VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Gambians to fill the following vacant position available at the Ministry of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery, Banjul.
Job Purpose
The Principal Database Officer is responsible for leading database administration, management, and optimization for the HRMIS and related government ICT systems. This position requires advanced expertise in database design, implementation, security, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning.
JOB TITLE: Principal Database Officer – ICT, Grade 10
Number of Vacancies: (1 position)
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Direct Entry:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in database administration and management, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
- Certifications (Preferred): Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), or equivalent professional certifications.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in database management systems (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server)
• Strong knowledge of database design, normalization, and optimization
• Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and integration
• Proficiency in SQL and database programming (PL/SQL, T-SQL, etc.)
• Knowledge of database security, backup, and disaster recovery
• Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Database Design and Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain database architectures for HRMIS and integrated government systems; develop data models, schemas, and database structures to support system requirements.
Database Administration: Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database management systems (DBMS); ensure database availability, performance, and reliability across production, testing, and development environments.
Data Migration and Integration: Lead data migration activities from legacy systems to HRMIS; design and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes; ensure data integrity and accuracy during migration.
Performance Optimization: Monitor database performance and conduct regular tuning; optimize queries, indexes, and database configurations to ensure optimal system performance and response times.
Security and Access Control: Implement and maintain database security measures including user access controls, encryption, and authentication; ensure compliance with data protection regulations and government security policies.
Backup and Disaster Recovery: Design and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies; conduct regular backup testing; develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
Data Quality Management: Establish data quality standards and validation rules; conduct data cleansing and de-duplication activities; implement data governance policies.
Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including database schemas, data dictionaries, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
Team Leadership and Training: Supervise and mentor junior database officers; provide technical training to staff; coordinate database-related activities across the ICT team.
Vendor Coordination: Liaise with HRMIS vendor and database software providers on technical issues, updates, and support requirements.
COMPETENCES:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
SALARY
The salary attached to the position is Grade 10, of the Government Integrated New Pay Scale, i.e. D 133,860.00 (One hundred and thirty-three thousand, eight hundred and sixty dalasi) per annum.
APPLICATION FORMAT
Giving that the Public Service Commission no longer accepts paper base applications, applicants should complete form (16B) available on the PSC E- Recruitment portal: https://portal.pscgov.gm
CLOSING DATE
Completed applications together with copies of certificates and other relevant documents should be uploaded ONLINE no later than 15th May, 2026 before 11:59 GMT