7 Job Positions at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD): (Deadline 22 February 2026)

1.      Background Information

• Job Title: IT Systems Engineer

• Job Grade: JG G- Officer

• Department: IT & Digital Innovation

• Reports to: Senior Manager, IT Operations

• Direct Reports: N/A

• Indirect Reports: N/A

2.      Contract Terms – Open-Ended

3.      Purpose of the Job

The IT System Engineer is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, stability, and security of the Bank’s on-premise and cloud systems. The role provides 1st and 2nd level support, focusing on core banking operational tools, enterprise applications, web platforms, and customer-impacting services. The position is customer-centric, ensuring high-quality support, proactive communication, and effective expectation management for both internal and external stakeholders.

4.      Main Responsibilities of the Job

Operational Support (1st & 2nd Level)

• Provide first-line and second-line support for banking operations tools, internal enterprise systems, and integrated platforms
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents within SLA, escalating to 3rd-level teams or vendors where required
• Manage the full lifecycle of support tickets following BRD’s standardized event/ticketing processes (ref. Event Management Tools BRD)
• Perform root-cause analysis for recurring issues and contribute to preventive actions

Web Applications & Enterprise Platforms Support

• Support web-based applications, interfaces, customer-facing portals, and internal tools
• Ensure availability, performance tuning, security hardening, and version maintenance of assigned applications
• Work with developers, DB teams, and DevOps to resolve application-level faults and improve reliability.

System Administration & Maintenance

• Support provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of servers in Linux/Windows/Virtualized environments
• Perform routine system health checks, patching, updates, and compliance control
• Maintain system documentation, configurations, and operational procedures
• Support implementation of backup policies, DR tests, and restore procedures

Customer-Centric Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Manage customer expectations with clarity, transparency, and proactive updates
• Engage effectively with internal business units and external vendors/partners to ensure smooth operations
• Communicate impact, progress, and closure of incidents professionally

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Use scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) to streamline repetitive tasks
• Identify opportunities for operational optimization, automation, and self-service enhancements
• Propose and implement improvements to monitoring, reporting, and alerting systems

Compliance, Security & Quality Assurance

• Adhere to ITIL-aligned processes, especially change, incident, and problem management
• Support infrastructure hardening and compliance to minimum security baselines
• Work closely with audit and risk teams during IT infrastructure reviews (e.g., as seen in audit-related communications).

5.      Performance indicators

• SLA adherence for incidents and requests
• System availability and reduction in recurring incidents
• Quality and accuracy of technical documentation
• Customer satisfaction and stakeholder feedback
• Successful execution of maintenance, updates, and DR exercises
• Contribution to automation and operational efficiency improvements

6.      Working relationships 

Internal: IT Operations, Infrastructure, Database, DevOps/DevSecOps, Digital Innovation, Procurement (for vendor coordination), Internal Audit

External: Application vendors, integration partners, ISP providers, cloud service providers

7.      Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in IT Systems Administration, Application Support, or IT Operations
• Experience supporting banking/financial systems is an advantage

8.      Core competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in system administration (Windows/Linux/VMware)
• Web applications support and troubleshooting (front-end, back-end, logs, services)
• Familiarity with networks, DNS/DHCP, directory services, and virtualization
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Understanding of ITIL processes, backups, DR, and security baselines

Behavioral & Professional Skills

• Strong customer-centric mindset
• Effective communication and expectation management
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail with structured documentation
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule, including after-hours or weekend interventions when needed.

Background Information

Job Title: LegalCounsel, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Affairs 

Job Grade:

JG G- Officer

Division: Legal Department

Reports to: Director of Legal Affairs

Direct Reports:

N/A

Indirect Reports:

N/A

Contract terms: Open ended contract

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the job is to provide support to the office of the Company Secretary in managing Board and AGM affairs, preparing regulatory reviews, and executing legal research related duties.

Main Responsibilities of the Job

Duties and responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

• Prepare for Board and Committees meetings and follow-up on the implementation of Board decisions and prepare relevant reports.
• Prepare and ensure proper documentation for minutes of meetings and review the Board papers before submission to the Board.
• File financial annual returns and other statutory corporate governance related changes such as change of directors, external auditors, executive management members with the office of the registrar general (Rwanda Development Board).
• Prepare key organizational documents such as Annual Reports, executive briefing papers and Board papers.
• Facilitate, assess and review Board and Shareholder management internal policies and procedures to ensure they are aligned with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in regulation that may have an impact on the Bank’s operations and prepare legal notes on the same.
• Conduct legal research required to inform the bank’s operations.

Working relationships 

• All departments of BRD

Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in law
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.(additional advantage)

Core competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good time and personal management skills
• Understanding of Board and AGM dynamics
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

1. Background Information

Job Title: Legal Counsel, Transactions

Current Grade: JG G- Officer

Department: Legal Department

Reports to: Manager, Legal Transactions

Direct Report: N/A

Indirect Reports: N/A

2. Contract Terms – Open Ended

3. Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the job is to support the office of the Director of Legal Affairs in all contractual tasks related to concluding a business matter the Bank is involved in and provide general legal advisory services.

 4. Main Responsibilities of the Job

Duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of a variety of legal documentation including transaction documentation designed to protect the interests of the Bank as a lender, borrower, co-lender, service user, or various suppliers.
• Negotiation of legal documents with the Bank’s legal counterparties and under the guidance of Management and in line with guiding documents and principles of the project and BRD Policies.
• Providing legal advice to Management and Staff in all areas relating to the Project activities and advising on solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences, and approaches.
• Reviewing legal documentation prepared for the Bank or arising from the work of the Bank on the Project.
• Providing an advisory opinion on the project implementation.
• Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations, and other proceedings that require legal representation.
• Participation in legal aspects of the Project and its lending operations including loan administration.
• Conducting proper and timely legal due diligence on all projects to be financed by BRD and submitting the Legal Due Diligence report.

5. Working relationships 

• All departments

6. Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Law. A Master’s degree in Law and ILPD diploma will be an advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years of general experience.

7. Core competencies

• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations in relation to Banking
• Experience in the provision of administrative support
• Understanding of Statutory requirements
• Excellent communication skills (writing skills)
• Experience in project finance
• Experience in contract management

1. Background Information

Job Title: Senior Specialist Legal Counsel, Collateral Management

Current Grade: JG F- Senior Specialist

Divisions/ Department: Legal Department

Reporting to: Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Direct Report: N/A

Indirect Reports: N/A

2. Contract Terms – Open-Ended

3. Purpose of the Job and main responsibilities

The purpose of the job is to support the office of the Director of Legal Affairs in matters related to loan protection and securitization with a specific focus on credit guarantee transactions.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide legal advisory services on credit guarantee transactions and contractual matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents to safeguard the Bank’s interests.
• Conduct and supervise legal due diligence exercises for credit guarantee transactions.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations, advising on their impact on the Bank’s operations.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Manager as required.

4. Working relationships 

• Internal: All departments (collaborating on legal aspects of transactions and operations).
• External: Regulators, and other stakeholders as required

5. Professional, academic qualifications, and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law (master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in transactional law practice.

6. Core competencies

• Strong expertise in collateral laws,credit guarantees and contract negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of Rwandan laws and judicial processes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.