MINISTERE DE L’AGRICULTURE ET DES RESOURCES
ANIMALES
ANIMALES
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES
REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
OFFICE OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARY
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources
would like to recruit staff for its Rural Feeder Roads Unit in the framework of
the EU funded feeder roads project. The project aims specifically at:
would like to recruit staff for its Rural Feeder Roads Unit in the framework of
the EU funded feeder roads project. The project aims specifically at:
- Strengthening MINAGRI, RTDA and 7 District
Administrations (DAs) namely Ngoma, Bugesera, Huye, Muhanga, Ngororero,
Rulindo and Rubavu to effectively support the feeder road rehabilitation
and sustainable maintenance. - Providing technical support to RTDA and
MINAGRI to develop feeder road standards, rehabilitation and maintenance
manual and procedures, appropriate monitoring framework and coordination,
conduct road inventory and condition assessments of all feeder roads, at
district level. - Providing training to districts’ staff and
private contractors on RFR rehabilitation, procurement, project
management, HIMO approach and cross-cutting issues.
In this regard, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal
Resources would like to recruit well qualified and competent staff to fill the
following posts:
Resources would like to recruit well qualified and competent staff to fill the
following posts:
Post No 1:
Feeder roads engineer attached to MINAGRI (2)
Feeder roads engineer attached to MINAGRI (2)
The feeder roads engineer to be hired under EU
financed Programme Estimate for institutional support of feeder roads programme
is expected to operate at all levels of the project including programming,
identification, formulation, implementation, evaluation and audit phases.
financed Programme Estimate for institutional support of feeder roads programme
is expected to operate at all levels of the project including programming,
identification, formulation, implementation, evaluation and audit phases.
Duration of the Contract: One year contract renewable
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Feeder Unit Manager/SPIU/MINAGRI;
the feeder roads engineer will be responsible to:
the feeder roads engineer will be responsible to:
- Actively participate in the feeder roads
sub-Working Group in the definition of the needs assessment for
appropriate programming; - Support districts to effectively identify
feeder roads to be rehabilitated or maintained. - Engage with RTDA in the preparation of feeder
roads interventions as well as facilitating in the signature of the
financing agreements; - Actively participate in the review Terms of
References for the feasibility studies as well as their launch under the
EDF financing program estimate; - Contribute to district’s feeder roads capacity
building. - Effectively monitor the contracts’ execution,
together with RTDA and Districts, payment process and verifications,
monitor the quality of executed works, etc..; - Monitor the guarantee periods issued, actively
participate in the provisional acceptances of works completed, claims
analysis and provide advice accordingly; - Prepare regular (quarterly and annual and
special) reports on the projects’ implementation; - Actively participate along with other stakeholders
in the audit and evaluation missions and implement recommendations
formulated during such missions;
Qualifications and Experience
- B.E in Civil Engineering from a reputable
University/Institution. M.Sc. In construction or civil engineering will be
an added advantage. - At least 4 years relevant continuous work
experience in a busy construction works; - Experience with donor funded projects will be
an added advantage. - Demonstrated experience in preparation of Bill
of quantities and BoQ variance analysis. - Fluency in English or French with working
knowledge of the other language.
Other Competences
- Highly competent, mature and experienced
individual with self drive and integrity - Decisive, practical and results oriented
- Effective planning and organizational ability
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
High integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and
initiative. - Excellent team playing abilities and having a
keen client focus.
Post No 2:
Feeder roads engineer attached to RTDA (2)
Feeder roads engineer attached to RTDA (2)
Duration of the Contract: One year contract renewable
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Feeder Unit Manager/SPIU/MINAGRI;
the feeder roads engineer will be responsible to:
the feeder roads engineer will be responsible to:
- Liaises with the Director (District Support
Unit/RTDA) and MINAGRI in preparing feeder road condition maps for the
districts - Liaises with the Director (District Support
Unit/RTDA) to prepare a priority list for the districts - Liaises with the Districts to define broad
priorities in the preseivaticm and improvement of the District feeder road
network - Liaises with MINALOC/LODA with respect to the
current condition of the District feeder road network and plans to
maintain and improve the district networks. - Assists in preparing District Feeder Roads
Operational Plans - Assist in the procurement of consultants and
contractors, and supervising district feeder roads when requested by the
districts.
Qualifications and Experience
- B.E in civil Engineering from a reputable
University/Institution. M.Sc. In construction or civil engineering will be
an added advantage. - At least 4 years relevant continuous work
experience in a busy construction works; - Experience with donor funded projects will be
an added advantage. - Demonstrated experience in preparation of Bill
of quantities and BoQ variance analysis. - Fluency in English or French with working
knowledge of the other language.
Other Competences
- Highly competent, mature and experienced
individual with self drive and integrity - Decisive, practical and results oriented
- Effective planning and organizational ability
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
High, integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and
initiative. - Excellent team playing abilities and having a
keen client focus.
Post No 3:
Feeder roads engineer attached to Districts (7)
Feeder roads engineer attached to Districts (7)
Duration f the Contract: One year contract renewable
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the District administration with copy
to the Feeder Unit Manager/SPIU/MINAGRI; the District feeder roads engineer
will be responsible to:
to the Feeder Unit Manager/SPIU/MINAGRI; the District feeder roads engineer
will be responsible to:
- Participate in feeder roads management
committee activities at district level - Define broad priorities in the preservation
and improvement of the District feeder road network. - Participate in preparation of District feeder
roads master plan - Prepare District Feeder Roads Operational
Plans - Assist District in the procurement of
consultants and contractors in feeder roads. - Monitoring feeder roads activities at District
level - Facilitate feeder roads capacity building
Qualifications and Experience
- B.E in civil Engineering from a reputable
University/Institution. - At least 3 years relevant continuous work
experience in a busy construction works; - Experience with donor funded projects will be
an added advantage. - Demonstrated experience in preparation of Bill
of quantities and BoQ variance analysis. - Fluency in English or French with working
knowledge of the other language.
Other Competences
- Highly competent, mature and experienced
individual with self dive and integrity - Decisive, practical and results oriented
- Effective planning and organizational ability
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
High integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and
initiative. - Excellent team playing abilities and having a
keen client focus.
Post 4:
Project Procurement Specialist
Project Procurement Specialist
Duration of the Contract: One year contract renewable
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Feeder Unit Manager/SPIU/MINAGRI,
the Procurement Specialist will carry out the following duties:
the Procurement Specialist will carry out the following duties:
- Reviewing and ensuring that all procurement
requests are eligible; - Determining the most appropriate method of
procurement; - Help to identify, specify, estimate the cost
of, and consolidate in packages (as appropriate) the procurement of goods
as may be required by the Procurement procedures; - Prepare appropriate bidding documents;
including specific procurement notices, standard contracts for goods and
services, invitations for bids, etc.; - Maintain and update records of standard unit
costs, technical specifications for goods, and local and international
vendors and service providers; - Maintain a well organized filling system of
procurement records; - As necessary, assist sub-contractors in
preparing bidding documents for goods, works, and services thereby ensure
the most efficient use of resources; - Work all procurement documents in the
department. - Perform any other duties as per instructions
for his/her superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics,
Finance, business administration, law; - At least 3 years of work experience in the
field of Procurement, - Demonstrate experience in Civil work
management, - Familiarity with donor funded projects
implementation procedures and guidelines is advantageous, - Ability to work under pressure and to coordinate
and link with multi disciplinary experts, - Ability to communicate in Kinyarwanda and
English or French. Proficiency in all three languages will be an
advantage, - Computer literacy familiarity and ease in
using computer and various software programs will be an advantage.
Other Competences
- Highly competent, mature and experienced
individual with self drive and integrity - Decisive, practical and results oriented
- Effective planning and organizational ability
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
High integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and
initiative. - Excellent team playing abilities and having a
keen client focus.
Post No 5:
Project M&E specialist (1)
Project M&E specialist (1)
Duration of the Contract: One year contract renewable
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Feeder Unit Manager/SPIU/MINAGRL
the Specific responsibilities for this M&E position shall include, but are
not limited to the following tasks:
the Specific responsibilities for this M&E position shall include, but are
not limited to the following tasks:
- Designing the M&E plan and developing
monitoring and evaluation tools; Budgeting and work planning; - Supervising baseline and endline surveys;
- Managing data entry;
- Assisting in the preparation of reports based
On M&E findings and the sharing of outputs of M&E findings with
implementing partners and primary stakeholders; - Routinely traveling to the field to monitor
the M&E implementation process, troubleshoot and maintain quality
control.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Master’s degree in economics, agricultural
economics or statistics with demonstrable experience in the use of
quantitative, qualitative and participatory methods and data analysis - Substantial fieldwork experience in Rwanda,
- Substantial experience with Microsoft Office,
especially Excel - Working knowledge of English, French and
Kinyarwanda, with the ability to write professionally in English - Familiarity with donor funded projects
implementation procedures and guidelines is advantageous, - 5 years of demonstrable experience with the
Planning and implementing of M&E systems and Information analysis and
report writing
Other Competences
- Highly competent, mature and experienced
individual with self drive and integrity - Decisive, practical and results oriented
- Effective planning and organizational ability
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
High integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and
initiative. - Excellent team playing abilities and having a
keen client focus.
Post No 6:
Project Accountant (1)
Project Accountant (1)
Duration of the Contract: One year contract renewable
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Feeder Unit Manager/SPIU/MINAGRI,
the Specific responsibilities for this M&E position shall include, but are
not limited to the following tasks:
the Specific responsibilities for this M&E position shall include, but are
not limited to the following tasks:
- Keeping of proper books of accounts.
- Proper recording of program financial
transactions including the allocation of expenditures in accordance with
the respective components, disbursement categories and sources of funds - Manage petty cash transactions and prepare of
all payment forms - Ensure proper operation of special, current
and counterpart accounts - Prepare withdrawal applications and
appropriate documentation in compliance with development partners
requirements and guidelines - arrange and assist with any audit or financial
review as called for by the Government of Rwanda and development partners - participate in the preparation of the program
annual Work Plans and Budget - ensure the maintenance of program and
financial accounts - verify the eligibility and conformity of
expenditures - Maintenance of the accounting system that will
be managed through accounting software & ensure the implementation and
operationalization of program financial Processes and Systems. - Prepare financial and other reports
- Maintain the inventory file of all program
assets and ensure their computerization into the program financial &
accounting system - Timely preparation of Monthly Bank
Reconciliation for all Bank Accounts
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:
- University degree in Accounting or Finance;
- Experience of 3 years in program/or project
management. - Experience working as an accountant in a donor
funded program or project would be an advantage. - Substantial experience with Microsoft Office,
Excel and accounting system - Working knowledge of English, French and
Kinyarwanda, with the ability to write professionally in English - Familiarity with donor funded projects
implementation procedures and guidelines is advantageous,
Other Competences
- Highly competent, mature and experienced
individual with self drive and integrity - Decisive, practical and results oriented
- Effective planning and organizational ability
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
High integrity, strong results orientation, drive for excellence and
initiative. - Excellent team playing abilities and having a
keen client focus.
How To Apply
Required document:
- Application form from the Public Service
Commission Website - Copy of Degrees and/ or professional
certificates - Copy of the national identification card
The required documents are to be submitted to
MINAGRI Central Secretariat not later than 15 January 2014 at 4:00PM.
MINAGRI Central Secretariat not later than 15 January 2014 at 4:00PM.
The shortlisted candidates for the written exams
will be published on MINAGRI note board, after five (5) days from the deadline
f the submission of the application forms.
will be published on MINAGRI note board, after five (5) days from the deadline
f the submission of the application forms.
Done at Kigali December 27th, 2013
Ernest RUZINDAZA
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources