About the Role
Function:
The Expert will work under the direct supervision of the MAV+ Strategic Leadership and Policy Expert and in close collaboration with the (RMS) Rwanda Medical Supply's CEO to oversee financial management, risk, and compliance within the supply chain, and contributes to ensuring access to quality medicines and health products. They engage with stakeholders and provide strategic guidance.
The Expert will contribute to technical dialogues around the strengthening of pharmaceutical supply chain management and ecosystem for production of vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Rwanda and in Africa and contribute to Team Europe Initiatives. The Expert will interact with stakeholders (MOH, RBC, RFDA, development partners, etc.) to effectively support Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd on achieving its objectives.
In general, (s)he will:
Ensure the effective planning, budgeting, and monitoring of activities funded by the project
Develop and implement financial strategies that align with organizational objectives, ensuring sustainability and accountability.
Advice the management on investment strategies and portfolio management.
Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial reports, and variance analysis to monitor financial performance.
Ensure strict adherence to financial regulations and organizational standards, including coordinating with all stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, addressing audit findings, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Facilitate audits and coordinate the RMS team to address audit findings as needed.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial assets and mitigate risks,
Conducting regular financial risk assessments and proposing mitigation strategies to ensure organizational resilience.
Provide financial insights to support decision-making and resource allocation within the supply chain.
Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency of RMS.
Contribute to RMS staff capacity development of RMS staff in financial management and compliance.
Identify and document good practices and lessons learned to enhance organizational knowledge and performance.
Requirements
Requested qualifications and experience.
Rwandan Citizen;
Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or a closely related field
Minimum 5 years in financial management with expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and compliance.
Experience with international organizations or funded projects
Experience in the development and operationalization of health system research.
Required skills and knowledge
Good experience in project planning, development, monitoring and evaluation.
Professional Business administration certification (eg, CPA, CIA, ACCA, CFRM, CFA, CIMA, etc.) is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of risk management.
Proven knowledge and experience in investment management and strategy execution
In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
Experience in the healthcare sector is an asset.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with partners (facilitation, coaching, negotiation, flexibility, empathetic attitude, networking) and ensure strong collaboration with colleagues,
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated individual capable of independent learning and adapting to changing circumstances,
Proactive and results-oriented,
Adaptability and flexibility with the ability to set priorities,
Ability to consult, negotiate and manage teamwork, good leadership skills,
English proficiency (oral and written). French is an asset,
Ability to work in an international, multi-stakeholder environment, maintain effective and cooperative relations,
Ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative governance framework by taking ownership, being accountable, and communicating honestly and transparently.
We offer you
A stimulating and varied job in a multi-cultural environment.
Salary package according to our salary grids (class 6 – Sector & Thematic Expert) from 3,916,958RWF monthly gross salary, adjustable depending on the number of years of relevant experience,
Additional benefits:
- Insurance coverage (medical and group workers protection) - Option for remote working depending on the nature of the job - Personal Learning and development, on the job and outside - Opportunity for internal mobility
Deadline: 15th September 2024.
Apply: https://jobs.enabel.be/
About the Company
Enabel is the Belgian development agency. It implements Belgium's governmental cooperation. The agency also works for other national and international donors. With its partners in Belgium and abroad, Enabel offers solutions to address pressing global challenges - Climate Change, Urbanization, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality - and to promote Global Citizenship. With 2,100 staff, Enabel manages about 200 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.
We have over 20 years' experience in areas ranging from education and health care to agriculture, environmental protection, digitalization, employment and governance. Enabel's expertise is eagerly sought-after by partners around the government – ranging from the Belgian, European Union institutions, governments of other countries and the private sector. We work with civil society, research institutes as well as businesses and we foster fruitful interaction between development policy and other areas.
Enabel is currently implementing a five-year bilateral cooperation program (2024 - 2029), with a total budget of 95 million euros, in three priority development sectors in Rwanda: health, agriculture, urbanization and support in public financial management. Enabel is also implementing many other projects funded by third parties (European Union and European Development Actors).