Background
The
Government of Rwanda (GOR),
in conjunction with the World Bank, has started a 4 year Strategic Capacity
Building Initiative (SCBI) which will focus on increasing delivery of four priority
areas: investment, energy, agriculture and mining. The initiative is in its
second year of implementation.
Rwanda
Development Board
has been tasked with implementing the investment priority and is currently
recruiting additional staff to join its investment focused departments.
The Rwanda Development Board is a public institution with a vision of
transforming Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment and
innovation. The RDB mission is to fast track economic development in Rwanda by
enabling private sector growth. The scope of work includes all aspects related
to the development of the private sector. This involves working with and
addressing the needs of companies of all sizes (large, SMEs) and both local and
foreign investors.
Position
RBD is looking to
recruit an Economic
Analyst to join its Strategy and Competitiveness Unit. The
goals of Strategy and Competitiveness Unit are to:
- Provide
high quality strategic analysis and advice to RDB departments so that
their activities contribute to RDB’s goal - Ensure
the private sector is deeply engaged and active in efforts to improve
Rwanda’s business climate and competitiveness - Facilitate
development of a coherent RDB organizational strategy that supports GoR’s
development goals - Support
the Public Private Dialogue secretariat through research and analysis
Duties and
Responsibilities
The successful
candidate will be required to perform the following functions:
- Conduct
analysis of global and Rwandan economic and investment trends to identify
impact on investment and competitiveness. - Conduct
financial and economic analysis on specific initiatives to develop the
private sector e.g., public investments. - Communicate
findings of strategy projects to the rest of RDB and government and secure
stakeholder buy-in. - Support
the design of the implementation of reforms and strategies and provide
oversight where necessary. - Provide
input into policies, laws and GoR decision forums such as annual
leadership retreats to improve their impact on private sector development. - Conduct
internal/organizational strategy projects at RDB
Selection
Criteria
RDB is looking for
candidates with the following profile:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Public Administration or
Business Administration or related subjects with a minimum of 5 years of
intensive work experience; - Candidates
with a Master’s degree will be given preference Experience in private
sector strategy consulting and/or direct policy advice to governments; - Strong
quantitative, economic, financial analysis skills with ability to
structure and think strategically about a problem; - Good
stakeholder management skills and ability to work with senior public
officials and private sector leaders; - A
strong understanding of the drivers of economic growth and investment in
Africa and emerging markets as well as an appreciation of the wider
context for business and its relation to the Government; - Delivery
focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast paced
environment; - Dedicated
to making a difference for Rwanda; - Professional,
detail orientated with high standards.
Compensation
A competitive
package will be provided to the successful candidate.
How to
apply:
Candidates should
submit their motivation letter and CVs to scbi-jobs@rdb.rw by Tuesday 16th October 2012,
5pm (Kigali time), noting the name of the position being applied for in the
email subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests and
interviews.