Interconsumer
Products Ltd is a fast growing company manufacturing personal care consumer
products which are marketed and distributed in over 10 African countries. The
above vacancy exists in our establishment.
Reporting to CEO, the IT Manager will be responsible for the management and operation of the company's information and communication technology systems and infrastructure, making sure that they are responsive to the needs of the organization.
He/She will be responsible for shaping IT policies and practices geared towards
effective utilization and deployment of information systems, resources and
operations required to enhance service delivery to all internal and external
users.Reporting to CEO, the IT Manager will be responsible for the management and operation of the company's information and communication technology systems and infrastructure, making sure that they are responsive to the needs of the organization.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Development
and management of core business ICT strategy.
- Design
appropriate ICT infrastructure(Hardware & Software) to enhance
business and individual performance.
- Design,
development and implementation of the network and communication.
- Developing
and maintaining the systems architecture, defining standards and protocols
for data exchange, communications, software and interconnection.
- Leading
in the selection and management of multiple information and communication
systems and projects, including voice, data, imaging, office and processes
automation.
- Ensuring
all information systems and networks operate according to internal
standards, external accrediting agency standards, regulatory agencies and
legal requirements.
- Monitor
and identify opportunities for the development of new business
technologies to maximize on process efficiency.
- Develop
and lead ICT enterprise risk management strategies.
- Identifying,
implementing and benchmarking for best practices in ICT.
- Reviewing
all hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts,
soliciting involvement and participation of other management team members
as appropriate.
- Developing
and monitoring the approved annual operating and capital budgets for
information and technology systems.
- Leading
and implementing functional policies, processes and procedures.
- Determining
and coordinating of departmental reporting and communication requirements
- Developing,
training, motivating and evaluating departmental staff to achieve highest
levels of performance
- Develop
ICT policy and scope that will accommodate the Company’s short- and long -
term strategic goals, and contribute to the implementation and control of
Company policy with regard to quality standards and strategic planning.
- Explore
and enhance usage of e-commerce and m-commerce in terms of marketing and
promotion of our products in conjunction with the sales and marketing
manager.
- Planning,
developing and implementing the ICT budget, obtaining competitive prices
from ICT suppliers, to ensure best prices and quality; and In conjunction
with purchasing department play a major role in procuring hardware,
software and all related accessories as may be required.
- Ensure
that software licensing laws are adhered to and that all applicable
licenses remain current at all times.
- Technical
implementing and administrating ERP system and all Business application
software.
- Spear
head all projects where technical ICT skill is needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Engineering or Business related course.
- Masters
in Science (Computer Science) shall have an added advantage.
- Post
graduate qualification in ICT or professional certificate such as CISA,
MCSE, CCNA and Cisco systems.
- Experience
in a manufacturing Industry.
So as to be received latest by 3rd February 2011 attaching a detailed CV stating your age, education, professional qualifications, experience, current remuneration, names, telephone and e- mail contacts of three referees.