Head of ICT

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for overall Management, operations, and execution of IT strategy for the Organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Oversee all technology operations including networks, compute infrastructure, Databases, Banking applications and deploy & operate them according to established goals.
 Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by the Board.
 Translate business needs to determine technology requirements.
 Oversee IT projects and system changes.
 Control IT budget and manage both capital expenditure and OPEX in line with set goals.
 Establish and maintain operational and change procedures.
 Coordinate and supervise IT staff, vendors, and other professionals in delivery
of company objectives.
 Database administration:
 Installation, configuration and upgrading of MS SQL server software and related products.
 Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures.
 Perform database tuning and performance monitoring.
 Perform application tuning and performance monitoring.
 Plan growth and changes (capacity planning).
 Provide 7×24 ICT support.
 Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges).
 Manage system implementation/upgrades of the core banking system.
 Ensure the ICT infrastructure is well protected and secured against internal and external threats.
 Proper change management systems
 Provide leadership in performance management, employee development, talent management and building a work environment that drives high performance and employee satisfaction.
 To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objective.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 A university degree in IT /Computer Science
 ITIL foundation level certification
 MCSA /MCSE/ CCNA desirable
 5 years’ experience in management
 Knowledge and experience in windows SQL server
 Solid technical skills in databases, networks, and banking applications
 Knowledge of the banking products, services, policies, and systems, to enable appreciation of the impact of the role.
 General awareness of the bank’s operating and security procedures

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to: Email: recruitment@caritas-mfb.co.ke. Kindly indicate the position title on the subject line when applying. Closing date for application will be on 13th October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates

Apply via :

recruitment@caritas-mfb.co.ke