L´Association pour
le Développement et la Transformation Sociale (ADTS), is a civil society
organization established in 1998, legally operating in Rwanda and granted a
legal personality no 092/11 of August 28, 2003. ADTS vision is a society where
all members are active, cohesive and autonomous and actively participate in
achieving of a just and prosperous world. It works for social transformation,
sustainable and equitable development. ADTS intervenes in the domain of social
development and most of its activities aim at building capacities of people,
organizations and communities so that they become responsible for their
destiny. ADTS is now looking for highly qualified, experienced and committed
staffs on the following posts:
1.
Coordinator
Job title: Coordinator
Job purpose
Be responsible of
daily coordination of the organization operations, design, planning, effective
implementation, monitoring, reporting of all ADTS activities and ensure
rational and effective management of ADTS property, employees and other
resources. She/he will provide visionary leadership and direction that guide
activities to ensure the accomplishment of ADTS’s mission.
Major duties and
responsibilities:
Under the
supervision of the Board of Directors, the incumbent will perform but not
limited to the following tasks:
- Be
responsible for the tasking, coaching, supervision and performance of the
staff assigned to the organization, - Ensure
good management and control of programs, finances and other resources; - Ensure
and maintain good relationships with beneficiaries, donors and partners
both private and public, - Carry
out assessments in areas of interests to ADTS, - Develop
new proposals to existing or potential donors and ensure funds
mobilization, - Ensure
effective implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of projects, - Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annually narrative and budgetary plans and reports, - Maintain
quality assurance of all programs and projects - Follow-up
and liaise with relevant public institutions, private sector, national and
international organizations, through participation and partnership in
relevant cluster-meetings and other coordination fora, - Perform
any other task or duty as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications,
skills and core-competencies:
- Rwandan
Nationality; - Master´s
Degree in Development Studies; Rural development, Public policy analysis
and management; or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, with at least 3
years progressive experience and knowledge of civil society sector in
Rwanda; - Have a
proven experience and skills in project cycle; - Experience
and skills in leadership and management of NGOs; - Skills
in staff motivation, team building and conflicts management; - Excellent
knowledge and skills of adult learning methodologies; - Strong
understanding and experience of community development and the Rwanda’s
national laws, policies, legal frameworks and government structures; - Experience
and broad understanding of national and international opportunities and
challenges relevant to civil society; - Understanding
of Human Rights based Approach to development and other participatory
approaches; - Strong
planning, negotiation and facilitation skills; - Innovative,
high goal oriented, self-driven and team player; - Fluent
and Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, French and
Kinyarwanda; - Strong
and personal ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
2.
Administration and Finance Officer
Job title:
Administration and Finance Officer
Job purpose
To ensure an
efficient management of all financial aspects, assets, human resources and
daily administrative deliverables at ADTS coordination team.
Major duties and
responsibilities
Under the
supervision of the Coordinator, the incumbent will perform but not limited to
the following tasks:
- Plan,
organize, direct and control the accounting functions of ADTS; - Prepare
annual budgets and maintaining financial records; - Ensure
compliance with the ADTS donors and partner requirements ; - Ensuring
that all statutory filings are timely prepared and filed; - Overseeing
all treasuries and financing activities related to the businesses
including approving and making payments, complying with financing
covenants and providing reports as needed; - Developing
a long-term business plan and resource mobilization strategy for ADTS; - Manage
daily requests from supporting staff and monitor administrative
deliverables of technical staff; - Developing
and sustaining relationships with key donors and other partners; - Prepare
periodic management and statutory annual reports; - Forecast
cash requirements/obligation as a basis of maintaining adequate funds; - Overseeing
and controlling the tasks of account and/or cashier; - Make
proposals for policies, formulation of accounting procedures and
strategies for Financial Administration; - Perform
any other work or duty as may be assigned by the
Coordinator; - Strong
and personal ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Qualifications,
skills and core-competencies:
- Rwandan
Nationality; - Holder
of Bachelor’s degree in , Finance, Accounting, holding a MBA in
Finance is a plus; - Have 5+
years of accounting and/or finance experience and will have experience
working with Civil Society Organizations in Rwanda; - Have
experience with donors funds and exposure to CSOs reporting systems; - Have
accounting systems experience – both operating and implementing, familiarity
with accounting software’s especially SAGE SAALI is a must; - Additional
skill sets/experience to include: budgeting, forecasting, business
planning, procurement, contract management, management of statutory audits
and tax reporting; - Proven
management experience in the finance context and ability to manage all
stakeholder relationships through the value chain; - Ability
to work in a team; - Must
demonstrate high level of integrity, good interpersonal and social
collaboration; - Must be
result oriented, with strong analytical, organization and decision-making
skills. - Good
communication skills in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
3.
Secretary – Cashier
Job Title:
Secretary – Cashier
Job purpose
Ensure the seizure
and preservation of administrative documents and contribute to sound management
of the petit cash of the ADTS
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Assists
in the coordination of the overall daily operations of the ADTS by
facilitating the information flow, work flow and inter office communication. - Support
the preparation of diverse written materials (reports, budgets, minutes,
etc.) - Prepare
cash vouchers. - Responsible
for maintaining and disbursing petty cash. - Prepare
Petty cash Replenishment in accordance with ADTS procedures. - Assist
in the process of reviewing support documents for accuracy and signatures
on all cash vouchers and checks. - Make
cash and checks deposits. - Ensure
that all cash vouchers are settled properly and on time. - Handles
all incoming and outgoing messages correspondences as well as keep and
maintain a filing system for all records. - Perform
any other duty assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications,
skills and core-competencies:
- Rwandan
Nationality; - Holder
of Senior 6 level in Accounting and Secretariat; - Have 3+
years of cashier and secretary experience; - Have
experience working with Civil Society Organizations in Rwanda; - Have
experience in filing systems and petit cash management; - Have
experience and familiarity with accounting software’s especially
SAGE SAALI is a PLUS; - Ability
to work in a team; - Must
demonstrate high level of integrity, good interpersonal and social
collaboration; - Must be
result oriented, with strong analytical, organization and decision-making
skills; - Good
communication skills in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
How
to apply:
Interested and
suitable candidates are invited to submit their application (hard copies),
including motivation letter, detailed CV, certified copies of degrees, three
references to: President of the Board of Directors, ADTS, Gasabo District,
Kinyinya sector, near Kinyinya Health Centre.
The deadline for
applications is Wednesday 26th June 2013 at 05.00 pm.
Note:
- Only
short- listed candidates will be contacted for written and oral test.
Successful candidates will be expected to start work immediately. - Female
candidates are encouraged to apply. - Application
documents will not be returned. - Any
application received after the indicated deadline will not be considered.
NIZEYIMANA
Balthazar
President of ADTS
Board of Directors (Se)
