Job Title: ICT Manager
Hiring Organization: Kimisitu
Sacco
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Finance
Institution
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 10/26/2023
Kimisitu Sacco has an open membership majorly drawn from employees of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), Embassies, International Missions, Government Agencies, Corporates, businesses, Chamas, and investment groups in Kenya and Diaspora. Our mission is to empower our members economically by
providing quality financial services through prudent mobilization of resources and excellent customer care.
Kimisitu Sacco is seeking to recruit a dynamic, self-driven, and result-oriented individual to join our team in our fast paced, modern work environment, to fill in the above position:
Position Summary
The ICT
Manager steers all technology functions encompassing ICT infrastructure set-up,
systems security, development and implementation of ICT strategic plan and ICT
policies, data back up and disaster recovery. The role holder ensures that
society adopts the latest ICT developments in its operations.
Main
Responsibilities
Formulate
and implement sound ICT policies, procedures, strategies, and systems.
Manage
the Society ICT assets to support effective implementation of the Society
objectives.
Advise
the C.E.O on ICT innovations, strategies, and their impact on the Society
objective.
Support
CEO to make prudent ICT investments for automation and ease of various aspects
of operations.
Manage
all operations of the ICT Department and ensure timely provision of ICT
services
to all
functions of the Society.
Promote
best practice in the development of information systems.
Keep
abreast of latest technologies that may be of benefit to the Sacco and make
requisite recommendations, supported by documentation, costing etc.
Execute
departmental objectives in line with the Sacco’s strategic plan and aligning
the ICT strategy with the strategic plan.
Assist,
co-ordinate all systems implementations including working with ready-made
applications
and external consultation if need be.
Maintain
confidentiality and integrity of the society’s information.
Ensure
that all IT dynamics in use by the Sacco keep pace with technological
innovations and developments.
Be in
constant consultation with all technology-based service providers.
Supervise
direct reports work and other administrative matters.
Review
performance of direct reports.
Identify
training needs for direct reports.
Participate
in the recruitment of staff within the department.
Mentor
and coach staff.
Knowledgeable
on Data protection Act.
Operational
Roles and Responsibilities:
Design
and implement short and long-term capacity plans to ensure systems, network and
telecommunications infrastructure meets existing and future requirements.
Maintaining
oversight and custody of the Sacco’s in-house and remote data Centre and all
network and related hardware assets.
Provide
team leadership within the department through professional staff performance
management.
Ensure
availability of a stable and reliable ERP System.
Prepare
ICT department budgets in liaison with the HOD.
Implement
and maintain a robust IT asset management system for all IT hardware and
software inventory, network components, life cycle management and related
documentation.
Oversee
purchase, installation, configuration and maintenance of user application
software,
operating system software and internet communication system within the computer
network of the society.
Set up
and monitor contracts with external suppliers for the provision of ICT
technical support and services.
Conduct
research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and
standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
Conduct
research and make recommendations on disruptive IT infrastructure innovations
and trends such as cloud, mobile and bring your own device (BYOD).
Lead the
preparation of RFPs, bid proposals and other documentation related to
acquisition of network, telecommunications, server, and endpoint infrastructure
as well as negotiations with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure IT
infrastructure products and services.
Perform
any other responsibility assigned from time to time.
Knowledge:
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s
Degree in ICT, computer science or its equivalent
Minimum 8
years working experience with at least four years in career history in a
similar role in terms of scale and complexity working with a financial
institution
Masters
in ICT or Computer Science will be an added advantage.
Certification
in Information Security, Project Management, ICT infrastructure.
Membership
with ICT Professional Body e.g., Computer Society of Kenya, ISACA, PMI
Knowledge
on big data and the building of highly available, reliable, and scalable
systems will be an added advantage.
Knowledge
of and experience with: LANS/WANS; Windows Server Environment; Microsoft
SQL
Server; Microsoft Exchange; Internet Information Services; backup systems;
network/workstation
peripherals; print servers; firewalls, spam & antivirus hardware/software;
VOIP Telephone Systems, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets; computer hardware.
Personal
Attributes required for this role:
Strong
risk management skills
Strong
system Audit skills
Strong
data protection and governance skills
Excellent
analytical and reporting skills.
Excellent
problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strategic
and policy management skills
Leadership
and management skills.
Excellent
interpersonal, communication, and negotiation Skills.
Project
and vendor management skills.
Self-driven
and Innovative.
How to
Apply
Interested
candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online by filling in the
data form on the website. After filling the data form, proceed and
send an application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to jobs@kimisitusacco.or.ke.
Clearly state the subject of the email as ICT Manager.
The data form must be filled in full. To be considered for this role your
application must be received
by C.O.B on Wednesday 8th November 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kimisitu SACCO never asks for money in return for advancement in any recruitment
process. If you are ever asked for a fee, please report to Kimisitu SACCO on
0709 136000
or jobs@kimisitusacco.or.ke
