Organization: Water Access Rwanda (WAR)
Sector: Water Supply, Sanitation & Wastewater Management
Location: Kigali, Rwanda (with frequent fieldwork in rural areas)
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Closes in 9 days
Website: www.warwanda.com
About Water Access Rwanda
Water Access Rwanda is a growing social enterprise committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable access to safe water across Rwanda and neighboring countries including DRC, Burundi, and Uganda.
The organization provides a wide range of water solutions such as:
Borehole drilling and geophysical surveys
Water filtration and treatment systems
Solar and electrical pump installations
Water mini-grids and kiosks including INUMA, AMAZI, UHIRA, and customized VOMA projects
Water Access Rwanda combines innovation, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making to improve lives through access to clean water.
Position Summary
The Junior Data Officer plays a key role in strengthening Water Access Rwanda’s data systems and evidence-based operations. The position supports accurate data collection, entry, validation, analysis, documentation, and reporting across projects.
This role involves both office-based work and regular field assignments, collaborating closely with technical, operations, and field teams to ensure high-quality data that informs strategic and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct timely, accurate, and well-documented field data collection and surveys
Design, administer, and update surveys to track required project indicators
Perform data entry, verification, and routine quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness
Maintain data integrity by following data protection and security protocols
Develop clear reports, summaries, and dashboards using Excel and other data tools
Analyze data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential issues
Maintain organized documentation of data workflows and processes
Support team members with data-related tasks when required
Manage physical and digital paperwork to avoid data loss and ensure traceability
Minimum Requirements
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Fast and accurate data entry and touch-typing skills
Practical experience using Microsoft Excel and basic data processing tools
Ability to learn and adapt to new software and digital tools quickly
Basic understanding of databases and data handling principles
Good communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
Strong organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Willingness and ability to work in rural field environments
Added Advantage (Good to Have)
Coursework or certifications in data entry, computer applications, statistics, or related fields
Previous experience in field data collection or surveys
Basic exposure to data analysis or reporting
Why Join Water Access Rwanda?
Contribute to impactful projects improving access to clean water
Gain hands-on experience in data management and field operations
Work in a mission-driven organization with regional impact
Opportunity to grow skills in data analysis and reporting
How to Apply
Apply online via the link below:
👉 https://water-access-rwanda.breezy.hr/p/8167b1346db6-junior-data-officer
