Background

ACADES FINANCE (ACAFIN) is a licensed microfinance institution seeking to recruit a qualified, competent, and experienced IT Officer to oversee the management, optimization, and support of our core microfinance system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage our core microfinance system.
• Ensure system security, data integrity, and perform regular backups.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for stability and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison with system vendors and service providers for support and upgrades.
• Train staff on effective system use and provide ongoing technical support.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation, user guides, and operational reports.
• Support data analysis and reporting functions to meet business needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in IT systems, preferably within microfinance or financial institutions.
• Experience with core banking/microfinance systems will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of databases, system administration, and IT security.
• Proven experience in system implementation and project coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and staff training abilities
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good understanding of microfinance operations

• Manage our core microfinance system.
• Ensure system security, data integrity, and perform regular backups.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for stability and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison with system vendors and service providers for support and upgrades.
• Train staff on effective system use and provide ongoing technical support.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation, user guides, and operational reports.
• Support data analysis and reporting functions to meet business needs.

• Strong knowledge of databases, system administration, and IT security.
• Proven experience in system implementation and project coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and staff training abilities
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good understanding of microfinance operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in IT systems, preferably within microfinance or financial institutions.
• Experience with core banking/microfinance systems will be an added advantage.