Officer – Systems and Applications Developer at The School of St Jude, July 2026
Job snapshot
The School of St Jude, is hiring a Officer. The position supports the systems that underpin day-to-day operations. The post is based in Tanzania.
| Role | Officer |
|---|---|
| Employer | The School of St Jude, |
| Location | Tanzania |
The School of St Jude, maintains the database and application infrastructure behind its services.
Role overview
Are you passionate about systems, innovation, and improving how people interact with technology?.
Key responsibilities
- A strong understanding of supporting system setup, reporting, reconciliations, and automation.
- Act as a bridge between end users and technical teams by capturing requirements and translating them into meaningful actions.
- Do you enjoy exploring user needs, supporting enterprise applications, and helping teams get the most out of ERP systems?.
- Exposure to (or willingness to learn about) ERP systems and their role in managing organizational data and workflows.
- The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty via education and make a positive impact in Tanzania.
- Comfortable supporting or learning about ETL pipelines, how data moves between systems for reporting or integration purposes.
- About us.
- Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100's of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers.
- Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa?.
- A background or demonstrated interest in Accounting, Business Systems or Finance.
- Engage users across departments to gather insights, identify bottlenecks, and recommending improvements.
- THE SCHOOL OF ST JUDE DOES NOT REQUEST PAYMENT AT every STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS covering THE OFFER STAGE.
- Every PAYMENT REQUESTS ought to BE REFUSED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION.
- A Bachelor's degree in IT and Finance or IT and Accounting.
- Assisting in data integration and reporting efforts, covering ETL processes where data is moved, cleaned, and analyzed.
- We're looking for qualified and passionate Officer - Applications.
- Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
- Carrying out and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) so that systems are fit for purpose.
- Contribute to reporting, data quality checks, training materials, and user documentation.
- The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education inside Africa.
- An interest in project work, helping track progress, coordinate tasks, and bring improvements to life.
- PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES IN JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- If you're a proactive problem-solver with a keen interest in digital tools and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you!….
- Basic experience with user testing (UAT), gathering feedback, and supporting system adoption.
- St Jude's is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.
- Mid-morning tea and lunch (while working days).
- Experience working with data whether in Excel, SQL, reporting dashboards, or basic scripting.
- Applications close on 29th might 2025, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Help coordinate and execute system enhancements and finance-related projects.
- Send your cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to (subject line MUST include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/OP/CA/25/01).
- Supporting the use and optimization of our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, ensuring it meets the evolving organizational needs.
- Join a flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
- Work with us!.
Requirements
- Curious about how enterprise systems (ERPs) support core operational functions like accounting, HR, procurement, and reporting.
- A strategic, detail-oriented thinker who enjoys making systems work better.
- You might not be an expert, but you're eager to learn, adaptable, and motivated by solving real-world problems.
- You're interested in finance and business processes and want to understand how systems support decision-making and service delivery.
- A strong communicator who can connect with the two technical teams and end users.
- Organized, proactive, and excited to develop in a role that blends finance systems, user engagement, and innovation.
- Passionate about improving user experience, conducting user research, and gathering feedback while testing and rollout.
- Comfortable exploring and working with data flows, covering the basics of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
Key skills
- Financial Reconciliation
- Financial Accounting
- Talent Acquisition
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Microsoft Excel & Office
How to apply
Apply through the The School of St Jude, careers portal for this Officer.
Common questions
- What role is open?
- The School of St Jude, is recruiting a Officer.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Tanzania.
- How do I apply?
- Follow the application instructions in the How to apply section.
Jobconnect application guidance
Before applying for Officer, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert.
- Identify 2-3 requirements from the advert and make sure they are clearly visible in your CV, cover letter, or application message.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
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Interview preparation
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Advert requirement: A strategic, detail-oriented thinker who enjoys making systems work better. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: You're interested in finance and business processes and want to understand how systems support decision-making and service delivery. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Curious about how enterprise systems (ERPs) support core operational functions like accounting, HR, procurement, and reporting. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Passionate about improving user experience, conducting user research, and gathering feedback while testing and rollout. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Comfortable exploring and working with data flows, covering the basics of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Officer position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Officer. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to The basics of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. You might not be an expert, but you're eager to learn, adaptable, and motivated by solving rea.
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
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