Economic Development Officer

Company: Rutsiro District

Location: Rutsiro, Rwanda

Job Level: 9.II

Number of Positions: 23

Employment Type: Under Statute

Date Posted: October 10, 2026

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

Reports To: Not specified in the announcement

Job Overview

Rutsiro District is recruiting 23 candidates for a position focused on economic development at the Cell level. Successful candidates will support local economic activities, promote entrepreneurship, monitor cooperatives and savings groups, and coordinate initiatives related to agriculture, natural resources, infrastructure, disaster management, and community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement programs related to agriculture, natural resources, human settlements, infrastructure, disaster management, and economic development at the Cell level.
• Collect and report basic economic data to identify local economic potential.
• Monitor the operations and performance of cooperatives and savings groups.
• Promote entrepreneurship among young people, women, and vulnerable groups.
• Support local economic actors, including NGOs, private businesses, and cooperatives, to improve productivity and market access.
• Monitor the activities of community groups and other stakeholders involved in economic development.
• Coordinate community awareness campaigns on business development and tax collection.
• Monitor the implementation of District Development Strategies (DDS) and annual action plans at the Cell level.
• Monitor disaster prevention, preparedness, and recovery activities.
• Support environmental conservation and forest protection initiatives.
• Monitor information and communication technology (ICT) and infrastructure development projects.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess at least one of the qualifications listed in the official vacancy announcement. Accepted fields include:

• Economics and Business: Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Enterprise Management, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, and Cooperative Management.
• Administration and Governance: Public Administration, Administrative Sciences, Governance and Leadership, Public Policy, Project Management, Management, and Local Governance Studies.
• Agriculture and Environment: Agriculture Sciences, Crop Production, Rural Development, Agroforestry, Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Soil Sciences, and related fields.
• Technology and Information: Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Information Management, and Information Systems Management.
• Social Sciences and Communication: Sociology, Development Studies, Communication, Journalism, Geography, Political Sciences, International Relations, and other listed disciplines.
• Other accepted fields: Law, Statistics, Public Health, Community Development, Logistics Management, Construction Technology, Urban Planning, Food Sciences, and additional qualifications specified in the official announcement.

The announcement also includes certain advanced diplomas, A1 qualifications, and an A2 certificate in any field.

Required Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required (0 years).

Applicants should consult the complete official list to confirm that their qualification is accepted.

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Rwanda's public service, labour, and employment matters.
• Planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals, concept notes, and policy analyses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• High integrity, ethical conduct, and teamwork.
• Effective communication with different stakeholders.
• Additional technical competencies relevant to the duties of the position.

Recruitment Process

The selection process includes:

1. Psychometric Test
2. Written Examination
3. Oral Interview

Psychometric Test Languages: English and French.

The psychometric assessment may cover decision-making, analytical skills, knowledge and awareness, attention and concentration, perceptual accuracy, patience, coordination, assertiveness, effective communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and influence and persuasion.

Application Deadline

Interested and qualified candidates should apply before October 20, 2026.

Applicants are advised to review the official vacancy announcement for the complete list of accepted qualifications and application procedures.