Job Vacancy – ICT Manager

Expired on: Aug 8, 2023

Our client in the insurance industry is seeking to recruit a highly talented and dynamic professional to fill in the following position based in Nairobi.

ICT MANAGER

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in designing, developing and maintaining information and communications systems so as to meet company’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Formulating and implementing the company’s ICT policies
Implementing the ICT strategic plan in support of the Company’s corporate plan and business plans
Ensuring databases run efficiently
Optimizing the database architecture for specific databases and data marts and documents
Identifying opportunities for the application of technology to assist the various departments achieve their objectives
Building, adding, modifying, and deleting database objects
Ensuring enterprise information systems operate according to internal standards, external accrediting agency standards and legal requirements
Negotiating service level agreements with vendors and monitoring ICT systems performance to ensure service standards are consistently met
Ensuring the security and integrity of the systems and equipment at all times
Developing and maintaining an enterprise-wide business recovery plan to ensure timely and effective restoration of ICT services in the event of a disaster

Key Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Competencies

Degree in Information Technology
Diploma in Systems Design
Certificate or diploma in project management is an added advantage
At least 5 years relevant working experience in a busy ICT department preferably in financial services or insurance, 3 of which should be in management position.
Experience in implementing and supporting an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application system.
Candidates with experience with Turnquest Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application system will have an added advantage.
Good knowledge of the insurance industry
Must possess leadership qualities
Knowledge of good management practices
Knowledge of IRA, KRA, AKI regulations and country laws
Good MS Office knowledge

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs and academic qualifications to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading ICT MANAGER by Tuesday, 8^th August 2023 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.