Rwanda Development Board Jobs Sep 2013

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is an emerging unique institution in Rwanda created to fast track the country’s economic development. As an entity, it brings together economic clusters tasked to ensure the Rwanda’s vision 2020 economic aspirations are realizable. To succeed at this important mission, RDB intends to be an ‘’employer of choice’’ – attracting and retaining the best talent in the market on the following positions:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S OFFICE

1. PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION: Content Developer Senior Officer (1) Ref: RDB/PRD/001

Specific tasks and responsibilities

The Content Developer Senior Officer will ensure that the all material is accurate, credible, clear, and sound while being consistent with the audience’s needs. The senior officer, among others will be required to do the following;

• Quickly assimilate and digest information that is provided by the different RDB departments

• Make complex content easy for the intended audience to understand

• Translate source content into illustrations, examples, and cases for materials

• Vary his/her writing style and level of complexity to accommodate the intended audience

• Serve as a content team lead on projects comprised of freelance writers and designers

• Participate in communication projects as required

Job requirements, qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's/Master's in the Arts, Social Sciences, or Humanities Specialized in English Literature, Education, Mass Communication, and/or Journalism

• 3 years’ experience as published writer or reporter

• Should possess a passion for writing, ability to develop and express a message clearly, briefly and persuasively

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and creative abilities; to work under pressure and to handle externally imposed deadlines

• Have a good eye for detail, design, and typography Interested in and able to absorb and synthesize a wide range of information sources

• Ability to use social media channels to communicate messages to targeted audiences

• Self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision

• Teamwork; good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a diverse, multi-cultural environment

2. PROCUMENT DIVISON: Procurement Senior Officer  (1) Ref: RDB/PD/002

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare annual procurement plans in accordance with the strategic and action plans for the implementation of program activities and ensure its implementation on a timely and efficient manner

• Ensure  that all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the procurement plan as approved by the RPPA and partners to RDB

• Prepare necessary procurement documentation for services, goods and works including the preparation of advertisements, identification of possible suppliers/contractors, preparation of bidding documents, Request For Quotations, Request For proposals, opening reports, evaluation reports, price market research, obtaining the necessary clearances (from RPPA, Tender Committee and Partners)

• Train staff from user departments and other procurement officers in public procurement procedures

• Ensure compliance in the procurement of works, goods, and services under and maintain proper database of procurement processes

• Establish procurement performance indicators and milestones  to be used in monitoring and assessing progress in the quality of procurement

• Update and maintain the RDB Procurement manual including procedures and standard forms to be used  during implementation

• Monitor and ensure that the procurement calendar is respected and there is timely delivery on planned activities

• Liaise regularly with Procurement officers and users department in executing the procurement plan

• Assisting in negotiation of contracts with selected consultant. Arrange for signing of contract and distributes them to appropriate authorities

Job requirements, qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s Degree in procurement, business administration, public administration, finance, economics, management or any other related field

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement field at senior level

• Professional qualification trainings in procurement will be an added advantage

• Prior experience in working with a public institution would also be an advantage

• Fluency in English or French with a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda will be an added advantage

3. SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES AUTHORITY OF RWANDA UNIT: Licensing and Law Senior Officer  (1) Ref: RDB/SEZ/003

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to Rwandan SEZ law and regulations by all SEZ users, SEZ Developers and Operators

• Interpretation of various laws, amendments and case laws

• Ensuring that relevant Government departments support the compliance plan and adhere to the timelines for various regulatory requirements

• Managing SEZ fillings like: Licensing, import clearances, foreign national permission, monthly report, etc

• Preparation and follow up to completion of the various SEZ regulations and bi-laws

• Provide advisory to various business teams on legal agreements, labor regulations and tax related matters

• Implement and monitor control framework for legal entity

• Reporting potential violations and advise on the best action    

• Continuous update of process documentation

• Support adhoc projects for SEZAR

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law

• At least 3yearsof experience in business law at a professional level

• Good understanding of private sector regulation policies

• Able to work confidently with senior public officials and private sector leaders

• Excellent team player

• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines with ignoring quality

• Possess strong interpersonal skills

• Fluent in English for both spoken and written and working knowledge of French

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S OFFICE

4. FINANCE DIVISON: Chief Accountant (1) Ref:RDB/FD/004

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Ensures timely preparations of all financial reports (statutory, ad hoc and management accounts, including exception reports) to management and the Board

• Support the process of long-range business planning and the annual budget process with appropriate financial projections

• Manage the internal financial interface with peer and stakeholder departments to ensure timely receipt of appropriate and accurate inputs and provision of feedback – foster effective team collaboration

• Ensure accuracy of all General Ledger accounts; sign-off and report on all reconciliations

• Maintain an appropriate functional knowledge to guide and support operations – including industry best practices and international standards

• Ensure effective management of receivables and payables

• Provide appropriate policy guidance on all matters financial and the related risk management issues

• Review and maintain an effective internal control framework, implementation of recommendations in the audit management letter and other measures to improve the control environment

• Carry out any special assignments as required from time to time by the line manager

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 years of working experience in financial management at senior level

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 4 years of experience in financial management at senior level, appropriate IFAC fundamental level certificate will be an added advantage

• Possession professional certificates such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA shall be an added advantage

• Thorough knowledge of computer applications software and knowledge of financial accounting packages and ERP systems

• Strong managerial and supervisory skills

• Ability to establish priorities, plan and encourage performance; coordinate and monitor work of others, delegate appropriate responsibility, be accountable and exercise decision-making appropriately

• Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products and complex computerized financial systems – including modelling skills and system project management skills

• Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and effective oral communication skills

• Ability to identify clients' needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients

• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to lead and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavours

• Should be bilingual with a strong command in either of the languages (English or French)

5.  Senior Accountant (1) Ref: RDB/FD/005

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Assist Chief Accountant during preparation of financial statements and other financial reports

• Prepare monthly reconciliation of creditors statement to the creditors ledger and cash book to bank statement

• Review cash Purchase Journal regularly for missing cheque numbers and unusual payments

• Review the reconciliation of creditors ledger to the creditors control accounts

• Review and follow up for any unusual items in the control accounts or reconciliation particularly from the general ledger

• Ensure goods received notes and invoices in the pending files of the purchase are timely and accurately recorded in the purchase journal and correctly posted to the creditors ledger

• Reviewing appropriateness of the data entry into the system and cross checking all bank vouchers before posting into the system

• Ensure the cash receipt journal are written up on daily basis and date and receipts number

• Ensure that reconciliation of direct payments through MINECOFIN and our books are performed monthly and as regularly as needed

• Verify expenditure reports against support documents for operational funds regularly send to remote offices including all National Parks and KCCEM.

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 years of experience in Financial management or Bachelor’s degree in accounting with appropriate IFAC fundamental level certificate and 3 years of experience in Financial management at senior level 

• Possession professional certificates such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA shall be an added advantage

• Thorough knowledge of computer applications software and knowledge of financial accounting packages will be desirable

• Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products and complex computerized financial systems

• Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and effective oral communication skills

• Should ideally be bilingual with a strong command in either of the languages (English or French)

6. HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISON: Senior Staff Management Officer (1) Ref: RDB/HRD/006

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for planning, executing and timely update of staff salary and compensation as well as overall staff welfare initiatives reporting to Human Resource Division Manager

• Design relevant incentive schemes(long term & short term) to improve staff motivation and performance

• Research motivating staff benefits in line with company remuneration philosophy, and market remuneration Oversee payroll administration and all company benefits to staff

• Be actively involved in HR budgeting, compiling all staff cost to be budgeted yearly

• Ensure cost effectiveness of staff benefits and advise relevant adjustment

• Conduct periodical salary surveys to update employees benefits to market trends

• Manage employee relations for increased  motivation and job satisfaction

• Regularly improve on employee regulations according to labour law and recommended HR management practices;

• Provide technical guidance to RDB management on handling staff welfare issues

• Assign support and counselling to staff where necessary

• Keeps abreast of trends in compensation and benefits and staff welfare and submits information and recommendations to Division Head and top management.

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• An advanced degree (Master or equivalent) in human resource management, business administration or related discipline. First level university degree with combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible working experience in human resource development, performance management or related fields

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and french

• Analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, and ability to create a team-based, participatory work environment

7. Training and Development Senior Officer (1) Ref: RDB/HRD/007

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and facilitating short term and long term development of staff’s full potential, reports to Human Resource Division Manager

•  Create a staff development strategy including training and coaching plan

• Administer the execution of the approved training and coaching plan, including sourcing for trainers and coaches and keep training evaluation reports

• Development of a master employee data base for training and development needs records

• Work closely with relevant institutions to implement training plans and budgets

• Initiates and updates a career path chart that identifies purpose, outcomes and competency requirements of key positions in the organisation

• Elaborate institutional succession planning and ensure its regular update

• Coordinate and implement internal movements for all staff

• Follow up on staff backups system for all jobs in different departments to ensure smooth workflow in the absence of job holder while on leave or for any other reason

• provide advice and assistance when developing the  individual development plan

• Keeps abreast of trends in training and career planning, and submits information and recommendations to Division Head and top management

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• An advanced degree (Master or equivalent) in human resource management, business administration or related discipline. First level university degree with combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree

• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible working experience in human resource development, performance management or related fields

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and French

• Analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, and ability to create a team-based, participatory work environment

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER’S OFFICE

8. PLANNING DIVISION: Division Manager (1) Ref: RDB/PND/008

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• The manager of the planning unit will be in charge of supervising the unit staff, while leading the team to meet the unit’s mission and targets

• The purpose of the planning unit is to render planning and operational services that are common to more than one department. Its functions is to manage, maintain and support those services for all departments  including but not limited to

• Coordinate and shape the overall strategic direction of RDB and enhance cooperation related to planning and economic development embracing planning, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, investment and private sector promotion

• Coordinate implementation and harmonization of policies and programmes related to planning, statistics, investment and private sector promotion, and research on impact of RDB activities on the Rwandan economy

• Develop and implement tools for strategic planning and monitoring

• Provide management support, monitor performance and ensure that the institutional performance evaluation management and feedback process is applied to all departments

• Coordinate the development and implementation of consolidated operational plans and strategies that lead to increased cooperation in departments

• Perform commercial analysis, identify critical issues, policy gaps, and facilitate policy implementation in priority areas/sectors across departments

• Develop and implement a workforce plan, lead and develop a high performing team

• Coordinate policy implementation and management decisions relating to the priority sectors

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required from time to time by the Chief Operating Officer

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Project Management, Economic Policy and Planning, statistics, Policy Analysis or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned disciplines and at least 5 years of working experience in Planning at a managerial level may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree

• 3 years of relevant experience at a managerial level

• Should be able to act independently in a diverse environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, analytical skills, Leadership and people management, team -building skills, planning skills, supervisory skills, research skills, networking skills, project management and implementation skills and monitoring and evaluation skills, proficiency in the use of computers and English Language and experience in working with stakeholders in similar institutions will be an added advantage

9. Planning Officer (1) Ref: RDB/PND/009

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning, workforce planning and elaborating of Mid Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) or budget proposal in liaison with all the heads of departments

• Consolidate the operational plans  and distributes it to relevant  departments

• Elaborate and organize statistical data for planning purposes

• Advise departmental heads and support staff in preparation and elaboration of operational plans and quarterly progress reports

• Support the procurement office on elaborating of general procurement plan to ensure that material requisition is in accordance with Rwanda Public Procurement (RPP) standards and guidelines

• Prepare progress and annual reports, and follow up and constant monitoring and evaluation of completion  of planned activities and budget execution

• Carryout any other work that would be in line with planning ; monitoring and evaluation of performances

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required from time to time by the line manager

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Statistics, E-commerce, economics, Management or a related field

• At least 2 years on a similar position

• Very good command of computer programs particularly Excel spreadsheets and MS publisher

• High level of integrity

• Excellent capacity of analysis and interpretation of information and capacity to summarize

• Capacity to anticipate and improvise

• High Sense of organization

• Proficiency in the use of English Language

10.  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1) Ref: RDB/PND/010

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Monitoring and evaluation is a shared responsibility in RDB based on the principles of effectiveness and mutual accountability. Its function is to:

• Monitor overall performance of RDB at the departmental level and progress towards results on behalf of the stakeholders

• Adopting M&E policy and guidelines for implementing programme monitoring and mid-term evaluation criteria at the departmental level

• Oversight of the Monitor and evaluate framework and performance indicators of various programmes

• Periodically evaluate the impact of departmental work on the development of the Rwandan economy and report on it

• Build baseline study or  a useful database to facilitate implementation of management decisions, policy and strategies

• Coordination of reporting of results at the programme level weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually for all departments

• Conduct a workforce gap analysis and provide fundamental information to help all departments understand their current and future workforce needs

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required from time to time by the line manager

 Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s in Economics, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, /Statistics or related field

• At least 2 years on a similar position

• Very good command of computer particularly Excel spreadsheets and MS publisher

• Possess superior analytical and problem solving skills, interpretation of information and capacity to summarize

• Proficiency in the use of English Language

SERVICES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

11.  FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISON: Senior Officer in Charge of Banking Institutions (1) Ref: RDB/SDD/011

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Day to day implementation of policies and activities related to the financial sector as well as advising the board on policies and measures aiming to improve the business environment

• Using industry specific knowledge, organized sector research efforts and advising the management on how best to position the country as an attractive investment destination and how to promote export of financial services

• Handling sector specific inquiries, inward missions, including organizing and managing one on one individual business meetings between potential investors and private sector /public institutions. Thereafter writing and submitting mission reports to her/his immediate supervisor

• Following up Investor leads and pipelines for conversion to registered and operational investments

• Working as a team player and actively participating in investment and export promotion events i.e. conferences, seminars, road shows and workshops aiming at attracting investors to  the country and promoting exports

• Tracking investment and export promotion activities in other countries

• Any other duties assigned to her/him by the hierarchical supervisors

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Financial Law, Economics, Finance, Banking and any related field

• Masters in the field mentioned above will be an advantage

• Should have at least 3 years of practical experience in public or private sector in one of the following areas: Financial Sector Policy Formulation, Banking Supervision

• Knowledge of the developing strategies and frameworks for investment , access to credit and export promotion within the Financial Sector

• Ability to correlate and analyze information and come up with sound conclusions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector stakeholders

• Sufficient Knowledge and skill of various development related fields

• Good communication and writing skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities

• Ability to work with professional command

• Fluency in written and spoken English,  knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Proficient computer skills

12.  Officer in Charge of Banking Institutions (1) Ref: RDB/SDD/012

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Day to day implementation of policies for the Insurance sector as well as advising the board on policies and measures aiming to improve the business environment

• Using industry specific knowledge, advising the management on how best to position the country as an attractive investment destination and how to promote export of Insurance Services and Pension Fund services

• Actively assist senior officer in organized sector research efforts

• Handling sector specific inquiries, inward missions, including organizing and managing one on one individual business meetings between potential investors and private sector /public institutions. Thereafter writing and submitting mission reports to her/his immediate supervisor

• Following up Investor leads and pipelines for conversion to registered and operational investments

• Working as a team player and actively participating in investment and export promotion events i.e. conferences, seminars, road shows and workshops aiming at attracting investors to  the country and promoting exports

• Tracking investment and export promotion activities in other countries

• Any other duties assigned to her/him by the hierarchical supervisors

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Should at least possess a bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance or management

• Should have at least 2 years of practical experience in public or private sector in one of the following areas: Banking, Microfinance, economic policy

• Knowledge of the developing strategies and frameworks for investment , export promotion within the Financial Sector, particularly Insurance, Insurance Product and Pension Fund

• Ability to correlate and analyze information and come up with sound conclusions

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector stakeholders

• Sufficient Knowledge and skill of various development related fields

• Good communication and writing skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities

• Ability to work with professional command

• Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Proficient computer skills

13.  Officer in Charge of Non- Banking Institutions (1) Ref: RDB/SDD/013

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Day to day implementation of policies and activities related to Capital Markets as well as advising the board on policies and measures aiming to improve the business environment

• Using industry specific knowledge, advising the management on how best to position the country as an attractive investment destination and how to promote export of Capital Markets services

• Actively assist Senior Officer in sector research efforts

• Handling sector specific inquiries, inward missions, including organizing and managing one on one individual business meetings between potential investors and private sector /public institutions. Thereafter writing and submitting mission reports to her/his immediate supervisor

• Following up Investor leads and pipelines for conversion to registered and operational investments

• Working as a team player and actively participating in investment and export promotion events i.e. conferences, seminars, road shows and workshops aiming at attracting investors to  the country and promoting exports

• Tracking investment and export promotion activities in other countries

• Any other duties assigned to her/him by the hierarchical supervisors

 Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Should at least possess a bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, Finance and Banking

• Should have at least 2 years of practical experience in public or private sector in one of the following areas: banking

• Knowledge of the developing strategies and frameworks to strengthen the Capital Markets, Insurance and propose solution for Rwandan to use product available within the Financial Market

• Ability to correlate and analyze information and come up with sound conclusions

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector stakeholders

• Sufficient Knowledge and skill of various development related fields

• Good communication and writing skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities

• Ability to work with professional command

• Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Proficient computer skills

14.  Senior Officer Logistics and Retail Services

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Day to day implementation of policies and activities related to transport and logistics/business services sector as well as advising the board on policies and measures aiming to improve the business environment

• Using industry specific knowledge, actively lead organized sector research efforts, advising the management on how best to position the country as an attractive investment destination and how to promote export of health/transport and logistics/business services

• Handling sector specific inquiries, inward missions, including organizing and managing one on one individual business meetings between potential investors and private sector /public institutions. Thereafter writing and submitting mission reports to her/his immediate supervisor

• Following up Investor leads and pipelines for conversion to registered and operational investments

• Working as a team player and actively participating in investment and export promotion events i.e. conferences, seminars, road shows and workshops aiming at attracting investors to  the country and promoting exports

• Tracking investment and export promotion activities in other countries

• Any other duties assigned to her/him by the hierarchical supervisors

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Should at least possess a bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, business administration, marketing and any related field

• A Master’s in the field mentioned above is  an advantage

• Should have at least 3 years’ experience in public or private sector in one of the following areas: health, transport and logistics, business services

• Knowledge of the developing strategies and frameworks for investment , export promotion and marketing

• Ability to correlate and analyze information and come up with sound conclusions

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector stakeholders

• Sufficient Knowledge and skill of various development related fields

• Good communication and writing skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities

• Ability to work with professional command

• Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Proficient computer skills

15.  Officer Business Services (1) Ref: RDB/SDD/015

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• To actively contribute to the establishment of the trade in Services Platform in collaboration with relevant stakeholders within Government of Rwanda and Regional bodies. The Trade in Services aims at fostering

1)      The liberalization of trade in services

2)      The achievement of greater integration of services in the region

3)      The creation and realization of pronounced market access opportunities

• Day to day implementation of policies and activities related to services sector as well as advising the board on policies and measures aiming to improve the business environment

• To coordinate, Plan, organise, manage quarterly Trade in Services platform sector working group meetings

• Drive content and direction of quarterly Trade in Services Platform sector working groups

• Compile sector working group outcomes and recommendations, and disseminate amongst members

• Conduct necessary follow-up between quarterly meetings so as to ensure implementation of recommendations

• Manage stakeholder relations between RDB and the members of the various sector working groups

• Remain up to date with national and regional developments in the services sector, and make inputs to Trade in Services Platform working group agenda accordingly

• To search funding among relevant partner regional and international

• Manage any ad hoc tasks (such as reports, events, press releases) that are related to the Trade in Services Platform

• Any other duties assigned to her/him by the hierarchical supervisors

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Should at least possess a bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, International Trade, trade in services, business administration, marketing and any related field a Master’s degree in the field mentioned above is a plus

• Should have at least 2 years’ experience in public or private sector in one of the following areas: Business development , trade, trade in services regional integration, knowledge of EAC, COMESA, SADC and activities at WTO are recommended

• Knowledge of the developing strategies and frameworks for investment , export promotion and marketing

• Ability to correlate and analyze information and come up with sound conclusions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector stakeholders

• Sufficient Knowledge and skill of various development related fields

• Good communication and writing skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities

• Ability to work with professional command

• Fluency in written and spoken English,  knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Proficient computer skills

16.  Officer Logistics and Retail Services  (1) Ref: RDB/SDD/016

Specific tasks and responsibilities:

• Day to day implementation of policies and activities related to transport logistics and retail sector as well as advising the board on policies and measures aiming to improve the business environment

• Using industry specific knowledge, advising the management on how best to position the country as an attractive investment destination and how to promote export of transport, logistics and retail

• Actively assist Senior Officer in lead organize sector research efforts

• Handling sector specific inquiries, inward missions, including organizing and managing one on one individual business meetings between potential investors and private sector /public institutions. Thereafter writing and submitting mission reports to her/his immediate supervisor

• Following up Investor leads and pipelines for conversion to registered and operational investments

• Working as a team player and actively participating in investment and export promotion events i.e. conferences, seminars, road shows and workshops aiming at attracting investors to  the country and promoting exports

• Tracking investment and export promotion activities in other countries

• Any other duties assigned to her/him by the hierarchical supervisors.

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Should at least possess a bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, business administration, marketing and any related field

• Should have at least 2 years’ experience in public or private sector in one of the following areas: health, transport and logistics, business services

• Knowledge of the developing strategies and frameworks for investment, export promotion and marketing

• Ability to correlate and analyze information and come up with sound conclusions

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector stakeholders

• Sufficient Knowledge and skill of various development related fields

• Good communication and writing skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities

• Ability to work with professional command

• Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an added advantage.

• Proficient computer skills

INVESTMENT PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION DEPARTMENT

17.  INFORMATION AND PROMOTION DIVISION: Division Manager (1) Ref: DB/IP/017

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate planning and coordination of the development and implementation of Government’s policies, strategies and plans and initiating necessary changes in line with investment promotion

• Responsible for supervising the work of the Division in charge of investment information and promotion

• Advocacy and coordinate the formation and development Investment promotion Strategy and Policies to their successful implementation of country and opportunity promotion

• Collaborate with technical teams, ministries and development partners to develop and / or align resources with investment promotion

• Ensure there is participatory and coherent planning between implementing agencies and the various RDB Investment promotions implementation programs

• Advise Head of Department on innovations and new strategies to attract investments

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, international development, marketing and any other relevant field. A bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned disciplines with at least 5 years of working experience in investment promotion and marketing of a reasonably sized organization in the public or private sector at a senior level may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree

• A post graduate diploma is an added advantage

• Experience in the private sector

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience at senior management level in investment promotion and marketing of a reasonably sized organization in the public or private sector

• Strong marketing and Interpersonal communication skills

• And fluency in English or French is essential, with working knowledge of the other language

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

18.  CROPS AND PLANTS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Division Manager (1) Ref: RDB/ADD/018

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Actively control the strategic direction of the Division within the framework of the RDB Agriculture Development mandate

• Develop an action plan with goals and targets for the Division, ensuring that these are met/exceeded

• Ensure effective controls are in place and that the Division achieves its objectives

• Establish and maintain effective quality monitoring systems to ensure the programs/projects are implemented in accordance with the developed Action Plan

• Maintain a highly motivated team that fully understands its responsibilities and the division’s objectives

• Present concise regular reports to the Head of Agriculture Development Department

• Maintain quality procedures in line with RDB guidelines

• Carry out any other relevant duties assigned to the Department and/or to the institution as a whole

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• A master’s degree in agriculture majoring in any of the following; agriculture extension, agricultural economics, rural development or any agri-business related fields. A bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned disciplines with at least 5 years of working experience agriculture related services preferably in Rwanda at a senior level may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree

• At least 3 years of senior practical experience  in agriculture related services preferably in Rwanda

• Flexibility and adoptability as well as good interpersonal skills is preferred

• Excellent computer skills

• Fluency in both written and spoken English language and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with and coordinate a team of colleagues

• Good skills in; report writing; numeracy; analysis and networking

19.  ANIMAL PRODUCTS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Division Manager (1) Ref: RDB/ADD/019

Specific tasks and responsibilities  

• Actively control the strategic direction of the Division within the framework of the RDB Agriculture Development mandate

• Develop an action plan with goals and targets for the Division, ensuring that these are met/exceeded

• Ensure effective controls are in place and that the Division achieves its objectives

• Establish and maintain effective quality monitoring systems to ensure the programs/projects are implemented in accordance with the developed Action Plan

• Maintain a highly motivated team that fully understands its responsibilities and the division’s objectives

• Present concise regular reports to the Head of Agriculture Development Department

• Maintain quality procedures in line with RDB guidelines

• Carry out any other relevant duties to the Department and/or to the institution as a whole

Job requirements, qualifications and experience

• A master’s degree in agriculture majoring in any of the following: animal production, agricultural economics, rural development or any agri-business related fields. A bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned disciplines with at least 5 years of working experience agriculture related services preferably in Rwanda at a senior level may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree

• At least 3 years of senior practical working experience in agribusiness and preferably in animal farming

• Flexibility and adoptability as well as good interpersonal skills is preferred

• Excellent computer skills

• Fluency in both written and spoken English language and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with and coordinate a team of colleagues

• Good skills in; report writing; numeracy; analysis and networking

How To Apply

All applications will be received on line. Interested candidates should fill and send Public Service Commission application form available on our web site orpsc.gov.rw  (Public Service Commission website), CVs, copies of academic certificates and identity card photocopy on the following address:jobs@rdb.rw 

Applicants must describe the job applied for by indicating job reference in the email subject.

Example: RDB/IAD/001: Content Developer Senior Officer applying for the post of Content Developer Senior Officer

The deadline for submission is on 20^th September 2013

Done at Kigali on 6^th September 2013

HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISON MANAGER

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