Network Administrator Rukara Campus- Under Statute at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

Kigali, Rwanda

Job Description

Post Level: 5.II

Designing, planning and setting up the network

  • Design and Maintain websites on a daily basis
  • Generate and revise web pages
  • Examine and analyze site traffic making it adequate for Internet and Intranet;-
  • Configure web servers such as Apache
  •  Utilize scripting languages such as JavaScript
  • Regulate and manage access rights of different users on website
  • Create and modify appearance and setting of the site
  • Lay out content on web pages
  •  Test websites to see if there are any parts that are difficult to use
  • Manage websites and perform continual maintenance; this can include links, database, and other functions
  • Decide how site content will be delivered to the Internet
  • Market websites on various platforms including other sites and search engines; determine ad structures, pricing, placement, etc.
  •  Create user domain and set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
  • Evaluate, test, and deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the server infrastructure;
  • Install and configure server operating systems;
  •  Programming, connecting databanks, handling the web server;
    Managing the servers for proper use
  • Serve as the server administrator, will ensure the web servers, hardware and software are operating accurately
  •  Perform a wide range of system administration duties on MIS database, application, and other servers including install, debug, maintain, upgrade, and general support;
  • Managing intranet service at the level of the head office, Colleges and Campuses;
  •  Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use;
  • Gather data pertaining to customer needs and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements;
  • Maintain logs related to servers as well as maintenance and repair records;
  • Design, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot local area networks using a variety of network equipment, software and protocols;-
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations;- 
  • Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel in order to facilitate purchases
    Monitor network traffic
  • Identify problems and make capacity planning with the help of the Network Management System and monitoring tools;
  • Prepare and regularly update network documentation and records including network maps, IPAM and authentication.
  •  Develop and document system standards for computer and network devices.
  •  Ensure UR website security.- Liaise with Public Relations and Communications officer for information to post on UR website;

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

    0 Year of relevant experience


Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Ability to really listen to customers

  • High standards of professional ethics and Secrecy

  • Responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services

  • Devotion and serving public interest

  • Accountability for administrative decisions

  • Transparency and provision to the public of timely and accurate information

  • Zero tolerance to corruption, rape and sexual harassment

  • Decency and integrity

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