TERMS OF REFERENCE
The consultant will be embedded within MINECOFIN’s National Budget Department, reporting to the Director General of the Budget Management and Reporting Directorate and working under the technical supervision of the UNICEF Chief of Social Policy, in close collaboration with and facilitation of the Ministry’s current GRB Analyst.
Minimum requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Gender and Development, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Work Experience: At least 5 years’ professional experience in public financial management, budgeting and/or gender-responsive budgeting (GRB), preferably in support of government; practical experience with budget / PFM information systems (IFMIS or equivalent) including requirements definition, configuration, testing or roll-out.
- Skills: Strong understanding of gender and equity analysis and, ideally, child-responsive budgeting; knowledge of Rwanda’s PFM system, budget cycle and gender policy framework; strong analytical, capacity-building, facilitation and report-writing skills.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required; knowledge of French an asset.
- Desirables: Familiarity with UNICEF/UN child safeguarding and PSEA policies; prior experience automating GRB or gender tagging within a national IFMIS; affinity with child rights and volunteerism.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A detailed technical proposal: Brief technical approach and methodology (maximum 3 pages).
Remarks
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.