3 Job Positions of Emerging Technologies Senior Technologist at Ministry of ICT and Innovation: (Deadline 28 January 2022)
Job Description
You will proactively lead scouting initiatives across the technology landscape to identify new emerging trends, technologies and opportunities Develop appropriate policies, strategies and actions to drive the development, adaptation and adoption of essential emerging technologies in key sectors and industries across the public and private sector;
Identify and proactively anticipate current and future sector needs for emerging technologies across different value chains and evaluate the applicability and readiness toward the development of data driven solutions;
Mainstream the adoption of essential emerging technologies in relevant policymaking, and in strategic plans;
Provide technical and thought leadership as well as subject matter expertise to support broader emerging technologies and innovation conversations across the ministry, the sector and the country at large;
Deliver emerging technology positioning documentation, cabinet briefs, white papers and other required documentation for new and emerging technology areas;
Conduct extensive market research to analyze emerging technologies market trends, understand national and customer challenges and target market needs to assist in documenting business opportunities and use cases;
Spearhead the creation and development of an emerging technologies community of practice serving as catalyst for knowledge sharing and though-leadership within the technology and innovation ecosystem;
Identify, create and foster synergies and strategic alliances with the public and private sectors, as well as the civil society (local, national and foreign) that could be harnessed to increase the adoption and adaptation of emerging technologies in key sectors;
Identify a portfolio of potential investment projects and potential resources for financing;
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
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Advanced diploma in Computer Science
Experience: 3
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Advanced diploma in Computer Engineering
Experience: 3
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Advanced diploma in Information and Communication Technology
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management Systems,
Experience: 3
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Advanced Diploma in Information Management System
Experience: 3
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Advanced Diploma (A1) in Software Engineering
Experience: 3
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Advanced Diploma (A1) in Telecommunication Engineering
Experience: 3
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Experience: 3
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
Experience: 1
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Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Information Management System
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge of research and development of ICT policies and strategies
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Knowledge in innovation promotion and start-up growth ecosystem
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Knowledge background in the application of emerging technologies like Sensor Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, 3D Printing, Robotics, Drones, Wearables, among others
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