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Manager, Supporting Teacher Achievement in Rwandan Schools (STARS) project
This is an exciting new role to be hired immediately! Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Rwanda, in partnership with the Georgetown University Initiative on Innovation, Development,
and Evaluation (gui2de), is seeking a Manager to work with the Rwanda Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) to scale the Supporting Teacher Achievement in Rwandan Schools (STARS) project. STARS focuses on the transformative potential of aligning teacher management practices with learning aims for children’s education in Rwanda, which is one of the top performing countries in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of access to education.
STARS will be implemented as one of the key projects under the Embedded Evidence Lab, which is housed within MINEDUC and jointly supported by IPA Rwanda and Georgetown University. This Lab draws on, and catalyzes investments in, the increasingly rich array of administrative datasets available within Rwanda's education system. It aims to support the development of data infrastructure, as well as capacity for both analysis and data-driven policymaking within MINEDUC and its affiliated agencies. As part of this initiative, Georgetown University and IPA are supporting the placement of embedded staff in the Rwanda Education Board (REB), the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), and the Directorate General of Education Policy and Analysis at MINEDUC.
Over a three-year work program, beginning in the 2022-23 school year, the STARS team will work with MINEDUC, REB, and NESA to design and execute an annual sequence of adaptive experiments to measure and reward teachers’ learning value added. This iterative approach will identify and adopt design dimensions that strengthen the learning impact of STARS by providing an opportunity to learn about the best ways to implement teacher performance contracts that align with learning outcomes, to generate evidence of the value of taking these to scale, and to build infrastructure and systems that will enable adoption of STARS at nationwide scale by MINEDUC. By the end of the three-year period, the STARS program aims to have been implemented in over 1,000 schools across 10 districts, reaching nearly 400,000 pupils and over 30,000 teachers, and will be poised to be sustainably implemented at nationwide scale by the Rwanda government.
The STARS Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management and oversight of the STARS program execution including scope, delivery, finance and coordination with embedded staff, and key relationships within the central government and districts. This role will work with MINEDUC and other key partners to support the implementation of a governance structure for government ownership and scalability, oversee the field execution of program interventions for the successful implementation of the STARS program; and build, engage and nurture key government partnerships from national to school levels.
This role reports to IPA Rwanda’s Research and Policy Manager and will receive day-to-day technical oversight from partners at Georgetown University, including a Primary Investigator.
Responsibilities
STARS program implementation and management
• Oversee the implementation of the STARS program interventions through government systems
• Work alongside MINEDUC staff to support intervention design, delivery, and management
• Lead work planning and project management to ensure effective and timely implementation of our work
• Coordinate with project personnel, including embedded staff
• Oversee transitions, on-boarding of new staff, and maintaining “institutional memory” of project activities
• Keep both the IPA and gui2de teams apprised of all developments on the project, and serve as key link between the IPA Rwanda office, project staff, and Principal Investigators
• Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of project budgets, and ensure smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems
• Develop and implement risk and mitigation strategies
• Ensure that project deliverables, such as reports and financial statements, are submitted to donors and partners on time
Strategy and Partnerships
• Proactively represent STARS and its implementing partners at IPA, Georgetown University, and within government
• Cultivate new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with key local decision- makers in the education sector and facilitate government ownership of the full-scale STARS program
• Develop a STARS operational manual, communications materials, and training content for project schools, and update them annually based on evaluation findings
• Draft, edit, and quality-assure project communications with external donors
• Build the knowledge of IPA’s internal teams about supporting evidence-based scale ups, through creating knowledge and communication products about the STARS experience
• Contribute to the development of new opportunities for scaling evidence- and data-driven education programs in Rwanda
• Contribute to growing the visibility of the STARS program with internal and external audiences
Technical Design Coordination
• Support improvements to data collection protocols for Comprehensive Assessment, Teacher Management Information System, and School Data Management System as part of the STARS path to scale and support adoption by partner districts
• Ensure quality, consistency and adherence to program and research design, for all technical and programming activities and events
• Coordinate key activities such as the dissemination of STARS to teachers and the operational use of government-collected data
• Coordinate the co-creation and dissemination of analytical work with MINEDUC counterparts Qualifications
• Master’s degree preferred in related field, such as development economics, public policy, public health, or education policy
• 7-9 years’ experience in a similar role in the education sectors with at least 3 years of demonstrable experience leading teams
• Experience in managing complex projects or programs
• Good working knowledge of the Rwandan Education system is an added advantage
• Fluent English speaker - Kinyarwanda and French are an added advantage
Additional Desired Qualifications:
• A roll-up-your-sleeves and ‘get it done’ attitude: maintains focus, measures progress and outcomes, and ensures accountability
• Great communicator: clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas in a variety of situations, communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions
• Entrepreneurial spirit: takes calculated risks, offers fresh ideas and approaches to create greater value, impact and differentiation
• Positive approach: demonstrates a poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others, commands respect, and conveys an image that is consistent with IPA’s core values even when faced with difficult situations
• Quality orientation: accomplishes work by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed, shows concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checks processes andtasks, and ensures high quality outputs
• Data-driven leadership: is committed to the generation and use of data to inform policy design and tactical decision-making
• Strategic influence: Creates and executes strategies that gain commitment to their own ideas and persuades key stakeholders to take actions that will advance shared interest and the achievement of the STARS program goals
• Cultivating networks and partnerships: initiates and maintains strategic relationships with stakeholders and potential partners inside and outside the organization who are willing and able to provide the information, ideas, expertise and/or influence needed to achieve program progress and success
About IPA
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.
IPA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone at 1-202-386-6200. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Manager, Supporting Teacher Achievement in Rwandan Schools (STARS) project
This is an exciting new role to be hired immediately! Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Rwanda, in partnership with the Georgetown University Initiative on Innovation, Development,
and Evaluation (gui2de), is seeking a Manager to work with the Rwanda Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) to scale the Supporting Teacher Achievement in Rwandan Schools (STARS) project. STARS focuses on the transformative potential of aligning teacher management practices with learning aims for children’s education in Rwanda, which is one of the top performing countries in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of access to education.
STARS will be implemented as one of the key projects under the Embedded Evidence Lab, which is housed within MINEDUC and jointly supported by IPA Rwanda and Georgetown University. This Lab draws on, and catalyzes investments in, the increasingly rich array of administrative datasets available within Rwanda's education system. It aims to support the development of data infrastructure, as well as capacity for both analysis and data-driven policymaking within MINEDUC and its affiliated agencies. As part of this initiative, Georgetown University and IPA are supporting the placement of embedded staff in the Rwanda Education Board (REB), the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), and the Directorate General of Education Policy and Analysis at MINEDUC.
Over a three-year work program, beginning in the 2022-23 school year, the STARS team will work with MINEDUC, REB, and NESA to design and execute an annual sequence of adaptive experiments to measure and reward teachers’ learning value added. This iterative approach will identify and adopt design dimensions that strengthen the learning impact of STARS by providing an opportunity to learn about the best ways to implement teacher performance contracts that align with learning outcomes, to generate evidence of the value of taking these to scale, and to build infrastructure and systems that will enable adoption of STARS at nationwide scale by MINEDUC. By the end of the three-year period, the STARS program aims to have been implemented in over 1,000 schools across 10 districts, reaching nearly 400,000 pupils and over 30,000 teachers, and will be poised to be sustainably implemented at nationwide scale by the Rwanda government.
The STARS Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management and oversight of the STARS program execution including scope, delivery, finance and coordination with embedded staff, and key relationships within the central government and districts. This role will work with MINEDUC and other key partners to support the implementation of a governance structure for government ownership and scalability, oversee the field execution of program interventions for the successful implementation of the STARS program; and build, engage and nurture key government partnerships from national to school levels.
This role reports to IPA Rwanda’s Research and Policy Manager and will receive day-to-day technical oversight from partners at Georgetown University, including a Primary Investigator.
Responsibilities
STARS program implementation and management
• Oversee the implementation of the STARS program interventions through government systems
• Work alongside MINEDUC staff to support intervention design, delivery, and management
• Lead work planning and project management to ensure effective and timely implementation of our work
• Coordinate with project personnel, including embedded staff
• Oversee transitions, on-boarding of new staff, and maintaining “institutional memory” of project activities
• Keep both the IPA and gui2de teams apprised of all developments on the project, and serve as key link between the IPA Rwanda office, project staff, and Principal Investigators
• Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of project budgets, and ensure smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems
• Develop and implement risk and mitigation strategies
• Ensure that project deliverables, such as reports and financial statements, are submitted to donors and partners on time
Strategy and Partnerships
• Proactively represent STARS and its implementing partners at IPA, Georgetown University, and within government
• Cultivate new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with key local decision- makers in the education sector and facilitate government ownership of the full-scale STARS program
• Develop a STARS operational manual, communications materials, and training content for project schools, and update them annually based on evaluation findings
• Draft, edit, and quality-assure project communications with external donors
• Build the knowledge of IPA’s internal teams about supporting evidence-based scale ups, through creating knowledge and communication products about the STARS experience
• Contribute to the development of new opportunities for scaling evidence- and data-driven education programs in Rwanda
• Contribute to growing the visibility of the STARS program with internal and external audiences
Technical Design Coordination
• Support improvements to data collection protocols for Comprehensive Assessment, Teacher Management Information System, and School Data Management System as part of the STARS path to scale and support adoption by partner districts
• Ensure quality, consistency and adherence to program and research design, for all technical and programming activities and events
• Coordinate key activities such as the dissemination of STARS to teachers and the operational use of government-collected data
• Coordinate the co-creation and dissemination of analytical work with MINEDUC counterparts Qualifications
• Master’s degree preferred in related field, such as development economics, public policy, public health, or education policy
• 7-9 years’ experience in a similar role in the education sectors with at least 3 years of demonstrable experience leading teams
• Experience in managing complex projects or programs
• Good working knowledge of the Rwandan Education system is an added advantage
• Fluent English speaker - Kinyarwanda and French are an added advantage
Additional Desired Qualifications:
• A roll-up-your-sleeves and ‘get it done’ attitude: maintains focus, measures progress and outcomes, and ensures accountability
• Great communicator: clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas in a variety of situations, communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions
• Entrepreneurial spirit: takes calculated risks, offers fresh ideas and approaches to create greater value, impact and differentiation
• Positive approach: demonstrates a poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others, commands respect, and conveys an image that is consistent with IPA’s core values even when faced with difficult situations
• Quality orientation: accomplishes work by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed, shows concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checks processes andtasks, and ensures high quality outputs
• Data-driven leadership: is committed to the generation and use of data to inform policy design and tactical decision-making
• Strategic influence: Creates and executes strategies that gain commitment to their own ideas and persuades key stakeholders to take actions that will advance shared interest and the achievement of the STARS program goals
• Cultivating networks and partnerships: initiates and maintains strategic relationships with stakeholders and potential partners inside and outside the organization who are willing and able to provide the information, ideas, expertise and/or influence needed to achieve program progress and success
About IPA
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.
IPA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Background
CRS has been present in Rwanda since 1960. The country program (CP)’s key programming areas include nutrition, early childhood development, youth employment and entrepreneurship, food security, agricultural livelihoods and social cohesion. The CRS Rwanda has 80 staff and implements its projects through eight (8) local and international partners, with strong coordination with Government of Rwanda structures. The FY23 program value is approximately $12 million.
Job Summary
As Country Representative you will lead, manage and advance the programming and operations objectives and the mission of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your strategic leadership will enable you to advance CRS’ reputation and impact while you proactively manage security and mitigate security risks and liabilities.
Job Responsibilities
• Champion and lead the vision, mission and strategy. Lead the design of medium and long-term goals with localization in mind. Ensure program and operations leads coordinate their objectives in alignment with the strategy.
• Ensure that all projects meet and exceed donor expectations and are designed and implemented for maximum impact and reach. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
• Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring for HoP, INECD Chief of Party, Operations Manager, and Finance Manager. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans for large and complex projects and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Lead the development of strategic partnerships with national and international organizations that leverages resources, reputation, and expertise in line with CRS partnership principles. Ensure strong representation to key stakeholders, including Church partners, local and national government, US government and international donors.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans, and ensure the updating of such plans.
• Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance in operations functions. Provide oversight and analysis regarding monthly expenditures.
• Lead and direct the pursuit of strategic growth opportunities, prepositioning and capture planning with localization in mind.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. P romote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing application of the MEAL policy, as well as cross-sectoral and cross-department learning for better positioning and influencing. Education And Experience
Basic Qualifications, Experience & Requirements:
• Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or a related field.
• 10 or more years’ experience managing complex relief and development programs.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing a variety of complex, high-value projects from multiple international donors, including USAID and UN agencies; understanding of relevant donor regulations.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening local leadership. Experience working with Church partners a plus.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff.
• Ability to represent the agency at high levels.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
Personal Skills
• Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Excellent relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in approaching each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching/mentoring skills.
• Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Required Languages - English and French
Travel Required - 40% in-country travel with occasional trips outside the country program.
Key Working Relationships
Supervisory Head of Programs, INECD Chief of Party, Operations Manager, Finance Manager.
Internal Regional Office and Headquarters staff, other CRS colleagues, as applicable
External Host country government officials at all levels, Catholic Church leadership, donors, heads of international agencies, local NGO directors, etc.
Agency REDI Competencies (for All CRS Staff )
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Personal Accountability
• Acts with Integrity
• Collaborates with Others
• Builds and Maintains Trust
• Open to Learn
• Strategic Mindset
• Develops and Recognizes Others
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
About Us
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Organization
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Background
CRS has been present in Rwanda since 1960. The country program (CP)’s key programming areas include nutrition, early childhood development, youth employment and entrepreneurship, food security, agricultural livelihoods and social cohesion. The CRS Rwanda has 80 staff and implements its projects through eight (8) local and international partners, with strong coordination with Government of Rwanda structures. The FY23 program value is approximately $12 million.
Job Summary
As Country Representative you will lead, manage and advance the programming and operations objectives and the mission of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your strategic leadership will enable you to advance CRS’ reputation and impact while you proactively manage security and mitigate security risks and liabilities.
Job Responsibilities
• Champion and lead the vision, mission and strategy. Lead the design of medium and long-term goals with localization in mind. Ensure program and operations leads coordinate their objectives in alignment with the strategy.
• Ensure that all projects meet and exceed donor expectations and are designed and implemented for maximum impact and reach. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
• Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring for HoP, INECD Chief of Party, Operations Manager, and Finance Manager. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans for large and complex projects and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Lead the development of strategic partnerships with national and international organizations that leverages resources, reputation, and expertise in line with CRS partnership principles. Ensure strong representation to key stakeholders, including Church partners, local and national government, US government and international donors.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans, and ensure the updating of such plans.
• Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance in operations functions. Provide oversight and analysis regarding monthly expenditures.
• Lead and direct the pursuit of strategic growth opportunities, prepositioning and capture planning with localization in mind.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. P romote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing application of the MEAL policy, as well as cross-sectoral and cross-department learning for better positioning and influencing. Education And Experience
Basic Qualifications, Experience & Requirements:
• Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or a related field.
• 10 or more years’ experience managing complex relief and development programs.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing a variety of complex, high-value projects from multiple international donors, including USAID and UN agencies; understanding of relevant donor regulations.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening local leadership. Experience working with Church partners a plus.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff.
• Ability to represent the agency at high levels.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
Personal Skills
• Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Excellent relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in approaching each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching/mentoring skills.
• Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Required Languages - English and French
Travel Required - 40% in-country travel with occasional trips outside the country program.
Key Working Relationships
Supervisory Head of Programs, INECD Chief of Party, Operations Manager, Finance Manager.
Internal Regional Office and Headquarters staff, other CRS colleagues, as applicable
External Host country government officials at all levels, Catholic Church leadership, donors, heads of international agencies, local NGO directors, etc.
Agency REDI Competencies (for All CRS Staff )
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Personal Accountability
• Acts with Integrity
• Collaborates with Others
• Builds and Maintains Trust
• Open to Learn
• Strategic Mindset
• Develops and Recognizes Others
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
About Us
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Organization
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
JOB DETAILS:
Senior Project Assistant,Compliance
Classification : General Service Staff, Grade G6 (UN salary Scale for GS staff)
Type of Appointment : One Year fixed term, Twelve (12) months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 16 January 2023
Reference Code : VN2022/28 - RW
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision Movement Operations Manager and the technical supervision of the Operations Officer (Field Support) and in close coordination with the USRAP Oversight Officer, the Senior Project Assistant, Compliance (Movement Operations and Program Integrity Guidelines), has the following duties and responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• Oversee and undertake compliance activities in Movement Operations, including activities related to project monitoring and evaluation, training, youth services, project reporting, project support and/or protection; and undertake activities related to the implementation of the USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines in Movement Operations in Rwanda.
• In close coordination with the Project Manager and USRAP Oversight Officer, assist in the design and implementation of assessments, surveys, and other tools and activities pertaining to the Program Integrity Guidelines. Ensure a high quality of data by confirming accurate collection, entering, maintaining, safeguarding and reporting of data related to USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines elements.
• Assist in increasing staff’s knowledge of the requirements of the Program Integrity Guidelines through regular, accurate information sharing, advising Project Managers, answering staff questions, and providing trainings.
• In coordination with the relevant Project Managers, develop plans to facilitate full compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines and address any compliance violations.
• As necessary, provide technical and administrative support to the Project Managers and USRAP Oversight Officer in identifying and adjusting approaches to compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines requirements. Support Project Managers and the USRAP Global Team in using the Guidelines information effectively for decision-making.
• Organize, coordinate and maintain detailed records of documents and activities pertaining to the compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines. Compile information and draft, edit and design annual USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines reports.
• In close coordination with the USRAP Oversight Officer, support monitoring and evaluation activities for Movement Operations, including, if assigned, planning monitoring and evaluation activities; designing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, such as surveys, interview protocols and focus group topics; administering surveys, interviews and focus groups; analyzing monitoring and evaluation data; and reporting on data to relevant persons.
• Oversee and plan training activities for Movement Operations staff members, including serving as a Training Focal Point for the region in close coordination with the RMM HR-Business Partner. Coordinate with management and staff members to identify training needs within the region; plan, organize and administer trainings; support the delivery of trainings; learn to deliver, and deliver, trainings; report to the HR-Business Partner and Staff Learning and Development (SDL) at HQ on trainings that are held; and contribute as needed to the development of new training packages.
• Oversee and undertake compliance activities in Movement Operations, including activities related to project monitoring and evaluation, training, youth services, project reporting, project support and/or protection; and, undertake activities related to the implementation of the USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines in Movement Operations in Rwanda.
• In close coordination with the Project Manager and USRAP Oversight Officer, assist in the design and implementation of assessments, surveys, and other tools and activities pertaining to the Program Integrity Guidelines. Ensure a high quality of data by confirming accurate collection, entering, maintaining, safeguarding and reporting of data related to USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines elements.
• Assist in increasing staff’s knowledge of the requirements of the Program Integrity Guidelines through regular, accurate information sharing, advising Project Managers, answering staff questions, and providing trainings.
• In coordination with the relevant Project Managers, develop plans to facilitate full compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines and address any compliance violations.
• As necessary, provide technical and administrative support to the Project Managers and USRAP Oversight Officer in identifying and adjusting approaches to compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines requirements. Support Project Managers and the USRAP Global Team in using the Guidelines information effectively for decision-making.
• Organize, coordinate and maintain detailed records of documents and activities pertaining to the compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines. Compile information and draft, edit and design annual USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines reports.
• In close coordination with the USRAP Oversight Officer, support monitoring and evaluation activities for Movement Operations, including, if assigned, planning monitoring and evaluation activities; designing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, such as surveys, interview protocols and focus group topics; administering surveys, interviews and focus groups; analyzing monitoring and evaluation data; and reporting on data to relevant persons.
• Oversee and plan training activities for Movement Operations staff members, including serving as a Training Focal Point for the region in close coordination with the RMM HR-Business Partner. Coordinate with management and staff members to identify training needs within the region; plan, organize and administer trainings; support the delivery of trainings; learn to deliver, and deliver, trainings; report to the HR-Business Partner and Staff Learning and Development (SDL) at HQ on trainings that are held; and contribute as needed to the development of new training packages.
• If required, oversee protection activities related to vulnerable beneficiaries, such as children, the elderly, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons and other marginalized individuals, including, if assigned, providing training, drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tools and reference materials, monitoring implementation of SOPs and tools, providing regular reports on at-risk cases, liaising with colleagues on relevant issues, and analyzing or completing documentation related to youth.
• If required, administer the Transit Center Youth Services area, maintaining an environment that is conducive to the education of children and young adults. In this capacity, provide equal access to all children, arrange for adequate supervision, promote the center through visual materials and announcements, and ensure equipment and materials are available, appropriate, clean and safe for use by children. Create and organize youth-themed recreation times and classes using known curriculum in the appropriate language(s). Identify creative ways to deliver Transit Center-relevant lessons related to personal hygiene, environmental awareness and community health. Work with Transit Center staff members to ensure that special attention to the stocking of items used by children.
• Maintain and promote the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert the Operations or management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of relevant Movement Operations SOPs and Movements-related systems and databases (including iGATOR, MiMOSA, SAR and Amadeus), as well as the ability to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with migrants and colleagues per the IOM Code of Conduct and instruction on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA.)
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• University degree in statistics, business administration/management, economics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of work experience, or
• Completed secondary education with six years of relevant working experience. Experience
• At least 4-6 years of relevant experience (please see above) such as office/business administration, customer service, TOT, record keeping, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, clerical duties, etc.
• Experience in creating and maintaining computer and paper files;
• Prior experience with tools and strategies for data collection and analysis, and production of reports preferred;
• Experience with USRAP programs;
• Experience with USRAP processing systems, such as WRAPs, MiMOSA, etc
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
Skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize.
• Self-motivated, objective driven and able to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Languages
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French and Swahili is an advantage.
Required Competencies
The candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies
• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Communication: Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).
Senior Project Assistant,Compliance
Classification : General Service Staff, Grade G6 (UN salary Scale for GS staff)
Type of Appointment : One Year fixed term, Twelve (12) months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 16 January 2023
Reference Code : VN2022/28 - RW
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision Movement Operations Manager and the technical supervision of the Operations Officer (Field Support) and in close coordination with the USRAP Oversight Officer, the Senior Project Assistant, Compliance (Movement Operations and Program Integrity Guidelines), has the following duties and responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• Oversee and undertake compliance activities in Movement Operations, including activities related to project monitoring and evaluation, training, youth services, project reporting, project support and/or protection; and undertake activities related to the implementation of the USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines in Movement Operations in Rwanda.
• In close coordination with the Project Manager and USRAP Oversight Officer, assist in the design and implementation of assessments, surveys, and other tools and activities pertaining to the Program Integrity Guidelines. Ensure a high quality of data by confirming accurate collection, entering, maintaining, safeguarding and reporting of data related to USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines elements.
• Assist in increasing staff’s knowledge of the requirements of the Program Integrity Guidelines through regular, accurate information sharing, advising Project Managers, answering staff questions, and providing trainings.
• In coordination with the relevant Project Managers, develop plans to facilitate full compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines and address any compliance violations.
• As necessary, provide technical and administrative support to the Project Managers and USRAP Oversight Officer in identifying and adjusting approaches to compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines requirements. Support Project Managers and the USRAP Global Team in using the Guidelines information effectively for decision-making.
• Organize, coordinate and maintain detailed records of documents and activities pertaining to the compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines. Compile information and draft, edit and design annual USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines reports.
• In close coordination with the USRAP Oversight Officer, support monitoring and evaluation activities for Movement Operations, including, if assigned, planning monitoring and evaluation activities; designing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, such as surveys, interview protocols and focus group topics; administering surveys, interviews and focus groups; analyzing monitoring and evaluation data; and reporting on data to relevant persons.
• Oversee and plan training activities for Movement Operations staff members, including serving as a Training Focal Point for the region in close coordination with the RMM HR-Business Partner. Coordinate with management and staff members to identify training needs within the region; plan, organize and administer trainings; support the delivery of trainings; learn to deliver, and deliver, trainings; report to the HR-Business Partner and Staff Learning and Development (SDL) at HQ on trainings that are held; and contribute as needed to the development of new training packages.
• Oversee and undertake compliance activities in Movement Operations, including activities related to project monitoring and evaluation, training, youth services, project reporting, project support and/or protection; and, undertake activities related to the implementation of the USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines in Movement Operations in Rwanda.
• In close coordination with the Project Manager and USRAP Oversight Officer, assist in the design and implementation of assessments, surveys, and other tools and activities pertaining to the Program Integrity Guidelines. Ensure a high quality of data by confirming accurate collection, entering, maintaining, safeguarding and reporting of data related to USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines elements.
• Assist in increasing staff’s knowledge of the requirements of the Program Integrity Guidelines through regular, accurate information sharing, advising Project Managers, answering staff questions, and providing trainings.
• In coordination with the relevant Project Managers, develop plans to facilitate full compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines and address any compliance violations.
• As necessary, provide technical and administrative support to the Project Managers and USRAP Oversight Officer in identifying and adjusting approaches to compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines requirements. Support Project Managers and the USRAP Global Team in using the Guidelines information effectively for decision-making.
• Organize, coordinate and maintain detailed records of documents and activities pertaining to the compliance with the Program Integrity Guidelines. Compile information and draft, edit and design annual USRAP Program Integrity Guidelines reports.
• In close coordination with the USRAP Oversight Officer, support monitoring and evaluation activities for Movement Operations, including, if assigned, planning monitoring and evaluation activities; designing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, such as surveys, interview protocols and focus group topics; administering surveys, interviews and focus groups; analyzing monitoring and evaluation data; and reporting on data to relevant persons.
• Oversee and plan training activities for Movement Operations staff members, including serving as a Training Focal Point for the region in close coordination with the RMM HR-Business Partner. Coordinate with management and staff members to identify training needs within the region; plan, organize and administer trainings; support the delivery of trainings; learn to deliver, and deliver, trainings; report to the HR-Business Partner and Staff Learning and Development (SDL) at HQ on trainings that are held; and contribute as needed to the development of new training packages.
• If required, oversee protection activities related to vulnerable beneficiaries, such as children, the elderly, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons and other marginalized individuals, including, if assigned, providing training, drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tools and reference materials, monitoring implementation of SOPs and tools, providing regular reports on at-risk cases, liaising with colleagues on relevant issues, and analyzing or completing documentation related to youth.
• If required, administer the Transit Center Youth Services area, maintaining an environment that is conducive to the education of children and young adults. In this capacity, provide equal access to all children, arrange for adequate supervision, promote the center through visual materials and announcements, and ensure equipment and materials are available, appropriate, clean and safe for use by children. Create and organize youth-themed recreation times and classes using known curriculum in the appropriate language(s). Identify creative ways to deliver Transit Center-relevant lessons related to personal hygiene, environmental awareness and community health. Work with Transit Center staff members to ensure that special attention to the stocking of items used by children.
• Maintain and promote the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert the Operations or management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of relevant Movement Operations SOPs and Movements-related systems and databases (including iGATOR, MiMOSA, SAR and Amadeus), as well as the ability to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with migrants and colleagues per the IOM Code of Conduct and instruction on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA.)
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• University degree in statistics, business administration/management, economics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of work experience, or
• Completed secondary education with six years of relevant working experience. Experience
• At least 4-6 years of relevant experience (please see above) such as office/business administration, customer service, TOT, record keeping, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, clerical duties, etc.
• Experience in creating and maintaining computer and paper files;
• Prior experience with tools and strategies for data collection and analysis, and production of reports preferred;
• Experience with USRAP programs;
• Experience with USRAP processing systems, such as WRAPs, MiMOSA, etc
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
Skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize.
• Self-motivated, objective driven and able to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Languages
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French and Swahili is an advantage.
Required Competencies
The candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies
• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Communication: Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).
JOB DETAILS:
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better life for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.
Our organisation is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our program units which represent our point of contact with girls, their families and their communities.
Dimensions of the Role
The post holder will effectively facilitate the implementation of the REAL Father initiative project in Rwanda and build meaningful relationships among the multiple stakeholders in the community development process. He/she will ensure the maintenance and strengthening of linkages, networks and collaborations between Plan International and the community interests, groups, local governments and other NGOs within their area.
management scope, reporting lines, key relationships
Key Responsibilities
Implement the overall project activities which are fixed-term not limited to:
1. Participation in project-related budget and programmatic preparation;
2. Participation in project review workshops;
3. Participate in the mentors’ training
4. Ensures that project administrative processes are carried out in conformity with the agreed standards and policies, to ensure alignment to the project objective;
5. Responsible for the introduction of the project to the key stakeholders within the PU
6. Responsible for the recruitment of young fathers who will participate in the project
7. Responsible for the selection of mentors who will implement the REAL father initiative in the intervention zones
8. Act as the focal point person for the project within the assigned sector(s);
9. Facilitate project evaluations
10. Assist, supervise and mentor mentors
11. Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project;
12. Document lessons learnt, success stories and/or challenges about the project;
13. Ensures services are gender-sensitive and child/youth-friendly.
Empowerment and sustainability
1. Training of mentors including friends of family (Inshuti Z’Umuryango) and local leaders who will deliver the REAL father initiative
2. Regular field visit to support mentors
3. Support the adaptation of the REAL father manual to local context
Community mobilization and facilitation
1. Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned area of operation
2. Facilitate the integration of program and ECD activities in the field
Coordination and Networking
1. Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community-based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels
2. Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at ward and village levels
Child Protection
1. Promote child rights-based programming at the field level
2. Report all incidents and concerns on child abuse
3. Ensure all partners and other relevant stakeholders, including children and communities are trained and have access to the child protection policy
Learning and knowledge management
1. Sharing; learning; best practices
2. Contribution to initiative/research
3. Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
1. Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Administration Sciences, Education, Gender studies, conflict management, and other related fields
2. Minimum of 2 years of extensive experience in development work at the grassroots level.
3. Experience in emergence/relief programs will be an added advantage.
4. Computer literacy in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
5. Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
6. Experience with gender transformative programming preferred
7. Experience with research, monitoring and evaluation preferred
Skills Specific to the Post
1. Communication skills
2. Good organizational and interpersonal skill
3. Willingness to work extra hours
4. Willingness to live and work with the rural community
5. Demonstrated training skills
6. Time management skills
7. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
8. Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
9. Strong team-building and motivational skills
10. Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
11. Strong command in Kinyarwanda and English languages
12. Experience in facilitating training
13. Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Leadership Competencies
1. Setting high standards for self and others' behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
2. Holding self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
3. Creating a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
4. Collaborating with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
5. Motivating and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
6. Positive about change and supporting others in adjusting to it, helping them understand
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
1. Understands relevant sectoral context including how the project operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy.
2. Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
3. Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
4. Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better life for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.
Our organisation is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our program units which represent our point of contact with girls, their families and their communities.
Dimensions of the Role
The post holder will effectively facilitate the implementation of the REAL Father initiative project in Rwanda and build meaningful relationships among the multiple stakeholders in the community development process. He/she will ensure the maintenance and strengthening of linkages, networks and collaborations between Plan International and the community interests, groups, local governments and other NGOs within their area.
management scope, reporting lines, key relationships
Key Responsibilities
Implement the overall project activities which are fixed-term not limited to:
1. Participation in project-related budget and programmatic preparation;
2. Participation in project review workshops;
3. Participate in the mentors’ training
4. Ensures that project administrative processes are carried out in conformity with the agreed standards and policies, to ensure alignment to the project objective;
5. Responsible for the introduction of the project to the key stakeholders within the PU
6. Responsible for the recruitment of young fathers who will participate in the project
7. Responsible for the selection of mentors who will implement the REAL father initiative in the intervention zones
8. Act as the focal point person for the project within the assigned sector(s);
9. Facilitate project evaluations
10. Assist, supervise and mentor mentors
11. Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project;
12. Document lessons learnt, success stories and/or challenges about the project;
13. Ensures services are gender-sensitive and child/youth-friendly.
Empowerment and sustainability
1. Training of mentors including friends of family (Inshuti Z’Umuryango) and local leaders who will deliver the REAL father initiative
2. Regular field visit to support mentors
3. Support the adaptation of the REAL father manual to local context
Community mobilization and facilitation
1. Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned area of operation
2. Facilitate the integration of program and ECD activities in the field
Coordination and Networking
1. Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community-based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels
2. Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at ward and village levels
Child Protection
1. Promote child rights-based programming at the field level
2. Report all incidents and concerns on child abuse
3. Ensure all partners and other relevant stakeholders, including children and communities are trained and have access to the child protection policy
Learning and knowledge management
1. Sharing; learning; best practices
2. Contribution to initiative/research
3. Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
1. Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Administration Sciences, Education, Gender studies, conflict management, and other related fields
2. Minimum of 2 years of extensive experience in development work at the grassroots level.
3. Experience in emergence/relief programs will be an added advantage.
4. Computer literacy in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
5. Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
6. Experience with gender transformative programming preferred
7. Experience with research, monitoring and evaluation preferred
Skills Specific to the Post
1. Communication skills
2. Good organizational and interpersonal skill
3. Willingness to work extra hours
4. Willingness to live and work with the rural community
5. Demonstrated training skills
6. Time management skills
7. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
8. Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
9. Strong team-building and motivational skills
10. Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
11. Strong command in Kinyarwanda and English languages
12. Experience in facilitating training
13. Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Leadership Competencies
1. Setting high standards for self and others' behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
2. Holding self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
3. Creating a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
4. Collaborating with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
5. Motivating and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
6. Positive about change and supporting others in adjusting to it, helping them understand
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
1. Understands relevant sectoral context including how the project operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy.
2. Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
3. Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
4. Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills
JOB DETAILS:
The project consists of 4 main technical components and 2 cross-cutting components:
Component 1: The IPRC Kitabi and Karongi and TVET schools of Cyanika and Muhororo campuses are expanded, modernised and environmentally friendly;
Component 2: The training offer in the IPRC Kitabi and Karongi and TVET schools of Cyanika and Muhororo is strengthened and more attractive;
Component 3: The link between TVET providers and the private sector is strengthened, and employment and entrepreneurship support mechanisms are more efficient;
Component 4: The quality and leadership of RP and RTB as institutions in the TVET sector are reinforced;
Component 5: TVET programs are more gender responsive and inclusive and specifically address dropouts of the general education (cross-cutting);
Component 6: TVET programs provide youth with green skills and competencies for sustainable economic growth (cross-cutting).
Note: Component 1 of the TA (Infrastructure rehabilitation and modernization) will be supported by separate TA partners under direct contract with AFD (not under Expertise France supervision).
In order to support RP and RTB in this process, AFD has entrusted Expertise France with a mission to provide project management assistance and institutional support to the different actors of the territorialized training and integration system, as well as implement project activities directly. The main areas of support are summarized as follows:
1. Support to the renewal and development of the training offer (update and design of training programs, training of trainers, support to the implementation of language and ICT laboratory, reinforce the management capacity of the schools etc.)
2. Support the reinforcement of the link between TVET institutions and the private sector and strengthen employment and entrepreneurship mechanisms
3. Reinforce the quality and leadership of Rwanda Polytechnic and Rwanda TVET Board as institutions in the TVET sector
4. Support the implementation of mechanisms for the orientation, career guidance integration of young people and the development of entrepreneurship;
5. Support RP and RTB for project management and implementation;
6. Support for project monitoring and evaluation as well as communication and visibility;
7. Support for the implementation of a gender and social inclusion action plan and specific monitoring of the employability and integration of women;
In order to supervise and implement the AFTER 2 project in Rwanda, Expertise France is recruiting a TA Team Leader (M/F), who will be positioned at Rwanda Polytechnic offices in Kigali. The project start is planned for February 2023.
He/She will have to support the project owners RP and RTB in the management of the project in all its aspects:
1. Facilitate the smooth running of the project by ensuring the effectiveness and quality of the actions to be implemented to meet the defined objectives of the various components of the project;
2. Supervise the capacity building program for project owners;
3. Supervise short-term expertise for direct activities implementation (identification of needs in expertise, planning of missions, writing of ToR, search for experts, organization of missions, capitalization);
4. Support the definition and operation of the programming and reporting documents: formulation of annual budgeted activity plans and technical and financial reports, organization and production of activity monitoring and reporting tools, etc.;
5. Support the two SPIUs (Single Project Implementation Units) in the proper implementation of the project in terms of financial management and procurement:
6. Develop the project’s Procedures Manual and ensure its proper implementation, in line with contractual obligations for the proper use of funds;
7. Support the design and supervision of monitoring/evaluation and learning (MEL) mechanisms of the project;
8. Promote coordination between RP, RTB, the Ministry of Education, other project stakeholders, the private sector (including the Federation), the Rwanda Development Board and the Districts;
9. Facilitate communication between all stakeholders (public and private) and ensure a good flow of information throughout the project;
10. Guarantee the correct use of AFD’s funds: control the proper implementation of the procedures manual;
11. Prepare the project steering committees and support RP and RTB in the reporting of the project.
He/she will also have an advisory role and will provide technical support to RP and RTB and will be responsible for:
1. Overseeing the design of a training plan for members of the SPIUs, RP and RTB management, and coordinate and participate in its implementation;
2. Advising on the operationalization of the TVET governance system at district level;
3. Facilitating the mobilization of the private sector, the formalization and animation of partnerships;
4. Providing technical support according to the requests of the project owner;
5. Providing support to RP and RTB for technical and financial reporting to AFD and Expertise France.
6. He/she will supervise and coordinate the implementation of activities:
7. Manage the technical assistance resident team and the mobilized short-term experts/contractors;
8. Ensure good implementation of activities (review and validation of ToR, recruitment of consultants, supervision and piloting of activities, validation of deliverables, sharing of results), in close collaboration with the component managers;
9. Mobilize ad hoc expertise (identification of expertise needs, mission planning, writing of ToR, experts search, capitalization);
10. Coordinate the work with other TA partners (namely for infrastructure TA) to ensure advancement of works is in line with advancement of other project activities;
11. Provide regular technical and financial reporting.
12. The TA Team Leader will be supported by a financial/logistics manager, two component experts, two district-based project officers, and a gender and social inclusion expert. Additional expertise will be mobilized such as M&E and communication. He/she will be in charge of supervising the work of all permanent experts as well as the short-term expertise missions.
Qualifications required:
Holder of an engineering degree or a university degree in political/social sciences, education/TVET sciences, economics, management or law (Masters 2 or equivalent);
Experience Required:
1. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the management (technical, administrative and financial) of development projects and/or technical assistance at the international level, preferably in the fields of local development, employment and/or vocational training;
2. Significant experience in similar positions (project manager, component manager, coordinator, etc.);
3. Significant experience in the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation systems;
4. Significant experience in team management;
5. Previous work experience in the field of technical and/or vocational training;
6. Significant experience in procurement and contracting ;
7. Experience in the management of a technical education institution and/or vocational training centre is an asset;
8. Experience in managing projects financing the construction/rehabilitation of infrastructure is an asset.
Required Skills:
1. Management of multicultural teams, project management and animation of public and/or private networks;
2. Deep knowledge of the project management methodologies and project cycle tools and processes;
3. Administrative and financial management: supervision of administrative services, contracting, accounting services, budget management, supervision of financial reporting, etc.;
4. Ability to conduct a dialogue with public and private partners;
5. Ability to develop and implement project management tools;
6. Ability to produce a diagnosis, to design and propose solutions adapted to the context;
7. Ability to mobilize and lead a network of short-term experts;
8. Fluent English (to conduct strategic dialogue with institutional representatives) and very good writing skills in English, including the ability to write technical and financial project implementation reports in English.
The project consists of 4 main technical components and 2 cross-cutting components:
Component 1: The IPRC Kitabi and Karongi and TVET schools of Cyanika and Muhororo campuses are expanded, modernised and environmentally friendly;
Component 2: The training offer in the IPRC Kitabi and Karongi and TVET schools of Cyanika and Muhororo is strengthened and more attractive;
Component 3: The link between TVET providers and the private sector is strengthened, and employment and entrepreneurship support mechanisms are more efficient;
Component 4: The quality and leadership of RP and RTB as institutions in the TVET sector are reinforced;
Component 5: TVET programs are more gender responsive and inclusive and specifically address dropouts of the general education (cross-cutting);
Component 6: TVET programs provide youth with green skills and competencies for sustainable economic growth (cross-cutting).
Note: Component 1 of the TA (Infrastructure rehabilitation and modernization) will be supported by separate TA partners under direct contract with AFD (not under Expertise France supervision).
In order to support RP and RTB in this process, AFD has entrusted Expertise France with a mission to provide project management assistance and institutional support to the different actors of the territorialized training and integration system, as well as implement project activities directly. The main areas of support are summarized as follows:
1. Support to the renewal and development of the training offer (update and design of training programs, training of trainers, support to the implementation of language and ICT laboratory, reinforce the management capacity of the schools etc.)
2. Support the reinforcement of the link between TVET institutions and the private sector and strengthen employment and entrepreneurship mechanisms
3. Reinforce the quality and leadership of Rwanda Polytechnic and Rwanda TVET Board as institutions in the TVET sector
4. Support the implementation of mechanisms for the orientation, career guidance integration of young people and the development of entrepreneurship;
5. Support RP and RTB for project management and implementation;
6. Support for project monitoring and evaluation as well as communication and visibility;
7. Support for the implementation of a gender and social inclusion action plan and specific monitoring of the employability and integration of women;
In order to supervise and implement the AFTER 2 project in Rwanda, Expertise France is recruiting a TA Team Leader (M/F), who will be positioned at Rwanda Polytechnic offices in Kigali. The project start is planned for February 2023.
He/She will have to support the project owners RP and RTB in the management of the project in all its aspects:
1. Facilitate the smooth running of the project by ensuring the effectiveness and quality of the actions to be implemented to meet the defined objectives of the various components of the project;
2. Supervise the capacity building program for project owners;
3. Supervise short-term expertise for direct activities implementation (identification of needs in expertise, planning of missions, writing of ToR, search for experts, organization of missions, capitalization);
4. Support the definition and operation of the programming and reporting documents: formulation of annual budgeted activity plans and technical and financial reports, organization and production of activity monitoring and reporting tools, etc.;
5. Support the two SPIUs (Single Project Implementation Units) in the proper implementation of the project in terms of financial management and procurement:
6. Develop the project’s Procedures Manual and ensure its proper implementation, in line with contractual obligations for the proper use of funds;
7. Support the design and supervision of monitoring/evaluation and learning (MEL) mechanisms of the project;
8. Promote coordination between RP, RTB, the Ministry of Education, other project stakeholders, the private sector (including the Federation), the Rwanda Development Board and the Districts;
9. Facilitate communication between all stakeholders (public and private) and ensure a good flow of information throughout the project;
10. Guarantee the correct use of AFD’s funds: control the proper implementation of the procedures manual;
11. Prepare the project steering committees and support RP and RTB in the reporting of the project.
He/she will also have an advisory role and will provide technical support to RP and RTB and will be responsible for:
1. Overseeing the design of a training plan for members of the SPIUs, RP and RTB management, and coordinate and participate in its implementation;
2. Advising on the operationalization of the TVET governance system at district level;
3. Facilitating the mobilization of the private sector, the formalization and animation of partnerships;
4. Providing technical support according to the requests of the project owner;
5. Providing support to RP and RTB for technical and financial reporting to AFD and Expertise France.
6. He/she will supervise and coordinate the implementation of activities:
7. Manage the technical assistance resident team and the mobilized short-term experts/contractors;
8. Ensure good implementation of activities (review and validation of ToR, recruitment of consultants, supervision and piloting of activities, validation of deliverables, sharing of results), in close collaboration with the component managers;
9. Mobilize ad hoc expertise (identification of expertise needs, mission planning, writing of ToR, experts search, capitalization);
10. Coordinate the work with other TA partners (namely for infrastructure TA) to ensure advancement of works is in line with advancement of other project activities;
11. Provide regular technical and financial reporting.
12. The TA Team Leader will be supported by a financial/logistics manager, two component experts, two district-based project officers, and a gender and social inclusion expert. Additional expertise will be mobilized such as M&E and communication. He/she will be in charge of supervising the work of all permanent experts as well as the short-term expertise missions.
Qualifications required:
Holder of an engineering degree or a university degree in political/social sciences, education/TVET sciences, economics, management or law (Masters 2 or equivalent);
Experience Required:
1. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the management (technical, administrative and financial) of development projects and/or technical assistance at the international level, preferably in the fields of local development, employment and/or vocational training;
2. Significant experience in similar positions (project manager, component manager, coordinator, etc.);
3. Significant experience in the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation systems;
4. Significant experience in team management;
5. Previous work experience in the field of technical and/or vocational training;
6. Significant experience in procurement and contracting ;
7. Experience in the management of a technical education institution and/or vocational training centre is an asset;
8. Experience in managing projects financing the construction/rehabilitation of infrastructure is an asset.
Required Skills:
1. Management of multicultural teams, project management and animation of public and/or private networks;
2. Deep knowledge of the project management methodologies and project cycle tools and processes;
3. Administrative and financial management: supervision of administrative services, contracting, accounting services, budget management, supervision of financial reporting, etc.;
4. Ability to conduct a dialogue with public and private partners;
5. Ability to develop and implement project management tools;
6. Ability to produce a diagnosis, to design and propose solutions adapted to the context;
7. Ability to mobilize and lead a network of short-term experts;
8. Fluent English (to conduct strategic dialogue with institutional representatives) and very good writing skills in English, including the ability to write technical and financial project implementation reports in English.
JOB DETAILS:
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 create a world fit for children. FXB Rwanda is collaborating with National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) to run Phyto Social Enterprise (POSE) project aiming at increased medicinal plants production and their processing into products for satisfactory national consumption. FXB Rwanda seeks to recruit the project coordinator who will oversee the activities of this project.
Job title: Project coordinator
Reports to: Program Manager
Number of positions: One (1)
Employment category: Fixed-term 12 months, Subject to renewal
Start date: February, 2023
Location: Huye District.
JOB Purpose:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the project activities under his / her responsibilities from the planning, implementation and evaluation. He/she will direct all operational aspects concerning POSE project. He/she oversees and directs the project’s running from nursery and cultivation of plants phases, production phase, and distribution of the products. He/she will manage his/her team and foster a positive environment among them. He/she will act as liaison between the organization and all other parties involved in this program. He/she will ensure that technically the team reaches the objectives of the project.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Coordinate, manage and supervise project and its team
2. Work with project’s team to develop annual action plans, regular activities plans and their implementation;
3. Collaborate with NIRDA, stakeholders and his/her team to process medicinal plants from nursery to their harvest;
4. Work with NIRDA team to run production plant processes;
5. Provide needed support to Communications and Marketing Officer for finished products distribution processes;
6. Team up with NIRDA to assure that the products meet national standards before their distribution to the market;
7. Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results;
8. Give direction and support to accountant for budget management and appropriate documentation;
9. Ensure that team members are reinforced to remain accountable and properly use project’s assets;
10. Collaboratively with project’s accountant, ensure that payments made related to projects are in accordance with finance and administrative procedures;
11. Oversee the vehicle logbooks and timesheets to be maintained and updated in accordance with organizational procedures;
12. Maintain inventory of equipment and assets under his/her responsibility;
13. Submit monthly data report and quarterly narrative reports to the supervisor;
14. Maintain collaboration of project and FXB Rwanda with the partners;
15. Represent FXB in implementation area;
16. Monitor project progress and participate in mid-term and final project evaluation;
17. Perform any other duties as assigned by the management;
Qualifications
1. Bachelor Degree in agronomy, food sciences and technology, pharmaceutical sciences or any other related fields;
2. 3 to 5 years of experience in medicinal products/plants plantation or processing/production/manufacturing processes
3. Proven leadership and management of employees experience
4. Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English;
5. Previous budget management experience is an added asset
6. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite
7. Relevant experience in working with government agencies in foods and drugs production, processing and marketing
8. Proven experience in working with local officials and other stakeholders
9. Willing to live in project’s implementation area and move wherever in Rwanda as project’s duties require
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 create a world fit for children. FXB Rwanda is collaborating with National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) to run Phyto Social Enterprise (POSE) project aiming at increased medicinal plants production and their processing into products for satisfactory national consumption. FXB Rwanda seeks to recruit the project coordinator who will oversee the activities of this project.
Job title: Project coordinator
Reports to: Program Manager
Number of positions: One (1)
Employment category: Fixed-term 12 months, Subject to renewal
Start date: February, 2023
Location: Huye District.
JOB Purpose:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the project activities under his / her responsibilities from the planning, implementation and evaluation. He/she will direct all operational aspects concerning POSE project. He/she oversees and directs the project’s running from nursery and cultivation of plants phases, production phase, and distribution of the products. He/she will manage his/her team and foster a positive environment among them. He/she will act as liaison between the organization and all other parties involved in this program. He/she will ensure that technically the team reaches the objectives of the project.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Coordinate, manage and supervise project and its team
2. Work with project’s team to develop annual action plans, regular activities plans and their implementation;
3. Collaborate with NIRDA, stakeholders and his/her team to process medicinal plants from nursery to their harvest;
4. Work with NIRDA team to run production plant processes;
5. Provide needed support to Communications and Marketing Officer for finished products distribution processes;
6. Team up with NIRDA to assure that the products meet national standards before their distribution to the market;
7. Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results;
8. Give direction and support to accountant for budget management and appropriate documentation;
9. Ensure that team members are reinforced to remain accountable and properly use project’s assets;
10. Collaboratively with project’s accountant, ensure that payments made related to projects are in accordance with finance and administrative procedures;
11. Oversee the vehicle logbooks and timesheets to be maintained and updated in accordance with organizational procedures;
12. Maintain inventory of equipment and assets under his/her responsibility;
13. Submit monthly data report and quarterly narrative reports to the supervisor;
14. Maintain collaboration of project and FXB Rwanda with the partners;
15. Represent FXB in implementation area;
16. Monitor project progress and participate in mid-term and final project evaluation;
17. Perform any other duties as assigned by the management;
Qualifications
1. Bachelor Degree in agronomy, food sciences and technology, pharmaceutical sciences or any other related fields;
2. 3 to 5 years of experience in medicinal products/plants plantation or processing/production/manufacturing processes
3. Proven leadership and management of employees experience
4. Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English;
5. Previous budget management experience is an added asset
6. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite
7. Relevant experience in working with government agencies in foods and drugs production, processing and marketing
8. Proven experience in working with local officials and other stakeholders
9. Willing to live in project’s implementation area and move wherever in Rwanda as project’s duties require