Position 1: Transformational Local Government Project Manager
Job responsibilities
Basic Information: • Position: RTLG Project Manager • Number of positions: 1 • Level: 2.III • Reports to: SPIU Coordinator Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Bachelor’s(A0) Degree Leadership and Governance, Public Administration, Governance and Leadership, Development Studies, Law, Public Policy, Economics, Project Management, Public Administration, Economics, Law with five (5) years of experience in managerial position or Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields with ten (10) years of working experience at managerial level. • Certified Professional qualifications in Project Management (PMP) is an added value. Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills: • Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate with clarity and courtesy to business clients and stakeholders and maintain strong relations with them as well as conduct stakeholder and public outreach activities • Familiarity with project implementation procedures and guidelines • Demonstrated capacity to lead a team (organize, plan and oversee) • General knowledge of operational policies, processes, procedures and systems used in different aspects of the project cycle; • Integrity • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills. • Inclusiveness • Accountability • Communication • Teamwork • Client/citizen focus • Professionalism • Commitment to continuous learning • Reliability and attention to detail Note: Proof of previous working experience is a must. Duties and responsibilities • Manage and coordinate the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project (RTLGP) and all governance program activities under SPIU by ensuring effective implementation of the Project and Financing Agreements; • Lead the formulation and periodic review and update of the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project Plan as required • Direct the leadership of the RTLGP towards attainment of its objective in an effective, efficient and in an ethical manner leading to strengthening the local governance programs and delivery systems; • Lead and line manage assigned Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project staff, ensuring implementation of appropriate performance management systems in line with MINALOC policies and guidelines. • Manage and coordinate the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project (RTLGP) and all governance program activities under SPIU by ensuring effective implementation of the Project and Financing Agreements; • Lead the formulation and periodic review and update of the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project Plan as required • Direct the leadership of the RTLGP towards attainment of its objective in an effective, efficient and in an ethical manner leading to strengthening the local governance programs and delivery systems; • Lead and line manage assigned Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project staff, ensuring implementation of appropriate performance management systems in line with MINALOC policies and guidelines. • Ensure that the RTLGP team has the capacities to deliver against its mandate by assessing and identifying training and capacity building needs for RTLGP team and ensure these are met, through provision of coaching as well as relevant training; • Support MINALOC SPIU in the design and implementation of capacity building initiatives in local governance for wider SPIU staff, staff of other ministries and local governments, including programmatic and administrative compliance issues; • Support the development of policy coalitions to advocate for a comprehensive National Decentralization Policy, a sustainable financing framework and national delivery mechanisms; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with development partners and other stakeholders, serving as the key technical point of contact on issues related to the implementation of the RTLGP; • Lead the development of annual, quarterly and monthly work plans for the RTLGP and other development financing projects (where relevant); • Oversee the establishment and implementation of a robust M&E framework for the RTLGP and other development partner-funded projects, ensuring timely and high-quality reporting for results and resources; • Support the implementation of recommendations from internal and external assessments of the Governance and Decentralization in relation to programme management and fiduciary processes (including procurement); • Regularly review RTLGP performance and ensure that risks are identified and mitigation is effectively and promptly applied; • Ensure timely, high-quality reporting in line with MINALOC’s agreements with its development partners; • Oversee the preparation of annual planning and budgeting/budget revision guidelines for RTLGP -funded activities to be implemented by MINALOC and ensure that all activities funded through the RTLGP and other development partners are planned, budgeted for and executed in line with project agreements. • Ensure RTLGP activities are fully coordinated with the Governance and Decentralization Directorate. Participate in relevant inter-ministerial and Governance Sector coordination mechanisms as needed; • Oversee the development and implementation of the annual procurement plans for the RTLGP and ensure these plans are fully embedded within MINALOC’s procurement plan; • Analyse key research studies, evaluations, and reports to identify and document lessons, and produce analytical summaries for internal use and / or policy application and • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- 1Master’s Degree in Law5 Years of relevant experience
- 2Bachelor’s Degree in Economics10 Years of relevant experience
- 3Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration10 Years of relevant experience
- 4Bachelors in Project Management10 Years of relevant experience
- 5Master’s in Project Management5 Years of relevant experience
- 6Master’s in Economics5 Years of relevant experience
- 7Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy10 Years of relevant experience
- 8Master’s Degree in Public Policy5 Years of relevant experience
- 9Bachelor’s Degree in Law10 Years of relevant experience
- 10Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies10 Years of relevant experience
- 11Master’s Degree in Development Studies5 Years of relevant experience
- 12Master’s Degree in Governance and Leadership5 Years of relevant experience
- 13Master’s degree in Public Administration5 Years of relevant experience
- 14Bachelor’s Degree Leadership and Governance10 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- 3Inclusiveness
- 4Accountability
- 5Communication
- 6Teamwork
- 7Client/citizen focus
- 8Professionalism
- 9Commitment to continuous learning
- 10Reliability and attention to detail
- 11Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate with clarity and courtesy to business clients and stakeholders and maintain strong relations with them as well as conduct stakeholder and public outreach activities
- 12Familiarity with project implementation procedures and guidelines
- 13Demonstrated capacity to lead a team (organize, plan and oversee)
- 14General knowledge of operational policies, processes, procedures and systems used in different aspects of the project cycle.
Position 2 : Local Government Capacity Development and System strengthening Specialist
Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree in human resources management, Social Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Human Capital Development, Political Sciences, Development Studies, Law, Administrative Sciences, Public Administration with Three (3) years of working experience in capacity development. OR • Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields with seven (5) years of working experience in capacity development. Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills: • Integrity • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills. • Inclusiveness • Accountability • Communication • Teamwork • Demonstrated strong knowledge of the national development priorities, strategies and sector(s) capacity development; • Skills in LG needs assessment, audits, baseline studies, institutional audits, functional reviews and independent evaluations • Ability to develop practical LG capacity development policies and evaluation Note: Proof of previous working experience is a must. • Participate and play a sound role in policies, strategies and programs elaboration for assurance of local government capacity mainstreaming across sectors; • Conduct joint and regular reviews with stakeholders on Local Government Capacity Development Strategy implementation; • Develop planning guidelines and tools for local government capacity development mainstreaming in both Central and Local Government Plans; • Participate in resource mobilization processes for the local government capacity development projects and initiatives implementation; • Play a significant role in both Planning and Budgeting Call Circular I and Budget Call Circular II preparations, in interinstitutional consultations for a sound advocacy for the capacity development mainstreaming by all stakeholders with special consideration of sectoral delivery gaps; • Conduct capacity gap analysis within the Ministry, Affiliated agencies and local governments and take responsive plans in collaboration with partners; • Establish a long-term capacity development plan for the ministry, affiliated agencies and local government. • Conduct regular monitoring of local government related capacity development interventions across partner institutions and produce periodic implementation progress reports. • Carryout research relevant to his/her attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance. • Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- 1Master’s Degree in Law3 Years of relevant experience
- 2Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration5 Years of relevant experience
- 3Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences5 Years of relevant experience
- 4Master’s Degree in Public Administration3 Years of relevant experience
- 5Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences3 Years of relevant experience
- 6Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management5 Years of relevant experience
- 7Bachelor’s Degree in Law5 Years of relevant experience
- 8Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies5 Years of relevant experience
- 9Master’s Degree in Development Studies3 Years of relevant experience
- 10Master’s Degree in Political Sciences3 Years of relevant experience
- 11Master’s Degree in Human Capital Development3 Years of relevant experience
- 12Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences5 Years of relevant experience
- 13Bachelor’s Degree in Human Capital Development5 Years of relevant experience
- 14Master’s Degree in Social Sciences3 Years of relevant experience
- 15Bachelor’s Degree in Governance5 Years of relevant experience
- 16Master’s Degree in Governance3 Years of relevant experience
- 17Bachelor’s in Social Sciences5 Years of relevant experience
- 18Master’s degree in Human Resources Management3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- 3Inclusiveness
- 4Accountability
- 5Communication
- 6Teamwork
- 7Demonstrated strong knowledge of the national development priorities, strategies and sector(s) capacity development;
- 8Skills in LG needs assessment, audits, baseline studies, institutional audits, functional reviews and independent evaluations
- 9Ability to develop practical LG capacity development policies and evaluation
Position 3 : Citizen Participation Specialist
Basic Information: • Position: Citizen Participation Specialist • Number of positions: 1 • Level: 3.VI • Reports to: RTLGP Manager Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Master’s in Master’s Degree in Arts and Humanities, Public Governance, Community Education, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Community Development, Community Development, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Social Work, Political Sciences, Development Studies, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Project Management, Economics with three (3) years of relevant working experience in community engagement OR • Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields with five (5) years of relevant working experience in community engagement. Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills: • Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills • Exceptional organizational skills with ability to work under tight deadlines and priorities tasks effectively • Excellent in writing and speaking English; and good knowledge in French is an added value. • Integrity • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills. • Inclusiveness • Accountability • Communication • Teamwork • Analytical skills Note: Proof of previous working experience is required. Duties and responsibilities: • To conduct regular monitoring and reporting on the progress of the implementation of the programme and supporting the implementation of the project activities; • to provide inputs to the project’s work for all relevant outputs; • to conduct regular field visits to the districts across the country to ensure smooth implementation of the project activities; • to implement the assigned project components; • to assess delivery issues and work with counterparts within MINALOC and other stakeholders to build common understanding and coordination of the programme activities; • liaise with counterparts within MINALOC and other stakeholders to ensure citizen participation in planning process and implementation as well; • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- 1Master’s Degree in Law3 Years of relevant experience
- 2Bachelor’s Degree in Economics5 Years of relevant experience
- 3Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration5 Years of relevant experience
- 4Bachelors in Project Management5 Years of relevant experience
- 5Master’s in Project Management3 Years of relevant experience
- 6Master’s in Economics3 Years of relevant experience
- 7Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy5 Years of relevant experience
- 8Master’s Degree in Public Policy3 Years of relevant experience
- 9Master’s Degree in Public Administration3 Years of relevant experience
- 10Bachelor’s Degree in Law5 Years of relevant experience
- 11Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies5 Years of relevant experience
- 12Master’s Degree in Development Studies3 Years of relevant experience
- 13Master’s Degree in Political Sciences3 Years of relevant experience
- 14Master’s Degree in Social Work5 Years of relevant experience
- 15Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences5 Years of relevant experience
- 16Master’s Degree in Social Sciences3 Years of relevant experience
- 17Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication5 Years of relevant experience
- 18Master’s Degree in Mass Communication3 Years of relevant experience
- 19Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development3 Years of relevant experience
- 20Master’s Degree in Community Development3 Years of relevant experience
- 21Bachelor’s in Social Sciences5 Years of relevant experience
- 22Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Humanities5 Years of relevant experience
- 23Master’s Degree in Community Education3 Years of relevant experience
- 24Bachelor’s Degree in Community Education5 Years of relevant experience
- 25Bachelor’s Degree in Public Governance3 Years of relevant experience
- 26Master’s in Public Governance3 Years of relevant experience
- 27Master’s Degree in Arts and Humanities3 Years of relevant experience
- 28Bachelor’s Degree in Social work5 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- 3Inclusiveness
- 4Accountability
- 5Communication
- 6Teamwork
- 7Analytical skills
- 8Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- 9Exceptional organizational skills with ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
- 10Excellent in writing and speaking English; and good knowledge in French is an added value.
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