ICT Manager Job in Kenya - M-PESA Foundation Academy

M-Pesa Foundation Academy

Recruitment of top talent for a world-class education institution

Our

client, the M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed

boarding high school that will provide world-class Kenyan education. 

The

Academy will admit its first cohort of Form One students in 2016. It is

in this view that the M-PESA Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit

dynamic individuals with exceptional skills in the following capacities:

ICT Manager 

Ref: IT/09/2015

 

The ICT Manager will be responsible for all technical aspects of ICT at The MPESA Foundation Academy, including network system management, internet provision and PC support, managing a team of ICT support staff responsible for maintaining all ICT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to effectively operate and develop all ICT systems to meet the changing needs of the Academy;


• Develop and implement ICT strategies in line with The MPESA Foundation Academy strategic objectives;


• Manage the day-to-day operations of ICT within The Academy. This will include providing network system management, internet provision and PC support, supporting users (educators, learners, and staff) services;


• Develop, implement and ensure compliance to policies with regard to standards of operation and use of ICT equipment;


• Manage vendor contracts in line with the laid down procurement procedures and guidelines;


• Support the efficient and effective development of school communication systems;


• Work with all colleagues to develop a broad understanding of changing curriculum needs in order to create a clear vision for future ICT provision;


• Ensure the electronic ‘face’ of the school promotes high standards, quality and effective communication, e.g. Academy website; and


• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines, where appropriate.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or IT related field with relevant professional certifications in either CISM or CISA or CCNA/P or MCSE/A or ITIL;


• Minimum of 5 year’s successful experience in IT services and operations management. Experience in IT operations management within a learning environment will be an added advantage;


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with strong analytical & diagnostic skills;


• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor ICT policies and procedures, and in depth knowledge of laws and regulations that govern ICT;


• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines; and


• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently.

How to Apply

The

ideal candidates must embody Excellence, Responsible Citizenship,

Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation – the values that

will drive life across all elements of The Academy for educators,

learners, and staff.

If you have the relevant qualifications and

experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the

reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to

esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before 2nd October 2015 addressed to:

The Director

Executive Selection Division

Deloitte Consulting Limited

Email : esd@deloitte.co.ke

Nairobi, Kenya.

About us: The vision of the Academy is to develop transformational leaders

through innovative approaches to education. The core curriculum of the

Academy is the 8-4-4 curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered

in exciting and innovative ways. 

Great focus will be

given to entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students time to

learn outside the classroom, explore the arts and take part in sports. 

The Academy will serve talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership potential. 

The Academy will cultivate the students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of their academic strengths or weaknesses. 

As

such, students will work with teachers and one another to design

projects that can solve real world challenges. Students who graduate

from the Academy will be leaders in their fields of interest such as

business, academia, politics, sports and the arts. 

They will be the entrepreneurs and community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.