WASH Engineers

WASH ENGINEERS- NYUNGWE/ISHEMA AND KIVU/TUNGA CLUSTERS

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2026-2030 seek to reach 2.5 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Child Protection, Education, Nutrition and WASH, and Poverty Alleviation (Resilience and Livelihoods).

World Vision Rwanda is seeking to recruit two highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan nationals for the position of WASH Engineer for the Nyungwe-Ishema Cluster and the Kivu-Tunga Cluster. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to join an established and experienced team within a dynamic global organization.

The successful candidates will contribute to a wide range of WASH interventions, gaining valuable experience and professional growth across multiple areas. The positions will be based in Nyamasheke District and Rutsiro District, respectively, and will report to the Programme Managers of the respective clusters.

This is a stimulating career opportunity for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers in a reputable international organization.

JOB PURPOSE

The WASH Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and health infrastructure projects, including but not limited to site selection, introduction and supervision, quality assurance, progress monitoring of the ongoing infrastructures, and the design of new infrastructure systems. The role ensures that all construction activities carried out by contracted firms meet approved technical designs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and national standards; follow World Vision’s Infrastructure Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan, and donor requirements and subsequently recommend payment of completed activities. 

The position holders will be based at (i) Nyungwe Cluster Office in Nyamasheke District, but s/he will serve both Nyungwe and Ishema clusters and (ii) Kivu cluster office in Karongi district, but s/he will serve both Kivu (Karongi) and Tunga (Rutsiro and Ngororero) clusters and will undertake regular travel to project sites and other districts as required to support project implementation and monitoring.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

• In close collaboration with district engineers, perform water resources development studies and conduct design review as required; 
• Review and conduct detail investigation on water resource development projects sites 
• Ensure continuous services of the WASH & Health infrastructures and services 
• Prepare/Review technical terms of reference (TOR), Technical drawings, Designs of water and civil infrastructure facilities, through different stages like Feasibility, preliminary/semi detailed and detailed engineering designs, bill of quantities (BoQs)/ cost estimate, technical specifications and tender documents for water supply systems, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
• Filing all documents related to WASH infrastructures 
• Supervise contractors during construction and installation of WASH and health facilities (e.g., water supply systems, sanitation blocks, waste management systems, incinerators, handwashing stations; menstrual hygiene rooms, etc.).
• Verify adherence to technical drawings, BOQs, national and international building codes and standards, standards, and WVR quality benchmarks.
• Conduct regular site inspections and produce technical site visit reports. Flag and document any design deviations or contractor noncompliance.
• Develop and maintain a site supervision schedule for the ongoing construction projects.
• Track construction progress against the implementation plan and submit weekly and monthly progress reports to WVR.
• Recommend corrective actions where construction timelines or quality standards are at risk.
• Conduct inspections prior to phase reception and recommend payments for completed activities’ phases that are in accordance with technical specifications and contract requirements
• Facilitate and document site meetings and joint inspections with government institutions and relevant partners.
• Ensure that all completed WASH infrastructures are timely mapped in mWater
• Ensure that all infrastructures adhere to environmental stewardship and climate action (ESCA) principles
• Water resources development studies and designs meet the required standards. 
• Water resource investigation reports are well prepared and of high quality. 
• WASH and health infrastructure services are properly maintained. 
• Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, technical specifications, tender documents, and Terms of Reference (ToR) are prepared in a timely manner and to a high standard. 
• Proper documentation of WASH infrastructure project implementation is ensured. 
• Projects are completed on time, and infrastructure quality is maintained. 
• Completed WASH infrastructures are mapped and reported in the mWater Output Monitoring Survey (OMS).
• Keep abreast of WASH sector developments in Rwanda, especially those that may affect ongoing program activities
• Ensure that construction projects are meeting their administrative, quality, programmatic goals, outcomes, and outputs on time and on budget, towards realization of WVR projects and universal coverage goals; Sustainable Development Goals; and Rwanda’s Government commitment to achieve universal access to basic water and sanitation coverage
• Advise on the development and maintenance of the water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructures in a sustainable way; 
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports of WASH status in the Project and in accordance with donor and WV Rwanda requirements.Supervise contractors/suppliers during implementation to ensure quality workmanship, safety and value for money are achieved within scheduled times.
• Take the lead in dispossessing, handing over and commissioning of WASH projects.
• Serve as a field liaison between WVR and other relevant stakeholders such as district engineers, WASAC engineers, and health care facility and school staff on all technical matters.
• Support the organization of technical acceptance processes and final handovers.

• Assist in preparing site completion certificates and compiling as-built documentation.
• Provide updates regarding WASH and health infrastructures that may affect program activities continuously provided.
• Timely monitoring of WASH, health and development projects to ensure they meet intended goals and strict adherence to Rwanda government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards.
• A clear plan for the development and maintenance of WASH infrastructure within the project is available and regularly updated. 
• High-quality and timely reports are produced.
• Report on the progress of the project on a regular basis as required by the reporting schedule, i.e. weekly, monthly, semi-annually and donor reports. 
• All completed WASH and health infrastructures are timely branded and handed over to the district or institutions for post management,
• Review tender documents both for design and construction of water resource projects; ensure that all purchase requisitions (PRs) related to WASH infrastructures are raised and resources assigned to them are well utilized.
• Review and verify construction estimations and actual costs for WASH projects in the program.
• Ensure that resources assigned are properly and efficiently utilized.
• Provide support to the supply chain at Head Office (SC/HO) in BoQs and tender document preparation and bid evaluation 
• Ensure that all WASH infrastructure hard- and soft-copy related documents are well kept
• Ensure that contractors observe safety and environmental protection protocols throughout the construction phase.
• Monitor inclusion of gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive features in WASH infrastructure (e.g., hygiene-friendly toilets).
• Support the final commissioning, testing, and handing over of the completed infrastructures.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of as-built drawings, final BOQ and maintenance manuals.
• Contribute to lessons learned and project closure reports.
• All tender documents meet the desired technical and financial specifications.
• Construction costs are verified to make sure that they are realistic.
• Maintain WASH resources efficiency within the project budget.
• Bid evaluations are done in a timely manner as per SC requirements
• All WASH infrastructure documents are filled out properly.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• Experience in reviewing and conducting detailed investigations on water resource development projects in the area.
• Prepare bill of quantities specifications and cost estimates for water, sanitation and hygiene facilities 
• Perform site meetings and elaboration of construction site visit reports 
• Prepare hydraulic calculations and technical designs.
• Data collection and its analysis, technical study preparation and report presentation
• Coordinate site yard works
• Verification of attachments and invoices submitted by the contractors/suppliers.
• Monitor, supervise and evaluate project progress on a monthly basis. 
• Approve the executed works according to the drawings, technical specifications and standards

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, Water engineering, sanitary engineering or related fields
• At least 3 years’ experience in design and construction of WASH and health infrastructure projects. 
• Experience in using MS Office, Excel, PPT and mWater
• Experience in using engineering software: AUTOCAD civil 3D, ARCHICAD, ArcGIS and EPANET
• Experience in supervising contractors, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

Note: If a foreign institution issues the degree, an equivalence certificate from the Rwanda Higher Education Council (HEC) will be required)

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Civil/Water engineering technical training 
• Having experience in working with an NGO or other institutions recognized for WASH expertise is an added advantage. 
• A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene projects through training.
• Ability to take initiative; a team leader able to work with minimum supervision

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 70% of the time. 

Physical Requirements

• The ability to work and respond to any given task.

Language Requirements

• Effective in written and verbal communication in English and Kinyarwanda

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/job/Nyungwe-Rwanda/WASH-Engineer_JR53673

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All applicants must apply using our online application system; CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. 

If you encounter any challenges during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know at wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org  (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is November 12, 2026 ; 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 the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

It is also important to note that World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centered on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance at team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings is expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.