Project Officer – Private Sector Development & Entrepreneurship

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Kigali is seeking a Project Officer to support private‑sector development, entrepreneurship, access to finance and technical‑vocational education and training (TVET). The post is based in the Cooperation Section and reports to the Head of Cooperation Section and the Team Leader for Economics & Good Governance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop policy recommendations and support sector analysis for private‑sector and entrepreneurship programmes.
• Monitor national trends, policies and data to inform EU strategy and reporting.
• Prepare delegation reports, publications, briefings and speeches.
• Manage the full project cycle – programming, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure – in partnership with Rwandan authorities and other stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement processes, including drafting terms of reference, launching tenders and assessing proposals.
• Coordinate and monitor the EU partnership portfolio and identify financing opportunities, including blended‑finance mechanisms.

Required profile

• Experience in policy development, sector analysis and project management within a development or diplomatic context.
• Familiarity with procurement procedures and partnership coordination.
• Ability to work under the supervision of senior staff and collaborate with a small, multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of two years with the possibility of renewal, subject to budgetary availability.
• Placement in a diplomatic mission with a team of six professionals.
• Occasional atypical working hours as required by project needs.