Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project Coordinator at World Relief Rwanda (WRR) (Deadline:December 22nd, 2021)

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

To facilitate the implementation of its activities in Kigali, World Relief Rwanda wishes to recruit a qualified and well-experienced candidate to fill the position of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Project Coordinator. The job description and other requirements for this position are as follows: 

Job Description

Department/Program:

Programs Impact and Quality.

Location:

Kigali, Rwanda

Start Date:

Immediately.

Length of Opportunity:

Ongoing

Title of Supervisor:

Director of Programs Impact and Quality

Hours per week:

Full Time – 40 Hrs.

Number of Positions Open:

1

 

General Function:

WASH Project Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation, coordination, and monitoring of all World Relief Rwanda’s WASH Project Activities. He or she will work closely with and supervise the Project’s field team. Upon delegation, be World Relief ’s liaison with Rwanda line Ministries and other organizations partnering with WRR in WASH.

Specific Duties:

  1. Develop a project plan, ensure its smooth implementation and manage the team’s performance of project tasks and activities
  2. Coordinate the implementation of Water Project activities in field and ensure that all planned activities are successfully accomplished
  3. Work closely with Water Project technical advisors to assess appropriate technologies to use for on-going and future water projects
  4. Access new areas of vulnerability related to WASH and inform Management for strategic direction
  5. In collaboration with the PIQ Director and Finance Department, ensure that there is appropriate use of resources and monitor closely the project’s budget execution
  6. Prepare monthly and quarterly Water Project narrative reports and other communication tools to be shared with Project Stakeholders
  7. Oversee monitoring and evaluation of Water Project and ensure that there is a proper recording keeping of distribution and placement of Rain Water Harvesting System (RWHS), Sand and Membrane (SAM) II Filters, SAM III, and slow sand filters
  8. Archive and oversee the signing of contracts with churches, schools, and Health Centers that have RWHS and SAM II installations
  9. In collaboration with Church Empowerment Zone (CEZ) Coordinators, ensure that the project is well integrated in the process of empowering the local churches and that the churches own the project and can continue to oversee home visits and the work of volunteers
  10. Coordinate capacity building for community-based hygiene clubs and ensure community mobilization activities are conducted effectively
  11. Liaise with Line Ministries and other organizations partnering with WRR on Water Project
  12. Coordinate with WRR Logistics unit on the shipment of project supplies from Donors and all other Water Project related logistics needs
  13. Seek out and participate in continuing education opportunities related to Project Development and Water Technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in WASH-related studies (Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, Geology, etc.)
  2. Further qualifications in the field of SBCC and health promotion are preferred
  3. Familiarity with water filtration technologies is highly preferred
  4. Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible, and culturally sensitive
  5. Working knowledge of English is necessary
  6. Familiarity with the Community-Based Environment Health Promotion Program (CBEHPP) and Community Hygiene Clubs (CHC) model.

Experience Required:

  1. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in the WASH Sector is essential
  2. Previous experience with community-based hygiene and sanitation promotion

How to apply:

If you are interested and qualified for this position,

  • Please submit application letter addressed to the Country Director, copy of notified Degree, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with three (3) names of referees, copy of your national identity card, and a recommendation letter from your Pastor or Priest by December 16th, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. to World Relief Rwanda. Address: KG 5 Ave107 A street Kacyiru, Kigali.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for exams. If you don’t hear from WRR by December 22nd, 2021, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Note that submitted applications are not returned to applicants.

Done at Kigali on December 8th, 2021

Jacqueline Mukashema

Director of Administration and Finance






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