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Job Title: Database AdministratorReporting To: Senior Programs Manager
Duty Station: Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR) Project Reference: Automation of 11 non-Umurenge SACCOs Duration of Employment: 8 months (renewable) |
Background Information |
The core objective of AMIR is to become a strong and efficient organization that contributes to the development of the microfinance industry through the promotion of transparent management systems in MFIs, innovative and market-led financial services and productsThe core objective of AFR is to stimulate the financial sector to remove systemic barriers, which hinder access to financial services by putting the poor at the center of its interventions in Rwanda. Improving access to financial services for the rural poor and women is a particular focus.
The Government of Rwanda recognizes the need to increase access to and usage of financial services in Rwanda as a key poverty reduction strategy. It is in this regard that it has supported different initiatives to promote financial inclusion including building the capacity of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs). It is important to note that despite their invaluable contribution to financial inclusion, some of the SACCOs still operate manually, and face capacity gaps which make them less efficient and competitive in delivering good service to their members and are prone to errors and fraud. Therefore, AMIR in partnership with Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) have secured funding to support a project for the automation of the operations of eleven (11) non-Umurenge SACCOs through procuring a core banking system (CBS) and installing it in a form of a shared IT platform, where all the institutions to be automated, will use the same solutions. |
Role |
The Database administrator is responsible for the Integrity, performance, and security of databases in the organization, in charge of storing, organizing, presenting, using, and analyzing data and database management software during the non-Umurenge SACCOs automation project implementation and after. The role includes the development and design of database strategies, system monitoring and improving database performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements.The database administrator regularly performs routine tests and modifications to ensure that the database is performing and running correctly and routinely discusses and coordinates security measures with other administrators in the organization. The database administrator will also support the non-Umurenge SACCOs in the data preparation, checking and validation, and migration to the new system. |
Duties and Responsibilities |
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Qualification |
Education and Trainings:
Experience:
Ability to: Perform duties independently under general, minimal supervision within specific assignments; analyze and make technical recommendations on administrative, management and procedural practices and other complex business problems; analyze, integrate business processes and procedures; apply creative thinking in the use of non-Umurenge SACCOs systems and development of functional processes; write logical, comprehensive, concise reports and correspondence; communicate effectively orally and in writing using language understandable to project customers, stakeholders and consultants; acquire subject matter expertise in the functions and activities of the assigned work unit, including banking operations; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; use troubleshooting and analytical skills; apply technical competency with strong computer skills; utilize time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities; develop and document business and processes, functions and procedures; handle multiple and parallel projects. Ability to occasionally travel throughout the country is required.
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How to apply
Applications containing a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of qualification certificates, names and addresses of three referees should be delivered in scanned copy/PDF to AMIR at info@amir.org.rw
Note:
The application deadline is Monday, 25th May 2020 not later than 10:00 am Kigali time.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMIR is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Done at Kigali, on 14/05/2020
Aimable NKURANGA
Executive Director