International technical assistant Local Economic Development

In view of the further development of its activities BTC is currently looking for a (m/f):

****International Technical Assistant Local Economic Development – RWANDA****

For Rwanda Decentralization Support Programme

Ref.: RWA/13/089-3

Location: Kigali, RWANDA

Duration of the contract: 48 months

Probable starting date: January 2015

Monthly salary package: between 5.214,56 euro and 8.263,23 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.

Project:

Decentralization has been a key policy of the Government of Rwanda (GoR) since May 2000 when the National Decentralization Policy was adopted. A third phase of decentralization (2011 to 2015) is currently being implemented. This current phase focuses on consolidating past achievements in governance and service delivery, and on scaling up local economic development (LED).

The Governments of Rwanda and Belgium have agreed that decentralization will be a key focus sector of development cooperation within the framework of the Indicative Cooperation Programme (ICP) 2011-2014. The ICP and the subsequent identification and formulation phases identified and validated that the Rwanda Decentralization Support Programme (RDSP) will be delivered through a coordinated and integrated programmatic approach with two strategic interventions focusing on:

1. Institutional strengthening and enhancing capacities at the national and sub national level (RDSP-ECD);
2. Support to the implementation of District Development Plans (DDPs) with a focus on LED (RDSP-DDP).

The duration of the programme will be for 4.5 years including a 6 month preparation phase.

Function:

The responsibilities of the international technical assistant include the following areas:

• Management Responsibility;
• Manage and monitor the performance of the LED Results and Activities;
• Coordinate a LED Technical Unit which includes 4 District LED Technical assistants, administrative assistants and Short Term Technical Assistants providing services to the implementation of the LED components of the RDSP which includes:
• Capacity building in Project Feasibility, Market Assessment, Operation and Maintenance and Occupational Health & Safety and Gender & LED including the recruitment of short term experts, overseeing project activities and coordination with MINALOC (Ministry of Local Government), LODA (Local Administrative Entities Development Agency), the LGs (Local Government) and other stakeholders;
• Local Competitiveness Project marketing and communications, IT support, LED and PACA (Participatory Assessment of Competiveness) training, STE (Short Term expert) origination support, Technical Assessors, Financial and Due Diligence Assessment;
• Support to RALGA (Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities) in its implementation of RDSP LED initiatives;
• Provide coaching and technical support to the 4 National District LED Advisors in the execution of their duties.
• Provide support to the LODA and DEL-CO (Delegated Co-Manager of the Project) in the annual planning and budgeting and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements for the LODA/LED component of the RDSP as required;
• Technical assistance:
• Provide strategic management support to the LODA LED Division in the design and development of its LED programmes and the new Pilot Local Competitiveness Fund, its phased implementation and its handover and its institutionalization within the LODA by the end of the pilot project period ;
• Provide ongoing technical and strategic support to LODA regarding the broader planning and implementation of LED, with particular reference to the role of local government and the private sector in LED.
• Provide technical support to the LODA and the RDSP Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) through the BTC DEL CO in the development of all formats and processes required for the successful implementation of the LCF fund system including Public Call For Proposals, application formats, guides, selection and evaluation guidelines, award, contracting and implementation procedures including interim narrative and financial reporting formats, grantee procurement and project cycle management guides;
• Provide support to the Del- CO and Contracting and Financing Advisor with respect to procurement and contracting issues of the LCF as required;
• Provide technical support to the LODA, the districts and the District LED advisors with respect to the mobilization, engagement of district LED role players with the LCF (Local Competitiveness Facility) and broader issues of LED;
• Take responsibility for the formulation of the Terms of Reference for the provision of key services in the LCF project including marketing and communications, IT support, LED and PACA training, STE origination support, Technical Assessors, Financial and Due Diligence Assessment.

Profile:

• Post Graduate Qualification in Development, Economics, Management or Related fields;
• 10 years of experience of managing Local Economic Development (LED) strategy, systems, tool and processes;
• Experience in grant making and fund management systems and processes;
• Experience of working with public and private sector institutions at both the local and national level;
• Experience of International Donor and public sector management systems;
• Experience of managing short term technical assistants;
• Proven experience to manage and work in intercultural teams;
• Good communication, analytical and writing skills;
• Fluency in spoken English and excellent writing skills in English; knowledge of the French language will be a strong asset;
• Familiarity with the Rwandan context and experience in the development cooperation sector in Rwanda would be an asset.

How to apply:

Interested?

Please apply no later than ****October 14th 2014,**** through our website www.btcctb.org. Use

our Standard CV and a letter of motivation to apply. You can find the model of our Standard

CV on the Jobs page of our website. If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to

contact us at +32 (0)2/505 18 65.