IS Manager - FINCA Malawi,

FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.

About the Job: 
FINCA International is looking for an IS Manager, to be based in Blantyre, Malawi. S/he will report to the CEO with a functional report line to the regional IS manager. His/her key responsibility will be to facilitate alignment of FINCA's technology with its operational vision based on the information systems strategy, by putting in place IT systems which provide business advantage and increase operating efficiency in serving the FINCA'€™s clientele.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• 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.

Qualifications: 

• University Degree in Computer Science or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a IT position in a reputable financial services organization;
• Knowledge of banking regulatory/compliance framework, information systems policies and practice;
• Experience with the specific operating systems e.g. Windows Server 2003/Red Hat Linux etc.;
• 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.

Closing Date: 08 Mar 2013

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