4 Job Positions at Water For People (WFP): (Deadline 8 April, 2024)

Water For People (WFP) is a global nonprofit working across nine countries, bringing together communities, local entrepreneurs, and governments to build and maintain water and sanitation services that will last. We have a sustainable solution to end the global water and sanitation crisis, and our employees across the world help drive this solution.

Job Title: Driver (Gisagara WASH Program)

Department: Finance and Administration

Reports to: Procurement and Logistics Officer

Duty station: Gisagara District

Supervisor Duties:

 Background 

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 the organization is supporting WASH in the districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, Karongi and Gisagara. Ten more districts are supported under the USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima Project.

Job Summary

As a crucial member of the Gisagara WASH Program team, the Driver plays a pivotal role in facilitating the seamless execution of Water For People’s annual work plan in the region. Tasked with the safe and efficient transportation of personnel, equipment, and materials, the Driver ensures timely delivery and support for program activities. Operating within the framework of Water For People’s management structure in Rwanda, the Driver reports directly to the Procurement and Logistics Officer, contributing to the overall success of the program by enabling smooth logistical operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

Drive office vehicles for the transportation of Water For People staff and visitors, and other authorized personnel;

Transport Water For People 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 to the supervisor all vehicle maintenance problems, incidents, accidents and damage using official forms;

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 on a weekly basis 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 Water For People staff 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 Management staff.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

A High school diploma.

Valid Rwanda driver’s license Level B

Excellent driving skills with a minimum of 5 years of experience in driving field vehicles.

Ability to provide proof of good driving record.

Having a qualification as an auto-mechanic is an added advantage

Experience in driving through remote parts of the country..

Familiar with the law and procedures in vehicle registration, licenses, and insurance.

Good judgment in traffic and knowledge of traffic patterns

Good communication in English and Kinyarwanda language skills is required.

Computer literacy is required.

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

Willingness to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required

Willingness to take regular and extensive travel to Water For People project areas

Commitment to the aims and goals of Water For People

Discreet and respectful of confidentiality

Able to work under little to no supervision.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This role will require traveling to the areas of Water For People’s operations and other parts of the country to execute her/his responsibilities.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Position will be based in Gisagara district.

May be required to travel to other program sites.

Note:   This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Range:

Rwanda’s expected annual gross salary range is RWF 4,123,630 to RWF 6,590,324.

The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage healthy living for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical and life insurance, annual leave allocation equal to one month of salary, and other benefits in accordance with the Rwanda labour law.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with a cover letter to the Country Director- Water For People in Rwanda, along with a curriculum vitae (resume), academic certificates (High school diploma), auto- mechanic certificate and other relevant professional work experience certificates. Please also attach both your Driving license and Identification Card (ID)/ passport. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis; with the deadline of 8 ^th April 2024, 5:00 pm, Rwanda time.

Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace.  During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.

Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace.  During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.

Wat]er For People is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Water for people strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, Parental status, genetic information, political affiliation or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.

Our commitment ensures that we:   

Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.

Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.

Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.

Have diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services are available to Everyone Forever.

Done at Kigali, on March 25, 2024

Eugene Dusingizumuremyi

Country Director

S/he will focus primarily on behavioral change communication, hygiene promotion, beneficiary inclusion, and survey teams.

Assist the WASH behavior Change Officer in setting up a database of tools for use across all WASH behavior change related activities including Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and messages.

Implement behavior change campaigns, community to community, house to house visits in targeted intervention areas.

Assist the WASH behavior Change Officer in carrying out training of Hygiene Promotors and clubs in communities and public institutions.

In collaboration with WASH Behavior Change Officer, ensure messages are chosen in line with the health and WASH guidelines on appropriate messaging.

In collaboration with the with WASH Behavior Change Officer, find and creative ways to communicate and promote behavior change approaches and messages based on culture and context of Rwanda.

Implement Barrier Analysis (or other formative research) in communities and public institutions (schools) to better understand key barriers to positive behavior change and develop targeted strategies for promoting improved social and behavioral care practices.

When required support the MEAL team to ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments are conducted in the field in terms of the quality of Water For People

In collaboration with WASH behavior Change Officer facilitate WASH relevant awareness sessions and trainings activities.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities to the WASH behavior Change Officer, 

Participation to Strategic and Operational planning

She/He will work with the community to develop a shared vision for WASH interventions that are appropriate and sustainable.

Work with Country Program staff to develop a related strategy and operation plan in line with Water For People’s overall strategy and policy objectives

Contribute to Water For People’s overall program and policy discussions

Capacity development

Develop capacity development of local officials and relevant stakeholders in charge of hygiene and sanitation in communities and schools to document their experience, especially in the fields of water management, sanitation and hygiene promotion approaches;

Lead the capacity development of district officials and schools on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and proper, hygiene and sanitation and maintenance of school WASH infrastructures

Build the capacity of community members, schools to take ownership of their WASH needs. This includes training on hygiene practices, water management, and sanitation infrastructure maintenance.

Implementation of the CBEHPP in the village, coordinated by the head of the village and supported by the community health workers (CHW) and the Community Environmental Health Officers (CEHO) through existing structures/channels.

Establishing and training of water users’ committees and ensure that members know their roles and responsibilities

Advocacy and learning

Support proper documentation of the WASH interventions to inform future planning and learning.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Based on monitoring results, work with partners to design strategies to improve hygiene and sanitation conditions in the communities and public institutions.

Initiate specific assessment (s) of the country program undertakings, and/or stakeholders’ performance, i.e district WASH Boards and their decentralized entities, WUCs, Hygiene Clubs, etc. for appropriate decision making;

Ensure a regular monitoring of work progress against plan, evaluate its impact and use this information to act towards any deviation or delays.

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 the 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.

At least one (1) year of professional experience in the environmental health, Social Sciences, Development studies, and Public Health areas;

Interested in working with communities in WASH projects;

Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent written and analytic skills, report writing, networking, and representation.

Be a 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

Understanding of issues of gender, Equity, Diversity and inclusion in the Rwanda context, particularly as it relates to WASH

Understanding of issues related to climate change resilience

Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda(both written and spoken)

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 work with limited supervision. 

Regular travel to program sites.

Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.

Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.

Have a diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services are available to Everyone Forever.  

Water For People (WFP) is a global nonprofit working across nine countries, bringing together communities, local entrepreneurs, and governments to build and maintain water and sanitation services that will last. We have a sustainable solution to end the global water and sanitation crisis, and our employees across the world help drive this solution.

Job Title: WASH Infrastructure Maintenance and Planning Officer

Location: Rwanda

Reporting to: Senior Program Manager

Supervisory Duties:

Type of Contract: Full-time  

Background

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 the organization is supporting WASH in the districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, Karongi, and Gisagara. Ten more districts are supported under the USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima Project.

Job Summary

As the WASH Infrastructure Maintenance and Planning Officer, you’ll be part of a collaborative team addressing our clients’ challenges. Based in Rulindo or Gicumbi, you’ll be working on local projects in the WASH sector, providing key insights and experience in such aspects as predictive and preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and operational efficiency. Your depth of knowledge in a wide array of WASH infrastructure and equipment, processes, and systems in WASH treatment facilities will be of true value to our partners. You’ll be able to drive real improvements in safety and lifespans of WASH infrastructure and support planning of operations and maintenance staff through your recommendations.

Water For People is committed to strengthening the capacity of private operators to ensure that they have capacity to operate and maintain WASH infrastructure. WASH Infrastructure Maintenance and Planning Officer will support the development of strategic capital maintenance approach and plans that will guide WASAC and districts in planning and budgeting capital preventive maintenance, maintenance as well as capital replacement. This will increase the sustainability of WASH services in communities, schools, and health care facilities.

WASH Infrastructure Maintenance and Planning Officer will mainly support districts and WASAC to ensure functionality of WASH systems and sustainability of WASH services.

KEY PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

Highly accountable with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative team culture.

Must have well-developed written, oral, interpersonal, and negotiation communication skills with a high degree of sensitivity for confidentiality.

Must be task-oriented with an excellent sense of priority, logic, and objectivity, highly organized and capable of handling several sensitive and important issues simultaneously while responding to unanticipated developments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

Strategy

Support Country Program and WASH partners to develop a clear strategy to for WASH infrastructure maintenance plan.

Support to develop and pilot household water supply connections to ensure safely managed water supply target is met.

Actively participate in national and district planning activities to ensure that WASAC and districts are planning for capital maintenance and replacement respectively.

Programmatic Activities

Responsible for reviewing WASH infrastructure operations and maintenance services for all water systems and treatment and pumping stations working with partners (WASAC and Districts) and third-party private operators.

Recommendations for schedules of short and long-range maintenance work by evaluating status of equipment, systems, installations, and facilities.

Support the planning for replacement, repair, and preventative maintenance of equipment and assets.

Estimate time and materials needed to complete maintenance, repair, and/or special projects.

Assist in formulating standards and work procedures for planning preventive and maintenance plans.

Advise maintenance staff supervisors and communicate expected standards and methods, providing guidance and technical expertise.

Assist with coordinating maintenance activities with Operations and Maintenance staff.

Assist in quick resolution of equipment failures to maintain up-time.

Advise and drive preventative, predictive, and maintenance practices geared towards reduction of down time and increase of up-time, while effectively reducing overall costs.

Support WASAC and Districts to update ASSET registry and ensure that ASSET registry is updated on time and asset information is used for planning Capital Maintenance and replacement.

Support Districts and WASAC to undertake assessment, concept design and cost estimates for capital maintenance and preventive maintenance.

Develop business cases to support the implementation of a range of projects related to WASH infrastructure maintenance, extensions, and rehabilitations.

Assist, as required, in the annual review of the Capital Works Investment Plan.

Must have good computer skills and be able to utilize standard office software.

Any other required support related to sustainability.

Partnership Management

Maintain and strengthen relationships with WASAC, districts and other district WASH partner organizations, NGOs, government agencies, donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies.

Identify synergy opportunities with other organizations operating in the districts.

Learning and Reporting

Participate and represent Water For People in conferences, workshops and meetings and present Water For People approaches and models through written articles and storytelling.

Document successes, failures, and lessons learned, and share knowledge both internally and externally.

Develop a capacity-building plan for partners on the analysis made to their performance and support its implementation for a continuous improvement of their strategies.

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Behaviors and Competencies:

Connects to Mission – Understands and embraces the mission of Water For People; works to connect day-to-day tasks to mission; can explain Water For People’s purpose

Manages through Ambiguity – Can recognize problems or opportunities when they arise and act to resolve them; readily formulates multiple solutions through a problem or issue analysis; is comfortable making and defending recommendations.

Demonstrates Cultural Awareness – Demonstrates a global mindset; values cultural differences and takes into consideration in any given situation; moves easily between people from different backgrounds and cultures; can work outside the comfort zone and is ready to deliver at high expectations with minimum supervision.

Action-oriented – Recognizes additional actions that will improve quality or facilitate achievement of outcomes; does not hesitate to do more than expected but may overextend; sees opportunities beyond the job description and recognizes those that can be seized immediately and those that require higher level input; thinks outside the box, anticipates how actions affect the team.

Sense of Team – Builds effective working relationships at all levels of the organization; aligns own behavior with the needs or priorities of the team; promotes teamwork among groups; discourages “us versus them” thinking; knows and considers the capabilities of coworkers.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS REQUIRED:

A bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

At least 5 years of experience combining operations and maintenance management of complex water systems and supervision of field personnel.

Engineering software (GIS, remote sensing, AutoCAD, Water CAD, Water Germ, EPANET, etc., and Computer skills) experience is required.

Working Knowledge of English is required, and knowledge of Kinyarwanda and any other regional language is an added advantage.

Cultural sensitivity and ability to get on with a wide range of people.

Proactive and self-motivated individual capable of engaging persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Ability to organize and facilitate meetings and workshops.

Experience of giving presentations and delivering lectures to large audiences.

Ability to work in a focused manner, on many different subjects at the same time.

Excellent writing and verbal skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills.

Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.

Good analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is based in one of EF Districts: Gicumbi or Rulindo

Trips within and outside Rwanda will be required from time to time.

Flexibility to work outside regular business hours to meet with team members/partners located in other time zones.

Note:   This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Range:

Rwanda’s expected annual gross salary range is RWF 13,966,198 to RWF 25,794,552.

The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage healthy living for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical and life insurance, annual leave allocation equal to one month of salary, and other benefits in accordance with the Rwanda labor law.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with a cover letter to the Country Director- Water For People in Rwanda, along with a curriculum vitae (resume), academic certificates (bachelor’s degree or master’s degree ), and other relevant academic/ previous work experience certificates. Please also attach your Identification Card (ID)/ passport. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis; with the deadline of 8^th April 2024, 5:00 pm, Rwanda Time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace.  During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and by the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection, and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.

Water For People is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. Water For People strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, Parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.

Our commitment ensures that we:  

Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.

Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.

Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.

Have a diversity of thoughts, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop sustainable high-quality drinking water and sanitation services that are available to Everyone, Forever.

Done at Kigali, on March 25, 2024

Eugene Dusingizumuremyi

Country Director

Participation in-country Program Strategic and Operational planning 

Contribute to Water For People’s overall program and policy discussions;

Participate in sanitation strategic planning;

Undertake any sector review and/or thematic research in preparation of the next programming cycle;

Participating to the elaboration of annual operating plans in line with pre-allocated budget.

Specific programmatic duties: 

In collaboration with the relevant country program staff, support the district in the elaboration and implementation of its full life cycle WASH Plan, and in its effort to strengthen capacities of the District WASH Board and its decentralized entities, water private operators, local entrepreneurs in sanitation and hygiene, etc. to ensure full and reliable WASH services.

In collaboration with the relevant country program staff, work with water private operators to gain a better knowledge on water service reliability and water business viability.

In collaboration with the relevant country program staff, work with Sanitation Business service providers to increase the viability of their business for both liquid and solid waste management.

Assist the district procurement committee in developing bidding documents following Rwanda Procurement guidelines and support for Tender Evaluation as deemed necessary.

Support the district procurement officer with contract management and recommendation for payments.

Thoroughly document program progress, success, and challenges, and contribute to Water For People’s learning agenda by disseminating results to Rwanda’s water and sanitation sector;

Assist Water For People—Rwanda’s Program team in the preparation of reports as they pertain to the Gisagara WASH Program.

In collaboration with the relevant country program staff, advocate for the implementation of similar programs in Rwanda, i.e., programs 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 supporting the Gisagara WASH Program;

Ensure that the partners and projects related to the Gisagara WASH Program are visited regularly by program technical team, and that partners are provided with the technical and managerial advice, training, and support that enables them to implement projects.

Assist with adequate and prompt disbursement of funds as needed for the Gisagara WASH Program.

Support District to organize and invite Gisagara WASH Steering Committee meetings and WASH Board meetings.

Ensure that materials employed by contractors, approved by project supervising companies comply with accepted quality standards before they are used for the project.

Program finance and advocacy 

Participate in financial reviews and, external and internal audits as they pertain to the Gisagara WASH Program.

Ensure that the Gisagara WASH Program is kept within its budget allocation.

Review the donor’s financial report and provide input.

Contribute to the representation of Water For People in Rwanda, and represent the Gisagara WASH Program in front of the local government authorities, donors, water and sanitation organizations.

Attend different coordination meetings called by the government, Water Sector Working Group, and other partners as it relates to Gisagara WASH Program and/or Water For People-Rwanda Program when required;

Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations of Rwanda, the Gisagara WASH Program Implementation Manual, and report any irregularities to the direct supervisor.

Ensure full participation of program partners and stakeholders throughout the program planning cycle.

Monitor the Gisagara WASH Program’s progress against the plan.

In collaboration with the relevant country program and district staff, facilitate annual service-level monitoring exercises.

Grants management-related duties: 

Maximize partners’ relationships by becoming deeply familiar with the 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.

Leverage the activity of Business Development, Global Programs, and Finance staff as appropriate and comply with the grant management process and expectations.

Drive and support the grant management process, working with donor relationship managers, as appropriate for your role.

Provide all required data to the finance team on time and ensure accurate expenditure reporting in donor-required format.

Track revenue and expenditures against the grant budget monthly.

Perform any other lawful duties deemed necessary by the direct supervisor or Water For     People Management.

Any established and agreed Country Program procedures. 

Know when to negotiate and how to achieve goals successfully.

Maintain sound ethical principles, integrity, and transparency of the due process. 

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 various 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. 

At least 5 years of professional experience in water and sanitation project management

At least 2 years of experience in the designing or construction or supervision of WASH infrastructure including the design, construction, and supervision of water supply systems, improved toilets, installation of rainwater harvesting systems, construction of girls’ menstrual hygiene rooms, and handwashing facilities.

Experience in project management will be an added advantage.

Knowledge of the Rwandan administrative framework is required.

Good experience in procurement, computer engineering software usage applied to hydraulics such as AutoCAD, WaterGEMS, EPANET, ARCGIS, and access to e-mails and internet services are mandatory.

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, knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda would be an advantage.

A valid driving license would be an added advantage.

May be required to travel to other program sites.

Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.

Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.

Have a diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services that are available to Everyone Forever.