Position: Creative Economy Development Manager

Starting: Immediately/As soon as possible

Occupancy rate: 100%

Duty station: Ministry of Youth and Arts (MoYA)

Reports to: Ministry of Youth and Arts (MoYA) and SDC Director with a contract by L’ESPACE PLUS

Job Summary:

The Ministry of Youth and Arts (MoYA), in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through L’ESPACE PLUS, seeks a dynamic and experienced Creative Economy Development specialist.

The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of arts policies and programs that drive job creation, productivity, and economic empowerment of Rwandan artists. The role will also focus on fostering income-generating projects within the creative economy.

As the primary lead for MoYA’s arts development efforts, the manager will organize meetings, events, and exchange programs, mobilize partners and resources, and support strategic initiatives aimed at advancing Rwanda’s creative sector.

The CCI Sub-Sector Working Secretariat Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of the secretariat activities aimed at ensuring effective functioning the Sub-Sector Working and full attainment of its contributions to National Strategy for Transformation – NST2.

The Creative Economy Development Manager will be seconded to the Ministry of Youth and Arts. She/he will have a three-year consultancy contract with L’ESPACE PLUS in accordance with the SPIU Salary scale.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Policy and Program Development:

• Develop forward-thinking policies, strategies, and programs to grow Rwanda’s creative economy.
• Lead initiatives to nurture artistic talent, foster innovation, and enhance the industry’s commercial viability.
• Drive the development of innovative projects and products that showcase Rwandan artists and meet market demands.

Partneship Building and Resource Mobilization:

• Establish strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders to promote and export Rwandan arts and culture.
• Design resource mobilization strategies, including proposal development for arts-related projects.

Project Coordination and Implementation:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of arts projects, ensuring alignment with MoYA’s goals and KPIs.
• Organize arts-focused events promoting socioeconomic transformation through creative industries.

Capacity Building:

• Strengthen the capacity of stakeholders within the creative economy through training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with GoR and partners to develop strategies for sustainable growth in the arts sector.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Conduct research to evaluate the economic impact of arts policies and projects.
• Monitor and report on program outcomes, adapting strategies to maximize effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the arts ecosystem to enhance collective impact.
• Represent MoYA at forums, conferences, and events focused on arts and creative industries development.

Administrative and Reporting Duties:

• Prepare and submit regular reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) on activities and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and organizational policies across all initiatives.

Additional Duties:

• Provide technical support for arts project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by MoYA management.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Cultural Studies, Creative Industries, Arts Management, Public Policy, International Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including: At least 3–5 years working within the cultural and creative industries ecosystem.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, including managing reviews and assessments.

• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder or sub-sector working groups, preferably involving development partners, government institutions, or civil society.
• Prior involvement in policy development, sector strategy, or national frameworks (e.g., NST2) is an added advantage.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to make sound decisions and propose innovative solutions.
• Exceptional networking and relationship management skills, particularly with government institutions, donors, and private sector partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of research methodologies and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Application Link

Deadline: 28th/06/2025