World Vision International (Rwanda) ,WASH Project Engineer Jobs in Rwanda

Job
Opportunity
WASH
Project Engineer
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for
the position of WASH Project Engineer. This position will be
based at the Western Region in Huye, and reporting to the Regional
Manager.
Purpose
of the position:
To
supervise, conduct design, studies and review

water resource, sanitation and
hygiene development projects. And closely follow up and ensure the
implementation of water resource development projects are in line with the
plan, design, available standards, and community needs.

The
post holder is responsible for the overall WASH projects management as well as
representing the WASH sector at a strategic level within WVR and also projecting
our position at a Regional level
Communicate
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate quality spiritual life that can
be commendable to others.
The
major responsibilities:
  • Advise
    the Cluster and Education manager on the development and maintenance of
    the water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructures;
  • Ensure
    that McGovern/USDA projects are meeting their administrative and
    programmatic goals, outcomes, and outputs on time and on budget
  • Perform
    water resources development studies and conduct design review as required;
  • Review
    and conduct detail investigation on water resource development projects
    sites around the camp;
  • Ensure
    the continuous services of the WASH infrastructures and services
  • Prepare
    weekly monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports of WASH
    status in the Region
  • Prepare
    bill of quantities, specification and cost estimate for water resources,
    sanitation and hygiene facilities and services;
  • Review
    and verify engineering estimations and payment certificates for WASH
    projects in the Regional
  • Review
    tender documents both for design and construction of water resource
    projects;
  • Keep
    abreast of WASH-sector developments in Rwanda, especially those that may
    affect on-going WASH program activities
  • Work
    in collaboration with other partners to develop and promote WASH services
    in the Region;
  • Ensure
    that resources assigned are properly and efficiently utilized;
  • Reporting
    monthly, quarterly and annually of the project progress
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • Educational
    level required
    :
    B.Sc in Water Engineering, Sanitary Engineering or related fields
  • Technical
    training qualifications required
    : Water Resources/ Hydraulic
    engineering
  • Experience:
    At least 2 years experience in WASH programs.
  • Preferred:Other
    NGO experience and water supply schemes supervision.
  • Experience
    in using word, excel and other computer skills is an asset.
  • Mastering
    engineering drawing and design softwares (Archicad, Autocad, ArcGIS,
    Epanet, etc)
Working
Environment / Conditions:

Work environment: based in the Regional office

In the field : 90%

On call:10%
Salary:
  • The
    salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
How
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system,
CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know onwvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications
will be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 4th May 2016; no late
applications will be accepted
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks

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