Introduction

CES Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH is an independent consulting engineering company with worldwide experience based in Braunschweig, Germany. CES offers solutions to complex multidisciplinary engineering tasks for all civil engineering and related sectors. CES renders services ranging from preliminary investigations to construction supervision and cost controlling, training of the client's staff, advisory services in the operation and maintenance of installations, as well as the organization and strengthening of public authorities and institutions. CES works mainly in the field of development cooperation and implements infrastructure projects for national high-end clients (ministries and line authorities) funded by international donors.

CES is looking for an experienced Team Leader / Program Manager with Grant Management Expertise No. 2508 (f/m/d) for an ongoing project in Rwanda.

Following the Paris Agreement, the Government of Rwanda is committed to taking urgent action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. The Rwandan National Fund for Environment (FONERWA) aims to mobilize domestic and international climate finance, and secure sustainable financing to support infrastructure projects toward the implementation of Rwanda’s Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. CES was contracted as Facility Management Consultant (FMC) to provide capacity building to FONERWA and its implementing facility NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) in the fields of grant management, project procurement, project monitoring & evaluation, E&S impact monitoring and mitigation as well as technical planning and progress monitoring of project implementation.

CES works mainly in the field of development cooperation and implements infrastructure projects for high-level national clients (ministries and competent authorities) financed by international organizations.

Your tasks

Tasks

Requirements

PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualification: Grant Management, Economics / Finance, Project Management, Civil Engineering
• Master’s degree in Grant Management, Project management, Economics or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in similar programs (managing small and medium-sized public infrastructure projects with public funds from International Development Finance Institutions)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Team Leader / Program Manager in similar programs
• Experience in grant management, and resource mobilization for large-scale programs
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management to ensure effective allocation of funds to various projects
• Strong leadership qualities to guide a diverse team and manage the complexities of a multi-faceted program
• Professional experience in Rwanda or East Africa

Benefits

• Status: Project
• Start: Q4 / 2025
• Duration: Long Term
• Position: Team Leader / Program Manager
• Country: Rwanda
• Sector: Public Infrastructure

Contact

Suitable experts are encouraged to send a detailed CV (English only, WB standard) and a cover letter.

Please indicate the job reference

“Application for: Team Leader / Grant Management Expertise No. 2508”

in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.