Background

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited is incorporated in Kenya under the Company Act and is also licensed to do the business of banking under the Banking Act. The Bank was initially registered under the Co-operative Societies Act at the point of founding in 1965. This status was retained up to and until June 27th 2008 when the Banks Special General Meeti...

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SACCO’s ICT infrastructure, systems, networks, and digital platforms to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Develop, implement, and review ICT policies, procedures, controls, and security frameworks.
• Oversee ICT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and business continuity/disaster recovery initiatives.
• Coordinate ICT audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage ICT vendors, service providers, consultants, and regulatory relationships.
• Provide ICT support services, systems maintenance, and user support to enhance service delivery.
• Safeguard organizational data and information systems through appropriate security controls and monitoring.
• Prepare and manage the ICT budget, work plans, and performance reports.
• Evaluate, procure, implement, and maintain ICT hardware, software, and related technologies.
• Supervise ICT staff and ensure effective performance and continuous improvement.
• Advise Management on emerging technologies, ICT risks, and compliance matters.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in ICT within a regulated financial institution, with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Professional certification in CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001, CCNA or equivalent.
• Demonstrable knowledge of SASRA regulations, Data Protection Act, cybersecurity, ICT risk management, and business continuity management.
• Strong leadership, analytical, strategic planning, and financial management skills.

Added Advantage

Experience in a DT SACCO environment.

Experience with Core Banking Systems and digital financial services.

• Lead and manage the SACCO’s ICT infrastructure, systems, networks, and digital platforms to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Develop, implement, and review ICT policies, procedures, controls, and security frameworks.
• Oversee ICT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and business continuity/disaster recovery initiatives.
• Coordinate ICT audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage ICT vendors, service providers, consultants, and regulatory relationships.
• Provide ICT support services, systems maintenance, and user support to enhance service delivery.
• Safeguard organizational data and information systems through appropriate security controls and monitoring.
• Prepare and manage the ICT budget, work plans, and performance reports.
• Evaluate, procure, implement, and maintain ICT hardware, software, and related technologies.
• Supervise ICT staff and ensure effective performance and continuous improvement.
• Advise Management on emerging technologies, ICT risks, and compliance matters.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

• Leadership
• Analytical skills
• Strategic planning
• Financial management skills
• Knowledge of SASRA regulations
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of cybersecurity
• Knowledge of ICT risk management
• Knowledge of business continuity management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Professional certification in CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001, CCNA or equivalent.