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1. Job Title: of Procurement and Compliance Specialist (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Lead the assessment and processing of requests for non-objections, categorization, and advisory opinions in line with the public procurement legal framework.
Conduct high-level review and analysis of assigned cases, ensuring sound legal basis and completeness of supporting documentation.
Formulate strategic recommendations and draft responses for consideration and approval by the Director General.
Coordinate with relevant RPPA units, including Legal, Capacity Building, and Umucyo e-Procurement teams, to ensure coherence, quality, and consistency.
Ensure compliance of operations with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional standards.
Promote and uphold principles of transparency, fairness, and value for money across all reviewed processes.
Undertake any other responsibilities as may be assigned in support of RPPA’s mandate.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in law, Procurement, Civil Engineering, Economics, Auditing, applied Statistics (Economic Statistics), with three (3) years of working experience in the public procurement or related fields
Master’s Degree in Procurement, Law, Civil Engineering, Economics, applied Statistics (Economic Statistics), with one (1) year of relevant working experience

Required certificates

A certificate in a procurement Professional course such as CIPS, CIPP), or any other recognized professional qualification in procurement is an added advantage

Required competencies and key technical skills

Resource management skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures in Rwanda
Understanding of other relevant laws related to business and procedures;
Communication skills
Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage
Any other recognized professional qualification in Procurement is an added advantage
Knowledge of E -procurement tool (Umucyo system) used in Rwanda’s Public procurement is an added value.

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2. Job Title: Reference Price Specialist (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in the development and periodic update of reference prices for commonly procured goods and services, informed by market intelligence and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee the integrity, relevance, and timely dissemination of pricing data through the RPPA platform.
Direct the development of standardized technical specifications aligned with performance requirements and international standards.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement to ensure practicality, consistency, and sector-wide alignment of specifications and pricing frameworks.
Lead assessments on the utilization and impact of reference prices in procurement planning and decision-making.
Produce high-level analytical reports with actionable insights and recommendations to inform management decisions and policy improvements.
Advise the Director General on market price trends and strategic interventions.
Ensure timely communication and updates of reference prices to all procuring entities on a quarterly basis or as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in applied Statistics (Economic Statistics), Economics, Finance or Management with three (3) years of relevant working experience
Master’s Degree in applied Statistics (Economic Statistics), Economics, Finance or Management with one (1) year of relevant working experience

Required certificates

Having professional training on data management or Data analysis is an added advantage

Required competencies and key technical skills

Problem solving skills
Digital literacy skills
Research and data collection skills;
Reference pricing skills;
Forecasting and financial modeling skills;
Time management skills
Ability to Analyse Data
Analytical skills;
Result oriented
Knowledge of research, data analysis, and reporting

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3. Job Title: Investigation Specialist

JOB Responsibilities.

Lead and conduct investigations into alleged violations of public procurement regulations by suppliers and other stakeholders, ensuring due process and evidentiary rigor.
Manage and assess debarment and suspension cases, including collection and analysis of evidence, hearings, and stakeholder engagements.
Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and submit well-founded recommendations on sanctions to the Director General for onward consideration and approval by the Board of Directors
Coordinate with legal, litigation, and relevant institutions to ensure proper handling of cases, including referral of criminal matters to competent authorities.
Maintain and regularly update the register of suspended and debarred companies, ensuring timely publication on RPPA platforms.
Oversee the enforcement and follow-up of sanctions, including updates to blacklists and reinstatement processes where applicable.
Support institutional integrity by ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance in all investigative processes.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Law with 1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 3 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice (DLP)

Required competencies and key technical skills

Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures
Knowledge of E-procurement tool Umucyo system used in Rwanda’s procurement
Knowledge of E-procurement tool (Umucyo system) used in Rwanda’s procurement is a must

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4. Job Title: Contract Management Specialist

Job responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice and interpretation on public procurement laws and regulations, ensuring institutional compliance and sound decision-making.
Support contract management by reviewing, advising on, and monitoring contractual processes, including negotiations, execution, and dispute resolution.
Lead the drafting and review of legal instruments, policies, and agreements, ensuring alignment with the national legal and regulatory framework.
Manage legal inquiries and provide guidance to RPPA and procuring entities on procurement and contract-related matters.
Liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other relevant institutions on legal matters, including representation and coordination on litigation and policy processes.
Maintain proper legal records, documentation, and precedents to support institutional memory and compliance.
Conduct legal research and propose reforms or amendments to strengthen the public procurement legal framework.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.
Provide strategic oversight and advisory support on contract management across the procurement cycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and close-out.
Develop and promote standardized contract management policies, guidelines, and performance frameworks aligned with national laws and international best practices.
Provide strategic oversight on the implementation of contracts, particularly high-value projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and value for money, and regularly brief the Director General on the status of contract management across procuring entities.
Analyze contract performance data and identify risks, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, recommending corrective measures and policy interventions.
Support procuring entities with expert guidance on contract-related matters, including dispute prevention and resolution.
Lead research and assessments on contract management practices to inform continuous improvement and institutional reforms.
Strengthen stakeholder capacity and coordination through technical guidance, training, and dissemination of best practices.
Prepare high-level analytical reports and strategic recommendations to inform RPPA management decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in law, Procurement, Civil Engineering, Economics, Auditing, applied Statistics (Economic Statistics), with three (3) years of working experience in the public procurement or related fields

Master’s Degree in Procurement, Law, Civil Engineering, Economics, applied Statistics (Economic Statistics), with one (1) year of relevant working experience

Required certificates

A certificate in a procurement Professional course such as CIPS, CIPP), or any other recognized professional qualification in procurement is an added advantage

Required competencies and key technical skills

Resource management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
Negotiation skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Analytical skills;
Time management skills;
Planning skills
Understanding of the public procurement laws and procedures of Rwanda
Understanding of other relevant laws related to business and procedures in Rwanda

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5. Job Title: Legal Specialist

Job responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice and interpretation on public procurement laws and regulations, ensuring institutional compliance and sound decision-making.
Support contract management by reviewing, advising on, and monitoring contractual processes, including negotiations, execution, and dispute resolution.
Lead the drafting and review of legal instruments, policies, and agreements, ensuring alignment with the national legal and regulatory framework.
Manage legal inquiries and provide guidance to RPPA and procuring entities on procurement and contract-related matters.
Liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other relevant institutions on legal matters, including representation and coordination on litigation and policy processes.
Maintain proper legal records, documentation, and precedents to support institutional memory and compliance.
Conduct legal research and propose reforms or amendments to strengthen the public procurement legal framework.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Law with 1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 3 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice (DLP)

Required competencies and key technical skills

Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures in Rwanda
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage

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