SPIU Coordinator at Ministry In Charge Of Emergency Management (MINEMA): (Deadline 12 February 2024)

POSITION: SPIU COORDINATOR • Job Title : SPIU Coordinator (1) • Position Supervisor : Permanent Secretary of the Ministry • Classification Level : 1.IV • Location : Kigali JOB PURPOSE The SPIU Coordinators will conduct organizational and management responsibilities to support SPIU projects. She/he will be responsible of facilitating in the successful completion of SPIU projects, as well as managing all SPIU projects and Program Managers’; She/He will be developing relationships with project partners and donors. This position will Provide effective leadership and ensure the overall management of SPIU’s projects. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Permanent Secretary, the SPIU Coordinator will perform the following key functions: • Ensure overall coordination of all Ministries’ projects; • Lead the planning process of SPIU activities; • Identify and follow up on potential opportunities for resource mobilization in support of disaster management program and advise the Ministry on requirements to access funds • Oversee budget execution of SPIU and report to the MINEMA Chief budget Manager • Lead the process of project proposal initiation • Review project proposals and submit them for funding • Ensure smooth technical collaboration of SPIU and other relevant Ministry’s departments • Lead the resource mobilization team of the Ministry • Serve as liaison between Ministry and its project‘s partners • Put on place mechanisms to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of projects’related procurement activities. • Ensure SPIU contracts and agreements with stakeholders are timely executed • Submit SPIU required daily, weekly, monthly and annual report • Supervise and coordinate performance evaluation of SPIU staff basing on action plan and staff duties and submit to MINEMA Permanent Secretary • Identify and timely report any issue affecting project implementation or posing risks to Ministry’s mandate • Perform other duties as may be assigned his/her supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Project Management, Economics, Development Studies Environmental Economics; with three years of working experience in Managing projects. Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Economics, Environmental Economics and Development Studies; with five years of working experience in Managing Projects. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Leadership: provide guidance, feedback, and encouragement for achieving goals. • Excellent communication and Presentation skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. • Effective organization skills and time management: Excellent ability to multitask and effectively management of time. • Decision making skills and Strong Problem-solving skills: handle significant problems, and resolve issues without assistance, draw conclusions and justify decisions • Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to teamwork with diverse groups of people. • Strong problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. • Fluency in English and French, including excellent writing skills, is required Excellent planning and control skills; know where SPIU project activities should be headed and helps reduce uncertainty. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS • Proven experience in big and medium scope project management • Fluency in English including excellent writing skills • Available to start immediately FACTORS ADDING VALUE • Specific experience in managing and coordinating projects funded by international development partners such as World Bank, European Union, AfDB, IMF, UN agencies, International NGOs • Fluency in English including excellent writing skills • Knowledge of climate change, disaster management and refugee affairs Core Value • Integrity • Inclusiveness • Accountability • Team Work • Client /Citizen focus Professionalism