Information Security and Business Continuity Intern

October 16, 2025 Dar es Salaam

Organization: FINCA

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Type: Internship

Job Summary

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

Essential Duties

Information Security and Cybersecurity Support

  • Assist in implementing and maintaining the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • Support basic risk assessments and vulnerability checks.
  • Monitor cybersecurity logs and report anomalies.
  • Participate in security awareness programs, including phishing simulations.
  • Enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Assist with user access reviews and documentation.
  • Support response to security incidents and events.
  • Provide support during internal and external audits related to information security.
  • Support implementation of Information Security Matrix and Control Plan.
  • Follow up on closure of BOT directives and audit recommendations.

Personal Data Protection

  • Assist in ensuring compliance with internal policies, laws, and regulations on personal data protection.
  • Conduct Personal Data Protection Impact Assessments (PDP-IAs) under supervision.
  • Document and monitor data processing activities.
  • Assist in responding to data subject access requests.
  • Prepare reports on compliance status with personal data protection laws.

Business Continuity and Crisis Management

  • Assist in updating and implementing Business Continuity Management, including BCM Policy, BCPs, BRP, DRP, CMP, OEP, and BIA.
  • Participate in simulation exercises and awareness training on BCPs, BRPs, DRP, and CMP.
  • Track backup and recovery plans.
  • Perform additional IT compliance, information security, or data protection projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or related field.
  • Knowledge in information security and personal data protection.
  • Understanding of national and international security regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, and PCI DSS.
  • Familiarity with GDPR and local data protection laws.
  • Experience in financial services or banking industry is an added advantage.

Reporting To

Head of Risk Management and Compliance

How to Apply

Send your CV no later than 23rd October 2025 to TZ_Recruitment@finca.co.tz

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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