Capital Markets Authority Database Administrator Jobs in Nairobi

The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. The Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers, with strong problem-solving skills, for the following position:

REF: DCS /DA/07/ 2018 – 2 Year Fixed Contract

Reporting: to the Manager, Information Communication & Technology, he will be responsible for managing, monitoring, administering, and supporting Oracle and SQL database systems and other systems within the Authority.


Key Duties & Responsibilities


The ideal candidate will be expected to:

Maintain the Database Management systems to support new and existing applications;

Ensure maintenance of the database systems including performance tuning, efficiency and capacity planning;

Design, Develop, manage and test backup and recovery plans for the database systems;

Update and amend existing databases;

Set up and test new database and data handling systems;

Ensure database security and Integrity of data

Manage upload of data files between databases;

Create complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted;

Liaise with vendors on support of system or database issues that may arise;

Develop application and database solutions to meet and drive business needs and requirements.


Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

SQL/Oracle certified database administrator

Technical experience in supporting

Required Experience

A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.


Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Ensure that technical solutions, procedures and models for development are up-to-date and comply with standards;

Demonstrate the ability to verify the development

and design of database strategies;

Demonstrate prior expertise and competencies on implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Navision;

Ability to recommend adapting processes to keep pace with new technological developments;

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Be able to adopt clear processes and standards for managing performance to achieve priorities

Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and be able to adapt quickly to changing conditions

Demonstrate ability to deliver outcomes and delivery;


How to apply


To apply, please visit the careers’ section on our website www.cma.or.ke.Applications should be received on or before July 17, 2018.

Note: Please upload your CV and one-page Cover Letter only at this stage. No certificates or other testimonials are required until interview stage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

THE CAPITAL MARKETS AUTHORITY DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.


For more information and job application details, see; Capital Markets Authority Database Administrator Jobs in Nairobi


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