JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Background:

The Institute of Real Property Valuers in Rwanda (IRPV) was established by Law Nº 17/2010 of 12/05/2010 establishing and organizing the real property valuation profession in Rwanda as published in Official Gazette n° 20 of 17/05/2010. The responsibilities of the Institute were set by the law as follows:

1. To analyse and find solutions to all problems related to the real property valuation profession
2. To analyse and find solutions to all problems related to the conduct of real property valuers
3. To exchange information relating to the real property valuation profession
4. To promote the real property valuation profession in Rwanda and
5. To prepare regulations and guidelines governing the real property valuation profession. For fulfilling its responsibilities,

The Institute would like to hire a competent individual at the following positions:

Position 1: IT & Communications Officer (1)

Nature of contract: Full Time

Effectiveness of the contract: Immediately after notice of successful results.

General Description of the Position:

The IT & Communication officer is a key position largely responsible for the way in which employees, customers, and the public views IRPV. He ensures accurate and timely updates on all key communication channels and provides staff with IT Assistance.

 Key Outputs/Responsibilities

1. Maintain IT systems in good order and condition
2. Ensure accurate and timely communication channels
3. Safeguard the integrity of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• To maintain IRPV Management Information Systems and to advise on matters relating to Information and Communication Technology.
• To ensure the availability, performance, and security of IT systems and applications at the IRPV.
• To perform systems, network, communications, and data base management and administration.
• To set up, configure and maintain computer systems and issue password and login.
• To prepare tender specifications and advise on the selection of computer hardware and software, as required.
• To co-ordinate repairs and preventive maintenance of hardware and systems software.
• To design, develop, implement and update the website of the IRPV.
• To carry out assessment of and relevant audit of firms under the Certification Schemes operated by IRPV.
• To carry out internal audits of the quality of IT systems of IRPV.
• To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from the IT Officer/Systems Administrator in IRPV

 Job requirements:

 ICT Officer Qualifications & Attributes

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, computer science, computer engineering or other related degrees.
• Experience in Linux system administration.
• Experience in network setup and maintenance: Firewall, DNS, VPN, etc.
• Experience in working with databases especially postgresql and MongoDB
• Experience in maintaining docker and Kubernetes environments
• Experience in deploying critical applications (backend & frontend applications) in a cloud environment
• Experience with Spring and Angular frameworks
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Experience operating and maintaining ICT systems.