Computer System Analyst/Programmer III (National Payment System)

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;

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.