IT Officer at AFO, Dar es Salaam – December 2025

IT Officer Job Description

Job Title

IT Officer

Organization

Action For Ocean (AFO)

Location

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Reporting to

Head of People, Systems & Compliance

Contract Type & Duration

Fixed time, 1 Year, Renewable

Background

Action For Ocean (AFO) is a youth-led Non-Governmental Organization registered under the NGO Act, 2002 of the government of the United Republic of Tanzania. AFO works to champion marine conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods through science, innovation, and indigenous knowledge. As the organization grows, our internal systems must enable agility, compliance, and an empowered workforce. “Strong systems drive strong results for our people and the communities we serve.”

Job Purpose

The IT Officer will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and developing the organization’s digital systems, data infrastructure, and technology tools. This role ensures smooth operations across all internal systems, supports staff with technical needs, strengthens data security and compliance, and contributes to developing digital solutions that improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The position plays a key role in managing HR and administrative systems, program data tools, and digital platforms used across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

The responsibilities are categorized under four main areas:

1. Systems Administration Management

   • Administer and maintain core organizational systems including Workpay (HRIS), DocuSign, Google Workspace, and other program data systems.

   • Create, manage, and deactivate staff email accounts and user profiles across all platforms.

   • Ensure seamless integration of systems where applicable and troubleshoot system-level issues.

   • Produce system logs, technical documentation, and admin records.

2. Data Management & Security

   • Oversee data protection measures, data storage, backup routines, and access controls.

   • Ensure alignment with the organization’s data protection policies, donor requirements, and legal frameworks.

   • Support teams to develop data collection tools (e.g., digital forms, surveys, MIS tools).

   • Train staff on safe data handling and cybersecurity best practices.

3. Automation, Coding and Digital Tools

   • Design and develop small-scale digital tools, workflows, automations, and integrations using tools like Google Apps Script, Python, or JavaScript.

   • Collaborate with departments to identify system gaps and develop solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce manual workload.

   • Maintain internal databases and digital utilities that help teams work faster and with fewer errors.

4. AI Adoption & Digital Intelligence

   • Deploy AI tools for document processing, research, reporting, translation, and workflow optimization.

   • Develop and enforce internal AI guidelines covering privacy, accuracy, and ethical use.

   • Monitor emerging AI threats such as deepfake scams, phishing patterns, and data leaks.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of experience in IT administration, cloud platforms, system support, or related roles (NGO experience is an added advantage).

• Technical Skills:

  • Hands-on experience managing HRIS, Google Workspace, and data collection platforms.

  • Experience developing digital tools, automations, or basic applications (e.g., using Google Apps Script, databases, dashboards).

  • Ability to code simple scripts or automations using Apps Script, Python, JavaScript, or SQL.

  • Working knowledge on AI in the workplace and its applicability across different tasks.

  • Understanding of cybersecurity, device management, and cloud security principles.

Application Deadline

By 23:59 EAT on Monday 23rd December, 2025.