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In 1967, the Government of Kenya commissioned Booker Agriculture and Technical Services to do a feasibility study on the viability of growing sugarcane in Mumias and then initiate a pilot project.
At the time, the Mumias area was underdeveloped, land utilization was poor as farmers grew food crops on small areas for subsistence only, while the rest of th...
Reporting to the Head of Finance, S/He will drive MSCs ICT strategy and day to day operational ICT infrastructure, Services and Business Systems, ensuring that MSC staff, clients and relevant stakeholders has suitable technical resources, applications and support to achieve the objectives of the organization effectively, securely, and with a competitive and innovative edge
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive ICT strategy to support defined organizational needs and objectives;
- Promote best practice in the development of information systems;
- Supporting the Head of Finance in the establishment, development and communication of the organization’s ICT and Business Systems strategies
- Deliver an effective, resilient and responsive ICT support service to a wide range of MSC users and stakeholders;
- Lead, manage, motivate and develop ICT team
- Schedule, control, and manage delivery of ICT provision, support, hardware, and developments in a timely, cost effective, and efficient way, balancing the use of in- house and external resources appropriately
- Ensure ICT developments and new software/hardware are fit for purpose and deliver the intended benefits
- Ensure that ICT systems and procedures promote data and information security and business continuity, in line with best practice and relevant external standard
- Champion the effective use of ICT throughout the business to enhance individual and organizational performance and efficiency
- Proactively identify, anticipate and resolve MSC’s ICT needs in a systematic, planned and timely manner to ensure availability and reliability
- Work with the supply chain management to procure a wide range of ICTs and related services and manage suppliers and third party service providers to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer service; budgeting & monitoring expenditure of the same
- Direct, support and develop all ICT staff and provide advice to Director of HR on general ICT training and development requirements for the wider organization with the aim of raising skills, standards and awareness in the use of ICT applications
- Working with “super users” in all departments to ensure the use of consistent, high standards in the management of information;
- Providing support to all users, listening to concerns and identifying issues, finding and implementing solutions; providing “business analyst” skills to all user departments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT from a recognized University
- A recognized professional ICT qualification preferably Microsoft Certification.
- At least ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) years spent at senior management level in significant organization
- Experience in deployment & management of ERP Systems.
- Excellent working knowledge with Microsoft SQL database or its equivalent
- Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage
The application should be sent by post, courier or email to be received not later than 5:00 pm on 28th February, 2018. The email address is jobs@mumias-sugar.com
Applications enclosing cover letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, national identity card and a detailed CV indicating day-time telephone contact, e-mail, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to
The Chief Executive Officer,
Mumias Sugar Company Limited,
P.O Private Bag,
MUMIAS
OR
The Chief Executive Officer,
Mumias Sugar Company Limited,
Nairobi Office,
Top Plaza, Ground Floor,
Kindaruma Road, Off Ngong Road,
P.O Box 57092 – 00200,
NAIROBI
Mumias sugar Company is an equal opportunity employer
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