19 Job Positions at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

19 Job Positions at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Water Modeling Specialist Team Leader at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Supervision of Hydraulic/Flood, Hydrologic, Water allocation and Ground Water modeling,
Coordination of water resources models integration,
Contribution to models parameterization and calibration using field data, literature, and remote sensing so that they can represent current/ planned water resources conditions,
Overseeing and review of all hydrological components from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc,
Update knowledge management system to cope with emerging issues,
Contribution to national water resource master plan update,
Meta analysis of model outputs and presentation of recommendations based on those outputs,
Water resources modeling support to all technical divisions,
Coordination of data compilation and preparation,
Work with other technical divisions on flood risk and landslide mapping,
Work with other technical divisions on defining suitable location of artificial water storage,
Update map of water availability, demand and deficit and propose intercatchment water transfer,
Documentation of preferred models selected by the board knowledge management system,
Coordination of model dissemination and sharing to general public especially to investors,
Publication and sharing of important key insights, lessons and expertise,
Coordination of regular updating of water portal tool box,
Update RWB’s capacity building plan related to hydrology, hydraulics, water allocation and ground water,
Contribution to the establishment of a proper governance for water resources at all levels,
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

Surface Water Quantity Monitoring Officer at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Design of the surface water monitoring system and network;
Collection, analysis and interpretation of hydrological data on water bodies;
Development and implementation of surface water quantity monitoring plans and roadmap;
Maintenance and update of water portal tool box related to water quantity data;
Regular updates of hydrological rating curves;
Preparation of water quantity monitoring; monthly, quarterly and annual status reports, bulletins and atlas;
Ensuring proper operation and management of water quantity monitoring equipment and systems;
Contribution to the installation and maintenance of hydrological (surface water) stations;
Provision of technical support to the water quantity monitoring effort within RWB;
Advising RWB on appropriate equipment to acquire in order to complement and improve existing water quantity monitoring efforts.
Development of briefs, insights and various reports related to water quantity monitoring;
Contribution to the preparation and implementation of education and public awareness programs related to water quantity management;
Update and maintenance of physical and electronic files and reports regarding water quantity monitoring activities and findings;
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

 

Infrastructure Flood Specialist Team Leader at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Coordinates the development of Flood management plans and Stormwater Master Plan;
Lead, supervise and promote stormwater management in city development infrastructures and in rural areas;
Lead the development of Flood Hazards maps and control the flow of storm and surface water, deliver effective civil engineering projects and cut the risk of flooding to homes, businesses and infrastructures;
Ensure flood emergency maintenance works are done and completed within time and budget and ensure that Inspection on flood drainage system is done correctly and issues addressed for follow up by the superiors;
Advise the Division Manager on ongoing flood emergency projects as they arise, the need for designing and extension of time or the need for corrective action when required;
Lead in the preparation of flood infrastructures designs both hard and soft;
Coordinate the development of guidelines, Operational and maintenance manuals, trainings manuals related to water flood management infrastructures;
Approve the final flood detailed design report for all hydraulic structures and soft measures to be constructed;
Improve/strengthen the institutional framework to support integration of nature based solution and stormwater management in infrastructures development and at the necessary scales;
Provide sufficient coordination between road development and rehabilitation planning and other sector planning in relation to flood management;
Develop an integrated planning approach when developing roads in the vulnerable and highly valuable floodplain system, that considers the consequences of the development throughout the system including environmental and social impacts;
Work closely with the KFH Department on knowledge improvement of the floodplain system in terms of interactions between floodplain hydraulics and basin developments, functions of the system, particularly the maximum flood water level, ecological functions, critical thresholds to maintain these functions and values of the functions;
Enforce compliance of the updated and reviewed flood management design standards and guidelines also between the different government bodies;
Develop means to check flood infrastructures design (bridges, culvert, drainages, ponds) standards/manuals/guidelines as well as projects technical specifications and work methodologies;
Lead the development of long-term, medium plan and short-term plans and budget for flood control and Management;
Prepare the feasibility study, and proposed detailed engineering designs(including specifications, drawings, and detailed cost estimates) for dyke, flood retaining walls, river bank protection and flood control management;
Provide designs and recommendations on how to revitalize the old natural drainage/river channel to mitigate flooding;
Work closely with KFH Department modelers and provide recommendations for integrated and balanced structural and nonstructural
measures to mitigate flood risks appropriate, including flood forecasting and warning system, flood emergency plan and preparation, integration of green and gray infrastructure in urban areas;
Assist in rationalizing, streamlining, and prioritizing the investment projects on flood management for cost saving and improved synergy among them;
Ensure the Design and development of schemes and structures plans and coordinates the development of flood project management of mitigation;
Coordinated the review and strengthening the policy framework to reduce flood risk and improve flood and stormwater management policies;
Develop maintenance plan for all flood control infrastructures in place and planned and ensure the implementation of strategies to ensure reliable flood infrastructures against Sedimentation;
Providing clear guidance on flood risk assessment and good practice and necessary tools and resources to adopt good practice;
Plan mechanisms and oversee timely and high quality implementation of Flood management strategies and programs to deliver Institution mandates;
Lead the review of technical studies/papers and preparation of flood control projects while safeguarding the environment, health, and safety and promoting inclusiveness
Lead the development and review of technical guidelines and manuals related to flood management;
Provide technical guidance to agency engineers, technicians as well as other stakeholders on flood control techniques, flood water management or flood protection systems;
Prepare the Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress Report on all project activities to the Division Manager and design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of program activities;
Any other duties assigned by superior

 

Water Storage Specialist Team Leader at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Coordinate water storage development at national level
Coordinate the development of guidelines, Operational and maintenance manuals, trainings manuals related to water storage development;
Coordinate all training related to the operation and maintenance of hydraulic structures;
Coordinate the process for Rwanda’s adhence to International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD ) and other international organizations on dams and water storage;
Supervise the construction of water storage structures;
Review the design, studies and reports related to water storage structures;
Coordinate the Monitoring of dam status and dam safety
Coordinate the establishment of the national dam safety guidelines;
Coordinate Lakes and reservoir bathymetry survey using a reasonably accurate method to estimate lake/reservoir storage;
Approve the final water storage detailed design report for all hydraulic structures to be constructed;
Liaise with various stakeholders in water storage development and propose coordination framework For water storage development;
Contribute to the establishment of coordination framework for water storage development, inspection and monitoring.
Prepare the Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress Report on all project activities to the Division Manager and design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of program activities
Coordinates on analysis of spatial extent of water-related ecosystems and inland open waters and report to SDG Indicator 6.6.1
Any other duties assigned by supervisor

 

Groundwater Modeling Specialist at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Updates of boundaries of main aquifer and describe their hydrodynamic behavior,
Assessment of aquifers potential for abstraction and their recharge,
Development and updates of groundwater transport models and groundwater/surface water interaction for the main aquifers (MODFLOW),
Supervision of groundwater exploration (Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES), Electro-magnetic, ERT, etc),
Setting up of groundwater abstraction limit by aquifer,
Compilation of hydrogeological data for model parameterization and calibration using field data, literature, and remote sensing so that they can represent current/ planned groundwater conditions,
Review of all hydrogeological components of studies from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc,
Analysis of groundwater status, recharge and hydrogeological model outputs and present recommendations based on those outputs,
Documentation of preferred hydrogeological models selected by the board knowledge management system,
Integration of groundwater model to water allocation and planning,
Publication and sharing of important key insights, lessons and expertise,
Regular updating of water portal tool box related to groundwater,
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

 

GIS Specialist at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Updates and maintenance of CROM-DSS model and its inputs and outputs data,
Collection, review, maintenance, and analysis of RWB spatial data,
Process high resolution satellite data for water bodies, flood and landslide prone area, and erosion control mapping.
Ground truthing of land use/land cover and geodetic benchmark,
Updating and maintenance of the RWB geoportal data (webmaps, metadata),
Archiving of spatial data especially water bodies, flood and landslide prone areas, erosion control, current and potential dams locations of hydrometric stations,
Preparation of standard geodatabase (e.g : xml templates), mapping services (cloud based mapping) for all technical division to ease geodata collection and integration,
Maintenance of RWB’s imageries and licenses of satellite and aerial photography data,
Preparation and/or development of terrain model files (topography/elevation, bathymetry),
Preparation and maintenance of thematic maps,
Supporting topographic surveys in collaboration with technical divisions,
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

 

Senior Software Engineer at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Inventory of existing software, models, systems, Web Portals, and Applications used by RWB,
Identifying needed software, models, systems, Web Portals, and Applications in order to implement knowledge management system and the mandate of RWB,
Development of approved software, models, systems, Web Portals, and Applications compliant to government data policies (Cyber Security, Hosting, Open data, Big Data, etc),
Updating and maintenance of existing software, models, systems, Web Portals, and Applications,
Integration of Water resources models and systems for real time assessment, automation, and interoperability (API, Big Data, etc),
Analysis of systems specification and translation of systems requirement to task specifications,
Creating wireframes and system prototypes to decide on system layout and workflows,
Writing and implementing efficient codes (clean, well designed, testable and well documented),
Implementation of standard software agile development environment
Reviewing code work and code segments from other developers for accuracy and functionality,
Ensuring code ownership and secured code repository of software projects, proper version control and releases management,
Deploying developed solutions to production environment, train users, ensure maintenance and support,
Collaboration with peer engineers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities,
Troubleshooting and resolving integration errors,
Contributing to the elaboration of concept notes, ToR, requirements and other software specifications documents,
Analysis of system use, performance and elaboration of recommendations for improving availability,
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

 

Water Quality Monitoring Officer at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Contribution to the design of the water quality monitoring network;
Contribution to the development and implementation of water quality monitoring plans and roadmap;
Collection, analysis and interpretation of water quality data;
Contribution to the development of water quality related standards;
Ensuring proper management of water quality monitoring equipment and infrastructure;
Contribution to the installation and maintenance of hydrological (water quality) stations;
Contribution to the preparation of water quality status reports and atlas.
Provision of technical support to the water quality monitoring effort within RWB;
Contribution to the operation and maintenance of the water quality monitoring system as per the standard operating procedures;
Working with the institution in charge of standards and other stakeholders to elaborate and enforce water quality related standards;
Advising RWB on appropriate equipment to acquire in order to complement and improve existing water quality monitoring efforts.
Development of briefs, insights and various reports related to water quality monitoring;
Review of studies from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc in relation to water quality aspects;
Contribution to the preparation of water quality monitoring; monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports and bulletins;
Contribution to regular updates of water portal tool box related to water quality;
Contribution to the preparation and implementation of education and public awareness programs related to water quality management;
Update and maintenance of physical and electronic files and reports regarding water quality monitoring activities and findings.
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

 

Water Quality Monitoring Officer at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Contribution to the design of the water quality monitoring network;
Contribution to the development and implementation of water quality monitoring plans and roadmap;
Collection, analysis and interpretation of water quality data;
Contribution to the development of water quality related standards;
Ensuring proper management of water quality monitoring equipment and infrastructure;
Contribution to the installation and maintenance of hydrological (water quality) stations;
Contribution to the preparation of water quality status reports and atlas.
Provision of technical support to the water quality monitoring effort within RWB;
Contribution to the operation and maintenance of the water quality monitoring system as per the standard operating procedures;
Working with the institution in charge of standards and other stakeholders to elaborate and enforce water quality related standards;
Advising RWB on appropriate equipment to acquire in order to complement and improve existing water quality monitoring efforts.
Development of briefs, insights and various reports related to water quality monitoring;
Review of studies from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc in relation to water quality aspects;
Contribution to the preparation of water quality monitoring; monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports and bulletins;
Contribution to regular updates of water portal tool box related to water quality;
Contribution to the preparation and implementation of education and public awareness programs related to water quality management;
Update and maintenance of physical and electronic files and reports regarding water quality monitoring activities and findings.
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

 

River Flood Control Specialist Team Leader at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Responsible for the review of the consultancy services for the design, tender and construction supervision of storm water drainage and other urban infrastructure measures;
Review the project preparation technical assistance report (PPTA) and prepare a plan for detailed studies and project implementation;
Prepare and finalize the detailed TORs for design and construction supervision for the service contract for improved hydraulic design standards and assist in the selection and recruitment of the consultants;
Coordinate the team of international and national experts for the provision of the consulting services within the given timeframe. He/she will make sure that project and budget management meet standards;
Develop plan and analysis on the impacts of road project design/ constructions in the floodplain areas and consider potential effects on any existing or planned flood control drainage channels, dykes and reservoirs etc;
Conduct a thorough engineering evaluation, cost estimates, analysis and design of flood control structures and applying standards and obtaining approval of agencies responsible for flood control structures;
Review the policies, strategies, and programs on flood control and prepare a sector assessment report covering above aspects;
Developing long-term approaches and plans to mitigate floodings. This includes developing and applying the catchment flood and landslide/erosion risk management strategy.
Delivering projects to manage flood risks from main rivers and the small rivers
Ensure flood emergency maintenance works are done and completed within time and budget and ensure that Inspection on flood drainage system is done correctly and issues addressed for follow up by the superiors;
Coordinates on providing flood education, awareness and emergency management training for at risk communities;
Advise the Division Manager on ongoing flood management projects as they arise, the need for designing and extension of time or the need for corrective action when required;
Coordinate the development of guidelines, operational and maintenance manuals, trainings manuals related to river engineering infrastructures;
Coordinate the development on projects to reduce flooding by working with other Experts;
Coordinates the development of river forecast during periods of high flood risk and provides information on current and forecast streamflow conditions, including modeled forecast data, and flood advisories and warnings;
Work closely with Water Monitoring and Quality Control Division team to assesses seasonal flood risk, and predicts flows in all Sub-catchments Rivers and streams;
Monitoring and reporting on flood and landslide risk management. This includes developing strategy and plan to mitigate across the country;
Identification of long-term training needs in river flood management and modelling, contribute to overall capacity development and training plan under Flood Management and Water Storage Development Division;
Approve the river engineering detailed design report for all hydraulic structures to be constructed;
Prepare the Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress Report on all project activities to the Division Manager and design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of program activities
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

 

2 Job Positions of Roads and Bridges Drainage and Flood Control Engineer at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Review the existing Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards on Flood Control and Drainage Design;
Gather all available information and updates from the RWB and other concerned agencies would contribute to the development of new Design Guideline, Criteria and Standards;
Review international design codes/standards with regards to Storm Drainage Criteria and recommend which codes should be used as basis for flood management;
Prepare and develop new Flood Control/Drainage Guidelines and standard drawings based on the chosen international standards to be used;
Coordinate with other member of the Department, Divisions regarding the coverage of study and manuals to produce;
Develop, review and support new bridge, drainages, culvert, and all related water channels design and review process with concerned agencies taking into account flood design flows;
To assess road embankments if do not include design features, such as adequate water drainage channels, freeboard which is required for conveyance of runoff and analysis required for flood control structures;
Work together with FM&WSD Team and other concerned agencies on the preparation of the tender documents for drainage infrastructures;
Prepare technical classification of drainage, bridges, culverts and all related water channels that can convey and manage flood in terms of design capacity and function;
Propose way and means of maintaining the water related channels established to mitigate flood along road networks and upgrading them to convey or accommodate runoff;
Ensure that the Division undertakes (or initiates the procurement) in time for the identified water related flood control channels, review and recommend all final designs whether prepared in house or out-sourced for approval;
Prepare proposed financial requirements for the surveying of flood control infrastructures development and implementations;
Ensure the development and regular updating of specifications to keep RWB in the forefront of technological improvements and innovation;
Establish the framework and software wherein FM&WSD Division feed in data for the flood control system/designs along roads and drainages
Planning and management. The data include; designs, methods, type of construction, rehabilitation and maintenance;
Carry out Periodic inspections of the drainage, bridges, culverts and other related water channels and report on the status in regards to the flood management;
Ensure flood emergency maintenance works are done and completed within time and budget and ensure that Inspection on flood drainage system is done correctly and issues addressed for follow up by the superiors;
Advise the Division Manager on ongoing flood emergency projects as they arise, the need for designing and extension of time or the need for corrective action when required;
Follow up on the contractual documents/ letters, to make sure they are in line with the conditions of contract for the projects;
Work closely with other Engineer under FM&WSD Division in the preparation of Terms of Reference, procurement of consultants, reviewing and validation the detailed study report, procurement of contractors and supervision;
Prepare the Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress Report on all project activities to the Division Manager and design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of program activities
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisors

 

Geotechnical Specialist at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Lead the research and study of soil to evaluate its suitability for foundations. He/she will investigate and assess construction sites, conduct lab tests, create designs for structures, supervise construction, write and present reports.
Plan and review the geotechnical design structures for roads, bridges, culverts, embankments, water drainage canals, dam, dykes and other construction projects;
Reviewed and identify issues and potential technical solutions for detail designs of water storage and flood control structures;
Supervise the Contractor in the undertakings of soil investigations;
Define and implement preliminary light geotechnical surveys;
Review results and analysis of the geotechnical surveys being carried out for detailed design of water storage and flood control structures;
Review the materials and works specifications for different water storage structures;
Coordinate with structural Engineers in the design of dams and other hydraulic structures;
Approve the final Geotechnical detailed design report for all hydraulic structures to be constructed;
Perform geotechnical analysis and study to assess construction site condition.
Plan and supervise geotechnical exploration effectively.
Develop proposals and determine cost and schedule for investigations.
Assist Manager in design and evaluation of constructions.
Review and approve geotechnical designs developed by outside consultants
Review construction design proposals and approve geotechnical aspects.
Look at the risk of geological hazards and making sure any factors affecting engineering works are identified and managed;
Consulting geological maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection;
Assisting with the design of built structures, using specialized computer software or calculations;
Advising on and testing a range of construction materials including sand, gravel, bricks and clay;
Conduct a preliminary geotechnical analysis of potential dam sites by conducting insitu test; hand Auger and trial pits and standard penetrometer test and some laboratory analysis;
Prepare the Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress Report on all project activities to the Division Manager and design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of program activities;
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

 

2 Job Positions of Erosion Control Officer at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Collection, analysis and documentation of spatial data on planned and executed soil erosion control interventions reported by districts and other stakeholders;
Review soil erosion control reports produced by Districts and other stakeholders;
Identify and document best practices in soil erosion control to guide interventions;
Follow up the implementation of soil erosion management techniques for erosion control in accordance with restoration matrix to control soil erosion;
Contribution to the investigation on the causes of soil erosion in different catchments and propose adequate control measures;
Preparation and implementation of education and public awareness programs related to soil erosion control aspects;
Development and implementation of soil erosion control activity plans and road map;
Production of soil erosion control activities status report;
In collaboration with the Topographer, prepare and produce maps and other displays of soil erosion control interventions;
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

 

3 Job Positions of Catchment Management Specialist at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Facilitating the development, dissemination and implementation of catchment management plans;
Contribute to compilation, recording and analysis of spatial data related to catchment restoration and soil erosion;
Facilitating the development of catchment management project proposals;
Facilitating the establishment and operationalization of catchment committees;
Provision of technical support to catchment committees;
Contribution to the development of catchment committees work plan;
Ensuring alignment of national plans, strategies related to integrated water resources management into District Development Strategies (DSS);
Update of catchment and sub-catchment management plans;
Initiation, development and implementation of catchment restoration projects;
Review of catchment rehabilitation studies from stakeholders;
Development and promotion of best practices for catchment management;
Contribution to the analysis and update of GIS product and tools related to catchment restoration and protection;
Coordination and follow up of various water related interventions in catchments;
Participation in surveys and identification of most degraded areas and propose their management;
Preparation and implementation of education and public awareness programs related to catchment management aspects;
Development and implementation of catchment for rehabilitation activity plans and road map;
Production of catchment restoration and soil erosion status report;
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

 

Advisor to DG at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Contribution to the development and refinement of the vision and strategy for the institution;
Supporting the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the institution achieves its short, medium and long-term objectives;
Examinining all technical information (documents, files, reports, etc.) in line with the core missions of the institution;
Reading and verify the form and substance of document submitted to the Director General
Provision strategic advice on all matters relating to the policies, projects and public programs;
Sorting out and reminding the DG’s urgent files and reading them to ease the work,
Analysis of Memorandum of Understanding and Bilateral Agreement submitted to the Director General;
Analysis of annual institutional performance and provide strategic advice for improvement
Setting up the tools and mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation, the coherence between the institution’s mandate with the Sustainable Development Goals, the Country Vision and other national policies regarding institution’s intervention area;
Preparation and review of speeches and messages to be delivered by the Director General.
Performing any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

 

Communication Specialist at RWANDA WATER RESOURCES BOARD (RWB): (Deadline 30 August 2022)

Job description

Development of media relations strategies;
Elaboration of annual communication plan;
Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.);
Prepare and distribute press releases;
Organize Communication events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s interface with the external world;
Ensuring adequate and proper advertising and branding of the institution;
Addressing inquiries from the media and other parties;
Tracking media coverage and follow industry trends;
Preparation and submission of Communication reports;
Organization of Consultative meetings, press
conferences, TV and radio shows to disseminate the institution activities,
Writing articles on the achievements of the institution,
Publisheshment of in newspapers and online media;
Elaboration of concept notes related to communication activities;
Performing any other duties assigned by the Supervisor