Project Manager – INSPIRE WASH Project

About the role

WaterAid Rwanda is seeking a Project Manager to lead the INSPIRE project – Integrated WASH and Health Systems for Participation, Inclusion, Rights and Equity. Based in Kigali, you will coordinate a multi‑stakeholder effort to deliver sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services while promoting gender equality and social inclusion.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans, timelines and work packages.
• Manage the project budget, procure resources and ensure financial compliance.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting to donors and partners.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, civil society and donors.
• Ensure quality assurance, risk management and safeguarding throughout implementation.
• Champion gender, equality and social inclusion principles in all activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, environmental health, water engineering, sanitation or related field.
• Minimum 7 years (or 4 years with a Master’s) of relevant project management experience in WASH, public health or development contexts.
• Proven experience working with government bodies, INGOs and donor agencies.
• Strong understanding of gender, equity and inclusion frameworks.

Required skills

• Project planning and implementation.
• Budgeting and financial management.
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (1 year, renewable) with a competitive salary band RWF 25,837,633 – RWF 33,690,445 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package aligned with WaterAid’s values.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on water, sanitation and health outcomes in Rwanda.