ALG seeks a pool of 5 experts as part of our response to a call for tender by an international development agency.

Working in close cooperation with the management and technical team of the LG4P project, the contractor is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the target indicators, outputs and output indicators described in this document. The contractor will implement activities across all three intervention areas, with a proportionately higher role in the activities of outputs one (Inclusive Service Delivery) and two (PFM and own source revenues).

Tasks of the Experts pool 1

• Capacity development of local government staff and elected representatives
• Contributing to surveys and monitoring
• Thematic training sessions on gender and inclusion
• Organizing peer exchanges
• Advise on inclusive planning processes
• Conduct trainings for potential Irembo agents
• Organize workshops
• Conduct studies and evaluations; develop strategies

Qualification of the Experts pool 1

Education/Training
We invite only the finest minds to contribute to our mission. Our team of experts must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in essential fields such as Public Policy, Political Science, Public Finance Management, Development Sciences, Social Sciences, Local Governance, Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, or Geography. This foundational knowledge is crucial for driving impactful change.

Language Proficiency

Effective communication is key to success. Therefore, we require all experts to possess a strong command of English at a C1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (achieving at least 6 out of 10 points). Additionally, proficiency in Kinyarwanda at the same C1 level (with a minimum of 4 out of 10 points) is essential to engage meaningfully with local communities.

General Professional Experience 
To ensure our initiatives are guided by seasoned professionals, we seek experts with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the vital sector of good governance. This extensive background is indispensable for fostering effective governance practices.

Specific Professional Experience 
We require specialists with targeted experience to address specific needs:
– One expert with 5 years in citizen-oriented local service delivery and a history of collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) (3 points out of 10).
– One expert with 5 years dedicated to capacity development for local governance (4 points out of 10).
– One expert with 5 years involved in local government planning processes (3 points out of 10).
These specific qualifications will enhance our efforts to create responsive and responsible governance.

Professional Experience in the Country/Region of Assignment 
We proudly emphasize the importance of localized knowledge. Therefore, we require all experts to have at least 5 years of professional experience in East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa, or West Africa, in accordance with UN DESA Statistics Division (5 points out of 10). Furthermore, a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in Rwanda (5 points out of 10) ensures our experts are intimately familiar with the local context and dynamics.