Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) is seeking a Hospitality and Tourism Sector Specialist to oversee the effective evaluation of SDF grant proposals and short course applications within the sector. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with operational manuals and application procedures, conducting due diligence on applicants, and providing recommendations for grant awards and training authorizations. The specialist will also be responsible for coordinating grant agreements, organizing and facilitating training programs, monitoring progress, ensuring quality assurance, and assisting with certification and impact assessments. Furthermore, the role involves maintaining graduate databases, supporting the development of SDF price references, preparing progress reports, assisting with curriculum development, reviewing specialized training proposals from foreign investors, aligning activities with national development agendas, handling complaints from unsuccessful applicants, supporting institutional accreditation, and contributing to new projects under the TVET Skills Development Program. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor will also be carried out.

Responsibilities or duties

• Oversee the effective evaluation of SDF grant proposals and short course applications in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector, ensuring compliance with the SDF Operational Manual and short course application procedures.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on SDF applicants within the sector to verify eligibility and alignment with SDF standards.
• Provide recommendations to the SDF Grant Committee, through the Program Manager, on eligible applicants for grant awards in Hospitality and Tourism.
• Recommend applicants for training authorization to the RTB Director General via the Program Manager.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant agreements for selected applicants.
• Organize and facilitate SDF training programs and practical activities within the sector.
• Monitor and assess the progress of SDF-funded trainings in the Hospitality and Tourism sector.
• Ensure quality assurance and standard setting for training activities under this sector.
• Assist with certification of graduates who have completed their training in Hospitality and Tourism.
• Contribute to post-training impact assessments of SDF beneficiaries.
• Maintain an updated database of graduates from SDF training programs in the sector.
• Support the development of SDF price reference for training activities under Hospitality and Tourism.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports on sector-related activities to the Program Manager.
• Assist in curriculum development for specialized training programs in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector.
• Review and approve rare or specialized training proposals submitted by foreign investors supported by the SDF.
• Align all activities with national development agendas, initiatives, and strategic priorities related to Hospitality and Tourism.
• Handle complaints from unsuccessful applicants by implementing an effective redress mechanism.
• Support the authorization/accreditation process of institutions to offer short courses outside SDF framework
• Provide support in the implementation of any new project under the TVET Skills Development Program
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Master's Degree in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality institutional management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Catering Technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management
• Catering and technology
• Hotel and Restaurant Managment
• Hospitality Institutional Management
• Master’s Degree in Tours and travel Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Tours and travel Management
• Master's Degree in Education and Hospitality Management
• Bachelor's Degree in Education and Hospitality Management

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

• Technical expertise with training and/or education
• Project management skills, including proposal evaluation, budget monitoring, and grant management
• Report writing and documentation skills in both English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added asset).
• ICT proficiency for managing SDF databases, online reporting tools, and digital communication.
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Proven honesty and integrity character in the previous job duties performed
• Demonstrated, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and work effectively & consistently by meeting set deadlines and quality of project work.
• Experience with donor funded projects is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Knowledge of private and public sector parentship especially in TVET context.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Project management skills
• Advanced knowledge of private and public sector and relations with them;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• ICT literacy

Psychometric Languages

• English

Psychometric Domains

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Time for reaction
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Communication skills

Experience needed

• 5 Years of relevant experience
• 3 Years of relevant experience

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

N.B: Proof of working experience is a must.

• Oversee the effective evaluation of SDF grant proposals and short course applications in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector, ensuring compliance with the SDF Operational Manual and short course application procedures.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on SDF applicants within the sector to verify eligibility and alignment with SDF standards.
• Provide recommendations to the SDF Grant Committee, through the Program Manager, on eligible applicants for grant awards in Hospitality and Tourism.
• Recommend applicants for training authorization to the RTB Director General via the Program Manager.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant agreements for selected applicants.
• Organize and facilitate SDF training programs and practical activities within the sector.
• Monitor and assess the progress of SDF-funded trainings in the Hospitality and Tourism sector.
• Ensure quality assurance and standard setting for training activities under this sector.
• Assist with certification of graduates who have completed their training in Hospitality and Tourism.
• Contribute to post-training impact assessments of SDF beneficiaries.
• Maintain an updated database of graduates from SDF training programs in the sector.
• Support the development of SDF price reference for training activities under Hospitality and Tourism.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports on sector-related activities to the Program Manager.
• Assist in curriculum development for specialized training programs in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector.
• Review and approve rare or specialized training proposals submitted by foreign investors supported by the SDF.
• Align all activities with national development agendas, initiatives, and strategic priorities related to Hospitality and Tourism.
• Handle complaints from unsuccessful applicants by implementing an effective redress mechanism.
• Support the authorization/accreditation process of institutions to offer short courses outside SDF framework
• Provide support in the implementation of any new project under the TVET Skills Development Program
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Technical expertise with training and/or education
• Project management skills, including proposal evaluation, budget monitoring, and grant management
• Report writing and documentation skills in both English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added asset).
• ICT proficiency for managing SDF databases, online reporting tools, and digital communication.
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Proven honesty and integrity character in the previous job duties performed
• Demonstrated, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and work effectively & consistently by meeting set deadlines and quality of project work.
• Experience with donor funded projects is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Knowledge of private and public sector parentship especially in TVET context.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Project management skills
• Advanced knowledge of private and public sector and relations with them;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• ICT literacy
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Time for reaction
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Communication skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Master's Degree in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality institutional management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Catering Technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management
• Catering and technology
• Hotel and Restaurant Managment
• Hospitality Institutional Management
• Master’s Degree in Tours and travel Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Tours and travel Management
• Master's Degree in Education and Hospitality Management
• Bachelor's Degree in Education and Hospitality Management