Investigation Specialist(Under Contract) at Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA)

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct investigations into alleged violations of public procurement regulations by suppliers and other stakeholders, ensuring due process and evidentiary rigor.
• Manage and assess debarment and suspension cases, including collection and analysis of evidence, hearings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and submit well-founded recommendations on sanctions to the Director General for onward consideration and approval by the Board of Directors
• Coordinate with legal, litigation, and relevant institutions to ensure proper handling of cases, including referral of criminal matters to competent authorities.
• Maintain and regularly update the register of suspended and debarred companies, ensuring timely publication on RPPA platforms.
• Oversee the enforcement and follow-up of sanctions, including updates to blacklists and reinstatement processes where applicable.
• Support institutional integrity by ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance in all investigative processes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Law 1 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law 3 Years of relevant experience

Required Certificates

• Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice (DLP)

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures
• Knowledge of E-procurement tool Umucyo system used in Rwanda’s procurement
• Knowledge of E-procurement tool (Umucyo system) used in Rwanda’s procurement is a must

Psychometric Languages

• English

Psychometric Domains

• Problem solving Competence / Skills