ICT Officer Job at Co-operative Bank

Our client, a medium sized Savings and credit Co-operative Society with its headoffice in Nairobi County and a membership spread across the country, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the following position: ICT Officer 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the ICT officer shall be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and management of computerised information systems including;

Roles for the ICT Officer Job

• Ensuring appropriate Database management and administration;
• Monitoring information systems  and trouble-shooting of all systems in the Society;
• Ensure safe custody of data and information ;
• Ensure prompt data processing and transmission to branches;
• Ensuring proper maintenance of ICT related equipment and security of hardware and software;
• Designing and producing of reports;
• Give advice on acquisition of hardware and software
• Ensuring smooth operation in all terminals within the Local Area Network and Wide Area Network, liaising with ICT suppliers and support services providers;
• Development, implementation and management of computerized information systems;
• Drawing up ICT technical specifications;
• Undertaking feasibility studies of proposed ICT systems;
• Ensuring systems integrity, availability and security;
• Ensuring proper functioning of all systems in the Society;
• Maintaining a backup system for all the data in the Society and storing them safely;
• Assigning User  IDs and User rights and implementation of controls in the Society system;
• Reporting system breakdowns and failures immediately to CEO and the system vendor for quick action;
• Formulation and implementation of ICT policies;
• Providing appropriate information and guidance on emerging and best practices in ICT;
• Ensuring timely provision of ICT service to all the functions of the Society;
• Coordination, development  and upgrading of websites; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

ICT Officer Job Qualifications

Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:

• Bachelor of Business Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Having satisfactorily served in the grade of ICT assistant or equivalent with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 2 years;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Navision
• Professional qualification in ICT (MSCE or MSCA or DBA)
• Experience in ICT Project Management will be an added advantage Wide experience and a high level of competence in computerised information systems.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• Ability to formulate, implement and monitor ICT Policies, Standards and Procedures.
• Advanced decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Team players
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive experience in hardware and software support and management
• Unquestionable Integrity and strong ethical standards

Attributes / Skills

• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Strong problem solving skills
• Self-starter
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan and execute tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Download the attached online form (openable with Adobe Reader)

Must indicate the Job Reference Number on the application form Various/7/2018

Applications should be received not later than close of business 1st August 2018.