KEFRI System Developer | Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources.

The Institute wishes to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented and self driven person to fill the vacant position below:

 

System Developer

JG: RF 10

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare technical specifications for software development;

Analyze, design, develop and implement software solutions and applications to address user requirements; 

Analyze data and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement solutions; 

Provide minor programming modifications to the existing systems; 

Write technical procedures and documentation for developed systems and applications including operations, and user guide to ensure that solutions are easily understandable and usable;

Document all project workflow and applications for easier follow-up, coordination, maintenance and support; 

Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting of various systems;

Web design, updates, debugging.

Requirements for Appointment

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) of at least mean grade “C +” (C plus) or its equivalent;

Bachelor‟s degree in Computer Science OR Information Communication Technology or its equivalent;

At least four (4) years‟ work experience in software development and programming; 

Knowledge in systems and database design including ERP systems 

Experience in Microsoft .NET, JAVA, C++, ASP.net 

Analytical and problem solving skills. 

Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes.

Web development applications including PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript among others;

Good communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested persons should send their applications and attach their curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position as well as copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.

They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees and reach the Director KEFRI on or before Friday, 5th June 2015.Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelop.

Envelopes containing the documents should be clearly marked and addressed to:-

The Director, 

Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 

P.O Box 20412-00200, 

City Square, Nairobi,

KenyaKindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 CERTIFIED