Vocational training (TVET) Project Officer
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group is a French public institution that implements France’s policy in the areas of development and international solidarity. Our mission is to contribute to the economic, social, and environmental progress of low and middle-income countries. In practical terms, this mission is carried out by providing loans, grants, expertise or technical assistance. This support is granted to States, local authorities, companies, foundations or NGOs and is used to develop and implement projects in many different fields including climate, biodiversity, energy, education and urban planning, health, digital technology, sport, and training.
AFD Group comprises AFD and its subsidiaries Proparco, dedicated to financing the private-sector, and Expertise France, the French international technical cooperation agency. Thanks to its network of 85 agencies throughout the world, AFD Group finances and monitors over 4,000 development projects and programmes. In 2023, the Group’s commitments amounted to close to €13 billion.
As part of the normalization of relations between France and Rwanda, AFD opened an office in Kigali in October 2021. Since then, more than 500 M€ have been committed.
AFD’s action in Rwanda is organized around three pillars: health; vocational training & job creation; and climate change.
Education was AFD’s first sector of intervention when it re-started its activities in Rwanda in 2019. Over 50 million euros have been committed in that field since. At the request of the Government of Rwanda, AFD Group is focused on TVET and youth employability – including through improving the teaching and learning of French. The inauguration of the mechatronics department at IPRC Tumba in May 2023 was a seminal moment.
Through the different initiatives implemented since 2019, AFD Group has supported a holistic approach that combines construction, equipment and technical assistance on a wide range of issues including quality of training, support to the management of the schools, piloting different learning approaches (dual-training…), enhancing linkages with the private sector, career guidance etc. This approach resonates with the Government of Rwanda’s strategy. It will remain a cornerstone of AFD’s interventions for the years to come. AFD will also explore potential interventions in terms of job creation, employment policy and strategic engagement with the private sector.
Mission: reporting to the Country Director of AFD in Rwanda, the TVET Project Officer is based in Kigali with an overall responsibility of identifying / managing / following up of a project portfolio (existing and to be developed) in the TVET sector, and the development of new activities related to employment policy.
Activities:
- Identifying and developing a pipeline of projects with public banks and State owned enterprises;
- Drafting of application forms and project identification forms
- Facilitating due diligence missions on projects and liaising with the head office and regional office and project teams
- Participating in the negotiating process of credit facilities;
- Monitoring the existing projects in terms of signing, disbursements, repayments, compliance with financial covenants and reporting requirements;
- Managing the portfolio in collaboration with the Portfolio Department and ensuring constant dialogues with AFD’s beneficiaries;
- Monitoring the evolution of the regulatory framework;
- Participating in sector dialog and follow up of the relevant government strategies, notably on green finance linked;
- Contributing to the definition of AFD strategy and eventual support to knowledge production or technical assistance program;
- Ensuring the daily contacts with all AFD’s partners on the portfolio: beneficiaries, Rwandan authorities, French embassy, NGOs etc.;
- Representing AFD in fora relating to the portfolio;
- Reinforcing synergies with the other entities of the AFD Group active in the sector (Expertise France and to a lesser extent: Proparco)
Requirements:
Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s Degree.
You should have at least 8 years of relevant experience in similar positions in reputable organizations (public institutions in the TVET sector and/or development partners and/or consultancy firms) in Rwanda. A hands-on experience on the ground is strongly encouraged.
You have strong project management skills. You have strong writing skills and are able to draft clear and concise reports or analytical notes. You possess advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong appetite for teamwork. In your previous positions, you have shown a great sense of autonomy and an ability to bring new ideas. You share AFD’s values. Excellent communication and writing skills in English are required; knowledge of French would be a strong plus.
The proposed contract is a renewable 3-year term contract. Starting date is expected as soon as possible. Attractive salary package.
The job description is accessible on Job in Rwanda. Applications should be sent to AFDKigali@afd.fr before Thursday 14th March at 12:00.
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