The Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric project (RRFHP) is one of the priority regional projects in the Nile countries and aims at development of low – cost power generation and regional electricity trade as a means to improve productivity Promote Economic Growth in the region. The Proposed project consists of construction of (i) a run – of – river hydropower facility with an installed capacity of 80 MW to be equal shared between the three shareholder countries of Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. The power plant and associated hydraulic infrastructure will be situated at the Rusumo, where the Kagera River forms the boundary between Tanzania and Rwanda, and ii transmission facilities connecting the power plant to the national grids of Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania.
The Local Area Development
Plan (LADP), is a benefit sharing program designed to enhance regional economic
and social development in the project area. The LADP project area includes
Ngara District in Tanzania, Kirehe and Ngoma District in Rwanda and communes of
Giteranyi (Muyinga Province) and Busoni (Kirundo Province) in Burundi.
The Ngara District Executive Director is
announcing the following vacancies under LADP Tanzania to be filled soon by
competent Tanzania.
1.
1.
Postion: (1) LADP Tanzania Coordinator
1.1 Objectives
These Terms of Reference (ToRs) related to the
position of LADP Coordinator, to support the day to day activities related to
the implementation of Local Area Development Plan (LADP) in Ngara District,
Tanzania. The officer to be recruited will work in Ngara District under
supervision of the Ngara Executive Director with support of technical,
financial, procurements and safeguard as per World Bank guidelines and policies
requirement.
1.2 Scope of Work
Providing technical support to achieve the
targets and outputs for the timely implementation of the LADP in Tanzania.
Specific tasks includes, but are not limited to:
1.
Participate in the
general planning processes for the execution of the tasks related to LADP
implementation.
2.
Liaise and
coordinate with district authorities and
particularly the LADP steering Communities and formed LADP
team to ensure that good practice of LADP implementation is adhered to,
including that LADP investment is oriented to identify priorities
and contribute to achieve its objectives of livelihoods improvement in the
project area as per prepared standard Operation Procedures.
iii. Reach
out and coordinate LADP activities with
key stakeholders the communities, district leadership and
other relevant government bodies. (Associations, cooperatives, community based
organizations. NGO, etc) to enhance the LADP investment.
1.
iv. Ensure regular
Monitoring, Evaluation on quarterly basis
and reporting weekly, monthly and quarterly of the LADP
implementation progress at the District and NELSAP
2.
Any other task as may be
assigned
1.3 Reporting
The officers shall work under the supervisor of
District Executive Director and reporting to LADP investments progress to
NELSAP PIU. Lead Environment and social safeguards specialist
as per signed MoU. The officers shall
be located specically in Ngara for Tanzania.
On an an output basis, the officer will be
expected to submit: (i) a brief narrative/monthly report (maximum of 10 pages),
outlining the work accomplished in delivering the specific monthly output; (ii)
an outline of the work expected to be completed for the next deliverable/
month; (iii) comments or recommendation relating to monitoring
reports and progress of the implementation of LADP activities.
1.4 Duration and Nature of Appointment
The appointment of the Officer will be for an initial
period of 06 months with a probation period of 3 months, commencing July, 2024
and a probable extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability
of fund. The staff will travel
within the project area. Remuneration is
negotiable.
1.5 Qualifications
1.
A bachelor’s Degree in
sociology, Development studies, Social anthropology community Development, or
related field.
2.
Expertise in the
development and use of participatory approaches at all levels (nation and
community), preferably in complex projects i.e infrastructures with tangibles
positive impact on project implementation.
iii. Excellent consensus –
building, multi- cultural, and inter – personal skills.
Strong team building and mentoring capabilities.
Knowledge and skills in the use of consensus building tools will be an asset.
1.
iv. Must be
fluent knowledge in the Tanzania
administrative setting and hierarchy in addition to having a deep
understanding of the cultures, livelihoods strategies of the communities that
will be converted by the LADP activities.
2.
Good computing skills
including knowledge of software package for word processing, database,
and spredsheets,Familiarity with modern communication system
(such as internet, worldwide web, email, etc.
3.
vi. Experience working
within international and donor organization contexts and especially familiarity
with the policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral
development agencies is an advantage.
vii. Also experience
on management of environment and social
in the construction infrastructures projects will be an added
advantage
viii. Willing to work and
reside within the project area, as work demands.
2.
2.
Position: (1) LADP Ngara Procurement Officer
2.1 Accountability and Reporting
The procurement Officer will report and be
accountable to the LADP Coordinator Ngara, Tanzania in a formal and schedule as
required.
2.2 Scope
The functions and responsibilities includes, but
are not limited to;
1.
1. Ensure the
implementation of all procurement privisions in memorandum of
Understanding (MoUs);
2.
2. Prepare and regularly
update the project procurement plan in liaison with the component
3.
3. Manage the tendering
processes by providing advice regarding preparation and verification of
tender document, adherence to donor procurement and financial regulations,
timely preparation of all required
communications,finalization of contract and ensure proper filling,
maintenance and protection of documents and best practice.
4.
4. Develop and oversee
the implementation of guidelines for the management and administration of the
procurement process including the development of specification/Terms of
Reference (ToRs), the set – up of evaluation committee and evaluation, the
documentation and filing at all stages of the procurement cycle; preparation of
bidding document, pre qualification of bidders, notification and advertising,
bid opening and evaluation, award of contract, reviewing claims and review of
payment Certificates.
5.
5. Develop and oversee
the implementation of guidelines for the supervision, management and
monitoring contracts for goods ,work or services at
component level including the receipts , review and the clearance of payments.
6.
6. Manage and administer
the selection of consultants under the project including initiating the setup
of evaluation of committee and managing all stage of the
procurement cycle; shortlisting of consultants,
preparation of request for proposals, evaluation of
technical and financial proposal, preparation of draft contracts, supervision
of consultancy contracts, reviewing claims and certification consultants,
invoice after the technical sector specialists have approved
the consultant’s report;
7.
7. Liaise with
NELSAP/PIU to seek and obtain approval for key
stages in the procurement Cycle.
8.
8. Prepare all
procurement reports regularly and timely in line with the MoU And Any Other
Project requirements.
9.
9. Develop and oversee
the implementation of documents and best practice;
10.
10. Any other duties as
may be assigned by management
2:3 Qualifications and Experience
– At least Bachelor
degree in procurement, Business Administration, Civil Engineer or similar
qualification.
– At least five years of
experience in the field procurement;
– Demonstrable
experience in a business environment in procurement services in either public
or private sector, Experience gained in organization with a region dimension is
an added advantage.
– Have a strong ability
to work in a team environment with a results – based orientation and to bring
tasks to completion under tight dialing
– Has demonstration
ability to follow Word Bank Procurement procedures or other multilateral donor.
– Knowledge of MS
Officer Software, MS Project, windows etc.
– Fluency in English,
Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
– Knowledge of National
Public Procurement procedures is an Advantage.
N.B it’s recommended to attach copies of
certificate, degree and proof of
their professional experience.
2.4. Duty Station
The procurement Officer will be based at Ngara
District Head Office.
2.5 Employee’s appointment will be on period of 06 months. The
contract may be extended based on satisfactory performance, availability of
funds and need for services Remuneration is negotiable.
3.
3.
Position: (1) LADP Environmental Expert
3.1 Objectives of this Assignment
The objective of the ToRs is to hire
Environmental Expert who will responsible for supervision and support of day to
day activities related to the implementation of Local Area Development projects
in the Ngara District, Tanzania. The position will be at national level and the
Environment Experts will be working in LADP Project of Ngara District,
Tanzania.
The successful candidates will a
Supervise the environmental, health and safety issues and due diligence by the
contractors and contract compliance of contractors on safeguard issues
during implementation of LADP projects.
Support the District and communes to ensure
monitoring and implementation of World Bank environmental and social safeguard
policies based on the approved ESMPs by the Bank.
3.2 Scope of Work
The environmental Expert will have the following
responsibilities:-
Participation in the
preparation and review of environmental and
social safeguards documents including the ESIA,s and ESMPs for LADP
Projects
Participation in the preparation of bidding
documents and contract requirements.
Reviews and
recommend on the Contractors
Environmental and social Management Plan (CESMP),
to include measures that fulfill contract requirements as well as
the measures identifies in the ESIA
and ESMP that are the responsibility of the
Contractor.
Undertake compliance monitoring and supervision
of contractors’ implementation of CESMP.
Monitoring availability of Protective Equipment
(PPE) onsite and proper use of PPE by all workers.
Follow up on
health and safety working
condition (including) welfare arrangement) for
contractors personnel and any others visiting the project site.
Monitor contractor’s compliance with the nation
and international occupation health and safety legal requirements (OSHA)
Perform inspection to ensure water quality of
the subproject (for safety of the future users), air emission
and dust contract measures as well as
waste
management follow Tanzania regulations, WB
Policies and standards and are implemented as stipulated in the approved
contract and CESMP.
In collaboration with
contractors ESHS team, the Environment
Expert is to ensure regular ESHS training are provided to
construction workers
Follow up on environmental, occupational, health
and safety related grievances in relation to workers and their proposed closure
actions.
Participation in site meeting with contractors
to discuss occupation and ESHS issues
Work with NELSAP ESHS team to ensure contractors
are complying to the requirements.
Reviews and recommend on the contracts ESHS
weekly, monthly and other progress reports.
Prepare environment, health
and safety reports on weekly, monthly
and
quarterly for individual projects and ensure
that reports are submitted on time. The reports to have the content and
information to be agreed related to EHS Metrics
Develop a data storage system with all sub
projects documentation, permits, ESMP APPROVED, etc
Ensure consultation are performed per country
regulation and OP 4.01 and review the ESIA/ESMP based on these consultations.
Coordinate the publication of final safeguard
documents and coordinate their publication in government websites.
Ensure COVID 19 plans are followed during
preparation and construction sites.
Coordinate GRM resolution in relation to EHS
issues
Coordinate work with the social specialist
Ensure compliance with Tanzania regulations for
all all relevant topics (water, waste, safety, etc)
Perfumed other duties as assigned.
3.3 Duration and Nature of Appointment
The appointment of the Environment Expert will
be for an initial period of 06 Months with a probation periods of 3 months and
a probable extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of
funds. Remuneration is negotiable.
3.4 Qualifications
The Environment Experts will be selected
on the basis of the following criteria:
Must have
bachelor’s Degree in
Environmental Science, Environmental Management
or related field from a recognized University.
Must have at least 7 years of work
experience in EIA/ESMP Preparation and supervision
Must have at least 5 years of experience in the
supervision of infrastructure and construction projects.
Must have knowledge and experience of 5 years in
occupation health and safety issues.
Must have team work spirit and be able to work
independently and under minimal supervision.
Must have good writing, analytical, presentation
and reporting skills, Excellent ability to prepare reports and critical review
of documents.
Must have excellent oral and writing
communication skills in English and /or French depending on the country of
work. Good working knowledge of local languages (Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda and
Kirundi) will be an added advantage.
Must have computer literacy in the MS Office suite
of applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
For the 3 Job Vacancies at Ngara District
Council / LADP:-
3.5 Candidates Reporting Obligations
The environment Experts shall work under direct
supervision of and to LADP District Coordinator. The Environment Experts shall
be located in the Ngara District (TANZANIA).
Deliverables
The candidates is expected to produce and
submit:
A brief narrative/ weekly/monthly report outing
the work accomplished in delivering the specific weekly/monthly/quarters.
An outline of the work expected to be completed
for the next deliverable week/monthly/quarter.
Any document requested guideline, ESMP, progress
reports, among others
Approved all related to contractors’ ESMP,
monitoring and progress reports during implementation.
Weekly, monthly and quarterly
ESHS monitoring reports for individual projects
submitted to NELSAP through LADP Coordinator that will report to agreed EHS
Metrics.
All other reports and documents related to
implementation of LADP projects as might be needed from time to time.
Interested in of these 3 Job Vacancies at Ngara
District Council / LADP ?
How to apply:
1.
1. Interested Applicants
should apply by submitting:
(i) A cover
of letter with statement on applicant’s
interested in the given
assigned and suitable based on the given ToR to
be addressed to:-
District Executive Director, Ngara District
Council, P.O.BOX 30,
NGARA, KAGERA
(ii) Curriculum Vitae
(CV) includes date of birth and nationality
(iii) Copies of academic &
professional training certificates
2.
2. Detailed Terms of
Reference (ToR) can be accessed on the following websites:
www.ngaradc.go.tz http:nelsap.nilebasin.org
and
www.rusumoproject.org
3.
3. Deadline for
submission is on 09th July 2024 before 18:00 PM hours Tanzania time through the
email: ded@ngaradc.go.tz with
a copy to nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org (In the application
letter clearly mark the position you are applying for, example application of
LADP Ngara Procurement Officer, etc)
Only candidates who meet the requirements and
are short-listed for the interview –will be contacted.
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