Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Note: He/ she must be registered with the institution of Engineers Rwanda proven by a valid practicing certificate

Responsibilities or duties

• Oversee the effective evaluation of SDF grant proposals and short course applications in the Construction Sector, ensuring compliance with the SDF Operational Manual and short course application procedures.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on SDF applicants within the sector to verify eligibility and alignment with SDF standards.
• Provide recommendations to the SDF Grant Committee, through the Program Manager, on eligible applicants for grant awards in Construction Sector.
• Recommend applicants for training authorization to the RTB Director General via the Program Manager.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant agreements for selected applicants.
• Organize and facilitate SDF training programs and practical activities within the sector.
• Monitor and assess the progress of SDF-funded trainings in the Construction Sector.
• Ensure quality assurance and standard setting for training activities under this sector.
• Assist with certification of graduates who have completed their training in Construction Sector
• Contribute to post-training impact assessments of SDF beneficiaries.
• Maintain an updated database of graduates from SDF training programs in the sector.
• Support the development of SDF price reference for training activities under Construction Sector.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports on sector-related activities to the Program Manager.
• Assist in curriculum development for specialized training programs in the Construction Sector.
• Review and approve rare or specialized training proposals submitted by foreign investors supported by the SDF.
• Align all activities with national development agendas, initiatives, and strategic priorities related to the Construction Sector.
• Handle complaints from unsuccessful applicants by implementing an effective redress mechanism.
• Support the authorization/accreditation process of institutions to offer short courses outside SDF framework.
• Provide support in the implementation of any new project under the TVET Skills Development Program.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

1 Master’s in Architecture

3 Years of relevant experience

2 Master's in Civil Engineering

3 Years of relevant experience

3 Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate Development

5 Years of relevant experience

4 Master's Degree in Real Estate Development

3 Years of relevant experience

5 Bachelor’s Degree in Building and Construction Technology

5 Years of relevant experience

6 Master's Degree in Building and Construction Technology

3 Years of relevant experience

7 Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

5 Years of relevant experience

8 Bachelor’s Degree in Building Technology

5 Years of relevant experience

9 BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

5 Years of relevant experience

10 Master’s Building Technology

3 Years of relevant experience

Experience needed

N.B: Proof of working experience is a must.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

Construction Sector Specialist should have the following competencies and technical skills:

• Technical expertise with training and/or education
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Project management skills, including proposal evaluation, budget monitoring, and grant management.
• Report writing and documentation skills in both English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added asset).
• ICT proficiency for managing SDF databases, online reporting tools, and digital communication.
• Demonstrated, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven honesty and integrity character in the previous job duties performed
• Ability to work under pressure and work effectively & consistently by meeting set deadlines and quality of project work.
• Experience with donor funded projects is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Knowledge of private and public sector parentship especially in TVET context

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and / or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation skills
• ICT literacy

Psychometric Languages

• English

Psychometric Domains

• Problem solving

Competence / Skills

• Decision making

Competence / Skills

• Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

• Time management

Competence / Skills

• Self-report measures

Behavior and attitude

• Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

• Influence and Persuasion

Communication skills

• Oversee the effective evaluation of SDF grant proposals and short course applications in the Construction Sector, ensuring compliance with the SDF Operational Manual and short course application procedures.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on SDF applicants within the sector to verify eligibility and alignment with SDF standards.
• Provide recommendations to the SDF Grant Committee, through the Program Manager, on eligible applicants for grant awards in Construction Sector.
• Recommend applicants for training authorization to the RTB Director General via the Program Manager.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant agreements for selected applicants.
• Organize and facilitate SDF training programs and practical activities within the sector.
• Monitor and assess the progress of SDF-funded trainings in the Construction Sector.
• Ensure quality assurance and standard setting for training activities under this sector.
• Assist with certification of graduates who have completed their training in Construction Sector
• Contribute to post-training impact assessments of SDF beneficiaries.
• Maintain an updated database of graduates from SDF training programs in the sector.
• Support the development of SDF price reference for training activities under Construction Sector.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports on sector-related activities to the Program Manager.
• Assist in curriculum development for specialized training programs in the Construction Sector.
• Review and approve rare or specialized training proposals submitted by foreign investors supported by the SDF.
• Align all activities with national development agendas, initiatives, and strategic priorities related to the Construction Sector.
• Handle complaints from unsuccessful applicants by implementing an effective redress mechanism.
• Support the authorization/accreditation process of institutions to offer short courses outside SDF framework.
• Provide support in the implementation of any new project under the TVET Skills Development Program.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Technical expertise with training and/or education
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Project management skills, including proposal evaluation, budget monitoring, and grant management.
• Report writing and documentation skills in both English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added asset).
• ICT proficiency for managing SDF databases, online reporting tools, and digital communication.
• Demonstrated, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven honesty and integrity character in the previous job duties performed
• Ability to work under pressure and work effectively & consistently by meeting set deadlines and quality of project work.
• Experience with donor funded projects is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Knowledge of private and public sector parentship especially in TVET context
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and / or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge in TVET system
• Interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation skills
• ICT literacy
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Self-report measures
• Clear and Effective Communication
• Influence and Persuasion

• Master’s in Architecture
• Master's in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate Development
• Master's Degree in Real Estate Development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Building and Construction Technology
• Master's Degree in Building and Construction Technology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Technology
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
• Master’s Building Technology