WASH GIS & Data Officer 

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 seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of WASH GIS & Data Officer, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating 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 Kigali at the Head Office, Rwanda and reports to the WASH and Nutrition PDQ Manager.

Purpose of the position:

The WASH GIS & Data Officer will play an important role in supporting the use of the mWater mobile application to collect, aggregate, clean, visualize, and use WASH data within WV Rwanda. This position is essential for facilitating data-driven decision-making, delivering on our commitments to communities and donors, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the WV Rwanda WASH programme. In addition, the WASH GIS and Data Officer shall be responsible for all field WASH infrastructure mapping, such as Boreholes, water points, piped water systems, institutions (health and Schools), Sanitation facilities and community beneficiaries for the creation of maps, infrastructure audit and reports. He/She shall ensure all data in the Digital ITT is continuously reported and reviewed, and validated from AP, Cluster to National Level reporting in line with the WASH Business Plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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

End Results

• 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. 

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. 

End Results

• 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

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.

End Results

• 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.

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.

End Results

• 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

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The closing date for submission of applications is November 26, 2025.

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.

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 with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.