District Advisor on Social Protection and Governance – GIZ RWANDA

Vacancy Announcement

A. About GIZ and the Project 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digital Transformation and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

The Digital and Adaptive Social Protection Project (DASP) aims to improve the quality and efficiency of social protection service delivery by strengthening the existing social protection system: The project focuses on the shock-responsive and digital elements of the system, particularly the Imibereho dynamic social registry, to also support its use for the response to (climate-related) large-scale shocks.

The Local Governance for Poverty Reduction Project (LG4P) strengthens inclusive, poverty-oriented local governance in Rwanda. The project enhances service access for marginalized/vulnerable groups, improves public financial management and accountability, and fosters citizen participation in decision-making. By building local government capacity and strengthening collaboration with civil society, the project promotes Good Governance, transparency, and sustainable development.

It is within this framework that GIZ, in cooperation with MINALOC, is recruiting one District Advisor to provide technical advice to Nyabihu District on social protection and Good Governance. The advisor will be based at Nyabihu District but also support Burera and one other district through regular work trips. The advisor will work closely with an international advisor, also based in Nyabihu district.

The National Advisor will report to the GIZ DASP and LG4P projects as well as to the designated supervisor at Nyabihu district.

The Technical Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

B. Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor is responsible for:

• Technically supporting the districts in the implementation of the Vision Umurenge 2020 Programme
• Technically supporting the districts in public service delivery, public financial management and budgeting, citizen participation, inclusion and monitoring
• Ensuring coordinated approaches between relevant stakeholders at the district level to ensure efficient implementation of service delivery, particularly on social protection
• Supporting capacity strengthening for local government on social protection and Good Governance

C. Tasks 

The Technical Advisor performs the following tasks:

1. Technically advising on and supporting the districts (and subordinate local government bodies such as sectors and cells) in the implementation of the Government´s Vision Umurenge 2020 Programme with a focus on providing:

• Support to the implementation of the Imibereho dynamic social registry
• Support to the implementation of the shock-responsive cash transfer project
• Support to the roll-out of digital payment options

2. Technically supporting the districts (as well as subordinate local government bodies such as sectors and cells) in public service provision:

• Advise on monitoring, accessibility, inclusivity and coordination
• Provide advice on inclusive and meaningful citizen participation, particularly on the integration of people with disability, women, and youth

3. Contribute to the internal capacity development systems of the three districts and subordinate local government bodies
4. Coordinate with local stakeholders, such as the Joint Action Development Fora, CSOs, or the private sector to improve service provision, the implementation of the Governments graduation strategy and citizen participation
5. Provide support to Nyabihu district in the management of citizen complaints through the E-citizens system to ensure the participatory resolution of citizens pending issues
6. Support the districts in proposals for additional financing, e.g. through climate funds for climate-smart public works projects

Any other duties required by the supervisors in line with the district´s requirements and GIZ DASP and LG4P projects.

D. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• University degree (Bachelors/Masters) in social protection, public management and governance, social science, development studies, or any other relevant field
• Experiences in working with local governments in Rwanda
• Experience in social protection, ideally including on digital and shock-responsive social protection and different targeting methods
• Experience in the application of digital tools for development
• Experience on inclusive approaches in service delivery ensuring to leave no one behind
• Experience in delivering different forms of capacity building
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English, French is an additional asset.

Soft skills

• Strong skills in teamwork, networking, facilitation and cooperation as equal partners
• Structured way of working with a high level of self-organisation, flexibility, and creativity
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliability
• Integrity

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using this link https://www.giz-jobs.com/rwanda/#id=7c5a8737-6964-48a2-9090-ce40a7dcae6d ; until 8^th October 2025, at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. 

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for an assessment/interview or if you wish us to consider, when considering your application. 

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu

P.O. Box 59, Kigali,

Rwanda

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