Background

This role is within the Gisagara District, focusing on implementing economic development initiatives at the cell level. The Economic Development Officer will play a crucial part in fostering local economic growth, supporting various sectors, and ensuring the effective implementation of district development plans.

Responsibilities

1. Implement interventions related to Agriculture and Natural resources, human settlement, infrastructure, disaster management, and economic activities at cell level.

2. Collect and report basic economic data related to economic potential.

3. Monitor the functionality of cooperatives and saving groups.

4. Promote entrepreneurship among youth, women, and vulnerable groups at the cell level.

5. Monitor and support local economic actors (NGOs, private sector, and cooperatives) to support productivity and market access.

6. Monitor the operationalization of voluntary groups and stakeholders in economic activities.

7. Coordinate and monitor community mobilization campaigns focusing on business development and tax collection.

8. Monitor the implementation of District development plans, including the District Development Strategy (DDS) and Annual Action Plans at the cell level.

9. Monitor the implementation of disaster prevention and recovery activities at the cell level.

10. Monitor the environment and forest protection activities at the cell level.

11. Monitor the implementation of ICT and infrastructure development projects at the cell level.

12. 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 provided text, but it is understood that candidates should possess skills relevant to economic development, data collection, monitoring, and community mobilization. A background in a related field is likely expected.

Additional Information

This is a Level 9.II position under Statute, with 49 posts available. Exams will be conducted, including Psychometric Test, Written, and Oral assessments. The role reports to the Executive Secretary.

• 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

• Economic data collection
• Monitoring cooperatives and saving groups
• Entrepreneurship promotion
• Support for local economic actors
• Community mobilization
• District development plan monitoring
• Disaster prevention and recovery monitoring
• Environment and forest protection monitoring
• ICT and infrastructure development monitoring

• Relevant background in economic development, data collection, monitoring, and community mobilization is expected.