GIZ Rwanda Job Vacancy 2025 – District Advisor on Social Protection and Governance: Deadline: 8th oct0ber 2025

 GIZ Rwanda Job – District Advisor on Social Protection and Governance: Deadline: 8th oct0ber 2025

Are you passionate about social protection, governance, and inclusive development? Here’s an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in Rwanda!

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is hiring a District Advisor on Social Protection and Governance under its Digital and Adaptive Social Protection Project (DASP) and Local Government for Poverty Reduction Project (LG4P).

This role will be based in Nyabihu District, with additional support to Burera and one more district. The contract runs until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension.

About GIZ Rwanda

GIZ is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise operating worldwide in the field of sustainable development. In Rwanda and Burundi, GIZ implements projects in the following priority areas:

• Sustainable Economic Development
• Good Governance
• Climate, Energy, and Sustainable Urban Development
• Digital Transformation and Digital Economy
• Regional cooperation in the Great Lakes Region

The DASP Project focuses on strengthening Rwanda’s social protection system, especially digital tools like the Imibereho social registry and shock-responsive programs.

The LG4P Project promotes inclusive, poverty-oriented governance, improving service access for vulnerable groups, strengthening financial management, and ensuring meaningful citizen participation.

Position Overview

Position Title: District Advisor on Social Protection and Governance
Projects: DASP & LG4P
Location: Nyabihu District (with support to Burera + one additional district)
Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31.12.2026 (extension possible)
Salary Band: 4
Deadline to Apply: 8 October 2025, 4:00 PM Kigali time

 

Key Responsibilities

As a District Advisor, you will:

• Provide technical support in the implementation of the Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP).
• Strengthen public service delivery, financial management, and budgeting at district and sector levels.
• Promote citizen participation and inclusiveness, ensuring women, youth, and persons with disabilities are actively involved.
• Support the Imibereho dynamic social registry and shock-responsive cash transfer projects.
• Facilitate digital payment roll-outs to improve efficiency in service delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (CSOs, JADF, private sector) to enhance governance and poverty reduction efforts.
• Support climate-smart public works projects by helping districts secure additional financing (e.g., climate funds).
• Manage citizen complaints effectively through the E-citizens system.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Protection, Governance, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Development Studies.
• Experience working with local governments in Rwanda.
• Strong background in social protection systems (digital and shock-responsive approaches preferred).
• Knowledge of digital tools for development and targeting methods.
• Expertise in inclusive service delivery – ensuring no one is left behind.
• Proven ability to deliver capacity-building activities.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English (French is an added advantage).

Soft Skills Required:
Excellent teamwork and facilitation skills
Structured and self-organized work style
Strong communication abilities
Ability to perform under pressure
Reliability, flexibility, and integrity

Application Process

Interested candidates should prepare one single PDF file (max. 2 MB) including:

• A Motivation Letter
• An Updated CV
• Certificates and References

Apply via the GIZ electronic job portal by clicking the “Apply” button on the vacancy page.

Deadline: 8 October 2025, 4:00 PM Kigali time

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test and interview.

Equal Opportunity

GIZ is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from women and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the recruitment process upon request.

Why Apply?

This role is more than just a job – it’s a chance to:

Strengthen social protection systems in Rwanda
Support inclusive governance at the local level
Contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development
Work with an international team that values diversity and innovation

Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply before 8 October 2025 and take your career in governance and social protection to the next level with GIZ Rwanda.

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