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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 info
focuses on supporting community-based mining operations in complex governance
contexts, by improving access to info
rmation and harmonising communication to
international stakeholders. It actively promotes 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 looking to
expand its Kigali-based systems team through the recruitment of a Rwanda
Systems Analyst.
to growing workload in data management and visualization, BSP is looking to
expand its Kigali-based systems team through the recruitment of a Rwanda
Systems Analyst.
The
ideal candidate for this position has a strong enthusiasm for all aspects of
data work and a dedication to creating intuitive and interactive visuals that
tell compelling stories.
ideal candidate for this position has 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
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
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
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
Languages
English,
French desirable
French desirable
Duration
Full
time permanent position (a 3-month probation period applies)
time permanent position (a 3-month probation period applies)
Salary
Dependent
on profile and experience
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 and cover letter to the following email address: apophia@bsp-assurance.com not later than 15th/07/2017.
send CV and cover letter to the following email address: apophia@bsp-assurance.com not later than 15th/07/2017.
