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Coordination of the performance of user Acceptance testing exercise for Nigeria and African subsidiaries banks to ensure the integrity, reliability, consistency, security, effectiveness and efficiency of all new application systems or customizations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assurance on the Implementation of sound independent Technology control, practices and standards to mitigate all sources of Information Technology risks during system implementations and customizations.
• Coordinate the enforcement of Change management controls on existing systems/newly deployed systems to ensure that all changes to scripts and databases are tracked and tested bank wide.
• the prevention and /or detection of IT operational frauds/lapses/business losses for the Bank as a result of system glitches through robust software testing for Nigeria and African subsidiary.
• Oversee the Implementation of quality assurance and effective User Acceptance testing (UAT) /change management process for the bank.
• Provide and enforce the adoption of security and control requirements and standards in the software development life cycle process of the bank
• Participate in Major Information Technology/Information security operations initiatives and projects to ensure Quality assurance and effective User Acceptance testing (UAT) /change management processes bank wide.
•       CHALLENGES
• Dealing with very complicated and sophisticated technology environment comprising different applications and platforms.
• Inadequate material resources for carrying out job
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• First Degree in any technology related area. PMP/Software testing certifications are also desirable but not mandatory

Experience

• 5 years relevant experience in software testing

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• Responsible for the coordination of the Vendor On-Boarding and Vendor Lifecycle Management process
• Provide support and guidance to the internal Business Units on the processes required to bring new suppliers onto the FirstBank Approved Supplier List/First Bank Registration process
• Conduct and track the Vendor Performance on regular basis and as required
• Act as administrator for Contract Lifecycle Management – contract templates, contract upload, database management, access control, renewal/expiry management and archival.
• Drive supplier and third-party risk management practice – supplier risk assessment, monitoring and remediation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of the progress of each vendor engagement by ensuring that Business Units are following the correct procedures and providing advice and guidance as required
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication and relationship management skills
• Understand Procurement policies, Governance Frameworks and Charters
• Implement, Track and Report on Vendor Performance to capture performance and improvement.
• Proactively seek and build continuous and meaningful engagements with the Business Units and Vendors to shape services and improve value delivered from the supply chain
• Support the creation, and implementation of strategies to ensure that ‘customer focus’ is paramount
• Maintaining a large electronic contracts data base with expiry dates and key terms, and providing timely notification of expiring contracts to the Category Managers
• Create and maintain electronic records of executed vendor contract documents
• Developing performance indicators and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for vendors etc.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to evaluate and monitor contracts/Service Level Agreement to ensure vendors comply with contractual terms and conditions
• Understand the ways to drive and measure value from vendors
• Work with internal and external stakeholders in developing vendor contracts
• Ensuring adequate performance management, vendor rationalization, sanctioning/conflict management, vendor onboarding,
• Regular review of the vendor database - supplier base optimization, supplier segmentation; monitoring regulatory requirements, and compliance.
• Meet the requirement for procurement professional certification [Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)]

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• A good first degree in any discipline from a reputable institution

Experience

• Minimum experience: 2-4 years relevant experience needed