July 7, 2024

TECHNICAL EXPERT at Cleaner Production and Climate Innovation Centre (CPCIC)

The CPCIC is established under Nation Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) as private company owned by Government along with its mandate and its governance structure. The Centre works to better position the country on a green economy pathway.

It aims to provide and promote cutting-edge, modern access to green technologies and business services.  CPCIC ensures that all technology, processes and service choices made by the private and public sector embrace the best practices in terms of climate change resilience, circular economy and cleaner and resource efficient production.

CLEANER PRODUCTION AND CLIMATE INNOVATION CENTRE

1. Technical Expert

  1. Profile

The CPCIC is established under Nation Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) as a private company owned by the Government along with its mandate and its governance structure. The Centre works to better position the country on a green economy pathway.

It aims to provide and promote cutting-edge, modern access to green technologies and business services.  CPCIC ensures that all technology, processes, and service choices made by the private and public sector embrace the best practices in terms of climate change resilience, circular economy, and cleaner and resource-efficient production.




  1. Job Requirements

The Technical expert work with the Team to provide assistance to selected SMEs in matter resource management, green practices, and technology adoption.

Position

Qualification

Responsibility (ies)

Technical Expert

( 1 Position)

Required profile (Qualifications, experience, desirables, skills, and competencies):

– Technical Experts:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical engineering, etc.;
  • A minimum of 4 years practicable experience in the manufacturing industry, Industrial Quality, Environment,  Occupation Health and Safety management systems,
  • Experience in industrial audits, trainings, and environmental compliance;
  • Knowledge on cleaner production, circular economy  concept;
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. MS office, and any other programs for office works.
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
  • Conduct in-house meetings, walkthroughs, and assessments on the adoption of resource efficiency and cleaner production (RECP) technologies, environmental and OSH management systems, and industrial symbiosis so as to adopt the implementation of the RECP and waste utilization.
  • Design and provide related training and support.
  • Propose an action plan showing short and medium terms interventions to gap identified;
  • Provide skills on RECP to industrial staff (all thematic “energy, water, material, waste and chemical” should be conducted together with industrial staff)
  • Participate in environmental and clean technologies meetings organized by key partners and mainstream RECP concept where necessary;

How to apply:

The application shall be submitted by E-mail. Please combine your cover letter, CV, and a copy of your ID with your degree certificate (and any other relevant document) as one PDF file before you upload.




Deadline:

Interested candidates should send their application to info_cpcic@nirda.gov.rw no later than 13th February 2022.

The only successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.

2. Finance Assistant 

CLEANER PRODUCTION AND CLIMATE INNOVATION CENTRE

  1. Company Profile

The CPCIC is established under Nation Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) as a private company owned by the Government along with its mandate and its governance structure. The Centre works to better position the country on a green economy pathway.

It aims to provide and promote cutting-edge, modern access to green technologies and business services.  CPCIC ensures that all technology, processes, and service choices made by the private and public sector embrace the best practices in terms of climate change resilience, circular economy, and cleaner and resource-efficient production.




  1. Job requirements

The Finance assistant works closely with the Finance Department in matter related to day-to-day transactions of the Centre.

Position

Qualification

Responsibility (ies)

Finance Assistant

( 1 position /Under Contract)

Required profile (Qualifications, experience, desirables, skills, and competencies):

Qualification and Experience

  •  A0 in Finance, Accounting, and Economics specialized in Monetary and Banking and Management specialized in Accounting and Finance
  • Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage
  • At least two years of relevant experience in the management of government or development partner-funded programs/projects.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Prepare  projects payments documents (development budget)
  • Receive and process purchase orders and requests for payments in local mode (through BNR) through smart IFMIS
  • Process payment in smart IFMIS through local mode (indirect payments).
  • Ensure approval of payment and submission to BNR
  • Ensure proper filling of project accounting documents for all expenses following financial guidelines
  • Facilitate internal and external audits
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements report and submit to development partners and MINECOFIN in due time.
  • Consolidate the accounting information and fill in the reporting format provided by MINECOFIN specifically for projects.
  • Declare and pay VAT and withholding taxes as required
  • Prepare and Verify project staff payroll for bank transfers at the end of each month.
  • Ensures all invoices from external parties (contractors, suppliers …) are paid in due time, by bank transfer.




How to apply:

The application shall be submitted by E-mail. Please combine your cover letter, CV, and a copy of your ID with your degree certificate (and any other relevant document) as one PDF file before you upload.

Deadline:

Interested candidates should send their application to info_cpcic@nirda.gov.rw by not later than 13th February 2022.

The only successful candidate shall be contacted for an interview.