It is in line with the above that MINECOFIN requires recruiting the best candidates on the following positions:
Post 1: Sector Specialist for Human Development and Social Sectors
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Projects Management and Monitoring Unit, the Sector Specialist will be required;
• To monitor implementation of projects and submit quarterly reports on the performance of project’s implementation plan.
• To participate in projects portfolio reviews within the sector and prepare reports on review findings.
• To provide technical support to sector ministries in implementation of projects.
• Produce analytical reports on project proposals by the sector Ministries to facilitate effective budget formulation.
• To contribute to the development of tools, techniques and strategies to improve portfolio performance.
• To act as a whistle blower with respect to projects’ performance within the sector to facilitate timely decision making.
• To advise the Director of Projects Management and Monitoring Unit on project performance within the sector.
• Prepare and submit weekly flash reports showing the activities done during the week and priorities for next week.
Required Qualification and Competencies
• The candidate should have a University Degree in Economics, Finance and Development studies. Post graduate diploma in social studies is an added value.
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of Public Policy with emphasis of Budgeting process in Rwanda
• Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines
• Strong Oral and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of computer skills is required
Post 2: Budget Policy and Evaluation Expert
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director General of National Budget Directorate, the Budget Policy and Evaluation expert will be required:
• To consolidate budget proposals prepared by different central government institutions.
• To analyze consistency of budget proposals submitted with national priorities and global expenditure allocation ceilings.
• To participate in the preparation of Budget Framework Paper, Draft Annual Finance Law and the Explanatory Note to the Budget.
• To participate in joint sector reviews and prepare a short statement on emerging priorities with indicative budget implications for the relevant sector.
• To prepare analytical reports on Strategic Issues Papers submitted for budget request after consultations with relevant institutions.
• To provide technical support to government institutions under his/her responsibility.
• To consolidate information on extra-budgetary resources in order to annex them to the Finance law.
• To participate in preparation of the annual budget call circular and the indicative ceilings.
Required Qualification and Competencies
The described position requires the following set of competencies:
•University Degree in Economics, Finance, Development studies, Business Administration.
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of public policy with emphasis on budgeting process in Rwanda.
• Knowledge of computer skills is a requirement
• Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Post 3: Administrative Assistant to the National Budget Directorate
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director General of National Budget Directorate, the Administrative Assistant will have the following duties:
• To handle all appointments for meetings with the Director General.
• To manage all correspondences addressed to the Directorate and ensure their proper filling.
• To draft letters and internal memos as guided by the Director General.
• Organize meetings and take minutes for all departmental meetings.
• To despatch correspondences of the Directorate.
Required Qualification and Competencies
• A diploma in Secretarial Studies
• At least 2 years of working experience in a busy organization
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines
• Strong oral and communication skills in English
Post 4: Development Policy Analyst and Research Expert (2 positions)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Policy Evaluation and Research Unit, the Development Policy Analyst and Research Expert will have the following duties;
• Analyze the trends and determinants of poverty in Rwanda
• Follow up on different surveys and studies conducted
• Assist M&E staff in line ministries and Districts to maintain their M&E system
• In conjunction with staff from line ministries, periodically review monitoring indicators
• Conduct cost benefit analysis and impact evaluations
• Produce evidence-based policy briefs
• In collaboration with NISR, IPAR, High Learning Institutions conduct research to inform policy making.
Required Qualification and competencies
• A master’s degree in economics, development studies, development planning
• At least 3 years of practical experience in a reputable organization;
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
Post 5: IT Support and Training Expert
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of ICT Unit, the IT Expert will be responsible for:
• Serving as a help desk officer to users by Tracking, recording requests and Provide 1st level Online Support to the End Users on Network, System Software and Hardware and Application;
• Assign 2nd Level support request to the appropriated staff
• Prepare Materials, organize trainings and Coach the End Users on the use of Systems and Applications
• Installing, configuring and troubleshoot new system hardware and software
• Adding, removing or updating user, computer, email, printers account information
• Provide assistance to the user and train them in different office applications and systems in use such as:
– MS Offices Programs
– Document Management System
– Asset Management Application
– Support Applications
– Website, Webmail Applications
– Intranet, Extranet Applications
– Voice Applications
– Client Email Application
– Utilities Software ( Zip, Pdf Converter, Antivirus)
• Reporting through email on daily basis to the Hierarchy
Required Qualification and Competencies
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science;
• At least 3 years of practical experience as an IT expert in a reputable organization;
• Good planning, training and troubleshooting skills;
• Being trained in System Administration and/or Customer Care Support Service course such RHCA, MCSA, CompTIA’s A+ Possession of certificate is preferred
• A team player, with good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Problem solving and analytical qualities
• Ability to cope with long working hours;
• Proficient in Microsoft and/or Cisco and/or Linux and/or IBM-HP-Dell and/or Canon and/or APC and/or Alcatel and/or Communicate Pro and/or APC Server/Client or Standalone
Post 6: Application and Database Administrator
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of ICT Unit, the IT Expert will be responsible for:
• Responsible to Design, Develop, Implement, Manage and Troubleshoot Software/Application/Database
• Responsible for Application/Database Performance tuning
• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing IT environment
• Performing routine audits of databases and Applications
• Analyzing Databases and Applications logs and identifying potential issues
• Performing daily Backups
• Applying Databases and Applications updates, patches and configuration changes
• Installing, configuring, manage and troubleshoot new Databases and Applications
• Adding, removing or updating user account information
• Responsible for documenting the Databases and Applications
• Provide 2nd level Support and Answering technical queries
• Ensuring that the Databases and Applications are up and running.
• Provide assistance to the users and train them in different office applications and systems
• Install, Update, Manage and Troubleshoot the following Databases and Applications :
– MS Offices Programs
– Document Management System
– Asset Management Application
– Support Applications
– Website, Webmail Applications
– Intranet, Extranet Applications
– Voice Applications
– Client Email Application
– Utilities Software ( Zip, Pdf Converter, Antivirus, )
• Reporting through email on daily basis to the Hierarchy
Required Qualification and Competencies
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science
• At least 3 years of practical experience as an IT expert in a reputable organisation;
• Good planning and operational skills in Software Development and Database Management;
• Being trained in System Administration course such MCSA, Oracle, MySQL, .NET, Java, Visual Basic/Studio, ASP.NET, PHP, HTML Possession of certificate is preferred
• Ability to cope with long working hours;
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft and/or Oracle and/or Sun, and/or Open Source Database or Development Software and/or Server/Client or Standalone Systems
Post 7: Strategic Planner and Business Analyst
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director General of Corporate Services, the Strategic Planner and Business Analyst will be required to;
• Update three years rolling Ministerial Strategic Plan;
• Coordinate Units, Agencies, and projects affiliates to the Ministry to consolidate Ministerial Annual Action Plan;
• Prepare Ministerial Strategic Issues Paper that is aligned to the Ministerial Strategic Plan;
• Develop new policies, analyse and update the existing ones and recommend any change to the Senior Management;
• Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of new and existing policies and provide advice to management on the same;
• Providing recommendations on workflow processes and systems of MINECOFIN units;
• Ensuring the organisational structure adequately support’s MINECOFIN’s objectives and providing recommendations on the same;
• Identifying the businesses strengths, weaknesses and suggest areas for improvement.
Required Qualification and Competencies
• A university degree in finance, economics, a master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Good analytical skills;
• Planning and organisational skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Strong commercial/business awareness;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of packages;
Post 8: Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director General of Corporate Services, the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will be required;
• Monitor the implementation of the Ministry’s strategic plan and action plan and provide management advice;
• Prepare and update annual action plan for the Ministry;
• Update Monitoring and evaluation framework, identify key indicators and present to Senior Management for approval;
• Prepare weekly, quarterly, semi and annual progress reports on the implementation of Ministerial Action Plan;
• Prepare all external reports especially for the Prime Minister’s Office;
• Analyzing and summarizing reports from all MINECOFIN units and agencies and present summarized reports to the Permanent Secretary and Minister for appropriate actions;
• Regularly identify, refine and validate with key stakeholders a set of a appropriate measurable performance indicators;
• Outline an update of reporting formats and procedures for reporting;
• Organize and conduct training on Monitoring and Evaluation systems development and maintenance;
Required Qualification and Competencies
• A university degree in Finance or Economics from a recognized university; a master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Good analytical skills
• Planning and organizational skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of packages;
Deadline for Application
Candidates applying for the above positions shall fill the application forms available at MINECOFIN Offices. The filled application forms will be accompanied by a detailed CV, a photocopy of the required degree and a copy of the Identity card. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The deadline for application will be on 16/4/2012.
Enata Dusenge
Director General of Corporate Service
