1. FIELD OFFICER
Enabel, the Belgian development agency executes the Belgian governmental cooperation.
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Field Officer TVET and Workplace Learning (f/m)
Enabel is the Belgian development agency. It implements Belgium’s governmental cooperation. The agency also works for other national and international donors. With its partners in Belgium and abroad, Enabel offers solutions to address pressing global challenges – Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality – and to promote Global Citizenship. With 2,000 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.
Enabel is currently implementing a five-year cooperation program (2019 – 2024), with a total budget of 120 million euros, in four priority development sectors in Rwanda: health, agriculture, urbanization and public financial management
The Government of Rwanda and Government of Belgium through Rwanda’s Local Administrative Entities Development Agencies (LODA) and Belgium’s Belgian Development Agency (Enabel) are implementing an Urban Economic development project in two secondary cities of Rwanda and one satellite city Districts of Rwanda (Rubavu, Musanze and Rwamagana). The overall objective reads as follow “The urban infrastructure for inclusive and sustainable economic development is functional and expands further.”
The Urban Economic development initiative (UEDi) is a 5-year programme (2019-2024) funded by Enabel, the Belgian development agency. Under the programme’s Result 2: ‘Skills development in the construction sector is improved and integrates the correct use of Made in Rwanda (MiR) construction materials’, and based on the Specific Agreement signed between Rwanda and Belgium, the programme will support in implementing dual training (DT) in the construction value chain.
In view of the further development of its activities Enabel is looking for a (f/m) Field Officer in TVET and Workplace Learning (WPL).
Location: Kigali, Rwanda.
Duration of the contract: Open ended – local contract according to the Rwandan labor law (upon signature of the specific agreement with the European Union)
Expected starting date: April 2022
Salary package: From 1.031.926 RWF gross salary depending on the number of years of relevant experience.
Function:
The TVET/WPL Field Officer will work under the direct supervision and support of the National Technical Assistant TVET/WPL of the Urbanisation Intervention and will work closely with Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) staff concerned with the implementation of the activities related to skills development and workplace/dual learning intervention. The field officer will spend approximately 60% of the time on the field.
In general, (s)he will:
- Coordinate the implementation of dual learning in supported schools and companies to ensure harmonization and collaboration among partners
- Facilitate supported TVET schools and partner companies in the design and implementation of dual learning programs.
- Ensure that activities implemented at school and company levels are aligned to rules and regulations in force
- Monitor and report on whether supported schools and companies/craftsmen are effectively accomplishing action plans and towards the program targets.
- Identify skills needs at school and company levels and propose a capacity building plan for concerned staff.
- Liaise with partner companies to identify and document relevant labor market skills gaps to be addressed by implementing dual learning.
- Maintain program documents and keep records of all activities being implemented.
- Facilitate communication between schools and RTB to ensure alignment and effective implementation of dual learning intervention
- Participate in relevant working groups and taskforces and provide technical inputs for quality dual learning implementation
- Facilitate RTB in the compilation of timely quarterly, semestrial and annual progress reports as required.
- Assist in generating stories required from the field to facilitate the process of capitalization
- Support schools in liaising with relevant partners for the placement of trainees in workplaces and monitor the in-company training of placed trainees
- Participate and share experience during the process of strategy development for WPL implementation,
- Work closely with other program components to ensure the integration of program interventions
- Perform any other task/responsibility as assigned by the supervisor
Profile:
qualification and experience
- Rwandan Citizen
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education
- At least 2 years working experience in TVET or WPL
technical skills
- Ability to communicate in English (oral and written) and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage;
- Having done TVET studies would be an added value;
- Knowledge of TVET system including WPL;
- Ability to monitor and report on activities;
- Proven coaching and communication skills;
- Ability to design and facilitate training workshops;
- Good knowledge of ICT (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);
- Ready to work on field;
- Display of time management skills
attitude
- Mature and team player
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values) .
Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist of successful applicants may be constituted which may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings.
Interested?
Applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents through Job in Rwanda by clicking the “Apply for this job” button including detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages), a motivation letter and a copy of University degree(s). Past and current service certificates also need to be attached to the application (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting). Specify in your CV the names of three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone numbers. Submit the full file not later than 20th March 2022.
Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any other factor other than competence.
Only online applications are accepted. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Done at Kigali, 09th March 2022
Resident Representative, Enabel Rwanda
2. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication Officer (f/m)
Enabel is the Belgian development agency. It implements Belgium’s governmental cooperation. The agency also works for other national and international donors. With its partners in Belgium and abroad, Enabel offers solutions to address pressing global challenges – Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality – and to promote Global Citizenship. With 2,000 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.
Enabel is currently implementing a five-year cooperation program (2019 – 2024), with a total budget of 120 million euros, in four priority development sectors in Rwanda: health, agriculture, urbanization and public financial management
The Government of Rwanda and Government of Belgium through Rwanda’s Local Administrative Entities Development Agencies (LODA) and Belgium’s Belgian Development Agency (Enabel) are implementing an Urban Economic development project in two secondary cities of Rwanda and one satellite city Districts of Rwanda (Rubavu, Musanze and Rwamagana). The overall objective reads as follow “The urban infrastructure for inclusive and sustainable economic development is functional and expands further.”
The programme has got two outcomes: one, Sustainable and resilient urban development is enhanced in the districts of Rubavu, Musanze and Rwamagana; Two, Inclusive economic development is enhanced, especially in the Made In Rwanda construction sector with a geographic priority focus on the districts of Rubavu, Musanze and Rwamagana.
In view of the further development of its activities Enabel is looking for a (f/m) Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication Officer.
Location: Kigali, Rwanda.
Duration of the contract: Open ended – local contract according to the Rwandan labor law (upon signature of the specific agreement with the European Union)
Expected starting date: April2022
Salary package: From 1.827.368RWF gross salary depending on the number of years of relevant experience.
Function:
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Intervention Manager and in close collaboration with all concerned stakeholders to analyze, document, and disseminate major achievements and lessons learnt from the implementation process of the Urbanization Program.
The M&E/Communication will also work on policy development and learning as well as initiatives on follow-up and monitoring of program activities, gather necessary data, compile reports and be a focal point in as far as communicating the progress of the program activities, is concerned.
In general, (s)he will:
- Implement the M&E framework for the urbanization program and work closely with all partners
- Participate in the development of M&E framework and reporting as well as communication tools for the intervention
- Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts
- Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussion forums to fill any gaps
- Consolidate the M&E activity reports as well as communication channels, in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission from all partner institutions
- Coordinate the data collection from the team and inform with regular reports the stakeholders
- Provide expertise and support across project’s activities implementation process, including supporting the M&E and communication of the progress and major milestones, at partner level
- Design and implement M&E tools to identify, analyze, document, and disseminate lessons learned at partner level
- Prepare and present a regular analysis of data and support all levels for improvement of data reporting and data use
- Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed
Profile:
qualification and experience
- Rwandan Citizen
- Master’s degree or Equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies or other areas closely related fields
- At least 5 years working experience in M&E as well as communication of project/program activities in public, private or international organizations
- Working experience in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation/Communication for projects funded by development partners, will be an asset
technical skills
- Skills in manipulating M&E tools and dissemination or communication of program results
- Excellent skills in knowledge management and communication
- Excellent skills in excel and other important analysis tools (EpiInfo, Stata, SPSS, etc.)
- Expertise in M&E methodologies including the various approaches and theories, the norms and standards, the quantitative and qualitative methods, the quality and validity of data, the analysis and interpretation of the data
- Expertise in reporting and learning exercises
- Knowledge on the Webmo internet-based platform is an asset
- Experience in social media is an asset
- Fluency in spoken and written in English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
attitude
- Mature and team player
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values) .
Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist of successful applicants may be constituted which may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings.
Interested?
Applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents through Job in Rwanda by clicking the “Apply for this job” button including detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages), a motivation letter and a copy of University degree(s). Past and current service certificates also need to be attached to the application (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting). Specify in your CV the names of three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone numbers. Submit the full file not later than 20th March 2022.
Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any other factor other than competence.
Only online applications are accepted. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Done at Kigali, 09th March 2022
Resident Representative, Enabel Rwanda