Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) Consultant for the Development of KIAC Operational Procedures Manual (OPM) Job Vacancy in Rwanda

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Title: CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
KIAC OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES MANUAL (OPM)

Spearheaded by the Private Sector, Kigali
International Arbitration Centre ( KIAC) is an arbitration centre established
in February 2011 by an Act of Parliament ( Law n°51/2010 of 10/01/2010) to
promote the resolution of disputes by arbitration and alternative dispute
resolution, to provide facilities and assistance necessary for the conduct of
domestic and international arbitration as well as advising the government on
matters related to arbitration. The KIAC office based in Gikondo — PSF Expo
ground/Kicikiro District is seeking the services for development of KIAC
operational procedures manual (OPM).

1. Scope of Work

The Consulting Firm/Individual is expected to
undertake the following activities:

Study/examine the existing Procedures Manual
and other documents approved during the first year of operations on
processes and procedures and identify the list of specific regulations and
procedures that should be developed accordingly as mandated by the KIAC
status;
Study the relevant legal texts and documents
including rules and regulations governing KIAC, and other best practice
governing budgeting and planning, Internal control system, travel
policies, consultant manual, property management procedures, audit
procedures and human resource management to avoid legal inconsistencies
between regulations and procedures and existing laws of the country; and
Draft a consolidated operational Manual
regulations, related to documents and forms to be used in the day to day
operations in accordance with I) and 2) above and recommendations
expressed by the Centre.

2. Consultant’s Qualifications

The Consultant (s) should have the following
qualifications:

Strong experience in advising Institution in
the development of financial management & procurement systems.
The consultant (or lead consultant in
case of a firm) must hold at least a Masters Degree in Finance,
Management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation
or other related fields.
Minimum of 10 years professional experience
with the Preparation of operation manual and regulations.
The other team members should have
strong knowledge and experience (minimum of 5 years) in the development of
public procurement systems and institutional capacity building.
English proficiency, both writing and
speaking, is essential.