The Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB) was established in 1995 through an Act of Parliament CAP 213A of the
laws of Kenya.
The mandate of HELB is to source for funds and provide financing (through loans, scholarships and bursaries) to Kenyans pursuing higher education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) and Technical, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and recover funds loaned to create a National Revolving Fund.
The mandate of HELB is to source for funds and provide financing (through loans, scholarships and bursaries) to Kenyans pursuing higher education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) and Technical, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and recover funds loaned to create a National Revolving Fund.
Senior Systems Developer
Information and Technology Department
(ICT)
HELB is an innovative institution in
the education sector whose focus is to leapfrog how Financing higher education
is executed in Kenya by amalgamating public and private sector resources in the
country.
HELB offers this service through a
technology platform that link Financiers to borrowers true to the tag line
“Education Meets Technology”.
The person we need to fill the position
and to join our fast growing team should not only be passionate, innovative,
aggressive and qualified but also, be of high integrity, highly competent,
self-driven with innate dynamism to solve problems.
The Position: Reporting to Assistant ICT Manager, Business applications; the
Senior Systems Developer will be responsible for gathering user requirements,
analyzing, designing, developing and implementing business applications.
Additionally, the Senior Systems
Developer will be responsible for the maintenance of existing solutions as well
as innovations for efficiency and enhanced service delivery
Key Responsibilities
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Gather requirements from business and
discuss with users to come up with system specification
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Develop prototype for required
solutions
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Develop and de-bug applications
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Develop existing applications by
analyzing and identifying areas for modification
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Develop reports and customizations
specific to client requirements
·
Optimization of existing solutions
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Perform tests for the solution
developed and conduct User Acceptance Test (UAT) and obtain sign-off for the
UAT
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Conduct training for internal staff
and external customer on use of developed applications
·
Develop technical and operational
documentation for the applications
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Ensure safe custody of all
applications documentation
·
Keep up to date with the latest
technologies.
·
Perform any other duties that may be
necessary for the effective management and success of the board
Minimum Requirements
·
A Degree in BSc Information Systems
or its equivalent
·
Microsoft Dynamics AX certification
·
Knowledge in the SSRS reporting
framework
·
Knowledge in Microsoft management
reporter tool will be an added advantage
·
Accounting / Financial knowledge will
be an added advantage
Experiences
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At least four (3) years of experience
in applications development and database operations
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Experience with a variety of
programming languages and databases
·
Proficiency in Oracle and SQL Server
databases
·
Proficiency in SQL scripting
·
Proficiency in X++ programming
language
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Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
Personal Attributes
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Personal integrity;
·
Good oral and written communication
skills;
·
Quick learner and adaptability;
·
Good interpersonal skills;
·
Team player;
·
Attention to details;
·
Results oriented;
·
Ability to multi task;
·
Ability to work with strict
deadlines.
ERP Functional Expert
Information and Technology Department (ICT)
HELB
is an innovative institution in the education sector whose focus is to leapfrog
how Financing higher education is executed in Kenya by amalgamating public and
private sector resources in the country. HELB offers this service through a
technology platform that link Financiers to borrowers true to the tag line
“Education Meets Technology”.
The
person we need to fill the position and to join our fast growing team should
not only be passionate, innovative, aggressive and qualified but also, be of
high integrity, highly competent, self-driven with innate dynamism to solve
problems.
The Position
Reporting
to Assistant ICT Manager, Business applications; the ERP Functional Expert will
be responsible for gathering user requirements, analyzing, designing,
developing and implementing business applications.
Additionally,
the ERP Functional Expert will be responsible for the maintenance of existing
solutions as well as innovations for efficiency and enhanced service delivery
Key Responsibilities
·
To work collaboratively with ICT
management, business leaders, and business department team members to review
requests, analyze requirements, and documents current and future state workflows;
·
Review performance issues on AX
Finance modules, diagnose root causes, and resolve the same;
·
Development and maintenance of
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2/3 (ERP), Management Reporter (MR);
·
Assimilate business goals and
objectives of the Finance and Corporate Support departments while translating
business requirements into system requirements;
·
Creating test plans, test cases,
training plans, and end user guides;
·
Reviewing user Requests, clarify
objectives, understand software functionality and recommend solutions using
industry best practices;
·
Provide functional training,
including developing user training materials and delivering end user training;
·
Provide expert advice to Finance,
Human Resource, Supply Chain, Transport in best use of AX Finance modules;
·
Function as a liaison between Finance
and IT department, Human Resource, Supply Chain, Transport – business partners
to ensure effective delivery of system changes;
·
Support system setup, configuration,
integration, upgrades/updates and implementation of new functionality;
·
Identifying reporting requirements
and help to coordinate the development of specialized reports;
·
Driving system design analyses, user
acceptance testing, business validation during production implementation, and
post production support
Minimum Requirements
·
A Degree in Bachelor of Commerce, BSc
Information Systems or its equivalent;
·
CPA (K);
·
Microsoft Dynamics AX certification ;
·
Microsoft certified Professional;
·
Knowledge in Microsoft management
reporter tool;
·
Accounting / Financial Management
particular General Ledger Architecture knowledge;
·
Certified in sure step (Managing
Dynamics Implementations).
Experiences
·
At least four (3) years of experience
in ERP deployments;
·
Proficiency in Microsoft office
suite;
·
Experience in Configurations of
Dynamics Financial Modules;
·
Experience in creation of reports in
management reporter;
·
Experience in user support and
training.
Personal Attributes
·
Personal integrity;
·
Good oral and written communication
skills;
·
Quick learner and adaptability;
·
Good interpersonal skills;
·
Team player;
·
Attention to details;
·
Results oriented;
·
Ability to multi task;
·
Ability to work with strict
deadlines.
How to Apply
If
you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria
given above, please send your application, detailed CV, relevant copies of
testimonials certificates, your date time contact, and contacts of three
referees, to reach the office of Chief Executive Officer on the contact below
and not later than 2nd October, 2018.
Chief
Executive Officer & Board Secretary
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489-00400
Nairobi
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489-00400
Nairobi
Or
Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke
HELB
is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons
with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted.
