LAPO Microfinance Bank is a pro-poor financial institution committed to the social and economic empowerment of low-income households through provision of access to responsive financial services on a sustainable basis. The Institution was established in the late 1980s as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by Godwin Ehigiamusoe in response to the effects of the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986. In 2010, LAPO MfB obtained the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a state microfinance bank and in 2012, it got an approval as a national microfinance bank. Over the years, LAPO MfB has emerged as a leading institution delivering a range of financial services to over a million people in Nigeria. Our Vision/Mission: Improving lives The LAPO MfB family share mutual core values that are centred on: Integrity Innovativeness Simplicity Excellence Customer-centeredness
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Management:
- Develop and implement the database administration strategy in alignment with the organization's IT strategy and business objectives.
- Plan and budget for database infrastructure, software, and resources.
- Lead and manage the Database Administration team, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and mentorship.
- Establish and maintain database standards, policies, and procedures.
- Database Operations & Maintenance:
- Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems.
- Ensure the availability, performance, and security of databases.
- Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Implement and manage database backup and recovery procedures.
- Manage database capacity and plan for future growth.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide support to users.
- Database Security & Integrity:
- Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.
- Manage user access and permissions to databases.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across databases.
- Implement data masking and encryption techniques as needed.
- Database Development & Support:
- Collaborate with application developers to design and optimize database schemas.
- Provide support to developers in writing efficient SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Participate in database design reviews and code reviews.
- Ensure proper testing and deployment of database changes.
- Technology Evaluation & Implementation:
- Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools to improve performance, scalability, and security.
- Oversee the implementation and integration of new database systems.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in database administration.
- Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with database software vendors and support providers.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.
- Reporting & Communication:
- Provide regular reports on database performance, availability, and security.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders about database issues and changes.
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