3 Jobs of ESIA Specialist at Rwanda development board (RDB) :Deadline: Jan 29, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION • Provide technical facilitation to investors in relation to obtaining environmental certification • Review project briefs and prepare the study ToRs for Environmental impact assessment • Undertake project site visits to verify conformity of projects with the relevant laws and regulations on environmental standards; • Review and recommend decisions on the EIA study reports following consultation with the required stakeholders; • Ensure overall compliance of the all received applications with the regulations governing Environmental impact assessment; • Actively interact with line ministries and relevant institutions and bodies dealing with environment matters, such as Ministry in charge of Environment, REMA, MININFRA, NAFA, KCC; • Develop and implement programs to continuously advise and educate investors on issues regarding environmental standards and procedures; • Compile, analyze and report statistical data collected from received and processed inquiries; • Any other relevant duties that may be assigned to him by the hierarchical supervisor. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Strong knowledge of the existing laws and regulations on environmental protection, standards and environmental certification • Excellent command of the procedures involved in the analysis and granting of Environmental impact assessments and certification • Demonstrated experience in evaluating projects for environmental certification • Strong command of written and verbal English to prepare coherent reports and communicate appropriately with investors • Attention to detail to ensure thorough compliance of projects with environmental regulations • Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate with clarity and courtesy to business clients and stakeholders and maintain strong relations with them • Good teamwork skills with ability to contribute strongly within a team to ensure collective achievement of daily tasks • Strong command of written and spoken English; • Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;