Duration: 12
Months renewable based on the availability of funds
Months renewable based on the availability of funds
Start Date:
January 2014
January 2014
DAI seeks a
senior economist to provide coaching and mentorship to designated
representatives to the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources
(MINAGRI), the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB), and the National Agriculture
Export Board (NAEB). The focus of this assignment is to build the capacity and
improve performance of MINAGRI, RAB, and NAEB in planning, based on clear
economic analysis and cogent, evidence-based policies.
senior economist to provide coaching and mentorship to designated
representatives to the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources
(MINAGRI), the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB), and the National Agriculture
Export Board (NAEB). The focus of this assignment is to build the capacity and
improve performance of MINAGRI, RAB, and NAEB in planning, based on clear
economic analysis and cogent, evidence-based policies.
Responsibilities
The
consultant will work in collaboration with MINAGRI, Strategic Capacity Building
Initiative (SCBI), the National Capacity Building Secretariat (NCBS) and
project management to carry out the following :
consultant will work in collaboration with MINAGRI, Strategic Capacity Building
Initiative (SCBI), the National Capacity Building Secretariat (NCBS) and
project management to carry out the following :
- Take the lead in providing support in the
activities of the Planning Department of RAB , NAEB and Strategic Planning
and Program Coordination (SPPC). - Act as a lead advisor to the Director General
of RAB, NAEB, SPPC, the Permanent Secretary and the Minister of MINAGRI in
all matters related to economic analysis, forecasting and planning. - Review sub-sector capacity with reference to
economic planning. - Conduct a baseline study based on the priority
capacity gaps identified in the review against which progress can be
measured. - Provide assistance to the project as required
in implementing related Perfomance Solution Packages (PSP) recommendations
and/or providing guidance and assistance to consultants and staff. - Enhance the dynamism between MINAGRI and the
Private Sector through linking private sector development priorities to
Ministry planning. - Develop a capacity-building work plan.
- Directly support and build capacity of
identified Ministry staff to undertake robust economic analysis and plan
the activities of RAB, NAEB and SPPC in supporting increased agricultural
production, focusing on the capacity gaps identified in the baseline
study.
Minimum
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or
Economics (PhD preferred), with a strong background in information
systems, evidence based policy formulation and analysis and monitoring and
evaluation. - Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in
agricultural and rural development based KMSs and policy formulation and
analysis in developing countries - Familiarity with issues related to the
development of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, including the challenges
in addressing KMSs and evidence based policy formulation and analysis. - Ability to guide the collection, analysis and
forecasting of production and market data within a value chain framework. - Experience in the coaching/mentoring of staff
and the development of training materials and standard operating
procedures. - Familiarity with the use of information data
systems and analytical tools. - Excellent oral and written communication
skills. - Proficiency in English.
- Prior work experience in Africa, preferably
Rwanda
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews Applications must be
submitted by January 11, 2014 and must include a CV, cover letter, and
certified copies of relevant certificates.
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews Applications must be
submitted by January 11, 2014 and must include a CV, cover letter, and
certified copies of relevant certificates.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
