ESIA Specialist (3 positions) at Rwanda Development Board (Deadline: 29/01/2026)
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Provide technical facilitation to investors in relation to obtaining environmental certification
• Review project briefs and prepare the study ToRs for Environmental impact assessment
• Undertake project site visits to verify conformity of projects with the relevant laws and regulations on environmental standards;
• Review and recommend decisions on the EIA study reports following consultation with the required stakeholders;
• Ensure overall compliance of the all received applications with the regulations governing Environmental impact assessment;
• Actively interact with line ministries and relevant institutions and bodies dealing with environment matters, such as Ministry in charge of Environment, REMA, MININFRA, NAFA, KCC;
• Develop and implement programs to continuously advise and educate investors on issues regarding environmental standards and procedures;
• Compile, analyze and report statistical data collected from received and processed inquiries;
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned to him by the hierarchical supervisor.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of the existing laws and regulations on environmental protection, standards and environmental certification
• Excellent command of the procedures involved in the analysis and granting of Environmental impact assessments and certification
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating projects for environmental certification
• Strong command of written and verbal English to prepare coherent reports and communicate appropriately with investors
• Attention to detail to ensure thorough compliance of projects with environmental regulations
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate with clarity and courtesy to business clients and stakeholders and maintain strong relations with them
• Good teamwork skills with ability to contribute strongly within a team to ensure collective achievement of daily tasks • Strong command of written and spoken English;
• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
Qualifications
- Master’s in Civil Engineering-1 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering-3 Years of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering-1 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences-3 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry-3 Years of relevant experience
- Masters’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry-1 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management-3 Years of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Management-1 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- High integrity and professional ethical standards
- Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Psychometric Languages
- English
Psychometric Domains
- Critical thinking-Competence / Skills
- Problem solving-Competence / Skills
- Decision making-Competence / Skills
- Attention and concentration-Behavior and attitude
- Clear and Effective Communication-Communication skills
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