1. Executive
Director.
Director.
LOCATION: Muhanga
District in Kibangu Sector with travels in the country and internationally.
District in Kibangu Sector with travels in the country and internationally.
REPORTS TO: COFORWA
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
NATIONALITY: Open only
to East African Nationals (with a priority to Rwandan
to East African Nationals (with a priority to Rwandan
AGE: Between 30
and 50 years
and 50 years
WORKING LANGUAGE: English
and French (Strongly required)
and French (Strongly required)
OPENS: January 6,
2014
2014
CLOSES: The
announcement is open until January 20th, 2014 at 5.00 pm
announcement is open until January 20th, 2014 at 5.00 pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
OVERVIEW
COFORWA (Compagnons Fontainiers du Rwanda) is a
Non-Governmental Rwandan Organization based in Muhanga and intervenes in Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene Education since 1972. The organization has a long-dating
experience in provision safe drinking water, rainwater harvesting, promoting
improved sanitation and good hygiene practices both in communities and in
public places such as schools, markets, refugee camps, etc.
Non-Governmental Rwandan Organization based in Muhanga and intervenes in Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene Education since 1972. The organization has a long-dating
experience in provision safe drinking water, rainwater harvesting, promoting
improved sanitation and good hygiene practices both in communities and in
public places such as schools, markets, refugee camps, etc.
In its capacity building project stipulated in the
2014-2016 Strategic Plan, COFORWA seeks to recruit a competent person for the
aforementioned position. The Executive Director will be responsible for the
overall leadership and management of COFORWA’s operational and administrative
functions. Working under the guidance of the COFORWA Board of Directors, the
Executive Director defines the institution’s strategic vision, and accountable
for its implementation and the result achieved. He/she will maintain strong
relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders that are important
collaborators in COFORWA’sefforts.
He/She must act in the best interest of COFORWA in all contexts, and is
responsible for ensuring that this prevails across the organization’s employees
and contractors.
2014-2016 Strategic Plan, COFORWA seeks to recruit a competent person for the
aforementioned position. The Executive Director will be responsible for the
overall leadership and management of COFORWA’s operational and administrative
functions. Working under the guidance of the COFORWA Board of Directors, the
Executive Director defines the institution’s strategic vision, and accountable
for its implementation and the result achieved. He/she will maintain strong
relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders that are important
collaborators in COFORWA’sefforts.
He/She must act in the best interest of COFORWA in all contexts, and is
responsible for ensuring that this prevails across the organization’s employees
and contractors.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assure that the organization has a long-range
strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent
and timely progress. - Provide leadership in developing program,
organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff,
and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board. - Coordination of all the day-to-day activities
of the organization in accordance with the guidelines put forward by - Giving directives to govern execution of
day-to-day activities and oversee their implementation in accordance with
internal rules and regulations of the organization - Authorizing financial and logistical expenses
of the organization - Representing the organization to agencies,
organizations, and the general public in all its activities - Supervising the implementation of contracts
between the organization and third parties - Recruiting and allocating staff in accordance
with internal rules and regulations of the organization except those that
belong to the “Management Committee and Project Managers”. The
latter are appointed by the Board of Directors - Making sure that the Board is kept fully
informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors
influencing it - Ensure that job descriptions are developed,
that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human
resource practices are in place - Be responsible for developing and maintaining
sound financial practices - Supervising and contributing to the
preparation/and reviews of the strategic plan - Supervising and contributing to the
preparation and reports of the annual plans and budgets - Supervising and contributing to the
preparation of the projects proposals to submit to donors - Preside over the meeting of the organization
general staff - Present to the Board of Directors quarterly
and annual reports - Reporting of the meeting of the Board of
Directors
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
Minimum
acceptable:
acceptable:
Bachelor’s
Degree in the following: Sociology, Management, Public Health or Education
related to social studies, Public administration, and technical sciences with
working experience in Management and/or Administration.
Degree in the following: Sociology, Management, Public Health or Education
related to social studies, Public administration, and technical sciences with
working experience in Management and/or Administration.
- Experience:
- The Executive Director shall have a proven
experience in working with international NGOs working in the WASH Sector:
at least two years working in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Department
(this is strict- the Executive Director shall have to understand how work
in international NGOs is done so that he/she can deliver up their satisfaction) - The Executive Director shall have a proven
experience in management /Program management of NGO: at least 2 years. - The Executive Director shall have a strong
knowledge and experience in proposals writing and fund mobilization
C.
Background:
Background:
- The Executive Director shall be fluent both in
English and French - The Executive Director must be used to
European and American work conditions so that he can deliver to our donors
to their satisfaction; - The Executive Director must be strong in
computer manipulation. - The Executive Director Shall have a Driving
License Category B
PROCESS
Interested
applicants should submit the following:
applicants should submit the following:
- A letter of interest, describing specific
qualifications for the position; - A current resume, detailing experience,
education, and his/her current or previous salary; - Letters of recommendation from three
professional references with current telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses;
Please send
completed application packets by regular mail
completed application packets by regular mail
COFORWA-Compagnons Fontainiers du Rwanda
P.O. Box : 57 Muhanga
You can also send an e-mail to: Email: cfrwa@rwanda1.org;
cornerius40@gmail.com;
munyalexis74@gmail.com
cornerius40@gmail.com;
munyalexis74@gmail.com
Applications sent after the deadline (January 20th,
2014 at 5.00 p.m) will not be accepted.
2014 at 5.00 p.m) will not be accepted.
2. Administrative
Assistant
Assistant
OVERVIEW
LOCATION: Gitarama
Town, Muhanga with travels in the country and internationally
Town, Muhanga with travels in the country and internationally
NATIONALITY: Open only
to East African Nationals with a priority to Rwandan Nationals
to East African Nationals with a priority to Rwandan Nationals
AGE: At least 25
years.
years.
WORKING LANGUAGE:English and
French (Strongly required)
French (Strongly required)
OPENS: January 6th,
2014
2014
CLOSES: The
announcement is open until January 20th, 2014 at 5:00PM
announcement is open until January 20th, 2014 at 5:00PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
COFORWA (Compagnons Fontainiers du Rwanda) is a
Non-Governmental Rwandan Organization based in Muhanga and intervenes in Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene Education since 1972. The organization has a long-dating
experience in provision safe drinking water, rainwater harvesting, promoting
improved sanitation and good hygiene practices both in communities and in
public places such as schools, markets, refugee camps, etc.
Non-Governmental Rwandan Organization based in Muhanga and intervenes in Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene Education since 1972. The organization has a long-dating
experience in provision safe drinking water, rainwater harvesting, promoting
improved sanitation and good hygiene practices both in communities and in
public places such as schools, markets, refugee camps, etc.
In its capacity building project stipulated in the
2014-2016 Strategic plans, COFORWA seeks to recruit a competent person for the
aforementioned position.
2014-2016 Strategic plans, COFORWA seeks to recruit a competent person for the
aforementioned position.
The Administrative assistant is responsible for
providing administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective and
efficient operations.
providing administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective and
efficient operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Provide administrative support to ensure that
municipal operations are maintained in an effective, up to date and
accurate manner - Provide support to Executive Committee to
ensure that they are provided with the required resources to make
effective decisions - Provide receptionist services
- Provide logistical services and manage the
cash book of Muhanga office - Perform other related duties as required.
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A.
EDUCATION:
EDUCATION:
Minimum
level acceptable: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma with at least 3 years
of experience in the following options: Secretarial studies, Public or Business
administration, Social sciences, Management, and Communication or any other
related sciences.
level acceptable: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma with at least 3 years
of experience in the following options: Secretarial studies, Public or Business
administration, Social sciences, Management, and Communication or any other
related sciences.
B. SKILLS
AND EXPERIENCE
AND EXPERIENCE
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team building skills
- Very effective organizational skills and
attention to detail and high level of accuracy - Effective written, verbal and listening
communications skills(Especially) in English and French) - Computer skills including the ability to
operate spreadsheet and wordprocessing programs - Time and Stress management skills
- At least 2 years working experience in NGO.
C. PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES
ATTRIBUTES
The
Administrative assistant must maintain strict confidentiality in performing all
regarding Finance and administration. The administrative assistant must also
demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Administrative assistant must maintain strict confidentiality in performing all
regarding Finance and administration. The administrative assistant must also
demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Be honest and trust worthy
- Be respectful and flexible.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
The
Administrative assistant would normally attain the required knowledge and
skills through completion of office procedures coursework combined with related
administrative experience.
Administrative assistant would normally attain the required knowledge and
skills through completion of office procedures coursework combined with related
administrative experience.
D. PROCESS.
Interested
applicants should submit the following:
applicants should submit the following:
- A letter of interest, describing specific
qualifications for the position; - A current resume, detailing experience,
education, and his/her current or previous salary; - Letters of recommendation from three professional
references with current telephone numbers and e-mail addresses;
Please send
completed application packets by regular mail
completed application packets by regular mail
COFORWA-Compagnons
Fontainiers du Rwanda
Fontainiers du Rwanda
P.O. Box :
57 Muhanga
57 Muhanga
You can also
send an e-mail to: Email: cfrwa@rwanda1.org; cornerius40@gmail.com;
munyalexis74@gmail.com
Applications sent after the deadline (January 20Th, 2014 at 5.00
pm) will not be accepted.
send an e-mail to: Email: cfrwa@rwanda1.org; cornerius40@gmail.com;
munyalexis74@gmail.com
Applications sent after the deadline (January 20Th, 2014 at 5.00
pm) will not be accepted.
Done at Muhanga 2nd January 2014
MUNYANSANGA Alexis
President of Board of Directors