21 Job Positions at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

21 Job Positions at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Urban Road Development Senior Engineer Under Statute at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting: Urban Road Development Senior Engineer reports to Division Manager of National & Urban Roads Division.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Urban Road Development Senior Engineer is responsible for:
1. Provide technical support during the preparation of terms of reference for the feasibility and final design studies of urban transport projects;
2. Provide written and signed report in regards to the review of feasibility, final design studies and implementation reports (by supervision missions) of urban transport development projects under his direct responsibility;
3. Prepare urban network database including the referencing, inventories (i.e. roads geometric, pavement and assets data, as built data, and rehabilitation or upgrading history and maintenance) and benchmarking;
4. Provide technical support to the review of environmental plans, initial environmental examination/environmental impact assessments for urban transport development projects as required;
5. Provide technical support to land acquisition and preparation of resettlement action plans and follow up their timely implementation as required;
6. Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for urban transport projects;
7. Review and approve Interim Payment Certificates submitted to RTDA for payment and keep updated database of disbursements as well as projections/cash flows up to the end of the project;
8. Taking part in the elaboration of the strategic plan of the urban transport service sector;
9. Prepare and update work plans and budgets as well as cash flows to guide implementation in line with specific master plans for concerned cities as well as green urban development goals and ensure integrated approach during implementation phase; and project under his responsibility;
10. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.

2 Job Positions of Transport Asset Management Senior Engineer Under Statute at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting: Transport Asset Management Senior Engineer reports to the Transport Services & Asset Management Division Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Transport Asset Management Senior Engineer is responsible for:
1. Managing transport assets to keep them at optimum economical value and serviceability through various interventions including upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance;
2. Manage the flow and population of the road Asset Management system;
3. Implement the asset management policy decisions involving what ifs;
4. Collect, enter and analyse data for conducted condition survey;
5. Model scenario for interventions and advise institution planning and budgeting;
6. Monitor system performance and initiate system changes when deemed necessary;
7. Verify and manage system output and generated reports;
8. Build the capacity of stakeholders on asset management use;
9. Provide technical support for local administrative entities on transport asset management;
10. Monitor and report transport asset use and coordinate recovery in case of damage;
11. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.

Railway specialist Under Contract at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting channel: reports to the Urban Transport and Regional Integration Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for all technical aspects of planning and design of rail infrastructure including track, station, bridges, platforms and other infrastructures.
• Supervise the design of an appropriate railway infrastructure as per adopted standards;
• Provide alternative and cost-effective solution for designs of railway infrastructure; and
• Develop guidance for analysing and designing of railway infrastructure considering local terrains and environment.
• Manage surveys and data collection for studies and detailed designs to be carried out efficiently and effectively;
• Prepare or initiate the procurement of designs for railway infrastructure;
• Review and check designs procured from outside sources, procure design checks as required and recommend acceptable designs for approval;
• Store and archive drawings and calculations in accordance with the required national procedures;
• Arrange for the regular collection and archiving of data required for planning and design purposes)
• Prepare medium and long-term rail infrastructure upgrading and expansion programs;
• Prepare project proposals after consultations with relevant stakeholders for Agency review and adoption;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Inland Water Transport Specialist Under Contract at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting channel: reports to the Urban Transport and Regional Integration Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technical aspects of planning and design of Inland Water Transport (IWT) infrastructure.
• Provide alternative and cost-effective solution for designs of IWT infrastructure;
• Develop guidance for analysing and designing of IWT infrastructure considering local terrains and environment.
• Manage surveys and data collection for studies and detailed designs to be carried out efficiently and effectively;
• Prepare or initiate the procurement of designs for IWT infrastructure;
• Review and check designs procured from outside sources, procure design checks as required and recommend acceptable designs for approval;
• Store and archive drawings and calculations in accordance with the required national procedures;
• Arrange for the regular collection and archiving of data required for planning and design purposes
• Prepare medium and long-term rail infrastructure upgrading and expansion programs;
• Prepare project proposals after consultations with relevant stakeholders for Agency review and adoption;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

2 Job Positions of Transport & Trade Facilitation Specialist Under Contract at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting channel: reports to the Urban Transport and Regional Integration Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
Main tasks will be:
• Support RTDA and the Ministry of Infrastructure to implement new agreements,
• Prepare concept papers/notes on transport and trade facilitation,
• Analyse and edit technical reports on transport and trade facilitation in collaboration with the line ministry and other relevant stakeholders;
• Support projects implementation and management plans including scope, budget, resources, risk and quality for assigned projects;
• Assist the SPIUC in designing, presenting and managing cooperation projects on trade and transport to fulfil the mandate of the Agency,
• Conceptualize projects profiles and prepare proposals in collaboration with other stakeholders for resource mobilisation,
• Develop and implement early warning system to monitor, analyse and report on issues that could affect trade, transport nationally and in the region,
• Conduct research, coordinate and monitor data and statistical information on studies, policies, projects and programs undertaken to support the work done by relevant MDAs (Ministries, Departments & Agencies) and regional trade and transport observatories
• Represent the SPIUC/ RTDA at trade and transport official meetings, events, workshops and conferences as designated;
• Review and analyse existing status of implementation of transport conventions and develop a program to improve capacity
• Support the assessment of the national transport logistics sector
• Support the assessment of the national cross-border procedures
• Provide capacity building and hand-holding support to the Ministry of Infrastructure and other organisations to implement on multilateral and bilateral transport agreements for enhanced implementation of existing agreements (including adherence to international procedures),
• Synthesize international best practices including emerging practices resulting from for example COVID-19 pandemic,
• Design and implement measures to strengthen the transport logistics industry
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management.

4 Job Positions of Road Rehabilitation specialist Under Contract at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting channel: reports to the Road Development and Rehabilitation Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparing and keeping updated work plans and budgets as well as cash flows guiding implementation at the regional projects level;
• Technical support in preparing terms of reference for the feasibility and final design studies of road rehabilitation projects;
• Provide written and signed report in regards to the review of feasibility, final design studies, implementation reports (by supervision missions) of road projects (2 pages report on average) under his direct responsibility;
• Provide technical support to the review of environmental plans, initial environmental examination/ environmental impact assessments as required;
• Provide technical support to land acquisition and resettlement action plans and follow up timely implementation as required;
• Review and approve Interim Payment Certificates submitted to RTDA for payment and keep updated database of disbursements as well as projections/ cash flows up to the end of the project;
• Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for road rehabilitation projects;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

HR & Logistics Officer Under Contract at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting channel: reports to the Director of Administration and Finance

Duties and Responsibilities :
• Assess client needs, interpret and apply HR strategy and policies, rules and regulations, approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale;
• Ensures effective human resources management focusing on achievement of the objectives of the projects;
• Conduct capacity assessment and prepare capacity building plans to reinforce staff performance and career development focusing on achievement of the key targets; and
• Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the RTDA and beyond focusing on achievements of key objectives.
• Monitor the entire RTDA project recruitment process
• Maintain personal files for all RTDA employees and a systematic filing system human resource reports, correspondence and other documents for the purpose of confidentiality;
• Prepare salary payments and all accompanied procedures (declarations to CSR, RSSB and tax declarations to Rwanda Revenue Authority), respecting always deadlines;
• Keep statistics on employees’ movements at work (leave for service, for medical reason, personal reason or annual leave) and their manner to respect the hour of starting and ending the work;
• Interpret and implement the terms and conditions of service for the RTDA’s employees to ensure that employees are properly rewarded for their services to the Agency;
• Maintain good working relationship with the local labour and other government/civil officials to facilitate communication with employees on matters affecting them and to gain their confidence and trust in the RTDA’s treatment of employees; and
• Ensure the maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation in the office premises and workplace and implements approved policies on the matter;
• Prepare plans and programs for the protection, preservation and maintenance of government properties, facilities and structures from any form of destructions/damages; and
• Study, prepare and respond to communications addressed to the RTDA on logistic matters.
• Manage logistics operations including all assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation of projects within RTDA;
• Determine the actual office equipment and supply requirements of all units in the RTDA;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

2 Job Positions of Road Construction specialist Under Contract at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting channel: reports to the Road Development and Rehabilitation Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing and keeping updated work plans and budget as well as cash flows guiding implementation at the regional projects level;
• Technical support in preparing terms of reference for the feasibility and final design studies of road construction projects;
• Provide written and signed report in regards to the review of feasibility, final design studies, implementation reports (by supervision missions) of Road projects (2 pages report on average) under his/her responsibility;
• Provide technical support to the review of environmental plans, initial environmental examination/ environmental impact assessment as required;
• Provide technical support to land acquisition and resettlement action plans and follow up timely implementation as required;
• Review and approve Interim Payment certificates submitted to RTDA for payment and keep updated database of payments done as wellas projections/ cash flow up to the end of the project;
• Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for road projects;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

3 Job Positions of Feeder roads Development specialist Under Contract at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting channel: reports to the Feeder Roads Development Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide technical and management expertise in coordination, harmonization and centralization of construction and maintenance works and technically oversee activities implemented in the districts. This position may require frequent oversight field trips to the districts.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of feeder road strategy, policy and action plans;
• Assist in implementation of Feeder Roads Master Plan and District Feeder Roads Operational Plans;
• Provide technical support to Districts in monitoring feeder roads designs, rehabilitation and maintenance;
• In coordination with the RTDA environmental and social safeguards team, ensure that environmental and social management plans, resettlement action plans are implemented properly.
• Assist the district in preparing terms of reference for the feasibility and design studies for feeder road construction;
• Check and provide technical advice in regards to the review of contractors and consultants deliverables, and all other submissions
• Review and approve Interim Payment Certificates and consultant invoices submitted by the districts to RTDA for payment, and keep updated database of payments done as well as projections/cash flows up to the end of the project;
• Provide technical support in the preparation of bidding documents for feeder roads projects;
• Keep and update project management dashboard at the level of district;
• Prepare periodic reports and work plan as required;
• Set up district project implementation data base;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Advisor to DG Under Statute at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 9 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting: Advisor to the Director General reports to the Director General.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Advisor to the Director General is responsible for:
1. Assist the DG in undertaking planning, designing and managing of different road and transport sector development initiatives;
2. Provide regular reports and technical notices, when necessary, on status of physical and financial execution of projects. A particular attention will be drawn to the problems that may hinder the smooth implementation and, preferably through anticipative approach, proposing reliable solutions to the matters;
3. Take responsibility to ensure the institution convey the right communication to the public, privates and government institutions regarding transport sector;
4. Oversee overall monitoring and evaluation on the functioning of the organization structure as the RTDA mandates;
5. Review a wide-range of state of transport infrastructures, current development practices and management as well as institutional constraints in Rwanda in respect to well established best practices of transport development management;
6. Provide technical assistance in planning, designing and monitoring of road transport development tactical strategies and programs in close liaison with the DG and other staff of RTDA;
7. Coordinate the consultants engaged under different transport sector projects to carry out technical studies and other expertise related programs under RTDA, in conformity with the terms of reference, ensuring good quality deliveries by the consultants;
8. Prepare periodic reports and technical memoranda on the implementation status of the projects under RTDA as required by the Board of Directors;
9. Provide support as required to the training programs convened by RTDA, addressed to its staff or other stakeholders;
10. Provide any other advisory role related to his/her expertise as assigned to him/her by the hierarchy, in the scope of RTDA’s activities; and
11. Carry out any other relevant activities as may be deemed appropriate and necessary.
12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.

Public Transport Inspector Under Statute at RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTAGENCY (RTDA): (Deadline 10 January 2023)

Job description

Reporting: Public Transport Inspector reports to the Director of Public Transport Services Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Public Transport Inspector is responsible for:
1. Planning, promoting, coordinating, managing and inspecting the delivery of public transport infrastructure and services in the country;
2. Collect public transport related data;
3. Elaborate and implement the urban, intercity and rural public transport and management plan in collaboration with stakeholders;
4. Conduct inspection of road and waterways public transport infrastructure and services;
5. Identify new roads in collaboration with local authorities, with public transport needs across the country and advice on the delivery;
6. Develop a tool and mechanisms to improve public transport accessibility and mobility of people around the country;
7. Participate and inspect the construction of public transport infrastructures and provision of public transport services on ongoing construction/rehabilitation roads projects;
8. Carry out inspections of public transport infrastructure and services, report and provide recommendations for improvement of the services;
9. Maintain an updated database of inland waterways and road public transport infrastructure and services;
10. Implement and evaluate sustainable transport initiatives and programs related to public transport services;
11. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by a competent authority.