COORDINATOR, STRATEGIC CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE (SCBI)

1.0. Background:

The Government of Rwanda established the Public Sector Capacity Building Secretariat (PSCBS) in 2009 to coordinate capacity building activities across the public sector as well as manage a capacity building fund.

The Government recognises that building the capacity of its institutions, organisations and people is essential for delivering its long term vision of economic, political and social development. Over the past 16 years there have been a number of effective capacity building projects which have contributed significantly to Rwanda’s development and the Government continues to receive considerable capacity building support from development partners. But capacity building projects in Rwanda could have greater impact. As a result PSCBS have developed a new approach which is based on two fundamental principles.

First, it is focused on the Government of Rwanda’s own delivery priorities –specific outcomes rather than broad sectors, themes or projects. This means that the Government owns the approach, and that the Government gets the support they need rather than accepting what is offered. It also gives the Government a clear mechanism for prioritizing the support we need.
Secondly the approach combines delivery and capacity building at the same time. Rwanda’s development needs are too urgent to pause and wait while capacity is built. So our model involves embedding external support to drive delivery but with a clear mandate for skills transfer and sustainable capacity building.
The GoR, utilising this approach, has now carried out detailed assessments of specific priorities examining capacity gaps at the Institutional, organisational and individual levels, as shown in the below chart. These assessments have been carried out in the priority areas of: (i) improving agricultural production through the CIP; (ii) improving electricity generation; (iii) increasing mining revenue and (iv) improving investment and deal conversion as well as within the centre of Government. These assessments have been turned into recommendations and a detailed package of support which will go from budget years 2011/12 - 2014/15. With the support of the World Bank, African Development Bank and United Nations Development Programme, PSCBS and the client institutions of MINAGRI, MININFRA, MINERENA and RDB have begun implementing this programme.
Considering the strategic importance of the Strategic Capacity Building Initiative, PSCBS, the coordinating and management body of SCBI, is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified individual with the required profile for the critical role of an SCBI Coordinator. The SCBI coordinator will be responsible for leading the delivery of the SCBI. This includes the overall management of the stakeholder relations with client institutions, coordinating the SCBI’s activities in line with the implementation framework and with the monitoring and evaluation specialist, and ensuring the timely and high quality overall implementation of the Initiative.

2.0. Specific Tasks to be done by the SCBI Coordinator:

Specifically the SCBI coordinator will responsible for:

- Taking lead responsibility for managing the operations of the SCBI;
- Take responsibility, as Project manager, of the overall operations of the SCBI in line with the SCBI implementation strategy to ensure delivery of key milestones on time and on budget.
- Ensure proper development, updating and timely implementation of the SCBI implementation strategy.
- Manage and supervise the SCBI operations in close collaboration with cluster experts/specialists.
- Ensure regular Monitoring and Evaluation of SCBI activities so that the initiative is delivering clear results based on robust data.
- Make recommendations on spending of SCBI resources, and suggestions for reallocation based on any over or under spends to ensure adequate use of resources.
- Provide regular quarterly updates to the PSCBS management and others as requested.
- Leading positive and productive relations with client institutions to support delivery.
- Liaise with the cluster specialists to ensure effective partnership with client institutions.
- Facilitate full ownership of roles and responsibilities within client institutions including working relations between SCBI expert staff in PSCBS technical units and the SCBI beneficiary institutions, fostering a sense of ownership by client institutions and installing a strong client-orientation by PSCBS staff aimed at effective implementation of activities.
- Providing briefing and support to the Executive Secretary in her senior level engagement with client institutions.
- Managing the wider SCBI stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Work with government and donor partners proactively to identify future areas for SCBI implementation.
- Share best practice with other institutions to promote lessons learnt from SCBI.
- Establish a good working relationship with SCBI Focal Points in client institutions.
- Executing any other duties as assigned by management.

3.0 Qualifications and Experience:

The minimum qualifications and experience required for the Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI) Coordinator are as follows:

- A Master’s degree preferably with a public sector focus in any of the following domains: (business administration; project management; economics; public administration; public policy or equivalent) with at least 3 years relevant working experience OR a Bachelor’s degree preferably with a public sector focus in any of the following domains: (business administration; project management; economics; public administration; public policy or equivalent) with at least 5 years relevant working experience;
- At least five years’ experience in the management of capacity building initiatives in the public sector or strong project management experience of delivering similar scale initiatives to time and budget;
- Proven experience of managing a large budget portfolio;
- Proven experience with management of donor funded projects and operations desirable;
- Demonstrated experience of building positive relationships with donor partners and wider stakeholders;
- Experience of strategy development and implementation Experience of strategy development and implementation including understanding of project management techniques;
- Proven ability to deliver results in a complex stakeholder environment;
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team;
- High integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and ability to take initiative;
- Good communication skills including presentations to senior stakeholders;
- Fluency in English (French shall be an added advantage).

5.0 Supervision and Reporting Arrangements:

The SCBI Coordinator will report to the Coordinator, Technical Services, PSCBS.

6.0 Duration:

This is a fixed term contract, for two years renewable based on performance.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Application letters accompanied by copies of relevant educational/professional certificates together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) should be addressed to the Executive Secretary PSCBS.

Hard copies should be delivered not later than 3rd November 2011 at 5 p.m. at PSCBS offices located at Remera or soft copies by email (below).

This advert shall also be posted on PSCBS website on www.pscbs.gov.rw
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE RIGHT QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SHALL BE SHORTLISTED AND CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

Stella Ford MUGABO
Executive Secretary- PSCBS