The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) is looking to recruit a God fearing results oriented individual to fill the position of Communications Officer. EPN is a non-profit Christian member organization registered in Kenya. Its mission is to support Churches and Church Health Systems provide and promote just and compassionate quality pharmaceutical services. EPN is the only global church-based organization that works specifically to increase access to medicines and to strengthen pharmaceutical services.  The beneficiaries of EPN’s services include health institution boards and managers, medicines policy makers, health professionals, church leaders, and health staff involved in medicines management and pharmaceutical service delivery.  
The working languages for the Network are French and English. 

Job Purpose: To increase the Network’s communications capacity to effectively communicate optimally with its members, publics and stakeholders 

Job Description (Key Responsibilities)

Develop and implement a communications strategy that addresses the needs of the network members, partners and other stakeholders and is aligned to the EPN StrategyManage the implementation of the communication strategy including effectively controlling the allocated budget and ensuring the implementation of planned activitiesDevelop and produce Network communication materials e.g. Netlink, e-pharmalink, annual reports, newsletters, posters and brochuresAssess and compile incoming information for relevance to the EPN Secretariat, members and partners and disseminate as appropriateDevelop and maintain quality relations with the various media.Support the Program Officers in selecting documents/information and developing into formats that are suitable for use in EPN activitiesMaintain up to date current and accurate information on members and member contactsContinuously engage members so as to maintain a vibrant and active Network Provide leadership for and undertake packaging and branding of EPN products and services Develop tools and templates for consistently and appropriately marketing EPN to various audiences Develop and implement activities that are geared towards achieving visibility for the Network among current and potential members, partners and stakeholdersManage the Network’s website including website content managementIn consultation with the ED attend relevant meetings to increase visibility of the Network Develop, manage and continuously review  the EPN database Oversee the proper management of the EPN resource centre and resource centre records Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Executive DirectorJob Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)Minimum of a degree in Communications or equivalent Five years experience working in a communications office/department at middle to senior levelTraining and experience in Public relations Excellent writing and editing skills Sound I.T skills and especially desktop publishing skills and website managementDatabase management skillsSkills to use Adobe Design Software and Office productsKnowledge of French- Both written & SpokenStrong follow-up skillsAbility to pay attention to detailThird party service providers management experienceApplications with a detailed CV and cover letter including salary requirements and indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of three referees should be sent to:
The Executive Director
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network
P.O Box 749-00606
Nairobi
Kenya
Email: jobs@epnetwork.org 

Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 14th April 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

EPN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The GogoSIMO Health Network is an organization based in Nairobi with several branches countrywide whose main mandate is promotion of better Health among the lower and middle class in the society.

Data Entry Experts

Job Description:

Reporting to Systems Administrator, the officer will be responsible for ensuring timely availability and reliability of required information.

Key Responsibilities:

Capturing data and inputting in the computerPreparing information as per approved proceduresUpdating stocks accounts as per approved proceduresPosting transaction to appropriate accounts as per approved proceduresGenerating reports on stock balancesGenerating reports as and when requiredKnowledge and skills required:Must be a holder of a minimum qualifications of KCSE CMust posses Diploma/Certificate in Information Technology from a recognized institutionInterested qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, current gross salary, names and contact of three referees, copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and testimonials to the address below, not later than 1st.May 2013 Preferably by Email:
Gogosimo Health Network
Riverside Drive,Dimension Building
P.O. Box 30253-40213
Nairobi Forward CVS to:    info@gogosimo.com

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Network & Systems Administrator
 Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools. Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $5 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and over 70 academies are operating in Kenya today. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.
As a key member of IT infrastructure department, this position is responsible for all aspects of network and Systems administration including servers, desktop systems, communications hardware, and software. As a network administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of server systems/applications, computer networks and telecommunication equipment, to ensure network performance meets the organization and user requirements.
 Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Microsoft and Linux servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with Bridge International Academies standards and operational procedures.Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Servers applications like Microsoft AD Directory Services, DHCP, DNS, File services, IIS, Apache, Print and Document Services, SharePoint, WSUS, SQL Server, Hyper V, SNMP, SMTP, SSL, Failover Clustering and Remote Desktop services.Installing, administering and maintaining Bridge International Academies Checkpoint firewall, Cisco Routers, IP PBX, Switches, Access Points, Security Cameras, Biometric systems and other active network devices.Implementing and administering network access policies through LAN, WAN, VPN terminals, and other Remote Access Protocols with the aim of ensuring availability and secure connections.Researching and recommending innovative and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.Carry out scheduled and continuous system monitoring to ensure integrity and availability of all network hardware, resources, systems and processes. Reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups, WSUS Updates, Firmware upgrades etc.Create, update, and delete systems user accounts as per requests.Monitor and perform periodic network performance reports to support capacity planning.Evaluate and recommend LAN/WAN hardware, Software and peripheral equipment during procurement.Liaising with internet service providers with the intention of ensuring continuous and reliable internet connections – expected internet availability per link per year should be 99.9%Designing and updating network infrastructure documentation – security, configurations, tests, patches, etc.Capacity building of IT Support officers, to better tackle routine calls.Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Do you hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field?Are you either or both MCITP, CCNA, ITIL certified?Do you possess over five years IT experience of which at least three years have been spent actively administrating windows, Linux, Cisco, Checkpoint, and WIFI networks?Are you a seasoned Microsoft Window server 2008 administrator, managing a network of over 500 network nodes?Do you function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high?Are you thorough and detail oriented?Do you have very strong written and verbal communication skills?Are you a team oriented, self-motivated, result driven, and a person of high integrity?Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Symphony is the largest IT Solution entity in East and Central African region, representing premium hardware, software and service brands including IBM, GE, Cisco,Sage among others. Symphony Kenya is looking for an individual to join our dynamic team, in the position of:

Network Engineer

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate would have a highly successful performance track record of designing complex IP based internetwork solutions for unified secure communications, among others.

To large and sophisticated ICT users in industries like BFSI, Telecom, Governments and Large Corporates

Capable of developing Networking Proposals, Technical Bid Documents, Compliance Statements for Tenders etc.

Results driven to achieve high levels of customer satisfactions within tight deadlines

The selected candidates should be capable of representing the company at customer sites

The candidate should be highly conversant with current and emerging international technical trends and enjoy outstanding communication skills and technical acumen.

Job Description

The Network Engineer will report to General Manager - Sales and have the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for carrying out detailed technical surveys and acquire customer data for solutions designs and implementations. In addition to assisting in designing appropriate solutions based on issued RFPsLiaisons with Cisco and Symphony’s network solutions vendors to ensure conformance and adherence to set objectives and goalsProvide timely feedback to Management regarding customer needs and industry trends.Assist the sales teams to achieve and exceed the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual sales and profitability targets in the area of networking and tender preparation.Constantly review certifications as required by the principal and ensure compliance.Also strategize for growing up the partnership levelsEducation: Degree holder preferably in IT with specialization in networking
Professional requirement: Cisco certified network professional or better
Industry Type: ICT- Hardware & Networking
Role: Technical executive  – presales solutions design, liaisons with various solutions vendors to solutions finalization, internetwork systems design and implementation including project co-ordination, post implementation support to ensuring quality assurance of services delivered
 Functional Area: Internetwork Designs and ImplementationIf you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly apply by  email, with a short covering note on your suitability, attaching your CV  with copies of relevant certifications to reach the Director, Human Resources, not later than 5p.m. on 12 April, 2013

Director – Human Resources
Symphony Place, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, 

P.O. Box 14201, 00800
Tel:  +254 - 4455000, Nairobi, Kenya
HRD@symphony.co.ke

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Attractive Vacancies in a Leading Manufacturing Company

Our client, a leading manufacturing company wishes to fill the following position:

Manager - Network & Infrastructure  Reporting to the Head of Information & Communication Technology, the Network & Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the
design, development and maintenance of information and communication systems so as to meet the business objectives.Carry out strategic planning for Networks Infrastructure and services.Establish network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency; plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; define network policies and procedures; establish connections and firewalls.Maintain network performance by undertaking network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendors.Secure the network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintain documentation.Provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services and facilities.Develop, implement and enforce Networks Infrastructure and services policies, standards and quality assurance.Monitor and evaluate Networks Infrastructure and services, related projects and personnel in the Networks section.Meet financial requirements by submitting information for IT infrastructure budgets and monitoring ICT infrastructure expenses.Tag and track all lOT assets, their locations and owners and administer the Asset Management Database and the Asset Inventory.Undertake IT asset disposal in line with policies and Perform periodic asset recovery and auditsEnsure the company has a compressive IT disaster recovery planManage the introduction of hardware and software changes into the operating environment, guiding activities in both production and test environments.Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.BSc in Computer Science or BSc in Information Technology or an equivalent.Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), MCSE, MCIT.CISA/CISM qualifications will be an added advantage.At least four (4) years working experience in a busyICT environment two (2) of which as a Systems Administrator o r Network Administrator.Wide experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls is essential.Working knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers are essential.Network design, implementation and performance tuning.Negotiation of hardware/software service and technical support contracts with vendors.Management of multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Analytical and problem solving skills.Strong oral and written communications abilitiesSupervising, coaching, and mentoring ability. Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number and also supply names, telephone number and email address of three referees. Please also summarize yourself as follows:Job Ref NoYour NameCurrent/Past Salary: Year 2011 pm; Year 2012 pmYear 2012 Benefits: If house state market rent, if car state ccSend your application by hand, courier or post so as to reach us by 4pm 7th March 2013. Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

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We are a non-governmental organization based in Nairobi with an extensive network of operations countrywide.

We urgently seek to fill the following vacancies in the establishment with dynamic and result oriented individuals.

 Front Office Assistant 

Gross salary 28K - 37K

Roles and Responsibilities

The Front office assistant  shall provide customer service support to the organization by obtaining, analyzing and verifying the accuracy of customer and order information in a timely manner.

Initiate and/or implement corrective action as needed in order to ensure that an excellent standard of service and a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained.She shall co-ordinate the handling of difficult and/or unusual situations. She shall assist in telesales

MUST have attained a mean grade of a D+ or above in O level

A certificate in front office management
A Certificate in a business related field
2 years work experience as a customer care executive in a busy services environment.

Interested qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, current gross salary, names and contact of three referees, copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and testimonials to the address below, not later than 25th December, 2012.

Preferably by Email:

Gogosimo Health Network
Riverside Drive, Dimension Building
P.O. Box 30253-40213
Nairobi

Forward CVS to:auma.okoth@gogosimo.com

We are a non-governmental organization based in Nairobi with an extensive network of operations countrywide.

We urgently seek to fill the following vacancies in the establishment with dynamic and result oriented individuals.

Front Office Assistant

The Front office assistant  shall provide customer service support to the organization by obtaining, analyzing and verifying the accuracy of customer and order information in a timely manner.

Initiate and/or implement corrective action as needed in order to ensure that an excellent standard of service and a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained.
She shall co-ordinate the handling of difficult and/or unusual situations. She shall assist in telesales

MUST have attained a mean grade of a D+ or above in O level

A certificate in front office management preferably
A certificate in public relation
A certificate in a business related field
2 years work experience as a customer care executive in a busy services environment is an added advantage.

Interested qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, current gross salary, names and contact of three referees, copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and testimonials to the address below, not later than 15th December, 2012.

Preferably by Email:

Gogosimo Health Network
Riverside Drive, Dimension Building
P.O. Box 30253-40213
Nairobi

Forward CVS to:auma.okoth@gogosimo.com

I&M Bank is looking to recruit competent and highly motivated individual for the following position:

Ref: NA/11/2012

1 Position

 Job Summary

The job-holder will be expected to manage and support the Bank’s Network Infrastructure and Services. The Network Infrastructure & Services will include Data, Voice and Security. 

This is an Administrator level position and the role has to work as a part of Data Centre Management & Support Team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of Data Centre Management & Support Team providing 24×7 management & operational support,Ensure to deliver Quality Services in regards to network availability, controls and performance,Be responsible for uptime of Network Infrastructure and Services and SLA management,Participate in planning, designing and execution processes for Network Infrastructure and Service deliveries, configurations, monitoring and administration,Manage and administer the Bank’s Network Infrastructure and Services like LAN / WAN, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VLANs, MPLS, VPN, Proxy, NAT, NTP, DNS, IPSEC, Access List, etc.Be responsible for the network & security infrastructure – upkeep, operations, maintenance, and security upgrade and disaster recovery as per Bank’s policies, processes and approved designs,Ensure backup of configurations, network applications and databases as per Bank’s policies and procedures,Maintain, update, communicate and archive design / procedure / process documents,Provide performance analysis of Network Infrastructure and Services and provide recommendations for improving performance. Work with other administrators on review of entire environment and executing initiative to reduce failures, defects and improving overall performance,Resolve all assigned requests (Incident, Service and Change requests). Provide troubleshooting for assigned level, OS upgrades, capacity planning,Contribute to build a technical knowledge base over a period of time that helps in quick learning and knowledge sharing,Communicate with users, service providers, peers and management regarding network administration issues.Minimum Requirements:

- Strong understanding for networking infrastructure, applications, services, standards and best practises,

- Strong understanding of below mentioned technology, protocols and solutions:

Network topologiesRouting protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGPSpanning Tree Protocol and VTPTCP/IP, VLANs, HSRPSAN concepts like Zoning, multi-pathing, etc.Spanning and monitoring solutionsPort Channel technologies- Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, service providers and users to support deadlines.- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with competing deadlines,

- Aptitude for troubleshooting and resolving issues even in unfamiliar environment,

- Demonstrated ability to perform well in dynamic environment,

- Shall have good analytical, problem solving, communication & customer handling skills,

- Excellent oral and written communication skills including documentations,

- Ability to work a 24×7 on-call rotation schedule,

- Ability to follow documented daily procedures and policies, monitoring tools and response guidelines, escalation and notification processes.

Education and Experience

Degree / Diploma in Computers / Information Technology,CCNP and other such certifications,A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in handling multiple, complex technical projects. The completed projects shall be considered for experience purpose.Working experience on Cisco and HP environment shall be preferred.If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, contact and names of three referees. Your application should reach the below address on or before 8th December, 2012. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application

The Human Resources Manager
I&M Bank Limited
I & M Tower, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O Box 30238 – 00100, 

Or email: recruit@imbank.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Job Description

Network Mobility Consultant

We currently require a Network Mobility Consultant to join their Projects team.  The role will involve the design, Implementation and Support of secure Cisco mobility solutions associated networking to our customers.

Skills Requirements

Minimum 5 Years Cisco Networking Experience

Implementing and/or supporting  Cisco environments

Design & implementation of Secure Cisco Wireless Networks

Experience of both Autonomous and Light-weight wireless environments

Design & implementation of Guest Wireless Networks

Ability to design and implement guest wireless network following customer requirements

Ability to configure and manage wireless networks using WCS or Cisco Prime NCS

Demonstrable experience of using wireless management systems

Design and implementation of multi-layer Network Security solutions

Firewalls, IPS and end-point security

Understanding what implementing a BYOD strategy means to the network

How do you enable a network to support a BYOD strategy without compromising the security or integrity of the network

Experience with Log Event management products

Implementation and using as a tool for troubleshooting and forensic investigation.

Demonstrable experience of implementing and managing an IPS environment

Experience of implementing or managing Location aware wireless networks

Surveys, implementation and troubleshooting

Experience of the new Cisco Wireless and security products.

Identity Services Engine, Mobility Services Engine

Able to conduct Wireless Site Surveys

Campus routing and Switching experience

Knowledge and expeience of network routing and switching used in medium to large campus networks

Knowledge of other Wireless products

Knowledge of other security vendors Checkpoint, Juniper,

Checkpoint, Juniper, MacAfee, Sourcefire

Knowledge and experience of E-mail and web filtering products and technologies

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of securing e-mail and web users.

Profile of ideal candidate:

Mandatory

·         Excellent customer facing skills

·         Ability to listen and mentor

·         Broad knowledge of wireless and security technologies, products and applications

·         Passion for I.T. in general and Networking in particular

·         Excellent communications skills, both verbal & written.

·         Team player

·         Well organised

Desirable

·         Pre-Sales experience

·         Network Integrator or Network Distributor experience

·         Experience of managing vendor TAC cases

Details of Working environment

·         Reporting to Technical Services Director

·         Size of projects: 20 to 2000 users

·         Work will include Full Lifecycle Services.  Planning, Design, Implementation, Supporting and Improving Network Security and Wireless solutions

·         Working hours will nominally be 09:00 – 17:30, however a degree of flexibility is required due to the nature of the projects and the needs of our customers.

·         Majority UK customers, mainly South-East, some international travel may be required

·         Overtime will be paid for Out of Hours work

·         Access to Gold Partner Security Lab

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Position Title: Network Specialist (SME)
Our client is has a mission to change the face of IT in Africa. With a presence in 21 countries; 17 of which are in Africa this company is looking for innovative, energetic and dedicated candidates to join their expanding team in Kenya.The Network Specialist will perform technical work installing, operating, trouble shooting and providing Level 3 support for local and wide area networks along with Firewalls.
 Managing all network components including installation, configuration and maintenanceDeveloping and maintaining network security procedures. Adding, removing, and changing authorities for network usersResolving problems reported by end users for local and wide area networks, networking equipment (switches, routers, firewalls etc.) Providing answers to complex questions related to these systemsMonitoring and measuring the performance of the network reports problems to the appropriate individualsMaintaining documentation of the network systems including network diagramsEstablishing and maintaining contact with vendors for support and problem resolutionTraining users in the use of commercial, off the shelf (COTS) software and hardwareSupervising, training and evaluating Technical AssistantsExperience and Background NeededBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or related areaKnowledge of standard networking protocols (OSPF/BGP/RIP/IGRP) and MPLSAbility to interact with LANs and WAN vendorsKnowledge of LAN and WAN products and protocolsAbility to understand and follow complex and written instructionsNetwork Performance TuningNetwork Design and ImplementationAbility to convey complex information to others in training situationsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to manage others in a complex technical work environmentAbility to analyze and troubleshoot technical and computer-related problemsExperience in solution designingExperience in Telecom Industry and Certification in Cisco securityCertification in CCNA and CCNP/CCIP, ITIL V3 and any other higher certificationsTo apply send CVs and cover letter to careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke by Friday, 5th October 2012.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy and Planning Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Principal Core Network and Services Strategy Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_PCNSSE__JULY _2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Network Strategy and Architecture - Core, the position holder will be responsible for shaping and driving strategy and architecture around Core Network Evolution to simplify the architecture, optimize the infrastructure, introduction of new services and migrating existing network and services to latest technologies.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
Core Network Strategy
Assist in defining both long term and short term core network strategy based on technology evolution, vendor road maps and business requirements;
Perform technology evolution study, business case study of new core products and features, study best practices shared by VTN strategy team and form inputs for core network strategy;
Aligning core network strategy with those of the Business Units, assisting in business case analysis, conducting technology presentations and assist in forming new revenue streams;
Based on validated core network strategy, submit high level design guidelines to the specific delivery teams

Core Network Architecture
Preparing of both long term and short term core network target architectures clearly indicating the transition phases;
Carry out technology evolution study on GSM, UMTS, VoLTE, SAE/EPC, HSS and IMS, including design requirements;
Align core network architecture with other technology domain (access, transport and vas/oss/cbs) architecture
Based on validated core network architecture create concept papers, high level design documents;

Licensing and Costing
Assist in preparing strategy on software licensing models based on traffic trend analysis,  equipment units costs and long term capacity plans
Analysis of features (service, capacity and quality related) and their costs end to end and assist in conducting business case
Assist in  capex reduction initiatives by providing optimized core  network architecture, well dimensioned hardware and recommended features;

Project Management
Organize meetings with technology delivery teams as a follow up on core network strategy implementation
Organize quarterly strategy control meetings with delivery teams, business units and supply chain

Business Continuity Planning;
Assist in forming business requirements for Business Continuity Planning in core network domain area
Assist in translation of BCP business objectives for core network into technical requirements, implementation design and budget estimates
Assist in Scheduling, Monitoring and providing feedback as to completeness of BCP test plans

Supplier Strategy;
Build and maintain business relationships with core network vendors and suppliers
Study and evaluate  core network product road maps, services, features, costing and licensing by engaging various core network vendors and suppliers through meetings and technology conferences
Assist in forming network vendor/supplier strategy

Reporting
Prepare Monthly and Quarterly status report on strategy performance KPIs

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science;
6+ years of working experience in core networks of a mobile network operators or core network vendors;
Deep knowledge & skillset of 3gpp/ETSI/ITU-t technical specifications including new technologies such as IMS, LTE, EPC, SAE, GSM, UMTS;
Excellent experience on software & hardware architecture and configuration of core network elements including SGSN, GGSN, PCRF, MSS, MGW, STP and CSDB (HLR, EIR, MNP, AAA) on vendors like Huawei, NSN & Cisco;
Working knowledge of network elements like SMSC, OCS/Billing, RNCs, BSCs and RAN (BTS, NodeB) and the related interfaces;
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with mature and target oriented approach;
Excellent documentation, communications and presentation skills with sound experience in MS office (Excel, Word, Power point, Project, Visio) and other visual drawing tools.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Tuesday 31st  July, 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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We are an ICT company looking for a graduate to fill in a vacant position in our offices as a network engineer. The candidate should be 26years of age and below and should be a holder of CCNA certificate.

Other Requirements

- Good customer relations skills
- Excellent communication skills, pleasant personality and should love interacting with people.
- Good telephone etiquette and email etiquette

Our Location: 7th Floor, Fortis Tower, Westlands, Nairobi.

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary, and Renewable Contract

Remuneration Terms of Employment: Negotiable depending on skills and wits

Deadline of receiving Applications: 13th August 2012 at 1600hrs

How to apply:

Send Resumes by email to hr.kenex@gmail.com

To find out more about KENEX you can access our website http://www.kenexnbi.com/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

at Meridian Medical Centre Limited in Nairobi

A diploma or a degree in computer science or IT.
A must have a CCNA certification
MSCA, MSCE and MSCP, CCNP certification will be of added advantage
2 years experience in a busy network environment preferably an ISP
Ability to manage a vast network

NB: You are required to state the current and the expected salary
Quote the title of the advert in the subject of your email

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at Meridian Medical Centre Limited in Nairobi

A diploma or a degree in computer science or IT.
A must have a CCNA certification
MSCA, MSCE and MSCP, CCNP certification will be of added advantage
2 years experience in a busy network environment preferably an ISP
Ability to manage a vast network

NB: You are required to state the current and the expected salary
Quote the title of the advert in the subject of your email

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Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda is seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individual to the position of News Producer - QTV and Network Administrator.
 Reporting to the Managing Editor – QTV, the incumbent will be responsible for:Taking instructions and briefs from the News Editor on stories to be covered;Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing;Ensuring that the equipment i.e. camera and video tapes are readily available and are in working order;Assessing the situation on location to determine the required pictures and sound bites and directing the cameraman on what to shoot;Carrying out the necessary interviews, doing a piece to camera and wrapping up the stories;Previewing the material, taking time codes, writing a script to go with the pictures and getting the script edited;Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing.Knowledge & Skills requirements:University Degree;Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication;2 to 3 years working experience;Good sound knowledge of African current affairs issues;Multimedia editing skills;Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and  tight deadlines.The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:-Supporting, Configuration and Administration of WAN, LANs, VoIP, VSAT, Switches and Routers;Supporting Electrical Power, Fire Suppression and HVAC Systems;Carrying out planned equipment maintenance as per the schedules;Attending to reported cases of IT and support equipment breakdown and restoring functionality;Supervising IT equipment suppliers to ensure that their service level agreement maintenance is carried out satisfactorily; andSourcing and providing the Service Support Manager with standard specifications to facilitate decision making in equipment upgrade.Knowledge & Skills requirements:University Degree in Information Technology (IT)Minimum of 1 year working experienceCCNA CertificationCCNP certification preferredThese positions offer an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Job Title: Gold Network CoordinatorCategory: National/ InternationalSalary Range (Gross): £9,000 per year (50% of a full time post – 20 hours per week)Fairtrade Africa Purpose: To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.Job Purpose: To ensure that a strong network of NGOs, miners and practitioners committed to a common vision of responsible mining in the region is established in East Africa.Background: Since 2010 Fairtrade International and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) have partnered to promote the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The partnership, with Solidaridad as an allied, supports artisanal and small-scale miners in adopting best practice in social and environmental standards and becoming Fairtrade and Fairmined certified. It also provides consumers in the North with the opportunity to be part of the positive transformation of this sector Fairtrade and Fairmined certified gold form artisanal and small-scale miners currently from Latin American producers is now available to consumers across North America and Europe in various jewellery products. The initiative is now expanding into Africa, building on gained experiences and scoping work by some of the partnering organisations since 2007 and aiming to develop capacities within Fairtrade Africa around ASM issues.Project: Fairtrade Foundation, ARM, Solidaridad and Fairtrade Africa have been awarded £800k toextend Fairtrade and Fairmined certification to ASM in Africa over 3 years from April 2012 under ComicThe objectives of the project are;1,100 small-scale gold miners in 3 countries are enabled to mine gold in a fair and responsible manner in compliance with the FT/FM standardCreation of an African knowledge network that promotes responsible ASM practicesKey stakeholders in governmental and non-governmental sectors are influenced in their policy and decision making towards ASMAt least 5 European jewellers commit to sourcing Fairtrade & Fairmined gold from AfricaIncreased awareness of consumers in the UK and NL on ethical and Fairtrade issues related to gold.Post holder reports to: The Network Coordinator will have to manage input from and work closely withall project stakeholders and will report to ARM and FTA on network related issues. In terms of projectmanagement, the position will dually report into the overall project manager within Fairtrade Foundation,and Fairtrade Africa. From November 2013 the position will report only to Fairtrade Africa.Staff reporting to this post: NoneDevelopment and coordination of an active network of at least 20 members including local support organisations, mining organizations, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders in the East African ASM sector engaged with formalisation processes and with the Fairtrade and Fairmined project and goals.Ensure knowledge sharing among project partners and within the network.Organisation of annual regional meetings of key project stakeholders with exchanges between Latin American miners and Fairtrade agricultural producers.Assistance with context sensitive training materials to Fairtrade Africa and ARM.Support the development of a sustainability strategy for the network facilitating discussions around how a longer-term collaboration FTA and ARM could be established.Key link between project partners.Regular reporting to ARM and FTA on progress with the network development (objectives 2 and 3)Communicate the outcomes and lessons learnt of Objectives 1-3 within the network.Member of Public Policy Committee which aims to increase the visibility of ASM issues and the inclusion of miners in key policy spheres.Liaise with ASM network in West Africa, Latin America and Mongolia.Occasional travel in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya may be required.Experience/ Skills and Competence: (E) Essential & (D) Desirable
Graduate level degree in Agricultural, Economics, Rural development or Development studies(E)At least 3 years of work experience with artisanal and small scale mining, preferably in developing countriesExcellent written and spoken English, some working knowledge of major languages spoken in the region including Swahili will be an advantage.Established network around artisanal and small scale mining (E)Experience of building networks to promote market access and formalisation of producers/miners.Interest and background knowledge in FairtradeAble to handle varied, demanding and complex tasks(E)Willingness to travel in very basic conditions and at short notices(E)Ability to work independently (E)A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work with the ability to be part of a team(E)Able to juggle competing priorities to tight deadlines(E)Proactive and can-do attitude.Project ManagementStrategic EngagementStrong communication skills (written and oral).Interpersonal Skills including negotiationExcellent planning skills (E)Organised and able to use their initiative to reach objectives set.Microsoft Office computer skills(E)An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website.If you have any queries, please e-mail recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net or call +254 20 2721930 and ask to speak to a member of the Admin team.Qualified applicants will be subjected to a background check as a condition of employment.The final hiring decision is anticipated end of July 2012 for a start date ASAP.Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net not later than 14th July 2012.All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the job in the application form, and should include email address and telephone contact details in their applications.Others: This job description is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time based on discussions with the post holder.The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate achievements of key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review Process.

Kenya Job Title: Systems and Network Engineer
Reports to: Systems Administrator

Summary
The System and Network Engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation /configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software.

The SNE is also responsible for installing, setup, and monitoring of local area networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

The SNE also performs a variety of maintenance, evaluation, installation, and training tasks to ensure LAN and WAN performance meets required standards.

This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the network infrastructure.

This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, network hardware and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners and clients.

This individual will assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of our standard Project Management Methodology.

These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions.

Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.

This individual is accountable for the Windows and Linux systems that are running either within the Company premises or on Client locations.

Responsibilities on these systems include SNE engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.

Key Tasks
SA Engineering and Provisioning
* Engineering of SNE-related solutions for various project and operational needs.
* Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
* Install and configure systems such as network switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detections systems and general network infrastructure
* Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
* Contribute to and maintain system standards.
* Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.

Operations and Support
* Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, network resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
* Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
* Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.
* Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary.
* Create, change, and delete user accounts per request.
* Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues.
* Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.
* Generate reports on all processes i.e. survey reports, solution designs including drawings, implementation reports and project progress reports.

Maintenance
* Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities such as anti virus. Configure / add new services as necessary.
* Upgrade and configure system software that supports applications in use.
* Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures.
* Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
* Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
* Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment.
* Maintenance of hardware such as printers, peripherals, monitors etc

Any other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills Requirement
* Bachelors degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science.
* Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in and Microsoft.
* CCNA certification.

Complexity/problem solving:
Position deals with a variety of problems and sometime has to decide which answer is best. The question/issues are typically clear and require determination of which answer (from a few choices) is the best.

Discretion/latitude/decision-making:
Decisions normally have a noticeable effect department-wide and company-wide, and judgment errors can typically require one to two weeks to correct or reverse.

Responsibility/oversight -financial & supervisory:
Functions as a lead worker doing the work similar to those in the work unit; responsibility for training, instruction, setting the work pace, and possibly evaluating performance.

Minimal budget responsibility.
Communications/interpersonal contacts:
Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices.

Provides occasional guidance, some of which is technical.

Working conditions/physical effort:
Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice.

Regular travel required.
Email: recruitment@workforceassociates.net

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