Safaricom Sacco ICT Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Safaricom Sacco Ltd. is a dynamic Savings and Credit Co-operative Society committed to excellence and quality service. 

Due to its rapid growth over the years, we are seeking to recruit a competent, dynamic and ambitious professional to fill up the following position;
 

Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Manager
 

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
 

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Closing Date: 28th February, 2015
 

Overall Function: The ICT manager will be responsible for designing, developing, operationalizing and implementing computer systems that are robust, reliable and secure in order to meet Safaricom Sacco Society Limited requirements.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to);

• Develop and oversee, in conjunction with the management team, the strategy development and implementation processes, and the annual operating plans and budgets of the Board.


• Ensure the link for critical service is up and minimize on down time by following up with service providers.


• Lead new ICT projects from purchasing through full implementation, training and support.


• Ensure high standards of after sale service and training are provided by the system vendors.


• Manage and develop company ICT service continuity plans and backup.


• Advise on upgrading, modifying and/or replacing of computers and accessories and other IT materials as well as their maintenance.


• Website development and maintenance.


• Maintenance of computers and accessories as well as other IT materials/items, both hardware and software.


• Lead, motivate and develop the capability of the ICT team to achieve agreed annual targets.


• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of ICT reports as and when they fall due.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.


• Qualified professional IT certification, such as CISCO, ORACLE, CISA, CISM, and MCITP.


• At least 3 years’ experience in carrying out IT related functions in a busy working environment.

Key Skills

• Organizational skills.


• Computer literacy skills – MS Office applications.


• Interpersonal/formal communication (oral and written) skills.


• Leadership and Managerial skills.


• Planning and organising skills/ quality orientation.


• Negotiation skills.

Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae stating the current and expected salary to Sacco-jobs@Safaricom.co.ke not later than 28th February 2015.