Public Service Pensions Fund Board (PSPFB) a creation under the Public service Pensions Act CAP 20,004 the Laws of Zambia. Mandated to control and administer the Fund in accordance with sound business practices.

PSPFB now seeks to recruit an exceptional individual for the position of Information Communication Technology Manager. The candidate must have proven record of leadership and ability to earn credibly by translating strategy into practical actions for the Fund. Further, the candidate is expected to raise the profile of the PSPFB to be the best Public Pension Scheme dedicated to providing optimum and sustainable benefits to Members, retirees, pensioners and beneficiaries through of the best customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Information Communication Technology Manager will be responsible for the overall management of Information Communication Technology facilities at the fund.
• Providing quality management information that would support decision making.
• Applying necessary strategic Information Communication Technology interventions to ensure the effective and efficient realization of the Fund’s goals
• Initiating policy end technical changes necessary for strategic objectives and Pension Scheme reforms
• Managing and maintaining relevant information systems local Area network, Wide Area Networks, hardware, software and database management systems necessary to produce quality management information.
• Simplifying report generation, analysis, planning and internal controls at the Fund.
• Effective supervision of staff in the Department.
• Preparing the Information Communication Technology Annual Work plane and Budgets in tandem with the Strategic Plan for and the budget
• Effectively, economically and efficiently managing the information Communication Technology Department in accordance with the work plan and the budget
• Provide the chief Executive with such information as is required to enable performance of the Information Communication technology

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• University entrance qualification (Form V or Grade 12 or equivalents with Credit in English and Mathematics)
• University Degree in one following: Computer Science Information Communication Technology, Computing, Electronics or related fields from recognized Universities
• Post graduate qualification in a relevant computer profession an added advantage
• Must have relevant ICT certifications such are Microsoft and CISCO
• At least ten (10) years post qualifying experience in ICT operations of which five(5) years at Senior ICT Management position
• Membership to a relevant professional body is essential
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Pension Industry
• Protect management certification

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent Communication skills
• Conceptual and innovative thinking
• Leadership and team work
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Openness to change
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Results oriented
• A professional attitude to emerging issues in ICT
• Wide understanding of business support services and related technologies

Remuneration

• This is a three (3) year performance contract
• An attractive package will be offered with gratuity payable at the end of the contract period

To apply

Public Service Pension Fund Board(PSPFB)is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Those meeting qualifications for the position should send/bring in person their application letters and accompanied by not more than three 3 paged Curriculum Vitae(CV).certified photocopies of educational and professional certificates including details of three (3) contactable reference.

Application letters marked”Position of Information Communication Technology Manager,should be addressed to

The Secretary and Chief Executive
Public Service pension Fund Board
Public Service pension House
Third Floor
Plot No 7535, Sapele Road
PO Box 38411
Lusaka
Zambia

Closing date is on 11th November, 2015