Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Early Warning, Risk data and information systems specialist
Level:3.II
Job description

1. Develop and maintain multi risk determination system
• Initiate development and regular update of risk metrics for all hazards;
• Develop computer-based risk determination algorithms;
• Set data and information collection and analysis mechanisms.

2. Ensure continuous collaboration with forecasting agencies
• Establish and maintain working relationship with government and non-government institutions specialized in risk forecasting, data management and remote sensing;
• Collaborate with forecasting institutions to establish SOPs to capture forecast data and information and translate them into warning information.

3. Produce accurate warning messages
• Using research-based data, remote sensing data, field observation data, real time data collection/analysis and adequate software and other tools to determine risk levels and produce accurate warning messages;
• Develop mechanisms to verify the accuracy of the warning messages.

4. Put in place an effective system for dissemination of warning messages
• Establish and keep updating database for warning messages users at national, local and community level;
• Put in place SOPs for provision of warning messages to various users including response teams, risk awareness, operation room and quick mitigation;
• Ensure collaboration with various partners including telecommunication companies, media houses and volunteers’ channel for effective dissemination of warning messages

Minimum Qualifications
• 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
• Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management Systems,
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Information Management Systems,
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master of Science in Electronics
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• 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
• Advanced skills in software development
• Knowledge in Disaster Management

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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