Central Bank ICT Director Job in Kenya

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Vacancy: Director, Information Communications and Technology

The Central Bank of Kenya (“CBK” or “the Bank”) is constitutionally mandated to formulate and implement monetary policy and foster the proper functioning of a stable market-based financial system to support the economic policy of the Government of Kenya. 

To enable the Bank position itself to fulfil its mandate, it is undergoing a transformation to streamline its operations. 

To support the Bank on this transformative journey, the Bank is seeking to recruit open-minded, self-driven, result oriented individuals of high integrity who will play a critical role in supporting the Bank in the achievement of its mandate. 

In pursuit of these objectives, the Bank invites dynamic and innovative candidates to submit their applications for the following position:

Director, Information Communications and Technology

Ref: PKF/HR/002
 

Division: Operations and Management

Department: Information Communication and Technology (ICT)
 

Department Purpose Statement: The Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Department facilitates the automation of core central banking and non-core support processes for all departments of the Bank. 

It ensures the availability of infrastructure, architecture, hardware and software and support in implementing and maintaining for activities in the Bank. .

Role of the Department Manager

• Develop the ICT Strategy for the Bank and ensure the implementation in line with a modern central bank
• Ensures the department meets its functional responsibilities and makes these contributions effectively and efficiently.
• Assists the Governors with on-going and long-term management and development of the Bank’s resources and organisational capability;
• Contributes as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of Central Bank of Kenya’s strategic objectives
• Works effectively as part of the senior management team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrates competencies of his/her role.

Main Responsibilities of the Job (Key Result Areas)
 

The job holder is also responsible for the supervision of following units:

• ICT Information Security Unit
• ICT Systems Architecture and Infrastructure Unit
• ICT Service Delivery
• ICT Business Application
• ICT Development Projects

The job holder is also responsible to:

• Develop the ICT Strategy and associated budgeting and planning to deliver an ICT strategy and annual plans
• Develop ICT Policies and processes to enable the strategy and in a cost effective and efficient manner
• Ensure a centralised IT function is operational for the bank
• Ensure robust business processes supported by modern ICT infrastructure are in place
• Maintain reliable core systems, including maintenance of data access authority, integrity and security
• Oversee all ICT projects and ensure ICT governance in line with best practice standards is in place including:

1. Identify and recommend to the Bank new Information and Communication Technologies that will make optimal impact upon the output quality of other departments Determining feasibility of integration ability of proposed automation solutions from departments or department of strategy
2. Building a business case for ICT projects and transformation approval from top management / Board

• Ensure standards are in place in conjunction with the Strategic Project Office (in Strategic Management) for managing ICT projects
• Project management of ICT projects sponsored by Management Committee or other departments
• Ensure effective SLA`s are in place with internal departments and external vendors as required
• Provide effective leadership and oversees the day-to-day management of the department.
• Ensure effective ICT service delivery function that encompasses end user training, customer training, support and consultancy that assists managers and staff with ICT matters, including "helpdesk"
• Ensure security and reliability of the ICT investments remain secure at all times through the establishment of best practice in ICT security.
• Ensure effective disaster recovery and ICT business continuity management in place
• Plan and implement ICT policies and practices
• Champion and monitor the departmental risk management framework and policies in liaison with the Enterprise Risk Management Department.
• Develop, train, coach, motivate and evaluate functional staff to achieve highest levels of performance
• Identify, implement and benchmark best practices in management

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
 

Minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role

• Master’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
• Relevant IT certification.
• Knowledge in:

1. On-going trends in ICT in the banking and financial services sectors
2. Good understanding of business support services and their related technologies i.e. to support logistics, administrative, finance and HR activities
3. ICT based risk management activities
4. ICT security systems and controls

• Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role
• Not less than ten years’ experience in managing medium to large ICT projects and in running an ICT Project Management Office, three of which should be in a managerial capacity
• Experience in developing and implementing ICT strategies
• Experience in managing administering systems and infrastructure and in managing all business support software and hardware mechanisms (IT and communications) 

 Working Relationships
 

Internal Relationships:
 

The Head of Department will be:

• Accountable to the Deputy Governor (Operations and Management)
• Directly responsible for the Information Security Head, ICT Systems Architecture and Infrastructure Head, ICT Service Delivery Head and ICT Business Applications Head.
• Directly responsible for the Secretarial Support and indirectly for other staff within own department
• Required to liaise and work closely with the Deputy Governor and other department managers and unit heads as may be necessary

External Relationships:

• Required to liaise with system vendors and service providers in the design, development, harmonisation and implementation of effective systems
• Required to develop and maintain working relationships with industry practitioners 

Competencies 

Technical Skills

• ICT Strategy development
• ITIL Governance Standards
• Core central banking systems
• Core banking systems
• Enterprise Architecture
• Network management
• Disaster recovery planning
• Business Continuity planning
• Infrastructure development
• IT Security and Security appliances
• Cyber Crime and mitigation strategies
• Oracle databases
• Systems Administration
• Service Desk Analysis
• Web Design
• Server Management
• Data Warehousing and Data centre facilities
• CBK Various Applications

1. Adobe Applications
2. Microsoft Applications
3. Control Server (ACS)
4. Active Identity
5. Bloomberg
6. BSA System
7. Central Depository System (CDS)
8. Checkpoint Firewall
9. CISCO ASA Firewall
10. Common Secretariat Debt Recording& Management System (CSDRMS)
11. EFT System
12. Foundstone Vulnerability Scanner
13. G-Pay System
14. HP Open View
15. Kaspersky Antivirus
16. Kovis Software
17. McAfee Endpoint Security
18. MediNous
19. Network Admission Control system
20. Ncompass
21. NLS Data Warehousing System
22. Oracle E-Business Suite
23. Pawaa DLP System
24. REUTERS Dealing System
25. Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System
26. RTGS Reports
27. Statutory Returns System
28. SWIFT Applications
29. Temenos T-24 System
30. TeamMate
31. Transport System
32. Eviews for econometric
33. Non-Banks Returns Upload System
34. Forex Bureaus System
35. Banks Forex Returns
36. CRR upload System
37. T24 VMS Labels Interface
38. HRD legacy System
39. ACL
40. Pensions System
41. T24 Reconciliation Tool
42. Intranet
43. Website
44. RMU (Currency)
45. Mainframe Legacy Applications
46. HR Document Management System
47. T24-KEPSS Interface (En/De queue)
48. Fund Master (Pensions)
49. Risk Management Solution (accelerate)
50. Image Vision
51. CTS (Cheque Truncation System)
52. MICR System
53. MONEY MARKET (Transfers in Banking)
54. Library In Magic
55. MIDBS - For MODM Operations

Functional Skills

• Banking laws and regulations
• Central Banking Operations
• Commercial Banking Operations
• Financial sector Operations
• Regional Integration Initiatives
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting and Planning
• Ability to drive change
• Project Management
• Governance – knowledge and ability to ensure good governance practices in assigned Department
• Analytical –highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts
• Cost benefit analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Report writing-ability to develop reports

Behavioural Skills

• Leadership and management-ability to lead teams, mentor and coach staff to goal definition and achievement
• Performance Management and team building
• Decision making –ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner and to be accountable for decision making within departmental and role allocation and advise departments on major financial implications and critical decisions required
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and CBK values
• Integrity and honesty and ethics- ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures CBK is not put at reputational risk
• Building consensus and influencing-ability to influence various players across all CBK departments
• Communication
• Customer orientation-is customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer orientation
• Resilience –is able to withstanding strategic and operational challenges and maintain momentum Emotional Intelligence-manages emotions in a mature and composed manner as expected of a leader

How to Apply

If you fit the profiles of these roles and are flexible enough to enjoy the challenge of adapting to the changing needs of an evolving Central Bank as you grow your career, then please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the field of interest directly toexecutiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com by 23rd December, 2014.

PKF will only process applications submitted through the online address given and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Central Bank of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.