Overview

Job Overview

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) is a regulated microfinance institution providing financial services to communities across Rwanda, with a focus on supporting underserved rural communities, women, families, and young people.

The Database Administrator will report directly to the Head of IT and will support the administration, security, performance, availability, and integrity of organizational databases and enterprise applications.

The role also includes day-to-day support of the Core Banking System. The successful candidate will help maintain databases, manage backups and access controls, troubleshoot technical issues, support system configurations and upgrades, and work with internal teams and vendors to maintain reliable financial systems.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Why This Opportunity Matters

This position provides an opportunity for a database and IT professional to work within a regulated financial institution where reliable information systems are essential to daily operations.

The role combines database administration with enterprise application and Core Banking System support. It can provide valuable experience in financial technology environments, data security, system availability, incident management, reporting, regulatory requirements, and business-IT collaboration.

The position may be particularly relevant to candidates who want to develop their careers in database administration, application support, financial technology, or enterprise IT operations.

Application Tips

Application Tips

Applicants should tailor their CV to clearly demonstrate practical database administration and enterprise application support experience.

Important areas to highlight include:

SQL query and script development

Database backup and recovery

Database security and access management

Performance monitoring and troubleshooting

Data integrity and reliability

Enterprise application support

Core Banking System experience

System configuration and user-role management

Incident resolution

System upgrades and integrations

Testing and change implementation

IT security and regulatory compliance

Documentation and reporting

Candidates with experience in banking, microfinance, insurance, or another financial institution should clearly state it.

Applicants should also mention any relevant database, IT, or application-support certifications.

The application should demonstrate the ability to work with both technical and business users and to communicate effectively with vendors and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Support the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of organizational databases.

Maintain database availability, security, reliability, and data integrity.

Perform routine database operations including backups, restoration, access management, and performance monitoring.

Develop and maintain SQL queries, scripts, procedures, reports, and authorized data extracts.

Investigate and troubleshoot database-related problems.

Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues.

Support the daily administration and operation of the Core Banking System.

Configure approved Core Banking System products, parameters, workflows, user roles, and system settings.

Investigate and resolve system incidents, transaction errors, data issues, and user-reported problems.

Support system upgrades, integrations, testing, and implementation of approved changes.

Assist business users with Core Banking System functionality and operational requirements.

Support reporting, audit, regulatory, and management information requirements.

Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to implement system improvements.

Maintain documentation covering system configurations, database activities, scripts, system changes, and operational procedures.

Ensure database and system activities follow organizational policies, security standards, and change-management procedures.

Requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in database administration, application support, or enterprise system support.

Experience within a financial institution is preferred.

Good knowledge of SQL and the ability to develop queries, scripts, procedures, reports, and authorized data extracts.

General understanding of database management and administration.

Knowledge of database security, access control, backup and 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 application parameters, products, workflows, user roles, and approved system settings.

Experience troubleshooting systems, resolving incidents, supporting testing, implementing upgrades, managing integrations, and applying approved changes.

Understanding of information security, audit, regulatory compliance, and change-management requirements.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong documentation and communication abilities.

Ability to work effectively with business users, IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Relevant database or application-support certification is an added advantage.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated application no later than 22 August 2026 through the official online application link.

Applicants should complete the application through the World Vision International recruitment platform.

This email is provided for application-related assistance only. Applications will not be accepted through this email address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.