Vacancy title:
Executive Secretary

Jobs at:
Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP)

Deadline of this Job:
7th, September 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 24th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP)is an association of professionals working the field of environmental management in Rwanda. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, RAPEP was established in September 2016; by law no 36/2016 of 08/09/2016.
RAPEP’s work focuses on better organization of environmental assessment work, members’ capacity development, advocacy and provision of technical support to the government, UN agencies and the business community

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose
RAPEP is looking for a highly competent and experienced executive secretary, to support the implementation of its core mandate, manage existing programme portfolio and its planned expansion in line with the association’s strategy.
Values/ethics
Eligible candidates should have a practical commitment to RAPEP’s values, vision and mission when working alongside RAPEP’s partner organizations in the planning, design, implementation and monitoring of programmes / projects.
Job Description and key Responsibilities:

• Overall coordination of day to day activities of the association;
  
• Contribute to the development and implement a strategy to meet members and societal needs through partner organizations with responsibility for project implementation;
  
• Managing a significant and dynamic budget in line with the association’s activities;
  
• Delivering on accountability and compliance commitment of the association;
  
• Supporting the collation of internal and external narrative and financial donor reports and the management of related staff in the team;
  
• Event planning and logistics;
  
• Any other task as deemed necessary by the leadership of the association.
  Qualification & Education Requirements
  Education:
  
• At least a university degree in a relevant fields of business administration and management;
  
• Proven experience in project management (including needs assessments, proposal development experience, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning) and people management are a prerequisite.
  Required Skills and Competencies
  
• Have experience in managing professional associations and programme / project design and management;
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and patiently;
  
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative;
  
• Ability to work in a multi-skilled team and transfer knowledge to colleagues;
  
• Ability to work under pressure and provide the required support;
  
• Ability to deal with office politics and confidentiality;
  
• Ability to manage time;
  Language:
  
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. French would be beneficial.
  Note: The candidate must also be able to travel domestically for work, with remote supervision to tight timeframes.