Job Opportunities at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA)

1. Job Title: Transformation Eastern Province of Rwanda Through Adaption Project Manager

Job responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate implementation of TREPA project in RFA: Planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation, reporting of project activities;
• Ensure responsibility of administrative management of the program (monitoring implementation of budgets, proper use of resources, timely recording in accordance with appropriate formats);
• Ensure the timely lead of TREPA outputs implementation as per agreement between RFA and the Internation Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN);
• Evaluate and coordinate support to local partners and stakeholders for the sustainable management of forest and agroforestry in the RFA and supervise organization of related workshops and trainings;
• Coordinate activities aimed at strengthening SPIU capacity in forest and agroforestry monitoring;
• Provide necessary support in the design of activities related to the project and provide guidance for achieving the overall objectives of the program;
• Manage the delivery of project outputs, milestones, financial resources, and donor relations;
• Supervise contractros, consultants and ensuring the quality of their deliverables;
• Provide planning directions and input to the Project Steering Committee and PMCC Project team;
• Collect information, producing and disseminating reports and documents as required, more specifically report to the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Finance and Economic Plannig, and IUCN;
• Maintain daily communications and working relationships with the government partners, civil society stakeholders and international partners;
• Prepare donor reports, communicate successes and new developments to the government stakeholders, key donor partners and actively brief them on opportunities for cooperation;
• Advise RFA and the Project Steering Committee on quality and appropriate followup actions and manage the disbursement of funds in conformity with the administrative and financial procedures of the GoR and development partners;
• Assist RFA in meeting its reporting requirements to the IUCN in a timely manner;
• Coordinate development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and ensure that concerned parties are aware of project updated schedule, progress and deadlines;
• Coordinate development of activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee;
• Inform the SPIU Coordinator and the Project Steering Committee of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay;
• Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and monitor the subsidiary agreement between RFA and implementing partners;
• Ensure that audits are organized on time and resulting recommendations are acted upon;
• Ensure key technical, environmental risk management, social risk management, gender consideration and other crosscutting issues are incorporated into the project interventions in line with the project documents;
• Supporting resource mobilization efforts through proposal development;
• Perform any other activity by request of his/her supervisor

Minimum qualifications

• Master's in Project Management, Agro-forestry, Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resources Management, Forestry with 7 Years of relevant experience

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2. Job Title: Building Resilience of Vulnerable Communities to Climate Change Variability in Rwanda's Congo Nile Divide Region(CND) Project Manager )

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Congo Nile Divide project implementation and personnel to ensure team spirit and delivery of project results
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day implementation of the project, monitor work progress, and ensure delivery of results according to the project documents and the provisions of the signed Agreement between RFA and MoE and guidance of the Project Steering Committee resolutions;
• Manage the outsourcing of competitive tenders, monitor the procurement of works, goods and services for the project and ensure execution according to the rules and guidelines in conformity with the procurement procedures;
• Coordinate and manage all procurement requirements (Terms of reference, contracts and consultancies in the project, including reviewing consultancy reports);
• Supervision and co-ordination of various Contracts in connection with Congo Nile Divide Project;
• Attending periodic meetings with project executing teams in line Ministry and touch base with third party entities;
• Liaising with all stakeholders and coordinating all activities in connection with the project;
• Provide guidance to contractors and consultants hired by the project and oversee contract management of project service providers;
• Coordinate and supervise subsequent works for the landscapes restoration (forestry and agro-forestry); community livelihoods improvement related activities during the whole project implementation period;  Management of the overall project schedule that incorporates floods risk reduction, catchment management, floods control, and communities livelihoods development;
• Advise RFA and the Project Steering Committee on quality and appropriate follow-up actions;
• Manage the disbursement of funds in conformity with the administrative and financial procedures of the Government of Rwanda and development partners;
• Report project progress and milestones to the Ministry of Environment, SPIU coordinator, Project Steering Committee, and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning;
• Assist RFA in meeting its reporting requirements to the Ministry of Environment in a timely manner;
• Coordinate development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and ensure that concerned parties are aware of project updated schedule, progress and deadlines;
• Coordinate development of activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee;
• Participate in the development of Mid-Term Expenditure Framework, Single Action Plan, Budget Monitoring and Revision, and reporting for the project;
• Manage disbursements/refunds and expenditures according to targets and budgets, prepare cash advance requests through withdrawal applications, and verify and approve expenditure statements;
• Manage and monitor project risks, including environmental and social risks, submit new risks to the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining a project risks log, and propose measures for addressing risks;
• Inform the SPIU Coordinator and the Project Steering Committee of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay
• Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and monitor the subsidiary agreement between RFA and Implementing Partners/Service Providers;
• Liaise with different project stakeholders and support their engagement in the project;
• Support Environment and Social management plan, gender sensitization and gender equality in implementing project activities;
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports to RFA and MoE focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in order to improve project performances;
• Ensure key technical, environmental risk management, social risk management, gender consideration and other crosscutting issues are incorporated into the project interventions in line with the project documents;
• Assisting resource mobilization efforts through proposal development;
• Perform any other activity by request of his/her supervisor.

Minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Agroforestry with 7 Years of relevant experience

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3. Job Title: Forest Investment Program/ Development of Agroforestry for Sustainable Agriculture (FIP-PRODAR) Project Manager

Job responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate implementation of FIP-PRODAR project in RFA: Planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation, reporting of project activities.
• Ensure responsibility of administrative management of the program (monitoring implementation of budgets, proper use of resources, timely recording in accordance with appropriate formats);
• Ensure involvement of national, regional and international sustainable forest and agroforestry practices;
• Provide support to local partners and stakeholders for the sustainable management of forest and agroforestry in the RFA and supervise organization of related workshops and trainings;
• Coordinate activities aimed at strengthening SPIU capacity in forest and agroforestry monitoring;
• Provide necessary support in the design of activities related to the project and provide guidance for achieving the overall objectives of the program;
• Manage the delivery of project outputs, milestones, financial resources, and donor relations;
• Supervise contractors, consultants and ensuring the quality of their deliverables;
• Provide planning directions and input to the Project Steering Committee and Project technical team;
• Collect information, producing and disseminating reports and documents as required, more specifically report to the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, and AfDB;
• Maintain daily communications and working relationships with the government partners, civil society stakeholders and international partners;
• Prepare donor reports, communicate successes and new developments to the government stakeholders, key donor partners and actively brief them on opportunities for cooperation;
• Maintain RFA in meeting its reporting requirements to the AfDB in a timely manner;
• Coordinate development and implementation of a monitoring and reporting system, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and ensure that concerned parties are aware of project updated schedule, progress and deadlines;
• Coordinate development of activity-based budgets, work plans, and procurement plans for the approval of the Project Steering Committee;
• Inform the SPIU Coordinator and the Project Steering Committee of any risks that may jeopardize the success of the project without delay;
• Develop management and technical reports and other documents as described in theMonitoring and Evaluation Plan and monitor the contract/consultancy services for FIP activities;
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports to RFA and MoE focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in order to improve project performances;
• Ensure key technical, environmental risk management, social risk management,gender consideration and other crosscutting issues are incorporated into the project interventions in line with the project documents;
• Supporting resource mobilization efforts through proposal development;
• Perform any other activity by request of his/her supervisor.

Minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resources Management, Agroforestry, Forestry with 7 Years of relevant experience

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4. Job Title: Finance Manager

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and approve all accounting in financial transactions under the RFA/SPIU;
• Ensure responsibility of financial management of the projects (monitoring implementation of budgets, proper use of resources, timely recording in accordance with appropriate formats);
• Coordinator and verify the preparation of financial statements and reports to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and project donors;
• Manage and control accounting for the financial resources of SPIU projects;
• Verify and sign all payment in the IFMS and web banking;
• Provide financial management comments and provide strategic directions for the external auditor request;
• Ensure adherence to the raised actions to take during the previous financial year;
• Establish and formalize financial management and control procedures;
• Guide and provide technical support to SPIU and RFA management on proper management and accountability for the financial resources;
• Provide advice to the SPIU and RFA management on daily financial and accountability activities;
• Facilitate the budgeting process following the project donor standards, compliances and timelines;
• Overall consolidation of financial reports to both the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and different project donors;
• Consolidation of financial reports and present to the projects steering committee on the overall financial performance of the projects;
• Ensure that the projects and RFA/SPIU are at all times financially sounding good and able to manage their finances, expenditures, asset and liabilities;
• Enforce adherence to financial policy, regulations and professional practices in all financial transactions;
• Supervise the regular follow-up of budget execution and update management on progress;
• Participate in the preparation of work plans and coordinate consolidated annual budget preparation of projects and approved by the steering committee;
• Coordinate the preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly cash plans in collaboration with other implementing partners;
• Verify the produced purchase order for payment in respect of budget lines planned;
• Coordinate the process of payment through IFMIS and online payment using BNR banking (local mode);  Supervise all finance activities in RFA/SPIU;
• Supervise financial specialists and other employees in the facilitation of day to day operations including tracking financial data, taxation, pension, invoicing and payroll;
• Review and adhere to the budgets for each implementing partner, monitor cash flows, accounts and other financial transactions; 

Minimum qualifications

• Master's in Finance, Accounting with 7 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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