12 Job Positions at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

12 Job Positions at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

Geographical Information System (GIS) Specialist Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

• Harmonize data models and implement standards for National Spatial Data Infrastructure designed for interoperability within the Ministry and its affiliated agencies and other institutions GIS datasets;
• Process large volume raster and/or vector GIS datasets for data transformation, integration, and harmonization, generalization or information extraction;
• Produce detailed and quality maps in various formats and perform image processing;
• Lead the design and development of advanced web user interfaces and services for accessing, visualizing, querying, mapping and storing spatial datasets managed by the Ministry and its affiliated agencies and other Institution stakeholders;
• Ensure quality control geospatial datasets before integration in the National GIS reference database and Data Service;
• Support the development, maintenance and population of the metadata service;
• Develop, document and undertake quality control procedures for spatial datasets;
• Conduct advanced Statistic Data analysis and contribute to the elaboration of Infrastructure Statistical Database.
• Prepare materials and provide GIS training to various institution staffs when needed;
• Supervise and provide technical support to the development and implementation of WEB GIS structures;
• Support the management of GIS package application systems and licenses;
• Day to day support of GIS applications and data systems, software upgrades and monitoring of new software and spatial data applications;
• Develop strong links with other GIS staff in Ministry’s affiliated agencies and other institutions to promote coordination and information-sharing between organizations;
• Perform any other duties assigned to him/her

Air Traffic Management and Communication Navigation Surveillance Investigation Specialist Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

Analyse factors related to air traffic management, including qualifications and training of Air Traffic Controller, in incident and accident investigations
• Develop technical guidance materials in relation to the conduct of investigation
• Act as Rwanda’s accredited representative in accident investigation outside the Country
• Responsible for assessment of Air Traffic Management procedures
• Identify and analyse pertinent evidence in order to determine causes of an occurrence.
• Produce draft safety recommendations that are well researched and effective in reducing risk within the industry
• Identity and advise about safety deficiencies and unsafe conditions in aviation operations related to Air Traffic Management.
• Share knowledge and enhancing international standards of accident and incident investigation
• Periodically evaluate the currency of the AAID technical guidance material and legal tools in line with the ICAO SARPs
• Complete ICAO corrective of action plan, fulfilling Compliance check list and self-assessment for ICAO compliance
• Be responsible for conducting aviation accident and incident investigations and timely compiling accident and incident reports in accordance with AAID requirements and ICAO Annex 13 Standards

Air Worthiness Investigation Specialist Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

• • Identity and advise about safety deficiencies and unsafe conditions in aviation operations related to airworthiness and maintenance.
• Responsible for assessment of maintenance and airworthiness procedures.
• Responsible for analysing technical and maintenance issues in incident and accident investigations.
• Develop technical guidance materials in relation to the conduct of investigation
• Act as Rwanda’s accredited representative in accident investigation outside the Country
• Identify and analyse pertinent evidence in order to determine causes of an occurrence.
• Produce draft safety recommendations that are well researched and effective in reducing risk within the industry
• Share knowledge and enhancing international standards of accident and incident investigation
• Periodically evaluate the currency of the AAID technical guidance material and legal tools in line with the ICAO SARPs
• Complete ICAO corrective of action plan, fulfilling Compliance check list and self-assessment for ICAO compliance
• Be responsible for conducting aviation accident and incident investigations and timely compiling accident and incident reports in accordance with AAID requirements and ICAO Annex 13 Standards

Power Transmission and Distribution Senior Engineer Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

Support the formulation of policies and regulations in the area of transmission and distribution of energy
• Provide inputs into medium and long term development plans for energy access (off-grid and/or grid), energy transmission and distribution infrastructure development in Rwanda
• Oversee and Monitor the implementation of projects led by agencies or other private sector entities to ensure compliance with terms and conditions to minimize any penalties for Rwanda
• Oversee and Monitor the level of technical losses in the electricity transmission and distribution grid.
• Spearhead the monitoring of implementation of projects related to Energy Access (off-grid and/or grid) to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Develop a framework for early detection and resolution of impediments to timely delivery of these projects and continued performance.
• Review and evaluate technical and financial requirements for proposed projects related to clean energy, energy access, Energy Transmission and Distribution.
• Ensure effective coordination of all sector players and stakeholders with direct and indirect material interdependencies with Energy Access (off grid and/or grid) project development, T&D Projects development, operations and maintenance
• Ensure an effective reporting mechanism that informs all sector stakeholders with relevant information with respect to progress of sector and national plans.
• Monitor the implementation of resolutions from periodic sector meetings (national /regional/international) to ensure effective execution and maximize benefits for Rwanda
• Support program implementation and provide other relevant capacity development such as the identification and development of training activities as well as mentorship on energy access, transmission and distribution.
• Provide expert policy advice and strategic direction to management and stakeholders on matters relating to Energy access, Transmission and Distribution in Rwanda
• Manage contracts for approved projects to ensure program goals are achieved
• Assist with preparation of progress reports and presentations to Management and various stakeholders
• Any other duties assigned by the Management.

Water Transport Senior Engineer Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

• Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Water Transport Senior Engineer Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

• Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Safety and Licensing Compliance Senior Engineer Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

• Develop policies and programs aimed at improving traffic and safety in all transport except air transport;
• Initiate and spearhead the development laws, orders and standards for enhancement of transport services safety in all modes of transport in close collaboration with the implementing agencies and the National Police;
• Develop and keep updated accident information system in collaboration with the national police and implementing agencies;
• Analyse all accident statistics in all modes of transport except air and make relevant improvement in the existing legal and regulatory tools;
• Develop road safety curriculum in schools in partnership with the responsible ministry, spearhead its dissemination and monitor its full implementation;
• Ensure accident and incident management system is in place and create post- crash handling mechanism between all stakeholders;
• Ensure proper functioning of the road safety committee and ensure the implementation of all its recommendations;
• Develop a database for all hospital accident victims admitted, discharged, and the deceased and produce annual status report of Rwanda’s road safety performance VS the rest of the countries and inform the management of progress;
• Establish the cost of an accident in Rwanda on an annual basis in collaboration with insurance companies and develop jointly realistic insurance premium setting mechanisms to ensure consumers are protected;
• Liaise with the vehicle registrar, inspection centres and the National Police to develop a mechanism for tracking bad drivers, defective vehicles and ensure garages are effective in commercial vehicle maintenance;
• Develop road safety programs aimed at accident reduction and ensure their dissemination in partnership with the relevant organs and ensure their incorporation into the national schools curriculum;
• Ensure road safety audits are regularly performed and recommendations implemented by relevant organs;
• Ensure road safety projects are implemented including technical and financial reporting;
• Support the Transport Directorate and other staff in business development activities including the preparation of high quality expressions of interest and proposals/tender documents, as required;
• Ensure accident black spot identification is regular and improvement programmes are in place;
• Develop methods and procedures for driver testing;
• Develop and regularly update driver manual, driver education and other safety driving ethics and practices;
• Develop mechanisms for driver registration, professionalization, certification and driver sanctions in partnership with the relevant key stakeholders and ensure compliance;
• Initiate and ensure implementation of driver performance appraisal mechanism including driver score cards in partnership with the regulator and monitor compliance;
• Coordinate and schedule in collaboration with stakeholders’ road test examinations and keep the minister in charge informed;
• Ensure synchronization of Rwandan registration system with the rest in the region and ensure full compliance with EAC requirements;
• Ensure that driver sanctions are implemented and ensure they are reinstated after sanction duration;
• Establish garages’ management policy and strategy is in place;
• Ensure garages standards are in place;
• Ensure technical, mechanics, helpers are professionally trained both in school and on job;
• Develop apprenticeship programs are in place for hands on training experience and ensure equated certificates are issued by relevant institutions in partnership with relevant institutions;
• Ensure all garages are in compliance with the environment management standards;
• Ensure all garages have petroleum waste collection and disposal facilities;
• Ensure all garages have vehicle mechanical inspection facilities to report vehicle defects at entry and ensure all garages issue mechanical soundness certificates prior to release to clients.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Urban and Rural Physical Planning Engineer Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

Develop policies, strategies, legal and regulatory tools governing urban and rural spatial planning and review the existing ones.
• Initiate and coordinate awareness on planned and existing land use planning initiatives at different levels, from community to local and central Government.
• Evaluate the spatial planning tools elaborated, including National land use and development master plan, District land use plans, Local land development plans, detailed zonal and physical plans and Street addressing plans among others and advise to the Ministry on the needful amendments;
• Enable central and local government officials to use the spatial planning framework in land use planning and management.
• Evaluate socio-economic and environmental impacts that urban and rural physical plans may have on land and provide responsive recommendations.
• Gather and analyze economic, social and environmental information using geo-information technologies that support in decision making.
• Support Meet with government agencies, developers, architects, community groups, and businesses to develop urban projects.
• Address issues regarding land use or community physical plans.
• Advise officials on budgets and physical planning project feasibility.
• Advise on bulk infrastructures for water, sanitation, roads and storm water, solid waste, electricity.
• Oversee the implementation of various urban and rural spatial planning and development projects of implementing agencies.
• Assess geotechnical report and make recommendations.
• Any other line tasks and responsibilities that may emerge or may be allocated by the direct supervisor.

Energy Economist Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

• • Develop models of energy demand and supply using energy planning tools
• Support in providing data for the energy policy and strategy, monitoring of implementation energy-related projection
• Assess the institutional and regulatory environment of the energy sector and identify opportunities for development partners to support
• Participate in the periodic review of Energy Tariffs
• Review and evaluate proposed projects for technical and financial merits and adherence to program requirements
• Participate in PPA negotiations by carrying out financial analysis of the projects
• Spearhead the provision of policy advisory services on the financing of energy projects
• Compile energy market data, analyze market trends, including demand, supply, and price projections, and undertakes market intelligence in support of financing decisions
• Prepare and execute Development Partners (World Bank, EU, AfDB, etc) Mission review of the projects under implementation
• Assist in developing and monitoring the sector log-frame, including activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts
• Determining information needs of sector management, development partners, government institutions and other stakeholders
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators and targets for the sector, considering specific reporting requirements to government institutions or development partners
• Record and report progress on sector projects and objectives and communicate it to the Management on a regular basis.
• Assist in establishing reporting structures and in institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and procedures within the sector and between different institutions such as MININFRA, REG, RDB, RURA, and others
• Assist in preparing sector-specific evaluation studies (such as value for money studies, impact analysis, etc.)
• Any other duty assigned by the Man

Sanitation and Sewerage Senior Engineer Under Statute at MININFRA: (Deadline 1 November 2022)

Job description

• To initiate programs aimed at increasing sanitation services across the country;
• To participate in the formulation and reviews of Sanitation sub-sector related policies, strategies and laws;
• Monitor and ensure the proper implementation of sanitation related policies, strategies and laws ensuring proper management of both solid and liquid wastes;
• To ensure that the development of national sanitation related policies and strategies integrate regional and global water and sanitation sector vision and targets;
• To develop guidelines for general planning, operation and maintenance of the environmental and sanitation programs;
• To plan and perform monitoring of Sanitation sub-sector performance towards national and global targets;
• To analyze and provide advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of water supply systems, including source development, treatment, storage and distribution;
• To analyze and advise on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems, including collection, treatment and discharge;
• To analyze and advise on the planning and management of both solid and liquid wastes as well as management of urban storm water;
• To closely monitor and evaluate of Water and Sanitation Sector performance;
• To participate in the strategic planning for the Water and Sanitation Sector;
• To regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of Sanitation projects, by both Government and non-Governmental institutions, across the country;
• Effectively monitor the quality of executed works for sanitation projects under implementation by public and non-public institutions;
• To initiate, support and/or supervise sanitation infrastructure development programs under the decentralized structures;
• To participate in the monitoring the compliance of quality standards and norms, cost effectiveness, response to environmental sustainability, safety and cross-cutting issues in water and sanitation infrastructure development;
• Actively prepare, review or validate Terms of Reference of different Sanitation projects consultancy services as required;
• Supervise and participate in the validation of the design of sanitation systems, such as structures, pumping stations, sewer network, sewage treatment plant and earthworks;
• To recommend solutions to environmental and sanitary engineering problems;
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.