British
High Commission IN KIGALI
VACANCY NOTICE NO – 04/16 KG
High Commission IN KIGALI
VACANCY NOTICE NO – 04/16 KG
POSITION
: Project Officer
: Project Officer
GRADE
: B3
: B3
POSITION
TYPE: 4 Months Fixed Term contract
TYPE: 4 Months Fixed Term contract
SALARY
: Rwf 736 119.25 (gross monthly)
: Rwf 736 119.25 (gross monthly)
The
British High Commission (BHC) Kigali works to support the UK Government’s
foreign policy objectives in Rwanda and has a vacancy for a Project Manager
B3.This is a 4 months fixed term contract (part-time) role.
British High Commission (BHC) Kigali works to support the UK Government’s
foreign policy objectives in Rwanda and has a vacancy for a Project Manager
B3.This is a 4 months fixed term contract (part-time) role.
Main
purpose of job:
purpose of job:
To
manage and coordinate a British High Commission project to upgrade DFID
properties following recommendations from a Building Hazard Assessment Report
and in line with a plan prepared by the FCO’s estates consolidation project
team.
manage and coordinate a British High Commission project to upgrade DFID
properties following recommendations from a Building Hazard Assessment Report
and in line with a plan prepared by the FCO’s estates consolidation project
team.
You
will be supervised by the Regional Technical Works Officer and you will work
also closely with the Estates Manager and Corporate Services Manager.
will be supervised by the Regional Technical Works Officer and you will work
also closely with the Estates Manager and Corporate Services Manager.
Key
roles and responsibilities are:
roles and responsibilities are:
- Managing
the day-to-day operational aspects of a project - Ensure
that all elements of the project are delivered on-time, within scope and
within budget - Develop
a detailed project plan to track progress - Monitor
the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure
the successful completion of the project - Constantly
monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders - Manage
the relationship with the client and all stakeholders - Negotiating
with suppliers and sub-contractors - Review
the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis
to ensure that it meets the project standards - Liaise
with Procurement Officer and Project Team in London to ensure required
tools/materials are procured on time. - Reviewing
the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will
be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.
Specific
task to deliver:
task to deliver:
Work
with the Regional Technical Works Officer (TWO) and London consolidation
project team to ensure the improvements are implemented for properties in
Kigali.
with the Regional Technical Works Officer (TWO) and London consolidation
project team to ensure the improvements are implemented for properties in
Kigali.
Key
competences required:
competences required:
- Collaborating
and Partnering, - Delivering
Value for Money, - Managing
a Quality Service, - Delivering
at Pace
Skills
/ experience / qualifications required:
Essential on arrival:
/ experience / qualifications required:
Essential on arrival:
- You
must have knowledge and awareness of Project Management principles,
documents and plans. Ideally have a background in business skills,
management, budgeting and analysis. - Should
have a degree or advanced diploma in project management - Should
have a minimum of 3 years project management experience - Ability
to deliver results on time, on budget, and to the very highest standards. - Proven
working experience as a project administrator in the field of
construction. - Excellent
client-facing and internal communication skills - Excellent
in written and verbal communication
- Solid
organization skills including attention to details and multitasking - Fluent
written and spoken English - Critical
thinking and problem solving skills - Planning
and organizing skills - Decision-making
ability
Desirable:
Fluent
in French or Kinyarwanda
in French or Kinyarwanda
NOTE:
- All
applicants must be legally able to work in Rwanda with the correct
visa/status or work permit. - Employees
recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are subject to
Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in
Rwanda. - Employees
who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country
nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries
abated by an equivalent amount. - Reference
checking and security clearances will be conducted. - If
you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider
your application unsuccessful. Any questions you may have about this
position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited. - If
you are a Spouse of a DFID/ EU staff member please state clearly on your
application.
To
Apply
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read these notes carefully to ensure that your application is received and
processed.
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processed.
Please
apply on https://fco.tal.net/candidate/login and click
on search jobs once you have opened the link. The closing date is 20
December 2016 and no further applications will be accepted after this date.
apply on https://fco.tal.net/candidate/login and click
on search jobs once you have opened the link. The closing date is 20
December 2016 and no further applications will be accepted after this date.
