Senior Data Analyst at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 31 March 2025)

Senior Data Analyst at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 31 March 2025)

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Senior Data Analyst

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

The Senior Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) through comprehensive data analysis and interpretation. This position involves leading the analysis of complex datasets, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights that will inform decision-making across various social security schemes.

The successful candidate will design advanced analytical models and develop interactive dashboards that present key findings in a clear and impactful manner, enabling stakeholders to grasp complex data insights swiftly. Additionally, the Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for mentoring junior analysts, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages data-driven practices throughout the organisation.

Reporting to the Lead, Research and Data Analytics, the Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for leveraging data analytics to support strategic decision-making, performance monitoring, and policy formulation within RSSB. This role involves analyzing large datasets, generating insights, and developing predictive models to enhance the sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of social security programs managed by RSSB.

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 2.6 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.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Analyze institutional and external data to provide insights that inform strategic planning and decision-making.
2. Develop predictive and prescriptive models to assess the financial sustainability of social security schemes.
3. Conduct trend analysis on contributions, benefits, and fund performance to identify areas for policy intervention.
4. Support actuarial and research functions with relevant data-driven insights.
5. Design and implement business intelligence (BI) solutions to enhance data accessibility and visualization.
6. Utilize tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms to present complex data in an actionable format.
7. Support the development of interactive dashboards for real-time monitoring of key metrics.
8. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track institutional performance against strategic goals.
9. Produce periodic reports and presentations on social security funds sustainability, coverage expansion, and operational efficiency.
10. Provide data-driven recommendations for optimizing benefits, contribution collection, and investment strategies.
11. Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across various systems and reports by implementing effective data validation methods.
12. Collaborate with IT and data management teams to enhance data governance frameworks.
13. Support the implementation of advanced analytics tools and techniques for improved data processing.
14. Work closely with actuarial, finance, operations, and research teams to provide analytical support.
15. Assist in modeling different policy scenarios to guide reforms in all social security schemes managed by RSSB.
16. Contribute to feasibility studies for new social security initiatives and reforms.
17. Work with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure safety and confidentiality of sensitive data and RSSB compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
18. Stay current on data analysis methodologies and best practices, incorporating new techniques into RSSB’s analytics strategy.
19. Prepare and timely submit of the function’s periodic and annual reports as required
20. Perform any other duties related to Statistics and Innovation function as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

1. Master’s Degree in Data Science, Data Mining, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

OR

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Data Mining, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g. SQL, MySQL, Python, R) and visualization platforms (e.g. VBA, Power BI, Tableau) is mandatory.
3. Relevant professional certifications will be considered an advantage.

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have:

1. 1. Advanced data analytics skills
   2. Strong analytical skills
   3. Strong statistical method skills
   4. Advanced data modelling skills
   5. Problem solving skills
   6. Innovation skills
   7. Research methods skills
   8. Ability to analyse data and draw inferences
   9. Information sourcing
   10. Business awareness
   11. Strategy expertise
   12. Quality assurance skills
   13. Knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations

Behavioural Competencies:

The incumbent must demonstrate:

1. 1. Client Service Focus
   2. Communication & Interpersonal Skills
   3. Integrity and Confidentiality
   4. Proactive and Engaging
   5. Detail oriented
   6. Result and Data Driven
   7. Breakthrough Innovation
   8. Technology Savvy

Additional Information:

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

Interested candidates are advised to submit your application online by Monday 31, March 2025.

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. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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