Summary: With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children o...

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  • Location: Arusha
  • Employment Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

(50%)

Project and Change Management

Drive digital transformation

Propose and implement technology changes to digitize operations from front end to back end.

Manage IT project delivery

Plan, execute, and monitor IT projects in line with the VisionFund project management framework.

Ensure stakeholder alignment & readiness

Align stakeholders, secure approvals, document process changes, train staff, and ensure rollout readiness.

Monitor performance, risks & outcomes

Track progress, manage risks and issues, and conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure project objectives are met.

(30%)

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Lead digital change initiatives

Drive digital projects by preparing business concepts, budgets, and timelines, and oversee innovation in converting paper-based forms to digital platforms.

Supervise project implementation

Manage daily execution of digital transformation projects like LMMS, CRM, and interbank systems.

Drive digital adoption

Ensure staff are trained, processes are adopted, and teams are ready to use new digital systems effectively.

Report and coordinate stakeholders

Track project progress, milestones, and outcomes, and communicate updates to stakeholders, management, and the Board.

Ensure compliance and risk management

Review proposed solutions against local laws and regulations, manage technological risks within appetite limits, and ensure accurate regulatory reporting.

(10%)

Risk, Compliance & Ethics

  • Promote ethical conduct and compliance: Uphold the highest standards of ethics and ensure full adherence to the Group’s Code of Conduct, laws, regulations, and guidelines across VFT MFB.
  • Manage and mitigate risks: Identify, escalate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance issues to ensure fair client outcomes, effective operations, and a safe business environment.

People management

  • Oversee, motivate, and coordinate team members, ensure clear roles and responsibilities, facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and develop staff skills to achieve project goals effectively.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Strong knowledge of financial procedures, banking operations, and related policies.
  • Experience in project and change management within banking or financial services.
  • Expertise in business process analysis and creating system requirement specifications.
  • Understanding of payment systems, credit operations, and operational workflows.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

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technical skills

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· Graduate with a relevant degree or higher in IT or BSc in computer science or in management (or equivalent)

· Certificate in project management (PMP certificate)

· Basic to advance knowledge in project tools/Office tools (MS word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project MS Vision, MS Publisher)

· 3 year working experience in project management

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work experience

required as a minimum qualification for this position.

· Through understanding of VFT IT infrastructure (Banking ICT Infostructure), planning and development

· Self- driven and with good communication & writing skills

· Competent in Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint

· Should have ability to interact with External stakeholder and Regulatory Authorities

· Excellent analytical skills particular system analysis

· Determines personality with initiative, perseverance and ability to motivate and manage a team.

CORE CAPABILITIES

Achieving Capabilities

Achieving quality results & service. Practicing accountability & integrity. Communicating information effectively.

  • Proven ability to prepare and report various deliverables on time

Thinking Capabilities

Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly. Understanding the Humanitarian Industry. Understanding World Vision’s mission and operations. Practicing innovation and change.

  • Lead and manage change process
  • Proven problem solver who shows both leadership and delegating skills

Self-Managing Capabilities

Demonstrating Christian values in life and work. Learning for growth and development. Maintaining work/life balance and effectiveness.

  • Should demonstrate maturity and provide strong spiritual leadership
  • Continually improving and developing new skills
  • Should be a role model for other staffs in work/life balance

Relational Capabilities

Building collaborative relationships. Practicing gender and cultural diversity. Influencing individuals and groups.

  • Able to develop strong VFT relationships with WVT, partnerships with other stakeholders
  • Build strong teams and work with boards
  • Able to manage the multiple relationships of their Board, World Vision and VFI

DISCLAIMER

‘VisionFund maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violence, abuse, or sexual exploitation against children and vulnerable adults by any staff or affiliates. To ensure client and community protection, we strictly prohibit hiring anyone with an unsuitable background, regardless of whether their role involves direct contact. Every team member must understand these safeguarding priorities and remain open to ongoing training.

Applicant Types Accepted

Local Applicants Only

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