12 Job Positions at the RWANDA UTILITIES REGULATORY
AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline 12 February 2026)
2 Job Positions of Mobile Networks Qos Field Engineer at
the RWANDA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline 12 February
2026)
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Mobile Networks QoS field Engineer ensures that mobile
network operations within the country comply with RURA’s regulatory standards.
This position is responsible for monitoring the technical performance and
high-quality of service (QoS) of mobile network operators. This role has key
responsibilities that include conducting thorough compliance assessments and
contributing to the development and enforcement of regulatory frameworks for
licensed mobile networks in Rwanda. The role also involves analyzing performance
data, engaging with key stakeholders, and ensuring mobile networks operate in
line with the regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee Operators’ QoS KPIs compliance
- Oversee
and monitor the activities of mobile network operators to ensure
compliance with RURA’s regulations and technical standards, and the
provision of high-quality and reliable services.
Conduct RURA Benchmarking, Drive Tests, and walk tests:
- Ensure
RURA systems are always functional, up to date, and ready for use.
- Ensure
that RURA has contracted third parties to conduct measurements when
necessary, in accordance with the Regulations in force.
- Coordinate
operators’ QoS activities to ensure efficient responses to critical
interventions.
- Oversee
Operators’ critical interventions, including planned periodic measurements
(annual, quarterly, and monthly) and Ad Hoc measurements (strategic
events, complaints, etc.).
Monitor and measure end-user QoS and QoE
- Oversee
Operators’ network improvement plans are timely implemented such as
Remediation plans, network rollout plans, and network optimization
campaigns.
- Oversee
Operator’s corrective actions activities are executed such as complaint
area identification, drive-test route design, tooling & method
verifications for operators, and counter verifications of verify that
optimization initiatives are completed.
Tools management:
- Ensure
the regulator DT tools are calibrated and well-maintained. Manage vendor
relationships and contracts for Drive test activities.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Generate
comprehensive Field inspection reports.
Requirements
Person Specifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Telecommunications, Electronic, Electrical Engineering, or any
other related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in mobile
networks operations, compliance monitoring, or network management within
the telecommunications industry.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Technical
Expertise: Knowledge of mobile network technologies, namely 2G, 3G,
4G, and 5G operational standards. Ability to work on field and assess
network QoS, performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Analytical
Skills: Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex network
data, conduct compliance assessments, and identify areas for improvement
in mobile network operations.
- Communication
& Reporting: Excellent verbal and written communication
skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports, present findings,
and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive
and capable of addressing technical and regulatory issues, proposing
practical solutions to ensure network compliance and optimal performance.
- Project
Management: Ability to manage regulatory compliance projects,
including audits, inspections, and policy development activities, ensuring
they are completed on time and meet regulatory objectives.
- Collaboration
& Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in working with
internal teams, mobile network operators, and regulatory bodies, fostering
cooperative relationships to ensure regulatory compliance.
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2 Job Positions of Qos Back Office Data Analysis Senior
Engineer at the RWANDA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline
12 February 2026)
Job Description
Position Summary:
The QoS Back Office data analysis analyzes mobile and fixed network data. This
position is responsible for continuous analysis of all telecom network
operators’ performance to identify issues and anomalies for improvement. This
role has key responsibilities that include telecom data analysis and reporting,
performance monitoring, conducting thorough compliance assessments, and
contributing to the development and enforcement of regulatory frameworks. The
role involves analyzing network data, preparing reports, and presenting to key
stakeholders to ensure networks operate in line with the regulatory guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze,
report, and monitor mobile and fixed networks data to identify problems,
ensure they comply with RURA’s regulations and technical standards, and
provide high-quality and reliable services.
- Conduct
back-end support and data analysis functions for field data collection
teams.
- Manage
data collected in accordance with the Regulations in force.
- Conduct
QoS KPIs trend analysis, regional analysis, technology performance
analysis, and other analysis which may be required to represent the
collected data clearly and concisely to facilitate decision-making and the
Operator’s accountability.
- Produce
QoS reports for publication and stakeholder engagements.
- Conduct
operator’s performance review, analysis & monitoring using Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs);
- Collect
and manage telecom data from various sources, including RURA and Operator
Drive tests, network performance data, Crowdsource, and other sources to
enrich the analysis and provide a 360° view of the QoS and QoE as per
regulations in force and industry standards.
- Reporting
& Documentation: produce comprehensive reports using all available
tools, logs on network health, and efforts are measurable and effective.
Requirements
Person Specifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or any other related
field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Telecommunications,
network monitoring, or network management within the telecommunications
industry.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Domain
Knowledge: knowledge of mobile network technologies, namely 2G,
3G, 4G, 5G, Fiber, and wireless, operational standards. Ability to assess
network QoS, performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Data
analysis: ability to analyze complex data using spreadsheets such
as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for basic calculations, data
organization, and initial analysis.
- Data
Visualization: able to translate complex data into clear,
interactive charts and dashboards using tools like Excel, Tableau, Power
BI, or Looker Studio.
- Analytical
Skills: Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex network
data, conduct compliance assessments, and identify areas for improvement
in mobile network operations.
- Communication
& Reporting: Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
with the ability to prepare detailed reports, present findings, and engage
with stakeholders at all levels.
- Probability
and Statistics: Understanding core concepts such as mean, median,
standard deviation, and hypothesis testing to draw accurate conclusions.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive
and capable of addressing technical and regulatory issues, proposing
practical solutions to ensure network compliance and optimal performance.
- Collaboration
& Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in working with
internal teams, mobile network operators, and regulatory bodies, fostering
cooperative relationships to ensure regulatory compliance.
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2 Job Positions of QoS Senior NOC Engineer at RWANDA
UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline 12 February 2026)
Job Description
Position Summary:
The QoS Senior NOC Engineer ensures that mobile and fixed
network operations within the country comply with RURA’s regulatory standards.
This position is responsible for continuous monitoring of all telecom network
operators’ technical performance to ensure high quality of service (QoS). This
role has key responsibilities that include NOC operations management,
continuous monitoring, conducting thorough compliance assessments, and
contributing to the development and enforcement of regulatory frameworks. The
role also involves analyzing performance data, engaging with key stakeholders,
and ensuring mobile networks operate in line with the regulatory guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee
and monitor mobile and fixed networks’ performance to ensure they comply
with RURA’s regulations and technical standards, and the provision of
high-quality and reliable services.
- Coordinate
with Operators NOC engineering teams to establish efficient and always-on
connectivity with RURA NOC remotely or by mirroring.
- Responsible
for the network’s continuous monitoring for the overall performance,
availability, and quality of service, involving monitoring of operators’
key nodes behavior, services behavior, and other strategic areas that
require focused monitoring.
- Conduct
periodic Operator performance Analysis using Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) as per the regulations in force and industry standards, including
analyzing trends and identifying areas for improvement across technologies
like 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, FTTx, and other technologies on the market.
- Ensure
the Regulator NOC systems are always functioning, updated, and work
efficiently with Operators’ systems.
- Ensure
that RURA has contracted third parties when necessary, in accordance with
the Regulations in force.
- Coordinate
operators’ QoS activities to ensure efficient responses to critical
interventions.
- Oversee
Operators’ critical interventions, including strategic locations, key
events, conferences, and other large-scale gatherings.
- Oversee
Operators’ network improvement plans are timely implemented.
- Ensure
effective systems integration for centralized monitoring.
- Manage
vendor and Tools relationships and contracts to ensure the regulator
monitoring tools are always well-maintained and calibrated.
Requirements
Person Specifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in
Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or any other related field. a
minimum of 3 years of experience in Telecommunications, network monitoring, or
network management within the telecommunications industry.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Technical
Expertise: Knowledge of mobile network technologies (2G, 3G, 4G,
5G, FTTx, and Wireless) and operational standards.
- Analytical
Skills: Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex network data
and identify areas for improvement in mobile network operations.
- Communication
& Reporting: Excellent verbal and written communication
skills to prepare detailed reports and present findings.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive
and capable of addressing technical and regulatory issues.
- Project
Management: Ability to manage regulatory compliance projects,
including audits, inspections, and policy development.
- Collaboration
& Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in working with
internal teams, mobile network operators, and regulatory bodies.
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Spectrum Planning Senior Engineer at RWANDA UTILITIES
REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline 12 February 2026)
Job Description
Position Summary:
Plays a pivotal role in overseeing the management, optimization, and
efficient utilization of scarce resources within the telecom network
infrastructure. This position involves management of spectrum resources,
including preparing and updating planning documents like the National Table of
Frequency Allocations, Spectrum Release Plans, and Frequency Usage Forecasts.
The position is responsible for optimizing the competitive allocation and
efficient use of scarce resources, rationalizes the use of frequency spectrum,
while avoiding interference.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop
and implement strategies to maximize the availability, reliability, and
performance of spectrum resources.
- Proposing,
developing and implementing spectrum policy and regulations on frequency
allocations of bands to services in accordance with National Frequency
Allocation Table, ensuring that correct frequency assignments are done.
- Assessing
the technology trend and plan for future frequency demands (E.g. IoT, IMT,
4G, 5G and beyond)
- Follow
up and disseminate information, recommendations, resolutions from ITU, and
best practices from international organizations related to Frequency
Spectrum issues.
- Set
regulations for frequency sharing
- Developing
future spectrum awards program (ex: 5G roadmap)
- Manage
and update the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT)
- Identify
frequencies for new Broadcasting technology (E.g. Mobile TV, DVB-RCT,
DAB…) and develop their allocation plan
- Conduct
technical analysis for spectrum planning, allocation and assignment
- Analyze,
respond and Participate in cross-border coordination on spectrum usage
- Establish
the frequency Allocate plan for different radio communication services
- Regularly
Update the established national frequency band plan according to WRC
outcomes
- Conduct
compatibility studies between existing and new services
- Handle
incoming international frequency coordination requests, outgoing
notifications and establishing MoUs with neighboring countries on spectrum
usage
- Performing
engineering sharing studies to ensure compatibility of existing and new
services
- Close
follow up of regional and ITU-R meetings, e.g. Working Parties, Conference
-Preparatory Meetings, World Radio Communication Conferences
- Perform
any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Education background and experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering,
Information Systems Management, Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Electromechanical Engineering, with a
minimum of 3 years of experience in telecom network engineering and resource
management within the telecommunications industry.
Competencies and Skills required:
Employee in this position should be able to demonstrate the
following competencies and abilities:
- Demonstrated
ability and knowledge in specialized field of ICT/Telecommunications,
especially in spectrum planning
- Clear
understanding of Rwanda regulatory environment
- Ability
to lead the development /adoption and collaboratively enforce
comprehensive ICT Guidelines, Regulations, policies and standards.
- Broad
and current understanding of ICT/Telecom trends,
- Ability
to prepare and update planning documents like the National Table of
Frequency Allocations, Spectrum Release Plans, and Frequency Usage
Forecasts.
- Experience
in conducting studies and reviews of new technologies affecting spectrum
requirements
- Knowledge
of procedures for band clearing and spectrum sharing
- Technical
skills in ICT Policies and regulations
- Knowledge
of technical standards and spectrum administration
- Demonstrated
skills in applying and incorporating new and emerging technologies and
trends into proposed solutions
- Explain
basic concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of
telecommunication, and communications media
- Demonstrate
ability to produce copies of all data or information used in or generated
by the organization
Professional Qualification
Having one of the following professional certifications is
added advantage:
- Certified
Telecommunications Project Management (CTPM®),
- Certified
Spectrum Management,
- Professional
Certificate “Advanced Spectrum Management,
- Certified
Telecommunications Analyst (CTA).
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Spectrum Licensing Senior Engineer at RWANDA UTILITIES
REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline 12 February 2026)
Job Description
Position Summary:
Plays an important role in the management, optimization, and efficient
utilization of spectrum resources within the telecom network infrastructure.
This position involves management of critical resources by following up of
technological advancement trend and prepare licensing requirements/tools,
analysis of incoming application and processing of licenses, keeping updated
register of frequency spectrum usage, monitoring the frequency assignment in
compliance with NTFA and developing required spectrum management regulations.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage
the spectrum management system (SMS) and use it for effective spectrum
utilization and interference free environment
- Optimize
the competitive allocation and efficient use of scarce resources,
resolving conflicting demands and avoiding interference.
- Receive
and analyze applications related to radio communication services
- Manage
and Populate the Spectrum Management System (SMS)
- Conduct
technical Analysis and assignment for radio frequencies
- Keep
and update the register of frequency spectrum users, revise and update
frequency assignment and licensing records in accordance to monitoring
results
- Process
licenses, license renewals and revocation for non-compliance and issue
license for approval and signature
- Monitor
regulatory and financial compliance of the licensed operators
- Produce
management reports on licensing activities
- Conduct
compatibility studies between new and existing services.
- Monitor
frequency assignment in compliance with National Frequency Allocation
Table (NFAT)
- Propose,
develop and implement spectrum policies and regulations on allocations of
frequency bands to services in accordance with NFAT, ensuring that correct
frequency assignments are made
- Develop
processes and procedures for spectrum assignment
- Analyze
and respond to incoming frequency enquiries, and establish MoUs with
stakeholders related to spectrum usage
- Participate
in frequency management-related Study Groups, Working Parties, Conference
Preparatory Meetings, World Radio Communication Conferences at regional
and international levels (EACO, ATU, ITU, …)
- Provides
technical assistance to all spectrum users and applicants
- Perform
any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering,
Information Systems Management, Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Electromechanical Engineering, with a
minimum of 3 years of experience in telecom network engineering, resource
management within the telecommunications industry.
Competencies and Skills required:
Employee in this position should be able to
demonstrate the following competencies and abilities:
- Demonstrated
ability and knowledge in the specialized field of ICT/Telecommunication,
especially in radio frequency engineering
- Ability
to prepare and update the spectrum users register in accordance with
spectrum management tools
- Understanding
spectrum management reform and technology innovation is key
- Ability
to lead the development /adoption and collaboratively enforce
comprehensive ICT Guidelines, Regulations, policies and standards.
- Broad
and current understanding of ICT/Telecom trends, in regard to spectrum
management
- Demonstrate
experience of working closely with spectrum users in enforcement of laws
and regulations
- Ability
to monitor spectrum assignment and usage in relation to the National Table
of Frequency Allocations, Spectrum Release Plans, and Frequency Usage
Forecasts.
- Ability
to conduct studies and reviews of new technologies affecting spectrum
requirements
- Ability
to develop procedures for current and future spectrum award.
- Clear
understanding of Rwanda regulatory environment
- Technical
skills in ICT Policies and regulations
- Knowledge
of technical standards and spectrum administration
- Demonstrated
skills in applying and incorporating new and emerging technologies and
trends into proposed solutions
- Core
and leadership competencies that are essential in the middle management
role, and at proficiency level required to this professional position as
defined in the Competency Framework of RURA
Professional Qualification
Having one of the following professional
certifications is added advantage:
- Certified
Telecommunications Project Management (CTPM®),
- Certified
Spectrum Management,
- Professional
Certificate “Advanced Spectrum Management,
- Certified
Telecommunications Analyst (CTA).
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2 Job Positions of Spectrum Monitoring and Compliance
Senior Engineer at RWANDA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline
12 February 2026)
Job Description
Position Summary:
Plays a critical role in overseeing the efficient utilization of spectrum
resources within the telecom network infrastructure. This position involves
monitoring the use of frequency spectrum, resolves conflicting demands,
maintenance of the automated system used for frequency spectrum monitoring,
developing regulations for the monitoring of radio frequency usage, conduct
inspections for illegal use of spectrum and ensure interference free
operations. Additionally, the Senior Engineer advances the introduction of new
wireless technologies and develops measurement tools, data, and methods to
propose fair and efficient spectrum assignment, allocation and sharing where
applicable.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop
regulations for radio frequency monitor and implementation of the set
regulations.
- Inspect
radio communication services stations/base stations to verify compliance
with license obligations and recommend for enforcement action when
necessary.
- Undertake
comprehensive spectrum audits using the Spectrum Monitoring System (SMS)
and drive measurements to independently verify mobile network operators’
compliance with their license obligations.
- Identify
illegal Frequency usage and come up with necessary recommendations for
enforcement
- Investigating,
reporting and proposing the solutions on cases of frequency interference.
- Undertake
daily monitoring of frequencies to determine utilization and compliance in
relation to prescribed license conditions
- Provide
technical assistance to all spectrum users and solutions to all frequency
interference problems.
- Prepare
spectrum utilization reports based on frequency usage technical audits
- Operate
and maintain spectrum monitoring system including National Spectrum
Control Centre (NSCC), Fixed, Transportable, Mobile and Portable
Monitoring Stations (FMS, TMS, MMS, PMS) and related test equipment and
provide regular report on its status
- Prepare
reports on the operations of Frequency monitoring system and associated
remote stations
- Develop
coordination requirements of radio communication services (terrestrial and
satellite services).
- Analyze
and respond to frequency coordination request from neighboring countries
- Monitor
the Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation of broadcasting and mobile
network equipment in compliance with the international technical standards
- Prepare
annual report and propose budget for the next year.
- Participate
to regional and international activities related to spectrum monitoring
Study Groups (EACO, ATU and ITU) Working Parties, Conference -Preparatory
Meetings, World Radio Communication Conferences.)
- Keep
a register of the reported and solved radio frequency interference cases
- Gather
monitoring data on spectrum occupancy to determine levels of usage and
congestion to feed into the spectrum planning and frequency assignment
teams
- Perform
any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering,
Information Systems Management, Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Electrical and Computer Engineering and Electromechanical Engineering with
minimum 3 years of experience in telecom network engineering, resource
management within the telecommunications industry.
Competencies and Skills required:
Employee in this position should be able to
demonstrate the following competencies and abilities:
- Technical
skills to operate, radio frequency monitoring tools like:
- Operate
receiving equipment, antenna systems, remote monitoring systems and
workplace equipment
- Operate
direction finding equipment
- Use
HF, VHF, UHF and microwave receiving techniques
- Use
triangulation techniques
- Understand
legislations, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly
impact on monitoring of radio communications signals.
- Understand
specific WHO requirements that impact on monitoring in terms of safety of
self and public safety: RF personal protective equipment, EMR at RF
transmission sites, building site induction requirements and environmental
conditions.
- Demonstrate
the ability to apply specific monitoring procedures for radio
communications and relevant organizational policies and procedures
- Demonstrate
expertise in radio communications systems used in the relevant work
context.
- Ability
to handle specific issues related to antenna performance: directivity,
gain and height.
- Understand
the effects of cable attenuation and impedance mismatch
- Understand
modulation methods: Analogue Modulation (AM, FM& PM), Digital
Modulation (single carrier modulation and subcarrier modulation), Pulse
modulation and spread modulation.
- Knowledge
on propagation properties of terrain and RF awareness
- Technical
skills in ICT Policies and regulations
- Knowledge
of technical standards and spectrum administration
- Ability
to describe transmission methods and jamming techniques that enable
transmission of undesirable information, or prevent installed systems from
operating correctly
- Express
specialized competencies in ICT/ Telecommunications Engineering and
related Communications Technology Services
- Electronics
& telecommunication, international quality assessment procedures
especially ITU requirements
Professional Qualification
Having one of the following professional certifications is
added advantage:
- Certified
Spectrum Management,
- Professional
Certificate “Advanced Spectrum Management, Certified
- Certified
Telecommunications Analyst (CTA).
- Certified
Telecommunications Project Management (CTPM®)
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Telecom Numbering Resources Senior Engineer at RWANDA
UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline 12 February 2026)
Job Description
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the management of telecommunication numbering
resources, planning, and assignment of the numbering resources, planning and
assignment of the short codes, following up on the implementation of the Mobile
Number Portability, and developing the regulations governing the numbering
resources.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Study
and appreciate the existing Numbering systems available in the country
- Continuously
update the National Numbering on account of National, Regional &
International developments.
- Recommend
for assignments of the Numbering Resources, including short codes, number
blocks, and signaling point codes.
- Develop
regulations for the assignments & administration of resources.
Numbering
- Study
and appreciate the existing Numbering systems available in the country
- Develop
Guidelines for the assignments & administration of Numbering
- Coordinate,
follow up, and disseminate information, recommendations, and resolutions
from ITU, and best practices from international organizations related to
Telecom Numbering Resources issues.
- Handle
complaints related to the usage and assignment of numbering resources
- Ensure
successful implementation of SIM card registration
- Handle
and resolve frauds related to SIM card registration
- Perform
any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering,
Information Systems Management, Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Electromechanical Engineering, with a
minimum of 3 years of experience in telecom network engineering, resource
management within the telecommunications industry.
Skills and competencies
- Demonstrated
ability and knowledge in the specialized field of ICT /Telecommunications,
especially in telecom numbering resources planning
- Strong
understanding of telecommunication numbering management principles,
regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
- Proficiency
in designing short codes allocations and optimizing their utilization.
- Excellent
analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on
optimizing numbering resource allocation
- Effective
communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to
collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated
ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple
projects simultaneously.
- Clear
understanding of the Rwanda regulatory environment
- Ability
to lead the development /adoption and collaboratively enforce
comprehensive ICT Guidelines, Regulations, policies, and standards.
- Broad
and current understanding of ICT/Telecom trends,
- Ability
to prepare and update planning documents on numbering resources,
Allocations, Release Plans, and Usage Forecasts.
- Experience
in conducting studies and reviews of new technologies affecting the
numbering plan
- Demonstrated
skills in applying and incorporating new and emerging technologies and
trends into proposed solutions
Professional Qualification
Having one of the following professional certifications is
added advantage:
- Certified
Telecommunications Analyst (CTA).
- Certified
Telecommunications Project Management (CTPM®),
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Financial Management Specialist at RWANDA UTILITIES
REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RURA): (Deadline 12 February 2026)
Job Description
Job Summary:
Plays a critical role in providing financial analysis, planning, and management
support within the finance division. The incumbent is responsible for
overseeing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and
implementing financial controls to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements and organizational objectives. This role involves collaborating
with other departments to create and manage budgets, monitoring expenses,
identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing cash flow, and ensuring
accurate and timely financial reporting. The financial management specialist
collaborates with internal teams, external stakeholders, and senior management
to optimize financial performance, mitigate risks, and support decision-making
processes.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations:
- Coordinate
recording and analysis of the books of accounts
- Verify,
allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Work
with accountants to perform and review day-to-day accounting activities up
to financial reporting
- Ensure
accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, including expense
allocations, revenue recognition, and asset management
- Work
with Accountants to ensure all payments are done on time
Financial Analysis and Planning:
- Conduct
financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and
forecasting, to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Assist
in the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring
alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Monitor
financial performance against budgeted targets, identifying areas of
concern and recommending corrective actions as needed.
Financial Management and Controls:
- Oversee
financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, and treasury functions, to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and
compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implement
financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets, minimize
risks, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
- Conduct
regular reviews of financial processes and systems, identifying areas for
improvement and implementing enhancements to optimize efficiency and
effectiveness.
- Verify,
allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Work
with accountants to analyze receivable accounts to identify long
outstanding receivables and recommend appropriate action to be taken;
- Liaise
with the Division Manager Finance to improve financial procedures;
Contribute Budget preparation and Management:
- Collaborate
with departmental managers to prepare and manage budgets, providing
guidance on budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
- Monitor
and control expenses, tracking spending against budgeted allocations and
identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare
budget variance reports and provide analysis to senior management,
highlighting key drivers and recommending adjustments as necessary.
- Prepare
periodic budget execution reports, monthly, quarterly and annually;
Cash Flow Management:
- Manage
cash flow forecasts and projections, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet
operational needs and financial obligations.
- Monitor
cash inflows and outflows
- Coordinate
with treasury functions to execute cash management activities, including
investments, borrowing, and liquidity management.
Financial Reporting and Compliance:
- Ensure
accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory
requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies.
- Prepare
financial statements, reports, and disclosures, reviewing for accuracy,
completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Liaise
with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to
facilitate audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Produce
error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze
financial information and summarize financial status
- Review
reconciliation of bank accounts on monthly basis, vendor accounts,
Customers accounts, and other balance sheet accounts on a regular basis to
ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Work
with Accountants to ensure compliance with month-end and year-end close
process
Financial Documentation and Recordkeeping:
- Maintain
organized and up-to-date financial records, files, and documentation in
accordance with recordkeeping policies and retention schedules.
- Ensure
the proper filing, storage, and archival of financial documents, vouchers,
invoices, receipts, and other financial records.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate
with internal departments, external stakeholders, and senior management to
provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support
decision-making processes.
- Communicate
financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to stakeholders through
presentations, reports, and meetings, fostering transparency and
accountability.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Education and experience:
- A
Master’s Degree in accounting or FinanceOr
- Minimum
of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting with at least 3 years of
relevant experience.
- professional
qualification such as ACCA, CPA is s an added advantage.
Skills and competencies
- Strong
understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
principles, with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
- Knowledge
of regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and financial controls
applicable to governmental or regulatory agencies.
- Excellent
analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability
to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Proficiency
in financial management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making
processes.
- Ability
to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a
fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Commitment
to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all aspects of
financial management and reporting.
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