Secretary General – Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA)
Location: Kigali | Deadline: 9 October 2025
The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as Secretary General. This is a leadership role requiring an individual with a proven track record in local governance, public administration, and strategic management.
Key Qualifications & Experience
Applicants must possess:
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A PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Management, or a related field.
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At least 5 years of experience working with Local Governments, in senior positions, or as a member of a decentralized entity’s Executive Committee with a successful completion of term of office.
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In-depth knowledge of Rwanda’s Vision, policy, and strategy documents related to local governance, decentralization, and national development.
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Demonstrated experience working with bilateral and multilateral development partners.
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda, and French both written and oral.
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Strong skills in analysis, communication, negotiation, team management, and decision-making.
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Proven capacity to defend the interests of the organization, its members, and staff.
Main Responsibilities
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Providing overall leadership and management of the Association’s operations.
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Preparing and submitting annual work plans, budgets, and reports to the Executive Committee.
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Coordinating the implementation of policies and decisions adopted by the Association’s statutory bodies.
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Mobilizing resources (financial, technical, and institutional) for the effective implementation of RALGA’s strategic plan.
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Representing the Association at national, regional, and international platforms.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with members and both local and international partners.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter, identity card, CV, and certified academic documents to:
E-mail: info@ralga.rw
Address: Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District, P.O. Box 7249 Kigali
Deadline for submission:
Thursday 9 October 2025 at 12:00 PM
The shortlisted candidates will be communicated the dates of the interview.
