Responsible for leading digital transformation, IT project delivery, change management, risk and compliance, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership for VisionFund’s Tanzania operations in Arusha.
Responsibilities
- Propose and implement technology changes to digitize operations from front end to back end
- Plan, execute, and monitor IT projects in line with the VisionFund project management framework
- Align stakeholders, secure approvals, document process changes, train staff, and ensure rollout readiness
- Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and conduct post-implementation reviews
- Prepare business concepts, budgets, and timelines for digital transformation projects
- Oversee implementation of digital projects including LMMS, CRM, and interbank systems
- Ensure staff training, digital adoption, and effective use of new systems
- Report project progress, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders, management, and the Board
- Review proposed solutions for compliance with local laws and regulations
- Manage technological risks and ensure accurate regulatory reporting
- Promote ethical conduct and adherence to the Group Code of Conduct, laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Identify, escalate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance issues
- Oversee, motivate, coordinate, and develop team members
- Facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and ensure clear team roles and responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management, or an equivalent field
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Three years of project management experience
- Knowledge of banking operations, financial procedures, payment systems, credit operations, and operational workflows
- Expertise in business process analysis and system requirements specifications
- Knowledge of banking ICT infrastructure
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, writing, and system analysis skills
- Stakeholder engagement and regulatory authority coordination skills
- Leadership, delegation, team motivation, relationship-building, and change management skills
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, Christian values, maturity, innovation, and commitment to safeguarding
