3 Job Positions at Expertise France: (Deadline 30 April 2025)

Grant Manager at Expertise France: (Deadline 30 April 2025)

Grant Manager – AEDIB 2.0

JOB DETAILS

Direction: Operations

Department: Sustainable and Inclusive Economy (EDI)

Unit: Entrepreneurship and innovation

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract

Contract: Wage portage

Contract duration: 12 months (renewable for up to 30 months)

Geographical areas of the project: Sub-Saharan Africa

Country of the mission: Rwanda

City of the mission: Kigali

Expected start date: 01/06/2025

Description of the project

Expertise France is the French public international cooperation agency. It designs and implements projects which aim to contribute to the balanced development of partner countries, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda and the priorities of France’s external action.

AEDIB 2.0

African European Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB 2.0) is an ambitious regional project that aims to strengthen digital transformation and the green transition between Africa and Europe, with the long-term goal of creating a single market for digital innovation between the two continents. It seeks to position the EU as a key partner for Africa by developing digital businesses, supporting innovation, and building on existing partnerships between the two regions.

The Overall Objective of the Action is to strengthen digital transformation and the green transition in Africa through enhanced partnerships for digital entrepreneurship and innovation in order to integrate them into the sustainable development strategies of African countries.

Consequently, three Specific Objectives (outcomes) have been defined as follows:

Specific Objective 1: Enhance digital entrepreneurship and innovation policies, by strengthening processes and capacities of policymakers and ecosystem leaders
Specific Objective 2: Strengthen Digital Innovation Ecosystems for Digital Transformation and Green Transition,by enhancing Innovation Support Organisations’ capacities
Specific Objective 3: Improve access to finance for innovative (including women-led) ventures supporting Digital Transformation and Green Transition, by enhancing support mechanisms for early-stage and scaling ventures

Consortium structure and key partners :

The project is jointly implemented by six European development agencies and financed by five European donors:

Expertise France leads the consortium and is responsible for the Project Management Unit (PMU), which oversees all project components and ensures coordination among the implementing partners.

The project is scheduled to run from April 15, 2025, to January 31, 2030 (57 months).

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the Digital for innovation Team Europe Initiative, funded by the EU and implemented with Expertise France, Enabel, ESTDev, GIZ, Haus Institute and RVO, Expertise France is looking to hire an experienced Grant Manager to oversee the financial and contractual management of the AEDIB 2.0 project.

Key Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)

The project is jointly implemented by a consortium of six implementing partners, with Expertise France serving as the lead organization. The role involves ensuring compliance with EU grant regulations, particularly for partners that are not accredited and do not belong to the MPCA.

One of the project’s key challenges is that one of the implementing partners is not accredited by the EU, which means Expertise France carries the grant on their behalf. This specificity requires additional tasks related to compliance, reporting, and risk mitigation, ensuring that all financial and contractual obligations are met according to EU regulations.

Part of the Project Management Unit based in Kigali (8 people dedicated to AEDIB’s project) and under the hierarchical responsibility of the Team leader, the Grant Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth financial execution of the project, focusing on compliance, reporting, and risk mitigation for implementing partners.

Grant Compliance & Financial Oversight

Ensure that the execution and management of grants comply with EU funding regulations and contractual obligations
Oversee financial and administrative processes related to non-accredited agency, ensuring adherence to EU requirements
Monitor grant expenditures across the consortium, ensuring alignment with the approved budget and cost eligibility rules
Work closely with financial teams and project coordinators to implement best practices in financial management
Ensure compliance with all subsidy-related obligations for the non-accredited organization
Follow up the grant agreement process, ensuring all required validations et approvals are obtained
Confirm with the juridical direction all steps to be followed

Consortium Support & Risk Mitigation

Support non-accredited partners in meeting EU compliance requirements, ensuring financial and administrative alignment with the lead organization.
Identify potential financial and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies
Analysing risks and implementing actions to mitigate and minimize them (especially the risks of expenditure ineligibility)
Develop and enforce internal procedures to facilitate smooth grant execution for all consortium members
Oversee the execution of granted activities and initiatives, ensuring proper financial follow-up of grantees.
Validate expenditure reports submitted by partners and lead the management of follow-up committees, meetings, and field visits.
Ensure partners correctly apply up-to-date procedures and fulfill their contractual obligations.
Maintain ongoing monitoring and control over the correct execution of procedures.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare and submit financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with EU deadlines and templates
Maintain clear and structured documentation of all financial transactions, grant agreements, and supporting evidence for audits
Support the preparation of interim and final reports for the European Commission
Prepare for EU and other donors’ periodic audits of grants, ensuring all documentation and reports are available.
Provide regular updates to the management team on the financial and operational status of grants.

Capacity Building & Project Coordination

Provide training and guidance to consortium partners on EU grant management rules and procedures
Act as a liaison between consortium members and the EU funding body, addressing compliance-related queries
Ensure proper communication and coordination between financial, administrative, and technical teams within the project
Ensure that non-accredited partners have adequate support and resources to comply with EU grant requirements.
Support for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation

DESIRED PROFILE

Master’s or equivalent university degree in the field of project management, management control, international cooperation, or another relevant discipline
Interest in the field of intervention: innovation, entrepreneurship support, support to the private sector
Knowledge of the European Union’s management procedures is an asset
Experience in team management
Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE) and reporting tools
Proficiency in office tools, especially Excel
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English. Knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Specific knowledge, experience, skills or competencies

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in grant management, preferably in EU-funded projects
Experience working with international consortia is an asset

Soft skills

Strong work ethic, precision, and organizational skills
Thoroughness, responsiveness, and autonomy
Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise work
Good interpersonal and communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Exciting work in an international environment
A 12-month contract, renewable up to December 2027 based in Kigali, Rwanda, with possible missions in Sub-Saharan Africa
The exact remuneration will be defined according to the experience recognized for the position

Planned Start Date: June 2025

How to apply:

GEX link : https://expertise-france.gestmax.fr/12966/1/grant-manager-h-f/en_US

Deadline: 30th April 2025

We reserve the right to commence recruitment interviews before the closing date of this advertisement.

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Project Assistant at Expertise France: (Deadline 30 April 2025)

Project Assistant – AEDIB 2.0

JOB DETAILS

Direction: Operations

Department: Sustainable and Inclusive Economy (EDI)

Unit: Entrepreneurship and innovation

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract

Contract: Wage portage

Contract duration: initial period of 12 months (renewable for up to 55 months)

Geographical areas of the project: Sub-Saharan Africa

Country of the mission: Rwanda

City of the mission: Kigali

Expected start date: 01/06/2025

Description of the project

AEDIB 2.0

Consequently, three Specific Objectives (outcomes) have been defined as follows:

Specific Objective 1: Enhance digital entrepreneurship and innovation policies, by strengthening processes and capacities of policymakers and ecosystem leaders
Specific Objective 2: Strengthen Digital Innovation Ecosystems for Digital Transformation and Green Transition, by enhancing Innovation Support Organisations’ capacities
Specific Objective 3: Improve access to finance for innovative (including women-led) ventures supporting Digital Transformation and Green Transition, by enhancing support mechanisms for early-stage and scaling ventures

Consortium structure and key partners :

The project is jointly implemented by six European development agencies and financed by five European donors.

Expertise France leads the consortium and is responsible for the Project Management Unit (PMU), which oversees all project components and ensures coordination among the implementing partners.

The project is scheduled to run from April 15, 2025, to January 31, 2030 (57 months).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mission Description

Part of the Project Management Unit based in Kigali (8 people dedicated to AEDIB’s project) and under the hierarchical responsibility of the Team leader, the Project Assistant will support the Project Management Unit in all financial, logistical, , and administrative aspects of the project, working closely with the Project Support Unit based in Kigali.

He/She will work daily with all stakeholders involved in the project.

Key Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)

His/Her main responsibilities will include:

Administrative Management :

Assist in the administrative coordination of the Project Management Unit (PMU);
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external office communications, including emails, appointments and visitor coordination
Handling administrative tasks and formatting working documents
Updating existing dashboards and project monitoring tools
Submitting documents for signature

Ensures compliance with the project filing plan and ensures correct archiving of all the project documentation

Financial Management :

Is focal point for suppliers in receiving invoices after delivery
Collect invoices, check their accuracy and ensure completeness of supporting file before sending to payments at the Project Support Unit
Prepare the project cashflow forecast to ensure availability of funds into the Project Support Unit
Support with the preparation of budgets and budget tracking if needed
Assist in preparing financial documentation for internal and external audits, providing necessary explanations and supporting materials
Assist the Team Leader in updating the monthly financial follow-up generated by the Project Support Unit, check its accuracy and help with the yearly budget planning

Logistics Management :

Coordinate all aspects of transportation for project team members, including travel bookings, reservations, visa applications, transportation to/from airports, hotels, and meeting locations
Organize and monitor travel expenses and ensure that they align with project policies;
Is focal point for the project in expressing workshop organization needs to the Project Support Unit
Help to organize logistical support for project events, including seminars, workshops, training sessions, steering committees, and project missions (e.g., coordinating venues, arranging meals, liaising with service providers)
Help to organize and ensure the smooth execution of missions: travel arrangements (air tickets, per diem), security instructions, liaison with the French embassies in the visited countries, preparation of participants’ files, management of relations with service providers (hotel, meals, translation services, etc.)
Help to provide logistical coordination for urgent expert missions or regional events as required

DESIRED PROFILE

Higher education degree (Bac+2/3) in accounting, administrative, and financial management
Strong proficiency in office tools (Excel and Word, primarily)
Good understanding of tools and technologies used in travel management
Ability to respond quickly to urgent situations
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills with fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset
Adaptability to different working environments
Ability to work effectively in a team
Attention to detail and accuracy
Minimum of three years of experience in a similar position preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

Exciting work in an international environment
A 12-month contract, renewable up to January 2030 based in Kigali, Rwanda, with possible missions/trips in Sub-Saharan Africa
The exact remuneration will be defined according to the experience recognized for the position

Planned Start Date: June 2025

How to apply:

GEX Link : https://expertise-france.gestmax.fr/12964/1/project-assistant-h-f/en_US

Deadline: 28th April 2025

We reserve the right to commence recruitment interviews before the closing date of this advertisement.

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MEAL Manager at Expertise France: (Deadline 30 April 2025)

MEAL Manager – AEDIB 2.0 (Kigali)

JOB DETAILS

Direction: Operations
Department: Sustainable and Inclusive Economy (EDI)
Unit: Entrepreneurship and innovation
Type of contract: Fixed-term contract
Contract: Wage portage
Contract duration: 12 months (renewable for up to 55 months)
Geographical areas of the project: Sub-Saharan Africa
Country of the mission: Rwanda
City of the mission: Kigali
Expected start date: 01/06/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description of the mission

Part of the Project Management Unit based in Kigali (8 people dedicated to AEDIB’s project) and reporting to the EF Team leader and Deputy team leader, the MEAL Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) strategy for the overall project. Their role will include identifying areas for improvement, tracking progress, and measuring outcomes within the overall project.

As the consortium leader, EF will consolidate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) inputs from all implementing partners (IPs) and EF for their respective outputs. The MEAL Manager will work closely with EF’s Monitoring and Evaluation Expert to ensure alignment, particularly in establishing the monitoring system and managing all reporting activities to the EU.

Monitoring – Lead the design and implementation of a monitoring frameworks to track delivery against the program’s goals and objectives.
Evaluation – Lead the analysis of data collected under the EF monitoring framework to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
Reporting – Regularly provide synthesized and updated reports on the status of EF-led activities and outputs.
Coordination – Ensure regular coordination in line with the monitoring framework, with program partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Technical assistance – Provide program partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders with necessary relevant technical assistance to improve the performance.

The MEAL Manager will specifically be responsible for following tasks:

Initiate the baseline of the project and revise the project logframe
Develop and update the M&E plan
Support planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities on effectiveness of all project interventions
Review and give technical feedback on monitoring and evaluation plans for new activities and budget revisions
Contribute to the analysis of outcome data and recommend improvements to programme interventions
Produce regular monitoring and evaluation progress reports that detail the status of results and the implementation of improvements, for both internal reporting and external reporting (for the EU)
Follow-up on monitoring and evaluation findings to ensure that corrective actions are taken and/or adjustments are made to programme responses as required
Train regional and consortium staff in appropriate monitoring and evaluation techniques to build capacity of staff, increase awareness on the importance of monitoring and evaluation
Work in close collaboration with partners to strengthen the quality and consistency of monitoring and evaluation activities in the field
Actively participating in monitoring, information management working groups, other relevant meetings and international forums as needed, sharing lessons learned and feeding lessons back in the project level
Conducting baseline surveys/performance surveys and/or needs assessments for the beneficiaries and/or activities, if/when needed
Sharing lessons learned from reporting regularly with the Project Management Unit members, communicating recommendations to the team and regularly following up the implementation of the recommendations

Description of the project

AEDIB 2.0

Consequently, three Specific Objectives (outcomes) have been defined as follows:

Specific Objective 1: Enhance digital entrepreneurship and innovation policies, by strengthening processes and capacities of policymakers and ecosystem leaders
Specific Objective 2: Strengthen Digital Innovation Ecosystems for Digital Transformation and Green Transition, by enhancing Innovation Support Organisations’ capacities
Specific Objective 3: Improve access to finance for innovative (including women-led) ventures supporting Digital Transformation and Green Transition, by enhancing support mechanisms for early-stage and scaling ventures

Consortium structure and key partners :

The project is jointly implemented by six European development agencies and financed by five European donors:

Expertise France leads the consortium and is responsible for the Project Management Unit (PMU), which oversees all project components and ensures coordination among the implementing partners.

The project is scheduled to run from April 15, 2025, to January 31, 2030 (57 months).

DESIRED PROFILE

Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a MEAL position, preferably in international development projects.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems.
Excellent understanding of results frameworks and indicators as well as international M&E standards and applications, particularly on projects funded by the EU
Proven experience in recruiting and steering external consultants.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and data collection and processing software (Kobo, Survey CTO, Eval&Go, STATA, SPSS, Power BI/Tableau, etc.)
Experience in Eastern and Southern Africa or similar contexts is highly desirable.
Excellent report writing and data visualization skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English. Knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

Analytical skills: Ability to interpret and analyse complex data.
Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy and completeness in data collection and reporting.
Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving: Innovative solutions to overcome project challenges.
Time management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Capacity building: Experience in training and mentoring staff on MEAL practices.

WHAT WE OFFER

An exciting job in an international environment
A contract for a term of 12 months (renewable for a total of up to 55 months) based in Kigali, with possible missions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

How to apply:

GEX Link : https://expertise-france.gestmax.fr/12963/1/monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-learning-manager-meal-h-f/en_US

25th April 2025

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