Rwanda Water resources Board Water Permitting Officer Jobs

Rwanda Water resources Board Water Permitting Officer Jobs


Job Description

  • Assessment of applications and processing of water use permits;

  • Enforcement of water resources use efficiency;

  • Monitoring and enforcement of compliance to the water use permits conditions of approval;

  • Ensuring equity in water resources allocation and use of water resources;

  • Contribution to development and implementation of water allocation plans;

  • Contribution to the maintenance and update of the water use permitting system;

  • Management of the national water permit register;

  • Advising on regulations and strategies related to water use permitting;

  • Development and implementation of water permitting plans and roadmap;

  • Inventory and monitoring of all water users in different sectors and generation of spatial database;

  • Consideration of environmental impact assessment reports, EIA Certificates and other projects technical reports to identify specific requirements and conditions to be considered in water use permits;

  • Contribution to the development of tools for allocation and regulation of water use in line with national priorities and plans;

  • Production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on water use permitting status;

  • Preparation and implementation
    of education and public awareness programs related to water resources use; Regular updates of water portal tool box related to water users and uses;

  • Levying of water resources usage fees and charges; Development and update of water use inspection procedures and checklist; Control and enforcement of water resources use efficiency and water productivity;

    Job Profile

    Minimum Qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Governance, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or Water Resource Planning.

    Required Competencies & Key Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of the water regulation framework including the international water law;

  • Knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to water resources regulations;

  • Knowledge of the water resources licensing principles and procedures;

  • Knowledge in contract drafting and management;

  • Resource management skills;

  • Analytical skills;

  • Problem solving skills;

  • Decision making skills;

  • Time management skills;

  • Risk management skills;

  • Results oriented;

  • Digital literacy skills;

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Rwanda Water resources Board Water Permitting Officer Jobs

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