STRATEGIC CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE
Recruitment of Coordinator at Rwanda Development Board for the Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI)
1. BACKGROUND
The Government of Rwanda (GOR), in conjunction with the World Bank, is starting a 4 year Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI) which will focus on increasing delivery of four priority areas: investment, energy, agriculture and mining.
Rwanda Development Board has been tasked with implementing the investment priority and is currently recruiting additional staff to join its investment focused departments. The Rwanda Development Board is a public institution with a vision of transforming Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment and innovation. Its mission is to fast track economic development in Rwanda by enabling private sector growth. The scope of work includes all aspects related to the development of the private sector. This involves working with and addressing the needs of companies of all sizes (large, SMEs) and both local and foreign nvestors.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following functions:
- Coordination of implementation of SCBI program: The SCBI coordinator will work closely with the RDB focal point for SCBI, heads of RDB units under SCBI program, RDB human resource department and RDB procurement unit in order to ensure timely implementation of different activities under this program
- Human resources support: The SCBI coordinator will provide support to human resources department on local and international staff recruitment under SCBI, including drafting of TORs, advertising and selection of candidates
- Procurement: The SCBI coordinator will work hand in hand with RDB Procurement unit in order to ensure that all hardware equipment required for the implementation of the program come on time and dispatched accordingly. He/She will also be involved in supporting RDB departments in the procurement process for specific consultancies and other projects under SCBI
- Monitoring and Evaluation: The SCBI coordinator will work closely with Planning unit in order to ensure that SCBI reach its goal of driving increased domestic and foreign investment in Rwanda by closely monitoring the program and its results
3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
RDB is looking for candidates with the following profile:
- Master’s degree in business administration, economics or other related field
- Minimum work experience of 2 years
- HR and/or procurement experience desirable
- Excellent planning and co-ordination skills
- Strong communication skills
- Delivery focused, pragmatic and able to multi-task
- Able to get things done in a fast paced environment and work towards tight deadlines
- Professional, detail orientated with high standards
- Energetic with a can-do attitude
Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in the field of study mentioned above with minimum 4 years of intensive work experience are also encouraged to apply.
4. SUPERVISION AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will work closely with all units/departments targeted by SCBI.
5. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The successful candidate will be offered a 2 year contract.
6. LOCATION
Rwanda Development Board, Kigali – Rwanda.
7. REMUNERATION
Successful candidate will be offered an attractive package, which is competitive with the private sector in Rwanda. 3
8. MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates should submit their motivation letter and CVs by August 15th 2011 at 5pm, noting the name of the position being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.
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