Closing
date: 13 May 2015
date: 13 May 2015
Chemonics
seeks a short-term land use planning consultant for the ongoing USAID Rwanda
LAND Project. The project aims to assist the government of Rwanda in reducing
land-related conflict by strengthening the resilience of its citizens,
communities, and institutions and their ability to adapt to land-related
economic, environmental, and social changes.
seeks a short-term land use planning consultant for the ongoing USAID Rwanda
LAND Project. The project aims to assist the government of Rwanda in reducing
land-related conflict by strengthening the resilience of its citizens,
communities, and institutions and their ability to adapt to land-related
economic, environmental, and social changes.
The
government of Rwanda, through long-term development instruments like the
Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy, has prioritized optimal,
rational, and sustainable utilization of land. To support this aim, Rwanda
established the National Land Use Development Master Plan in 2011 and the legal
framework guiding land use planning was instituted in 2012. The Kigali City
Master Plan was likewise adopted in 2008. The Kigali City Master Plan presents
a broad vision and guidelines for land use in the three districts that make up
Kigali City (Nyarugenge, Gasabo, and Kicukiro), serving as the basis for more
specific planning at the district, central business district and sub-area
levels.
government of Rwanda, through long-term development instruments like the
Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy, has prioritized optimal,
rational, and sustainable utilization of land. To support this aim, Rwanda
established the National Land Use Development Master Plan in 2011 and the legal
framework guiding land use planning was instituted in 2012. The Kigali City
Master Plan was likewise adopted in 2008. The Kigali City Master Plan presents
a broad vision and guidelines for land use in the three districts that make up
Kigali City (Nyarugenge, Gasabo, and Kicukiro), serving as the basis for more
specific planning at the district, central business district and sub-area
levels.
Today,
Rwanda is in the process of finalizing district-level land use plans. These
were initiated in 2012 and were supposed to have been validated by March 2015.
The process for validation and approval involves presentation of a draft
district-level land use plan to the District Economic Commission. Once approved
by the Commission, it is then presented to the District Council for final
approval. As of March 2015, 16 districts (apart from the three Kigali City
districts) have district-level land use plans (DLUPs) that received final
approval. Six districts had their DLUPs approved by the District Economic
Commission and were awaiting final approval by the District Council. Three
district-level land use plans were presented to their respective Economic
Commissions and were being revised in response to comments. The remaining six
districts have yet to have their DLUPs presented to their Economic Commissions.
Rwanda is in the process of finalizing district-level land use plans. These
were initiated in 2012 and were supposed to have been validated by March 2015.
The process for validation and approval involves presentation of a draft
district-level land use plan to the District Economic Commission. Once approved
by the Commission, it is then presented to the District Council for final
approval. As of March 2015, 16 districts (apart from the three Kigali City
districts) have district-level land use plans (DLUPs) that received final
approval. Six districts had their DLUPs approved by the District Economic
Commission and were awaiting final approval by the District Council. Three
district-level land use plans were presented to their respective Economic
Commissions and were being revised in response to comments. The remaining six
districts have yet to have their DLUPs presented to their Economic Commissions.
The
primary objectives of the consultancy are to: 1) investigate the institutions,
criteria, and processes employed in creating different levels of land use
plans; and 2) examine the extent of citizen participation, institutional
coordination and efficiency, and attention to climate change adaptation
priorities employed in the land use planning process and decision-making. The
consultancy shall begin on or around May 11, 2015 for a period of not more than
2.5 months and 30 working days. We are looking for individuals who have a
passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
primary objectives of the consultancy are to: 1) investigate the institutions,
criteria, and processes employed in creating different levels of land use
plans; and 2) examine the extent of citizen participation, institutional
coordination and efficiency, and attention to climate change adaptation
priorities employed in the land use planning process and decision-making. The
consultancy shall begin on or around May 11, 2015 for a period of not more than
2.5 months and 30 working days. We are looking for individuals who have a
passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities
include:
include:
- Draft
a preliminary report on the process framing the land use planning process
and institutional framework governing land use planning in Rwanda – drawn
entirely from secondary source research; the report will also assess the
extent to which climate change adaptation considerations inform land use
plans and the degree to which citizens are engaged in the process and
their perspectives meaningfully influence land use planning decisions - Draft
a guide for interviewing key informants together with list of proposed key
informants to interview - Collect
notes from key informant interviews - Draft
a report on assessment findings and recommendations that draws on
information gained from both primary and secondary sources - Present
on assessment findings to Ministry of Natural Resources, Rwanda Natural
Resources Authority, LAND Project, and any other counterparts deemed
appropriate by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Rwanda Natural
Resources Authority (internal
consultation) - Present
on assessment findings at multi-stakeholder forum comprised of
representatives of the government of Rwanda, civil society organizations,
academia, private sector, and international community to elicit their
input on the findings and recommendations - Complete
a final report on the assessment findings and the proposed plan that
reports on and take into account feedback received from Ministry of
Natural Resources, Rwanda Natural Resources Authority, LAND Project, and
other stakeholders
Qualifications:
- An
advanced degree in land use planning, urban planning, natural resource
management, or similar field - At
least 10 years of experience in land use planning and land use planning
policy in developing country contexts, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa - Extensive
experience engaging in reviews of policy and institutional arrangements
related to land or other natural resources - Proven
skills in qualitative research, including key informant interviewing - Robust
experience designing land use planning processes that are climate change
sensitive and that substantially engage civil society and ordinary
citizens - Familiarity
with Rwanda’s legal framework governing land and prior experience working
in Rwanda on land-related matters preferred - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity - Excellent
English oral and writing skills; knowledge of spoken French is desirable
Send
electronic submissions to LandUsePlanningConsultant@chemonics.com
by May 13, 2015. Please include “Land Use Planning Consultant” in the
subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
electronic submissions to LandUsePlanningConsultant@chemonics.com
by May 13, 2015. Please include “Land Use Planning Consultant” in the
subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand
submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith
only “Land Use Planning Consultant – Rwanda LAND” in the subject
line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check
“I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing
the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting
requirements.
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand
submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith
only “Land Use Planning Consultant – Rwanda LAND” in the subject
line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check
“I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing
the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting
requirements.
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opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
