The Position:
Reporting to The Chief Information Officer, the job holder will be ensure effective, secure network telecommunications infrastructure throughout the KCB business and ensure proper functioning of technology infrastructure; Hardware, Software, Data, Voice networks and channels across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide highly available secure I.T infrastructure in order to optimize technologies.
  • To provide leadership to Group Enterprise Services team in terms of motivation, mentoring, talent growth in order to support business in customer service
  • Responsible for Server, network and Digital Channels infrastructure across the group
  • Develop strategy to meet business service delivery goals through technology
  • Planning, designing, implementation and management of information technology infrastructure to support service delivery throughout business outlets within approved budget
  • Setup of policy, standards and procedures as part of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Governance and Management Framework and ensure compliance
  • Develop partnership with service providers to reduce Total Cost of Ownership
  • Periodic review of available and new technologies in line with best industry practice to support business growth
  • Planning, implementation and management of value added services, e.g. voice, data, channels, software and hardware.
  • Enforce adherence to ICT Governance and Management Framework
Position Qualifications & Experience:
For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-
  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field from an institution recognized by Commission for University Education
  • Professional Qualifications in I.T Governance is required
  • Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a busy IT environment with include:
    • 3 years experience with IT banking systems
    • 3 years experience in IT Projects
    • 3 years experience with Banking channels
    • 3 years experience in Networking
    • 3 years experience in Infrastructure Support
  • Demonstrate excellent Planning and organizing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven Track record in delivering results
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, 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 subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by Feb. 26, 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: IT 12/2015