IT Jobs.Senior Information Systems Officer

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BPC Africa is one of the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region.
Our client, a leading microfinance company in the region is sourcing for dynamic and results driven professional in the position of:-
Senior Information Systems Officer
Main Purpose of the Job
The individual assigned to this position will have the responsibility of supervising the assigned IS Team members in order to ensure complete implementation of the IT Systems strategy, business solutions for regions and their performance in line with set policies, processes and procedures.
Main Responsibilities
Ensuring compliance of all information security policies for servers, email system, end user computing, mobile devices, cloud platforms, websites, portals, application systems and databases.
Preparing and facilitating Systems Risk Assessments and IS Audits in line with the company’s IS Risk management framework
Business IT Process improvements and recommendation to the Chief Information officer
Ensure implementation and full compliance by users of all ICT policies and procedures
Ensuring quality assurance of data and information for all departments
Generating MIS reports for management use and manage monthly IT dashboard/performance reporting
Ensuring effective IT Service Delivery and 3rd party relationship management
Monitoring systems performance and recommending solutions in line with emerging technologies
Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in management
Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture
Project manage user acceptance testing (UAT), customization, configuration, maintenance and rollout of secure networks, telecommunication solution, applications, databases mobile and cloud systems.
Facilitate continuous integration and maintenance of all systems (hardware, software, network and storage) and Security systems (CCTV, Access Control etc.) to ensure they meet the business needs
Ensures IS Officers use standard procedures and tools to carry out defined system backups, restoring data where necessary and document entire process. Regularly reviews DR/BCP strategy and policy.
Ensure regular review/monitor systems storage and capacity for future expansion planning
Manage IT Service Desk and provide quality service delivery to all clients by providing effective feedback
Review and ensures safe custody of all IT systems documentation and records management
Identify, provide technical specification and recommendation of ICT products and service procurement
Managing the IT assets register; ensuring its up-to-date for obsolesce planning & management
Identifying, implementing, benchmarking and shares best practices in systems management
Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture
Job Skills
Process and structural changes support
Project management
IT fluency development
Information knowledge management
Data management
Planning and time management skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Change management
Information management
Application and exploitation of IT
Academic & Professional qualifications, Experience
Bachelors Degree in MIS or Business ICT Management, Software Engineering or equivalent.
Certification in at least three relevant fields; A+, N+, CCNA, CISM, CISA and Database Administration (Oracle or Microsoft), Web Development, Solutions Architect, Developer or Admin in Sales Force.
At least 5 years relevant experience with 3 years in banking environment.
Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs indicating current remuneration and desired location of service (Uganda or Tanzania) on or before 31st October, 2013 to the following address:
Business Partner Consulting – (BPC Africa)
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke
Tel: +254 712 316 888

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