Project
Summary
Summary
Soma
Umenye is
a USAID funded project that will work to improve reading outcomes in
Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children in public and government-aided
schools in Rwanda by the end of Grade 3. Specifically, Soma Umenye will
target all children in
Umenye is
a USAID funded project that will work to improve reading outcomes in
Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children in public and government-aided
schools in Rwanda by the end of Grade 3. Specifically, Soma Umenye will
target all children in
Grades 1-3 attending public and government-aided schools
nationwide and ensure that at least 70 percent of students are able to read
grade-level text with fluency and comprehension by the end of Grade 3.
Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist
the procurement and logistics specialist with procurement requirements and
ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual requirements, US
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agency for International
Development Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR), and any other applicable
policies and regulations. - Provide
assistance to all customs and passport/visa/work permit issuance and
renewals. - Support
in processing and expediting customs and immigration processes. - Prepare
cell phones for new staff and maintain all phone numbers. - Support
maintenance of expendable and non-expendable inventory, including labeling
and tracking of items. - Manage
the proper handover of any project equipment and maintain record of all
equipment issues from staff. - Arrange
hotel/guest lodging for field staff and visitors. - Organize
shipment services with freight forwarder as required. - Coordinate
customs clearance for export and import of goods. - Perform
any other appropriate tasks that support the overall project, as assigned
by the supervisor or his/her designee.
Job
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree and at least 3 years of progressively responsible related
experience. A combination of education and work experience may substitute
for the required degree. - At
least 3 years of applicable technical experience. - Prior
international donor experience required; thorough knowledge of USAID and
its contractual and reporting requirements preferred. - Strong
organizational and prioritization skills; excellent attention to detail. - Strong
computer spreadsheet and word processing skills. - Demonstrated
exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Written
and spoken proficiency in English.
Location
of Assignment
of Assignment
The
location of assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout
the country.
location of assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout
the country.