Job responsibilities
• Oversee and manage the implementation of the project, monitor work progress, and ensure delivery of outputs according to the Project Documents and the provisions of the Project Cooperation Agreement and guidance of the Project Steering Committee; • Oversee the outsourcing by competitive tender, monitor the procurement of works, goods and services for the project and ensure execution according to the rules and guidelines in conformity with the procurement procedures. Coordinate and manage all procurement requirements (Terms of reference, contracts and consultancies in the project, including reviewing consultancy reports) Provide guidance to contractors and consultants engaged by the project • Advise REMA, Nordic Development Fund (NDF) and the National Steering Committee on quality and appropriate follow-up actions and manage the disbursement of funds in conformity with the administrative and financial procedures of the GoR and development partners • Report project progress and milestones to SPIU coordinator, Project Steering Committee, MINECOFIN and Nordic Development Fund (NDF) through Ministry of Infrastructure • Assist REMA in meeting its reporting requirements to Nordic Development Fund (NDF) in rigorous and timely manner .
• Coordinate development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist; • Coordinate development 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 and Nordic Development Fund (NDF); • 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 Steering Committee, and Nordic Development Fund (NDF) of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay; • 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 delivery of outputs if any, and recommendations on necessary improvements. • Liaise with different project stakeholders and support their participation in the project; • Manage and monitor the project risks- including Environment and Social management plan, 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 NDF on a regular basis • Organize and actively participate in report validation meetings, project Steering Committee meetings, prepare minutes and implement the recommendations; • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports to, REMA, NDF and SPIU focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in order to improve project performances; • Ensure that audits are organized on time and resulting recommendations are acted upon. • Ensure that project activities are on-time, on-budget, and on-track to contribute to the achievement of the projects’ objectives and contractual obligations and programmatic objectives. • Develop and deliver presentations and materials to communicate project progress and challenges effectively. • Manage external communication and public relations related to the project. • Document project activities and lessons learned. • Prepare the needed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with stakeholder institutions with support of SPIU Legal Specialist; • Any other duties as may be assigned by REMA Management.
Minimum qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering
6 Years of relevant experience
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2Master’s Degree in Water Resources Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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3Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
6 Years of relevant experience
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4Master’s in Limnology and wetland management
3 Years of relevant experience
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5Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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6Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Management
6 Years of relevant experience
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7Master’s Degree in Conservation Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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8Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with water management
6 Years of relevant experience
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9Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with water management
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Experience in dealing with a diversity of stakeholders both in public sector and/or private sector
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2Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and ensure to meet expectations;
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3• High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Power point, email and internet.
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4have strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate the exchange of relevant information between stakeholders
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5. Knowledge and understanding of basic wetland restoration techniques, flood plain management and land use planning.
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6. Master’s degree with 3 years of proven working experience with the GoR and Development Partners’ projects such as,but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP
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7.A0 with 6 (Six) years of working experience with the GoR and Development Partners projects such as, but not limited to AfDB, World Bank, NDF, GEF, GCF, UNDP etc…
