SAFEGUARDS
SPECIALIST FOR THE ELECTRICITY
ACCESS
SCALE-UP ROLL-OUT PROGRAM (EARP)
The
Government of Rwanda,
in its effort to sustain the economic growth, has
increased and stabilized the
power production since the severe power shortages in 2004. However,
infrastructure bottlenecks in the urban areas and limited access in the rural
areas have emerged as a significant constraint. One of three major strategic
objectives is to expand access while also improving the quality and lowering
the cost of economic infrastructure — especially transport, power, and
communications. In this regard, EWSA is implementing an Electricity Access
Rollo-out Program (EARP) as a part of its corporate structure. The program is
being implemented within the framework of a Sector Wide approach (SWAp) to
encompass all donors active in the sector under one common sector investment
program.
The Government of
Rwanda has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the
Electricity
Access Scale-up and
Sector Wide Approach (Swap) Development Project (EASSDP) as part of EARP and it
intends to apply part of the proceeds to payment for the services of an
environmental safeguards specialist.
TASKS OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST
-Familiarize
himself/herself with the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)
and the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for the program. Monitor
implementation and recommend improvements as needed to either framework during
program implementation.
-Track and analyze program compliance with World Bank and REMA environmental
requirements and environmental safeguard policies.’
-Ensure program compliance with environmental safeguards requirements
throughout program implementation. This will include but not be limited to:
-Providing professional input regarding environmental concerns
into the planning, design and contracting of investments, including the
preparation of tender documents;
-Preparing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and ensuring that
such plans are approved by relevant authorities before contracts can be
implemented;
-Developing environmental good practice guidelines for use in the
planning and design of typical;
-Periodically supervising construction activities on-site,
especially complex or risky investments, to ensure that environmental
requirements are being met; –liaising with the assigned focal points in REMA
and line ministries to ensure that all necessary clearances are obtained;
-Reviewing documentation pertaining to environmental compliance
(e.g., bidding documents, reports from contractors, on–site reviews, etc.) and
-Any other duties that may be assigned by the EARP Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in
one of the Environmental Sciences or other related fields, and at least 2 years
of professional familiarity with environmental impact assessments,
Thorough
understanding of World Bank environmental safeguards policies, especially
environmental assessment (0P4.01)
-Familiarity with
environmental conditions prevailing in Rwanda or similar African countries;
-Familiarity with environmental regulations and laws in Rwanda, and
-Should ideally be fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
REPORTING
The Environmental
Specialist will report to the Director of General Services.
CONTRACT
PERIOD
The services shall
be for duration of two years subject to successful completion of a probation of
three (3) months.
MODE OF
APPLICATION
The interested
candidates should submit their application letter addressed to the EARP
Coordinator together with detailed curriculum vitae, notified copies of both
academic and professional certificates and testimonials and names and addresses
of three persons for reference. Applications should be submitted at the reception
of EARP at the address below not later than
29th November 2013 at 12:00 am.
ELECTRICITY ACCESS
ROLLOUT PROGRAM (EARP)
Kinyinya Sector
Birembo Substation
P.O. Box 537 Kigali, Rwanda Tel.: (250) 573666
Edward KASUMBA
EARP Coordinator