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The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning inspires to become a competent and efficient Ministry that generates sound and visionary economic policies that promotes best practices in strategic planning through hiring competent workforce that will lead to the achievement of the Ministry's mandate.

It is in line with the above that MINECOFIN intends to recruit best candidates on the following positions:

Post 1: Government Portfolio Management Expert In charge of Corporate Governance and Privatization/Liquidation Process of Government Business Enterprises (GBEs).

Reporting to the Director of Government Portfolio Management, the Government Portfolio Management Expert in charge of Corporate Governance and Privatization/Liquidation Process of Government Business Enterprises will be responsible for:

• Uphold Government interest as a shareholder by ensuring the receipt of revenue from government investments including dividends, Royalties and privatization proceeds and prepare quarterly reports;
• Working with competent department participates in the drafting of agreement and articles of Association binding Government as shareholder propose changes and ensure the implementation of decision taken;
• Maintain accurate Government Investment Register, foster performance based management in Public Enterprises and carry out performance monitoring and evaluation in order to prepare the report on the performance outcomes;
• Analyze the skills needs of Director General, Board members of Public Enterprises and Government Representatives in Government Business Enterprises, identify missing capacity and initiate capacity building programs in the identified areas;
• Monitor and ensure an efficient and affective privatization process and appraise the liquidation process of Public Enterprises by assessing policies implemented with respect to the legal framework in place;
• Assess the reports and minutes of the Board of each enterprise as a mechanism for measuring delivery of strategic objectives and accountability discipline; and make eventual recommendations;
• Facilitate the development, Implementation and monitoring the strategic Government investment and divestment decisions in all matters related to mining and other sector.

Qualification and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics with at least 3 years of proven experience in Financial Management, having a Master’s degree in the above areas will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Qualified ACCA, CPA, CFA
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English and/or French with working knowledge of the other language;
• Proficient in MS Office suite of packages.

Post 2: Communications and Public Relations Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, the Communications and Public Relations Officer will be responsible for:

• Publicizing meetings, national and international conferences with which the Ministry is associated;
• Covering visits and press conferences of the Minister and Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury;
• Maintaining the relationship between the Ministry and different public and private media;
• Preparing messages and press communiqué of the Minister and Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury;
• Initiating and conceptualizing communication programmes aimed at informing the national and international public of the achievements and activities of the Ministry;
• Publicizing and disseminating messages, speeches and talks held at the Ministry;
• Carrying out regular critical analysis of the national and international press and preparing technical notes for the Minister and Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury;
• Providing protocol to the visitors of the Ministry.

Qualification and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in communication and or public relations, journalism, Arts, International Relations or other related fields notably management from a recognized University; with at least 3 years of proven experience, having a Master’s degree in the above areas will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

Ÿ   A good team player with good interpersonal skills. .

Ÿ   High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently

Ÿ   Excellent communication skills with advanced capacity to write reports in English and a good   knowledge of French;

Ÿ   Ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments under tight deadlines;         

Ÿ   High levels of enthusiasm, resilience, and a can-do attitude;

Ÿ   Demonstrated ability to achieve goals Mille respecting tight deadlines.

Deadline for application

Candidates applying for the above positions shall fill the application forms available atwww.minecofin.gov.rw  or www.psc.gov.rw . The filled application forms will be accompanied by a detailed CV, a photocopy of the required degree and a copy of the Identity Card will be submitted to Central Secretariat at 4th Floor/ MINECOFIN Building. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for application will be on 7 th February 2013 at 17:00.

Enata Dusenge

Director General of Corporate Service