Job Recruitment at Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Microfinance Bank Plc

NPF Microfinance Bank Plc (Formerly NPF Community Bank Ltd) was incorporated on the 19th May,1993 as a Limited Liability company under the provision of the Companies and Allied Matter Act cap c20LFN 2004.The bank provide Banking services to both serving and Retired Officers and men of Nigeria Police Force, its ancillary institution and general banking public.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network / Security Administrator

Location: Lagos
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Probationary Period: 6 months

Role And Responsibilities

• Provide support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate networks and in house servers
• Create and implement network security policies
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
• Keep an eye out for needed updates and patches
• Provides Support and administer third-party applications
• Ensure network security and connectivity are up and running
• Provide end-user support on the network-related issue
• Define network policies and procedures
• Specify system requirements and design solutions
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for network vulnerabilities
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
• Must have a good knowledge of Cisco devices and SD-WAN configuration
• Additional Notes: This candidate will be responsible for the corporate network support and security

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Qualifications and Education Requirements: A minimum of BSC/ HND Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic and other related qualifications with a minimum of second class lower or Upper credit.
• Experience: Must have a minimum 5-year working experience in a similar position
• Preferred Skills: Analytical mind and goal
• Professional Qualification: Must possess professional certification networking and cybersecurity any of the following CEH, CISM, Computer Security Plus, CISSP, CCNA, etc

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Systems and Server Administrator

Location: Lagos
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Probationary Period: 6 months

Role and Responsibilities

• Installs, configure and deploy server hardware and software, including operating systems, applications, and patches to support and maintain effective network service operations throughout the bank.
• Supports, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains server issues and security for enterprise and large scale applications.
• Manage virtual and physical servers with Windows Server and RHEL operating systems.
• Manage Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, exchange and server and workstation patching with SCCM.
• Manage the physical and virtual environment (VMware).
• Ensure MS SQL server, windows clustering, domain controller setup, and group policy.
• Ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Management datacenter infrastructure
• Develop and maintain documentation about current environment setup, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
• Manage end-user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
• Perform and test routine system backups and restores.
• Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and correct hardware and software issues on servers, and workstations; escalate incidents as necessary.
• Practice server asset management, including maintenance of server component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigurations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Qualifications and Education Requirements: A minimum of BSC/ HND Computer Science, Elect/ Elect, Statistics, Operational Research, Mathematics and other related qualifications with a minimum of second class lower or Upper credit
• Experience: Must have a minimum of 5 years hands-on working experience is required for this position.
• Preferred Skills: Initiative, Self-Motivated, Ability To Work Under Pressure And Deliver Results, Microsoft Certified Professional ( MCP), CompTIA Network +, MCSE, ITIL, Have good knowledge of data centre management, Project management skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: IT Helpdesk / Support

Location: Lagos
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Probationary Period: 6 months

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond quickly to incoming requests relating to IT issues.
• Maintain computer systems and act as support if any system goes down.
• Responsible for PC’s, Printers, Servers and related equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, etc).
• Maintain user PCs, including upgrades and configuration as needed.
• Assist with onboarding of new users on the network.
• Keep inventory of all equipment, software, and licensed users.
• Install, configure, and upgrade PC software.
• Ensure all user request are closed and user-requested are resolved timely in line with the MTTR
• Internal IT help desk support staff is responsible for training all employees on new hardware and software. This involves designing and implementing a specific training strategy for each project.
• Ensure monthly availability and review of all user-related issues.
• Ensure issues logs is maintained, reviewed and resolved by the parties involved for issues that can’t be resolved internally.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Qualifications and Education Requirements: A minimum of BSC/ HND Computer Science, Elect/ Elect, Statistics, Operational Research, Mathematics and other related qualification with minimum of second class lower or Upper credit
• Experience: Must have a minimum 2 years working experience in a similar position
• Certification: Certification in ITIL, COBIT 5, CompTIA Network+, Network+, SolarWinds Certified Professional and order IT service management framework is very necessary
• Preferred Skills: Initiative, Self-Motivated, Ability To Work Under Pressure And Deliver Results, customer service.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Litigation Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Probationary Period: 6 months

Role And Responsibilities

• Review, draft and vetting of court processes and pleadings served on the bank and those to be filed on behalf of the bank.
• Perform legal research, investigate facts, and examine information about cases involving the Bank. Procuring relevant documentation and information required to support the Bank’s processes in litigation. Analyze cases and guide external Solicitors.
• Make recommendations & give advice to Management for matters to be resolved amicably, where applicable as well as advise Branches on proper documentation of evidences.
• Occasionally working with the compliance department to ensure adherence to laws and practices to prevent litigation on the bank.
• Guidance across all areas and geographies to ensure losses arising from litigation are minimized, and legal issues carrying negative reputational consequences are avoided.
• Provide the legal framework for recovery action and/or the realization of the securities by issuing demand letters, appointment and formalization of appointment of Receiver/Managers, Auctioneers at the instance of Classified Assets Management Department, Credit Risk Management Department and Business units.
• Conduct searches on Case files in various Court Registries which outcomes are used to support the Bank’s position in litigations and other tussle for interest.
• Attend court sessions and watch brief on behalf of the Bank.
• Respond to complaints sent in by External Lawyers on behalf of their clients and convene meetings to resolve issues raised to avoid litigation and mitigate loss by the Bank.
• Maintain the Litigation Schedules and other relevant schedules of the bank.
• Rendition of monthly reports to the Company Secretary as well as other relevant Units on the pending litigations involving the bank. Ensure that reports to relevant stakeholders are prepared and sent out as and when due or when required.
• Attend to garnishee and other injunctive court processes/orders involving the Bank in liaison with Internal Audit, External solicitors and other related parties. Managing the bank’s compliance with court orders including Garnishee Proceedings.
• Respond to enquiries/demands from, and interfaces with, Law Enforcement Agencies with respect to a wide range of the Bank’s activities, including the Nigeria Police, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, and Economic & Financial Crimes Commission; accompany staff members of the bank to honour official invitations by these bodies and provides external counsel support, including arrangement for bail in deserving cases.

Qualification

• First degree in Law and Professional Certificate of Barrister at Law (Compulsory)

Experience:

• 7 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm
• Vast experience in civil and criminal litigation & mediation
• Good understanding of court practices
• Proactive, Organized & Coordinated, Efficient & Effective in the use of MS Packages, Analytical, ability to work under pressure with calm disposition.

Communication/Relational Skills:

• Strong communication  skills (written and oral)
• Good interpersonal skill

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Application Developer and Programmer

Location: Lagos
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Probationary Period: 6 months

Role And Responsibilities

• Ability to understand the bank applications requirements and develop solutions
• Identify key application features
• Work with other IT professionals to set specifications for new applications
• Design creative prototypes based on specifications
• Write high quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines
• Perform unit and integration testing before launch
• Troubleshoot applications
• Find bugs and offer timely solutions
• Test existing applications, identify deficiencies and offer solutions.
• Application development using java, web, C#, Jscript and other tools relevant to the banks operation.
• Application development and process automation using SharePoint.
• Application testing and debugging to ensure well known vulnerabilities is address.
• Ensure application QA testing of internally developed application and third party application use by the bank.
• Ensure support on the bank digital banking platforms to ensure efficiency of the platforms.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Qualifications and Education Requirements: A minimum of BSC/ HND Computer Science, Statistics, Operational Research, Mathematics and other related qualifications with minimum of Second Class Lower or Upper credit
• Experience: Must have a minimum 5 years hands on working experience
• Preferred Skills: Initiative, self-motivated, ability to work under pressure and deliver results
• Professional Qualification: Must possess relevant professional certification such as GISC , GMOB, MCSD, etc
• Additional Notes: A good knowledge of Microsoft SQL, Cross-platform Development skill in mobile applications, Basic project management skill

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 28th January, 2021.