Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) ICT Specialist Job in Kenya

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose mission is to improve the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa through delivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit a dynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team, as an ICT Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for smooth running of a regional ICT infrastructure for enabling access to knowledge.

In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;

Support the smooth running of ALIN’s ICT infrastructure at Head Office and Maarifa CentresSupport the development of ICT platforms for information delivery and knowledge managementPropose and innovative ways in which social media can be used for information deliveryDevelop ICT skills and talents among rural communitiesDevelop M & E tools for information and knowledge useDevelop an outreach program for delivery of information products to rural communitiesBuild and maintain a partnership mechanism with key stakeholders in the ICT arena.Participate in resource mobilization.Required qualifications and experience
A minimum of a degree in Information Technology with practical skills in Information Management and ICTs.Proficiency in the use of ICT particularly in development of web-based solutions, maintenance of websites and working with databases.At least three years experience in communication and ICTs.Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.Experience in business plan and report writing will be an added advantage.Above average use of MS Office packages and office automation solutionsRelevant postgraduate or industrial certifications in ICTs will be an added advantageClosing date: 7th October 2011

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a motivation letter stating current salary, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors by 7th October 2011:

Ref: TL- Access 2011
Regional Director,
Arid Lands Information Network,
P.O Box 10098, 00100 Nairobi GPO
Kenya

E-mail: recruit@alin.net

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