The Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for one Environmental Safeguard Specialist position under the Refugee and Host Community Inclusion Project.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing environmental risks in and around refugee camps and transit centres, developing environmental protection measures, supervising mitigation activities, and ensuring that environmental challenges are properly addressed.
About MINEMA
The Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) coordinates emergency management and humanitarian response activities in Rwanda.
Through the Refugee and Host Community Inclusion Project, the ministry supports initiatives that improve conditions for refugees and host communities.
Environmental protection is an important part of humanitarian and community development programmes, particularly in and around refugee camps and transit centres.
MINEMA is therefore seeking an Environmental Safeguard Specialist to identify environmental risks, recommend appropriate mitigation measures, and monitor their implementation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Job Purpose
The Environmental Safeguard Specialist will be responsible for monitoring how populations affect the environment in and around refugee camps and identifying areas that require environmental protection interventions.
The position involves identifying environmental problems, developing appropriate solutions, and ensuring compliance with relevant requirements concerning water, air, and soil.
The successful candidate will also coordinate with district officials, supervise environmental mitigation activities, and prepare reports for MINEMA and the project donor.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Refugee and Host Community Inclusion Project Manager, the Environmental Safeguard Specialist will perform the following duties:
1. Environmental Risk Assessment
- Conduct environmental risk assessments in and around refugee camps or transit centres.
- Identify environmental challenges and areas requiring intervention.
- Assess environmental impacts associated with population activities.
- Identify risks relating to water, air, and soil in the project areas.
2. Environmental Protection and Mitigation
- Develop environmental protection responses and mitigation measures in and around refugee camps or transit centres.
- Recommend appropriate solutions to identified environmental problems.
- Supervise and manage the implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
- Monitor ongoing environmental protection activities to ensure that planned interventions are implemented.
3. Coordination with District Authorities
- Collaborate with relevant district officials during environmental risk assessments.
- Work with district authorities during the implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
- Support coordination between project stakeholders involved in environmental protection activities.
- Facilitate effective collaboration to address environmental challenges in project areas.
4. Reporting and Monitoring
- Prepare and submit timely reports to MINEMA.
- Ensure reports are submitted to the donor on time to facilitate the timely transfer of funds.
- Prepare regular monitoring and progress reports on ongoing mitigation programmes.
- Document environmental risks, mitigation activities, and implementation progress.
- Provide relevant information to support project monitoring and decision-making.
5. Other Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties assigned by relevant authorities within the ministry.
- Support the effective implementation of environmental safeguard activities under the project.
Academic Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Applicants must possess one of the following academic qualifications and corresponding professional experience.
Bachelor’s Degree Qualifications
| Academic Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry | 3 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry | 3 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry | 3 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies | 3 years |
Master’s Degree Qualifications
| Academic Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree in Forestry | 1 year |
| Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies | 1 year |
| Master’s Degree in Agroforestry | 1 year |
| Master’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry | 1 year |
Applicants should ensure that their academic qualifications match one of the listed fields and that they have the corresponding relevant work experience in environmental management activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Analytical and Technical Skills
- High level of analytical capability.
- Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
- Strong knowledge of data collection, treatment, and manipulation techniques.
- Ability to identify environmental problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
2. Reporting and Communication Skills
- Good report-writing skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate environmental findings and recommendations effectively.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
3. Professional and Personal Competencies
- Ability to work on one’s own initiative.
- Resourcefulness and initiative.
- Maturity of judgment.
- Ability to manage assigned responsibilities effectively.
4. Language Requirements
- Fluency in oral and written English.
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda.
- Minimum working knowledge of French.
Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Core Values
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values:
- Integrity: Maintaining honesty and ethical standards in professional responsibilities.
- Inclusiveness: Respecting and involving different groups and stakeholders.
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for assigned duties and results.
- Teamwork: Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
- Client/Citizen Focus: Responding effectively to the needs of beneficiaries and communities.
- Professionalism: Maintaining appropriate standards of conduct and performance.
- Commitment to Continuous Learning: Demonstrating willingness to improve professional knowledge and skills.
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026.
MINEMA Jobs 2026: Protection Specialist Vacancy – Apply by 13 November
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