3 Job Positions at Education Development Center (EDC): (Deadline 17 July 2023)

3 Job Positions at Education Development Center (EDC): (Deadline 17 July 2023)

Accountant at Education Development Center (EDC): (Deadline 17 July 2023)

Accountant – Rwanda – Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose (IHKB) 

Position system title and grade: Accountant

Position Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Project Name: USAID Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately 

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.

EDC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We are looking for candidates who share EDC’s commitment and understand the importance of cultural responsiveness in today’s context.

Project Description

The primary purpose of the 3-year, USAID-funded Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose (IHKB) Project is to strengthen the market system for teaching and learning materials and increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities, contributing to improved reading outcomes.

Position Description

The Accountant will assist the Finance and Admin Manager in performing project accounting tasks. S/he will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports and assisting in the preparation of financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts, data entry and back up files scanning, corresponding with vendors, as appropriate, and ensuring the project is compliant with USAID financial regulations. This position reports to the Finance and Admin Manager. This is a full-time position based in Kigali, Rwanda. (no relocation allowances are provided for this position).

Essential functions include, but not limited to the following:

• Supports the Finance and Admin Manager in conducting day-to-day finance operations, including implementation of EDC and USAID policies, procedures and systems;
• Supports the Finance and Admin Manager in the preparation of project monthly financial reports and tracking of spending against the approved budget;
• Manages the process of clearing bills, advance reconciliation, payments, and vouchers, including a review and certification of supporting documentation to ensure it is compliant with local tax laws, as well as USAID and EDC policies;
• Records project transactions in QuickBooks, utilizing the correct charge codes and monitoring alignment to budgeted activities;
• Prepares the bank reconciliation of each account prior to the monthly close;
• Supports the Finance and Admin Manager in preparing wire transfer requests;
• Works closely with the Finance and Admin Manager to ensure reconciliation of monthly expense reports and respond to any inquiries, as necessary;
• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts in accordance with appropriate procedures;
• Provides necessary information for payroll to ensure salaries are being processed in accordance with requirements;
• Scans and files all supporting financial documentation on a monthly basis per EDC file retention policies;
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and ethics when dealing with documentation and related information on sensitive and confidential matters, as well as with EDC colleagues;
• Conducts checks on compliance with USAID’s Anti-Terrorist Certification (“ATC”) regulations; and;
• Other duties as required.

The candidate for the position of Accountant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 4 to 5 years of directly relevant experience;
• Experience supporting large USAID or other international donor-funded projects preferred
• Proficiency working with QuickBooks accounting system required
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word;
• Knowledge of Rwandan labor and tax laws;
• Detail-oriented and organized;
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure;
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team in difficult work environments;
• Demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and effectively in groups
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
• Willingness to travel to provinces covered by the project

Language:

Fluency in English is required. 

Application Instructions:

Job closing date: July 17, 2023

To apply, applicants are required to apply via SmartRecruiters: https://smrtr.io/fLkZK

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.  No phone calls, please.

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Administrative Assistant and Receptionist at Education Development Center (EDC): (Deadline 17 July 2023)

Administrative Assistant and Receptionist– Rwanda – Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose 

Position system title: Administrative Assistant

Position Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Project Name: Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately 

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.

EDC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We are looking for candidates who share EDC’s commitment and understand the importance of cultural responsiveness in today’s context.

Project Description

The primary purpose of the 3-year, USAID-funded Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose (IHKB) Project is to strengthen the market system for teaching and learning materials and increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities, contributing to improved reading outcomes.

Position Description

The Admin Assistant and Receptionist will provide full administration and operations support to EDC by working closely with the Human Resources and Operations Specialist and with the Finance and Administration Manager in accordance with the set standards and procedures for EDC projects in Rwanda. This position reports to the Human Resources and Operations Specialist. This position is located in Kigali.

Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:

Reception:

• Manage the Reception desk and switchboard;
• Receive, dispatch and file all official correspondence
• Welcome and direct visitors to the appropriate employees or appropriate meeting rooms within the organization
• Collect and arrange couriers
• Maintain general tidiness of the reception (outdoor and indoor reception areas) and meeting spaces

Administration and Operations:

• Provide full administration support to the team and departments.
• Make available all administration templates to project staff
• Assist the COP in managing meeting schedules: setting and following up on appointments with external stakeholders; schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
• Maintain records and filing of all correspondence;
• Support logistical arrangements for international visits of EDC staff and other guests; this includes booking of accommodations, flights and ensure airport pick-up and drop off.
• Provide administrative support to the senior staff including EDC Chief of Party and leadership team.
• Ensure all project assets are properly labeled as per EDC and donor requirements
• Assist the Finance and Administration Manager to periodically reconcile physical stock against book records of office supplies & stationary;
• Manage and maintain petty cash and produce petty cash reports;
• Assist the Finance and Administration team in updating inventory of project assets.
• Write correspondence as relevant.
• Provide logistical support to meetings held in the meeting room(s), this includes arrangements for catering provisions.
• Management of administrative forms and templates.
• Maintaining general tidiness of conference/meeting rooms and their booking register.
• Work closely with the Operations team to provide support as required
• Interact with senior management on issues related to visitors’ transportation and logistics.

Human Resources

• Support the HR/Operations Specialist to maintain HR record keeping system such as staff vacation plans and use as per EDC policy;
• Support the HR/Operations Specialist in implementation of time and attendance policy by project staff as per EDC internal rules;
• Support the HR/Operations Specialist in collection of staff timesheets regularly and review timesheets for accuracy;
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the supervisor.

Organizational Relationship

• Supervisor: Human Resources and Operations Specialist and liaise with Finance and Admin Manager and Leadership on day-to-day basis.

The candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary Education or Vocational Training required.

(Clerical) Secondary education and 1 to 2 years of experience required OR (Non-Clerical) Vocational training.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar position
• Should have professional demeanor
• Excellent English skills (oral and written)
• Ability to demonstrate highest degree of confidentiality
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, fax, scanner and photocopier
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred. Computer literacy is required
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure

Language:

Fluency in English is required. 

Application Instructions:

Job closing date: July 17, 2023

To apply, applicants are required to apply via SmartRecruiters: https://smrtr.io/fLkYQ

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.  No phone calls, please.

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Janitor at Education Development Center (EDC): (Deadline 17 July 2023)

Janitor – Rwanda – Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose (IHKB) 

Position system title and grade: Janitor

Position Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Project Name: Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately 

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.

EDC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.  

We are looking for candidates who share EDC’s commitment and understand the importance of cultural responsiveness in today’s context.

Project Description

The primary purpose of the 3-year, USAID-funded Ibitabo Hose Ku bana Bose (IHKB) Project is to strengthen the market system for teaching and learning materials and increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other reading materials (physical and digital) in schools, homes, and communities, contributing to improved reading outcomes.

Position Description

The janitor will support operations for this activity.

Summary of responsibilities: The Janitor, will be responsible for performing overall cleaning and maintenance of assigned area, prepare tea and coffee and clean kitchen tools everyday. 

Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:

• General repairs and maintenance duties.
• Furniture re-organisation.
• Opening and closing of office.
• Ensure premises are opened and secured with agreed procedures
• Ensure premises are maintained in a safe and secure manner
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors and stairways
• Gather and dispose of rubbish and waste materials
• Determines appropriate cleaning materials, supplies, tools, and equipment needed to accomplish job; supplies, materials, tools, and equipment to employees.
• Prepare coffee and tea for office staff, guests, and office meetings.
• Restock toilet tissues and remove waste tissues/paper
• Refill dispensers and empty trash

This position reports to the Human Resources and Operation Specialist.

The candidate for the position of Cleaner shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 

Skills and Experience:

This is an entry level position which requires entry level skills.

Basics in English is preferred. 

Application Instructions:

Job closing date: July 17, 2023  

To apply, applicants are required to apply via SmartRecruiters: https://smrtr.io/fLkZn

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.  No phone calls, please.

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY