The Government of
Rwanda (GOR), in conjunction with the World Bank, is starting a 4 year
Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI) which will focus on increasing
delivery of four priority areas: investment, energy, agriculture and
mining.
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. Its 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.
The following
opportunities are now available for immediate placement. Successful candidate
will be offered an attractive package, which is competitive with the private
sector in Rwanda
CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICER’S OFFICE – HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION
1.
Position: SCBI Project Coordinator
Supervision and
Reporting Arrangement: Human
Resource Manager
Duration of
Assignment: One
year renewable (subject to performance)
Duty station: Rwanda Development
Board Head Office, Gishushu – Kigali
Duties and
responsibilities
RBD is looking to
appoint 1 SCBI Coordinator to join its Human Resource Division. The successful
candidates will be required to perform the following functions:
- Coordination
of implementation of SCBI program: The SCBI coordinator will work closely
with the RDB focal point for SCBI, heads of RDB units under SCBI program,
RDB human resource Division and RDB procurement unit in order to
ensure timely implementation of different activities under this program
- Human
resources support: The SCBI coordinator will provide support to human
resources department on local and international staff recruitment under
SCBI, including drafting of TORs, advertising and selection of candidates
- Procurement:
The SCBI coordinator will work hand in hand with RDB Procurement unit in
order to ensure that all hardware equipment required for the
implementation of the program come on time and dispatched accordingly.
He/She will also be involved in supporting RDB departments in the
procurement process for specific consultancies and other projects under
SCBI
- Monitoring
and Evaluation: The SCBI coordinator will work closely with Planning unit
in order to ensure that SCBI reach its goal of driving increased domestic
and foreign investment in Rwanda by closely monitoring the program and its
results
Minimum
qualifications & experience
RDB is looking for
candidates with the following profile:
- Master’s
degree in business administration, economics or other related field
- Minimum
work experience of 2 years
- HR
and/or procurement experience desirable
- Excellent
planning and co-ordination skills
- Strong
communication skills
- Delivery
focused, pragmatic and able to multi-task
- Able to
get things done in a fast paced environment and work towards tight
deadlines
- Professional,
detail orientated with high standards
- Energetic
with a can-do attitude
Candidates with
Bachelor’s degree in the field of study mentioned above with minimum 4 years of
intensive work experience are also encouraged to apply.
CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S OFFICE – STRATEGIC INVESTMENT UNIT
2.
Position: Financial Analysts (2)
Supervision and
Reporting Arrangement: Head
of Strategic Investment Unit
Duration of Assignment: One year renewable
(subject to performance)
Duty station: Rwanda Development
Board Head Office, Gishushu – Kigali
Duties and
responsibilities
RBD is looking to
appoint 2 Financial Analysts under the Strategic Capacity Building
Initiative. The successful candidates will be required to perform the
following functions:
- Build
and analyse financial models for RDB’s investment transaction, including
determining viability of different business models and/or company
valuations
- Provide
advice to the Head of Strategic Investments Unit on issues relating to
investment appraisal, project viability, projects risks , investment
structuring and company valuation
- Help
RDB’s negotiation teams develop the appropriate negotiation strategy with
private investors
- Where
appropriate, coach non-financial staff within the team on key financial
issues
- Where
appropriate, train more junior financial staff on financial modeling and
financial analysis
Minimum
qualifications & experience
RDB is looking for
candidates with the following profile
- A
relevant degree in business administration, finance, or economics,
preferably at the Masters level
- 3 years
of relevant professional experience related to finance and investment.
Specialisation in corporate finance, project finance or PPPs highly
desirable
- Excellent
financial analysis and modeling skills with respect to medium to large
private and/or public-private investments
- Investment
negotiation experience highly desirable
- Good
business writing and presentation skills, and verbal communication skills
- Delivery
focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast paced
environment
- Professional,
detail orientated with high standards
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
3.
Position: Legal Analyst
Supervision and
Reporting Arrangement: Head
of Strategic Investment Unit
Duration of
Assignment: One
year renewable (subject to performance)
Duty
station: Rwanda
Development Board Head Office, Gishushu – Kigali
Duties and
responsibilities
The successful
candidate will be required to perform the following functions:
- Conduct
legal analysis and develop recommendations with respect to the legal
aspects of investment proposals involving the Government of Rwanda for the
RDB
- Conduct
negotiations of investments on behalf of the Government of Rwanda and
coordination of negotiations with other government and private sector
stakeholders
- Provide
negotiation support, e.g., preparations of negotiation positions and
strategies to the CEO of RDB (or whoever may be the chief negotiator of
the transaction at RDB)
- Provide
guidance to and supervise the analytical work of the SIU and external
consultancies
- Support
the Head of SIU in the development of methodologies to select/prioritize
investment projects and of systems to plan and allocate efficiently the
overall workflow of the SIU
- Support
the Head of SIU in the development of a system to procure, commission and
review external consultants to perform (1) company due diligence and (2)
sector-specific analysis related to particular investments/projects
- Support
the Head of SIU in the development of an efficient system to report on
progress and highlight challenges to RDB and key external stakeholders
Minimum
qualifications & experience
RDB is looking for
candidates with the following profile:
- A
Masters or JD in law. Qualification to practice preferred
- 1-3
years of relevant professional experience related to investment
transactions in a reputable law firm. Specialization in corporate finance,
project finance or PPPs highly desirable
- Excellent
analytical and contract drafting skills with respect to large, complex
private or public-private investments
- Ability
to successfully negotiate and implement large, complex private or
public-private investments. Experience working with governments to
negotiate public-private investment in developing country context highly
desirable
- Excellent
stakeholder management skills, able to confidently work with senior public
officials and private sector leaders
- Excellent
business writing and presentation skills and verbal communication skills
(in English)
- Delivery
focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast paced
environment
- Professional,
detail orientated with high standards
INVESTMENT
PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION DEPARTMENT
4.
Position: Investment Promotion Officer for the Energy Sector
Supervision and
Reporting Arrangement: Head
of Investment Promotion and Implementation Department
Duration of
Assignment: 12months
renewable (subject to performance)
Duty
station: Rwanda
Development Board Head Office, Gishushu – Kigali
Duties and
responsibilities
RBD is looking to
appoint 1 Investment Promotion Officer for the development of investment in the
Energy sector. The goal of the position will be to act as the lead contact on
all issues related to attracting and implementing investment in Energy in
Rwanda. The successful candidates will
- Gather
and develop Energy 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
Minimum
qualifications & experience
RDB is looking for
candidates with the following profile:
- Master’s
Degree in Business Administration/Economics or Energy 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
5.
Position: Investment Promotion Officer for the Mining Sector
Supervision and
Reporting Arrangement: Head
of Investment Promotion and Implementation Department
Duration of
Assignment: 12months
renewable (subject to performance)
Duty
station: Rwanda
Development Board Head Office, Gishushu – Kigali
Duties and
responsibilities
RBD is looking to
appoint 1 Investment Promotion Officer 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
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
HOW
TO APPLY:
Candidates should
submit their motivation letter, CVs, PSC form and academic certificates to
scbi-jobs@rdb.rw by 12th March 2014, noting
the name of the position being applied for in the email subject line. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
at Kigali on 25th February 2014
HUMAN RESOURCE
DIVISION MANAGER
