Kenya: ICT Officer

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Formulate and implement country ICT strategy, policy and plans within the Country Kenya Programme with a primary focus on ICT and how it impacts development programming

ICT Strategy and Policy

Provide advisory support on trends and innovations in ICT4D technologies and liaise with the Regional ICT Advisor to implement as appropriateConduct ICT needs assessment with all programme and support units and provide ICT effective and efficient solutions including but not limited to software development and infrastructure improvementsLiaise with helpdesk and regional advisor regarding planned infrastructure improvements and agree on standardsMonitoring and Evaluation of running ICT systems, advising management on the impact they are having on programming and making recommendationsBuild the capacity of staff in ICT through on and off the job trainingRepresent Concern and participate in relevant ICT related forums and activitiesSystems Administration & MaintenanceMaintain data integrity and undertake security and server controls to ensure maximum uptime of systemsEnsure server backup/restore and disaster recovery with the help of the regional and helpdesk staff.Routine check of the condition of the network and propose necessary upgrades or changes to ensure efficiency.Setting up and maintenance of all communications equipment including HF Radios (Codans), VHF radios, VSATs and Satellite phones.Mapping and documentation of ICT infrastructure in all Concern Kenya officesManage the email client system and ensure smooth functioning of email services on a cloud hosted platform.Escalate problems and liaise with the Helpdesk/Regional advisor team to request further supportProvide technical support for the use of Concern’s corporate systems such as the Partner Website, HRMIS, IDSUE and Education System etcBuild the strategic and technical capacity of staff and Partners in ICT for effective and efficient delivery of programmes

Quality Assurance and On-Going Development

Liaise with nominated external ICT service providers in relation to quality of serviceUndertake ICT risk assessments aimed at safeguarding health and safety at workMonitor for compliance with Concern’s ICT policy and procedures

See attached Job Description

How to apply:

Interested applicants, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘’ICT Officer’’ The closing date for applications is Sunday, 18th January 2015.

Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise.

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document. Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal

Job ID: #803986 Training categories: Information Technology Country: Kenya Organization: Concern Worldwide Theme: Logistics and Telecommunications Job years of experience: 3-5 years Job type: Job How to apply HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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