ICT Manager (Innovation and Applications) – National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) Limited

in Computer Sciences, Network Engineering, Software Engineering
Full Time
Lilongwe
February 19, 2025
Application ends: March 4, 2025

Job Description

The National Economic Empowerment Fund Limited (NEEF) is a government owned Microfinance Institution whose mission is to economically empower ordinary and underserved Malawians particularly women, youth, and persons with disability through the provision of quality, affordable, and sustainable microfinance services for improved livelihoods.

NEEF invites applications from suitably qualified, mature, ambitious, professional Malawi nationals with a passion for results and respect for ethics and hands-on experience to fill the following vacant positions at its various zones:

ICT MANAGER – INNOVATION AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Job Title: ICT Manager (Innovation and Applications)
Grade: NF3
Department : ICT Services
Reports for : Chief ICT Officer (Innovation and Applications)

Job Purpose

To drive the adoption and development of innovative technologies and overseeing the design, deployment, and maintenance of software applications to support NEEF’s operations. This role emphasizes solutions development, digital innovation, and improving user experience across NEEF systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of custom software applications, including updates and enhancements
  2. Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure applications meets Fund’s needs.
  3. Driving the adoption of innovative of innovative technologies and exploring fintech trends to boost NEEF’s operational efficiency and competitiveness
  4. Preparing and manage budgets for IT innovation and application projects and operations.
  5. Developing and enforcing innovation and application policies aligned with NEEF’s goals while maintaining detailed documentation of assets and configurations
  6. Implementing and managing database solutions. Integrate applications for seamless data exchange, and developing reporting tools for effective data analysis and decision making
  7. Implementing security measures to protect ICT applications from breaches, malware, and other threats.
  8. Developing and maintain back up and disaster recovery solutions for innovation & application resilience.
  9. Supervising and mentoring innovation & application staff, organizing trainings to keep the team updated on latest technologies
  10. Developing and implementing processes for managing changes to applications, including version upgrades and feature enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to users.
  11. Exploring the integration of green technologies that could enhance application performance while reducing environmental footprints.
  12. Compiling and submitting innovation & application reports to the Director of ICT Services.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in ICT, Information Technology, Computer Science or any related field from an NCHE accredited institution;
  • 5 years of working experience, 3 years is at similar management level.

Method of Application

Interested individuals who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, copies of certificates, and updated CVs with at least three (3) traceable referees indicating on the envelope the position being applied for not later than 4th March, 2025 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) Limited
P.O. Box 779
Lilongwe

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged

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