Market Systems Development Specialist Opportunity

Job Opportunity

Market Systems Development Specialist

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2026-2030 seek to reach 2.5 million of the most vulnerable children through programming in:

• Child Protection
• Education
• Nutrition and WASH
• Poverty Alleviation (Resilience and Livelihoods)

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Market Systems Development Specialist, based in Kigali, Rwanda, reporting to the Economic Development Manager.

Purpose of the Position

The Market Systems Knowledge and Access Specialist will be responsible for:

• Driving and managing the development of inclusive market systems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve market functionality.
• Designing solutions to support market growth.
• Facilitating the development of systems that benefit various stakeholders.
• Collaborating with BEWV specialists, S4T specialists, and Microfinance teams.
• Ensuring quality assurance in the implementation of THRIVE Project economic development interventions.

Major Responsibilities

The major responsibilities include:

• 30%: Mapping of key stakeholders, coordination of the Market, and Value Chain Analysis.
• 30%: Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and knowledge management.
• 25%: Partnerships, Networking, External Engagements, and Advocacy.
• 15%: Acquisition of grants and resources.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any related field.
• Driving license, class A and/or B.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in designing and implementing economic development/Market System development projects.
• Awareness of key market system-related project models and approaches.
• Good understanding of the Rwanda multi-sectoral approach to graduating people out of poverty.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Rwanda.
• Strong project management and capacity building skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and belief in World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines is an added advantage.
• Excellent project management skills and understanding of the project life cycle.
• Experience with development project management tools.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Outlook.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies
• Driving
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development