Officer – Applications: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Position: Officer – Applications

Are you a systems-savvy, tech-curious professional looking to make a difference? Do you want to work with one of Africa’s leading charitable organizations? If you’re passionate about technology, enterprise systems, and improving user experience, this opportunity might be for you.

About Us
The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in providing free, quality education to bright but underprivileged students in Tanzania. Each year, we support:

• 1,800 students with a world-class education

• Hundreds of graduates with access to higher education

• Over 20,000 government school students through teacher support

We are powered by generous supporters worldwide who believe in fighting poverty through education.

Who You Are
You’re a strategic and detail-oriented thinker with a passion for systems and problem-solving. You enjoy working across teams, understanding user needs, and finding ways to make processes more efficient through technology.

You’re likely:

• Interested in finance, accounting, and business processes

• Curious about how ERP systems support functions like HR, procurement, and finance

• Passionate about user experience, research, and continuous improvement

• Familiar with data flows, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) basics

• A clear communicator who can bridge gaps between technical teams and users

• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment

What You’ll Do

• Support the day-to-day use and continuous improvement of our ERP system

• Collaborate with end users to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications

• Assist in implementing system enhancements and finance-related improvements

• Help with data integration, reporting, and data quality through ETL processes

• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Engage with various departments to identify process bottlenecks and suggest solutions

• Create and maintain documentation, training materials, and user guides

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in IT & Finance or IT & Accounting

• Background or keen interest in Accounting, Business Systems, or ERP platforms

• Strong understanding of system support, reporting, and reconciliation

• Experience with (or willingness to learn about) ERP systems and data management

• Exposure to ETL processes and data tools (Excel, SQL, dashboards)

• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Basic experience with user testing (UAT) and feedback collection

• Interest in project coordination and driving process improvements

Why Join Us?

• Use your skills to fight poverty through education

• Be part of a diverse, supportive international and local team

• Opportunities for growth and career development

• Enjoy mid-morning tea and lunch on working days

Interested?
Send your cover letter and an up-to-date CV to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz
Subject Line: TSOSJ/HR/OP/CA/25/01
Deadline: 29th May 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please Note:
Beware of fraudulent job offers. The School of St Jude does not request any form of payment during the recruitment process. Any such requests should be reported to local authorities.