Policy and Regulatory Coordinator at J.E. Austin Associates, Inc: (Deadline 25 October 2024)

Policy and Regulatory Coordinator at J.E. Austin Associates, Inc: (Deadline 25 October 2024)

SCOPE OF WORK

JOB TITLE: Policy and Regulatory Coordinator

LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: November 2024 – January 2026

REPORTS TO: FTF KWA DCOP/Senior Enabling Environment Advisor

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Rwanda’s Economic Growth Office, through the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko supports Rwanda’s efforts to boost economic growth inclusively and sustainably by increasing the export of high-value agricultural products. Targeted high-value agricultural value chains include coffee, tea, horticulture and spices, livestock products (dairy and hides), and other emerging value chains (e.g., stevia, essential oils) within the districts of Bugesera, Kayonza, Ngoma, Gatsibo, Burera, Gakenke, Nyamagabe, Nyamasheke, Karongi, Rutsiro, Ngororero, Rubavu and Nyabihu.

Using a market systems approach, Kungahara Wagura Amasoko works with and through the Government of Rwanda (GOR), the private sector and civil society organizations to achieve the above goal by implementing the two following strategic objectives: (i) facilitate inclusive and resilience-focused policy reforms that promote agricultural export growth using evidence-based analysis and strengthen advocacy capacity of the private sector organizations, and (ii) support local actors (government and private sector) to attract, mobilize and direct public and private financing resources and/or investment towards increased agriculture and food exports.

J.E. Austin Associates Inc, a subcontractor to RTI International, is leading the implementation of Objective 1: Facilitate inclusive and resilience-focused policy reforms that promote agricultural export growth using evidence-based analysis and strengthened advocacy capacity of the private sector organizations.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Policy and Regulatory Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating and facilitating implementation of the policy and regulatory reforms activities of the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko Activity, with the aim of driving agricultural export growth and increasing investment promotion. She/he will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko activities that support the Government of Rwanda (GoR) to modernize the policy and regulatory environment through evidence-based identification of the policy, legal, and regulatory reforms needed to inform policy development with a special focus on harmonizing national policies with regional standards and regulations.

The Policy and Regulatory Coordinator reports to the DCOP/Senior Enabling Environment Advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate implementation of harmonized agricultural export related policies with government and private sector counterparts to increase agriculture trade and investments.
• Generate, in collaboration with the private sector and GoR’s entities, evidence-based policy analysis supporting necessary subsequent reforms by GoR entities.
• Provide organizational and logistic support for project activities and events.
• Participate in activities to help GoR build capacity to develop its own evidence and use third party generated evidence for policy reform.
• Facilitate GOR institutions and private sector associations to convene and monitor Agri-PPDs relating to high value agricultural export products and investment promotion.
• Coordinate with project activities to support the GOR and private sector to scale the implementation of contract farming framework and other policy reforms initiated to improve the business enabling environment in the high value agricultural export sector and
• At the DCOP’s delegation, manage international and local short-term consultants (STTAs).
• Contribute to program deliverables (e.g., workplans, quarterly reports, Scope of Works, communication materials, etc.).
• Contribute to program monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience; or, Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6 years of experience.
• At least three years relevant professional experience supporting public policy development and/or reforms in related fields, including agricultural exports, public and private sector investment promotion, investment readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to assess policy environment and identify gaps in laws, regulations, and their implementation.
• Experience working on policy in the areas of agriculture or economic and business issues
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and facilitate collaborative learning, including Government of Rwanda counterparts, that feeds into the ability to unite around a common policy and investment agenda
• Ability to apply global best practices in both facilitating policy reforms, increasing agriculture exports (on the policy side), and investment promotion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Rwanda’s export sector and markets.
• Experience organizing and facilitating dialogue on policy reform and other issues.
• Previous experience supporting USAID funded projects or other development organizations on projects and programs preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and with minimum supervision.
• Rwandan citizen.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills with fluency in English required.

Duration and Location: This is a full-time position based in Kungahara Wagura Amasoko, Rwanda. The contract duration is from November 2024 to January 2026.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their CVs and Cover Letter to to Adedasola Adeniyi at aadeniyi@jeaustin.com by October 25^th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are highly encouraged to apply ahead of the deadline.