The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
is a Statutory Institution owned by the two Governments of the United Republic
of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 share holding basis. With the
registered Head Office being in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, TAZARAhastwo Regional
Administrative Centres —one in Mpika, Zambia and the other in Dar es Salaam.
Some senior management positions (listed below) have fallen vacant at the Head
Office and at the Regional Office in Tanzania. Suitably qualified nationals of
Tanzania and Zambia are encouraged to apply for the under listed management
positions.
Head Information Technology (HIT)
Reporting to Managing Director
Salary Scale: TSG 13
Location : Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Number of Positions : One(1)
Job Purpose
The HIT develops, implements and reviews the
Information Communication Technology (ICT) policies and procedures, to monitor
their effectiveness in the organisation through the provision of reliable IT
infrastructure and application systems that are responsive to the needs and
demands of the Authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and
implements the ICT strategic and operational plans aligned with the
organisation’s strategic direction;
- Develops,
implements and oversees the organization’s ICT security structure, Risk
Assessment, strategy, Disaster Recovery Plan, and business continuity
plans in order to secure information and records;
- Ensures that
all necessary ICT tools, processes and systems are in place to meet the
requirements of the business and contribute to the achievement of the
organisation’s short, medium and long term goals;
- Manages all
ICT related projects within the organisation, ensuring that they are
delivered to required standards and on time in order to provide high
quality ICT systems and services;
- Develops and
manages the planning and budgeting for the ICT services to ensure that
appropriate resources are made available for the provision of best ICT
services that are in line with organizational growth;
- Supervises
the ICT staff and conducts annual staff appraisals, ensuring that any
training and development needs within the department are identified and
implemented; and
- Participates
in core strategic plans of the organisation.
Core Skills and Competencies:
- Sound
understanding of computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications,
databases and storage systems;
- Strong
interpersonal, communication and leadership skills;
- Ability to
manage and prioritize tasks and projects;
- Solid
working knowledge of all relevant coding languages and security protocols;
- Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills; and
- Must be a
team player.
Qualifications and experience:
- Form IVA/I
Certificate of Tanzania or Grade 12 Certificate of Zambia;
- Degree in
Computer Sciences/lnformation Management System or its equivalent;
- A post
graduate qualification will be an added advantage;
- Eight years
of relevant experience, five of which should be at Senior Management
level;
- Not less
than 35 years of age;
- Registered
member of the Information Communication Technology Commission (ICTC) in
Tanzania or Computer Society of Zambia (CSZ) in Zambia.
Conditions of Service:
TAZARA conditions of service will apply. All
the above appointments are on permanent and pensionable basis
Mode of Application:
Only candidates who meet the specified
requirements need apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their
detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, names
and addresses of three traceable referees.
Notes:
·
Female applicants are
encouraged to apply.
·
Only short-listed
candidates will be communicated to.
·
Faxed or electronic
applications will NOT be accepted.
APPLY TO
The Human Resources Manager
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
Head Office, Julius Nyerere Road
P.O. Box 2834
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
The deadline for submitting the application is
19 March 2021
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