The
Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is a State Corporation which was
established by the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act No. 40 of 2011 with the
primary mandate of receiving unclaimed financial assets from the holders of
such assets on behalf of the Government, safeguarding and re-uniting the assets
with their rightful owners.
Database
Administrator
Ref: UFAA/13/2015
1
Post
Reports to the Manager ICT
Overall Purpose
- To
maintain Authority’s database to ensure optimum performance by identifying
user needs and to support the development of formulated business
continuity plan.
- Designing
specifications to computerize and network all functions, activities and
processes and enhance organizational effectiveness
- Modifying
software programmes to support organizational needs; design and install
interactive web sites that include database connectivity, multimedia and
searchable content
- Troubleshooting
database and system problems, including care and maintenance of hardware
systems and monitoring computer security measures
- Providing
technical support services to computer users.
- Train
computer users and equip with necessary skills to facilitate the
implementation of computer-based information systems
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Ensuring
regular backups are undertaken and regular testing of critical system
software, application software, data files and documentation to ensure
reliability. In addition ensure that the disaster recovery site is managed
and tested regularly and license compliance is adhered to.
- Sustaining
database security and integrity of data.
- Monitoring,
managing and fine tuning databases.
- Allocating
system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database
system
- Maintaining
the performance of all databases by implementing new releases and patches;
completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems
and hardware requirements.
- Recommend
solutions by defining database physical structure and functional
capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery
specifications.
- Proposing
specifications and flowcharts for new database installation, recommending
optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements and also
maintain updated database documentation
- Install
revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts;
recommending optimum access techniques and coordinating installation
requirements.
- Providing
database reports as required
- Conducting
user training; providing information and resolving database problems.
- Conducting
training needs analysis to develop and implement on-the- job training
programmes to equip staff and users with effective computer skills to
navigate and undertake routine backup of files, care and maintenance of
computer systems
- Providing
technical guidance to drive the implementation of information and communication
technology plans and policies in all functions, activities and processes;
- Preparing
proposals and budgets to fund technology improvements. Confer with
vendors, other organizations and staff to integrate complex and
heterogeneous technology environments to support the achievement of
organizational goals
- Keeping
abreast in ICT developments through continuous professional development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications from a university
recognized by the Commission for University Education.
- Professional
qualifications
- Solid
understanding of ERP and Databases.
- Solid
understanding of Servers and Networks.
- At
least 6 years work experience in development and installation
customization of organization- wide computer systems
- Ability
to create and link databases to websites and to protect the integrity of
data and information.
Terms
and Conditions
- Successful
candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive
remuneration package.
- All
applicants should attach the following documents with their applications:
clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education
Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission, and a certificate of good conduct from the Criminal
Investigations Departments.
Application
Process
If
you possess the above qualifications, please write quoting the Job Reference
and Title on both the cover letter and envelope accompanied by up-to-date
curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration and other benefits,
academic and professional qualifications, work experience, your e-mail and
telephone contacts.
Your
curriculum vitae should indicate names, phone numbers, postal and email
addresses of two (2) referees who are familiar with your previous academic/work
experience.
Please
attach copies of your educational, professional certificates, identity card or
passport.
The
applications should either be sent by post, e-mail, or hand delivered to the
Authority’s Offices located at Pacis Centre, Westland- off Waiyaki way, 2nd
Floor,to be received on or before 10th June, 2015, addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority
P.O. Box 28235-00200
Nairobi
E-mail: careers@ufaa.go.ke
UFAA is “an Equal Opportunity Employer”
Women
and Persons with Disability are encouraged
How to Apply
Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted