Tobacco Industry & Marketing Board (TIMB)
DUE: 18 FEB 2024
The above-mentioned vacancy has arisen within TIMB and applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position. The successful candidate will be based at TIMB Head Office.
REPORTS TO: HEAD- INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acquiring data from primary or secondary industry data sources and maintaining databases/data systems.
- Building and implementing statistical models as required by the Board and its stakeholders.
- Interpreting data, analysing results using statistical techniques and providing ongoing reports.
- Developing and implementing databases, data collection systems, dia analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
- Identifying, analysing, and interpreting trends or tobacco industry patterns in complex data sets.
- Filtering and “cleaning” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
- Coordinating industry stakeholders in coming up with enhanced data reporting models and gathering future data reporting needs for the benefit of the tobacco industry.
- Assisting the system development team to come up with Data Analytics and reporting requirements in new system development projects
- Attending to stakeholders’ reporting queries by creating visualizations and reports in various innovative forms.
- Participating in meetings, presentations, and quality assurance activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Information, Communication & Technology / Computer Science or equivalent.
- A Power BI certification or equivalent is required.
- A certification/training in Advanced Excel, Oracle databases or SQL will be an added advantage.
- Two years’ work experience obtained in a similar role.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/ COMPETENCIES
- Self-driven, results-oriented and the ability to work under pressure.
- The incumbent must demonstrate sound practical Power BI skills.
- A general appreciation of programming languages (PHP frameworks, Java) is needed.
- Experience in working with databases is a must, ie. Oracle, SQL, MySQL etc.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Experience in ERP systems implementations and support is relevant.
- Tobacco industry experience will be an added advantage.
TO APPLY
Submit an application letter, certified copies of qualifications and a detailed CV addressed to hr@timb.co.zw not later than 18 February 2024 clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, – “ICT DATA ANALYST”
NB
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of applicants.