1.Learning Officer
Position Title: Learning Officer
Duration: One Year with possibility of renewal
Department: Water For People _ Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH
Supervisor’s title: MEL Manager
Organizational context:
Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in developing countries. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.
Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where Water For People is supporting WASH in the Districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, and Karongi.
Water For People has secured funds from the USAID to finance the Isoko y’Ubuzima project that will operate in 10 Districts of Rwanda from 2021 to 2026.
1. Background and position objective:
1.1. Major responsibilities and duties:
The learning officer will be responsible for improving Isoko y’ Ubuzima monitoring, evaluation, and Learning feedback capacities to become a more effective learning project, able to assess the impact of our work and to continuously improve the quality of our project goals and capacity development services. The learning officer will provide on-the-job assistance relating to training and capacity development mindset to strengthen the team and partner knowledge and practice as we advance the process to understand and articulate impact in the 10 districts where we will implement the project. The Learning officer will report to the MEL Manager.
1.2. Program implementation, reporting, and MEL activities
- Contribute to organizational learning through the design of procedures, processes, and systems to encourage and facilitate more effective sharing of program results, approaches, feedback from partners, and lessons learned throughout the organization, using this insight to contribute to the field and shape future programs.
- Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, feedback, and learning practices across the organization through training, workshops, webinars, etc.
- Create the data infrastructure required for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, feedback, and learning to strengthen strategy and implementation.
- Implement and enhance a monitoring, evaluation, and feedback framework in order to aggregate and communicate program results.
- Collaborate with program staff to synthesize, analyze, and share practices and ideas from grassroots partners’ work.
- Increase the organization’s standing in the community and our credibility with public and private donors by improving our ability to collect and document results and program impact.
- Contribute to relevant sections of funding proposals to ensure alignment between partner capabilities and project requirements to articulate outputs, outcomes, and impact.
- Guide and inform periodic reviews and evaluations of particular initiatives through contributing to terms of reference, selection, and engagement with in-country consultants and dissemination of findings.
- Collaborate with the MEL Manager and the entire Water For People team to identify and adapt approaches, tools, and resources to better equip grantee partners to demonstrate program outcomes and impact.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field to ensure Isoko y’Ubuzima project employs the best evaluation and organizational learning strategies.
- Work with district, sector, and lower-level government officials to adapt activities to local priorities and to facilitate collaborative working relationships, ensuring all district targets are timely met.
1.3. Logistical support
- Work with the MEL manager and the Admin & Procurement officer to complete all logistical preparation of all trainings, workshops, and other events, including obtaining required procurement documents (e.g. quotations, invoices, and others).
- Complete any other tasks as assigned.
2. COMPETENCIES
- Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays in leading social impact in international development.
- Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
- Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity.
- Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
- Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
- Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing.
- Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence, and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in own role.
3. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education related to Learning, Training and/or Development or in the field of Administration, Social or related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in the learning field or conducting training.
- Experience in facilitating trainings and workshops, learning sessions, and community engagement.
- Sound knowledge of online learning content development processes.
- Analytical mindset and ability to analyze and synthesize data from large-scale learning operations
- Experience working with USAID-funded projects or other donors.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent written and analytic skills, report writing, networking, and representation;
- Be risks taker, and have a nose for entrepreneurial opportunities;
- Good analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations;
- Comfort and talent in communicating with diverse and international constituents;
- Ability to analyze and organize data and communicate results effectively;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with multiple priorities;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team effort.
- Well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.
- Flexible, innovative, proactive, to work under tight deadlines and have excellent follow-through skills.
- Maintain sound ethical principles, integrity, and transparency of the due process
- Be a self-starter and to work with limited supervision.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
- HOW TO APPLY:
- If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with an application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
- Applications need to be received no later than November 15, 2021, at 5:00 pm (Rwanda time).
Note: Women are encouraged to apply!
Done at Kigali on November 5, 2021
2.Water Supply Engineer
Title: Water Supply Engineer
Duration: One year with the possibility of renewal
Department: Water For People _ Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH
Supervisor’s title: Strategic Objective 2 Team Leader
Organizational context:
Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in developing countries. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.
Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where Water For People is supporting WASH in the Districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, and Karongi.
Water For People has secured funds from the USAID to finance the Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH project that will operate in 10 Districts of Rwanda from 2021 to 2026.
1. Background and position objective:
The Water Supply Engineer reports to the Strategic Objective 2 Team Leader. He/She is responsible for all water technical aspects of the project.
2. Major responsibilities and duties:
2.1 Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH project-specific programmatic duties:
- Support Isoko y’Ubuzima Districts to develop tools to improve WASH services
- Creating detailed water engineering designs in collaboration with program partners and refining DIPs and FLCC tools and train officials on the use of these tools
- Assist DWOs in regularly monitoring and using DIPs
- Support the Districts in developing criteria for new DWASHB members to reflect GESI representation
- Participate in identifying and promoting community groups to manage water systems as Private operators and ensure that their managerial capacity is strengthened
- Participate in the training and mentoring district DWOs to build an effective O&M plan for efficiently managing water systems and improving inclusive access using suitable tools
- In collaboration with WASAC and Districts, provide training to district staff and POs on MININFRA’s pump functionality monitoring and reporting framework to improve PO performance and reduce pump repair costs.
- Work with private water operators to gain a better knowledge on water service reliability and water business viability;
- Assist the procurement officer in developing bidding documents following Rwanda Procurement guidelines and support for Tender Evaluation as deemed necessary;
- Support the procurement officer with contract management and recommendation for payments;
- Thoroughly document progress, success, and challenges, and report to the supervisor;
- Assist the Isoko y’Ubuzima team in the preparation of reports as they pertain to the project. Advocate for the implementation of a similar project in Rwanda, i.e., projects that involve all sector stakeholders to reach full and sustainable access to water and/or sanitation in a geographic area;
- Strengthen relationships with partner organizations, the local private sector, NGOs, government agencies, donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies that are related to the Isoko y’Ubuzima project;
- Ensure that materials employed by contractors, approved by project supervising companies comply with accepted quality standards before they are used for the project;
2.2 Program finance and advocacy:
- Contribute to the proper financial management of the Isoko y’Ubuzima Project by ensuring that administration and finances related to the project follow the country’s procedures;
- Participate in financial reviews, external and internal audits;
- Ensure that the project’s components under your responsibility are kept within its budget allocation;
- Routinely review partners’ financial records and control procedures;
- Contribute to the representation of Water For People and represent the Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH Project in front of the local government authorities, donors, water and sanitation organizations in Rwanda, and Rwandan communities.
- Attend different coordination meetings called by the government, Water Sector Working Group, and other partners as it relates to Isoko y’Ubuzima Project.
- Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations of Rwanda, the Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH project, and Water For People, and immediately report any irregularities to the direct supervisor;
3.4 Grants management related duties:
- Manage and develop all aspects of donor account management by developing and implementing strategies to maximize the giving potential of donors, while adhering with the grant management process;
- Maximize partners’ relationships by becoming deeply familiar with donor’s requirements and partners ‘commitments to the program;
- Connecting and facilitating relationships between donors and helping donors connect more deeply to WFP through various opportunities;
- Drive and support the grant management process, working with donor relationship managers, as appropriate for your role;
- Provide all required data to finance team on time and ensure accurate expenditure reporting in donor required format;
- Track revenue and expenditures against grant budget every quarter.
- Perform any other lawful duties deemed necessary by the SO2 Team Leader or Water For People Management.
3. Competencies:
Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays in leading social impact in international development.
Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity.
Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing.
Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence, and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in own role.
4. Job Qualifications
- Masters degree in Hydraulic, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences or any related fields or a Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields with at least five (5) years of working experience;
- At least two (2) years of experience in the water and sanitation area
- Understanding of community-level water development, with at least two (2) years experience;
- At least 2 years of experience working in an International NGO in Rwanda;
- Knowledge of the Rwandan administrative framework;
- Experience in procurement, computer software usage, and access to e-mails and internet services;
- Excellent organizational/logistic, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Self-starter and ability to undertake projects and tasks without intensive supervision;
- Maintain sound ethical principles, integrity, and transparency of the due process;
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French would be an advantage.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
- How to Apply:
- If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with an application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
- Applications need to be received no later than November 15, 2021, at 5:00 pm (Rwanda time).
Note: Women are encouraged to apply!
Done at Kigali on November 5, 2021
3.Sanitation Officer
Position Title: Sanitation Officer
Duration: One Year with possibility of renewal
Department: Water For People Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH
Supervisor’s title: Strategic Objective 3 Team Lead
Organizational context:
Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in developing countries. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.
Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where it supports WASH in the Districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, and Karongi.
Water For People has secured funds from USAID to finance the USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH project that will operate in 10 Districts of Rwanda from 2021 to 2026.
1. Scope of responsibilities
The Sanitation Officer reports to the SO3 Team Lead for day-to-day project operations
- S/He will be responsible for managing all sanitation aspects of the Project, including programmatic, and reporting as they related to Water For People deliverables under the Isoko y’Ubuzima Project;
- Coordinate Sanitation activities and deliverables under Isoko y’Ubuzima Project, working alongside both the Project Team, Water For People Team, and the sub-recipient partners on the project to ensure smooth execution of Project activities and effective delivery of project outputs;
- Attend Isoko y’Ubuzima Project meetings to ensure that WFP activities under this project are coordinated, monitored, and fit into the overall project plans;
- Provide technical direction and advice to ensure that activities under Isoko y’Ubuzima Project are designed and implemented in line with the Project intended results;
- Propose and/or undertake action on operational procedures affecting the project management and implementation, as needed;
- Ensure Project review activities and the recommendations related to sanitation deliverables are followed up, and that all data and information is updated, well organized, and easily accessible; and that lessons learned and best practices are capitalized on and shared with other partners to the project;
- Foster, develop, and maintain strong partnership relationships and regular contact with national and international NGOs, government officials, and other stakeholders working to serve as a network for obtaining and coordinating information and services to support services in the Isoko y’Ubuzima Project.
2. Responsibilities and tasks
2.1. Programmatic related tasks
The Sanitation Officer will specifically perform the following tasks:
- Participate in the development of project operational plans together with the project team;
- Work with district staff and local leaders to identify, select and train local artisans on the approved sanitation technologies;
- Organise sanitation and hygiene trainings for the identified community groups such as Village Agents, CHCs etc.
- Support sanitation entrepreneurs to display products and services in fairs
- Support Districts without District Sanitation Centers to have one through the identification of proper location, DSC design, construction etc.
- Work with sanitation local sanitation entrepreneurs, District Sanitation Centers, technicians, and local artisans to adjust the designed prototypes to the local context so that they are affordable to everyone in their communities;
- Support sanitation entrepreneurs, CHCs in demand creation;
- Support designated schools in improving the sanitation and hygiene conditions through MHM, mother groups, promoting approved sanitation technologies;
- Design promotion materials of the approved sanitation technologies that will be used by local entrepreneurs in the sanitation centers;
- Promote the FSM technologies that reduce the emptying frequency and promote the re-use (e.g. tiger toilets, ecosan, etc)
- Coordinate a thorough assessment on sludge management in the districts covered by the project;
- Work with local leaders to identify existing entrepreneurs, both individuals, and companies who are or willing to provide pit emptying services and safe sludge management, update them on the Project, latrine emptying technologies, and discussing financing options together with other project team members;
- Participate and contribute to any survey/study pertaining to sanitation and hygiene organized by Isoko y’Ubuzima project
- Document and share best practices, stories, and lessons learned to the entire project
Grant management and reporting
- Initiate project annual budget, and quarterly expenditure forecasts as they relate to the Isoko y’Ubuzima project
- Initiate project funds disbursement requests and liaise with the finance team to ensure that these requests are considered in the overall project wire transfers;
- Contribute to financial reports by providing timely update and documentation of expenses incurred under the project;
- Work with the finance team to track revenue and expenditures against grant budget every month and propose reallocation whenever deemed necessary;
- Perform any other sanitation-related tasks requested by the supervisors.
- Employment Conditions:
- The Sanitation Officer will be based in the Kigali office, with frequent field visits mainly in the ten districts where Isoko y’Ubuzima will be operating.
- It is expected that travel within Rwanda will be required if deemed necessary. International travel may be required from time to time.
- The contract between Water For People—Rwanda and the Sanitation Officer is for one-year renewable based on performance, with a three months’ probation.
- The Sanitation Officer will comply with applicable in-country rules and regulations.
- Competencies:
Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays in leading social impact in international development.
Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity.
Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing.
Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence, and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in own role.
- Job Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business Development, Sanitation Engineering or Environmental management related studies
- At least 3 years of experience in the sanitation area;
- Must have experience in sanitation-related research studies;
- Have experience in WASH networks and strong relationship management skills;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent written and analytic skills, report writing, networking, and representation;
- Must be risk-taker, and have a nose for entrepreneurial opportunities;
- Good analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations;
- Comfort and talent in communicating with diverse and international constituents;
- Ability to analyze and organize data and communicate results effectively;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with multiple priorities;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team effort.
- Must have well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda;
- Must be flexible, innovative, proactive, work under tight deadlines, and have excellent follow-through skills.
- Maintain sound ethical principles, integrity, and transparency of the due process
- Be a self-starter and work with limited supervision.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
- How to Apply:
- If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit the Career Center and apply with an application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
- Applications need to be received no later than November 15, 2021, at 5:00 pm (Rwanda time).
Note: Women are encouraged to apply!
Done at Kigali on November 5, 2021
4. Driver
Position Title: Driver
Duration: One Year with possibility of renewal
Department: Water For People _ Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH Project
Supervisor’s title: Administrator and Procurement Officer
Organizational context:
Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in developing countries. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.
Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where Water For People is supporting WASH in the Districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, and Karongi.
Water For People has secured funds from USAID to finance the Isoko y’Ubuzima WASH project that will operate in 10 Districts of Rwanda from 2021 to 2026.
- PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Driver will provide project-related transportation services for staff and visitors using project vehicle; transport staff between Kigali and program field sites; transport project equipment as needed; ensure project vehicle is in good working order through regular maintenance including cleaning and daily checks of oil, fuel, coolant, etc.; record information on each journey in a vehicle logbook, including daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.; perform miscellaneous errands out of the office; perform any other project responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, meet official personnel at the airport and assist with airport check-in and check-out. The Driver will technically support the implementation of Isoko y’Ubuzima project following the project’s annual work plan and within Water For People management structure, the Driver will report to the Administrator and Procurement Officer.
- PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive project vehicles for the transportation of staff and visitors with other authorized personnel;
- Transport Isoko y’Ubuzima staff goods to their destination in a safe, responsible and timely manner;
- Collection and delivery of mail, documents, and other courier items in a safe, responsible and timely manner;
- Ensure that all assignments and trips are authorized, embarked on, and completed on time, with all travel and delivery requirements as per the office standards;
- Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles including checking the oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. and log them in the start-of-the-day checklist;
- Perform minor repairs and/or arrange for other repairs by logging and urgently reporting to the supervisor;
- Ensure that vehicles are driven safely, optimizing engines use, economizing fuel as well as minimizing wear and tear
- Report all vehicle maintenance problems, incidents, accidents, and damage using official forms immediately to the supervisor;
- Guard vehicle against theft and vandals and ensure that vehicles are locked and parked in the officially assigned locations;
- Ensure that the steps required by Water For People staff rules and regulations are taken into consideration in case of involvement in an incident or accident or damage to the vehicle;
- Appropriately log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing etc. using the available logbooks before and after each trip;
- Submit assigned vehicle performance and activities accounted for at the end of every week to the supervisor;
- Ensure full accountability for time, assignments, and activities every week to the supervisor;
- Ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle at all times ;
- Respect the speed limits and obey all other Rwanda traffic laws when driving Isoko y’Ubuzima/Water For People vehicles;
- Be flexible to work longer hours, after hours and weekends, and when necessary or in an emergency;
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other Water For People staff Senior Manager.
- COMPETENCIES:
Connects to the Mission – Embraces the mission of Water For People and is passionate about advancing the dynamic role it plays in leading social impact in international development.
Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity – Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Manages through Ambiguity – Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and ambiguity.
Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Action-oriented – Maintains an attitude of open, curious, and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise.
Connects with Others – Listens and fosters open communication through questioning, dialogue, and information sharing.
Self-confident – Demonstrates humility, mature confidence, and courage to innovate, risk, and lead in own role.
- QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Rwanda driver’s license Level B
- At least two (2) years professional driving experience with a good driving record
- High school diploma
- Experience in driving through the remote parts of the country
- Good judgment in traffic and knowledge of traffic patterns
- Good knowledge about car mechanics
- Good communication in English and Kinyarwanda
- Basic computer skills
- Holder of qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs is an added advantage
- KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
- Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Well-organized, systematic, careful, responsible, trustworthy and punctual
- A team player – personable, caring, helpful, reliable, and diplomatic
- Good personal grooming and personal presentation
- Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the above job duties
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours, shift duty, and on public holidays as required
- Willingness to take regular and extensive travel to Isoko y’Ubuzima staff project areas in provinces
- Commitment to the aims and goals of Water For People staff
- Discreet and respectful of confidentiality
- Able to work under little to no supervision.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
- HOW TO APPLY:
- If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with an application letter along with detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, at least one recommendation letter from your previous employer, and contact details of at least three (3) referees to this position. Please submit your application materials in English. In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
- Applications need to be received no later than November 15, 2021, at 5:00 pm (Rwanda time).
Note: Women are encouraged to apply!
Done at Kigali on November 5, 2021
