Head ICT at Kenya Seed Company

Job Title: Head ICT

Company: Kenya Seed Company

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duties & Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and management of a comprehensive ICT strategy covering accounting and financial management, procurement, human resource management, asset management, office management, document management
• Development, implementation and management of an ICT based strategy to support the Company's operations including records
• Implementation and management of ICT based systems to support data preparation necessary for economic analysis of Company business
• Implementation and management of LANs for regional and headquarter offices and WANs to link the various offices
• Implementation and management of messaging systems, websites for the Company and intranets for secure information dissemination within the Company
• Selection, procurement, maintenance and management of all ICT hardware. Timely renewal of the same as necessary
• Developing and providing end user training and IT support
• Conducting training needs assessments and development of capacity building programmes to meet gaps in ICT knowledge
• Customizing ICT systems into an interactive infrastructure which enables faster access to data, information and the sharing of ICT resources by users
• Management of systems for ensuring hardware security and integrity including backup strategies
• Monitoring of developments in ICT technology and drawing to the attention of the Company the opportunities and/or threats associated with the same
• Management of internet, intranet and other ICT security
• Provision of advice to the Company on all matters relating to ICT
• Ensuring disaster and recovery management
• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned by Management

Job Specification

• A first degree in computer science from a recognized university or a first degree in a numerate discipline from a recognized university and postgraduate qualifications in computer science
• Proficiency in leading edge computing technology, programming, and practical knowledge of Oracle and SQL databases
• Posses a minimum of 10 (ten) years post qualification experience
• Demonstrable exposure to and basic professional knowledge of networking, internet technologies, relational database design and operations, office productivity applications, geographical information systems and common hardware and peripherals
• Qualifications in specific computer technologies such as operating systems, web design and development, database design and management etc will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the criteria given should submit their applications together with their up to date CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates/ testimonials and ID and be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Managing Director at the Address below

All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.

Applications may also be submitted by email to hhr@kenyaseed.co.ke with all relevant attachments as sought above

Kenya Seed Company Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lack of inclusion of all copies of documentation/details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

The Managing Director,
Kenya Seed Company ltd,
Mbegu Plaza
P.O Box 553- 30200
Kitale

Application Deadline:11th Oct 2013

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.