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13/01/2016
13/01/2016
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries
out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and
vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and
operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all
faiths an
out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and
vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and
operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all
faiths an
d secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to
serving those in need.
CRS seeks qualified Rwandan candidates
for the following positions for the Integrated Nutrition and WASH Activity
(INWA), a five year, USAID-funded program which aims to improve the
nutritional status of women of reproductive age and children under five years
of age, with an emphasis on the first 1,000 days of life between pregnancy and
the child’s second birthday. In eight districts, INWA will reinforce the
Government of Rwanda’s efforts towards its national goal of eliminating
malnutrition, through a targeted behavior change communication strategy for
nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and through strengthening
the capacity of government and local civil society organizations to implement
the strategies described in the National Community-based Food and Nutrition
Policy (CBF&NP) and the Community-based Environmental Health Promotion
Policy (CBEHPP).
for the following positions for the Integrated Nutrition and WASH Activity
(INWA), a five year, USAID-funded program which aims to improve the
nutritional status of women of reproductive age and children under five years
of age, with an emphasis on the first 1,000 days of life between pregnancy and
the child’s second birthday. In eight districts, INWA will reinforce the
Government of Rwanda’s efforts towards its national goal of eliminating
malnutrition, through a targeted behavior change communication strategy for
nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and through strengthening
the capacity of government and local civil society organizations to implement
the strategies described in the National Community-based Food and Nutrition
Policy (CBF&NP) and the Community-based Environmental Health Promotion
Policy (CBEHPP).
1. Deputy
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
The Deputy Finance Manager is
responsible for assisting the INWA Program in the prioritization and management
of the many financier issues and processes. S/he’s primary emphasis on decision
making using financial statement to make decision about the Program’s financial
position and to advise others.
responsible for assisting the INWA Program in the prioritization and management
of the many financier issues and processes. S/he’s primary emphasis on decision
making using financial statement to make decision about the Program’s financial
position and to advise others.
The Deputy Finance Manager will work
closely with the Finance Manager of Burundi and Rwanda Country Program and
provide oversight on all financial affairs of the INWA program, and ensure that
internal control systems are well established, understood, and respected by all
staff members within the finance Department, and support program staff as
applicable. This includes ensuring that the INWA program has the finance,
grant management; partner strengthening systems in place ant that applicable to
the agency and donor policy are consistently applied.
closely with the Finance Manager of Burundi and Rwanda Country Program and
provide oversight on all financial affairs of the INWA program, and ensure that
internal control systems are well established, understood, and respected by all
staff members within the finance Department, and support program staff as
applicable. This includes ensuring that the INWA program has the finance,
grant management; partner strengthening systems in place ant that applicable to
the agency and donor policy are consistently applied.
Required qualifications:First
degree in Finance, accounting, economics or other related area. MBA, ACCA or
professional certification preferred; Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a head
of finance, Grant/Compliance Manager or Deputy Finance Manager; Proficiency
in SunSystems and Q & A applications strongly preferred; Familiar with CRS
finance policies and procedures, or demonstrated ability to assimilate new
policies and procedures effectively; Fully conversant with US Government A122
policy and procedures; significant USG grants management experience and
knowledge of USG rules and regulations; Strong management and supervisory
skills; Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff; Extremely detail
oriented and organized; Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, outlook and
PowerPoint); Requires occasional travel up to 5% of the time – Field visits to
partners or sub-office; Fluency in French and English both oral and
written skills.
degree in Finance, accounting, economics or other related area. MBA, ACCA or
professional certification preferred; Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a head
of finance, Grant/Compliance Manager or Deputy Finance Manager; Proficiency
in SunSystems and Q & A applications strongly preferred; Familiar with CRS
finance policies and procedures, or demonstrated ability to assimilate new
policies and procedures effectively; Fully conversant with US Government A122
policy and procedures; significant USG grants management experience and
knowledge of USG rules and regulations; Strong management and supervisory
skills; Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff; Extremely detail
oriented and organized; Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, outlook and
PowerPoint); Requires occasional travel up to 5% of the time – Field visits to
partners or sub-office; Fluency in French and English both oral and
written skills.
2. Senior
Accountant: This Senior Accountant will serve as key member of INWA Program
Accountant: This Senior Accountant will serve as key member of INWA Program
Accounting with primary focus on
maintaining regular and accurate balance sheet. The Senior Accountant will
ensure high performance of INWA Program accounting system; be the focal point
for financial analysis and reporting. Oversee the payments and liquidations
process, oversee Cash management. Monitor Aging receivables and prepare Monthly
Aging reports.
maintaining regular and accurate balance sheet. The Senior Accountant will
ensure high performance of INWA Program accounting system; be the focal point
for financial analysis and reporting. Oversee the payments and liquidations
process, oversee Cash management. Monitor Aging receivables and prepare Monthly
Aging reports.
Required qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or finance; 5 years
progressively in the field of accounting or auditing; Strong analytical skills;
Familiar with excel functions for complex analysis; Computer literacy and
skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software and knowledge of
automated financial systems and reporting tools; Good written and verbal skills
in French or/and English with good communication skills; Must be able to deal
with numerous simultaneous requirements and work well under pressure; High
level of integrity; Good organization and analytical skills; Capacity to coordinate
effectively as a team member; Be detail oriented and able to pay special
attention to accuracy; Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, such as
SUN System and Vision for SUN will be an added advantage; Knowledge of
Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, local accounting and financial laws
and regulations; A strong team player, creative and innovative; Have the right
attitude to learn new things and also be a quick learner;
Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or finance; 5 years
progressively in the field of accounting or auditing; Strong analytical skills;
Familiar with excel functions for complex analysis; Computer literacy and
skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software and knowledge of
automated financial systems and reporting tools; Good written and verbal skills
in French or/and English with good communication skills; Must be able to deal
with numerous simultaneous requirements and work well under pressure; High
level of integrity; Good organization and analytical skills; Capacity to coordinate
effectively as a team member; Be detail oriented and able to pay special
attention to accuracy; Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, such as
SUN System and Vision for SUN will be an added advantage; Knowledge of
Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, local accounting and financial laws
and regulations; A strong team player, creative and innovative; Have the right
attitude to learn new things and also be a quick learner;
3. Accountant
The primary responsibilities of the
Accountant is to ensure good stewardship of agency resources and the integrity
of financial management systems in the CRS/Rwanda Country Program that they are
according to accepted standards, agency and donor policies and regulations, and
local laws. The Accountant works closely with the Finance Team and other
CRS/Rwanda staff to ensure timely disbursement of funds to CRS/Rwanda’s
Partners and suppliers and timely liquidation of all receivables.
Accountant is to ensure good stewardship of agency resources and the integrity
of financial management systems in the CRS/Rwanda Country Program that they are
according to accepted standards, agency and donor policies and regulations, and
local laws. The Accountant works closely with the Finance Team and other
CRS/Rwanda staff to ensure timely disbursement of funds to CRS/Rwanda’s
Partners and suppliers and timely liquidation of all receivables.
Required qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in
accounting, finance or management required; Technical or professional
certificate in accounting desired; 3 years of experience in accounting for
NGOs; Medium level in professional or technical area with assigned
responsibilities for planning, implementation and reporting; Experience with
laws and regulations pertinent to NGO taxes and donor funds; Proficiency in sun
Systems and Q&A application strongly preferred; French and English as
working languages; Proficiency in Microsoft office applications; Good
communication skills and proven familiarity to service care.
accounting, finance or management required; Technical or professional
certificate in accounting desired; 3 years of experience in accounting for
NGOs; Medium level in professional or technical area with assigned
responsibilities for planning, implementation and reporting; Experience with
laws and regulations pertinent to NGO taxes and donor funds; Proficiency in sun
Systems and Q&A application strongly preferred; French and English as
working languages; Proficiency in Microsoft office applications; Good
communication skills and proven familiarity to service care.
4. Senior
Grant and Compliance Officer
Grant and Compliance Officer
The Senior Grants and Compliance
officer ensures that CRS Rwanda complies with the donor regulations in grant
reporting. S/He also ensures adequate sub-recipient monitoring in terms of
assessment, forecasting, financial reporting and liquidations and field
monitoring. In close coordination with programming staff, the senior grant and
compliance officer will plan and manage implementation of the rollout of all
grants and awards in CRS Rwanda.
officer ensures that CRS Rwanda complies with the donor regulations in grant
reporting. S/He also ensures adequate sub-recipient monitoring in terms of
assessment, forecasting, financial reporting and liquidations and field
monitoring. In close coordination with programming staff, the senior grant and
compliance officer will plan and manage implementation of the rollout of all
grants and awards in CRS Rwanda.
Required qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in
finance or accounting required; 5 years’ experience in finance and compliance;
Fully conversant with US Government Cost and principles for NGOs, significant
USG grants management experience and knowledge of USG rules and regulations as
well as other donor;ability to draft sub agreements and manage a function for
grants and compliance; transfer knowledge /Capacity building of the partners”
in terms of financial and operation aspects; knowledge of computerized
accounting systems, such as SUN System and Vision for SUN will be an added
advantage; high level in finance for NGOs; ability to analyze and
interpretation of data in finance for NGOs and grants; independently able to
perform a major part of a professional area program; understands and applies
highly technical knowledge and skill, applicable laws, agency rules and
regulations for finance and compliance; good communication skills; French and
English as working languages.
finance or accounting required; 5 years’ experience in finance and compliance;
Fully conversant with US Government Cost and principles for NGOs, significant
USG grants management experience and knowledge of USG rules and regulations as
well as other donor;ability to draft sub agreements and manage a function for
grants and compliance; transfer knowledge /Capacity building of the partners”
in terms of financial and operation aspects; knowledge of computerized
accounting systems, such as SUN System and Vision for SUN will be an added
advantage; high level in finance for NGOs; ability to analyze and
interpretation of data in finance for NGOs and grants; independently able to
perform a major part of a professional area program; understands and applies
highly technical knowledge and skill, applicable laws, agency rules and
regulations for finance and compliance; good communication skills; French and
English as working languages.
5. Grant
Officer
Officer
The Grant officer ensures that
INWA Program complies with USG regulations in grant reporting. S/He also
ensures adequate sub-recipient monitoring in terms of assessment, forecasting,
financial reporting and liquidations and field monitoring. In close
coordination with programming staff, the Grant officer will plan and manage
implementation of the rollout of all grants and awards in the program.
INWA Program complies with USG regulations in grant reporting. S/He also
ensures adequate sub-recipient monitoring in terms of assessment, forecasting,
financial reporting and liquidations and field monitoring. In close
coordination with programming staff, the Grant officer will plan and manage
implementation of the rollout of all grants and awards in the program.
Required qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in
finance or accounting required; 3 years’ experience in USG grants management
experience and knowledge of USG rules and regulations; Medium level in
professional or technical area with assigned responsibilities for planning,
implementation and reporting; Experience with laws and regulations pertinent to
NGO taxes and donor funds; ability to draft sub agreements and manage grants;
knowledge of computerized accounting systems, such as SUN System and Vision for
SUN will be an added advantage; high level in finance for NGOs; good
communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft office applications; French and
English as working languages.
finance or accounting required; 3 years’ experience in USG grants management
experience and knowledge of USG rules and regulations; Medium level in
professional or technical area with assigned responsibilities for planning,
implementation and reporting; Experience with laws and regulations pertinent to
NGO taxes and donor funds; ability to draft sub agreements and manage grants;
knowledge of computerized accounting systems, such as SUN System and Vision for
SUN will be an added advantage; high level in finance for NGOs; good
communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft office applications; French and
English as working languages.
6. Internal
Auditor
Auditor
The position of Internal Auditor
focuses on Risk Management at the country program and partner levels. S/he will
assist the country team with the development, implementation and monitoring of
action plans that would contribute to a proactive approach to risk management.
S/he will also be instrumental in country program and partner level capacity-building
in ensuring identification, assessment and management of all categories of
risks. The Internal Auditor will liaise with the Head of Operations (HoOps),
Finance Manager (FM) and all program units in the processing of donor and CRS
internal audits. S/he will document lessons learned from various risks
identified in audit reports, risk disclosure reports and other sources and
propose mitigation approaches to the Country Manager in order to create an
environment of compliance and control.
focuses on Risk Management at the country program and partner levels. S/he will
assist the country team with the development, implementation and monitoring of
action plans that would contribute to a proactive approach to risk management.
S/he will also be instrumental in country program and partner level capacity-building
in ensuring identification, assessment and management of all categories of
risks. The Internal Auditor will liaise with the Head of Operations (HoOps),
Finance Manager (FM) and all program units in the processing of donor and CRS
internal audits. S/he will document lessons learned from various risks
identified in audit reports, risk disclosure reports and other sources and
propose mitigation approaches to the Country Manager in order to create an
environment of compliance and control.
Required qualifications:ACA, CPA, CIA,
Chartered Accountancy or Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in
accounting, finance, Laws or Business Administration, required; Minimum 5 years
in auditing, compliance, finance/Accounting. A minimum of four years auditing
experience is preferred; Ability to work well within a diverse team; Proven
Knowledge of USG Regulations is mandatory. Familiarity with Global Fund and EU
regulations is a plus; Computer skills to include word processing and
spreadsheet (Excel and Access). Sound knowledge of SUN accounting software;
Strong writing skills as demonstrated through previous experience writing
reports, evaluations; Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure
and to prioritize competing demands; Strategic, analytical and planning skills;
ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-month period; Able to work
independently; Ability to develop effective systems considering organizational
effectiveness and impact on people; Strong knowledge transfer skills; Available
for in-country travel up to 40% of the time; Attention to details
Chartered Accountancy or Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in
accounting, finance, Laws or Business Administration, required; Minimum 5 years
in auditing, compliance, finance/Accounting. A minimum of four years auditing
experience is preferred; Ability to work well within a diverse team; Proven
Knowledge of USG Regulations is mandatory. Familiarity with Global Fund and EU
regulations is a plus; Computer skills to include word processing and
spreadsheet (Excel and Access). Sound knowledge of SUN accounting software;
Strong writing skills as demonstrated through previous experience writing
reports, evaluations; Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure
and to prioritize competing demands; Strategic, analytical and planning skills;
ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-month period; Able to work
independently; Ability to develop effective systems considering organizational
effectiveness and impact on people; Strong knowledge transfer skills; Available
for in-country travel up to 40% of the time; Attention to details
Electronic applications-including a
motivation letter and a current detailed CV should be addressed to the CRS
Country Manager exclusively at CRS_RW@global.crs.org and copy charlotte.batanage@crs.orgon
or before Wednesday January 13, 2016 at 5pm.The detailed job
description can be obtained only by request through emailsindicatedabove.
motivation letter and a current detailed CV should be addressed to the CRS
Country Manager exclusively at CRS_RW@global.crs.org and copy charlotte.batanage@crs.orgon
or before Wednesday January 13, 2016 at 5pm.The detailed job
description can be obtained only by request through emailsindicatedabove.
Due to anticipated high interest in
these posts and big number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will get
feedback.
these posts and big number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will get
feedback.
Kigali December 29, 2015
Marie-Noelle Senyana-Mottier
Country Manager
