Duration: 12 Months renewable based on the
availability of funds Start Date: 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. 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 fol
availability of funds Start Date: 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. 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 fol
Take the lead
in providing support in the activities of the Planning Department of RAB , NAEB
and Strategic Planning and Program Coordination (SPPC).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
dynamism between MINAGRI and the Private Sector through linking private sector
development priorities to Ministry planning.
Develop a
capacity-building work plan.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
with the use of information data systems and analytical tools.
Excellent oral
and written communication skills.
and written communication skills.
Proficiency in
English.
English.
Prior work
experience in Africa, preferably Rwanda
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.
