ICT Officer -Business Systems & Applications

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited was incorporated on 7th December, 1989 . This was in an effort to stabilise the financial sector through the acquisition of nine insolvent institutions and thereafter restructuring them into a viable, professionally run commercial bank.
The Bank enjoys an independent, dynamic, result oriented culture and a flexible and innovative approach. We understand the markets in which our clients operate and offer a service built on personalised and specialised banking solutions.
We offer one of the widest range of banking products and services in the market today. We realize that a growing business demands a lot of time and energy. We understand these challenges and continously develop flexible, innovative and convinient financial solutions to help our customers achieve personal and business success.
With years of banking experience and special focus on SMEs, we are in a strong position to help growing businesses unlock their potential and sail through the complexities they may face.
The bank is fully owned by the Government with the majority shareholding in the bank (78%) held by The National Treasury. The remaining shareholding is spread over twenty-five (25) parastatals and other quasi government organizations.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications and CompetenciesBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.Relevant professional certifications in systems administration, databases, ERP systems, business applications, or related ICT fields will be an added advantage.At least three (3) years relevant work experience in ICT systems support, business applications management, or related field, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.Demonstrated knowledge

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the Bank’s business systems and application platforms.Monitoring system performance and ensuring availability, reliability, and efficiency of applications.Providing first-line and second-line support to users on business systems and applicationrelated issues.Coordinating troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of application incidents and system errors.Participating in implementation, upgrade, testing, and rollout of new systems and application enhancements.Supporting integration of business applications with other internal and external systems.Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) and preparing system documentation, user manuals, and technical reports.Managing application user accounts, access rights, and permissions in line with security policies and segregation of duties requirements.Liaising with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders on application support and maintenance matters.Assisting in database management, data integrity checks, and generation of operational reports.Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery processes for business applications and systems.Monitoring compliance with ICT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements relating to systems and applications.Conducting end-user training and awareness on system usage and application functionality.Identifying opportunities for automation, process improvement, and digital transformation within the Bank.Maintaining proper documentation of system configurations, change requests, and incident resolutions

REQUIRED SKILLS

Database query languages (SQL, others), System administration, IT equipment installation and configuration, Database administration

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree