Reports to Senior IT Manager
Start Date June 1st 2021
Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Data Center Engineer, responsible for monitoring, administration and maintenance of the computing environment for its location in Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa). This position will regularly handle sensitive information and requires maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.

About Carnegie Mellon University
Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 150 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

The role
As CMU-Africa’s Data Center Engineer, your specific responsibilities will vary. They will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities
• Administration of servers at CMU-Africa
• Configuring and monitoring network access
• Monitoring of the data center environment including power availability and cooling.
• Troubleshooting problems related to servers, networking, power and cooling.
• Designing maintenance procedures and following up on repair logistics and technical queries
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• At least two years of experience in similar position
• Internationally accredited certifications in server administration and networking will be an added advantage
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Proficiency in UNIX, Cisco IOS and Windows Server operating systems
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility, in a high pressure, fast paced and complex environment, to manage multiple, time sensitive assignments with the capacity to independently prioritize work with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to accomplish projects and assignments with strict deadlines.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to interact highly professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional written, oral and electronic communication skills.

Are you interested in becoming a Data Center Engineer in Rwanda? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

Reports to Executive Director of CMU-Africa
Start Date June 1st 2021
Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Director of Enrollment and Student Success to provide leadership and strategy for programs and services that facilitate positive student transition and success for its location in Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa). This position will set the strategy for overall Student Success (including, but not limited to, student recruitment, admissions, academic advising, student affairs and career services), and build and lead a cohesive and integrated team that is focused on high quality programming and services to support student transition, retention, and positive graduation outcomes.

About Carnegie Mellon University
Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 150 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

The role
As CMU-Africa’s Director of Enrollment and Student Success, you will be a key leader and advocate for comprehensive and integrated services that support students, that reduce barriers to student progression and success, and that promote student engagement, transition, retention and positive post graduate outcomes. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities
• Student Recruitment - Develops and directs recruitment and marketing activities to create a diverse pipeline that meets or exceeds admissions targets. Develops recruitment programs that increase CMU-Africa’s reach across the African continent, and oversees programs to attract students from diverse backgrounds.
• Admissions – Develops and directs CMU-Africa’s Admissions processes, overseeing team responsible for processing and evaluating graduate applications. Monitors and advises on best practices in higher education admissions processes (including reviewing undergraduate transcripts, test scores, and statements of purpose) to speed up admissions decisions. Ensures the use of technology within the Admissions function is optimized, integrated, and scalable to the greatest extent possible. Periodically reviews and reengineers the process.
• Student Affairs and Academic Advising – Directs the Student Affairs and Academic Advising functions, monitoring best practices in academic advising, student organizations management, student welfare, student financial aid and awards, student orientation and student engagement, and ensures that all services and programs comply with CMU’s academic, and other, policies and procedures. Plays leadership role in assessing the needs of CMU-Africa students to ensure the continual enhancement of programming and service quality within the Student Affairs function.
• Career Services - Provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive career planning facility, ensuring CMU-Africa’ career services offering is fit for purpose and assists all student, alumni, faculty, and industry partners in the development of career education, career identification and search, and proactive pursuit of internship and employment opportunities. Constantly monitors, analyzes, and evaluates current scope of services offered through career services and directs new programs as appropriate.
• Works closely with the Registrar, relevant Student Welfare, Enrollments, CaPS, and other functions at the main campus to develop an integrated approach to student success initiatives at CMU-Africa.
• Provides leadership in the development, establishment and administration of departmental policies and procedures, which comply with university-wide policies and procedures.
• Represents CMU-Africa on university-wide committees and task forces related to Student Success
• Builds employee capability through monitoring and assessing employee performance, utilizing coaching and mentoring strategies as appropriate. Partners with CMU-Africa’s HR Officer to determine custom professional development and training offerings to Enrollment and Student Success team
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field, plus a minimum of 5 years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an American university preferred
• 5 – 8 years of leadership experience overseeing at least two of the following areas: Admissions and Enrollment, Academic Advising, Student Affairs, Student Financial Aid and Awards, Disability services or student orientation, Career Services (within a US university preferred but not essential)
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and French a bonus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Proven ability to build, manage and provide leadership to cohesive teams
• Sound understanding of strategic enrollment management concepts, and academic policies and processes that contribute to a quality graduate experience
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of learning and innovation
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to persuade and influence individuals and groups with diverse needs and interests
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and inclusively to coordinate projects and initiatives among various campus constituencies
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding student experience and customer service
• Knowledge of budget planning, development and management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Are you interested in becoming a Director of Enrollment and Student Success in Rwanda? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

Reports to Executive Director of CMU-Africa
Start Date June 1st 2021
Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an Executive Assistant to be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating the administrative functions for the Director and the Executive Director of CMU-Africa.

About Carnegie Mellon University
Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 150 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

The role
As CMU-Africa’s Executive Assistant, you will regularly handle sensitive information and be required to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities
• Manage time commitment (calendar) for the Director and Executive Director, and respective prioritization
• Facilitate and manage communications and collaboration with other members of the management team, and the main CMU campus.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents on behalf of the Director and Executive Director
• Plan and organize management meetings, committee meetings and other high level strategic meetings, creating agendas and preparing minutes. Prepares and collects documents and materials for meetings
• Troubleshoot problems and questions concerning office and University policies and procedures, responding to inquiries and routine questions, referring only those absolutely necessary to supervisor
• Communicate with high level officials both inside and outside the university. Handle highly confidential matters
• Welcome visitors and guests, and makes appropriate referrals to relevant departments
• Coordinate travel schedule/arrangements for the Director and Executive Director
• Coordinate record-keeping processes and organization, and multiplatform communications, such as web, email, and social media for the Director and Executive Director
• Provide general service and information to guests and visitors, and other duties as assigned
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director and / or Executive Director

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Experience in higher education or equivalent relevant experience in fast-paced office administration
• Preferred experience with complex calendaring for executives or faculty
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility, in a high pressure, fast paced and complex environment, to manage multiple, time sensitive assignments with the capacity to independently prioritize work with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to accomplish projects and assignments with strict deadlines.
• Proven ability with logistics and travel coordination.
• Demonstrated skills with organizing files, correspondence and documents and ability to recommend and implement systems to enhance related procedure and policy
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to interact with University leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders with a highly professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional written, oral and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, excellent discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven ability with other systems and technology to improve administrative efficiency.
• Ability to learn new computer skills and systems

Are you interested in becoming an Executive Assistant in Rwanda? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

Reports to Director of Business Operations
Start Date June 1st 2021
Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Finance Officer to be responsible for finance functions involving project budget development, fiscal interpretation and analysis, reconciliations, reviews of multiple accounts and transactions, management of pre- and post-award financial reporting, and monitoring compliance with required deliverables for its location in Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa).

About Carnegie Mellon University
Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 150 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

The role
As CMU-Africa’s Finance Officer, you will work closely with the Director of Business Operations in the collection, compilation, interpretation and analysis of internal and external financial and organization data in order to support CMU-Africa budgeting and strategic operational decisions. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities
• Works with CMU-Africa’s project and program managers to develop resource requirements and justifications, and prepare budgets for research and sponsored project proposals
• Collaborates with College of Engineering Sponsored Research Administration and Sponsored Projects Accounting to ensure project awards are set up correctly and expenditure coded to the right Oracle strings
• Reviews project expenditures and prepares periodic financial reports in compliance with funder requirements
• Serves as an overall technical resource to project and program managers, principal investigators, and other university staff involved in projects. Understands, applies, and advises on CMU policies and procedures for research and sponsored projects
• Partners with principal investigators, project and program managers, research groups, and other departments to respond to funder inquiries as appropriate
• Collaborates with College of Engineering Sponsored Research Administration and Sponsored Projects Accounting to ensure timely and accurate project award closeout; submit final reports and compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
• Assists in the development of internal procedures for the processing and management of research and sponsored project proposals, ensuring compliance with university-wide policies and procedures, and promoting customer service to improve efficiencies of departmental process
• Partners with the human resources and other business operations functions to ensure timely acquisition and / or hiring of research and sponsored project resources
• Prepares ad-hoc reporting and financial analytics for internal and external distribution as needed. Assists with special projects and surveys to summarize and analyze financial actions and prepare recommendations.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Business Administration
• Recently qualified professional accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICPAR, CPA), with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience preferred
• 3-5 years of experience with public or privately funded grant administration, or project accounting a plus
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong accounting skills; knowledge of grant and project accounting a plus
• Excellent analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records
• Highly developed critical thinking skills, with ability to solve complex problems in innovative ways
• Demonstrable ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment; work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrable proficiency with accounting software and MS Office (intermediate Excel and Word skills). Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Demonstrable ability to communicate financial information to non-finance audience, with excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrable ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Agile learner with the ability to adapt and thrive in an evolving, diverse environment
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, excellent discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrable ability to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations and/or individuals
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Are you interested in becoming a Finance Officer in Rwanda? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

Reports to Director of Business Operations
Start Date June 1st 2021
Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Human Resources Officer to be a key business partner and trusted advisor on employee and workplace matters to senior management for its location in Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa). This position will work with the Director of Business Operations to develop and drive an HR Strategy/People Agenda.

About Carnegie Mellon University
Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 150 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

The role
As CMU-Africa’s Human Resources Officer, you will be responsible for performing HR-related duties on both a strategic and tactical level for CMU-Africa. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities
• Workforce Planning - executes CMU-Africa’s staffing strategies, ensuring HR systems accurately reflect open position data, supervisory organization data, etc. to assist in workforce planning
• Recruitment activities – Develops recruitment strategy to successfully identify, recruit, and hire high-quality candidates for the purpose of filling its open positions. Coordinate interview and hiring processes, drafting of offer letters on appropriate templates, and initiate hiring transactions in Workday system.
• Onboarding and Off-boarding – develops onboarding strategies that help employees understand their new position and job requirements, and integrate seamlessly into CMU. Ensures onboarding templates are provided to hiring managers and that documented plans are in place. Process appropriate off-boarding activities when employees separate from CMU, including exit interviews and all transactional activity in Workday.
• Employee Relations - assesses and resolves employee relations matters, and influences management to take appropriate course of action; works with line managers to actively identify employee relations trends and crafts solutions that will assist with designing strategies to improve employee relations and engagement, and act as an advocate for employees whose concerns and messages need to be advanced.
• Performance Management - provides coaching and guidance to line managers and leaders as they provide ongoing feedback to employees, drives performance review processes across CMU-Africa, and assists with lower performers and disciplinary action.
• Learning and Development - builds manager capability through training sessions and one-on-ones; assists in building employee capability through training offerings and individual coaching meetings; partners with CMU Professional Development and International HR to determine custom offerings to CMU-Africa needs. Works with line managers to develop professional development plans for all staff.
• Diversity and Inclusion – champion the richness diversity brings by developing, leading and executing HR solutions that celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences. Partner with the Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion to foster a workplace where differences can thrive and be leveraged to build an inclusive and dynamic workplace where all staff, faculty and students feel welcomed, supported and empowered to do their best.
• Reporting - analyzes employee engagement, attrition, and other metrics for CMU-Africa leadership for review, then creates action plans required for follow-up and implementation.
• Develops reciprocal relationships with other the College of Engineering Dean’s Office, International HR, and other Human Resources partners (Recruiting, Compensation and Benefits, Professional Development, and Equal Opportunity Services) and effectively determines the appropriate junctures at which to engage these partners in providing more holistic human resources support CMU-Africa.
• Identifies and leads process improvement initiatives that foster a continuous improvement culture and enable delivery of exceptional HR support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• PHR-Professional in Human Resources - Human Resource Certification Institute, SPHR-Senior Professional in Human Resources - Human Resource Certification Institute, or other HR professional certification is a plus
• 3 - 5 years of progressive generalist Human Resources experience within dynamic, fast paced environments
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HR systems

Are you interested in becoming a Human Resources Officer in Rwanda? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

Reports to Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
Start Date June 1st 2021
Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Social Media / Public Relations Officer to create and develop a social media strategy and various campaigns for its location in Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa). They will collaborate with the marketing and communication team on the main campus to publish content across all digital/social media communications channels.

About Carnegie Mellon University
Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 150 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

The role
As CMU-Africa’s Social Media / PR Officer, you will build online relationships that increase visibility and global reach for CMU-Africa’s various programs. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities
• Partners with the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to develop strategy for building and growing CMU-Africa’ digital community through social media channels, paid advertising campaigns, blogs, and the web.
• Produces and curates engaging, visually cohesive, and professional communications content (e.g., videos, graphic design assets, copy) tailored to platform formats that engage users, increase user base, and grow channels. Optimizes content delivery strategies; builds content topics, tailors content to outlet platform, targets specific audiences, and makes editorial decisions. Responsible for distilling complex topics into easy-to-understand information for varied audiences.
• Develops meaningful relationships with online constituents on behalf of the university, including alumni, prospective students, thought-leaders, current students, faculty and staff, media and the general public.
• Develops editorial calendar for social media channels; partners with other marketing and communication colleagues to determine priorities; follows blogs, news sites and news alerts to obtain story ideas; makes judgment on which stories best represent the brand and university priorities. Respond to reputation risks by taking appropriate action and recommend solutions to minimize harm.
• Compiles data and produces report on social media effectiveness. Analyzes how content is performing and create monthly performance indicator reports with recommendations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or other relevant fields
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in communications, content development, and design for digital communications or social media marketing, managing multiple platforms for brand and marketing communications, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. Basic HTML experience a plus.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to tailor content to fit targeted audiences with a clear, demonstrated understanding of multichannel communication platforms
• Solid background in digital video production and editing for social media, including experience using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Spark, Final Cut Pro, Lumen5, InShot, or Kapwing; experience using design apps such as Canva for social media graphic creation a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively manage numerous priorities, deadlines, and necessary resources simultaneously and on time

Are you interested in becoming a Social Media / PR Officer in Rwanda? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

DURÉE : 1 an (long terme), avec possibilité de renouvellement
DATE DE DÉBUT SOUHAITÉE : Dès que possible

*Ce mandat est ouvert aux personnes citoyennes canadiennes, résidentes permanentes du Canada, ainsi qu'aux personnes ayant la nationalité d'un pays d'Afrique. Dans tous les cas, la personne doit être actuellement dans le pays d’affectation.

LE PROGRAMME PCV-CLÉ
Ce mandat s’inscrit dans le cadre du Programme de coopération volontaire Compétences, Leadership, Éducation (PCV-CLÉ) mis en oeuvre par un consortium composé de la Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie, Éducation internationale et la Fédération des cégeps et financé par Affaires mondiales Canada (AMC). Le PCV-CLÉ a débuté en 2020 et sera en cours jusqu’en 2027 dans 7 pays (Bénin, Cameroun, Guinée, Rwanda, Sénégal, Togo, Haïti). Le programme vise à accroître le bien-être économique et social des populations les plus marginalisées et les plus vulnérables, en particulier les filles et les femmes par l’amélioration de la qualité de l’éducation de base, secondaire et de la formation professionnelle et technique. Pour ce faire, le programme CLÉ compte renforcer les capacités de 45 partenaires dans la mise en oeuvre d’initiatives et de services éducatifs de qualité, plus inclusifs, plus novateurs et plus durables sur le plan environnemental, et qui font progresser l’égalité des genres.

LA DÉFINITION DU MANDAT
Un mandat pour une personne coopérante volontaire représentante pays est à pourvoir au Rwanda (Kigali). Il s’agit d’un mandat long terme (1 an avec possibilité de renouvellement). La personne représentante pays sera sous la supervision de la personne directrice du programme de coopération volontaire et sera en relation avec les membres de l’équipe projet du consortium.

En fonction des besoins, et sans se limiter à ce qui est mentionné, la personne représentante pays du PCV-CLÉ aura pour responsabilités :

Encadrer la sélection, la logistique, la formation et le travail des personnes coopérantes volontaires (CV) :
● Participer à la sélection de CV;
● En collaboration avec les partenaires, organiser la logistique d’accueil, d’hébergement et d’intégration des CV;
● Faciliter la collaboration entre les CV et les partenaires dans le cadre de rencontres initiales, de suivi de mandat et d’évaluation de mandat;
● Appuyer et valider les plans de travail, les rapports et les outils produits par les CV dans le cadre de leurs mandats;
● Coordonner et animer la communauté de CV présents sur le terrain;
● Faciliter la résolution de problèmes affectant les CV.

Veillez à la santé et sécurité des CV :
● Mettre à jour les ressources en lien avec la santé et sécurité des CV;
● S’assurer de la bonne application des procédures de sûreté et sécurité par les CV et les équipes nationales;
● Assurer une veille de la sûreté et sécurité dans le pays d’intervention, une communication constante lors des situations nécessitant un appui de l’équipe de gestion et coordonner les réponses aux urgences;
● Faire les rapports d’incidents et les suivis nécessaires.

Appuyer le renforcement des compétences des institutions et organisations partenaires :
● Développer et entretenir les relations partenariales, incluant la gestion des ententes entre le PCV-CLÉ et les partenaires;
● Développer, évaluer et mettre à jour les diagnostics organisationnels et les plans de renforcement précisant les résultats attendus et les activités à réaliser avec les partenaires;
● Développer des mandats pour les CV Nord-Sud, Sud-Nord et Sud-Sud en collaboration avec les organisations partenaires;
● Assurer l’intégration et le suivi des stratégies de promotion d’égalité des genres et d’inclusion, de protection de l’environnement et de gouvernance au bureau pays, auprès des partenaires et dans la réalisation des mandats.

Coordonner et appuyer la planification, le suivi et l’évaluation du PCV-CLÉ dans le pays :
● Appuyer la planification, le suivi et l’évaluation du programme par la réalisation de collectes de données, la rédaction de plans de travail, rapports et tout autre document pertinent pour le programme;
● Organiser et animer les rencontres de bilan et de planification nationales annuelles;
● Participer et contribuer aux rencontres de partage des savoirs biennales du programme, lorsque nécessaire;
● Collaborer étroitement avec les autres projets canadiens pour une synergie entre les projets;
● Accueillir et appuyer logistiquement les missions des membres de l’équipe du consortium, des consultant.e.s et des bailleurs, au besoin.

Gérer et administrer le fonctionnement du bureau pays et de la programmation PCV-CLÉ :
● Recruter, superviser et gérer les employés locaux embauchés pour la mise en oeuvre du programme;
● Planifier et animer les réunions de coordination tel que prévu dans le manuel de gestion;
● Participer à l’élaboration d’outils de gestion du programme et/ou à leur adaptation au pays et s’assurer de leur bonne application;
● Assurer une saine administration logistique, administrative et financière du bureau pays ainsi que des activités du programme;
● Veiller au renforcement continue des compétences des équipes locales dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions et dans l’acquisition de connaissances transversales, notamment relatives aux valeurs programmatiques d’égalité des genres et inclusion, de protection de l’environnement et de gouvernance.

Contribuer à la représentation du PCV-CLÉ et au développement de projets :
● Identifier des opportunités de visibilité et assurer la représentation pour les organisations membres du consortium;
● Contribuer au développement de propositions de projets complémentaires au programme ou pour de nouvelles initiatives.

L’OFFRE
Qualifications requises :
• Diplôme universitaire de premier cycle en gestion de projet, ressources humaines, administration, développement international, éducation, dans une discipline connexe ou expérience de travail équivalente;
• 3 ans d’expérience professionnelle en gestion de projet, en coopération internationale, en gestion de volontaires canadien.ne.s;
• Expérience professionnelle significative dans un pays en développement, idéalement en Afrique et plus spécifiquement dans le pays visé par la candidature;
• Connaissances dans les domaines de l’éducation, l’égalité des genres, la protection de l’environnement et la gouvernance;
• Habileté démontrée à travailler dans des approches intersectionnelles d’inclusion, incluant le genre, la diversité, le handicap et l’âge;
• Capacité reconnue sur la gestion axée sur les résultats (GAR);
• Expérience reconnue en gestion des ressources humaines, idéalement de personnes coopérantes volontaires;
• Expérience dans l’analyse et l’atténuation des risques, la santé et sécurité, la gestion et réponse aux incidents;
• Excellente capacité rédactionnelle en français et anglais excellent;
• Fortes compétences interculturelles;
• Excellentes compétences en communication, représentation et formation;
• Attitude positive pour le leadership, la planification stratégique, l’esprit d’équipe et le constructivisme;
• Autonomie, créativité et sens de l’initiative.

Critères d’éligibilité :
● Être une personne citoyenne canadienne, résidente permanente du Canada ou une personne ayant la nationalité d'un pays d'Afrique (essentiel);
● Être actuellement dans le pays d’affectation du mandat visé (essentiel);
● Pouvoir compléter avec succès les procédures d’analyse des antécédents judiciaires;
● Répondre aux critères exigés pour compléter les démarches de visa pour résider et travailler dans le pays d’intervention;
● Être en bonne santé physique et mentale et avoir la capacité à travailler dans des conditions difficiles démontrée dans un rapport d’examen médical.

Conditions offertes :
● Mandat de personne coopérante volontaire long terme;
● Possibilité d’avoir jusqu’à deux personnes dépendantes accompagnatrices;
● Allocation de subsistance avec prime de responsabilité adaptée au coût de la vie;
● Assurances médicales;
● Certains frais médicaux prémandat;
● Hébergement sécuritaire et confortable;
● Un processus de formation complet.

Pour postuler :
Les personnes intéressées par le mandat doivent envoyer une lettre de motivation et un curriculum vitae à l’adresse recrutement@pcvcle.ca. Le processus de sélection se fait de manière continue. Il est demandé aux personnes candidates d’intituler l’objet de leur courriel selon le modèle suivant : « Titre du mandat – Pays – NOM, Prénom ».

Il est important de noter que du personnel attitré au recrutement des volontaires dans les trois organisations partenaires du PCV-CLÉ pourra avoir accès aux dossiers de candidature.

Seules les personnes retenues à la suite de l’analyse du dossier de candidature seront contactées.

Job Descriptions for the Position:
The Chief Investment Officer will be a senior, full-time professional manager and will report to the Chief Financial Officer. The CIO will be in charge of raising equity and debt capital to finance the development of EAP’s portfolio of renewable energy projects and optimize their return profile through project and infrastructure financing. She/He will work with a team of qualified professionals and help develop both short-term and long-term investment plans.
The CIO will provide insight and direction, lead investment teams, complete all project financing transactions and effectively maintain portofolio developments. The CIO will lead the fundraising process from beginning to end, including financial modelling, data room management, investor sourcing, deal negotiation, due diligence, and investor reporting.

The CIO’s place of work will be EAP’s Headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda. Considering the current global pandemic, the timing of the relocation to Rwanda will be mutually agreed
with the selected candidate. EAP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to women’s empowerment in the energy sector. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, priority will be given to African candidates.

The Chief Investment Officer will be expected to contribute to projected activities including, but not limited to:
● Identify, evaluate and pursue investment opportunities in small and medium-scale renewable energy projects in Africa that optimize shareholder profits, minimize the cost of capital, and conforms to EAP’s investment strategy
● Establish effective and well-organised investment processes
● Create, redesign and implement investment strategies and processes that meet EAP’s ambitious growth targets
● Write clear and well-informed investment recommendations based on thorough research and analysis
● Organise regular investment reports and reviews, including quantitative and qualitative portfolio studies
● Hire, manage and develop teams of qualified investment professionals who are responsible for the company’s investments and asset management
● Lead the investment strategy unit within the company
● Perform regular administration duties of all investment files
● Help manage and uphold current investors relationships

Major Challenges
● New role during period of acquisition and integration at a time when important changes are being made to the organizational structure
● Learning the business in a short timeframe
● Effectively managing change
● Multi-site and multi-jurisdiction responsibilities

Major Job Accountabilities
● Financial transactions, and control processes and policies
● Leading and supporting due diligence on projects
● Integration of finance functions in acquisitions

Success Measures
● Increased speed of transactions and reduced cost of capital
● Streamlined fundraising and investor management processes
● Successfully securing CAPEX financing for EAP’s portfolio of assets in development
● Successful integration of investment functions with energy development and finance functions

KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Attitudes)
● Fast learner
● Strong ability to influence others at all levels
● Strong ability to organize and prioritize
● Strong analytical and critical thinking skills/outside the box thinking
● Proficiency in English is required, knowledge of French and/or Swahili are

considered assets
● High degree of communication skills

Top skills and proficiencies
● Strong knowledge of return generation strategies
● Strong knowledge of all asset classes, especially project and infrastructure financing
● Strong financial modeler
● Strong knowledge of various investment products
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Excellent leadership skills
● Ability to manage large teams and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
● Comfortable using Digital Financial Management Systems
● Strategic thinker and proficient in decision-making
● Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner

Qualifications;
● A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics Relevant field from an accredited institution
● Holders of CFA preferred
● A minimum of 5-8 years related experience
● Successful track record of capital raising/debt financing either gained inside a company or from a financing role
● Strong experience leading, supervising and motivating a team of investment professionals

Applications close at 11:59 pm on February 7th, 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within the second of February.

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