Project Officer – Private Sector Development, Entrepreneurship, Access to Finance, TVET

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Kigali is looking for a Project Officer to support private‑sector development, entrepreneurship and access to finance initiatives, including TVET programmes. Working under the Head of the Cooperation Section and the Team Leader for Economics & Good Governance, the officer will contribute to policy development and project management activities that advance the EU’s development agenda in Rwanda.

Key responsibilities

• Support sector analysis, monitor national trends and policies, and analyse data to inform EU policy and strategic interventions.
• Prepare delegation reports, publications, briefings and speeches, and liaise with relevant European Commission Directorates and agencies.
• Manage the full project cycle – programming, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure – in partnership with the Rwandan government and other stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement processes, including drafting terms of reference, launching tenders and participating in tender committees.
• Coordinate and monitor the EU partnership portfolio, identify financing opportunities and track European Fund for Sustainable Development guarantees and blended‑finance mechanisms.
• Provide occasional support outside regular hours as required by the delegation’s operational needs.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in private‑sector development, entrepreneurship, access to finance or TVET programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct policy analysis, prepare analytical reports and manage development projects.
• Familiarity with EU funding procedures and procurement rules.
• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of French or Kinyarwanda is an asset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract for two years with the possibility of renewal, subject to budgetary availability.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural diplomatic environment supporting EU development objectives in Rwanda.
• Professional development through collaboration with EU institutions and local partners.