3 Job Positions at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): Deadline 23 April, 2024
2 Job Positions on Social Risk Management Specialist at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): Deadline 23 April, 2024
Job responsibilities
• Ensure and supervise the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), and Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), for project financed activities. This includes activities financed by the World Bank, NDF, AfDB, UNDP and other potential development partners; • Lead development of all reports to the donors related the project social risk management; • Advise Project Manager/Sector Specialist in matters relating to technical social issues from the project; • Work with the project staff to identify adequate social indicators for Co-Management Interventions (CMIs) and (Community Driven Development (CDD) sub-projects • Ensure timely and adequate monitoring of project activity implementation to ensure social issues are considered and reported on time; • Participation in review and validation of various project documents and reports (including studies); • In collaboration with the Community Development Specialist, organize trainings and study tour for projects beneficiaries; • Conduct Social screening of the Community Driven Development (CDD) sub-projects/interventions and monitor the implementation of the recommendations; • Organize and supervise participatory environmental and social monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist and other relevant project management unit team or SPIU team; • Ensure effective integration of social safeguards considerations into all aspects of identification, consultation, planning and implementation of project activities; • Oversee preparation and implementation of the resettlement action plans (RAP), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP) and regularly report on implementation progress; • Support in formation and training the grievance redress committees (GRCs) at the project site level and following up beneficiaries’ complaints; • Consolidate a grievance database of all project sites under which the Project is implemented and maintain it updated; • Coordinate and liaise with the World Bank and other development partners to ensure effective mainstreaming of social safeguard considerations into the implementation of project activities; • Document and share lesson learned and best practice with the project stakeholders; • Ensure that social safeguard related modules are incorporated in the training and capacity building programs at all the levels; • Link with key project stakeholders to achieve project objectives; • In collaboration with M&E Specialist ensure that monitoring of the Social related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) is conducted on quarterly basis; • Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the project Coordinators, program manager, SPIU coordinator or REMA management in general.
Minimum qualifications
1
Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
7 Years of relevant experience
2
Master’s Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
3
Master’s Degree in Social Work
3 Years of relevant experience
4
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
5
Bachelor’s in Social Sciences
7 Years of relevant experience
6
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
7 Years of relevant experience
7
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies
7 Years of relevant experience
8
Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
1
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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Ability to use relevant computer and other software applications
3
Extensive experience in strategy development, planning, reporting and communications;
4
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills and orientation as a team member
5
Possess in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s environmental and social risk policies and guidelines particularly the environmental and social standards as well as other Development Partners’ E&S standards such as AfDB, UNDP etc
Ecological Restoration and Livelihood Development Project Manager at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): Deadline 23 April, 2024
Job responsibilities
o Coordinate and manage the project implementation unit personnel to ensure team spirit and delivery of project results o Oversee and manage the day-to-day implementation of the project, monitor work progress, and ensure delivery of results according to the project documents and the provisions of the Project Cooperation Agreement and guidance of the Project Steering Committee; o Oversee the outsourcing by competitive tender, monitor the procurement of works, goods and services for the project and ensure execution according to the rules and guidelines in conformity with the procurement procedures. o Coordinate and manage all procurement requirements (Terms of reference, contracts and consultancies in the project, including reviewing consultancy reports) o Provide guidance to contractors and consultants engaged by the project, and oversee contract management of project service providers o Advise REMA, World Bank and the National Steering Committee on quality and appropriate follow-up actions and manage the disbursement of funds in conformity with the administrative and financial procedures of the GoR and development partners o Report project progress and milestones to the SPIU coordinator, Project Steering Committee, MINECOFIN and World Bank through Ministry of Environment o Assist REMA in meeting its reporting requirements to the World Bank in a timely manner o Coordinate development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and ensure that concerned parties are aware of project updated schedule, progress and deadlines. o Coordinate development of activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee; o Participate in the development of Mid-Term Expenditure Framework, Single Action Plan, Budget Monitoring and Revision, and reporting for the project; o Manage disbursements and expenditures according to targets and budgets, prepare cash advance requests through withdrawal applications, and verify and approve expenditure statements; o Manage and monitor project risks, including environmental and social risks, submit new risks to the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining a project risks log, and propose measures for addressing risks; o Inform the SPIU Coordinator, Project Steering Committee, and World Bank of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay; o Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and the Project Cooperation Agreement. The reports should contain detailed assessments of progress in implementing activities, including reasons for delays, budget shortfalls, required changes in delivery of outputs if any, and recommendations on necessary improvements. o Liaise with different project stakeholders and support their participation in the project; o Support Environment and Social management plan, gender sensitization and gender equality in implementing project activities; o Organize and actively participate in report validation meetings, project Steering Committee meetings, prepare minutes and implement the recommendations; o Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports to, REMA and WB focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in support of Monitoring & Environment Specialist in order to improve project performances; o Ensure that audits are organized on time and resulting recommendations are acted upon. o Ensure key technical, environmental, social-economic, financial, institutional and crosscutting issues are incorporated into the project interventions in line with the project documents; o Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA management from time to time.
Minimum qualifications
1
Master’s in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
2
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
7 Years of relevant experience
3
Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
4
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management
7 Years of relevant experience
5
Master’s Degree in Environmental Management
3 Years of relevant experience
6
Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management
7 Years of relevant experience
7
Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management
3 Years of relevant experience
8
Master’s Degree in Biodiversity
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
3
Professionalism
4
Team coordination, mentoring, coaching and supervision capabilities;
5
Good analytical skills, ability to do prioritization, effectively manage time
6
Highly organized with ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment;
7
Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
8
• Understanding, implementation and procedures of World Bank Projects
9
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
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