Head of ICT (Nairobi) at Century Microfinance Bank Limited

Reporting to: The CEO

Station: Head Office- Nairobi

Job Summary: Overall in charge of ICT. To maintain the key business software systems and the related technological delivery channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and review the bank’s ICT policy and procedures which support the strategic objectives.
• Ensure the organization has appropriate and up to date ICT functionality, software and hardware in an effective, efficient, secure and cost conscious manner.
• Establish appropriate management controls to ensure that projects deliver the required functionality on time as per budget allocations.
• Prepare and manage annual ICT budget, expenditure, cost reduction and ensure value for money is achieved.
• Manage, evaluate and ensure security concerns for the bank are addressed.
• Bridging of different technical platforms to allow sharing of functions and data
• Develop and Implement an application architecture that provides for the independent selection of a platform, for application execution and database services and enables IT to efficiently deliver and upgrade strategic computer applications
• Maintenance of an applications and technology infrastructure that exploits an architecture enabling technical and business operations
• Develop and Implement systems to provide a foundation upon which web- based services can be added without major modifications
• Either upgrade, acquire or develop applications in such a way as to facilitate user access by web browser.

Web & Mobile:

• Create easily navigable/ user friendly intranet (SharePoint services) and extranet web sites that are compliant with accessibility regulations
• Provide multiple channels for both Century staff and client access at the most cost effective way
• Exploit intranet technologies that enable employees to communicate, access reference data, follow up on open issues, order goods or services and provide other intra- departmental services
• Implement systems to provide a foundation upon which web-based services can be added without major modifications.
• Development and maintenance of web-site.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Supervisory:

• To guide, lead and manage the staff under your supervision in such a manner that promotes motivation, efficiency and a high degree of discipline in all activities.
• Participate in the setting of annual objectives and inculcate a culture of bi-annual performance appraisal within the ICT Department

Person Specification

• 5 years’ experience with 3 experience in business application systems.
• Degree in computer science or Equivalent, Master’s degree is added advantage
• Advanced computer skills- SQL Server, Oracle, Firewalls
• Thorough knowledge of financial services and or demonstrated ability producing requirements that support test- driven development
• Thorough knowledge and of regulatory requirements as relates to MFI institutions
• Micro finance industry policies and industry development is added advantage