Information Security and Business Continuity Intern at FINCA Tanzania

Job Title: Information Security and Business Continuity Intern

Reporting to: Head of Risk Management and Compliance

Location: Head Office Dar es salaam

JOB SUMMARY

The Information Security and Business Continuity Intern will assist in implementing the Bank’s Information Security, Cybersecurity, Personal Data Protection, and Business Continuity programs. The intern will work under the guidance of the Senior Information Security and Business Continuity management to help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures and Subsidiary Policy Manual (SPM). The role is responsible for safeguarding confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, IT Compliance and ensuring the protection of personal data across all business units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Information Security and Cyber Security Support

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Support in performing basic risk assessments and vulnerability checks
• Help to monitor cybersecurity logs and report anomalies.
• Participate in security awareness and training programs (e.g., phishing simulations, follow up on training attendance).
• Define and enforce implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with user access reviews and documentation.
• Support in responding to security information event/incidents.
• Provide support during internal and external audits related to information security
• Support on implementation of Information Security Matrix and Control Plan
• Follow up on closure of BOT directives, Internal and external Audit related to information security and BCM

Personal Data Protection

• Support in ensuring compliance with internal policies, laws and regulations on Personal data protection
• Assist in conducting Personal Data Protection Impact Assessments (PDP-IAs)
• Support in documenting and monitoring data processing activities.
• Help responding to data subject access requests under supervision.
• Assist in preparing regular reports on compliance status of the personal data protection laws and regulations.

Business Continuity and Crisis management

• Assist in updating and Implement Business Continuity Management including BCM Policy, BCPs, BRP, DRP, CMP, OEP, BIA.
• Participate in Simulation exercises and awareness training BCPs, BRPs, DRP and CMP.
• Help tracking backup and recovery plans.

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Perform additional tasks and projects assigned by the supervisor related to IT compliance, information security, or data protection.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, cyber security, management information systems, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge in information security and/or Personal data Protection,
• Working knowledge of national and international security regulatory compliances and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT and PCI DSS.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and local data protection laws.
• Experience in financial services/ banking industry.

Apply: Send your CV not later than October 23, 2025, to [email protected]

#Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted