FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia,
The responsibilities of this position are:
- Review the information systems strategy and advise changes in the light of changes in FINCA operations and external environment,
- Planning and co-ordination of all information systems development projects to support the achievement of FINCA business strategy,
- Oversee timely implementation of information systems projects focused on efficient information exchange within FINCA and delivery of customer services,
- Carry out routine reviews of the core banking system to ensure optimum interactions between the system and users,
- Overall review of the effectiveness of the system and in charge of quality assurance,
- Evaluate developments in the banking industry to ensure that the FINCA core banking system provides state-of-the-art business solutions to users,
- Plan and design disaster recovery plans for the FINCA information systems,
- Overall responsible for designing the information security policy covering information system applications and infrastructure,
- Undertake a review of the branch network connectivity to establish the operating level,
- Coach and mentor staff on information systems development at the country level,
- Carry out annual appraisal of performance and make recommendations on staff training.
Ideal profile:
- University Degree in computer science or equivalent,
- Oracle database management and administration,
- Minimum 5-years experience in an IT position in a reputable financial services organization,
- Knowledge of banking regulatory/compliance framework, information systems policies and practice,
- Experience with Windows OS, server configuration and maintenance, networking, and Windows-based scripting languages, and some familiarity with Unix/Linux,
- Experience with more than one operating system / multi sites,
- Strong business (as opposed to technical) performance orientation,
- Excellent project management skills,
- Ability to anticipate problems and proactively takes measures to control or minimize them,
- Ability to network and create positive, mutually co-operative relationships with internal customers,
- Innovation and creativity, ability to translate business needs into technical solutions,
- Energy, determination and flexibility, ability to set realistic, aggressive targets, leads by example, empowers staff, actively displays and rewards target behaviors,
- High level of confidentiality required,
- Fluency in English required
- Some domestic travel (up to 30%).
FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
