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  • ERP Functional Expert Senior Systems Developer

    ERP Functional Expert Senior Systems Developer

    Job Description
    Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making education more accessible to Kenyans.
    A vacancies have arisen for the position of ERP Functional Expert in the Information and Technology Department (ICT). The Board is looking for highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individuals of high integrity who are able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the position.
    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.

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  • Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management Chief Innovation & Technology Officer (CITO)

    Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management Chief Innovation & Technology Officer (CITO)

    Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making education more accessible to Kenyans.
    The Board is looking for a highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the position.
    The Position
    Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management is responsible for strategic and operational management of both electronic and manual student loans application records and all institutional records to support the Board’s operations in achieving its strategy and mandate while ensuring alignment of unit’s operations with the institution’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
    Key Responsibilities

    Developing and implementing the institution’s documentation and records management system to meet the institution’s strategic objectives;
    Execute Enterprise data management of HELB to precisely define, easily integrate and effectively retrieve data for both internal applications and external communication;
    Coordinating the development, communication, compliance and maintenance of procedures, standards and policy that meets document management objectives;
    Oversee requisitioning, classification, indexing, coding and cataloguing of all Board documents;
    Oversee quality assurance processes and data quality;
    Oversee digitization of all Institutional records and documents;
    Oversee development and implementation of sound manual records security;
    Developing, implementing and monitor functional records retention and disposition schedules files in accordance with existing line with legislative and regulatory government regulations;
    Formulating and implementing budget and work plans for the documentation unit;
    Execute timely and cost effective periodic loans verification reports and records management reports;
    Ensuring all records and documentation services are provided in accordance with documented Service Level Agreements (SLA) with other department;.
    Formulating, implementing and maintaining risk register for the unit;
    Motivate and lead a high performance team through effective training & development, coaching, mentoring and other good human resource management practices.

    Minimum Requirements

    University degree in social science/information science/Library Science/Records Management
    Minimum of 8 years relevant experience of which 3 years in supervisory level in a comparable institution.
    Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications

    Other Requirements

    Post graduate degree from a recognized university
    Professional Records Management Qualification
    Working experience in an ERP environment preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX system
    Knowledgeable in EDMS Software and digitization
    Knowledge in loan systems and processes

    Personal Attributes

    Personal integrity;
    Possession of networking skills;
    Committed team player with customer Experience skills
    Highly analytical, interpretive, report writing and presentation skills
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ability to work under pressure and achieve results within deadlines

    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 7th August, 2018.

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  • Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer Insurance Assistant Manager

    Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer Insurance Assistant Manager

    Job Details
    A vacancy has arisen for the position of Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer (ISSO).
    The Board is looking for a highly technical, competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills of Information systems security and assurance.
    The Position
    Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer (ISSO) will be responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal/external threats and assurance of business recovery strategies through an elaborate BCP/DRS Governance Framework.
    The ISSO will work alongside other IT services portfolio managers to implement cybersecurity products and services and to manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
    Key Responsibilities

    Provide Technical expert advice on infrastructure and security.
    Conducting employee security awareness training and establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of this security training program.
    Ensure that security is embedded in the project delivery process by providing appropriate information security policies, practices, and guidelines
    Undertake System Administration for information security related appliances and solutions.
    Play an Advisory role on information security, innovations and technical developments.
    Work with service providers to ensure service delivery in a secure manner.
    Handle security incidents reported by users, identifying security objectives and metrics.
    Coordinate the development of implementation of incident response plans and procedures to ensure that business-critical services are recovered in the event of a security incident.
    Evaluate and modify system’s security configuration and enforcing adherence to security practices as per the IT Security Policy.
    Manage power backups at the datacentre and across the organization at the desktop level.
    Scanning of the Institution’s environment to identify, diagnose and mitigate information security threats.
    Testing all system backups to ensure business continuity at the Data Recovery Site.
    Maintain a log and report of all information security incidents and mitigations.
    Enforce implementation of Information security policy – Access control policy, Acceptable use of assets, Risk identification, assessment, treatment methodology and maintenance of ICT Risk register and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators.

    Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

    Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    At least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment at least two (2) of which as an IS Security manager, IS Security Administrator or IS Security specialist.
    Wide experience on deployment of routers, switches, VLANS and firewalls.
    Working knowledge of windows and Linux operating systems and Servers.
    CISSP/CEH/CSA+/CASP/MCSE/ISACA(CISA/CISM/CISA/CRISC/CGEIT), Database Certifications.

    Personal Skills and Attributes

    Personal integrity;
    Possession of good interpersonal skills and networking skills;
    Highly analytical, interpretive, report writing and presentation skills
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ability multi task to work under pressure and achieve results within deadlines
    Good oral and written communication skills
    Quick learner and adaptability
    Team player
    Ability to work with strict deadlines
    Project management skills
    Mastery of operating systems and computer Hardware skills

    Leadership and Integrity
    Candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting during interview clearance/compliance certificate from the following organizations:

    Kenya Revenue Authority;
    Higher Education Loans Board;
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
    Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct) and;
    Credit Reference Bureau.

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  • Internship Opportunities

    Internship Opportunities

    The Board invites applications for internship in the various departments as listed below for a period lasting 3-6 months:

    Legal Services Department
    Lending Department
    Debt Management
    Information Communication & Technology
    Corporate Communication & Customer Experience

    Qualifications
    In order to qualify for the internships, an applicant should have:

    A first degree from a recognized university in the filed relevant to the are of interest
    Graduated not earlier than two years as at the date of this advert
    Not been an intern in the Board before.

  • ERP Functional Expert Senior Systems Developer

    ERP Functional Expert Senior Systems Developer

    Job Description
    Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making education more accessible to Kenyans.
    A vacancies have arisen for the position of ERP Functional Expert in the Information and Technology Department (ICT). The Board is looking for highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individuals of high integrity who are able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the position.
    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.

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  • Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management Chief Innovation & Technology Officer (CITO)

    Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management Chief Innovation & Technology Officer (CITO)

    Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making education more accessible to Kenyans.
    The Board is looking for a highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the position.
    The Position
    Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management is responsible for strategic and operational management of both electronic and manual student loans application records and all institutional records to support the Board’s operations in achieving its strategy and mandate while ensuring alignment of unit’s operations with the institution’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
    Key Responsibilities

    Developing and implementing the institution’s documentation and records management system to meet the institution’s strategic objectives;
    Execute Enterprise data management of HELB to precisely define, easily integrate and effectively retrieve data for both internal applications and external communication;
    Coordinating the development, communication, compliance and maintenance of procedures, standards and policy that meets document management objectives;
    Oversee requisitioning, classification, indexing, coding and cataloguing of all Board documents;
    Oversee quality assurance processes and data quality;
    Oversee digitization of all Institutional records and documents;
    Oversee development and implementation of sound manual records security;
    Developing, implementing and monitor functional records retention and disposition schedules files in accordance with existing line with legislative and regulatory government regulations;
    Formulating and implementing budget and work plans for the documentation unit;
    Execute timely and cost effective periodic loans verification reports and records management reports;
    Ensuring all records and documentation services are provided in accordance with documented Service Level Agreements (SLA) with other department;.
    Formulating, implementing and maintaining risk register for the unit;
    Motivate and lead a high performance team through effective training & development, coaching, mentoring and other good human resource management practices.

    Minimum Requirements

    University degree in social science/information science/Library Science/Records Management
    Minimum of 8 years relevant experience of which 3 years in supervisory level in a comparable institution.
    Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications

    Other Requirements

    Post graduate degree from a recognized university
    Professional Records Management Qualification
    Working experience in an ERP environment preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX system
    Knowledgeable in EDMS Software and digitization
    Knowledge in loan systems and processes

    Personal Attributes

    Personal integrity;
    Possession of networking skills;
    Committed team player with customer Experience skills
    Highly analytical, interpretive, report writing and presentation skills
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ability to work under pressure and achieve results within deadlines

    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 7th August, 2018.

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  • Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer Insurance Assistant Manager

    Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer Insurance Assistant Manager

    Job Details
    A vacancy has arisen for the position of Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer (ISSO).
    The Board is looking for a highly technical, competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills of Information systems security and assurance.
    The Position
    Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, Information Systems Security & Assurance Officer (ISSO) will be responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal/external threats and assurance of business recovery strategies through an elaborate BCP/DRS Governance Framework.
    The ISSO will work alongside other IT services portfolio managers to implement cybersecurity products and services and to manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
    Key Responsibilities

    Provide Technical expert advice on infrastructure and security.
    Conducting employee security awareness training and establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of this security training program.
    Ensure that security is embedded in the project delivery process by providing appropriate information security policies, practices, and guidelines
    Undertake System Administration for information security related appliances and solutions.
    Play an Advisory role on information security, innovations and technical developments.
    Work with service providers to ensure service delivery in a secure manner.
    Handle security incidents reported by users, identifying security objectives and metrics.
    Coordinate the development of implementation of incident response plans and procedures to ensure that business-critical services are recovered in the event of a security incident.
    Evaluate and modify system’s security configuration and enforcing adherence to security practices as per the IT Security Policy.
    Manage power backups at the datacentre and across the organization at the desktop level.
    Scanning of the Institution’s environment to identify, diagnose and mitigate information security threats.
    Testing all system backups to ensure business continuity at the Data Recovery Site.
    Maintain a log and report of all information security incidents and mitigations.
    Enforce implementation of Information security policy – Access control policy, Acceptable use of assets, Risk identification, assessment, treatment methodology and maintenance of ICT Risk register and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators.

    Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

    Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    At least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment at least two (2) of which as an IS Security manager, IS Security Administrator or IS Security specialist.
    Wide experience on deployment of routers, switches, VLANS and firewalls.
    Working knowledge of windows and Linux operating systems and Servers.
    CISSP/CEH/CSA+/CASP/MCSE/ISACA(CISA/CISM/CISA/CRISC/CGEIT), Database Certifications.

    Personal Skills and Attributes

    Personal integrity;
    Possession of good interpersonal skills and networking skills;
    Highly analytical, interpretive, report writing and presentation skills
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ability multi task to work under pressure and achieve results within deadlines
    Good oral and written communication skills
    Quick learner and adaptability
    Team player
    Ability to work with strict deadlines
    Project management skills
    Mastery of operating systems and computer Hardware skills

    Leadership and Integrity
    Candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting during interview clearance/compliance certificate from the following organizations:

    Kenya Revenue Authority;
    Higher Education Loans Board;
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
    Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct) and;
    Credit Reference Bureau.

    go to method of application »