Wash Gis & Data Officer at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 26 November 2025)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% Of time

Activity

End Results

40%

Data Quality Assurance

• In collaboration with the WASH DME Specialist, ensure approval stages are in place for all site and survey data at the cluster and AP levels while also monitoring the timeliness of approvals.
• Support the review and approval of site data on a timely basis as needed, checking that data fields are complete and accurate and that sites are linked accordingly.
• Perform data cleaning as needed, including removing duplicate sites, linking water points to water systems, removing/replacing non-standard site photos, removing personally identifiable information (PII), adding installation dates, etc.
• Continually review site, survey, and indicator data to identify and resolve data discrepancies and inconsistencies as they arise.
• Monitoring access and permission levels for NO users, including removing users that are no longer active or with World Vision

• Site data are timely reviewed and approved on a regular basis.
• Data cleaning including duplicated sites removal and adding missing information (photos, links, installation dates etc.) is performed timely.
• Discrepancies and inconsistencies are fixed.
• Users Access and permissions are monitored.

20%

Data Visualization and Reporting 

• Monitor and maintain WV Rwanda mWater Hub, checking for data inaccuracies or missing data.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc data visualizations (maps, dashboards, data grids) to support program monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on basic data analysis.
• Ensure APs/Clusters utilize the Digital ITT for continuous reporting being monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in collaboration with the WASH DME
• Support in the OMS reporting for all WASH assets from initiation to completion of the projects.
• Design, develop and maintain the geo-databases.
• Carry out the quality analysis of satellite data with a view on their usefulness in the context of planned interventions and other spatial analysis on GIS data.

• WV Rwanda mWater Hub is updated with accurate content
• Maps, dashboards and data grids are generated upon requests
• Recommendations are provided to the WASH team based on data analysis

20%

Capacity Building and Support 

• Train and support National Office staff in field data collection using mWater, including the mapping of sites and the completion of survey responses.
• Build awareness of NO and AP staff on minimum data quality standards, PII standards, and the like.
• Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues such as water point orphans, empty fields, duplicates, etc.
• Develop training materials and documentation for data management processes as needed.
• Provide training and support to the WASH field teams such as WASH Officers, Engineers, technical Specialist and relevant partners on GIS data collection and spatial analysis.

• Training materials are developed
• All the relevant staffs for WASH (Engineers, H&W Coordinators, DMEs) are trained on mWater use data collection and reporting.
• Data quality standards are developed
• Technical support is provided to field staffs to fix data-related issues.

20%

Collaboration and Coordination 

• Work closely with WASH program teams to understand data needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with other relevant departments (DME, IT, Technical Sectors) to ensure seamless data integration.
• Participate in meetings and workshops to share data insights and contribute to program planning.

• Effective collaboration with WASH teams.
• WASH data integration in the National Office Dashboard
• Regular attendance to meetings and Workshops and data sharing upon requests.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• At least three years of experience in program monitoring, data collection and management, or similar fields, preferably in the non-profit or public sector

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Data Management, Geoinformatics and surveying, Development planning, Statistics, Development Studies, and related fields.
• If the degree is issued by a foreign institution, an equivalence certificate from the Rwanda Higher Education Council (HEC) will be required.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

• Familiarity with mWater, GIS such as ArcGIS or mobile to web survey applications and data visualization tools.
• Advanced knowledge of QGIS/ ArcGIS and application tools on water supply data knowledge in spatial data analysis
• Ability to quickly learn, apply, and support digital data collection tools.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Data analysis, interpretation and report writing
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and key partners.
• Experience working with international NGOs or in a multicultural environment.
• Basic skills in data analysis

Travel and/or Work Environment

Requirement

This position will be based at WVR Head office, with 30% local travel to areas with WASH programming

Physical

Requirements

Should be physically healthy with proof of certified medical checks

Language

Requirements

Should be fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added advantage.