Job Title: MIS Manager
Organization: VisionFund
Uganda (VFU)
Uganda (VFU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: CEO
Ref No. 01/010/2013
About VFU:
VisionFund Uganda began
operations in 1997. Our remit was and is to serve low-income business owners
living in areas where World Vision operates.We take a ‘credit with education’
approach. This means that alongside our loans, we offer our clients business
training and technical knowledge to help their businesses succeed. We also
offer savings programmes and insurance products that help secure futures for
their children.VFU is a MicroFinance Institution affiliated to World
Vision Uganda and World Vision International. Our mission is to
improve the lives of children by providing low income entrepreneurs with
sustainable and integrated financial services that unlock their potential.
operations in 1997. Our remit was and is to serve low-income business owners
living in areas where World Vision operates.We take a ‘credit with education’
approach. This means that alongside our loans, we offer our clients business
training and technical knowledge to help their businesses succeed. We also
offer savings programmes and insurance products that help secure futures for
their children.VFU is a MicroFinance Institution affiliated to World
Vision Uganda and World Vision International. Our mission is to
improve the lives of children by providing low income entrepreneurs with
sustainable and integrated financial services that unlock their potential.
Job Summary: The MIS
Manager will;
Manager will;
- Ensures
the development and uninterrupted functionality of an adequate information
technology system for VFU - Information
Technology Management - Ensure
institution has functional information management and tracking systems in
place - Ensure
systems and reporting structures operate efficiently and comply with World
Vision standards. - Ensure
systems and reporting structures provide appropriate portfolio and impact
information and performance outputs to all levels of management. - Determine
local information and tracking needs, implement WV global MIS as
appropriate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide controls (20%)
- Ensure
that the information systems used by the organization are available,
running optimally and that data integrity is maintained. - Continuously
evaluate the performance of infrastructure, information systems and
related business processes, and launch interventions to eliminate
deficiencies. Accountable for the information technology infrastructure on
which all systems are run. - Ensure
Systems Security policy and procedures are practiced and regularly
reviewed to counter new risks
2. Organize the department
(10%)
(10%)
- Establishes
proper technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures - Troubleshooting
procedures - Manage
relationships with role players/stakeholders both internal and external to
VFU. - Manage
IT staff ensuring effective planning and resource allocation. - Ensure
adequate support is provided to all branches/departments. - Implement
the partnership MIS standards and guidelines.
3. Leading the department (5%)
- Facilitate
organizational change through implementation of new technology and
systems. - Use
the implementation of new systems to move the organization forward to an
information management strategy. - Promote
the significance of Information Systems to the Management Team. - Facilitate
IT solutions for entire Organization
4. Planning (20%)
- Annually
review IT strategy to maintain alignment with VFU strategy, business
requirements and the Partnership. - Align
the annual Management Information Services Business Plan with the strategy
and goals of the organization. - Make
the Annual Operating Plan - Report
against the Annual Operating plan on a monthly basis to the Senior
Management team - Review
IT Policies and procedures and ensure that they are kept current with MED,
regulatory and Industry trends. - Ensure
that both Hardware and software are kept current as per the Hardware
replacement policy and Software licensing agreements. - Analyze
business processes in all operational areas of the organization and create
requirements specification documentation for system design of automated
software in order to have consistent and accurate reports.
5. Research (10%)
- Review
information management trends and developments in the marketplace. - Perform
limited testing (research and development) on new products, methodologies
and specifically Internet related developments - Be
aware of the Environmental forces that may alter our core business. Local
Telecoms / Satellite and Internet opportunities as well as Political
Climate
6. Member of management team
(5%)
(5%)
- Attend
management meeting and provide information on progress of the department - Work
closely with other department heads to ensure that MIS is able to provide
the level of service needed
7. Monitor progress (5%)
- Monitor
service delivery standards of both MIS personnel and information systems,
providing trend analysis to management
8. Manage department budget
(10%)
(10%)
- Manage
the Information Services budget, personnel administration, and vendor
management according to the VFU financial guidelines.
9. Supervise and train staff
in use of systems (10%)
in use of systems (10%)
- Planning
appropriate training for application software in the organization. Ensures
that the staff receive appropriate and sufficient training on the correct
usage of IT
10. Any other duties that may
be assigned by the CEO from time to time (5)
be assigned by the CEO from time to time (5)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- The
applicant should hold a University Degree in computer engineering,
computer science, information technology or related field - Experience
in managing MIS/ IT component of a bank or a microfinance operation in a
regulated setting - The
candidate should possess seven years experience in a reputable financial institution
and 3 years experience in a similar position - Demonstrated
expertise in network administration and in troubleshooting common PC
problem - Good
knowledge of intermediate accounting and basic statistics - Advanced
knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity applications, database
applications and other related applications; - Determined
personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and
manage a team - Capability
and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude - Ready
to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals
and Core Values - Good
analytical and problem solving skills - Be
a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach - Very
good communicator - Experience
in software installation an advantage - Be
self driven and an achiever - High
sense of integrity and accountability - Broad
thinking ability and comprehension - Effective
communication skills good analytical skills - High
sense of initiative and innovation - Team
builder and good people manager - Flexible
to move anywhere in the country - Good
Technical skills in MIS applications and soft ware - Must
be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. - Attend
and participate in the leadership of daily devotions. - Perform
other duties as required by the board or the owners.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates should send or hand deliver their CV, plus copies of their academic
credentials not to the address: Human Resources Manager, VisionFund Uganda Ltd
(VFU) Plot 256, Makerere Kavule, P. O. Box 24751, Kampala.
candidates should send or hand deliver their CV, plus copies of their academic
credentials not to the address: Human Resources Manager, VisionFund Uganda Ltd
(VFU) Plot 256, Makerere Kavule, P. O. Box 24751, Kampala.
Deadline: 31st October 2013
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