Job Description
• Implement technology (hardware and software) for fulfilling the Data Revolution in NISR, and support other institutions in the development of big data ICT infrastructure.
• Develop and support the security and data management environment in the NISR Big Data Lab, ensuring that up to data security software is employed at all times.
• Assist in the design of institutional policies and strategies for data management and capacity building throughout the NSS, particularly in areas that require expertise in areas concerning ICT.
• Construct MySQL and NoSQL based databases with intuitive designs in order to best manage data within NISR and the NSS, while ensuring interoperability of these databases throughout the NSS. Ensure the effective translation of data management policy to the everyday practice of these databases.
• Promote best practices in data access and privacy by constructing, supporting and promoting effective user access control systems within the NISR and the NSS.
• Communicate with ICT specialists within the NSS in order to ensure collaboration and harmonisation of ICT infrastructure concerning data management and data collation, with a particular emphasis on the development of a national data portal.
• Assist proactively in the classification and secure storage of data within NISR and throughout the NSS.
• Take time to understand the priorities of NISR and the NSS within the ICT context and communicate and shape ICT infrastructure to best realise these priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
0 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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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Leadership skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Resources management skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Three (3) years of relevant working experience in system administration or cyber security
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Understanding of official statistics, Data Revolution, Data Science and Big Data concepts and development trends;
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Understanding of installation, operationalization and maintenance of data analytics systems;
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Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Python and/or R;
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Knowledge in the areas of relational database management systems, including SQL and/or NoSQL
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