Job Position of Cdat Project Officer at Development Bank of Rwanda (Brd) (Deadline: 11th February 2024)

Vacancy Announcement

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development agenda. Over the past five years, the bank has registered exponential growth contributing to socio-economic development, strengthening institutional and human capacity, fostering corporate governance and risk management practices.

The Bank is implementing the revised strategic plan for 2024-2028 which is appropriately aligned to the country’s strategic direction enabling the Bank to unlock better value creation for its stakeholders by supporting entrepreneurs, addressing market failures, and impactful socioeconomic development.

To deliver on its bold vision and impactful objectives, the Bank’s expanded and refocused mandate is underpinned on four strategic focus areas:

• Availing transformational finance.
• Increasing green financing for a resilient future.
• Driving scale and impact.
• Fostering innovation and technology.

To achieve its strategic mandate, BRD recognizes the importance of strengthening its human and institutional capital to drive sustainable development, and ensure the Bank remains a center of excellence in the financial sector.

BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and disability norms. We promote gender responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following position:

PROJECT OFFICER (1)

1. Background Information
Job Title:  CDAT Project Officer	Job Grade: 6
Division: SPIU
Reports to: CDAT Project Coordinator
2. Contract Terms – 5 years renewable
3. Purpose of the Job
Day-to-day monitoring and implementation support for CDAT overall management including financial management; procurement management; environmental and social risk management, institutional administration, coordination, and day-to-day execution of project activities, monitoring and evaluation; reporting; information and communication of project activities. Oversee the project compliance and adherence to the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) provisions and World Bank fiduciary and safeguards requirements. Ensure the successful implementation and achievement of the Project Development Objective and outcomes. Ensure proper monitoring of the project portfolio performance and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of its impact. Actively coordinate and collaborate with other project implementing agencies (Business Development Fund/BDF, NAIS, RAB, MINECOFIN, etc.) and ensure effective coordination of initiatives and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders within the Government as well as with other partners.
4. Main Responsibilities of the Job
The project officer shall work closely and on daily basis with the project coordinator to carry out the following responsibilities: Management of the project stakeholders including the funders, and the line ministries. Carry out activities of the project related to financial management; procurement management, monitoring, and evaluation; environmental and social risk management; reporting; information and communication of project activities. Management of the project resources and information in compliance with the project guiding documents. Preparation of action plans, budgets and other relevant documents so as to ensure harmonization of activities across the project guiding documents, agreed schedules, timelines and budgets. Interact on a regular basis with stakeholders on project activities and issues with a view of improving the project performance and achieving project intended results. Follow up on regular reports on financial management of the project, procurement, M&E aspects and Environmental & Social safeguards performance of the financed PFIs and other borrowers. Ensure timely submission of reports to the World Bank and other Partners in the required format as per the project guiding documents. Follow up on the implementation of the technical assistance of the project. Regular reports on the implementation of the project and submit to the SPIU Coordinator weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports on the project implementation, including financial and activity reports. Ensure regular monitoring of the PFIs and other sub-borrowers under the project in a timely manner to attend issues which could negatively affect their performance. Closely monitor and regularly report on the achievements of results in the results framework for the project. Monitoring of the project budget and procurement plan and ensuring that the budget and procurement plan are adhered to during the implementation of the Project. Oversee the lending process and ensure that only viable projects/clients are approved for financing. Build and maintain relationship with all stakeholders benefiting from the Project including sub-borrowers, PFIs and other firms receiving technical assistance. Organize and carry out CDAT awareness sessions to the targeted beneficiaries with the project team. Follow and comply with the Project Implementation Manual and other Project Documents. Promote teamwork, enhance communication and timely exchange of information. Complete any other assignment from the line manager or the management of the Bank.
5. Performance indicators
Timely and accurate project data and impact reporting. Reported number of firms/potential beneficiaries/PFIs/women-inclusive firms mobilize trough awareness activities for the project. Number of firms/potential beneficiaries/PFIs receiving technical assistance under the project.
6. Working relationships
All BRD departments All Project stakeholders
7. Professional, academic qualifications and experience
A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Economics or related discipline is required. A professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, PMP or other related advanced degree/certification) is an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in project management and/or banking. Experience in project monitoring and/or M&E. Experience with the World Bank projects, or donor funded projects is an added advantage. Knowledge of policies, practices, industry trends, technology and information affecting the banking industry.
8. Core competencies
Sound Stakeholder Management and effective interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships. Portfolio monitoring, M&E and marketing skills. Demonstrated team spirit and innovative mindset. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and strong Excel skills. Excellent reporting writing, communication and analytical skills. An in-depth understanding of the local, regional and international financial markets. Good knowledge of Kinyarwanda will be an added advantage.

Application Guidelines:

Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone. Please be informed that you will receive a notification pop up message after successfully uploading your application.

Only online applications shall be considered.

Email only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw

Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital, and Corporate Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda.

Deadline for application: 11^th February 2024 

The employment package is highly competitive/attractive.

Due to expected high volume of applications, ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Done in Kigali, Friday 26^th January 2024

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