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Investment Fund Monitoring Officer

Vacancy #:   5338
Unit:   Rwanda Country Office
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   Rwanda Programme Office, Kigali, Rwanda
Reporting to:   Operations Manager
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   P1
Expected start date:   01 July 2022
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (6 months)
Closing date:   15 April 2020
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Investment Fund Monitoring Officer will support the financial management and Monitoring of the Investment Fund, managed by Rwanda Water Resources Board and will directly report to the team leader with co-direct reporting to the Rwanda Water Board SPIU Coordinator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Working as a Financial link between Investment Fund and technical assistance facility
Provide regular update on financial and overall IIF implementation to the Technical assistance Team Leader
Support to the financial management of the IIF;
Support the IIF procurement process on request of the SPIU Coordinator;
Support the monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) during the implementation of the IIF funded projects (including support to SPIU in monitoring and evaluation of the technical construction Supervisors);
To mobilize and administer all RWFA/ SPIU funds in accordance with the GoR financial management procedures and Donors disbursement Guidelines with a view to ensuring transparent and efficient financial management system that supports effective RWFA/SPIU operations;
Keep track of the execution of funds received by SPIU implementing institutions against planned targets and report on Execution rates per budget line;
Participate in collaboration with the technical team in the preparation of narrative and financial reports as required by GoR or donors to inform decision making organs and funding institutions;
Advise different policies aiming at improving financial management of the RWFA/SPIU;
Prepare quarterly treasury plan according to the annual action plan and budget and prepare the execution report;
Submit regular reports to the supervising authority;
Undertake risk assessment and propose subsequent risk management strategies;
Assist the international expert in his/her duties; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
REQUIREMENTS
  • Education;
Master’s degree in a relevant field preferably Financial Management or Business Administration


• Work Experience;
At least 4 years for Finance and administration; with a good experience in monitoring of water projects;
Work experience in the Rwanda water sector is preferable
Demonstrable experience in procurement support;
Hands on experience in Financial reporting and support in audit preparation;
Experience in working with or engaging with the private sector is an asset;
Experience in working for an international organization is an added advantage;


• Language Proficiency;
Excellent command of English and strong verbal and written communication skills
Sound command of the French Language both written and spoken


• Functional competencies;
Should be self-motivated and proactive
Should have strong, demonstrable analytical skills
Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to employ diplomacy, especially when collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders
Fluency in English, with the ability to articulate oneself well in writing
Must have excellent IT skills (e.g. MS Office, online research, etc.); ability to learn new tools is an asset
Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize own workload
Must be an excellent team player and is expected to work well in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
Ability to develop a strong personal network in Rwanda water sector
Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development;
Ability and willingness to travel


• Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach
APPLICATIONS

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