Microfinance Institution ICT / Digital Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (250K)

Oct 25, 2016

ICT / Digital Manager - Microfinance

Industry: Microfinance
 

Salary: 150K - 250K
 

Level: Managerial

Reporting to CEO

Our client is a fast growing micro-finance banking institution located in Nairobi. 

They seek to hire a tech savvy and innovative business minded individual, who will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation / configuration, operation and maintenance of systems and related infrastructure programs as well as product development.

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards


• Design and enforce network systems policies and procedure, report and follow up incidents to the ISP to have downtimes restored within the shortest time possible


• Conduct utility payment on channels, Clearing System/ Agency System, facilitate set up and roll out of virtual accounts and mobile loans


• Identifying security risks and coming up with mitigations around the system


• Develop, execute and align ICT strategies, objectives, programmes, and related ICT standards  to the overall company’s  objectives and strategies


• Drive adoption of Alternative Business Channels through existing technologies and facilitate product development along the ABC module


• Recommend and motivate new services based on market trends, customer needs and the Company’s strategy


• Ensure that the LAN is up and working in an efficient speed and that all users’ work stations are having a healthy network connection


• Facilitate bank’s connection to KIT’s System, mobile banking full roll out, debit card issuance


• Ensure fast turnaround time on customer service delivery on all IT related platform and act as custodian of service level agreements with suppliers


• Generate System Uptime – Network, Core banking & Mobile Banking intrusion, replication DR – DC – Status reports on daily basis

Key Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or any related field


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience  with 2 years in a leading  technology organization in financial services (CBK regulated)


• Recognized professional certifications in IT


• Experience in developing products, product positioning, launching new products and developing and executing go – to – market strategies


• Good understanding of Banks operations and compliance risk framework


• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, internally and externally

Other Requirements

• Certificate of good conduct


• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance Certificate

Benefits

• Medical Cover (Individual + Family)


• Employer Pension Contribution


• Internal and External Training

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (ICT / Digital Manager - Microfinance) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 4th November 2016. 

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted