MANAGER, DATABASE & SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

POSITION TITLE: MANAGER, DATABASE & SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
TYPE: ICT | DATABASE MANAGEMENT | IT SECURITY
SECTOR: BANKING | FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
LOCATION: TANZANIA - DAR ES SALAAM, MWANZA, MTWARA, ARUSHA
NATIONALITY: POSITION IS OPEN TO TANZANIAN NATIONALS
CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 22ND, 2016

OUR CLIENT:
Ranked as one of the top largest bank in the country with a regional presence, our Client is a leading, innovative Tanzanian Bank, providing wide scope of financial and banking services to its Corporate & Retail customers, and offering a range of products, most of which are customized to the specific needs of the clients. Since its inception over 16 years ago, the Bank has built a strong brand equity through its relationship management, innovativeness and faster turnaround in services to earn customer respect and loyalty. It has pioneered many country-wide initiatives, and has built financial relationships with international lending agencies of repute.
Our Client is seeking an experienced MANAGER, DATABASE & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION to manage and oversee Database administration, Database Security and Project Manage in the business/commercial context. The position is based in Dar es Salaam.

EXPERIENCE | EXPOSURE:
DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DATABASE SECURITY MANAGEMENT: Possess at least 5 years’ experience in database development, administration or management, with a demonstrable interest and competence in the information security aspects, including relevant database security technical qualifications;
BUSINESS ANALYSIS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Demonstrated awareness of the broad business/commercial context for database security.

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
 Experience managing infrastructure related projects.
 Experience of leading a technical team in the delivery of ICT infrastructure and applications.
 Demonstrate practical experience of the management of change.
 A proven track record of successful ICT management.
 Demonstrable experience of managing/motivating and developing staff.
 Must be able to demonstrate commitment to customer service.
 Understanding of IT procurement process.
 Strong analytical and organisational skills.
 Ability to understand business needs.
 Knowledge of 'relational database management systems' (RDBMS), 'object oriented database management systems' (OODBMS) and XML database management systems.
 Experience with their database software/web applications.
 Up-to-date knowledge of banking technology and related markets.

VISION:
 Be constantly updated and knowledgeable on market, sector and technological trends and developments for the coming years.
 Propose and/or implement innovative ideas to enhance products, structures and solutions.
 Involvement in the implementation of key client service programs.
 Responsible for completing the goals set by management.

COMPANY ADVOCACY
 Promote an environment founded on the Bank’s values of integrity, respect and fairness.
 Participate in community affairs to increase the bank's visibility and enhance new and existing business opportunities.
 Act as an advocate for the Bank in all dealings with members and staff and present a professional image in all dealings with the public including appropriate dress standards, helpfulness and friendliness.
 Promote a balanced team environment with a focus on continuous improvements, best practice and member focus.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Demonstrate a willingness and capacity to become better equipped to perform job responsibilities by both learning and sharing new knowledge and skills gained.
 Ensure successful completion of individual training and development activities to update knowledge and skills relating to legislative, policy, and system, procedure, product and service requirements inherent in current duties.

INDEPENDENT DECISIONS:
 Routine work during course of execution of assignments viz. report writing, meeting banks etc.

ACADEMICS | QUALIFICATIONS | SKILLS | EXPERIENCE

A. ACADEMICS | EDUCATION
 BSc. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
 Essential Certification: Oracle Certified or MSDBA, or both.
 Essential Certification: ITIL Qualification.
 Definite Asset: Project Management qualifications such as Prince2 or PMP would be a definite asset.
 Advantage: Masters’ Degree would be an advantage.

B. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES
 Minimum 5 years of progressive and combined skill experience in experience in database development, administration or management, with a demonstrable interest and competence in the information security aspects, including relevant database security technical qualifications.
 Work experience and/or qualifications demonstrating awareness of the broad business/commercial context for database security & management.
 Customer/User service driven.
 Exposure to developing, observing, promoting and adhering to corporate internal reporting systems, processes and procedures.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills, in English and Kiswahili, with demonstrated ability to get buy-in and influence decisions;
 Demonstrated technological competence, including the ability to research, e-networking, understand, capitalize upon and enhance information systems. Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite with advanced Word/Excel skills, and relevant accounting/financial software;
 Ability to develop, plan, execute and implement according to corporate and project plan strategies
 Flexibility to respond to extended working hours to ensure accessibility and timely response.

D. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
 Inherent honest and ethical attributes, with strong personal value system.
 Intelligent and quick learner with ability to grasp and master quickly.
 Well-referenced, flexible and adaptable to cultural sensitivities of the country and its people.
 Possess excellent collaborative, interpersonal, communication, people-management and relationship/rapport building skills  Self-motivated, independent and team worker.  Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects
 Strong organizational skills, time management, self-starter
 Decision maker, problem solver, analytical ability & good numeric skills including use of automated solutions.
 Accountable & responsible.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
PROFILE MATCH: Before applying, your background and experience must match the requirements of this role.
SCREENING ASSESSMENT: Interviews, Pre-Screening
REFERENCE SUBJECT LINE: “APPLICANT | MANAGER, DBA & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION”
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: 1. Latest CV
2. Cover Letter titled “Why I am the Right Candidate for this Role”.
All of above in WORD format – NO PDF’S PLEASE!
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Can be produced when called for an interview.
EMAIL TO ATTENTION OF: info.talent@rkconsulting.org