Governance and Decentralization Sector Working Group Secretariat Specialist at Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC): (Deadline 17 October 2022)

Governance and Decentralization Sector Working Group Secretariat Specialist at Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC): (Deadline 17 October 2022)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Governance and Decentralization Sector Working Group Secretariat Specialist

Starting: Immediately/As soon as possible

Duration: One year renewable

Occupancy rate: 100%

Duty station: MINALOC/SPIU, Kigali 

Report to: Governance and Decentralization Sector Working Group Secretariat Coordinator

Salary scale: MINALOC/SPIU Unit

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in their capacity of co-chair of the Governance and Decentralisation Sector Working Group (SWG) respectively, wishes to recruit a competent and experienced Governance and Decentralization Sector Working Group Secretariat Specialist. The SWGs bring together Government Institutions, Development Partners, Civil Society and the Private Sector involved in the Sector or with an interest in the Sector’s development. The G&D SWG Secretariat Specialist to be posted at MINALOC will be responsible for the implementation of the secretariat activities aimed at ensuring effective functioning the SWG and respective Technical Working Groups (TWG) for the full attainment of its contributions to National Strategy for Transformation.

The G&D SWG Secretariat Specialist will be seconded to MINALOC. She/he will have a one-year consultancy contract with the SDC in accordance with the SPIU Salary scale.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the G&D SWG Secretariat Coordinator to prepare SWG meetings (clear agenda circulated in advance, invitations and circulation of working documents with sufficient time for stakeholders to review and provide input) and make follow-up of action points taken;
• Support the preparation of Joint Sector Reviews as per the planning calendar issued by MINECOFIN; and make follow on the implementation of the recommendations thereof;
• Ensure regular and timely occurrence of Technical Working Groups (TWGs) meetings;
• Take a record of SWG meetings, produce minutes, file and timely circulate them to all relevant stakeholders;
• Participate in the development and implementation of the secretariat annual action plan;
• Support TWGs to implement their responsibilities, attend meeting of the TWGs, receive and file TWGs documents;
• Support TWGs in information sharing and communication among their members
• Ensure regular mapping and update of the SWG and TWGs members database and mailing list;
• Prepare/ Update SWG operational tools (stakeholder mapping tool, feedback tool, document management system, mailing list, SWG meetings management, dashboard for the sector indicators, etc);
• Deputize the Governance and Decentralization Sector Working Group Secretariat Coordinator;
• Work with the Governance and Decentralization Directorate General to propose key policy reforms and take stock of key issues affecting the performance of the sector
• Undertake other appropriate duties requested by the SWG Chair and/or the Secretariat Coordinator.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in public administration, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Political Sciences, development studies, Governance studies, Law, Business administration, Monitoring and evaluation, Project management , Management;
• Five years’ experience working in public sector and non-government organizations in governance and decentralization, of which a substantial part related to policy, development, analysis and advice in the area of decentralization and local Governance;
• Demonstrated experience in working with government partners and other stakeholders in public sector coordination process including strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
• Knowledge of key issues and reforms in the area of decentralization and local Governance;
• Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation, including managing independent reviews and evaluations;
• Experience of working with a range of International development partners;
• Good knowledge of Rwanda’s decentralised governance framework.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• High analytical capacity, Critical thinking with strong advisory competencies and problem solving;
• Teamwork and collaboration;
• Professionalism and strong work ethics;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• High level written and oral communications skills in English and/or good French;
• Demonstrate strong presentation and facilitation, excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with development partners and other stakeholders;
• Advanced skills in MS office- Word, Excel and Power Point.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The interested candidates should submit their application, which must include: a motivation letter, updated CV, Photocopy of notified academic degree, photocopy of Rwandan ID Card, Testimonial to prove experiences, recent three references, and a recent passport photo by e-mail to kigali@eda.admin.ch until 17th October 2022 at 5:00 PM.  Email attachments should be PDF files. Please quote the job title in the subject.

Only candidates, who meet the required profile, have followed the application procedures and are shortlisted will be contacted.