The new project “Climate-sensitive, socially just planning and housing” is part of the German-Rwandan Program for “Climate Protection, Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Urban Development”. The project’s objective is to improve climate-sensitive urban planning processes and promote access to affordable housing opportunities for poorer population groups, especially women, in cities. It strengthens social, ecological and economic urban development through improved public participation of the local population in planning and decision-making processes.
The project is searching for a suitable candidate for the position of an Advisor Social Housing. The Advisor will work for the project “Climate-sensitive, socially just planning and housing” as part of the Cluster Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development.

The Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:
Responsibilities
• provides technical advice and knowledge support in the field of climate-sensitive and social (rental) housing
• contributes know-how and systematic thinking in the area of social and green housing finance, including social housing programmes, housing subsidies, targeting of beneficiaries etc. as well as municipal revenue systems
• assists with capacity development of public, private and academic institutions and individuals in social (rental) housing and housing finance
• conceptualizes and monitors consultancy contracts and assignments
• liaises and maintains a good relationship with partner institutions in Rwanda, especially the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), the Rwandan Housing Authority, the National Land Authority and others
• maintains a good flow of communication and information between all stakeholders involved, as well as within the GIZ team
• implements daily operational aspects of all issues related to the project and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
Tasks

The Advisor will perform the following tasks:
Management and Coordination
• carries out analyses of existing Rwandan housing policies and strategies as well as designs conceptual guidelines for climate-sensitive and socially inclusive housing for poor households in urban areas
• advises the Rwandan Housing Authority in conceptualizing an international study to compare different approaches to social housing in cities
• in close co-operation with the commissioning manager and external consultants, supports the development of two detailed models for climate-sensitive and social (rental) housing
• advises MININFRA in the set-up of a new support structure (e.g. Special Purpose Vehicle) for affordable housing
• advises MINALOC in the set-up of a targeting mechanism to identify beneficiaries for a social rental housing system
• coordinates and assists in preparing and conducting project activities and carries out activities required for implementation
• is jointly responsible with the partner institution for preparing, implementing and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings and other project activities
• draws up reports and presentation documents, prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to other reports required
• assists the project with all organizational and management issues
Communication and Networking
• develops and maintains reliable communication and networks with all important stakeholders and partners
• communicates well within the GIZ team for ensuring an efficient work-flow and synergies between the different project outputs
• communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project
Other duties/tasks
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualifications and professional experience
• Masters/MSc in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field (e.g. economics/finance, public administration, housing/architecture, infrastructure, urban geography etc.)
• 5 years of professional experience, at least 3 years’ professional experience related to social housing, housing finance, public policy/administration or urban development
• knowledge of green and/or social housing finance and work experience with MININFRA and/or MINALOC is an asset
• proven experience in managing projects, research and documentation, trainings, and preparing planning materials
• strong analytical skills and the willingness to acquire new specialized knowledge

Other knowledge and additional competences
• very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Teams, Outlook)
• fluent written and profound oral knowledge of English; French or German is an asset
• experience in working with graphical material using computer assisted design tools is an asset
• Willingness to upskill tasks and contents as required – corresponding measures are agreed with management