Database Application Risk Officer

Reports to: Head of Division

Location: Head Office- System Risks Department

Job Purpose:

Contributing inputs in formulating policies and procedures and designing processes intended to assist Management in identifying and managing threats to the achievement of MIS business objectives.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinating the process of risk identification, assessment, evolution, controlling and monitoring all systems used in the Bank

• Coordinating implementation of IT security policy to ensure compliance by all staff

• Setting up an early warning system that will help in monitoring risks defined in the profile and timely reporting when they are highly likely to materialize

• Establishing, maintaining and updating Systems Risk Incidence Register

• Communicating effectively to all functional units systems risk appetite, risk mitigation plans, and setting clearly a list of residual risks and strategies to handle them

• Following up implementation of risk mitigation strategies related to database management, systems applications, and IT infrastructure

• Participating in systems user acceptance tests (UAT) prior to deployment of newly developed/acquired, upgraded or significantly enhanced systems

• Conducting database risk awareness training to employees; • Exploring, researching, and reviewing trends, risks, standards and best practice from time to time and disseminating relevant information to functional

• Preparing recommendations for risk mitigation measures for Management consideration

• Performing other relevant duties as may be assigned.

• Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or its equivalent

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems/Security

• Basic knowledge of UNIX and/ or Linux operating systems, Databases, Programming languages and Business Applications

• A certification in either data base administration, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), IT Risk/ Security Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) certified copies of birth certificates, academic transcripts and other relevant certificates, names and addresses of two referees, a reliable contact address, and email and telephone numbers and should be sent by post to:

Deputy Governor (AIC)
Bank of Tanzania
P.O. Box 2939
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania