Information Technology Administrator at Calabar Microfinance Bank

Location: Calabar, Cross River

Job Description

• Direct the design, development and implementation of the Bank’s IT Strategy and Core Banking Solution.
• Direct and oversee all IT /Business Solutions and related projects to ensure that they are delivered and deployed cost effectively.
• Oversee and maintain a secured IT platform for the entire banking operations ensuring appropriate IT Controls are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure that all IT systems are implemented and maintained to required standards.
• Oversee systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems.
• Ensure that IT systems and procedures promote data and bank information security and business continuity.
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
• Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
• Manage telecommunications infrastructure development plans and projects.
• Manage IT Vendor relations.
• Ensure effective network connectivity across the banks branch network and monitor and resolve downtimes.
• Resolve system hardware issues as they may arise.
• Maintain infrastructure, software (operating and application), network and other platforms for the delivery of IT services to the Company
• Able to exploit existing & new technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and administrative functions.

Job Requirements
Minimum Required Experience:

• 5 year(s) Preferably in a Microfinance Bank Sector

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree/HND

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• IT Certification in Project Management or Business Solutions Deployment is an added advantage
• Minimum of Five (5) years experience in information technology, with at least 2 years in a senior IT role in the Banking Industry.
• Experience in the most current technologies and products used in the banking industry.
• Experience in delivering major business or technology programs.
• Prior experience engaging with Technology vendors