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Strategic Advisor – Targeted Skills Development
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Strategic Advisor – Targeted Skills Development
Job Reference: tbigc/TP/5126/680 #LI-NM1
Fixed Term Contract – Minimum 2 years
Kigali, Rwanda
Relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate if required.
The Tony Blair Institute in collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) is recruiting a Strategic Advisor to support the Government of Rwanda in talent identification, skills pipeline development, partner coordination and preparation of the human capital aspects of investment deals with a focus on skills development for the Vaccine Manufacturing, Global Business Services, as well as Tourism and Hospitality sectors.

Job Introduction
For this role, we are looking to hire a Strategic Advisor with experience and expertise on government advisory, particularly on issues of employment policy, job creation and skills gap analysis and development. The Strategic Advisor will lead and drive the implementation of policy instruments, strategies, and special projects on skills with the Government of Rwanda. The post holder will join a fast-growing team of TBI Rwanda and will work closely with the Delivery Manger and report to the Country Director.
The post holder will directly support two key institutions within the Government of Rwanda in targeted skills development, namely the Rwanda Development Board Chief Skills Office as well as the Office of the Hon. Minister of State within the Ministry of Education.
The position is full-time, with a minimum duration of 2 years and based in Kigali, Rwanda and starts as soon as possible on the identification of a suitable candidate. Relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate if required.

Key Responsibilities
The post holder will receive an overall guidance from the Country Director and will be directly working with the Country Delivery Manager as well with the senior counterparts in the Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Education in setting out the strategic and implementation plan for the workstreams. The overall responsibility of this post-holder will include setting out workplans and implementation strategy; driving implementation with respective counterpart institutions and stakeholders; preparing periodic updates and reports; developing and managing relationships with direct counterparts and key actors in the ecosystem; and actively looking out for opportunities for TBI’s further in-country program development. The specific workstream related duties include:
• Support the preparation of the skills component of the opening of Rwanda’s biopharma industry
• Provide immediate support to the office of the Minister of State in charge of ICT and TVET at the Ministry of Education to prepare the skills component of the opening of Rwanda’s biopharma industry, including support towards the operationalisation of the African Biomanufacturing Institute and other strategic projects
• Work closely with TBI Advisor Manufacturing and Vaccine Manufacturing taskforce on the human capital workstream for upcoming manufacturing plant establishment
• Work with Universities and TVET providers in developing workforce pipeline (incl. assessment chains and related logistics)
• Develop regular skills snapshots to senior counterparts
• Assess implementation status of National Skills Development and Employment Promotion Strategy (NSDEPS)
• Work with counterparts in the RDB Chief Skills Office to prepare regular implementation update of NSDEPS
• Support mid-term evaluation of NSDEPS
• Work with RDB CSO and implementing stakeholders to fast-track implementation of agreed upon actions in the strategy
• Support RDB CSO and Hon. MoS in charge of ICT and TVET in skills pipeline development
• Support/Lead the development of a system within RDB for carrying out a National Skills Audit across national priority areas and sectors
• Develop in-house capability to run a periodic National Skills Audit
• Assess the existing system and propose areas to be strengthened in order to carry out labour market analytics, analyse skills needs, assess skills gaps and forecast future skills with regard to future prospects for employment in terms of economic sectors, occupations, qualification and skills
• Lead the analysis of various skills datasets (including from the councils) to be used for policy, curriculum, program designing, decision making and so forth
• Supporting RDB in providing skills advisory service for different line ministries, sectoral institutions, investors and the academia establishments
• Working towards bringing Rwanda into the skills map through listing of Rwandan talent on the ‘World Skills Organisations’ (WSO)
• Supporting the Sector Skills Council in carrying out their function
• Establishing a Secretariat and instilling a system for bringing together and supporting the functions of the sector skills councils
• Supporting the operationalised Sector Skills Councils in carrying out their core functions – identifying needed skills Person Specification
We are searching for an experienced Strategic Advisor to work closely with RDB and MINEDUC to unlock the full potential of the Rwandan workforce, both in-country and the diaspora. The Advisor will benefit from being part of the TBI Rwanda team, a network of experienced advisors based at the centre of government and in key ministries and institutions supporting the government’s agenda for economic transformation.

This is a role in a fast-paced government, working within complex policy areas that are highly scrutinised. Therefore, the successful candidate for the role should be able to display the majority of the following:
• A BA or Master's degree in Education Management, Economics, Political Science or a related field
• Significant experience in project implementation in the areas of employment policy, job creation and skills development in Sub-Sahara Africa
• Broad and comprehensive experience in a related field such as policy development and/or in education, project design and management with multiple stakeholders across various sectors and have good skills to work closely with Skills Development sector partners
• Experience in advising senior stakeholders including government counterparts on issues of social policy, education, economic policy. Preferably in Sub-Sahara Africa
• Strong reporting, organisational and communications skills, ability to meet deadlines, flexibility, resourcefulness, patience, time management, facilitation skills, diligence and ready to work under pressure
• A proven ability to inspire, coach and develop others, including people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Strong understanding of the context of funding arrangements and models from development partners

JOB DETAILS:
Interpreter
Job Description
Interpreter
Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha Branch, Kigali Field Office. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Trial Attorneys and/or Legal Officers.
*Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be subject to budgetary approval.

Responsibilities
• Within delegated authority, the Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:
• Services up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight), usually of no more than three hours duration.
• S/he is routinely assigned to sensitive and highly technical meetings, functions as team coordinator of all interpreters assigned to the same meeting, and may be called upon to instruct and advise Language Assistants. The incumbent also provides consecutive interpretation at the duty station or on missions.
• When the needs of the OTP so require, the incumbent may be given written translation assignments or called upon to assist with scheduling and other interpretation-related duties within the OTP.
• May occasionally be assigned to sensitive meetings.
• May function as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting.
• May perform other related duties, as required.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently."

Education
• Advanced university degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status in translation. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of work experience in the interpretation field or teaching interpretation is required.
• Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, the incumbent should have a perfect command of Kinyarwanda and an excellent command of English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

• Assessment
There may be an assessment exercise for qualified candidates followed by a competency-based interview.

• Special Notice
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. *Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Note For Previously Rostered Candidates
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United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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