Group ICT Manager Job in Kenya

Group ICT Manager

Our Client is a group of companies operating in the tourism, real estate and general management. 

They seek to recruit a self-motivated individual to fill the above vacancy.

Job Purpose: The holder will be responsible for the delivery of secure, reliable, resilient and efficient ICT services that will enhance productivity throughout the Group. 

S/he will work closely with business owners and users to ensure that ICT business solutions meet or exceed user requirements, and that improvements are continuously identified and implemented.

 

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and/or review ICT policies and standards and ensure they are fully implemented


• Ensure that all user systems are secure and data integrity is maintained all the time


• Review and recommend infrastructure and systems upgrades in line with changing business and technology needs


• Ensure that all systems are integrated and operate efficiently in accordance with global IT standards and guidelines.


• Ensure that systems are well supported as per service level agreements with users


• Provide the Group and other authorized users with a secure and reliable working desktop environment that will enhance productivity in all entities


• Ensure provision of timely, accessible and responsive service support for all  ICT users.


• Build, maintain and regularly test ICT Business Continuity Plan and implement necessary Disaster Recovery policies and procedures and site that would enable all operations to run in case of disaster


• Undertake research to evaluate and recommend new products to ensure the Group continues to leverage new ICT technology.


• Maintain an up to date inventory for the entire Group’s ICT asset portfolio.


• Provide leadership to the ICT teams in all the Group entities


• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System


• Any other duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in IT or related field


• MSCE, CCNA or similar Certification


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a busy ICT environment with at least 3 years as ICT Team Leader.


• Proven knowledge in Active Directory user and group policy management;


• Technical Knowledge in Software, Hardware installation, Systems Administration & Support, Service Management, Network Technology and Project Management


• UNIX/Windows -knowledge and application


• Experience in managing content and production for high traffic websites.


• Conceptual, analytical and creative skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Must have the drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges

Candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to send applications and a detailed CV indicating a daytime contact number to Careers@bdo-ea.com by 29th January 2016. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.