Senior Software Engineer

Overview

In February 2026, IPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rwanda Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC), establishing a formal partnership to strengthen social protection systems in Rwanda.

This collaboration is anchored in the Government of Rwanda's National Strategy for Sustainable Graduation (NSSG), locally known as Gira Wigire, which was approved by the Cabinet on November 11, 2022. The strategy aims to enable poor and vulnerable households to achieve sustainable livelihoods and permanent economic independence, ultimately reducing their reliance on social protection support.

Under this partnership, IPA Rwanda, through the Embedded Lab model, will complement BRAC's ongoing efforts to implement the Graduation Strategy. The Graduation Lab within MINALOC will focus on generating evidence and strengthening MINALOC's data systems by exploring opportunities for data linkage across platforms, strengthening MEL systems, and building institutional capacity to translate evidence into policy and data-driven decision-making.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to collaborate with our policy team to advance engagement with MINALOC and relevant stakeholders in establishing the Graduation Lab. This consultant will provide technical assistance across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, security, and interoperability.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Resolve performance and scalability constraints
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality standards
• Ensure data security compliance and best practices
• Support knowledge transfer and capacity building within MINALOC
• Conduct user training sessions
• Implement feedback iteratively throughout development cycles
• Monitor post-deployment systems and provide ongoing support

Location

Kigali, Rwanda