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Date Posted: Thursday, November 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Description
The Head of IT will be a member of company executive management team, reporting to the CEO and will be charged with defining and driving the execution of company information technology strategy.

Responsibilities
• Working with other members of the executive management team, contribute significantly to the development of company business strategy. Provide strategic and planning input and monitor how company operations can be improved to leverage technology innovations, increase critical business drivers and achieve business objectives such as minimize costs, increase outreach, and maximize uptime and data security.
• Develop company IT strategy and ensure alignment with the overall company business and BI strategies
• Co-ordinate and oversee key IT components of business project implementations – banking system roll outs/upgrades and digital financial services channel (e.g., mobile money, DFA) implementations
• Effectively manage projects from start to finish including needs assessment/evaluation, scope of work creation, contract negotiation, and delivery of consultancies, review and approval of deliverables and invoices, and project closure
• Maintain high standards of accuracy in the information and advice provided to Board, Executive Management, and employees
• Ensure operational integrity of all IT infrastructure (software and hardware)
• Participate in various Board and Management Committees as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Oversee the delivery, installation and proper configuration of all new IT infrastructure and upgrade
• Build and present strong business cases for all significant IT investment
• Oversee the documentation and application of sound and up-to-date IT principles and ensure compliance with local banking and finance legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify IT requirements and ensure that all IT function and activities are fully resourced, budgeted for and performance managed to maximize return on IT investments.
• Act as a technical advisor to Management and all users in all matters relating to IT, applications system improvements, enhancements, or changes by remaining current with new developments in the industry.
• Work with department heads to understand business challenges, objectives, and bottlenecks they face in order to advise on the use of channels and technologies that could enable the business and provide solutions.
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are built into all systems to minimize fraud and enhance information security
• Set, monitor, and assess achievements against performance targets, quality standards, and service agreements
• Set, monitor and evaluate the performance of all IT staff against agreed performance standards.

Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
• Business and technical skills in key technology functional areas such as delivery channels, application development, communications technology, financial services technology.
• Passion for, knowledge and understanding of new technologies and digital delivery channels
• Ability to delegate effectively amongst teams and show commitment to the long-term development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and the creation of development opportunities
• Proven ability to drive change through collaboration and influence
• Excellent interpersonal relations and presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations
• Disposition to share IT knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the company
• Bachelor’s Degree is a must, Master’s Degree is added advantage in Computer science, Computer Studies, Engineering, or related field
• ITIL certification is required. Other Industry certifications e.g., MCSE, CCNE, MDBA, PRINCE2 are desirable.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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