2 Job Positions of Senior Civil Engineer at The Rwanda Development Board (RDB): (Deadline 28 December 2025)
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is a government institution established to accelerate Rwanda’s economic development by promoting investment, driving private sector growth, and facilitating business operations across the country. The RDB Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) is mandated to coordinate, manage, and oversee the implementation of externally funded projects under the Rwanda Development Board. Its core responsibilities include planning and executing projects in alignment with national priorities, ensuring effective financial and procurement management, monitoring and evaluating project performance, and ensuring timely reporting to stakeholders, RDB is seeking to recruit qualified and competent professionals for the following contractual positions under SPIU:
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Job Summary:
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is an emerging unique institution in Rwanda created to fast track the country’s economic development. As an entity, it brings together economic clusters tasked to ensure the Rwanda’s vision 2050 economic aspirations are
realizable. To succeed at this important mission, RDB is looking for a good caliber Senior Civil Engineer to join the team responsible for the quality standards of RDB construction and engineering projects.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
• The required senior engineer must be a technically
qualified with at least Bachelor’s degree or masters’ degree in civil engineering
• Have at least 7 years of proven practical working experience in construction
sector for Bachelor’s degree holder
• Have at least 5 years of proven practical working experience in construction sector for masters ‘degree holder
Required Competencies and Technical Skills:
• Should have worked on least five (5) civil engineering projects such as buildings construction projects and/or infrastructure development projects as either project civil
engineer, design engineer, structural engineer, project manager or design team
leader as proven by working/service certificates.
• Familiar with the latest Computer Aided Design applications and other relevant engineering and project management software
• Proven experience in at least 2 donor-funded projects • Excellent in construction
project design and execution
• Knowledge of relevant national and international engineering codes and client
engineering specification’s drafting and drawing standards
• Experience working in Rwandan context particularly engaged with contractors
• He/she should be a member of recognized engineers’ professional organization
with a valid license authorizing him/her to practice as an engineer
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible
Fluency in English or French language, oral and written
Key duties and responsibilities
The engineer’s duties is not limited to designing, planning and supervising construction projects, for RDB but also Oversee and regularly review engineering processes and resources to maximize efficiency and productivity within the Construction projects, develop plans for new engineering initiatives, including investigating new technologies and developing plans for new project implementations, create and maintain cost estimates for projects and programs, conduct research to determine the need for new or revised
engineering standards, codes, and regulations, conduct reviews of engineering projects to
determine their compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and codes, actively
participate in professional activities, such as technical meetings and conferences related to RDB construction projects but also secure the image of the civil engineering profession by upholding professional ethics and standards, and by participating in the construction project team and analyze and resolve engineering problems and demonstrate effective skills in oral and written communication Responsibilities of the senior Civil Engineer
The engineer will be responsible for the following
key tasks:
• Work closely with the construction team Contractor and supervisor to coordinate
review and approval of all documents produced by the Contractor and Supervisor
• Coordinate meetings and communication with all project stakeholders to ensure
smooth operation for the projects, timely interaction, and quality of work consistent
with the highest international standards
• Secure the necessary public authorities and funders’ approvals in case of donor funded
projects and project permits and inform the Client in due time to prepare the necessary
action plans
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks
• Reviewing and monitoring progress against milestones
• Report formally on the progress and performance of all relevant aspects of the
Project to the all other project stakeholders
• Countercheck and certify invoices, practical completion and contractual requirements in conjunction with the construction supervisor
• Support field visits and inspections by necessary authorities/stakeholders
• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a
priority through all stages of the project
• Controlling quality standard compliance during the construction project design and
implementation
• Report to the SPIU coordinator on projects work progresses
Mode of Application
Duly signed application letters addressed to the CEO of RDB together with updated detailed curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, proof of relevant experience/valid work certificates and names and addresses of at least three (3) reference persons and copy of Identity Card should be submitted by email to talentacquisition@rdb.rw not later than 28/10/2025 latest 5:00 P.M.
Note:
- The submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience or work certificates, attached to your job application letter is mandatory to support the relevant experience outlined in the applicant’s CV, along with the other documents mentioned above, for pre-selection.
- Your job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE single PDF document for easy download & analysis of applications otherwise the application will not be considered for preselection.
- Candidates who apply for more than one (1) position MUST submit separate application letters with relevant attachments for each position they are applying for. Any one application containing multiple positions will not be considered for preselection.
- ONLY online applications will be received on the above-mentioned email. No hard copy applications will be received.
- The email subject must clearly specify the job title you are applying for.
- RDB is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our company Gender Mainstreaming policy and program, we strongly encourage every qualified candidate to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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