VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. Area IT Support Officer for South West Area Jobs in Ethiopia

VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. Area IT Support Officer for South West Area Jobs in Ethiopia


  • VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia.

  • VisionFund is currently operating in four of the Regional States of the country.

  • VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for the position of Area IT Support Officer.

    The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:

    Major Responsibilities:

  • Install and maintain Core banking application and the corresponding database at a branch level

  • Provide technical support on the company’s Core banking System based on user inquiries. This includes both application and database level support based on the nature of the problem

  • Apply patches and new releases on the company’s Core Banking System as per the direction given by the department Head

  • Install troubleshoot and maintain software on client computers. This includes Operating Systems, Microsoft Office application, Antivirus, any other application / software used by the company

  • Install troubleshoot and maintain hardware devices. This includes Computers, Printers, scanners, photocopy machines etc.

  • Install, troubleshoot and maintain branches Local Area Networks

  • Monitor branch Connectivity (VPN) and report failures to Ethio-telecom and
    follow-up until issues resolved

  • Record recurrent IT issues at the branch level and come up with long lasting solution

  • Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenances

  • Properly document problems and their resolution and post it on a shared platform

  • Maintain up-to-date records of all IT equipment of the branches

  • Ensure instituition’s IT policy is applied to the respective branches

  • Provide trainings to Branch users

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the department

    Job Requirements

  • BSc Degree in computer science, computer technology or related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience

  • Proven experience in managing and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL server and Oracle databases

  • Proven experience in hardware and software installation, maintainance and troublweshooting

  • Experience in installation and maintainace of Lacal Area Networks

  • Ability to use basic power tools and machinery.

  • Ability to understand and follow written instructions.

  • Ability to organize and priorities own workload.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

  • Good analytical skill

    How to Apply

  • Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials to VFE_vacancy@wvi.org

    Note

  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment

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