Senior Database and Application Administrator

NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AGENCY (NIDA)

Post: 1
Status: Under Contract

Posted on: Sep 30, 2026
Deadline: Oct 8, 2026

EXAMS TO BE CONDUCTED

Psychometric Test

Written

Oral

REPORTS TO

Director of ICT Unit

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• keep and deliver technical assist for existing NIDA systems.
• deliver technical assist for existing NIDA databases and modify existing databases as circumstances change.
• tasked with designing, developing, implementing, managing and Troubleshooting Software/Applications/Databases.
• Perform routine Audits of Databases and Applications.
• tasked with regular backups and implementation of data redundancy across multiple database systems.
• make sure that the Databases and Applications are up and running.
• Ensure data synchronization across multiple sites and databases.
• execute comprehensive maintenance procedures for the database system and repair the damaged databases.
• execute database security policies including access authorization and authentication.
• deliver daily assist to systems users.
• Train systems users and set up their accounts.
• Recommend the supervisor on database management systems upgrades required.
• Generate regular reports related to ID production and civil registration.
• deliver daily assist to stakeholders.
• Train stakeholders and set up their accounts.
• Define and model data requirements business rules and operational requirements for online services.
• Collaborate on information gathering, documentation and process flow for new services to be added on different platforms.
• produce and perform use case tests prior to service deployment on different platforms.
• Follow up with the implementation of NIDA services on different platforms.
• Investigate and collaborate with government platform; on change required after services are deployed on different platforms.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities and status of databases and application.
• Advise supervisor accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced diploma in Software Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Computer Science
3 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Computer Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Information and Communication Technology
3 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience

• 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 Information and Communication Technology
3 Years of relevant experience

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

• Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience

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

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
1 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management Systems,
3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Information Management Systems,
1 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Information Management Systems
3 Years of relevant experience

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

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
• Having working knowledge of JSP, Web services, XML, ASP, JSP, PHP
• Knowledge of database technologies including but not limited to MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, MariaDB
• Knowledge of Database command of SQL and SQL server tools
• Knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
• Analytical skills

PSYCHOMETRIC LANGUAGES

• English
• Français

PSYCHOMETRIC DOMAINS

• Problem solving — Competence / Skills
• Decision making — Competence / Skills
• Analytical skills — Competence / Skills
• Time management — Competence / Skills
• Perceptual Speed and Accuracy— Behavior and attitude
• Attention and concentration— Behavior and attitude
• Self-report measures— Behavior and attitude
• Coordination— Behavior and attitude
• Conceptual capacity — Aptitude
• Clear and Effective Communication — Communication skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility — Communication skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication — Communication skills