National Commission of Science and Technology (NCST Various JOBS Positions in Rwanda

• Based on NCST plan of actions, coordinate and
  manage the planning and execution of the activities of the department of
  science, research and innovation program development

• Conduct regular monitoring of activities and
  performance of the pool of four analysts working in the department of
  science, research and innovation program development;

• Carry out a regular review of draft reports
  and studies produced by the pool of four analysts working in the
  department of science, research and innovation program development, and
  ensure their accuracy as well as their high quality standard;

• Put in place mechanisms which ensure that the
  activities of the department have SMART goals which are aligned with
  Vision 2020 and EDPRS targets;

• Ensure that the activities of the department
  and the allocated resources are management according to LEAN management
  best practices;

• Establish an efficient and robust reporting
  mechanism within the department;

• Work on other duties assigned by the NCST
  Director General, in collaboration with permanent and/or on-contract
  staffs of NCST’s Pool of Science and Technology Analysts;

• Report to NCST Director General

• At least Master’s Degree or Equivalent in
  Applied Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy,
  Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
  Oils and Gas Technologies, Biotechnology, Biology, Industrial Economics,
  Geo-Economics, Environment Economics, Agro-Processing, Computing and
  Information Theory, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Biostatistics,
  Operational Research, or any other relevant fields, with 4 years of
  experience;

• Proven experience in science, technology, and
  R&D programs coordination and management is needed;

• Additional experience in strategic planning,
  development program monitoring and evaluation are highly preferred;

• Proficient knowledge in using information
  technology tools such as data processing and knowledge management tools as
  well as Microsoft office suites is needed;

• Strong analytical and leadership skills with
  the ability to conduct meeting and work in group are required;

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English
  is required.

• Carry out regular and systematic mapping and
  analysis of national science, research and innovation programs and propose
  strategies and plans to ensure that they are well-coordinated and aligned
  to national agenda such as Vision 2020 and EDPRS

• Establish an efficient and robust monitoring
  and evaluation system of national science, research and innovation
  programs and assess their impact on the achievement of Vision 2020 and
  EDPRS goals and targets,

• Conduct regular review of existing national
  science, research and innovation programs to identify new initiatives that
  may be useful for national economic transformation;

• In close collaboration with relevant
  stakeholders, analyze how the implementation of national science,
  research, and innovation programs is achieved based on clearly defined
  indicators;

• Monitor the performance of Rwanda in
  streamlining national science, research and innovation into national
  development agenda using international science, technology and innovation
  indices such as IDI, GERD etc.

• Conduct on a regular basis, an assessment of
  the status of the implementation of the national science, research and
  innovation technology policy objectives;

• Manage and update a database of information on
  science, research and innovation. Use such a database to elaborate an
  achievements matrix for annual reporting on the state of science and
  technology;

• Carry out regular analysis of the nature and
  effective use of national resources and infrastructure in order to support
  science and technology as well as their innovative use in a sustainable
  manner;

• Advise on efficient management of resources
  and funding strategies for national science, technology, research and
  innovation development

• Work on other duties assigned by the NCST’s
  Director General, in collaboration with permanent and/or on-contract
  staffs of NCST’s Pool of Science and Technology Analysts;

• Report to the head of the department of
  national science, research and innovation program development.

• At least Master’s Degree or Equivalent in
  Applied Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy,
  Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
  Oils and Gas Technologies, Biotechnology, Biology, Industrial Economics,
  Geo-Economics, Environment Economics, Agro-Processing, Computing and
  Information Theory, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Biostatistics,
  Operational Research, or any other relevant fields, with 2 years of
  experience;

• Proven knowledge in science and R&D
  programs planning and implementation is highly needed;

• Additional experience in sustainable
  development program planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation is
  preferred;

• Further experience in science, technology and
  innovation for development program management is preferred;

• Strong analytical and leadership skills with
  the ability to conduct meeting and work in group are needed;

• Sound communication skills and capacity to
  write professional reports are required.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English
  is required;

• In close collaboration with relevant
  stakeholders duct a regular mapping of national science, res and
  innovation and analyze their quality based clearly defined standards;

• Design strategies and propose appropriate
  measures to improve the quality and efficiency of national science,
  research and innovation programs;

• Put in place a science, research and
  innovation (assurance framework and follow up on its implementation;

• Carry out on a regular basis both
  sustainability SWOT analyses of current and future national sc research
  and innovation programs;

• Work on other duties assigned by the NCST’s
  Director General, in collaboration with permanent and/or on contract
  staffs of NCST’s Pool of Science and Technology Analysts;

• Report to the head of the department of
  national science, research and innovation program develop

• At least a Master’s in a quantitative fields
  preferred computing and information / knowledge system management and
  theory, applied statistics, applied mathematics, econometrics,
  biostatistics, operational research, or industrial / electrical
  engineering with advanced knowledge in mathematical modeling and
  simulation, with a minimum of 2 years of practical experience and
  post-academic studies project experience;

• Proven knowledge in science and R&D planning
  and implementation is required;

• Additional knowledge in ISO Certification
  System Total Quality Management (TQM), LEAN management, sustainable
  development program planning as well as in business process engineering is
  also preferred;

• Further experience in science, technology and
  innovation for development program management is preferred;

• Strong analytical and leadership skills with
  the ability to conduct meeting and work in group are needed;

• Sound communication skills and capacity to
  writ professional reports are required.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English
  is required;

• Conduct a regular mapping of national science,
  research and innovation programs to ensure that they are implemented based
  on sound and clear regulations;

• Design strategies and propose appropriate
  measures to improve the regulation of national science, research and
  innovation programs;

• In close consultations with relevant
  stakeholders, put in place a science, research and innovation regulatory
  framework and follow up on its implementation;

• Work on other duties assigned by the NCST’s
  Director General, in collaboration with permanent and/or on-contract
  staffs of NCST’s Pool of Science and Technology Analysts;

• Report to the head of the department of
  national science, research and innovation program development.

• At least Master’s Degree or Equivalent in
  Applied Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering,
  Pharmacy,          
  Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
  Oils and Gas Technologies, Biotechnology, Biology, Industrial Economics,
  GeoEconomics, Environment Economics, Agro-Processing, Computing and Information
  Theory, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Biostatistics, Operational
  Research, or any other relevant fields, with 2 years of experience;

• Proven knowledge in science and R&D
  regulations is highly needed;

• Additional knowledge in ISO Certification
  System, Intellectual Property Right management and regulations is
  preferred;

• Further experience in science, technology and
  innovation for development program management is preferred;

• Strong analytical and leadership skills with
  the ability to conduct meeting and work in group are needed;

• Sound communication skills and capacity to
  write professional reports are required.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English
  is required;