ICT Officers Jobs Vacancy at Self Microfinance Fund Tanzania January 2022
About Self Microfinance
SELF Microfinance Fund is a product of Government Project which was known as ‘Small Entrepreneurs Loan Facility (SELF)” formed in 1999. SELF Project was among Government programmes pursuing poverty alleviation role on behalf of the Government which was jointly funded by Government of Tanzania and African Development Bank (AfDB).
The Project focused on enhancing the contribution of the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to economic growth and reduction of poverty and to enhance microfinance industry in Tanzania through;
Wholesale loan fund to eligible Microfinance Institutions (MFIs);
Strengthening the capacity of collaborating MFIs through training and institutional support; and
Promote and sensitize the formation of new grassroots MFIs.
The performance of the Project was significantly notable, and thus it was found to be beneficial to transform the Project into a sustainable entity beyond its project life to enable it pursue further this noble role. The Cabinet sitting of 13th June 2014; assented SELF II Project to transform to Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), which conforms adequately on status incorporation, business form, assets transfer and ownership. SELF Microfinance Fund was incorporated on 14th September 2014 under Company Act 2002 as a Company Limited by Guarantee and the main guarantor being the Government of United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Finance and Planning under the Treasury Registrar.
In November 2018, The Government of Tanzania reached the decision to merge SELF Microfinance Fund (SELF MF) and UTT Microfinance (UTT MFI). The merging aimed at synergizing human capital, Financial (Capital Investment) and business opportunities that existed between the two (2) companies and reduce Government dependence. Merging the two companies provided the new formed company with synergies and economies of scale that can lead to greater efficiency and profitability.
JOB POST: ICT OFFICER II
POST CATEGORY(S): IT AND TELECOMS
EMPLOYER SELF: Microfinance Fund
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2022-01-24 to 2022-02-06
JOB SUMMARY N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To perform daily administrative functions which involve monitoring the performance of the main system and back up servers by ensuring that they run properly and any trouble shooting is resolved promptly;
ii. To ensure that hard disks have adequate space for data storage and processing;
iii. To assist in system and network maintenance;
iv. To trouble-shoot systems and network. To maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and tools;
v. To perform or direct web site updates;
vi. To identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction;
vii. To maintain understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups;
viii. To develop or validate test routines and schedules in order to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types;
ix. To write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and apply knowledge of computer capabilities;
x. To write or contribute to instructions or manuals in order to guide end users;
xi. To provide routine system support for remote office connectivity, system applications and desktop hardware installation remotely or through contract support;
xii. To assist the implementation of Network Security within the Local and Wide Area Networks;
xiii. To establish installation requirements and ensure that the operating systems do not interfere with one another; and
xiv. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superior.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System, Computer Engineering, System Engineering, or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products
ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to handle customers
iv. Flexibility on job rotation
v. Ability to recover defaulted loans
vi. Good communication skills
vii. Ability to work under pressure
viii. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
REMUNERATION SMF SS 4
The deadline for submitting the application is 06 February 2022.
