Asst. Manager – Database Management at Exim Bank in Tanzania

 Job Title: Asst. Manager – Database Management at Exim Bank

Job Description: 

Asst. Manager – Database Management at Exim Bank

Report to: Manager – Database and System Administration

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The incumbent is responsible for the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and management of the Bank’s databases while ensuring high levels of data availability are attained. In addition, the position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining database policies, procedures, and processes to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

PRINCIPLE ACOUNTABILITIES :

*Design and implement bank database systems to achieve performance and availability targets

*Develop and implement Capacity management procedures to keep databases within capacity management thresholds

*Manage Databases availability, Service Recovery, to ensure projects, incidents; problems are addressed according to defined set of policies, processes, procedures, and SLA’s

*Effectiveness of integration of database strategy / blueprint with the bank’s business direction

*Effectiveness of the databases security (policy, controls, and infrastructure) with regard to protection against exposure to and impact of risks associated with data loss, corruption and/or unauthorized access

*Plans, Designs, and implements Database projects in accordance with Bank’s requirements and Monitor Capacity/Performance of the databases to ensure optimum efficiency

*Create reports using complex SQL procedures to facilitate data-driven improvements to business and educational processes

*Develop SQL queries and associated scripts or processes to facilitate integration between the bank’s Systems, or other critical systems, and other internal or external systems

*Perform and seek to continuously improve the monitoring of the database environment and supporting infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

*Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

*Minimum four years working experience in supporting banking applications and participating technology projects

*ITIL, OCA, OCP, OCM, MC Database Admin and other relevant professional qualifications in IT field

*Proven technology back-end skills i.e. SQL and PLSQL

*Business processes mapping and modelling

*Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills

QUALITIES:

*Ability to communicate technical and functional information using both verbal and written means, to a wide range of end-users

*Fluency in spoken and written English

*Good integrity, supportive, highly committed individual

*Self-drive and positive attitude

*Team player and flexible individual

Method of Application:

Please send your application to:hrrecruit@eximbank.co.tz

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application deadline: 21st February 2024

Head of Internal Audit and Investigation at World Vision Tanzania

 Job Title: Head of Internal Audit and Investigation at World Vision

Job Description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Head of Internal Audit and Investigation

Directly reporting to:  Audit Committee of the Board of Directors/Operationally to the Chief Executive Officer

Direct supervisor of:  Internal Auditor

Immediate Alternate: Senior Internal Auditor

Education/Experience:

University degree in accountancy or business administration with prolonged experience in microfinance; must be a professional accountant

Special / Personal Abilities

*Determined personality with initiative and perseverance

*Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude

*Excellent knowledge of operational issues and proven ability to work accurately and to perform correct and reliable analyses;

*Good comprehension of micro-finance and the internal control concepts relevant to MFI

*Should have the skills and expertise to provide appropriate guidance and direction to VFT MFB on the development, implementation and maintenance of the compliance program;

*Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach

*Good oral and written communication skills

*Proficient in MicroSoft office applications

Responsibilities:

*Help the institution accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes;

*Coordinate, monitor and facilitate compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations.

*Advice the Board of Directors and management on the adequacy of the systems, risk management and IT controls.

Main tasks:

1.Develops and submits for approval to the Board Audit Committee an annual internal audit plan that outlines the activities to be undertaken by the Internal Audit Department during the year;

2.Carries out the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan with the assistance of the Internal Auditor and Assistant Auditors;

3.Ensures compliance to established risk management framework, inclusive of policies, procedures, and controls, and consequently, ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;

4.Evaluates the reliability of the information produced by accounting and computer systems;

5.Sign off on all operational, credit and IT system changes prior to rollout;

6.Provides an independent appraisal function of all aspects of operations;

7.Evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of the institution’s operations;

8.Provides investigative services to line management;

9.Requires the management of the institution to implement and maintain appropriate internal control procedures and management information systems;

10.Reviews operations and transactions of the institution that could adversely affect

11.Evaluates the well-being of the institution;

12.Performs an audit of the financial statements of the institution to detect irregularities and illegal acts in the conduct of the institutional business.

13.Proposes improvements or enhancements and addition to internal control and audit policies and procedures to the Board Audit Committee;

14.Submits a written audit report to the Board Audit Committee, preferably before every scheduled Board Meeting;

15.Maintains adequate records of reports submitted and monitors whether actions to rectify the reported findings acknowledged by the Audit Committee are undertaken promptly;

16.Discusses the results of his audit with the respective unit/ branch/ department managers and advises on appropriate actions to improve conditions, if necessary; 17.Prepares and assists in the execution of the external audit as well as in examinations to be conducted by government regulatory agencies; (Note: external audit does not only refer to financial audit, such as the ones usually executed by Ernst and Young, but also to operation/institutional auditors, such as MicroRate) 18.Ensures implementation of issues raised by the external auditor’s management letters;

19.Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the compliance system of VFT MFB to existing regulations which includes the compliance program;

20.Consults with regulatory agencies for additional clarification on specific provisions of laws and regulations and/or discuss compliance findings with regulatory authorities. He may also initiate dialogues on borderline issues;

21.Supervises and reviews the work of the Internal Auditor and subsequently, the Assistant Auditor;

22.Informs all staff or concerned staff on changes in internal control and audit policies and procedures;

23.And any other duties that may be delegated by the Board Audit Committee

And any other duties that may be assigned

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Method of Application:

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website using the link below.

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Head-Office-VF-Office-Tanzania/Head-of-Internal-Audit-and-Investigation_JR29140

Closing Date : 25th February, 2024.

Director Of Technology Development And Planning (Re-Advertised) job at Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO)

 Vacancy title: Director Of Technology Development And Planning (Re-Advertised)

Jobs at: Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO)

Deadline of this Job: Monday, March 04 2024 

Duty Station: Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam, East Africa

JOB DETAILS:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning, research, technical services, technology development and preparation of strategic plans and economic research papers on relevant issues for the SME sector in collaboration with regional offices.

2. To undertake sectorial studies to determine potential economic opportunities for SSI.

3. To prepare plans and coordinate activities of SSI

4. To carry out research in the development of SSI in order to advise the government in matters related to policy and legislation.

5. To prepare quarterly and annual reports for the organization.

6. To co-ordinate SIDO Technical Services, Research and Development Activities.

7. To coordinate and oversee the operations of Technology Development Centers (TDC’s).

8. To coordinate Research and promote the commercialization of research results relevant to SSI.

9. To coordinate, transfer and spread technology through the country throughout sourcing, reverse engineering and adapting them to suit local requirement and their promotion to end user thereof.

10. To coordinate and conduct Industrial Research in the small scale Industrial Sector designed to introduce appropriate technology to small scale investors.

11. To recommend and consolidate technological changes which aim at the use of local raw materials.

12. The Director will review Regional Office projects and programs, annual work plans and budget against the organization’s objectives, targets, and strategies and polices, and recommended their approval by the Director General. He/she will prepare a summary of the annual work plans.

13. To review Regional Office annual and quarterly reports against the approved work plans and the organization’s objectives, targets, strategies and policies. He/she will develop reporting standards and guidelines within the organizations policy framework.

14. To develop an annual work plan and budget for his/her department, in collaboration with department’s staff. He/she will submit the work plan to the Director General for approval, and prepare summaries for inclusion into the organization’s work plan and budget. He/she will ensure that department staff prepare their personal work plans on the basis of the department work plan.

15. To prepare quarterly and annual reports on the activities of his/her department, for submission to the management. He/she will prepare summaries of these reports for inclusion in the organization’s reports.

16. To carry out staff work evaluation and their performance assessments. The Director will act to ensure harmonious relations within the department team, and will address grievances when and if they arise.

17. The Director will participate in the selection as well as termination of the staff of his/her department.

18. To seek out new opportunities and research into new products capable of small scale production and recommend on quality standards of goods produced.

19. The Director will work to identify strategic partners who have interest and willingness to work with the Organization and ensure in entering the partnerships the interests of the Organization are well safeguarded in a win spirit in view of looking for resources to support the implementation of the Organization activities.

20. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

Qualification and Experience:

• Holder of Master Degree in one of the following; Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. Must be registered by Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as Professional Engineer.

Remuneration PGSS 14

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should folow the link below

https://portal.ajira.go.tz/advert/display_advert/7784