JOB ADVERT FOR RECRUITMENT OF TECHNICAL ADVISORS TO SUPPORT DISTRICTS

JOB ADVERT FOR RECRUITMENT OF TECHNICAL ADVISORS TO SUPPORT DISTRICTS

1. Background and context

The Government of Rwanda is focusing on improving local government performance through Performance Contracts (Imihigo) and decentralization, aiming to promote socio-economic development. These efforts align with national goals outlined in Rwanda Vision 2050 and the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST 2), both of which prioritize sustainable growth, poverty reduction, and improved public services.

It is against this context that the Rwanda Association of Local Governments Authorities (RALGA), in collaboration with MINALOC and UNDP, is seeking to hire Technical Advisors to support districts in Burera, Ngoma, Rutsiro, and Ngororero in data-driven planning processes.

2. Required qualifications and competencies

• The Technical Advisors must be a Rwandan citizen.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Development Studies, Applied, Statistics, Public Policy, Rural Development or any other related field with at least five (5) years of experience in planning and policy implementation.
• Proven expertise in training and capacity development, particularly for local government officials.
• - Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s governance, decentralization framework, and Performance Contracts (Imihigo).
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

The detailed requirements are specified in the Terms of Reference which can be found on RALGA’s website: www.ralga.rw .

3. Application procedure

Interested candidates shall send their ONLINE applications to the Secretary General of Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) on the following email: [email protected] not later than 23 June 2025 at 12:00 pm.

Done at Kigali, on 13 June 2025

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Dominique HABIMANA

Secretary General