Closing Date: Thursday, 31 January 2013
BACKGROUND
Rwanda is prone to a wide range of natural disasters due to its geographic
location, its vulnerability to climate change, and its population density. In
the revision of its Vision 2020 and the second Economic Development and Poverty
Reduction Strategy 2013-2017), The Government of Rwanda is paying more serious
attention to establishment of appropriate policy and institutional arrangements
for dealing with disaster risks more effectively. The United Nations have been
proactively promoting and advocating the need for creating a culture of
preparedness since 2003 and has underlined the importance of integrating
disaster risk management into the development process.
The Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDIMAR) has secured
funding from the World Bank and European Union for the implementation of an
evidence-based comprehensive national and district disaster risk profile.
MIDIMAR is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager: (to be
deployed as soon as possible).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager will be located in the Ministry of Disaster Management and
Refugee Affairs, and will report directly to the Program Manager of Single
Implementation Unit. She/he will be an integral part of the project team and
provide overall project leadership:
# Collaborate with the project team and provide direction and support where
needed
# Provide technical expertise to project staff in using project management
techniques, including the use of work planning.
# Provide timely and accurate progress reports to MIDIMAR, donors, as well as a
variety of stakeholders.
# Facilitate workshops, trainings and consultations to support the development
of comprehensive disaster risk profile for enhancing disaster management in
Rwanda.
# Supervise the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers,
reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.;
# In collaboration with the Single Project Implementation Unit staff,
participate in the development of other project proposals.
# Undertake other related activities as requested by the Program Manager –
Single Implementation Unit.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
# PhD or Master’s degree in Project Management, Disaster Management, Land
management, Geographic Information System (GIS), Public Health, Economics,
Sociology, or other relevant field required.
# Minimum five (5) years of experience in disaster risk assessments, strategic
planning, project management, capacity development programs, program design,
and/or monitoring and evaluation.
# Profound working experience in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate
Change Adaptation and capacity building among communities and partners
(preferably in the region)
# Strong project management skills, particularly participatory methods
# Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects (World Bank/
European Union will be an asset)
# Good ability to communicate (verbally, writing and reading) in English.
Knowledge of French and/or local language is an added advantage.
How to apply:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The applicants must send to
infos@midimar.gov.rw the following:
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Form well completed,
� Photocopy of the
degree
� Photocopy of the
Identity Card (or Passport)
� Testimonials (to prove
his/her experience).
How to apply;
And the Hard copies of the Application forms should be delivered not later than
31st January 2013 at 4:00 pm and deposited in the Central Secretariat of
MIDIMAR.
NOTE: The application Forms can be obtained from the Public Service Commission
website:www.psc.gov.rw
-This advert will also be posted on MIDIMAR website: www.midimar.gov.rw and
notice board.
