2 Job Positions at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace: (Deadline 26 January 2024)

2 Job Positions at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace: (Deadline 26 January 2024)

Administration and Human Resource Officer at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace: (Deadline 26 January 2024)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Where the context allows, words importing the singular should include the plural and vice-versa, and words importing the masculine include the feminine and vice-versa.

1. BACKGROUND

Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (iPeace) is a non-profit organization that works for sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region through human rights and good governance education. iPeace is legally registered and operational in Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi with a mission to equip communities and individuals with knowledge and skills to build a global culture of peace. The organization’s vision is to see the Great Lakes Region become a place where community members and leaders work together by holding each other accountable in upholding human rights values and principles of good governance.

iPeace is looking for a qualified person to fill the position of Administration and Human Resource Officer.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Administration and Human Resources Officer is responsible for the management of human resource function for iPeace. S/He is responsible for ensuring compliance to iPeace and donor human resource policies, rules, regulations and systems in a timely, responsible, documented, accurate and confidential manner.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment, Retention & Redundancy

• Lead in the recruitment and selection process ensuring compliance to iPeace recruitment procedures and best practices, while maintaining high level of integrity and professionalism:
• Preparing advertisements for placement in relevant media;
• Assist in Long listing process as requested;
• Ensure all recruitment logistics such as scheduling interviews, preparation of appropriate interview documents and liaising with candidates
• Participate on some interview panel as requested;
• Conduct reference checks for selected candidates and Inform job applicants on status of their application;
• Prepare contracts for new staffs and ensure submission of required employment documents for new staff.
• Maintain full documentation of recruitment processes.
• Maintain tracking system of recruitment processes and update on weekly basis.
• Ensures in-coming staff have accurate job descriptions and contracts, receive comprehensive, well documented and Orientation Session;
• Ensures that probation objectives and reviews are carried out in a timely manner and that managers are tasked to act on arising concerns.
• Ensures that out-going staff have a timely, comprehensive, well documented and archived exit process

Personnel Administration

• Maintain thorough knowledge of iPeace HR policies and assist in ensuring employee adherence;
• Responsible for ensuring comprehensive and easily retrievable confidential archiving of all HR documents including past and present employees, recruitments, terminations, exits, complaint processes and other relevant documents/information.
• Monitor expiry of staff contracts and advise the organization management on timely basis;
• Create, update and maintain staff profiles on MIS/Odoo on a monthly basis;
• Plan, organize, manage and follow up employees’ leave, and ensure that necessary documentation is filed.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annually report on human resource management highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learnt to improve the organization’s HR experience

Salary & benefits administration 

• Collate changes, process payroll and submit to finance by the 18th of each month;
• Day to day administration of the insurance benefits and advice on any issues arising.
• Participate in committees reviewing benefits as requested
• Ensure the maintenance of proper staff documentation and timely preparation of the payroll
• Ensure all employee benefits including base pays, allowances and benefits are paid in accordance to the organization policy

Performance Management:

• Ensures that managers are adhering to iPeace’s performance management policies and practices in a fair, timely, well documented and archived manner;
• As needed reports issues regarding the actualization of performance management with his/her supervisor and other relevant senior managers;
• Provides solutions that improve iPeace’s ability to actualize the performance management system.
• Monitor probation reviews; ensure objectives are set for new employees and probation reviews are completed on timely basis.
• Ensure that the performance and Development process is documented in the system for all employees
• Provides technical support and advice on performance management; trains managers on performance management.

Compliance

• Ensures HR systems are in compliance with internal, donor and national rules and regulations; trains staff in relevant HR policies, rules and regulations; carryout field compliance audits and training visits
• Acts as the focal point for the preparation, execution and follow-up for iPeace audits and audits from partners, as pertains to HR
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on the Results Contract and API for HR & Administration

Others

• Contribute to the review of policies and procedures;
• Lead in processing of work permits for international staff ensuring all international staff has proper work documentation. Keep track of expiry dates and advise on renewals on timely basis.
• Coordinating with other departments to process support for HR requirements

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or any other related fields
• At least 2 years’ experience in general human resource management in a similar role with a growing Non-governmental Organization is an advantage
• Knowledge of Rwandan context, labour laws and legal issues is an advantage.
• Experience using computer-based HR Management systems and Payroll Systems, and proficiency in computers particularly spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Positive attitude and service oriented. High level of personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to creatively solve problems, juggle multiple priorities within tight deadlines, and calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected and sudden events that could impact business;
• Awareness and ability to form and facilitate dialogue between a diverse group of people with diverse skills and working styles;
• Able to forge effective working relationships at all levels
• An excellent communication skill in English is required.
• Good command of Kinyarwanda and French will be an asset

5. HOW TO APPLY

iPeace invites qualified candidates to apply for this position by providing the following as one single PDF attachment:

1. A motivation letter (1 page maximum)
2. Most updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting key qualifications for the position (3 pages Max) with two references preferably most recent employers/supervisors (email and phone numbers)
3. Notarized copy of the most qualifying degree/certificate

Applications will be submitted exclusively online via the following https://bit.ly/3O84dRf no later than January 26^th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged.

We regret that due to the large number of applications expected; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preselected candidates will be invited to the job tests which will be organized face-to-face in Kigali at the headquarters of Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights. iPeace does not bear any costs that a candidate will incur in responding to this job posting.

Telephone or electronic inquiries will not be answered.

6. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & NO CORRUPTION

iPeace is proud to be an Equal Employment and Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, status as individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence, and result-delivery need.

iPeace conducts its activities professionally, with integrity and in compliance with laws of those jurisdictions. As part of its commitment to ethical practices, iPeace does not tolerate acts of bribery or corruption. No person, agent or organization has been mandated by iPeace to receive, orient or facilitate any job application nor is there any fee whatsoever to submit, review, or assess a job application. Any promise/threat by whoever to positively or negatively influence a job application process is null and void.

Done at Kigali, on 15^th January 2024

Elvis Mbembe Binda, PhD.

President & CEO

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Accountant at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace: (Deadline 26 January 2024)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

ACCOUNTANT

1. BACKGROUND

Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (iPeace) is a non-profit organization that works for sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region through human rights and good governance education. iPeace is legally registered and operational in Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi with a mission to equip communities and individuals with knowledge and skills to build a global culture of peace. The organization’s vision is to see the Great Lakes Region become a place where community members and leaders work together by holding each other accountable in upholding human rights values and principles of good governance.

With financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, iPeace in partnership with International Alert and Pole Institute will implement the “UHAKI BILA MIPAKA” project. This project aims to contribute to strengthening access to justice for people in the cities across the border between the DRC and Rwanda.

To achieve this objective, iPeace will implement several activities including the provision of free legal aid to cross-border populations, the capacity building of judicial actors, as well as the training of young academics in international humanitarian law and human rights. This project will be carried out in the Western Province, especially in Rubavu, Rusizi and Bugarama.

It is in this context that iPeace is looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to offer our team technical support in accounting during the implementation of the project activities.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

iPeace-Rwanda is looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to manage financial transactions such as receivables and payables management, manage assigned expenses and incomes, bank transactions and other assigned current assets subjects.

The responsibilities include also assisting in the preparation of annual financial audit, by preparing and availing the requested supporting documents; assisting other departments when it’s needed; to perform the bank reconciliation and tax declaration and payments.

To be successful in this role, a candidate should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.

Ultimately, he/she will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we are compliant with all tax regulations.

The accountant will report directly to the finance officer and organization management with regular interactions with the iPeace’s project partners. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that project’s finances are managed in accordance with iPeace’s and donor’s regulations and policies.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the accountant will include the following:

• Assigning accounting transactions in our system and ensure the correctness of computation.
• Preparing payments after verifying all the required documentation and requesting approval for disbursements.
• Performing periodical accounting closing
• Following the accounting procedures and rules of the Republic of Rwanda, in order to ensure that the information presented in the financial reports is correct
• Ensuring bank accounts, cash flows & balances for the organization are well managed and analyze the treasury position
• Verifying compliance of invoices and salaries according to the procedures, and ensure their timely payment
• Carrying out accurate reconciliation of bank journals with bank statements
• Ensuring the daily management of banking relations;
• Ensuring a quarterly update of asset inventory;
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Preparing monthly projections and handling the monthly closure independently, under the general supervision of the Finance officer
• May carry out some administrative and logistics task (Transport, small procurement, bookings)

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience in similar position in accounting.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with very good proficiency in French (reports and meetings will sometimes be held in French). Proficiency in Kinyarwanda is an asset.
• Possess proven experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and SAGE.
• Knowledge of income tax, and other regulations related to the accounting of NGOs in Rwanda.
• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to communicate appropriately and effectively within a multicultural setting;
• Be of proven moral integrity.
• Possess strong analytical and assessment skills
• Show a sense of responsibility and initiative (proactive).

5. HOW TO APPLY

iPeace invites qualified candidates to apply for this position by providing the following as one single PDF attachment:

1. A motivation letter (1 page maximum)
2. Most updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting key qualifications for the position (3 pages Max) with two references preferably most recent employers/supervisors (email and phone numbers)
3. Notarized copy of the most qualifying degree/certificate

Applications will be submitted exclusively online via the following https://bit.ly/48ByOie no later than January 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged.

We regret that due to the large number of applications expected; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preselected candidates will be invited to the job interviews which will be organized face-to-face in Kigali at the headquarters of Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights. iPeace does not bear any costs that a candidate will incur in responding to this job posting.

Telephone or electronic inquiries will not be answered

6. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & NO CORRUPTION

iPeace is proud to be an Equal Employment and Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, status as individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence, and result-delivery need.

iPeace conducts its activities professionally, with integrity and in compliance with laws of those jurisdictions. As part of its commitment to ethical practices, iPeace does not tolerate acts of bribery or corruption. No person, agent or organization has been mandated by iPeace to receive, orient or facilitate any job application nor is there any fee whatsoever to submit, review, or assess a job application. Any promise/threat by whoever to positively or negatively influence a job application process is null and void.

Done at Kigali, on 12^th January 2024

Dr. Elvis Mbembe Binda.

President & CEO

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