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Key Responsibilities:
JOB OPPORTUNITY
WASH Project Facilitator
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire one highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of WASH Project Facilitator, joining an established and experienced team. This position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Nyungwe Cluster Office (Nyamasheke District) Rwanda and reports to the Programmes Manager
Purpose of the position:
To implement the Inclusive WASH project effectively in collaboration with health and WASH sector lead and other partners within Nyungwe cluster in order to achieve of the child wellbeing. He/ She will specifically support construction/rehabilitation of water supply systems and promote sanitation and hygiene best practices among target communities. To Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
The major responsibilities include:
% Time Major Activities End Results Expected
40% Grant Management:
Plan WASH activities, initiating annual plans in line with project log frame and allocating funds.
Ensure all the planned activities are done within set timelines and budget and reach the target beneficiaries.
Support M&E and reporting processes for all project activities from the implementation area, capturing required data and any other forms of documentation including success stories, innovations and best practices
Proper planning and implementation of water, hygiene & sanitation activities is done
Timely performance plans and adequate resource allocation are done
High quality project reports and documents are produced and shared in a timely manner as required
40% Technical Deliverables
Conduct a WASH assessment of the target locations
Align project activities to expected project deliverables and TP strategy outcomes
Prepare, design and contextualize appropriate guidelines, training manuals and standards, educational materials and promotional tools for water, sanitation and hygiene activities.
Plan, facilitate and implement the Inclusive WASH activities using recommended technical standards for Rwanda in collaboration with stakeholders
WASH assessment is completed
Development and production of appropriate water, hygiene and sanitation tools
WASH activities are implemented in compliance with Rwanda Ministry of Health guidelines
20% Networking and sustainability
Closely engage with networks and coordination forums to enhance WASH behavior change promotion at district and community level.
Facilitate communities to organize themselves to participate in project decision-making and implementation to strengthen the WASH services
Promote the integration of crosscutting themes relating to gender equality, disability inclusion, environment, protection, etc. into project implementation
Project relationships and networks are established and strengthened
WASH infrastructures are sustained
Community ownership and awareness created in the project implementation area
Crosscutting themes are considered during project planning and implementation
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Required Professional Experience • Experience of at least 3 years of implementing health and/or WASH project with an international NGO (or similar organization).
• Strong experience with behavior change and communication and hygiene promotion projects
• Proven experience in working with local government, organizations and rural communities
• Sound knowledge of the Health and WASH sector in Rwanda
• Strong capacity building skills
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Power point
• Belief in World Vision’s vision, mission and core values
Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
• Bachelor degree in related field i.e. engineering, public health, environmental health science, water and sanitation
Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
• Willing to spend long hours in the field.
• Knowledge of database utilization.
Driving license Category A
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational
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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 on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 16 July 2024 ;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.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only
