Renewable Energies Senior Engineer at Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Deadline Feb 3, 2025
Job responsibilities
• Oversee and monitor the implementation of renewable energy projects throughout the project cycle • Develop a pipeline of viable projects, utilizing renewable energy technologies to generate clean power and cost savings for customers • Spearhead the provision of policy advisory services on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency • Assist in developing renewable energy policy and strategy including scenario development and economic analysis • Support program implementation and provide other relevant capacity development such as the identification and development of training activities as well as mentorship to selected officials • Provide expert policy advice and strategic direction to management and stakeholders on matters relating to scaling up the deployment of renewable energy technologies in Rwanda • Review and evaluate proposed projects for technical and financial merits and adherence to program requirements • Manage contracts for approved projects to ensure program goals are achieved • Provide technical assistance and training to efficiency program staff and contractors • Assist with preparation of progress reports and presentations to Management and various stakeholders • Any other duties assigned by the Management
Qualifications
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1Master’s in Electrical Engineering
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2Bachelor’s Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
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3Master’s Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
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4Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy
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5Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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6Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
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7Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy
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8Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Required competencies and key technical skills
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1Resource management skills
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2Time management skills
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3Risk management skills
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4Results oriented
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5Digital literacy skills
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6Knowledge of financing of capital intensive infrastructure projects
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7Project formulation and funding skills
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8Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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9Energy sector policy analysis and formulation skills
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10Knowledge of global and regional energy projects and programs
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11Knowledge of energy projects designs
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12Knowledge of social and environmental issues
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13Ability to work independently and make mature and proactive decisions informing management
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14Knowledge to read interpret technical energy reports such as feasibility study reports
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15Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal, regulatory and policy making;
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16Quality control analysis skills
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17Knowledge and experience in renewable energies systems, power generation and operations of power plants
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18Knowledge and experience in biomass energy
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19Knowledge of the legal framework relevant to renewable energy projects
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20Analytical skills;
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21Problem solving skills
