Junior Software Developers (2 Positions)

Position: 2

Start date: As soon as possible

The Junior Technical Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks

A. Responsibilities

The Junior Technical Advisors are responsible for:

• Contributing to the further software development of the dynamic social registry for Rwanda;
• Providing software support to solve any upcoming issues with the system;
• Supporting capacity strengthening for relevant government agencies (especially MINALOCs digital office) and local government on the dynamic social registry software as well as its usage;
• Supporting MINALOC in all technical work linked to the dynamic social registry. 

B. Tasks 

The Junior Technical Advisors perform the following tasks: 

a) Technically advising on the further development of the dynamic social registry from a software perspective

• Implementing the targeting functionality and the VUP targeting process to produce provisional and final beneficiary lists
• Support in the revision of roles and privileges of different users of the decentralized structure (Ministry, Province, District, Sector, Cell) as well as external users and support in setting the respective roles in the system
• Further develop the external dashboard and reporting module
• Support the further development of the grievance and redress module
• Advice on additional modules to be developed and support their development

b) Technically support the strengthening of data collection

• Support in developing a temporary data entry that will only be uploaded to the system after an additional approval 
• Support offline functionality for data collection

c) Providing software support / advice in solving any emerging challenges

• Support in solving any upcoming system challenges that might appear with the full implementation of the system

d) Providing capacity development

• Provide input in the e-learning course that will be developed
• Work closely with the staff of MINALOCs digital office to ensure continuous ownership of the system and to further strengthen capacities on it

Any other duties required by the supervisor in line with the GIZ Social Protection Project.

C. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• Bachelor’/Diploma´s degree or similar in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field
  • Initial experiences in a similar position in the public sector or donor organization. 
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English, French is an additional asset. 
• Proven experience in Software Development for robust and complex large systems and solutions 
• Solid understanding of OOP principles, with practical experience in Java and JavaScript frameworks, preferably Angular. Candidates with experience in other programming languages or frameworks are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work with structured databases, such as PostgreSQL, and familiarity with handling unstructured data and optimizing data retrieval performance, ideally using Elasticsearch or similar technologies.
• Some knowledge on social protection sector in Rwanda is an additional asset
• Proficiency in basic analytical skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking to support the further development/maintenance of the social registry 

Soft skills

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Interpersonal and team building skills: must be able to work effectively with other developers, business analysts, designers, managers, for a common goal.
• Highly analytical mind and great problem-solving skills with high attention to details.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Results oriented
• Reliability
• Integrity

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 7th October 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application. 

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

GIZ Office Rwanda

KN 41 St. / Nr.17, Kiyovu 

P.O. Box 59, Kigali, 

Rwanda

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