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From:
Joanna Spooner
interpreting.yh@refugeecouncil.org.uk

Message:
The Refugee Council is currently looking for Kinyarwanda, French and
Swahili interpreters in Hull and Kinyarwanda interpreters in
Sheffield.

Interpreters are recruited on a sessional basis. Registration is
subject to successful interview and language assessment and
demonstration of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Interpreters
may be telephoned and asked to interpret over the phone or invited in
to do on-site work. On-site interpreters may be required to attend an
interpreter workshop. We cannot guarantee any work but equally you are
not obliged to take on any work.

For further information or a registration pack, please contact Joanna
Spooner on 0113 2449404 or email interpreting.yh@refugeecouncil.org.uk

WORLD BANK – RWANDA

Education and Skills Development Specialist

Local Extended Term Consultant (ETC) Appointment

(One Year, Subject to Renewal)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

 

Background

 

The Africa Region Education Department (AFTED) requires a full time consultant for a period of one year from September 1, 2010 (or sooner). Depending on satisfactory performance evidenced by review at the end of the first contract and available financing, the consultant’s contract may be extended for a period of up to two additional years. The consultant will work as a member of the World Bank team in Kigali under the technical management of the education sector Task Team Leader for Rwanda and in close collaboration with the Country Manager for Rwanda.

 

The responsibilities of the consultant will be to support the Bank’s work related to education and skills development in Rwanda. The consultant will provide input to the design of projects under preparation, to the provision of support to projects under implementation, and to the design and execution of analytical support and technical assistance. In addition, the consultant will ensure adequate and timely communication between the Bank and the Government of Rwanda (in particular the Ministry of Education), as well as coordination of activities among the various development partners involved in the Education Sector in Rwanda.

 

Work will be performed largely from the Bank’s office in Kigali. Travel within the country, and possibly abroad, may be required in the performance of duties.

 

Specific duties

 

The consultant will, inter alia, have the following roles and responsibilities:

 

• In coordination with the DC-based education task team leader (TTL), serve as the Bank’s primary in-country interlocutor to the government and education sector development partner group (currently led by DFID and UNICEF). This includes representing the Bank in meetings with government, development partners, and other organizations involved in the sector;
• Contribute to and provide on-the-ground support for the design and preparation of a Skills Development Project, and provide implementation support once the project becomes effective. Contribute to and provide on-the-ground support for the design and execution of analytical work and technical assistance in the area of education in general, and post-basic education and skills development in particular;
• Participate in missions for Bank-financed and Bank-managed education projects and analytical work, and contribute written and verbal input into mission documents such as Aide Memoires and Back to the Office Reports;
• Provide input for and review education and skills development related aspects of the Bank’s cross-cutting activities in Rwanda, including its general budget support operations; Maintain updated education sector statistics and other information to serve as input for monitoring reports and sector reviews; 
• Inform the DC-based TTLs as well as the country management and country team members of ongoing initiatives and developments which are relevant to the Bank’s activities in the area of education;
• Work collaboratively with the Project Assistants and other Human Development (HD) staff based in Kigali and in headquarters on sector related activities.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Candidates ideally have credentials in each of the following areas:

 

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in the social sciences (including economics) with a strong background in the education sector and/or the linkages between human capital development and economic growth;
• Strong technical and analytical skills;
• A minimum of two years experience working in education or skills development in a low-income country setting for a government or development partner;
• Familiarity with World Bank guidelines and procedures;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and evidence of good working relationships with government officials;
• Excellent speaking and writing skills and a proven ability to disseminate information effectively in public settings;
• Proficiency in French and/or Kinyarwanda is considered an advantage;
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Word and Excel; and
• Ability to travel within Rwanda and occasionally outside of Rwanda.

 

Electronic Applications:

For the full position description and complete selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit the electronic application at www.worldbank.org/careers click on >employment opportunities >consultant/temporary opportunities> job# 101233 to submit your application electronically to the World Bank. Email or postal/paper applications will not be considered.  The closing date for receipt of your electronic application is end of day June 29, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Qualified male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic) are encouraged to apply.

Country  Director, Rwanda

 

Emerging Markets Group (EMG) seeks a local Rwandan candidate for the position of Tourism Product and Services Development Specialist on an anticipated USAID-funded project in Rwanda.  The project “Strengthening sustainable ecotourism in and around the Nyungwe National Park” will sustainably accelerate rural economic growth while contributing to the biodiversity conservation in and around Nyungwe Forest National Park.  This program will integrate sustainable ecotourism and public health activities.

The Specialist will be required to perform the following tasks:

1. Work with local businesses to achieve strong support
2. Identify ways to increase rural incomes based on products that rely on sustainable management of Nyungwe National Park (NNP), including community eco-lodges, beekeeping, handicrafts, cultural tourism, and community guides
3. Foster private sector partnerships (joint ventures, land renting, services to private tour operators) on ecotourism opportunities
4. Form joint ventures with private tour operators where the community provides most services, while the private sector partner manages marketing, logistics and management

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in relevant field preferred

7+ years of experience in the tourism /ecoutourism industry in Rwanda with focus on product/service development in high biodiversity areas

Knowledge and familiarity with the Nyungwe National Park

Fluency in English required

Special Instructions:

To apply, please send your detailed CV to EGrecruitment@emergingmarketsgroup.com and indicate “Rwanda” in subject line for prompt consideration.

Emerging Markets Group (EMG) is a global consulting firm with specialized expertise in international development assistance.  For over 25 years, we have successfully managed and implemented projects for agencies such as USAID, DFID, EuropeAid, the Global Fund, the World Bank, and sovereign governments, and socially responsible corporations.  We apply business expertise for sustainable development, with a view that the private sector is an integral component of the development process.  EMG’s primary technical areas include:  healthcare, private and financial sector development, public sector enhancement, infrastructure, funds management, human capacity building and reconstruction and stabilization.

EMG applies business expertise to improve physical, economic and social infrastructure that underpins communities around the world.  We bring over 25 years of experience in development consulting to our clients. As part of Cardno, EMG has access to over 3,500 international staff who have lived or worked in over 100 countries and speak more than 40 languages.

To learn more about Emerging Markets Group, please visit our website at www.emergingmarketsgroup.com.

Recruitment is underway for the following roles, Director, Advisor, Head of Cluster, Executive officer, Team member, Evaluation and Monitoring Officer.

The deadline for application is on the 26th June 2009.

Director of Primary and Secondary Education

Job Purpose: The Director of Primary and Secondary Education is the Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Education and its departments and agencies on the strategic development, monitoring and evaluation of primary and secondary education.  S/he ensures high quality strategic direction for all the sub sector education policies, strategies, developments and programmes within the DPSE on behalf of the Ministers of Education to ensure successful implementation of the ESSP and EDPRS.  The sub sectors within the Department responsibility are pre primary, primary, secondary, literacy, technical education, girls’ education, school health and sports. S/he provides sound leadership and management of the DPSE.

Planning, Research and M&E Officer

Job Purpose: The Research and Planning Officer is responsible for representing the ESSP within the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the EDPRS and ensuring that monitoring and evaluation is an integral management tool for all education manager.

Higher Education Professional Officer

Job Purpose: The Higher Education Professional Officer is responsible for all matters concerned with the policy developments, monitoring and evaluation of the Higher Education Policy and Strategic Plan in order to contribute to the successful implementation of the ESSP.