2 Job Positions at Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN): (Deadline 8 February 2022)

2 Job Positions at Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN): (Deadline 8 February 2022)

Research Expert at Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN): (Deadline 8 February 2022)

Job Advertisement of Research Expert

1. Background of RCCDN

RCCDN is a national member-driven civil society network working on environment, climate change, and other development challenges. It is a network composed of 66-member organisation working throughout the entire Rwandan territory.

The objectives of RCCDN were designed to ensure effective networking and communication among members in the country to collectively identify their priority needs and be empowered to take a stand positioning for sustainable development amidst climate change challenges. These objectives are as follows:

• Build capacity of communities, network members, and other stakeholders, necessary to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change in Rwanda.
• Lobby government and policymakers for climate-compliant development initiatives, enact and implement laws and policies that recognize climate change as a key driver to sustainable development.
• Engage cooperating partners, local and international stakeholders to take into account local climate concerns in the international instruments and development aid architecture.
• Establish accurate documentation and research on climate change response measures in Rwanda.
• Engage Rwandan negotiators to promote a just and equitable development outcome in the UNFCCC negotiations.
• Participate in local, national, regional, and international climate change discourse.

RCCDN is looking for a meticulous, detail-oriented research expert in environmental related studies to assist with the planning and conducting of scientific experiments and research projects.

2. The research expert’s responsibilities include:

1. Analyzing policies, Programmes, and Practises related to Environment and Climate change for identifying issues that require in-depth research;
2. Conducting quick research on specific policy issues when needed
3. Developing and leading research proposals
4. Analyzing/interpreting research data/reports, especially with a view to developing policy briefs
5. Performing laboratory experiments for enriched evidences.
6. As a research specialist, she/he will also assist in preparing complete documentation for experimental procedures, monitoring researchers in their assigned responsibilities, and presenting the findings to management.
7. Liaison with government and research institutions to keep RCCDN and share with management updates on current trends in climate change and environment policy, research, and practises
8. Preparing strong position papers and policy briefs following research findings to share with the duty bearers;
9. Managing external researchers when needed and presenting the findings to management, board, members, and general public
10. Supporting RCCDN team in other organizational activities that require his/her expertise

To be a successful research expert, he/she should understand and be able to apply research principles, concepts, practises, and methods. She/he should also possess strong analytical, mathematical, and research skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

3. Required Qualification

At least a Masters’s Degree in environmental studies with experience of more than 10 years of related work experience in the areas of research, policy formulation, and data analysis preferably in the NGO set up. Having a Ph.D. in environment related studies is an added advantage.

4. Required Experience

• Experience in working with CSOs and Government counterparts as researcher at various levels within the framework of research in environmental related issue,
• Experience in designing, managing, and supervising research activities with the aim of presentation and publication of findings,
• Having participated in the publication of at least more than 10 articles on environment, with 2 papers as main author,
• Having proven experience in the development of an environmental project/program that helped to raise environmental awareness,
• Having excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, as well as the major statistical software (SPSS, Access, STATA, …) and qualitative data analysis tools,
• Having highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures,
• Being able to use English as a professional language and knowledge of French is an added advantage,
• Being a member of an international organization working on natural resource conservation is an added advantage.

5. Application Procedure

Interested candidates who fulfill the required educational qualification and relevant experience may send their applications to the following Email:rccdnrwanda@rccdnetwork.org not later than Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 15:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment information.The initial period of the contract shall be for one year with the possibility of further extension subject to the performance of selected candidate, and availability of funds.

Notes:

• Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job application letter to support the relevant experience indicated in the applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection,
• Your job application and its attachment MUST be scanned as one single pdf document for easy download & analysis of applications.
• Only online applications will be reviewed on the above mentioned email. No hardcopy applications will be received.

Done at Kigali on 3rd February 2022

Vuningoma Faustin

RCCDN Coordinator

Finance and Administration Manager at Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN): (Deadline 8 February 2022)

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENT

Position: Finance and Administration Manager

1. BASIC DETAILS

2. BACKGROUND

Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCN) intends to hire Finance and Administration Manager to be part of the RCCDN management team. S/he will provide assistance in efficient financial planning and accounts management under all programs/projects implemented by RCCDN.

RCCDN’s mission is to be a lead network in Rwanda that advocates for community resilience to climate change, justice, and equitable development.

RCCDN is legally registered with Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) with registration certificate number 618/RGB/NGO/LP/04/2020.

3.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, the Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible to organize and guarantee the smooth functioning of the financial and administrative operations of RCCDN. Main duties include effective collaboration with partner organizations and service providers with regard to financial administration and/or running of activities, overall responsibility for budgeting, handling audits and related audit recommendations, and act as a point of contact for financial and administrative matters.

More specifically, s/he will be responsible for the following key tasks:

1. Oversee all finance and accounting functions including asset management, cash flow management, payroll, bank and cash transactions, reporting according to national and international standards, ensuring that all financial and administrative procedures and practices are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in strict compliance with the accounting and financial management manual, personnel policy and procedures manual as well as other RCCDN policies and manuals, and Rwanda’s national legislation, regulations, and laws;

2.Develop, implement and administer internal policies and procedures relating to financial and administrative activities; ensure that they are compatible with prevailing laws of Rwanda and with donor criteria, and interpret and explain applicable rules, laws, and regulations to supervisors and others;

3. Manage preparation and maintenance of all necessary financial records and reports, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory of assets; ensure that the purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment are conducted in accordance with internal policies and procedures;

4. Provide support to the preparation of Program work-plans focusing on operational and financial planning processes;

5. Support the preparation of Program progress and other reports by providing relevant financial and administrative information;

6. Ensure overall responsibility for administrative tasks in collaboration with the Office Manager

7. Under instruction of the Coordinator, oversee all aspects of human resource management for all employees;

8. Take overall responsibility for the finance training of the administration and finance staff on internal standards and donors’ requirements;

9. Ensure that regular financial statements are produced in order to provide the management team with timely and precise information for decision making;

10. Prepare and present annual financial statements on request, contract yearly financial audits and provide all necessary information to auditors;

11. Review and approve all contracts with regard to the correctness, completeness and legality of clauses regarding payments and payment conditions;

12. Closely collaborate with the procurement and contracts managers in their tasks;

13. Assist in developing of a contract implementation tracking system and take lead in communicating formal contractual requirements with all vendors/contractors;

14. Take part in formulating the financial and administrative requirements and contractual arrangements;

15. Perform other duties as required.

4. REPORTING AND REVIEW

The Finance and Administration Manager will report and work under the direct supervision of the  Coordinator.

5. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Advanced degree in finance and/or accounting from a reputable university
2. Having qualifications from a professional body (ACCA or CPA) is an added advantage
3. Knowledge of accounting software especially SAGE 100 is a requirement
4. Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in finance management, accounting, and handling administrative positions
5. Fluency in spoken and written English is a must and working knowledge of French is an added advantage.

NOTE: Candidates having relevant experience in dealing with NGO accounts and grant funding will be given preference and weightage over and above the required qualification.

6. COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work program, human resources, database management, etc. shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility fort team shortcomings.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

7. SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Strong analytical and conceptual skills
2. Good inter-personal skills: ability to work efficiently and effectively across sectors and teams to ensure the Project outcomes/deliverables
3. Capability to use internet for any secondary research
4. Excellent computer skills in accounting software and MS-Office: Word , Excel, and PPT
5. Ability to work in team and liaise well with others.

8. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates who fulfil the required educational qualification and relevant experience may send their applications to the following email: rccdnrwanda@rccdnetwork.org not later than Tuesday 8^th February 2022 at 15:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment information.

The initial period of the contract shall be for one year with the possibility of further extension subject to the performance of selected candidate, and availability of funds.

Note:

• Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job application letter to support the relevant experience indicated in the applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection,
• Your job application and its attachment MUST be scanned as one single pdf document for easy download & analysis of applications.
• Only online application will be reviewed on the above-mentioned email. No hardcopy applications will be received.

Done at Kigali on 3^rd February 2022

Vuningoma Faustin

RCCDN Coordinator