Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 01, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Finnlemm Sacco seeks to recruit for the following position: –
Job Title: ICT MANAGER
Department: ICT
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Terms: 2 Years Renewable contract

Job Description
The ICT Manager will steer 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. He/she will ensure that the Society adopts the latest ICT developments in its operations.

Responsibilities
• Manage all operations of the ICT Department and ensure timely provision of ICT services to all functions of the Society including but not limited to finance, credit, personnel, membership and HR system/data base management.
• Oversee all technology operations including networks, computer infrastructure, Databases, Sacco core banking applications and deploy & operate them according to established goals.
• Formulate, implement and review Sacco’s ICT policies, procedures, strategies and systems, to support the implementation of strategies set by the Board.
• Translate business needs to determine technology requirements
• Establish appropriate management controls to oversee IT projects and system changes
• Prepare ICT budget and manage both capital expenditure and OPEX in line with set goals and value for money
• Establish and maintain operational and change management procedures
• Execute departmental objectives in line with the Sacco’s strategic plan and aligning the ICT strategy with the Society’s strategic plan
• Ensure compliance with ICT regulations and advise management on optimization of ICT resources in the Sacco
• Manage the Sacco ICT assets to support effective implementation of the Sacco objectives
• Maintain register of all ICT hardware, software and systems to ensure full asset management and timely replacement/upgrades as
• Maintain security, confidentiality and integrity of the Sacco’s systems and information
• Formulating and implementing a prudent ICT risk management
• Ensure that all IT dynamics in use by the organization keep pace with technological innovations and
• Assist, co-ordinate all systems implementation including working with ready-made applications and external consultation if need
• Supervise IT staff, in delivery of the Sacco’s Strategic Plan.
• Coordinate vendors and other professionals in delivery of Sacco’s objectives.
• Ensure business continuity and effective disaster management and recovery planning
• Prepare and present ICT Reports to the management
• Coordinate regular maintenance and serviceability checks to ensure all ICT equipment and systems remain
• Responsible for ongoing training of Sacco staff on ICT related areas to ensure staff have adequate ICT knowledge to perform their primary
• Management of IT incidences, support issues and services
• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Manage and ensure effectiveness of servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers, and their associated operating systems and software. Responsible for on-site and off-site data
• Actively ensure appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards are in place to protect Sacco’s information assets from internal and external threats
• Manage and ensure effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection.
• 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.
• 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.
• In liaison with the Marketing & Communications Manager, you will be responsible for Finnlemm website contents and update.
• To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the Sacco’s goals/objectives.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, computer science, and/or any related field
• A Master’s degree in ICT or related field will be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of working experience and at least 3 years in a similar role in terms of scale and complexity, in a financial institution: Banks, microfinance, or Sacco
• Knowledge and experience in Windows 2012/2019 SQL server
• Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics CRM and ERP Applications
• Proven knowledge of the Sacco products, services, policies and systems
• Membership with ICT Professional Body e.g., Computer Society of Kenya, ISACA, PMI

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications in soft copy only clearly indicating the position applied for together with a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, and any other relevant documents, including 3 referees (with current email addresses & mobile phone numbers) and a cover letter to humanresource@finnlemm.com to reach us on or before 13th October 2021, latest 5pm.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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