Vacancy title:
Readvertisement:Transport Economist

Jobs at:
Ministry Of Infrastructure

Deadline of this Job:
4th September 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 29th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

Job: Readvertisement:Transport Economist
Organization: MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Level: 3.II
Reports To: Transport Division Manager
No. of Positions: 1
Deadline: 04/Sep/2018
Job Description

• Provide policy and strategic guidance considering macro and micro economic implications of transport investment decisions.
  
• Lead in exercises to undertake socio economic and environmental assessments of investment options into different areas using economic and statistical modeling tools in support of these analyses.
  
• Undertake Value for money exercises to ensure government gets positive returns on investment on its projects before investment decisions are undertaken
  
• Lead in undertaking due diligence on prospective investment proposals especially emphasizing on value for money on the side of government
  
• Participate in project development and management, working closely with the R&D unit.
  
• Participate in the development the Ministry’s strategic plan for the sector
  
• Work with the M&E Officer to carry out end of project assessment of programs, projects, policies.
  
• Lead in producing economic briefs, papers, policy reviews and provide economic guidance to the Chief Engineer, and relevant Minister(s) and other authorities, producing reports, policy reviews and presentations.
• Perform financial analysis and conduct projections on previous scenarios to assess the effectiveness of the transport sector policies
  Job Profile
  A0 in Transport Economics, Urban Transport, and Civil Engineering with 3 years of working experience OR Master's Degree in Transport Economics, Urban Transport, and Civil Engineering.
  Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
  
• Knowledge of computer modeling software;
  
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits;
  
• Knowledge in urban planning;
  
• Quality Control Analysis Skills
  
• High Critical Thinking Skills
  
• Complex Problem Solving Skills
  
• Judgment and Decision Making Skills