Landscape Designer || City of Kigali (COK) google.com
Event Details:
crossorigin="anonymous"> Exams to be conducted
1:PsychometricTest
2:Written
3:Oral
Reports To
Housing Development Project Manager
Job responsibilities
Overall responsibilities
The staff will be responsible of management of contracts involving the implementation of landscaping projects. He /she will be in charge of following up those projects from the design phase up to the project implementation phase. He /she will ensure that the works are implemented in accordance with the approved landscaping plans and meet the required standards. He/she will also ensure a smooth progress of works and the quality of work. In addition, the staff will make sure that the contracts meet the targeted timeline and budgets.
Furthermore, the staff will advise the City of Kigali through the SPIU on neighbourhood landscaping and public green space
designs and management;
Detailed tasks (Responsibilities)
• Monitor the implementation of
landscaping programs, projects and strategies which will be implemented through the SPIU of the City of Kigali
• Overseeing quality control for landscape projects or sub projects as they progress
• Ensure that landscaping projects or activities are carried out in conformity with the social and environmental safeguard requirements as described in specific ESMF.
• checking contractors/consultants’ invoices and check whether they conform with the executed works or the provided consultancy services thus process the payment of those invoices.
• Ensuring that the proposed vegetation species and/or strategies and Landscaping works for a specific project are performed as per the approved specifications;
• Planning the work and efficiently organizing the implementation of landscaping plans and /or projects in order to meet agreed deadlines and providing advice to resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise;
• Work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil Engineers, architects, etc to ensure the delivery of projects with high quality
• Ensure that the designed and implemented projects are environmentally friendly
• Prepare ToRs, supervise technical studies, work supervision, etc - for Landscaping works
• Liaise with consultants and other professional experts involved in the project to make sure that the proposed landscape designs are in line with local environmental laws urban planning principles and landscaping standards
• Advising on matters to do with landscaping and environmental conservation
• Reporting to the supervisors in accordance with the established reporting hierarchy and schedule,
Qualifications
Master’s in Architecture
5 Years of relevant experience
Master's in Urban Planning
5 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design
7 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Urban Design
5 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning
7 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
7 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Landscaping architect
7 Years of relevant experience
Master’s degree in Landscaping architect
5 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Results oriented
Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
Judgement and decision-making skills
Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Communication skills
Effective communication skills
Planning and organisational skills
Management and coordination skills
Team working Skills
Judgment & Decision-making skills
Creativity and
Teamwork skills
Creative, innovative and motivated
Organizational skills with ability to mult-task
Result oriented
Understanding the environmental and natural context of Rwanda particularly having enough information on local vegetation species (trees, flowers, herbs and or any other type of grasses)
Having participated in the projects involving the implementation of Nature Based Solutions (NBS) to deal with climate related issues is another preference
Having a critical ability to assess the visual quality and appearance of a landscaping project and analysing whether it would be pleasant to the beneficiaries based on local culture and beneficiaries’ philosophical thinking towards the landscaping
Having particular working experience widely in projects related to Informal settlements upgrading, neighbourhood development and which include the improvement or provision of landscape features
Psychometric Languages
English
Français
Psychometric Domains
Critical thinking
Competence / Skills
Decision making
Competence / Skills
Analytical skills
Competence / Skills
Time management
Competence / Skills
Coordination
Behavior and attitude
Clear and Effective Communication
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Date and Timings:
15-09-2025 9:23 AM to 30-09-2025 9:23 AM
