial reporting, manage financial systems, manage and review program payroll, check compliance with organizational and donors rules and regulations; supervise the work of accountants.

Major Responsibilities
• Provide financial oversight, including the maintenance and monitoring of the project budget, tracking the project expenditures and projections;
• In consultation with senior management team prepare the Program’s annual budget,
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as may be required by various donors within the stipulated deadlines;
• Prepare quarterly financial reports and present them to the senior managers;
• Manage financial systems, files, and maintain the accounting system of the Sugira Muryango program;
• Manage and review the payroll and accountabilities from field activities in accordance with the organization’s finance and accounting policies and procedures and donor’s rules and regulations;
• Verify whether all the support documents are accurate, complete and have followed the laid down procedures;
• Check compliance with procurement procedures;
• Ensure compliance with donors’ requirements;
• Review monthly bank reconciliation statements;
• Provide technical support to district offices to ensure smooth financial management of field offices and program activities;
• Train and Supervise the work of accountant and other program staff;
• Participate in meetings and other events organized by donors and other stakeholders related to finance;
• Prepare the annual financial statements for audit and manage project audits and provide the required information during the audit;
• Provide oversight over human resource management, payroll management and administration;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Desired Competences
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, professional qualification desirable,
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position,
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting software is an added advantage,
• Have experience in and be familiar working with multi donors,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda;

JOB DETAILS:
Finance Officer
Kvinna till Kvinna is a non-profit organisation that supports women’s organizing with the aim to advance women’s rights and promote sustainable peace. It does so by strengthening and supporting women’s rights organisations (organizational, thematically and economical). Kvinna till Kvinna is organised around three departments – Programme/Field, Communication, and Support. Through its Headquarter in Stockholm, Sweden, and 11 country offices, it supports more than 100 women’s rights organisations in five different regions (Western Balkans, South Caucasus, Middle East and North Africa, West and Central Africa).

Are you passionate about women’s rights in Rwanda and do you have a background in Finance? We are looking for a national Finance Officer to join the Kvinna till Kvinna office in Kigali, Rwanda and the Kvinna till Kvinna global workplace.
The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has defended women’s rights since 1993. Today we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations, working directly in areas affected by war and conflict to strengthen women’s influence and power. We work closely together with over 150 local partner organisations across 20 countries to end violence against women, reach lasting peace and close the gender gap once and for all. The future is equal. And together, we are change.

Deadline for application is 31st October 2022
About the job
We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team in Rwanda. As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for implementing all financial management processes and procedures of Kvinna till Kvinna in Rwanda in line with applicable law, Kvinna till Kvinna mandate,policies and procedures, and international standards. In addition to accounting and financial management for the office in Rwanda, the Finance Officer will work closely with Partner Organisations to assess budgets and financial reports, oversee audits, and follow-up, and provide capacity building in financial management and anti-corruption.
You will report to the Senior Finance Officer, and indirectly to the Head of Office for Rwanda and will carry out your work in cooperation and coordination with the Rwanda team, Partner Organisations and stakeholders throughout the country as well as relevant staff at the Kvinna till Kvinna Head Office in Sweden.

Specific areas of responsibility
Financial Management
• Maintain proper books of accounts;
• Prepare internal financial reports and financial declarations required by the government of Rwanda for approval and submission by Senior Finance Officer and Head of Office;
• Carry out payments and entry into the online financial system according to approved policies and procedures;
• Support Senior Finance Officer to regularly update and monitor the annual budget and inform the Head of Office and other relevant colleagues, on the status of the office finances;
• Ensure internal control system is followed, including making sure the anti-corruption policy is implemented internally and externally;
• Submit reports in respect of management and statutory audits;

Grants Management & Partner Organisation Support

Work closely with Senior Finance officer to:
• Review application budgets from partners for compliance with Kvinna till Kvinna policies, procedures and contractual engagements.
• Assess partners’ financial reports and audited financial statements to ensure compliance with Kvinna till Kvinna policies, procedures and contractual engagements;
• Follow up on issues raised by auditors to ensure resolution in cooperation with colleagues;
• Conduct spot checks of partner organisations in accordance with monitoring plans.
• Verify financial reports and action plans by Partner Organisations which are submitted to Rwanda Governance Board bi-annually.
• Provide capacity development support to partner organisations on financial management, anti-corruption and fraud.

Anti-Fraud & corruption
• With Senior Finance Officer, ensure Kvinna till Kvinna’s anti-corruption policy is implemented both internally and externally;
• Support investigations according to the Terms of Reference and roles and responsibilities defined by the HQ Anti-corruption Advisor.

About you
To apply for this position, you need to have at least:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration and must hold a professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA or any other accounting professional qualification).
• At least 5 years of experience working or consulting with national non-governmental organisations in a financial capacity.
• Demonstratable experience in advising non-governmental organisations on financial management systems and practices.
• Demonstratable experience in training and capacity building in financial management.
• Demonstrable experience producing, analysing and managing data using Microsoft office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.
To succeed in this position your need have effective communication skills in a team environment, strong analytical skills and be able to travel domestically overnight and occasionally internationally.

Merits
• Experience working for an international non-governmental organisation
Terms & conditions and what we offer
This is a full-time position for a period of two years, pending confirmation of funding.
Preferred starting date: 15 January 2022
Location: Kigali
This is a national position under Rwanda labour legislation. This position is open to Rwandan nationals only.
Please also note that due to the nature of the work women are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

JOB DETAILS:
Internal Auditor
Level:5.II
Job description
• Initiate and maintain internal audit and control systems for effective utilization of institution resources.
• Plan and execute an annual internal audit plan for the institution.
• Conduct regular audits, in line with the annual plan, that are aimed at ensuring that up to date financial records are kept
• and public finance procedures are followed.
• Prepare quarterly internal audit reports after each audit assignment, highlighting any key issues identified including
• breaches of prescribed regulations and or internal controls.
• Recommend changes to internal processes and procedures so as to improve internal controls of the Institution.
• Coordinate external annual and interim audits and ensure that all recommended changes and or improvements to the
• Institution’s processes and all control systems are implemented as required.
• Support the development and maintenance of risk management instruments of the Institution by providing advice and or
• participating in the drafting of documentation.
• Conduct ad hoc and special internal audit of systems and financial transactions;
• Provide regular advice in respect to the implementation of and compliance to Government financial guidelines.
• Carry out management process audit for the purpose of recommending appropriate control measures.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the head of institution.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
0 Year of relevant experience
• bachelor's degree in Finance with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)
• Proficiency in financial management systems