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Showing posts with label ICT jobs. Show all posts
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Monday, December 12, 2011

MUMIAS SUGAR COMPANY BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST(SAP-FINANCE/SALES DISTRIBUTION )JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Mumias Sugar Company Limited is the leading sugar manufacturer in Kenya accounting for
about 60% of domestic sugar output in Kenya. In its industry leadership role MSC has
diversified into Power production and currently produces 38MW of electricity of which
26MW is exported to the National Grid. To ensure sustainability in its future the
company is in the process of establishing Ethanol Distillation and Water bottling
plants.

MSC has employed Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to drive and
support its business operations. The company successfully implemented mySAP ERP
ECC 5.0 with key functionalities in Inventory Management, Procurement, Financials
& Control, Production Planning, Plant Maintenance, Sales & Distribution, and
Quality Management.

We are seeking a talented individual to fill the role of:-

Information Technology

Business Systems Analyst (SAP - Finance / Sales & Distribution)

The role holder reports to the Senior Business Systems Analyst

Role Purpose:

To analyze and understand business processes and technology needs; and to
identify, implement and support ICT solutions that deliver appropriate business
benefits within agreed schedules and budgets

Principal Accountabilities:

    Develop and maintain an in-dept understanding of business processes
    Identify opportunities for application of ICT solutions to solve business problems
    Undertake scoping, planning, resourcing, and budgeting for approved project
    activities in conjunction with business process owners and ICT management
    Deliver project objectives within time and budget
    Perform application administration tasks for SAP FI, CO and SD
    Provide SAP FI, CO and SD support to users in the business processes
    Work with business process owners to understand and implement ICT-enabled
    change in business processes so as to achieve strategic objectives

Person Profile and Key Competencies:

   *  A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, IT, Engineering, or related equivalent
   *  2-4 years of business-facing ICT experience in analysis, design, implementation,
       maintenance, and support of SAP FI, CO, and SD
    *Certification in SAP FI/CO and/or SD is a definite advantage
   * Knowledge and experience in business process design and systems development
   * Skills in project management, change management and lifecycle planning
    *Working knowledge of Oracle database and application development tools
    *Of unquestionable character and integrity
    *Effective communications, influencing, and negotiation skills
    *Analytical problem solving skills
    *With a passion to ensure business benefits are realized through technology

Applicants should email ONLY an application letter and CV to jobs@mumias-sugar.com.

Email size should be less than 10MB.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

CREDIT OFFICER, MARKETING, ICT, CUSTOMER RELATIONS ASSISTANT, TELLERS AND ADMIN ASSISTANT JOBS

Stima Sacco Society Limited is a country wide, fast-growing, leading and licensed
Deposit-Taking Sacco business in Kenya.

Since its inception in 1974, the Sacco’s mandate has been to improve the socio-economic
wellbeing of workers in the power, energy, utility and other sectors including small
and micro entrepreneurs.

The Sacco’s strategic business plan is to double its assets and membership by
2014 through innovative products, services and branch expansion.

Stima Sacco is seeking to recruit dynamic, innovative, energetic, self motivated
and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

Branch Credit Officer II (Based in Mombasa)
Job Summary
Reporting functionally to the Credit Manager at the Head Office and administratively

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY (PPOA) OFFICERS JOBS IN COMPLIANCE, COMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCH, CAPACITY BUILDING, ICT, PROCUREMENT, CLERICAL AND SUPPORT STAFF

The Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA) is established under the Public
Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005. The Authority’s mission is ‘to enhance national
socio economic development by facilitating and ensuring the implementation of an
effective and efficient public procurement and disposal system’.

Towards this end, the Authority seeks to readvertise the recruitment of results
oriented professionals to fill the following vacant positions.

I. Senior Compliance Officer

Ref: CO/5/2010

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (compliance) in
addressing complaints, review, development and implementation of procurement reviews
(Audits), assessment, fraud and investigation strategies, guidelines and operation
manuals; enforcement of recommended action plans; ensuring adherence to the mandatory
reporting requirements to the Authority by procuring entities; and preparation of
mandatory quarterly and annual reports.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a
similar position
or its equivalent and; a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply management,
commerce, economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field; and diploma
in purchasing and supply or its equivalent or a diploma in Audit or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and Computer proficiency and a member of a relevant professional body.

Qualifications in audits, fraud and investigations and master’s degree in a
relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

II. Senior Corporate Communications Officer

Ref: COM/5/2011

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the corporate services manager
in developing and implementing corporate communication strategy; coordinating
 corporate communications, media relations, publicity, public outreach programs
and awareness; events coordination; managing protocol issues; and developing and
nurturing of corporate culture.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience
in a similar position or its equivalent and bachelor’s degree in mass communications
or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

In addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient and a member of a relevant
professional body. A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

III. Policy & Research Officer I

Ref: PRO/6/2011

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (policy & research)
in the review,
preparation and distribution of procurement manuals and standard tender documents;
provision of information for advice and assistance to procuring entities; coordinating
and reporting on the stakeholder’s forums; initiating development/review of relevant
procurement values and ethical standards; maintaining a contractor database and list
of debarred persons; collect, collate and capture data on public procurement and
disposal.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in
research and policy analysis and a degree in purchasing and supply management,
commerce, economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field and diploma
in purchasing and supply from a recognized institution or at least published one(1)
research paper in a recognized journal.

In addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient and a member of a relevant
professional body.

IV. Capacity Building Officer II

Ref: CBO/7/2011

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (capacity building)
in developing and maintaining relevant databases on various metrics including
utilization of public funds through procurement planning and budgeting, enabling
 public officials to adapt in a changing environment through capacity building
interventions, level of capacity building at the system,
organization & individual levels; and initiating relevant partnership programs etc.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a
similar position or its equivalent and: degree in purchasing and supply management,
commerce, economics, education, or a related field; and diploma in purchasing and
supply or post graduate diploma in
education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and computer proficiency
and membership of a relevant professional body.

IV. Compliance Officer II

Ref: CO/7/2011

2 Position

Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (compliance) in
relevant data capture and analysis; maintenance of data on mandatory reporting
requirements such as direct procurement and disposal to employees; termination
of procurement process; publication of contract awards; and annual procurement plans.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a
similar position or its equivalent and; a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and
supply management, commerce, economics, law, engineering, education, or a related
field; and diploma in purchasing and supply or its equivalent from a recognized
institution; and computer proficiency and a member of a relevant professional body.

Qualifications in audit, fraud and investigations will be an added advantage.

V. Information Communication Officer II

Ref: ICT/7/2011

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include designing and developing ICT applications;
developing and maintenance of websites; maintenance of ICT equipments; supporting of
ICT systems; and training of users.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a
similar position or its equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in information
communication technology or a related field from a recognized institution.
In addition, the candidate shall have experience in ERP’s applications,
eg. Microsoft dynamics, website development, Linux/Microsoft server administration
and be a member of a relevant professional body.

VI. Procurement Officer II

Ref: PRC/7/2011

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the principal procurement officer
in management of procurement proceedings including, initiating preparation and
Implementation of procurement and disposal plans; maintaining databases of market
price information; maintenance of procurement records, inventory management and
management of procurement contracts; providing secretariat services to statutory
procurement and disposal committees; preparation of data for procurement reports;
and other duties as specified in the public procurement and disposal law.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a
similar position or its equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply
management, commerce, economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field and
diploma in purchasing and supply
or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

In addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient and a member of a
relevant professional body.

VII. Clerical Officer II

Ref: CLO/10/2010

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include maintaining case files of administrative
review applications; receiving requests for reviews; assessing case fees;
follows‐up on implementation of decisions; consolidating case documents from the
entities; distributing case documents to the members; furnishing courts with
information and relevant documents.

Other duties will involve compiling statistical records; sorting, filing and
dispatching letters; maintaining an efficient filing system; maintaining / updating
registry records; analyzing and compiling data; drafts letters and responses; and
verify compiled statistical records.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) year’s relevant experience,
and a minimum grade C ‐ minus in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or it’s
equivalent, and be computer proficient.

VIII. Support Staff II

Ref: SS/12/2010

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities shall include preparing and serving refreshments;
cleaning offices and PPOA premises; delivering letters and documents from office
to office; ensuring all offices are closed and secure during non‐working days/hours;
and other general office errands, manning the reception, receive and direct visitors.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) year’s relevant experience in a
similar position and a minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grade D or
equivalent, good school leaving certificate and proficiency in job performance.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment
 Form provided here, quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop,
attach detailed copies of CV, certificates and testimonials and send to the address
given below by 25th November, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are
encouraged to apply.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535‐00200
Nairobi

Monday, November 7, 2011

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER JOBS IN KENYA

A leading firm in ICT software
services and sales is seeking to
recruit a sofware developer.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate in Computer Science or
BS IT. A degree in
Physics,mathematics or related will
be considered.
2. Oracle certification
3. Two years working experience in
a busy environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS :
1. Java programing
2. Oracle database design and
administration
3. PHP/Apache
4. Linux OS

To apply send your CV and cover
letter to: social@amsol.co.ke
Before 11th November 2011.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

IT ADMINISTRATOR JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Qualifications

1. Extensive database experience across at least 3 different database platforms
(Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL are preferred) The experience
should include but is not limited to database Administration and maintenance.

2. Adequate Network experience: Installing, Administration and Maintenance. LAN,
WAN, VPN, Firewall administration.

3. Any experience in Software Development would be an asset but not crucial: Web,
Standalone, Client/Server Architecture This experience has to be recent no more
than 3 years since the candidate developed any software

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

5. An eye for detail, a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Documentation of Process and Procedures is a must.

  •     Constant review of the same processes and procedures is also a must to keep systems up to date and running   
  •     Good Communication skills, both written and oral.
  •     The ability to work as an individual as well as part of a team.
  •     The willingness to share knowledge with others.
  •     The ability to perform under pressure and still produce quality work

Drop CVs at I&M Building,
Kenyatta Avenue
14th Floor.

Deadline Tuesday 1st November, 2011 6pm.

Monday, October 17, 2011

SHOP EXEC IT JOBS IN KENYA.

 IT jobs in Kenya
We are an IT company in Kenya running a city shop selling computers, accessories,
 software, hardware and services and looking for a
Shop ExecThe job is for a person with a business-IT mix knowledge and background to help
us do customer service, contact and make sales. You must be business minded and
entrepreneurial. And be able to observe customer
needs, buy, sell, support and rapport profitably. You must be humble, considerate
 of others and well grounded.
Duties include:
1. Simple bookkeeping for receipts and payments for accounting purposes.
2. Creating and mailing newsletters to potential customers, and following up,
 among other methods of contact.
3. Finding ways to attract more customers and make sales.
4. Purchase, supply and delivery logistics.
5. Configuration, troubleshooting and resolution of problems with products.
6. Discovery, testing, setup, rollout and demo of existing and new products and services.
7. Basic changes to our CMS website; no coding skills required, but advantageous.
8. Other administrative duties in the company.
9. Maintain our social presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
Personal qualities1. The job is self supervised; hence you must be responsible, self driven
and an independent thinker.
2. You must also be honest, open and of high integrity.
3. Ability to learn and test new gadgets fast.
4. Be able to speak and listen clearly and create rapport with customers and suppliers.
5. Be a positive minded, cheerful and optimistic!
Other1. Remuneration: The job pays a small retainer. On top of this retainer, you earn
a percentage of (guided) margins for every sale you make.
2. The more money the business makes, so do you.
3. You have the opportunity to help grow a business and you with it;
 self responsibility and discipline are the key ingredients.
Qualifications & Experience1. A degree, diploma or certificates relevant to:
2. Business administration, sales, marketing, commerce, finance or IT.
3. Knowledge of basic computing principles and operating systems at the very least is
essential.
4. Experience in sales, advertising, finance especially with computer hardware,
software and IT services would be a major added advantage.
Please provide on email your CV, copies of certificates and an application
letter detailing why your skills and personal qualities make you the best
candidate for this IT job in Kenya, including your current and expected remuneration and references to jobs@techstersystems.com by 21st October 2011.

Monday, August 22, 2011

ONLINE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER IN KENYA

This is a fantastic opportunity for a
target driven and results orientated
sales professional to start working in
online advertising sales .
As an Online Business Manager,
you will be responsible for selling
online consumer advertising ,
including lead generation campaigns
and display advertising to end user
clients and advertising agencies .
This will be achieved by making
proactive outbound calls and face-
to-face client meetings delivering
quality pitches and presentations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
*Provide leadership for
online marketing and
will be responsible
for meeting stretching
revenue and new
customer targets
*Devise online
marketing strategy
across PPC, SEO,
Online display, Social
media, and Mobile ;
*Prospect new
business through
cold calling,
developing new leads
and closing sales .
*Be able to
demonstrate the
value proposition of
online advertising to
senior level
Executives
*Improve market
position and achieve
business growth
REQUIREMENTS – Education, Skills
and Experience
*Previous B 2 B direct
sales experience ;a track record of
Account Management
*Articulate and
confident when
engaging with senior
level business people
*Self starter and able
to work on own
initiative

ADDITIONAL SKILLS -
Media, Advertising ,
Display, Online , Sales ,
Telesales, Account
Management,
Business
Development
*Technical knowledge
of online marketing
technologies and a
passion for putting
them to work is
desirable but not
mandatory
*Experience and
understanding of the
core disciplines of
online marketing
(PPC, SEO, affiliates &
online display ) and
web analytics will be
a distinct advantage

Remuneration: Negotiable

If you have the skills and
qualifications we' re seeking, are
excited about the possibility of
joining a fast growing boutique
digital agency , are up to the
challenge of working in a rapidly
growing industry , then email your CV
to info@ascentdigital.co.ke stating
your current /expected
remuneration.

Do not email scanned certificates.

Application Deadline: Position
vacant till filled

Thursday, August 18, 2011

TEA BOARD OF KENYA ICT EXECUTIVE JOB VACANCY

Tea Board of Kenya is a Parastatal
with the mandate of regulating and
promoting the development of
Kenya’s tea industry. We wish to
recruit a highly driven and results
oriented ICT Executive professional
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the successful candidate will be
responsible for managing all
organization’ s technologies and
providing Information Technology
support and training.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The job entails the following :
Developing, interpreting,
implementing ICT
policies and strategies
and advising
management on ICT
issues;
*Aligning TBK’ s ICT
policy with the e -
government
initiatives / strategies
and using the ICT
policy to undertake
periodic review and
re-engineering TBK’S
business process
both within the Board
and TBK
shareholders;
*Overseeing the
successful
implementation of all
ICT projects and
ensuring that the
inherent risks are
effectively managed;
*Coordinating the
design/ development
and implementation
of computer disaster
recovery procedures
to minimize on loss of
data/or systems and ;
*Designing,
developing ,
implementing and
maintaining
databases and
information systems
for the Board;
*Ensuring that ICT
functions in the
Board are running
smoothly and
providing ICT users
with appropriate
support and advice;
*Overseeing hardware
maintenance , trouble
shooting and user
computer training;

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND
SKILLS
*The applicant must have a
Bachelor’ s degree in Computer
studies or Information Technology
degree backed by relevant
professional ICT qualifications such
as Microsoft Certified System
Engineer (MCSE), Oracle or Microsoft
Certified Solution Developer ( MCSD)
and Certified Information System
Auditor (CISA ) Certification.
*The Applicant should have seven
years post qualification experience ,
three of which should have been at
management level.

If you meet the above requirements,
please send your application with
detailed Curriculum Vitae, current
remuneration, day and evening
telephone numbers , names of three
referees and copies of testimonials
and certificates to:-
The Managing Director
Tea Board of Kenya, Naivasha Road -
Off Ngong Road
P. O . Box 20064-00200, Nairobi
So as to reach not later than 30th
August 2011 at 5 .00 p . m.
Only short- listed candidates will be
contacted.

Any canvassing prior to or after the
interviews will lead to automatic
disqualification.

Tea Board of Kenya is an Equal
Opportunity Employer

Monday, August 15, 2011

NAFAKA SACCO SOCIETY FOSA OFFICER, ICT OFFICER AND INTERNAL AUDITOR JOBS IN KENYA FOSA OFFICER, ICT OFFICER AND INTERNAL AUDITOR JOBS IN KENYA

Nafaka Sacco Society Limited would
wish to recruit suitably qualified and
experienced persons to fill in the
following positions :

1. FOSA Officer
REQUIREMENTS :
*Business related
degree from a
recognized institution
*Experience of three
(3 ) years in a busy
financial institution
preferably within the
cooperative
movement
*Proficiency in
computer accounting
packages

2. ICT Officer
REQUIREMENTS :
*Bachelors degree in
ICT with two years of
relevant working
experience preferably
in a financial
institution
*Working knowledge
of Navision Sacco
Software and
Microsoft SQl Server
2008
*Knowledge in
telecommunication
and ATM operations

3. Internal Auditor
Requirements:
*Business- related
degree
*Be a qualified and
registered CPA( K )
*Have a three -year
working experience in
a busy audit
environment
preferable in a
financial institution
*Proficiency in
computer accounting
packages

Interested persons who meet the
above requirements may send their
applications stating their current and
expected remuneration together
with copies of curriculum vitae,
academic and professional
certificates as well as other
testimonials to the address below :

The CEO,
Nafaka Sacco Society Limited
Po Box 30586- 00100
Nairobi

To reach by 30th August 2011 .
Applications received after the
deadline will not be considered.

Canvassing will lead to
disqualification.

Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.

Friday, August 12, 2011

M-KOPA REGIONAL DEALER MANAGER/FIELD OFFICER JOB VACANCY IN NAIROBI KENYA

Regional Dealer Manager / Field
Officer
M-Kopa , a new company investing in
using mobile payments for energy
services, is seeking an energetic ,
entrepreneurial and experienced
agent/dealer manager to support
the launch and expansion of a new
product. This product uses mobile
payments as a way to pay slowly for
renewable energy such as solar
lighting .
The successful applicant for this role
will be a commercially focused
individual with a proven ability to
manage local networks of
businesses in financial services,
mobile money , airtime or other
commission-based goods and
services across Kenya.

WHO WE ARE
M-Kopa is being launched by Mobile
Ventures Kenya Ltd ( MVK) , a Kenyan
company focusing on creating
mobile- based products and services
for low - income users , including
mobile money, mobile banking,
mobile healthcare and mobile
trading ventures.
MVK is part of Signal Point Partners
Ltd. a global firm which works with,
and for, market leaders in the
financial services , mobile ,
development \ and energy sectors .

Members of our team have led the
launch of mobile payments and
mobile banking worldwide , including
M-PESA .

For more details on current work
visit www. mvkenya.com or
www. signalpointpartners.com

Thursday, August 11, 2011

BRAND KENYA BOARD ICT MANAGER AND INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

Brand Kenya Board (BKB) is a state
corporation established through
Legal Notice number 38 of 2008
under the State corporation Act
(Cap. 446 ).
The establishment of the Board
demonstrates the Government 's
commitment to put in place an
integrated mechanism for building
and enhancing the Country 's image,
national identity , and rally its citizens
behind it.
The Board' s Mandate is to manage
the country's image by ensuring that
a Kenya Brand is created, harnessed
and sustained as a platform for
communicating the Country 's
competitive advantage both
internally and externally.
The Board now seeks to strengthen
its management team by hiring
valued talent to fill the following
positions :

1. ICT MANAGER
Ref : BKB/ HR /ITM/ 03/05 -11
Reporting to the Chief Executive
Officer, the ICT Manager will head
the ICT Department and will be in
charge of all computerization of the
Board's systems and projects to
optimize organizational efficiency
and outputs to deliver set objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Formulate and
implement ICT
policies, standards
and procedures in
line with the Board 's
objectives;
*Plan and manage the
acquisition,
upgrading, repair
and/or replacement
and maintenance of
computer systems,
electronic equipment
and peripherals
*Initiate, plan, manage
specific
computerization
projects and
technological
innovations
*Preparation of
technical
specifications to be
used in the
procurement of
computer products
and services;
*Development and
implementation of the
information security
management system
to ensure high level
of systems resilience
and security;
*Ensure that inventory
of all computing
equipment, software ,
hardware and ICT
documents and
records are properly
maintained.
*Management of the
website, internet and
Local Area Network .

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
*A Bachelors degree in
Information
Management Systems
or its equivalent
*Professional post
graduate diploma
qualification in
information systems
management or
equivalent
*Fully qualified
member of relevant
professional body
e. g. ICDL, etc .
*Seven (7 ) years
relevant working
experience and good
understanding of the
public procurement
rules and regulations
*Professional integrity,
results oriented and
self drive , with ability
to work
independently and
adhere to strict
deadlines
*Excellent
interpersonal and
communication skills
are essential.

2. INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER
1 Post
Ref : BKB/ HR /IAO/ 05/01 -11
Reporting to the Internal Audit
Manager, the Officer will carry out
Internal Audit assignments that will
enable the Internal Audit
department deliver on set objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Evaluate risk
management reports
presented by
operational
processes;
*Conducting regular
audits to ensure
effectiveness and
efficiency of
operations,
compliance with
policies, procedures
and best practice;
*Receiving, analyzing
and evaluating
evidence to support
assertion being
tested;
*Organizing the
evidence obtained in
a logical manner to
ensure proper
conclusions are
arrived at;
*Conducting special
reviews and
investigations as and
when requested by
the Internal Audit
Manager;
*Conducting follow up
of Internal and
External auditors'
recommendations to
ensure they are
promptly
implemented;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
*Bachelor' s degree in
Accounting, Finance,
Business
Management, or
related field.
*Be a fully qualified
accountant CPA (K ),
ACCA , or equivalent
qualification.
*At least three (3 )
years auditing
experience in a busy
audit office .
*Excellent
communication and
analytical skills
*Ability to maintain
confidentiality of
privileged information
and to ensure
absolute discretion
and sensitivity to
confidential matters
*A working knowledge
of computer
operations and
systems.
*CISA certification is
an added advantage .

If you can clearly demonstrate your
ability to meet the relevant criteria
for any of the above positions ,
please submit your application with
a detailed CV, stating your current
position, remuneration, e -mail and
telephone contacts and attach
copies of your professional and
academic certificates, national
identity card, and any other
testimonials and quote the relevant
position and reference number on
both the application letter and
envelope .
An attractive remuneration package
commensurate with the
responsibilities of the position will
be negotiated with the right
candidate.

The successful candidate will work
on permanent and pensionable
terms subject to satisfactory
performance of the roles and
responsibilities.

To be considered, your application
MUST be received by close of
business on 24 th August 2011
addressed to:-

The Chief Executive Officer
Brand Kenya Board
NHIF Building 4 th Floor
P. O . Box 40500 - 00100,
Nairobi , Kenya.

Brand Kenya Board is an equal
opportunity employer and only short
listed candidates will be contacted.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

CUSTOMER SYSTEMS ANALYST JOB SAFARICOM

Safaricom Careers Kenya.
Senior Customer Systems Analyst.
We are pleased to announce the
following vacancy in the IT Business
Services Department within the
Technology / IT Division.
In keeping with our current
business needs, we are looking for a
person who meets the criteria
indicated
below:
Senior Customer Systems Analyst
Ref : IT_ SCSA _AUGUST 2011
Reporting to Manager; Customer
Systems, the holder of the position
will provide leading expert solutions
and technical guidance in
administration, service provision,
and availability of all Safaricom
customer facing applications .
This position will involve liaising with
other Information technology teams
and vendors to offer quality IT
services to the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Service Availability :
Define and monitor data and
application availability for all
customer systems and applications
and reports .
Offer advanced administration of
customer systems and applications.
Document and update processes
and procedures in use for customer
systems and applications ;

INCIDENTS AND PROBLEM
RESOLUTION :
Provide expert management of IT
application incidents , root cause
analysis, management of problems
and closure of recurring incidents ;

TESTING NEW SYSTEMS FUNCTIONALITY :
Create system requirements for
support, and testing of new
products and systems functionality.
Create high quality supportability
requirement.
Test the achievement of
supportability requirements on
systems are delivered by vendors;

RESEARCJ & DEVELOPMENT :
Participate in renowned research
forums, and initiate ideas that
improve system availability , and
performance ;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
*University Degree in IT or Computer
Science or related field ; MSC /MBA
will be an added advantage;
Microsoft certification: MCSD/
MCDBA;
-Advanced Unix /Linux certification ;
*Oracle Siebel Certification;
*Tibco Certification;
-Oracle certification in database
administration or application
development;
*5 years experience in a networked ,
dynamic IT environment ;
*3 years Software development,
Database administration , and or
advanced Support Experience ;
Unix scripting , PL-SQL and MSSQL
skills;
*Highly developed analytical thinking
skills;
*Ability to role –model and lead
customers and fellow team
members.

If you feel that you are up to the
challenge and possess the necessary
qualification and experience please
send your resume and application
letter.

Please indicate your experience and
why you are the most suitable
candidate for the role clearly quoting
the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is
Monday the 15th August , 2011 .
The Senior Manager; Talent
Acquisition ,
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via email : hr@safaricom.co.ke

Monday, August 1, 2011

NATION MEDIA GROUP SENIOR SERVICE DESK ANALYST JOB IN KENYA

Nation Media Group , the leading
Multi Media house in East and
Central Africa is searching for a
suitably qualified candidate for the
position of Senior Service Desk
Analyst in the IT Department.
We invite candidates who are
innovative, performance driven and
possess excellent transferrable skills
with good track record of
achievement in past roles.
The Senior Service Desk Analyst
(SSDA ) will work with a team of
analysts to provide first and second
level technical support services to
our internal customers. He /She will
report to the IT Service Desk
Supervisor.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
*Provide first and
second level technical
incident and problem
management support
services to end users
in local and regional
offices
*Support and
Administration of
existing Back -Office
Server Applications
(i. e. Active Directory ,
Exchange, Windows
2008/ 2003 Servers ,
SharePoint, SQL etc )
*Support and
Administration of
security systems
applications i.e .
Backup & Antivirus .
*Participate in IT
related projects as
assigned by
management
*Meet or exceed the
set Service Level
Agreement (SLA ) KPIs
*Install, configure,
maintain and support
Software, Computers ,
Mobile devices etc
*Escalate problems as
appropriate to our
external service
support providers in
order to ensure
consistent timely
resolution
*To enforce , maintain ,
support and
administer the
existing IT security
systems and services .

TECHNICAL SKILLS
*Degree in
Information
Technology or
equivalent
*3- 4 years prior
technical end user
support experience
*ICDL or MODS and A
+ or N + certification
or equivalent
*MCSE or MCITP
Certified
*ITIL v3 Certification
preferred

The position offers an excellent
career growth opportunity and a
competitive remuneration package.

If you meet the above criteria , apply
online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before
10th August 2011 .
N/ B : Only shortlisted applicants
shall be contacted.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR JOB IN KENYA-ICT SECTOR

We are a blue chip company , a
leader in the ICT sector.
Due to expansion and growth , the
following position has arisen in our
organization:

SERVICE DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
INCLUDE :
*Effective management
of the call centre and
reception area
*Efficient management
of all activities in a
very busy banking
hall
*Resolution of
customer queries
*Improvement and
enforcement of
processes and
procedures
*Staff coaching
*Monitoring overall QA
results to identify
trends, training and
process improvement
opportunities
*On- going training and
development of staff
and on -going liaison
with other
departments and
group companies for
effective service
delivery

This position requires a self -starter
who possesses a desire to make
things happen and about 5 years of
working experience in some
supervisory level

Experience in technology oriented
service _rms, mobile telephony, BPO
call centres etc will be an added
advantage

The applicant must have excellent
oral and written communication
skills, excellent interpersonal skills
and an ability to motivate to produce
results

A University business degree is a
pre- requisite

Applicants should submit their CVs
to the following email address:
mcarecruitment@gmail.com
Clearly marked: Operations
Supervisor on the subject line
Closing date: 5 th August 2011

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

KENYA POLYTECHNIC MEDICAL/CLINICAL OFFICER, NURSE, PHARMACEUTICAL/LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK, ICT MANAGER & WEBMASTER JOBS

The Kenya Polytechnic University
College

A Constituent College of the
University of Nairobi

Office of the Principal

1. College Health Services
A. Medical Officer
Grade XII
AD/ 0005/ 11
The appointee will be responsible to
the Senior Medical Officer and
undertake duties and responsibilities
within the general functions of the
College Health Services.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens
with MBChB degree or equivalent
from a recognized University. They
should have at least 3 years working
experience in a hospital or
equivalent institution, and must be
registered by the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board.
They should also have competency
in major areas of medical practice,
and be ready to work beyond
normal working hours, including
night and weekends . Those with
BLS /ACLS /ATLS will have added
advantage.

B. Clinical Officer
Grade IX /X
AD/ 0006/ 11
The appointee will be responsible to
the Senior Medical Officer and
undertake duties and responsibilities
within the general functions of the
College Health Services . Applicants
should be Kenya citizens with at
least a Diploma in Clinical Medicine
from a recognized institution and be
registered by the Clinical Officers
Council.
They should have at least 3 years
working experience in a hospital or
equivalent institution , and should be
familiar with HIV /AIDS management
and care , management of alcohol
and drug abuse or emergency
medicine training. The appointee will
be expected to work beyond normal
working hours , including night and
weekends.

C. College Nurse
Grade IX /X
AD/ 0007/ 11
The appointee will be responsible to
the Senior Medical Officer for
general nursing services with the
College Health Services . Applicants
should be Kenya citizens with at
least a Diploma in Nursing , and be
registered by the Nursing Council of
Kenya, with a valid license .
They should have at least 3 years
experience in a hospital or
equivalent institution , and have
competency in counseling ,
emergency medicine or other
relevant areas . The appointee will be
expected to work beyond normal
working hours , including night and
weekends.

D. Pharmaceutical Technologist
Grade IX /X
AD/ 0008/ 11
The appointee will be responsible to
the Senior Medical Officer for the
management and administration of
the College Health Services
pharmacy. Applicants should be
Kenya citizens with at least a relevant
Diploma from a recognized
institution, and be registered by the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
They should have at least 3 years
working experience in a hospital or
equivalent institution , and have
competency in drug procurement
procedures, formulation, handling
and dispensing . The appointee will
be expected to work beyond normal
working hours , including night and
weekends.

E. Laboratory Technologist
Grade IX /X
AD/ 0009/ 11
The appointee will be responsible to
the Senior Medical Officer for the
management and administration of
the College Health Services
laboratory. Applicants should be
Kenya citizens with at least a
Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Sciences from a recognized
institution, and be registered by the
Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technicians and Technologists
Board.
They should have at least 3 years
working experience in a hospital or
equivalent institution . The appointee
will be expected to work beyond
normal working hours, including
night and weekends.

F. Medical Records Clerk
Grade V / VI
AD/ 0010/ 11
The appointee will be responsible to
the Senior Medical Officer for the
management and administration of
the College Health Services registry .
Applicants should be Kenya citizens
with at least a Diploma in Medical
Records from a recognized
institution. They should have at least
3 years working experience in a
hospital or equivalent institution.
They should also demonstrate high
integrity and proficiency in Health
Management Information Systems.
The appointee will be expected to
work beyond normal working hours,
including night and weekends .

2. Centre for Information and
Communications Technologies
Services

A. Manager, User Support
Services (Information Systems
Development, ICT Integration )
Grade XIII
AD/ 00011/11
The appointee will be responsible to
the ICT Director for the coordination
of the provision of computing
support services to the academic,
administrative and related functions
of the College .
Applicants should be Kenya citizens
and have a relevant Degree from a
recognized university.
In Addition they should have the
necessary and demonstrable
experience , preferably in an
academic or government institution.
They should also possess good
customer care and communication
skills and be results -oriented .

B. Web Developer / Web Master
Grade XI
AD/ 0012/ 11
The appointee will be responsible to
the ICT Director for the design and
maintenance of the College website,
ensuring its correctness,
completeness, and timeliness of
information on the site . Applicants
should be Kenya citizens and have a
relevant Degree from a recognized
university.
In addition they should have the
necessary and demonstrable
experience in web design and
maintenance , preferably in an
academic or government institution.
They should also possess good
customer care and communication
skills and be results -oriented .
Note: Applicants should forward
ten (10 ) copies of their application
letters accompanied by a similar
number of certified copies of
certificates and C .V .s giving details of
their qualifications, experience ,
current designation, salary and
benefits.
Candidates applying for teaching
positions should indicate details of
research activities and publications
and the journals in which they
appear.

They should also give names,
current designations and addresses
of three ( 3) referees , whom they
should request to forward their
reports directly to the College
Principal.

The reference numbers of posts
applied for should be clearly quoted
on the envelopes and on the
applicant ’s cover letters and
addressed to:

The Principal
The Kenya Polytechnic University
College
P. O . Box 52428-00200,
City Square , Nairobi .

E- Mail: principal@kenpoly. ac.ke
Application Deadline: Friday 12th
August 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

ICT SALES EXECUTIVE KENYA ICT SALES EXECUTIVE KENYA

Al-Eman Technologies is a fast
growing ICT company . We deal in
software and Hardware solutions ,
Internet communication solutions and
ICT Consultancy. We are seeking to
recruit two (2 ) aggressive and dynamic
Sales Executives. The role will entail
selling ICT Products and services by
contacting and visiting clients’ sites.

The individual will need to be a
proactive self -starter and comfortable
sourcing and following up on new
leads.

He /she must be dynamic and
able to sell our products and services
to leading industry players .

He /She should be aggressive and able to work in a high pressure environment under
minimal supervision.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation and
communication skills
Good levels of planning and
organization
Ability to use Ms. Word and Ms.
PowerPoint
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to meet set targets
Good analytical skills
Possess business etiquette
Attention to detail
Should know their way around
Nairobi
Strong work ethic

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Minimum diploma in Marketing or
Business related field.
Preferably at least 1 year of selling
experience in the ICT industry
Basic salary to be given plus attractive
commissions

If you think you have what it takes to
meet the demands of this challenging
role, send your CV and cover letter
addressed to:
Email: recruit@crystalkey. net

If you do not hear from us by 22nd
July 2011, consider your application
unsuccessful

Monday, July 11, 2011

INTERN JOB VACANCY KENYA

Are you a technology savvy individual
with a passion for serving your
community ?
Digital Opportunity Trust ( DOT)
(www .dotrust .org ) is a Canadian
based NGO with operations in
different countries, Kenya included.
DOT programs create educational ,
economic, and entrepreneurial
opportunity through the effective use
of
Information, Communications and
Technology (ICT ) for communities and
people in countries and regions that
are developing , in transition, or under
stress or crisis . DOT has a particular
focus on youth and women. DOT' s
unique programs transform young
people (DOT Intern’s ) to become
leaders of change in their
communities.
To help achieve its objectives, DOT
Kenya seeks to recruit young
university and college graduates who
are enthusiastic about change ,
passionate about their communities
and who appreciate ICT ’s.
This is a 9 -month , full- time
commitment with a small stipend. The
program includes one month of
intensive face-to- face training, daily
coaching support and a position
leading to the integration of
technology in a community .
Placements will be within the
applicant ’s local community .

REQUIREMENTS
A university or college graduate .
Computer literate
Between 21 to 29 years
Passion for serving local communities

To apply , fill in the DOT Kenya –
Intern Application Form available on
our website, http:/ /kenya.dotrust.org /
apply , and attach your curriculum
vitae. Or download the form from at
http:/ /kenya.dotrust.org/form , fill it
and email it to kenya@dotrust .org
along with your CV .

The deadline for submissions is on
20th July 2011 .

Monday, July 4, 2011

GRADUATE TRAINEE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA

Next GenerationTechnologies. A local technology start up is looking
for smart graduates to join our
Nairobi Technology Orginization as
Graduate Trainees .
We are an enterprise technology
solution development company and
leading enterprise automation,
Customer Relationship , Cloud
Computing , Virtualisation and
speech technolgies firm that
provides a wide range of services to
a substantial and diversified client
base that includes corporations ,
financial institutions , governments
and high net- worth individuals .

The role is to work in all phases of
the development lifecycle supporting
various businesses .

The candidates
will closely work with business users
in gathering requirements,
proposing solutions , designing and
implementing the system, and
managing project deliverables .

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
Busines Development Positions
(3 )
Application Development
Positions ( 3)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelors degree OR
equivalent work
experience .
•Hands on experience
in software
development and
design.
•Knowledge in XML,
PHP, Java, JSP,
Servlets, SQL,
database design and
optimization, Unix /
Linux Shell Script

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Willingness and the
ability to learn new
technologies quickly
with minimal
guidance
•Attention to detail ,
strong analytical skills
•Ability to work under
pressure in a fast
paced environment .
•Ability to manage
requirements
changes and timely
deliverables across
multiple projects
concurrently.
•Great team player
with problem solving ,
judgment and
organization skills.
•Great communication
skills.

If you have the necessary
background to succeed in this
position send a one -page resume
with a cover letter , in Adobe PDF to:
jobs@telecloud.co.ke

Friday, July 1, 2011

IT CAREERS JOBS KENYA. NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

IT Job Required : Network Support
Technician
Location: Nairobi

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have passed the CCNA exams
CCNP an Advantage
At least 3 years experience in Network
Support role
Excellent English
Will to succeed and learn
Salary: In excess of Kshs . 50, 000
Deadline: 5 th July 2011

Applications: Do not apply if you do
not have the above qualifications or
attributes

Please send an up to date CV, stating
your current salary, accompanied by
at least 3 referee telephone numbers /
email addresses to:

sue@summitrecruitment-
kenya. com
Summit recruitment & Training,
Rhino House , Karen Road ,
Karen

Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.

Please indicate in your email which
position you are interested in.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

INTERN JOB IN KENYA-AFRICA POINT

Africa Point is an online travel agent
that does business through a multi-
service travel portal specializing in
Africa travel services including hotel,
flights, rental cars, safari and tour
bookings for various destinations in
Africa including Kenya, Tanzania,
South Africa, Ethiopia, Uganda,
Seychelles, Mauritius, Botswana,
Namibia, and Egypt.
Being a pioneering online travel
agent in the region, Africa Point
endeavors to aim for growth, taking
advantage of experience and a
leading role in the online African
travel market.
The Company is offering a 3 month
Information Technology
Internship
This is an an unpaid internship with
travel expenses being catered for
and it is an opportunity to work as
part of the Online Marketing /
Information Technology teams ,
learning from the teams and gaining
industry experience while working
on extremely exciting assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Recently Graduated Diploma/
Bachelor’s Degree student in
Computer Science, Information
Technology, Telecommunications, or
related discipline.
Other Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Good planning, co-ordination and
execution skills;
Excellent analytical and research skills, and particularly good
with research work on the Internet.
Must be creative, self motivated, and able to move at a fast past
environment.
Deep passion for Social Media is a
MUST

Application Procedure:
Qualified candidates are invited to
send their CV and cover letter to
careers@africapoint.com on or
before 22nd June 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Website: www.africapoint.com

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