Job Title: Front End Developer
Organisation: Dotsavvy
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 18th April 2014
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The Front End Developer is responsible for producing the front-end of websites from designs given to them by the creative department.
• The front-end will have to be developed as a theme for Wordpress.
Minimum Requirements:
• Excellent with WordPress. You must have experience building websites and/or themes from scratch with WordPress.
• PHP / MySQL. Some experience. You should be comfortable using PHP to write simple scripts to store form data and interact with WordPress.
• Excellent with HTML5 / CSS3 / responsive design. Knowledgeable about common cross-browser issues and how to resolve them.
• JavaScript / jQuery. intermediate experience - basic animation/user interaction. (Knowledge of CSS Framework a plus)
• Able build websites from layered files (mostly Photoshop)
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledgeable about current trends and tools
• Experienced in UI / UX fundamentals and best practices
• Have the ability to run tests (automated or manual) on his / her own work.
• You will be requested to work within the Dotsavvy office from 8.30am to 5pm, weekdays.
The candidate will work with an assigned project manager to help achieve their respective objectives.
This position reports directly to the assigned Project Manager.
The candidate will be requested to prove his / her knowledge and expertise.
How to Apply:
Send all Applications to: jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com
In your application, detail recent projects you have been involved in.
Title your email "Application for Front-End Developer"
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at http://www.dotsavvyafrica.com.
Showing posts with label IT Jobs in Kenya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IT Jobs in Kenya. Show all posts
Thursday, 10 April 2014
IT Training Coordinator Careers at RCMRD in Kenya
Job Title: IT Training Coordinator
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Supervising and drawing time-table for all teaching staff in IT Training.
• Developing training curriculum and student guidance materials.
• Handling of all examination issues.
• Preparing adequately for new intake of students at the beginning of each semester.
• Preparing adequate quality training materials, lecture notes, practicals and presentations to support the training programs.
• Coordinating Centre’s outreach, communication and marketing of the IT courses.
• Develop Project Proposals for training Programs for clients.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Msc. in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or other relevant field and five (5) years practical experience in developing and implementing Information Technology Training Programmes.
Contract duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Supervising and drawing time-table for all teaching staff in IT Training.
• Developing training curriculum and student guidance materials.
• Handling of all examination issues.
• Preparing adequately for new intake of students at the beginning of each semester.
• Preparing adequate quality training materials, lecture notes, practicals and presentations to support the training programs.
• Coordinating Centre’s outreach, communication and marketing of the IT courses.
• Develop Project Proposals for training Programs for clients.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Msc. in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or other relevant field and five (5) years practical experience in developing and implementing Information Technology Training Programmes.
Contract duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
GIS Systems Developer Careers at RCMRD in Kenya
Job Title: GIS Systems Developer
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Develop and implement geospatial applications to integrate models and model data into the SERVIRAfrica portal.
• Produce system designs and implementation plans for software components and/or applications.
• Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new components based on client requirements.
• Test developed applications to ensure required functionality and performance requirements are met.
• Produce user manuals or other methods of user guidance (e.g. online help) and provide technical assistance to application users.
• Design, document, code, and test GIS solutions and GIS applications.
• Participate in knowledge sharing mechanisms, capacity development and knowledge exchange processes at RCMRD and the SERVIR network.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in GIS and computer science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Geospatial Analysis and GIS software.
• A geospatial analyst background or similar work experience, computer programming expertise, database management systems and using Structured Query Language is required.
• Proficiency in the use of propriety and open source GIS packages and corresponding developer tools, development and use of scripts multiple data formats is essential.
Contract Duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Organisation: Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 22nd April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Develop and implement geospatial applications to integrate models and model data into the SERVIRAfrica portal.
• Produce system designs and implementation plans for software components and/or applications.
• Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new components based on client requirements.
• Test developed applications to ensure required functionality and performance requirements are met.
• Produce user manuals or other methods of user guidance (e.g. online help) and provide technical assistance to application users.
• Design, document, code, and test GIS solutions and GIS applications.
• Participate in knowledge sharing mechanisms, capacity development and knowledge exchange processes at RCMRD and the SERVIR network.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in GIS and computer science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Geospatial Analysis and GIS software.
• A geospatial analyst background or similar work experience, computer programming expertise, database management systems and using Structured Query Language is required.
• Proficiency in the use of propriety and open source GIS packages and corresponding developer tools, development and use of scripts multiple data formats is essential.
Contract Duration: One (1) year renewable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who should be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:
Director General,
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for
Development,
P.O Box 632, 00618, Ruaraka,
Nairobi
Or through e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org
Sunday, 12 January 2014
System Administrator at Kenya Pipeline Enterprise
Job Title: System Administrator Basis (Mobility / Portal /
BW) - 1 Post
Organisation: Kenya
Pipeline Enterprise
Location: Nairobi
Key responsibilities
- Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of information residing in SAP systems
- Responsible for administration of SAP Security including SOD resolution, ID creation and maintenance, transport creation / release / move, role creation / maintenance, and Organizational levels creation / maintenance
- Administration tasks: installation and upgrade of various SAP instances in the landscape patch administration, day to day monitoring of SAP logs and proactively fix error conditions
- Troubleshoot problems reported by users of the various SAP products
- Lead in definition of and the standardization of all SAP Security and Segregation of Duties related policies, procedures, work flows, and control sets based upon best practices, experience, and business needs
- Liaison between technical and functional teams on SAP security, segregation of duties, roles, etc.
- Ensure compliance to Security Policies, Standards, Procedures and Control systems.
- Assist in the identification, evaluation, and implementation of SAP related security tools, techniques, and mechanisms to meet business needs
- Production support to end-users as required
- Participate in corporate and industry interest groups that focus on SAP Security and Audit
- Captures, tracks, analyzes, and reports security incidents.
- Identify and submit process improvements
- Coordinate with client / technical / functional / business users
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of SOD resolution, user management, Organizational Level creations and maintenance
- Highly developed knowledge of SAP security and authorization procedures
- Very good experience with installation and version upgrades of SAP.
- Very good experience with application of hot packages and kernel updates.
- Experience with SAP security administration and defining SAP client structures.
- Solution manager for Central system administration and monitoring Security administration
- Additional experience with CCMS SAP Security, Netweaver and SAP upgrade experience
Person Profile
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from a recognized University.
- Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
- SAP Basis certification is mandatory
- Unix Certification mandatory while certification on IBM AIX is a plus.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to
the address below by 29th January 2014 enclosing CVs with full details of
education background, professional qualifications, relevant experience and
attaché copies of certificates.
Applications may also be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza
The Managing Director
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Closing Date: 29th January 2014
Information Security Analyst at Kenya Pipeline Enterprise in Nairobi
Job Title: Information Security Analyst - 1 Post
Organisation: Kenya
Pipeline Enterprise
Location: Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the setup and approval of network and application security designs
- Review the development and implementation of organization-wide network security systems – firewalls, intrusion detection, VPN, access controls.
- Assess and recommend appropriate security tools and products
- Assess and advise on appropriate countermeasures to minimize the security risk posed by outsourced providers.
- Perform tracking and reporting of information systems audit issues
- Test and sign off security technologies in new, upgraded and existing systems
- Schedule and conducts regular security reviews of the Company’s compliance against established policies and standards
- Monitor and assess network security issues
- Monitor and assess third-party vulnerabilities
- Provide fast, real-time network intrusion response
- Manage authentication and access methods requirements.
- Manage user policy usage and requirements (such as a password policy).
- Manage external and physical security requirements (such as access to computer rooms).
- Manage secure messaging requirements.
- Provide ongoing technical support and subject matter expertise for security initiatives within the company.
- Verify that proprietary information is disposed of in a secure way and rendered inaccessible.
- Evaluate risks to the enterprise as a result of security assessments
- Participate closely in related areas such as business continuity planning, loss prevention and fraud prevention, and privacy.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Information and Communication Technology
- Must have practical information security experience in at least three (3) of the following: Unix (Solaris/Linux) / Active Directory, Networks, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Application controls, SAP R/3, Security Testing, and information security policy implementation
- Solid knowledge of Information security regulations, standards, and leading practices, information systems risk management practices, including system management and change control practices.
- Aware of the implications of legislated requirements that impact security for the enterprise
- Ability to resolve conflicts between information security and business objectives
- Excellent communication skills with ability to lead both technical and business level Communications
Person Profile
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from a recognized University.
- Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security is mandatory.
- Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or related certification a must.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to
the address below by 29th January 2014 enclosing CVs with full details of
education background, professional qualifications, relevant experience and
attaché copies of certificates.
Applications may also be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza
The Managing Director
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Closing Date: 29th January 2014
Enterprise Application Analyst at Kenya Pipeline Enterprise
Job Title: Enterprise
Application Analyst (FICO, AA, HR) - 1 Post
Organisation: Kenya
Pipeline Enterprise
Location: Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzing and documenting business processes with a view of continuous improvement.Configure, test, and analyze SAP IMG to implement the Company’s processes.
- Developing and maintaining roles related to specific sap modules and advise SAP Basis administrators on assignment of such roles in conformance to accepted security standards.
- Supporting the daily operational activities including transaction processing, report generation and system security reviews.
- Preparation of comprehensive and thorough system documentation including process mapping, authorization matrix, test conditions, test plans, test data, etc
- Liaising with application engineers and other systems analysts to assist in resolving problems and incidents with SAP applications.
- Assisting in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with internal users and other departments according to system development life cycle standards
- Developing, configuring, testing, and maintaining applications according to specifications consistently
- Designing, running and monitoring software performance on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging
- Assisting the end user in use of SAP applications by developing user manuals and guidelines and initially training end users to operate new or modified programs
- Ensuring critical procedures are in place in case of system unavailability
- Ensuring that opportunities for new business improvement are taken
- Ensure manual processing of business transaction are eliminated
- End user training (existing and new ones)
- Ensuring configuration of all special reports required by business
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Key Competencies
- Completed at least one full cycle implementation
- A detailed understanding of business processes with specialization in FICO, AA, HR modules
- Innovative and dedication to details
- Very Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated ability to solve problem and resolve issues outside assigned duties
- Good Knowledge and experience of customizing in SAP R/3.
- Change Management and good communication skills
- Person Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Information Technology from a recognized University plus SAP Certification
- Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
- SAP Certification in the relevant modules.
- Business Analysis Certification is a plus.
- Certification in other ERP Platforms is an added advantage
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to
the address below by 29th January 2014 enclosing CVs with full details of
education background, professional qualifications, relevant experience and
attaché copies of certificates.
Applications may also be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza
The Managing Director
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Closing Date: 29th January 2014
Monday, 9 December 2013
Developer Internships at Indepth Research in Kenya
Job Title: Developer Interns - 2 Posts
Company: Indepth Research
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description:
We are an international training and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health; humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors .
Allowances: The starting allowances for these positions is KES 15,000.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Writing specifications, designing, building (developing), testing and implementing (installing a program into production) programs.
• Breaking down program specifications into their simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex business problems, interface with clients and gather business requirements and objectives, translate the clients’ business requirements and objectives into technical applications and solutions.
• Establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with clients, clarifying to clients what actions a program is intended to perform.
• Working as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project, to write a specific section of the program
• Testing sample data-sets to check that output from a program works as intended
• Reacting to problems and correcting program as necessary, devising possible solutions to anticipated problems
• Evaluating and increasing program's effectiveness, adapting program to new requirements if necessary
• Conducting user acceptance testing to ensure a program can be used easily, quickly and accurately
• Writing detailed documentation for the operation of a program by users and computer operators
• Reviewing , updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing IRES information systems
• Customizing existing IRES programs to clients’ needs and specification.
• Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost and writing prospective proposals
• Maintaining IRES and clients’ systems once they are up and running
• Consulting manuals, periodicals, technical reports, attending seminars and workshops to learn new ways to develop programs, and for continuous improvement of existing skills and knowledge
Qualifications:
• A degree in computer science, software engineering or any other related field
• Knowledge and Skills Required
• Excellent Ajax skills (mandatory)
• Excellent PHP programming skills
• Strong skills in Java
• Proven experience in developing mobile applications using J2ME
• Proven experience in android development
• Experience with Java development tools
• Knowledge of databases and database systems
• Understanding of Web technologies
• Experience working with common Internet technologies (e.g. CSS, HTML, and JavaScript)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Strong ambition to adapt and learn new development technologies
• Knowledge in Content Management Systems (CMS) will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV to: jobs@indepthresearch.org
Application Deadline: 7th Jan 2014
Company: Indepth Research
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description:
We are an international training and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health; humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors .
Allowances: The starting allowances for these positions is KES 15,000.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Writing specifications, designing, building (developing), testing and implementing (installing a program into production) programs.
• Breaking down program specifications into their simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex business problems, interface with clients and gather business requirements and objectives, translate the clients’ business requirements and objectives into technical applications and solutions.
• Establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with clients, clarifying to clients what actions a program is intended to perform.
• Working as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project, to write a specific section of the program
• Testing sample data-sets to check that output from a program works as intended
• Reacting to problems and correcting program as necessary, devising possible solutions to anticipated problems
• Evaluating and increasing program's effectiveness, adapting program to new requirements if necessary
• Conducting user acceptance testing to ensure a program can be used easily, quickly and accurately
• Writing detailed documentation for the operation of a program by users and computer operators
• Reviewing , updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing IRES information systems
• Customizing existing IRES programs to clients’ needs and specification.
• Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost and writing prospective proposals
• Maintaining IRES and clients’ systems once they are up and running
• Consulting manuals, periodicals, technical reports, attending seminars and workshops to learn new ways to develop programs, and for continuous improvement of existing skills and knowledge
Qualifications:
• A degree in computer science, software engineering or any other related field
• Knowledge and Skills Required
• Excellent Ajax skills (mandatory)
• Excellent PHP programming skills
• Strong skills in Java
• Proven experience in developing mobile applications using J2ME
• Proven experience in android development
• Experience with Java development tools
• Knowledge of databases and database systems
• Understanding of Web technologies
• Experience working with common Internet technologies (e.g. CSS, HTML, and JavaScript)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Strong ambition to adapt and learn new development technologies
• Knowledge in Content Management Systems (CMS) will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV to: jobs@indepthresearch.org
Application Deadline: 7th Jan 2014
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
IT Manager Jobs in Kenya at ECHO
Job Title: IT Manager
Company: ECHO
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
ECHO announces a vacancy position for IT Manager in the Administration section of the Regional Support Office.
This is a Grade II Local Staff position based in Nairobi.
Overall Purpose
The European Commission’s Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO), is the European Commission Department responsible for financing humanitarian assistance.
ECHO finances a range of partners, which include NGOs, UN agencies and the Red Cross Movement, to provide assistance to people affected by both natural and manmade disaster.
The position involves management of ICT services in the country/region by ensuring that operation of systems and network administration (LAN, WAN and intercom) is reliable/stable & available at all times.
The technical duties include installation, configuration, maintenance, support and optimisation of all hardware, network, software and communication links following relevant ECHO and EC regulations.
Main responsibilities:
• Functioning of the hardware and software packages; such as:
• Performing specific technical functions, including changing of hardware electronic components (disks, memories, network wiring, power sources, etc) and routine repairs
• Assists in the deployment and installation of commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades
• Networks administration; including:
• Manages the Local Area Network in line with EU/ECHO policies
• Ensures the LAN is properly maintained and good practices on security policies developed by EU/ECHO are followed
• Telecommunications
• Pans, installs and maintains all communication systems
• Acts as focal person with telecommunication service providers on technical issues
Qualifications:
• Relevant first level degree,
• Completion of MSCE and CCNA (or CCNP) studies;
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience at national or international level in ICT technical areas; Incase of failure to provide a degree, a working experience of not less than 7 (seven) years in the same area can prevail;
Required Skills:
• Specialist in Network management, Security management or System management;
• Working knowledge in Windows server 2008 and Exchange Server 2010 administration, CISCO devices configuration and PABX telephony;
• Proven knowledge of VMWare technology
• Proven knowledge of VSAT technology and configuration of various satellite equipments
• Proven knowledge in active directory user and group policy management;
• Fluency in English, French is an advantage.
• Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory
Other skills:
• Analytical skills, risk assessment, adaptability and flexibility/cross functional skills, high sense of initiative and good communication skills.
How to Apply
The position is open to nationals and other residents of Kenya with a valid working permit.
The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to a probationary period.
Application plus detailed CV of the interested candidate should be sent to the Human Resources by e-mail to echo-administration.nairobi@echofield.eu. (Subject clearly marked : “REF: IT Manager – ECHO Nairobi’’
Candidates who have not been contacted by 30th of November 2013 should consider that they have not been selected.
Applications which do not meet minimum requirements will be automatically rejected
Application Deadline: 27th Oct 2013
Company: ECHO
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
ECHO announces a vacancy position for IT Manager in the Administration section of the Regional Support Office.
This is a Grade II Local Staff position based in Nairobi.
Overall Purpose
The European Commission’s Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO), is the European Commission Department responsible for financing humanitarian assistance.
ECHO finances a range of partners, which include NGOs, UN agencies and the Red Cross Movement, to provide assistance to people affected by both natural and manmade disaster.
The position involves management of ICT services in the country/region by ensuring that operation of systems and network administration (LAN, WAN and intercom) is reliable/stable & available at all times.
The technical duties include installation, configuration, maintenance, support and optimisation of all hardware, network, software and communication links following relevant ECHO and EC regulations.
Main responsibilities:
• Functioning of the hardware and software packages; such as:
• Performing specific technical functions, including changing of hardware electronic components (disks, memories, network wiring, power sources, etc) and routine repairs
• Assists in the deployment and installation of commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades
• Networks administration; including:
• Manages the Local Area Network in line with EU/ECHO policies
• Ensures the LAN is properly maintained and good practices on security policies developed by EU/ECHO are followed
• Telecommunications
• Pans, installs and maintains all communication systems
• Acts as focal person with telecommunication service providers on technical issues
Qualifications:
• Relevant first level degree,
• Completion of MSCE and CCNA (or CCNP) studies;
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience at national or international level in ICT technical areas; Incase of failure to provide a degree, a working experience of not less than 7 (seven) years in the same area can prevail;
Required Skills:
• Specialist in Network management, Security management or System management;
• Working knowledge in Windows server 2008 and Exchange Server 2010 administration, CISCO devices configuration and PABX telephony;
• Proven knowledge of VMWare technology
• Proven knowledge of VSAT technology and configuration of various satellite equipments
• Proven knowledge in active directory user and group policy management;
• Fluency in English, French is an advantage.
• Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory
Other skills:
• Analytical skills, risk assessment, adaptability and flexibility/cross functional skills, high sense of initiative and good communication skills.
How to Apply
The position is open to nationals and other residents of Kenya with a valid working permit.
The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to a probationary period.
Application plus detailed CV of the interested candidate should be sent to the Human Resources by e-mail to echo-administration.nairobi@echofield.eu. (Subject clearly marked : “REF: IT Manager – ECHO Nairobi’’
Candidates who have not been contacted by 30th of November 2013 should consider that they have not been selected.
Applications which do not meet minimum requirements will be automatically rejected
Application Deadline: 27th Oct 2013
Friday, 11 October 2013
Hotel IT Administrator at 5 Star Hotel in Kenya
Job Title: Hotel IT Administrator
Company: 5 Star Hotel
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Description
Supervise all daily and weekly IT procedures in the hotel
Design;
• Implement Preventive Maintenance for all IT hardware & Software.
• Will be fully in charge of IT Dept and all of its related issues.
• Checking daily backups, all system interfaces, Server hardware and logs.
• Work and manage suppliers for any Software/ Hardware conflicts.
• Follow up all claims that are being forwarded to IT Dept.
• Document, archive all correspondence and troubleshooting, follow up suppliers’ visits and maintenance.
• Develop and adapt any ideas that bring IT services to higher management.
• Recover any gaps that might face IT Dept and come up with plans to advance its operations.
• Assist existing/new properties when it is required.
Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years experience in IT Field within hotel operations. 2 years of which in a senior position
• Has Training capabilities for troubleshooting and support
• Fluent in English.
• Degree from any reputable Computer Science institution
• Good knowledge in LAN, Security, wireless, IP Telephony, and hospitality solutions and software.
How to Apply:
If you feel you fit the above role; please send your CV to: jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke
Application Deadline: 16th Oct 2013
Company: 5 Star Hotel
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Description
Supervise all daily and weekly IT procedures in the hotel
Design;
• Implement Preventive Maintenance for all IT hardware & Software.
• Will be fully in charge of IT Dept and all of its related issues.
• Checking daily backups, all system interfaces, Server hardware and logs.
• Work and manage suppliers for any Software/ Hardware conflicts.
• Follow up all claims that are being forwarded to IT Dept.
• Document, archive all correspondence and troubleshooting, follow up suppliers’ visits and maintenance.
• Develop and adapt any ideas that bring IT services to higher management.
• Recover any gaps that might face IT Dept and come up with plans to advance its operations.
• Assist existing/new properties when it is required.
Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years experience in IT Field within hotel operations. 2 years of which in a senior position
• Has Training capabilities for troubleshooting and support
• Fluent in English.
• Degree from any reputable Computer Science institution
• Good knowledge in LAN, Security, wireless, IP Telephony, and hospitality solutions and software.
How to Apply:
If you feel you fit the above role; please send your CV to: jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke
Application Deadline: 16th Oct 2013
Geographical Information Officer at INSO Kenya
Job Title: Geographical Information Officer
Company: INSO Kenya
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities
General:
• Conception, preparation and production of appropriate static- and web-maps for INSO’s informational outputs, under the supervision of the RSA.
• Ensuring dynamic linkages between GIS data and INSO’s Incident Database.
• Conception, preparation and production of maps:
• Identify map information needs in collaboration with the RSA.
• Identify and access map information sources.
• Produce and maintain high-quality, security-relevant static- and web-maps, including: security incident mapping; area of influence mapping; and the production of detailed risk maps for key roads and cities.
• Provide GIS-relevant inputs on field missions intended to gather data for INSO outputs, including maps.
• Work closely with the Database Manager to ensure accurate and regularly updated linkages between GIS maps and INSO’s Incident Database.
• Supervision of mapping systems:
• Maintain a web portal for registered NGOs to be able to access static maps and web-maps.
Qualifications:
• 7-10 years of work experience in the GIS field, including a strong command of GIS software such as ArcGIS, including both static and web-maps, as well as in supporting software such as Excel, Access and/or Foxpro.
• Experience in security and/or political mapping a strong asset. If not, willingness to learn about security-focused mapping, and capability to develop and innovate GIS inputs to best match INSO’s numerous service outputs.
• Capacity to work to tight deadlines, including at weekends if necessary.
• Flexibility in adapting the mechanics and appearance of maps to best suit INSO’s NGO partners.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should apply by sending a comprehensive CV and a covering letter explaining why they are suited for the role and what they can bring to the position to info.ken@ngosafety.org.
Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013
Company: INSO Kenya
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities
General:
• Conception, preparation and production of appropriate static- and web-maps for INSO’s informational outputs, under the supervision of the RSA.
• Ensuring dynamic linkages between GIS data and INSO’s Incident Database.
• Conception, preparation and production of maps:
• Identify map information needs in collaboration with the RSA.
• Identify and access map information sources.
• Produce and maintain high-quality, security-relevant static- and web-maps, including: security incident mapping; area of influence mapping; and the production of detailed risk maps for key roads and cities.
• Provide GIS-relevant inputs on field missions intended to gather data for INSO outputs, including maps.
• Work closely with the Database Manager to ensure accurate and regularly updated linkages between GIS maps and INSO’s Incident Database.
• Supervision of mapping systems:
• Maintain a web portal for registered NGOs to be able to access static maps and web-maps.
Qualifications:
• 7-10 years of work experience in the GIS field, including a strong command of GIS software such as ArcGIS, including both static and web-maps, as well as in supporting software such as Excel, Access and/or Foxpro.
• Experience in security and/or political mapping a strong asset. If not, willingness to learn about security-focused mapping, and capability to develop and innovate GIS inputs to best match INSO’s numerous service outputs.
• Capacity to work to tight deadlines, including at weekends if necessary.
• Flexibility in adapting the mechanics and appearance of maps to best suit INSO’s NGO partners.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should apply by sending a comprehensive CV and a covering letter explaining why they are suited for the role and what they can bring to the position to info.ken@ngosafety.org.
Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Jobs in Kenya at Kingsway Tyres - ICT Technical Support Executive
Job Title: ICT Technical Support Executive
Code: KT/013-2013
Company: Kingsway Tyres
Job Location: Nairobi,
Roles:
• To develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to support ICT services across the organization.
• To monitor and maintain computer systems and networks in all areas of our operations.
• To support both our Head Office and Retail point of sales and ensure users get maximum benefits from the smooth running of our IT systems.
Requirements
• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in IT, with 2 years in a managerial position.
• Must be able to prioritise and manage many open cases at one time and work with little or no supervision.
How to Apply:
Don’t just send us your resume.
Send us a one page written summary on how you will achieve the deliverables listed above.
Mention Position applied for and Code.
Send this to: careers@kingswaytyres.com
or P. O. Box 11324 - 00400 Nairobi, Kenya
Only successful short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013
Code: KT/013-2013
Company: Kingsway Tyres
Job Location: Nairobi,
Roles:
• To develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to support ICT services across the organization.
• To monitor and maintain computer systems and networks in all areas of our operations.
• To support both our Head Office and Retail point of sales and ensure users get maximum benefits from the smooth running of our IT systems.
Requirements
• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in IT, with 2 years in a managerial position.
• Must be able to prioritise and manage many open cases at one time and work with little or no supervision.
How to Apply:
Don’t just send us your resume.
Send us a one page written summary on how you will achieve the deliverables listed above.
Mention Position applied for and Code.
Send this to: careers@kingswaytyres.com
or P. O. Box 11324 - 00400 Nairobi, Kenya
Only successful short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
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.
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.
Monday, 7 October 2013
ICT for Schools Trainer at Regional Technologys Applications Limited
Job Title: ICT for Schools Trainer
Company: Regional Technologys Applications Limited
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Background
Regional Technologys Applications Limited; through its ICT for schools company “Topgrades Education” provides online and offline digital content in Maths, Science, and English to Primary schools.
We partner with private and public primary schools to provide;
Digital content for classroom learning;
ICT infrastructure for start-up;
Training for teachers and students in integrating technology in teaching and learning.
The Position
The ICT for schools Trainer will work closely with school teachers, and students, to train them on basic skills of using computers in the classroom and how to use / or integrate topgrades education digital content in the classroom.
This position is ideal for a person with passion; patience; enthusiasm; and energy, with excellent marketing and selling skills. The job entails a lot of travelling across the Country, and sometimes to remote schools.
We are looking for a team player, who can fit in a small company. You will ideally be a qualified teacher in maths and sciences with IT skills.
How to Apply:
If you are interested; kindly send your resume to:
reachus@topgradeseducation.com cc: Julius@topgradeseducation.com
Website: www.topgradeseducation.com
Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013
Company: Regional Technologys Applications Limited
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Background
Regional Technologys Applications Limited; through its ICT for schools company “Topgrades Education” provides online and offline digital content in Maths, Science, and English to Primary schools.
We partner with private and public primary schools to provide;
Digital content for classroom learning;
ICT infrastructure for start-up;
Training for teachers and students in integrating technology in teaching and learning.
The Position
The ICT for schools Trainer will work closely with school teachers, and students, to train them on basic skills of using computers in the classroom and how to use / or integrate topgrades education digital content in the classroom.
This position is ideal for a person with passion; patience; enthusiasm; and energy, with excellent marketing and selling skills. The job entails a lot of travelling across the Country, and sometimes to remote schools.
We are looking for a team player, who can fit in a small company. You will ideally be a qualified teacher in maths and sciences with IT skills.
How to Apply:
If you are interested; kindly send your resume to:
reachus@topgradeseducation.com cc: Julius@topgradeseducation.com
Website: www.topgradeseducation.com
Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013
ICT Systems Audit Consultancy Services Jobs in Kenya at Taifa Sacco Society Limited
Job Title: ICT Systems Audit Consultancy Services
Company: Taifa Sacco Society Limited
Job Location: Kenya
Taifa Sacco Society Limited has a membership of 93,072 members as at 31/12/2012.
The Sacco desires to engage the services of an information communication Technology (ICT) consulting firm.
The Sacco requires to conduct a review of its systems and processes in order to succeed in achieving its strategic plan.
The envisaged scope of works entails:
• Review of internal control system and processes.
• Review of ICT systems security
• Assessment and review of Society’s internal ICT skills.
• Recommendations according to the best applications.
Taifa Sacco society Limited now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the ICT systems audit Consultancy Services as per the scope of works detailed above.
Bidders must submit the following requirements.
• Demonstration of the firms’ compliance with relevant statutory (business registration, tax compliance, etc) and professional (current registration/letters of good standing with relevant professional body) requirements.
• A brief profile of the firm including description of the firm (articles and memorandum of Association, Certificate of incorporation etc).
• A description of the relevant past experience of the firm in carrying out at least three (3) similar in nature assignments in the last five (5) years. The bidder must be conversant with ICT requirements for financial service industry.
• Reference letter from the previous/current clients of the same or related services.
• Availability of appropriate skills among staff, provide CV’s of key staff proposed for the assignment.
• Declaration containing the applicant’s expression of interest and confirmation on the authenticity and accuracy of information so provided.
How to Apply:
Completed EOI documents to be submitted (original) in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked on the envelopes as below:
“Expression Of Interest: ICT SYSTEMS AUDIT CONSULTANCY SERVICES” and should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Taifa Sacco Society Limited
P.O. Box 1649, Nyeri.
And deposited in the Tender box at NCU Ltd Building at Nyeri. Documents submitted after this time will be disqualified.
The expression of interest (EOI) documents so received will be opened thereafter at 11.00 a.m. on the same day in the NCU LTD boardroom and the bidders or their representatives are welcome to attend.
Taifa Sacco Society Limited reserves the right to accept or reject any Expression of interest and does not bid itself to give any reason for such decisions(s)
Company: Taifa Sacco Society Limited
Job Location: Kenya
Taifa Sacco Society Limited has a membership of 93,072 members as at 31/12/2012.
The Sacco desires to engage the services of an information communication Technology (ICT) consulting firm.
The Sacco requires to conduct a review of its systems and processes in order to succeed in achieving its strategic plan.
The envisaged scope of works entails:
• Review of internal control system and processes.
• Review of ICT systems security
• Assessment and review of Society’s internal ICT skills.
• Recommendations according to the best applications.
Taifa Sacco society Limited now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the ICT systems audit Consultancy Services as per the scope of works detailed above.
Bidders must submit the following requirements.
• Demonstration of the firms’ compliance with relevant statutory (business registration, tax compliance, etc) and professional (current registration/letters of good standing with relevant professional body) requirements.
• A brief profile of the firm including description of the firm (articles and memorandum of Association, Certificate of incorporation etc).
• A description of the relevant past experience of the firm in carrying out at least three (3) similar in nature assignments in the last five (5) years. The bidder must be conversant with ICT requirements for financial service industry.
• Reference letter from the previous/current clients of the same or related services.
• Availability of appropriate skills among staff, provide CV’s of key staff proposed for the assignment.
• Declaration containing the applicant’s expression of interest and confirmation on the authenticity and accuracy of information so provided.
How to Apply:
Completed EOI documents to be submitted (original) in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked on the envelopes as below:
“Expression Of Interest: ICT SYSTEMS AUDIT CONSULTANCY SERVICES” and should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Taifa Sacco Society Limited
P.O. Box 1649, Nyeri.
And deposited in the Tender box at NCU Ltd Building at Nyeri. Documents submitted after this time will be disqualified.
The expression of interest (EOI) documents so received will be opened thereafter at 11.00 a.m. on the same day in the NCU LTD boardroom and the bidders or their representatives are welcome to attend.
Taifa Sacco Society Limited reserves the right to accept or reject any Expression of interest and does not bid itself to give any reason for such decisions(s)
Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013
Information Technology Assistant at Daima Sacco Society Ltd
Job Title: Information Technology Assistant (Male)
Company: Daima Sacco Society Ltd
Job Location: Embu Kenya
Qualifications:
• A Degree or Diploma in Information Technology.
• 3 years experience in a Sacco or Banking environment.
• Must have C+ and above at O Level
• Age from 25 years and above.
• Must have hardware/Software Trouble shooting experience
How to Apply:
Applications including Curriculum Vitae, Photocopy of ID Card, and copies of relevant certificates together with names of two referees and marked “Application” should be sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Daima Sacco Ltd
P.O. Box 2032,
Embu.
Application Deadline: 22nd Oct 2013
Company: Daima Sacco Society Ltd
Job Location: Embu Kenya
Qualifications:
• A Degree or Diploma in Information Technology.
• 3 years experience in a Sacco or Banking environment.
• Must have C+ and above at O Level
• Age from 25 years and above.
• Must have hardware/Software Trouble shooting experience
How to Apply:
Applications including Curriculum Vitae, Photocopy of ID Card, and copies of relevant certificates together with names of two referees and marked “Application” should be sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Daima Sacco Ltd
P.O. Box 2032,
Embu.
Application Deadline: 22nd Oct 2013
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Senior Data & Enterprise Customers Manager Jobs at Safaricom Limited
Job Title: Senior Manager – Data & Enterprise Customers
Ref: CC_SMDEC_SEP_2013
Company: Safaricom Limited
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities:
• Work in collaboration with Business partners for the strategic Business units to define, design processes and procedures to ensure superior customer service experience for Data and Enterprise customers;
• Align, drive and support initiatives that stimulate data usage among data customers;
• Create sustainable service experience for the Data and Enterprise customers;
• Identify resource requirements and recommend the needs to the HOD Customer Care Operations;
• Monitor and ensure availability of resources as per approved budget;
• Make contribution to the budget requirements within the financial year;
• Review current systems adequacy and ensure that there is periodic check of faulty machines;
• Review all processes & procedures/Service Level agreement & recommend changes where applicable;
• Communicate strategic objectives of the enterprise and data segments to the managers and CCRs where applicable;
• Set SMART objectives with focus on the data and Enterprise customer expectations for the CCRs, Team Leaders in liaison with the HoD Operations;
• Track and monitor set performance standards for the Data, Enterprise and social media queues and develop actions plans to improve channel performance where applicable. Monitor action plan success;
• Identify training and development requirements of direct reports aimed at enabling them meet their performance targets;
• Put in place interventions in liaison with HRBP where coaching and training have failed to achieve the desired increase in performance;
• Review the set performance targets for the Team to ensure consistency in performance towards achieving desired output/results to the data customer;
• Track the queue performance from the call center quality reports and external customer trackers;
• Investigate performance enablers of each direct reports in relation to management of team performance and individual output;
• Drive high performance through ingenious motivational activities within the team;
Skills & Competencies:
• Degree in a business discipline or Social Sciences
• 7-8 years working experience in a customer service environment of which 2 yrs must have been in management or supervisory role.
• Growth within the Data Skill set will be an added advantage having attained certifications within this field (e.g CCNA/CCNP/CISA/Wimax/)
• Excellent knowledge of Safaricom products and services.
• Commercial Awareness
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding analytical capabilities, excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management experience with proven methodologies.
• Business development and customer relationship management experience.
• Experience serving as a customer advocate – able to understand and articulate the needs of the client and deliver on those needs.
• Ability to deliver world class services and high impact results.
• Ability to facilitate and harness cross-team collaboration working with teams in person and virtually.
• Proactive, organized and customer oriented person.
• Excellent communication skills.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The Head of Talent & Resourcing
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Ref: CC_SMDEC_SEP_2013
Company: Safaricom Limited
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities:
• Work in collaboration with Business partners for the strategic Business units to define, design processes and procedures to ensure superior customer service experience for Data and Enterprise customers;
• Align, drive and support initiatives that stimulate data usage among data customers;
• Create sustainable service experience for the Data and Enterprise customers;
• Identify resource requirements and recommend the needs to the HOD Customer Care Operations;
• Monitor and ensure availability of resources as per approved budget;
• Make contribution to the budget requirements within the financial year;
• Review current systems adequacy and ensure that there is periodic check of faulty machines;
• Review all processes & procedures/Service Level agreement & recommend changes where applicable;
• Communicate strategic objectives of the enterprise and data segments to the managers and CCRs where applicable;
• Set SMART objectives with focus on the data and Enterprise customer expectations for the CCRs, Team Leaders in liaison with the HoD Operations;
• Track and monitor set performance standards for the Data, Enterprise and social media queues and develop actions plans to improve channel performance where applicable. Monitor action plan success;
• Identify training and development requirements of direct reports aimed at enabling them meet their performance targets;
• Put in place interventions in liaison with HRBP where coaching and training have failed to achieve the desired increase in performance;
• Review the set performance targets for the Team to ensure consistency in performance towards achieving desired output/results to the data customer;
• Track the queue performance from the call center quality reports and external customer trackers;
• Investigate performance enablers of each direct reports in relation to management of team performance and individual output;
• Drive high performance through ingenious motivational activities within the team;
Skills & Competencies:
• Degree in a business discipline or Social Sciences
• 7-8 years working experience in a customer service environment of which 2 yrs must have been in management or supervisory role.
• Growth within the Data Skill set will be an added advantage having attained certifications within this field (e.g CCNA/CCNP/CISA/Wimax/)
• Excellent knowledge of Safaricom products and services.
• Commercial Awareness
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding analytical capabilities, excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management experience with proven methodologies.
• Business development and customer relationship management experience.
• Experience serving as a customer advocate – able to understand and articulate the needs of the client and deliver on those needs.
• Ability to deliver world class services and high impact results.
• Ability to facilitate and harness cross-team collaboration working with teams in person and virtually.
• Proactive, organized and customer oriented person.
• Excellent communication skills.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The Head of Talent & Resourcing
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
IT Management Trainees Opportunity at Blue Chip Commercial Company
Job Title; Management Trainees - IT
Company: Blue Chip Commercial Company
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requirements:
• University degree in IT
• Fresh graduates, aged between 25 and 30 years
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your application, detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers and email address.
Attach copies of academic and professional certificates, diplomas and transcripts to:
HR & Administration Manager
P O Box 2001 – 00200
Nairobi
Application Deadline:27th Sept 2013
Company: Blue Chip Commercial Company
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requirements:
• University degree in IT
• Fresh graduates, aged between 25 and 30 years
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your application, detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers and email address.
Attach copies of academic and professional certificates, diplomas and transcripts to:
HR & Administration Manager
P O Box 2001 – 00200
Nairobi
Application Deadline:27th Sept 2013
Monday, 23 September 2013
Graphic Lecturer at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Institutions
Job Title: Graphic Lecturer - B.I.F.A
Ref No. BSC INSTs/HR/2013-03
Company: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Institutions
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
Qualifications
• Bachelors’ degree in Design, Fine Art or Art Education specializing in graphic design.
• Proven competence in Adobe Creative Suite of Packages.
• Teaching experience of not less than two years.
• Short listed candidates will need to present portfolio of their previous works in art and design.
Competence:-
• To design, prepare and develop teaching materials.
• To deliver lectures, demonstrations, seminars and tutorials.
• To assess students’ coursework.
• Setting and marking examinations.
• Supporting students through a pastoral/advisory role.
• Undertaking personal research projects and actively contributing to personal and institutional profile.
• Supervising students’ research activities.
• Undertaking continuous professional development and participating in staff training activities.
• Undertaking administrative tasks related to the department, such as student admissions, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards.
• Representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars and contributing to these as necessary.
• Establishing collaborative links outside the Institute with the industrial, commercial and public Institutions.
• To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
How to Apply:
Applications with a covering letter, C.V, copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials
Address to the following and quote the REF.;
The Director
P.O.Box 42454-00100
Nairobi.
Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013
Ref No. BSC INSTs/HR/2013-03
Company: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Institutions
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
Qualifications
• Bachelors’ degree in Design, Fine Art or Art Education specializing in graphic design.
• Proven competence in Adobe Creative Suite of Packages.
• Teaching experience of not less than two years.
• Short listed candidates will need to present portfolio of their previous works in art and design.
Competence:-
• To design, prepare and develop teaching materials.
• To deliver lectures, demonstrations, seminars and tutorials.
• To assess students’ coursework.
• Setting and marking examinations.
• Supporting students through a pastoral/advisory role.
• Undertaking personal research projects and actively contributing to personal and institutional profile.
• Supervising students’ research activities.
• Undertaking continuous professional development and participating in staff training activities.
• Undertaking administrative tasks related to the department, such as student admissions, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards.
• Representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars and contributing to these as necessary.
• Establishing collaborative links outside the Institute with the industrial, commercial and public Institutions.
• To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
How to Apply:
Applications with a covering letter, C.V, copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials
Address to the following and quote the REF.;
The Director
P.O.Box 42454-00100
Nairobi.
Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer at Trademark East Africa (TMEA)
Job Title: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
Company: Trademark East Africa (TMEA)
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
Roles and responsibilities
• Provide advice and research to develop, implement and update the ICT strategy.
• Provide technical support for the development and maintenance of ICT hardware and software infrastructure across various levels and locations.
• Actively participate in the creation and maintenance of a help desk system.
• Responsible for security of all aspects of ICT infrastructure including rolling out and maintaining Firewalls, Anti-Virus products, Web and Email Filters and Anti-Spam as well as ensuring ICT security policies are adhered to.
• Maintenance of the physical assets of the ICT infrastructure including Servers, Laptops, Networks, printers and software.
• Maintain the ICT asset register.
• Responsible for the provision of ICT facilities for staff, including delivery of advice, acquisition of equipment, training, support and maintenance.
• Responsible for the provision of staff ICT training, directly or through third parties, including development of an ICT training plan.
• Use TMEA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and processes.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the line manager.
Academic and professional qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in Information Science , ICT or other relevant field.
Work experience
• 5 years’ experience in ICT support , hardware, software and networking, in a busy work environment.
Additional skills
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and effectively under minimal supervision.
• A good team player.
• Good oral and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate in a clear and succinct manner.
• Ability to proactively identify gaps and provide timely, cost-effective and efficient solutions.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail with good organisation, decision making and problem solving skills.
How to Apply:
These positions are available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit packages.
The ICT Officer will be based in any of the EAC countries and Finance Assistant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
These positions will have occasional travel around East Africa.
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration.
Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.
The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.
Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com
Interviews will be conducted in early November 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to accept or reject any application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013
Company: Trademark East Africa (TMEA)
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
Roles and responsibilities
• Provide advice and research to develop, implement and update the ICT strategy.
• Provide technical support for the development and maintenance of ICT hardware and software infrastructure across various levels and locations.
• Actively participate in the creation and maintenance of a help desk system.
• Responsible for security of all aspects of ICT infrastructure including rolling out and maintaining Firewalls, Anti-Virus products, Web and Email Filters and Anti-Spam as well as ensuring ICT security policies are adhered to.
• Maintenance of the physical assets of the ICT infrastructure including Servers, Laptops, Networks, printers and software.
• Maintain the ICT asset register.
• Responsible for the provision of ICT facilities for staff, including delivery of advice, acquisition of equipment, training, support and maintenance.
• Responsible for the provision of staff ICT training, directly or through third parties, including development of an ICT training plan.
• Use TMEA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and processes.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the line manager.
Academic and professional qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in Information Science , ICT or other relevant field.
Work experience
• 5 years’ experience in ICT support , hardware, software and networking, in a busy work environment.
Additional skills
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and effectively under minimal supervision.
• A good team player.
• Good oral and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate in a clear and succinct manner.
• Ability to proactively identify gaps and provide timely, cost-effective and efficient solutions.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail with good organisation, decision making and problem solving skills.
How to Apply:
These positions are available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit packages.
The ICT Officer will be based in any of the EAC countries and Finance Assistant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
These positions will have occasional travel around East Africa.
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration.
Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.
The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.
Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com
Interviews will be conducted in early November 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to accept or reject any application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
ICT Solutions Marketer Careers in Kenya at Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS)
Job Title: ICT Solutions Marketer
Company: Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities:
• Product Champion: Serving as a spokesperson for the product offering; contributing to the overall vision and direction of the solutions; providing product demonstrations and presentations to various customers and prospects.
• Sales Target: Setting clear achievable sales targets, objectives and developing practical plans to achieve those targets.
• Generating Leads: Generating leads and acquiring and retaining customers.
• Building Relationships: Meeting with new and existing customers and partners; identifying new opportunities and pursuing partnerships.
• Market Research: Gathering feedback and ideas from the user community; investigating competitive products and determining their strengths, weaknesses, and tactics.
• Business Development: Working with management to further define and differentiate the product, based upon research and user feedback; Helping management to develop product positioning; Working to develop a marketing strategy.
• Marketing: Helping develop and implement product launch strategy; Working with management to develop an online presence; Identifying and organizing trade shows and conference opportunities.
• Technology Collaboration: Working with design, production and management teams to develop new product features based on customer feedback and market research.
Requirements for this position include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Communications.
• Experience with ICT solutions is an added advantage.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with broad direction.
• Ability to multi-task and meet changing deadlines.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
• Experience with online marketing tools – social media, SEO is a plus.
• Previous market research experience.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV, cover letter and 3 professional references to jobs@octopusict.com
NB: Kindly do not send us academic certificates at this stage.
Respond with “ICT Marketer” as the subject of your email.
Applications with certificates will be ignored.
Application Deadline: 25th Sept 2013
Company: Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities:
• Product Champion: Serving as a spokesperson for the product offering; contributing to the overall vision and direction of the solutions; providing product demonstrations and presentations to various customers and prospects.
• Sales Target: Setting clear achievable sales targets, objectives and developing practical plans to achieve those targets.
• Generating Leads: Generating leads and acquiring and retaining customers.
• Building Relationships: Meeting with new and existing customers and partners; identifying new opportunities and pursuing partnerships.
• Market Research: Gathering feedback and ideas from the user community; investigating competitive products and determining their strengths, weaknesses, and tactics.
• Business Development: Working with management to further define and differentiate the product, based upon research and user feedback; Helping management to develop product positioning; Working to develop a marketing strategy.
• Marketing: Helping develop and implement product launch strategy; Working with management to develop an online presence; Identifying and organizing trade shows and conference opportunities.
• Technology Collaboration: Working with design, production and management teams to develop new product features based on customer feedback and market research.
Requirements for this position include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Communications.
• Experience with ICT solutions is an added advantage.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with broad direction.
• Ability to multi-task and meet changing deadlines.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
• Experience with online marketing tools – social media, SEO is a plus.
• Previous market research experience.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV, cover letter and 3 professional references to jobs@octopusict.com
NB: Kindly do not send us academic certificates at this stage.
Respond with “ICT Marketer” as the subject of your email.
Applications with certificates will be ignored.
Application Deadline: 25th Sept 2013
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