Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of the IoT & Smart City Specialist is to:
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Lead the implementation of Rwanda smart city master plan;
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Oversee smart city technologies selection, best practices, identifying common frameworks to accelerate the adoption of IoT to accelerate the development of efficient, and scalable smart city solutions;
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Manage the deliverables of all smart city projects including costs, resources, and solution providers/vendors;
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Drive and increase adoption of IoT in various sectors as detailed in the smart city master plan;
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Take a pro-active approach in identifying potential issues, recommend, and implement pre-emptive solutions before the issues arise;
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Keep abreast of any latest technology and smart city trends, and any updates in statutory rulings that may affect smart city master plan implementation;
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Review of the smart city proposals and provide guidance;
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Translate the institution’s (CoK) services and technical discussions into detailed functional and non-functional requirements;
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Research, build, test, and document state-of-the-art IoT solutions with integrated electronics and firmware development;
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Execute testing of IoT pilot solutions;
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Effectively communicate and work closely with other smart city stakeholders;
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Prepare and support in smart city projects’ budgeting and concept notes development;
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Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Information Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma in Computer Science
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma in Computer Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma in Information and Communication Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Information and Communication Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Computer Science
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Information Management Systems,
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Data Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in ICT Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in ICT Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Information Systems
1 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma (A1) in Software Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Information Technology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master of Science in Information Technology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication
1 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Information Management Systems
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Information Management System
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Information Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Information Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Information Systems
3 Years of relevant experience
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IT Network Infrastructure
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Software development
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma in information management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma ( A1) in Business Information Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Applications
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Business Information Technology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma in Data sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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master of science in internet systems
1 Years of relevant experience
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Masters degree Of information sciences
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Internet of Things
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Computer Application
1 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Computer Application
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Software Development
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Software Development
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Network Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's degree in Computer programming
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's degree in Computer programming
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's degree in Information Security
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's degree in Information Security
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in in Networking
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Internet Systems
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma of Science in Internet Systems
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma (A1) in Network Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Computer Programming
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma (A1) in Information Security
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Internet of Things
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Internet of Things (IoT)
1 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Professionalism
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Resource management skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Judgement and decision-making skills
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Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage
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Teamwork skills
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Problem solving skills and ability to handle effectively multiple tasks
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Communication skills
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Creativity and innovation skills
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Understanding of IoT platform technology stack, experienced in IoT technology and open sourced platforms, with ability to deliver IoT solutions architecture and design
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Proficiency in creating test plans from a pilot project, identity failure nodes, and effectively document and communicate findings critical to scale-up implementation
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Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions, to ensure deadlines are met
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Command of oral languages skills and writing ability in all stages of the projects implementation
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Previous working experience and industry certifications in IoT field is added advantage
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Knowledge of data science and big data management
