Transmission Line Project Manager /RUEAP at Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL): (Deadline 9 October 2022)

Transmission Line Project Manager /RUEAP at Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL): (Deadline 9 October 2022)

The project manager shall be responsible for technical monitoring and proactive reporting on the day-to-day implementation of the Project activities and delivery on respective outputs as committed in the Company’s annual performance plan. The projects manager closely working with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists and respective project managers shall ensure that projects under the program produce specified results, to the required standard of quality, within the specified timeframe and budget as indicated in several project documents such as Project Appraisal document and financing agreements.

Key roles/responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Projects Coordinator, technically provide guidance on unlocking constraints to implementation of energy Projects under EDCL mandate in accordance to the Project Documents and the entire company annual performance plan.
• Provide technical oversight in the elaboration and implementation of the company’s quality assurance plan to enhance quality of interventions before and during projects implementation, working closely with the quality assurance specialist.
• Elaborate and help enforce clear projects monitoring and quality inspection schedules to reduce unplanned visits and associated expenditure triggers that don’t match cashflow plans
• Assist in elaboration of clear and typical energy project milestones especially in generation and transmission against which performance targets will be tied and evaluation undertaken to reduce process reporting.
• Oversee implementation of the company’s operational plan translating the broader quarter-level performance commitments into monthly and weekly activity plans to reduce projects time overruns.
• Support respective EDCL departments on adherence to individual project’s workplans, and budget assisting in the preparation of revisions of work plans and budget where need be though in a manner that doesn’t affect the realization of the overall company performance timelines.
• Working with individual project managers, oversee compliance of Independent Power Producers and other contractors to the agreed upon project annual workplans, budget and Monitoring Plans.
• Contribute significantly in projects budget preparation in consultation with the energy planning unit and expenditure tracking in consultation with finance department to reduce risks emanating from cost overruns.
• In line with the Rwanda Energy Group Enterprise Risk Management Plan being developed, develop and regularly update a risk matrix for on-going energy projects for management intervention
• Undertake any other assignments related to energy projects as requested by the Projects Coordinator

Core Competences
• Able to coordinate well with diverse individuals and teams and to negotiate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve company performance commitments
• Knowledge of government processes and procedures such as procurement is an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to complicated problems in a flexible, time sensitive and creative manner
• Must be a self-starter who takes initiative and can work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, writing, reporting and presenting abilities. Should have strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback in a timely and positive manner
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations.

Profile

The project Manager shall have the following minimum qualifications and experience:
Academic qualification: A Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management or closely related fields with an experience in energy field of 5 years or a bachelor’s degree with an experience of 7 years in energy sector
Minimum experience: The experience must focus in at least one of the following areas: Projects Management, energy sector technologies, energy policy and regulation, rural electrification. and renewable energy.
Added advantage: the project Manager shall have an analytical and investigative skills, Communication and presentation skills, High standards of professionalism and integrity, Result and team oriented, Ability to work under pressure and Good interpersonal skills.
Working language: English

MODE OF APPLICATION

Duly signed application letters addressed to the Managing Director of Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) together with updated detailed curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, proof of related experience/valid work certificates and names and addresses of at least three (3) reference persons and copy of Identity Card should be submitted by email to [email protected] not later than 09/10/2022 latest 5:00P.M.

Note:

1. Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job application letter to support the relevant experience indicated in the applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection.
2. Your job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE single pdf document for easy download & analysis of applications
3. ONLY online applications will be received on the above-mentioned email. No hardcopy applications will be received.
4. REG is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our company Gender Mainstreaming policy and program, we seek to increase the number of women in all levels of the organization. Therefore, we strongly encourage female candidates to apply. Special consideration will be given to qualified female candidates