Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Water Transport Senior Engineer
Level:3.II
Job description
• Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Draft water transport policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the water transport and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to water transport;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about water transport development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in water transport and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote water transport considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different water transport related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of water transport infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice on the design during water transport infrastructure development, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of water transport infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to water transport and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of water transport capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office water transport related files;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Transport Management
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Safety policies and Regulations
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Port Management Operations and Services
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Navigation Systems
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Marine Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Port Management Operations and Services
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Marine Navigation Systems
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Sustainable Management of Inland Water Transport
1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Knowledge of social and environmental issues
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge of global and regional transport initiatives and programs
• Knowledge of policy formulation and analysis
• Knowledge of principles and methods of moving people and goods by water including the relative costs and benefits
• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge and interest of the water transport industry

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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