Economic Development Officer

This role involves implementing economic development strategies at the cell level within Burera District. The officer will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at fostering economic growth, supporting local communities, and ensuring the effective functioning of economic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement interventions related to Agriculture and Natural resources, human settlement, infrastructure, disaster management, and economic activities at cell level.
• Collect and report basic economic data related to economic potential.
• Monitor the functionality of cooperatives and saving groups.
• Promote entrepreneurship among youth, women, and vulnerable groups at the cell level.
• Monitor and support local economic actors (NGOs, private sector, and cooperatives) to support productivity and market access.
• Monitor the operationalization of voluntary groups and stakeholders in economic activities.
• Coordinate and monitor community mobilization campaigns focusing on business development and tax collection.
• Monitor the implementation of District development plans, including the District Development Strategy (DDS) and Annual Action Plans at the cell level.
• Monitor the implementation of disaster prevention and recovery activities at the cell level.
• Monitor the environment and forest protection activities at the cell level.
• Monitor the implementation of ICT and infrastructure development projects at the cell level.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

The specific qualifications and experience required for this role are not detailed in the posting but are typically expected to align with the responsibilities of an Economic Development Officer, likely including a relevant degree and experience in public administration, economics, or a related field.

• Implement interventions related to Agriculture and Natural resources, human settlement, infrastructure, disaster management, and economic activities at cell level,
• Collect and report basic economic data related to economic potential;
• Monitor the functionality of cooperatives and saving groups;
• Promote entrepreneurship among youth, women, and vulnerable groups at the cell level;
• Monitor and support local economic actors (NGOs, private sector, and cooperatives) to support productivity and market access;
• Monitor the operationalization of voluntary groups and stakeholders in economic activities;
• Coordinate and monitor community mobilization campaigns focusing on business development and tax collection;
• Monitor the implementation of District development plans, including the District Development Strategy (DDS) and Annual Action Plans at the cell level;
• Monitor the implementation of disaster prevention and recovery activities at the cell level;
• Monitor the environment and forest protection activities at the cell level;
• Monitor the implementation of ICT and infrastructure development projects at the cell level;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor