Job Opportunities at Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM)

1. Cross Border Trade Policy Specialist

Job Opportunities

• Implement national Cross Border Trade strategy; 
• Sensitize cross border traders on the availability of regional trade opportunities, export procedures and CBT market requirements;  
• Collaborate with stakeholders aligned to CBT program;  
• Disseminate information on Simplified Trade Regimes, Sanitary and phyto-sanitary and Technical barriers to trade;  
• Facilitate cross border traders in implementation of Regional integration programs, Council Directives and decisions; 
• Implement and initiate bilateral agreements or memorandum of Understandings  on  promotion  of  cross  border  trade  and  elimination  of Non-Tariff Barriers with neighboring countries; 
• Develop capacity building programs for small scale cross border traders and cooperatives in order to promote and increase National exports; 
• Sensitize the informal cross border traders on regional opportunities and programs to promote and formalize their businesses;  
• Organize cross border traders to participate in regional and international trade fairs and exhibitions. 
• Develop a mechanism of capturing cross border trade data and advise accordingly;  
• Review and advise trade regulatory requirements for cross border trade (exports and imports), focusing on customs, Sanitary and phyto-sanitary, 
• Standards,  Port  Health  and  any  other  Agency  requirements  that  cross border traders are subjected to; 
• Coordinate the development of cross border trade infrastructure such as markets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Economics, Commerce, International Trade with 3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Trade, International Economic, Trade with 1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Trade system

• Understanding of key trade-related concepts, principles and objectives

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

• Analytical skills;

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2. Industrial Infrastructure Policy Specialist

Job Description

• Formulate policies, and strategies related to the industrial  infrastructure development and come up with a clear implementation plan; 

• Monitor the implementation  of  the  government projects related to the development of Industrial parks  

• Carry  out  research  and  analysis  on  the  international  best  practices  on the management of industrial parks; 

• Identify,  develop  strong  relationship  and  work  with  stakeholders  and partners involved in industrial parks development; 

• Provide advisory services for the proper management of industrial parks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building and Construction Technology with 3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building and Construction Technology with 1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

• Knowledge of industrial zones’ planning, development and management

• Knowledge of project design, management and evaluation

• Knowledge of Rwanda's industrial and Special Economic Zones policies and Strategies

• Knowledge of drafting and analyzing policies, strategies and action plans

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3. Internal Auditor

Job Description

• Answerable to the Chairperson of audit committee;

• Prepare and obtain approval of quarterly internal audit action plans, and share them accordingly with relevant officials in a timely manner,

• Conduct regular review of MINICOM internal controls and their effectiveness in accordance with relevant laws and regulations,

• Conduct regular review of the effectiveness of risk management procedures that are in place; 

• Ensure that the Institution follows an accounting system that is compliant with national regulations;

• Compile, discuss and submit quarterly internal audit reports for review by the MINICOM Audit Committee,

• Provide a copy of a consolidated report on Internal Audit activities to the CBM and the Office of Government Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA) 

• Organize and take minutes of the MINICOM Audit Committee meetings,

• Produce and submit finalized internal audit reports to MINICOM Management, 

• Provide periodic reports to his/her supervisor;

• Perform any other duties assignment from the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Management, Finance with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)

• Proficiency in financial management systems

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