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Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT RWANDA NGURIZA NSHORE PROJECT EMBEDDED TECHNICAL ADVISOR IN THE MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public-sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments. Project Background The purpose of the five-year Feed the Future-funded Rwanda Nguriza Nshore project (“Lend so that I may invest”) is to drive rural economic growth through facilitating the emergence of a dynamic agribusiness sector. By alleviating constraints to investment and increasing access to financing, Nguriza Nshore will facilitate the creation and growth of small to medium agribusinesses, as an entry point for broader growth, to provide productive employment for rural populations and reduce poverty. By working with financial institutions, investors, public and private sector business development service providers, and a variety of Government of Rwanda ministries and initiatives, Nguriza Nshore will be the catalyst that strengthens and improves existing public-private platforms that support investment from international, local, bank and non-bank sources, creating a better-functioning finance and investment ecosystem. Purpose The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) in partnership with the USAID Rwanda Nguriza Nshore Project implemented by DAI Global is seeking to hire a Rwandan Embedded Technical Advisor to provide technical assistance to MINICOM through facilitating the implementation of the Entrepreneurship Development Policy (EDP) and related policies. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Daily management of the partnership between MINICOM and the USAID Rwanda Nguriza Nshore Project:
• In close collaboration with MINICOM team and the USAID Rwanda Nguriza Nshore Team, the Technical Advisor shall be the first point of liaison in the agreed-upon initiatives between MINICOM and the USAID Rwanda Nguriza Nshore initiatives.
• Develop a weekly plan of activities and share its execution.
• Participate in management meetings of the Ministry and accordingly share required actions related to the project.
• Support the Permanent Secretary with policy-related work.
• Coordination of policy reform activities and review:
• The Technical Advisor will be involved in organizing relevant technical workshops, whether with government, private sector and/or development partners.
• The Technical Adviser will generate weekly, quarterly, Bi-annual and annual reports.
• The Technical Adviser will also arrange/coordinate other meetings as will be assigned PS or RNN Team.
• Facilitate the implementation process of the EDP:
• Generate work plans of actions in respect of the EDP implementation process.
• Supervise the translation process of EDP into Kinyarwanda/and French.
• Provide support to raise awareness around the EDP policy implementation.
• Facilitate in the design of a proper awareness campaign plan.
• Facilitate other policy related actions by the project.
• Advisory services to the Ministry on matters related to policy implementation and formulation:
• Provide technical advice to the Permanent Secretary on matters related to Entrepreneurship and SME Development and policy formulation.
• Advise MINICOM Entrepreneurship Development Unit on matters related to Entrepreneurship and SME Development and policy implementation.
• Provide strategic advice on potential new policies and initiatives to further support objectives and goals in the National EDP.
• Map and engage potential partners to support the Ministry in implementing its mandates regarding entrepreneurship and SME development.
• Provide regular update on the EDP implementation status and advise accordingly.
• Supervising budgets and monitoring, evaluation and learning plans. He/she will make recommendations based on deviations against plans and learning outcomes.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Governance, Law, Public Policy or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant and hands-on experience in areas related to the Private Sector, Entrepreneurship, and SME development Programs.
• Strong experience in Entrepreneurship or SME development policy. the formulation in Rwanda.
• Experience working with multi partners programs.
• Experience working with policymaking institutions.
• Experience working with the local Government in Rwanda in matters related to employment creation, entrepreneurship, and business development.
• Proven track record in events organizations is a strong plus.
• English fluency and at least high-intermediate level oral and written skills in Kinyarwanda.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their CV/Resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experiences match those needed for this position to NgurizaNshore_Recruitment@dai.com  and “Rwandan Embedded Technical Advisor to MINICOM” should be the title of your email. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 5 pm CAT, September 5th, 2019. Applications received after September 5th, 2019 will not be accepted. DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, youth and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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