Manager, Information Communication Technology at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing and executing ICT strategies, related policies and standards in line with the Fund’s Corporate Strategic Plan;
• Preparing, reviewing and monitoring the ICT annual budget and operating plan to support business plans;
• Providing regular and ad hoc technical and management reports for carrying out performance benchmarking and decision making, identifying opportunities for innovation and fostering the development of creative solutions;
• Managing the introduction, implementation and support of appropriate information and communication technology for the Fund including overseeing ICT projects, operational improvements and evaluating the integration of new technologies;
• Managing the introduction of structured end-user capacity building to ensure optimal and efficient use of all the ICT systems/tools available to the Fund;
• Overseeing the installation of programs, conduct final testing, evaluate effectiveness and increase program operating efficiency by adapting to new requirements as necessary;
• Ensuring effective and efficient security systems that ensure network, systems and data security and recovery from internal and external security threats;
• Preserving ICT resources by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures;
• Performing risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures; and
• Managing internal ICT infrastructure requirements including the use of third parties to supply services. 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution;
• Leadership course from a recognized institution;
• Membership in good standing to a relevant and accredited professional body;
• Professional qualification such as CISA, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Assistant Manager, ICT or a comparable position; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.