NPF Microfinance Bank Graduate Recruitment

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.

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