Job Opportunities at Local Administrative Intities Development Agency (LODA)

1. Job Title: Senior Civil Engineers (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

• Propose the effective planning and coordination of the infrastructure life cycle for projects to be funded by the PPD-Basket.

• Contribution to planning, monitoring, reporting (under the responsibility of the project manager)

• Support implementation (prepare/review ToRs, participate to tender procedures, to receptions, …)

• Participate in the preparation of one pager document for district submitted projects for funding.

• Review and provide feedback on validation of studies for projects to be funded by the PPD Basket.

• Follow up the quality aspects (Feasibility studies, ESIA and detailed design) of all infrastructures projects to be funded by the basket.

• Checking plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy of calculations.

• Checking tender documents for full conformity with Pro-poor basket MoU (specifically ESHS requirements).

• Ensure the infrastructure under construction are in full conformity with the Pro-poor basket MoU requirements, GoR agreement and timely implemented

• Ensuring that all materials used, and work performed are as per specifications.

• Ensure district management is informed on the field monitoring reports recommendations for projects funded by the basket.

• Plan and conduct technical monitoring visits for projects funded under the pro-poor basket

• Mentor colleagues by sharing knowledge in infrastructure operations.

• Support capacity building in construction management of staff that deals with infrastructure operations.

• Advise the implementing Agency on general construction management and monitoring.

• Prepare periodical and situational progress reports on projects.

• Ensure project activities are carried out in adherence to sound social and environmental safeguards as described in the ESMF.

• Participate in the elaboration of O&M plans for all funded projects under the basket.

• Ensure the compliance to the existing climate resilient infrastructure guidelines

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with 5 years of working experience in related field Or

• Master’s degree in the same fields with 3 years of working experience in related field.

Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Decentralisation system.

• Knowledge of results-based management, logical

• framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools.

• Knowledge of drafting Action Plans and Operational Plans.

• Knowledge to conduct policy and analysis and draft proposals.

• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts, systems, and tools.

• Computer Skills.

• Leadership Skills.

• Organizational Skills.

• Communication Skills.

• High analytical & Complex Problem-Solving Skills.

• Judgment & Decision-Making Skills.

• Time management Skills.

• Team working Skills.

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda English and French.

• Basic understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and geo data.

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2. Job Title: Agriculture Specialist

Job responsibilities

• Propose the effective planning and coordination mechanisms of agriculture and livestock projects implemented in LGs

• Give technical support to LGs for effective implementation of agriculture and livestock projects ;

• Advise on projects prioritization basing on economic opportunity and planning tools at national and LGs level;

• Follow up the implementation of agriculture and livestock projects in Decentralized Entities and provide technical advice;

• Participate in analysis of project profile submitted by LGs to LODA;

• Coordinate and ensure technical ministries standards of agriculture and livestock projects are implemented by LGs;

• Facilitate the implementation of operation and maintenance manual of agriculture and livestock projects financed by LGs,

• Prepare and report annual maintenance plan of LGs infrastructure;

• Analyse requests and documents required for the transfers of funds allocated to decentralized entities;

• Provide technical advice of project feasibility study developed by LGs;

• Prepare periodical and situational progress reports on agriculture and livestock projects financed by LODA.

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agriculture engineering with 5 years of working experience Or

• Master's degree in the same field with 3 years of working experience.

Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Decentralization system

• Creative, proactive, customer focused, solutions led and outcome driven Skills;

• Analytical, problem - solving and critical thinking skills.

• Strong Leadership and Organizational Skills

• Technical understanding of system being analyzed and how it affects the various business units.

• Good at handling and meeting deadlines.

• Multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and keep up with project scope changes.

• Able to work well with both internal and external clients.

• Good presentation skills, and ability to communicate with various audiences, including end users and managers.

• Self-starter with leadership skills in order to take charge of or facilitate requirement-gathering sessions.

• Effective communication skills and negotiation skills;

• Time Management Skills;

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

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3. Job Title: Pro-Poor Basket Fund Project Manager

Job responsibilities

• General coordination of Basket Funding for Pro-Poor Development (PPD-Basket Fund) Project Staff under LODA’s SPIU,

• General management of the PPD-Basket Fund in all its aspects including but not limited to projects’ planning, procurement, execution, quality assurance, financial management, environmental and social safeguards, and M&E activities.

• Working closely with Development partners (DPs) and districts for meeting all the PPD-Basket Fund requirements and successful implementation of the Basket.

• Coordinates the preparation of all documents to be approved by the PTC and SC

• Be a focal person for mid-terms reviews and external audits for the pro-poor basket.

• Work with LODA ESMF staff and ensure the compliance to ESMF standards

• Ensure that all beneficiary districts concerned staff are aware of their role and responsibility in the implementation of the ESMF.

• Work with LODA staff in charge ESMF to ensure health and safety mitigation measures are being fully adhered to during the implementation of pro-poor basket projects.

• Performing all other duties related to project implementation.

• Follow and report on the implementation of the SC recommendations.

• Report to SPIU Coordinator and work under her/his coordination.

• Working closely with Implementation Consultancy to ensure the performance of the pro-poor project.

• Ensure that all Progress and Audit Reports are provided to the contributing DPs, PTC and SC within pre-established deadlines.

• Plan and facilitate the field visits of pro-poor basket members and stakeholders Required

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Development studies, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, Planning, rural development, Agriculture economics, community development, civil engineering, Water and environmental engineering, planning with 7 years’ experience in related field with at least 4 years at managerial position. Or

• Master’s degree in the same fields with 5 years’ experience in related field with at least 4 years at managerial position.

Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Decentralisation system.

• Knowledge of results-based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools.

• Strong coordination skills to support with management of a complex project with many stakeholders.

• Advanced knowledge of ICT (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Database)

• Knowledge of drafting Action Plans and Operational Plans.

• Knowledge to conduct policy and analysis and draft proposals.

• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts, systems and tools.

• Computer Skills.

• Communication Skills.

• Analytical & Complex Problem-Solving Skills.

• Time management Skills.

• Team working Skills.

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda English and French

• Experience with providing capacity building.

• Experience with project management;

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