Female HR Manager – Kigali Rwanda
Our client a distinguished, fast growing Insurance Company in Rwanda is looking to recruit a Human Resource Manager. The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.Must be fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda and Kiswahili.Must have good knowledge of East Africa labor laws, legal procedures, and government regulations.Must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.Having an MBA will be an added advantage.Must have previous experience in setting up, drafting and implementing HR Policies and systems.Must have over 5 years experience in senior management role.Must have worked in an environment with over 500 employees.Must be above 30 years.Regional or international experience is an added advantage.Monthly gross salary: Competitive remuneration depending on experience

Deadline: 25th May 2014   

hr@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Job Annoucement No.REB/TDM//2013
Recruitment of Senior Mentors on a two year mutually renewable contract Rwanda Education Board (REB) invites applications from qualified individuals, local and regional, for the post ofSenior Mentor (60 positions). Two Senior Mentors will be assigned to each of the 30 districts. Each Senior Mentor will support up to sixteen School-based Mentors in the district. Qualified applicants and School-based Mentors are encouraged to apply.
Essential functions for Senior Mentors include [but are not limited to]:Identify School-based Mentor’s professional needs and priorities and put in place professional development activities to respond to those needs.Provide School-based Mentors with continuous professional support: Coordinate bi-monthly School-based Mentor Continuous Professional Development (CPD) meetings at the local level for peer support and joint problem-solving.Contribute to the development and implementation ofthe district education work plan in collaboration with the Regional Pedagogical Team.Act as a link between REB/TDM and School-based Mentors.Qualifications and requirements:Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in English language with EducationAt least 4 years’ teaching experienceProficiency in EnglishExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational and analytical skillsKnowledge of communicative language teaching methodsExcellent teamwork skillsWillingness to work in rural areasReadiness to work on a full time two-year mutually renewable contractExperience in teacher mentoring is an added advantage
A local Senior Mentor shall have a gross pay that includes basic salary, transport, housing, family health insurance (RAMA), National Social Security Fund (NSSF) equivalent to 395$ (Three hundred ninety-five US Dollars). A regional Senior Mentor shall have a gross pay that includes basic salary, transport, housing, family health insurance (RAMA), National Social Security Fund (NSSF) equivalent to 586$ (Five hundred eighty-six US Dollars).
All Senior Mentors will receive 80,000 (eighty thousand) Rwandan Francs per month to travel in-country to assigned schools.
An annual transport allowance of 60,000 (sixty thousand) Rwandan Francs is provided to regional school-based mentors after 12 months from the date of signing the contracts to enable them travel to their home countries during their leave.
Interested candidates who strictly meet the above criteria should submit their application complete with CVs, Academic Certificates and Transcripts to Rwanda Education Board office, not later than 26th April, 2013 at 17.00 p.m. Applications should be addressed to:
The Director General
Rwanda Education Board
P.O BOX 3817
Kigali- Rwanda
Attn: Head/TDM
rmukakimenyi@reb.rw
(+250)788742462/ + (250)788573619
Successful regional Senior Mentor applicants will be required to present:Certified copy of Degree/ Diploma: 2 copies (certified from Rwanda)Certified transcript — certified from RwandaPhoto copy of pass port (original booklet not any kind of temporally document)Photo copy of Police clearance! Certificate of good conductTwo (2) passport photographs with white backgroundSuccessful local Senior Mentor applicants will be required to present:Certified copy of Degree! DiplomaCertified Photocopy of transcriptPhoto copy of IDOne (1) passport photograph.Successful candidates will immediately sign a two-year mutually renewable contract.
Done at Kigali on .../.../2013
Dr. John Rutayisire
Director General

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Telecommunication/IT Positions

Location: Rwanda
Terms: Permanent

The Organisation

Our client is has a mission to change the face of IT in Africa. With a presence in 21 countries; 17 of which are in Africa this company is looking for innovative, energetic and dedicated candidates to join their expanding team in Rwanda.

We are seeking to fill the following vacancies:

Engineering with Electronics and communication / computer science5+ years telecom environment experienceGood knowledge and experience of Telecom Stacks deployment and operation eg. OSS/ BSS , IN and NetworksCustomer engagement , Customer satisfaction ,  SLA Management Managing costReviewing and coordination with offshore team and delivering as per qualityManaging vendors interfacing with other teams of Airtel e.g. Network and Technical complianceDefining the processes for daily, weekly, monthly dashboards among customerSSO (Server Support Operations) – Lead System AdministratorB.E (Bachelor Of Engineering, Electronic and communication OR computer science)5-7 years experience handling enterprise IT environmentCan handle complex nature ticketsServes as a escalation point for all issues within a tower(Windows/VMware, Oracle, DB2, Backup & Recovery, SAN storage middleware)Responsible for maintenance and administration , enhancements , following change management policies , report capacity and availability , updation of the ticketing systemTrain and mentor junior administratorsMaintains a roster for shift management and listening with Global team for any technical support  and expected to participate in weekly operational meetings, Change management meetingsLead the team from transition to delivery and also work with Project Manager for Infrastructure projects and SI workShould engage in Continuous Improvement Projects or SIPs to improve productivityand SLAs. In Package Implementation space: The incumbent leads and manage complex DBA projects, had expertise in new Oracle developments, technologies, database and application upgrades. Mentors and groom teamEngineering / Advanced Degree / Diploma in IT & Telecommunication (CCNP)Expertise in Day to Day DC activities like Routing, Switches, Port assignment in Vlan, Device mounting - dismounting, Cable redressing, network troubleshooting, Load Balancer management, VPN creation & management, Tacacs management etc. Expertise in Network Auditing and standardisation project in DC & Campus LAN Network. Expert in technical negotiation with customer & service providers / partners. Technical training sessions to associate and support team. Expertise in Bandwidth management (Riverbed, F5, Cisco WAS etc), Network Planning, and implementation of network services. Team management for Planning and commissioning of additional and new infrastructure, new POPs etc based on traffic analysis. Team leading for monitoring performance of all the Core and Edge Routers with proper records and data network technical solution developer for new DC setup & restructuring. Necessary upgrading of Core and Edge network equipments by following specific change management process etc. Providing the support to all Pop CSG Engineers. Configuring BGP on the international and domestic links of customers and upstream providers based on policy using route-maps, filter-lists, weight. Metric etc. Re-engineering internal & external routing for complete redundancy using various routing policy. Network uptime/Latency & SLA calculation. Implementation OF TACACS, Cisco works, ITNM, Solarwinds, CSMARS, MRTG, RADIUS etc network management tools. Implementation of Syslog(Log Capturing ) and KIWI (backup) for Bharti Network . Routing Protocols: OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP HDLC, PPP, Frame RelaySwitching: Layer2 switching, VLANs, InterVLAN routing, Multi protocol layer switching (MPLS). Remote Access: Asynchronous dial-up, ISDN, Frame Relay, Leased lines. Cisco Inter networking Devices: Basic Cisco Commands of routers & switches, VTP, TCP/IP Routing with RIP and Extreme SwitchesApplication Process:

Only Candidates willing to work in Rwanda should apply.

To apply send CVs and cover letter to careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke by Tuesday, March 26th 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered for the position.

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KCB Bank Group is a world class Bank, established over 116 years ago along the East African coast with a vision to be the preferred financial solutions provider in Africa with global reach. The bank is currently operating in six countries i.e. Kenya South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi with the total number of 227 branches complemented by over 930 ATMS across the region that offer a 24 hour access and over 3700 KCB banking agents. The bank offers a wide range of financial solutions to both Corporate and Retail customers in the domestic and Diaspora markets supported by a robust network of technology based platforms including mobile and internet banking that can be accessed on 2417 basis. As a Group, we value putting our customers first, working together in teams, being professional in everything we do, willingness to change and caring for the communities in which we operate.
KCB Bank Rwanda Ltd is now operating with a network of 10 branches spread across Rwanda plus one cash outlet in Kigali, thus spreading our reach across the width and breadth of the country. The bank is committed to making a difference in enhancing financial inclusion in Rwanda and is therefore continuously looking for opportunities to offer greater convenience in the market place. We pride ourselves as a warm and customer friendly bank offering a full range of financial solutions through our innovative and dynamic team.
We are looking for self motivated, qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for the customer to join our team on the following positions:
Head of Corporate/SME Banking and Deputy MD - Permanent Contract
Reporting to the Managing Directors the job holder will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the banks Corporate and SME business whilst maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The position will involve the management of teams to deliver financial solutions that meet the needs and expectations of our existing and potential Corporate and SMB clients. The holder will also play a key role in the overall leadership of the bank as the de-facto deputy of the Managing Director.To offer strategic leadership and direction of the banks Corporate and SMB business in line with the bank’s overall strategic intentions and business plansTo participate as a key member of the management Committee in assisting the Board in developing the mission and long term strategic goals for the BankEffectively execute all the agreed business development and growth strategies in accordance with the long medium and short term plansTo develop a sound Corporate and SMB Loan Portfolio thereby increasing and diversifying the corporate and SMB client and revenue base through formulation and marketing of appropriate financial solutions to corporate, institutional and selected SME clientsTo lead and manage the teams operating in the Corporate and SME Units while ensuring adequate and relevant training, leadership development and performance management of the unit’s staffTo proactively lead acquisition and development of long term client relationships within the Rwandan market in order to achieve excellence in customer service and customer loyaltyTo continuously evaluate and cross-sell financial solutions to clients in order to maximize profitability, while ensuring that all the risk management principles are being adhered to at all timesTo be the primary point of contact for all the Corporate & SME customers and to build effective cross- functional relationships the Within bank in order to deliver effective serviceTo foster a strong and robust relationships with all the key stakeholders of the Bank induding but not limited to shareholders, customers regulators and the community at largeTo ensure delivery of world class customer service to the banks corporate and SME client baseTo ensure regular product innovation and delivery to the market in order to meet customers’ needs on a timely basisIn liaison with the Managing Director, plan, direct and coordinate the operations of the Banks business including and ensuring the necessary policies and procedures and management structures are in place as well as ensuring that both human and physical resources are effectively deployed.
In order to be considered for the above position, all applicants should have:A University degree from a recognized university in a relevant field.Possession of an MEA or other relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage;Professional Banking qualification or equivalent;Minimum 10 years proven working experience in Relationship Management, five of which must be in a Senior Management/Executive rolePrior experience heading a function in Credit or Corporate Banking will be an added advantage.A proven record of successfully managing and growing a portfolio of corporate banking clients.Extensive and thorough knowledge of the financial services dynamics as well as specific knowledge of banking products and services.Complete knowledge and dear understanding of a banks credit processes and operating systemsSound knowledge of the business environment and operating dynamics of Rwanda and the entire East African region.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage strategy, change, diversity financial performance, productivity, championing customer focus, and in managing people in a multi-cultural environment.Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong internal and external business relationships.Ability to be Innovative In identifying and harnessing new and existing opportunities to maximize business results while being highly action oriented;A high level of business acumen and ability to display orientation to market dynamics and profit orientation;A proven track record in delivering resultsAbility to align personal goals with the banks goals.Willingness to live and practice the core values of the bank.Senior Operations Manager – Permanent Contract
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the job holder will be responsible for providing leadership in the provision of effective and efficient operations support across the branch network as well as coordinating the delivery of technology based solutions which enable and support all aspects of the banks business plan in a timely and cost effective manner.Overall delivery of efficient operational services across the branch network.Design and manage the process environment in which branch operations will be carried out (processing centers)Establish functional policies for the bank’s operations and determine results to be achievedEffective management of the banks service delivery channels to ensure reasonable and constantly improving turnaround times (ATM’s, etc)Provide efficient and time bound clearing services in accordance with existing clearing house rules.Leverage on technology to ensure that end users maximize on the set policies and procedures to provide world class service delivery to all clients and stakeholders in a safe and reassured environmentLiaison between the business and technological support (IT) to ensure that technological solutions fit business needs.Manage the risk arising from frauds and forgeries to ensure that they are minimized or eliminated by proactively examining the process environment in which the bank operates and providing strategic guidance on future operations.Plan, supervise, direct and control cash Operations in the banks Central Currency Unit and ensure Branches are served and risk of keeping idle cash is minimizedEnsure procurement of goods, services & works is done in compliance with the group procurement policyReduce operating costs by ensuring efficient utilization of the bank assetsProactive management of all suspense accounts.Implement centralized shared services in Operations
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:University Degree in Business Administration or related field;Possession of an MBA Degree will be an added advantage;Minimum 8 years working experience in banking operations 5 of which should be in a senior managerial position in banking operations.Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skillsExcellent people leadership and management skills;Ability to work conscientiously independently, efficiently and effectively;Good interpersonal and communication skillsA good understanding of rikProficiency in MS Office Suite.A proven track record in delivering resultsAbility to align personal goals with the banks goals.Willingness to live and practice the core values of the bank.(2 Positions on Permanent Contract) - Kigali Branches
Reporting to the Regional Business Manager (Retail Banking), the job holder will be responsible for the overall leadership of the designated branch, both in terms of branch operations and business development
The holder will be expected to spearhead the implementation of an efficient and effective branch service to both its Corporate and Retail client base while ensuring that operational, risk management, customer service and sales standards are maintained at all times.Oversee the day to day branch operations in order to ensure superior service offering to all branch customersDevelop and execute a robust local market business strategy in order to ensure sustainable business growth in line with bank’s overall goals.Provide leadership to the branch teams while coaching and mentoring branch staff and measuring their performance on an ongoing basis in order to build a high performing team;Control operational costs by ensuring efficient utilization of branch recourses . Monitor the branch’s business portfolio in particular the quality of its assets and liabilities with the ultimate aim of ensuring that the branches business is sound and profitable;Ensure compliances with all policies and procedures in order to reduce business risksEnsure that branch processes are conducted within agreed turnaround times in order to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:University Degree in Business Administration or related flddA professional banking qualification will be an added advantage.Minimum of8 year experience in banking,  5 of which should have been at a supervisory position in a branch environmentProven track record in credit analysis and branch operationsExperience in Sales or business development.Excellent people leadership skills;Excellent communication and negotiation skillsGood interpersonal skills and ability to establish new client relationships and generate new businessExcellent planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skills;A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures;Proficiency in MS Office Suite.A proven track record in delivering results;Ability to align personal goals with the banks goal&Willingness to live and practice the core values of the bank.Manager, Service Quality and Compliance
(6 months contract) -6 positions
The Purpose
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the job holder will be responsible for providing overall leadership of the branch based business operations support to the front office sales and service teams by directing all the operational activities of the branch with a focus in providing world-class customer service.Plan, supervise, direct and control branch operations and all related works to ensure that all customer service requirements are met on a timely and effective basis4Drive the implementation of key deliverables and new initiatives to improve the operational and risk environment of the branch.Routinely review the operational environment within the branch and report all events and incidences that may have any risk implications.Ensure that all incidences of suspicious transactions including but not limited to frauds or forgeries are promptly reported.Ensure safety and maintenance of all the branch assets including but not limited to cash holdings.Support the branch to uphold high operational standards through total compliance to policies and proceduresEnsure adequate management of the branch’s front office cash operations;
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:Be a holder of a University Degree in a business related field from a recognized institution.At least 6 years experience In branch banking operations and/or cash managementGood operational risks knowledgeMust demonstrate strong leadership skillsStrong interpersonal & communicational skillsGood organizational, problem solving, analytical and investigative skillsHave the passion and commitment to deliver quality customer serviceAbility to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlinesProficient in MS suites (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)A proven track record in delivering results;Ability to align personal goals with the bank’s goals.Willingness to live and practice the core values of the bank.
If you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating your current salary and benefits, copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact and email address. The deadline for receiving applications is 30th November 2012.
Note that all the positions will be on local terms
Please apply to:
Head of Human Resources
KCB Bank Rwanda Ltd.
Kigali - Rwanda
E-mail on: recruitment@rw.kcbbankgroup.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications are invited for the following position:-
Under the direct supervision of the General Manager, the Rooms Division Manager ensures that the Hotel’s everyday room’s activities run smoothly. The candidate will set parameters to maintain and establish costs and quality standards. Ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all operating areas in the rooms division.
Accordingly, the Rooms Division Manager will be responsible for overseeing the work of the management leaders in the areas of front office, housekeeping and transport.
Supervise front office and housekeeping operations as well as the work of the assigned staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance and scheduling work.Monitor all front office financial operations, including group billing, verifying rates/discounts, daily sales reconciliation, petty cash and rooms inventory controls.Formulate budgets and prepare monthly revenue/expense forecasts.Maintain customer service/satisfaction standards; handle customer service issuesBe responsible for fire and safety compliance.Work closely hand in hand with the Sales & Marketing department to improve rooms revenuePerform daily rooms and property inspections.Perform any other related duties, as assigned.Qualifications and key competencesA bachelors degree in hospitality, tourism or business managementFour years working experience in a related hotel departmentGood communication, team working, customer care, administrative and organizational skills, flexibly, trustworthy and ability to work professionally without supervision.Knowledge of Opera Express and Materials Control (Hotel systems) is an added advantagePlease submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the following email address on or before Friday 20th July 2012Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Email: germaine.uwobasingiza@millecollines.net

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual to the position of Advertising  Manager for KEM radio and The East African (TEA) under Nation Holdings Rwanda Limited.
Reporting to Country Manager in Rwanda, the Advertising Manager will be responsible for optimizing radio and print profitability and commercial revenue objectives. We invite applications from qualified professionals with proven track records and attributes to excel in a complex and highly competitive multi-media commercial environment.
Overall responsibility will be to formulate and coordinate advertising plans and implement them to ensure the achievement of the revenue objectives by providing advertising solutions to our customers.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:Plans and coordinates advertising sales strategies, while keeping in mind the brand profiles and products;Grows revenue market shares across the sectors for all brands and products;Negotiates annual advertising contracts with representatives of major advertising clients and companies;Builds relationships and facilitates client engagements;Manages the performance of team members;Develops innovative ideas for existing and new products in closQ liaison with the Country Manager and the Commercial Manager-TEA;Develops and orients the team to ensure brands, products, properties' understanding;Provides regular reports as required on sales performance, market intelligence and trends;Reviews debt status of the client's accounts to determine credit worthiness and to recommend way forward;Reviews the pricing structure in liaison with the Country Manager and recommends appropriate changes.The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:Graduate in a business related degree.At least 3 years, experience in a commercial environment, sales & marketing preferably in a media setting;Strong customer service orientation, negotiations and interpersonal skills;Proven record in managing profit targets in a commercially-oriented environment and experience in leading change management initiatives;Understanding of the dynamics and complexity of print and broadcasting media advertising;Demonstrable ability to grow a profitable business with drive and commercial acumen in an organization embracing change.This position is open to preferably Rwanda Citizens. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to; http://careers.nationmedia.com/ before 22nd June 2012.
Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

Our client, a leading bank in Rwanda aspires to be the leading provider of most innovative financial solutions in the region. The bank has an excellent track record in banking Industry and has won several awards as the Best Bank in Rwanda.
They are looking for confident, highly motivated and self-driven individuals for their Rwanda office to fill the position of:
Head of Treasury and International Operations
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the jobholder will be responsible for providing leadership in the effective and profitable management of the Treasury function of the Bank.  The job holder will also be responsible for effectively managing trade service operations and international transfers and ensuring all activities are performed within prescribed standards.Building and effectively managing a treasury team and creating a strategy to build the treasury functionManaging the bank’s investments to ensure optimum returns and to seek opportunities for generating profit; develop and implement strategies to meet the Bank’s funding requirementsManaging the bank’s foreign exchange and interbank money market dealings to ensure profitable tradingOverseeing management of the bank’s cash position to ensure appropriate funding to meet obligations; whilst minimising risks and maximising profitsAnalysing the market to identify suitable and profitable instruments to invest inMonitoring and managing foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and liquidity riskReviewing deal transactions executed by dealers to ensure they have been accurately captured in the systemIdentifying new customers and actively marketing the Bank’s treasury products to drive growthEnsuring trade services and foreign currency transfers are executed as per the Bank’s controls, policies and procedures and in compliance with internal and external rules and regulationsManaging and maintaining effective relations with correspondent banksEnsuring operational efficiency by reviewing transactions to ensure that they are accurate and processed within the required time frameEnsuring reports and statutory statistics on documentary trade business volumes and income are prepared and submitted to management and the central bank in a timely manner.Qualifications and Requirements:A Postgraduate degree in Business ManagementMinimum of 8 years experience in banking operations with at least 3-5 years in a treasury function in a senior capacityExperience in treasury sales  coupled with expert knowledge of all treasury productsExperience in managing a treasury team would be desirable along with a proven track record in building strategic relationships both with clients and internal stakeholdersSound management and leadership skills Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamworkExceptional networking skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organizationStrong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysesInterested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 15th June 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.

The Ministry of Infrastructure seeks to recruit qualified and competent candidates for the following positions.
1. Administrative Unit: Energy & Water sanitation

Job Title: Principal Senior Engineer, Energy
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Electricity, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, with 5 years working experience or AO in Electricity, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, or other relevant field in Engineering with 10 years working experience.
No. of positions: 1

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Energy
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy with 5 years of working experience; or AO in Electrical Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Renewable Energy, Conventions Energy ; Or other relevant field with 7 years working experience in Power Generation, Distribution or Transmission
No. of positions: 2

2. Administrative Unit: Transport

Job Title: Principal Senior Engineer
Minimum requirements: Masters or Equivalent in Highway Engineering, Transport Economics, Air Transport, Aeronautic, Civil/Transportation Engineering, Urban Transport with 5 years of working experience or AO Transport Economics, Highway Engineering, Air transport, Aeronautic, Geotechnical Engineering ; Urban Transport or other relevant field with 10 years working experience
No. of positions: 1

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Road & Railway Infrastructure
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Civil/Transportation Engineering, highway Engineering , Civil Engineering , Urban Transport, with 5 years of working experience or AO n Civil/Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering , Civil Engineering , Urban Transport, Civil Engineering, Railway Transport or other relevant field with 7 years working experience
No. of positions: 2

Job Title: Senior Engineer , Air Transport
Minimum requirements: Masters in Air Transport Management, Master or Equivalent in Air Transport, Civil Engineering with 5 years working experience or AO Civil Engineering,
Airport Engineering, or other relevant field with 7 years working experience
No. of positions: 1

Job Title: Transport Economist
Minimum requirements: Masters’ level or higher in Transport economics with 5 years experience in infrastructure economics.
No. of positions: 1

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Road Safety
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Roads Engineering with 5 years working experience or AO in Road Engineering with 7 years of work experience .
No. of positions:1

3. Administrative Unit: Urban Planning & Housing Development

Job Title: Principal Senior Engineer, Urban & Housing development
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architect, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation with 5 years of experience or AO Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architect, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, , or other relevant field with 10 years working experience
No. of positions:1

Job Title: Senior Urban Engineer in Charge of Urban Planning Management
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation or other relevant filed of study with 5 years working experience or AO in Civil Engineering , Urban Planning , environmental Engineering and Sanitation, Architect with 7 years work experience.
No. of positions:1

4. Administrative Unit: Meteorology & Weather Forecasting

Job Title: Principal Senior Meteorologist
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Meteorology , Climatology, Hydrology,  Agrometeorology , Physics with 5 work experience; Or AO in Meteorology , Climatology, Hydrology, Agrometeorology, Physics; Or other relevant field, with 10 years working experience in Meteorology.
No. of positions:1

Job Title: Senior Meteorologist
Minimum requirements: Master or Equivalent in Meteorology , Climatology, hydrology, Physics with 5 years work experience or AO Meteorology , Climatology, hydrology; Or other
relevant field with at least 7 years working experience in Meteorology;
No. of positions: 2

5. Administrative Unit: Accounting & Finance 

Job Title: Chief Accountant
Minimum requirements: Accounting Professional qualification recognized by ¡FAC ( ACCA , CPA etc ); Or AU in Public Finance, accounting, management, specializing in Accounting with years working experience;
No. of positions: 1

6. Administrative Unit: Office of the Minister

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Minimum requirements: AU in Public Finance, Accounting, Management specialised in Accounting with at least 3 years experience.
No. of positions:1

Applicants should submit application letter accompanied by a detailed CV, a filled application form available at the website/ of the Public Service Commission and at the Ministry of Infrastructure Website: http://www.mininfra.gov.rw/, a copy of academic credentials and photocopy of the national identity card, not later than Wednesday, 28th May 2012 at 5.00 p.m .

Application should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary , Ministry of infrastructure.

Done at Kigali
James Kamanzi
Permanent Secretary

Position: Regional Sales Manager - Rwanda, Burundi and South DRC

The Individual will cover North & South Kivu in DRC (Goma and Bukavu), Rwanda and Burundi.

Company Profile: Our client is one of the largest manufacturers of confectionery, footwear, food and stationery products in Kenya.

Main Purpose of Job

To Achieve Sales target & distribution objectives for overall strategic regional development through:

Driving all Routes to Market (RTM) programs in the region.Channel and Distributor plan execution and its follow-upExecution of regional plan and strategyLeading, coaching and developing Sales representatives to implement the channel and customer plans and achieve the desired in-store conditions and sales objectives at the store level.Main Responsibilities / Job Summary

Market

Set the individual monthly, quarterly and yearly target for each Area or Sales ManagerIdentify National sales opportunities & potential for OPL input and plan for future needsDevelop National sales strategy to be incorporated with Regional PlanEnsure implementation of regional & channel strategyInvolved in OPL discussion on volume & input with marketing and CCSDMonitor progress against RIGMonitor trends (market, competitors)Ensure merchandising of company products and market hygiene according to the company’s guidelines and standardsImplement promotions and produce reports as requiredEnsure product availability at all relevant outlets through the distributor’s sales force as per Company guidelinesEnsure compliance of Area Sales Manager and Sales Officers with their respective roles & responsibilitiesEnsure use of POP materials efficiently according to the company’s guidelines and standardsReview & correction of rolling forecastManage and develop National distributors in an active and profitable mannerAppointing and retiring distributorsEnsure implementation of guidelines of distributorDefine the boundary for each distributor and ensure the sales within each boundaryEnsure the proper and correct execution of sales, discount and trading terms determined by the companyEnsure that the distributor is efficient and has sufficient support for market coverageMonitor & minimize bad goods level returnsCoordinate with RTM Manager in developing the Distributor Business PlanMonitor Distributors’ Operating overhead expenses and profitability (ROI)Monitor Distributors’ debt and ensure that the payment terms are respectedDevelop strong business relationship with key customerMonitor trade spendOptimise expenditure of secondary sales forceDefine Training needs for the whole sales force level and ensure adequate training evaluation is doneConduct performance evaluation of Area Sales Mgr & Sales Officers within the branch & review accountabilitiesGenerate accurate and timely report on: competitor activity, price change and promotional supportRecommend appropriate actions as required to meet or surpass sales objective for each ASM territoriesSchedule the appropriate amount of time to work with each individual within the teamConduct regular meetings in most impactful, successful and cost effective manner Coordinate correspondence and communication between HO and the team Sign internal and external correspondence, expense, leave application and othersReward recognition and career planning for all sales staffKey knowledge, qualifications and experience
Channel/outlet details and trendsDistributor related legal guidelines and basic financeMinimum University degree in related fieldMinimum 5 years in Sales operations in the region.Strong Key account & Customer management experienceMulti-Functional exposure ( Desirable )Marketing Exposure ( Preferred & added advantage )Market (internal/external) exposureEast and Center African knowledgeTo apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NFT Consult Ltd is a Human Resource Management firm offering a variety of services with emphasis in Recruitment, Staff Outsourcing, Training and Personal Development.

Our client The Fred Hollows Foundation is a non-profit aid organization dedicated to overcoming blindness around the world.

It is based in Sydney, Australia with a Rwanda program country office located in Gisenyi-Rubavu and is seeking to recruit a Rwandan National who is results driven and self motivated for the vacancy below;

Position: Program Accountant

Location: Gisenyi-Rubavu, Rwanda.

Reporting to: Country Manager – Rwanda and Burundi.

Job objective: To manage all finances and financial systems for the Rwandan and Burundi Country Offices through effective implementation of financial policies, procedures, systems and practices as established in the Fred Hollows Foundation Finance Manual and any updates therein, plus accepted local practice, as well as oversee an Administration Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor program expenditure against approved budgets and propose appropriate corrective action to the Country Manager to address the effects of over or under-expenditure in good time.Assist the Country Manager and Area Program Mangers in the preparing and revising budgets and preparing all financial and annual reports and monthly expenditure reports with variance analysis as required.Assist with the preparation of monthly activity statements and quarterly activity statements.Ensure financial requirements of the Rwanda & Burundi Programs are met by processing accounts receivable and payable accurately and within the required timeframes.Ensure financial processes and systems are maintained and ensure timely upkeep, security and control.Ensure compliance to local regulations and governance requirements.Maintain monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts including receipts from Fred Hollows Foundation and advances to partners.Prepare all the necessary audit schedules and provide documents and information to internal and external auditors during audits.
Liaise with the external auditors and Australia, Sydney office in relation to audits when required.Process the countries monthly payroll for approval by the Country Manager.Maintain a fixed asset register for the country office.Oversee the Administration Officer position to ensure Administration for the Rwanda office is effective and efficient.Degree in a relevant field (Commerce, Business Accounting, Bachelors of Science – Accounting & Finance).Minimum of 5 years working experience, ideally in an NGO environment, health or private sector with experience in audit and foreign currency transactions.Demonstrated hands on experience of financial management, program and project management.Working knowledge of Financial Accounting Systems (experience using SUN is an advantage).Computer literate- Excel and Ms Word, Quick Books accounting software and emailing.Ability to guide and coach Administration Officer.High degree of integrity, good program financial skills and data analysis skills.Good planning, organizing and communication skills (oral and written).Ability to work with minimum supervision.How to Apply

Applications clearly indicating the vacancy with curriculum vitae’s and academic qualifications copies should be addressed and sent to the;

General Manager, NFT Consult,
Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama,
Kigali, Rwanda,
P.O. Box 5595,

Tel: +250 (0) 785 119453

via email on fhfjob@nftconsult.com (Ensure you indicate the Job Title i.e. ‘FHF Program Accountant Rwanda’ in your subject line, only MS word applications or PDF files will be considered).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for submission: Wednesday 28th March 2012.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fair Construction Ltd., is one of the biggest construction companies operating in Rwanda with a multi - dimensioned portfolio of activities, and wishes to recruit 3 (three) suitable Site Managers / Project Managers.

Remunerations are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualification:

Degree in civil engineering with a minimum 10 years experience in the project management and at least last 5 years as a project manager/site managerOversees all on-site project activity to ensure projects are completed on schedule and in accordance with engineering design.Manages all third party contractors including safety oversight, environmental design specification compliance, and similar construction specifications and requirements.Performs inspections of construction activities to ensure conformance with approved designs/plans.Takes remedial action as needed during projects and/or consulted with construction project manager to resolve issues arising during projects.Interfaces and communicates with clients regarding project status and coordinated as required to resolve issues with site construction, procurement, and/or engineering.Reports to: Operations Manager

All application must reach The Chief Executive Officer not later than March 11, 2012.

Fair Construction
Plot 5299, Avenue Poids Lourds ,
P.O. 3109,
Kigali – Rwanda,

Tel.: (+250) 02525 74921,

E-mail: fair@fairconstructionrw.com,

Web:http://www.fairconstructionrw.com/

Background

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a fund initially sponsored by DFID and the World Bank. Other sponsors are likely to join in coming months.

The overall aim of AFR is to help more people and small businesses achieve greater and more effective access to a deeper financial system in Rwanda.

AFR will fund a wide variety of initiatives and investments in the financial sector using grants, loans, subordinated debt and other instruments. In pursuit of its objectives, the AFR is undertaking the initiative and is funding the second FinScope survey in Rwanda.

FinScope is a nationally representative survey that looks at how individuals generate money and how they manage their financial lives. As such, FinScope measures the extent to which different financial services and products are used, by whom and what obstacles are faced by individuals who do not use financial services and products. The first FinScope survey in Rwanda was conducted in 2008.

Requirement

AFR intends to hire a research firm capable of undertaking FinScope 2012. The firm should have relevant experience undertaking national surveys in the financial sector in the East Africa region and preferably in Rwanda. Experience in the coordination of financial sector related surveys in Rwanda or the region would be a distinct advantage.

AFR now invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from research firms to undertake this assignment.

The EoI should state the experience, capabilities and resources of the applicant, taking into account:

Experience and performance undertaking similar contracts within the country, region or internationallyQualifications and experience of key personnel expected to be deployed in managing the surveyThe available capacity to undertake the assignment between March and September 2012Representation in Rwanda or the region to implement the surveyIf necessary, teaming up with a Rwandan entity with the capacity to carry out the enumerationFinancial capability to perform the proposed projectIf your firm meets the above expectations and you would like to be selected for this shortlist of firms to bid, please contact Mr. Vianney Kagabo at AFR (email vianney@afr.rw) for detailed ToR.

Then submit your EoI the same email no later than 20th March 2012.

EoIs submitted after this date will not be considered.

AFR will only contact those firms shortlisted.

Country Director - Rwanda

Change the way we make a difference…

VSO is a development organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in almost 50 countries and we are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

VSO has a new strategy and we are looking for a country director in Rwanda to help us breathe life into it. This is your chance to play a decisive role in shaping the way our operations in Rwanda look for years to come.

Working together with a highly-motivated team, you will translate our new strategy into lasting, meaningful improvements in the lives of the country’s poorest people.

You will work with our strategic partners to shape our goals, create national strategy, raise our profile, network with government agencies, donors and other international agencies, and generally be a walking, talking embodiment of our values and vision.

You will also support our volunteers, manage our people, take responsibility for financial and resource management and legal compliance.

An experienced senior manager, you will have successfully managed development or humanitarian programmes at a country level before. You will have excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Your experience of project-management will be key to your success in planning, resourcing and implementing our innovative programmes.

Experience securing external funding and grants is essential.

As well as a competitive salary, the package includes comprehensive health and pension benefits. You will be well supported with accommodation, children’s education and relocation costs if you are recruited from another country.

Applications

Please submit a CV and a cover letter to HR at recruitment@vsoint.org

Please quote the job title on the subject line.

The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations. Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

Closing Date: 4th January 2012

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Bank of Kigali is the leading bank in Rwanda with a market share of 31% of total banking assets The Bank also account for over 50% of the banking sector profit performance.

It is the only credit rated company in Rwanda and has been awarded the Bank of the Year award by the Financial Times two years running in 2009 and 2010.

“Bank of Kigali aspires to be the best and most innovative provider of financial solutions in the region.”

‘We endeavour to provide the best financial services and solutions to our business and retail customers in order to create value for our stakeholders.

We invest in our employees and provide them with meaningful rewards that encourage them to make significant contributions to the company and the community’

The Bank aims to be the leader position in human capital and skills development in the financial services and employer of choice in Rwanda.

To this end the Bank is seeking self motivated persons to further these objectives.

Head of Retail Product Development

Job Description

Reporting to Deputy CEO/COO, develop and design new retail banking lending and deposit products and re-design and re-launch the current retail product lineup

The Bank is investing in the expansion of branch network and electronic channels, and plans to establish an agent network to be capable of serving 500,000 retail clients in 2-3 years; the generic, payroll-specific, prepaid card, and other current accounts and bundles should meet the expectations of the market/relevant segments and scale easily; payroll debit card overdrafts, utility bill pay and remittances are to be made easily accessible for activation and use through ATMs & online, as well as branches;
Specific Responsibilities

Update regularly the term deposit product lineup and launch a savings account as part of the current account bundles;Payment, e-wallet and/or m-wallet solutions to be launched in accordance with the evolving requirements of the market;The Bank’s current lending lineup of payroll, general-purpose cash consumer loans, mortgage loans etc is to be augmented by launching revolving credit cards, instant/POS consumer loans and other scorecard-based lending products;Responsible for establishing product sales targets and business objectives for each product and channel and for the development of the text-based and video product guides and training manuals for the front-office staff and video tutorials for clients and call centre sales scripts;Conduct monthly channel visits and monitoring to ensure “best practice” is consistently delivered network-wide;Work closely with the channel management to develop challenging but realistic sales targets across all products and channels;Responsible for the competitive benchmarking of each core product from a market-share, pricing and feature/usability standpoint;Build and manage a team of professional product development managers to develop products and services to increase bank's retail market share/profitability in each identified product group, in close co-operation with IT, retail credit risk and channel management;Assist the front office sales/channel management in designing cross-selling campaigns for specific client segments and monitor and drive the penetration rate of key products.5-10 years relevant experience acquired in a dynamic retail banking environmentIT literacy and ability to liaise effectively with the developersGood communication and leadership skillsIntegrity, open minded and goal focusHead of Retail Credit Risk Management

Job Description

Build and manage a team of retail credit risk analystsDesign, modify, communicate and explain lending credit policies which would anticipate/reflect market conditions (thus ensuring improvement in the portfolio quality and maximising profitability)Develop a generic scorecard and other required decision-making tools to scale mass-market retail lendingContinually develop management information and portfolio segmentation MIS to clearly identify the risk drivers so that these are controlled and aligned to forecasted portfolio performance. Work closely with Product Managers to provide value added risk feedback to assist the business in achieving sustainable & profitable growth for all productsProvide feedback on risk matters concerning new products, changes to existing products (through the CAD process) and participate in the key business management/strategic decisionsWhere required make appropriate and timely corrective actions on lending policies and provide active suggestions on soft and hard collection strategies5-10 years relevant experience acquired in a dynamic retail banking environmentExcellent numerical and analytical skills are required to understand the underlying credit risks at both customer and product portfolio levelFamiliarity with consumer banking credit management, credit tools and best-practice policies / procedures is essentialKnowledge of all key functions of retail credit operations with in-depth knowledge on general-purpose consumer loans, instant/POS consumer loans, credit cards and payroll-backed productsA working knowledge of credit scoring and management of scorecards to ensure continued validity and acceptable performance is essentialSolution oriented and able to persuade and influence colleagues and superiors of the validity of solutions proposed based on rational argument, supporting data and appropriate previous experienceRational, pragmatic, disciplined and methodicalIT literacy and ability to liaise effectively with the developersGood analytical and interpersonal communication skillsFocus and attention to detailHow to apply If you fit the above job specification, please submit your application letter, current CV together with a filled Personal Record Form (PRF Form) which can be downloaded from BK website using the link (http://www.bk.rw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=79) not later than 26th September 2011 to: Head of Human Resources & Administration, Bank of Kigali, P.O.Box 175 Kigali, Rwanda E-mail: fnsinga@bk.rw; phabyarimana@bk.rw Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Country Director, Rwanda

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer, Africa

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Start Date: January 2nd, 2012

Background of the Company:

Nuru Energy is a leading social enterprise in the energy space established in 2009. We have offices in Rwanda, South Africa and India and we are currently expanding to other countries in East Africa.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the COO, the Country Director will have the responsibility of managing the day to day operations of the Rwanda Country Office. The candidate will be responsible for engaging with in-country partners to ensure rapid scale-up of operations.

Specifically, the Country Director will:

Drive Revenue:

In collaboration with the management team and local key stakeholders, develop the Rwandan yearly operational business plan, which will include a marketing strategy and plan for each sales channel, competitor and customer analyses.Establish, secure and manage relationships with in-country partners including microfinance institutions, institutional donors, retailers and distributorsEnsure that Nuru entrepreneur sales tracking software is updated regularly.Develop a sales forecast and ensure that revenue targets are being met on schedule.Hire and oversee local staff and international/local volunteers or internsEvaluate the performance of all local staff and recommend needed staff changesManage and support international volunteers and interns to assure they are productively engaged.Manage the movement of products/equipment/materials into, around and out of Rwanda in accordance with organizational policy and procedure and with relevant local, country and international law and processes. Ensure that all necessary documentation is in order so that goods are imported/exported in an efficient and cost-effective manner.Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures; tariffs and duties; licenses and restrictions.Comply with the appropriate financial management system.Assure that budgets are being met and supplies and equipment/supplies are purchased within the approved budget. Create and submit quarterly financial reports, annual audit report.Communicate with Management Team:
Create and submit required status reports regularly. These status reports will include all key performance indicators tracked by Nuru entrepreneur software.Participate in weekly status meetings with the Management Team.Provide company senior management with monthly sales report, Strong interpersonal and negotiating abilityAbility to work as a team memberHigh integrityAbility to read and write effectivelyPresentation SkillsStrong ability to organize and prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and targetsAdditionally, the following attributes are essential:Critical thinking & problem solvingPlanning and organizingPerformance focusTeamworkCommunication skillsLeadershipDelegationConflict managementCommercial orientationEducational and Work Requirements
Must have a post-graduate degree preferably a MBA At least 5 years of work experience in a managerial role in a business in East Africa preferably in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or other consumer products industry.Knowledge of and experience with the carbon market is desirable.Position is open to all nationalitiesAll interested candidates please send a CV and cover letter to hsloan@nurulight.com with the subject line “Application for Country Manager- Rwanda” before September 1st 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our client is an international Independent power Producer that develops, acquires and operates electric power and heating businesses around the globe. The company intends to expand their operations to Rwanda and has the following 5 positions to be filled.

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Rwanda

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Purpose:

This position provides mechanical engineering services and support to the power project development and acquisition teams as well as its operating power plant assets.

These services and support are provided by: evaluating, organizing and implementing new and/or upgrade projects; interfacing with other disciplines, both internal and external; preparing schedules, estimates, requests for proposals and budgets for project tasks; taking a leadership role in the resolution of major technical issues related to the design and operation of mechanical equipment and systems; conducting technical due diligence of potential asset acquisitions; and participating in operational troubleshooting involving corrective actions, root cause analysis and resolution, as required.

Responsibilities:

Perform due diligence investigations, analyses, and evaluations in conjunction with other disciplines on proposed business initiatives and project development on new, existing or under construction projects in all of the international arenas in which the company operates.Perform basic economic justifications, develop plans and schedules, and assist with and provides technical input to major equipment and vendor scopes of work and contract negotiations.Prepare detailed conceptual equipment and power plant designs, process flow diagrams and equipment lists for new and/or modified power plants.Prepare major mechanical material and equipment technical specifications for capital projects.Provide technical support for interface with OEMs, EPC contractors, utilities and jurisdictional authorities.Support project development and acquisition teams, coordinating with other disciplines within the Engineering Services group to achieve comprehensive project engineering support.Provide the relevant technical expertise and support related to regional development of new projects, new business initiatives or new business opportunities associated with the re-powering of existing assets.Identify technical solutions and ensure timely resolution to technical issues and problems with both operating development projects and provide regular updates and input to the team.Keep abreast of new developments in engineering technology and the electricity industry.Establish the scope and work services required to initiate and conduct the design review, feasibility tudies and conceptual engineering for assigned projects.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science.10 - 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering and design work associated with CHP (reciprocating engine and gas turbine), steam, hot water and power generation systems.International experience with industrial gas turbines, various CHP fuels, combustions, conceptual engineering, design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operations.Experience with solid fuel fired boiler systems (both PC and CFB), turbine generator systems, both simple and combined cycle gas turbine and steam turbines and other aspects of steam and power generation.Experience with economic analysis of design alternatives, preparation of equipment and construction specifications and development of PFDs and P&IDsExperience with the preparation of proposals to prospective clients including preparation of scope of work and list of deliverables, preparation of man-hour estimates and project schedules.Strong supervisory, technical and leadership skills, including the development and scoping of complex power engineering projects.Experience with due diligence of equipment and assets and analysis and evaluation of existing project or those under construction.Demonstrated knowledge of the application of international industry codes and standards as related to power plant equipment and systems.Experience using project management and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Autocad and Autoview as well as other computer applications as required.Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills. Must be able to communicate well with all levels of personnel in multiple languages. Must be able to solve problems effectively.Multiple language skills a plus or ability to work easily with a translator.Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Rwanda

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Purpose:

This position provides mechanical engineering services and support to power project development and acquisition teams as well as its operating power plant assets.

These services and support are provided by: evaluating, organizing and implementing new and/or upgrade projects; interfacing with other disciplines, both internal and external to the company; preparing schedules, estimates, requests for proposals and budgets for project tasks;

Taking a leadership role in the resolution of major technical issues related to the design and operation of mechanical equipment and systems; conducting technical due diligence of potential asset acquisitions; and participating in operational troubleshooting involving corrective actions, root cause analysis and resolution, as required.

Responsibilities:

Perform due diligence investigations, analyses, and evaluations in conjunction with other disciplines on proposed business initiatives and project development on new, existing or under construction projects in all of the international arenas in which the company operates.Perform basic economic justifications, develop plans and schedules, and assist with and provides technical input to major equipment and vendor scopes of work and contract negotiations.Prepare detailed conceptual equipment and power plant designs, process flow diagrams and equipment lists for new and/or modified power plants.Prepare major mechanical material and equipment technical specifications for capital projects.Provide technical support for interface with OEMs, EPC contractors, utilities and jurisdictional authorities.Support project development and acquisition teams, coordinating with other disciplines within the Engineering Services group to achieve comprehensive project engineering support.Provide the relevant technical expertise and support related to regional development of new projects, new business initiatives or new business opportunities associated with the re-powering of existing assets.Identify technical solutions and ensure timely resolution to technical issues and problems with both operating development projects and provide regular updates and input to the team.Keep abreast of new developments in engineering technology and the electricity industry.Establish the scope and work services required to initiate and conduct the design review, feasibility studies and conceptual engineering for assigned projects.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science.5 - 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and design work associated with CHP (reciprocating engine and gas turbine), steam, hot water and power generation systems.International experience with industrial gas turbines, various CHP fuels, combustions, conceptual engineering, design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operations.Experience with solid fuel fired boiler systems (both PC and CFB), turbine generator systems, both simple and combined cycle gas turbine and steam turbines and other aspects of steam and power generation.Experience with economic analysis of design alternatives, preparation of equipment and construction specifications and development of PFDs and P&IDsExperience with the preparation of proposals to prospective clients including preparation of scope of work and list of deliverables, preparation of man-hour estimates and project schedules.Strong supervisory, technical and leadership skills, including the development and scoping of complex power engineering projects.Experience with due diligence of equipment and assets and analysis and evaluation of existing project or those under construction.Demonstrated knowledge of the application of international industry codes and standards as related to power plant equipment and systems.Experience using project management and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Autocad and Autoview as well as other computer applications as required.Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills. Must be able to communicate well with all levels of personnel in multiple languages. Must be able to solve problems effectively.Multiple language skills a plus or ability to work easily with a translator.Title: Project Construction Manager

Dept: Construction

Location: Rwanda

Reports to: Director of Construction - Milan

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to serve as the overall coordinator involving the marine construction of Project gas processing facilities as it relates to the barge construction, installation of the gas processing facilities on the barge, as well as, installation of the sub sea piping, risers and separators, and the ship to shore supply piping.

Also the Power station facilities as it relates to the onshore construction, and installation of the 25MW power plant and connection to the existing infrastructure.

This person will report to the Director of Construction in Milan but will have guidance from the Country Manager, they will direct a team of two Project Managers who will cover the onshore and offshore work, the individual will monitor daily construction activities, to insure conformance to contract documents, plans and specifications, address and direct questions to and from the contractors via the RFI (request for information), review and comment on proposed change orders, and coordinate design and construction related questions back to the Owner’s Engineer.

Also be responsible for the overall project schedule and budget.

Responsibilities:

Provide for the technical oversight coordination of the Project gas processing facilities related to the construction of the barge, installation of the process equipment, including the sub sea equipment.Coordinate and provide information on a daily basis both verbally and in written reports as to status of construction and facilities to the General Construction Manager and at other times as required.Work and communicate directly with the site engineers, as well as the on site contractors in regard to issues on quality control, response to information and providing input for change orders as needed.Provide for the necessary supervision and coordinate the flow of design and engineering information to and from the Owner’s Engineer, site engineers, and to the Contractor on issues and clarifications in the construction of the facilities.In conjunction with the General Construction Manager, develop the project specific requirements, assisting in the development and corresponding updating of the project schedule, and budget and costs.Hold weekly project meetings both internally with team members and with the external contractors and provide guidance and direction and analysis into the overall project status as to the project meeting objectives regarding execution of the prescribed work by the contractors. Direct the team as needed in the overall execution of the work with leadership and determination to accomplish the objectives.Perform economic justifications, develop plan and schedules, and assist with major equipment and vendor contract negotiations.Prepare and submit, in a timely manner, weekly and monthly reports on construction status of assigned work and be able to communicate as to status.Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with 15 plus years of experience in various field construction activities related to large industrial applications including marine applications both on and off shore.Use to working in remote parts of Africa at construction sites and having the resourcefulness to adapt to ever changing job requirements and conditions.Familiar with contractor health and safety standards and the ability to enforce company H&S standards as well as environmental management plans as required providing a safe and healthy work site.Proven problem solving skills and ability to analyze project related documents such as process flow diagrams, piping and electrical and instrument drawings, general arrangement and equipment specifications as needed to interpret and respond to contractor questions.Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to utilize, proficiently, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, MS Project, and Power Point, Primavera scheduling familiarity is also a plus.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established techniques, procedures or standards including QA/QC standards. .Ability to work independently and as a team member at a construction site.Ability to work on concurrent assignments and to oversee and respond to progress or issues of various concurrent construction activities and in regard contractors to coordinate requests for information, oversee construction work from a quality standpoint.Title: Project Manager (On- Shore)

Dept: Construction

Location: Rwanda

Reports to: Project Construction Manager

Purpose:

To serve as the overall coordinator involving the Power Station construction of Project Power station facilities as it relates to the onshore construction, and installation of the 25MW power plant and connection to the existing infrastructure.

Working under the supervision of the Project Construction Manager, the individual will monitor daily construction activities, to insure conformance to contract documents, plans and specifications, address and direct questions to and from the contractors via the RFI (request for information), review and comment on proposed change orders, and coordinate design and construction related questions back to the Project Construction Manager.

Responsibilities:

Provide for the technical oversight coordination of the Project power station facilities related to the construction of the onshore 25MWe power plant gas receiving and electrical distribution connection.Coordinate and provide information on a daily basis both verbally and in written reports as to status of construction and facilities to the Project Construction Manager and at other times as required.Work and communicate directly with the site engineers, as well as the on site contractors in regard to issues on quality control, response to information and providing input for change orders as needed.Provide for the necessary supervision and coordinate the flow of design and engineering information to and from the site engineers and to the Contractor on issues and clarifications in the construction of the facilities.In conjunction with the Project Construction Manager, develop the project specific requirements, assisting in the development and corresponding updating of the project schedule, and budget and costs.Hold weekly project meetings both internally with team members and with the external contractors and provide guidance and direction and analysis into the overall project status as to the project meeting objectives regarding execution of the prescribed work by the contractors. Direct the team as needed in the overall execution of the work with leadership and determination to accomplish the objectives.Perform economic justifications, develop plan and schedules, and assist with major equipment and vendor contract negotiations.Serve as Project Construction Manager in absence of the Project Construction Manager as required.Prepare and submit, in a timely manner, daily, weekly and monthly reports on construction status of assigned work and be able to communicate as to status.Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline, with 10 plus years of experience in various field construction activities related to large industrial applications including marine applications both on and off shore.Use to working in remote parts of Africa at construction sites and having the resourcefulness to adapt to ever changing job requirements and conditions.Familiar with contractor health and safety standards and the ability to enforce company H&S standards as well as environmental management plans as required providing a safe and healthy work site.Proven problem solving skills and ability to analyze project related documents such as process flow diagrams, piping and electrical and instrument drawings, general arrangement and equipment specifications as needed to interpret and respond to contractor questions.Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to utilize, proficiently, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, MS Project, and Power Point, Primavera scheduling familiarity is also a plus.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established techniques, procedures or standards including QA/QC standards.Ability to work independently and as a team member at a construction site.Ability to work on concurrent assignments and to oversee and respond to progress or issues of various concurrent construction activities and in regard contractors to coordinate requests for information, oversee construction work from a quality standpoint.Title: Project Manager (Off – Shore)
Dept: Construction
Location: Rwanda

Reports to: Project Construction Manager

Purpose: To serve as the overall coordinator involving the marine construction of Project Kivuwatt gas processing facilities as it relates to the barge construction, installation of the gas processing facilities on the barge, as well as, installation of the sub sea piping, risers and separators, and the ship to shore supply piping. Working under the supervision of the Project Construction Manager, the individual will monitor daily construction activities, to insure conformance to contract documents, plans and specifications, address and direct questions to and from the contractors via the RFI (request for information), review and comment on proposed change orders, and coordinate design and construction related questions back to the Project Construction Manager.

Responsibilities:

Provide for the technical oversight coordination of the Project gas processing facilities related to the construction of the barge, installation of the process equipment, including the sub sea equipment.Coordinate and provide information on a daily basis both verbally and in written reports as to status of construction and facilities to the Project Construction Manager and at other times as required.Work and communicate directly with the site engineers, as well as the on site contractors in regard to issues on quality control, response to information and providing input for change orders as needed.Provide for the necessary supervision and coordinate the flow of design and engineering information to and from the site engineers and to the Contractor on issues and clarifications in the construction of the facilities.In conjunction with the Project Construction Manager, develop the project specific requirements, assisting in the development and corresponding updating of the project schedule, and budget and costs.Hold weekly project meetings both internally with team members and with the external contractors and provide guidance and direction and analysis into the overall project status as to the project meeting objectives regarding execution of the prescribed work by the contractors.Direct the team as needed in the overall execution of the work with leadership and determination to accomplish the objectives.Perform economic justifications, develop plan and schedules, and assist with major equipment and vendor contract negotiations.Serve as Project Construction Manager in absence of the Project Construction Manager as required.Prepare and submit, in a timely manner, daily, weekly and monthly reports on construction status of assigned work and be able to communicate as to status.Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline, with 10 plus years of experience in various field construction activities related to large industrial applications including marine applications both on and off shore.Exposure working in remote parts of Africa at construction sites and having the resourcefulness to adapt to ever changing job requirements and conditions.Familiar with contractor health and safety standards and the ability to enforce company H&S standards as well as environmental management plans as required providing a safe and healthy work site.Proven problem solving skills and ability to analyze project related documents such as process flow diagrams, piping and electrical and instrument drawings, general arrangement and equipment specifications as needed to interpret and respond to contractor questions.Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to utilize, proficiently, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, MS Project, and Power Point, Primavera scheduling familiarity is also a plus.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established techniques, procedures or standards including QA/QC standards.Ability to work independently and as a team member at a construction site.Ability to work on concurrent assignments and to oversee and respond to progress or issues of various concurrent construction activities and in regard contractors to coordinate requests for information, oversee construction work from a quality standpoint.If you meet the minimum requirements, kindly forward your application and CV as attachment through email only, clearly indicating the role you are applying for to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net by 16th august 2011.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Rwandese nationals or East African citizens with exposure working in Rwanda are encouraged to apply.

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Job Title: Country Director, Rwanda

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer, Africa

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Start Date: January 2nd, 2012

Background of the Company:

Nuru Energy is a leading social enterprise in the energy space established in 2009. We have offices in Rwanda, South Africa and India and we are currently expanding to other countries in East Africa.

Nuru Energy is looking for an experienced CFO to strengthen our management team and to lead the finance activities and oversee all internal and external financial and commercial activities of Nuru Energy. He/she will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and controlling Nuru Energy’s overall financial performance.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the COO, the Country Director will have the responsibility of managing the day to day operations of the Rwanda Country Office. The candidate will be responsible for engaging with in-country partners to ensure rapid scale-up of operations.

Specifically, the Country Director will:

Drive Revenue:

In collaboration with the management team and local key stakeholders, develop the Rwandan yearly operational business plan, which will include a marketing strategy and plan for each sales channel, competitor and customer analyses.Establish, secure and manage relationships with in-country partners including microfinance institutions, institutional donors, retailers and distributorsEnsure that Nuru entrepreneur sales tracking software is updated regularly.Develop a sales forecast and ensure that revenue targets are being met on schedule.Hire and oversee local staff and international/local volunteers or internsEvaluate the performance of all local staff and recommend needed staff changesManage and support international volunteers and interns to assure they are productively engaged.Manage the movement of products/equipment/materials into, around and out of Rwanda in accordance with organizational policy and procedure and with relevant local, country and international law and processes.Ensure that all necessary documentation is in order so that goods are imported/exported in an efficient and cost-effective manner.Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures; tariffs and duties; licenses and restrictions.Comply with the appropriate financial management system.Assure that budgets are being met and supplies and equipment/supplies are purchased within the approved budget.Create and submit quarterly financial reports, annual audit report.Communicate with Management Team:
Create and submit required status reports regularly. These status reports will include all key performance indicators tracked by Nuru entrepreneur software.Participate in weekly status meetings with the Management Team.Provide company senior management with monthly sales report,Strong interpersonal and negotiating abilityAbility to work as a team memberHigh integrityAbility to read and write effectivelyPresentation SkillsStrong ability to organize and prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and targetsAdditionally, the following attributes are essential:Critical thinking & problem solvingPlanning and organizingPerformance focusTeamworkCommunication skillsLeadershipDelegationConflict managementCommercial orientationEducational and Work Requirements
Must have a post-graduate degree preferably a MBAAt least 5 years of work experience in a managerial role in a business in East Africa preferably in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or other consumer products industry.Knowledge of and experience with the carbon market is desirable.Position is open to all nationalitiesAll interested candidates please send a CV and cover letter to hsloan@nurulight.com with the subject line “Application for Country Manager- Rwanda” before August 19th 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted."

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