15 Job Positions at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

15 Job Positions at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Safety and Licensing Compliance Senior Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Develop policies and programs aimed at improving traffic and safety in all transport except air transport;
• Initiate and spearhead the development laws, orders and standards for enhancement of transport services safety in all modes of transport in close collaboration with the implementing agencies and the National Police;
• Develop and keep updated accident information system in collaboration with the national police and implementing agencies;
• Analyse all accident statistics in all modes of transport except air and make relevant improvement in the existing legal and regulatory tools;
• Develop road safety curriculum in schools in partnership with the responsible ministry, spearhead its dissemination and monitor its full implementation;
• Ensure accident and incident management system is in place and create post- crash handling mechanism between all stakeholders;
• Ensure proper functioning of the road safety committee and ensure the implementation of all its recommendations;
• Develop a database for all hospital accident victims admitted, discharged, and the deceased and produce annual status report of Rwanda’s road safety performance VS the rest of the countries and inform the management of progress;
• Establish the cost of an accident in Rwanda on an annual basis in collaboration with insurance companies and develop jointly realistic insurance premium setting mechanisms to ensure consumers are protected;
• Liaise with the vehicle registrar, inspection centres and the National Police to develop a mechanism for tracking bad drivers, defective vehicles and ensure garages are effective in commercial vehicle maintenance;
• Develop road safety programs aimed at accident reduction and ensure their dissemination in partnership with the relevant organs and ensure their incorporation into the national schools curriculum;
• Ensure road safety audits are regularly performed and recommendations implemented by relevant organs;
• Ensure road safety projects are implemented including technical and financial reporting;
• Support the Transport Directorate and other staff in business development activities including the preparation of high quality expressions of interest and proposals/tender documents, as required;
• Ensure accident black spot identification is regular and improvement programmes are in place;
• Develop methods and procedures for driver testing;
• Develop and regularly update driver manual, driver education and other safety driving ethics and practices;
• Develop mechanisms for driver registration, professionalization, certification and driver sanctions in partnership with the relevant key stakeholders and ensure compliance;
• Initiate and ensure implementation of driver performance appraisal mechanism including driver score cards in partnership with the regulator and monitor compliance;
• Coordinate and schedule in collaboration with stakeholders’ road test examinations and keep the minister in charge informed;
• Ensure synchronization of Rwandan registration system with the rest in the region and ensure full compliance with EAC requirements;
• Ensure that driver sanctions are implemented and ensure they are reinstated after sanction duration;
• Establish garages’ management policy and strategy is in place;
• Ensure garages standards are in place;
• Ensure technical, mechanics, helpers are professionally trained both in school and on job;
• Develop apprenticeship programs are in place for hands on training experience and ensure equated certificates are issued by relevant institutions in partnership with relevant institutions;
• Ensure all garages are in compliance with the environment management standards;
• Ensure all garages have petroleum waste collection and disposal facilities;
• Ensure all garages have vehicle mechanical inspection facilities to report vehicle defects at entry and ensure all garages issue mechanical soundness certificates prior to release to clients.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

T-SWAP Cordinator at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

 Coordinate and facilitate all activities for the Transport Sector and act as the focal point of Transport Sector Working Group;
 Establish linkages with the other working groups and wider Development Partners Coordination Group Secretariat and other Secretariats in support of enhanced overall policy dialogue;
 Determine information needs for the Transport Sector management, Development Partners, and other Government institutions;
 Record and report progress on Transport Sector projects and objectives and communicate it in a timely manner to the transport sector management;
 Regularly promote, follow-up on and coordinate the cross-cutting issues like gender, youth empowerment and HIV/Aids prevention in the implementation of Transport programs and projects;
 Identify and monitor key indicators and targets in Transport Sector, taking into account specific reporting requirements to Government institutions and Development Partners;
 Be responsible for overall coordination of the sector wide approach activities and he/she shall work in close collaboration with other staff in the Secretariat;
 Assist in reporting of Transport sector progress in different contexts such as the National Leadership retreat, National and Regional conferences, investment forum, etc;
 Liaise regularly with the members of the Sector Working Group, and counterparts from the Transport Agencies, the Regulator, and relevant staff in other Transport sector to facilitate planning and implementation of activities, other Ministries and Government institutions;
 Participate in coordination and planning meetings and prepare reports and presentations for these, as well as for conferences and other Government meetings;
 Prepare and circulate in advance appropriate documents and materials for SWG meetings relevant to the agenda; draft meeting minutes as well as contract, mobilise, and manage consultants as necessary;
 Support other Transport sub sector activities when necessary;
 Follow up implementation and prepare regular reports on the progress in collaboration with Transport Agencies;
 Carry out any other activities assigned by the Ministry’s management.

Statistics Specialist at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Collect and analyze infrastructure Sector statistical data with focus to key strategic Indicators;
• Review and evaluate data and information sources to enable appropriate reporting and briefing to senior managers;
• Participate in the development of Infrastructure Sector Management Information systems and regular updating;
• Participate in surveys and impact evaluation studies together with the Monitoring and evaluation team;
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data in order to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of infrastructure data;
• Produce statistical bulletins and briefs and inform management on the trend of infrastructure investments in line with the 5-year targets;
• Coordinate approval and publication of sector data and information to the Ministry website and other government data forums;
• Provide infrastructure Sector Statistics for the statistical yearbook including preparation of Infrastructure Sector Annual statistical reports

 

T-WSAP M & E Specialist at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

 Develop appropriate Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system for the Sector and its Stakeholders and monitor its implementation;
 Determine information needs of Transport Sector Management, Development Partners and other stakeholders and other Government Institutions;
 Identify and monitor key indicators and targets for the Transport Sector, taking into account specific reporting requirements to Government Institutions or Development Partners;
 Record and report progress in Transport Sector projects and objectives and communicate it in timely to the Transport Sector Management;
 Design and conduct surveys to gather additional data and information if necessary;
 Assist in preparing Sector specific evaluation studies (such as value for money studies, impact analysis, etc..);
 Prepare monitoring sessions and monitorable parameters for different transport projects in pipeline and under operations;
 Prepare economic analyses for different projects and programs and provide coreective actions for the way forwars;
 Participate in planning and budgeting processes in transport sector;
 Carry out any other activities in the Sector as determined by the Secretariat

Sector & External Link Specialist at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Maintain close working relationship with Sector Stakeholders (Private Sector, Civil Society, Districts) and affiliated agencies: RTDA, REG, WASAC, RHA, RWANDAIR, RMF, RAC, ATL RCAA in respect of their contribution to the successful implementation of the Infrastructure Sector Strategic Plans.
• Analyze feasibility studies elaborated by Agencies and produce analytical reports.
• Generate and maintain infrastructure sector stakeholders’ database including their interventions in Infrastructure Sector.
• Undertake technical Audit of Infrastructure Projects to ensure standards are adhered to during projects implementation.
• Support in the elaboration and approval of Stakeholders’ Action Plans containing Infrastructure related interventions.
• Follow up on the implementation of sector stakeholders interventions and prepare relevant reports to inform decision-making.
• Perform any other duties assigned to him/her

 

 

Sanitation and Sewerage Senior Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• To initiate programs aimed at increasing sanitation services across the country;
• To participate in the formulation and reviews of Sanitation sub-sector related policies, strategies and laws;
• Monitor and ensure the proper implementation of sanitation related policies, strategies and laws ensuring proper management of both solid and liquid wastes;
• To ensure that the development of national sanitation related policies and strategies integrate regional and global water and sanitation sector vision and targets;
• To develop guidelines for general planning, operation and maintenance of the environmental and sanitation programs;
• To plan and perform monitoring of Sanitation sub-sector performance towards national and global targets;
• To analyze and provide advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of water supply systems, including source development, treatment, storage and distribution;
• To analyze and advise on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems, including collection, treatment and discharge;
• To analyze and advise on the planning and management of both solid and liquid wastes as well as management of urban storm water;
• To closely monitor and evaluate of Water and Sanitation Sector performance;
• To participate in the strategic planning for the Water and Sanitation Sector;
• To regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of Sanitation projects, by both Government and non-Governmental institutions, across the country;
• Effectively monitor the quality of executed works for sanitation projects under implementation by public and non-public institutions;
• To initiate, support and/or supervise sanitation infrastructure development programs under the decentralized structures;
• To participate in the monitoring the compliance of quality standards and norms, cost effectiveness, response to environmental sustainability, safety and cross-cutting issues in water and sanitation infrastructure development;
• Actively prepare, review or validate Terms of Reference of different Sanitation projects consultancy services as required;
• Supervise and participate in the validation of the design of sanitation systems, such as structures, pumping stations, sewer network, sewage treatment plant and earthworks;
• To recommend solutions to environmental and sanitary engineering problems;
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Public Transport Senior Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Put in place all required Policies, strategies and legal tools that aim at improving Public Transport.
• Participate together with implementing agencies and the city of Kigali in preparation of good ToRs for all public transport related studies and participate in the validation of reports.
• Follow up the implementation of multimodal public transport plans for both local and international travels
• Ensure development and implementation of system and tools for planning and design in close collaboration with other members of the concerned staff.
• Analyze Public Transport Services Policies and standards and ensure they are kept updated.
• Ensure public transport database is in place regarding the day to day public transport demands;
• Follow-up the performance of the service providers in travel time reduction and passenger satisfaction;
• Advise the head of division on the sighted problems in public transport and the best way forward.
• Ensure the intermodality of transport is kept a priority while avoiding intermodal crash and ensure NMT infrastructure is in place and used effectively.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Provide recommendations to the Ministry on strategic options enabling the unit costs reduction on construction, maintenance and the use of transport infrastructure.
• Review and comment on economic parts of study reports prepared by consultants and other agencies as assigned by high authorities.

 

Water Transport Senior Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

 

Railway Transport Senior Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Draft Railway policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the railway industry and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to railway;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about railway development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in railway industry and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote the railway industry considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different railway related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of railway infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice for track design during railway construction, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of railway infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to railway development and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of railway capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office railway related files.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

 

Housing Development and Building Safety Senior Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Elaborate strategies, policies, legal and regulatory tools to govern implementing organs and individuals in the housing/building construction and urban development industry as a whole.
• Develop guidelines and relevant tools to support work place safety requirements, procedures, principles and practices in building safety and management area.
• Carry out technical inspection and structural audit, monitoring and evaluation of urban development and building construction projects at National and Local level to ensure they are decent, safe and sanitary for compliance with existing regulations and quality standards
• Develop project proposals for affordable housing development initiatives and programs for donor financing aimed at addressing the challenges of access to and delivery of cost-effective housing.
• Undertake analysis and review of submitted housing infrastructure project engineering studies and designs and advise on their cost-effectiveness and safety.
• Carry out building/housing construction project supervision and contract management in special cases as may be instructed by the Ministry.
• Support the review of industry practices, codes and standards applicable to building and civil/structural engineering;
• Technically coordinate housing and public building development and safety operational activities working in close collaboration with the respective technical departments at RHA.
• Any other related tasks and responsibilities that may emerge or may be allocated by the direct supervisor

Urban and Rural Settlement Senior Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Develop strategies, policies, legal and regulatory tools governing urban and rural settlements development sector.
• Design and elaborate both urban and rural settlement areas from a detailed engineering design perspective through a good use of engineering professional software packages applied to the engineering design, housing, urban development and construction sectors.
• Carry out construction supervision, monitoring and evaluation of urban and rural settlements and other infrastructure civil/public works development projects.
• Carry out a review and analysis of engineering feasibility studies and detailed engineering design processes of submitted projects for various urban and rural settlement development projects.
• Support implementation of various urban and rural housing and infrastructure development projects funded by both National Government and Development Partners.
• Technically support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of affordable housing and social housing projects (IDP Model Villages) in urban and rural areas including informal settlement upgrading initiatives at National level.
• Formulate and design project concepts/proposals for the financing of urban and rural settlements development projects
• Technically coordinate urban and rural settlements planning and development activities working in close collaboration with the affordable and social housing development department at RHA.
• Any other line tasks and responsibilities that may emerge or may be allocated by the direct supervisor.

 

Urban and Rural Physical Planning Engineer at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Develop policies, strategies, legal and regulatory tools governing urban and rural spatial planning and review the existing ones.
• Initiate and coordinate awareness on planned and existing land use planning initiatives at different levels, from community to local and central Government.
• Evaluate the spatial planning tools elaborated, including National land use and development master plan, District land use plans, Local land development plans, detailed zonal and physical plans and Street addressing plans among others and advise to the Ministry on the needful amendments;
• Enable central and local government officials to use the spatial planning framework in land use planning and management.
• Evaluate socio-economic and environmental impacts that urban and rural physical plans may have on land and provide responsive recommendations.
• Gather and analyze economic, social and environmental information using geo-information technologies that support in decision making.
• Support Meet with government agencies, developers, architects, community groups, and businesses to develop urban projects.
• Address issues regarding land use or community physical plans.
• Advise officials on budgets and physical planning project feasibility.
• Advise on bulk infrastructures for water, sanitation, roads and storm water, solid waste, electricity.
• Oversee the implementation of various urban and rural spatial planning and development projects of implementing agencies.
• Assess geotechnical report and make recommendations.
• Any other line tasks and responsibilities that may emerge or may be allocated by the direct supervisor.

 

Secretary to Finance at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• To Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing mails, invoices and other financial documents.
• To Receive and provide clear guidance and orientation to clients.
• Maintains and updates filing system for department, prepares and maintains office records and reports.
• Perform any other task in connection with his/her duties as may be assigned the supervisor.

Urbanization & Housing Economist at MININFRA: (Deadline 11 November 2021)

Job description

• Review existing urbanization, human settlement and housing related policy frame works in Rwanda, and provide advice on the required appropriate pull-factors that can make Rwandan Cities more productive

• Conduct economic analysis and provide expertise in the inter-linkages of spatial, environmental and economic visions of Rwandan cities and their impact on socio- economic development of Rwanda.

• Provide advice to (pre) feasibility studies for specific public investment projects and identify resource mobilization plans for each of the secondary cities and Satellite Cities.

• Develop models and tools, and propose case studies that can support design and implementation of urban economy and finance projects.

• Develop proof of concepts aiming for resource mobilization from different development partners to finance urban development projects.

• Prepare economic forecasts to inform housing supply and demand requirements to meet future urban population.

• Identify housing market gaps and opportunities and advise the Ministry of Infrastructure on strategic directions and programming including financial models that can be adopted to unlock housing market especially affordable housing segments.
• Any other line tasks and responsibilities that may emerge or may be allocated by the direct supervisor.