Focus of the Role

The Tony Blair Institute in collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board is recruiting an Analyst to support projects related to Trade Promotion and Competitiveness. We are looking to hire an Analyst with experience and expertise in consulting and/or international trade. The Analyst 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 works closely with other colleagues implementing programs across different government institutions.

The position is full-time, with a minimum duration of 2 years 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  overall guidance from the Strategic Advisor.. The overall responsibility of this post-holder will include setting out workplans and implementation strategy; driving implementation 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 ensure timely and high quality  deliverables
  • Developing and maintain working relationships with key government counterparts
  • Developing required written materials and presentations and presenting as required
  • Performing quality control and validity and accuracy of data and all written materials and presentations by team members
  • Formulating inputs required for designing strategies, policies, for decision making by senior government counterparts and others

Required Competencies:

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Professionalism:

  • 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.
  • Analytical mindset and ability to approach challenges creatively
  • Demonstrates advanced analytical skills with experience in collecting, organising, and disseminating information accurately
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively at all levels
  • 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:

  • Work 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.
  • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Accountability:

  • Takes ownership of all  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 outstanding Analyst to work closely with government institutions in Rwanda. The Analyst 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, Engineering, Law or related fields
  • Some progressive experience in management consulting, public policy analysis, international trade, private sector development or related area is required. Experience in project implementation and coordination of multiple stakeholders
  • Strong reporting, organisational and verbal and written communications skills, ability to meet deadlines, flexibility, resourcefulness, patience, time management, facilitation skills, diligence and ready to work under pressure.

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