Job Description
ICT MANAGER
K-Unity is a well-established Sacco Licensed by SASRA as a deposit taking Sacco with
operations in most parts of the Country. We offer savings, credit and insurance services and solutions to Agribusinesses, Organized Groups, SMEs, Individual Businesses, Employees both in Public and Private sector.
We are looking for a highly committed and motivated professional for the position of ICT
Manager.
Job Summary:
The ICT Manager will be responsible for formulating, implementing, and providing
strategic direction that harmonizes all business operations in as far as ICT support for each business operations is concerned for overall realization of the organizational objectives
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for:
• Supporting the Sacco in the implementation of ICT strategies.
• Mentoring, coaching, and providing the relevant training to the staff to upgrade their
skills.
• Managing software licenses and ensuring use of genuine licenses.
• Developing and implementing Business intelligence reports, dashboards and other
solutions that ensure business optimization.
• Acquire and maintain databases/data systems.
• Model and code reports/dashboards according to user specification with the key
intention of delivering reports that will assist in decision making and control.
• Proven experience in data mining and data analytics to establish and define new
business and technological process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze user requirements and recommend solutions.
• Assist in developing and implementing a program of continuous improvement of
Business Intelligence processes through a cycle of evaluation of existing systems,
processes, and tools, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing highimpact changes, and getting feedback from stakeholders.
• Understand Key Performance Measures and Indicators that drive company
performance measurement, reporting, and analytics across functions and understand
how these metrics and measures align and track against overall business strategies,
goals, and objectives.
• Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users
in accordance with the requirements of the SACCO.
• Strict adherence to all regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal
processes and procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant
external legislation and regulations regarding Compliance requirements
Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related degree from a recognized
university with experience in software development
• A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience in software development, data
analysis and reporting with a proven record of accomplishment.
• Very strong analytical, presentation & problem-solving skills with the ability to
present technical ideas in a layman’s language.
• Working knowledge of databases (SQL server)
• Very good knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and a fair knowledge of Unix
and Linux.
• Proven knowledge and experience in systems and cyber security.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) qualification.
• The ability to analyze, model, visualize and interpret data.
• Superb problem-solving skills.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Have a methodological and logical approach.
• Extensive knowledge on python for statistical computing is an added advantage.
• Have a relevant security certification.
• Very good understanding of Sacco Core Banking Systems.
• Demonstrate ability to manage and ensure timely delivery of ICT projects.