About US:
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Co-Operative Society Limited (SACCO) is an Institutional SACCO composed of UPDF personnel, their families, Reserve Forces and Staff of Ministry of Defence (MOD). It is affiliated to Uganda Co-operative Savings and Credit Union Ltd (UCSCU) and Uganda Co-operative Alliance (UCA).
Job Summary: The Senior ICT Officer will support the ICT Manager in making sure that the ICT service meets the needs of Wazalendo SACCO and is delivered. Specifically, the Senior ICT officer will develop and maintain an information system infrastructure that smoothen the operations of Wazalendo SACCO. The incumbent will maintain the integrated information system that provides adequate and timely management information for decision making at all levels. He or she will also increase the use of computing and communication technology in the operations of Wazalendo SACCO.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Organizing all the potentials of the current Orbit Software to improve its operational efficiency;
· Exploring and evaluating new technologies, for future planning and potential implantation skills to reach institution’s goals of maintaining a competitive industrial edge;
· In charge of designing and implementing a secure window network infrastructure;
· Responsible for data cleaning and validation, data analysis and production of reports;
· Ensuring that Wazalendo Computers, accessories, data, processed information/reports are secure;
· In charge of reviewing, evaluating and developing proposals for new hardware/software upgrades as appropriate;
· Working closely with software installation of automated computer accounting for Wazalendo SACCO;
· The applicant will also be regularly deputizing for the ICT manager;
· Within a broad area of competence, investigating problems and other requests for support and determining appropriate actions to take;
· Working closely with the systems development staff or software suppliers on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems or further fulfill user requirements; and
· Supporting to resolve problems (e.g. poor performance) and faults (e.g. system failure) occurring in the operation of hardware and software – especially those requiring greater installation expertise.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
· Professional IT certifications i.e. CCNA, CCNP, MCSE
· Being an Oracle Certified Professional will be an added advantage
· A minimum of five years’ experience in network and system administration preferably in a Bank
· Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge of Microsoft Office Productivity Applications, Relational Databases, and Business Computing Including Mobile Applications
· Knowledge of MIS/IT component of a financial institution like a Bank or Financial Institution
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of their certificates to:
PKF Offices located at Plot 1B, Kira Road, Kampala
Deadline: 22nd May 2015