EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Bank of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzania’s central bank,
is looking for suitably qualified young Tanzanian citizens of high personal integrity
to fill the following vacant positions at the Head Office and at its Branches in
Mwanza, Mbeya, Arusha, Zanzibar and Training Institute, Mwanza.
Position:
Accountant III (Domestic Payments and Settlement) - 2
Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To execute accounting duties relating to domestic payments and settlement,
reconciliation, accounting entries and examination of payments.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Preparing, examining and analyzing periodic statements of financial position
and statement of comprehensive income to assess accuracy, completeness and
conformance to reporting standards;
b) Monitoring and reviewing accounting entries and related system reports for
accuracy and completeness;
c) Resolving accounting entries discrepancies;
d) Reviewing and recommending International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) which are relevant to the Bank;
e) Reconciling internal and intermediary accounts;
f) Maintaining accounting records and preparing accounts and management
information;
g) Providing advice and support to internal and external auditors in completing
audits;
h) Examining and verifying payments;
i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor‘s Degree in Accounting or its equivalent from an accredited
institution;
b) Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
Position:
Database
Administrator
II
(Networks and
Office
Automation) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract Type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To support the Oracle databases and ensure their performance, availability and
security.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Installing, testing new versions of Oracle Database Management Systems
(DBMS) and upgrading Oracle Servers and application tools;
b) Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for
database system;
c) Working with Systems Engineers to ensure that the appropriate hardware
resources are allocated to the databases for availability and optimum
performance;
d) Monitoring database systems to ensure secure services with minimum
downtime;
e) Monitoring and optimizing performance of databases to provide fast query
responses to front end users;
f) Developing, managing and testing backup and recovery plans of database
information;
g) Ensuring that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are
functioning correctly;
h) Controlling and monitoring user access to the database;
i) Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and
definitions for the data dictionary ('metadata');
j) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from an accredited
institution;
b) A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in Oracle Database
Administration in a reputable organization;
c) Experience in managing Oracle RDBMS in large systems;
d) Experience with other database systems, preferably SQL Server;
e) Practical experience in monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high
availability service;
f) Practical experience in managing the internal and external Oracle database
security;
g) Certification in Database Administration will be an added advantage;
h) Ability to work independently;
i) Experience in Oracle Database Administration tools, PL/SQL Programming,
UNIX shell scripting, Oracle Certification preferably OCP will be an added
advantage;
j) Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
Position:
Business Analyst II (Information Systems Services) -1
Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To investigate and analyse business activities and recommend actions to make them
more efficient by using IT services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Conducting feasibility studies to identify ICT standards and map them with
the Bank’s business processes;
b) Assisting users to prepare functional requirements and liaising with IT
developers with a view to preparing appropriate technical specifications;
c) Managing and coordinating systems user acceptance tests and system quality
assurance for newly developed or customized software;
d) Reviewing IT system documentations including user guides and technical
manuals provided by system developers;
e) Analysing and managing IT system change requests ;
f) Preparing, reviewing and maintaining a repository of specifications,
standards and procedures for business systems;
g) Ensuring that IT system requirements are well documented, fully understood
by all stakeholders and signed off by business users;
h) Assisting in documenting “As-Is” process definitions and designing of “ToBe” process definitions;
i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analysis with strong background in Computer
Science/Information Communication Technology (ICT);
b) Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
c) A good understanding of software development life cycle, experience with
agile methodologies and knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM)
will be an added advantage;
d) At least three (3) years of relevant working experience.
Position
Web Developer III (Systems Design and Administration)
- 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract Type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose
To design and develop web-based applications and maintain the web applications
in order to ensure smooth running at all times.
Primary Du ti e s and Responsibilities:
k) Analysing, designing, implementing, and maintaining the Bank’s web
application systems;
l) Working with IT personnel and cross-functional teams to identify and define
requirements for acquiring and creating appropriate applications models or
developing web-based applications;
m) Developing and testing web-based applications and making system
improvements with a view to ensuring effective support for web application
system interfaces;
n) Conducting assessment of web application systems performance and giving
recommendations on improvement;
o) Troubleshooting
reported
web
application
systems
problems
and
implementing appropriate solutions;
p) Planning and implementing web applications in line with the Systems
Development Life Cycle methodology;
q) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a ) Bachelor's Degree i n Computer Science;
b ) Skills in software programming and graphics;
c) Good interpersonal and communication skills;
d) Ability to work independently and in teams;
e) Two (2) years of relevant working experience;
f ) Should be aware of international web standards and protocols;
g) Master’s Degree plus relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
Position:
Computer
System
Analyst/Programmer
III
(National Payment System) – 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To develop and implement retail payment systems and provide first-line technical
and user support.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Providing technical support on payment systems;
b) Participating in the automation of the payment systems information systems;
c) Conducting research and advising on proposed payment systems products;
d) Conducting daily operations on the national payment systems including
initialising the systems and monitoring synchronisation and performance;
e) Providing technical administration on NPS-supported systems;
f) Providing user support to internal and external customers of the National
Payment System;
g) Participating in the review and enhancement of NPS-supported systems
during relevant product cycles;
h) Carrying out regular testing and maintenance of NPS-supported systems and
business continuity arrangements in place;
i) Communicating to users on the NPS system’s rules and regulations in aspects
related to systems operations;
j) Resolving issues related to payment systems and other internal system
interfaces;
k) Participating in conducting training to payment systems users;
l) Providing input for the formulation of payment systems standards,
guidelines, policies and rules and regulations;
m) Providing input to facilitate the process of payment reconciliation by
customers;
n) Preparing inputs for preparation of various payment systems publications;
o) Performing other related duties as may be assigned.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science;
b) Master’s Degree plus relevant certifications in IT will be an added advantage;
Position:
Computer System Analyst/Programmer (Networks
& Office Automation) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To study existing systems and procedures and develop applications to automate
various business operations and ensure smooth running of automated operations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Analysing, designing, implementing, maintaining and documenting business
applications;
b) Working with IT personnel and users to define system requirements and
resolving problems;
c) Providing analysis related to software design and development and solving
problems;
d) Evaluating the impact of hardware on software performance
and
recommending changes to system engineers;
e) Assessing business application performance and giving recommendations;
f) Troubleshooting reported system problems and implementing appropriate
solutions;
g) Taking backups of business applications regularly;
h) Planning and organising analysis of computer system requirements and
development of procedures for implementation, programming and/or
maintenance of major computer systems;
i) Administering and conducting training for specialised business applications;
j) Assessing organisational IT related training needs and advising Management
on relevant gaps;
k) Analysing the system incidental reports and change requests and
implementing appropriate solutions;
l) Providing
input
in
the
review
and
formulation
of
ICT
and
its
implementation;
m) Performing other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technologies, Computer Science or related
fields;
b) Knowledge and experience in Microsoft products like Active Directory, MS
Exchange, Lync and System Centre Configuration will be an added
advantage.
c) Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Position:
IT Technician III ( Training Institute, Mwanza
a n d Head Office) - 3 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Bank of Tanzania Training Institute, Mwanza and
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To install, configure and maintain computers and peripherals in good working
condition as well as to support users of IT systems.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Installing, assembling and configuring computers, monitors, Laptops, Mobile
devises and peripherals such sprinters, scanners a n d related hardware;
b) Troubleshooting and repairing computer systems hardware and software as
well as other computer peripherals and ICT equipment;
c) Troubleshooting and maintaining network infrastructure;
d) Performing preventive maintenance of ICT equipment;
e) Providing support on applications such as MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project,
MS Exchange Outlook, MS SCCM and Lync, Desktop Clients and Agents
and Operating system issues to users;
f) Providing support on antivirus and other anti-malware applications on
desktops, laptops and mobile devices ;
g) Performing other related duties as may be assigned.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Computer
Engineering or related fields;
b) PC Technician certification will be an added advantage;
c) At least two (2) years of relevant working experience.
Position:
Senior
Enterprise
Architect
(Information
Systems
Services) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To ensure completeness (fitness-for-purpose) of the architecture, address the design
of IT components of the business and the relationship between them to achieve
organizational objectives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Developing and maintaining the Bank’s enterprise architecture framework;
b) Documenting the information architecture process in line with the
recommended control objective of the COBIT framework;
c) Preparing various enterprise architecture reports for management’s action;
d) Conducting domain architecture awareness training to employees who
handle business, data, applications, and technology and security architecture.
e) Leading in strategic evaluation of existing systems and technologies to solve
business challenges;
f) Ensuring that technology decisions are aligned with the overall enterprise
architecture framework;
g) Participating in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that
direct the selection, development, implementation and use of information
technology;
h) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Master’s Degree in Information Technologies, Computer Science or related
fields;
b) Certification in Enterprise Architect Practitioner from a recognized Enterprise
Architecture Framework such as Gartner or TOGAF will be an added
advantage;
c) At least six (6) years of relevant working experience.
Position:
Reports to:
Senior Legal Officer (Anti-Money LaunderingCombating the Financing of Terrorism Unit) - 1
Post
Head of Unit
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To assist the Head of Unit in executing Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of
Financing Terrorism (AML – CFT)
compliance tasks and in ensuring Bank’s
adherence to prevailing AML-CFT laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and
recommended practices.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Reporting to the Head of Unit on anti-money laundering and counter
financing of terrorism compliance matters;
b) Advising on adequacy and effectiveness of AML-CFT policy, procedures and
controls on money laundering activities in the Bank;
c) Reviewing and assessing suspicious transactions reported to the Bank’s AML
& CFT office and advising the head of unit accordingly;
d) Providing technical support to AML-CFT reporting officers on the detection
and prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism activities;
e) Assisting the Head of Unit in conducting anti-money laundering awareness
and education programs for Bank’s reporting officers and other employees
on AML-CFT laws, legislations, policies, guidelines and procedures;
f) Maintaining customer records and suspicious transaction reports;
g) Preparing reports on money laundering and financing terrorism related
transactions;
h) Liaising with relevant authorities and counterparts within and outside the
Bank on AML & CFT initiatives;
i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Unit.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Master’s Degree in Law;
b) Knowledge of Banking and Finance;
c) At least six (6) years of relevant working experience;
d) Professional qualifications or certification in banking or AML will be an
added advantage.
Position:
Economist III (International Economics and Trade) - 1
Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To collect and analyse economic data with a view to providing Management
informed policy advice.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Collecting, compiling and analysing periodic balance of payments statistics;
b) Monitoring and analyzing developments on world market commodity prices
and major international economic developments and their impacts on the
Tanzanian economy;
c) Participating in field work to collect data for balance of payments and
international investment position;
d) Monitoring and assessing developments relating to Tanzania’s participation
in regional and international trading systems;
e) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by head of division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Economics;
b) Master’s Degree in Economics will be an added advantage.
Position:
Economist III (Regional Integration) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To carry out studies, monitor and analyze economic statistics, achievements and
issues relating to Bank’s participation in the national regional integration
programmes to facilitate review of strategies and decision making.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Monitoring the implementation of various programmes undertaken by the
Bank of Tanzania as part of national participation in regional integration
processes;
b) Assisting in developing key indicators, including benchmarks for monitoring
progress of the national regional integration processes;
c) Assisting in undertaking studies and analyses pertaining to regional
integration initiatives;
d) Collecting, compiling and maintaining regional economic statistics;
e) Analyzing and interpreting various economic statistics and generating
economic reports and publications;
f) Contributing to the achievement of the Bank of Tanzania’s economic research
agenda;
g) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or its equivalent;
b) Master’s Degree in Economics will be an added advantage;
c) Experience in economic research and analysis.
Position:
Economist III (Real Sector & Microfinance) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To monitor and analyse developments in the real sector at domestic, regional and
global levels.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Collecting, analysing real sector data and reporting on developments and
performance of key productive activities of the domestic economy;
b) Collecting data and analysing performance of Export Processing Zones and
Special Development Corridors;
c) Analysing National Accounts and Consumer Price Index developments and
providing inputs for various periodic reports and publications;
d) Collecting data and analysing economic performance of the Dar es salaam
Economic zone;
e) Maintaining and updating databases for all collected data;
f) Participating in National Financial Programming working sessions;
g) Participating in research/studies on real sector issues and advising on
appropriate measures to be taken to improve performance;
h) Performing other related duties as assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Economics;
b) Master’s degree in Economics will be an added advantage;
c) At least two (2) years of relevant research experience.
Position:
Economist III (Macro Surveillance) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To monitor and analyze developments in the domestic, regional and global macroeconomic environment and assessing implications on the domestic economy and
financial stability.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Conducting systematic assessment of economic developments of key
economic sectors (government, real sector, household and business sectors);
b) Monitoring developments in the regional and global financial systems and
identifying relevance to domestic financial stability;
c) Monitoring financial soundness indicators for households, business sectors
and property price indices and assessing impact on financial stability;
d) Developing adverse macro-economic scenarios for use in regular macroeconomic stress testing of the domestic financial system;
e) Conducting research and studies on macro-economic issues that would likely
impact on the stability of the financial system;
f) Preparing financial stability reports;
g) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in economics or its equivalent from an accredited
institution;
b) Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
Position:
Financial Analyst III (Macro Surveillance) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To monitor and analyze developments in financial markets, intermediaries, and
financial innovations in order to assess their impact on financial stability.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Monitoring financial markets developments (money, foreign exchange and
capital markets) with a focus on price movements;
b) Conducting systematic analysis of financial markets indicators (interest rates,
foreign exchange rates, share price) and identifying early warning signals for
potential threats to financial system;
c) Conducting research on financial markets indicators to deepen understanding
of their impact on stability of the financial system;
d) Preparing financial stability reports;
e) Monitoring and analysing developments in the domestic and cross boarder
payments and settlement infrastructure, and assessing impact on the domestic
financial system;
f) Monitoring financial innovations and assessing impact on domestic financial
system;
g) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or its equivalent from an
accredited institution;
b) Master’s degree or CFA certification will be an added advantage;
Position:
Financial Analyst III (Financial Stability) - Micro
surveillance) - 2 Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To conduct research and monitor non-bank financial institutions, domestic capital
market developments, financial sector innovations and cross-sector financial
linkages in order to support the Bank’s financial stability function.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Developing and maintaining statistical database for pension and insurance;
b) Carrying out surveillance and analysis of pension and insurance sectors;
c) Assisting in developing financial soundness indicators for the pension and
insurance sectors;
d) Preparing inputs for the Bank’s publications and reports for presentation at
various fora;
e) Assisting in the conducting of research and analysis of issues that support the
Bank’s financial stability objectives;
f) Monitoring developments in domestic capital market and assessing
movements of share prices with the objective of identifying early warning
signals for potential threats to financial stability;
g) Assessing cross-sector financial linkages;
h) Monitoring financial sector developments including financial innovations in
Tanzania to better understand the implications for the structure and stability
of the financial system;
i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or its equivalent.
b) Master’s degree or CFA certification will be an added advantage.
Position:
Financial Analyst III (Financial Stability - Real Sector
and Microfinance) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To analyse macro-economic and pro-poor financing performance in domestic,
regional and international environment and make recommendations for appropriate
policy and decision making.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Collecting, analyzing data and disseminating information on performance of
financial and non financial institutions that provide financial services to the
under and non-banked people;
b) Collecting and analyzing data on performance of microfinance institutions
(MFIs) and preparing periodic performance reports;
c) Monitoring performance of the National Microfinance Policy and other
national policies, strategies and programmes pertaining
to expansion of
access, usage and quality of financial services to rural and urban areas;
d) Participating in policy, legal and regulatory reviews relating to promoting
pro-poor financial services;
e) Participating in financial inclusion - related initiatives and committees;
f) Collecting and analyzing real sector developments and providing inputs for
various periodic reports and publications of the Bank;
g) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Economics;
b) Master’s degree or CFA certification will be an added advantage;
c) At least two (2) years of relevant research experience.
Position:
Financial Analyst III (Financial Stability – Crisis
Management) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To develop key components of adaptable crisis management plans and prepare
financial stability reports and publications.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Preparing inputs and analysis for briefings to the Bank’s Financial Crisis
Management Committee and the Tanzania Financial Stability Forum.
b) Assisting in performing crisis management simulation exercises to determine
the effectiveness of financial crisis management frameworks for the domestic
financial system;
c) Assisting
in developing financial soundness indicators for the financial
system;
d) Providing inputs in the preparation of the financial stability reports and other
relevant crisis management reports;
e) Participating in reviewing the work of the international standard setting
bodies under the auspices of the Financial Stability Board with a view to
identifying the implications for the domestic financial system;
f) Carrying out analysis of systemic financial soundness indicators to identify
early warning signals for potential threats to financial stability;
g) Perform other related duties as may be assigned by superiors.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related
field from an accredited institution;
b) Master’s degree or CFA certification will be an added advantage.
Position:
Financial Analyst III (Foreign Markets) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To analyse economic, financial markets and political performance in major
investment countries and their implications to investments so as to come up with
appropriate strategies for portfolio management.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Monitoring developments in global financial markets and assessing their
impacts on foreign reserves;
b) Participating in the review and formulation of reserve management policy;
c) Providing inputs in the review of foreign reserves benchmarks;
d) Evaluating the risk return trade-off of alternative investment based on
historical analysis;
e) Reviewing current global markets conditions and the Bank’s risk tolerance
level;
f) Performing foreign exchange trend analysis based on daily reserve
volatilities;
g) Monitoring the Bank’s portfolio performance measurements and attributions;
h) Analyzing liquidity requirements;
i) Participating in the preparation of the Bank’s income projections from foreign
operations;
j) Perform other related duties as may be assigned by Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or its equivalent;
b) Master’s degree or CFA certification will be an added advantage.
Position:
Financial Analyst III (Credit Guarantee Scheme) 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To perform analyses of reliability of credit guarantee applications, processing credit
guarantees and advising management on administration of the Scheme in line with
the Credit Guarantee Policy and Operational Guidelines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Analysing and evaluating credit guarantee applications for consideration by
approving authority;
b) Providing inputs in reviewing policy and operational guidelines on Export
Credit Guarantee Scheme (ECGS) and Small and Medium Enterprises Credit
Guarantee Scheme (SME_CGS);
c) Reviewing Agency and Guarantee Framework Agreements;
d) Preparing periodic credit guarantee performance reports;
e) Monitoring performance of the Economic Empowerment Programme;
f) Preparing legal documents in collaboration with Legal Department;
g) Responding to various enquiries regarding credit guarantee facilities;
h) Conducting onsite visits to examine performance of the guaranteed projects;
i) Developing and maintaining ECGS and SME-CGS database;
j) Monitoring and recovering guarantee fees;
k) Performing other related duties as assigned by Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field;
b) Master’s degree or CFA certification will be an added advantage.
Position:
Bank Examiner III (Banking Supervision) - 6 Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To analyse and review the financial condition and performance of banks and
financial institutions and making appropriate recommendations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Carrying out analysis and evaluation of applications for banking licences and
providing appropriate recommendations;
b) Analysing applications for licence submitted by banks against established
criteria and making recommendations on the suitability of proposed
managers and board of directors;
c) Reviewing periodic reports from banks and financial institutions to monitor
performance and financial condition and preparing relevant reports;
d) Conducting on-site examinations and off-site surveillance of assigned
banking institutions;
e) Developing and updating institutional profile of banks and financial
institutions;
f) Conducting on-site examinations of banking institutions including their local
and foreign branches;
g) Providing inputs for the development and review of laws, regulations,
circulars and guidelines for banking institutions on various supervisory
issues;
h) Preparing learning materials and participating in seminars and workshops to
banking institutions on prudential aspects;
i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Law or Economics;
b) Master’s degree and/or professional certification in Banking or Accounting
will be an added advantage;
Position:
Receptionist III (Mbeya Branch and Training Institute
Mwanza) – 2 Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Mbeya Branch and Training Institute, Mwanza
Job Purpose:
To act as the Bank’s first point of contact by answering telephones, greeting and
directing visitors, customers and members of the public and providing relevant
information as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Answering telephones from within and outside the Bank;
b) Screening, routing and connecting calls;
c) Keeping record of all visitors who enter/visit the Bank;
d) Responding to enquiries and obtaining information for customers, visitors
and members of the public;
e) Providing information about the Bank as may be required: location of
departments, offices and employees in the Bank;
f) Taking messages and informing other employees of visitors’ arrivals or
cancellations of appointments;
g) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent from an accredited
institution and relevant work - related training;
b) Ability to communicate clearly in English and Kiswahili and any other major
foreign languages such as French;
c) Self motivated and ability to work under pressure;
d) Strong interpersonal skills;
e) Good customer service;
f) Basic computer skills;
g) At least two years work experience as receptionist.
Position:
Office
Attendant
(Kitchen)
III
(Finance
Administration, Mbeya) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Mbeya Branch.
Job Purpose:
To prepare beverages for staff members and Bank’s visitors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Preparing and serving refreshments to members of staff and Bank’s visitors;
b) Cleaning and safekeeping of kitchen facilities;
c) Initiating requisitions for kitchen facilities and other requirements;
&
d) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in English and Kiswahili;
b) Basic certificate in catering;
Position:
Artisan (Plumber) III (Estate Management) - 1
Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water
distribution and waste water disposal in residential and office premises.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Carrying out water supply installations at Bank’s premises and residential
premises;
b) Carrying out routine checks on all water supply installations, machinery and
equipments;
c) Performing maintenance services on plumbing systems and fixtures at Bank’s
residential and office premises;
d) Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet relevant health and
safety requirements;
e) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination;
b) Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing;
c) Two (2) years of relevant working experience.
Position:
Personal Secretary III (Head Office) - 4 Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To provide secretarial services to Head of Department and administer departmental
office support functions.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Providing administrative and office support to the Head of department
including handling appointments and travel arrangements;
b) Managing phone calls, fax and emails directed to the Head of Department;
c) Attending to visitors/customers of the Head of department;
d) Typing letters, memos, reports and other documents as required;
e) Handling files, documents (routine and confidential) including non routine
information appropriately;
f) Distributing files and documents to relevant officers and parties within the
department and outside as instructed;
g) Assisting with organizing meetings and planning official events;
h) Operating and assisting office staff in operating photocopier, scanner and
other equipment;
i) Making requisitions and maintaining inventory of office supplies and office
equipment machinery;
j) Performing other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Diploma in Secretarial studies from an accredited training institution;
b) Certificate of secondary education examination with passes in English and
Kiswahili.
c) Must have shorthand, hatimkato, 100wpm, as well as typing speed 50 wpm;
d) Good team player;
e) Strong organization skills;
f)
Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint e.t.c;
g) Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
h) Good customer service skills.
Position:
Security
Officer
III
(Branches,
Mwanza,
Mbeya,
Zanzibar and Arusha) - 4 Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Branches: Mwanza, Mbeya, Zanzibar and Arusha
Job Purpose:
To coordinate activities of security team pertaining to protection of property,
buildings, staff and visitors to ensure security and safety at all times.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Advising on internal security matters;
b) Organizing work schedules and maintaining optimal staffing of Security
Control Room and security guard posts;
c) Ensuring security systems such as CCTV, alarms etc. are working properly
and organizing repair and maintenance of security equipment;
d) Enforcing security rules and regulations and procedures relating to access
control;
e) Handling response to fire and other emergencies ;
f) Preparing and providing security awareness training to Bank’s employees;
g) Handling special circumstances or security incidents
h) Taking measures to ensure control of movement of people and Bank
properties to/from the Bank’s premises;
i) Preparing periodic incidents and activity reports for management’s attention;
j) Organizing training for security staff;
k) Performing other related duties as assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Security Operations, Law or its equivalent;
b) Master’s degree plus police or security training will be an added advantage;
c) At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a general customer focused
role;
d) Attention to details;
e) Strong interpersonal skills;
f) Strong observational skills;
g) Basic knowledge and hands-on experience of IT;
h) Customer service skills.
Position:
Risk Analyst II (Investment Risk) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To support the design and management of the Bank’s framework for identifying,
measuring and mitigating investment risks.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Researching on market and credit risks associated with reserve management
for policy advice and decision making;
b) Measuring, analyzing and preparing periodical investment portfolios and
attribution report to establishing the source of excess return;
c) Preparing periodic investment risk assessment reports;
d) Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on
global financial markets
developments and advising Head of Investment Risk on how to minimize the
investment risk exposures ;
e) Evaluating risk across all portfolios and asset classes;
f) Monitoring portfolio performance to ensure adherence to risk limits in line
with Foreign Exchange Reserve Management Policy and Guidelines;
g) Preparing daily market risks report for decision making purposes;
h) Performing periodic strategic asset allocation based on detailed market
analysis in line with the Bank’s risk constraints;
i) Monitoring
operational
risks
associated
with
reserves
management
operations and advising the Head of investment Risk on strategies to
minimize operational risk exposures;
j) Participating in regular review of policy and procedures
on reserve
management operations;
k) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Masters of Science degree in Financial Economics, Financial engineering,
Investment Analysis or Quantitative Finance;
b) Analytical skills;
c) Experience of applying risk management techniques will be an added
advantage;
d) Strong communication skills;
e) IT skills.
Position:
Senior Legal Officer (Litigation) - 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To provide legal advice and support on criminal and civil litigations to which the
Bank is a party or in which it has interest and on matters relating to employment and
labour relations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Representing the Bank in civil and criminal matters in which the Bank has
interest;
b) Following up Bank’s cases in courts of law, tribunals and advocates’
chambers and keeping records of pending cases;
c) Conducting research on various court cases to which the Bank is a party and
advising on appropriate court representation;
d) Providing legal advice on various claims ;
e) Advising on matters relating to labour and employment relations;
f) Drafting, reviewing and vetting contracts between the Bank and its
employees, other institutions and service providers;
g) Initiating drafts/legal briefs required in negotiations with various parties;
h) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by head of division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Law;
b) Practising Advocate;
c) A minimum of eight (8) years of post-qualification experience and practice
preferably in handling litigation matters.
Position:
Legal Officer II (Legislation) - 2 Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Contract type:
Contract for unspecified period of time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To provide legal services and advice to management to enable the Bank to conduct
its affairs in compliance with the Act establishing the Bank, other legislation and its
internal policies and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Advising Management on approaches, options and consequences relating to
conduct of affairs to ensure legal protection of the Bank’s operations;
b) Providing legal opinion and advice to Management on cases and on various
legal issues that may arise from time to time;
c) Assessing
adequacy of existing legal framework within which the Bank
operates and advising management on appropriate action;
d) Drafting, reviewing and updating contracts and agreements relating to the
operations of the Bank in collaboration with relevant parties and participating
in negotiations where necessary;
e) Initiating and facilitating mandatory registration of legal documents such as
title deeds, trust deeds and other instruments;
f) Assessing applications and advising Management on licensing and regulation
of banks, financial institutions, credit reference bureau and
Bureaux de
change;
g) Following up publication of subsidiary legislations relating to the Bank’s
activities in the Government Gazette;
h) Providing secretarial services to Management committees as and when
required;
i) Advising Management on and interpreting bank’s policies, regulations and
procedures etc;
j) Preparing periodic status reports and making recommendations to
Management;
k) Preparing legal briefs and contracts for negotiations with other parties on
various issues;
l) Providing support in safekeeping of legal documents and maintaining
confidentiality;
m) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Law from an accredited institution;
b) Strong analytical, negotiating and drafting skills;
c) Three (3) years’ experience in legal practice;
d) Master’s degree or registration as practicing Advocate will be an added
advantage.
Position:
Driver III (Head Office, Arusha and Mbeya Branches) – 4
Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Terms of Contract:
Contract for an Unspecified Period of Time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mbeya Branches
Job Purpose:
To carry out a range of motor vehicle driving duties and ensure passengers reach
their destination safely and materials are delivered timely.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Driving assigned vehicle in professional, safe and courteous manner;
b) Assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle;
c) Keeping the assigned vehicle clean;
d) Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on vehicle maintenance, fuel
consumption, incident/ accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other
relevant report;
e) Performing minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle as required;
f) Initiating a schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with
Transport Officer so as to minimize service interruption;
g) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with passes in English and
Kiswahili;
b) A valid Class C Driving Licence;
c) A driving Certificate from the National Institute of Transport (NIT) or
Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA);
d) Good interpersonal relations and customer service skills;
e) Evidence of proficiency in English is an added advantage;
f) Good team player.
Position:
Messenger III (Human Resource and Zanzibar Branch) –
2 Posts
Reports to:
Head of Division
Terms of Contract:
Contract for an Unspecified Period of Time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Branch
Job Purpose:
To provide office support services including running errands within and outside the
office, photocopying, binding, moving documents /files/office supplies and
providing related services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Moving documents and office supplies from one location to another within
the Bank;
b) Collecting letters and parcels from postal office and other courier agencies
and delivering them to intended recipients within the Bank;
c) Delivering letters and parcels to the postal office and other courier agencies
for postage and delivering them to the intended addresses;
d) Receiving newspapers and magazines and distributing them to the relevant
offices and staff in the Bank;
e) Assisting in basic records keeping, photocopying and binding of documents;
f) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor;
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with passes in Kiswahili and
English;
b) Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination is an added
advantage;
c) Ability to handle confidential information;
d) Good customer service skills;
e) Good team player;
f) Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Position:
Bank Officer II (Project Management) – 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Terms of Contract:
Contract for an Unspecified Period of Time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To coordinate and monitor implementation of Bank’s projects and ensure adherence
to project management principles and the Bank’s Project Management Framework.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Assisting in the day-to-day overall coordination and monitoring of Bank’s
projects with a view to ensuring that projects are planned and managed in
accordance with the Bank’s Project Management Framework;
b) Providing advice and guidance to project managers and projects steering
committees on project management;
c) Maintaining a repository of projects information;
d) Reviewing policies and guidelines on projects management;
e) Monitoring and evaluating Bank’s projects;
f) Coordinating and providing training on project management with a view to
improving project management skills among staff;
g) Preparing and consolidating annual budget requirements for the Bank’s
projects;
h) Proving secretarial support
Committee;
to
the Corporate
Projects Management
i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Masters degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management or Project
Management;
b) Professional certification in project management will be an added advantage;
c) Analytical and quantitative skills;
d) Experience in preparing projects reports will be an added advantage;
e) Computer literacy;
f) Good team player;
g) Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Position:
Senior Supplies Officer (Procurement) – 1 Post
Reports to:
Head of Division
Terms of Contract:
Contract for an Unspecified Period of Time
Location:
Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To carry out procurement activities and assist the Head of Procurement
Management in ensuring compliance with the procurement law and regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Assisting the Head of Procurement with day-to-day procurement activities;
b) Carrying out secretarial duties in respect of the meetings of the Central
Tender Board;
c) Assisting the Head of Procurement in preparing the Bank’s annual
procurement plan;
d) Assisting user departments to establish detailed technical specifications, terms
of reference and statement of requirements for procurement purposes;
e) Preparing bidding documents to prospective bidders;
f) Preparing and reviewing procurement contracts as well as maintaining
register for contracts;
g) Conducting analysis of quotations basing on criteria set forth in the Request
for Quotations;
h) Preparing and issuing purchase orders and maintaining a register for
purchase orders;
i) Following up on delivery of approved items from various suppliers;
j) Preparing periodic reports on procurement;
k) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:
a) Masters Degree in Procurement or its equivalent from an accredited
institution;
b) Professional certification in procurement and supplies management;
c) At least six (6) years of relevant working experience;
d) Computer literacy;
e) Good team player;
f) Ability to work under minimum supervision;
g) Ability to work under pressure;
h) Customer service skills;
i) Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the
applications:
a) A curriculum vitae (CV);
b) Certified copies of certificates, birth certificate and other relevant certificates;
c) Two recent passport size photographs;
d) Names and addresses of two reputable referees;
e) Applicant’s reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers.
f) Applicants with academic certificates from foreign universities must submit
proof of accreditation of issuing institutions.
Application should be addressed to:
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 2939,
DAR ES SALAAM
Closing Date:
Applications should reach the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 6.00 pm on 11th
November, 2013.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.