Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program Coordination Unit
Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project
Vacancy
Accountant
Local Position
1. Background
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of the riparian states of the Nile River. The NBI seeks to develop the river basin resources in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security. Within the framework of the NBI, the Governments of Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania have received financial support from World Bank for implementation of the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project (RRFHP), conceived as part of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP).
The Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project Accountant is professional support staff of the Rusumo project. His/her duty is to support the Project PIU in the management and implementation of the financial functions in various activities under the Rusumo Project, particularly in Local Area Development activities and Livelihood restoration program and will also provide technical support to ensure proper functioning of the accounting, financial and administrative systems maintained at the Rusumo PIU level.
2. Accountability and Reporting
The Accountant will report and be accountable to the Rusumo Project Finance Officer
3. Qualifications and Experience
4. How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their elec tronic application addressed to the NELSAP Regional Coordinator through the following e-mail address nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org with the copy to nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org (mailto:nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org) and should attach:
The subject of the email should be “NELSAP/Regional Rusumo Hydroelectric Project Accountant and the candidate name”.
Deadline for submission is on 7 December 2018 before 17:00 hours Rwanda time
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be accessed on the following websites: http://nelsap.nilebasin.org and www.rusumoproject.org
Only candidates who meet the requirements and are short-listed for the interview will be contacted