Senior Civil Engineer at Rwanda Development board (RDB): (Deadline 7 October 2024)

• Work with the construction supervision team to coordinate review and approval of all documents produced by the Contractor and Supervisor • Coordinate meetings and communication with all project stakeholders to ensure smooth operation for the projects, timely interaction, and quality of work consistent with the highest international standards • Secure the necessary public authorities and funders’ approvals in case of donor funded projects and project permits and inform the Client in due time to prepare the necessary action plans • Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks • Reviewing and monitoring progress against milestones • Report formally on the progress and performance of all relevant aspects of the Project to the all other project stakeholders • Certify invoices, practical completion and contractual requirements in conjunction with the construction supervisor • Support field visits and inspections by necessary authorities/stakeholders • Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project. KEY COMPETENCIES • The required senior engineer must be a technically qualified with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering • Demonstrated ability for project design and management experience. • At least 7 years of proven working experience in construction industry • Experience working on at least 5 civil works projects in the past five years as a civil engineer • Should have conducted at least 3 years as design team leader • He/she should be a member of recognized engineers’ professional organization with a license authorizing him/her to practice as an engineer • Familiar with the latest Computer Aided Design applications and other relevant engineering and project management software • Experience in donor-funded projects. • Knowledge of relevant national and international engineering codes and client engineering specification’s drafting and drawing standards • Experience working in Rwandan context particularly engaged with contractors and consultants. • Proven contract management skills • Ability to work under pressure and be flexible • Fluency in English language, oral and written.