Senior Engineer in charge of fossil Fuels at Ministry of infrastructure (MININFRA) Under Statute :Deadline: Nov 6, 2024

Job responsibilities

POLICY FORMULATION AND REVIEW •Support the formulation of policies in the area of Fossil Fuels focusing on petroleum, methane and peat resources and supportive technologies and projects •Support the policy review process through undertaking of relevant studies and resource assessment relevant for Rwanda •Support the development of policy that increases private sector participation in the development of projects based on petroleum, methane and peat •Secure the requisite resources required to ensue effective, efficient and appropriate development policy •Strategic and Operational Planning •Provide inputs into medium- and long-term development plans for Fossil Fuel energy infrastructure development in Rwanda

•Support the process of development of the Fossil Fuels component in the ESSP and advise on the suitability of various agency and private sector proposals in this field •Develop performance indicators to track progress in the delivery of Fossil Fuels section of the ESSP executed by the relevant agencies and private actors in the sector •Review and Monitor sector players’ operational and strategic plans to ensure overall alignment and sustainability of plans at sector and national level Implementation Oversight •Monitor implementation of development of Fossil Fuel plans and projects for energy development and supply interventions, including conventional electricity generation plants. •Develop a framework for early detection and resolution of impediments to timely delivery of projects •Provide technical leadership in Fossil Fuels, conduct capacity assessment and in liaison with the HR department propose appropriate capacity building interventions

STEKEHOLDER COORDINATION

•Develop and maintain a framework to ensure effective coordination of all sector players and stakeholders with direct and indirect material interdependencies with Fossil Fuel energy development, deployment and delivery •Ensure an effective reporting mechanism that informs all sector stakeholders with respect to progress of sector and national plans

RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

•Coordinate with the Research team to ensure current knowledge and continuous update in Fossil Fuel energy technologies and resources optimization •Benchmark with regional and other global counterparts to obtain best practice and standards in the development of fossil fuel projects and infrastructure •Support the establishment and keeping an updated database for Fossil Fuel technology, studies, projects and related literature •Encourage interregional and international study tours and specific staff attachments to projects/countries where ground breaking developments are taking place to enhance local capacity •Plan, motivate and secure financing of research, skill development and training

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    Master’s in Electrical Engineering

    1 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

    1 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Electricity Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

  1 Years of relevant experience
  
  
  

Required competencies and key technical skills

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    Resource management skills

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    Analytical 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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    Knowledge of financing of capital intensive infrastructure projects

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    Project formulation and funding skills
    
    
    

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    Judgement and decision-making skills

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    Energy sector policy analysis and formulation skills

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    Knowledge of the legal framework relevant to energy projects planning

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    Knowledge of energy projects designs

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    Policy formulation, review and analysis

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    Knowledge to read interpret technical energy reports such as feasibility study reports

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    Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal, regulatory and policy making;

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    Knowledge and experience in fossil fuel energies, oil, refineries, and thermal power plants operations

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    Knowledge of global and regional Fossil fuel energy projects and programs

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  • Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage

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