The policy officer will be part of the development cooperation section of the
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kigali.The policy officer will use
his/her extensive network and relevant experience to analyze trends and events
taking place in Rwanda. The candidate is expected to provide advice on Energy
and Climate change. He/she will contribute to embassy discussions by providing
his/her own ideas and information.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Contribute to development of new energy projects with responsibilities for
identification, formulation and appraisal. Management and monitoring of the
Embassy projects that address renewable energy issues and climate change in
Rwanda and in the Great Lakes region.
• Knowledge of status quo and new developments /trends in these areas, as well
as establishment of an extensive network of stakeholders including public and
private partners as well as NGO´s.
• Contribute to further development of the regional integration and stability
through joint stakeholder approaches in Rwanda and the Great Lakes region
related to energy. Monitor the implementation of energy projects, including the
organization of evaluations, and contribute to policy dialogue at national and
district level.
• Monitoring, evaluating and analyzing developments in the areas of renewable
energy and climate change, translating these into proposals for new/changed
policies, assessing implications for existing policies.
• Participation in the sector working groups on Energy (the biomass group
chaired by the Ministry of National Resources MINIRENA and the electricity
group chaired by the Ministry of Infrastructure MININFRA).
• Linking wherever possible and feasible, Dutch knowledge institutions and
private- sector to opportunities in Rwanda, including business.
• Contribution to general political and development work of the Embassy and to
economic diplomacy.
Qualification Requirements
a) Education – Relevant master´s degree
b) Experience
– Skill in drawing up policy recommendations.
– Skill in setting up and supervising studies.
– Knowledge of political and social views concerning the specialist area.
– at least 5 years´ experience required with relevance to energy/ climate
– Knowledge of policy research methods and techniques.
– Experience in comparative activities in the region, but also with focus in
Rwanda
– Sound knowledge of financial management procedures
– Sound knowledge of working areas in development cooperation methodologies
c) Other requirements:
– Excellent command of written and spoken English, Kinyarwanda and French
– Capable of finding information about energy sector developments
– Strong analytical skills, initiative and flexibility
– Advanced writing skills
– Interest and ability to work in teams;
– Experience abroad (educational or professional)
Conditions
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands encourages both women and men to
apply.
Starting date and salary according to agreement. Two-year contract offered,
with possibility of
extension. A medical examination and a security screening form part of the
selection procedure.
Application procedure:
1. Cover letter marked ´Policy Officer for Energy`.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae.
3. Names and contact details of at least two references.
4. The applicant should send three copies of the full application to the
Embassy in one envelope, clearly mark the envelope ´Policy Officer for Energy`.
5. Diplomas and transcripts of records are not to be included in the
application at this stage. Candidates called for interview will be asked to
submit required documentation.
The application shall be submitted to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands in Kigali.
Visitor´s address Boulevard de l´Umuganda
Postal address P.O. Box 6613
Kigali, Rwanda
Submission deadline: May 30,
2013
Preselected candidates will be contacted before 10 June 2013.
