System Administrator Job in Kenya

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR:
Children of God Relief Institute is a faith based organization that supports orphans affected and infected by HIV/AIDS, The organization has Nyumbani Home in Karen, LeaToto Community Program in 8 sites within Nairobi County and Nyumbani Village in Kitui. The organization seeks to recruit a:-
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR:
Aim
The aim of this position is to over see the Information Systems at Children of God Relief Institute. It involves system and network administration.
Accountability
Accountable to the Finance Manager
Responsibility
Responsible for maintaining the computer systems of the organization
Duties
System Administration

• Establish an IT policy and strategy with specific user roles and responsibilities (procedures and methods)
• Conduct routine maintenance of all computers
• Troubleshoot minor problems with computers and network, and ensure preventative measures are taken to minimize computer hardware/software malfunctioning
• Liaise with IT service centre if/when computers need more serious service
• Maintain computer software licenses ensuring they are legal and up-to-date
• Update Operating system and other software on a regular basis
• Maintain computer anti-virus/spam/firewall and conduct regular checks to ensure computers are virus/problem free
• Backup user data on a regular basis – setup user-based system to backup data but also ensure data are backed up on external media (at least weekly)
• Maintain other computer accessories (printers, scanners, digital cameras, etc.)
• Keep inventory of parts for emergency repairs

Network Administration

• Diagnose software and hardware problems, replace defective components
• Set up and maintain the network (servers, LAN, workstations, router, hubs, etc.)
• Ensure proper permissions are set to access network resources
• Manage the Broadband and liaise with ISP when interruptions occur
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Plan and coordinate, implement network security, measures in order to protect data, software and hardware
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments
  (Computer hardware, system software applications software)
• Perform routine network start ups and shutdowns, procedures and maintain controls records
• Operate master consoles to monitor performance of computer systems and networks and coordinate computer network access and use
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on possible internet connectivity opportunities and discuss with management when better offers are possible
• Maintain other network software, hardware and accessories

Web Site Maintenance

• Work with web site service provider to ensure web site is up-to-date and stable
• Identify possible improvements to web site (namely content management) and assist in web site modifications
• Liaise with web site developers/designers if/when web site is upgraded

Database Administration

• Support users of the Lab and Children’s Home database
• Liaise with database developers to better understand specific role requirements
• Ensure all databases (existing and eventual) are backed up on a routine basis on at least two different, external media (at least weekly).

Training

• Teach the Children on Basic Computing skills on Saturdays and during the school holiday program.
• Train the staff in computer use
• Setup the student computers with appropriate software
• Ensure security of student computers so that they are not accessing unintended internet sites (based upon discussion with management).
• Offer support to the Community Outreach Program
• Prepare and present reports to management on a requested basis
• Oversee the work of an IT Assistant, ensuring all aspects of work are explained to the assistant
• Other tasks as requested by management

Personal Skills

• Professional and solution-oriented skills
• Provide above services in an expedited and client-oriented approach
• Provide up-to-date advice to the organization in matters pertaining to technological advances in the market and ensure that the relevant technological advances are implemented.
• Communicate in an open and positive way with management, children, staff and assistants
• Computer and electronic skills
• Good planning and Resource management skills
• Degree in IT or IS and 1 year experience
• Diploma in IT or IS and two years experience

How to Apply
Please send your application letter and CV by 15/1/2013 to: –
Human Resource Manager
Children of God Relief Institute
P.O. Box 24970 -00502
Nairobi
Email: admin@nyumbani.org
www.nyumbani.org