Manager Management Information Systems Job Placement – Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)

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Organisation: Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
About MSC:
The
Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a linchpin of Government of Uganda
(GOU)
micro credit programmes under the Rural Financial Services Strategy. MSC
facilitates access to affordable, sustainable and convenient financial and
Business Development services to active and productive Ugandans. MSC Ltd
supports legally established entities engaged in the value chain namely;
production, value addition and marketing enterprises. MSC offers affordable
credit through its network of 13 regional offices spread throughout the
country. It has so far served clients in 110 districts in Uganda. It gives
priority financing to support the agricultural production value chain namely;
production, value addition and marketing. 
Besides credit, MSC provides capacity building to its clients including
SACCOs, Cooperative Unions, MFIs and SMEs to enable them manage their
organizations sustainably.
Job Summary: The Manager Management Information Systems will provide
technical leadership in the development and management of the Information
Systems (MIS) and ICT resources of the MSC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will develop and implement the
    required ICT policies and procedures of the MSC.
  • Operationalize and maintain the information
    systems and computer equipment.
  • The incumbent will also manage data and
    provide user support to all departments.
  • Plan and manage new and upgraded ICT
    infrastructure/projects.
  • Keenly review and manage the integration of
    the various systems implemented within the Company.
  • Administer and monitor the utilization of the
    ICT infrastructure and data storage.
  • Establish and implement Information System
    security and contingency plans in line with the Company’s ICT policy.
  • Design customized report formats according to
    the user’s needs.
  • The jobholder will also manage the
    performance of staff under ICT unit.
  • Implement and maintain business continuity
    and disaster recovery plan.
  • Develop ICT strategic plan and budget.
  • Provide advice and recommendations to
    management on the latest trends in ICT field.
Key Performance Indicators:
  • Efficient and effective ICT systems and
    tools.
  • Adherence to all MSC ICT policies and
    procedures.
  • ICT systems security and effective
    contingency plans.
  • Timely and efficient solutions to all ICT
    user needs.
  • Management, performance and development of
    staff in MIS.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Microfinance
    Support Centre Ltd Manager Management Information Systems should
    preferably hold a Degree (Honours) in Computer Science; Information
    Technology, Engineering or other related fields from a recognized
    University/Institution.
  • Possession of a master’s degree in any ICT
    related discipline is a must.
  • ICT professional qualification such as CISCO
    and Microsoft Certification training in database management is a must.
  • At least five years’ working experience
    gained in a reputable company of which 2 (two) should be at a managerial
    level.
  • Good managerial skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good problem solving skills
  • High levels of integrity.
  • Ability to develop others.
  • Ability to work well in teams.
  • Good customer care and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
If
you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please send an
Application Form Summary, download here,
 and attach a detailed CV, copies of
academic and professional certificates indicate your postal address, a daytime
telephone contact and names of three referees to the Executive Director using
the address below. The applications in properly sealed envelopes should be hand
delivered to the address given below clearly stating the job title applied for
on the top right corner.
Address
to:
The
Executive Director,
The
Microfinance Support Centre Limited,
Plot
46 Windsor Crescent Avenue Kololo,
P.O.
Box 33711, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 20th May, 2016 by 5:00PM
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