NGO Coordinator Job in Rwanda

Vulnerable Women Program Coordinator

About this job
CARE International in Rwanda is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.  

We are recruiting a Rwandan National who is results driven and self motivated for the vacancy above;

About CARE's Program approach

Across CARE International, an important change is underway towards working in a more ‘programmatic’ way. For us, a ‘program’ is a coherent set of initiatives by CARE and our allies that involves a long-term commitment to specific marginalized and vulnerable groups to achieve lasting impact at broad scale on underlying causes of poverty and social injustice. 

This goes beyond the scope of projects to achieve positive changes in human conditions, in social positions and in the enabling environment. Our programs begin with a clearly defined goal for impact on the lives of a specific group, realized at broad scale. T

hey build on a thorough analysis of underlying causes of poverty, gender inequality and social injustice at multiple levels with multiple stakeholders, and develop an explicit theory of change that is rigorously tested and adapted to reflect ongoing learning. 

We then develop a coherent set of initiatives that enable CARE and our allies to contribute significantly to the transformation articulated in the theory of change. 

We prioritize the ability to promote organizational and social learning, to generate knowledge and evidence of impact. We aim to contribute to broad movements for social change through our work with and strengthening of partners, networks and alliances. 

We put in place a strategy to leverage and influence the use and allocation of financial and other resources within society for maximizing change at a broader scale. And we seek to ensure accountability systems to internal and external stakeholders that are transparent. 

Clearly, such a program needs inspirational leadership, and we have defined a new role within CARE Rwanda – the Program Coordinator – to provide just that.

Job Objective:

To provide strategic and operational leadership to CARE Rwanda’s new Vulnerable Women program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Program Strategy, Program design and Resource Mobilization

• Continuing the participatory process undertaken thus far, complete the development, in close consultation with other stakeholders within and beyond CARE, of a comprehensive program strategy to deliver the goals and objectives of CARE Rwanda’s Vulnerable Women program.
• Amongst other parameters, this strategy should draw on a comprehensive situational analysis to specify clear geographical and sectoral focus areas for the program, identify which programmatic models will be adopted or adapted, and identify key strategic and operational partners.
• For each of the program ‘pathways’, develop a short, standalone ‘strategic brief’ summarizing how the pathway will be delivered, and providing a basis for project design and proposal development.
• Lead the dissemination of the program strategy, ensuring a compelling presentation both in print form but also via a range of other communications channels, including face-to-face presentation, via CARE’s website etc.
• Build support for the strategy amongst key stakeholders, including national and local government, civil society and the private sector.
• In particular, present the Vulnerable Women strategy to potential donors and lead in concept and proposal development to ensure the resources required to deliver the strategy.

2. Oversight of program implementation

• For the parts of CARE Rwanda’s Vulnerable Women Program which will continue to be delivered through grant-funded projects, provided leadership to program implementation in the field.
• Through coaching and oversight of project managers and other members of the program team, ensure adherence to CARE’s Programming Principles and relevant Policies, and drive CARE’s commitment to full accountability, both by fulfilling the requirements of donors and national and local authorities, but also by ensuring full transparency, consultation and participation of the communities in which we work.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that the Vulnerable Women program is fully aligned with CARE Rwanda’s commitment to working in genuine partnership with national organizations for all except the most innovative parts of its program.
• Working with CARE Rwanda’s Partnership Coordinator, take a lead role in identifying potential partners, negotiating new partnerships and managing existing ones to ensure our partnerships deliver quality programming for our impact group, act to strengthen the institutions and organizations we partner with, and provide for ongoing reflection and learning  between the partners.

3. Advocacy and networking

• Develop and maintain a network of key actors in the women’s empowerment space in Rwanda, the East and Central Africa Region, and globally.
• Use this network to ensure that CARE Rwanda and its Vulnerable Women’s program are present at important consultative and decision-making forums, and have a credible voice in key policy dialogues.
• Analyze and interpret for others in the CARE team the landscape of stakeholders, including potential supporters and resistors, and develop and share advocacy strategies to help the team navigate that landscape effectively.
• Drawing on knowledge and learning from our own programs and from elsewhere in CARE International, ensure that advocacy messages are clearly drawn and compellingly presented to achieve our program goals and lasting change for our impact groups.
• Represent CARE Rwanda as required, and act as our main spokesperson on issues relating to the Vulnerable Women program, its goals and its impact group, including with the media.
• Share with an update the CARE Rwanda team regularly on developments in the wider women’s empowerment community in Rwanda.

4. Impact Measurement, knowledge Management and learning

• In liaison with CARE Rwanda’s own Country Office Program Learning Team, as well as CARE colleagues in other Country Offices and at regional and global level, ensure that an overarching, program-level impact measurement framework is in place for the Vulnerable Women’s program.
• Such a framework should be aligned with wider frameworks developed to consolidate reporting on CARE’s impact at regional and global level, and integrated with M&E frameworks currently in use in projects in the field.
• Ensure that robust systems are in place to gather evidence and data from projects in the field and from secondary sources, analyze that data to develop clear narratives about program impact, and present those narratives in the form of compelling messages that can be used for advocacy and/or resource mobilization.

5. Country office Leadership

• Provide direct leadership, support, mentoring and coaching to the Vulnerable Women Program team.
• Work closely with members of the Program Support Team to ensure effective program implementation in alignment with all CARE policies and procedures.
• As a senior member of staff, take an active role in key leadership groups including the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Senior Program Management Team (SPMT) and the P-Shift Core Team.
• Contribute as required and in some cases take leadership and ownership for Country Office processes important for the delivery of CARE’s mission.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least a Masters Degree in a relevant discipline (a Bachelors Degree combined with significant senior experience may be considered)
• Post-graduate qualifications in policy analysis, statistical methods, advocacy and communications and other relevant disciplines will an advantage
• At least 10 years experience in organizations or institutions active in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equity, including experience conducting research in the field or delivering practical women’s empowerment programming in communities
• At least 5 years experience in a senior leadership position in an organization or institution active in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equity, including experience of representing that organization at senior levels.
• At least 2 years working in a senior position with an international organization, or extensive consulting experience working for international organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective, inspiring leadership to a large team and operate effectively in a fast-moving organizational environment
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, including listening skills and the ability to build trust and credibility both in the village and at the policy table.
• Familiarity with the main conceptual frameworks underpinning gender analysis and women’s empowerment
• Research skills including a solid understanding of statistical methods and social research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze policies and strategies and identify areas for advocacy
• Extensive existing network within the women’s empowerment community in Rwanda and beyond, including government, civil society, media and academic stakeholders at national, regional and global levels.
• IT skills including key MS Office applications. Experience with social media, digital media highly desired.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.
2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.
3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.
4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address   and send your application by email to cirjobs@nftconsult.com
5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

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CMA Jobs in Kenya

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for various roles.

For all the positions, we are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goal oriented, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic.

1. Corporate Approvals Manager

HCA / CAM/ 01- 1 Post

Reporting to the Director, Market Operations the Corporate Approvals Manager is responsible for providing the technical and strategic leadership in the coordination of the timely review of license applications; information memoranda and other documentation for the listing of issues and offers through the securities exchange as well as approval of equity and debt instruments in line with capital market requirements. Coordinating the review of registration of “approved institutions”.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the formulation and development of the Authority’s strategic plan including monitoring and evaluating the implementation of work plans related to the licensing of market intermediaries; approval of issues and listing and registration of approved institutions;
• Oversee the development of annual work-plans and budgets for implementing offers, listings; licensing of market institutions and intermediaries; approvals and registration of approved institutions;
• Oversee the coordination of the review of applications for licensing market institutions and intermediaries;
• Supervise the coordination of the review of the information memoranda and other documentation to ensure that the information to applications for listing of new issues at the security exchange and acquisitions of publicly listed companies is accurate and complete and provides full disclosure of material facts;
• Participate in the review of applications from publicly listed companies to offer additional  securities to the public in line with capital market requirements;
• Coordinate the review of applications from publicly listed companies involved in restructurings, takeovers, acquisitions and mergers in line with the capital markets requirements;
• Coordinate the review of applications for approval of equity and debt instruments;
• Oversee the registration of Collective Investment Schemes in line with the requirements of the Capital Markets Act and Regulations issued thereunder;
• Oversee the review of notices, announcement and advertisements by market intermediaries and listed companies and make recommendations of the suitability for publication;
• Liaise with Government Agencies, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Central Depository & Settlement Corporation, legal firms and other key stakeholders regarding issues, listings and licensing applications;
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi –disciplinary teams.

 Academic Qualifications:

• Masters in Law or Masters in Business Administration;
• Bachelor of Laws, LLB
• Post graduate Diploma in law from Kenya School of Law

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• At least five (5) years post admission experience in legal affairs;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• A strong understanding of the capital markets operations and institutional policy;
• Experience in the practice of corporate commercial law and transaction advisory;
• A strong understanding of the Kenyan legislative system;
• Demonstrated proven leadership, high level of attention to detail, high integrity, good analytical and report writing skills and effective interpersonal skills.

Added Advantage:

• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Qualifications is added advantage
• Skills in legal framework

2. Assistant Manager Financial Analysis

HCA/aMfa/02-1 Post

Reporting to the Corporate Approvals Manager, the Assistant Manager Financial Analysis is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating financial projects involving analysis and interpretation of financial statements of listed companies and market intermediaries aimed at securing compliance with capital markets rules and regulations in order to safeguard and protect investor interests.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement regular and ad-hoc analysis of periodical financial statements of market intermediaries and listed companies to secure continued compliance with capital markets rules and regulations;
• Review applications for registration and licensing of market intermediaries and also conduct inspections and provide recommendations for the registration and licensing of companies to operate in the country’s securities market;
• Review prospectuses for potential or actual material accounting or financial reporting deficiencies to ensure that investors are provided with balanced information on which to base investment decisions;
• Coordinate the analysis of financial statements submitted in support of applications by issuers;
• Coordinate the analysis of investment programs, such as price, yield, stability and investment risks;
• Coordinate evaluation and comparative analysis of various securities in a given industry;
• Develop and implement guidelines regarding the standards and quality of financial reporting;
• Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments;
• Coordinate the examination of annual corporate and consolidated financial statements of potential issuers prior to the listing of securities at the Securities Exchange (NSE);
• Coordinate the review of financial documents relating to Take Overs, Mergers and Acquisitions to determine costs and benefits of proposed merger or takeovers;
• Implement an effective monitoring and evaluation system to facilitate in-depth analysis of instances of non-compliance;
• Review incidents of non-compliance and fraudulent market operations.
• Coordinate continuous financial reporting by listed companies and intermediaries as well as timely review of those financial returns.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• A degree in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science or in a related field;
• A professional qualification such as CFA, CPA, CISA or equivalent;
• Masters degree in business or related field is added advantage;
• Membership in a relevant professional body;
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience gained from money and capital markets or relevant financial organizations with a strong focus on analysis, compliance and market regulation;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, strong IT skills, high integrity and report writing skills.

3. Assistant Manager, Legal Framework 

HCA/AMrF/09- 1 Post

Responsible to the Manager, Strategy, Policy &Regulatory Framework the Assistant Manager, Legal Framework is responsible for conducting reviews to assess impediments to capital markets development arising from inadequacies in the current laws and regulations, institutional arrangements and drafting legislations and regulations to bridge the identified gaps.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continually conducting diagnostic studies and reviews to assess impediments to capital markets development arising from inadequacies in the current laws and regulations, institutional arrangements, supporting infrastructure and technical capacity
• Preparing plans for improving the legal and regulatory framework, institutional arrangements, infrastructure and capacity over the short, medium, and long term, identifying impediments to full implementation of IOSCO Principles and presenting relevant legislation while adopting international best-practice standards from other jurisdictions.
• Facilitating discussions with Capital markets stakeholders and agreement on new initiatives to address policy, legal, regulatory, supervisory, institutional and capacity constraints to the development of the capital market in Kenya.
• Developing guidelines, rules and procedures to implement the regulatory framework. Organize and coordinate the review of capital markets enabling legislation, rules, regulations and guidelines and recommend amendments where need arises.
• Acting as the liaison person with the Attorney General’s office, Ministry of Finance, Registrar General, Law Reform Commission and other relevant agencies.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• A degree in Law or in a related field;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Masters Degree in Law is an added advantage;
• Membership in a relevant professional body;
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience two in a supervisory position  in a capital markets or relevant financial organizations with a strong focus on legal drafting and market regulation;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualifications is added advantage

4. Senior Investigations Officer

hca/sio/03- 1 Post

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations, the Senior Investigations Officer is responsible for investigating non-compliance with the Capital Markets regulatory framework and complaints raised by investors, market players or any other stake holder against licensed market intermediaries and listed companies.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigating non-compliance with the capital markets regulatory framework;
• Investigating complaints raised by investors, market players or any other stake holder against licensed market intermediaries and listed companies;
• Examining findings from surveillance and inspection activities to identify violations of the Capital Markets Act and Regulations;
•  Recommending administrative and legal interventions in line with the capital markets act and regulations.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Law or related field;
• Certified Fraud Examiner;
• Membership in a relevant professional body;
• A Diploma in Law and Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification is added advantage;
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience  in investigations;
• Experience in capital markets or financial/forensic investigations;
• Excellent investigations skills strong IT skills and high integrity.

5. Infrastructure & Product Development Officer 

HCA/IPDO/04- 1 Post

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Infrastructure and Product Development, the   job holder will be undertaking research and product development activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare research and surveys reports on existing and new capital market products and services, performance, characteristics and trends, business practices;
• Maintain and update feasibility study report , research analysis and survey findings  for purposes of decision making;
• Follow up implementation of  policies, procedures, methodologies and quality standards for introducing new products and services into the capital markets;
• Prepare weekly , monthly, and annual reports or such other reports as may be required from time to time;

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• A degree in Business Administration / Social Studies or a related field;
• Relevant computer skills;
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in Infrastructure design and Product Development in a busy organization.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong IT skills, high integrity and report writing skills.

6. Human Resource Assistant

HCA/HRA/05- 1 Post

Reporting to the Human Capital Officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Processing and maintenance of leaves records;
• Verification of payment claims and benefits applications;
• Coordination of the recruitment process;
• Maintenance of Human Resources database in such areas as training , performance appraisal and  staff compliment etc.;
• Drafting internal and external correspondences on routine human resources enquiries;
• Preparation of regular and adhoc reports as may be required from time to time.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• A minimum of  2 years’ experience in Human Resources Management;
• Hands on skills in MS Office packages; good interpersonal and communication skills, high sense of precision and accuracy.

7. Legal Officer 

HCA/LO/06 - 1 Post

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Secretary and Communications, the Legal Officer will be providing legal support in drafting contracts and review of legal documents to ensure they are compliant with the relevant legislation and Authority’s interests are safeguarded.

The job holder will also provide legal advice to directorates in their day to day business operations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts and negotiate contracts and other legal documents between the Authority and other parties;
• Participate in settlement and arbitration of disputes to ensure compliance with capital market requirements;
• Advise management on the applicable laws, rules and standards with regard to the Authority business;
• Provide  legal support to other  directorates on legal matters through provision of legal interpretation and application;
• Provide liaison  between Capital Markets Authority and external lawyers in all legal matters to ensure interest of the Authority are safeguarded;
• Prepare contracts to ensure they comply with the set provisions;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law;
• Postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS);
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualifications is added advantage;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate;
• Minimum of two (2) years post admission experience;
• An understanding of the capital markets operations;
• Experience in company secretarial  work;
• A strong understanding of the Kenyan legislative system;
• A strong research background is added advantage;
• A high level of attention to detail,good analytical skills,verbal communication, report writing skills and effective interpersonal skills.

8. Administrative Assistant

HCA/AA/11 - 3 Posts

Responsible for coordinating office activities, supporting operational functions and performing administrative and secretarial assignments in the office of the Director.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal and external  communication in the directorate;
• Provide planning and logistical support to the Director and Managers within the Directorate with particular focus on both internal and external meetings,
• Maintain records in the directorate by ensuring that they are recorded and well maintained;
• Draft letters and correspondences on behalf of the Director
• Provide secretarial support to meetings of the Directorate and maintenance of departmental leave and working schedules;
• Maintain an inventory of all the  assets and other facilities of the Directorate and requisition all office utilities from the stores and other external providers for purposes of smooth office operations;
• Ensures cleanliness of the directorate offices is maintained by liaising with the Administration Officer;
• Ensures all the directorate office equipment are serviceable and available;

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institutional or a relevant qualification;
• Knowledge , use and application of computer packages;
• A minimum of 2 years  work experience in a busy office providing administrative support;
• Excellent computer skills, communication skills both written and oral, organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, ability to perform with deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision, friendly, personable with ability to build harmonious working relationship with clients, co-workers and the general public, ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.

If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
Embankment Plaza, 3rd Floor, Longonot Rd,  Upperhill, Nairobi
P. O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi

The closing date is May 22, 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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