Swiss TPH Administrative manager Jobs in Rwanda

Swiss TPH Administrative manager Jobs in Rwanda


  • Swiss TPH operates from Basel and through its local and regional project offices.

  • In the Great Lakes region, Swiss TPH has had an office in Kigali for more than 12 years, serving as a base for projects in Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC (North and South Kivu).
  • Currently, the Kigali office serves as a base for 7 projects in Rwanda.

  • As the number of projects has increased, the need for a contract and administrative managers has increased.

  • The Administrative Manager will be part of a management team together with the Country Director, and the Basel-based project leaders.

    Your responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully support the delivery of project objectives (on time and to budget) and ensure effective coordination of:

  • Financial operations of the office, including the yearly budgeting activities and its execution, as well external (project) audits;

  • Administrative operations of the office including logistics, maintenance, software licensing, insurance and registration; and

  • Procurement processes, contracting, and compliance with outlined procedures.

  • Oversee human resource management in support of the Basel based project leaders

  • Oversee all matters relating to office security and staff safety

  • You should have the following experiences and skills: **

  • University
    degree in business management, management sciences, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of the health sector or public health project or program management is an asset.

  • At least 5 (five) years of experience managing an international office or large-scale projects.

  • Demonstrated experience in coordinating the planning, budgeting, and logistics across teams, a team of persons, ideally on projects or within an organization related to development or public health.

  • At least 2-3 years of human resource management experience with significant involvement in departmental leadership activities.

  • Familiarity with financial accounting and reporting, ideally for international clients and donors. Experience with audit processes is an asset.

  • A strong spirit of teamwork and initiative, and ability to work with professionals in a multi-cultural context

  • Ability to empower employees by building an office environment of mutual trust, respect, transparent communication, and coaching.

  • Effective negotiation, conflict management, and communication skills

  • Language skills: the candidate has to be fluent in English, and Kinyarwanda. French would be an asset

  • Computer skills including word, excel, PowerPoint, and data management software (such as proofhub, switch drive, smart sheet, or others).

  • Willingness to travel internally within Rwanda and the region, and abroad periodically.

    How to apply

  • Please submit your application to

  • stph.recrutment@gmail.com


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