KOMAZA Technology Manager Job in Kilifi Kenya

KOMAZA is a not-for-profit social enterprise working to permanently and sustainably end rural poverty by developing economic opportunities for smallholder farmers living in Africa’s infertile and drought-prone regions.

Founded in 2006 and based in Kenya, the organization’s innovative grassroots model dramatically boosts household income for rural families by equipping them with resources, knowledge and market linkages to produce high-value climate-appropriate crops on their previously degraded land.

We are constantly seeking talented individuals who are interested in working with KOMAZA.

Technology Manager

Wanted: Early-mid career professional to lead technology strategy for a young, international NGO
 

Overview

Industry: Social Business / International Development / Start-Up / Non-profit
 

Comp/Benefits: Competitive, provides for a comfortable standard of living in Kilifi, Kenya
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: As soon as avaliable
 The Role
As a Technology Manager, you will be responsible for leading technology strategy for KOMAZA. You will partner with other functional teams to drive KOMAZA operations forward by developing appropriate technology solutions. This is a dynamic position that requires a creative mind combined with a proven ability to get projects up and running. Technology Manager responsibilities will include:Identifying technology trends and opportunities and turning them into impactful projects for all aspects of KOMAZA operationsRecommending, developing and deploying mobile tools and applications for use by our field staffMaintaining and improving KOMAZA's farmer database while creating & managing resulting data-driven tools and analysis for operations' monitoring & evaluationDeveloping KOMAZA's GIS system to widen our base points and build mission-impactful applications on top of our geographic dataManaging our web strategy - website, blog, wiki and social media channels - with a view to improving visibility, fundraising and recruitingHandling day-to-day IT needs at head office and helping to design and roll-out KOMAZA's network infrastructure for rural officesBeing an enthusiastic, hands-on technology enthusiast and evangelist with an interest in social enterprise and developmentEducation: Top performing undergraduate and/or graduate background in Computer Science, Engineering or related fieldsRelevant work experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology with some project managementComputer skills: At least one programming language in current use, working knowledge of web technologies and languages (eg PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript), experience with databases and/or a major Relational Data Management System (e.g. MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, DB2)Analytical skills: Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with impeccable business acumenStrong and proactive communicator: Personable yet persistent; developing detailed and high-quality work output  materialsIndependent manager: Self-managing; managing multiple projects and deadlines; taking ownership over independent projects; budgeting; developing work plan, goals, and deadlinesProblem-solver – at a high- and granular- level: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and impeccable business judgment; ability to think “big picture” and dig into detailsHigh-quality execution: Executing projects/tasks and implement recommendations –  quickly and with flawless accuracy, with great systematic attention to detailKiswahiliExperience with hardware maintenanceTo Apply

Please send CV and cover letter to TechManager@KOMAZA.org