Aquatic Ecosystems Officer
2025-05-15T18:05:00+00:00
Nyandungu Eco Park
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FULL_TIME
KK 3 Road
kigali
Rubavu
00000
Rwanda
Hospitality, and Tourism
Management
2025-05-20T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
8
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.
Community Engagement: Organize and facilitate community environmental awareness meetings and workshops. Build strong relationships with community leaders and residents. Promote conservation messages and the importance of protecting Nyandungu Eco Park Sustainable Livelihoods: Support the development and implementation of community-based tourism projects. Facilitate access to alternative income-generating opportunities, such as beekeeping, pig farming, and other sustainable initiatives. Assist in the formation and strengthening of community cooperatives. Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation: Address and resolve human-wildlife conflict issues through community-based solutions. Promote coexistence strategies that minimize negative impacts on both humans and wildlife. Education and Awareness: Develop and deliver educational materials and programs for community members. Raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the progress of community conservation projects and initiatives. Collect data on community livelihoods and human-wildlife interactions. Report on the effectiveness of conservation efforts and make recommendations for improvement. Collaboration: Work closely with park staff, local authorities, and other stakeholders. Represent the park and its conservation goals within the community.
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.
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.
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Vacancy title:
Aquatic Ecosystems Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Nyandungu Eco Park
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 20 2025
Duty Station:
KK 3 Road | kigali | Rubavu | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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- 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
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