Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project Coordinator at World Relief Rwanda (WRR): (Deadline 16 December 2021)

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.