Zanzibar Insurance Corporation was established on the 20th June, 1969 under the Public Enterprises Decree of 1966 legal Notice no.11 of 1969. It is now oper­ating under the Public Investment Act No.4 of 2002. The Corporation is a Parastatal Organization owned by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar through the Ministry of Finance and Planning. Zanzibar Insurance Corporation is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the following vacancy:

Job Title: Software Developer Officer (1 Post)

Report to: Manager ICT

Duties Station: Zanzibar.

Job Purpose

The Software Developer Officer is responsible for the development, design and implementation of new or modified software products or ongoing business project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A standard Software Developer job description should include, but not be limited to:

• Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs Testing and evaluating new programs
• Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
• Writing and implementing efficient code
• Determining operational practicality
• Developing quality assurance procedures
• Deploying software tools, processes and metrics
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
• Training users
• Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts

Qualifications:

A degree and a technical background should be required to gain a Software Developer role. Degrees in the following subjects should be highlighted as particularly advantageous:

• Computer Science
• Computer Software Engineering
• Software Programming and Development
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

As well as formal qualifications, a Software Developer job description should highlight the following qualities:

• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly
• An analytical mind
• The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
• Commercial and business awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data

Remuneration

• Remuneration will be according to Zanzibar Public Service scale and other terms and conditions of ZIC.

Application letters accompanied by a typed detailed CV, certified copies of Academic Certificates, Three Names of Referees, Current Postal Address, Phone Number, Email Address and two current Passport Size. Application Should be addressed to:

MANAGING DIRECTOR

ZANZIBAR INSURANCE CORPORATION

P.O. BOX 432

MAISARA-MPIRANI

ZANZIBAR

Important Note:

• Testimonials/provision results /statements of results are not accepted
• Employed applicants are required to channel their application letter through their employers
• Age 25-35 years