UAP Insurance Company Limited Jobs for Chief Information Officer

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UAP is a leading provider of General, Medical and Life Insurance in the Region.

The Group has operations in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan.

To assist the Group meet its strategic objectives in the region, the Group is now looking to fill the position of :-

Chief Information Officer

As a member of the Senior Management Team, The Chief Information Officer reports directly to the Group Managing Director and will manage the IT teams in the region.

The Chief Information Officer is responsible for planning and managing the Group's ICT resources to contribute to tangible benefits to the Group's performance and productivity.

The key responsibilities of the role will be to:
Develop, maintain and facilitate the implementation of a sound and integrated information framework for utilization by UAP Group, which includes advanced software in Life, General, Medical, Asset Portfolio Management, Electronic Document Management Systems and Virtual Back-up Solutions
Give overall direction on ICT issues to the companies in the region
Create a strategic edge for the Group in a competitive industry through exploiting strategic opportunities in ICT and leading in implementing the Group's 5 year ICT strategy
Oversee the financial planning investment and control of the company's information management resources including procurement, maintenance and supplier management
Enable business process reform for information-related activities and for business processes with a significant ICT component
Facilitate the effective sharing and transfer of information to harness both formal and informal information sources for strategic advantage
Promote the effective and efficient design and operation of all major information management systems and processes, including improvements to work processes
Monitor and evaluate the performance of information management projects and operations on the basis of auditable performance measurements
Evaluate new information technologies for their potential application to business processes
Ensure that the Group companies are able to comply with government requirements concerning information management such as audit, risk management, copyright and freedom of information
Develop and implement a business continuity plan incorporating disaster recovery site resident offsite to minimize disruption in the event of disasters
Manage all ICT projects for effectiveness and efficiency by applying up to date project management skills
Implement and monitor ICT security requirements
The preferred candidate will posses:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or IT
Masters degree in Information Systems or Business Management
At least 2 leading certificates
10 years experience in the field, with atleast 4 years in Senior Management position
Strategic and business planning skills and experience
Ability to appreciate strategic ICT requirements to support the business
Ability to effectively manage and supervise personnel and work programmes
Ability to budget and appreciate the financial implication of technology absorption
Demonstrable leadership skills with strong intellect and vision as well as a proven track record of honesty and integrity


Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:

Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Insurance Company Limited,
P O Box 43013-00100
Nairobi

or Email: recruitment @ uapkenya.com

Closing date of applications: 4th December 2009