Job description
• Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Transport Management
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Safety policies and Regulations
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Port Management Operations and Services
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Navigation Systems
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Marine Engineering
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Port Management Operations and Services
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Marine Navigation Systems
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport
Experience: 1
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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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 social and environmental issues
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge of global and regional transport initiatives and programs
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Knowledge of policy formulation and analysis
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Knowledge of principles and methods of moving people and goods by water including the relative costs and benefits
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Ability to demonstrate a knowledge and interest of the water transport industry
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