E-Commerce Specialist

MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MINICOM)

Post: 1
Under Contract

Posted on: Sep 16, 2026
Deadline: Sep 24, 2026

Exams to be conducted

1:PsychometricTest
2:Written
3:Oral

Reports To

Coordinator

Job responsibilities

assist MINICOM IT department to play its role of digitalization of trade and industry sectors.

create actionable plans and appropriate coordination for their implementation for the digitalization of the trade and industry sectors.

assist MINICOM departments in implementation of ICT strategies relevant for trade and industry sectors with clear connections to the smart Rwanda Master plan (SRMP )Existing and approved sector sub-plans under SRMP)

evaluate of current ICT services, applications and infrastructures in the trade and industry sectors.

Propose potential areas for harmonization where systems are overlapping to enhance efficiency.

Collaborate with internal departments to strategize on the e-business department opportunities and enhancements from concept to delivery.

Partner with stakeholders and the business community to understand business requirements, and create and help execute the strategy to meet requirements.

Continually audit e-commerce platforms for performance and drive recommendations for improvements.

Engage in data -driven decisions making for planning, execution, and optimization of e-commerce development in Rwanda.

Draft project proposals for e-commerce for fund mobilization purposes.

N.B. The required work experience of 3 years or 1 year must be relevant to the fields of E-Commerce, Trade, Industry and Project Management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Computer Science
1 Years of relevant experience

Master' s Degree in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in ICT Systems
3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in ICT Infrastructure development
3 Years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in ICT Systems
1 Years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in ICT Infrastructure development
1 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

Knowledge of interface usability issues - Understanding and use of Secure Electronic Transactions (SET) encryption standards.

In-depth knowledge of online gateway systems - Fluent in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda is essential, French is an advantage

Strong communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to non- expert audiences, both orally and in writing

Detailed knowledge of the level of ICT development in Rwanda and the region, including key constraints for using ICT as enabling trade and private sector development

Proven experience in developing implementation plans for organizations’ ICT systems

Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing ICT systems for public institutions, or equivalent experience within a large private sector firm

Psychometric Languages

English

Français

Psychometric Domains

Problem solving — Competence / Skills

Decision making — Competence / Skills

Analytical skills — Competence / Skills

Time management — Competence / Skills

Processing speed — Behavior and attitude

Perceptual Speed and Accuracy — Behavior and attitude

Fluid intelligence — Behavior and attitude