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Job
Title: Rwanda Systems Analyst
Title: Rwanda Systems Analyst
Background
The
Better Sourcing Program (Better Sourcing, BSP) is a mineral supply chain due
diligence implementation and assurance service, supporting compliance of
upstream natural resources operators with transparency and sustainability
expectations from international buyers and investors.
Better Sourcing Program (Better Sourcing, BSP) is a mineral supply chain due
diligence implementation and assurance service, supporting compliance of
upstream natural resources operators with transparency and sustainability
expectations from international buyers and investors.
BSP
focuses on supporting community-based mining operations in complex governance
contexts, by improving access to information and harmonising communication to
international stakeholders. It actively pro
focuses on supporting community-based mining operations in complex governance
contexts, by improving access to information and harmonising communication to
international stakeholders. It actively pro
motes the continuous improvement of
the upstream portion of the supply chain. Successful BSP implementation is
expected to raise confidence in those communities, support their access to
wider, higher-value markets for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)
production, guide international donor engagement and attract private sector
investment.
BSP
is based in Europe, with subsidiaries in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC), where we aim to build most of our systems development capacity.
is based in Europe, with subsidiaries in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC), where we aim to build most of our systems development capacity.
Job
Summary
Summary
Due
to growing workload in data management and visualization, BSP is constantly on
the lookout for more talents to support its Kigali-based systems team.
to growing workload in data management and visualization, BSP is constantly on
the lookout for more talents to support its Kigali-based systems team.
The
ideal candidate will be working as ‘’Systems Analyst”. The latter should have a
strong enthusiasm for all aspects of data work and a dedication to creating
intuitive and interactive visuals that tell compelling stories.
ideal candidate will be working as ‘’Systems Analyst”. The latter should have a
strong enthusiasm for all aspects of data work and a dedication to creating
intuitive and interactive visuals that tell compelling stories.
Drawing
from prior work experience with relational databases, developing APIs and in
web design, you will primarily support BSP’s data visualisation and play a key
role in various parts of the company’s data management. Furthermore, you will
drive the implementation of additional tools and the development of future
in-house systems solutions. This position will suit someone who thrives working
in a small international team, has a can-do attitude, and an eagerness to grow
into the role.
from prior work experience with relational databases, developing APIs and in
web design, you will primarily support BSP’s data visualisation and play a key
role in various parts of the company’s data management. Furthermore, you will
drive the implementation of additional tools and the development of future
in-house systems solutions. This position will suit someone who thrives working
in a small international team, has a can-do attitude, and an eagerness to grow
into the role.
Key
Attributes
Attributes
- Relevant
studies in a data driven field (Math, CS, Engineering, Physics,
Statistics, Web Development, etc.) - Experience
in working with relational databases (MySQL, MS Access, Oracle, etc.) - Proficiency
in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and its frameworks - Experience
in developing and maintaining APIs - Experience
in interactive data visualisation using BI software (Klipfolio, Sisense,
etc.) or online data visualisation packages (D3.js, Plotly, Google charts,
etc.) - Experience
with version control systems such as Git - Experience
with Linux operating system - Experience
with a common scripting language (PHP, Python, etc.) - Able
to work in a small international team and willingness to take
responsibility - Readiness
to be on top of new developments in the sector and to provide state of the
art systems - Interest
in the topic of natural resources and their contribution to local
community engagement and economic development
Office
Location and Geographic Scope
Location and Geographic Scope
The
Rwanda Systems Analyst is based primarily in Kigali with occasional travel
required.
Rwanda Systems Analyst is based primarily in Kigali with occasional travel
required.
Tasks
and Activities
and Activities
- Data
Visualisation - Creation
of project focused visualisations and dashboards using Klipfolio - Increasing
interactivity and design of existing visualisations using CSS and
JavaScript - Implementing
additional visualisation tools into BSP dashboards - Developing
new in-house solutions for BSP’s data visualisation needs (to be
confirmed) - Data
Management - Developing
and maintaining API links between data collection tools and data
warehousing - Participating
in ongoing cleaning, improvement, and analysis of BSP datasets - Driving
the automation of data management steps - Providing
training for local and international staff
- Systems
Development - Participating
in the development of a web based client interface and information sharing
platform (to be confirmed) - Facilitating
the implementation of new tools into BSP Systems
Working
Languages
English, French desirable
Languages
English, French desirable
Duration
Full
time position (a 3-month probation period applies)
time position (a 3-month probation period applies)
Salary
A
competitive salary will be offered dependent on profile and experience.
competitive salary will be offered dependent on profile and experience.
Holidays
20
days of holiday per annum, in addition to Rwandan public holidays
days of holiday per annum, in addition to Rwandan public holidays
Please
send CV, cover letter and copies of degree certificate(s) to the following
email address: apophia@bsp-assurance.com before 10
October 2017.
send CV, cover letter and copies of degree certificate(s) to the following
email address: apophia@bsp-assurance.com before 10
October 2017.