The Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans pursuing higher education in recognized institutions.
We are looking for dedicated, passionate and highly-driven individuals, who are able to demonstrate strong analytical skills, are results driven, excellent time managers and team players to join our team to further the Board’s mandate of transforming lives of Kenyans through provision of loans, bursaries and scholarships.
ICT Manager
The ICT Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will lead a team of dedicated and innovative ICT professionals to develop ICT systems and enhance the ICT capacity of the institution to enable it meet its mandate.
Role Profile:-
The incumbent will:
- Drive the Board’s ICT policy
- Develop new ICT systems and enhance the existing ones
- Lead and drive a culture of innovation and creativity in seeking ICT solutions to organisational challenges.
- As a strategic thinker, ensure implementation and monitoring of the ICT Strategy to enhance the delivery of services, while clearly demonstrating ability to meet deadlines
- Customize ICT systems into an interactive infrastructure which enables faster access to data and information and the sharing of ICT resources by users
- Assure functionality of operating systems, network and applications software for effective communication and put in place measures which ensure security, privacy and integrity of ICT systems;
- Maintain and/or develop new databases on a need basis;
- Ensure Disaster and Recovery management
- Be expected to operate under an environment of Performance Contracting and enforce the realization of departmental and individual performance targets through performance management
The board wishes to discuss this position with individuals who possess the following:-
- A Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution. A postgraduate degree in ICT is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in leading edge computer technologies, programming and practical knowledge of Oracle and SQL database.
- Ability to conceptualise and convert ideas into solutions; At least six years of relevant experience
- Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Certification from relevant recognized professional bodies.
Candidates should enclose their up to date Curriculum Vitae, details of day time contacts, current gross pay, names and contacts of three referees, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer not later than 3rd June, 2010 on the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489-00400
Nairobi, Kenya.
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489-00400
Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail: helb@helb.co.ke
‘HELB is an equal opportunity employer’
Working with you to finance higher education now and in the future’
