BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Posted February 21, 2025.
Deadline for application: March 9, 2025.
Department: SPI (Strategic Projects Implementation)
Report to: Project Coordinator, SPI
Contract Terms: 4 years’ fixed term (Based on the project lifespan)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
1. The Project Officer for the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT - Rwanda) project will assist in planning, executing, and completing clean energy projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budgets, and sustainability goals.
2. S/he must understand energy projects mainly off-grid solar, clean cooking, and productive use of energy, and ensure project development objectives and indicators, as outlined in the project appraisal document are tracked.
3. The project officer will monitor progress, identify risks, allocate resources, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
4. S/he will also address risks, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with ASCENT’s standards. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with knowledge of clean energy systems, are essential for success in this role.
5. More information about ASCENT – Rwanda is available on https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P180575.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Coordination:
1. Assists the project coordinator in the development of ASCENT plans, annual
budget, subsidy management, timelines, and deliverables.
2. Support the project coordinator for coordination with team members, stakeholders,
and partners to ensure smooth project execution.
Administrative Support:
1. Maintains and properly filing of ASCENT project related documents such as activity
plans, reports, contracts, project data, and budgets.
2. Prepares ASCENT meeting, training and workshop agendas, drafts minutes/reports, and updates the progress to stakeholders.
Monitoring and Reporting:
1. Tracks ASCENT progress against project indicators and results framework.
2. Compiles data for performance metrics and prepares detailed reports.
3. Identifies risks, issues, and deviations from the ASCENT plan and suggests
mitigation measures.
4. Works with the M&E Officer for the project’s successful monitoring and reporting
against targets.
Resource Management:
1. Assists the project coordinator in allocating resources, including personnel, tools,
and finances.
2. Supports the team to have access to the resources required to meet project goals.
3. Drafts the ToRs and scope of works for consultancy contracts with consultants as
such consultancy work may be required for the successful execution of the project.
Communication and Liaison:
1. Acts as a liaison officer for communication between the Project Implementation Unit
(PIU), and external stakeholders.
2. With guidance from the Head of SPI, s/he may take the lead or stand in the absence
of the project coordinator.
3. Facilitates effective communication to ensure everyone is aligned with ASCENT
project objectives.
Risk and Issue Management:
1. Supports under the guidance of the PIU to identify potential risks and issues that
could impact ASCENT project success.
2. Assist the PIU in the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
1. Ensures ASCENT project complies with standards and regulations as required by
BRD and the funders.
2. Assists in maintaining the quality of ASCENT project deliverables.
Budget Management:
1. Tracks and manages expenses to ensure ASCENT projects remain within budget.
2. Reports any financial discrepancies or concerns to the ASCENT project coordinator.
3. S/he is expected to perform any other tasks assigned by the project coordinator.
Working relationships
Across the different departments withing BRD, mainly business development, risk, legal, and
internal audit. The incumbent should establish a strong working relationship with external
stakeholders, mainly Ministry of Infrastructure, World Bank, AIIB, REG/EDCL, energy private
companies, and the development partner.
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PROFESSIONAL, ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
A Master's or bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy, Energy Economics, Business Studies, Electrical Power Engineering, Project Management,Development Studies, or related field.
Experience and Skills:
For bachelor’s degree holders: At least 5 years of relevant experience in project
financing and implementation, with preference to energy projects.
For master’s degree holders: At least 3 years of relevant experience in project
financing and implementation, with preference to energy projects. .
1. Proven ability to independently conduct capacity-building activities and training to project stakeholders, mainly energy private companies.
2. Experience in contributing to the assessment of the environmental impacts and
social safeguards of energy projects.
3. Familiarity with World Bank or Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) financed
distributed renewable energy projects is an advantage.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Ability to provide clear, and excellent assessments/recommendations for projects
related to energy financing.
6. Strong skills in reporting and analyzing energy projects that are implemented under
results-based financing (RBF) subsidy and credit line facilities.
7. Ability to translate complex data into accessible, user-friendly reports.
8. Excellent conflict management and decision-making skills at all levels.
9. Proficiency in computer applications for monitoring energy projects, preparing
reports, letters, and presentations.
10. Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
11. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively within teams and across diverse groups.
12. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall
among others).
13. Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
14. Basic financial literacy for budget management and tracking.
15. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various teams.
16. Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Kinyarwanda preferred.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Interested candidates should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/ ) and upload
application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional
certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as
their emails and telephone.
Only online applications shall be considered.
Email-only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw
Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital, and Corporate Services of BRD.
Deadline for application: March 9, 2025.
The employment package is highly competitive and attractive.
Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted
and contacted for a written test.
Done in Kigali, February 21, 2025.
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