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Senior Architect

Rwanda Housing Authority

  • Position(s): 1
  • Deadline: 2026-11-17
  • 74

Job responsibilities

  • Projects leadership, Lead the design, planning, and development of architectural projects, manage different stakeholders to ensure the projects delivered with quality

  • Prepare and review architectural drawings, plans, and specifications

  • Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and design standards

  • Manage projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and staff

  • Participate in building construction permitting services, including review of architectural designs and ensuring regulatory compliance

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, planning, and other stakeholders)

  • Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure adherence to approved designs

  • Support procurement processes through technical input and evaluations

  • Any other line tasks and responsibilities that may emerge or may be allocated by the direct supervisors.

Qualifications

  • Master’s in Architecture

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture

    5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

  • Team work and team building skills;

  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills;

  • Computer Literate

  • Interpersonal and communication skills ;

  • Time management skills;

  • Strong knowledge of building regulations, planning standards, and construction practices in Rwanda.

  • Ability to interpret and evaluate architectural drawings and technical documents

  • Experience in development permitting and regulatory compliance processes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail