ABOUT THE PROJECT
Rwanda is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing increased incidences of droughts, floods, and landslides. Climate variability, especially heavy rainfall and temperature increases, has caused infrastructure damage, disrupted water management, and posed challenges to the growing urban population. The country is water-scarce, with a significant portion of the population lacking access to safe drinking water. Informal settlements, like those in Kigali, are particularly at risk due to poor infrastructure and high population density, exacerbating the challenges posed by climate change.
The Green City Kigali (GCK) project, located on Kinyinya Hill in Gasabo district, aims to address these issues by developing a sustainable urban community. The area, highly vulnerable to landslides, is set to become a model for affordable, climate-resilient housing and infrastructure development. The pilot phase includes upgrading the informal settlement at Ngaruyinka, a community with poor infrastructure and high climate vulnerability. The project’s goal is to mitigate and adapt to climate change while creating a toolkit for future informal settlement upgrades across Rwanda.
The GCK project aligns with Rwanda's climate goals, supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy initiatives and resilient infrastructure. It focuses on technical assistance to scale green construction practices and enhance institutional capacity. Through solar energy, water management, waste reduction, and low-emission construction methods, the project aims to create a replicable model for green urban development.
The project also integrates gender equality, recognizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on women. By promoting inclusive, sustainable, and low-emission urban development, the GCK contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including climate action, clean energy, and reduced inequalities. Expected outcomes include a climate-resilient community, increased awareness of green practices, and a foundation for future low-carbon investments in urban areas
Reports to: Project Manager - Ngaruyinka
Key Responsibilities
Surveys, Investigations & Design
- Oversee topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations, and traffic counts.
- Prepare alignment, typical cross-sections, horizontal & vertical geometry, pavement structure, intersection treatments, and traffic calming.
- Integrate sustainable urban design principle: swales, permeable pavements, detention, curb cuts; coordinate with drainage and WASH leads.
- Prepare detailed drawings, BoQs, specifications, work methods and design reports.
- Ensure adoption and use of low-carbon materials in road design and ensure inclusive design.
- Oversee laboratory testing protocols and pavement design to ensure compliance with climate resilient road design principles.
- Ensure the designs are integrated and aligned with Green City Kigali Pilot Project and overall Green City Kigali Masterplan.
Construction Supervision & Quality Control
- Review weekly, monthly and quarterly progress report produced by consultants and contractors.
- Review consultant & contractor’s work plans.
- Supervise the design and construction of roads, streets, pathways, cycling and pedestrian walkways.
- Supervise the design and construction of market, football pitch, TVET School and other associated community amenities.
- Enforce traffic management plans, OHS, and other related ESM Plans.
- Coordinate utility relocation (power, water, sewer, ICT).
Contract & Cost Management
- Prepare Terms of reference for recruitment of consultant to undertake feasibility studies, design, supervision, etc.
- Manage the contracts and supervision of consultants and contractors.
- Assist procurement and participate in bids evaluation.
- Validate Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) and measurement sheets.
- Manage variations and contractor’s claims in collaboration with the supervising consultant.
- Manage defect liability closeout and handover documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Registration with Institution of Engineers in Rwanda required.
- Bachelor’s or master's in civil/Highway/Transport Engineering
- Minimium 10 years relevant and proven experience in urban road design and supervision for Bachelor holders
- Min 5 years relevant and proven experience in urban road design and supervision for master's degree holders
- Proficiency in Civil 3D or Open Roads Designer.
- Experience applying climate-resilient design principles in road infrastructure.
