Overview

Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), Rwanda's National Development Bank, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Coordinator – ASCENT/EAQIP to support the implementation of two major development initiatives:

• Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT)
• Eastern Africa Quality Improvement Project (EAQIP)

These projects are funded through partnerships involving the Government of Rwanda, the World Bank, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and are designed to accelerate access to sustainable energy, clean cooking solutions, productive energy technologies, and quality infrastructure improvements across Rwanda.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring effective project coordination, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, compliance management, and successful delivery of project objectives.

This is a senior-level opportunity ideal for professionals with extensive experience managing donor-funded projects in energy, infrastructure, development finance, or private sector development sectors.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Rwanda has made remarkable progress in expanding electricity access, increasing household access from 34% in 2017 to approximately 72% in 2024. However, challenges remain, particularly in:

• Clean cooking adoption
• Productive energy utilization
• Sustainable energy financing
• Institutional capacity strengthening
• Quality infrastructure development

The ASCENT and EAQIP projects directly contribute to Rwanda's:

• Vision 2050
• National Strategy for Transformation (NST2)
• Climate commitments
• Energy access goals
• Green growth agenda

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

Lead National Impact Projects

Support projects that directly affect:

• Energy access
• Climate resilience
• Economic development
• Job creation
• Environmental sustainability

Work with International Development Partners

Gain exposure to collaboration with:

• World Bank
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
• Government institutions
• Financial institutions
• Private sector stakeholders

Strengthen Strategic Leadership Skills

Develop expertise in:

• Large-scale project implementation
• Stakeholder management
• Donor-funded project governance
• Results-based management
• Development finance operations

Advance Your Career

This position offers high-level exposure to national development programs and strategic initiatives within Rwanda's leading development finance institution.

Application Tips

Candidates applying for this position should focus on demonstrating strategic project leadership and donor-funded project experience.

Highlight Donor-Funded Project Experience

Your CV should clearly demonstrate experience involving:

• World Bank projects
• AfDB projects
• Bilateral donor programs
• Development finance initiatives
• Infrastructure or energy projects

Showcase Project Management Expertise

Emphasize experience in:

• Project planning
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Budget management
• Procurement oversight
• Reporting and compliance

Demonstrate Stakeholder Management Skills

Strong candidates should show experience working with:

• Government agencies
• Development partners
• Financial institutions
• Consultants
• Private sector organizations

Emphasize Reporting & Coordination Skills

Provide evidence of:

• Technical report writing
• Performance monitoring
• Project dashboards
• Results-based management
• Risk management

Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will oversee the effective implementation and coordination of ASCENT and EAQIP activities.

• Coordinate day-to-day project implementation.
• Support annual work plans and implementation schedules.
• Monitor project activities against approved plans and targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of project outputs.

• Monitor project performance indicators.
• Prepare:
  • Monthly reports
  • Quarterly reports
  • Annual reports
  • Technical updates
  • Briefing notes
  • Presentations
• Maintain project monitoring systems and dashboards.

• Coordinate engagement between:
  • BRD
  • Government institutions
  • Development partners
  • Financial institutions
  • Consultants
  • Private sector actors
• Organize:
  • Meetings
  • Workshops
  • Field visits
  • Technical sessions
  • Supervision missions

• Support procurement planning and implementation.
• Coordinate consultant and service provider contracts.
• Ensure compliance with donor procurement requirements.

• Identify project risks and implementation bottlenecks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with:
  • Fiduciary requirements
  • Environmental safeguards
  • Social safeguards
  • Donor policies

• Document project achievements.
• Prepare:
  • Success stories
  • Communication materials
  • Lessons learned
  • Impact reports
• Support project visibility initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

Minimum Requirement

• Master's Degree in:
  • Project Management
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Development Studies
  • Public Policy
  • Related fields

Alternative Consideration

• Bachelor's Degree with significant relevant experience may be considered.

Candidates must have:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Experience should include:

• Donor-funded project implementation
• Project coordination
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Development project management

Preferred sectors include:

• Energy
• Infrastructure
• Development finance
• Private sector development

Strong candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:

• Results-based management
• Project monitoring frameworks
• Procurement processes
• Donor compliance requirements
• Environmental and social safeguards

Knowledge of Rwanda's:

• Energy sector
• Clean cooking initiatives
• Productive energy programs
• Quality infrastructure projects

is an added advantage.

Required competencies include:

• Project coordination
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Budgeting and planning
• Risk management
• Data analysis
• Report writing
• Stakeholder management

Required:

• Fluency in English

Added advantage:

• French
• Kinyarwanda

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Strong communication skills

The Project Coordinator will be expected to deliver:

• Approved annual work plans
• Procurement plans
• Budget trackers
• Project implementation schedules
• Progress reports
• Monitoring dashboards
• Stakeholder engagement reports
• Compliance reports
• Audit support documentation
• Project visibility materials
• Lessons learned and impact documentation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Application Letter
• Updated CV
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Qualifications
• National ID
• Reference Letters or evidence of similar assignments

Application Method

Applications must be submitted online.

For Inquiries Only

Email:

recruitment@brd.rw

Application Deadline

21 June 2026

Applications should be addressed to:

Director, People, Culture and Corporate Services
Development Bank of Rwanda