Crown
Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a senior professional to fill the
position of Policy and Investment Advisor to be based in Kigali,
Rwanda who will provide support in areas of high priority to the USAID-funded
PSDAG project.
Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a senior professional to fill the
position of Policy and Investment Advisor to be based in Kigali,
Rwanda who will provide support in areas of high priority to the USAID-funded
PSDAG project.
Crown
Agents USA
Agents USA
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practical innovations in economic governance and trade; humanitarian
solutions and food security, health systems, monitoring, evaluation,
and learning; and, supply chain as a partner of the US Government.
As
a subsidiary of Crown Agents Limited, we leverage the expertise,
resources, and network amassed from over 180 years of international development
experience. Crown Agents works in 100+ countries, with on-the-ground presence
in more than 35 and 13 permanent corporate offices in Africa, Asia, and Latin
America. We are wholly owned by a nonprofit foundation, allowing us to combine
corporate agility with a commitment to reinvesting our profits in transforming
lives.
a subsidiary of Crown Agents Limited, we leverage the expertise,
resources, and network amassed from over 180 years of international development
experience. Crown Agents works in 100+ countries, with on-the-ground presence
in more than 35 and 13 permanent corporate offices in Africa, Asia, and Latin
America. We are wholly owned by a nonprofit foundation, allowing us to combine
corporate agility with a commitment to reinvesting our profits in transforming
lives.
Located
in Washington, DC and incorporated in 1998, Crown Agents USA provides technical
assistance and support to clients such as the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S.
Department of State (DoS), and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
in Washington, DC and incorporated in 1998, Crown Agents USA provides technical
assistance and support to clients such as the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S.
Department of State (DoS), and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
Project
Background:
Background:
The
goal of USAID Private Sector Driven Agricultural Growth Project (PSDAG) is to
increase smallholder incomes by promoting private sector investments–
internationally and domestically [local and foreign investors]- that contribute
to the Government of Rwanda’s (GoR’s) Vision 2020 aim of “transforming
agriculture into a market-oriented, competitive, and high value sector.” PSDAG
has two primary objectives:
goal of USAID Private Sector Driven Agricultural Growth Project (PSDAG) is to
increase smallholder incomes by promoting private sector investments–
internationally and domestically [local and foreign investors]- that contribute
to the Government of Rwanda’s (GoR’s) Vision 2020 aim of “transforming
agriculture into a market-oriented, competitive, and high value sector.” PSDAG
has two primary objectives:
- Assist
the GoR to Increase Private Sector Investment; - Facilitate
Increased Private Sector Investment in Upgrading Agricultural Value Chains.
PSDAG
will support GoR agencies involved in investment promotion by facilitating the
transition that the government envisions for itself – as demonstrated through
government agency policies – from that of direct agriculture investor to a role
of regulator and facilitator. PSDAG will also build private sector capacity and
facilitate expanded investments for existing and new private sector entities.
PSDAG envisions creating a virtuous feedback loop where a robust private sector
is investing in markets and producers for continual upgrading, while the
government is creating the enabling environment for this upgrading to occur.
will support GoR agencies involved in investment promotion by facilitating the
transition that the government envisions for itself – as demonstrated through
government agency policies – from that of direct agriculture investor to a role
of regulator and facilitator. PSDAG will also build private sector capacity and
facilitate expanded investments for existing and new private sector entities.
PSDAG envisions creating a virtuous feedback loop where a robust private sector
is investing in markets and producers for continual upgrading, while the
government is creating the enabling environment for this upgrading to occur.
Under
the supervision of the Senior Policy and Institutional Development Specialist
the Policy and Investment Advisor (PIA) will work collegially with the
EIA/Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the EIA/Rwanda
Development Board and other PSDAG team members in contributing to achievement
of PSDAG Development Objective 1: To assist the Government of Rwanda to increase
private sector investment.
the supervision of the Senior Policy and Institutional Development Specialist
the Policy and Investment Advisor (PIA) will work collegially with the
EIA/Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the EIA/Rwanda
Development Board and other PSDAG team members in contributing to achievement
of PSDAG Development Objective 1: To assist the Government of Rwanda to increase
private sector investment.
Achieving
Objective 1 results will require development of a GoR agriculture and
agribusiness investment framework. The framework will define GoR agency roles
and responsibilities with a priority focus on the MINAGRI, RDB and Ministry of
Commerce (MINICOM). Additional support will be provided to other national and
provincial government agencies when appropriate. The framework’s overall intent
is to structure and develop GoR capacity to attract and support successful
private investment in agriculture and agribusiness. The investment framework
will also contribute to an improved business enabling environment that reflects
frequent and informed Public and Private sector Dialogue (PPD). It is expected
that resolutions to issues discussed at PPD meetings will most likely entail
policy reforms. In this regard, PPD discussions will be one of the areas of
interest for the PIA to pick issues that may require PSDAG’s attention.
Objective 1 results will require development of a GoR agriculture and
agribusiness investment framework. The framework will define GoR agency roles
and responsibilities with a priority focus on the MINAGRI, RDB and Ministry of
Commerce (MINICOM). Additional support will be provided to other national and
provincial government agencies when appropriate. The framework’s overall intent
is to structure and develop GoR capacity to attract and support successful
private investment in agriculture and agribusiness. The investment framework
will also contribute to an improved business enabling environment that reflects
frequent and informed Public and Private sector Dialogue (PPD). It is expected
that resolutions to issues discussed at PPD meetings will most likely entail
policy reforms. In this regard, PPD discussions will be one of the areas of
interest for the PIA to pick issues that may require PSDAG’s attention.
Role
and Responsibilities:
and Responsibilities:
Specific
tasks for the Policy and Investment Advisor include providing input and
support to the SPIDS, other PSDAG staff, and consultants in :
tasks for the Policy and Investment Advisor include providing input and
support to the SPIDS, other PSDAG staff, and consultants in :
- The
development and implementation of a National Agribusiness Strategy and
Investment Promotion Framework for the GoR. Ensure that the investment
framework reflects extensive GoR inter-agency and private sector
consultations and inputs. - The
development of key investment promotion tools at MINAGRI and RDB to assist
with effectively attracting new investment. - The
implementation of activities that enhance public/private dialogue and
interaction between GoR agencies and national and international
agribusiness investment stakeholders. Ensure effective support to existing
public-private dialogue processes that bolster interaction between Rwandan
private and public sectors. - The
creation and implementation of a GoR agency capacity development strategy
for both investment promotion and public/private dialogue. The strategy’s
objective is to strengthen the investment promotion capacity of the RDB,
MINAGRI, MINICOM and other national or provincial government agencies with
mandates to promote private agriculture and agribusiness investment, and
build GoR staff capacity to analyse potential investment opportunities and
facilitate the privatization of government investments. - PSDAG’s
contributions to the analysis of policy and regulatory constraints to
agriculture and agribusiness investment profitability, competitiveness and
attractiveness, with a focus on the analysis that makes transparent the
costs and benefits of relevant policies and regulations. - PSDAG’s
identification, evaluation and pursuit of strategic and operational
partnering opportunities with GoR agencies, private firms, donor agencies
and donor funded projects and activities aimed at achieving PSDAG objectives.
Partnerships with the private sector may include the implementation of
grants. - Provision
of project management support to the Objective 1 team for assigned
projects. This may entail creating the technical aspects of scopes of
work, requests for proposals/interests/applications, and negotiations
memos; participation in technical review committees; and review of
technical deliverables, among others. - PSDAG
Objective 1 team contributions to annual work plans, monthly, quarterly
and annual reports, discreet analytical documents, performance monitoring,
presentations, success stories and other strategic and operational
reporting. - Representing
PSDAG in meetings with GoR officials, PSDAG stakeholders and USAID/Rwanda. - Performing
any other task as assigned by the SPIDS or the Chief of Party.
Qualifications
- Degree
in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Quantitative Social Science,
Agribusiness, Business Administration or other relevant degree is
required; Master’s Degree preferred. - 4-7
years of progressively responsible experience in agricultural development
and trade; agricultural or agribusiness finance; SME development or
business association capacity building; Investment planning or framework
development experience is highly desirable. - Experience
working with private sector investments / issues in agriculture in Rwanda
or other East African countries, a must. - Prior
experience working with one or all of the GOR institutions engaged in
investment promotion (RDB, MINICOM, MINAGRI, MINALOC) a must. - Experience
working with and knowledge of agricultural development, agriculture sector
strategies, policy issues and investment planning in Africa is preferred. - Excellent
English verbal and written communication skills are required. - Must
have excellent verbal and written English skills. Kinyarwanda and French
preferred. - Must
have proven project management and good communication skills. - Prior
experience in business enabling environment policy reform for agriculture,
preferred. - Prior
experience in public/private dialogue processes, preferred
Apply
before January 31st, 2018.
before January 31st, 2018.
