SMEP Employment Opportunity

SMEP, a Christian Micro Finance institution transforming into a deposit-taking establishment is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.

Head of ICT Department - Re-Advertised

Key amongst the job holder’s responsibilities include: -

• Directing, implementing and managing integrated computing, information and communication technology
• Formulating corporate ICT strategy and long –term planning, policies, programs, schedules and management information services to accomplish corporate goals and objectives
• Preparing enterprise objectives and budgets to facilitate the orderly and efficient capture, storage, processing, and dissemination of information
• Managing relationships with various ICT vendors
• Ensuring the security of the ICT systems and equipment
• Maintaining the integrity of the data within the company and its business units and confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed on the network
• Overseeing the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages
• Interacting with company executives on internal and external operations that are impacted by ICT services and establishing company ICT infrastructure to support these operations
• Assisting in the recruitment, training, development, supervision and evaluation of department staff in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Achieving ICT department results such as budgets, productivity and quality goals
• Resolving ICT operational difficulties and establishing effective maintenance schedules following company and vendor standards
• Participating in corporate governance processes, perform any other functions as may be directed by management from time to time

The Person

This is an excellent career opportunity for you if you are a high achiever, flexible, thirsty for challenge and have highly developed skills for leadership, communication, interpersonal, planning, project management, change management, team working, contracting and negotiating capability.

You will also have the following:-

• Bachelors Degree in information technology or computer science and five years of experience in a senior-level information technology position; Engineering/development certification from Microsoft and Cisco;
  
• Knowledge of information & communication technology, computer systems and software and the ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations specifically Windows server 2003, UNIX/SOLARIS OS, MS SQL 2000 & 2005, MS Exchange 2003, Net framework & LAMP web development technologies, LAN/WAN/VSAT/ Wireless technologies, Cisco switches & routers, Enterprise servers, T24- EMERGE, AND ACCPAC.
  
• Experience with implementation of information technology integrations in a large, multi-location/departmental company.
  
• Working experience in microfinance, finance, or banking environment or a Masters degree will be an added advantage.
  

Operations Manager - Branch (1) - Re-Advertised

• Be aged between 25-35 years and have Bachelors Degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Banking or a related discipline,
• Professional qualifications in Accounting or banking will be an added advantage
• 3 years experience with a financial institution at a middle level
• Computer literate in windows environment and relevant accounting/portfolio management packages especially ACCPAC and Emerge.
  

Duties and responsibilities include: -

• Establishing and maintaining positive customer relationships, planning and delivering effective sales strategies and monitoring the progress of new and existing financial products, provide operational support on a day-to-day basis, develop products to satisfy the expectations and demands of customers, deal with both private and corporate customers in a regulated deposit taking Micro finance.

Applicants who are committed Christians should send a detailed C.V and copies of academic and professional qualifications as well as testimonials stating the current salary and the expected salary, and give three referees, two of whom must be the church Pastor/Minister/Rev. from the church they fellowship and current or latest employer to: -

The Recruitment Committee,
P.O Box 64063-00620,
Nairobi, Kenya

On or before 6/08/2009.

Applicants who do not hear from us by 30th September 2009 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
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