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Closing date: 2019-12-13

1.Introduction of Plan International

Founded 80 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's centred development and humanitarian organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations and is an equal opportunity employer.

Plan International purpose statement We strive for a just world that advances children s rights and equality for girls .

We engage people and partners to:

Empower children, young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion and vulnerability.

Drive change in practice and policy at local, national and global levels through our reach, experience and knowledge of the realities children face.

Work with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crises and to overcome adversity.

Support the safe and successful progression of children from birth to adulthood.

Plan International core values are:

We strive for lasting impact

We are open and accountable

We work well together

We are inclusive and empowering

2.Background of the planned project

A low level of vocational /entrepreneurship skills among Rwanda s youth affect the labour market in Rwanda. Technical and vocational skills are central to job creation in Rwanda. There is also a need for matching the existing skills to the labour market needs and bringing the private sector together with required needs and investing more in supply and demands factors. Plan International Rwanda is developing a project which, if approved, will be funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) under the special initiative Vocational Training and Employment (Annex 1). The project title is Skills Development and Employment Promotion among Youth in Rwanda (SDEPAY-RWANDA). The project will contribute amongst others to the following global indicators:

1) Number of people newly employed in companies,

2) Number of people benefiting from improved incomes,

3) Number of people who are affected by a qualification or benefit from this training measure

The private sector is a major source of current employment, accounting for 92% of the jobs created. Plan s analysis in the build up to project design has shown that one major challenge for youth to enter the formal job marketare gaps in terms of technical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes amongst the youth (15-30 years). As a result they are often unable to take advantage of employment opportunities in the formal sector.

The project will be implemented in Rwanda (Bugesera Gatsibo, Nyaruguru, Ngoma, Nyamasheke and Ngororero) through a locally registered non-for profit organization with a strong expertise in youth economic empowerment namely AKAZI KANOZE ACCESS.

3.Objectives andtasks

3.1.Objective of the feasibility study

The objective of the feasibility study is to provide Plan Rwanda with sufficient information to justify acceptance, modification or rejection of the anticipated project. Furthermore, the study will provide Plan with a well-founded basis for the further development of the project concept, in which the prerequisites, opportunities and risks have all been clarified. By going through this process, the effectiveness of the projectwill be increased, and unsuitable investments will be avoided at an early stage.

3.2.Tasks of the consultant

The consultant will be responsible for planning and implementing the feasibility study, including forming and leading of the feasibility study team. Close consultation with Plan at every step is required. The consultant will receive a draft log-frameand project design at the beginning of the assignment.

In detail, the consultant will be responsible for:

1. Developing detailed study designincluding a time line covering phases and processes of implementation, research techniques, sample and methods used in each phase. The research design needs to be approved by Plan.

2. Elaboration of a detailed sector analysis, including but not limited to:

2.1. Current situation in the sector

2.2. The potential of the sector to absorb young male and female employees

2.3. Activities of other donors / implementing organizations with view to possible synergies

2.4. National priorities for the sector

2.5. Appreciation of the necessity of the project in the light of the analysis

1. Elaboration of a detailed socio-economic target group analysis, including but not limited to:

3.1. Number of beneficiaries

3.2. Type of beneficiaries (occupation, sex, age, social and economic rank, etc.)

3.3. Interrelations between the stakeholders

1. Elaboration of a detailed institutional analysis, including but not limited to:

4.1. Stakeholder Map

4.2. SWOT for each stakeholder

4.3. Recommendations for the institutional set-up

1. Elaboration of a detailed risk analysis, including political, socio-economic, logistical and environmental risks as well as mitigating actions that lie within the scope of the project.

2. Review of the Logframe, including indicators for project overall objective (impact), project objective (outcome) and specific objectives (output) as well as assumptions.

3. Collection of baseline data and assessment of the baseline situation

Guiding questions:

What is the (baseline) situation in the region, the country? What is the socio-economic, political and cultural context?

What problems have been identified? What are the causes for these and what impact are they having on the living circumstances of the population and on which sections of the population in particular?

What need has been derived from the analysis of problems? How has this been/is this being determined?

What is the background and the previous history of the planned development measure and the rationale for the desired impact? Whose idea was the project?

Are there any alternatives to the planned project or to component parts of it?

1. Review of staffing concept, including:

8.1. Number and profile of experts and support staff

8.2. Number of man days / man months needed for each staff

8.3. Recommendations for Capacity building measures necessary for Plan staff and local implementing partners

1. Review of projectbudgetbased on the work plan and staffing concept.

2. Verification of the feasibility of the planned project according to OECD/DAC and BMZ criteriaand their respective guiding questions:

Criterion: Relevance

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• To what extent are the objectives and anticipated outcomes of the project valid in the light of national development priorities and Plan Rwanda priorities?
• To what extent does the proposed project intervention meet the demands of the target population and other concerned stakeholders?

Criterion: Effectiveness

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• To what extent are the objectives likely to be achieved given the existing framework conditions?
• What are the major factors influencing the achievement or non-achievement of the objectives?

Criterion: Efficiency

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• Can the project goals be achieved with the available resources?
• Are the investments justified compared to the targeted effects?
• Which possible alternative ways are there for implementing the project?
• Are the project s outputs likely to be used by the target group?

Criterion: Impact and scalability

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• How many people are likely to be directly and indirectly affected?
• Which are the potential personal and / or institutional impacts resulting from the capacity development measures?
• Which are likely positive and negative, intended or unintended, political, socio-economic and environmental effects?
• What change in behaviours or attitudes can be expected?
• What is likely to happen as a result of the project higher (political) level? (Overall goal, impact and vision)?
• To what extend is a scaling-up of the project as a whole or of certain project components likely?

Criterion: Sustainability

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• To what extend can technical, financial, social and ecological sustainability be assured after the funding period?
  • Linked to technical sustainability: Will the target group be able to continuously capitalize the project? Can the activities be integrated into an existing system?
  • Linked to financial sustainability: Is the project likely to attract further funding? Is the project likely to be economically self-sustaining?
  • Linked to social sustainability: Which possible social changes can positively or negatively influence the project s sustainability?
  • Linked to ecological sustainability: Which possible ecological changes can positively or negatively influence the project s sustainability?
• What are the major factors influencing the achievement or non-achievement of sustainability of the project?

Criterion: Coherence & coordination

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• To which extend is the project complementary to similar projects in the area?
• To what extend can the interventions be coordinated with other donor/funding sources?

Criterion: Equality and non-discrimination

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• Is the project adequately addressing identified gender-based and other social discriminations?
• Are girls and boys from most vulnerable groups being effectively reached by intended project interventions?

Criterion: Innovation

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• What specific innovations is the project introducing in addressing skills development and employment issues among youth in the target areas?

Criterion: Accountability and learning

Guiding questions, including but not limited to:

• Is there a mechanism for sharing project information and results to and for receiving feedback from all stakeholders?
• Are the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders clearly defined in all project interventions?
• What mechanisms are there for learning and how effective are they?
• How effectively are lessons learnt and best practices shared among stakeholders?

3.3.Methodology

The methodological design of the feasibility study will be proposed by the consultant and must include a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods such as literature review, data collection and analysis, semi-structured interviews, focus groups discussions, key informant interviews and workshops.

The choice of method must take into account the needs and capacities of the different target groups and stakeholders (children, youth, women, TVET agencies, companies, staff of Plan International Rwanda and local partners, local and district government representatives, etc.).

4.Intended users of the feasibility study

The feasibility study will be used by Plan Rwanda and other relevant Plan International staff as well as designated implementing partners.

5.Geographical scope

The feasibility study is to be undertaken for a programme that will be implemented in Rwanda (Bugesera Gatsibo, Nyaruguru Ngoma, Nyamasheke and Ngororero).

6.Deliverables

Inception report having detailed study design data collection tools.

Draft report (max. 25 pages), based on tasks 2-10 as mentioned above, to be submitted to Plan before the workshop discussing the draft

Final report (max. 25 pages), based on tasks 2-10 as mentioned above, no later than one week after reception of comments on the draft report

7.Timeline

The consultancy period 01.02.2020-13.03.2020, starting from the agreement contract sign-off date and ending when the final feasibility study report has been formally approved by Plan International Rwanda and Germany.

Activity:

Kick off with Plan Rwanda and Plan Germany(Week 1)

Field work of the consultant (Week 2, Week 3, Week 4)

Submission of first draft to Plan Rwanda and Plan Germany (Week 4)

Report revision by consultant (Week 5)

Submission of final report after incorporation of observations (Week 6)

8.Qualification and experience required

The firm has to have an experience of more than five years related with the assignment.

The proposed team by the form for the assignment needs to have the following educational background and experience.

MSc degree with demonstrable expertise (at least 10 years) in Economics, Agriculture, Social development especially in area of youth economic empowerment

At least BSc degree social studies and has wealth of experience in formal employment creation / soliciting. Demonstrable experience (at least 5 years) in research/evaluation of complex programs related to the sectors, research and analysis

Experience working with vocational skill trainings and linking with private sector for employment

Demonstrable experience in project management in a development cooperation context in Eastern Africa

Ability to conduct high quality research, meet deadlines and respond to requests and feedback provided timely and appropriately

Excellent track record in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analysis and evaluation

Experience in undertaking research with most vulnerable communities

Knowledge of Rwandan governance and cultural context;

Knowledge of women s and children s rights: previous experience conducting research with youth, women and vulnerable groups will be considered an asset

Excellent and demonstrated understanding of child protection, gender and cultural diversity issues in research and project design.

Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills in English

9.Budget

The expenses incurred by the recruited consultants for the conduct of the feasibility study will be covered by Plan International Rwanda.

The technical and financial offer shall be in different documents.

10.Permissions

The consultant is responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to implement the data collection at the respective level.

11.Ethics and child protection

The consultant is obliged to respect the following ethical and child protection requirements:

Fair and inclusive: The consultant should seek the views of various stakeholders: Children with and without disabilities, street children, youth, their families, CSOs, community, partners and government actors and be able to identify and address potential conflict of interest and unequal power relationships. Special efforts should be made to make the research process child-centred and sensitive to gender and inclusion.

Conflict of interest: The consultant must demonstrate the necessary independence and declare any conflict of interest and potential biases, including bias towards any of the stakeholders, target groups, types of research methodologies or approach, social, political or religious prejudice.

Based on rights and ethics: The consultant must respect the rights and dignity of participants as well as comply with relevant ethical standards and Plan s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct. The research must ensure: appropriate, safe, non-discriminatory participation; a process of free and un-coerced consent and withdrawal and confidentiality and anonymity of participants. The informed consent of each person (including children) participating in data collection should be documented.

12.Submission of proposals and criteria for evaluation

The interested consultant / consultancy firm is invited to submit the following application documents:

Proposal, not exceeding 6 pages, outlining how the consultant(s) meet the selection criteria and how they intend to implement the tasks 1-10 mentioned above

A proposed workplan with time frame

Financial proposal detailing consultant(s) itemized fees, data collection and administrative costs

• CVs of the consultant(s) who will undertake the study
• 3 references need to be provided

Criteria for the evaluation of the technical proposal:

Criteria:

Experience in Youth Economic Empowerment (20 Points)

Quality of the technical proposal including workplan (40 Points)

Qualification of the proposed experts (40 Points)

Total 100 Points

Technical proposals must achieve at least 70 points in order for the respective financial proposals to be opened.

Evaluation of the financial proposal: Every financial proposal receives a number of points (F) over 100. The maximum, 100 points, will be attributed to the lowest financial offer. For the remaining financial offers, the calculation will be as follows:

F = 100*Pmin/P

P: financial offer in question

Pmin: lowest financial offer

Establishment of the overall rank: N = 0,7*T + 0,3*F

The contract will be awarded to the consultant / consultancy firm scoring the highest N. **

Please submit all above documents via email only to:eoi-resa@plan.de

For further information, please contact: Lidia Mordel at eoi-resa@plan.de

The deadline for proposal submission is 13.12.2019 EOB

Annex 1:Special Initiative Vocational Training and Employment

1. Brief description "Training and Employment

The special initiative "Vocational Training and Employment" of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports organizations in developing countries in the development of new labour and employment opportunities.

To this end sustainable investments should be created, as well as employment opportunities through cooperation with the local economy.

Special focus is on conception of new innovative approaches to increase decent work, in particular by means of qualification and vocational training measures. The main starting points are networking and planning of job partnerships between the German development cooperation, civil society and the private sector, and the promotion of regional business locations and industry-specific clusters in terms of ecological and social sustainability.

Projects should contribute to at least one of the following outcome indicators:

1. Number of people newly employed in companies,

2. Number of people benefiting from improved working conditions (e.g. labour and social standards),

3. Number of people benefiting from improved incomes,

4. Number of people who are affected by a qualification or benefit from this training measure.

Projects to promote the ecological and social sustainability of clusters (economic sectors, industrial parks, etc.) and companies are also relevant. **

Closing date: 2019-12-13

Terms of Reference (TOR) for suitably qualified consultants to conduct End of Project Evaluation for Enhancing Participatory Governance and Accountability (EPGA) Activity - Rwanda*.*

1.Profile of Tr caire

Tr caire is the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland, established in 1973 and currently has presence in more than 17 countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia including Rwanda. Tr caire has been operating in Rwanda since 1994 and is currently focusing on 3 Programme pillars: Resource Rights, Women's Empowerment, and Preparing and Responding to Emergencies. Tr caire does not implement programmes directly. Instead, the organisation works in partnership with local civil society Organisations. More information about Tr caire can be found on http://www.trocaire.org

Tr caire secured a USAID cooperative agreement Award to implement the project entitled Enhancing Participatory Governance and Accountabilityeffective 13 April 2017. The project is oriented towards strengthening participatory and accountable governance through the participation of civil society and citizens, particularly women and youth, in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of development policies and programmes in the agricultural domain across 14 sectors of five districts of Rwanda namely Rulindo, Gakenke, Nyanza, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru in Rwanda.

This 3 year project is being implemented by Tr caire as the lead organization in partnership with the Episcopal Justice and Peace Commission (CEJP), the farmer s cooperative Union des Coop ratives Agricoles Int gr es (UNICOOPAGI), and the Rwanda Development Organisation (RDO)and the target population is made of 3,675 citizens especially women and youth, Village agricultural Committees members of 63 villages, local authorities from village to district; and local and national Civil Society Organizations, CSOs.

2.Scope of services required

4.1Rationale of End of Project Evaluation

Tr caire is requesting suitably qualified consulting firms to submit proposals to carry out End of Project Evaluation for the Project Enhancing Participatory Governance and Accountability.It is expected that this project Evaluation (EPE) aims to assess the relevance of planned intervention and the progress made in achieving project objective since the Baseline conducted in September 2017 and well as the MTR conducted in May 2019. It will also provide an opportunity to highlight key successes, lessons learned and recommendations.

3.Content and Format of bids submitted

Consultants should enclose the following documents with their proposals:

Letter of interest addressed to the Country Director of Tr caire Rwanda;

Technical proposal that will provide the following:

Description of the consultancy company, proving the good understanding of these TOR, experience of the consulting company in the domain of global agriculture seed and food systems, agricultural policies and discourse in Committee on Food Security (FAO), smallholder farmers rights, implementation and monitoring;

• Detailed methodology, and time plan for all proposed activities;
• CVs of the 2 senior officials whom will take the lead on the End of project study as annex;
• Copy of similar evaluations done;
• Contact details of 3 references to facilitate reference checks; and
• At least 2 certificates of good completion of services for similar work with international organizations, donor organizations or government agencies.

Financial proposal detailing the cost for each planned activity and related logistics in RWF and clearly indicating VAT cost and daily rates. VAT registration certificate issued by RRA and Company registration certificate from RDB should be presented as annex.

4.Submission of Bids

Your proposal clearly marked*: End of Project Evaluation for* Enhancing Participatory Governanceand Accountability (EPGA) project** ** should be submitted under sealed envelope to Tr caire offices Kacyiru BHC building, 260 Boulevard de l Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda or through email submitted to inforwanda@trocaire.organd copying fred.ntakirutinka@trocaire.org. Any queries relating to this request for Quotation should be directed by e-mail only toinforwanda@trocaire.organd fred.ntakirutinka@trocaire.org**; the staff member who will follow up on this ToR.

The financial proposal should be inclusive of tax and in quoted in Rwandan Francs (RWF) clearly indicating the services/goods in the subject heading Demonstrable experience and Value for Money (VFM) will be key considerations in evaluating proposals submitted. Only suitably qualified consulting firms will be considered. Any questions regarding this consultancy should be directed to the same email addresses. Only suitably qualified consulting firms/ will be contacted for further engagement.

The deadline for the receipt of bids is 13:00 PM on 13 December 2019.

More information on https://www.trocaire.org/about/work-with-trocaire/supply-chain.

Closing date: 2019-12-14

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are growing quickly. We serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 1 million farm families by 2020.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly capable project manager with experience in stakeholder management and grant funding compliance to manage a seed consortium in Rwanda.

Rwanda will reduce and eventually eliminating seed imports soon and is therefore investing in domestic seed production. One Acre Fund is excited to be part of this initiative, and is partnering with three Rwandan seed companies, an international seed company and the Rwandan government to quickly scale up domestic hybrid maize production through a consortium. This program will provide hybrid seed to over a million farmers and create tens of millions of dollars of impact by increased harvest for Rwandan farm households.

The Communications and Compliance Associate will bring a wealth of stakeholder management and grant funding management to this consortium of seed actors in the Rwanda market. You will ensure that our activities are compliant to our funding agents, that stakeholders are well managed, and that our project targets are achieved. You will be essential to the success of this consortium!

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead bi-annual partnership meetings for core partnership
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports and action plans of the project in collaboration with sub-grantees
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the project activities to achieve our goals
• Organize and host important partners and leaders touring the production facility
• Represent OAF at national and district forums; seed task force meetings; sectoral coordination meetings, etc.
• Collaborate with sub-grantee project coordinators to achieve project targets
• Ensure work-plans, budgets, and budget expenditure are implemented following donor requirements, internal control procedures, financial management guidelines, and country regulations
• Liaise between the seed partnerships team, the government relations team, the business development and the implementing partner staff to ensure that reporting criteria and schedules are achieved
• Attend coordination forums and networking sessions to ensure project operations are aligned with similar efforts
• Provide regular updates on project implementation to key internal leaders and stakeholders
• Monitor potential risks and challenges and proactively find solutions in collaboration with all partners
• Promote experience sharing and cross-learning among the implementation partners;

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. Youll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. Youll shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications:

• Strong work experience: 4+ years work experience in international development with a good understanding of project management and coordination. Experience with grant funding management or coordination would be considered a great asset.
• Professional/technical skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills builds strong relationships with all partners and collaborates well
• Excellent written & presentation skills
• Understand Rwanda Seed Sector
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office
• Manage a complex and demanding workload
• Experience in grants management or budget management & administration would be ideal
• Project management - including experience organizing and running stakeholder meetings
• Responsiveness to feedback: The ability to act on both positive and redirecting feedback is the fastest way to grow. You will be expected to use feedback received as a chance to improve and give constructive feedback.
• Humility: In everything One Acre Fund does, we put farmers first. We do this by approaching our work and individual growth with humility, efficiency, and compassion.
• Language: Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is required

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

50% Kigali, Rwanda and 50% Nyagatare, Rwanda

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Duration

Full-time job

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Sponsor International Candidates

Yes*;* Rwanda Country Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communicationhere(globalhotline@oneacrefund.org).

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Closing date: 2019-12-16

VVOB education for development is a Belgian non-profit organisation that focuses on improving the quality of education. VVOB has its headquarters in Brussels (Belgium) and is implementing education programmes in 9 partner countries, including in Rwanda.

In cooperation with the University of Rwanda College of Education (URCE) and Rwanda Education Board (REB), VVOB started in 2017 with a multi-year programme (2017-2021) on Leading, Teaching and Learning Together . The programme is currently being upscaled in primary and secondary schools to 17 districts in Rwanda and aims to improve the quality of education through the professional development of school leaders and induction of new teachers.

To deepen insights in the cost-efficiency of our interventions in Rwanda and plan for a further expansion and upscaling of our programme based on detailed financial and economic scenario studies, we are currently looking for a Financial Advisor / Economist

With your financial, economic and quantitative knowledge and skills, you do financial prognoses and economic analyses that enable us to further plan and formulate our interventions in Rwanda in the long term. You share your insights with VVOB colleagues and Rwandese cooperation partners, but also with a broader public, including donors. You work in a mixed team of Rwandese and expat colleagues, you are the connecting link between the financial department and the programme department, and you report directly to the Programme Manager. his position is based at the VVOB office in Kigali. The role involves travel within Rwanda, as well as infrequent international travel.

This post is open to Rwandese and EU applicants.

Responsibilities include:

• In close cooperation with the colleagues of the financial and programme departments, you collect and structure financial data of our activities;
• With this financial data, you calculate cost structures, return and efficiency of our interventions, provide recommendations for improvements and optimisations, and support the colleagues in implementing these;
• You support the financial department and programme department in financial planning, implementation and budget monitoring;
• You prepare and calculate various financial and economic scenarios and models to further expand and upscale our interventions, and you provide advice on this to colleagues, Rwandese partners and (potential) other donors and cooperation partners;
• You develop user-friendly financial formats to further optimise the formulation and planning of new programmes;
• You stay informed on the structure and developments of the Rwandese national budget for education, and signalise tendencies, opportunities and risks for VVOB s programme interventions;
• You actively contribute to finding new funding opportunities and to developing project proposals;
• You contribute to VVOB s internal and external communications from a financial and economic point of view;
• You share lessons learned with colleagues in Rwanda but also with the broader organisation.

Profile

Required:

• Education: a master s degree in economic sciences, socio-economic sciences, business administration, or a related field;
• Experience:
  • You have experience with quantitative research with strong analytical skills and an eye for detail;
  • You have experience with doing financial prognoses and economic analyses; preferably in the area of cost-benefit, cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness analyses;
  • You have strong English communication skills, both written and oral, and know how to translate complex financial and economic analyses into clear communication messages and presentations to share with different audiences, and to provide advice based on the local context;
  • You have at least three years of relevant work experience;
  • You have at least one year of experience working in a developing country;
  • You have a strong interest in and affinity with international development cooperation;
• Competencies: cooperation, continual learning and improving, results-oriented, eexcellent verbal and written communication skills, 360 empathy, reliability, development oriented, creativity in problem solving, problem analysis and judgment;
• Skills
  • Strong time and project management skills (planning, budgeting, report writing);
  • Flexible with a proven ability to multitask and adjust to changing circumstances.

This post is open to Rwandese and EU applicants

Advantageous:

• Familiarity with the ingredient approach;
• Knowledge of Access, PowerBI and Navision;
• Experience with capacity building of organisations, teams and persons, preferably in strengthening government systems and structures.

We offer

• A dynamic working environment in an international context; our team in Rwanda consists of a multi-disciplinary team of Rwandan and international professionals;
• An exciting job with varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development;
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Funding is secured up until 31st December 2021.

Interested candidates should complete the application form via https://www.vvob.org/en/application-financial-advisor-economist-rwanda

Only applications received via the online application form will be reviewed. Deadline is Sunday December 15, 2019.

Questions can be sent to the following email address: recruitment@vvob.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will take a written test, go through an interview process and an assessment, and will have reference checks before a final offer.

Closing date: 2019-12-17

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is seeking to recruit Obstetricians and Midwives to work in Rwanda from September 2019 (for 6 months).

We are looking for obstetricians to work with us from September 2019. Working in teams (2 midwives per hospital and 1 Obstetrician supervising two hospitals) you will support Rwandan district (secondary) level hospitals and health centres in improving the quality of maternal and peri-natal care.

All flights and preparation costs are covered by the project. Volunteers also receive a monthly stipend to cover their in country daily expenses such as food etc. In country accommodation and travel costs are payed directly by the programme.

Comprehensive support will be provided by in-country programme teams and the RCPCH global team in London.

What we are looking for:

Obstetricians

Essential Criteria
Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

Evidence of interest and involvement in teaching, and experience or evidence of interest in global health working

Understanding of research methods, and monitoring and evaluation

Willingness and ability to collect data in relation to the programme quality improvement outcomes

Desired criteria
Completion of an Emergency Obstetric Course such as Management of Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma (MOET) training course, LSTM s Making it happen EmoC course or RCOG Essential Obstetrics skills course.

Experience working in a resource-poor setting

Demonstrable management experience preferred (e.g. quality improvement experience within NHS; completed audit cycle; guideline writing etc)

Please click on the link below to find out more and apply;
https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/get-involved/volunteering/global-links-programme

Alternatively, please contact the Rwanda programme manager at the RCPCH:

marie.bontoux@rcpch.ac.uk

02070926018

Interviews for these roles will take place on an ongoing basis.

The final possible deployment date us March 2020.

Closing date: 2019-12-18

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are growing quickly. We serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 10 million farm families by 2030.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is now operating field programs in nine countries. To support our vision to transform the lives of 10 million farm families by 2030, we must grow our newer countries of operation and work together across vast geography. Alongside other global departments, the Global Field Operations Associate will spread best practices across contexts, promote collaboration between in-country staffers, and accomplish high calibre projects, improving the efficiency and efficacy of our field program globally. This is a chance to take strategic leadership of our field programs across a variety of countries, and contribute to our work on a global scale.

Specific responsibilities include:

Project Management

• You will identify cross country projects that can be implemented, and prioritizing and scoping those projects. Projects should export key learnings, and being replicable and needed across multiple contexts.
• You will scope and plan projects in close coordination with the country team, and then perform them with an extended period of in-country support, and help the in-country team to measure and support the project.
• Specific examples of projects include:
  • Build performance management systems for field teams.
  • Reimagine repayment strategy for multiple teams.
  • Standardize expansion planning approaches and support teams to set their strategy for scale.

Promote Collaboration between Field Operations Team

• You will support collaboration between in-country Field Operations leads across all program contexts to ensure transfer of new ideas, and avoidance of repeating errors.
• Specific examples of project work include:
  • Plan and maintain monthly FOPs leads working group
  • Plan annual Field Operations global conference

Provide Flexible Support

• You will provide in-country support for teams when they require uplifts in bandwidth. This work should not exceed ~30-40% of the Associate's and should aim to similarly harness best practices and efficiencies from across the organization, and put into place long-term solutions.
• Examples of past in-country ad-hoc support include:
  • Develop a professional development syllabus for Zambia
  • Provide prepayment improvement support in Tanzania

Career Growth and Development

We have a culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. Youll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Specific qualifications include:

• 2+ years of work experience
• Project management: Design and implement complex projects to success
• Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, feedback and improvement
• Results-oriented: You set goals and take ownership of driving towards them
• Cross-cultural fluency: You will collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Strong educational background; minimum Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to travel to rural locations, and to be based in Kigali, Rwanda

Preferred Start Date

1st December 2019

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda, with travel (~60-70%) to program countries

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Duration

Full-time job.

Reports To

Deputy Growth Country Director

Benefits

Health insurance, housing and comprehensive benefits

Sponsor International Candidates

Yes. African candidates are srongly encuraged to apply.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communicationhere(globalhotline@oneacrefund.org).

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.

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About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are growing quickly. We currently serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 1 million farm families by 2020.

Job Description

Note there is also a more senior version of this role available here*.*

One Acre Funds farmer-facing operations are the front lines of our mission, and a place where our work is evolving rapidly. Our Program Rotation Associate position is designed to seize new opportunities and fill crucial gaps flexiblyand rapidly, in order to fuel the organizations growth. In turn, this role will provide a compelling opportunity for exceptional early-mid career professionals to quickly grow into leaders capable of addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing One Acre Fund, through rapid exposure to the full breadth and depth of One Acre Funds functional areas.

Concretely speaking, selected Program Rotation Associates will have the opportunity to rotate through a progression of field-based postings, followed by the opportunity for a permanent posting or further rotations depending on the candidates interests:

• First 12-24 months: Rotate between several ~6-month long posts
• Subsequently: Permanently fill a role of particular interest for the candidate and priority for the organization

Example rotations include:

• Field Operations:This team is the direct service provider to our farmers, with the primary objective of building the capacity of our local staff to provide financially sustainable impact, at scale, to all One Acre Fund farmers. A rotation with Field Operations could include managing an entire seasons worth of training materials for 100,000+ farmers, designing incentives to ensure high repayment, or serving as a liaison to our crop health teams which monitor in-field agricultural problems for our farmers.
• Business Operations:The objective of our Operations departments is to ensure that we are able to deliver on all of our promises to our clients. Operations encompass mission-critical systems like transaction tracking, client data management, print, procurement, and investigations. A rotation with Business Operations could include running bulk SMS service for 100,000+ farmers, creating a new customer service line and systems to support it, or ensuring that we can process farmer insurance claims fairly and rapidly.
• Logistics:The primary responsibility of our Logistics team is to ensure that we deliver life-changing inputs and materials to farmers on time and at high quality. A rotation with Logistics would likely include managing a seasons worth of deliveries to thousands of farmers, including planning, troubleshooting, procurement of trucks, liaising with warehouses, etc.
• Program Innovations:The Scale Innovations team aims to deepen One Acre Funds impact on every community we serve by increasing the percent of households who join our program, and by developing innovations that help our field staff serve farmers better. Example projects with the Scale Innovations team include running trials related to using tablet computers in field operations, a junior OAF member marketing trial, or reconfiguring the role of farmer group leaders in our operations.

Program Rotation Associates will work together with the organization to determine their country or countries of operation, individual rotations, and then their final full-time role. We see the Program Rotation Associate role as an opportunity to develop future leaders in international development while meeting some of One Acre Funds most critical field-facing needs. Part of our commitment to this role is offering high-quality professional development and feedback opportunities as our Associates make their way through the various rotations.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. Youll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. Youll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• At a minimum, a Bachelors degree is required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience.
• Functional flexibility an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to hit the ground running and start adding value quickly upon taking up a new rotational role
• Geographic flexibility at least in the first 12-18 months, the ability to relocate will be important as One Acre Fund has high-priority work across eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This includes willingness to live outside capital cities, close to our customers, as this is where most rotations will be based.
• Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, etc).
• Solid and growing analytical skills, including the ability to work with data and make informed judgments based on programmatic evidence
• The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
• Language: English required, French a plus in Rwanda and Burundi. Swahili-speakers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Preferred Start Date

Flexible

Job Location

Rotates based on organization priorities

Duration

Full-time job

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Sponsor International Candidates

No; East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.

East Africans strongly encouraged to apply.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here.

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Vacancy Notice

Organization

Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V.

www.hoffnungszeichen.de, www.sign-of-hope.org

Position

Feasibility Study Consultant

Type of Contract

Short-Term Consultancy

Location

Home-based with field mission travel to Kigembe, Rwanda

Languages required

English, French, asset: Kinyarwanda

Application deadline

18^thDecember 2019

Starting Date

February 2019

Project Title

Green energy supported access to clean water and basic sanitation in Kigembe cell, Rwanda

Total Project Budget

650.000

Background and organizational setting

Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. works to protect the rights of people in distress and to meet their needs for assistance. The organization is headquartered in Konstanz, Germany. Our work is informed by spiritual beliefs, yet not affiliated with any denomination.

This feasibility study is commissioned, prior to project implementation, under the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) budget for development projects run by private organizations.

Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. will be the private organization and contracting party, while ARDE/Kubaho will be the local implementing partner.

The project aims to provide access to safe and affordable water to 1.500 households in Kigembe Cell by expanding the WASAC network by building a solar powered pumping unit, a distribution tank and 8 water kiosks. Additionally, 60 households shall receive UDDTs and kitchen gardens while further 300 households shall build basic hand washing installments. All project components shall be implemented in an integrated approach with corresponding capacity building measures to increase sustainability and ownership. Apart from the general target population, hygiene promotion measures will specifically target 3 schools.

Feasibility Study Objectives

The purpose of the feasibility study is to provide Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. with a sound basis for developing a project concept, by identifying project prerequisites, opportunities and risks.

This comprehensive study will verify relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the proposed project intervention. The study will provide concrete and practical recommendations that will assist with finalization of project design elements, including local implementing partner assessment, problem analysis and relevance of the proposed project intervention, stakeholder analysis, among others.

The study will support the project quality assurance measures implemented by Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. and contribute to the decision-making process in regards to funding of the proposed project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected Consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Head of the International Aid and Cooperation Department, in close cooperation with the responsible Desk Officer and the local implementing partner.

The duties and responsibilities of the consultant will include:

Develop a work plan outlining proposed research methodology, geographical coverage, and schedule to conduct the feasibility study.

Carry out a project site visit to a project location to conduct research, collect data and establish contact with the local implementing partner, potential beneficiaries and relevant project stakeholders.

Review existing policies and structures, government development strategies, as well as relevant studies and research projects that could serve as a basis for the feasibility study.

Identify relevant project stakeholders, local governing bodies and industry, as well as lessons learned and best practices of similar on-going and implemented projects relevant to the project.

Evaluate all available data and sources providing background information on identified issues, problem analysis, as well as selected intervention to address identified needs.

Assess the proposed activities, as well as their timing and required financial resources.

Examine institutional, technical, staffing and financial capacities of the selected implementing partner, as well as its relationship with the target group. Based on the findings, determine if there are areas in which capacities of the local implementing partner need to be developed.

Review main governmental and non-governmental stakeholders with a purpose to see if there is a potential overlap or conflict of interest, as well as opportunities for coordination with the aim of creating synergies and new cooperation partnerships.

Examine identified target group, their needs and their role in the broader social context, as well as relevance of the planned project activities for addressing their needs.

Identify potential obstacles and alternatives to overcome the foreseen challenges.

Examine existing feedback & complaints mechanisms of the project executing agency or of relevant local stakeholders.

Review and analyze all available project design elements and draft documents related to the project concept, if necessary.

Critically review the planned project in terms of OECD/DAC criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability (please see

https://www.oecd.org/dac/evaluation/49756382.pdf)

Prepare a report containing the findings on the above items, specific recommendations for the project concept with a view to planning and implementing foreseen project activities.

Expected Deliverables

The study will produce the following deliverables:

a feasibility study outline, including proposed methodology and data collection tools, table of content and a timeline of research activities prior to site visit to a project location

a comprehensive report of appr. 15 pages with practical recommendations and relevant annexes

a review of the main project design elements and provision of recommendations, including a local implementing partner assessment and an analysis of the institutional structure required for project implementation, stipulating the roles and responsibilities of staff members involved

a detailed problem analysis, a stakeholder analysis, a revision of the target group, an analysis of the potential risks and recommendations on how to mitigate these risks, a schedule of project activities, a financial plan, a detailed project logframe with SMART indicators for the project objective and results, listing related activities, and required resources, suggestions for the implementation of a responsive feedback mechanism.

This templatewill provide guidance and suggested structure for the final report.

Timeframe

A total duration of the assignment is up to 18 working days within period from 27^thJan to 28^thFebruary 2020.

A feasibility study outline/proposed methodology 3 days

A planning meeting with SoH (remotely) 1 day

Data collection site visit to a project location 6 days

Draft feasibility study with annexes 5 days

Final draft 3 days

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Minimum of 5 years of project evaluation and/or implementation experience in the result-based management framework

Proven experience of conducting feasibility studies, evaluations and other research projects

Technical and methodological knowledge to conduct research projects and formulate conclusions based on a solid methodology, assessing projects for relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of projects

Experience working with Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and partnered projects

Desirable:

Experience in the relevant field

Professional familiarity with the project country/region

Practical experience of working for and/or evaluating BMZ-funded projects

Academic BackgroundAn advanced level university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in social sciences, public administration, international development studies, law and/or water engineering. A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents with Feasibility Study in Kigembe, Rwanda to procurement@sign-of-hope.orgno later than December 18^th2019:

CV indicating all relevant experiences

contacts of at least two professional references

a cover letter, including a brief description of the proposed research methodology and an overview of the costs. Please note that in accordance with the donor guidelines, the costs of the feasibility study should be appropriate to the volume and complexity of the project and should not exceed two per cent (2%) of the total project budget.

writing sample of the document of similar research value (for example, a feasibility study, an evaluation report)

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 2019-12-20

**African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Mathematical Sciences for Climate Resilience (MS4CR) Program **

Mid-Term Evaluation Terms of Reference

1. INTRODUCTION

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) was established in 2003 in Cape Town, South Africa. Since then, it has expanded across the continent and established six centres of excellence for mathematical sciences in South Africa, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, Tanzania and Rwanda. AIMS is a pan-African network for the advancement of STEM, offering post-graduate training, research, and public outreach & engagement. The AIMS Master s in Mathematical Sciences program is at the core of AIMS the program trains hundreds of talented young Africans each year and prepares them for leadership positions in education, research, government and the private sector. Research is also an integral part of AIMS with three AIMS Research Centres across the network and a growing AIMS Research Chair program. International researchers partner with local researchers and students at AIMS centres to pursue innovations in STEM and their application to society.

The AIMS Mathematical Sciences for Climate Change Resilience (MS4CR) Program is a six-year (2017-2023) CAD 20 million initiative funded by Canada s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The key objectives of the MS4CR program are to increase the contribution of African mathematical scientists in finding solutions to climate change-related challenges in Africa through training, internships, and research; and to support the consolidation of AIMS operations across the continent through strengthening existing AIMS centres. These will be achieved through five complementary interventions:

1) Master s level training for 88 AIMS students with a focus on climate science;

2) Climate science research and grants for 3 research chairs, supported by 50 postgraduate researchers in addition to 16 small research grants;

3) Climate science fellowships for 20 women and funding to enable young women and girls to access opportunities such as STEM camps to learn about mathematics and climate science;

4) Internships for 100 students or alumni in the field of climate change; and

5) Consolidation of the AIMS network.

In keeping with the terms of the grant agreement, AIMS, in collaboration with IDRC, is commissioning an external and independent mid-term evaluation of the AIMS MS4CR program.

The mid-term evaluation is both an important learning and accountability exercise for AIMS to assess progress in the implementation of the MS4CR program, identify signs of early impact, note where results have been impeded, and adjust the delivery of the program going forward to ensure the intended objectives are met.

2. EVALUATION OBJECTIVES

The mid-term evaluation will be guided by the OECD DAC Criteria for Evaluating Development Assistance. The key objectives of the evaluation are to:

• Assess the progress made towards achieving the Program s objectives and intended outcomes;
• Recommend where adjustments are needed for the next phase of implementation to ensure the realization of the expected results; and
• Consider the broader context in which the Program was implemented to identify the key factors that may have been barriers or facilitators and should be considered in the next phase of the program.

3. EVALUATION SCOPE

The evaluation will focus exclusively on the MS4CR program, from its inception in 2017 to present, within the broader context of the AIMS network, including training, research, internships, and operations supported by IDRC. Geographically, this will focus on AIMS Rwanda and the AIMS Global Secretariat, both in Kigali, Rwanda and phone or Skype interviews with other AIMS Centres in Senegal, Ghana, South Africa and Cameroon. The Evaluation Team is expected to survey AIMS Ms4CR students (current and alumni) to assess and document the perceptions and experiences of the program s direct beneficiaries.

It is expected that the evaluation will focus on the immediate outcomeresultsand will comment on the extent to which the MS4CR program is progressing towards higher-level outcomes. To measure this progress, the evaluation will be guided by the MS4CR program s Performance Measurement Framework. The evaluation will also examine any changes in the context in which the program was implemented and the impact this has had on program implementation.

The mid-term evaluation will seek to capture information from a wide range of stakeholders, including:

• AIMS Executive Team, Senior Management, Academic Directors and relevant staff across the network;
• AIMS MS4CR lecturers and tutors;
• AIMS MS4CR students, interns, and alumni;
• External partners in the private sector, government, and education;
• AIMS Research staff;
• Employers of AIMS MS4CR interns and graduates; and
• IDRC and GAC staff.

4. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH

The evaluation methodology should take a mixed methods approach (e.g. combining quantitative, qualitative, and participatory tools) to allow for the triangulation of information and assurance of accuracy. A gender equality lens should be applied to all analysis. The evaluation envisages a combination of desk review of all relevant program documents; field visits to AIMS Rwanda and AIMS Secretariat; key informant interviews with select staff, partners, and donors; and focus group discussions with students, lecturers, tutors, and researchers; and survey of AIMS alumni.

The proposed methodology should be presented in the Inception Report. It should include an evaluation matrix to demonstrate how each evaluation question will be answered (i.e. data source, collection tools, and method of analysis). The Inception Report will also outline the evaluation team s overall work plan, the division of responsibilities between team members, and a risk assessment with mitigation solutions.

While this is broadlyspeaking the approach envisaged by AIMS, applicants are encouraged to be innovative and creative in their proposal and draw from their own expertise and experience, where relevant.

5. OVERSIGHT OF THE EVALUATION

The evaluation will be overseen by AIMS, led by the Director of Monitoring & Evaluation and the M&E Division. An Internal Advisory Committee, comprised of the Director of M&E, Vice President and Chief Programs Officer, IDRC s Senior Program Officer in M&E, and IDRC s Program Officer for the MS4CR, will be responsible for reviewing and approving all deliverables related to evaluation.

6. KEY EVALUATION QUESTIONS

Key questions have been developed to help guide the evaluation. They will be further detailed and refined during the inception phase:

a) Relevance

To what extent is the MS4CR program at AIMS relevant to the development priorities of Africa, specifically in terms of higher education and research in climate change?

Are the activities and outputs of the program consistent with the overall goal and objectives?

Are the activities and outputs of the program consistent with the intended outcomes and impacts?

b) Effectiveness

Have program activities been implemented as planned? Have they rolled out successfully and as intended? Is the delivery of the program on track?

How appropriate are the implementation modalities?

How effectively is the program managed?

Do any activities need to be adapted to a changing context or emerging opportunities?

To what extent are the program s objectives likely to be achieved by the end-date of the program?

How adequate are the M&E mechanisms in place? Are the indicators reflective of the objectives of the program? Are they being tracked and monitored effectively?

What are the early signs, if any, that immediate and higher-level outcome results have been achieved?

What are the key factors influencing the achievement or non-achievement of the objectives?

c) Efficiency

Is the program being implemented in the most cost efficient means possible?

Are the objectives likely to be achieved on time and within the resources allocated?

How adequate are the available resources to deliver the program (human, financial etc.)

4. EVALUATION PHASES

4.1 Inception phase

Kick-off Skype call with Evaluation Team and AIMS

Desk review of relevant program documents

Inception meeting at AIMS Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda with AIMS staff

Inception Report including proposed approach, methodology and data collection tools and outline for the final report

Logistical arrangements for field visits

4.2 Data Collection

Field visit to AIMS Rwanda and AIMS Secretariat, both in Kigali, Rwanda. The visit will include: Interviews and/or focus groups with select AIMS students, staff, lecturers, tutors, researchers, employers of interns, and key partners; and participatory observation of the AIMS academic model and 24/7 learning environment

Survey of AIMS alumni from the MS4CR-funded climate science stream

Interviews with IDRC and GAC staff

4.3 Analysis and Reporting

Synthesis, analysis and triangulation of findings

Follow-up interviews where necessary

Submission of draft report to AIMS for review, consideration and feedback. The outline for the report will be discussed and agreed upon at the Inception Meeting.

4.4 Learning Workshop

Evaluation team will be invited back to the AIMS Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda to present their findings and proposed recommendations to AIMS staff. This will provide an opportunity for AIMS to review, discuss, and validate the findings and begin to prioritise the relevant recommendations.

4.5 Final Report

Based on the feedback and insight gathered at the Learning Workshop, the Evaluation Team will revise the draft report and submit a final report of the mid-term evaluation.

5. PROPOSED TIMELINE

The following is a proposed timeline for undertaking the mid-term evaluation, to be discussed, reviewed and finalised with the selected evaluation team during the inception phase.

Activity

Week

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3

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Inception Phase

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Draft Report

Review and feedback

Learning Workshop

Final Report

6. EVALUATION TEAM COMPOSITION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

To ensure the independence of the evaluation and the credibility of the findings, a team of external consultants, identified through an open and competitive selection process, will conduct the mid-term evaluation. The selected evaluation team must have experience in undertaking evaluations in the context of higher education in Africa. Preference will be given to those teams who have practical experience in STEM and particularly the field of climate change

The Team Leader must have extensive and broad experience in the design and execution of evaluations for international development, with excellent analytical, team management, and communication skills (verbal and written). He/she should be fluent in English and French. The Team Leader should be supported by one or two other evaluators with subject matter expertise in higher education, STEM and/or climate change. They must have strong and practiced skills in data collection, data analysis and report writing.

7. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Interested teams of evaluators meeting the above criteria are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to mel@nexteinstein.orgwith the subject: MS4CR Mid-term Evaluation EOI. The EOI should include a technical proposal; financial proposal (with a breakdown of professional fees (person days and daily rates) and expenses); CVs for all proposed team members; sample reports of recently completed evaluations done by proposed team members; and the names and contact information of three references.

Applications are due by 20 December 2019

Closing date: 2019-12-25

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are growing quickly. We currently serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 1 million farm families by 2020.

Job Description

The Field Operations team is the heart of our program directly serving clients. As the Field Operations Director, you will directly manage our team of 3,000+ staff and lead the implementation of our high-impact program across four sub-teams: field execution, field deliveries, customer service, and field staff management. You will report directly to the Deputy Country Director - Program.

You will:

• Guide daily operations and set strategy to improve our largest country program
• Create strategies ensuring this team can continue 25%+ annual growth
• Improve daily execution, ensuring customer service is the forefront of our work
• Develop and grow our team of over 3,000 staff, across multiple regions in Kenya
• Improve sales, training, and portfolio management ability of field staff.
• Hire and mentor future leaders, to promote rapid career growth and program expansion.
• Promote customer-centricity across core operations, and increase program impact
• Ensure our customer-service remains focused on delivering real, tangible impact to customers
• Oversee and improve our training efforts, ensuring they are streamlined
• Shape country-level strategy
• As a member of the senior-leadership team, guide long-term strategy for the Kenya Program.
• Translate this strategy into improvement projects and execution plans for the Field Operations Team.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. Youll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. Youll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with 10+ years of relevant work experience, and a passion for serving smallholder farmers. Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

• 8+ years of managing a successful and large team
• Project management and execution: Ability to develop, plan, and execute complex programs across a large team
• Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, feedback and continuous improvement
• Results-oriented: You set goals and take ownership of driving towards them
• Cross-cultural fluency: You will collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Leadership experience in the marketing sector is an advantage
• Strong educational background; minimum Bachelor's Degree
• A willingness to commit to living in a rural area for at least two years
• English required; Kiswahili strongly preferred

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible.

Job Location

This role is based in Kakamega. You may work up to 50% from another location of your choice.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Duration

Full-time job.

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Sponsor International Candidates

No*;* Must have existing rights to work in Kenya.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org).

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