Database Administrator at HF Group

• Design and document operational manuals and procedures.

• Undertake the day-to-day management of the Bank’s database platforms.

• Ensure that all the assigned bank information technology platforms keep pace with technological innovations and developments as a way of protecting investment in technology.

• Manage relationships with all technology-based service providers as a way of ensuring that uptimes are optimized.

• Evaluate, plan, implement and maintain the assigned Bank’s information technology and telecommunication system and projects within agreed time and budget constraints.

• Develop and manage a Business Continuity Plan and Data Security Plan for the appropriate systems (including IT Operations) in order to guarantee continuation of services at all times.

• Increase computer awareness and literacy among staff to enhance skills base and productivity.

• Ensure appropriate controls and monitoring mechanisms to keep information technology operations and services in place despite power outages and telecommunication failures.

• Monitor and manage service user complaints to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of service.

• Organize, manage and motivate fellow staff members and partners whenever assigned to projects or incidences through establishment of suitable structures and implementing development programs to optimize competence and productivity.

• Ensure appropriate MIS are produced for IT and the bank’s management.

• As a member of various systems related committees and projects, take a proactive role in influencing policy and the strategic direction of the Bank.

Technical competencies:

• Takes a structured and effective approach to own work and demonstrates leadership potential.

• Is able to analyze, diagnose, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting familiarity with available tools, standards and procedures and making correct choices from alternatives.

• Effective communicator, able to guide and advise clients and business partners.

• Astute at planning for mission critical production activities.

• Proficiency with the following Oracle and Microsoft database technology stack;

• Good understanding of SOA-centric concepts and technologies, authentication and data security.

• Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support true performance and customer-service oriented culture.

• Knowledge and experience with ITIL as a best practice framework for Systems Development.

General competencies:

•Team Work and Interpersonal skills,

•Leadership Skills

•Demonstrate Integrity and Professionalism

•Good communication Skills both written and Verbal

Core Value