Economist-Statistician Under Contract at National Land Authority : Deadline: Feb 2, 2023

Job Description

• Conduct socio-economic studies for districts to inform land use master planning;
• To ensure local and community engagement during district land use plan elaboration.
• To evaluate the impacts of master plans to the country in general and citizens and to identify areas for improvement.
• To conduct citizen survey perceptions on existing land use master plans and advice further improvement.
• To assess the socio-economic impact of land management programs on the country’s socio-economic transformation.
• To develop strategies towards strengthening socio-economic impact of land management.
• Meet with public officials and the public regarding rural development plans and land use;
• Identify the best way to meet community needs in terms of infrastructure and handling growth. This involves overseeing all aspects of planning, including reviewing research on economic and environmental impacts.
– Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Resource management skills

• Problem solving skills

• Time management skills

• Performance management skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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