Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
dfcu Bank is a fast-growing Bank in Uganda offering a wide range of financial solutions to its chosen market segments. We are seeking to recruit for the role of Technology Officer in our Operations (COO) domain to support our expansion strategy.

REPORTING TO: Supervisor- IT Production Assurance

JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Supervisor- IT Production Assurance the role holder will be responsible for providing governance readiness of new installations, enhancements or changes to IT infrastructure hardware components and bank applications/systems per set standards, policies, and procedures in line with the Bank objectives.
This role executes the IT Release Management and Change enablement processes and coordinates processes to other ITIL associated processes.

LOCATION: Kampala

Key accountabilities:
• Responsible for proper change and release management compliance within the production environment.
• Collaboratively engage PMO to schedule, plan, and control software delivery through the Release management process.
• Production environment Technology Projects readiness assessment & Implementation support.
• Coordinate and supervise IT Project change implementation into the production environment in accordance with the bank’s policies and standards.
• Enforce UATs and Post Implementation Reviews/UVTs for key projects and IT Changes implemented.
• Change Advisory board (CAB) secretarial tasks and schedule maintenance.
• Prepare reports for projects status and staging for those in the pipeline.
• Operate within the ITIL service management framework and various projects management frameworks to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Technology projects into the production environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or other numerical biased field from a reputable university or college.
• PMP (Project Management and Planning).
• Certification in ITILv4.0+ expert training.
• Any other IT certification is added advantage.
• At least 3+ years broad experience in support and implementation of information Systems and communication systems.
• General technological skills in Server hardware, Storage, Operating systems (Windows & LINUX), Security & Network infrastructure.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, negotiation and communication skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence; speak clearly to third parties and employees.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks maintain a positive attitude under stress conditions.
• Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
• Clear knowledge of IT Service Management best practices and frameworks.
• Self-Driven.
• Team Player.
• Integrity
• Analytical Thinking & Inductive Reasoning.
• Critical Judgement and Decision-Making.
• Planning and Organization.
• Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Self-Development – Pursues positive change in self and organization. Drives own personal development plan.
• Change Management skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Report writing and Presentation skills.
• Good co-ordination skills.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), by close of business on Thursday 16th February 2023 to the email address indicated below.
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com 

dfcu Bank is committed to give equal opportunities in employment and aims to ensure that it does not discriminate against gender or race. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through +256 312 300391.

Disclaimer: dfcu Bank does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates in exchange for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate who engages in this kind of transaction is aiding and abetting fraud and will be automatically disqualified.

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