Serengeti Energy
Position Title: IT Manager
About Us: Serengeti Energy has an ambitious mandate to create positive impact from its activities in markets across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The company invests in and co-develops small and medium-sized renewable energy projects of up to 50 MW in Sub-Saharan Africa at various stages of the project life cycle (development, construction, and operations).
Serengeti Energy is committed to long-term investments, deploying patient capital in the form of equity and quasi-equity financing.
Founded in 2013, Serengeti Energy (formerly responsAbility Renewable Energy Holding) received initial backing from Swiss impact asset manager responsAbility Investments AG, alongside investments from partners KfW, Norfund and NDF.
In 2021 Serengeti Energy acquired and thereafter merged with the REH Group, based in Cape Town.
On 1 October 2021, Serengeti Energy became independent of responsAbility Investments AG and is now well positioned to continue its growth path as Serengeti Energy.
Serengeti Energy is building a strong reputation for quality clean
energy project development, construction, creative deal making,
renewable industry thought leadership, efficient operations,
and trusted partnerships with customers, communities, and industry counterparties.
More information on Serengeti Energy can be found at https://www.serengetienergy.com
IT Manager
Serengeti Energy is seeking to hire an IT Manager, who will champion continuous optimization of the company operations, innovation, and renewal of core processes.
The role holder will ensure that the business has continuous availability of systems, networks, databases, and data security systems to guarantee reliability, and optimum support of company operations in line with the strategic objectives across the entire business.
Reports to: Director Finance
Workstation: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Administration
Direct Reports: IT Specialist
Your Tasks
- Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the ICT strategic direction and objectives to all staff to promote employee engagement and productivity.
- Provide ICT advisory support to the senior management as the company’s ICT lead.
- Responsible for the design, evaluation and support of the ICT infrastructure and is responsible for overseeing the provision of ICT services to the organization
- Develop actionable work plans to ensure effective implementation of the ICT strategic objectives.
- Ensure management of the company’s IT infrastructure including planning, maintenance, and sourcing in line with the Company’s requirements, policies & procedures
- Oversee administration of ICT applications across all company operations and ensure ease of access and use of the applications to enhance service delivery.
- Put in place information security systems and measures to ensure the company’s ICT environment is secure in place in line with industry standards.
- Manage IT projects including working with process owners in preparation of business cases overseeing implementation until full benefits are realized.
- Manage IT Vendors and ensure that the organization receives value for money for equipment and services
- Maintain required IT service performance levels to achieve organizational objectives and provide adequate performance records for review by the Senior management.
- Put in place disaster management protocols and business continuity processes and infrastructure to ensure business continuity for the company operations.
- Determine required capabilities for continued relevance of the Company within the unfolding landscape and provide input into the learning and development plan for the Company.
- Ensure IT Security including user rights assignment and access control, monitoring of antivirus, host‐based intrusion prevention and other endpoint security implementations
- Prepare the ICT annual budget and monitor its implementation upon approval to ensure cost containment and value for money.
- Working closely with the marketing department, ensure that the organization website functions efficiently and effectively
- Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
About You
Working Relationships
- Internal Relationships: All departments
- External Relationships: Vendors and System developers
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
- Professional ICT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CCNA or other equivalent and recognized qualifications.
- Must be a member of the Computer Society of Kenya.
- Banking Sector experience will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 6-year experience
Technical Competencies
- A distinguished professional history demonstrating an in-depth all-round understanding of information technology e.g., hardware, security.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to lead, influence and drive change initiatives in support of business strategies within the department/unit.
- Knowledge of Enterprise/Company Information Systems.
- Knowledge of CRM data and database systems; understanding of data security and other compliance responsibilities.
- Experience of commissioning services from third parties and managing contracts, contract negotiation, contract management, and customer/vendor relationships.
- Proven track record at senior level of leading staff within an IT environment.
- Successful track record of implementation with delivery on time and to budget
- Ability to lead change in an IT environment.
- Database and applications management skills
Personal Competencies
- Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
- Leadership skills
- Budget preparation skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to coach and mentor
- Communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills.
- Planning and organising skills
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
Working Conditions
- Minimum disagreeable conditions in the environment.
- Job Hazards: Rare chance of accidents or hazards.
Application Details
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to hr@serengetienergy.com stating the subject heading “IT Manager” on or before 31 May 2022.