11.07.025/…………/2014/HRU-EDCL/cg
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The management of EDCL (Energy
Development Corporation Limited) would like to inform the public that it is
recruiting a qualified and experienced Geo-Dynamist and Laboratory
Technician highly motivated and passionate to work for the Project Lake
Kivu Monitoring Program (LKMP) which is a spe
Development Corporation Limited) would like to inform the public that it is
recruiting a qualified and experienced Geo-Dynamist and Laboratory
Technician highly motivated and passionate to work for the Project Lake
Kivu Monitoring Program (LKMP) which is a spe
cial project within EDCL,
that aims at preserving the stability and ecology of Lake Kivu, through
sustainable development of Lake Kivu resources.
I.Geo-Dynamist
a) The
main responsibilities of the recruited candidate will be to:
main responsibilities of the recruited candidate will be to:
- Gather
documentation and information, engage stakeholders, and stay up-to-date on
all geo-dynamic aspects of Lake Kivu and its surrounding; - Work
on the whole lake system (rift margins, lake, islands) on geo-dynamic,
geo-risks and potential disaster that may affect Lake Kivu; - Working
with other stakeholders in the region (OGV, GSR), set-up and implement a
monitoring strategy of geo-dynamic parameters in and around Lake Kivu, to
contribute to the objectives of the LKMP - Monitor
and follow-up monitoring done by others on geo-dynamic parameters and
geo-risks; - Identify
and quantify hazards, vulnerabilities to conduct risk assessment on Lake
Kivu; - Contribute
to the set up a strategy for early warning system on Lake Kivu, in
collaboration with regional and possibly international stakeholders
already involved in this area, among which scientists; - Communicate
an early warning system on Lake Kivu and surroundings with appropriate
agencies, including a communication and emergency plan, in collaboration
with appropriate stakeholders; - Participate
in the analysis and interpretation of the general monitoring results with
LKMP team members; - Regularly
elaborate reports and contribute to LKMP scientific team reporting
(weekly, monthly and annually); - Archive
the collected and produced data, according to data policy management
defined by the LKMP; - Share
produced data with stakeholders, according to the data sharing policy
defined by the LKMP; - Use
and maintain the monitoring and early warning equipment, and any other
equipment related to the position in good conditions; - Carry
out any other task entrusted to him/her by his/her hierarchical superiors
and in relation with the mission of Lake Kivu Monitoring Programme.
b) Required
qualifications and experience
qualifications and experience
- At
least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in geology or
physics or mathematics or environmental science or earth science or any
related field; - A
minimum of 2 year working experience in disaster management, geo-risk,
seismology or geodynamic; - Experience
in Kivu region would be an asset.
c)
Required skills and competencies
Required skills and competencies
- •
Ability
to treat correctly and rigorously a large mass of data; - •
Excellent computer literacy (MS Office, GIS, and any specific software
related to the scientific expertise area) ; - •
Working experience in a scientific context and/or as a researcher; - •
Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary context; - •
Strong team player, with ability to work also on his own; - •
Good communication and organisation skills (self-starter with minimal
supervision); - •
Good networking and interpersonal skills; - •
Dynamic and flexible, ready to work in the Rubavu district and to conduct
field work of several days on and around the lake; - •
Written and oral fluency in French and/or English (Capability to work in
the two languages will be an advantage); - •
Good competencies in scientific and reporting writing; published work in
peer-review (international) scientific journal(s) will be an
advantage.
d) Contract
Duration
Duration
The duration of assignment is 1 yearwith
possibility of extension.
possibility of extension.
e)
Remuneration
Remuneration
A competitive salary is available for
this role, commensurate with experience and qualifications
this role, commensurate with experience and qualifications
II. Lab- Technician
a) The
main responsibilities of the recruited candidate will be to:
main responsibilities of the recruited candidate will be to:
• Field sampling (water, plankton, fish
…) and measurements, including but not limited to profiles with
multi-parameters probe and hydro-acoustic survey, according to defined
protocols;
…) and measurements, including but not limited to profiles with
multi-parameters probe and hydro-acoustic survey, according to defined
protocols;
• Laboratory analyses including but not
limited to nutrient analyses using manual and automated procedures, and gas
analyses on the gas chromatograph …, according to defined protocols;
limited to nutrient analyses using manual and automated procedures, and gas
analyses on the gas chromatograph …, according to defined protocols;
• Handling of measuring and sampling
equipment on the lake and in the laboratory;
equipment on the lake and in the laboratory;
• Follow-up, preparation, cleaning,
maintenance and testing of field and laboratory equipment (including but not
limited to cleaning of nets, change of sensors, cleaning dishes …) ;
maintenance and testing of field and laboratory equipment (including but not
limited to cleaning of nets, change of sensors, cleaning dishes …) ;
• Small reparation of field and
laboratory equipment;
laboratory equipment;
• Participation in the analysis and
interpretation of the general monitoring results with LKMP team members;
interpretation of the general monitoring results with LKMP team members;
• Regular contribution to the
elaboration of reports of sampling and analyses, under supervision of LKMP
specialists;
elaboration of reports of sampling and analyses, under supervision of LKMP
specialists;
• Archiving of the collected and
produced data, according to data policy management defined by the LKMP;
produced data, according to data policy management defined by the LKMP;
• Possible contribution to the development
of procedures;
of procedures;
• Carrying out any other task entrusted
to him/her by his/her hierarchical superiors and in relation with the mission
of Lake Kivu Monitoring Programme.
to him/her by his/her hierarchical superiors and in relation with the mission
of Lake Kivu Monitoring Programme.
b) Required
qualifications and experience
qualifications and experience
- •
A degree in chemistry or biology or biochemistry or environment or any
related field; having a Bachelor’s degree will be an asset; - •
A minimum of 2 years working experience in laboratory, preferably on water
analyses; - •
Technical experience; - •
Experience in maintenance of equipment; - •
Experience on water analysis and/or in Kivu region would be an asset.
c)
Required skills and competencies
Required skills and competencies
• Rigorous, meeting deadlines,
following the procedures and instructions;
following the procedures and instructions;
• Methodical, organized and
conscientious;
conscientious;
• Pragmatic and loving to manipulate;
• Problem solving oriented;
• Easily understanding operation of
measurements and analysis devices;
measurements and analysis devices;
• Able to treat correctly and
rigorously a large mass of samples;
rigorously a large mass of samples;
• Able to do small repairs and any
required action;
required action;
• Very good organisation skills
(self-starter with minimal supervision);
(self-starter with minimal supervision);
• Able to work in a multicultural and
multi-disciplinary context;
multi-disciplinary context;
• Strong team player, with ability to
work also on his own;
work also on his own;
• Very good communication and
interpersonal skills;
interpersonal skills;
• Dynamic and flexible, ready to work
in the Rubavu district and to conduct field work of several days on and around
the lake;
in the Rubavu district and to conduct field work of several days on and around
the lake;
• Willing to work evenings and
week-ends, depending on the work requirements;
week-ends, depending on the work requirements;
• Fluent Written and oral fluency in
French and/or English (Capability to work in the two languages will be an
advantage);
French and/or English (Capability to work in the two languages will be an
advantage);
• Computer literate (MS DOS and
specific software related to field and lab equipment); Technical, electrical
and electronic competencies will be an advantage;
specific software related to field and lab equipment); Technical, electrical
and electronic competencies will be an advantage;
• Experience to work in a scientific
context will be an asset;
context will be an asset;
• With no seasickness.
d)
Contract Duration
Contract Duration
The duration of the contract shall be
one (1) year renewable.
one (1) year renewable.
e)
Remuneration
Remuneration
A competitive salary is available for
this role, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
this role, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- A.
Required Documents for application:
- An
application letter ; - A
detailed updated Curriculum Vitae; - A
photocopy of academic degree; - A
photocopy of the Identity card; - Full
addresses of three referees, including preferably one of previous
supervisors
- B.
Submission of Applications
Application letters addressed to the
Chef Executive Officer of REG shall reach the central secretariat, P.O Box 537
Kigali, Rwanda, KN 82 ST 3, Nyarugenge District no later than 21/07/2015 at
03:00 PM local Time.
Chef Executive Officer of REG shall reach the central secretariat, P.O Box 537
Kigali, Rwanda, KN 82 ST 3, Nyarugenge District no later than 21/07/2015 at
03:00 PM local Time.
Done at Kigali, on
Emmanuel KAMANZI
Managing Director