Project Manager- Safe Water Project at WaterAid · Kigali

Project Manager- Safe Water Project

Contract type: Fixed term – 1years (Renewable)- 40 hours per week

Location: The role is based in Kigali, Rwanda

Salary: Rwanda grade band E, annual basic salary: RWF25,837,633 – RWF33,690,445 with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

WaterAid Rwanda (WARw) works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of Business development in WaterAid is an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

About the role

As our Project Manager for Safe Water Project, you will report to the Program Manager- Universal WASH and work closely with WaterAid Rwanda Senior Management Team, Country Programme staff, WaterAid Rwanda Partners, Government Officials – Local and National, Civil Society Organisations, Donors, and other INGOsto drive sustainable change.

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Project Planning and Implementation
• Budgeting and Resource Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Partnership Development
• Reporting and Documentation
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion
• Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

To be successful, you will need:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, Water engineering, Sanitation, Public Health, Environmental health Science, Environmental Management, or other related fields.
• Minimum 7 years working experience in similar or related roles for candidates with bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering, Sanitation, Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years working experience in similar or related roles for candidates with master’s degree in civil engineering, Water engineering, Sanitation, Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Environmental Management, or other related fields.
• Experience of working with INGO in areas of WASH is required

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Understanding of international development or the WASH sector.
• Proficiency in English, Kinyarwanda, and French will be an added value.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural settings and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

View the full job description here

Closing date: Applications close 5:00 PM Rwandan time on 14 September 2026.

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV, cover letter and Academic qualifications.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Our benefits

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, WaterAid Rwanda offer a range of benefits as listed below:

• Transport Allowance of 10% of your basic monthly salary
• Provident Fund- Employer’s 10% contribution of monthly basic salary. You also contribute 5% of your basic salary to the same scheme.
• 13th pay/ paid leave equivalent of your one- month basic salary paid one a year
• 21 paid annual leave days
• 100% Medical insurance cover for yourself, spouse and up to 4 biological/legal children
• Life insurance (death insurance) - Four times your annual basic pay paid to your chosen beneficiary in the event of your death in service.
• Life insurance- Total & partial disability, critical illness, disability loss of income covered for yourself. Funeral expenses covered for yourself and your legal dependents.
• Statutory Employer’s 8% contribution of your monthly basic salary to your National Social Security Fund (NSSF). You also contribute 6% of your basic salary to the same pension scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, and paternity)

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!