Senior Software Developer

IPA Rwanda

Background: IPA is a research and policy Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates and refines these solutions and their applications together with researchers and local decision makers, ensuring evidence is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. Since being founded in 2002, IPA has worked with over 400 leading academics to conduct over 500 evaluations in 51 countries.

IPA Rwanda was established in 2013 and has multiple active projects spanning Education, Agriculture, Finance, and Health. IPA Rwanda predominantly implements randomized evaluations in collaboration with the academics, the Government of Rwanda and other development NGOs to evaluate the impact of new development concepts to help inform future government policy and development projects.

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Job Description

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VACANCY INFORMATION
Job Title	Senior Software Developer	Manager Name/Title	Policy Manager
Job Title	Senior Software Developer	Department/Office	Policy-Education Embedded lab /Rwanda
History of Position	New	FOR GLOBAL HR USE ONLY
JD Last Revised		Requisition ID
Job Grade	C2	ADP ID
SMT Member		Work Unit ID
Employee Type	Technical specialist for Data systems	Overtime Exemption
Contract Type	Fixed-Term	EEO Code
Contract Duration	1 Year, renewable	Workers Comp Code
Hours per Week	40
Vacancy Type	Open to nationals
Vacancy Details
Preferred Office Loc.	CO-Rwanda

JOB PURPOSE

Through the learning cycle of IPA Rwanda embedded lab within the Ministry of education on strengthening data systems, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with strong experience in system integration, database analysis & system architecture design and coding to join our team. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously with minimal supervision, leveraging your exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities. Your primary objective will be to analyze the current Management Information systems, processes, and requirements to identify areas for improvement and optimization. This will also involve maintaining and upgrading the existing Teacher Management Information System (TMIS) and facilitate transition process as required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
% of time	Activity	End Results
70%, System development and deployment	Analyze current systems, processes, and requirements to identify areas for improvement and optimization Maintaining and upgrading existing system and facilitate the system technical documentations Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code Troubleshoot issues related to deployment, performance, and localization, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner. Monitor system performance, security, and availability, implementing proactive measures to prevent downtime and data loss.	The data systems (TMIS/CAMIS) that IPA embedded lab support are contentiously upgraded and additional modules are developed, tested and deployed, based on the need of decision makers at high level & relevant education policy reform The Systems are well maintained and secured The systems are accessible by users at all level, from national o school and they perform well The dashboard and operational reports are created based on MINEDUC need
15%, stakeholder engagement activities, including user training and support	Collaborate with internal teams and partners to fix and improve products Collaborate with IT team members, Business analysts, and external stakeholders to implement and support integrated technology solutions. Conducting regular reviews of systems and generating reports on efficiencies and improvement areas Draft the system user manuals and facilitate user trainings	The system user manuals are available and accessible to all users Stakeholder engagement activities are planned and well coordinated The users are technically supported and trained on the improved features TMIS or CAMIS is continuously improved based on user feedback and MINEDUC need
15%, Team collaboration, knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening	Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevOps, cloud computing, and localization to drive continuous improvement. Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders as needed Plan and implement the knowledge transfers and facilitate the transition process of the improved TMIS, between IPA team and the MINEDUC team	There’s a clear plan and necessary system documentations to guide the knowledge transfer and transition process Knowledge sharing & transition process is planned and implemented- The system is maintained in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Chief Digital Office staff

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related fields, such as Software engineering, computer science or Information Technology;
Up to five years experience working as a full stack software developer, or similar role with a focus on software design, data structures, algorithms, deployment, configuration, and object-oriented programming;
Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management;
Experience using system monitoring tools and automated testing frameworks;
Knowledge of selected programming languages/frameworks (e.g. Javascript/ Node JS, React JS, Redux);
In-depth knowledge of relational database management systems (prefer: MS SQL Server);
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (prefer: Docker);
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g.GitLab CI) and version control systems (e.g., Git);
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Shell, or PowerShell;
Capable of organizing and facilitating training on information and data management systems and the use of ICT;
Knowledge of the Rwandan Education system is an asset;
Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required

Required Education,

Training, License, Registration, and Certification

Bachelor’s degree in related fields, such as Software engineering, computer science or Information Technology;

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Knowledge in Software development, testing frameworks and deployment, using advanced programming languages and frameworks
Knowledge of APIs and complex system architecture
Good knowledge in database analysis and design

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Ability to travel up to 0%

Physical Requirements

Full time, working from the office

Language Requirements

Proficient in English and Kinyarwanda

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Contact (within IPA or outside IPA)	Reason for contact	Frequency of contact
IPA- Policy Manager	Working with the embedded lab team at IPA and collaborate with other software developers, embedded in MINEDUC	Attend meetings and other policy event
MINEDUC-CDO Department	Work hand in hand with the IT team in the Ministry of education, Department of Chief Digital Office in charge of software development and networking	Work at the Ministry for some days in a week
REB/RTB/NESA/Districts-TDM Department	Work with the REB/RTB/NESA team as the business owner of the system and the national level users	Organized workshop to present the progress and training
MIFOTRA/NIDA-CDO Department	With the continuous system integration with other external system, MIFOTRA and NIDA are among the stakeholders	In case there’s a technical issues on the system integration

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MEETING THE POSITION REQUIREMENTS SHOULD COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT THEIR CV AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://innovationsforpovertyaction.formstack.com/forms/ipa_rwanda_senior_software_developer_job_application_form

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERD ON A ROLLING BASIS. APPLICATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 3, 2025. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.

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