Job Description
– Takes lead in the preparation of draft project/programme proposals in close coordination with concerned MINICOM departments and affiliated agencies;
– Leads and supervises activities in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and closing of donor– funded projects/programmes;
– Ensures contribution of donor– funded projects/programmes to relevant Government policies, strategies and programmes at design, planning and implementation stages;
– Ensures that Steering Committee orientations are translated into programme operations;
– Reports to the Steering Committees on programme strategy implementation;
– Hosts appraisal/ supervision missions of development partners.
– Ensures that TAs under donor– funded projects/programmes provide contributions to sector dialogue (e.g. at TWG level);
– Oversees studies undertaken through donor– funded projects/programmes and ensures that their recommendations serve as inputs at policy level;
– Ensures alignment of projects/programmes with Government procedures (operational and fiduciary), as well as their compliance with modalities agreed between by the Ministry and Development Partners; when necessary, advises MINICOM and Development Partners on ways to enhance alignment and compliance;
– Ensures regular submission and approvals of projects/programmes implementation plans and budgets in line with modalities agreed between MINICOM and Development Partners;
– Closely follows up programme implementation and result– effectiveness; takes action to avoid delays and to enhance Project/programme effectiveness towards objectives achievement;
– Supervises collaboration with partner institutions for the implementation of grant agreements with a focus on smooth, timely implementation and results orientation; makes recommendations to concerned stakeholders for improvements;
– Supervises preparation of reports (activity and financial) based on guidelines and requirements of MINECOFIN and development partners;
– Supports and closely follows mid
– term reviews and end of project reviews;
– Ensures adequateness of administrative and fiduciary management procedures of donor– funded projects/ programmes and their compatibility with those of MINICOM;
– Supervises budget preparation and financial planning for donor
– funded projects/programmes;
– ensures validation of annual budgets;
– Monitors management of contracts and grant agreements under donor– funded projects /programmes coordinated by the SPIU, and takes appropriate measures when required;
– Supervises audits processes and the implementation of audit actions plans;
– Fulfils any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Law
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Economics
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Accounting
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Finance
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Public Finance
5 Years of relevant experience
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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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Demonstrated experience in Project management
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Mobilization skills
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Excellent organizational skills
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Experience working for a non-profit organization or donor organization preferred but not required
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Project development, more specifically logical or results framework
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Computer literate with proficiency in spread sheet, word-processing, and presentation software
