Head of ICT Department

Head of ICT Department Job Vacancy: SMEP
SMEP, a growing Christian Micro Finance institution is looking for a dynamic and
self-motivated individual to fill the following position.
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 information systems, communication lines, 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:-
 Masters 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, ANDACCPAC.
 Experience with implementation of information technology integrations in a
large, multi-location/departmental company
 Working experience in microfinance, finance, or banking environment will
be an added advantage
Applicants must be committed Christians, and their applications, must have a
detailed C.V and copies of academic and professional qualifications as well as
testimonials.
They must state current salary and the expected salary, and give with three
referees, two of whom must be their church Pastor/Minister/Rev, from the church
they fellowship and current or latest employer send to: -
The Recruitment Committee,
P.O Box 64063-00620,
NAIROBI, KENYA.
On or before 20/02/2009, if you do not hear from us by 31st March 2009 consider
your application unsuccessful.