Infrastructure Specialist, Rwanda Country Program | - 2015

Organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Post Date: 25 March 2015

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Assignment: Fulltime Consultant

Position Number: GGGI-HR_15-102

Closing Date: 15 April 2015

INTRODUCTION

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a new international organization committed to strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Headquartered in Seoul, GGGI was established by treaty in June 2012 at the United Nations Rio+20 Conference by an initial group of eighteen nations who share the organization’s vision. As of 2014, there are total of 22 Member Countries who joined the organization.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

Current Rwanda Country Program supports the Government in implementing the Second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS2) (2013-2018), particularly to promote designated “secondary cities” as poles of growth (Priority Area 4) and incorporating a green economy approach to economic transformation (Priority Area 5).

Post holder will join GGGI Country Team in Kigali as a part of strategic and technical members of the Team. They will participate in developing a National Roadmap, Green City Investment Strategy and bankable projects, in close collaboration with other team members, government officials, international and Rwandan development partners from public and private sectors.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Review existing green growth and green urbanization related documents and plans, and undertake analyses to advise on how can be mainstreamed into Rwanda’s urban planning and urban economic development in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner;
Provide technical inputs and guidance to prioritize key urban infrastructures in secondary cities and to formulate the National Roadmap and associated Investment strategy. This will include selection of key urban infrastructure projects, including housing, urban upgrade, energy, water/sanitation, transport and waste management;
Assess needs and barriers for efficient green infrastructure provision and project financing in Rwanda, and provide technical inputs to design pipelines of viable infrastructure deals;
Provide input to develop pre-feasibility studies for specific public investment projects and identify resource mobilization plans for each of the secondary cities;
Familiarity with project finance and bankable project preparation and structuring processes; infrastructure procurement and approval processes; pre-feasibility/feasibility study will be an advantage;
Support capacity development of ministries/local governments/civil society organizations and private sector entities;
Support partnerships with international development partners, local governments, civil society organizations and private sector entities; and
Develop project related internal and external documents as required

QUALIFICATIONS

At least a Master’s degree in civil engineering, economics, environmental studies, architecture, energy, water, urban planning or other related field
Minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including technical due diligence/project appraisal in urban infrastructure investment
Demonstrated experience in conducting feasibility studies
Expertise in Africa and developing countries. Prior experience working in Rwanda would be a plus.
Experience in training and capacity building activities and/or applying research to policy decision-making will be a plus.
Efficient communication ability and proven experience in transferring skills and knowledge
Proficient written and spoken English is required, and fluency in Kinyarwanda or French will be a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Please indicate position you are applying for “15-102 – Infrastructure Specialist, Rwanda”
Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)
For more information on GGGI, please visit our website at www.gggi.org.