3 Job Positions at The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR): (Deadline 26 March 2023)

3 Job Positions at The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR): (Deadline 26 March 2023)

Finance Assistant at The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR): (Deadline 26 March 2023)

Huye District

Ngoma Sector

Tel: 0788840755

Email: [email protected]

www.biocoor.rw

JOB TITLE: FINANCE ASSISTANT (1)

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR) is a legally registered Non Government Organization in Rwanda with the Legal Personality N° 777/RGB/NGO/LP/11/2021.  BIOCOOR has been created mainly by young people dedicated to act and to advocate for biodiversity conservation, ecotourism promotion, community health, environmental management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.  The BIOCOOR headquarters are in Nyamagabe and Huye districts of the Southern Province of Rwanda. The organization geographical focus is five districts near the Nyungwe National Park plus Huye, Nyanza, and Gisagara districts. It integrates conservation projects and sustainable economic development for the communities surrounding Nyungwe National Park. Local farmers near the Nyungwe National Park live in poverty due to the acidic soil, which results in a low crop yield. Poor farming conditions have led to illegal activities, such as poaching and deforestation, as a means to survive. These activities damage the environment, so BIOCOOR is trying to preserve the forest, while simultaneously influencing the economic development of the people living near the NNP. The Organization is working toward integrating biodiversity conservation, farming, nutrition, environmental management, community health, and ecotourism, to positively affect the local economy. These practices help save the forest, too, because the resources are unharmed, and the park helps attract tourists, which creates revenue for the local communities. BIOCOOR has launched projects to promote youth entrepreneurship, safe water and sanitation practices, agro ecological practices, the removal of invasive plants that damage the forest, as well as soil improvement and composting. BIOCOOR also includes Information Communication Technology training to teach the local youth on how to use technology to communicate effectively. BIOCOOR got the funding from Irish Aid in the climate protection programme and we are looking for the staff that will contribute to the successful implementation of our projects

FINANCE ASSISTANT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the accountant in providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Assist the accountant in Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Assist the accountant in Documenting financial transactions by entering account information.
• Assist the accountant in Recommending financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Work on the accounting activities for Irish Aid funding
• Assist the accountant in Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Assist the accountant to maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Assist the accountant in the Reconciling of financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Manage the BIOCOOR Office

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION 

• Accounting Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline-Oriented
• Reporting Research Results
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Computer skills
• Skills on Accounting software
• Data Entry Management
• General Mathematic Skills

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related fields
• At least 3 Years of experience in accounting, finance, or management with proven track record
• Experience with financial reporting requirements
• Familiar with using SAGE software
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Experience in tax declaration and tax payments
• Experience in auditing and vouchers review
• Experience in financial reporting
• Experience in working with local communities and civil society organizations
• Experience in financial data analysis
• Experience in environmental economics and environmental management related projects
• Experience in climate protection projects

Desired date to start: 02/04/2023

How to apply: if you are interested, please send the application letter and CV to [email protected] and copy [email protected] not later than 26/03/2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the exam. BIOCOOR is an equal opportunity employer and transparency, coordination, competence, and communication are our values.  

Done at Huye on 21/03/2023

Dr Ange IMANISHIMWE, PhD

Country Executive Director for BIOCOOR

One Health Officer at The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR): (Deadline 26 March 2023)

Huye District

Ngoma Sector

Tel: 0788840755

Email: [email protected]

www.biocoor.rw  

JOB TITLE: ONE HEALTH OFFICER (1)

The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR) is a legally registered Non Government Organization in Rwanda with the Legal Personality N° 777/RGB/NGO/LP/11/2021.  BIOCOOR has been created mainly by young people dedicated to act and to advocate for biodiversity conservation, ecotourism promotion, community health, environmental management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.  The BIOCOOR headquarters are in Nyamagabe and Huye districts of the Southern Province of Rwanda. The organization geographical focus is five districts near the Nyungwe National Park plus Huye, Nyanza, and Gisagara districts. It integrates conservation projects and sustainable economic development for the communities surrounding Nyungwe National Park. Local farmers near the Nyungwe National Park live in poverty due to the acidic soil, which results in a low crop yield. Poor farming conditions have led to illegal activities, such as poaching and deforestation, as a means to survive. These activities damage the environment, so BIOCOOR is trying to preserve the forest, while simultaneously influencing the economic development of the people living near the NNP. The Organization is working toward integrating biodiversity conservation, farming, nutrition, environmental management, community health, and ecotourism, to positively affect the local economy. These practices help save the forest, too, because the resources are unharmed, and the park helps attract tourists, which creates revenue for the local communities. BIOCOOR has launched projects to promote youth entrepreneurship, safe water and sanitation practices, agro ecological practices, the removal of invasive plants that damage the forest, as well as soil improvement and composting. BIOCOOR also includes Information Communication Technology training to teach the local youth on how to use technology to communicate effectively. In the BIOCOOR strategic plan of 2021 to 2025, the Department of One Health was put in place to make sure that we integrate Community Health Biodiversity Conservation and mitigate the effects of Climate Change to Human Health. This department is oriented in water, hygiene, sanitation, environment health, nutrition, wild animals’ health, and ecosystem health. We are implementing the projects based on public health and human nutrition. We want to eradicate the malnutrition by promoting the nutrition education and promote the agro ecological practices. We are mobilizing the people to prevent against diseases and be healthy. We want to explore the sources of epidemics and pandemics and solve the problems at the source and reduce the risks of diseases spreading. Good Neighbors Rwanda, WFP, and SFH Rwanda have partnered with BIOCOOR in the projects of integrating community health and economic development.

One Health Officer Job Description:

The One Health Officer’ duties and responsibilities include providing services related to public health, WASH, Nutrition, Agro ecology, Research, and Wildlife management to ensure that human health is integrated with the ecosystem health.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the action plans of Health program at BIOCOOR
• Do the assessments on human wildlife conflicts and advise on the prevention of zoonotic and anthropozoonotic diseases
• Advise on agro ecological approaches that we can use to promote the organic agriculture
• Develop the project proposals to secure the funding in one health program
• Conduct the campaigns on WASH in the communities in our zone of intervention
• Provide the first aid training to BIOCOOR staff and beneficiaries
• Provide the nutrition education to BIOCOOR beneficiaries
• Ensure the implementation of the Health and Safety Policy in BIOCOOR
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled health reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Order office supplies related to One Health Program
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general health and safety support to the beneficiaries
• Provide information by answering questions and requests
• Generate necessary reports
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Do the monitoring and Evaluation in One Health Program
• Provide the technical inputs in environmental health
• Do the health data analysis and report on time

Requirements:

• Proven One Health experience
• A0 or A1 diplomas/Degrees in Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, Environmental Health, Human Nutrition, Human Biology, Pathology, Veterinary Science, Zoology, Epidemiology, Entomology, Parasitology, Herpetology, Anatomy, Animal Health, Biotechnology, Genetics, Physiology, and other related fields.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• At least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Having a driving license can be an added value

One Health Officer top skills & proficiencies:

• Reporting Skills
• Administrative Writing Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Honesty and smartness
• Financial Analysis
• English and French communication skills
• Animal Health
• Public speaking skills
• Be good at smiling
• Negotiation skills
• Convincing skills
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Supply Management
• Inventory Control
• Verbal Communication
• Office Administration Procedures
• Typing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Multitask
• Creativity and Innovation skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Time management and punctuality           

Desired date to start: 02/04/2023

How to apply: if you are interested, please send the application letter and CV to [email protected] and copy [email protected] not later than 26/03/2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview only. BIOCOOR is an equal opportunity employer and transparency, coordination, competence, and communication are our values.

Done at Huye on 21/03/2023

Dr Ange IMANISHIMWE, PhD

Country Executive Director for BIOCOOR

Logistics and Communication Officer at The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR): (Deadline 26 March 2023)

Huye District

Ngoma Sector

Tel: 0788840755

Email: [email protected]

www.biocoor.rw

JOB TITLE: LOGISTICS AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER (1)

The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR) is a legally registered Non Government Organization in Rwanda with the Legal Personality N° 777/RGB/NGO/LP/11/2021.  BIOCOOR has been created mainly by young people dedicated to act and to advocate for biodiversity conservation, ecotourism promotion, community health, environmental management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.  The BIOCOOR headquarters are in Nyamagabe and Huye districts of the Southern Province of Rwanda. The organization geographical focus is five districts near the Nyungwe National Park plus Huye, Nyanza, and Gisagara districts. It integrates conservation projects and sustainable economic development for the communities surrounding Nyungwe National Park. Local farmers near the Nyungwe National Park live in poverty due to the acidic soil, which results in a low crop yield. Poor farming conditions have led to illegal activities, such as poaching and deforestation, as a means to survive. These activities damage the environment, so BIOCOOR is trying to preserve the forest, while simultaneously influencing the economic development of the people living near the NNP. The Organization is working toward integrating biodiversity conservation, farming, nutrition, environmental management, community health, and ecotourism, to positively affect the local economy. These practices help save the forest, too, because the resources are unharmed, and the park helps attract tourists, which creates revenue for the local communities. BIOCOOR has launched projects to promote youth entrepreneurship, safe water and sanitation practices, agro ecological practices, the removal of invasive plants that damage the forest, as well as soil improvement and composting. BIOCOOR also includes Information Communication Technology training to teach the local youth on how to use technology to communicate effectively. BIOCOOR got the funding from the Irish Aid for climate protection. We are looking for the staff member who will help us for the successful implementation of our projects.

Logistics Officer Job Description:

The Logistics and Communication Officer’ duties and responsibilities include providing services to the customers and partners to ensure efficient operation of the office and promote the public relations.

Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Do the needed requisitions for materials, fuel, and other equipment
• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
• Maintain contact lists
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Order office supplies
• Book travel arrangements
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general support to visitors
• Provide information by answering questions and requests
• Generate necessary reports
• Develop administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities and experiential growth opportunities
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
• Write letters and emails on behalf of other office staff
• Book conference calls, rooms, taxis, couriers, hotels etc.
• Cover the reception desk when required
• Maintain computer and manual filing systems
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Take accurate minutes of meetings
• Coordinate office procedures
• Reply to email, telephone or face to face enquiries
• Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
• Resolve administrative problems
• Receive, sort and distribute the mail
• Manage staff appointments
• Oversee and supervise the work of junior staff
• Maintain up-to-date employee holiday records
• Coordinate repairs to office equipment
• Greet and assist visitors to the office
• Photocopy and print out documents on behalf of other colleagues
• Guide all tourists to BIOCOOR trails in Nyamagabe, Huye, and Karongi
• Provide the Tour reports
• Do the marketing of BIOCOOR services and products
• Work on logistics for staff mission
• Work for BIOCOOR operations performance

Requirements:

• Proven admin or assistant experience
• A0 or A1 diplomas/Degrees in Logistics, Management, Journalism and Communication, Environmental Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Economics, Forestry resources management, Wood Technology Tourism, Biological Sciences, Wildlife Management, Nature Conservation, and other related fields
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• At least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Having a driving license can be an added value

Logistics and Communication Officer top skills & proficiencies:

• Reporting Skills
• Administrative Writing Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Honesty and smartness
• Financial Analysis
• English and French communication skills
• Nature interpretation skills
• Public speaking skills
• Be good at smiling
• Negotiation skills
• Convincing skills
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Supply Management
• Inventory Control
• Verbal Communication
• Office Administration Procedures
• Typing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Multitask
• Telephone management skills
• Teamwork
• Discretion and Judgment
• Creativity and Innovation skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Time management and punctuality         

Desired date to start: 02/04/2023

How to apply: if you are interested, please send the application letter and CV to [email protected] and copy [email protected] not later than 26/03/2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview only. BIOCOOR is an equal opportunity employer and transparency, coordination, competence, and communication are our values.

Done at Huye on 21/03/2023

Dr Ange IMANISHIMWE, PhD

Country Executive Director for BIOCOOR