ASA Microfinance (SL) Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Assistant System Administrator
2.) Loan Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Assistant System Administrator

ASA Microfinance (SL) Limited is a registered company limited by share and a subsidiary of ASA INTERNATIONAL (ASAI) (www.asa-international) ASAI was established in 2007– with the mission to establish green-field microfinance institutions in Asia and Africa. ASA International strongly believes that sustainable and profitable business models can be created when focusing on the very poor and can be in challenging operating environments. In doing so, ASAI is replicating the most cost-effective and scalable model developed in ASA Bangladesh for its sustainability. ASA Sierra Leone has already established 46 branches and has a plan to open 55 branches in the coming years to serve at least 55,000 poor families. For better management of its business and to achieve its goal, ASA Microfinance (SL) Limited is seeking applications from suitable Sierra Leoneans for the position below:

Position: Assistant System Administrator

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Responsibility: Assistant System Administrator

1. Create a concrete ICT development and deployment plan within the organization, work as directed by System Admin.
2. Report to the Head of I.T., communicating technical use cases for new features and enhancements, and participating in spec review & existing business programs.
3. Manage and prioritize the team’s workload daily.
4. Work with our system admin to develop, support, implement and improve existing and new workforce processes.
5. Candidate should take guidelines and directives from his/her Supervisor in Maintaining and Troubleshooting tasks for both Local and Global Data Centres and Cloud Services. This includes maintaining All IT infrastructure such as Server System, Virtualization, OS, Updates, Patch Management, Data Backup, Data Security, Event and Log Management, Reporting, and Licensing for Local and Global Branches. Taking Periodic Updates, Complying with ISMS Policy and enforcing changes where required.
6. The candidate should be responsible for taking ownership of completing the assigned Project within the given time frame.
7. Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
8. Audit all Systems and assess their outcomes. The candidate is responsible for complying with all ISMS policies.
9. Reading System Generated Logs, detecting errors, and failures, creating reports and solutions for the errors, co-relating with other systems and preserving the logs etc.
10. Candidate should be responsible for working with a cross-functional team to achieve the same goal.
11. The candidate should be responsible for his own skill development, product knowledge, training and certifications.
12. Preserve IT assets and maintain proper documentation for Regular System Operation, The Candidate should report to his team Lead and Supervisor.
13. The job description might get changed due to requirements; the Candidate should comply with all the tasks assigned to him.

Technical Skills Requirement: 

1. 1. Experience Requirement: Minimum 3 Years (Latest) hands-on Working experience in System Infrastructure especially in Virtualization, Networking, Security and Cyber-Security, Backup, LAN and WLAN Solutions.

• System Deployment Knowledge: Installing and configuring Windows OS, Basic setup, Licensing, Backup, Dynamic RAM, Shared HDD, Cluster, Replication, HDD Partitioning, Raid Controller, NIC Teaming, Update and Patch Management, Centralize Management, Snapshot, Log Management, Reading Logs etc.

1. Network-System Design: Make a Network Diagram, and use design tools to update diagrams
2. Networking Skills: Basic Networking skills such as IP address, VLAN, Routing, L2 and L3 Switching etc.
3. Licensing and Subscription: Windows OS (Server and PC, SQL) licensing, Microsoft Office Licensing, Antivirus and Firewall Subscription and other software licenses and subscriptions.
4. Product Knowledge: Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches, Router, Firewall, Fortinet Firewall, Dell Server and Storage, Wireless Products, Attendance Terminals, Product Licensing, RMA, Warranty information
5. Security Skills: Basic Knowledge of Firewall Configuration, Policy Creating, VPN, SSL VPN, IPSEC VPN, URL filtering, Application Control, Web Application firewall operation, firewall Cluster (Active), Firewall licensing, Load Balancing, Bandwidth Control, NAT/Port Forwarding report and log monitoring, Configuration Backup and restore, SSL Certificates, Centralized Antivirus Operation, Creating and applying policy, report creation, log management, Control etc.
6. Server and Storage: Understanding Server components (RAM, HDD, Motherboard, NIC, Cabling, Warranty, OS installation, BIOS, Drac, NIC Teaming, Virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware), Virtual machines creation, Operation, troubleshooting, Snapshot, Nested VM, Resource Monitoring, Dynamic Resource assignment, Clustering, Hyper-V Cluster, Application Cluster, Shared Storage, ISCSI, FC storage, Data Import/Export, Remote management and monitoring etc.
7. Monitoring System: Good knowledge of Monitoring Systems, Operation, understating Logs, Creating reports, alarm handling and Deployment skills
8. Domain Controller: Good knowledge of Active Directory (AD-DS), DFS, File Server, Windows Update Service, Sharing Service, Centrally Manage System, Replication, DRS, DNS, backup, Tree-Forest

Educational Requirement:

1. BSc in EEE, CSE, CS, ICT, ETE, discipline from a well-reputed university.
2. Certifications (Not Mandatory):
   1. Networking: CCNA, CCNP (R&S or DC or Security) Equivalent or Higher
   2. MCSA, MCP or Higher
   3. Certification on A+, N+
3. Other Security Certifications will add an advantage.

Additional Requirements: 

1. 1. Age Minimum 25 years.
   2. Excellent written & verbal communication skills in English
   3. Good problem-solving skills.
   4. Self-motivated and self-learning skills

• Documentation skills

Submission of application: Interested applicants can send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a passport-size photograph and a Cover Letter, photocopies of Academic Certificates to louisa.hrm@asaslltd.com or hand delivery to the Human Resources & Training Manager at ASA Microfinance (SL) Limited (64 Lumley Road, Wilberforce Village, Freetown), on or before the 20th of September 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

ASA Sierra Leone is an equal-opportunity employer, and women are strongly encouraged to apply

2.) Loan Officer

ASA Microfinance (SL) Ltd is a registered company limited by share and a subsidiary of ASA INTERNATIONAL (ASAI) (www.asa-international) ASAI was established in 2007–with the mission to establish green-field microfinance institutions in Asia and Africa. ASA International strongly believes that sustainable and profitable business models can be created when focusing on the very poor and can be in challenging operating environments. In doing so, ASAI is replicating the most cost-effective and scalable model developed in ASA Bangladesh for its sustainability. ASA Sierra Leone has already established 46 branches and has a plan to open 55 branches in the coming years to serve at least 55,000 poor families. For better management of its business and to achieve its goal, ASA Microfinance (SL) Ltd is seeking applications from suitable Sierra Leoneans for the position below:

Position:  Loan Officer

Location: Any District in Sierra Leone

Responsibilities:

• Market microfinance products to the catchment area
• Identify potential areas to select target poor people
• Ensure smooth repayment – maintain discipline in every operational practice
• Update software posting and maintain all related records daily
• Prepare reports – daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Collect from groups 4-5 groups a day
• Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and objectives and follow policies set for better management of the operation
• Other work related to the job as and when required.

Academic Qualification

• Five (5) credits in the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and must be willing to check the result online using West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) scratch at their own expense or

• Three (3) Credits in West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with a Certificate or Diploma in any discipline from any reputable institution or
• BSc Degree in any discipline from any reputable institution

Additional Job Requirements:

• Two well-off guarantors (one from family members and One should a civil servant)

• Excellent communication skills in English and Krio

• • Up to date Police Clearance
  • National Identifier Number/National Identifier Card
  • Be a legal citizen of Sierra Leone

• Be between 18 to 32 years of age

• Be willing to work anywhere in Sierra Leone

Submission of application: Interested applicants can send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a passport-size photograph and a Cover Letter, photocopies of Academic Certificates to louisa.hrm@asaslltd.com or hand deliver them to the Human Resources & Training Manager at ASA Microfinance (SL) Ltd. (64 Lumley Road, Wilberforce Village, Freetown), on or before the 20th of September 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

ASA Sierra Leone is an equal-opportunity employer, and women are strongly encouraged to apply