Database Administrator

Job Title:                         Database Administrator         

Department:                    Information Services

Reports To:                     Applications Support Manager

Salary Grade:                 FP

Updated Date:               20 March 2026

RAF:                               213310

# Posting:                        1

Closing Date:                   15 April 2026

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SUMMARY

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing the planning, coordination, utilization and administration of Oracle relational databases, MS-SQL relational databases, MYSQL databases, My sql databases, Management Information System (MIS) databases and other file organization and access methods used within the organization.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

• Installs, configures, and upgrades the database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)
• Recommends database management systems, hardware platforms and data distributions to be used in system implementations, including those operating on a 24-hour basis.
• Assigns and controls names used for the various portions of data base to include, transaction codes, elements, tables, records, schema and sub-schema.
• Ensures adequate security safeguards are in place to control access to all databases.
• Ensures the integrity of database files through the daily monitoring of database backups, logs, journals and transaction statistics.
• In charge of all databases used within the organization and ensures their proper functionality.  
• Oversees the proper distribution and controlled replication of data across Disaster Recovery (DR) sites and databases.
• Plans and executes performance tests of physical data base designs.
• Allocates disk space for new data tables and monitors space utilization for existing data tables.
• Makes adjustments to table sizes and locations to ensure efficient use of resources and to optimize performance.
• Manages schema and sub-schema libraries, and responds to requests for data views.
• Implements database backup and recovery plans, and performs database recoveries and coordination with other areas of the IT department.
• Monitors and reviews operating statistics for conformance to performance standards and overall system performance goals.
• Maintains documentation about test and production database environments to help resolve potential production problems.
• Prepares periodic reports on the status of all database systems to including performance data, economics data and database usage.
• Supporting Core banking database systems and act as first line support for all database issues. 
• Maintain a Knowledge base of all known application issues.
• In charge of IFRS 9 Data extraction. Liaises with Finance team to resolve any data errors that might appear in the IFRS 9 Reports.
• In charge of submission of data to the enterprise data warehouse.
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Coordinate the resolution and remediation of all security related issues at Database level for all the databases used in the bank. This will involve end user training on security related matters, including applying the lastest security patches and updates on the database systems.
• Implement and maintain High availability solution (e.g., Data Guard, Always-on, Galera Mysql).
• And any other duties assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY      

 

• Training and mentoring junior DBAs who report directly to the incumbent.

 

 

COMPETENCIES            

 

• Proven success as a team player having extensive experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Proven abilities of technical writing and documentation.
• Proven ability of translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to provide solutions to complex technical problems in a creative and analytic manner.
• Experienced based skills in training and mentoring.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills of English. The ability to present information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Excellent capacity to present and to explain the information, influence and persuade others, as well as promote understanding and consensus.
• Proven ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
• High level of energy, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment self-confidence and initiative.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and awareness of deadlines.
• Hard working self-starter with initiative.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Demonstrated abilities with source control systems and team collaborative software/database development and knowledge management.
• Demonstrated abilities with server and data storage hardware concepts with ability to conduct basic hardware and software sizing.
• Experience with database support and development tasks.

 

Education & Experience          

 

• Bachelors of Science degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Oracle / MS SQL / MYSQL DBA certification is preferred.
• 3+ years experience in database administration.

 

Language Skills

 

• Fluency in spoken and written English language.

 

Computer Skills                                             

 

• Strong knowledge of Oracle / MS SQL / MYSQL databases.
• Knowledge of programming in SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Python
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of HA/DR solution (Data Guard, Always-on, Galera Mysql)
• Backup and recovery tools (RMAN, native tools)

 

 

KEY DELIVERABLES

 

• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring appropriate definition, organization, security, integrity, operational efficiency, operational support, scheduling and documentation of the databases.
• She / He acts as the arbiter over the structure and contents of critical databases, establishing and enforcing rules, standards and guidelines.
• Establishes written guidelines for the overall use of database management systems.
• Responsible for implementing highly complex projects.

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

 

• Good knowledge and communication relationships with business staff and colleagues.
• Information Services Manager
• Applications Support Officer.
• Systems Administrator.
• Regional Database Administrator.
• Regional Reporting Specialist.

 

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Required to travel 20% of the working schedules country wide.

 

NB: Les Offres de FINCA DRC sont gratuites, aucun frais n'est exigé ni avant ni pendant et ni après le processus de recrutement. Le recrutement se fera sur place à Kinshasa, tout candidat ayant postulé en dehors de la ville devra se prendre en charge. Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées.