Job Description
• Coordinate information flows, planning, work allocation and reporting in CEO’s Office, across different partners, departments, divisions and other Offices.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery on projects and tasks of the CEO’s office across different units.
• Communicate CEO’s decisions and monitor their implementation.
• Review and quality control of Cabinet Papers and Cabinet Briefs to be submitted by RDB to Cabinet.
• Review and quality control of briefings and reports going to and from the CEO.
• Prepare CEO’s briefs to the Executive Office.
• Conduct research and prepare talking points for CEO’s speaking engagements (conferences, interviews etc).
• Review all travel requests and make recommendations to CEO.
• Represent CEO in meetings and respond to correspondence as may be assigned/on behalf of the CEO.
• Initiate, design and implement new systems and processes in the CEO’s office
• Support Departments to collect and analyse/classify information to report to CEO.
• Provide advice on institutional development for effective achievement of the institutional mission – may serve on some RDB internal working committees.
• Supervise, organise and coordinate communication and general workflow through in CEO’s office.
• Ensure tasks in CEO’s office are well carried out and lead on delivering certain projects and tasks as may be required.
• Prepare written reports, meeting papers, position papers, and executive summaries as requested by the CEO.
• Handle sensitive files with confidentiality.
• Manage employee performance e.g., Weekly/monthly continuous performance discussions and provision of feedback. Translate strategy into executable plans while motivating your team with clear direction by setting clear goals and KPIs each quarter.
• Emulate RDB’s core values and image through your behaviour, rewarding and voicing for good behaviours within your team as much as you reward technical competence.
• Engage your team and manage diversity by encouraging and personally participating in employee engagement activities and timely report key information to supervisor(s).
• Develop the next leadership bench in your team through identifying and working with HR in developing your team’s talent potential e.g., coach, mentor and facilitate development of direct reports.
• Supervise CEO’s Office and manage Office staff including Advisors and Executive Assistant.
• Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration;Economics
Experience: 5
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Master’s in Economics
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Public Policy
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Policy and Planning
Experience: 5
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Masters in Management
Experience: 3
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Masters in Economic Policy and Planning
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Econometrics
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Econometrics
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Experience: 5
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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Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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Excellent command of written and spoken English;
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Strong maProfessional, detail orientated with high performance standards;
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Required relevant experience
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A strong understanding of the drivers of economic growth and investment in emerging markets as well as an appreciation of the wider context for business and its relation to the Government;
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Excellent team work, leadership and coaching skills;
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Strong analytical skills;
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Policy and strategy development skills;
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Strong management skills with ability to confidently work with senior public officials and private sector leaders;
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Delivery focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast paced environment;
