1. Secretary in Central Secretariat
Job description
Manage Director General’s calendar, appointments and prepare all travel plans and itineraries.
Serves as the primary point of contact for the Director General, for both internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare outgoing correspondence, respond and send acknowledgments to all incoming correspondences addressed to the DG’s office.
Ensure proper filing and orientation of documents in the office of the Director General
Communicate directly on behalf of the DG with NIRDA staff and senior management.
Prioritize, undertake background review and handle all incoming issues addressed to the DG from internal NIRDA departments and external stakeholders.
Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director General.
Manage the equipment and material put at the disposal of the Office of the Director General
Build relationships (both internally and externally), handle matters expeditiously and follow up on all projects in which the DG’s office is involved.
To perform any other duties assigned by the Director General
Minimum Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Experience: 0
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Advanced Diploma in Office Management
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 0
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Knowledge of office management
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
2. Administrative Assistant to Head of Applied Research & Development & Foresight Incubation Departments
Job description
Manage Head of Department’s calendar and appointments
Serves as the primary point of contact for the Head of Department, for both internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare outgoing correspondence, respond and send acknowledgments to all incoming correspondences addressed to the HoD’s office.
Ensure proper filing and orientation of documents in the office of the HoD
Communicate directly on behalf of the HoD with NIRDA staff and senior management.
Review and handle all incoming issues addressed to the HoD from internal NIRDA departments and external stakeholders.
Provide administrative and secretarial support to the HoD.
Manage the equipment and material put at the disposal of the Office of the Head of Department
To perform any other duties assigned by the HoD.
Minimum Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Experience: 0
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Advanced Diploma in Office Management
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
Experience: 0
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Knowledge of office management
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
3. Accountant
Job description
Prepare indirect payments for both ordinary and development budget. Strengthen and maintain network with BNR and MINECOFIN focal persons for effective service delivery.
File all accounting documents; ensure proper and regular filling of documents to facilitate internal and external audits;.
Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Prepare bank accounts reconciliation, Analyze financial statements for consistency and correct errors in financial statements as and when necessary;
Declare and pay VAT and withholding taxes of NIRDA service providers in compliance with RRA and on time.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 0
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Bachelors degree in management
Experience: 0
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
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Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)
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Proficiency in financial management systems
4. Monitoring Support Officer
Job description
Work alongside Operational Monitoring Specialists supporting with data collection, consultations, to define indicators, with baselines and targets, for each supported project
Support the development of a results measurement plan for each supported project as per the agreed template
Execute surveys for statistical analyses to inform evaluation. Report survey results to Operational Monitoring Specialists.
Follow up on completed projects to gather information on outcomes and continue support
Collect, consolidate and analyze periodic data on performance of pilot projects and/or supported industries, and propose recommendations for improved performance.
Follow up on the implementation of different recommendations provided to pilot projects and/or supported industries.
Report regularly to ensure Senior Management Team has current information on NIRDA projects.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management and Planning
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Planning
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 0
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A holder of a Degree in any other field with PMP or any project, planning related professional course certified by competent organs
Experience: 0
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Resources management skills
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Knowledge of the Country’s development planning framework and guiding documents
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Knowledge of planning, Monitoring and Evaluation concepts
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Understanding of research (methodology, tools) and data analysis and reporting
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Knowledge of results-based management and its application to development planning
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Strong capabilities in quality assurance of documents
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
5. Business Support Officer
Job description
Work alongside Business Support Specialists to conduct due diligence on applicant industries or companies and to assess their capacity and readiness to grow.
Conduct field visits to assess physical assets and workflow of industries
Work with Business Support Specialists to support selected industries to build capacity in the areas of business planning, business development, marketing and sales.
Conduct research to support the industries in building knowledge in new areas
Build internal/external relationships through effective methods of communication
Resolve as many issues as possible and escalate any others to relevant specialists
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 0
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 0
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
6. Industrial Standards and certification Promotion specialist
Job description
Provide technical and advisory services to NIRDA project teams on industrial quality management, measurement and control.
Assess customer – product specific quality requirements
Advise value chain projects and individual enterprises on quality standards and inspection regimes related to industrial and product standards and certification requirements
Advise enterprises on certification requirements for export, and access to regional and international markets.
Advise and collaborate with NIRDA researchers on quality and standards certification issues
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on matters related to quality
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Microbiology
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Quality Assurance
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
7. Business Advisory Specialist
Job description
Organize and deliver promotional workshops to enterprises and industry associations etc. in each value chain to encourage the submission of project concept notes and full applications.
– Analyze the needs and capabilities of businesses contacted or met to facilitate new B2R and B2B collaborations.
– Inform multi-disciplinary project teams on best fitting applicants for the pilot projects to ensure success
– Design financial models for businesses to demonstrate the impact on cost efficiency profitability of the new product development and technology.
– Support selected businesses to pilot projects to build finance processes and systems for more efficient management of resources.
– Ensure financial reporting on status of pilot projects
– Perform market assessment studies
– Support enterprises by providing advice on a range of business development areas including business planning, finance and sales.
– Support enterprises to develop appropriate marketing and market entry strategies.
– Support companies to develop user insight that can inform their marketing and product presentation
– Measure impact of various marketing efforts to understand how to drive product distribution on local and regional markets
– Contribute expertise and input as required into cross-functional project teams.
– Provide practical business support to selected pilot projects for the duration of the contract on a needs basis
– Incorporate learning into the NIRDA Knowledge Management database.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 3
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Master’s in Finance
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Project Management
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Management
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Marketing
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Management
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Strategic Management
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Business Administration
Experience: 3
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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8. Senior Lab Technician Specialist
Job description
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of analytical experimentation.
Ensure the laboratory equipment are functioning properly and are calibrated.
Manage laboratory housekeeping, maintaining inventory of equipment and ensuring stock control.
Oversee laboratory waste management activities;
Ensure technical soundness of analytical methods and data;
Analyze, interpret, and view data and test results;
Maintain laboratory equipment maintenance by establishing quality standards, developing operations, quality and troubleshooting procedures and ensuring staff compliance;
Provide onsite supervision of laboratory officers.
Maintain the high standards of laboratory practice
Report regularly on the operations of the laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 1
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Master of Science in Computer Science
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Information Technology
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Chemistry
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Biotechnology
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics Technology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Laboratory Technology
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Robotics Technology
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Resources management skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
9. Product & Technology Development Specialist (Life Sciences)
Job description
Conduct advanced applied research based on private sector needs,
Participates in cross-functional teams in NIRDA to develop new products and improve the quality of existing products;
Participate in technological audits of value chains to advise on the R&D gaps within
Develop an understanding and knowledge base of processing technologies and industry trends;
Develop process requirements for new and current product development;
Use laboratory facilities to develop, test and prototype potential products;
Analyze processing equipment and advise modifications for validation optimization.
Participate in the capacity development of staff within industries to increase their competitiveness.
Work alongside the business development division to advise local industries on appropriate technologies for sector specific industries.
Work with local industries to adapt and apply identified and acquired technologies, or products.
Ensure that product preparation instructions and usage instructions are published with accuracy and shared with relevant stakeholders.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Science
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Industrial Science
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 3
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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Experience: 3
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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Experience: 3
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Bachelor of Science in Genetics
Experience: 3
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Experience: 3
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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Experience: 3
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Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Experience: 1
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Master of Science in Genetics
Experience: 1
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Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Experience: 1
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Master of Science in Pharmacy
Experience: 1
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Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Biotechnology
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Leadership skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Resources management skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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10. Commercialization Specialist
Job description
– Effectively manage technology acquisition operations
– Assess industry motive to acquire technology and technology suitability towards the identified needs
– Perform technology acquisition risk analysis and develop contingency plans
– Identify attractive technology and partners with technological capabilities
– Setup and standardize technology selection and acquisition criteria
– Facilitate technology acquisition negotiations, agreement and transfer of specifications, blueprints and other documents
– Collaborate with technology and knowledge management team in identification of and utilization of suitable technologies
– Support and facilitate international collaboration between technology users and technology developers
– Identify the scientific and commercial value of the discoveries
– Design and host skills transfer workshops
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Law
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Management
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Industrial Science
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property Law
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Intellectual Property Law
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Management
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Technology Management
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Experience: 3
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
11. Knowledge Management Specialist
Job description
Monitor technology developments and ensure all relevant information and learning is captured.
– Development and maintenance of a comprehensive database on value chains in which NIRDA is operational including
– enterprise database,
– technology database,
– potential B2B partners,
– sources of research knowledge
– Design and implement effective learning activities across the organization, to scope and implement appropriate and effective knowledge sharing.
– Curate technical website content to ensure that the right knowledge is getting to NIRDAs audiences.
– Document and share learning – ensure requirements, lessons learned, and best practices for products, events, and other knowledge management activities are clear and documented.
– Manage knowledge sharing events for external promotion –– in collaboration with project partners, the PSF and any relevant government ministries, departments and agencies.
– Contribute expertise and input as required into cross-functional project teams.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Management
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Documentation Studies
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Analysis
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in System Management
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Information Technology Management
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Information Systems
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Documentation Studies
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Systems Analysis
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Systems Management
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Library Science
Experience: 1
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
Experience: 3
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Master of Science in Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Resources management skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
