Manager Information Technology - Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company Limited (TMRC)

Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company Limited (TMRC) is a private sector financial institution owned by commercial banks and non-banks institutions. The purpose of TMRC is to support banks to do mortgage lending by refinancing banks' mortgage portfolios on a long term basis. TMRC is a Mortgage Liquidity Facility (MLF) for banks.

TMRC-Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company

Job Title: Manager Information Technology
Reports to: Heads of Operations

Job Description
The incumbent will be responsible for analysis, designing, programming, testing and implementation of new or existing systems cost effectively, hence responsible for all aspects of development and support for internally created or supported application software, including: the development methodologies, technologies (language, databases, support tools), development and testing hardware/ software environments. Accountable for IT security implementations, and management according to TMRC standards and policy, ensure the network is properly configured. Support and train end users and ensure reliability and availability of IT systems. Implement the system/level controls and maintain system documentation.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible for the Integrity, Maintenance and changes to the Application Development Servers and Databases. (DBA)
Responsible for developing and implementing change control processes for the development of applications to follow.
Provides ad-hoc reporting using crystal report for decision support as required for management decision processes.
Makes technology decisions that affect Software Development.
Assisting Head of Operations & IT in:
Planning, implementing and managing the integrated information system strategy to facilitate achievement of TMRC's business strategy.
Maintaining disaster recovery plans for the organization's information system to ensure business continuity.
Effective maintenance and Monitoring of information system security policies, procedures and control techniques and ensure that they are adhered to.
Information systems development and support.
Plan and upgrade systems to meet current and future organizational business needs.
Support TMRC's ICT infrastructure i.e. SAGE Accpac ERP & Mortgage Refinancing Information System (MRIS), MS Windows operating systems, CISCO equipped Network and associated hardware equipment.
Execute TMRC's IT plan and the day to day IT activities i.e. backup TMRC's Data, user support, repairs and recommend acquisition of hardware, software and maintenance required. Performs other or related duties as assigned by the management.

Qualification and Experience .
i. Holding a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Advanced Diploma/Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology with at least 5 years work experience in a senior position as a Systems Analyst and Design or Computer Programmer. Also he/she should have vast experience in hardware and software installation and configuration.
ii. Experience and Strong understanding of the software development cycle: .
iii. Experience in Visual Studio, ASP.Net web application. Able to create ASP.NET Web applications using any .NET programming language (Visual Basic, C#, Managed Extensions for C++, and many others) and .NET debugging facilities as well as access data using ADO.NET. Also, able to access operating system services using .NET Framework classes, and so on.
iv. Relevant experience with web services and REST
v. Familiar with new IT Developments such as Windows Server 2008, MS Exchange 2010, MS SQL Server 2008, Windows 7, Office 2010,Crystal Report etc.
vi. Strong background in user support.
vii. Experience in hardware and software development, installation and configuration, User support in using IT Services as well as maintaining IT infrastructure.
viii. Master's Degree in Information Technology and being well knowledgeable and experienced in banking operations and Information Technology will be added advantages.

Remuneration:
Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company Limited offers an attractive remuneration package and an excellent working environment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address below, enclosing the following:
1. An application letter showing how they meet the post's requirements
2. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copies of original certificates and awards to support his/ her credentials
4. Contact address including telephone number (s) and/or e-mail address(s)
5. Names and full address of three (3) professional related referees

Applications should reach at the address below before or by, 30th June 2016.
Managing Consultant,
People Dynamics Limited
Plot 132/1 Migombani Road Regent Estate, Mikocheni A
P.O. Box 11267
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Email: info@peopledynamicsltd.co.tz

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.