Vacancy title:
Database Administrator

Jobs at:
Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA)

Deadline of this Job:
23rd May, 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
TITLE: Database Administrator
REPORTS TO: M&E Coordinator
LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda
POST TYPE & CONTRACT LENGTH: Full time & Open contract
About AKA:
AKA is a registered National Non-Government Organization (NGO) operating under the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) certificate No 66/RGB/NGO/2016. AKA’s mission is providing Rwandan youth with employability skills, capital and support to take advantage of economic opportunities. Currently, AKA is implementing multiple donor’s projects.

DUTIES
The Database administrator will work under the M&E Coordinator to undertake tasks related to Akazi Kanoze Access data management systems. S/he will work with the AKA M&E Coordinator, and a software consultant to develop a monitoring database, which will be used by the organization. In addition to his/her primary function to develop the database, the database will also work on survey programming in SurveyToGo, data quality assessments (DQAs), and improving the functionality of the technology that the AKA Organization uses

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & TASKS:

• Support the Akazi Kanoze Access database
• Assist in assessing data processing, storage and reporting needs of the organization
• Work with AKA Team to develop AKA database and suggest the best technology to use in this regard.
• Assist in testing and deploying AKA database
• Facilitate staff from partner organizations who will be using the database
• Help in managing the AKA database and generate reports as needed
• Help in conducting database maintenance and updates of the database as needed
• Assist in developing the database user manual
• Provide input for improving data management systems as necessary
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Assist AKA M&E team in data collection and processing
• Assist the M&E team in training and supervising the enumerators
• Assist M&E team in conducting external assessment of AKA beneficiaries
• Program and test surveys in different system
• Finding ways to stay in touch with youth using innovative technology
• Conducting Data Quality Assessments (DQAs)
• Help to edit and update monitoring tools
• Any other activity as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology or related field with strong database/data management skills – MS Access, SQL, and VBA.
• Strong interest in learning about M&E.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and writing skills.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.
•  Familial designing and coordinating monitoring systems desired.

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their application cover letter + CV with 3 references only not later than 23rd May, 2018 at info@akazikanoze.org  with a copy to jnyirahabimana@akazikanoze.org  and specify in subject line: Application to the position of Alumni Networks and Job Placements Coordinator @ AKA. Only soft copies are accepted.
AKA is committed to diversity in the workplace. AKA offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits package. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.