The Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) is inviting applications from qualified environmental professionals for the position of Environmental Safeguard Specialist in Rwanda.
The opportunity is available under the Refugee and Host Community Inclusion Project. The successful candidate will support environmental risk assessments, develop environmental protection measures, supervise mitigation activities and monitor environmental management programmes in and around refugee camps and transit centres.
Candidates with relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Environmental Studies, Environmental Chemistry, Forestry or Agroforestry are encouraged to apply.
Job Purpose
The Environmental Safeguard Specialist will be responsible for observing how populations affect the environment in and around refugee camps, identifying environmental problem areas, proposing solutions and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations concerning water, air and soil.
The position will contribute to environmental protection and the effective implementation of mitigation measures in and around refugee camps and transit centres.
Key Job Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the project manager, the Environmental Safeguard Specialist will perform the following duties:
- Conduct environmental risk assessments in and around refugee camps or transit centres.
- Develop environmental protection responses and mitigation measures in and around refugee camps or transit centres.
- Supervise and manage the implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
- Collaborate with relevant district officials during environmental risk assessments and the implementation of mitigation measures in and around refugee camps or transit centres.
- Provide timely reports to MINEMA and ensure their submission to the donor to facilitate the timely transfer of funds.
- Provide regular monitoring and progress reports on ongoing mitigation programmes.
- Perform any other related tasks assigned by relevant authorities in the Ministry.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess one of the following academic qualifications and the corresponding professional experience.
Bachelor’s Degree – At Least 3 Years of Experience
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Environmental Chemistry.
- Agroforestry.
- Forestry.
- Environmental Studies.
Applicants must have at least three years of relevant working experience in forestry, agroforestry-related activities and environmental management activities, as applicable to the position.
Master’s Degree – At Least 1 Year of Experience
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Forestry.
- Environmental Studies.
- Agroforestry.
- Environmental Chemistry.
Applicants must have at least one year of experience in environmental management activities.
Required Competencies and Technical Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
- High analytical capability.
- Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
- Knowledge of data collection, treatment and manipulation techniques.
- Ability to work independently and use personal initiative.
- Resourcefulness and maturity of judgment.
- Fluency in written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English.
- Working knowledge of French is an added advantage.
Core Values
Applicants should demonstrate commitment to the following core values:
- Integrity.
- Inclusiveness.
- Accountability.
- Teamwork.
- Client/citizen focus.
- Professionalism.
- Commitment to continuous learning.
Organization: Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA)
Position: Environmental Safeguard Specialist
Job Level: 3.VI
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
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