Palladium seeks
Technical Experts for the anticipated USAID-funded project in Rwanda. The
purpose of the project will be to facilitate the emergence of a dynamic
off-farm sector that can generate more and higher wage employment for the broad
majority of Rwandans currently engaged in subsistence agriculture and other
marginal economic activities. The activity will achieve this by alleviating
constraints to entrepreneurship, in particular but not excl
usively, constraints
to finance.
We are seeking
technical specialists in the following areas:
- Experts
in enterprise development and employment generation - Experts
working on gender, youth and vulnerable population issues - Experts
in policy and trade development - Experts
in vocational and post-secondary curriculum development for workforce
development - Experts
in workforce development and labor market assessments
Responsibilities
- Work
closely with the COP to develop strategies and work plans for the program;
Collaboratively implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision - Provide
technical input to project implementation to achieve targets; Write and
contribute toward progress reports, technical reports, and other
deliverables - Ensure
that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the
local context - Conduct
technical analysis on constraints, and work with public and private sector
stakeholders to identify solutions to overcome them - Liaise
with the host government and intergovernmental organizations,
stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors, as
applicable
Requirements
- Master’s
degree in a relevant technical area is desirable; Bachelor’s degree is
required - Minimum
five to eight years of relevant development experience in designing,
implementing, or managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs - Significant
experience in key areas listed above with proven ability to achieve program
targets - Strong
ability and desire to work collaboratively with governmental bodies in
Rwanda, local partners, the private sector, and international donors - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity - Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda; French
is desirable - Experience
in Rwanda is required; Experience in wider region is highly desirable
Palladium is a
global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the
intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with
foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil
society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting
social, environmental and financial benefits.
For the past 50 years,
we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500
employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than
35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to
continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s
lives.
Palladium is a
child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with
children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual
orientation, veteran or marital status.
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