Banyan Global ,Enabling Environment Director Jobs in Rwanda

ment projects on the African continent and
around the world, is recruiting an Enabling Environment Director for an anticipated
USAID-funded economic strengthening project in Rwanda. The project aims to
facilitate the emergence of a dynamic off-farm sector that can generate greater
employment at a higher wage for Rwandans currently engaged in subsistence
agriculture and other low income economic activities.

• Provide
  overall management and leadership promoting a conducive enabling environment for emerging enterprises in Rwanda, with
  an emphasis on reducing barriers to new investment.
• Work
  with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) to ensure that project activities
  align with government initiatives, and assist the GoR to continue
  strengthening the policy environment for emerging enterprises.
• Liaise
  and coordinate with workforce development initiatives funded by USAID, GoR,
  and others to facilitate linkages between qualified graduates and emerging
  employment opportunities.
• Participate
  in project work planning, performance management, and strategic
  communications.
• Participate
  in monitoring and evaluation as it relates to business development
  support, ensuring that all targets are met.

• Advanced
  degree in public policy, business administration, economics, or other
  relevant field
• A
  minimum of 7 years of experience in policy and advocacy, trade and
  investment, economic growth, enterprise development, or other related
  discipline
• Knowledge
  and understanding of the policy environment, specifically regarding trade
  and investment, affecting small and medium-sized enterprises in Rwanda
• Knowledge
  and understanding of the workforce development initiatives in Rwanda
• Familiarity
  with constraints and opportunities related to rural enterprises and
  livelihoods
• Excellent
  project management, communication, writing and computer skills
• Ability
  to negotiate, manage and build partnerships
• Ability
  to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous
  experience working on USAID projects is a plus
• Fluency
  in written and spoken English required