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  • Posted: Oct 17, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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    IT Solutions Architect

    Job Description

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Planning and Delivery Department  within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

    Brief Description

    Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Systems Analysis & Architecture the holder of the position will create technical solutions for business problems, utilizing available IT assets.

    The role holder will act as the technical subject matter expert on IT systems, providing and articulating forward-looking technical proposals for implementation either to cover existing functionality gaps or to generate new innovative commercial products and business services.

    He/She will also act as an Information Technology evangelist to business.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Translate documented business requirements into a technical solution design for implementation;
    • Collaboratively oversee the development of the solution as per agreed architecture;
    • Provide solution architecture input into all new system tenders;
    • Maintain up to date EA documentation;
    • Maintain updated IT service catalogue documentation;
    • Proactively communicate to business stakeholders on the available IT capabilities.

    Qualifications

    • Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
    • Solution Architecture skills ( Advanced level);
    • 5 years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in systems analysis and design;
    • Advanced skills in logical and physical data modeling, relational databases;
    • Experience in multiple programming languages and Web services;
    • Experience with both UNIX and Windows platforms are necessary;
    • Knowledge of networking-TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing;
    • Knowledge of security-encryption (SSL), certificates, firewalls, VPN, IPSec, etc;
    • Experience integrating products into legacy systems;
    • Communication and interpersonal skills;
    • Problem solving skills;
    • Decision making skills;
    • Desire to continually learn new skills
    • Experience in cloud and managed services will be an added advantage.

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    Manager Cyber Risk

    Job Description

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Enterprise Risk Department within the Risk Management Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below

    Reporting to the Head of Department – Enterprise Risk the position holder will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive programme to assess and mitigate current and emerging cyber risks that impact on Safaricom information systems.

    Roles

    • Identify, develop and maintain a list of critical internal and external facing assets and services across GSM and non-GSM networks
    • Conduct adequate technical risk review of operating systems, databases and applications across information systems
    • Conduct cyber risk assessments, analysis and follow-up on mitigation plans
    • Implement cyber risk monitoring for critical external-facing systems
    • Ensure implementation of measures to close gaps identified in cyber risk penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
    • Implement cyber security awareness for internal users as well as customers and suppliers
    • Conduct research on global cyber trends and present the information for management decision-making
    • Analyse cyber risk trends from system logs and data collected in SIEM and other systems, and provide trend analysis reports as well as recommendations to mitigate identified risks
    • Review and ensure adequate policies are implemented to manage Information risk across the company
    • Develop and implement back-up policies across critical systems, including back-up and restore frequencies as well as restore testing, and provide recommendations for improvements as part of our cyber response strategy.
    • Provide guidance to the Crisis management team on cyber security response strategies.
    • Provide guidance in the interpretations of current policies related to specific situations as they arise and conduct policy exception reviews
    • Conduct enterprise information risk assessments at agreed regular intervals to assess and track the health of information management across the organization
    • Conduct risk assessments at agreed intervals across information processing sites
    • Perform ad-hoc risk assessments as per managements’ request
    • Offer guidance on security risks on emerging threats and advise the business accordingly. Offer specialist guidance & advisory to other business units for timely assurance of key / special projects.
    • Offer guidance and support on the planning, implementation, monitoring and review of the Information Security Management System
    • Support the implementation and maintenance of a robust framework to adequately collect, audit and monitor logs across critical systems.

    Job Requirements

    • Degree in IT, Business Information Systems (or related technical field) from a recognized university
    • Holder of at least one of the following certifications: CISA, CISM or CISSP
    • At least 4 years proven working experience in operational management of Information Systems / Information Security / Information Systems Audit role, or proven experience in business process assurance and/or risk analysis preferably in a telecommunications environment
    • Detailed knowledge of GSM and IT Networks is essential.

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    Wealth Management

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in M-PESA Strategic Partnerships – M-PESA New Business Ventures within the Financial Services Business Division (M-PESA). In keeping with our current business needs,we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Strategic Partnerships – New Business Ventures, theposition holder will have the overall responsibility for leadingand developing the formulation of Investment and wealth creation strategy,policies and initiatives to reflect the company’s goals.

    The role works withdifferent business partners, business unit partners and cross-functional teams to deliver complete and appropriate investments and wealth managementsolution that meet the customers goals, tolerance for risk and investmenttimeline

    Roles

    • To identify, define and developinvestment and wealth management portfolio for Safaricom;
    • To develop and launch Safaricomflagship wealth management product propositions;
    • To provide market intelligence oninvestments, banking and trust concepts including, but not limited to: assetallocation on managed portfolios, brokerage accounts, portfolio reviews,deposit and loan solutions, basic trust and estate products and identificationof wealth planning opportunities;
    • Be responsible for leadingcompanywide strategic initiatives on investments and related Industry;
    • To collaborate with partners with newand existing partners to develop new ideas based on market research andinsights;
    • To work in collaboration withcross-functional teams to ensure execution of the overall investment strategy;
    • To ensure systematic and forwardthinking in the product selection for current and future needs of the customer;
    • To target prospective investmentpartners based on the various propositions that are in line with the company’sobjectives;
    • To conduct partner product andproposition analysis based financial information to identify opportunities forcollaboration;
    • Keeping up to date with marketdevelopments, new investment products and all other areas that can affect themarkets;
    • To evaluate the feasibility ofcurrent and future investment products to ensure relevance of the products;
    • To help organize and lead criticalplanning meetings, status updates, business reviews and other communications;
    • To engage with key influencers anddecision makers across different teams to accomplish the company’s goals;
    • To assess and interpret complicatedfinancial information and translate to a consumable product;
    • To collaborate with cross-functional teams to structure and execute business initiatives, lead analysis and develop and communicate final recommendations for growing investment products for the company;
    • To support the financial services andstrategic partnerships business in key business projects and initiatives.

    Job Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in a business related field; Degree from a recognized university preferably in Business Administration, Finance or Economics;
    • A Masters degreeor Chartered Financial Analyst will be an added advantage;
    • At least 6-8 years’ experience in private banking or Financial Services industry,demonstrated progression and at least 3 years’ experience in a Telecommunications company handling partnerships, business development and strategy formulation;
    • Must haveworking experience in private banking or Financial Services industry;
    • Must have excellent financial and analytical skills.

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    RAN Optimization Engineer

    Job Description

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

    Brief Description

    Reporting to the Team Manager – Greater Western Ran Optimization – Kisumu, the role holder will be involved in the optimization of 2G/3G/LTE technologies towards delivery of CSSR and CDR targets, RAN Parameter alignment, RAN neighbor management and best practice documentation. The role holder will also be involved in customer complaints investigations, DT analysis and issue resolution

    Jobs Responsibilities

    • Manage and coordinate optimization of 2G/3G/LTE infrastructure.
    • Analyze statistical KPI trends and DT analysis and carry out remedial actions to resolve emerging quality issues.
    • Optimize Existing 2G/3G/LTE sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity, quality and coverage sites;
    • Monitor statistical and drive test cluster KPI’s on a continuous basis and Trigger corrective optimization plans and manage implementation to completion.
    • Ensure all physical changes are updated on ATOLL database. Perform routine audit on sites. Maintain standards 4G/3G/2G parameter rules on all radio database parameters;
    • Prioritize customer complaints and provide a solution/ recommendation within the agreed time frame.Identify and forestall potential complaint areas;
    • Identification of Potential bottlenecks in the 2G/3G/LTE end to end network and escalate to other internal stakeholders for resolution.

    Requirements

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering, with an emphasis in Radio communications;
    • Candidates with Hands–on experience on GSM, WCDMA, LTE Optimization will have an added advantage;
    • Practical knowledge on use of radio planning tool and nominal cell planning;
    • Candidates with experience in Nokia and/or Huawei 3G equipment will have an added advantage;
    • A team player with excellent problem solving skills.

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