Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Smart Cities & Communities Outreach Specialist at Ministry of ICT and Innovation
Job Description
• Collect and analyze information and initial plans developed by the municipality related to their vision/conceptualization of Smart City concepts;
• Develop an Action Plan with key strategies and the model that will drive the transition of Rwanda into Smart Cities;
• Develop concrete actions to attract investment, promote job creation and improve infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for citizens and encourage business growth;
• Analyze the status and potential of municipal services that could be improved using Smart City technologies/concepts, identifying the critical challenges and opportunities for moving forward with the implementation of Rwanda’s Smart City agenda;
• Identify viable technological and innovative solutions for the country to respond to the problems or opportunities identified;
• Identify synergies and strategic alliances with the public and private sectors (local, national and foreign) that could be harnessed in support of the Smart City Agenda;
• Identify a portfolio of potential investment projects and potential resources for financing;
• Develop and design a capacity building plan to enhance skills and capacity development for relevant eco-system stakeholders who are critical in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Smart Cities projects;
• Stay on top of current trends and serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for the Smart City offerings;
• Conduct extensive market research to analyze Smart Cities market trends, understand customer challenges and target market needs;
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced diploma in Computer Science
Experience: 3
• Advanced diploma in Computer Engineering
Experience: 3
• Advanced diploma in Information and Communication Technology
Experience: 3
• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering
Experience: 3
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Experience: 3
• Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
Experience: 1
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Experience: 1
• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
Experience: 1
• Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Experience: 1
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management Systems,
Experience: 3
• Advanced Diploma in Information Management System
Experience: 3
• Advanced Diploma (A1) in Software Engineering
Experience: 3
• Advanced Diploma (A1) in Telecommunication Engineering
Experience: 3
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Experience: 3
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Experience: 3
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication
Experience: 3
• Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
Experience: 1
• Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications
Experience: 3
• Master’s Degree in Information Management System
Experience: 1

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Performance management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge of research and development of ICT policies and strategies
• Knowledge of project management and planning
• Understanding and skills in application of embedded systems like Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Sensor Technologies, Mobility among others

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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