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    RWOTA: Recruitment of project officer and project accountant

    Posted: 30 August 2017
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     JOB ADVERTISEMENT - TERMS
    OF REFERENCE

    Rwanda
    occupational Therapy Association is looking for a qualified project officer
    and Project Account.  

    Project

    Development
    of Functional Rehabilitation in Rwanda

    Job Title

    Project
    officer and Project Accountant

    Key Tasks

    · 
    To ensure an effective
    implementation of the project in collaboration with project partners based on
    a periodic planning, and reporting.

    · 
    To ensure the promotion of OT in
    the country and beyond

    · 
    To elaborate projects proposals
    for submission to potential partners

    Duration
    of the contract

    42 months,
    Part time

    Funding
    organization

    Handicap
    International

    Closing
    date of the application

     September 1st, 2017

     

    1. 
    Historical background of RWOTA

    RWOTA
    is a professional association formed in 2015 founded by Occupational Therapist
    in Rwanda. It is a nonprofit organization working with different partners
    including the University of Rwanda, Handicap International Rwanda, Occupational
    Therapy Africa Region Group, World Federation of Occupational Therapy, Rwanda
    Allied Health Professions Council, and many others to promote quality
    Occupational Therapy for the people of Rwanda

    2. 
    The main activities to be carried out by RWOTA in the
    project include:

    1. - 
      Production of the
      document on “scope of practice of the Occupational Therapy in Rwanda”
      describing the offer and costs of OT in healthcare system)
    2. - 
      Elaboration and implementation of strategy and multi actor
      advocacy plan (RWOTA, UR-CMHS, etc.)
    3. - 
      Conducting the research on financial access to rehabilitation
      services
    4. - 
      Organizing the celebration of the International day on
      Occupational Therapy (awareness raising events, show TVs, radio talks…)
    5. - 
      organizing an annual national awareness and information
      workshop of key actors ( MoH, MIFOTRA, civil society) on OT profession
    6. - 
      Production of awareness and information tools on OT (posters,
      booklet, t shirts, roll up…)
    7. - 
      Organizing awareness raising
      actions and sensitization about the Occupational Therapy profession;
    8. - 
      Advocacy to include Occupational Therapy services among other
      healthcare services towards the Ministry of Health, MIFOTRA, health insurances,
      and potential employers;
    9. - 
      Participation in national, regional and international
      professional networks and conferences (OTARG, WFOT.
    10.  

    3. 
    Working conditions:

    The project staff team is based in Kigali at RWOTA Head
    quarter’s office with rarely movements in Rutsiro, Nyanza and Kicukiro
    Districts. In his/her daily activities, he/she will technically support the
    account of the project and will closely collaborate with RWOTA members.

    4. 
    Responsibilities and Tasks of the project officer:

    · 
    Represent RWOTA in all
    coordination and sector meetings as well as related events organized by
    MINISANTE, UR-CMHS, HI, etc.

    · 
    Work for the successful
    implementation of project activities and organization of meetings, and ensure
    good conditions for the implementation of the project.

    · 
    Develop work plan of the
    project activities in collaboration with partners;

    · 
    Carry out the activities of the
    action under his/her responsibility in accordance with the project document and
    the budget provided in the agreement;

    · 
    Strengthen and manage relationships
    with MINISANTE, UR-CMHS, HI and other partners;

    · 
    Provide his/her technical expertise
    for the implementation of the project activities;

    · 
    Actively participate in the
    implementation of activities throughout the project cycle, especially in the
    monitoring and evaluation process

    · 
    Develop and compile monthly,
    quarterly and annual reports to be submitted to the organization and key partners.

    · 
    To develop projects proposals
    for their submission to potential partners for funding.

    5. Experience:

    - 
    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public health, project management;
    Occupational Therapy, social sciences, Business administration, or related
    field

    - 
    Master degree with above education back ground is added advantage;

    - 
    Experience in managing a team;

    - 
    At least two years of experience in project management, in the field of
    disability and working with the organizations of PWD or professional
    associations

    6. Competences:

    - 
    Strong knowledge and understanding of project management;

    - 
    Ability to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and
    external stakeholders as a representative of RWOTA. This includes effective
    advocacy, negotiation and representation skills;

    - 
    Strong skills in planning, monitoring and evaluation of the project’s
    activities;

    - 
    Effective communication skills in English, French and Kinyarwanda;

    - 
    Capacity to build relations with others

    - 
    Good skills in developing and delivering advocacy messages.

     

    7. Responsibilities
    and Tasks of the project accountant:

    - 
    Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine
    or maintain record of assets,  

     
    liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial
    activities within an organization.

     
    - Advise management about
    issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

     - Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets,
    preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to

    actual costs.

    - Analyze
    business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and
    obligations, to project

    future revenues and expenses or to provide
    advice.

     

     

    8. Experience
    of the Project Accountant

    - Proven
    knowledge of the GoR financial management system (IFMIS) is a requirement,
    knowledge in other

     financial
    software (TOMPRO or Sage) shall constitute an advantage;

    - Have
    a strong oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda, English and French;

    - Computer
    literate with proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power point,

    - Ability
    to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

    - Being
    ready to start work within 30 days from the notification of employment;

    - Be
    of proven moral integrity

     

    9. Competences
    of the project Accountant

    -  Be
    of Rwandan nationality;

    - Hold
    a bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Accounting or Finance;

    - Possess
    relevant professional experience of at least 7 years in Accounting and Finance
    within reputable

     public
    organization, a government project or a private organization highly recognized;

    - Working
    experience with projects

     

    10. 
    How
    to apply  

    The candidate will submit an updated CV, a motivation
    letter giving details on the position applied for, and experience aspects and
    three persons of references with their addresses. The application will be sent
    not later than September the 1st, 2017 to the chairperson of RWOTA
    through the email address:     rwotarwanda@yahoo.com

     

    Written in Kigali on the 24th
    August 2017

     

    Epiphanie MUREBWAYIRE

    Chairperson

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