ADMINISTARTIVE ASSISTANT TO
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
No. IPAR/AFM/001/12
1. BACKGROUND:
The Institute of Policy analysis and Research (IPAR –Rwanda) is a fast growing
indigenous, independent, not-for-profit Rwandan Institution. IPAR seeks to enhance
evidence based policy making by conducting timely, relevant, high-quality,
policy-oriented analysis and research. It also promotes a culture of debate and
dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda.
IPAR is seeking to recruit experienced and highly motivated Administrative
Assistant to the Executive Director
i Responsibilities:
• The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for routine administrative
support, receive and record all in-coming and out-going files.
• Assist ED in overall management of time, setting of priorities, staff
follow-up.
• Type, proof-read, edit and print letters and other documents.
• Sort and place in-coming items into the ED’s in-tray and identify telephone
calls and issues needing priority attention.
• Receive visitors and telephone calls, and take accurate message.
• Make internal and external appointments and arrange meetings as requested by
the ED and the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Ensure good management of the ED’s office equipment.
• Act as a focal point for external communications and correspondences in a
timely and accurate manner.
• Attend staff meetings and may take minutes.
• Assist with preparation of Board of Directors and General Assembly meetings.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the ED.
ii. Qualifications and competencies:
• A university degree in communications, public relations, administration or
related field.
• Three years of experience working as an administrative Assistant.
• Events planning and Management skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Good inter-personal skills and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Computer literacy especially in word processing.
• Must be able to record documents, locate and manage office files.
• Keeps confidentiality.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be willing to work over-time.
iii. Reporting:
The Administrative Assistant will report to the Executive Director
iv. Duration:
The position is available for immediate start and the duration of the initial
contract is negotiable between 2 to 4 years, with possibility of renewal upon
satisfactory performance.
v. Remuneration:
An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be
offered to successful candidate
2. HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates should send a short cover letter and CV to: recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org by 2nd April 2012
at 5pm with
“Administrative Assistant recruitment” in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Consider not
to have been shortlisted if you are not contacted by April 20th 2012.
Health Systems Analyst at
Clinton Health Access Initiative Rwanda (CHAI Rwanda), Kigali
Deadline 2012-04-30
Job Information CHAI Rwanda is currently
seeking a highly motivated, flexible individual to provide technical support to
the Rwandan Ministry of Health on the District Health System Strengthening Tool
(DHSST), the Medical Equipment Maintenance and Management System (MEMMS) and
health sector resource tracking (HRT). Health facility managers
and government officials at the national and district levels utilize the
web-based DHSST for strategic planning purposes. The project’s current focus is
the creation of user-friendly reporting and analysis mechanisms that meet the
diverse information needs and technical competencies of national and local
health officials. MEMMS will empower the medical equipment division at the MoH
to monitor the supply and status of medical equipment throughout country’s
health facilities, enabling technicians to identify and repair equipment as
needed. As well, MEMMS will provide decision makers with evidence on which they
can base procurement and regulatory policy. Lastly, the HRT is a central
component of Rwanda’s health sector planning and advocacy activities. General
refinement of the Tool will equip national and district managers with powerful
information required for operational planning and donor alignment purposes. This position requires
someone with a mastery of task prioritization and with strong problem-solving
skills. Candidates must have excellent communications skills and cultural
sensitivity as they will be working closely with MoH partners. They must have
strong analytical capabilities and be able to manage unrelated tasks while
driving multiple work plans forward. They must exhibit a passion for results
and commitment to excellence. We place great value on the following qualities:
entrepreneurship, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work
ethic.
Responsibilities: The analyst will provide
support in three areas: analytics, data management, and management systems
development. Specifically, the analyst will:
Deliver complex
health systems analyses to MoH counterparts, development partners, and
other CHAI teams under tight deadlines and minimal supervision;
Develop health
systems strengthening scenario models which support Rwanda’s realization
of the Health Sector Strategic Plan III;
Coordinate
with the development team to define requirements, establish timelines, and
develop content for web-based tools;
Engage with
district-based colleagues and health sector administrators to get user
feedback on components of all three projects;
Assist with
other health systems strengthening tasks as CHAI leadership identifies
needs.
Qualifications:
2 years of
financial and/or global health experience;
Bachelor’s
degree, preferably in business, accounting, finance, economics, or public
health
Strong
quantitative skills, including budgeting, costing, and modeling
capacities;
Mastery of MS
Excel;
Exceptional
diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships
Ability to
multi-task and deliver on multiple work streams in high-pressure
situations with minimal supervision;
Strong
communication skills — including the ability to synthesize information
concisely, prepare compelling presentations, and short reports;
Experience
working with governments in resource-limited settings or with financial
institutions;
Candidates
fluent in French are strongly encouraged to apply.
Are
you interested in a job where you can make a difference? Do you want to make an
impactful contribution to the economy of Rwanda? Do you have solid work
experience? Are you someone who relishes challenge? Then, you might be the one
we are looking for.
The
Rwanda Development Board is recruiting 3 exceptional individuals under the
Strategic Capacity Building Initiative(SCBI) to work with the Strategy and
Competitiveness Unit. This is an exciting concept aimed at creating a cadre of
working young professionals. All the 3 roles require:
- A degree in economics, statistics, public administration, business
administration, law or other related subjects
- Excellent communication, business and marketing skills
- An analytical mind
- Highly motivated and success-oriented individuals
- Individuals that are excited by a challenge
- A can-do attitude
And
also 2 candidates in Investment Promotion and Implementation (IPI) Department
for;
1. Promotion and Marketing Officer
JOB
Requirements
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the post:
Based in the Investment Promotion and Implementation (IPI) Department, this
position will be central to the promotion of new investment into Rwanda from
regional and global investors and will support the implementation of RDB’s
Investment Strategy and Investment Promotion planning.
RDB’s main investment promotion activity is to establish and maintain contact
with potential investors in target markets and to secure new investment
projects and employment for Rwanda. RDB is seeking to establish a presence in
these target markets to maximize investment opportunities for Rwanda.
The key objective will be to secure first time visits to Rwanda by potential
investors. The position holder will also assist in the successful attraction
and development of new investment projects that will benefit the Rwanda economy
and create additional employment opportunities.
The position holder will work with others within RDB including International
Marketing staff and overseas representatives, as well as external contacts and
stakeholders within the Rwanda Government and key service providers and
clients.
The position holder, with assistance and support from International Marketing
staff will identify and prioritise key markets, sectors and specific investment
opportunities and engage in the targeting of potential investors.
The main duties include:
- Promoting the attractions of Rwanda as a location for external investment,
particularly in RDB’s targeted geographic markets and sectors
- Identifying and prioritising key sectors and specific opportunities in Rwanda
with investment potential
- Identifying those investors who are actively considering investment in
sectors and facilities that have a close fit with the opportunities present in
Rwanda or who may consider entering into a business alliance, joint venture,
outsourcing or sub-contracting arrangement with a Rwandan partner/company
- Identifying and generating investment leads from potential investors in
Rwanda, the region and globally
- Persuading key decision makers within potential investor companies to focus
and develop an interest in an investment in Rwanda
- Securing high quality investor visits into Rwanda and assisting with the
development, management and delivery of visits
- Assisting in the development and implementation of investment promotion
strategies, including image building and PR initiatives, designed to
effectively promote Rwanda as an investment location
- Assisting in the management and oversight of the work of consultants, service
providers and contractors who may be engaged by RDB to assist its investment
promotion activities, including those overseas
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Have a university degree or equivalent in business administration, business
management or another relevant discipline
- Have fluency in English and a working knowledge of French
- Demonstrate evidence of the ability to form effective working relationships
and build networks with a range of decision makers and influencers
- Demonstrate well-developed communication, social, negotiating, networking and
influencing skills
- Provide evidence of the ability to discuss business-related issues such as finance,
marketing and production with senior executives in the business community
- Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of the Rwanda economy, the business and
political environment and its strengths as an investment location
- Demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to the formulation of
policy and strategy
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of IT systems and software, including
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet
The following criteria are not essential, but would be an advantage:
Recent, relevant experience in selling or marketing in the area of business
solutions or in a business/economic development environment
- Experience in dealing with key senior executives of corporations
- Experience of working in a marketing or business environment outside of
Rwanda
2. International Marketing Officer
JOB
Requirements
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the post:
Based in the Investment Promotion and Implementation Department (IPI), this
position covers a mix of marketing communications, market research and
investment promotion activities, focused on the implementation of RDB’s
International Marketing planning. The key objective of these plans is to
attract external investment to Rwanda.
The position holder will work with others within RDB including Investment
Promotion Officers and overseas representatives, as well as external contacts
and stakeholders within the Rwanda Government and key service providers and
clients. The position holder will build up, analyse and disseminate knowledge
of Rwanda’s key geographical markets for investment, priority market sectors,
and the benefits of Rwanda for potential investors.
The main duties include:
Strategy Development
- Providing support to the Director of Investment Promotion and Implementation
Division and the Senior Investment Promotion Advisor in key areas such as
strategy formulation and marketing planning
Sector Development
- Co-ordinating the overall marketing programme, including the proactive
development of key marketing messages for all relevant geographic and sector
markets
- Collection and analysis of comparative product information relating to Rwanda
on areas such as labour availability, costs, real estate, infrastructure, etc.
- Maintaining an up to date knowledge of relevant generic and sector product
information and building intelligence on key market trends
- Assisting the development of a Rwanda “brand” embodying the qualities and
attractions of Rwanda for investment and addressing the issue of negative
perceptions
- Assisting, in conjunction with the PR Agency, the development of a marketing
communications plan and a range of marketing communications techniques and
activities
- Working with service providers and other staff to develop an effective
advertising campaign
- Building and developing information and intelligence on RDB’s target
geographic and sector markets and potential investors and influencers in the
region and globally
- Managing web content relating to the Rwanda business proposition and relevant
generic and sector product information
- Identification of sector and individual investment opportunities in Rwanda
and development of the Rwanda offering for potential investors
- The development of sector specific, client specific and generic Rwanda
business case propositions and marketing presentations, as required
- Attending key business events and client meetings as required in development
of RDB’s differentiated proposition for each market and sector
- Project managing market and sector reviews and analysis to inform investment
promotion efforts
3. Investment Promotion Support
- Providing support to RDB’s Investment Promotion staff, in particular
providing input to and overseeing investor enquiries, ensuring relevance,
accuracy and timeliness
- Providing pro-active marketing information and responding to requests for
specific information from Investment Promotion staff
- Managing presentations to potential investors and promotional literature
relating to the Rwanda generic and sector product offering (based around, for
example, availability of labour, skills, infrastructure, property, costs)
Qualification
Applicants must:
- Have a university degree or equivalent in marketing, business administration
or another relevant discipline
- Have fluency in English and a good working knowledge of French
- Be able to demonstrate at least two years’ recent experience in a marketing,
market research, product information analysis or other relevant position
- Provide evidence of relationship management and communications skills with
clients, suppliers and staff, including the ability to analyse and influence
- Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of the Rwanda economy, the business and
political environment and its strengths as an investment location
- Demonstrate the ability to proactively manage multiple projects/initiatives
and to meet tight deadlines to ensure that client requirements are met
- Provide evidence of developing and managing creative, marketing or
communications initiatives
- Demonstrate experience of delivering high quality customer service, such as
providing timely and pertinent advice to clients
- Provide evidence of the ability to monitor the value for money effectiveness
of a range of resources, such as budgets
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of IT systems and software, including
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and the Internet
The following criteria are not essential, but would be an advantage:
- Evidence of recent, relevant experience gained in a marketing, international
marketing or product marketing environment
- A degree or professional qualification in marketing or market research
- Experience of working in a marketing or business environment outside of
Rwanda
- Experience of developing value propositions including market positioning and
messaging, defining product marketing strategy and conducting or commissioning
market research to identify competitive advantage
For more details please visit our website: www.rdb.rw
All
applications will be received online. Interested candidates CVs, copies of
notified academic certificates and identity card photocopy on the following
address: jobs@rdb.rw
We
are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills
in web content management, writing and editing for the web, graphic design and
site management.
The
website content manager will be responsible developing the voice for all
aspects of the organization’s online presence. In addition to writing, editing,
and proofreading site content, this person will also work closely with the
technical team to maintain site standards with regard to new development. The
website content manager will also be responsible for crafting site promotions,
email newsletters, and online outreach campaigns.
The
content manager will work closely with technical, business development, and
marketing members of our organization, so strong communication skills are
needed. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing online marketing
and outreach campaigns. Tasks require a strong attention to detail and ability
to work under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Create, develop
and manage content for organization’s web presence (requires working with
content management software)
Coordinate web
projects across departments
Maintain a
consistent look and feel throughout all web properties
Working with a
cross-departmental team, maintain and develop the master content calendar
for all web properties
Copyedit and
proofread all web content
Oversee
freelancers, including writers, copyeditors and community outreach
organizers
Keep current
with emerging web technologies through relevant blogs, listservs, and
events
Assure web-based
information is archived for future needs and reference
Track and report
on all site metrics
Work
cooperatively with key team members, clients and vendors
Required
Skills
Exceptional
communication and organizational skills
Advanced
knowledge of HTML and experience with popular content management systems
(Drupal, Convio, Kintera, etc.)
Ability to
manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Basic Adobe
Photoshop skills
Proven ability
to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
