Vacancy title:
Information and Technology Officer (under contract)
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Jobs at:
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal ResourcesDeadline of this Job:
13th December 2019 Â
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 09, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Responsibilities:
• Support the Information and Technology Expert in installing a Smart Agricultural Information System (SAIS) that integrates agricultural data management and analysis;
• Assist the Information and Technology Expert in installing a nationwide field data collection system (e.g., gender disaggregated farmer register, livestock register, land profiles);
• Participate in the process of designing a common data warehouse platform ready for use, whereby existing data in MIS and ALIS I will be fully interfaced atleast down to the level of all districts;
• Assist in interfacing with MIS and ALIS I the Farmer registration application and ALIS II with the common data warehouse platform whereby both farmer registration application and ALIS II, will hold data covering all districts;
• Assist in interfacing with MIS and ALIS I a livestock registration application (holding at least cow data with national coverage) with MIS, ALIS I and II;
• Put in the Agriculture sector the Performance Dash Board and make it publicly accessible online, whereby it provides reports on national agricultural macro indicators, national Indicator of Food Security and PSTA4 results indicators.
• Liaise with the MINAGRI Networking Administrator and MIS Officer to ensure the proper hosting and set up of the MINAGRI server;
• Re-enter data in the new IT Systems and participate in the relevant end-user training sessions to understand the user requirements and issues raised;
• Assist in implementing the strategy for deployment of the Information and Technology system and further training;
• Review the overall IT system setup and recommend improvements to increase the efficiency;
• Include calculated fields in some of the implementation progress data entry forms showing the cumulative progress of the previous reporting periods – as a reference to the users doing data entry. Train the MIS System Administrator on how to integrate these field;
• Prepare/update the MIS manual for different types of users;
• Upgrade /update the DHIS2 Framework;
• Update data in the MIS (Updated version), which will allow the implementation of the system at all levels and all types of users, supporting the reporting on indicators;
• Monitor the implementation of Smart Agricultural Information System in close contact with the users to provide technical support and ensure proper implementation of the system;
• Provide training to management and technical users of IT systems in the Ministry, RAB and NAEB;
• Compile different reports to be shared on the IT systems Dashboard;
• Prepare a monthly progress report (showing main consultations, activities, problems encountered, outputs achieved, and proposals) and prepare a final report;
Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Management System, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with 3 years of working experience in the field of ICT or Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Management System, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with 1 year of working experience in ICT.
• Having certifications in A+, N+ is required; and certifications in CCNA, MCSE, MCSD, MCTs (NET), LAMP/WAMP framework or MCITP is an added advantage
Key technical skills & knowledge required:
• Knowledge of Strategies of National ICT Policy;
• Having basic information on Agriculture Sector;
• Deep understanding of information technology and telecommunications;
• Knowledge to research and analyze technology problems, issues, and program requirements.
• Knowledge of computer hardware/software technologies;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.
Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience Requirements: 3 years
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