Bank of Tanzania Vacancies Jan 2012

The Bank of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzania’s central bank, is
looking for suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens of high personal integrity to fill the
following vacant positions at its Headquarters, Dar es Salaam.

ECONOMIST– 2 POSTS
Reports to: Head of Division.
Location: Monetary and Financial Affairs Department
Job purpose:
To collect, compile, monitor and analyse monetary, fiscal, financial and general
economic data for incorporation into the Bank of Tanzania publications and for
forecasting short and medium-term key macroeconomic variables/indicators.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Collecting and compiling monetary and financial data for economic analysis;
b) Preparing inputs on monetary and financial developments for BoT publications
and Board Papers;
c) Carrying out studies related to monetary, fiscal, and general economic issues;
d) Participating in daily liquidity management and forecasting;
e) Analyzing statistics using contemporary quantitative tools to extract behavioral
information that can be used for forecasting purposes ;
f) Developing and maintaining forecasting frameworks for medium-term and
short-term forecasts of key macroeconomic variables/indicators;
g) Monitoring financial asset prices developments including interest rates and
exchange rate;
h) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Essential Requirements:
 Master’s degree in economics.
 Knowledge of modeling and forecasting using econometrics/quantitative
techniques will be an added advantage
 Analytical skills.
 Computer literacy.
 Good team player.
 Strong written and oral communication skills.

ASSISTANT BANK OFFICER (INSURANCE) – 1 POST
Reports to: Head of Division.
Location: Head Office – Administrative & General Services Department
Job purpose:
To process acquisition and renewal of insurance covers, file claims and follow-up on
settlement.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Processing acquisition and renewal of insurance cover for the Bank’s properties
and personnel;
2. Initiating and following-up on all insurance claims in respect of any damaged
property or injured personnel;
3. Filing claims with insurers in respect of injuries/loss or damage to human and
material resources;
4. Making follow-up on all claims filed and ensuring timely settlement;
5. Initiating requests for up-to-date data on the value of insurable properties from the
custodian departments for cover acquisition and renewal purposes;
6. Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Essential Requirements:
 Diploma in Insurance management
 Computer literacy.
 Good team player.
 Strong written and oral communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:
a) A curriculum vitae (CV);
b) Certified copies of academic /professional certificates, birth certificates and other
relevant certificates;
c) Certification letter from Tanzania Commission for Universities (for those who
studied outside Tanzania).
d) Names and addresses of two reputable referees;
e) Applicant’s reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers.

Application should be addressed to:
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 2939,
Dar es Salaam
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3rd February 2012 at 4.30 p.m.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted