TRA Jobs 2021: 6 Job opportunity at Tanzania revenue Authority TRA October 2021_ICT OFFICER II (ICT SYSTEMS RISKS AND SECURITY) – 6 POSTS
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established by the Act of Parliament Cap 339 and started its operations on 1st July 1996. In carrying out its statutory functions, TRA is responsible for administering various taxes and non- tax revenues on behalf of the Government.
On behalf of Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
(PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill 6 vacant posts
mentioned below.
ICT OFFICER II (ICT SYSTEMS RISKS AND SECURITY) – 6 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To install, configure, and update antivirus software;
ii. To alert users on various security risks, threats and vulnerabilities;
iii. To perform systems audit on regular basis;
iv. To implement security mechanisms and controls;
v. To identify, assess and reduce ICT related risk within levels of tolerance set by
Authority;
vi. To define, operate and monitor system for information security management;
vii. To design and maintain methods for effective ICT related risk identification analysis
and reporting;
viii. To carry out inventory of risk and risk attributes (including expected frequency
potential impact and responses) and of related resources, capabilities and current
control activities;
ix. To provide information on the current state of ICT- related exposures and opportunities to stakeholders for appropriate response;
x. To design and maintain information security management system (ISMS) that
provides a standards formal approach to security management for information;
xi. To maintain an information security plan and strategy for management of ICT risks;
xii. To monitor procedures for preventive, detective and corrective measures across
the Authority;
xiii. To protect information systems and technology from malware (e.g. viruses, worms,
spyware and spam) and over all methods of connectivity;
xiv. To provide the definition, operation and monitoring of a system for information
security management;
xv. To plan and implement disaster recovery in accordance with the ICT Business
Continuity Plan; and
xvi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Computer Science,
Information and Communications Technology, Software Engineering, Systems
Engineering, System Security, Network Administration, Database Administration or
equivalent qualifications from recognized Institutions
SALARY SCALE: TRAS 4
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. 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;
ii. All applicants who had applied vacancy posts advertised on behalf of TRA on 1 st June, 2021 through the advert with Ref. No.EA.7/96/01/L/126 should reapply;
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
v. 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;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
Form IV and form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xii. 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);
xiii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiv. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and
Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi/Asha Rose Migiro Buildings -Dodoma.
xv. Deadline for application is 4 th November, 2021;
xvi. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
Released by:
SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT