ICT Risk Officer at DCB Commercial Bank Plc

Company: DCB Commercial Bank Plc
Job Title: ICT Risk Officer
Reference Number: DCB-RC-IRO-06/2026
Location: Tanzania
Application Deadline: 16 July 2026

About DCB Commercial Bank Plc

DCB Commercial Bank Plc is a fully-fledged retail and commercial bank in Tanzania, offering financial services to individuals, microfinance institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and large corporate clients. The bank serves over 3 million customers through a growing network of more than 8 branches, 1,000+ DCB Wakala Agents, and over 280 Umoja Switch ATMs across the country.

Position Summary

DCB Commercial Bank is seeking a qualified and experienced ICT Risk Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the bank’s information security, ICT risk management, business continuity, and data protection frameworks are effectively implemented, monitored, and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The ICT Risk Officer will be responsible for:

• Performing security and cyber resilience risk assessments for projects, systems, and business units.
• Overseeing cybersecurity monitoring and incident management activities, including:
  • Vulnerability assessments
  • Penetration testing
  • Security event and incident log monitoring.
• Conducting reviews and testing of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs).
• Managing user access and privileged accounts across applications, servers, and databases to ensure appropriate access controls.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring ICT risk and information security policies and frameworks, including:
  • Business Continuity Management (BCM)
  • Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
  • Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP).
• Ensuring compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act and other regulatory requirements, including:
  • Reporting data protection violations.
  • Maintaining the bank’s registration as a Data Controller and/or Data Processor.
• Conducting staff awareness and training programmes on:
  • Cybersecurity
  • ICT risks
  • Data protection.
• Coordinating the timely closure of internal audit and regulatory findings to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Acting as the primary liaison with regulators and external agencies on ICT risk, information security, and compliance matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Or another related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification such as:
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (added advantage).
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a highly automated ICT environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Photocopies of academic certificates
• Names and contact details of three referees

Quote the reference number DCB-RC-IRO-06/2026 in the subject line of your email.

Applications should be submitted via email to:

recruitment@dcb.co.tz

Note: Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is 16 July 2026.