Head, ICT at a Foremost Insurance Company - Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited - Our client is one of the foremost Insurance companies in Nigeria. They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, ICT

Job Ref: HIIT-01
Location: Lagos State
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: ICT Team Members

Job Summary

• To define and ensure the adherence to appropriate ICT framework and procedures so as to minimize non-compliance with the policies & procedures as well as regulatory requirements.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership, foresight and senior level ICT advice and information to meet needs and guide strategic and operational decision-making of the Board & Management of LUR;
• Building on, implementing and communicating LUR ’s ICT strategy, operational plan, policies, procedures, systems and tools, ensuring these are tailored and adapted to suit the realities and needs across all levels of the organization;
• Providing training and support for sound ICT management at all levels of the organization;
• Working with relevant departments to monitor compliance with ICT policies and procedures across the organization and providing ICT quality control in all areas of the organization as required;
• Providing a secure and efficient System & Network infrastructure to support LUR’s ICT requirements;
• To Create and keep under review an inspiring, compelling, forward looking and customer-centric vision for ICT within LUR which will help us
• To win and deliver business and build our reputation further; work with all departments to secure the necessary resources to put in place the actions to achieve that vision.
• To Lead, manage, motivate and develop the ICT Team so that they are valued by the organization and able to meet LUR expectations.
• Key Performance Indicators
• Providing technical leadership, foresight and senior level ICT advice and information to meet needs and guide strategic and operational decision-making of the Board & Management of LUR;
• Working with relevant departments to monitor compliance with ICT policies and procedures across the organization and providing ICT quality control in all areas of the organization as required;
• To Lead, manage, motivate and develop the ICT Team so that they are valued by the organization and able to meet LUR expectations
• Writing technical responses to all Business-ICT requests and technical solution concepts and presentations to meet business needs and objectives.

Skills / Competence Requirement
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of Insurance processes will serve as added advantage
• Knowledge of NAICOM and other regulatory guidelines
• Operational risk

Generic Skills:

• Integrity
• Independent minded
• Analytical skills
• Attention to details
• Problem solving skills
• Resilience and Tenacity
• Relevant ICT Skills (Cisco, Premia Software etc)
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (oral & written)

Supervisory Skills:

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Initiative/Entrepreneurship/ taking ownership
• Conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial /administration

Professional Requirements
Qualification

• First degree in any discipline. Relevant Masters’ degree will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in Information Technology within the Insurance Services Industry will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘HIIT-01’ as subject of application