MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  

• Master’s degree in business related field is an added advantage.
  

• Professional qualifications in One among; - MBCI/CBCP/ BCI-MBCI, DRII-CFCP, ISO 22301, CBCM, EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)-added advantage.
  

• 5 years’ work experience, with at least:
  

• 4 years’ experience in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (Required).
  

• 5 years’ experience in Risk Management (Essential).
  

• 2 years’ experience in Project Management (Desired).
  

• 2 years’ experience in Audit (Desired).
  

• 2 years’ experience in IT/Banking operations (Essential).
  

• 4 years’ experience in Leadership and Stakeholder Management (Essential).
  

• 3 years’ experience in Management Reporting (Essential).
  

• 3 years’ experience in Facilitation of Training (Essential)
  

1. Establish and maintain BCP policy and processes, keep up to date with regulations and guidelines spefic to business continuity management, and recommend improvements and updates to policies, standards, and procedures.
   

2. Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to the organization's operations, systems, and infrastructure.
   

3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the development and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans for critical business functions and systems and updated based on evolving risks and business needs
   

4. Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Coordinator: Coordinating the business impact analysis process within the bank to identify critical business functions, assess the potential impact of disruptions, and help in determining the necessary steps to maintain business continuity and minimize risks.
   

5. Crisis Management and Incident Response: Support with managing risk events and incidents, coordinating response efforts to minimize operational disruption.
   

6. Third-Party Risk Management: Support the business in recommending appropriate resilience and continuity frameworks for managing third-party relationships.
   

7. Design training programs to promote business continuity awareness, ensure compliance, and report regularly on program status and improvements.
   

8. Management Reporting: Provide regular reports to senior management, BCM Team, CMT, and the board on the state of operational resilience, risks, incidents, and the effectiveness of continuity plans.
   

9. Continuous Improvement:
   

• Identify areas for improvement in operational resilience practices, leveraging lessons learned from testing, incidents, and risk assessments to enhance the bank’s preparedness.
  

• Documentation and Communication: Ensure all documentation related to resilience and continuity, including self-assessment, policies, procedures, and plans, is current, accurate, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  

1. Ensure alignment and integration of business continuity management (BCM) across all business units and subsidiaries.