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 and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to
serving those in need.
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 and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to
serving those in need.
CRS seeks qualified Rwandan candi
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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. Senior
HR and Procurement Officer
HR and Procurement Officer
The Senior HR and Procurement Officer
efficiently and effectively manages and coordinates all aspects of procurement
as per the procurement thresholds set for the Integrated Nutrition and Wash
Activities (INWA) program to ensure that the team gets the goods and services
needed for the best price and best quality in timely fashion. The incumbent
will also ensure managing the personnel administration for INWA team in
coordination with the CoP with technical support from CRS main Office.
efficiently and effectively manages and coordinates all aspects of procurement
as per the procurement thresholds set for the Integrated Nutrition and Wash
Activities (INWA) program to ensure that the team gets the goods and services
needed for the best price and best quality in timely fashion. The incumbent
will also ensure managing the personnel administration for INWA team in
coordination with the CoP with technical support from CRS main Office.
Required qualifications:Minimum a Bachelor’s
Degree in Management with focus to supply Chain, Human Resources, Accounting,
Administration or related field from recognized institution; at least 3 years
of relevant experience is required in a combination of HR management and Supply
Chain/Procurement; sound understanding of Customs’ procedures and processes;
basic knowledge of Rwanda labor law and context; familiar with USAID and
other Donors’ policies and regulations; must be scrupulously honest and always
foster an atmosphere of trust and integrity; good computers and IT skills,
fully capable with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PPT), and experience
conducting internet sourcing and price comparisons; demonstrated ability to
perform fast, efficient and cost effective procurement service while
maintaining the agency’s high standards; proven ability to prepare reports and
maintain complete files and records; proven knowledge of the Rwanda market;
very good English and French writing and speaking. Excellent Kinyarwanda
speaking and reading; ability to work with a minimum of supervision and strong
negotiation skills.
Degree in Management with focus to supply Chain, Human Resources, Accounting,
Administration or related field from recognized institution; at least 3 years
of relevant experience is required in a combination of HR management and Supply
Chain/Procurement; sound understanding of Customs’ procedures and processes;
basic knowledge of Rwanda labor law and context; familiar with USAID and
other Donors’ policies and regulations; must be scrupulously honest and always
foster an atmosphere of trust and integrity; good computers and IT skills,
fully capable with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PPT), and experience
conducting internet sourcing and price comparisons; demonstrated ability to
perform fast, efficient and cost effective procurement service while
maintaining the agency’s high standards; proven ability to prepare reports and
maintain complete files and records; proven knowledge of the Rwanda market;
very good English and French writing and speaking. Excellent Kinyarwanda
speaking and reading; ability to work with a minimum of supervision and strong
negotiation skills.
2. Senior
ICT Officer
ICT Officer
The ICT Officer provides support for
knowledge management, decision-making, and programming effectiveness by
ensuring efficient operation and use of CRS information sharing, communication,
and collaboration technologies, and by providing technical support to CRS staff
and partners on overall ICT systems. Responsible for deployment, maintenance,
security, data protection, and troubleshooting of technology and systems for
assigned office(s). Stays abreast of ICT developments in the international and
local market, providing recommendations based on opportunities to improve the
efficiency and impact of CRS programming, operations, and overall performance.
Other key responsibilities of the IT Officer is the provision of consultancy
and guidance on integrating ICT for development solutions in INWA program
implementation and provision of technical assistance on ICT-related issues to
partners.
knowledge management, decision-making, and programming effectiveness by
ensuring efficient operation and use of CRS information sharing, communication,
and collaboration technologies, and by providing technical support to CRS staff
and partners on overall ICT systems. Responsible for deployment, maintenance,
security, data protection, and troubleshooting of technology and systems for
assigned office(s). Stays abreast of ICT developments in the international and
local market, providing recommendations based on opportunities to improve the
efficiency and impact of CRS programming, operations, and overall performance.
Other key responsibilities of the IT Officer is the provision of consultancy
and guidance on integrating ICT for development solutions in INWA program
implementation and provision of technical assistance on ICT-related issues to
partners.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in
IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information
Systems); significant work experience in a directly related field will be
considered in lieu of degree; a minimum of 2 years work-related experience;
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or equivalent; Cisco Certified Network
Associate or equivalent desirable; Microsoft SharePoint Foundations training
desirable; Microsoft system administration experience; Good grasp of complex
network, security, mobile, desktop, server, telephony, and backup technologies
in use within CRS; Good grasp of application and database technologies in use
within CRS and ITIL Foundation Certified desired.
IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information
Systems); significant work experience in a directly related field will be
considered in lieu of degree; a minimum of 2 years work-related experience;
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or equivalent; Cisco Certified Network
Associate or equivalent desirable; Microsoft SharePoint Foundations training
desirable; Microsoft system administration experience; Good grasp of complex
network, security, mobile, desktop, server, telephony, and backup technologies
in use within CRS; Good grasp of application and database technologies in use
within CRS and ITIL Foundation Certified desired.
3. Logistics
Officer
Officer
The Logistics oversee all logistical
operations to ensure efficiency, accountability and transparency of logistics
management processes for the Country Program. The incumbent is primarily
responsible for the fleet management. S/he also monitors utility providers
ensuring the most reliable service possible. S/he is responsible for
maintenance at the office and residences for international staff.
operations to ensure efficiency, accountability and transparency of logistics
management processes for the Country Program. The incumbent is primarily
responsible for the fleet management. S/he also monitors utility providers
ensuring the most reliable service possible. S/he is responsible for
maintenance at the office and residences for international staff.
Required qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in
Logistics or related field such as (management or administration), from
recognized institution; at least 3 years of relevant experience in both HR and
procurement fields is required; familiar with USAID and other Donors’ policies
and regulations; strong analytical skills, attention to details and sound
judgement; proven ability to prepare reports and maintain complete files and
records; sound understanding of maintenance/garage management; experience with
fleet Information Systems; good command of computer software (MS Office, Word,
Access, outlook, etc.) and advanced Excel knowledge; very good English and
French writing and speaking. Excellent Kinyarwanda speaking and reading;
good level of writing/reporting skills; good knowledge of driving rules;
ability to work with a minimum of supervision; excellent interpersonal
communication skills; understanding and making sound analysis on security
issues/trends; driving License at least category B and proven Dynamism.
Logistics or related field such as (management or administration), from
recognized institution; at least 3 years of relevant experience in both HR and
procurement fields is required; familiar with USAID and other Donors’ policies
and regulations; strong analytical skills, attention to details and sound
judgement; proven ability to prepare reports and maintain complete files and
records; sound understanding of maintenance/garage management; experience with
fleet Information Systems; good command of computer software (MS Office, Word,
Access, outlook, etc.) and advanced Excel knowledge; very good English and
French writing and speaking. Excellent Kinyarwanda speaking and reading;
good level of writing/reporting skills; good knowledge of driving rules;
ability to work with a minimum of supervision; excellent interpersonal
communication skills; understanding and making sound analysis on security
issues/trends; driving License at least category B and proven Dynamism.
4. Administrative
Assistant
Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is
responsible for the general administrative support to INWA team. S/He manages
the reception and mailing system for the INWA Program, assists in organizing
events, travel arrangements, etc.
responsible for the general administrative support to INWA team. S/He manages
the reception and mailing system for the INWA Program, assists in organizing
events, travel arrangements, etc.
Required qualifications: Diploma in
Languages, Secretariat, Book keeping, Accounting, Human Sciences; at least 2
years of experience in similar responsibilities; fluent in written and spoken
English and French; proven high level of integrity and discretion is a must;
sound profile of team spirit; attention to details and sound level of diligence
is desirable; proficiency in time management and self-organizational skills;
good courtesy and interpersonal communication skills; good command of
computer software (MS Office, Word, Excel, outlook, etc.)
Languages, Secretariat, Book keeping, Accounting, Human Sciences; at least 2
years of experience in similar responsibilities; fluent in written and spoken
English and French; proven high level of integrity and discretion is a must;
sound profile of team spirit; attention to details and sound level of diligence
is desirable; proficiency in time management and self-organizational skills;
good courtesy and interpersonal communication skills; good command of
computer software (MS Office, Word, Excel, outlook, etc.)
5. Driver
The Driver is primarily responsible for
maintaining and driving CRS vehicles on business trips according to the vehicle
policy and security protocol. The incumbent will also ensure any assigned mission.
maintaining and driving CRS vehicles on business trips according to the vehicle
policy and security protocol. The incumbent will also ensure any assigned mission.
Required qualifications: Post primary
education; driving license for small vehicles and medium trucks; at least 5
years of experience in similar responsibilities; Mechanic Certificate and basic
mechanic skills; good knowledge of Rwandan territory/ roads; basic language
skills in English and or French; Integrity; sound profile of team spirit;
punctual; courtesy required; basic knowledge of computer software (MS Office,
Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
education; driving license for small vehicles and medium trucks; at least 5
years of experience in similar responsibilities; Mechanic Certificate and basic
mechanic skills; good knowledge of Rwandan territory/ roads; basic language
skills in English and or French; Integrity; sound profile of team spirit;
punctual; courtesy required; basic knowledge of computer software (MS Office,
Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
6. Cleaner
The Cleaner is responsible for cleanliness
of the INWA’s office. S/he ensures also that the coffee/tea break is properly
and timely prepared for staff and visitors.
of the INWA’s office. S/he ensures also that the coffee/tea break is properly
and timely prepared for staff and visitors.
Required qualifications: Post Primary school
certificate; minimum of 3 years of experience in similar position; basic knowledge
of English; proven knowledge of basic diet and kitchen management; good
communication; basic computer literacy is an advantage: able to send emails and
elementary knowledge of Microsoft Word.
certificate; minimum of 3 years of experience in similar position; basic knowledge
of English; proven knowledge of basic diet and kitchen management; good
communication; basic computer literacy is an advantage: able to send emails and
elementary knowledge of Microsoft Word.
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.org on or
before Wednesday December 23, 2015at 5pm.
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.org on or
before Wednesday December 23, 2015at 5pm.
The detailed job description can be
obtained only by request through emailsindicatedabove.
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 9, 2015
Marie-Noelle Senyana-Mottier
Country Manager
