NYANDUNGU ECO PARK _VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Nyandungu ECO-PARK, managed by QA VENUE SOLUTIONS RWANDA, is the Rwanda's first restored urban wetland transformed into an eco-park, it thrives with a variety of flora and fauna. To reinforce the management and operations of the park, QA Venue Solutions Rwanda is seeking to recruit suitable Rwandan candidates to fill below position for Nyandungu Eco Park. The candidates must be Rwandan, technically skilled and fulfilling the requirements of the following:
JOB TITLE: Aquatic Ecosystems Officer (1)
RERORTING TO: Biodiversity and Research Manager
SCOPE OF THE JOB
Contribute to promoting good water governance, advancing Nature-based Solutions, monitoring and protecting freshwater biodiversity, and advocating for increased investment in freshwater ecosystems
Duties and Key responsibilities (not exhaustive)
- Conducting inspections of potential water polluting activities.
- Operation and maintenance of water pollution investigation tools and other related equipment.
- Advising the park on appropriate equipment to acquire in order to complement and improve existing water pollution investigation efforts.
- Development and update of water pollution investigation procedures, checklists and characterization.
- Collection of samples from water bodies, soil and discharges for field and laboratory analysis to determine water quality compliance and document findings.
- Investigation of complaints pertaining to suspected water pollution from point sources, nonpoint sources, or regulated facilities.
- Contribution to the development and implementation of field water pollution investigation plans and roadmap.
- Determination of the intervals and appropriate sites for sampling, records pertinent data concerning relevant factors and interprets data collected.
- Preparation of investigation reports on water pollution issues identified and provision of recommendations to address those issues.
- Follow up on reported investigation findings and recommendations to ensure issues identified are being addressed.
- Works closely with enforcement and regulatory institutions in all activities related to Water Pollution Investigation.
- Regular updates of water portal toolbox related to water pollution.
- Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Minimum Education and Qualification Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences Environmental Chemistry, water resources, Natural Resources Management, Ecology or related field.
- 5 Years of relevant experience,
- Resource management skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Decision making and time management skills
- Risk management skills
- Digital literacy skills
- Knowledge in environmental chemistry and water pollution investigation
- Comprehensive knowledge on water quality parameters and effects
- Understanding of environment system
- Knowledge in international standards of environmental regulation
- Result oriented
- Experience in GIS or related systems applications.
Applications must include the following documents:
- Application cover letter addressed to the Country Director- QA Venue Solutions-Rwanda
- Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level and any experience
- Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references
- Deadline: 20th May 2025
Submit your applications via email at the apply button below.
Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted.
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