Job Description
1. Conduct researches, surveys and assessments to identify and monitor geological disaster risks to enhance risk resilience
Conduct researches, surveys and assessments for geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness;
Collaborate with technical experts from stakeholder agencies on geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness;
Organize simulation/mock exercises on geological disaster hazards;
Provide technical expertise to the Ministry on geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness;
Participate in inspections organized by other stakeholders on disaster risk surveillance and preparedness;
Develop checklists for disaster risk surveillance and preparedness related geological disaster risks.
2. Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for geological disaster risks.
Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for geological disaster risks;
Provide advice on technological tools to be used on geological disaster risks surveillance and preparedness as well as mitigation and adaptation measures;
Provide real time information to guide decision making on imminent hydro-meteorological disaster risk management.
3. Develop, review and update of policies, strategies, plans and programs pertinent to geological disaster risks
Contribute in development of policy tools for geological hazards to enhance resiliency;
Ensure monitoring of the implementation policies, strategies, plans and programs related to geological disaster risks;
Contribute in the operationalization of early warning system for geological disaster risks.
4. Ensure preparedness and readiness for geological risks
Ensure development, review and update of hazard-based preparedness plans for geological risks;
Identify readiness gaps and formulate recommendations;
Continuously establish geological risks risk levels and inform awareness, early warning and response related activities;
Contribute to response interventions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Geology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Geodesics.
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Geodesics
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Geophysics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Geophysics
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s in Geosciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Geosciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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bachelor’s degree in Earth Observation Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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master’s degree in Earth Observation Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
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Knowledge in Geographical Information System (GIS) as applied in any organization Information System(s);
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Communication skills
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Collaboration and team working skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
