Vacancy title:
Cmi It Specialist
Jobs at:
East African CommunityDeadline of this Job:
18 November 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Cmi It Specialist (Short Term Staff)
(1 post) (REF: EAC/HR/2022-23/07)
Organ : EAC Secretariat
Grade : P2
Directorate : Planning
Reports to: Director Planning
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Purpose of the Job:
The CMI IT Specialist will be responsible for the maintenance of the CMI database by planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving performance of the databases and related IT infrastructure. To carry out his/her tasks, the CMI IT Specialist will be required to maintain liaison with relevant stakeholders including IT staff in the central banks, Stock Exchanges and Central Securities Depositories across the EAC Partner States, EAC Secretariat and other relevant EAC organs.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Managing and providing support for the Capital Markets Infrastructure (CMI) information systems;
• Coordinating and overseeing smooth operations of the CMI information systems;
• Ensuring compliance to the CMI Operational rules and procedures by all participants;
• Training new users on basic CMI network functions, CMI system access and software programs as needed;
• Managing business operations continuity requests for the CMI;
• Installing and when necessary upgrading the database servers and application tools of the CMI as and when necessary;
• Plan database upgrades by maintaining, evaluating, and improving a transaction processing model of the CMI;
• Assess database performance of the CMI by developing a protocol for measurement of results and identification of problem areas;
• Regular improvement of the CMI databases, applications and network performance by monitoring their performance;
• Evaluating and resolving processing and programming problems, and designing database management tools;
• Allocating the CMI system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database systems;
• Ensuring security of the CMI databases by preparing access and control policies and procedures and facilitating implementation of the disaster recovery procedures;
• Supporting the CMI application design by contributing expertise to applications, operations, and technical support teams in the Partner States Capital Markets;
• Ensuring compliance with the CMI database vendor license agreement;
• Ensuring CMI operational safety and resilience;
• Promoting the Capital Markets integration agenda; and
• Manage the resources within the CMI Operations office.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, IT and/or related fields. A professional qualification in related fields will be an added advantage e.g. Certified UNIX Administrator or Microsoft certified engineer.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, at middle-level management or above, working in: central banks Central Depository Systems environment, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) database environment, or Automatic Trading Systems. Experience in implementing Capital Markets Systems will be added advantage.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of Oracle relational database systems, database logic knowledge and report writing skills are required.
Skills and competencies:
• The person should have strong knowledge and experience in implementing regional Capital Markets Systems. In addition, knowledge in business reengineering and processes will be required.
Eligibility for applications:
• Applicants from all Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position.
Terms and Conditions of Service
• The above position is tenable for a contract of six (6) months that may be renewed.
Education Qualifications
• All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
Relevant Working Experience
• Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
Equal Opportunity
• The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.">
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to :
• Fill in the application form attached (download from here);
• • attach their application letter, a detailed CV, Copies of certified academic certificates , and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport in PDF format scanned in one (1) file.
• Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
• For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 18th November, 2022
Candidates who have already applied for this position are required to re-apply.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. All Applications MUST STRICTLY:
• have EAC application form, CV, application letter, ID ;
• indicate nationality and age;
• have the job reference number;
• have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates;
• provide referees.
3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted
4. EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age.
Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing.
A due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a recognized higher education body in respective Partner States) and employment records .
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int
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