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Development worker as advisor on municipal development at Ruanda

The services delivered by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried and tested management know-how. As a federal enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The GIZ dispatches professional experts as development workers, to contribute to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries.
For an assignment as a development worker at the district Kamonyi and Rulindo atRuanda we are looking for an experienced person to fill the position as
Development worker as advisor on municipal development at Ruanda /
Job-ID: 23122
Field of activity
You will support two districts in Rwanda, in particular in the fields of participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation; you will also provide in fiscal decentralisation and public finance management support, and help improve the provision of services.
You will assist in implementing the Decentralisation and good governance in Rwanda project and help the district staff to realise their plans and activities .One important aspect will be improving relations with civil society and jointly establishing participatory approaches.
The objective is to achieve better governance (especially local decentralised governance) in Rwanda and increased participation by local civil society.
Your tasks
  • You will support the local authorities in participatory processes such as planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting;
  • You will help the districts in their public finance management and fiscal decentralisation;
  • You will assist in the management and coordination of local governments;
  • As a member of the GIZ team, you will contribute to achieving the programme indicators.
Your profile
  • Experience in local self-government and local processes;
  • A qualification in political science, public administration, management, public finance, social science or a similar subject;
  • Motivation and flexibility;
  • Very good knowledge of English;
  • Good knowledge of French;
  • Regional experience would be an advantage;
  • Advisory skills.

Assignment period: 24 months
Conditions regarding location
  • Place of residence: the capital, Kigali;
  • Climate: mild climate. Rainy seasons: March to May and September to December;
  • Health care: good health care;
  • Shopping: local and international supermarkets offer local and imported products;
  • Accessibility: international airport in Kigali with daily direct flights to Europe
  • chools a choice of English and French international schools. Primary and secondary schools;
  • School fees will be reimbursed in line with GIZ guidelines.

Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. Your contract period is at least 24 months with the option of extension.
Other information
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality, the nationality of a member state of the European Union or of Switzerland.
Application:
We are looking forward to your online-application, which you start atwww.giz.de/entwicklungsdienst/de mentioning the JOB-ID: 23122 orhttp://j.mp/GIZ23122At the end of the job-description you may start the application with click at "Apply now". If you have further questions, please, do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Lengen, Telephone No: 0049-(0)228-4460-1118, E-Mail:Daniela.lengen@giz.de
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