Job Positions in Rwanda Forestry Authority
- GIS Specialist
Job responsibilities
• Design, develop and implement systems and databases for geospatial data for RFA ; Standardize geographic data ; Research and conduct tests on new researching tools ; • Perform geospatial modeling and spatial analysis ; • Review GIS data for accuracy ; • Build, update and maintain databases and GIS software and hardware ; • Administer and troubleshoot applications and GIS solutions ; • Perform any other duties assigned by the RFA/SPIU • Perform other task at the request of the supervisors
Minimum qualifications
- 1Master’s Degree in Geography4 Years of relevant experience
- 2Bachelor’s Degree in Geography7 Years of relevant experience
- 3Bachelor’s Degree in Topography7 Years of relevant experience
- 4Master’s Degree in Topography4 Years of relevant experience
- 5Bachelor’s Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing7 Years of relevant experience
- 6Master’s Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing4 Years of relevant experience
- 7Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)7 Years of relevant experience
- 8Master’s Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS)4 Years of relevant experience
- 9Surveying and Geomatics Engineering4 Years of relevant experience
- 10Master’s Degree in Cartography4 Years of relevant experience
- 11Bachelor’s Degree in Cartography7 Years of relevant experience
- 12Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering7 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Accountability
- 3Professionalism
- 4Decision making skills
- 5Digital literacy skills
- 6Knowledge of GIS hardware and software installation, configuration and use (Plotters, GPS devices, Digitizers,)
- 7Proven experience managing mission critical database platforms for high availability and performance
2. Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Job responsibilities
• Monitor the implementation of RFA SPIU plan and action plan and provide management advice • Prepare and update annual action plan for RFA SPIU;Update Monitoring and evaluation framework, identify key indicators and present to Senior Management for approval; • Prepare weekly, quarterly, semi and annual progress reports on the implementation of RFA SPIU Action Plan; • Prepare all external reports especially for the Prime Minister’s Office; • Regularly identify, refine and validate with key stakeholders a set of appropriate measurable performance indicators; • Outline an update of reporting formats and procedures for reporting; • Organize and conduct training on Monitoring and Evaluation systems development and maintenance • Develop new policies, analyze and update the existing ones and recommend any change to the Senior Management; • Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of new and existing policies and provide advice to management on the same; • Providing recommendations on workflow processes and systems of RFA departments; • Ensuring the SPIU structure adequately support’s RFA SPIU objectives and providing recommendations on the same; • Identifying the businesses strengths, weaknesses and suggest areas for improvement; • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Minimum qualifications
- 1Bachelor’s Degree in Economics7 Years of relevant experience
- 2Master’s in Project Management4 Years of relevant experience
- 3Master’s in Economics4 Years of relevant experience
- 4Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management7 Years of relevant experience
- 5Masters in Business Administration4 Years of relevant experience
- 6Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies7 Years of relevant experience
- 7Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics7 Years of relevant experience
- 8Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation7 Years of relevant experience
- 9Master’s Degree in Development Studies4 Years of relevant experience
- 10Master’s Degree in Statistics4 Years of relevant experience
- 11Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation4 Years of relevant experience
- 12Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration7 Years of relevant experience
- 13Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences4 Years of relevant experience
- 14Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences7 Years of relevant experience
- 15Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies7 Years of relevant experience
- 16Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies4 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- 3Accountability
- 4Professionalism
- 5Analytical skills
- 6Problem solving skills
- 7Knowledge of project finance and different possible financing models
- 8Knowledge of planning, Monitoring & Evaluation of policies, programmes & projects (i.e. evaluation concepts, systems and tools);
3. Financial Management Specialist
Job responsibilities
Coordinate the development, execution and monitoring of SPIU Project budgets. • Participate in the development of key priorities and Action Plan of MINECOFIN SPIU projects; • Participate in the budget preparation process of all projects; • Coordinate the Preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly expenditure plans in collaboration with the M&E Specialist; • Monitor projects’ budget execution rates and advice where need be; • Receive and check all invoices, requests and prepare payment; • Ensure timely preparation of periodic budget execution and financial statement reports; • Participate in budget revision process of projects; • Manage an effective financial management system for the SPIU and ensure that accounting and book keeping records are prepared and maintained in accordance with projects requirements as well as statutory and organization policies, chart of accounts, and related accounting standards, principles and practices. Produce Periodic financial statements • Prepare bank accounts reconciliation statements; • Analyze financial statements for consistency • Correct errors found in financial statements • Consolidate project reports and the accounting information and populate the reporting format as provided by PAU. • Follow up the approval of the project financial statements as per development partners reporting requirements were necessary. • Follow up replenishment of funds from the concerned development partners; • Ensure accounting coding and budgeting lines are correct: this includes verification of financial reports, expenses and supporting documents. • Facilitate process of internal and external audit of different programs and projects under the RFA (SPIU) • Record all project transactions properly in IFMIS and submit the monthly project consolidated report within the stipulated deadline; Coordination of pay and compensation. • Supervise the preparation of the project budget of staff compensation; • Monitor the preparation of the salary payroll lists, fringe benefits of all concerned staff; • Receive, analyze, find or propose solutions to the employees ‘complaints regarding remunerations. Transactional cash management. • Verify staff payroll for bank transfers at the end of each month; • Ensures all invoices from external parties (contractors, suppliers, e.t.c.) are paid in due time, by bank transfer, cheque or cash and arrange those documents sequentially by date; • Check and prepare payment documents for further processing; • Attain and record all bank transactions, maintain bank accounts, ensure monthly bank statements and account overviews. • Responsibility for the cash management: this includes regular daily cash counts, verification of balance of cash book and cash on hand, establishment and signature of cash count statements. • Prepare cash calls, face forms from donors. Operational Support. • Ensure the preparation of monthly project inventory report and monthly inventory review; • Ensure regular update and inventory of assets register for the project. • Coordinate and monitor activities of the Projects • Guide the identification of a development project. • Coordinate the preparation of the development project budget. • Review the development project and submit for approval • Follow up with the donors to ensure timely cash replenishment • Report to SPIU Coordinator. •Ensure all books of accounts and records related to payments are proper filled and under safe custody; •Ensure that all cheques are recorded in numerical sequence in the cheques payment Journal (CPJ) • Ensures timely preparations of all financial reports (statutory, ad hoc and management accounts, including exception reports) • to management and the Board; • Record any taxes withheld and ensure its payment to the tax authority is done on time; • Receive, verify and record all transactions related to payment based on GAAP applicable in the country • Perform regular reconciliation statement for all RFA accounts; • Perform any other duties assigned by the Corporate Service Department, RFA headquarter.
Minimum qualifications
- 1Master’s in Finance4 Years of relevant experience
- 2Bachelor’s Degree in Management7 Years of relevant experience
- 3Master’s Degree in Management4 Years of relevant experience
- 4Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting7 Years of relevant experience
- 5Master’s Degree in Accounting4 Years of relevant experience
- 6Bachelor’s Degree in Finance7 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- 3Accountability
- 4Resource management skills
- 5Analytical skills
- 6Knowledge of accounting; financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS; IFRS; ISSAs)
- 7Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA and other related professional courses) will be an added advantage
4. Forest Specialist
Job responsibilities
• Formulates procedures, policies, and guidelines for assigned forest management programs. • Develops forest management program goals and plans for implementation. • Makes recommendations in areas of expertise. • Acts as a liaison with other agencies, organizations, and employees to coordinate technical programs. • Plans and coordinates the training of staff in forest management activities. • Serves as a technical consultant and liaison with industry and RFA/SPIU • Conducts special projects and studies for RFA/SPIU. • Develops and approves plans and specifications for the completion of forest-type maps and sampling procedures in the field as a basis for Forest programs. • Coordinates forest recreation planning activities. • Coordinates, organizes, analyzes, and disseminates Forest statistics. • Coordinates the acquisition, use, and disposal of equipment used in forest fire control and misuse of forest • Maintains records, and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work. • Performs related work as assigned by supervisor
Minimum qualifications
- 1Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry7 Years of relevant experience
- 2Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry4 Years of relevant experience
- 3Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,7 Years of relevant experience
- 4Master’s Degree in Forestry4 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- 3Accountability
- 4Professionalism
- 5Resource management skills
- 6Skills in Forest management
- 7Skills in forest protection
- 8Extensive knowledge in forest and nature resource
5. Legal Affairs Specialist
Job responsibilities
• Participate in developing a legal and contractual framework suitable for Forest sector through proper laws and standards contracts. • Support RFA with respect to all transactions and legal matters • Act as the legal advisor to the RFA and coordinate the legal activities of the institution; • ensure the legally appropriate performance of the RFA’s work; • Prepare and review legal instruments, including contract agreements and internal regulations to provide legal interpretations and advice of these instruments and regulations; • ensure that the legal aspects of the RFA’s work programme are appropriately addressed; • Coordinate and handle legal issues common to RFA;
• Provide legal advice, support and intervention to the Authority; • Coordinate and manage the provision of effective legal services by ensuring that complies with relevant statutes and regulations of Rwanda. • Anticipate and guard against legal risks likely to be faced by the RFA; • Provide legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated law suits; • Develop and recommend RFA policy and position on legal issues; • Conduct pre- trial preparations for defending the RFA in legal suits; • Examine legal information and advising the DG on the advisability of defending or pursuing legal suits; • Prepare and Represent the RFA in legal proceedings; • Prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc.; • Review material meant for publication and advise on legal implications; • Participate in contracts negotiations; • Participate in the settlement of labour disputes; • Develop and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements; • Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the DG.
Minimum qualifications
- 1Master’s Degree in Law4 Years of relevant experience
- 2Bachelor’s Degree in Law7 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Integrity
- 2Accountability
- 3Communication
- 4Professionalism
- 5Problem solving skills
- 6Experience in legal advisory
- 7Experience in legal drafting and negotiation
- 8Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
