Senior Information Communication Technology Officer

Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) is a public entity responsible for the implementation of the Public Servants Housing Scheme (PSHS) and management of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Shareholders of WHC include the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), PPF Pensions Fund (PPF), Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF), LAPF Pensions Fund (LAPF), Government Employees Provident Fund (GEPF), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and National Housing Corporation (NHC). In order to implement its objectives, WHC would like to invite suitably qualified Tanzanians to join its lean, entrepreneurial and dynamic team by filling the following vacancies:

7.    Senior Information Communication Technology Officer – One Post

a)    Duty Station: WHC Head Office Dar es Salaam

b)   Reporting to: Chief Finance and Administration Officer

c) Salary Grade:

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Senior Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer will be primarily responsible for the provision and management of appropriate Management Information System (MIS) for the Company’s real estate development, fund management and administrative operations.

d)   Specific Duties and Responsibilities

i)     Develop and implement ICT Strategy that facilitates design, development and implementation of appropriate systems/applications that support the Company’s real estate development, fund management and administrative operations;

ii)    Advises management on suitability of existing and future ICT hardware and software so as to ensure efficient and cost-effective ICT system;

iii)   Ensures that the planning and development of ICT systems is designed and carried out in an orderly, cost effective and efficient manner;

iv)   Oversees design and maintain procedures, rules and regulation for the development and application of ICT;

v)    Follows up with suppliers of hardware and software for proper maintenance of ICT equipment and software;

vi)   Responsible for the development of an in- house database and other programmes to ensure safe custody of data and information;

vii)  Responsible for programming activities including system designing, documentation of procedures, and operation of computer and peripheral equipment;

viii) Responsible for configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance and administration of network and internet connection;

ix)   Responsible for development and updating of website;

x)    Advises the management on computer training needs for the company’s employees;

xi)   Supervise the Registry and staff Library Services

xii)  Effectively administer all resources allocated to the ICT Unit, including offering technical and operational support to staff members in the Departments; and

xiii)         Undertakes any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

e)   Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience.

i)     University Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology or related field with significant competences in computer software applications, operating systems and networking.

ii)    Possession of professional certification such as CISCO, CISA and CISM.

iii)   Possession of Masters Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in a related field will be an added advantage.

iv)   Possession of at least four (4) years work experience in the field two

(2) of which should be in senior position in a reputable organisation. 

TENURE AND REMUNERATION

A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. WHC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on three (3) years contracts that are renewable upon satisfactory performance.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 11^th August 2014.

Only short-listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:

The Chief Executive Officer, Watumishi Housing Company, 4^th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers, P.O. Box 5119

Dar es Salaam.

Email  info@whctz.org Website:  www.whctz.org