POSITION: DATABASE AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Job Profile

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

Job Description

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.

Key Competences

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements, professional/work service certificates and national identity card with all the application file in a one single PDF document. 

The application files should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw  and copy
to callixte.habimana@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th February 2026 at 5:00 PM. 
Late and/or Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Gabriel MPEZAMIHIGO

Chief Finance Officer-NAEB