Senior Civil Engineer at local administrative intities development agency (LODA): (Deadline 2 September 2024)

Job responsibilities: (a) Propose the effective planning and coordination of WB funded projects and programs implemented by LODA (b) Acting as the main technical advisor for construction of infrastructure funded by the World bank namely the construction of cross border markets and urban infrastructure development in 6 Secondary cities (c) Liaise with the District, local stakeholders, the contractors, and LODA (d) Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations; (e) Ensure the infrastructure under construction are in full conformity with the WB and GoR agreement and timely implemented (f) Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications; (g) Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the contractor and reports provided the supervision mission; (h) Facilitating the District authorities and their representatives through technical support to for effective implementation of projects funded by the WB; including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress; (i) Supervise day-to-day management of the projects, including supervising and monitoring the site progress and challenges and report regularly (j) Planning the work and efficiently organizing the Construction and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines and providing advice to resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise; (k) Overseeing quality control of the infrastructure; (l) Prepare and facilitation the WB supervision missions (m) Mentor colleagues by sharing knowledge in infrastructure operations; (n) Support capacity building in construction management of staff that deals with infrastructure operations with emphasis on World Bank procedures (o) Advise the implementing Agency on general construction management and monitoring. (p) Prepare periodical and situational progress reports on projects (q) Ensure project activities are carried out in adherence to sound social and environmental safeguards as described in the ESMF. QUALIFICATION: – Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 5 years of working experience in related field Or Master’s degree in the same fields with 3 years of working experience in related field; Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required: – Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Decentralization system; – Knowledge of results-based management, logical – framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools; – Knowledge of drafting Action Plans and Operational Plans; – Knowledge to conduct policy and analysis and draft proposals; – Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts, systems and tools; – Computer Skills; – Leadership Skills; – Organizational Skills; – Communication Skills; – High analytical & Complex Problem-Solving Skills; – Judgment & Decision-Making Skills; – Time management Skills; – Team working Skills; – fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; – knowledge of all is an advantage