Terms of Reference – Senior Information Technology Specialist
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eight (8) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts: (a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and (b) Not-for-profit development services. The, Not-for-profit development services, aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities: updating and developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); set up/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices; Research and Development; and Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.
Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries.
The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries. The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 AfricanExperience with shared computing models e.g. Windows Multipoint Server, Ncomputing, Wyse etcUp to date knowledge and experience of the latest technologies and toolsExperience in design and deployment of eLearning Centers is an assetExperience deploying centers across multiple countries is an added advantageWorking experience in a recognized University or Virtual University will be an added advantage5.0. Modalities of Work and Timelines
The Senior Information Technology Specialist will be expected to complete the exercise in a period of five (5) working days.
 The Senior Information Technology Specialist will report to the Senior ICT Officer or such other person as the AVU may designate from time to time in writing.
 A competitive daily rate commensurate with qualification and experience will be offered.

The African Virtual University is an equal opportunity employer.

Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have ‘SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’ as the email subject
Inquiries should be sent to avuhr@avu.org
The closing date for this application is 08th October 2012 at 12.00 noon

Requisition #: R927939 Location: KENYA.NAIROBI AREA.NAIROBI

Job Title: VIRTUAL BUSINESS MANAGER.I.SALES.CISCO Region: EMEA

Area of Interest: Sales
Level of Experience: Experienced - Non Manager

Flexible Work Option: No

Job Description: It's an exciting time to work at Cisco. Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life. Whether it's using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life's experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience.

Global Virtual Sales is on a journey of Transformation. This journey will result in a Transformation of the experience for our customers, partners, stakeholders and employees, driving higher relevance and stronger business results for Cisco. Two of Cisco's top priorities are focusing on growth in the Commercial market globally; and with emerging, fast-growing countries around the world.

Our Global Virtual Sales organization, which leverages virtual technology to grow revenue and build relationships with customers and partners, is expanding our sales coverage globally to help accelerate these areas of the business, as well as other market segments, like Public Sector and Service Provider. These virtual sales roles are core to Cisco's Partner-led strategy and carry a legal bookings sales goal with a defined list of customers or partners.

We are seeking a Virtual Business Manager (VBM), who is responsible for achieving quarterly and annual goals by managing a Partner Led Territory through assigned Channel Partners using the telephone and Web 2.0 technologies. The VBM will build direct relationships and leverage channel partners to maximize the revenue opportunities within the territory.

In this role, you will:

. Build a strong understanding of an addressable market in terms of customers and resellers. You will utilize knowledge of the region and install base to exploit commercial opportunities.
. Develop territory & account plans on selected market opportunities, prioritizes internal and external (virtual) resources & executes to meet or exceed sales quota.
. Execute and actively manage marketing programs developed by the central team created to support the Product Launch go to market strategy
. Drive the strategy for joint project & pipeline work through and with partner Account Manager (AM) level dependent on partner competence and be the primary interface between customer and Partner AM team
. Drive the organization to deliver further value to our Partners and Cisco. In addition the VBM will bring new ideas to the Sales teams for building new business and creating additional pipeline.

Requirements:

. BS/BA or equivalent
. 2-3 years of channel experience or similar Business to Business quota carrying sales
. Cisco sales, product & technical certifications preferred.
. Consistent achievement of sales quotas.
. Consistent achievement of forecasted revenue targets. (ie. achieving consistent forecast accuracy)
. Hunter mentality

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Line Function: Finance and Administration
Reporting line: Chief Accountant
The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by fourteen (14) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger and South Sudan. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments
The AVU is now seeking to fill the position of a Driver
The Driver will be responsible for providing efficient transport facilitation with regards to the activities of the AVU office.

Scope of Work & Deliverables:

The Driver will be expected to perform/deliver the following duties: Fulfill special requests of the office by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errandsDrive staff to various locations as advisedArrange appropriate maintenance of vehicle and keep it clean and in perfect working condition. Maintain vehicle log book and other related records as required.Abide by traffic signals, rules and regulationsTo indicate the vehicle fuel and service costs.Ensure that the AVU vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.Find the most direct routing over the best available roads to the destinationMaintain a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions which involve AVU and its officials.Follow all rules and regulations in relation to the management of AVU planning and coordinating vehicle use.To ensure all vehicle reports are done on a monthly basis and submitted on or before the scheduled date.Take proper measurements to reduce potential security threats to AVU officials or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.Ensure that the steps required by the local rules and regulations (pertaining to driving) are taken in case of accident or theft of VehiclePerform any other duties that the supervisor may assignCompetencies, Skills and Attributes:Should have a good understanding of the business environment and the impact their behavior has on the reputation of the organizationTrustworthy, Treats colleagues and customers in a manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairnessGood communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.Should be quick in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision.Should be willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her by the immediate supervisor.Academic qualifications, Knowledge and Technical Skills:Minimum of Secondary school educationMust have a clean and valid driving license of classes B, C, and E; and Certificate of Good Conduct not more than 6 months old.Should have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in driving 4WD vehicles.Minimum of 4 year experience working in an office environmentExperience in working in an international organization an added advantage Flexibility and ability to stand in for others when required to do so is necessary.Basic computer skills, especially in word processing and spreadsheets will be an added advantage.Good inter-personal, communication (English language knowledge is a must)Basic motor vehicle mechanics a must; and possession of certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics will be an advantageYour application will include a detailed curriculum vitae, electronic versions of your certified certificates including certificate of good conduct, names and contact addresses of three professional referees, current and expected salary sent to job@avu.orgThe closing date for receiving applications is 24th August 2012
The African Virtual University is an equal opportunity employer

Line Function: Finance and Administration
Reporting line: Chief Accountant
The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by fourteen (14) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger and South Sudan. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments
The AVU is now seeking to fill the position of a Receptionist.
The Receptionist will provide administrative support to the organization and maintain a professional company image through in-person phone and email interaction.

Scope of Work & Deliverables:

The Receptionist will be expected to perform/deliver the following:Answer telephone calls and transfer them to the appropriate staff member.Receive and welcome clients and visitors in the organization.Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.Collect, Sign for and distribute mail packages.Organize and coordinate office cleaning.Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.Support staff in assigned project based work.Maintain an adequate inventory of office consumables (Cleaning and Kitchen Supplies)Other duties as assignedCompetencies, Skills and Attributes:Must be a mature, respectful and honest person of high integrity that is able to work in a team and make meaningful contributions to the team objective.Good communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.Should be quick in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision.Should be willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her by the immediate supervisorThe successful applicant must possess at least a C Plain in O’ LevelPossess a business diploma or qualified in secretarial duties and be proficient in computer packages.Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol.Have excellent communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.The applicant must have 4 years of work experience.Knowledge of French is an added advantage.Possession of a Business degree will be an added advantageYour application will include a detailed curriculum vitae, electronic versions of your certified certificates, names and contact addresses of three professional referees, current and expected salary sent to job@avu.orgThe closing date for receiving applications is 24th August 2012
The African Virtual University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: 50 Virtual Web and Application DevelopersPay Ksh.50, 000 Monthly Minimum.
We are a Business Process Outsourcing firm based in Kisumu city. We offer services in the areas of  Web development, mobile applications, desktop applications, web application, software architecture, web hosting, cloud computing development, network infrastructure management, computer installation and management, QuickBooks data entry, financial analysis, monthly Internal audit, Internet Marketing and project management. We serve clients both locally and international with our main clientele base from USA, Canada and Australia.

About this Position;

We are seeking to team up with a team of Experienced Virtual Developers who have portfolios of websites or application developed with client contacts for verification The Virtual Developer will be stationed virtually but will be connected to the company through a project management tool.

Job Openings

1. Web Developers

3. Mobile Application Developers
4. Desktop Application Developers

Core Skills

Proficiency in related job opening is a MUST for consideration. Some desired skills for developers include in VB, Action Script, Adobe AIR, C#/, C++, Java, Jquery mobile, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, jquery, PHP/ASP/JSP/PERL, etc. You should be able to develop applications for Windows Phones, Android, Blackberry, iPhone, iPods and iPads, etc.Depending on hours committed to our work, you will be paid a minimum of Ksh, 50,000 monthly. Please this is dependent on skills, experience and the number of hours you commit to our work.

N/B:

We hate wasting time, your or ours so please state clearly your capabilities. If you want to be part of our team but you are a fresh graduate, let us know then we can see how we assist you. If you don’t have experience and not willing to go extra mile to learn and work, DON’T APPLY!!

How to apply

Send your application clearly stating your skills jobs@myexpertdesk.comIn your application letter, state how many hours you are available week for work.Note: For you to be considered you MUST have easy access to a computer and internet for at least 6 to 10 hours a dayMy Expert Desk Services
Lower Ogada Street, Opanga Building 2rd Floor
P.O Box 3110 Kisumu 40100
Tel: 057-2021501 

Our client, Virtual City is the market leader in the development, customization and implementation of innovative mobility solutions.

The company has achieved this by being able to constantly recognize and adapt to the changing needs and growing demands of their clients by continuously developing and introducing new technological innovations into the market.

The company seeks to recruit a Client Services Manager who will develop all Group Client Service Plans to enforce Customer Service Charter, while supporting the Chief Technical Officer.

The Position

The position holder will be reporting to the Chief Technical Officer.

He / She will have the following roles:

Develop Group Client Services PlanEnforce Customer Service CharterLead all Personnel in Service Delivery DepartmentsDirect and coordinate activities of business or departments concerned with Service DeliveryEnforce and Consolidate Reporting from teamsEnforce Quality of Service across Service Delivery DepartmentsLead all Personnel in Service Delivery Departments Planning and Strategy - Develop Group Client Services PlanMap Service Delivery Plans Departmental Co-coordination-Work with departmental heads to schedule, supervise and direct the work of all employeesEnforce and Consolidate Reporting from teams - Monitor and Report on Account Management Team PerformanceLead the Technical Implementation teamsDevelop skills base to support all group products and servicesDevelop detailed Technical Resolution Plan and procedures that include Develop on-site test plan for re-deployed/updated systems. Liaise with internal and external project managers.Lead the Technical Support TeamsSupport clients within the set resolution time framesMonitor and Report on Customer Service PerformanceDevelop & Ensure the compliance with the followingAlign deliverables and response times with Customer Service ObjectivesEnsure all tasks, deliverables, resolutions, etc are captured in CRMResource Development- Keep abreast with the latest technologies both in hardware and softwareIf you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to careers@altimaafrica.com clearly stating the job position (Client service Manager) in the subject.

Include your daytime contact, Current & Expected remuneration as well as your Notice Period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is Friday 9th December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Virtual City has since the year 2000 built a stage for itself in the mobility space across the world.

From humble beginnings in web design solutions to its current leadership in supply chain automation solutions, virtual city has brought forth a paradigm technology shift in the way supply chain is managed through innovation across emerging markets.

Our mantra is guided by our undying thirst to build social capital & simplify lives. Innovation is at the heart of all our solutions Virtual City has carved a niche for itself as a Leading Mobility Solutions Provider and last year was awarded the US$ 1 Million Nokia Growth Economy Challenge Award based on the Distributr™ solution that Nokia felt had the greatest impact in emerging markets globally beating out competitors from 54 other countries.

To help us achieve our ambitious designs & plans, we require a dynamic, young and energetic chief commercial officer to handle Virtual M projects from a commercial-project management perspective.

Roles

Project management - managing multiple projects on the platform Partnership building & enablement - building partnerships with various players in various markets & verticalsSales channel development - Building a route to market for all VM products.Customer experience management - Building customer experience programs with the various players in the econ system and implementing them.Business development - Building new revenue streams across the various VM Product lines 3 years minimum experience in the services industryA minimum business degree from a recognized universityExperience in customer experience and customer serviceProven sales/marketing backgroundProven project management & customer centric skillsAn appreciation for information technology and the trends in focusA willingness to learn, an open mind and a desire for adventure A proven acumen and work ethicInterested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs and relevant documents to the following email address: careers@virtualcity.co.ke

Deadline: 23rd September 2011

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Do you want to grow a career in HR?

Virtual HR Services Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading human resources consulting firms. We provide a wide variety of HR services including HR outsourcing, strategic planning, policy and procedure development, performance management and training.

Currently serving Kenya’s leading corporates, Virtual HR Services has an exciting employment opportunity.

Human Resource Consultant

Job Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, the role holder will design and deliver on various HR assignments including HR Policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, Job design and grading, performance management, training and development among others.

The Principal Accountabilities include:

To assist the HR Consultants to manage human resources in some of the leading organizations in this regionIdentify, source and recruit talent requirements in order to deliver the organizations’ objectivesProvide support and expertise to managers and supervisors on the appropriate courses of action in relation to employee relations issuesAddress queries and provide advice to employees on HR policies, procedures and practices.Develop, implement, improve and communicate HR policies, procedures, handbooks and practices in various organizations.Co-ordinate the Performance Management systemA Bachelors degree in Commerce, social sciences or a business related field A post graduate diploma in HR At least three (3) years working experience in a busy HR officeExperience in HR consulting will be an added advantageExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsIf you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualifications, please send your CV and letter of application indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 5th March 2011.

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