Transport Economist ||| Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA)
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Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA)
Level:3.II
Post:1
Under Statute
Posted on
May 26, 2025
Deadline
Jun 3, 2025
03
Days
:
13
Hours
:
36
Mins
:
52
Seconds
Exams to be conducted
1:PsychometricTest
2:Written
3:Oral
Reports To
Director General of Transport
Job responsibilities
• 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 planning department.
• Work with the M&E Office 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.
• Perform financial analysis and conduct projections on previous scenarios to assess the effectiveness of the transport sector policies.
• Provide strategic input to support the broader activities of the Ministry, including through the drafting of high quality documents, analytical reports, strategy briefs and other material on a wide range of issues related to transport analysis and strategy; and contribute to the development of the work programme and identify key priorities.
• Assist the Ministry in development planning including integrated land use and transportation planning, transport investment and economic development as well as urban planning.
• Assist the Ministry putting in place adequate transport economic data on national and international basis in conjunction with other concerned agencies and institutions.
• Provide recommendations to the Ministry on strategic options enabling the unit costs reduction on construction, maintenance and the use of transport infrastructure.
• Review and comment on economic parts of study reports prepared by consultants and other agencies as assigned by high authorities.
Qualifications
Bachelors in Transport Engineering,
3 Years of relevant experience
Master's Transport Economics
1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Systems Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Transport Systems Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration
3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration
1 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
Master’s degree in Transport Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Knowledge of social and environmental issues
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
Transport sector policy analysis and formulation skills;
Knowledge of global and regional transport initiatives and programs
Knowledge of transport modeling software
Knowledge of transport / economic appraisal techniques and guidance including economic cost-benefit analysis
Knowledge of project planning, management and organizational skills, with ability to perform multi-tasks under tight deadlines
Data manipulation and proficiency in the use of suitable software
Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
Psychometric Languages
English
Psychometric Domains
Critical thinking
Competence / Skills
Problem solving
Competence / Skills
Decision making
Competence / Skills
Analytical skills
Competence / Skills
Knowledge/Awareness
Behavior and attitude
Fluid intelligence
Behavior and attitude
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Date and Timings:
31-05-2025 3:33 PM to 07-06-2025 3:33 PM
