Living Water International (LWI) Program Officer, Program Engineer and Driver Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

Living Water International (LWI) is a
Christian—based non-profit organization that helps communities, in developing
Countries acquire Safe drinking water, appropriate sanitation and improved
hygiene, in response to the global water crisis. Living Water International has
been operating in Rwanda since 2007, through the line Ministry of Natural Resources.
Living Water International has adopted a new delivering model (WASH Programing
Areas: WPA) to provide sustainable WASH services to the neediest communities in
Rwanda. In this regard, we are pleased to announce job opportunities for
following positions:

I. PROGRAM
OFFICER (One position)
Job title: Program
Officer
Reporting to: Operations
Manager
Duty station: Living Water
International Rwanda, Head Office — Kigali (with possibility to be transferred
to any other Living Water International Operational area within Rwanda)
Type of contract: 2 years renewable, upon successful performance
Closing date: 31st
March 2014, 16H00.
Key/Major responsibilities:
  • Assist Operations Manager to manage WASH
    programing Areas
  • Engage in design of WASH programing areas
  • Ensure proper WASH programs’ results/impact
    tracking and record keeping
  • Participate in planning and implementation of
    WASH related surveys, grant & proposal writing
  • Engage in development of Annual Operational
    plan, DIPs and their corresponding budgets
  • Compile program progress reports and keep
    daily updates to the program Operations Manager
  • Supervise and support M&E staff to truck
    program achievements versus program targets
  • Organize WASH programs review and reflection
    sessions with key partners
  • Support Program Operations Manager in daily
    management of office based works including procurement, supplies,
    vehicles, documentation and communications, PUMPS reporting
  • Provide documentations related to WASH sector
  • Attend meetings of Partner organizations in
    WASH Programing areas, District and communities
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Living
    Water International Rwanda policies and procedures
  • Any other tasks as required from time to time
Minimum requirements (Education Knowledge. Skills Abilities,
Competencies and  Experience):
  • Having At least a Bachelor degree in Water,
    Environmental sciences, Development studies, International development,
    Public health and any other WASH related discipline.
  • Have at least three years continuous work experience
    in a WASH sector including WASH program/project design, Implementation and
    Monitoring in a reputable INGOs or a similar organization
  • Good understanding of project cycle management
    with M&E Systems including Log frame, DIPs and M&E plan
    development
  • Experienced in community based development
    approaches
  • Previous experience in project concept notes,
    project proposals writing
  • Clear understanding of WASH programming
    including appropriate water supply solutions, Hygiene and promotion in
    Rural areas of Rwanda
  • Excellent computer skills, including
    experience with spreadsheets, Excel, Power point , SPSS,
  • Excellent oral and written communication
    skills
  • Experience in interacting with Government,
    Government agencies, counterparts and international donor agencies
  • Good report writer, well organized, strong
    attentive to details
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda, working
    knowledge of French is an added value
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand
    above denominational diversities
  • Ability to drive motor vehicles and own a
    valid driving license, at least Category B
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a
    team working environment
  • Ability to work under pressure conditions
II. PROGRAM
ENGINEER (One Position)
Job title: Program
Engineer
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Duty station: Living Water
International Rwanda, Head Office — Kigali (with possibility to be transferred
to any other Living Water Operational area within Rwanda)
Type of contract: 2 years renewable, upon successful performance
Closing date: 31st
March 2014, 16H00
Key/Major responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support in water projects
    design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation within WASH programing
    areas.
  • Support drilling, pump installation &
    operations & maintenance teams
  • Prepare water Project bills of quantities and
    budget
  • Develop project drawings maps for LWI funded
    projects using appropriate computer software
  • Work with drilling supervisor to conduct hydro
    geological surveys for sites to be drilled
  • Design appropriate rural water supply
    schemes/solutions to benefit communities
  • Conduct water projects studies, surveys
  • Supervise all program related drilling and
    constructions works to meet Living Water International minimum standards
  • Compile and interpret borehole drilling for
    management use
  • Work with Supervise borehole drilling,
    Installation and other water infrastructure works
  • Work with relevant experts from government
    offices and partners to perform water resources development studies and
    conduct design review as required
  • Prepare program progress reports to management
  • Keep regular updates on water & sanitation
    access status within WPA communities and country wide.
  • Liaise with other WASH implementing agencies
    to learn best practices
  • Work with relevant Government ministries to
    design or adopt appropriate sanitation (latrines) models for household and
    institutions
  • Train Living Water staff and partners in water
    related construction
  • Provide support in procurement of engineering
    related materials and equipment
  • Represent Living Water International Rwanda in
    technical meetings with partners
  • Other duties as required by the Supervisor
Minimum requirements (Education Knowledge Skills
Abilities Competencies and Experience):
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in water
    engineering, civil engineering, or other related engineering disciplines
  • At least 3 years continuous working experience
    in Water sector, preferably at implementation level
  • Previous working experience in water
    program/project in INGOs or a similar organization is desired
  • Clear understanding of WASH programming in
    Rwanda
  • Good knowledge of WASH sector challenges and
    strategies in the country
  • Ability to design and implement appropriate
    rural community water supply technologies/solutions
  • Expert in integrated water resources
    management approach in Rwanda
  • Ability to conduct close field supervision to
    ensure the implementation of water & Sanitation projects are in line
    with the plan, design, Living Water standards, community needs and donors
    requirement
  • Excellent computer skills, including
    spreadsheets, Excel, Power point, GIS, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and , EPANET
  • Excellent oral and written communication
    skills
  • Good report writer, well organized, strong
    attentive to details
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda, working
    knowledge of French is an added value
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand
    above denominational diversities
  • Ability to drive motor vehicles and own a
    valid driving license, at least Category A& B
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a
    team working environment
  • Ability to work under pressure
III. DRIVER
(One position)
Job title: Driver
Reporting to: Human
Resources Officer
Duty station: Living Water
International Rwanda, Head Office — Kigali (with possibility to be transferred
to any other Living Water Operational area within Rwanda)
Type of contract: 2 years renewable, upon successful performance
Closing date: 31st
March 2014, 16H00
Key/Major responsibilities:
  • Ensure vehicles are well maintained and fully
    functional at all times
  • Maintain vehicle records required for
    compliance with Living Water International vehicle policy
  • Report all accidents and incidents involving
    Living Water International vehicles
  • Prepare monthly reports on fuel consumption
    and the general status of vehicle
  • Transport Living water staff, visitors and
    donors to field
  • Deliver documents to Living Water
    International Rwanda partner Institutions and service providers
  • Ensure safety measures are adhered to by
    passengers using Living Water Vehicles
  • Collect supplies as requested by the
    management
  • Keep Operations Manager updated on the general
    status of vehicle
  • Any other work as required by supervisor
Minimum requirements (Knowledge, Skills. Abilities
and Experience):
  • Educated with at least A — level certificate
    in automobile mechanics or other disciples
  • Having basic skills in vehicle maintenance and
    repair
  • At least 5 years driving experience in
    reputable organization, preferably in INGOs or similar organizations
  • Must possess a valid driving license with
    categories B, C and D
  • Must be a good team-player
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda
  • Must keep high cleanness conditions of the
    vehicles
  • Ability to maintain a high level of integrity
    and confidentiality
  • Willing to work from remote and field areas
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand
    above denominational diversities
How to apply
Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter (one
page only), explaining how they qualify for the position. A resume (C.V) with details
of qualifications and work experience including 3 traceable referees with their
telephone contacts; one of them should be your church leader/pastor and a
previous employer. Notarized academic papers (Diplomas, Degrees, Transcripts,
copy of driving license if applying for Driver position) and any other relevant
document such as training or short  course certificates. All offers of
employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of  all
applicable background checks.
Applications should be submitted via email to: Prulinda@water.cc
 or deliver a hard copy to LWI-  Rwanda Office located at Poids
Lourds, KN AVE 14 (opposite HYUNDAI show room). If you apply via e-mail, please
merge all your papers in one single word or PDF format document and put your
name followed by Position applied to in the subject line (example: “KAMALI
PAUL / PROGRAM OFFICER” typed in subject line.
– DEADLINE: 31/03/2014
Note: Submitted
documents can’t be returned and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
for interviews.
Done at Kigali, on March, 14th 2014
Ambaye Zekewos
Country Director
Living Water International- Rwanda
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