Deadline of this Job: 20 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands - Rwanda Country Office
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Rwanda Programme Office, Kigali, Rwanda
Reporting to: Programme Manager, Rwanda Country Office
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: P2
Expected start date: 01 December 2022
Type of contract: (24 months)
Closing date: 19 October 2022
BACKGROUND
This Position Is Open Only To Rwandan Nationals Or Those With The Right To Work In Rwanda On Local Terms And Conditions Of Employment.
Background:
IUCN Rwanda is expanding its growing portfolio under its strategic priority “Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people”, in alignment with the IUCN 2021-2024 Global and Regional Programmes. The “Embedding Integrated Water Resources Management in Rwanda” project (EWMR) project falls under this strategic priority and provides the platform to further build upon, and to facilitate scaling up and scaling out.
The IUCN-International Union for Conservation of Nature, Rwanda Country Office in collaboration with The Governments of Rwanda and the Netherlands are implementing the “Embedding Integrated Water Resources Management in Rwanda” project (EWMR). IUCN’s role is to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for the Landscape Management and Integrated Water Resource Management. The TA Project has the overall purpose of “Increased livelihood and conservation Benefits in Sebeya (& other) catchments from restoration & improved local land management”. This TA Project embraces both water and sustainable land and water management, using a catchment approach based on a strong participatory landscape planning and restoration approach that strengthens ecosystem service delivery particularly in degraded landscapes. The EWMR project started in May 2019 and IUCN has secured a cost extension of the project until end of June 2023.
IUCN is seeking a high performing and experienced strategic expert to take up the role of Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands will provide his/her expertise to develop and implement the water and wetlands projects and programmes at both local, national, transboundary, and regional levels.
He/she will ensure growth of the IUCN Rwanda portfolio under strategic priority “Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people”, in alignment with the IUCN 2021-2024 Global and Regional Programmes. This includes, among others, support fundraising initiatives, develop strategic partnerships, support the development and subsequent implementation of new projects and programmes, and provide strategic, technical and policy support on water and wetlands.
The Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands will support the EWMR team in the implementation of the ongoing EWMR project.
He/she will also contribute to the IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Office (ESARO) regional programme development on water and wetlands.
The incumbent will be located in the IUCN Rwanda Country Office with occasional travel to the field.
DUTIES;
Under the direct guidance of, and working closely with the Programme Manager, the specific responsibilities of the Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands are:
Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people;
• Function as the IUCN Rwanda focal and knowledge point for strategic priority “Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people”.
• Oversee the conceptualization, development and implementation of new water and wetland related projects, programmes, strategies, and relevant components under other projects.
• Promote and champion Nature-based Solutions as a best-practice for project and programme development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain strong strategic partnerships with global programme units, members, commissions, policy bodies and donors.
• Represent IUCN Rwanda at relevant meetings, workshop, events, and fora.
• Take the lead in ensuring strong collaboration and coordination with ESARO and global IUCN offices on water related matters.
• Strengthen the aquatic biodiversity component under current and new relevant projects.
• Develop mechanisms and guidelines to enable lessons learning and sharing.
EWMR project, and similar future projects;
• Act as Liaison to the project team leader and team members to support the overall management and coordination of the project and implementation of related project activities.
• Ensure coordination of various partner (RWB, SNV, RWARRI, UNICEF) planning, implementation of project work plans, and reporting.
• Provide technical expertise to RWB and ensure quality delivery of watershed and catchment management interventions.
• Strengthen capacities of organizations in catchments in landscape restoration and IWRM including districts staff, catchment management committees and other involved parties.
• Provide technical expertise to SNV, RWARRI and UNICEF and ensure quality delivery of landscape restoration, community mobilization, livelihood interventions, and other relevant project components.
• Provide advice on the development of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approaches, regulation, catchment plan development, and its implementation.
• Provide technical support for drafting terms of reference for various technical studies, concept notes, procurement and budgets for different activities and events.
• Supervise short and long-term consultants, including the drafting of Terms of Reference, manage Consultants’ work, and ensure quality delivery.
• In close collaboration with the M&E Officer, ensure monitoring and recording of progress against the project’s indicators.
• Produce high quality production and dissemination of knowledge products, including reports, guidelines, policy briefs, lessons-learned, and infographs.
• Develop timely and high-quality project communications, including articles, and social media communications.
Ensure delivery of timely and high quality technical and financial reporting to the donor.Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Education;
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in water management, environmental management, natural resources management, or related disciplines. Work Experience;
• At least 7 years of, including regional/international, managerial and institutional experience in water and wetlands: specifically, Integrated Water Resources Management, natural resource management, and nature conservation.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic thinking, engagement, and portfolio growth.
• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of project and programme management.
• Work experience in the Rwanda water sector is preferable.
• Demonstrable political, advisory and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrable experience in engaging with governmental institutions.
• Demonstrated affinity with and understanding of nature in general and aquatic biodiversity specific conservation.
• Demonstrated affinity with the social, political, gender aspects of catchment-level IWRM experience in working with or engaging with the private sector is an asset.
• Excellent technical leadership and understanding of surface water, catchment planning, ground water, water, legislation and regulations.
• Maintaining active networks on IWRM and related topics with donors, government and other stakeholders at national and district level.
• Demonstrable experience in concept note and proposal development.
• Good understanding of the Nature-based Solutions approach.
• Experience in working for an international organization is an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of and experience with GIS is an added advantage.
Language Requirements;
• Strong written & spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
• Proficiency in French is an added advantage.
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.
Functional Competencies;
• Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability.
• Strong problem analysis and solving skills.
• Strong inter personal skills, cultural sensitivity, and a very good communicator.
• Innovative and dynamic, with ability to take initiative and provide creative solutions to project management problems.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with little supervision and function in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual.
• Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
Community Engagement Specialist job at World Vision Rwanda
JOB DETAILS:
Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands - Rwanda Country Office
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Rwanda Programme Office, Kigali, Rwanda
Reporting to: Programme Manager, Rwanda Country Office
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: P2
Expected start date: 01 December 2022
Type of contract: (24 months)
Closing date: 19 October 2022
BACKGROUND
This Position Is Open Only To Rwandan Nationals Or Those With The Right To Work In Rwanda On Local Terms And Conditions Of Employment.
Background:
IUCN Rwanda is expanding its growing portfolio under its strategic priority “Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people”, in alignment with the IUCN 2021-2024 Global and Regional Programmes. The “Embedding Integrated Water Resources Management in Rwanda” project (EWMR) project falls under this strategic priority and provides the platform to further build upon, and to facilitate scaling up and scaling out.
The IUCN-International Union for Conservation of Nature, Rwanda Country Office in collaboration with The Governments of Rwanda and the Netherlands are implementing the “Embedding Integrated Water Resources Management in Rwanda” project (EWMR). IUCN’s role is to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for the Landscape Management and Integrated Water Resource Management. The TA Project has the overall purpose of “Increased livelihood and conservation Benefits in Sebeya (& other) catchments from restoration & improved local land management”. This TA Project embraces both water and sustainable land and water management, using a catchment approach based on a strong participatory landscape planning and restoration approach that strengthens ecosystem service delivery particularly in degraded landscapes. The EWMR project started in May 2019 and IUCN has secured a cost extension of the project until end of June 2023.
IUCN is seeking a high performing and experienced strategic expert to take up the role of Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands will provide his/her expertise to develop and implement the water and wetlands projects and programmes at both local, national, transboundary, and regional levels.
He/she will ensure growth of the IUCN Rwanda portfolio under strategic priority “Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people”, in alignment with the IUCN 2021-2024 Global and Regional Programmes. This includes, among others, support fundraising initiatives, develop strategic partnerships, support the development and subsequent implementation of new projects and programmes, and provide strategic, technical and policy support on water and wetlands.
The Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands will support the EWMR team in the implementation of the ongoing EWMR project.
He/she will also contribute to the IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Office (ESARO) regional programme development on water and wetlands.
The incumbent will be located in the IUCN Rwanda Country Office with occasional travel to the field.
DUTIES;
Under the direct guidance of, and working closely with the Programme Manager, the specific responsibilities of the Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands are:
Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people;
• Function as the IUCN Rwanda focal and knowledge point for strategic priority “Sustainable management of water resources for nature and people”.
• Oversee the conceptualization, development and implementation of new water and wetland related projects, programmes, strategies, and relevant components under other projects.
• Promote and champion Nature-based Solutions as a best-practice for project and programme development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain strong strategic partnerships with global programme units, members, commissions, policy bodies and donors.
• Represent IUCN Rwanda at relevant meetings, workshop, events, and fora.
• Take the lead in ensuring strong collaboration and coordination with ESARO and global IUCN offices on water related matters.
• Strengthen the aquatic biodiversity component under current and new relevant projects.
• Develop mechanisms and guidelines to enable lessons learning and sharing.
EWMR project, and similar future projects;
• Act as Liaison to the project team leader and team members to support the overall management and coordination of the project and implementation of related project activities.
• Ensure coordination of various partner (RWB, SNV, RWARRI, UNICEF) planning, implementation of project work plans, and reporting.
• Provide technical expertise to RWB and ensure quality delivery of watershed and catchment management interventions.
• Strengthen capacities of organizations in catchments in landscape restoration and IWRM including districts staff, catchment management committees and other involved parties.
• Provide technical expertise to SNV, RWARRI and UNICEF and ensure quality delivery of landscape restoration, community mobilization, livelihood interventions, and other relevant project components.
• Provide advice on the development of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approaches, regulation, catchment plan development, and its implementation.
• Provide technical support for drafting terms of reference for various technical studies, concept notes, procurement and budgets for different activities and events.
• Supervise short and long-term consultants, including the drafting of Terms of Reference, manage Consultants’ work, and ensure quality delivery.
• In close collaboration with the M&E Officer, ensure monitoring and recording of progress against the project’s indicators.
• Produce high quality production and dissemination of knowledge products, including reports, guidelines, policy briefs, lessons-learned, and infographs.
• Develop timely and high-quality project communications, including articles, and social media communications.
Ensure delivery of timely and high quality technical and financial reporting to the donor.Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Education;
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in water management, environmental management, natural resources management, or related disciplines. Work Experience;
• At least 7 years of, including regional/international, managerial and institutional experience in water and wetlands: specifically, Integrated Water Resources Management, natural resource management, and nature conservation.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic thinking, engagement, and portfolio growth.
• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of project and programme management.
• Work experience in the Rwanda water sector is preferable.
• Demonstrable political, advisory and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrable experience in engaging with governmental institutions.
• Demonstrated affinity with and understanding of nature in general and aquatic biodiversity specific conservation.
• Demonstrated affinity with the social, political, gender aspects of catchment-level IWRM experience in working with or engaging with the private sector is an asset.
• Excellent technical leadership and understanding of surface water, catchment planning, ground water, water, legislation and regulations.
• Maintaining active networks on IWRM and related topics with donors, government and other stakeholders at national and district level.
• Demonstrable experience in concept note and proposal development.
• Good understanding of the Nature-based Solutions approach.
• Experience in working for an international organization is an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of and experience with GIS is an added advantage.
Language Requirements;
• Strong written & spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
• Proficiency in French is an added advantage.
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.
Functional Competencies;
• Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability.
• Strong problem analysis and solving skills.
• Strong inter personal skills, cultural sensitivity, and a very good communicator.
• Innovative and dynamic, with ability to take initiative and provide creative solutions to project management problems.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with little supervision and function in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual.
• Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
Deadline of this Job: 18 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Community Engagement Specialist
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Community Engagement Specialist. The position will be based at Head Office - Kigali reporting to the Education Technical Advisor.
Purpose of the position:
The community engagement specialist will be responsible for technical design and implementation of the community engagement component planned under the H&C Activity. The role will also deliver on technical trainings for the community engagement component and supports the rollout of these trainings to Uburezi Iwacu field staff from all partner organizations.
The major responsibilities include:
% Of time Activity End Results
40% Planning and program implementation
• Provide technical review and feedback on feasibility of local implementing partners’ proposed work plans; provide adjustments and recommendations as needed.
• Lead the development and/or revision and adaptation of technical resources to incorporate key program components to engage parents and other community members.
• LIPs work plans are comprehensive, feasible and with impactful activities.
• Project decisions and approaches are research based.
40% Capacity building/ strengthening
• Organise, conduct technical trainings for the community engagement component of the Uburezi Iwacu, and support the rollout of these trainings to field staff and community volunteers.
• Work with regional education coordinators to support community volunteers in management and use of the story books and other literacy materials in reading clubs.
• Homes and Communities project’s field staff, and volunteers will be trained on all technical aspects including reading clubs’ facilitation, child and adult safeguarding, gender and inclusion.
• Books and other literacy materials provided to community libraries and reading clubs will be efficiently and effectively used
10% Monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Provide monitoring and evaluation support for the community Engagement component.
• Prepare weekly updates, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of the community engagement component
• Community engagement component’s report will be prepared with quality and submitted on time.
• Community volunteers’ activities will be monitored and support will be provided for improvement
• 10% Networking and Collaboration
• Collaborate with the SBCC Specialist and SBCC field staff to ensure that SBCC messaging is integrated into community engagement activities.
• Works closely with the leadership to ensure the Homes and Communities project is well represented in all Education coordination meetings and other relevant forums at all levels.
• All community engagement activities have social behaviour transformative messages
• Homes and Communities Activity is represented in different working groups, platforms and stakeholders at both national and local levels."> Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Required Professional Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, planning, and implementing community engagement and outreach activities.
• Field experience in developing and implementing community and civic engagement tools/projects.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
• Bachelors’ degree in education, political science, public administration and any other relevant field.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Master’s degree in education, political science, public administration and any other relevant field.
• Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures or those of other donor funded projects or community- based projects.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate closely with different stakeholders including government staff, local partners, and FBOs’ leaders and builds capacity.
• Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Coordinator of ECD & Afterschool Programs job at Rwanda/Centre Cyprien et Daphrose Rugamba (CECYDAR)
Deadline of this Job: 14 October 2022National Advisor for Macro Modelling for Macroeconomic and Investment Policies (MIP) project job at The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Deadline of this Job: 17 October 2022
Deadline of this Job: 17 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
National Tax Advisor for Macroeconomic and Investment Policies (MIP) Project
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programs.
The Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) project is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It contributes to the overall objective of strengthening capacities of key government and academic actors in Rwanda to shape economic and investment policies geared to pro-poor growth. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) is MIP’s main counterpart.
Candidate profile
GIZ-MIP is seeking highly qualified and motivated National Advisor (NA) to help advance capacity development on major tax reforms and tax analysis and contribute to other activities. The candidate should be a university graduate with strong analytical skills, and a self-motivated person with very high ethical standards who strongly believes in the developmental role of domestic revenue mobilization.
GIZ would like to recruit a National Tax Advisor for the Macroeconomic and Investment Policies (MIP) project.
Location: Kigali
Fixed Term: One year, with possible extension
The National Tax Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Contribute to activities that build capacity in tax policy preparation and monitoring of revenue performance and tax policy implementation.
• Help formulate and monitor operational plan and budget for capacity development in tax policy at MIP.
• Support the follow-up and implementation of Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) and roadmap of reforms under MTRS.
• Support international tax policy experts under the MIP project in delivering their activities in training, development of tax analytical tools, and advice to MINECOFIN.
• Participate in various research and modeling activities: revenue forecasting, tax expenditure analysis, and tax incidence analysis using macro and micro data.
• Apply computer skills, especially Excel for data analysis and data management, and STATA for micro (taxpayer, household) data analysis.
• Assist in preparing analytical and monitoring reports.
Reporting and Outputs
• The NA is supervised by and reporting to the GIZ MIP Project Leader.
• The NA will work both at MIP and MINECOFIN and will be supervised for day-to-day operations at MINECOFIN by the Head of the Tax Policy Department. Qualifications and professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and proven solid understanding of tax policy/administration, tax incentives, and the related legal framework;
• Ability to articulate taxation concepts clearly in oral and written forms; and to document technical work;
• Ability to analyze macro and micro tax- and taxpayer data; and fluency in Excel and STATA;
• Proficiency in English and strong English writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with various stakeholders;
• At least [1] year of relevant work experience; experience in analytical role in taxation in Rwanda is an asset.
Confidentiality
• The NA will maintain all work material and information accessed at GIZ, MINECOFIN and Rwanda Revenue Authority as strictly confidential and discuss any disclosure with his/her supervisors
JOB DETAILS:
National Tax Advisor for Macroeconomic and Investment Policies (MIP) Project
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programs.
The Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) project is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It contributes to the overall objective of strengthening capacities of key government and academic actors in Rwanda to shape economic and investment policies geared to pro-poor growth. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) is MIP’s main counterpart.
Candidate profile
GIZ-MIP is seeking highly qualified and motivated National Advisor (NA) to help advance capacity development on major tax reforms and tax analysis and contribute to other activities. The candidate should be a university graduate with strong analytical skills, and a self-motivated person with very high ethical standards who strongly believes in the developmental role of domestic revenue mobilization.
GIZ would like to recruit a National Tax Advisor for the Macroeconomic and Investment Policies (MIP) project.
Location: Kigali
Fixed Term: One year, with possible extension
The National Tax Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Contribute to activities that build capacity in tax policy preparation and monitoring of revenue performance and tax policy implementation.
• Help formulate and monitor operational plan and budget for capacity development in tax policy at MIP.
• Support the follow-up and implementation of Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) and roadmap of reforms under MTRS.
• Support international tax policy experts under the MIP project in delivering their activities in training, development of tax analytical tools, and advice to MINECOFIN.
• Participate in various research and modeling activities: revenue forecasting, tax expenditure analysis, and tax incidence analysis using macro and micro data.
• Apply computer skills, especially Excel for data analysis and data management, and STATA for micro (taxpayer, household) data analysis.
• Assist in preparing analytical and monitoring reports.
Reporting and Outputs
• The NA is supervised by and reporting to the GIZ MIP Project Leader.
• The NA will work both at MIP and MINECOFIN and will be supervised for day-to-day operations at MINECOFIN by the Head of the Tax Policy Department. Qualifications and professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and proven solid understanding of tax policy/administration, tax incentives, and the related legal framework;
• Ability to articulate taxation concepts clearly in oral and written forms; and to document technical work;
• Ability to analyze macro and micro tax- and taxpayer data; and fluency in Excel and STATA;
• Proficiency in English and strong English writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with various stakeholders;
• At least [1] year of relevant work experience; experience in analytical role in taxation in Rwanda is an asset.
Confidentiality
• The NA will maintain all work material and information accessed at GIZ, MINECOFIN and Rwanda Revenue Authority as strictly confidential and discuss any disclosure with his/her supervisors
Deadline of this Job: 17 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Capacity Development Coordinator for Macroeconomic and Investment Policies (MIP) Project
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programs.
The Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) project is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It contributes to the overall objective of strengthening capacities of key government and academic actors in Rwanda to shape economic and investment policies geared to pro-poor growth. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) is MIP’s main counterpart.
GIZ would like to recruit the candidates for the position of Capacity Development Coordinator for Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) Program.
Location: Kigali
Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)
Position: two (2)
The Capacity Development Coordinator performs the following responsibilities and tasks:
Responsibilities
The Capacity Development Coordinator, under supervision of the MIP Project Leader, is responsible for:
• Developing and implementing capacity development programs in all five support areas of GIZ-MIP.
• Coordination with the project and partner staff to identify, implement and monitor all activities included in the capacity development programs.
• Knowledge management and learning as well as communication of best practices.
• Drafting concept notes for short-term experts and consulting firms for trainings and helping identify suitable experts.
• Maintaining contact and exchange with stakeholders.
Tasks
The Capacity Development Coordinator performs the following tasks:
Coordination
• Coordinate capacity development initiatives and programs that include e-learning, workshops, fellowships, scientific exchanges, and other types of training.
• Support the development and design of the training programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate participation and engagement of participants in training programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate the experts’ engagement and preparedness.
• Schedule training sessions organize information technology and other equipment, and assure compliance with sanitary measures, if needed.
Communication and networking
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the capacity development program implementation progress.
• Document learnings from program implementation, to contribute to the continuous adaptation, refinement and improvement of the capacity development programs in all support areas of GIZ-MIP.
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information with all stakeholders.
• Identify and strengthen synergies in capacity development initiatives supported by GIZ projects and other development partners.
Knowledge management
• Work with colleagues to distil and capture good practices and lessons learnt.
• Disseminate best practices in learning through communications and reporting.
• Inform of and share information on relevant capacity development policies and strategies.
Another duties/additional task
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management." Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Qualifications and professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public policy, International relations, Education, Social sciences and similar;
• Experience of at least five years in a similar position in public sector or donor organization
• Professional experience in project management, capacity development, educational programs, or other related area.
• Excellent grasp and experience of innovative learning and development methods.
• Good knowledge of e-learning platforms and practices.
Other knowledge and additional competences
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a good ability to build relations across teams.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Oral and written fluency in English.
JOB DETAILS:
Capacity Development Coordinator for Macroeconomic and Investment Policies (MIP) Project
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programs.
The Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) project is a joint Rwandan-German Development Cooperation project implemented by GIZ, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It contributes to the overall objective of strengthening capacities of key government and academic actors in Rwanda to shape economic and investment policies geared to pro-poor growth. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) is MIP’s main counterpart.
GIZ would like to recruit the candidates for the position of Capacity Development Coordinator for Macroeconomic Investment Policies (MIP) Program.
Location: Kigali
Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)
Position: two (2)
The Capacity Development Coordinator performs the following responsibilities and tasks:
Responsibilities
The Capacity Development Coordinator, under supervision of the MIP Project Leader, is responsible for:
• Developing and implementing capacity development programs in all five support areas of GIZ-MIP.
• Coordination with the project and partner staff to identify, implement and monitor all activities included in the capacity development programs.
• Knowledge management and learning as well as communication of best practices.
• Drafting concept notes for short-term experts and consulting firms for trainings and helping identify suitable experts.
• Maintaining contact and exchange with stakeholders.
Tasks
The Capacity Development Coordinator performs the following tasks:
Coordination
• Coordinate capacity development initiatives and programs that include e-learning, workshops, fellowships, scientific exchanges, and other types of training.
• Support the development and design of the training programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate participation and engagement of participants in training programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate the experts’ engagement and preparedness.
• Schedule training sessions organize information technology and other equipment, and assure compliance with sanitary measures, if needed.
Communication and networking
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the capacity development program implementation progress.
• Document learnings from program implementation, to contribute to the continuous adaptation, refinement and improvement of the capacity development programs in all support areas of GIZ-MIP.
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information with all stakeholders.
• Identify and strengthen synergies in capacity development initiatives supported by GIZ projects and other development partners.
Knowledge management
• Work with colleagues to distil and capture good practices and lessons learnt.
• Disseminate best practices in learning through communications and reporting.
• Inform of and share information on relevant capacity development policies and strategies.
Another duties/additional task
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management." Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Qualifications and professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public policy, International relations, Education, Social sciences and similar;
• Experience of at least five years in a similar position in public sector or donor organization
• Professional experience in project management, capacity development, educational programs, or other related area.
• Excellent grasp and experience of innovative learning and development methods.
• Good knowledge of e-learning platforms and practices.
Other knowledge and additional competences
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a good ability to build relations across teams.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Oral and written fluency in English.