Water Access Rwanda jobs
7 Job Positions at Water Access Rwanda (Deadline: Ongoing)
Water Access Rwanda is recruiting dedicated professionals to join its mission of expanding access to clean and safe water across Rwanda. Below are the available positions with details on job description, responsibilities, qualifications and application links.
1. Regional Technician Apprentice
📍 Field-based (Outside Kigali)
Job Description:
The apprentice will undergo a 6-month technical training program to gain hands-on skills in water system maintenance and management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Minimise downtime by quickly identifying and resolving issues disrupting water service.
- Manage water quality: regular filter changes, chlorine refills, scheduled testing.
- Maintain equipment: inspections, repairs, replacements.
- Pipeline maintenance: inspect for leaks/damage, conduct repairs / replacements.
- Customer engagement: onboard new users (public & private), handle CRM duties.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- Technical field background preferred.
- Willingness to live and work outside Kigali.
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication and customer service skills.
- High level of accountability and dependability.
Application Link: Apply Here
2. Drilling Technician
📍 Field-based across Rwanda
Job Description:
Assist drilling specialists to produce boreholes for mini-grid and water supply projects from start to finish under guidance of drilling specialist.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drilling, casing, and developing boreholes.
- Check fluid levels in machinery components.
- Load, unload and transport drilling equipment and materials.
- Deploy drilling rig and monitor equipment for malfunctions.
- Maintain rig safety and clean work environment.
- Assist warehouse/workshop when not on site.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or literate.
- Experience in drilling activity and working with heavy machinery preferred.
- Basic knowledge of mechanics and hydraulics.
- Ability to work long hours, in varied conditions, remote sites, and lift heavy equipment.
- Good communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Application Link: Apply Here
3. WASH & Engagement Lead
📍 Kigali & Field Assignments
Job Description:
Lead community engagement and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) behaviour change programmes, aligning with the organisation’s broader mission to integrate safe water access sustainably into daily life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with communities and local authorities.
- Drive behaviour change via workshops/trainings.
- Support communities to reach safe water consumption targets.
- Establish and empower WASH Committees and monitor water point functionality.
- Collaborate with government, authorities, and sector partners.
- Produce communication, impact storytelling, reports and monthly newsletter.
- Oversee WASH program design, field visits, assessments, and stakeholder mobilisation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Development, Environmental Studies, Social Work or related.
- 3–5 years’ experience in WASH programming, community engagement or government collaboration.
- Proven success with community-led initiatives and inter-stakeholder coordination.
- Field experience in rural/underserved settings preferred.
- Experience with water infrastructure or utility service models is an advantage.
Application Link: Apply Here
4. Data Entry Intern/Apprentice (Operations)
📍 Kigali & Field Assignments
Job Description:
Assist the operations team with accurate data entry, field survey collection, verification, documentation and reporting to ensure data integrity across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enter data accurately into databases; verify from various sources.
- Conduct field surveys and ensure correctness of collected data.
- Design surveys, assign survey tasks, review responses.
- Adhere to data security and confidentiality protocols.
- Prepare dashboards, data grids, and reports to support colleagues.
- Cross-check entries, manage documentation and support team tasks.
Qualifications:
- High school degree or higher (additional coursework in data entry/computer applications is a plus).
- Excellent typing speed and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and fast adoption of new software/tools.
- Basic knowledge of database management, good organisational skills.
- Clear command of English and Kinyarwanda (oral & written).
- Ability to work in field conditions (mainly rural areas).
Application Link: Apply Here
5. Inventory Controller (Finance Department)
📍 Kigali
Job Description:
Manage the organisation’s inventory, ensure accurate tracking of materials and equipment, maintain minimum stock levels, generate reports, and reconcile monthly stock against physical counts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain detailed records of all inventory movements.
- Provide weekly/monthly reports on inventory position and movement.
- Generate forecasts to ensure stock availability and prevent stockouts.
- Reconcile system records with physical inventory counts.
- Monitor inventory cost accounts and alert managers to discrepancies.
- Track warranties and manage expiry dates to prevent losses.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma with minimum 3 years’ experience; Bachelor’s in Logistics/Business Administration preferred.
- At least 2 years experience in retail, warehousing, logistics or similar.
- Proficiency in inventory management software and strong organisational skills.
- Excellent analytical thinking, negotiation, accountability and communication (English & Kinyarwanda; French a bonus).
Application Link: Apply Here
6. Drilling Team Lead – Rwamagana
📍 Field-based across Rwanda with coordination visits to HQ
Job Description:
Lead the drilling team to execute borehole development in line with geophysical survey insights, ensuring optimal yields, equipment integrity, and cost-efficient operations while upholding ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute drilling projects aligned with survey data.
- Analyse drilling results and geology to guide operations.
- Lead and manage drilling team: assign tasks, manage welfare/leave.
- Coordinate with technical/supply teams to maintain rig functionality and minimize downtime.
- Monitor fuel/material usage, rig logistics, and repair planning.
- Maintain detailed logs of field conditions, water yields, geological findings.
- Uphold operational excellence, transparency and integrity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil/Water Engineering or related.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading drilling projects (ideally rural/low-resource contexts).
- Proficient in interpreting geophysical surveys and groundwater behaviour.
- Strong leadership, mechanical troubleshooting, logistics planning, and digital reporting skills.
- Fluent in English & Kinyarwanda. Valid driving licence, extensive travel readiness.
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical behavior in resource accountability and field reporting.
Application Link: Apply Here
7. Operations & Field Technicians (Data & Maintenance Support)
📍 Across Rwanda
Job Description:
Provide technical and operational support in field settings to ensure reliable water system functioning, data integrity and community service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform field inspections and maintenance on water systems.
- Support data collection, equipment monitoring and community reporting.
- Aid in issue resolution with technical teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve service delivery.
- Assist in community outreach and customer interaction as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Technical Certificate.
- Fieldwork experience preferred; technical background an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).
- Strong teamwork, problem-solving, communication and field readiness skills.
Application Link: Use applicable operations/field technician link via careers portal.
💼 Deadline: Ongoing
📍 Location: Various regions across Rwanda
💰 Compensation: Competitive and role dependent
👉 To apply: Click each role’s link above and submit your application via our careers portal.
Join Water Access Rwanda and be part of the team bringing safe water access to every community in Rwanda.
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