Our Vision

To transform Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment, and innovation.

Our Mission

Fast tracking economic development in Rwanda by enabling private sector growth.

Core Values

These core values are the foundation of RDB’s success. They communicate how RDB will work, as well as the characteristics that will be a hallmark of a new, transformed Rwanda.

Customer-Focused: We go the extra mile for our citizens and business partners, always providing quality, timely, and effective customer care.
             
Not Arrogant:  We are servant leaders—willing to sacrifice individual aims for the sake of Rwanda and the citizens we serve.

Proactive:  We do not wait for problems or opportunities to come to us—we take responsibility for pursuing the most urgent challenges and opportunities shaping Rwanda’s development. 

Practical and Productive: We run like an efficient business, seeking maximum benefit for minimum expense, and will work in practical ways to transform the way that the Rwandan government operates.
             
Bold:  We are always ready to take risks, innovate, and challenge the status quo.

With Integrity:  We keep our word, are accountable and transparent, and work always to uphold Rwanda’s good character.

Focused on Execution:  We have a single-minded focus on results—we get things done.

Partnership:  We work in partnership, look to build cooperative relationships that will benefit others, and generously share credit for our country’s successes.

Core Responsibilities

Taking the Lead
As the government institution that fast tracks Rwanda’s development, RDB will spearhead Rwanda’s progress toward building a mature, knowledge-based economy.  We will proactively pursue the most urgent challenges hindering Rwanda's competitiveness and ensure that the highest-value opportunities are being captured.   We will inject a private-sector mentality into government, so that government is more efficient, more productive, and more responsive to the needs of its citizens and investment partners.

Attracting and Facilitating Investment
RDB will be a one-stop agency which facilitates and supports local and foreign investors in all types of industries.  We believe that private investment will help expand a robust private sector that can build businesses, create jobs, and drive sustainable prosperity.  

Supporting Entrepreneurs, Enterprises, and Exports
Entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises are the principal engines of economic growth.  RDB will work to support and develop these critical innovators.   RDB will also seek to facilitate Rwandan exports as a means of empowering Rwandan businesses.

Enhancing the Business Environment  
RDB will build on Rwanda’s good governance by creating a world-class business climate that will make Rwanda a global hub for business, talent, and innovation.  We will drive policy, legal, and regulatory reforms to reduce the cost of business, streamline bureaucracy, and enable markets to operate freely. 

Building Human Capacity
RDB believes that human resource is Rwanda’s primary capital and primary source of competitiveness.  We will align skills supply with demands and spearhead workforce development efforts and training strategies to ensure that Rwanda’s people have the skills and expertise needed to compete in the global economy.

Tourism and Conservation
Tourism is a key priority sector and critical economic driver for Rwanda.  RDB will work to protect and preserve our natural resources, including our natural parks.  We will advance strategies to make Rwanda a premier global tourist destination.

Laying the Foundation for Economic Growth
RDB will work to build the critical infrastructure that is a necessary foundation for sustainable economic growth, including transportation, energy, information and communication technology, and the financial services sector.  

Building a Hub of Information and Communication Technology
RDB will lead the efforts to establish Rwanda as a regional hub for information and communication technology (ICT) with a robust ICT industry, including e-commerce, e-services, applications development, and automation. ICT will be harnessed to generate wealth and be a key economic driver.

Charting Rwanda’s Future 
RDB will be the compass pointing the nation toward its economic future.  We will expand existing industry verticals and facilitate new areas of growth that will create good jobs and increase our competitive advantages.  We will help release the power of free markets to incubate new innovations, new products, and new services in Rwanda.

Downloads

Investment Promotion

The new Law relating to companies (law N°07/2009 of 27/04/2009)

Application form for exemption on import duties and Taxes for Imported goods under Investment Law

Business Registration

Forms

Human Capital Development

Skills Audit Report_January 28 2008

RDB -Human Capital Development Division Brochure

RDB KTP Brochure

Job Adverts

STAFFS RECRUITMENT FOR THE NATIONAL DATA CENTRE PROJECT

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Within the framework of the “Infrastructure, Equipment and Content” pillar of NICI II, the Government of Rwanda through Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is now establishing a robust Data Centre that will provide an industry standard hosting environment for government ,Public Sector Organizations and private customer's hardware and applications. This data centre is to be a national resource that enables secure government and private data hosting and it will facilitate easy data exchange between different users.
To support the daily data Center Systems administration and operations, RDB wishes to recruit the following staff:

 

1. Systems Engineer -Linux Systems and Services (2 people)

Job Description

• Perform configurations, troubleshooting and ensure high availability of Linux server, services and applications
• Install and Manage server virtualization for server systems
• Perform patch and upgrade management for servers
• Responsible of the Data Center servers management including server monitoring, server usage optimization.
• Server, service and application hosting for internal and external customers under the Linux environment
• Establish of a disaster recovery/business continuity plan of critical servers, applications and services;
• Server license management
•  Technical support to internal and external customers

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Linux-system administration; Certifications such as UCP, RHCE;
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networks and virtualization technologies;
• Experience open source system administration tools and scripting languages such as languages (C, C++, PERL, Python, Bash, PHP, etc).
• Basic knowledge of database
• experience in monitoring systems with open source tools
• Experience with web server administration panel (cPanel) and the Exim or other linux mail servers will be regarded as an advantage
• Having good knowledge of Windows 2003, 2008 is an added advantage.
• Able to quickly and correctly diagnose a Linux system and services problem

 

2. Systems Engineer – Storage Infrastructure and Services (2 people)

Job Description

• Ensuring that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are maintained and functioning correctly;
• Ensure databases, servers & services , user stored data, network services and applications are properly back-up and recovered for internal and external customers;
• Implements Disaster Recovery and Business continuity strategies of stored data in the network;
• Manage storage usage, growth and capacity for existing requirements and plans for future needs.
• Assists with commissioning and decommissioning of storage systems and related software applications.
• Guarantees the performance integrity, patch and upgrade management, testing and quality of storage software and hardware systems;
• Ensure on line and off-site back-up of data and digital tape archiving;Job Description
• Technical support to internal and external customers

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience with storage management, back-up and recovery software applications (such as EMC, NetApp or any other similar tool)
• Experience with storage technologies like SAN, NAS , iSCSI, etc
• Minimum of 2 years experience with database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL server, etc.
• Having good knowledge of Server Operating system (Windows 2003 , 2008 ; Linux ) is an added advantage.
• Able to quickly and correctly diagnose a storage problem

 

3. Systems Engineer – Windows systems and Services (1person)

Job Description

• In charge of day to day windows platform servers management.
• Monitor system performance
• In charge  of Identity Management and Access control with the Active Directory
• In charge of the Exchange  enterprise messaging platform management
• Performs configuration, management and high availability of Windows server, services and applications.
• Responsible of the Data Center servers management including server monitoring, server usage optimization
• Server, service and application hosting for internal and external customers under Microsoft environments
• Responsible of Windows servers License management
• Technical support to internal and external customers
• Ensure the servers are updated.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in  any other related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Windows server environment administration.
• Having  MCSE or MCTS, MCITP level certification.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networks;
• Good Experience of Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange server
• Having  Knowledge of Microsoft platform such as MOSS,    MCTS , .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
• Must have a strong skills and experience  in  securing   windows  servers.
• Good knowledge of DNS configuration
• Able to quickly and correctly diagnose Windows server related  problem

 

4.  Application and Database specialist (2 people)

Job Description

• Ensure database and application setup, hosting and management for internal and external customers
• Ensure the performance and tune fining of the database and application systems
• Installing, testing, commissioning and decommissioning of database management system (DBMS) and applications; Designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases.
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the database dictionaries;
• Controlling application and databases access permissions and privileges;
• Guarantees the performance integrity and quality of databases and applications.
• Ensure the management and upgrade of the enterprise content management systems.
• Controls system capacity for existing requirements and plans for future needs.
• Technical support to internal and external  customers

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience with database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL server, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the Application/software development under Windows and/or Linux operating system.
• Experience with programing languages such as (Java , C++ , .Net , PHP , etc)
• Having good Knowledge of windows 2003, 2008 and Linux operating system
• Having knowledge in storage management is an added advantage
• Able to quickly and correctly diagnose a Database - application  problem

Job Description

• Responsibility for all Network Administration functions of the Data Center
• Responsible for key communications infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls,
• network segmentation, remote access, etc.) as well as the data and fiber infrastructure within the data center.
• Responsible of management and design of network infrastructure (LANs, Virtual LANs and wireless LANs), bandwidth management, bandwidth monitoring.
• Monitoring network usage and throughput, network performance, network security, scalability, load balancing, reaction to security violation and failure conditions.
• Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability.
• Plan and implement Disaster Recovery strategies for network components.
• Provide network documentation. Document also network problems and resolutions for future reference
•  Technical support to internal and external customers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Network administration;
• Demonstrated skills in network services management under Windows and Linux OS;
• Experience with the usage of firewalls;
• Having CCNP/ CCIP or higher Network certificate ;
• Strong experience with open source network monitoring tools (such as Cacti, MRTG, Ethereal, snort, Nagios, ngrep, tcpdump, etc.
• Experience in Cisco Rooting and Switching  Protocols ( EIGRP , OSPF , BGP , MPLS,  etc)
• Strong Experience in Network Design, implementation , Optimization and VLANs Management.
• Experience with Cisco switches management.
• Able to quickly and correctly diagnose a network problem
• Close collaboration with the National Backbone team to ensure the internet and network infrastructure services for the Data Centre are reliable.

 

Interested candidates shall apply ONLINE with full details (application letter, curriculum vitae, three current referees, contact details and relevant certificates).

Applications shall be addressed to:

Human Resource Division Manager
Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
PO Box 6239 Kigali – Rwanda
Email: info.ndc@rdb.rw 

The deadline for submission is Friday, 17th September 2010.

Done at Kigali, 24th August 2010.

John Gara
CEO,RDB

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STAFFS RECRUITMENT FOR THE ICT/BDS Centers

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The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is an emerging unique institution in Rwanda created to fast-track the country’s economic development.  As an entity, it brings together economic clusters tasked to ensure that Rwanda’s Vision 2020 economic aspirations are realizable. To succeed at this important mission, RDB intends to be an “employer of choice” – attracting and retaining the most capable human capital.    A number of opportunities are now available for immediate placement in RDB’s ICT/BDS Centers located in 30 Districts. The Job opportunities available are:

1. ICT & BDS CENTER MANAGER

                 Duties and responsibilities:       

• Overall management of the Center, including responsibility for meeting the Centre’s objectives and performances targets.
• Outreach and marketing in the district to encourage the private sector to use the Center.

              Education and Experience:

2. ICT & BDS Center Staff

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement programs that contribute to solving enterprises’ identified problems related to BDS, including access to finance, technology and markets.
• Carry out diagnosis studies of enterprises and assist them in solving diagnosed problems;
• Identify entrepreneurs to be supported and develop BDS programs that meet the client’s needs;
• Support enterprises mainly in the fields of organization of production, quality, innovation and technology transfer, marketing, human resources management and finance;
• Provide technical support in business plan elaboration.
• Propose management and organization tools adapted to enterprises and assist them in implementing these tools.
• Advise and reinforce capacity of senior staff of enterprises in management and organization, technology transfer and marketing,
• Contribute to the achievement of the ICT & BDS Center’s objectives and performance.

 

 Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Economics) from a recognized university or any equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• At least 2 years experience in project management and business advisory services.
• Experience in report writing and documentation with adequate analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to work independently and results oriented.
• Must fluently speak Kinyarwanda and English or French and knowledge of both French and English is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Computer skills.

 

3. ICT & BDS Center IT Technician
       Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide basic computer training on Ms Word, Ms Excel, Power Point, and Ms Access to the beneficiaries.
• Perform network, hardware and software troubleshooting basics and make acquisition and recommendations regarding repairing and replacement of damaged equipments.
• Identify community training groups and mobilize them for training sessions.
• Identify the training needs of the clients and develop programs that would meet their needs.
• Design a timetable for training the clients in a well organized manner that suits the communities in the area.
• Assist the Center Manager with the planning, design, research and acquisition of new training methods and recommend modifications as necessary.
• Draft reports on periodical activities.
• Assist the Center Manager, in collaboration with the District authorities to prepare community meetings as a way of raising ICT awareness in the communities.
• Empower rural woman to be involved in ICT for development.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the ICT & BDS manager.

 Education and Experience:

• A1 Diploma in ICT from a recognized training institution or any equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• At least a 2 year experience in ICT field.
• A CISCO IT certificate as an instructor is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

 

Interested candidates can apply ONLINE with full details (application letter, curriculum vitae, three current referees, contact details and relevant certificates).
Please describe the job you are applying for in the email subject line by Friday 17th September 2010 to the following Address:
Human Resource Division Manager
Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
PO Box 6239 Kigali – Rwanda
Email: rdb.recruitment@rdb.rw 

Done at Kigali, 31stAugust 2010.

 

John Gara

CEO, RDB

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