Chemonics Land Project 3 Various Jobs Vacancies in Kigali, Rwanda

Chemonics
International is seeking resumes for the following positions for a USAID-funded
program which aims to strengthen institutional capacity of organizations to
produce high quality research on land related issues and strengthen
understanding of land law and policy among citizens and government throughout
Rwanda. 
1. Data
Entry Clerk
The
data entry clerk will assist in the entry of baseline data that will be used to
assess the outcomes and impacts of the LAND Project. Data will be collected
from approximately 360 individuals residing in four districts of Rwanda. The
data clerk will work for a period of 5 days under a short-term consulting
contract. The work will be carried out at the LAND Project Offices under the
supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor.
Roles
and responsibilities:
  • Entry
    of survey data from questionnaires into computerized database.
  • Review
    of data entered to ensure work is free of errors.
  • Meet
    with Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor on a daily basis to review work
  • Generate
    occasional reports from data entered.
Qualifications:
  • Experience
    in entry of data gathered through questionnaires/surveys, with a minimum
    of 6 months of cumulative experience.
  • I
    high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access software,
    including knowledge of how to generate data reports.
  • Highly
    focused and able to enter data at a rate of at least 60 survey responses
    per hour.
  • Strong
    commitment to producing excellent quality, with superior attention to
    detail and a low tolerance for making errors.
  • Proven
    ability to engage cordially and respectfully with fellow colleagues;
    excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Highly
    motivated and energetic; willing to work beyond 8 hours per day if
    necessary to complete the day´s work quota.
  • Collegiality
    and team spirit.
2. Enumerator
The
enumerator will assist in the collection of baseline data that will be used to
assess the outcomes and impacts of the LAND Project. Data will be collected
from approximately 360 individuals residing in four districts of Rwanda. The
enumerator will work for a period of 4-5 weeks under a short-term consulting
contract that consists of a 6 day work week. The majority of the work will be
carried out in rural areas and it is expected that the enumerator will lodge in
these areas during the period of assignment. The enumerator will report to the
LAND Project Monitoring
Roles
and responsibilities:
  • Administer
    questionnaires to household members in 4 districts of Rwanda as part of an
    effort to collect baseline data that will be used to assess outcomes of
    the LAND Project.
  • Conduct
    a minimum of 8 interviews per day according to survey procedures.
  • Review
    questionnaires to ensure completeness before concluding interviews.
  • Meet
    with field supervisor at end of each work day to review completed work and
    plan for the following day.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor´s
    degree, preferably in a social science field.
  • Experience
    in administration of questionnaires/surveys, with a minimum of 6 months of
    cumulative experience.
  • Strong
    commitment to producing excellent quality, with superior attention to
    detail and a low tolerance for making errors.
  • Proven
    ability to engage cordially and respectfully with rural residents and with
    fellow colleagues; excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Highly
    motivated, energetic and fit; willing and able to spend up to 5 weeks
    doing fieldwork in rural areas, with Sundays as a rest day.
  • Collegiality
    and team spirit.
3. Bookkeeper
The
Bookkeeper is responsible for assisting the Accountant in all aspects of
project accounting. In addition, he/she is responsible for collecting and
recording all information that will facilitate information exchange and
dissemination to Chemonics´ home office. This position is based in Kigali
Duties
and Responsibilities:
  • Assist
    Accountant in financial management of LAND Project, ensuring strict
    adherence to Chemonics policies and procedures and USAID rules and
    regulations.
  • Provide
    administrative support for a well-functioning accounting team in
    maintaining Accounting files (receipts, disbursements and non-payments
    documents) in accordance with Chemonics filing standards.
  • Assist
    in facilitation of accounting cycle to include preparation of appropriate
    supporting documentation of journal entries, payment requests, and bank
    reconciliations.
  • Under
    oversight of the Accountant, ensure that incurred costs are allowable,
    allocable and reasonable in accordance with USAID cost principles and
    Chemonics policies and procedures.
  • Process
    accounting supporting documents and transactions to ensure accuracy,
    completeness, and compliance with Chemonics policies and procedures and
    USAID regulations.
  • Assist
    the Accountant in making transactions entries in (ABACUS) system.
  • Assist
    in the Accountant in bank operations processing
  • Facilitate
    proper authorization and approval and timely processing of payment/
    reimbursement requests for employees/suppliers/vendors.
  • Perform
    internal audits of fixed assets and petty cash and review and review
    reconciliation of petty cash and fund report at time of replenishment.
  • Prepare
    submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, Social Security
    contributions) and corresponding reports (VAT reports) to relevant
    parties.
  • Facilitate
    the gathering of the payroll supporting documents prior to payroll
    preparation.
  • Maintain
    financial files, contracting and payroll files of local employees, monthly
    financial reports, quarterly reports, invoices and ad hoc reports
  • Perform
    other duties as required or assigned. 
Job
qualifications:
  • A
    university degree and/or a certification in Accounting or Financial
    Management.
  • At
    least 3 years´ experience in a bookkeeping position. Previous experience
    on a USAID-funded project is preferred.
  • Excellent
    working capabilities with MS Excel, Word and other accounting software
    packages.
  • Knowledge
    of payroll and tax issues in Rwanda.
  • Good
    interpersonal skills, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
  • Ability
    to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with
    project staff; bank and tax officials, general development and business
    community.
  • Ability
    to communicate and write effectively in Kinyarwanda, English and
    French.
How
to apply:
Please send CVs and cover letters to RwandaLAND@gmail.com
 by Monday, October 29th 2012. No phone calls please.
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