ICT Technical Advisor Job Placements – Centenary Bank
Job Title: ICT Technical Advisor
Organisation: Centenary Bank
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: General Manager Business Technology
Indirectly Reports to: Managing Director (on strategic matters)
About US:
Centenary Bank is a commercial bank in Uganda licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator.
Job Summary: The ICT Technical Advisor will provide strategic advice, guidance and direction on technology initiatives of the Bank, in an era where digitalization and virtual channels have become a bedrock of service delivery and ensure that a world-class, Best Business Practice and proven frameworks are aligned, designed and implemented to facilitate and deliver the Bank’s Strategic Business Plan Goals and Objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate the progress towards implementation of the IT Systems Strategic and Operational Plans in support of meeting current and future Information, Communication and Technology needs for the Bank, while ensuring alignment and integration of IT with the overall Business Strategic Plan, Vision, Mission and Values of the Bank to deliver reliable, efficient, secure and cost-effective service delivery to both internal and customers within agreed timeframe and budget.
- Review Bank’s ICT infrastructure acquisition and maintenance proposals for conformance to recommended practices and effectiveness of delivery of the Bank’s Strategic Business Plan. Oversee the development of a master purchase and/or lease agreements for scalable and cost-effective ICT hardware, software, maintenance and communications network services.
- Advise General Manager Business Technology on sourcing, evaluation, selection, testing, implementation and maintenance of information technology systems, ensuring that appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. Advise in liaison with General Manager Business Technology negotiations in the procurement of ICT assets and services where EXCO and/or Board Approval is required.
- Facilitate in conjunction with the General Manager Risk Management, the identification of Information and Technology Risks (platforms and application systems), their assessment and management in line with relevant frameworks and in compliance to ICT Policy.
- Attend all Business Technology Division meetings and ICT Committee meetings of the Board.
- Advise the General Manager Business Technology on the following ICT Strategic Goals and Objectives:
Sustainable Business Growth:
- System stabilization and growing beyond our core into relevant ecosystems.
- Update or Replacement Components of the Core Operating System.
Achievement of high levels of customer satisfaction:
- Enhanced customer centrism and orientation.
- Ensure systems and network availability meets Service Level Agreements requirements across all platforms.
Operational Excellence:
- Automation of various Divisional Systems.
- Advise and support General Manager Business Technology in preparations of the Board Papers that recommend through EXCO to the Board, approval of any major changes in information management and data governance framework and systems including those relating to compliance with the regulators and any analogous legislation, any information technology strategies, priorities and/or structures implemented throughout the Bank and its strategic partners where applicable.
- Facilitate and ensure that appropriate business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place relating to information technology and are regularly tested as per Bank’s ICT Policy and regulators prudent guidelines.
- Advise General Manager Business Technology on the building and implementation of a high performing culture of leadership, mentorship to nurture and inspire young Business Technology teams, establish sustainability, enhance team skills on a continuous basis through peering and other strategies and manage staff attrition.
- Facilitate the Implementation and Maintenance of Mission-Critical ICT Infrastructure to facilitate operationalization, stabilization, consistency and uptime of the Core Banking Application System and Business Applications that impact on efficient and cost-effective delivery of services to the esteemed internal and external customers of the Bank.
- Review and monitor the on-going appropriateness and relevance of the Bank’s ICT policy for the allocation of resources required to deliver both the short-term and long-term information technology strategies to address business strategic plan to add value for all stakeholders of Centenary Bank.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must have a Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, ICT, Computer Applications, Business IT, Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics or related field from a recognized university.
- Certifications in Applications Systems Design, Relational Database Management Systems, ICT Infrastructure Design, Network Information and Security, Project Management, etc. with at least 5 Years’ experience from the date of certification.
- At least ten (10) years of general professional experience on leading or managing an IT operations of a bank (similar size as CRDB or larger), financial services provider, public or corporate organizations heavily dependent on ICT; 7 (Seven) years of which should have been at a senior leadership position
- At least 7 (Seven) years of relevant experience as an executive member of a steering committee to oversee the deployment of major ICT projects, vis-à-vis ICT Infrastructure, Relational Database Management Systems, Core Business Applications Systems, Compliance and Oversight, Business Intelligence Applications, Customer Care Management Systems, etc.
- At least three (3) projects experience in preparing ToR’s of Enterprise-Scale ICT projects, evaluation of bids and overseeing successful testing and implementation of Business-Critical ICT projects at private and/or public sector institution(s). The said experience in a bank or financial services organization will be an added advantage.
- Strong ICT background in Banking and/or Service Delivery Sector
- Knowledge of Banking, and previous exposure in enterprise architecture, ESB/middle ware, core banking/business and related supporting systems.
- Demonstrable integrity and other personal attributes and values befitting one to advise and support the Board on delivery of Bank IT Strategy as an enabler of the Business of Centenary Bank.
- Proven experience in consolidating ICT infrastructure such as converged systems or engineered systems involving many disparate systems.
- Proven experience in transforming Institutional processes into reliable, secure, efficient and cost effective ICT service delivery operations.
- Fully conversant with project management methodologies to oversee and guide timely project delivery and best utilization of resources to ensure best cost-benefit controls on projects.
- Good understanding of financial services and impacting laws and regulations
- Strong relationship management, communication and ability to initiate and build effective stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to evaluate risks, articulate issues, develop consensus, raise awareness and recommend practical solutions
- Strong Written and Verbal skills
How to Apply:
Download an application for employment form from the link below
Fill the form and enclose an application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees.
Submit your application to:
General Manager Human Resources
3rd Floor Mapeera House
Centenary Bank
P.O. Box 1892 Kampala
Deadline: 5th June 2020 at 5:00pm
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