Senior ICT Officer II at SELF MF

SELF Microfinance Fund Limited (SELF MF)) invites dynamic, proactive, experienced and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill one (1) vacant post (Transfer) as shown below.

1.0 SELF MICROFINANCE FUND (SELF MF)

SELF Microfinance Fund Limited (SELF MF) is a corporate entity under the Ministry of Finance. It was incorporated on 4th September, 2014 to take over the operations and obligations of SELF Project. SELF MF is registered as a Limited Liability Company by Guarantee under the Companies Act, 2002 of the United Republic of Tanzania with registration number 112091. It is wholly owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Treasury Registrar. 

1.1 SENIOR ICT OFFICER II (PROGRAMMER) – 1 POST (TRANSFER)

1.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To design, code, and debugging software applications based on various deployment platforms (e.g. web, mobile, desktop etc.), operating systems, programming languages, database management systems, ect, software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis, etc;
2. To assist and participate in analysis of user requirements, prototyping, development of new functionalities, maintenance of applications, integration of technological components, testing, deployment.

• To design, code and debugging web and mobile based applications in various software languages;

1. To analyze, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software and reliability analysis.
2. To test Software and quality assurance; vi. To support, maintain and document software functionality.
3. To install and configuration of appropriate application servers based on the application programs to be supported;

• To support, maintain, and preparation of technical and user documentations for various software functionalities;
• To train and support of software users for effective utilization of deployed systems;

1. To assist in troubleshooting and resolving routine software application problems;
2. Software modelling and simulation;
3. Front end graphical user interface design/programming;

• To perform tuning, improvement, load balancing, usability and automation;
• To integrate software with existing systems;
• To evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation;

1. To work closely with analysts, designers and other staff;

• To produce detailed technical specifications and software code documentation; and
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superior.

1.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System, Computer Engineering, System Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution with at least seven

(7) years working experience in programming activities.

1.1.4 SALARY 

This position holds salary scale of SMF SS 7 

2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service;
2. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement; Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: –
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
  • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

 Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);  

 Birth certificate;

1. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: –

• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;          An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;

vii.      An applicant   must be employed in the Public Service and should route his application letter through his respective employer;

• An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;

1. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
2. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
3. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and

National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);

• An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
• A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Chief Executive Officer, SELF Microfinance Fund (SELF MF)

P.O. Box 77760, Dar es Salaam or info@self.go.tz

xiv.      Deadline for application is 29th February, 2024; 

xv.      Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;

xvi.      Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;