Technical Assistance Engineer - Rwanda

About the role

Fika is an organization that provides cost-effective rural infrastructural solutions through advocacy, evidence and technical assistance, partnering with governments and donors to give geographically isolated communities safe access. The Rwanda Technical Assistance Engineer leads the delivery and strategic progress of Fika's technical assistance mandate in Rwanda, tracking progress against government and private sector capacity-building targets and advising programme leadership on accelerating knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability. The role is also the primary technical relationship holder with government and private sector partners.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage Rwanda's Technical Assistance log frame, tracking progress on capacity building, manual adoption, inspections and maintenance, and report regularly to programme leadership and advisory services
• Contribute to refining Rwanda's TA strategy, support annual work plans, and track TA-related KPIs accurately
• Coordinate training for government engineers, private sector contractors and district technical staff in bridge construction, inspection and maintenance, and co-facilitate Training of Trainers programmes
• Monitor the performance of trained partners and support the adoption of Fika digital tools such as Fika Collect and the Bridge Comparison Tool
• Promote the adoption of Fika's trail bridge manuals, support curriculum integration with TVETs and universities, and help establish a Rwanda-based knowledge hub
• Help government partners set up bridge inspection and maintenance systems, monitor inspection quality, identify maintenance needs and feed findings back to the Engineering team
• Act as the main technical contact with ministries, district engineers, training institutions and private sector partners, representing Fika in technical working groups and stakeholder meetings

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field; master's degree an advantage
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure delivery or technical assistance
• Proven experience designing and delivering capacity-building programmes for government or private sector audiences
• Experience tracking deliverables against a log frame or results framework
• Strong understanding of bridge construction, inspection and maintenance in a rural infrastructure context
• Experience working with government institutions in Rwanda strongly preferred
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word and AutoCAD
• Analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

The position is based in Kigali with regular travel to bridge sites across Rwanda, including remote rural areas, and involves walking over hilly or uneven terrain. Applicants submit a one-page motivation letter and a two-page CV highlighting education and certifications.