Transformation Local Government Project Manager at Ministry of local Government (MINALOC): (Deadline 25 November 2024)

Basic Information: • Position: RTLG Project Manager • Number of positions: 1 • Level: 2.III • Reports to: SPIU Coordinator Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Bachelor’s(A0) Degree Leadership and Governance, Public Administration, Governance and Leadership, Development Studies, Law, Public Policy, Economics, Project Management, Public Administration, Economics, Law with five (5) years of experience in managerial position or Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields with ten (10) years of working experience at managerial level. • Certified Professional qualifications in Project Management (PMP) is an added value. Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills: • Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate with clarity and courtesy to business clients and stakeholders and maintain strong relations with them as well as conduct stakeholder and public outreach activities • Familiarity with project implementation procedures and guidelines • Demonstrated capacity to lead a team (organize, plan and oversee) • General knowledge of operational policies, processes, procedures and systems used in different aspects of the project cycle; • Integrity • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills. • Inclusiveness • Accountability • Communication • Teamwork • Client/citizen focus • Professionalism • Commitment to continuous learning • Reliability and attention to detail Note: Proof of previous working experience is a must. Duties and responsibilities • Manage and coordinate the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project (RTLGP) and all governance program activities under SPIU by ensuring effective implementation of the Project and Financing Agreements; • Lead the formulation and periodic review and update of the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project Plan as required • Direct the leadership of the RTLGP towards attainment of its objective in an effective, efficient and in an ethical manner leading to strengthening the local governance programs and delivery systems; • Lead and line manage assigned Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project staff, ensuring implementation of appropriate performance management systems in line with MINALOC policies and guidelines. • Manage and coordinate the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project (RTLGP) and all governance program activities under SPIU by ensuring effective implementation of the Project and Financing Agreements; • Lead the formulation and periodic review and update of the Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project Plan as required • Direct the leadership of the RTLGP towards attainment of its objective in an effective, efficient and in an ethical manner leading to strengthening the local governance programs and delivery systems; • Lead and line manage assigned Rwanda Transformational Local Governance Project staff, ensuring implementation of appropriate performance management systems in line with MINALOC policies and guidelines. • Ensure that the RTLGP team has the capacities to deliver against its mandate by assessing and identifying training and capacity building needs for RTLGP team and ensure these are met, through provision of coaching as well as relevant training; • Support MINALOC SPIU in the design and implementation of capacity building initiatives in local governance for wider SPIU staff, staff of other ministries and local governments, including programmatic and administrative compliance issues; • Support the development of policy coalitions to advocate for a comprehensive National Decentralization Policy, a sustainable financing framework and national delivery mechanisms; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with development partners and other stakeholders, serving as the key technical point of contact on issues related to the implementation of the RTLGP; • Lead the development of annual, quarterly and monthly work plans for the RTLGP and other development financing projects (where relevant); • Oversee the establishment and implementation of a robust M&E framework for the RTLGP and other development partner-funded projects, ensuring timely and high-quality reporting for results and resources; • Support the implementation of recommendations from internal and external assessments of the Governance and Decentralization in relation to programme management and fiduciary processes (including procurement); • Regularly review RTLGP performance and ensure that risks are identified and mitigation is effectively and promptly applied; • Ensure timely, high-quality reporting in line with MINALOC’s agreements with its development partners; • Oversee the preparation of annual planning and budgeting/budget revision guidelines for RTLGP -funded activities to be implemented by MINALOC and ensure that all activities funded through the RTLGP and other development partners are planned, budgeted for and executed in line with project agreements. • Ensure RTLGP activities are fully coordinated with the Governance and Decentralization Directorate. Participate in relevant inter-ministerial and Governance Sector coordination mechanisms as needed; • Oversee the development and implementation of the annual procurement plans for the RTLGP and ensure these plans are fully embedded within MINALOC’s procurement plan; • Analyse key research studies, evaluations, and reports to identify and document lessons, and produce analytical summaries for internal use and / or policy application and • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor