The Government of Rwanda has received a grant from the African Development Bank (ADB), through subsidiary granter, Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) of the East Africa Community (EAC) to finance a five year program to implement the construction of Water Supply, and Sanitation infrastructure as well as capacity building for sustainability of constructed infrastructure in 3 secondary towns of Nyagatare and Kayonza in Eastern Province and Nyanza in Southern Province, under the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Initiative, Phase II ( LVWATSAN II) regional program.
The program which will be executed by the Ministry of Infrastructure aims at contributing to the improvement of the livelihoods and health of the residents in the three secondary towns, through the reversal of pollution of the Lake Victoria basin and its catchments. This regional program is implemented consecutively in 15 secondary towns in all five East African Member States under overall coordination of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), with its head quarters in Kisumu, Kenya. The program components are construction of Water Supply infrastructure, urban drainage systems, public toilets, purchase of solid waste equipment and capacity building.
In addition, part of the sums awarded under the grant will be used for the administration and operation of the Program Implementation Unit ( PMU) which will consist of a Project Coordinator, 2 project engineers, Finance and Administration Officer, Procurement Specialist , Environmental and Social Expert.
In order to establish a strong Project Management Unit (PMU) capable of delivering the program timely and successfully, the Ministry of Infrastructure wishes to recruit the following highly qualified and motivated program staff:
4.Environment Specialist
Qualifications and Experience:
-Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or equivalent, with a background in Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology or related disciplines at Bachelors Degree level
-At least 5 years of professional experience in conducting environmental assessments, development and implementation of environmental management plans.
-Experience in major construction projects is essential. Experience in Environmental Health/Hygiene Projects, such municipal solid waste management, sewage and drainage systems construction projects is preferable
-Proven spreadsheet (Excel), typing, word-processing,
-Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda with excellent written and oral communications skills
-Ability to work in a team and under minimum or no supervision
Duties and Responsibilities
The Environmental Specialist will work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. He will be responsible for the all Environment and Safety related undertakings. The incumbent shall ensure that the program is implementing environmentally sound program. The Environmental Specialist’s major tasks will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment ( EIA), and Environmental Management Plans ( EMP) of program envisaged sub projects
2. Ensure that all the program activities are environmentally complient
3. Secure Environmental and safety Permits from Regulatory Agencies for project implementation where necessary
4. Participate in the recruitment of the environment and sanitation consulting and construction companies for the program
5. Participate in the preparation of Project Action Plans and budgets
6. Participate in the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quartery, annual or any requested other reports
7. Perform any other activities as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
All interested candidates should submit applications to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure by using the following:
1. An application form can be downloaded at www.mininfra.gov.rw or found at Public Service Commission,
2. Application letter for employment
3. Detailed curriculum vitae
4. Photocopy of degree or certificate obtained
5. Photocopy of identity card
6. Testimonial, names and addresses of three persons for reference.
The application should be sent at the reception of the Ministry of Infrastructure at the address below on or before 15/04/ 2011 at 4:00PM:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Infrastructure
P.O. Box 24 Kigali, Rwanda
Environment Specialist
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