3 Job Positions at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 2 August 2024)

3 Job Positions at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 2 August 2024)

Back End Engineer at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 2 August 2024)

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Back End Engineer. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The Back End Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems. This role involves developing APIs, building efficient database systems, and collaborating with frontend developers and project managers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The Back – End engineer will be reporting to the Engineering Head of Department.

 

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Design and implement robust and scalable APIs using RESTful practices.
2. Develop system architectures that support high scalability and performance.
3. Collaborate with frontend developers and project managers to meet software requirements.
4. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
5. Implement backend services with Node.js.
6. Build and maintain efficient database systems, optimizing for performance and scalability.
7. Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure reliability and performance.
8. Follow and advocate for software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle, including agile methodologies.
9. Stay informed on the latest industry trends in backend development and technologies.
10. Proactively explore new technologies and frameworks which improve the functionality and performance of the system.
11. Document all code and system processes.
12. Perform any other duties related to engineering as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
2. Strong experience with Node.js/TypeScript or any modern back end programming frameworks such as Spring Boot.
3. Extensive knowledge of database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and
4. NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB,Cassandra).
5. Demonstrated ability to build scalable distributed systems.
6. A portfolio that shows self-driven projects and a passion for technological exploration.
7. Experience in implementing best practices in database design and system architecture.

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. High proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript, NestJS, or main programming frameworks such as Spring Boot.
2. Ability to learn new programming languages. o Deep understanding of API design and development.
3. Expertise in managing database technologies and designing database structures.

Behavioral Competencies:

1. Excellent problem-solving skills.
2. Strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
3. Proactive in learning and adapting to new technologies and frameworks.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role and submit your application online by Friday 2, August 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Data Center Engineer at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 2 August 2024)

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Data Center Engineer. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The Data Center Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing all data center operations, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security of data center services. This role involves implementing and maintaining virtualization technologies, managing network components, conducting audits, and performing regular backup operations.

The Data Center Engineer will be reporting to the Infrastructure Head of Department.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data – driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage all data center operations, including primary and disaster recovery sites.
2. Ensure high availability and reliability of data center services.
3. Implement and maintain virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.
4. Manage network components including firewalls, Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs), and other modern network appliances.
5. Conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
6. Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
7. Test and verify hardware and software strategies for high availability and quick recovery in emergency scenarios.
8. Enhance data center security protocols and implement security measures.
9. Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
10. Document all technical procedures and user guides.
11. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of all data center processes and systems.
12. Prepare reports on data center operations, uptime, and incident resolution.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
2. Proven experience as a Data Center Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or similar role.
3. Strong working knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and Veeam.
4. Experience with network management and with modern network components like ADCs, firewalls, etc.
5. Certifications in VMware, Cisco, or similar are preferred but not mandatory.
6. Training or certifications in IT security and network management highly regarded.

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. Expertise in managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, VPNs, etc.
2. Skills in virtualization technology and appliance management.
3. Ability to design and implement comprehensive security measures.

Behavioral Competencies:

1. Excellent communication and documentation skills.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Proactive, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to creating robust security systems.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role and submit your application online by Friday 2, August 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

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UI/UX Designer at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 2 August 2024)

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the UI/UX Designer. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The UI/UX Designer with Motion or Graphic Design Skills is responsible for creating user-centric designs by understanding business requirements and user feedback, designing user interfaces, and enhancing the user experience for digital products. The ideal candidate will possess additional skills in either graphic or motion design.

For the case of Graphic Design, this includes a solid understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and composition principles, along with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign Suite. In the case of Motion Design, strong motion design skills to enhance visual storytelling and user engagement are a plus, with proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Rive, Principle, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Lottie Files.

The designer will be reporting to the Product, Head of Department.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data- driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create user-centric designs by understanding business requirements, and user feedback.
2. Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
3. Translate requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns, and attractive user interfaces.
4. Design UI elements such as input controls, navigational components, and informational components.
5. Create original graphic designs (e.g., images, sketches, and tables).
6. Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and experience.
7. Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive- level stakeholders.
8. Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback.
9. Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
10. Conduct usability testing and analyze user feedback and activity and iterate to enhance the user experience.
11. Assist in the development and evaluation of personas, user stories, and usability studies.
12. Evaluate existing applications and evaluate their UX (user experience) effectiveness.
13. Use recent studies and findings to establish the best overall design elements to include in UX design experiences.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least;

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
2. A proven experience in graphic design or motion design with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects.

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. Graphic Design Competencies: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with strong visual design skills, including color theory, typography, layout design, and illustration.
2. Motion Design Competencies: Proficiency in After Effects and other motion graphics software, with expertise in keyframe animation, video editing, and 3D modeling.

Behavioral Competencies:

1. Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative design solutions.
2. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in all design work.
3. Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
4. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
5. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and feedback.
6. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address design challenges.
7. Proactive Work Ethic: Self-motivated and proactive in learning new techniques and improving skills.
8. Collaboration: Ability to work well in a team environment, contributing positively to group efforts.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role and submit your application online by Friday 2, August 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY