Construction Intern at Coordination Office of the Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/Rwanda

JOB OFFER

The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for more than 40 years. It began in 1982 as an unusual attempt by two countries to reshape development policy and has now become an internationally recognised model of citizen-oriented, decentralised, and efficient international cooperation at the local level. The Coordination Office of the Partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda (Jumelage) oversees most of the projects carried out within the framework of the partnership.

The Coordination Office of the Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/Rwanda is looking for an intern for its construction department for 6 months who will support for the construction team in various tasks.

General tasks:

• Support the assessment of projects
• Support the elaboration of estimates/measurements and calculations of quantities and quality for projects
• Support the Evaluation of construction projects
• Support the preparation and follow-up of projects
• Support the preparation of site visit reports
• Support the financial control of projects (analysis of bids, invoices)
• Support the compilation of documents/letters related to construction projects
• Support the preparation of reports
• Support the maintenance and updating of construction records
• Support the management of the project list

Required qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree A0 or diploma A1 in civil engineering or other related field
• Knowledge of Archicad
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, PPT, Excel)
• First professional working experience in the construction sector is an asset
• Pronounced oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, language skills in French and German are an asset
• Initiative and ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Team player and team-oriented way of working
• High organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility and reliability in work results
• Very good communication, moderation and consulting skills

To apply, please send the following documents in one PDF file with the reference INTERN: CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT to kigali.info@rlp-ruanda.de no later than Sunday, 22 September 23:59.

• Cover letter
• CV
• Degree or diploma
• References if available
• E-mail address

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.