RAIA -Project Director

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Institution : Rwanda AI Agency Ltd (RAIA)

Location : Kigali, Rwanda

Type : Full-Time Individual Consultancy

Duration : 13 Months (1 December 2026 – 31 December 2027)

1. About Rwanda AI Agency (RAIA)

Rwanda AI Agency (RAIA) advances the responsible and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to support Rwanda's national development priorities. RAIA implements the World Bank-financed preparation program for AI for Economic Transformation in Rwanda.

2. The Opportunity

Lead day-to-day management of the PIU, coordinate ministries and agencies, oversee program governance and reporting, and lead preparation of the Project Implementation Manual and appraisal-readiness package for the follow-on operation.

3. Scope of the Role – Key Responsibilities

• Lead work plans, milestones, delivery dashboards, risk management and execution of project activities. • Coordinate participating ministries and agencies and resolve programme bottlenecks. • Establish governance, reporting and escalation systems and lead the Project Implementation Manual. • Oversee procurement, financial management, environmental and social compliance and project controls. • Review consultant deliverables, oversee acceptance of procured goods and works, and lead consolidated reporting. • Serve as principal World Bank liaison and supervise PIU specialists.

4. Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in project management, public administration, engineering, economics or related field. • At least 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years managing World Bank- or other development-finance-institution-funded projects. • Working knowledge of World Bank procurement (including STEP), financial management and Environmental and Social Framework requirements. • Strong record of coordinating multiple government ministries and agencies. • Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of Rwanda's public sector institutions and policy environment. • Working fluency in Kinyarwanda (scored at interview; not mandatory). • Prior leadership of a PIU on a World Bank-financed project. • Sector knowledge in digital government, ICT or AI.