3 Job Positions at Cordaid: (Deadline 15 July 2024)
Project Officer- Access to Finance/ Value chain Development at Cordaid: (Deadline 15 July 2024)
Job Description
Job Title Project Officer- Access to Finance/ Value chain
Development
Organizational Unit Rwanda Country Office
Job’s Aim Responsible for the implementation and coordination of value
chain development and value chain finance activities precisely in Coffee, tea and horticulture value chains.
Job Specification: Spends 90% of time implementation responsibility for one project in Rwanda (tbd) and 10% of time on acquisition and business development for Rwanda in collaboration with other business developers in the cluster and in ICCO/Cordaid.
Aim of the Organizational Unit Responsible for project implementation in country Office
Job category/Grade Rwanda salary scale, Grade VI
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Supervisor |
Project Coordinator |
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Supervises |
N/A |
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Result Areas |
Description |
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Project planning |
Translates the Cordaid project results into specific results in designated project areas and formulates an operational project plan within a country/region. Remains within budget propositions and infrastructural possibilities. |
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Project management |
Assist program/project managers with respect to risks, stakeholders’ issues and the project team. Support in Agrees with all contributors to project success deliverables, with a large amount of intercultural sensitivity. Understands partners and matches desired results and contextual factors. Stimulates progress and makes necessary adjustments to realize the project within given boundary conditions: scope, time, budget and quality |
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Financial management |
Assist program/project managers in managing the project budget ensuring expenditures are in line with what has been planned for. Reports regularly on budget realization and acts proactively to comply with the budget |
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Field & Partner visits |
Support program teams to monitor project achievements, conduct field visits with partners, review field reports, analyze field data and formulate conclusions, discussion points and recommendations for all stakeholders |
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Fund mobilization/BS develop |
Contribute and support to the development and writing of successful funding proposals. Interacts with (potential) local/institutional donors, convincingly argument the added value of Cordaid as to acquire funds and ensure the future funding for the programme(s) in Rwanda. This includes increasing revenues, growth in terms of business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic partnerships and making strategic business decisions |
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Bid management |
Support bid manager on calls for proposals and tenders related to the assigned specific donor portfolio. Support negotiations for specific assigned bids, especially Value chain development. The bid team provides donor specific advice on rules, regulations, and policy. Uses donor contacts to ensure the winning outcome of calls and proposals. Oversees (parts of) the role division, planning and communication with donors and a consortium in order to achieve a positive outcome for Cordaid |
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Supported partners |
Support program/project managers to Identify the need for support with partner organizations and translate this into (customized) forms of support, taking into account (large differences in) the background and circumstances of (individuals in) partner organizations. |
Network representation/ Communication Support to Identify and establish contacts with organizations and explore representation for potential areas for collaboration, taking into account the mission statement of Cordaid and the possibilities within existing projects. Ensure the communication to both internal and external partners.
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Project reports Monitoring, Evaluation & |
Collects information within the project and reports about the results, specifics, budget and expenditures and possible deviations following required reporting standards, providing solutions to minimize impact of deviations |
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Learning (MERL) |
Work closely with the monitoring evaluation team to identify project learning opportunities, research and publications and implementation of MEL policy. Facilitates the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned. In collaboration with the MERL team, Ensure integration of innovations and best practices |
Integrity Adheres to the code of conduct and integrity policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity training. This is a medium risk position, with direct contact with vulnerable communities and regular travels.
Other Any other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences
- University degree in rural development, agribusiness, agriculture economics, business administration or other related subject with good academic results
- 3 years of experience working in supporting Producer Organizations (POs) in value chain development and experience of 3 years in access to finance
- Experience working and managing different organization partners,
- Experience of access to finance/ agribusiness / market linkages / value chain development
- Experience with rural areas and understanding of the ability and constraints of rural smallholder farmers
- Good understanding of agribusiness in Rwanda
- Knowledge of the project field of expertise for example agriculture/health/economy or other relevant subject on an academic level and able to provide technical solutions
- Social skills to agree on deliverables, ensure progress with staff and to support partners
- Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, teambuilding, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, flexibility, creativity
- Writing skills to clearly formulate project proposals, project plan and project reports
- Knowledge of the legal framework that governs Cordaid’s operations, as required by local and national government and by major donors (EU, UN, US, Bilateral Donors)
- Knowledge of the mission statement and goals of the Cordaid project and the security policy
Core Competencies
- Quality orientation
- Organizational awareness including planning
- Negotiation skills
- Dealing with details
- Problem analysis
- Conceptual thinking
- Social awareness
- Intercultural orientation
- Managing conflict
Key Result Area:
Access to finance:
- Capacity Building
- Financial education
- Product Development
- Digitalization
- Linkage of Financial Institutions
- Communication
Value chain development
- Develop non-financial services
- Planning, implementation and monitoring of value chain activities
- Linkage of value chain actors
- Partner Selection
- Capacity building
- Communication
Cordaid is fully committed to provide a safe and welcoming workplace to its employees, and to maintain respect and dignity of everyone that comes into contact with Cordaid. Therefore, Cordaid participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more information about Cordaid’s work on integrity https://www.cordaid.org/en/who–we–are/integrity–and–code–of–conduct/.
Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, should be submitted online; https://cordaid.hrmagic.co/careers/job?id=OTc5 by 15th July 2024
Project Coordinator at Cordaid: (Deadline 15 July 2024)
Job Description
Job Title Project Officer- Access to Finance/ Value chain
Development
Organizational Unit Rwanda Country Office
Job’s Aim Responsible for the implementation and coordination of value
chain development and value chain finance activities precisely in Coffee, tea and horticulture value chains.
Job Specification: Spends 90% of time implementation responsibility for one project in Rwanda (tbd) and 10% of time on acquisition and business development for Rwanda in collaboration with other business developers in the cluster and in ICCO/Cordaid.
Aim of the Organizational Unit Responsible for project implementation in country Office
Job category/Grade Rwanda salary scale, Grade VI
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Supervisor |
Project Coordinator |
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Supervises |
N/A |
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Result Areas |
Description |
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Project planning |
Translates the Cordaid project results into specific results in designated project areas and formulates an operational project plan within a country/region. Remains within budget propositions and infrastructural possibilities. |
||
|
Project management |
Assist program/project managers with respect to risks, stakeholders’ issues and the project team. Support in Agrees with all contributors to project success deliverables, with a large amount of intercultural sensitivity. Understands partners and matches desired results and contextual factors. Stimulates progress and makes necessary adjustments to realize the project within given boundary conditions: scope, time, budget and quality |
||
|
Financial management |
Assist program/project managers in managing the project budget ensuring expenditures are in line with what has been planned for. Reports regularly on budget realization and acts proactively to comply with the budget |
||
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Field & Partner visits |
Support program teams to monitor project achievements, conduct field visits with partners, review field reports, analyze field data and formulate conclusions, discussion points and recommendations for all stakeholders |
||
|
Fund mobilization/BS develop |
Contribute and support to the development and writing of successful funding proposals. Interacts with (potential) local/institutional donors, convincingly argument the added value of Cordaid as to acquire funds and ensure the future funding for the programme(s) in Rwanda. This includes increasing revenues, growth in terms of business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic partnerships and making strategic business decisions |
|
Bid management |
Support bid manager on calls for proposals and tenders related to the assigned specific donor portfolio. Support negotiations for specific assigned bids, especially Value chain development. The bid team provides donor specific advice on rules, regulations, and policy. Uses donor contacts to ensure the winning outcome of calls and proposals. Oversees (parts of) the role division, planning and communication with donors and a consortium in order to achieve a positive outcome for Cordaid |
|
Supported partners |
Support program/project managers to Identify the need for support with partner organizations and translate this into (customized) forms of support, taking into account (large differences in) the background and circumstances of (individuals in) partner organizations. |
Network representation/ Communication Support to Identify and establish contacts with organizations and explore representation for potential areas for collaboration, taking into account the mission statement of Cordaid and the possibilities within existing projects. Ensure the communication to both internal and external partners.
|
Project reports Monitoring, Evaluation & |
Collects information within the project and reports about the results, specifics, budget and expenditures and possible deviations following required reporting standards, providing solutions to minimize impact of deviations |
|
Learning (MERL) |
Work closely with the monitoring evaluation team to identify project learning opportunities, research and publications and implementation of MEL policy. Facilitates the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned. In collaboration with the MERL team, Ensure integration of innovations and best practices |
Integrity Adheres to the code of conduct and integrity policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity training. This is a medium risk position, with direct contact with vulnerable communities and regular travels.
Other Any other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences
- University degree in rural development, agribusiness, agriculture economics, business administration or other related subject with good academic results
- 3 years of experience working in supporting Producer Organizations (POs) in value chain development and experience of 3 years in access to finance
- Experience working and managing different organization partners,
- Experience of access to finance/ agribusiness / market linkages / value chain development
- Experience with rural areas and understanding of the ability and constraints of rural smallholder farmers
- Good understanding of agribusiness in Rwanda
- Knowledge of the project field of expertise for example agriculture/health/economy or other relevant subject on an academic level and able to provide technical solutions
- Social skills to agree on deliverables, ensure progress with staff and to support partners
- Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, teambuilding, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, flexibility, creativity
- Writing skills to clearly formulate project proposals, project plan and project reports
- Knowledge of the legal framework that governs Cordaid’s operations, as required by local and national government and by major donors (EU, UN, US, Bilateral Donors)
- Knowledge of the mission statement and goals of the Cordaid project and the security policy
Core Competencies
- Quality orientation
- Organizational awareness including planning
- Negotiation skills
- Dealing with details
- Problem analysis
- Conceptual thinking
- Social awareness
- Intercultural orientation
- Managing conflict
Key Result Area:
Access to finance:
- Capacity Building
- Financial education
- Product Development
- Digitalization
- Linkage of Financial Institutions
- Communication
Value chain development
- Develop non-financial services
- Planning, implementation and monitoring of value chain activities
- Linkage of value chain actors
- Partner Selection
- Capacity building
- Communication
Cordaid is fully committed to provide a safe and welcoming workplace to its employees, and to maintain respect and dignity of everyone that comes into contact with Cordaid. Therefore, Cordaid participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more information about Cordaid’s work on integrity https://www.cordaid.org/en/who–we–are/integrity–and–code–of–conduct/.
Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, should be submitted online; https://cordaid.hrmagic.co/careers/job?id=OTc5 by 15th July 2024
Driver at Cordaid: (Deadline 15 July 2024)
Job Description – Driver
Job Title: Driver
Organization Unit: Country Office
Job’s aim Responsible for the safe and secure transport of people and goods
Job Specification The Driver is responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to the organization staff
Aim of the Organizational Unit Is responsible for realization of Country Office targets
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Job category/Grade |
Cordaid Rwanda salary scale, Grade II |
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Supervisor Results and Competences |
Finance & Administration Manager |
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Result area |
Description |
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Driving |
Provides reliable and safe driving services, drives vehicles for official travel and business, as requested by staff and visitors. Maintains a high standard of service, safety, and security. Ensuring punctuality, observing the road and traffic laws and regulations including local driving codes and internally agreed standards. Ensures that organization policies and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed by all passengers (seat belts, travel times) before moving the vehicle and the vehicle is used only for official/authorized business. Airport & immigration Meet guests and visitors at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required. |
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| Car maintenance and security |
Ensures the vehicle is clean, tidy, always secured and in good working condition. Executes daily or regular maintenance checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, and tires. Ensures timely vehicle repairs, repairs are carried out properly and periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported Performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs Prepares vehicle spare part inventory and ensures the assigned vehicle is in good operating condition and the vehicle is at a safe place at night and during holidays |
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| Mail delivery | Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items | |
| Car logbook maintenance |
Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, and other important data of the vehicle and trip Ensures the waiver form is completed for all visitors and guests |
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| Reporting | Prepares and submits the monthly vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expresses, mileage, and consumption. Assists management to ensure vehicle insurance registration is updated according to schedule. Ensures that the steps required by the local rules, regulations and the organization are taken in case of accident reporting | |
| Integrity | The Driver adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity training. This is a low-risk position, with no direct contact with vulnerable communities. | |
| Other | Any other duties assigned by the manager | |
Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences
- High school/A level certificate from an accredited educational institution; valid drivers’ license, substantial defensive driving skill and a professional certificate in car security and maintenance.
- Certificate in auto mechanics is an added advantage.
- At least two years of relevant experience as a field driver, preferably in NGOs (Non Government Organizations) and international organizations.
- Safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and basic skills in mechanics.
- Professional experience and exposure in the related field of activity with similar organizations.
- Knowledge of car security and maintenance, basic car logbook administration and representativeness
- Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, flexibility, collaboration.
- Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential and knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
Core Competencies
- Self-motivated, proactive and result driven.
- Being an open and reliable person with high integrity.
- Ability to work independently but at the same time being a team player.
- Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to transfer skills.
- Gender sensitive.
Key Result Areas:
- Driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Records Keeping
- Reporting
Cordaid is fully committed to provide a safe and welcoming workplace to its employees, and to maintain respect and dignity of everyone that comes into contact with Cordaid. Therefore, Cordaid participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more information about Cordaid’s work on integrity https://www.cordaid.org/en/who–we–are/integrity–and–code–ofconduct/.
Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, should be submitted online; https://cordaid.hrmagic.co/careers/job?id=OTc2 by 12th July 2024
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