SERVICE DELIVERY TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT

PROVISION OF PLUMBING SERVICES TO GASHORA ETM

Competitive Tender NO: WVR/SCM/PO/2025/02/026

The project WASH, EDUCATION, AND LIVELIHOOD TO REFUGEES, RETURNEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND HOST COMMUNITY IN GASHORA ETM is implemented by WVR under UNHCR funded Project for budget year 2025

With the increased number of structures in Gashora ETM requiring plumbing services through maintenance of previously existing accommodations, offices and other structures, a newly constructed accommodation building with 3 floors, new health clinic with 2 floors and community center all activities related to plumbing and maintenance will continue to be implemented by World Vision Rwanda. It is in this regard that WVR would like to recruit a Plumber to support in plumbing works and activities in the compound.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A PLUMBER

• Plan and complete all necessary steps in the installation, maintenance, repairs and servicing of all plumbing systems (portable water, drainage and sewer systems).
•  Install repair and maintain chilled water, steam, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems.
• Inspect troubleshoot instances of system malfunctions, interruptions and failures.
• Operate reamers, threading disks, sewer tapes, pipe cutters and other plumbing equipment and hand tools.
• Inspect joints, valves, pumps, sinks commodes, tanks and other plumbing system components to locate malfunction, repair and replace, when necessary
• inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, faucets, lavatories, toilets, flush valves, sinks, backflow devices, valves and water meters for all infrastructure at ETM Gashora.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on base facilities including, but not limited to, compound water systems and related devices and sanitary waste drainage for all infrastructures at the ETM Gashora. 
• Repair or replace water lines, property recirculation lines, and sewer lines.
•  Install new plumbing fixtures including, but not limited to, sinks, commodes, urinals, faucets, garbage disposals and related devices.
• Ensure all water storage facilities are full and treated as per water treatment plans in GASHORA ETM.
• Respond to emergency situation during or after normal working hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrating Christ-Centred life and work.
• Achieving quality results and services
• Building collaborative relationships
• Practicing accountability and integrity

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

• Qualification required: He/she must have a Diploma or has completed secondary school in Plumbing and/or other related options.
• Knowledge standard practices, processes and related tools, equipment and materials common to the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes
•  Skilled in the installation, repair and maintenance of all types of plumbing systems.
•  Good Interpersonal Skills and Self-motivated
• Minimum of Three years for previous experience of working in plumbing sector. Being familiar with plumbing in emergency response and/or humanitarian context is an added value.
• Proven experience of working as a plumber within an NGO, public institutions, or private sector.
• Fluency in written and verbal English or French (preferable) and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in these languages (written and spoken)
• Experience in undertaking assessments and providing overviews of plumbing requirements for a complex building.
• Experience in establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from diverse functions and cultures.
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, and proactively identifying and addressing issues.

Duration

This agreement will be in effect starting from the day of last signature to 31^st December 2025, with the possibility of renewal or extension based on performance.

Eligibility for Application

The submission of bids will be done through WVR e-procurement system. Individuals interested in bidding must express their interest by providing their personal details through this link Plumber. The deadline to express the interest is on 15/04/2025 at 02:00 pm.

Bidders who will express their interests will be sent an e-mail to access the World Vision International Rwanda e-procurement system (Coupa) where all instructions will be provided.

NB: The plumbing services will be provided for an estimated period starting upon the date of signing the agreement between the service provider and World vision International Rwanda up to 31^st December 2025 with a possibility of extension.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not work with individual consultants whose background is not suitable for working with children. All engagement is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible

Done at Kigali on 26^th March 2025.

Ms. Pauline Okumu

National Director

World Vision International-Rwanda