Transport economist at Ministry of infrastructure (MININFRA) Under Statute :Deadline: Aug 15, 2024

Job responsibilities

• Provide policy and strategic guidance considering macro and micro- economic implications of transport investment decisions. • Lead in exercises to undertake socio- economic and environmental assessments of investment options into different areas using economic and statistical modeling tools in support of these analyses. • Undertake value- for- money exercises to ensure government gets positive returns on investment on its projects before investment decisions are undertaken. • Lead in undertaking due diligence on prospective investment proposals especially emphasizing on value for money on the side of government. • Participate in project development and management, working closely with the planning department. • Work with the M&E Office to carry out end- of- project assessment of programs, projects, policies.

• Lead in producing economic briefs, papers, policy reviews and provide economic guidance to the Chief Engineer, and relevant Minister(s) and other authorities. • Perform financial analysis and conduct projections on previous scenarios to assess the effectiveness of the transport sector policies. • Provide strategic input to support the broader activities of the Ministry, including through the drafting of high quality documents, analytical reports, strategy briefs and other material on a wide range of issues related to transport analysis and strategy; and contribute to the development of the work programme and identify key priorities. • Assist the Ministry in development planning including integrated land use and transportation planning, transport investment and economic development as well as urban planning. • Assist the Ministry putting in place adequate transport economic data on national and international basis in conjunction with other concerned agencies and institutions. • Provide recommendations to the Ministry on strategic options enabling the unit costs reduction on construction, maintenance and the use of transport infrastructure. • Review and comment on economic parts of study reports prepared by consultants and other agencies as assigned by high authorities.

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    Bachelors in Transport Engineering,

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Transport Economics

    1 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Economics

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Systems Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in Transport Systems Engineering

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Master’s Degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

    1 Years of relevant experience

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  Master’s degree in Transport 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 principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

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    Knowledge of global and regional transport initiatives and programs

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    Knowledge of transport modeling software

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    Knowledge of transport / economic appraisal techniques and guidance including economic cost-benefit analysis

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    Knowledge of project planning, management and organizational skills, with ability to perform multi-tasks under tight deadlines

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    Data manipulation and proficiency in the use of suitable software

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  Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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