Green City Development Consultant at Global Green Growth Institute
- Company: Global Green Growth Institute
- Location: Rwanda
- State: Kigali Jobs in Rwanda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Consulting Jobs in Rwanda
Job Description
Global Green Growth Institute
With headquarters in Seoul, Republic of Korea, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as “green growth”, which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in its capacity as the National Designated Authority (NDA) for Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Rwanda together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Rwanda, its Delivery Partner, will undertake a twenty-four months project on National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Readiness Support. The NAP Readiness aims to build flood resilience capacities in Rwanda in line with the governmental policies, strategies and priorities, and enhance Rwanda’s capacity to respond to climate change in high risk zones by implementing a NAP for integrated flood and landslide management in urban areas.
Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment
The Green City Development Consultant for the National Adaptation Readiness and Preparatory Support for Building Flood Resilience Capacities in Rwanda (hereafter referred to as the “Project”) will provide technical expertise and oversight to all project technical components, ensuring quality control of technical studies, and support to the Project Coordinator in the coordination of the implementation of the technical aspects of the GCF project as stipulated in the project document.
The role of the Green City Development Consultant will involve guiding and overseeing the technical studies of the 5 selected sites as well as contributing to the elaboration of the runoff reduction guidelines.
This process will entail close collaboration with the Project Team, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Ministry of Environment (MoE), Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), City of Kigali, Meteo Rwanda and other Districts and institutions related to the projects area of focus.
Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables
Under the direct guidance of the NAP Project Coordinator, the Green City Development Consultant will, in collaboration with the team, be responsible for the following tasks:
- Assessing the identified 5 sites to guide the consultancy firm in carrying out the appropriate technical studies;
- Contribute to the elaboration of the runoff reduction guidelines;
- Contribute to the production of all relevant reports, knowledge and capacity building content.
| Deliverable | Percentage of Maximum amount | Due date |
Study the selected sites and contribute to the development of the Request for Proposal for the technical studies. This will involve
|
10% |
31st August 2020 |
Provide technical oversight of the technical studies. This will include
(Validated reports to be accompanied by the report on the Green City Development Consultant’s Technical Inputs to all project outputs i.e. Run-off reduction guidelines, NAP, Concept Notes, Financial Model etc.) |
10% (Tender Evaluation Report) |
30th September 2020 |
|
10% (Validated Inception Report from Consultant Firm) |
31st October 2020 | |
|
10% (Validated Progress Report from Consultant) |
30th November 2020 | |
|
10% (Validated Progress Report from Consultant) |
31st December 2020 | |
|
10% (Validated Progress Report from Consultant) |
31st January 2021 | |
|
10% (Validated Progress Report from Consultant) |
28th February 2021 | |
| Provide technical insight into the elaboration of the 5 Concept Notes: Drawing from the Technical Studies and investment opportunities identified during the stakeholder sessions (PWG, TAG and Focus Groups), support the team in verifying and inputting project costings into the Concept Notes and Financial Model. |
10% |
31st May 2021 |
| Knowledge Management, Communication, and Information Sharing-Contribution towards elaboration of content on technical concepts and approaches elaborated by the Project and other related projects for the Knowledge Base on Disaster Risk Management and related sectors. Involves participation in relevant workshops and outreach activities. (Cuts across Month 1-12 with final consolidated document presented in Month 12) |
20% |
31st July 2021 |
Qualifications/Experience/Expertise
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Undergraduate degree combined with specialized experience in similar projects and/or organization/s may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree;
- At least 5 years of relevant professional and practical experience in infrastructure preparation and management, civil works including design and supervision. Demonstrated experience in design of infrastructure for storm water management is considered an added advantage;
- Experience working on adaptation to climate change and natural hazard risk management, including disaster risk reduction being an asset;
- Good understanding of national policies and regulations pertaining to the sector;
- Good knowledge of the relevant design norms and construction legislation and regulations;
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
- Excellent communication, coordination skills and ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation, report writing and analytical skills.
- Capability to deliver within a specified deadline.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required with fluency in Kinyarwanda considered an asset.
Additional Information
- Contract value: up to USD 56,500 (dependent on qualifications)
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Korea time (KST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Method of Application
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Closing Date : 20th July, 2020.
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