Location: Field-based across Rwanda with coordination visits to HQ
Reports To: Production Director
Experienced Expectations: Seasoned senior practitioner.
Water Access Rwanda is seeking a highly skilled and ethically grounded Lead Borehole Drilling specialist to spearhead borehole development aligned with our standards. This role combines hands-on field expertise, geophysical analysis, and leadership to deliver reliable water access to underserved communities. The successful candidate will be driven by excellence, operational rigor, and a deep commitment to integrity and transparency.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute borehole drilling projects following geophysical survey insights, optimizing for yield and sustainability.
- Analyze drilling results against survey data using underground layer maps to guide future interventions.
- Maintain detailed and accurate borehole documentation including water yields, geological conditions, and site notes.
- Lead and manage the drilling team — setting clear timelines, task assignments, and managing welfare and leave.
- Coordinate with technical and supply teams to secure materials and uphold drilling rig functionality with minimal downtime.
- Oversee rig movement logistics and proactively supervise repairs - keeping costs low.
- Monitor and report usage of all drilling inputs (fuel, fluids, inventory, etc) for each drilling session.
- Respond decisively to on-site challenges and document resolutions or ongoing issues with clarity and accountability.
- Champion best hydrogeological practices on every field project.
- Support other assignments as delegated, contributing to WAR’s mission and scaling goals.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading borehole drilling projects, preferably in rural or low-resource contexts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting geophysical survey reports and applying findings in field operations.
- Strong project leadership and team coordination abilities under field constraints.
- Familiarity with groundwater modeling, aquifer behavior, and water yield optimization.
- Skilled in drilling equipment operation, logistics planning, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Preferred if:
- Deep knowledge and practical experience conducting geophysical surveys (e.g., VES, seismic profiling).
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.
- Valid driving license and readiness to travel extensively across Rwanda.
- Technological proficiency in digital reporting and data visualization tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills and field-level problem solving capacity.
Integrity & Ethical Standards
At Water Access Rwanda, integrity is a foundational value. The ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- A proven track record of ethical behavior in field operations, particularly in resource accountability and reporting.
- Commitment to accurate representation of drilling outcomes, avoiding data manipulation or misreporting.
- Transparent monitoring of fuel and input usage, with readiness to undergo audits and reference checks.
- Ability to foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability within the field team.
Remuneration
- A Salary: RWF 716,365 monthly gross Salary before deductions of PAYE, RSSB contributions, health Insurance (opted in on Annex 1), CBHI and any other statutory deductions that may arise in the future.
- Transport Allowance: RWF 385,000 gross transportation allowance before deduction of PAYE and other statutory deductions, to facilitate movement for meetings and timely show-ups at the office.
- Contributions: RSSB Contributions and Private Health Insurance Contributions
Retention Pay: A monthly retention payment of RWF 100,000 applicable after the probation period (subject to other taxes as applicable by the law).
