Overview

Support projects related to e-commerce regulatory framework and digital trade.

You have:

• A University degree in Economics, Development Economics, International Trade, Business Management, Business Information Technology, Law or related fields
• At least five years (Bachelor’s) or three years (Master’s) of progressive experience in management consulting, public policy analysis and development, international trade, private sector development or related area is required
• Comprehensive experience in project design and management with multiple stakeholders’ coordination across various sectors
• Strong reporting, organisational and communications skills, ability to meet deadlines, flexibility, resourcefulness, patience, time management, facilitation skills, diligence and ready to work under pressure
• Understanding of e-commerce and digital trade concepts

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Role Summary

The Tony Blair Institute in collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board/Ministry of Trade and Industry is recruiting an Associate Consultant to support projects related to E-commerce regulatory framework, Digital Trade and Export Promotion. We are looking to hire an Associate Consultant with experience and expertise in consulting and/or international trade. The Associate will work with a Strategic Advisor who leads program implementation and engagements with the Government of Rwanda. The post holder will join a fast-growing team of TBI Rwanda and work closely with other colleagues implementing programs across different government institutions.

The position is full-time, with a maximum duration of 6 months and based in Kigali, Rwanda and starts as soon as possible on the identification of a suitable candidate.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will receive an overall guidance from the Strategic Advisor in implementation of the set work plan for e-commerce workstream(s). The overall responsibility of this post-holder will include supporting implementation of workstream activities according to the set workplans through research, data and analytical work, preparation of knowledge products, coordination with respective counterpart institutions and stakeholders; preparing periodic updates and reports; and developing and managing relationships with direct counterparts and key actors in the ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities:

• Carrying out the required research and analysis and ensuring timeliness and quality of deliverables

• Developing and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to government counterparts, development partners, private sector actors and so forth

• Providing adequate assistance to strategic advisor in designing and conducting assessments

• Developing required written materials and presentations and presenting as required

• Regular consolidation and analysis of reports with progress and lessons learned to support the Institutes advisory role to Gov’t

• Performing quality control and validity and accuracy of data and all written materials and presentations by team members

• Extracting learning and good practices from consolidated country reports to share with the global knowledge team

Required Competencies:

Professionalism:

• Ability to apply economic theories and concepts, particularly related to trade in goods and services and sustainable development

• Good understanding of e-commerce / digital trade

• Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources

• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results

• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, remains calm in stressful situations

• Strives to keep job knowledge up to date through self-directed study and other available means of learning

• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Teamwork:

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve institutional goals, soliciting input by valuing others’ ideas and expertise

• Actively seeking opportunities to learn from others and executing action points based on consensus

• Sharing credit for team accomplishments and accepting joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Accountability:

• Takes ownership of all bestowed responsibilities

• Delivers outputs within set timelines, resources, and quality standards

• Operates in compliance with Institutions regulations and rules, supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments

Person Specification

We are searching for an experienced Associate Consultant to work closely with government institutions in Rwanda. The Associate will benefit from being part of the TBI Rwanda team, a network of experienced professionals based at the centre of government and in key ministries and institutions supporting the government’s agenda for economic transformation.

This is a role in a fast-paced government, working within complex policy areas that are highly scrutinised. Therefore, the successful candidate for the role should be able to display most of the following:

• A University degree in Economics, Development Economics, International Trade, Business Management, Business Information Technology, Law or related fields

• At least five years (Bachelor’s) or three years (Master’s) of progressive experience in management consulting, public policy analysis and development, international trade, private sector development or related area is required

• Comprehensive experience in project design and management with multiple stakeholders’ coordination across various sectors

• Strong reporting, organisational and communications skills, ability to meet deadlines, flexibility, resourcefulness, patience, time management, facilitation skills, diligence and ready to work under pressure

• Understanding of e-commerce and digital trade concepts

Closing Date:

2024-08-07

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