POLICY AND RESEARCH ANALYST EXPERT

RECRUITMENT FOR EXPERT POSITION

BACKGROUND

The Government of Rwanda (GoR) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is implementing the Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI). Official implementation of the SCBI began in November 2011 and the programme is set to run for up to June 2018. The objective of the SCBI is to 'build capacity and deliver on government priorities' at the same time. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MINIRENA) is responsible for the full implementation of the SCBI in the mining sector.

At its core, the SCBI concentrates on `transfer of skills and knowledge from international experts to young professionals in Rwanda's mining administration. The intention of government is that these young Rwandese women and men become experts themselves and contribute to improving the performance and efficiency of the sector with the ultimate aim of increasing revenue and the benefit to citizens from mining activities.

The mining sector is the country's leading export earner, in spite of the need to address several capacity gaps, Last year alone (2013), mining export accounted for USD 226 million.

The GoR has taken several steps to set the conditions for progress. Mining sector development in Rwanda is transforming through increased privatization, improvements in the legal and regulatory framework and a strong policy and strategy to chart the way forward. However, a number of factors still inhibit its full growth, including: (1) low skills, low experience and low exposure in various aspects of the mining sector; (2) limited capacity in monitoring and regulatory enforcement; (3) lack of knowledge and skills required to attract investment, (4) limited knowledge of geological reserves and, (5) limited understanding of the economics of minerals and mining agreements.

It is within this context that government plan to recruit in key areas requiring capacity to build strong expertise and deliver on existing priorities.

POLICY AND RESEARCH ANALYST EXPERT

Role and responsibilities

• Plan and implement specific policy and advocacy projects in the mining sector;
• Develop training materials for policy review process in the mining sector;
• Undertake background research for a study on impacts of mining policy reform in various countries (Australia, South Africa, Ghana, etc), as a strategy to develop the best practices in Rwanda;
• Carry out research and train officials in research methods related to policy review, design and implementation;
• Assist the government to keep up to date with international policy standards;
• Assist government to build sustainable relationships with policy makers/ influencers in national, regional and international bodies;
• Analyse current mining policy and upstream petroleum policy to suggest improvements;
• Mentoring and coaching young professionals;
• Keep a track record of delivery and transferring knowledge and skills;
• Submit regular reports to the supervising authority.

Qualifications

The candidate should at least have a Masters' degree in Economics, Public Administration with strong experience in policy formulation in extractive industry.

Professional Experience

• At least 10 years of experience working in the field of policy and research analysis
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent facilitator and communicator, able to work in complex and challenging settings
• Keep a track record of delivery and transferring knowledge and skills
• Ability to coach and mentor young
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good reporting, computing and presentation slums
• Have a team work spirit.

Supervision and reporting arrangements the expert will report directly to the Deputy Director General of Rwanda Natural Resources Authority/Geology and Mines Department, and to the SCBI Strategic Advisor.

Assignment duration

The duration of the assignment is for one year and the expert is expected to work full time in Kigali There is a high possibility of contract extension.

The Government of Rwanda will provide a competitive salary to the successful candidate.

The application must be in the Permanent Secretary Office by 13 June 2014. Applications should also be sent to habemile2002@yahoo.fr & info@minirena.gov.rw

Application will include:

• Motivation letter;
• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Three referees with detailed addresses attached.        

Caroline Kayonga

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Natural Resources