INTERNATIONAL EXPERT (STRATEGIC ADVISOR)

REPUBLIC OF RWANDA 
THE PARLIAMENT/CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

INTERNATIONAL EXPERT (STRATEGIC ADVISOR) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE RWANDAN PARLIAMENT

1.0 Background and Context

1.1 Rwanda’s Parliament has a mandate to improve accountability both between different parts of the Government, and between the Government and Rwandan citizens. The Parliament of Rwanda is therefore a vital institution for helping to realise the Government of Rwanda’s commitment to improving governance, as stated in key national documents such as the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS) and Vision 2020.

1.2 Parliament has produced a Strategic Plan for 2010-2015 which specifies key areas to strengthen in order to play a greater role in shaping legislation, channelling citizens’ concerns and holding Government to account. Following a request from Parliament, DFID has approved a £3.25million programme to support the Parliament’s Strategic Plan. The programme will have a special focus on strengthening Parliament’s role in overseeing the national budget and in following up reports of the Auditor General. The programme will also strengthen Parliament’s capacity to plan, budget and prioritise its own resources, and to co-ordinate external support for maximum effect.

1.3 It is in this context that the Parliament of Rwanda in close collaboration with DFID Rwanda is seeking to hire consultancy services of an experienced expert (Strategic Advisor) to help realise Parliament’s strategic priorities – including by improving internal coordination and Parliament’s results focus.The expert to be recruited and will work full-time and will be based in Kigali working in the offices of the Rwandan Parliament. The contract for this assignment will run for an initial period of one year and will be renewed annually for a maximum of three years upon satisfactory performance evaluation by Parliament and continuing business requirements.

2.0 Objectives of the Consultancy 

2.1 The main objective for this consultancy assignment is to provide high-level technical advice to the Parliamentto effectively implement (and revise as necessary) Parliament’s Strategic Plan. The specific objectives are to ensure (i) proper coordination, sequencing, and facilitation of all reforms and capacity strengthening initiatives as envisaged in Strategic Plan, (ii) that planned outputs are delivered on time (iii) good coordination between the Rwandan Parliament and partners/stakeholders and iv) To develop and support implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for the strategic plan.

3.0 Profile of the Consultant

3.1 The Consultant should have the following demonstrable profile:

a) Masters or equivalent advanced university degree Political Science, Law, Development Studies, International Relations, Economics or any related field;

b) At least 10 years of relevant professional work experience with public sector governance and accountability programmes, with at least 4 years of management experience;

c) Extensive knowledge and experience of programmes and initiatives to strengthen legislative scrutiny of public policy and expenditure in developing countries;

d) In depth understanding of results based-management and of development aid effectiveness principlesand strong background in planning, design and implementation of legislative and capacities strengthening.

e) Extensive knowledge of the governance environment in sub-Saharan African contexts – working knowledge of Rwanda being a significant advantage;

f) Track record of successful engagement in policy dialogue/advising senior officials in Government and the development partner community on governance issues;

g) Excellent writing skills and proven ability to produce high quality documents;

h) Fluency in English and/or French and working knowledge in the other would be an advantage.

4.0 SUBMISSION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

The Parliament of Rwanda now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. To apply, please send your expression of interest addressed to the Parliament of Rwanda with an updated and detailed CV describing qualifications and experience to email: immaculee.mukarurangwa@parliament.gov.rw / yves.nshimiyimana@parliament.gov.rw / immi_na@yahoo.fr / ydelphinos02@gmail.com or hard copies at Parliament/Procurement Officer with 3 copies (one original and two copies). On or before 28 June 2012 at 3:00 pm, GMT.

The candidates will be selected in accordance with the procedure for the selection of individual consultants as set out in the Government of Rwanda Procurement procedures. Following this Request for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified consultants will be prepared and the highest ranking consultant will be invited to submit a financial proposal to allow contract negotiations. 

Please consult the full terms of reference for this consultancy at: http://www.parliament.gov.rw.

Done at Kigali, on 29thApril 2013.

Mrs. MUKARURANGWA Immaculée

Clerk of Chamber of Deputies

Parliament of Rwanda