Governance & Decentralization Policy Analysis Specialist

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Job Title: Governance & Decentralization Policy Analysis Specialist

Type of contract: Open-ended contract

Reporting to: Manager of Policy Analysis, Research & Advocacy Unit

Application deadline: Thursday, 28 March 2024 at 3:00 p.m

Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) wishes to recruit a Governance & Decentralization Policy Analysis Specialist. She/He will be responsible, among others, for contributing to its mission of promoting good local governance and deepening decentralization in Rwanda.

Education, experience and competencies

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in political sciences, local governance studies or law with at least 5 years professional experience in senior positions in Local Government, preferably in the Executive Committee;
• Being familiar with local government in general and decentralization policies and processes;
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong analytical approach to interpreting and reporting data from governance and decentralization perspectives
• Knowledge of Rwanda policies, strategies such as decentralization policy, good governance, vision 2050 and DDS
• Good written and oral communication skills in English, Kinyarwanda, and French;
• Strong communication, negotiation, team management, and decision-making skills;
• Capacity to advocate for the interest of RALGA and its members.
• High integrity is recommended
• Being computer literate.

Application procedure

Interested candidates shall send their applications online to the Secretary General of RALGA on the following email: [email protected] no later than Thursday 28, March 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

The detailed terms of reference can be found on RALGA’s website: www.ralga.rw.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Done at Kigali, on 17 March 2024.

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Ladislas NGENDAHIMANA

Secretary General

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