Job description
Development of plans and procedures for water pollution control framework; Development and implementation of field water pollution investigation plans and roadmap; Conducting regular safety inspections of sites or facilities suspected to cause or having potential for water pollution to enforce compliance with laws, regulations and best management practices;
Development of project proposal related to pollution investigation Conducting baseline analysis of water pollutants; Update and maintenance of inventories of pollutants and water pollution levels for concerned development sectors;
Contribution to development of plans, guidelines and procedures for water pollutants, record keeping, and emergency response; Conducting field investigations and analysis related to water pollution prevention and management and provide recommendations; Follow up the implementation status of recommendations from previous field investigation;
Preparation and update of national water pollution prevention/management strategies and action plans; Development of emergency response procedures to spills or releases of pollutants into water bodies. Working with the institution in charge of standards and other stakeholders to elaborate and enforce water quality related standards;
Provision of technical guidance related to pollution control and remedial measures of polluted water bodies; Review of studies from different economic sectors, government agencies, private sector, NGOs, etc in relation to water pollution aspects; Update and maintenance of physical and electronic files and reports regarding water pollution investigation activities and findings.
Advising RWB on appropriate equipment to acquire in order to complement and improve existing water pollution investigation efforts; Collaboration with institutions in charge of environmental assessments, experts and developers to ensure that water pollution control is thoroughly considered in environmental assessments;
Regular updates of water portal tool box related to water pollution; Preparation and implementation of education and public awareness programs related to water pollution control/management; Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors
Job profile
Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences ,Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry,Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry,Master’s Degree in Water Resources Management,Bachelor’s Degree in water resources management,Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science,Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry,Master’s Degree in Chemistry,Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology and Natural Resource Management,Master’s Degree in Ecology and Natural Resource Management , ,
Integrity,Creativity/innovation,Inclusiveness,Accountability,Communication,Teamwork,Client/citizen focus,Professionalism,Commitment to continuous learning,Resource management skills,Problem solving skills,Decision making skills,Time management skills,Risk management skills,Results oriented,Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures,Knowledge in legal research and analysis in various areas of law,
Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage,Experience taking water quality samples,Knowledge on water quality parameters, effects and standards,Knowledge of water quality monitoring processes,Knowledge of water quality analysis
