Background

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was founded as a government agency on April 1, 1991, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to implement Korea’s grants and technical cooperation programs. The Agency is also promoting sustainable development in developing countries while strengthening partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders and development partners.

KOICA started its first development cooperation with the Government of Rwanda in 2006, and the KOICA Rwanda Office was officially established in 2011, as attache to the Embassy of the Korean government, to extend and strengthen its development activities in the country. Located in the compound of the Korean Embassy, KOICA Rwanda Office is constantly seeking to enhance its performance, relations, and engagement with various stakeholders involved in development.
KOICA Rwanda Office is therefore looking for competent candidates for the position of

Education & ICT Specialist.

Vision

Contributing to poverty reduction and sustainable development of the Republic of Rwanda in line with Vision 2050 of the Republic of Rwanda and Country Partnership Strategy of the Republic of Korea; further strengthening the partnership of the two countries

Education & ICT Specialist (1)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise education and ICT projects
• Communicate and coordinate with education & ICT partners
• Identify new partnership opportunities in the education & ICT sector
• Coordinate the implementation of all bilateral projects and capacity building programs
• Survey and report key trends in the education & ICT sector
• Manage office space to maintain good working conditions;
• Arrange meetings and liaise with partners whenever necessary;
• Assist Korean expert teams in carrying out their mission to Rwanda
• Support office affairs including workshop, business trips, etc
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and directed by the management.

 Details of duties and responsibilities>

Minimum Education/Experience:

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s Degree with 2 years’ relevant experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Economics, International Development, Development Studies or any other related fields
• Hands-on experience in implementing and managing development projects

Required (Preferred) Skills and Competencies:

• Good command of English and Kinyarwanda with effective communication skills;
• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office (Word and PowerPoint);
• Familiarity with project design, planning, and M&E
• Compliance with standards and regulations
• Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions
• Collaborate within teams and across boundaries with a proactive attitude
• Timely reporting skills and service-oriented skills
• Negotiation – preparation for negotiations involving multiple parties
• Strong work ethics (timeliness, collaboration, and integrity)