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Director of OSC and Land Notary

Job responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to verify that architectural and engineering plans are accurate and complete before construction begins.
• Conduct site surveys, set out levels, and mark the site according to project plans.
• Ensure required materials are available on site in the right quantities and at the appropriate time.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and managing project budgets.
• Develop work schedules, coordinate activities, and ensure smooth workflow.
• Identify potential risks and hazards and contribute to safety plan development.
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections, and ensure works meet required standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety regulations and protocols.
• Address technical issues, design discrepancies, and unforeseen challenges during construction.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure efficient use of equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with project staff, beneficiaries, contractors, and partners.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, including progress updates, costs, and key issues.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, material usage, and inspection results.

Qualifications

1. Master's in Civil Engineering
2. 2 Years of relevant experience
3. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
4. 5 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

1. Registered with Institute of Engineering Rwanda (IER)

Required competencies and key technical skills

1. Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
2. Coordination, planning and organizational skills
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Collaboration and team working skills
5. Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
6. High level of integrity and professional ethics;
7. Communication and reporting skills
8. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
9. Expertise in preparing construction activity plans, reporting, and prioritizing tasks based on available data is an added value.
10. Experience in infrastructure projects, especially in construction using homegrown solutions to ensure quality with minimal resources, is required.

Psychometric

Languages

1. English

Psychometric Domains

1. Coordination

Behavior and attitude

1. Assertiveness

Communication skills

1. Clear and Effective Communication

• Review drawings and specifications to verify that architectural and engineering plans are accurate and complete before construction begins.
• Conduct site surveys, set out levels, and mark the site according to project plans.
• Ensure required materials are available on site in the right quantities and at the appropriate time.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and managing project budgets.
• Develop work schedules, coordinate activities, and ensure smooth workflow.
• Identify potential risks and hazards and contribute to safety plan development.
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections, and ensure works meet required standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety regulations and protocols.
• Address technical issues, design discrepancies, and unforeseen challenges during construction.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure efficient use of equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with project staff, beneficiaries, contractors, and partners.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, including progress updates, costs, and key issues.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, material usage, and inspection results.

• Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
• Coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration and team working skills
• Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
• High level of integrity and professional ethics;
• Communication and reporting skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Expertise in preparing construction activity plans, reporting, and prioritizing tasks based on available data is an added value.
• Experience in infrastructure projects, especially in construction using homegrown solutions to ensure quality with minimal resources, is required.

• Master's in Civil Engineering
• 2 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 Years of relevant experience
• Registered with Institute of Engineering Rwanda (IER)