VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Background:
Over the past decade, Rwanda has experienced strong economic growth across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, energy, mining, industry, and services. By adhering to green economy principles during this growth, the country has positioned itself to become a world leader in green growth. The pressures from a rapidly-growing population on land, water, food, and energy resources are, however, currently threatening the sustainability of its development. Current and predicted effects of climate change are compounding these threats.
The project will be implemented by the UN Environment and executed by the Rwanda Environment Management Agency across 4 years.
Position: Project Manager/ Adaptation and Planning Sector Specialist
Duration of Assignment: 1-year full-time position, renewable subject to performance evaluation
Duty station: Kigali, Rwanda
Duties and responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the implementation of the project, monitor work progress, and ensure delivery of outputs according to the Project Document and the provisions of the Project Cooperation Agreement;
- Report project progress and milestones to SPIU coordinator, the Project Director, Project Steering Committee and the UN Environment Task Manager;
- Develop and implement a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist ;
- Develop annual activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee;
- Mobilize goods and services to conduct project activities, including drafting of terms of references and work specifications;
- Manage and oversee project personnel, consultants, and contractors to ensure good performance;
- Supervise, coordinate, and manage the work of the Project Management Unit;
- Supervise the development of performance and financial reports as required by MOE, REMA, MINECOFIN, Donor
- Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
- Manage disbursements and expenditures according to targets and budgets, prepare cash advance requests, and prepare the expenditure statements;
- Manage and monitor the project risks, including environmental and social risks, initially identified, submit new risks to the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log, and propose measures for addressing risks;
- Inform the SPIU Coordinator, Project Director, Project Steering Committee, and the UN Environment Task Manager of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay;
- Prepare the Project Implementation Review (PIR) report, Half-yearly Progress Report, and Final Completion reports;
- Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and the Project Cooperation Agreement. The reports should contain detailed assessments of progress in implementing activities, including reasons for delays, budget shortfalls, required changes in the delivery of outputs if any, and recommendations on necessary improvements.
- Monitor project co-financing and prepare relevant reports;
- Liaise with different project stakeholders and support their participation in the project;
- Support gender sensitization and gender equality in implementing project activities;
- Lead communications and engagement of different sectors, development partners, beneficiary communities, and users of climate information products and services; and
- Liaise and coordinate with the UN Environment Task Manager and Fund Management Officer on a regular basis.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in environment, natural resources management, environmental science, economics, environmental planning, or related discipline;
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience with 5 years of specific experience in climate change adaptation
- Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in climate change adaptation, climate risk management, climate services, strategic planning frameworks, mainstreaming processes; and
- Demonstrated working experience with Global Environment Facility, or other similar donor-funded projects desirable.
Skills and competencies:
- Experience in working and collaborating across government agencies;
- Ability to build consensus, collaboration, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Effective communication skills in both written and oral English. Report writing skills, moderation, and facilitation skills are essential;
- Experience managing budgets, work plans, and procurement plans;
- Ability to detect and escalate project risk and propose effective mitigation measures; and
- Ability to maintain effective coordination with related initiatives and donor-funded projects in the country.
Management arrangements:
The Project Manager will report to SPIU Coordinator and the Project Director in Rwanda Environment Management Authority. He or she will liaise regularly with the UN Environment Task Manager.
Applications
The late application shall not be considered, and online applications are unacceptable;
Interested candidates will submit their applications including CV, application letter, Recommendation of last employer, criminal record at REMA’s office located in Kacyiru;
For any further information, you can always look at REMA website.
The deadline for the submission of the applications shall be on the 6th /09/2019
Kigali on 29th august 2019.
Eng. Coletha U. RUHAMYA
Director-General
