Database Administrator at Vision Fund Rwanda : (Deadline 22-08-2026)
Job Opportunity
Database Administrator
‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a
thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance
Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing
affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged
throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.
VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise
working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high
performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging
work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to
make it so.
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and
sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our
employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult
beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
Post: Database Administrator
Directly reporting to: Head of IT.
SPECIFIC DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
- Support
the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of organizational
databases to ensure availability, security, reliability, and data
integrity.
- Perform
routine database operational activities, including backups, restoration,
access management, and performance monitoring.
- Develop
and maintain SQL queries, scripts, procedures, and authorized data
extracts when required.
- Troubleshoot
database-related issues and coordinate with relevant teams or vendors for
resolution.
- Support
the day-to-day administration and operation of the Core Banking System.
- Configure
Core Banking System products, parameters, workflows, user roles, and other
approved system settings.
- Investigate
and resolve system incidents, transaction errors, data-related issues, and
user-reported problems.
- Support
system upgrades, integrations, testing, and implementation of approved
changes.
- Assist
users and business teams with Core Banking System functionality and
operational requirements.
- Support
reporting, audit, regulatory, and management information requirements.
- Work
closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to implement system
improvements and resolve technical issues.
- Maintain
appropriate documentation for system configurations, database activities,
scripts, changes, and operational procedures.
- Ensure
all database and system activities comply with the organization’s
policies, security standards, and change-management procedures.
EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor of Computer Science, or Computer
Engineering or Information Technology or Electronic & Electrical Engineering
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED
- Bachelor’s
degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering,
Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum
of three (3) years’ relevant experience in database administration,
application support, or enterprise system support, preferably within a
financial institution.
- Good
knowledge of SQL and the ability to develop queries, scripts, procedures,
reports, and authorized data extracts.
- General
understanding of database management, security, access control, backup,
recovery, performance monitoring, and data integrity.
- Experience
supporting and configuring enterprise applications; experience with a Core
Banking System is a strong advantage.
- Ability
to configure system parameters, products, workflows, user roles, and other
approved application settings.
- Experience
in system troubleshooting, incident resolution, testing, upgrades,
integrations, and change implementation.
- Understanding
of information security, audit, regulatory compliance, and change-management
requirements.
- Strong
analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability
to work effectively with business users, IT teams, vendors, and other
stakeholders.
- Relevant
database or application-support certification would be an added advantage.
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position, send your
updated application by or before 22nd August 2026 via the
above mentioned Link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Database-Admnistrator_JR51844
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us
know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no
applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Business Development & Integration Manager at Vision
Fund Rwanda : (Deadline 22-08-2026)
Job Opportunity
Business Development & Integration Manager
‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a
thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance
Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing
affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged
throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.
VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise
working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high
performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging
work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to
make it so.
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and
sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our
employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult
beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
Business Development & Integration Manager
Reporting to Director of Operations
JOB SUMMARY
- To
design strategies that will increase the public’s awareness on VFR
products and services.
- To
develop marketing products, plans, tools, and techniques that will boost
VFR market share.
- To
ensure that VFR achieves and maintains appropriate
brand and image.
Major Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities and weighting (adds to 100%)
Key tasks & outputs (25%) Development and implementation of
the Marketing Strategy.
- Develops
cost-efficient and effective marketing products and strategies that
are appropriate for the desired market;
- Regularly
upgrades/ enhances these marketing products and strategies
- Pilot
test these marketing products before rollout to the whole institution;
- Reviews
results of pilot test; and Refines these products
- Develops
“attractive” name and packaging for every loan and deposit product, and
other services, if any;
- Packages
a marketing prospectus for the institution meant for investors, donors,
credit providers, technical groups (such as CGAP, Micro save, etc.);
- Updates
the marketing prospectus;
- Supervises
creation and implementation of plans and methods to create awareness of
all products and services offered by the MFI (e.g. newsletter, radio
advertising, posters, school competitions, press releases, etc.);
- Supervises
conduct of customer satisfaction s, competition and market
surveys to determine areas for improvement in products and
services. Recommends corrective actions and develops plans for COO and
Board approval.
- Recommends
to the senior management any proposed major changes on branch offices or
infrastructures, such as relocation, renovation, etc.;
(25%) Planning and Budgeting
- Prepares
an annual marketing plan
- Prepares
the annual budget for marketing efforts;
- Reviews
the budget quarterly;
(15%) Communications and Public Relations
- Maintains
close contact with information network, including WV Regional and National
Offices, and the like;
- Prepares
and edits press releases on behalf of VFR and with approval from the CEO
coordinates with different Media houses for final release.
- Develop
promotional leaflets, fliers, calendars, etc
- Develops proposal to
improve the overall image of VFR.
- In the
immediate term, reviews the corporate color, logo, and other identity; and
based on expertise, determines ways to improve them;
20% Sales
- Come
up with a sales strategy for VFR
- Proactively
pursue new business and sales opportunities
- Being
fully aware of new products and competition status in the market
- Achieve
growth and hit sales targets
(10%) Social Performance and Integration
- Ensure
that the MFI reaches its target clients (poor, women with dependent
children, Area Program), making necessary adjustments to do so (changes in
geographical location, introduction of new products, linkages with WV
Savings Groups, product processes related to delivery methods, education,
etc.) while balancing the need for institutional sustainability;
- Ensure
that clients and their children are protected and treated with
respect in the provision of financial services through
implementation of the client protection policies. This includes not
over-indebting clients, appropriate debt collection practices,
and active mechanisms for client complaint;
- Ensure
that branch managers and staff are trained in and apply strong social
performance practices (per points above);
- And any
other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to
time
Education/Experience
University Degree in economics, Finance, Marketing,
business administration and prolonged experience in Microfinance
operations.
Special / Personal Abilities
- Determined
personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to
motivate and manage a team.
- Capability
and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of
rectitude
- Ready
to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization
Ideals and Core Values,
- Be
proficient in Microsoft office applications,
- Good
knowledge in economic and financial topics,
- Be a
good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
- Very
good communication and marketing skills
- A
mature, committed Christian
Our offer
VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive
salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop
your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a
dynamic, team focused and high performing environment
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position, send your
updated application by or before 22nd August 2026 via the
above mentioned Search for Jobs
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us
know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no
applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLICK
HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY
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