Job Title: Senior Strategy & Policy Analyst

Status: Full time – Open

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Application Deadline: 30th August 2024

Submit CV, Cover letter and Academic degree to: hr@rfl.rw

Background

Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL) is the agency mandated to promote and develop the Kigali International Financial Center (KIFC) with a goal to position Rwanda as a financial services hub. We work with key stakeholders such as regulators, the financial industry, and local and international institutions to ensure a conducive investment climate for both local and international investors. Our work cuts across four key areas;

Policy Reform; we ensure the development of effective policy and tax frameworks for Rwanda to remain competitive as an International Financial Center.

Business Development; we work to position Rwanda as the preferred gateway for investments into Africa- attracting regional and PanAfrican based investors and facilitating the set-up of their legal structures in Rwanda.

Promotion and Marketing; we develop marketing strategies and content to advance the KIFC brand both locally and internationally.

Talent and Capacity Building; we foster flagship initiatives to upskill local financial professionals, attract talent, and strengthen local institutions to meet international standards for professionalism in financial centers.

Position Description

The Senior Strategy and Policy Analyst will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and will be responsible for leading the development of strategic research and policy analysis projects and initiatives for Rwanda Finance. They provide critical support to Rwanda Finance by facilitating in-depth research on emerging local and emerging global policy reforms, that guide the continued development and promotion of KIFC.

The Senior Strategy and Policy Analyst supports KIFC’s strategic positioning initiatives and programs centered around sustainable finance, fintech, and impact investing.

Responsibilities:

• Research & Policy Analysis:

• Lead research and analysis on emerging local, regional and global policy trends and reforms to support stakeholder engagement and the development of key policy initiatives.
• Lead the development of high-quality research for the KIFC in the form of white papers and product briefs through collaboration with other key stakeholders, financial centres and industry associations to inform RFL strategic decision making and advance the competitiveness of the KIFC.
• Lead and co-facilitate workshops and working sessions with in-country stakeholders to discuss research and policy reforms across three key areas- tax, talent, and investment.
  
  
  

• Strategic Positioning:

• • • Lead the implementation of KIFC’s strategic positioning strategy and projects including the Sustainable Finance Roadmap
    • Develop a strong relationship and collaborative framework with MINECOFIN, Government stakeholders, Private sector, Development Partners and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem to discuss, align, coordinate, and facilitate implementation of the Sustainable Finance Roadmap and other relevant strategies.

  Through stakeholder coordination and follow-up, s/he will ensure delivery and execution of key sustainable finance initiatives

• • Support partnership development opportunities with key local and international stakeholders to fund, develop, and implement flagship programs/initiatives locally to advance KIFC’s niche position in sustainable finance and impact investing
  • Coordinate and liaise with various stakeholders to organize strategic events, workshops and seminars to upskill local professionals.
    
    
    
    

Profile & Professional Characteristics

Competencies

• Commitment to the organization’s vision
• Dynamic and detail oriented individual
• An independent problem solver who takes initiative and completes tasks effectively all within a complexly structured and evolving team
• High degree of professionalism, ethical sensitivity, and discretion; proven ability to apply good judgment and responsible decision-making
• Ability to work effectively in teams with demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with key local and international public and private sector actors at all levels of seniority
• Demonstrate experience of writing high-quality reports and presentations
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a similar role of which at least 3 (three) years relevant experience conducting strategic research and policy analysis- to advocate for policy and/or industry change and reform
• Knowledge and good understanding of sustainable finance and the Rwandan financial sector ecosystem
• Demonstrated technical experience in strategic planning and project management
• Excellent organizational, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda are a plus
• Well versed with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams etc)

• Academic
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business administration, Economics, Sustainable finance or relevant field;
• International education and/or work experience is an asset

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