Organization
:
Rwanda Development Board
Contact Name :
Yvette Umutoni
Vacancy Title :
Investment Promotion Officers- Mining
Application
Deadline : 28th December 2012 (5pm)
Application
Email : scbi-jobs@rdb.rw
Job Category :
Banking / Finance And Investment
STRATEGIC CAPACITY
BUILDING INITIATIVE
Recruitment of 2 Investment Promotion Officers for the Mining Sector
1. BACKGROUND
The Government of Rwanda (GOR), in conjunction with the World Bank, started a 4
year Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI) which focuses on increasing
delivery of four priority areas: investment, mining, agriculture and tourism.
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.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION
RBD is looking to appoint 2 Investment Promotion Officers for the development
of investment in the Mining sector. The goal of the position will be to act as
the lead contact on all issues related to attracting and implementing
investment in Mining in Rwanda.
The successful
candidates will
• Gather and develop Mining sector specific information packages for potential
investors
• Identify, prioritize and develop specific investment opportunities in the
sector
• Identify and develop relationships with high potential international
investors in the sector
• Identify barriers to investment in the sector and work with relevant
government bodies towards overcoming them
The successful candidates will be required to perform the following functions:
• Carry out all research and analysis required to prepare sector and investment
project specific information
• Coordinate with all relevant government bodies to ensure a common approach to
investment in the sector and buy in to the relevance and accuracy of the sector
and investment project information developed
• Review investment process for sector investments from past and existing
investors interested in the sector to identify barriers to investment
• Work under the direction of the IPI sector Expert in order to become fully
aware of the sector requirements and investor needs
3. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
RDB is looking for candidates with the following profile:
• Master´s Degree in Business Administration/Economics or Mining related
subject with a minimum intensive work experience of 2 years
• 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 investment in the sector
• Delivery focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast
paced environment
• Professional, detail orientated with high standards
• Experience in strategy, marketing or investment promotion related fields is
highly desirable
Candidates with Bachelor´s degree in the field of study mentioned above with 5
years of intensive work experience and above are also encouraged to apply.
4. SUPERVISION AND
REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The Investment Promotion Officers for Mining Sector will report to the Head of
Investment Promotion and Implementation Department.
5. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The successful candidate will be offered a 2-year renewable contract (subject
to performance).
6. LOCATION
Rwanda Development Board, Kigali, Rwanda
7. REMUNERATION
Successful candidate will be offered an attractive package, which is
competitive with the private sector in Rwanda.
8. MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates should submit their motivation letter and CVs to scbi-jobs@rdb.rw by
28th December 2012, 5pm, noting the name of the position being applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. (For example:
Application for the position of Investment Promotion Officer (Mining Sector)
under SCBI).
