EDF Infrastructure Sector Specialist

The Single Project Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (SPIU/ MINECOFIN) is an established unit in line with the Government Policy of reducing transaction costs and leveraging services in the project implementation processes. Currently, the SPIU strategically positioned in the Ministry to manage the ongoing and planned, as well as future projects to be identified in the course of translating sector strategic plans into development results.

The first cohort of projects to be implemented under the aespices of the MINECOFIN SPIU include; Aid Coordination, Harmonization and Alignment Project, Gender Responsive Budgeting Project, Gender Equitable Local Development Project, Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy Planning, Analysis and M&E Project, BIFSIR, PFM Secretariat (i.e PFM Basket Fund, Public Sector Capacity Building Project, Institutional Development Fund) and NAO Secretariat (managing a number of infrastructure development projects, Economic and Governance support as well as Rural Developmental Budget. Sector Support) which are jointly funded by the GoR and; UN Agencies, UNDP, World Bank, DFID, KfW, SIDA and EU respectively.

The SPIU/MINECOFIN intends to recruit qualified and competent candidates to fill the following vacant position:

Post No 1:  EDF - Infrastructure Sector Specialist (1)

The Infrastructure Sector Specialist to be hired under EDF programme is expected to operate at all levels of infrastructural EU financed projects including programming, identification, formulation, implementation, evaluation and audit phases.

Duration of the Contract: One year contract renewable

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Reporting to the EDF/NAO Manager; EDF - Infrastructure Sector Specialist will be responsible to:
• Actively participate in the Infrastructure Working Group in the definition of the needs assessment for appropriate programming;
• In consultations with the technical ministries, analyse and recommend projects that could be supported under the EDF programme;
• Actively participate in the review Terms of References for the feasibility studies as well as their launch under the EDF financing;
• Engage with EU Delegation in the preparation of financing proposals as well as facilitating in the signature of the financing agreements;
• Support technical ministries and the EU Delegation to effectively implement procurement plans. Such technical support includes preparation of tender documents, tender evaluations, drafting of contracts as well as facilitating contract signature;
• Ensure maximum respect of procurement code as well as the EDF rules;
• Effectively monitor the contracts´ execution together with the technical ministry and EU Delegation through payment process and verifications, monitor the quality of executed works, etc..;
• Evaluate the justification and initiation of addenda for extra-works and services as well as their legalisation;
• Monitor the guarantee periods issued, actively participate in the provisional acceptances of works completed, claims analysis and provide advice accordingly;
• Prepare regular (quarterly and annual and special) reports on the projects´ implementation;
• Actively participate along with other designated Delegation in the audit and evaluation missions and. implement recommendations formulated during such missions;

Qualifications and Experience 
• A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering works from a reputable University/Institution.
• At least 4 years relevant continuous work experience in a busy construction works;
• Experience with donor funded projects will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of Bill of quantities and BoQ variance analysis.
• Fluency in English or French with working knowledge of the other language.

Other Competences 
• Highly competent, mature and experienced individual with self drive and integrity
• Decisive, practical and results oriented
• Effective planning and organizational ability
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills. High integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and initiative.
• Excellent team playing abilities and having a keen client focus.

Deadline for Application 
Candidates applying for the above position shall fill the application forms available at www.minecofin. gov.rw or www.psc.gov.rw. The filled application forms will be accompanied by a detailed CV, a photocopy of the required degree and a copy of the Identity card Card will be submitted to Central Secretariat at 4th Floor/MINECOFIN Building. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for application will be on 30 May 2013 at 17:00.
Dusenge Enata
Director General of Corporate Service