7 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;
2
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
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Procurement Specialist at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): Deadline 23 April, 2024
Job responsibilities
• Review all available projects documents to facilitate the establishment of procurement procedures for the management and implementation of the projects ● Ensure all procurement are conducted based on the laws governing public procurement in Rwanda as well as development partner’s procurement regulations (World Bank, AfDB, NDF, UNDP…) for the procurement of goods, works and services and non-consultancy services. • To prepare and update the projects’ Annual Procurement Plan, the estimated cost for each tender, the procurement or selection methods and processing times till completion of each procurement activity. • Monitor procurement implementation and update the procurement plans prepared at the beginning of the projects annually and whenever it becomes necessary to do so; • Prepare bidding documents and request for proposals ensure that adheres to public procurement regulations both public and development partners throughout the whole process of procurement from initiation to contracting; • In consultation with the projects and technical department, coordinate the preparation of Terms of Reference (TORs) for the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on consulting assignments, and Specifications for the preparation of bidding documents for goods activities; • Participate in evaluation of expressions of interest for short lists and pre-qualification of suppliers and contractors; • Initiate the procurement processes, including those for International and Local Competitive Bidding procedures, ensuring compliance with agreed procurement methods’ thresholds and prior review requirements specific to the projects; • Receive bids and participate in bid opening sessions, evaluating goods bids and consultants’ proposals, and ensuring that the appropriate guidelines are followed to arrive at the recommendations for award in favour of suppliers and consultants; • Coordinate the response to the inquiries, and communicate the results of the evaluation process to the applicants, in response to guidelines; • Prepare the minutes of the public procurement committee meetings and also prepare the requests for “no objection”. and coordinate arrangements for the negotiation process, where necessary; • Prepare final contracts and ensure timely distribution of all relevant procurement and contract documents to all stakeholders; • Establish a performance monitoring database for all suppliers and consultants, and ensure efficiency and timeliness in the delivery of outputs from the services providers; • Establish and maintain a central procurement filing system, and ensure all related documents are included in the respective files, to ensure ease of retrieval of information and the ease of following the paper trail of procurement by independent external auditors, authorised agents during post-procurement reviews (PPRs); ● Initiate procurement processes, including those for international and local competitive bidding procedures ensuring compliance with agreed procurement methods in financing agreements as well as project procurement strategy for development(PPSD) ● Prepare minutes of evaluation, negotiation as well as contract amendment/extension for public tender committee meetings and also prepare the requests for no-objection and coordinate arrangements for the negotiation process. ● Prepare final contracts and ensure timely distribution of all relevant procurement and contract documents to all stakeholders. ● Establish a performance monitoring database for all suppliers and consultants and ensure efficiency and timeliness in the delivery of outputs from the services providers. ● Establish and maintain a central procurement filing system and ensure all related documents are included in the respective files to ensure ease of retrieval of information and the ease of following the paper trail of procurement by independent external auditors. ● Contract preparations and contract management to track the implementation process as well as determining the extension and renewals.
Minimum qualifications
1
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement
7 Years of relevant experience
2
Master’s Degree in Procurement
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
1
Demonstrated knowledge of the Government Umucyo e-procurement system and other relevant procurement systems;
2
Good organisational and time management skills with ability to plan workload and prioritize- be detail oriented and work under pressure of various deadlines;
3
Demonstrate professionalism and integrity
4
skills in Inclusiveness
5
• Highly motivated and self-starter person and he/she should able to work effectively as a member of a team
6
Familiarity with World Bank funded projects
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;
2
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
Livelihood Development Specialist at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): Deadline 23 April, 2024
Job responsibilities
• Participate actively in the design, supervision, implementation and monitoring of livelihoods development/improvement activities implemented under SPIU; • Organize and participate in community meetings and workshops to develop collaborative action plans and lead collaborative sessions to identify livelihood development related activities; • Oversee the design of livelihood development activities based on priorities identified during community and stakeholders workshops and ensure they are inclusive and tailored to the beneficiaries’ needs; • Lead and provide technical guidance, supervision and support to all aspects of livelihoods in projects (includes planning, budget management, implementation, and reporting); • Provide high quality and timely inputs for the preparation of Project deliverables (such as work plans, quarterly and annual reports, monitoring and evaluation reports, communication products, fact sheets, etc) to REMA and development partners; • Raise awareness on the role of community members in the implementation of the proposed livelihood improvement projects • Conduct an analysis of social risks related to adoption of new livelihood options beneficiaries, with a focus on vulnerable categories (e.g., women, older people, youth, persons with disability) • Carry out a stakeholder analysis on livelihood and identify who is doing what, where and for whom in order to minimize the duplication; • Coordinate the selection of beneficiaries of income generating activities or other livelihood interventions to be supported under VCRP; • Support the implementation of the new financial mobilization plan for the Project and facilitate the channeling of additional funds into livelihood activities; • Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on community’s livelihood development related support that may be required by the relevant stakeholders; • Lead the implementation of the livelihood development plan, monitor and evaluate livelihood development indicators as provided in result framework in close collaboration with M&E specialist ; • Identify and collaborate with various local NGOs, CSOs and other stakeholders to support in community mobilization for inclusive livelihood initiatives; • Liaise with other NGOs, relevant Government agencies and partners to ensure good coordination of effort, avoid duplication, share lessons and approaches for maximizing impact; • Development and implementation of livelihoods assessment tools and approaches; • Develop standards and systems for implementing livelihood approaches working with rural communities; • Build, maintain and enhance partnerships and coordinate livelihood improvement activities • Carry out a stakeholder analysis on livelihood and identify who is doing what, where and for whom in order to minimize the duplication; • Coordinate meetings among central level government agencies, development partners and civil society organizations involved in livelihood development plan implementation; • Lead the selection of partner organizations and community groups for the livelihood improvement activities; • Establish good working relationship with local authorities; • Provide a mechanism/guidelines which will ensure inclusion of social aspects in the formulation of livelihood improvement interventions at beneficiary level; • Organize study tours for the communities and local leaders to witness best practices from existing livelihood development similar projects; • In collaboration with the Field Environmentalist, ensure that the participating communities acquire appropriate skills and know-how to effectively participate in the project implementation process; • Work closely with Project staff at the district and Hub level to provide timely supports on implementation of livelihood activities in the field; • Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of livelihood improvement activities and to identify where adaptations might be needed; • Work in close collaboration with communication specialist to provide and document inputs for the successful implementation of the Project; • Integrate gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) issues into all livelihoods activities, where applicable; • Document lessons learned related, evaluate impact and modify community development approaches as needed; • Perform any other activities that will be assigned by the Project Manager, Program manager, SPIU coordinator or REMA management in general.
Minimum qualifications
1
Bachelors in Project Management
7 Years of relevant experience
2
Master’s in Rural Development
3 Years of relevant experience
3
Master’s in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
4
Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
7 Years of relevant experience
5
Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development
7 Years of relevant experience
6
Master’s Degree in Tourism Management
3 Years of relevant experience
7
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics
7 Years of relevant experience
8
Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
9
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management
7 Years of relevant experience
10
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Development
7 Years of relevant experience
11
Master’s Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
1
Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
2
Proven experience in preparing and coordinating community mobilization activities
3
Demonstrated successful experience collaborating across programs and strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, other development project teams, NGOs, etc.)
4
Demonstrable minimum five (5) years’ experience in development and implementation of community livelihood improvement programs or projects
5
Knowledge and experience in agriculture, livestock development and small enterprises development
6
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Ecology Specialist under Ecological Restoration and Livelihood Development Project at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): Deadline 23 April, 2024
Job responsibilities
• Ensure the Ecological restoration plan for the Volcanoes National Park Expansion (VNP) and priority conservation sites in the VCRP area is adequately elaborated and can achieve the restoration objectives; • Provide practical inputs into the development of ecological restoration plans • Ensure plant species proposed for restoration of the VNP expansion areas are native and compatible with soil and weather conditions of the area and can enhance gorilla habitat; • Oversee the ecological restoration activities for the Volcanoes National Park Expansion and restoration of other priority conservation areas within the broader VCRP landscape; • Work Closely with contractors and supervisors, to ensure the ecological restoration plans for different ecological restoration sites in the VCRP area are properly implemented. • Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to (i) identify adequate biodiversity indicators and (ii) design a comprehensive biodiversity monitoring tool to monitor project progress in terms of biodiversity. • Conduct field surveys to collect biological information about the numbers and distribution of organisms (plants, invertebrates, birds, mammals etc.) in the VNP expansion area and other ecological restoration sites in the project area; • Conduct field, lab, and theoretical research, including collecting water, soil and plant samples for analysis; • Following up ecological restoration activities, undertake regular monitoring of restoration activities to identify early problems and maintenance requirements; • In collaboration with M&E Specialist ensure that monitoring of the biodiversity related results indicators (as per the projects results framework) is conducted on quarterly basis; • Liaise with academic and research institutions such as the Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity of the University of Rwanda, Kalisoke and others, for biodiversity researches in the area in order to enhance biodiversity monitoring and increase availability of biodiversity information; • Organize technical workshop to review and validate project documents (including studies); • Contribute to the development of all reports of the donor related to biodiversity and ecological conservation for the project; • Assist the Project Manager /Sector Specialist in analyzing technical feasibility of subprojects during subproject review process, with particular emphasis on biodiversity, ecosystems management issues; • Assist the NPC to respond to the technical support requests from the Community- Based Groups(CBG), private operators, and other beneficiaries of the project and take necessary actions; • Link with key project stakeholders to achieve the objective of the project; • Collect desktop information and data from field surveys to deepen the understanding of the ecosystem goods and services provided by ecologically sensitive sites in the VCRP area. • Review field and laboratory data reports produced by consultants/ contactor working on the project; • Work closely with Environmental and Social Risks Management Specialists to analyse some environment related issues on the site; • Liaise with, and advise, site managers, experts, planners and others to assist with surveying and planning for ecological restoration works; • Undertake capacity building and awareness raising to the public and beneficiaries of the project in terms of ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation; • Report on the progress of ecological restoration activities, highlighting issues of concern or requiring management intervention; • Provide useful data and advice to REMA and stakeholders working with government, industry, non-governmental organizations, communities, and individuals, to wisely manage ecologically sensitive areas; • Build relationships with stakeholders, including members of the public; • Contribute to any study or research related to biodiversity and environment and natural resources; • Contribute ideas about changes to policy and legislation, based on ecological findings; • Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the project Coordinators;
Minimum qualifications
1
Master’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation
3 Years of relevant experience
2
Master’s Degree in Ecology
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
1
Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
2
Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and ensure to meet expectations;
3
Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office products;
4
Good teamwork skills with ability to contribute strongly within a team to ensure collective achievement of daily tasks
5
Familiar with different environmental and social safe guards’ standards from World Bank will be an advantage
6
Experience in conducting public awareness in biodiversity management, conservation, Environmental protection and management;
7
Proven competence in conducting biodiversity/ecology related research;
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