• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

Under the direct supervision of the Planning Division Manager, the Database and System Administrator will perform the following duties and responsibilities;

• System database design, security enforcement, and database performance, including maintaining the data dictionary, monitoring performance, enforcing organizational standards and security;
• Data Extraction, Transformation, and Loading i.e., efficiently importing large volumes of data that have been extracted from multiple systems into a data warehouse environment.
• Specialized Data Handling i.e., monitoring and tuning to maintain efficiency.
• Database Backup and Recovery 
•  Security and Authentication: Setting up employee access is an important aspect of database security. DBAs control who has 
•  Capacity Planning: If the company is growing quickly and adding many new users, the DBA will have to create the capacity to handle the extra workload.
•  Performance Monitoring: Monitoring databases for performance issues is part of the on-going system maintenance a DBA performs. 
• Database Tuning: The physical configuration, the way the database is indexed, and how queries are handled can all have a dramatic effect on database performance.
• Troubleshooting: DBA needs to quickly understand and respond to problems when they occur.

• Knowledge of Rwanda’s ICT policies and strategies;
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Windows operating systems;
• Proficient in Microsoft office products;
• Proficient in basic networking protocols and standards;
• Knowledge of AD, Exchange, VPN, routers and wireless internet access;
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software including applications and programming;
• Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French;
• Knowledge of all is an advantage.