Vacancy Announcement for Coordinator for the Policy Innovation Lab at the MINICT
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).
The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) has prioritised positioning Rwanda as a nation where innovative solutions to great socio-economic challenges are translated to rapid economic growth, employment, efficiency and increased productivity and competitiveness. To achieve this goal, MINICT facilitates the creation, access and use of knowledge, technologies and innovations that spur socio-economic development.
Policy Labs are dedicated teams, structures, or entities focused on designing public policy through innovative methods that involve all stakeholders in the design process. In essence, Policy Labs take different forms, ranging from established teams set up specifically for innovative activities for public policymaking, to physical spaces set up for the purpose of conducting workshops or activities for policymaking, to an approach engagement approach for facilitating research evidence uptake into policy and practice. Where in use, Policy Labs have been shown to lead to better and more effective policymaking. The MINICT is setting up a policy lab in Rwanda to design effective innovative policies based on evidence.
The Digital Transformation Center is advising MINICT, RISA and other Rwandan institutions on the digitization of various priority sectors.
GIZ Rwanda is searching candidate for the position of Coordinator for the Policy Innovation Lab at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation. The Coordinator will work within MINICT and will be fully integrated into the MINICT team.
Location: Kigali
Fixed Term: One year, with possible extension
The Coordinator for the Policy Innovation Lab performs the following responsibilities and tasks:
Responsibilities
MINICT policy innovation lab requires an experienced individual with a background in policy and institutional management and technology and innovation strategy to fill the position of an Policy Innovation Lab Coordinator. The Coordinator for the Policy Innovation Lab will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the Policy Innovation Lab activities under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director General Innovation and Emerging Technologies at MINICT.
Tasks
- Lead the process to design and set up the Policy Innovation Lab, including coordinating concept development, resource planning, and setting up action plan;
- Be the driver behind planning and implementation of the Innovation Policy Lab activities; e.g. bringing on board partners, mobilization, coordination, monitoring;
- Formulate a yearly strategy for the Policy Innovation Lab, including activities, resource mobilization and budget spending;
- Collaborating with MINICT senior staff to jointly identify areas where impactful policy experiments could be initiated and implemented,
- Organize, facilitate and implement events, workshops and conferences relevant to Policy Innovation Lab activities;
- Research and select global innovation trends and methodologies to be explored, implemented and scaled through the Policy Innovation Lab;
- Map, build and establish strategic local, regional and global partnerships to advance the mission of the Policy Innovation Lab;
- Draft and finalize concept notes, cabinet briefs, policy papers, proposals and project documents relevant to the Policy Innovation Lab’s mission;
- Represent the Policy Innovation Lab at events, workshops and conferences;
- Prepare progress reports and evaluations of the lab activities as needed;
- Advise/help build capacity of the Ministry and other relevant agencies on policy innovation and support transfer of knowledge and skills to key counterparts in the Minister’s office;
- Document experiences and lessons learned and publish to disseminate across the Government and globally;
- Provide other support and assistance as required;
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Management, Information Technology or other relevant areas;
Professional experience
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the policy and innovation fields;
- Demonstrated experience in project management;
- Demonstrated experience in workshop and event planning and facilitation;
- Strong understanding of the dynamics of Tech and Innovation demonstrated by experience in conducting studies and/or designing policies and strategies in these areas;
- In depth understanding of global and regional policy innovation trends and methodologies;
- Knowledge of the policy making process and the barriers to the use of evidence. It would be beneficial to have an understanding of and interest in how policymakers can use experimental methods such as randomized controlled trials.
- Substantive overall understanding of development trends and ability to present related issues clearly both to a general and a specialist audience;
Other knowledge, additional competences
- Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent business writing, presentation skills and verbal communication skills (in English);
- Strong project management skills;
- Effective inter-personal and leadership skills. Team player with an ability to develop and foster relationships with diverse stakeholders;
- Excellent networking skills;
- Drive, motivation and ability to consistently achieve results in a fast-paced environment;
- Proficient in oral and written English; knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda would be an asset;
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and build capacity, across different capacities.
Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 18th October 2022 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. The email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.
Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.
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