Job Description
Reporting channel: reports to the Urban Transport and Regional Integration Program Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for all technical aspects of planning and design of Inland Water Transport (IWT) infrastructure.
• Provide alternative and cost-effective solution for designs of IWT infrastructure;
• Develop guidance for analysing and designing of IWT infrastructure considering local terrains and environment.
• Manage surveys and data collection for studies and detailed designs to be carried out efficiently and effectively;
• Prepare or initiate the procurement of designs for IWT infrastructure;
• Review and check designs procured from outside sources, procure design checks as required and recommend acceptable designs for approval;
• Store and archive drawings and calculations in accordance with the required national procedures;
• Arrange for the regular collection and archiving of data required for planning and design purposes
• Prepare medium and long-term rail infrastructure upgrading and expansion programs;
• Prepare project proposals after consultations with relevant stakeholders for Agency review and adoption;
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s in Civil Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Transport and Geo-Information Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Coastal Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Ports Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Biology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Wildlife and Aquatic Resource Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Ecology
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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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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Report writing and presentation skills
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Understanding of national, regional and international contexts of ports development and inland water public transport
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Understanding of Government policies and laws implementation;
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance 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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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Team working Skills
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Computer Literate
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Analytical skills;
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High presentation and reporting skills
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Deep understanding on Government policies implementation
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Judgement and decision making skills
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High analytical, coordination, planning and organizational skills
