Job Description
1. Develop and maintain multi risk determination system
Initiate development and regular update of risk metrics for all hazards;
Develop computer-based risk determination algorithms;
Set data and information collection and analysis mechanisms.
2. Ensure continuous collaboration with forecasting agencies
Establish and maintain working relationship with government and non-government institutions specialized in risk forecasting, data management and remote sensing;
Collaborate with forecasting institutions to establish SOPs to capture forecast data and information and translate them into warning information.
3. Produce accurate warning messages
Using research-based data, remote sensing data, field observation data, real time data collection/analysis and adequate software and other tools to determine risk levels and produce accurate warning messages;
Develop mechanisms to verify the accuracy of the warning messages.
4. Put in place an effective system for dissemination of warning messages
Establish and keep updating database for warning messages users at national, local and community level;
Put in place SOPs for provision of warning messages to various users including response teams, risk awareness, operation room and quick mitigation;
Ensure collaboration with various partners including telecommunication companies, media houses and volunteers’ channel for effective dissemination of warning messages
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Computer Science
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management Systems,
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Information Management Systems,
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Electronics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master of Science in Electronics
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Advanced skills in software development
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Knowledge in Disaster Management
