11 Job Positions at Rwanda Centre for the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
Chief Engineer Officer at Rwanda Centre for the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Chief Engineer Officer
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
GRADE: C Level
SECTION: Engineering
LOCATION: Kigali
ORGANIZATION: Aviation Travel Logistics (ATL)
JOB PURPOSE
- The
chief engineer is responsible for the entire ATL Group engineering
department and teams at large.
- As
the CE at Aviation Travel & Logistics (ATL) you are responsible for:
- Approving
projects designs and assigning engineers and technicians to ensuring that
all safety and structural standards are met throughout the completion of
each project.
- Leading
the Group engineering departments and oversee the completion of various
projects.
- Reviewing
project requirements, costs, and accordingly devise a budget
- Evaluating
technical drawings and assign project goals.
- Training
the team members and communicating project objectives to them
- Performing
quality control checks and overseeing the equipment installation process
- As
ATL Chief Engineer, you should have complete knowledge of various
engineering principles and techniques and knowledgeable on recent
advancements in the engineering field.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works
with projects design teams to develop safe, efficient, and effective
projects that will fall within allocated budgets.
- Evaluates
all costs associated with each project including materials, costs of
labor, and time expended.
- Assist
in negotiating contracts with vendors and clients to ensure the most
cost-effective means of reaching ATL needs.
- Approves
plans and budgets for each project and makes any adjustments needed In
consultation with the CEO or COO.
- Coordinates
the engineering team, assigning short- and long-term goals for successful
completion of the projects plans.
- Ensures
safety of projects sites during the development and reviews safety
standards
- Ensures
all projects and undertakings stay on budget and within the projected time
schedule.
- Manages
the engineering team and oversees training of new employees.
- Allocates
resources effectively including personnel, materials, and time.
- Drafts
reports and data analysis for review by ATL Management or Board of
Directors
- Provides
expertise for the preparation of technical contracts with a specific focus
to elements that should not raise claims in further stages of the
contract,
- Verifies
the quality of technical studies, ensuring that the supervision process at
BAC and RAC will guarantee the quality of the complimented studies,
- Ensures
consistency of the technical studies and assesses the appropriateness and
cost effectiveness of the technical solutions proposed by consultants,
- Ensures
conformity and quality of the design and technical studies, including
Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Execution Design and bidding
documents.
- checks
the compliancy of design with different international engineering best
practices, guidelines and standards namely, European, British, American or
any GoR relevant authority,
- Ensures
that bidding documents are complete and conform to the procedures
- Manual
and any Lender rules and procedures/ Guidelines and that the evaluation
criteria are appropriate and clear. With respect to project
implementation/works:
- Provide
expert assistance to preparation and finalization of technical
specifications for works.
- Ensure
the highest quality tender document with specific attention to
establishment of realistic Bill of Quantities and well detailed price
schedules.
- Review
BAC procurement process in the case of NKIA
- Provide
expert assistance in the preparation of works contracts as well as
- supervision/technical
assistance contracts with specific focus to elements that should not raise
claims in further stages of the contract,
- Verify
the conformance of the work and their costs with the planned program and
inform the management of ATL,
- Assess
the quality of the works, the conformance with the work plan and project
objectives, and whether the contract terms are respected by parties,
- Check
the unit prices of the invoices, in comparison with the contracts, as well
as the actual works implemented,
- Verify
the organization of the work sites, the conduct of the work site meetings
(examine the minutes and work site reports)
- Verify
the necessary expertise have been sought and utilized in good time to
resolve problems of technical issues,
- Verify
the timing of works execution of completed and ongoing works, in relation
to the contractual timing,
- Prepare
a summary table for each contract analyzed, indicating the type of works,
the total cost, the category of contractor and the delays, if any,in the
case of delays observed at the work site, analyze the measures taken to
make up time as well as the application of penalties,
- Analyze,
if necessary, any cost overruns, by type of work, amount of contract,
contractor category, taking into account the total budget estimated by the
Resident Engineers,
- Provide
realistic proactive solutions to foreseen technical and financial issues
of airport infrastructure projects with a view to maintain the highest
quality of the assets in available budget envelope and implementation
time,
- Provide
expert assistance to committees receiving work and reports engineer
services, and ensure that these works and services received, comply with
contract specifications
- Assist
in dealing with variations, claims and litigation during airport projects
implementation.
MAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Directly responsible to: ATL Group Chief Operations
Officer/CEO
Supervision of: Group Engineering Teams
Functional relationships with: Other Senior Managers
External: Through CEO, BAC, AA, WB and RAC
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Masters
degree in civil, mechanical, aeronautical or electrical engineering plus
active certification in an engineering professional organization.
- Extensive
experience in the aviation industry including but not limited to
construction, aeronautical, electrical engineering, environmental
engineering HVAC, and mechanical systems.
- Must
have experience leading teams of individuals from a variety of different
backgrounds and discipline
- 7-10
years of work experience as a Chief Engineer or a similar position in the
Engineering department
- Complete
knowledge of various engineering principles and techniques Proficiency in
Microsoft Office and other relevant systems
- Good
time management and organizational skills
- Excellent
leadership skills
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good
communication skills
- Willingness
to travel to different projects sites
- Ability
to work in extreme conditions
- Ability
to handle stressful situations.
- Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Extensive
knowledge/experience in aviation industry
- Significant
experience and proven track record of successfully developing and/or
implementing airport construction projects at a senior level
- Proven
track record of working collaboratively to deliver strategies that support
complex organizations to achieve sustainability, vibrancy and competitive
advantage in the aviation industry
- Demonstrate
strong leadership skills with ability to effectively manage pressure and
adapt to organizational change.
- Experience
of leading, managing and developing high performing teams
- Possess
exceptional organizational and time management skills with an obsessive
attention to detail
- Ability
to collaborate and bridge the communications gap between the engineering
team, service technicians and contractors’ teams
- Superior
budgeting and cost management abilities, assessing estimated costs early
in the project and bringing the actual costs in lin
- Ability
to draft clear and comprehensive reports on the statistical efficacy of
projects, the use and allocation of resources, and the quality of each
finished project
- Ability
to draft, review, and evaluate engineering blueprints.
- Technical
acumen and the ability to troubleshoot on a variety of projects.
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Chief Strategy Officer at Rwanda Centre for the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Chief Strategy Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Planning & Business
development
GRADE: C-Level
SECTION: Strategic Planning & Business
development
LOCATION: Kigali
ORGANIZATION: Aviation Travel Logistics (ATL)
1. JOB PURPOSE
- As
the CSO at Aviation Travel & Logistics (ATL) you are responsible for:
- Developing,
implementing and supporting ATL Group strategic initiatives.
- Advise
on key aspects of the rapidly changing global aviation market.
This requires a strategically minded individual to be instrumental in
the on going
- revalidation
of the corporate strategy and subsequent implementation of
key strategic objectives.
- Directly
support the leadership team in trouble shooting key challenges that
may impact the optimal implementation of the ATL Group strategy.
- Display
strong competence in evaluating projects proposals in collaboration
with project leads and in insuring seamless execution of projects
implementation plans.
- Continuously
evaluate and report against implementation progression of
the strategic dashboard
- Have
outstanding corporate governance competences, global and
cultural awareness along with a passion for the industry to drive
effectively and
- strategically
the position with the holding and its subsidiaries known as
the Strategic Business Unit (SBUs).
- Support
the organization by providing analytical and planning advice for areas;
such as strategic planning, business development, and daily operation.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure
the full and consistent application of the Group Strategic
Planning Process
- Assess
and identify new business opportunities and provide direction,
establish goals, develop & manager work plans,
- Lead
the identification, evaluation and negotiation process for
the Airline/Airports/Academy opportunities ranging from acquisitions
to alliances and coordinate acquisition activities for the
organization,
- Collaborate
with leadership teams, the Boards and external consultants to conduct
market research, perform evaluations, identify specific business
launch approaches, perform financial and capital analysis,
- Assess
and identifying resources needed to accomplishment ongoing
strategic goals and measures performance towards established
strategic goals,
- Communicating
and implementing ATLs strategy internally and externally so that all
stake holders understand the group wide strategic plan and how its
carriers out the ATLs overall,
- Establish
and reviewing of key strategic priorities and translating them into
a comprehensive strategic plan, imperatives, and initiatives and
monitoring
- execution
of the strategic plan, Lead, facilitate and drive key strategic
initiatives (projects/Programs) through
- inception
phase & continually coordinate / follow-up on the implementation,
- Consult
with the ATL CEO, SBU leadership, staff, consultant to
support planning, management and execution of key priority
initiatives (Projects/Programs),
- Translate
the Group strategies into actionable qualitative/quantitative plans
and monitor them while finding ways to improve organization
effectiveness,
- Articulate
ATLs Mission and Vision in clear and concise way that can speak
to subsidiaries, customers and employees at all levels,
- Represents
ATL at appropriate internal and external forums,
- Responsible
for driving successful implementation of strategic initiatives
across the ATL Group,
- Formulating
of plans, initiatives, and measures to support implementation of ATL
strategies,
- Identifying
trends and emerging issues that impact strategies and,
where necessary, making recommendations on alternative courses of
action to CEO,
- Perform
research and develop policy recommendations targeted at
emerging risks and opportunities,
- Communicate
with internal and external and coordinate resource allocation,
- Manage
investor relationships and liaise with CFO to implement
company’s funding and restructuring strategy,
- Take
charge of monitoring Key Performance Indicators and
performance management reviews across the organization,
- Take
lead in market research and analysis to evaluate trends,
brand/product awareness and competition ventures,
- Track
progress of work plans and support efforts to improve and
streamline existing management reporting tools,
- Oversees
and directs operating company financial pro-forma plans,
ensures alignment of process and technology with overall business
strategy, organizational structure, and management systems,
- Facilitates
strategic discussions, monitoring and reporting with
Senior Executives and Senior Management,
- Playing
a leading role in creating a high performing team within the
Company, positive participation in team meetings,
- Oversees,
supports and manages the portfolio of activities related to
key Technical Operations including strategy, goal setting, budget
support, organizational resource management, project business case
development and functional and organizational metrics reporting,
- Gathers
key stakeholder input and develops the portfolio planning process
for the Technical Operation organization and provides regular status
updates to the Technical Operations leadership team,
- Enables
good decision making by driving improvement in project
intake, business case development, financial and strategic analysis
of decision options and partners with the organization to shepherd
project realization,
- Prepare
ahead and plan the annual strategic planning sessions as requested
by the Shareholders,
- Works
closely with ATL finance department and the shareholder
representatives on the ATL budget with robust and transparent
assumptions that support the business to meet near- and longer-term
objectives,
- Spearhead
strategic partnerships with appropriate stakeholders to help
influence and drive overall strategic and tactical plans,
- Support
Annual Strategic Reviews, Portfolio Reviews and Key
Business Objectives,
- Support
Segment-level, cross-business and Business Unit-level strategies
(e.g., portfolio) through rigorous search & synthesis, business
analysis and cross functional collaboration,
- Identify
relevant measures and drive accountability for on-going
performance against business and strategic objectives by preparing
for and help leading regular business review processes,
MAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Directly responsible to: ATL Group Chief Executive
Officer
Supervision of: All ATL Strategic planning Directors
and planners
Functional relationships with: Other Senior
Managers
External: MININFRA/MINECOFIN through CEO, RAC, WB, AA
and RAC
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Master’s
degree in business administration, economics, engineering,
project management or related field.
- 10+
years of executive-level experience in strategic planning or
in-house corporate strategy at an executive level.
- A
strong track record of developing and executing successful business
and growth initiatives, and deep expertise in aviation market
intelligence, financial acumen, and data analysis.
- Demonstrated
success in leading business planning, growth initiatives,
and transformation programs.
- Prior
experience within the aviation industry, or in high
growth/multinational environments is essential.
Financial software
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Key
skills include strong leadership, persuasive communication,
adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced,
dynamic environments.
- Knowledge/experience
in aviation industry is desirable.
- Significant
experience and proven track record of successfully developing
and implementing organizational strategy at a senior level
- Proven
track record of working collaboratively to deliver strategies
that support complex organizations to achieve sustainability,
vibrancy and competitive advantage
- Demonstrate
strong leadership skills with ability to effectively manage pressure
and adapt to organizational change.
- Experience
of working with the media proactively and strategically to
increase organizational profile and influence
- Strong
financial acumen, data analysis skills, and business
modeling experience.
- Deep
knowledge of the aviation market, strategic planning frameworks,
and data analysis tools.
- Outstanding
communication skills to articulate complex ideas into
clear, compelling narratives for various stakeholders.
- Forward-thinking,
collaborative, and persuasive leadership style capable of influencing
diverse teams.
- Strong
problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges.
- Ability
to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-cultural environments.
- Ability
to establish appropriate strategic partnerships to develop
innovative and effective plans
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Senior Site Engineer at Rwanda Centre for the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Senior Site Engineer
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Site Engineer
Grade: Senior Engineer
Department: Operations
ORGANIZATION: Aviation Travel Logistics
(ATL)
1. JOB PURPOSE
The ATL Project Engineer will be involved with airport
planning, design, and construction and renovation of airports in Rwanda.
Duties and responsibilities of this position
include, but are not limited to:
Review and Monitor construction plans, specifications,
calculate quantities, and provide engineering support for the development
of airport improvement projects, in accordance with RCAA and other local
regulatory agencies
Perform field visits to obtain data and coordinate with
aviation industry clients
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overview
of the development process and progress of NKIA
- Manage
survey reports, maps, blueprints and other data.
- Collate
and Review engineering reports and liaise with Project and Construction
team.
- Review
government standards and ensure that construction is compliant with
building codes, RCAA regulations and other government regulations.
- Involved
in the planning, design and construction of airports, analyzing reports,
and overseeing progress.
- Review
and Monitor costs and quantities of material, equipment and labor in
relation to EPC contract.
- Monitor
progress and analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints,
aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan
projects.
- Plan
and review transportation or hydraulic systems and structures,
following construction and government standards, using design
software and drawing tools.
- Inspect
project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to
design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Direct
construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
- Direct
or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish
reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
- Estimate
quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine
project feasibility.
- Prepare
or present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental
impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions
- Provide
technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications
and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel
- Conduct
studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify
engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
- Any
other duties assigned by management
3. SPECIFIC DUTIES FOR NKIA PROJECT
Phase of NKIA Construction
- Assist
the Chief engineer on project management, engineering and cost related
matters
- Manage
MININFRA Commander Center data
- Manage
data sharing point of the new airport
- Manage
and follow up The Master Plan of NKIA
- Manage
drawings related to NKIA
- Attend
NKIA related meetings and manage conference results
- Monitor
Design Development of NKIA
- Review
and manage of NKIA design procedure and results
- NKIA
construction stakeholder management and participate to relevant meetings
- Support
for NKIA construction and operation licenses and permits
- Support
for the management of NKIA Interface control meeting
- Monitor
Monthly report on the construction of NKIA and management of
existing status
- Monitoring
Daily and Current status of construction of NKIA
- Monitor
construction schedules and progress of the work at site
- Support
budget planning for construction of NKIA
- Monitor
status and development of airport development plan in Rwanda
- Monitor
development and maintenance of KIA and other airports in Rwanda
- KIA
facility utilization plan business support
- RAC
weekly and monthly work status identification and reporting
- RAC
annual business plan, budgeting and execution plan monitoring
NKIA Operation Phase
- Supporting
buildup of NKIA construction historical record and White book
- ATL’s
aviation-related subsidiary company’s annual business plan and budget
- monitoring
work monitoring
- ATL’s
aviation-related subsidiary company’s management and support of
operational status
- Rwanda
airports development plan establishment monitoring and management
- Any
additional business that is not included in the above business or an air
related subsidiary
- Any
other duties assigned by senior managers such as senior engineers
4. MAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Directly reporting to: ATL Chief Engineer
Supervision of: None
Functional relationships with: Other technicians.
External: BAC, RAC, MININFRA through Chief Engineer
and Chief Operation Officer.
5. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Airport
Engineering Degree, Degree in Civil engineering or related fields
- At
least 2 years experience preferably in civil and construction related
fields
- Knowledge
of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and
equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Knowledge
of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of
precision ,technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge
of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their
applications.
- Knowledge
of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or
repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and
roads.
- English
Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English
language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of
composition, and grammar.
- Conversant
with relevant Rwanda Civil Aviation Regulations
- He/she
must similarly be computer literate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A. Skills and knowledge:
- Using
logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Using
scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Giving
full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Understanding
written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Understanding
the implications of new information for both current and future
problem solving and decision-making.
- Identifying
complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and
evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Monitoring/Assessing
performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to
make improvements or take corrective action.
- Negotiation
skills: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
B. Abilities:
- Problem
Sensitivity: Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go
wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing
there is a problem.
- Communication:
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others
will understand.
- Deductive
Reasoning: Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to
produce answers that make sense.
- Visualization:
Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around
or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
- Information
Ordering: Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or
pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns
of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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Head, Finance & Administration at Rwanda Centre for
the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Head, Finance & Administration
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 10%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Managing Director
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Head, Finance & Administration will oversee the
Centers financial management, grant management, audit, and compliance. This
role ensures that financial and administrative systems are robust, compliant,
and aligned with regulatory and funder requirements. The position provides
strategic leadership on financial planning, resource allocation, and
organizational efficiency, supporting the Centre and the AI Scaling Hubs
operational sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Planning
- Oversee
financial management of the Centre aligned with strategic goals
- Monitor
expenditures against approved operational and grant budgets and
proactively manage financial risks.
- Ensure
compliance with government regulations, company policies, and funder
reporting requirements.
- Manage
resource allocation, cost recovery, and long-term financial
sustainability.
- Supervise
finance officers and strengthen internal capacity.
- Prepare
financial reports and analyses to support decision-making and
accountability.
- Support
fundraising and partnership efforts through cost modeling, budget
development, and financial due diligence.
Audit
- Oversee
an internal audit function to ensure effective internal controls,
transparency, and compliance.
- Develop
and implement internal audit policies, frameworks, and annual work plans.
- Conduct
periodic reviews to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Provide
independent insights and recommendations to management and governing
bodies to strengthen financial integrity and risk mitigation.
- Oversee
external audits and ensure timely submission of reports, addressing any
audit findings promptly.
Administration
- Lead
the implementation of efficient administrative systems, robust policies
and procedures to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Ensure
procurement, logistics, and asset management is in compliance with
organizational policy, government regulations, and donor requirements.
- Maintain
internal control systems to ensure organizational transparency and
accountability.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive
experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management and
grants administration, preferably within international development or
non-profit sectors.
- Professional
certification: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
preferred.
- Financial
leadership: Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, budgeting,
reporting, and grants management, experience working on Gates Foundation
grants highly desirable.
- Audit
experience: Proven ability to manage internal and external audits, with
strong knowledge of control systems and compliance frameworks.
- Analytical
and strategic thinking: Strong ability to analyze financial data, manage
risks, and advise on resource optimization.
- Collaborative
approach: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with program, finance,
and operations teams.
- Integrity
and accountability: Commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and
sound governance.
Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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Head ,Strategic Partnership & Resource Mobilization
at Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29
October 2025)
About the job Head ,Strategic Partnership & Resource
Mobilization
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Managing Director
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Head, Strategic Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
will lead the Hubs partnership development and financing strategy to ensure
long-term sustainability and impact. This role will play a pivotal part in
securing resources, cultivating partnerships, and positioning the Hub as a
trusted and strategic partner for innovation financing.
Key Responsibilities
- Accelerate
the recruitment and onboarding process to expedite the Hubs commitment to
sustainability and long-term growth.
- Develop
and implement financing strategies to secure sustainable funding for AI
use cases and Hub operations.
- Build
and manage partnerships with donors, development finance institutions,
private sector actors, and philanthropic organizations.
- Design,
evaluate, and execute diverse fundraising models, including grants,
co-financing, blended finance, social investment, and in-kind
contributions, leveraging consulting experience and business model
innovation.
- Collaborate
with program managers, the Head of Finance, and line ministries to align
funding strategies with program needs and national priorities.
- Represent
the Hub in high-level engagements to position it as a trusted partner for
innovation financing and impact investment.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive
experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in resource mobilization and
development finance leveraging strategic partnerships with public,
private, and philanthropic stakeholders.
- Strategic
financing expertise: Proven ability to design and implement funding
models, including blended finance, co-financing, grants, and investment
partnerships.
- Business
model innovation: Demonstrated experience in establishing and scaling
sustainable business and financing models in complex ecosystems.
- Stakeholder
engagement: Strong track record in cultivating relationships with donors,
investors, and international development partners.
- Analytical
and communication excellence: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and
communication skills, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers.
- Cross-sector
understanding: Knowledge of innovation financing, AI ecosystems, and the
intersection of technology and development.
- Commitment
to sustainability: Demonstrated passion for advancing inclusive, ethical,
and long-term approaches to technology and development financing.
Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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Project Manager -Agriculture at Rwanda Centre for the
Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Project Manager -Agriculture
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 30%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Director, Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Program Manager, Agriculture will lead the planning,
coordination, and execution of the AI-enabled agriculture advisory use case,
ensuring effective collaboration among all stakeholders and alignment with
national priorities. This role will oversee implementation from pilot to scale,
ensuring timely delivery, effective risk management, and adherence to high
standards of data governance, inclusivity, and farmer-centered impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate
all stakeholders, including C4IR, government partners (MINAGRI, RAB, RISA,
etc.), and implementation partners to ensure smooth planning and delivery
of the agriculture advisory platform
- Monitor
and update implementation timelines, deliverables, and milestones to
ensure the project remains on track from piloting through national
scale-up.
- Facilitate
regular communication, coordination, and knowledge exchange among partners
to maintain alignment with government strategies, farmer needs, and
national agricultural priorities.
- Oversee
project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and documentation to inform
C4IR leadership and government on progress, challenges, and results.
- Ensure
data governance, privacy, and responsible AI standards are implemented and
maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Capture
and disseminate lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to
support continuous improvement and sector-wide learning.
- Identify
emerging risks and operational bottlenecks early, developing and executing
mitigation strategies to ensure adherence to scope, quality, and delivery
timelines.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Education:
Master’s degree in AgriTech, Information Systems, or a related field
preferred.
- Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in program management of AgriTech solutions or national
scale digital transformation projects.
- Technical
understanding: Familiarity with AI and digital agriculture solutions,
including data-driven advisory systems, weather prediction, and value
chain optimization.
- Stakeholder
coordination: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder
projects involving government agencies, private sector partners, and
research institutions.
- Project
delivery: Proven experience leading initiatives from design to
implementation and scale-up, with a focus on measurable impact and
sustainability.
- Data
and ethics: Understanding of responsible data use, privacy
regulations, and AI ethics within the agricultural context.
- Communication
and leadership: Strong facilitation, negotiation, and
relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across
technical and policy environments.
Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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Project Manager -Agriculture at Rwanda Centre for the
Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Project Manager -Agriculture
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 30%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Director, Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Program Manager, Agriculture will lead the planning,
coordination, and execution of the AI-enabled agriculture advisory use case,
ensuring effective collaboration among all stakeholders and alignment with
national priorities. This role will oversee implementation from pilot to scale,
ensuring timely delivery, effective risk management, and adherence to high
standards of data governance, inclusivity, and farmer-centered impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate
all stakeholders, including C4IR, government partners (MINAGRI, RAB, RISA,
etc.), and implementation partners to ensure smooth planning and delivery
of the agriculture advisory platform
- Monitor
and update implementation timelines, deliverables, and milestones to
ensure the project remains on track from piloting through national
scale-up.
- Facilitate
regular communication, coordination, and knowledge exchange among partners
to maintain alignment with government strategies, farmer needs, and
national agricultural priorities.
- Oversee
project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and documentation to inform
C4IR leadership and government on progress, challenges, and results.
- Ensure
data governance, privacy, and responsible AI standards are implemented and
maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Capture
and disseminate lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to
support continuous improvement and sector-wide learning.
- Identify
emerging risks and operational bottlenecks early, developing and executing
mitigation strategies to ensure adherence to scope, quality, and delivery
timelines.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Education:
Master’s degree in AgriTech, Information Systems, or a related field
preferred.
- Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in program management of AgriTech solutions or national
scale digital transformation projects.
- Technical
understanding: Familiarity with AI and digital agriculture solutions,
including data-driven advisory systems, weather prediction, and value
chain optimization.
- Stakeholder
coordination: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder
projects involving government agencies, private sector partners, and
research institutions.
- Project
delivery: Proven experience leading initiatives from design to
implementation and scale-up, with a focus on measurable impact and
sustainability.
- Data
and ethics: Understanding of responsible data use, privacy
regulations, and AI ethics within the agricultural context.
- Communication
and leadership: Strong facilitation, negotiation, and
relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across
technical and policy environments.
Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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Project Manager -Education at Rwanda Centre for the
Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Project Manager -Education
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 30%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Director, Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Program Manager, Education will lead the design,
coordination, and implementation of AI-driven education use cases to enhance
learning outcomes, improve education delivery, and strengthen system
efficiency. The role will ensure that all solutions align with national
education priorities, are ethically developed, and are implemented sustainably
through close collaboration with government and technical partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
strategic leadership for identifying, adapting, and scaling AI solutions
within the education sector.
- Collaborate
with the Ministry of Education and partners to align solutions with
national priorities, policies, and systems.
- Work
closely with the technical implementation partners throughout the
lifecycle of the solution, from needs assessment to scaling, to solve any
bottlenecks and ensure that the solutions are safe, ethical, and
sustainable.
- Monitor
adoption, performance, and impact of AI solutions in education, sharing
insights to inform policy and Hub strategy.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Education:
Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, ICT in Education, or a
related field preferred.
- Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in program management, education innovation, or
technology-enabled learning initiatives.
- Technical
understanding: Familiarity with AI applications in education, digital
learning systems, and data-driven education management.
- Stakeholder
coordination: Demonstrated ability to engage and manage relationships
with government bodies, development partners, and education technology
implementers.
- Project
management: Proven experience leading large-scale projects from design
to implementation, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Ethics
and policy awareness: Understanding of AI ethics, safety, and privacy
considerations within education contexts.
- Communication
and leadership: Excellent facilitation, coordination, and
communication skills to ensure multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- Principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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Project Manager -Health at Rwanda Centre for the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Project Manager -Health
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 30%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Director, Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Program Manager, Health will lead the coordination,
planning, and execution of AI-driven health use cases within the Hubs
portfolio. This role ensures alignment with Rwanda’s health priorities and
digital health policies while maintaining strong collaboration with public
institutions, implementing partners, and regulatory bodies. The Program Manager
will oversee deployment, monitoring, and scale-up of AI health solutions to
ensure that all initiatives meet the highest standards of ethics, safety, and
sustainability.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate
implementation and stakeholder engagement across AI health use cases to
ensure alignment with Rwanda’s health priorities and digital health
policies.
- Translate
public health and frontline requirements into actionable technical briefs
for partner organizations, product teams, and technical leads.
- Oversee
planning, deployment, compliance, monitoring, and scaling of assigned AI
health solutions, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, data privacy,
and regulatory frameworks.
- Maintain
regular reporting on project deliverables, health outcomes, adoption
rates, and lessons learned for senior leadership and national
stakeholders.
- Ensure
interoperability of AI solutions with existing health systems, data
platforms, and national digital health infrastructure.
- Collaborate
with government ministries, regulators, and health agencies to ensure
compliance with legal, safety, and technical standards.
- Facilitate
knowledge sharing, cross-sector collaboration, and problem-solving across
all workstreams to promote continuous learning and improvement.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Education:
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, or related field
preferred.
- Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in program or project management in health, digital
innovation, or health systems strengthening.
- Technical
understanding: Familiarity with AI applications in healthcare, including
predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and digital health
systems.
- Health
policy expertise: Understanding of Rwanda’s health system, data governance
frameworks, and public health priorities.
- Stakeholder
management: Proven ability to engage and coordinate among government
agencies, donors, private sector actors, and implementing partners.
- Compliance
and ethics: Strong knowledge of health data privacy, patient safety
standards, and responsible AI practices.
- Leadership
and communication: Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, and
communication skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders
toward common goals.
Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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Lead, Data Governance & AI Safety at Rwanda Centre
for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Lead, Data Governance & AI Safety
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Director, Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Lead, Data Governance & AI Safety will be
responsible for establishing and maintaining the Hubs frameworks for
responsible AI, data management, and safety assurance. The role will ensure
that all AI systems and datasets developed or deployed by the Hub adhere to
ethical, legal, and technical standards, aligning with Rwanda’s Data Protection
and Privacy Law and global best practices in AI governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop
and update responsible AI policies for the Hub, ensuring alignment with
national and global standards.
- Implement
risk assessment and auditing processes for all AI systems throughout their
lifecycle.
- Create
clear standards for AI model documentation and explain ability.
- Deliver
training on AI safety, ethics, and data governance to all relevant
stakeholders.
- Monitor
global AI safety trends and recommend updates to local approaches.
- Establish
and enforce data governance frameworks compliant with Rwanda’s Data
Protection and Privacy Law.
- Institute
quality checks to ensure all datasets are unbiased, representative, and
high-quality.
- Assess
and secure data access and sharing, enforcing robust cybersecurity and
regulatory compliance.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive
experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in data governance, AI
safety, or digital policy, preferably in complex or multi-stakeholder
environments.
- Technical
expertise: Deep understanding of AI/ML systems, data governance
frameworks, cybersecurity, and risk assessment practices.
- Regulatory
knowledge: Strong familiarity with national and international data
protection laws, including Rwanda’s Data Protection and Privacy Law and
relevant global standards.
- Ethical
leadership: Demonstrated commitment to responsible and transparent AI
deployment, with knowledge of ethics, fairness, and accountability
frameworks.
- Analytical
and communication excellence: Ability to translate complex technical
issues into actionable policy recommendations and clear training
materials.
- Collaborative
approach: Experience engaging with government, academia, and private
sector stakeholders on AI governance and data protection initiatives.
- Continuous
learning: Proven ability to monitor and adapt to emerging global trends in
AI governance, safety, and technology policy
Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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Head Artificial Intelligence at Rwanda Centre for the
Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR): (Deadline 29 October 2025)
About the job Head Artificial Intelligence
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel Expectation: Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-time, 3-year contract
Reports to: Director, Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
About the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution
The Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(C4IR) is a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the World Economic
Forum committed to advancing the responsible and inclusive adoption of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to accelerate
Rwanda’s national development priorities.
As part of the World Economic Forums global network of over
20 centers, C4IR serves as a public private collaboration platform that shapes
policy, fosters innovation, and builds strategic partnerships with national and
international stakeholders to ensure that technology benefits all of society.
About the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub
The Rwanda AI Scaling Hub (the Hub) aims to harness the
potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate national development
outcomes safely and sustainably delivering evidence-based impact that deepens
regional knowledge and shapes global benchmarks for inclusive,
context-responsive innovation.
As a multi-stakeholder platform, the Hub enables the scaling
of AI solutions that address Rwanda’s development priorities, ensuring safety,
sustainability, and public ownership while catalyzing investment and building
an inclusive ecosystem that drives innovation across Africa and beyond.
Description
The Head, Artificial Intelligence will lead the technical direction, AI
strategy, and research agenda for the AI Scaling Hub and in alignment with
Rwanda’s national AI priorities, ensuring world-class standards of innovation,
safety, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve
as the primary technical point of contact for government, funders, and
external collaborators, ensuring solutions meet ethical, inclusive, and
safety standards.
- Collaborate
with program managers and technical implementation partners to validate
the technical readiness, performance, and robustness of AI products across
use cases.
- Set
the technical architecture and MLOps strategy for scalable, secure, and
maintainable AI deployments across use cases.
- Work
with product owners and implementation partners to adapt solutions to
real-world contexts.
- Implement
and champion MLOps practices for continuous integration, monitoring, and
model versioning.
- Advise
the MINICT on AI infrastructure and policy to support the success of the
Hub and Rwanda’s national AI priorities
- Provide
technical leadership for C4IRs broader AI project portfolio and represent
C4IR in global AI innovation and governance fora.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive
experience: Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in Artificial
Intelligence (AI) applications, with a deep technical understanding of
AI/ML systems, architectures, and deployment models.
- Applied
innovation: Demonstrated ability to evaluate, design, and deploy AI
solutions for feasibility, scalability, and impact particularly in
low-resource or data-constrained environments.
- Cross-sector
expertise: Strong grasp of sectoral applications of AI and its
intersection with the broader digital economy and society, including
health, agriculture, education, and public service delivery.
- Ethical
leadership: In-depth knowledge of AI ethics, safety, governance, and
regulatory frameworks, and commitment to responsible, human-centered AI.
- Strategic
communication: Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder
engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical
concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Local
knowledge with global perspective: Experience working in
mature and emerging AI ecosystems, with an understanding of contextual
challenges and opportunities for the Rwandan ecosystem.
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Our Values
- Responsible
Impact
- Technical
excellence
- principled
collaboration
- Effective
communication
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