Job Description
INTRODUCTION TO THE CORPORATION
WAICA Re is one of the fastest growing reinsurance companies in Africa. WAICA Re is headquartered in Freetown (Sierra Leone) and operates through four (4) Regional Offices across Africa namely Lagos (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Tunis (Tunisia). It also has four (4) Subsidiaries Companies namely, WAICA Re Zimbabwe Limited in Harare (Zimbabwe), WAICA Re Kenya in Nairobi (Kenya) and investments company namely WAICA Re Capital, Accra (Ghana) and WAICA Re (United Kingdom).
WAICA Re is rated by A.M. Best with a Financial Strength Rating of B+ and a long-term Issuer Credit rating of “bbb-” with a stable outlook. WAICA Re announces the vacancy of the position of ASSISTANT OFFICER, IT to be based in any of our operating countries.
JOB PURPOSE
Through the guidance of the Group Head IT, the Assistant IT Officer’s role is to manage area-specific technology resources whilst monitoring and maintain the computer systems and networks of an organization by deriving all set goals from the IT strategy
The position reports to the Group Head, IT
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• The position reports to the Group Head, IT
• Integrate security, physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems
• Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide responses to front-end user
• Monitor and maintain Cloud and physical computer systems and networks
• Identify security gaps and provide relevant solution
• Test and evaluate all new technology including M&E systems e.g. database systems
• Enhance office IT system through appropriate upgrades and advise Group Head IT/Research on changes or improvements required
• Provide overall administrative support to the Group IT/Research Department
• Undertake extensive research on emerging technologies
Candidate Profile
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
• Bachelor’s in information technology or a relevant field require
• Studying towards some professional qualifications i.e., Microsoft, CISO, ISACA, COMPTi
• At least 2 years of experience in the IT department
COMPETENCIES
• Develop reports in Business Object and Power BI and working with SQL databases would be an added advantage
• Excellent observation and data analytical skills
• Knowledge in an AWS Cloud infrastructure
• Highly motivated individual, with ability to work under pressure
• Cross cultural and cross functional skills and a team player
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested Candidates for this role shall be required send an Application letter and a CV to info@waicare.com